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It's 80 degrees this morning with 94% humidity. Should get up to the mid 90's pretty soon and stay there all day.
Reminds me why I moved away years ago.
You enjoying the bloodsucking west nile carrying pterodactyls down there (commonly referred to as mosquitos?)
68Charger
07-06-2016, 07:25
So it's like Hawaii (without the flower smells) and Alaska combined...
I was trying to do some bush hogging yesterday (on my acreage- get your mind out of the gutter), coated with bug dope and still had gnats crawling in any orifice they could find in search of water... whenever I was in the sun, it felt like there was a giant kid holding a magnifying glass trying to burn me... 5 minutes after I drank a bottle of water I needed another.
94% humidity sounds good right now... and we're overrun with grasshoppers down here- when you kill one and leave it, the others will come eat it.
ChunkyMonkey
07-06-2016, 09:38
Ahh the tropical desert
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Zundfolge
07-06-2016, 12:05
We're looking at Rapid City area as our escape plan (should it come to that).
If you open these in separate windows side by side and look you can compare
https://weatherspark.com/averages/29950/Colorado-Springs-United-States
https://weatherspark.com/averages/31440/Rapid-City-South-Dakota-United-States
Looks like Rapid City is about the same as here (The Springs)
hurley842002
07-06-2016, 12:09
We're looking at Rapid City area as our escape plan (should it come to that).
If you open these in separate windows side by side and look you can compare
https://weatherspark.com/averages/29950/Colorado-Springs-United-States
https://weatherspark.com/averages/31440/Rapid-City-South-Dakota-United-States
Looks like Rapid City is about the same as here (The Springs)
SD wouldn't be bad at all, too bad it's not an option for my job. We are also considering Reno NV as a possibility, anyone that has insight on Reno I welcome feedback, either here or PM.
Grew up in TX. Have no desire to return.
SD sounds interesting. Besides being a free state what are some other perks?
Bailey Guns
07-06-2016, 12:59
Grew up in TX. Have no desire to return.
Ditto. Born and raised there. That's why I live elsewhere now.
Great-Kazoo
07-06-2016, 13:07
We're looking at Rapid City area as our escape plan (should it come to that).
If you open these in separate windows side by side and look you can compare
https://weatherspark.com/averages/29950/Colorado-Springs-United-States
https://weatherspark.com/averages/31440/Rapid-City-South-Dakota-United-States
Looks like Rapid City is about the same as here (The Springs)
Knowing people in the Rapid area. i will say that -5 is b.s You get a good Canuck front and you're in the -10 / 20 for days on end. It gets real cold. Now Hot Springs is interesting. Unfortunately the opportunity for a decent job is minimal. UNLESS you're getting a transfer or .gov job.
.455_Hunter
07-06-2016, 16:21
The family and I just spent the night in Hot Springs last Friday. Pretty sure the only things keeping the town on life support is sucking from the VA teat (huge old hospitial) and fighting for the tourist bucks as they pass through/bed down between the various regional National Parks and Monuments. Lots of meth mouth amongst the townies...
Zundfolge
07-06-2016, 16:32
SD sounds interesting. Besides being a free state what are some other perks?
Having never set foot in the state I'm going off metrics I get online.
I'm looking for a free state with as much of what I love about Colorado as possible, so that's mountains, weather, lack of bugs ... that kind of thing.
The biggest problem I can see with Rapid City is that there really aren't a lot of graphic design jobs so I'll probably end up at a print shop making less than I do here, but the cost of living is a lot less there as is the cost of housing (and with the equity we'll take out of our place when we sell ... well, we'll be like Californians moving to Colorado :p)
Yep, screw that shit, I remember all to well how shitty the humidity was in Perryton when I was making 1911's. Go to work at 8, it's sunny, and 63% humidity without a cloud in the sky. That was quite literally the main driving force for moving to Mormonland. However I found out recently that SL is the gay capitol of the world... funny....... < Random though.
Yep, screw that shit, I remember all to well how shitty the humidity was in Perryton when I was making 1911's. Go to work at 8, it's sunny, and 63% humidity without a cloud in the sky. That was quite literally the main driving force for moving to Mormonland. However I found out recently that SL is the gay capitol of the world... funny....... < Random though. The media has been really beating that drum lately. I cant figure the reason. Are people moving in from San Fran or are they local grown?
Yeah, one year at Ft Hood was enough of TX weather for me. That and putting up with Cowboys fans.
Oh, and everyone in Texas drives like an inconsiderate douche bag. They're probably cranky from all of the heat and humidity I guess. Had to force my way into a lane or two today and got honked at. Maybe they could use some legalized marijuana to calm themselves down.
GilpinGuy
07-06-2016, 21:41
We thought about TX for about 10 mins. We're considering elsewhere at tha point.
