Moving to Wisconsin

[mtangelsfan]

Good advice Tyler.  I agree, find something for the kids to do during the winter.  

[DowningRules]

Man, I think that's awesome.  I've contemplated just picking up and moving somewhere.  That house and land look terrific.

 

I could see myself in Wisconsin.  True DR story:  my grandmother, who passed away a few years back aged 103, came to California (Riverside) as a child from Wisconsin.  She lived in a log cabin and her father went out one day to chop some wood.  He got struck and killed by lightening.  His wife wanted nothing more to do with the weather, so she sold what little they had and moved her and my grandmother to Riverside, taking the trip by train.  With the money she had, she purchased an orange grove.  The following winter would have a terrible freeze that ruined the crop and they lost pretty much everything.

 

Lesson:  They should've stayed in Wisconsin.  So, you're making a good move here.

[Angel Dog and Beer]

insane what you can get for the $$ outside of CA. 

spend that $$ on your family and travel man, looks gorgeous out there.

 

as a 180, here's a little article about buying a place here right now.

https://blog.wealthfront.com/5-tips-for-buying-in-silicon-valleys-crazy-real-estate-market/

Wow, crazy the amount of bids over asking. That area is nuts.

[halobob]

Sounds like you are making a good move for you and your family Nate.  It's great that your wife's family is out there so you are still close to family.  I made the move from California for a year and a half or so and although I didn't miss California as much as I thought, I missed my family too much and had to come back.

 

You will definitely find that your money will go a lot further outside of California so enjoy the extra disposable income!

[nate]

Thanks everyone.

 

DR, that story is pretty tragic...  103!! I bet your grandma could tell some great stories.

[nate]

Nate, winters are cool until january 1st. Once the holidays are over, it gets cold and it sucks. The kids get tired of playing in it too. Winters here in Utah are not as bad as what you will see but they still suck. I recommend getting into at least one winter activity to help pass the time until summer. We do cross country skiing and we also have separate activities that we only do in the winter so thekids are not bored of them..... Basketball season tickets, certain playgrounds, museums, indoor swimming, etc. Even with all that January, February, and the beginning of March still suck

 

Thanks for the advice.  MT gave me similar advice about stuff like gymnastics, etc.  We already started looking for a new music school and a gymnastics class.

[2002_halos_II]

Congrats on your new digs.

Oldie but a goodie :

http://www.homebuilt.org/cmdrdata/jokes/04/0171.html

[nate]

Got back last night to find out car wouldn't start.  Had to have the starter replaced on it today.  Nice FU welcome back from California.

 

After walking to the nearest car rental place I went to Home Depot and filled up the rental car with boxes got home and started packing.  I f'n hate moving.

[hk47]

Winters and mid summer suck in the midwest.  

[Stradling]

Nate, you may want to change your mind and just move to Malibu, it is pretty nice there and the winters aren't too awful bad, a bit chilly, but not too bad.

[nate]

In preparation for real weather we bought a Pathfinder today.

[mp170.6]

My mom's side of the family is from the Appleton / Green Bay / Sheybogan area.  I have probably 100+ cousins back there.  (no joke)

 

You'll like it there, I promise. 

[nate]

Made it here yesterday around 4:30. Don't have any of our stuff yet so posting from my phone. The drive is awesome up until you hit Denver and then it is just corn... 1000 miles of corn. Southern Utah and the Rockies are beautiful. Nebraska sucks a fat one and Iowa isn't much better.

[arch stanton]

From the Rockies to the Appalachians is mostly flat and boring except the occasional game of dodge the stupid animal crossing the highway. Enjoy your new home.

[Mudville]

In preparation for real weather we bought a Pathfinder today.

Nothing like sporting a brand new Nissan to say you are from California to the neighbors.

[1nutkruk]

Made it here yesterday around 4:30. Don't have any of our stuff yet so posting from my phone. The drive is awesome up until you hit Denver and then it is just corn... 1000 miles of corn. Southern Utah and the Rockies are beautiful. Nebraska sucks a fat one and Iowa isn't much better.

You should have stopped for some good beer and a joint.

[stevestevens]

Made it here yesterday around 4:30. Don't have any of our stuff yet so posting from my phone. The drive is awesome up until you hit Denver and then it is just corn... 1000 miles of corn. Southern Utah and the Rockies are beautiful. Nebraska sucks a fat one and Iowa isn't much better.

Nate, did you go through grand junction?

[nate]

Nate, did you go through grand junction?

Yep. We stayed our first night in Grand Junction. We took the 15 to 70 to 76 to 80

[nate]

Nothing like sporting a brand new Nissan to say you are from California to the neighbors.

I have seen tons of Nissan trucks and SUVs here.

[happybat4]

Congrats on the move! My wife and I just moved up to Washington, we were sick of California as well. Homes are just as expensive up where we are though. 

[Mudville]

I have seen tons of Nissan trucks and SUVs here.

A lot of California transplants you can pal with.

[Tank]

Yep. We stayed our first night in Grand Junction. We took the 15 to 70 to 76 to 80

 

please don't turn in to these people.

 

 

[mp170.6]

Yep. We stayed our first night in Grand Junction. We took the 15 to 70 to 76 to 80

 

I-70 is sure spooky and desolate on the west end.  Hope you gassed up the Pathfinder in advance. <g>

[AngelsLongBall]

Yep. We stayed our first night in Grand Junction. We took the 15 to 70 to 76 to 80

You will learn quickly that using "the" to describe I-15, I-70, I-76 or I-80 immediately fingers you as a Caaaaalllllifornian.  The bright side is this:

[Spirit]

Made it here yesterday around 4:30. Don't have any of our stuff yet so posting from my phone. The drive is awesome up until you hit Denver and then it is just corn... 1000 miles of corn. Southern Utah and the Rockies are beautiful. Nebraska sucks a fat one and Iowa isn't much better.

 

Glad you made it safe!

 

Man, we just did that drive back from the AngelsWin Fanfest.  I forgot how much I hate driving acrossed Eastern California and all of Nevada.  But once you hit Southern Utah and Western Colorado ... man!  It's God's courntry!  So beautiful!