For those of you considering a move to Texas

[Dave_L]

^^ 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.]

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.

[Jer]

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]

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]

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...

[ray1970]

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.

[Gman]

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.

[Dave]

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]

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]

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.