Heading home to Texas next week to see my Daddy...I look forward to seeing my Dad, going to Whataburger, swimming in the old blue hole and getting some righteous street tacos in the evenings.
The heat sucks, the humidity sucks...and that place isnt the last bastion of hope ppl seem to think it is...
68Charger
07-07-2016, 07:53
I don't consider it a "last bastion of hope", just less fucked than Colorado
If you're an urban dweller, then TX large cities are probably not a big difference from big cities elsewhere.
If you're a rural dweller like us, then it is obvious that Denver wants to take advantage of you, and gives you virtually no representation... not just on gun control- energy issues are another example. It's hot here, the sun is brutal, the air is thin and the dry air comes with its own problems. And don't get me started on vehicle taxes, er fees... There is no perfect place on this Earth, and anything that's close gets ruined by idiots.
TX is a big place, I see lots of generalizations that simply don't apply to the whole state. Rural dwellers are still represented- without them, the state would already be blue. When it comes down to it, It bothers me paying taxes to a govt that clearly hates me...
Think about this one: many here have stated that "TX just approved open carry this year". YES- while gun rights are IMPROVING there, and they are only getting worse in Colorado.
We've traveled to all of the "tropical destination" locations in the US (Florida, Texas, Commifornia, Arizona, Hawaii, etc.) with the mindset of "Let's just go and see if we think we would like to live there" and I gotta tell you.... we got it pretty darn good here. At first, we're like "Wow, this is great" but then you have to realize that a big part of that is the fact that you have no bills to pay, job to go to, pets to take care of or any of the other responsibilities that come from not being on vacation. Once you realize that and notice the people, the job market, the little things that would wear on you you quickly realize that the grass isn't greener. IMO we need to fight for this state because it is really nice here. Some of the best year-round weather in the country. Period. Sure if you can afford two places you can have a place south for the winter and a place north for the summer but if you're a normal person barely getting by this is the place to be. We can't keep giving up all the best geographic locations to the liberals and call ourselves people willing to fight for freedom and what's right. To me, they're winning and it seems like our side just gets better and better at running away and next thing you know we'll have Detroit and North Dakota to call our bastions of freedom. Dig in. Fight for what's right because it doesn't get much better than Colorado folks.
Bailey Guns
07-07-2016, 09:26
^^ That's your opinion and I respect that. But in my opinion, it gets WAY better than Colorado.
^^ That's your opinion and I respect that. But in my opinion, it gets WAY better than Colorado.
I have to believe there is better now also. Colorado USED to be the best. Not so much these days. Is it still one of the better places to live? Absolutely. But it's not trending in the right direction, IMO. But I suppose it also depends on what you're looking for in a place to live.
Grant H.
07-07-2016, 09:40
We've traveled to all of the "tropical destination" locations in the US (Florida, Texas, Commifornia, Arizona, Hawaii, etc.) with the mindset of "Let's just go and see if we think we would like to live there" and I gotta tell you.... we got it pretty darn good here. At first, we're like "Wow, this is great" but then you have to realize that a big part of that is the fact that you have no bills to pay, job to go to, pets to take care of or any of the other responsibilities that come from not being on vacation. Once you realize that and notice the people, the job market, the little things that would wear on you you quickly realize that the grass isn't greener. IMO we need to fight for this state because it is really nice here. Some of the best year-round weather in the country. Period. Sure if you can afford two places you can have a place south for the winter and a place north for the summer but if you're a normal person barely getting by this is the place to be. We can't keep giving up all the best geographic locations to the liberals and call ourselves people willing to fight for freedom and what's right. To me, they're winning and it seems like our side just gets better and better at running away and next thing you know we'll have Detroit and North Dakota to call our bastions of freedom. Dig in. Fight for what's right because it doesn't get much better than Colorado folks.
In my last job, I traveled the country, and some of the world, and I haven't left yet. Colorado is a fantastic place IMO.
But, if Amendment 69 passes, I'm leaving.
^^ That's your opinion and I respect that. But in my opinion, it gets WAY better than Colorado.
Yeah, I'm not convinced, except for political climate...
But, as you said, it's all opinions.
My post wasn't about the political climate even though I made mention of that. When I say Colorado is the best I'm talking about weather, geographical location, things like that. The political climate stuff is the part I meant we need to fight for but the weather here and quality of life is fantastic. These are things that are harder to create in a place like Detroit or Cleveland for instance. It's dry, doesn't get too hot in the summer time and doesn't get too cold in the winter time. We don't have earthquakes or hurricanes and, at least where I live near the foothills, tornadoes aren't even a big concern. The amount of venomous creatures that want to kill you and bugs is much lower than other more tropical parts of the country as well. I could go on but the point is that, geographically speaking, Colorado is the best place to live year-round. I mean, Southern California would probably be first place but the earthquake thing & the amount of people is a large detractor. I also just can't get away from the politics of that state to enjoy the weather which was made even worse recently with new anti-gun laws. I guess my point is that it's a great place to live and most of people's complaints is the laws and politics. They complain and do nothing to address is and talk a big game of leaving yet remain here and continue doing nothing but bitching about the things they can put effort towards changing. I dunno. I guess shit or get off the pot but man... it's really, really, REALLY nice here in Colorado.
