Moving to Boulder...

[eon-krate32]

Originally Posted by whoisjongalt

30 - 40 mile commute each way from Denver

Dude what are you smoking? It's nowhere near 40 miles unless you live near Wheat Ridge. Longmont is further from Denver than Boulder is and Longmont's not even 30 miles away.

My guess is 25 miles along Highway 36 at MOST. If you were saying BOTH and not EACH then I might agree.

[seethelight]

Originally Posted by eon-krate32

Question #1: I wouldn't say that you NEED a car, but having one certainly helps in all situations. Doesn't need to be fancy, just needs to run.

#2: DON'T LIVE IN BOULDER PROPER. Live in Broomfield, Littleton, Denver, or Longmont. You might have to take the bus but living in Boulder can be a nightmare...

#3: Refer to part one of my response to #2.
As far as gays go Pueblo is the obvious choice to live in but that's out of the question unless you can get a transfer there. Longmont is probably your best bet for the 'sociability' factor (we were named an All American City after all).

#4: YES. Boulder is not worth living in unless you absolutely have to. Commuting from either Denver or Longmont along Highways 36 or 119 respectively is totally worth it. Longmont is the cheaper of the three cities anyways

#5: Subarus are very nice cars to have, especially considering the terrain. I personally have a 2006 Chevy Malibu Maxx http://www.autosite.com/images/2006/Chevrolet/Malibu_MaxxSS/400/2006_Chevrolet_Malibu_MaxxSS_exfrdrvr34.jpg (broken link) (photo) and it works perfectly in just about every situation I've been in so far. Other models I recommend are Dodge, Honda, and Toyota. If you like taking trips to the mountains then get a Dodge, Chevy, or Subaru, and remember to take it easy on the switchbacks and steep inclines (especially on the decent).

I hope this information helps and if you need any further information feel free to ask.

As for #3 you must be smoking something. There are approximately 33% republicans that voted in the past election according to the latest voting records, which means there are over 30,000 non liberal people living in Boulder, (although I guess some republicans can be liberal), most of which seem to be living in my neighborhood. Boulder is no different than any other city I have lived in with regard to the so called liberal bias, I don't see it outwardly, except for more Obama bumper stickers than McCain. So what?

You mention living in Boulder can be a nightmare, but I suppose it's only your nightmare.

[Hipchik]

Originally Posted by seethelight

You mention living in Boulder can be a nightmare, but I suppose it's only your nightmare.

Yeah... like wth?
Been away for a few months and I see the Boulder bashers are still at it. Sad, pathetic, envious sort they are.

[whoisjongalt]

Originally Posted by eon-krate32

Dude what are you smoking? It's nowhere near 40 miles unless you live near Wheat Ridge. Longmont is further from Denver than Boulder is and Longmont's not even 30 miles away.

My guess is 25 miles along Highway 36 at MOST. If you were saying BOTH and not EACH then I might agree.

I live in Lodo and commute to Gunbarrel so I'm actually talking about north Boulder. That is about 35 miles.

[WhereTheSidewalkEnds]

Originally Posted by seethelight

As for #3 you must be smoking something. There are approximately 33% republicans that voted in the past election according to the latest voting records, which means there are over 30,000 non liberal people living in Boulder, (although I guess some republicans can be liberal), most of which seem to be living in my neighborhood. Boulder is no different than any other city I have lived in with regard to the so called liberal bias, I don't see it outwardly, except for more Obama bumper stickers than McCain. So what?

Is that Boulder proper or Boulder county - just curious, not that it matters. But you are right - my husband commuted to Boulder for 6 years, we have many friends there, we do a lot of activities in Boulder and our son was involved in a sports team there. We have never experienced all the issues with people that many have a perception about.

Here's a funny tidbit....

I live in sw Longmont, which supposedly is more conservative. The vast circle of our neighbors in our neighborhood are hard core liberal. And very out spoken about it.

Bottom line is, find an area to live that you will love being in, participate in activities you enjoy doing to meet people with similar interests, and if politics and religion are hot button points, don't bring them up. People around here don't walk around everyday spewing their political and religious views and frankly, when/if it does come up and you may not agree, just be an adult and agree to disagree.

Maybe the reason I don't notice all these "types" of people in Boulder is because I don't let what others do or how they act bother me.