For those of you considering a move to Texas

[Zundfolge]

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 )

[spyder]

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.

[ben4372]

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?

[Dave]

Yeah, one year at Ft Hood was enough of TX weather for me. That and putting up with Cowboys fans.

[ray1970]

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]

We thought about TX for about 10 mins. We're considering elsewhere at tha point.

[wyome]

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]

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.

[Jer]

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]

^^ That's your opinion and I respect that. But in my opinion, it gets WAY better than Colorado.