Bailey Guns
07-07-2016, 11:13
It's all subjective. I thought the weather in CO sucked, myself. Sure it's nice in the summer, but sucked in the winter. Cost of living and quality of life, for me, was terrible as well. Sure, it's beautiful. But I got tired of not being able to leave my home on weekends for what should have been a 15 minute drive to Conifer because of traffic that made it an hour and a half drive. I got tired of paying what I considered to be exorbitant taxes and fees for the privilege of driving a newer car. Politics was a factor for us...but it was pretty far down the list. Now we live in a place that's just as pretty, FAR less congested, has better weather and the cost of living is FAR less than Colorado. I can't think of a single way CO was better than here. Not one.
And, BTW, I'm not a CO native but moved there in 75...so, pretty close.
68Charger
07-07-2016, 11:23
Bailey- well said, there are LOTs of factors that go into choosing a place to live... if you're talking beauty, I lived in Alaska... Colorado is good, but it's not Alaska good...
I've been to Hawaii- and the beauty there, while different, is also arguably better than Colorado. There's a real lack of water- both water rights and recreational water (unless you count the frozen stuff in the winter)...I used to go boating every weekend in Alaska... couldn't really tolerate it that much here. Humidity is a subjective thing- lots of people complain about it... I lived in Phoenix area before moving here- it's dryer here. I've also lived in Ohio and Alaska... after 19 years here, I can appreciate humidity when I travel.
Cost of living is rising in Colorado- and the ratio of takers is getting to an annoying level. That being said, politics is not my only reason for moving... real estate prices are getting very tempting here where I can get something better somewhere else for the same price- or save money and bring down my debt.
People like different things, and I'm not liking what Colorado has become- I'll let the natives fight for it...
I went on a fifty mile motorcycle ride with my dad today. As much as I love riding, the 95 degree temperature and the 94% humidity took some of the fun out of it.
Financially there are some benefits to Texas. Like no state income tax. Oh, and I just got plates for my wife's motorcycle. They cost me $500. My dad just put plates on his brand new bike. Total cost was $54. And apparently his $54 must actually go towards maintaining the roads because the roads here are in pretty good condition. I pay ten times as much to put my vehicle on the road here, pay state income taxes, and have to deal with shitty, poorly maintained roads.
I really like the prospect of Idaho, but then there's the limited employment opportunities for my skill set, so I'd probably be looking at Boise. I've also thought about WA, which isn't much better politically, but there are a large number of tech jobs. At least they don't have magazine limits and their state constitution supports 2A.
I've also thought about WA, which isn't much better politically, but there are a large number of tech jobs. At least they don't have magazine limits and their state constitution supports 2A.
For now anyway...
Great-Kazoo
07-08-2016, 07:09
I really like the prospect of Idaho, but then there's the limited employment opportunities for my skill set, so I'd probably be looking at Boise. I've also thought about WA, which isn't much better politically, but there are a large number of tech jobs. At least they don't have magazine limits and their state constitution supports 2A.
WA Prohibits Form 1's.
Bailey Guns
07-08-2016, 07:19
WA is a lot like CO. The eastern part of the state (with the exception of the Spokane area) is very conservative and much like ID. Unfortunately, just like CO, the big cities on the coast influence politics on a statewide level.
I went on a fifty mile motorcycle ride with my dad today. As much as I love riding, the 95 degree temperature and the 94% humidity took some of the fun out of it.
Financially there are some benefits to Texas. Like no state income tax. Oh, and I just got plates for my wife's motorcycle. They cost me $500. My dad just put plates on his brand new bike. Total cost was $54. And apparently his $54 must actually go towards maintaining the roads because the roads here are in pretty good condition. I pay ten times as much to put my vehicle on the road here, pay state income taxes, and have to deal with shitty, poorly maintained roads.
I was checking out Texas to live a few years back. I know they have no state income tax but that is more than offset by triple the rate on property taxes each year. A house like I have here is about $2k a year, was close to $6k in TX. So that $4k more a year is about what state taxes would be. Plus I don’t get to have a basement and I need a basement to store my preps.
I was checking out Texas to live a few years back. I know they have no state income tax but that is more than offset by triple the rate on property taxes each year. A house like I have here is about $2k a year, was close to $6k in TX. So that $4k more a year is about what state taxes would be. Plus I don’t get to have a basement and I need a basement to store my preps.
