where to live

txdakini · 07-10-2006, 01:16 PM

I am new to the board. I am married and live in Texas, 54 years old. We are thinking of retiring in the next year or two. One of the things I'm currently researching is where to live. We love Texas, but hate the Houston weather. Does anyone know a website that lists locations by good weather or temperate climate? I've searched and can't find what I need. I know I can put in any city on the weather sites and get stats such as days of sunlight, rain, etc. I really want one that lists places with the best weather. Any ideas out there?

I'd also be interested in a site with a lists that gives more about the people in a geographic location. For example, more spiritual, or more progressive, or more tolerant, or more diverse, etc.

Glad to be on the forum and appreciate the new knowledge.

Cool Dood · 07-10-2006, 02:12 PM

I'd like to see that, too, although I think the idea of "good weather" is kind of dependent on the individual -- some of us would consider moving to Houston for the weather!

**Martha** · 07-10-2006, 02:14 PM

Good question that I also don't have the answer to.

I do know that I live in one of the most liberal and progessive areas of the country.* But the weather stinks.

I did find this site which provides some climate profiles,but it really isn't what you are looking for:* http://www.bestplaces.net/climate/

txdakini · 07-10-2006, 02:21 PM

Thanks for replying. Houston actually is a wonderful city to live in and the weather is beautiful for 7 to 8 months out of the year, but the summers are just too incredibly hot and last 4 to 5 months long.

**Martha** · 07-10-2006, 03:11 PM

I know what you mean.* Summers can't be beat here on Lake Superior.

Want to be gone when it is like this:

And return when it is like this:
[img width=562 height=750]http://img.groundspeak.com/track/log/4483db0b-e5c2-409f-bf1e-f4e0c4da6b6f.jpg[/img]

**REWahoo** · 07-10-2006, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martha

And return when it is like this:
[img width=562 height=750]http://img.groundspeak.com/track/log/4483db0b-e5c2-409f-bf1e-f4e0c4da6b6f.jpg[/img]

I think you're just toying with us...

dex · 07-10-2006, 04:55 PM

www.findyourspot.com

Lazarus · 07-10-2006, 05:45 PM

Requires registration after asking questions! NO thanks.

Brat · 07-10-2006, 06:30 PM

I faked it out, and wa-la, it came up with the metro area I live in, 5 other communities in the region that I know well, plus San Franciso, San Jose, San Diego ... all with housing prices I know are well above the range I specified (I suppouse you could find a closet to buy under $450,000). It also offered cities in regions I didn't check. It was fun 'tho.

Ed_The_Gypsy · 07-10-2006, 08:08 PM

txdakini,

Consider eastern Washington ( no income tax):
Pullman, Spokane, Yakima, etc.
or eastern Oregon (no sales tax),
Bend, Sisters
or something on the Columbia River
Live in Vancover, WA, (houseboat? cruiser?

), shop in Portland, OR,
or further uspstream
Hood River, The Dalles, Richland/Pasco/Kennewick.

You will find liberal, progressive, red-neck, Fundamentalist Christian and Bhagwan Shree Rashneesh (OK, he is dead, but there must still be a few Rashneeshies hanging out at the ranch in Antelope, OR--Ma Anand Sheela, where are you?).

Lots of sunshine, mountains if you want them, weather better than Houston, for sure, close to or far away from the big cities (depending on houw you look at it).

Ed

kcowan · 07-11-2006, 02:59 PM

Why not get a cabin in Idaho to spend the summers? In my experience, it is tough to find a place that has it all.

Southern Cal (SD & area) comes close because of the moderating fog but then there are all the people and prices...and some gloomy periods too. Even rain lately.

07-10-2006, 01:16 PM	#1
txdakini Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 58	where to live I am new to the board. I am married and live in Texas, 54 years old. We are thinking of retiring in the next year or two. One of the things I'm currently researching is where to live. We love Texas, but hate the Houston weather. Does anyone know a website that lists locations by good weather or temperate climate? I've searched and can't find what I need. I know I can put in any city on the weather sites and get stats such as days of sunlight, rain, etc. I really want one that lists places with the best weather. Any ideas out there? I'd also be interested in a site with a lists that gives more about the people in a geographic location. For example, more spiritual, or more progressive, or more tolerant, or more diverse, etc. Glad to be on the forum and appreciate the new knowledge. __________________ Life is short and getting shorter. If not now, when?

