Where do you live and do you like it there?
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Yep, used to go to Marcus Dairy for breakfast on Sunday and hang out with the hundreds of fellow riders. Nowadays I like to ride out to the Bidwell Tavern (est. 1822) to feast on their awesome chicken wings!
Yep, Weicker was a dirty, lyin’ pos. I attended the protest in Hartford and would have clubbed the criminal with a baseball bat if I had the chance.
Rockville F&G is a couple miles from my house. My Dad was a member and shot trap there years ago. I’ve thought of signing up for a field target match there, but I’ve never shot FT… maybe I should - best way to learn is hands on…
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There is always a combination of multiple aspects to determine where you live.
I have reached the conclusion that taking into consideration all those aspects, people "decide" to live where they live.
And they do because a complex equation of convenience.
Is not just a matter of surrounding beauty, is a matter of family values, available jobs, health services, amenities, bla, bla ,bla.... Everything counts.
I have reached the conclusion that taking into consideration all those aspects, people "decide" to live where they live.
And they do because a complex equation of convenience.
Is not just a matter of surrounding beauty, is a matter of family values, available jobs, health services, amenities, bla, bla ,bla.... Everything counts.
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I've spent my whole life moving from one state to another and everywhere I've lived there was something to appreciate for one reason or another, But I now live in Oregon about 30 minutes from the ocean (Myrtle Point) and don't see myself anywhere else. It is my idea of paradise especially if you love the outdoors.
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Some people have referred to my area in SW CO as a third-world country. Not so jokingly. I get it.
There are wonderful aspects of living here, as well as horrible ones. Not so sure that the US isn’t becoming increasingly bipolar, too.
BUTbutbutbut I have room and legal freedom to practice shooting right at home, no formal range required. The major constraint is avoiding unintended hits on flora and fauna (hasn’t been a problem).
There are wonderful aspects of living here, as well as horrible ones. Not so sure that the US isn’t becoming increasingly bipolar, too.
BUTbutbutbut I have room and legal freedom to practice shooting right at home, no formal range required. The major constraint is avoiding unintended hits on flora and fauna (hasn’t been a problem).
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San Angelo Texas and I absolutely love it here. We have 3 good size lakes, 4 rivers and many creeks that are mostly spring fed. It only takes 10 minutes to get completely out of town from anywhere in the city. Lot's of wildlife!
I've lived here over 50 years and I'm pretty sure that I'll live here forever!
I've lived here over 50 years and I'm pretty sure that I'll live here forever!
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I live in south central KY . Easy winters , short length, little snow lot of 40 degree winter days . Very 2nd , FTF sales no paper unless a dealer, Gun shows open to public . Taxes ? i try not to laugh when paying . 1 hour from Nashville , so major shopping , but most everything you need close by .
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there used to be a magazine about retirement named "Where To Retire " , all about laws , taxe s , cost of living , food prices , housing cost . even county taxes
lot of info you do not have to look up and many things you do not think of . IF it is still around ?
lot of info you do not have to look up and many things you do not think of . IF it is still around ?
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I’ll throw another vote for Alabama. Good football, good food, as much room as you want. No carry permits required and winters aren’t bad. Low taxes, good hunting if it’s your thing, lots of good people and a few not as much. Plenty of places to shoot. There are a few snakes though.
Rick H.
Rick H.
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I live in southeast LA. That's Louisiana, not Los Angeles. Im about 40 miles north of New Orleans right next to the Honey Island swamp. Many cypress and Live oaks trees abound. They don't have county's, they have parishes and napoleonic law. Idk what napoleonic laws are though I just know they still have them. Hot and humid with very mild winters.
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Indonesia, North sumatra... We have tropical climate here.. Air gun strict to . 177 . Very good culture and hospitality. Or you can live in Bali (other province in Indonesia) but now the land price is high because many retire foreigners buying properties in there... But i think it is worthed for it.
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I live in northwestern CT and it is nice here with lots of things to do, but CT is a very expensive state and getting worse every year with the influx of NYers. Winters are not too bad, and I live at the top of a hill with good breezes during the summer, so humidity is not bad at all. We run our AC maybe 2 weeks per year. This year was a bit worse with all the rain. Some winters we get a good bit of snow and it seems to snow every week, but last year, I don’t think I started my snow blower once. And no snakes!
CT has a high property tax relative to other states, as well as a personal property tax on your vehicles that is the same rate as your house property tax. That took me by surprise when I moved here. Depending on which town you live in, that could be anywhere from 1.5-4% of the value. We buy used cars now so the property tax is much less than what it would cost on something new. House prices here are a lot higher than other parts of the country as well, so you probably won’t be able to find something similar to what you had without paying a lot more for it. Once my daughter finishes school, we might relocate, so this thread is a good source to start looking elsewhere.
CT has a high property tax relative to other states, as well as a personal property tax on your vehicles that is the same rate as your house property tax. That took me by surprise when I moved here. Depending on which town you live in, that could be anywhere from 1.5-4% of the value. We buy used cars now so the property tax is much less than what it would cost on something new. House prices here are a lot higher than other parts of the country as well, so you probably won’t be able to find something similar to what you had without paying a lot more for it. Once my daughter finishes school, we might relocate, so this thread is a good source to start looking elsewhere.
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As a certified national monument let me give a geezer's warning. Make your move before you are too old to adapt to a new area and establish yourself. Look carefully at local political trends. I bought into a rural area in '06 and then got tied up with work etc. That state (Oregon) has subsequently gone so far looney left as to be a step backwards from my current CA life. And now I'm too decrepit to make any move at all.
All my best to you all but, move now while you can.
All my best to you all but, move now while you can.
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We bought land in a Red state and we're moving there in 2 yrs. If we make it that long!
orthern California Born & Bred ..... Home paid for, life is great.
2 hrs from the Ocean, 1 hr to the Sierra Nevada mountains, 4 hrs from the Redwoods & 4 hrs to Death valley.
More places to see & things to do only limited by ones time and adventurous spirit.
Air guns legal and LOTS of uncluttered lands. It's not what you read stated by the haters
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We live in Ohio, but not in any big cities, that is where problems begin ! Ohio is a decent political state if you stay out of big cities, actually staying oyt of big citues means everything in any state you live in !! Out in the country, the taxes are decent, crime is under control, great fishing in Lake Erie, pro gun state, pro hunting, mabey not perfect but far ahead of other states where we have friends and family. No income tax on social security !! Be aware, things can and will change, so, look carefully and do yiur homework.
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