I was coming back to state that most states that have lower income tax or lower property tax on vehicle registration make up for it elsewhere. Nebraska is dirt cheap to register your pick-em-up trucks but your real estate property tax is 3x higher than it is here in Colorado. For me, I'd rather have a lower real estate property tax and I'll just drive the same car and truck that are paid off until we feel forced to buy something new. The days of buying a new vehicle every 6mos and helping to support the auto industry in this state are over for this household.
As for AK... if I wasn't married to a warm weather woman I'd be living there years ago. Unfortunately it's not in the cards so Colorado is nice compromise for us. It's one of the few places that doesn't get bastard hot in the summer, bastard cold in the winter, dry and has nice geographical features that isn't owned by the Dems but is headed that way as more people exit for stupid hot places like Texas and the like. If you like the hot weather I could see how Colorado gets too cold in the winter for you but as far as places that get cold in the winter Colorado is quite moderate IMO having lived in other Midwestern areas. I'm not even sure why I own a snow blower as I only use it two or three times per year on average. If Texas didn't get as hot for 9 months out of the year I'd say it's the perfect place but then again.... Colorado is exactly that for me. lol
Great-Kazoo
07-08-2016, 11:58
I'm not even sure why I own a snow blower.... lol
To keep a smile on frosty's face ;)
To keep a smile on frosty's face ;)
What you did there, I see it.
WA Prohibits Form 1's.
My budget prohibits Form 1s.
I wish I could live in Coeur d'Alene, ID and work in Spokane, WA.
hurley842002
07-08-2016, 22:42
My budget prohibits Form 1s.
LOL, you and me both unfortunately, so I won't be using that as criteria.
Bailey Guns
07-09-2016, 07:12
My budget prohibits Form 1s.
I wish I could live in Coeur d'Alene, ID and work in Spokane, WA.
A lot of people up there do that. Schweitzer Engineering in Pullman/Moscow was just named one of the best places to work in the country. They're supposed to be hiring like 800 people over the next several years.
68Charger
07-09-2016, 08:08
In Texas looking at houses, 77 this morning, humidity feels good... supposed to hit 94, so ask me how I like it around 3 or 4
I've had the opportunity to live quite a few places and it seems the more places I lived, the more I realized that while some places are decidedly better than others, perfection does not exist.
Make the most out of where you are, and realize that somebody somewhere, has it worse.
In Texas looking at houses, 77 this morning, humidity feels good... supposed to hit 94, so ask me how I like it around 3 or 4
Honestly, the whole humidity thing really depends on what part of the state you are in. I never felt it was terribly unbearable in places like Austin and San Antonio. But I find anything near Houston to just be miserable. The four days I spent down there this past week I don't think it ever dipped below 94% and the temperatures were about 95 degrees every day. Usually I'd wake up around 5:30 and it was about 82-85 degrees and by about 8:30 in the morning it was getting above 90.
When I got back to Denver last night around 8:30 the weather was great. I even drove half way home with the windows down until I started getting a little chilly. Then I rolled them up and just ran the vent.
A relative was asking if I missed living down there. I'm not sure she even finished the question before I told her no. She did bring up the fact that I always loved fishing and that I probably missed that. She was right. It was nice being a short drive from Sam Rayburn, Toledo Bend, Conroe, Sabine Pass, the Gulf of Mexico, etc.
Zundfolge
07-09-2016, 09:30
Honestly, the whole humidity thing really depends on what part of the state you are in.
Thing is there's humidity and then there's dew point. Often when we complain about the humidity what we're really complaining about is the dew point, and while the two are somewhat related it is possible for the atmosphere to be very high in humidity but with a relatively low dew point its still comfortable (just look at places like Hawaii).
Warmer air can hold more moisture than cooler air. When it's 94% humidity and the temp is in the forties, it'll chill you to the bone, so that dew point doesn't matter much when you bundle up. When the air temperature is high enough that it requires that your personal evaporative cooling be functional, it's a bitch when there isn't much evaporation to the saturated air. You continue to perspire, but there isn't much cooling effect. You get dehydrated and your body temperature climbs. When my temp went up and I got dehydrated, my migraines were murder (vomiting, etc.). At least CO is dry so that some shade and a breeze makes the hottest days bearable. Living in a locale that cools appreciably during the evenings is also a bonus. I think BG gets the low humidity and evening cooling where he is in ID as well. Pacific NW winters are also buffered by the Pacific so they don't get that cold either. Not a bad place to be.
I don't mind visiting East TX, but I wouldn't want to live there. Lived in Spring, TX. Never again in the Houston area if I can help it. San Antonio was pretty dry. If I ever go back, it'll be the Hill Country.
CO has been good to me environmentally, but who here knows how to hold back the changing political tide? My county already votes the way I do. My political campaign donations haven't added up to anything but receiving a lot more political email and phone calls. Who's here from the 'stand & fight' team that has the answers? Let's hear them.
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