07-10-2006, 02:12 PM	#2
Cool Dood Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 784	Re: where to live I'd like to see that, too, although I think the idea of "good weather" is kind of dependent on the individual -- some of us would consider moving to Houston for the weather!

07-10-2006, 02:14 PM	#3
Martha Administrator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: minnesota Posts: 9,864	Re: where to live Good question that I also don't have the answer to. I do know that I live in one of the most liberal and progessive areas of the country.* But the weather stinks. I did find this site which provides some climate profiles,but it really isn't what you are looking for:* http://www.bestplaces.net/climate/ __________________ . Do not rely on the information provided--my posts are not to be taken as legal advice. Needless to say you must consult with your legal representative. I am not responsible for errors. If I offended you with cya I apologize. If I did not, I tried.

07-10-2006, 02:21 PM	#4
txdakini Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 58	Re: where to live Thanks for replying. Houston actually is a wonderful city to live in and the weather is beautiful for 7 to 8 months out of the year, but the summers are just too incredibly hot and last 4 to 5 months long. __________________ Life is short and getting shorter. If not now, when?

07-10-2006, 03:11 PM	#5
Martha Administrator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: minnesota Posts: 9,864	Re: where to live I know what you mean.* Summers can't be beat here on Lake Superior. Want to be gone when it is like this: And return when it is like this: [img width=562 height=750]http://img.groundspeak.com/track/log/4483db0b-e5c2-409f-bf1e-f4e0c4da6b6f.jpg[/img] __________________ . Do not rely on the information provided--my posts are not to be taken as legal advice. Needless to say you must consult with your legal representative. I am not responsible for errors. If I offended you with cya I apologize. If I did not, I tried.

07-10-2006, 04:55 PM	#7
dex Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,058	Re: where to live www.findyourspot.com __________________ Sometimes death is not as tragic as not knowing how to live. This man knew how to live--and how to make others glad they were living. - Jack Benny at Nat King Cole's funeral

07-10-2006, 05:45 PM	#8
Lazarus Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 411	Re: where to live Requires registration after asking questions! NO thanks. __________________ My Dog eats dryer sheets.

07-10-2006, 06:30 PM	#9
Brat Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,834	Re: where to live I faked it out, and wa-la, it came up with the metro area I live in, 5 other communities in the region that I know well, plus San Franciso, San Jose, San Diego ... all with housing prices I know are well above the range I specified (I suppouse you could find a closet to buy under $450,000). It also offered cities in regions I didn't check. It was fun 'tho. __________________ Duck bjorn.

07-10-2006, 08:08 PM	#10
Ed_The_Gypsy Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,872	Re: where to live txdakini, Consider eastern Washington ( no income tax): Pullman, Spokane, Yakima, etc. or eastern Oregon (no sales tax), Bend, Sisters or something on the Columbia River Live in Vancover, WA, (houseboat? cruiser? ), shop in Portland, OR, or further uspstream Hood River, The Dalles, Richland/Pasco/Kennewick. You will find liberal, progressive, red-neck, Fundamentalist Christian and Bhagwan Shree Rashneesh (OK, he is dead, but there must still be a few Rashneeshies hanging out at the ranch in Antelope, OR--Ma Anand Sheela, where are you?). Lots of sunshine, mountains if you want them, weather better than Houston, for sure, close to or far away from the big cities (depending on houw you look at it). Ed __________________ "Ain't got no money for no old-age pension; I'm so broke, I can't pay attention!"

07-11-2006, 02:59 PM	#11
kcowan Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pacific latitude 20/49 Posts: 1,545	Re: where to live Why not get a cabin in Idaho to spend the summers? In my experience, it is tough to find a place that has it all. Southern Cal (SD & area) comes close because of the moderating fog but then there are all the people and prices...and some gloomy periods too. Even rain lately. __________________ For the fun of it...Keith

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