Observations from a Newbie (Denver, Loveland: work, health, moving)

[wanttomoveeast]

hahahaha, glad to help!!!

Originally Posted by enigmakairos

Now that we've decided we're coming, my husband has decided to get a subaru sometime within the next year. I'm trying to talk him into something more to my liking, but you people sure aren't helping.

[wanttomoveeast]

ah yes, crocs, that hideous invention aka garden shoes. ha!

Celestial Seasonings, good too.

How about the now retired Bula? Anyone know of them? And let's not forget the most important Colorado-born business - Rocky Mtn. Chocolate Factory. Born in my hometown.

Originally Posted by suzco

Crocs (the rubber shoes) were born here too. Ugly? For sure. Have they taken the world by storm? For sure. What about Celestial seasonings, herbal tea? Colorado's nothing but a combination of comfortable, safe, and the opposite, the adrenaline rush, the 14'ers etc.

[Katiana]

Originally Posted by enigmakairos

Now that we've decided we're coming, my husband has decided to get a subaru sometime within the next year. I'm trying to talk him into something more to my liking, but you people sure aren't helping.

DH and I have lived here 27 yrs and have never owned a Subaru! Currently we own a Honda CR-V and a Toyota Corolla. We did not have a 4WD until 5 yrs ago when we bought the CR-V. We went up into the mtns a lot with 2WD. Tell your DH you don't need one.

[kimmer]

This is all good info for us when we move to Denver in mid-May. I have so far resisted the urge to buy a Subaru, AND Crocs, but who knows? I'm looking for a Honda Pilot shortly after we land.
I might be in the minority here, but I don't much care for Ricky Mtn Chocolate - except for their dipped apples. Those are divine!

[wanttomoveeast]

oh just you wait. I often buy their english toffee as gifts and don't get me started on their fudge...*drool*

I think Crocs and Subarus are something you fall into after some time. Maybe you can fight the urge! Hey, I'm a native and I will not buy those croc things. Although I do own two pairs of Danskos!!

oh and the 4 wheel drive? IMHO I don't think you really need it, unless you live outside of the city. I've been driving a front wheel drive now for years and I do just fine.

Originally Posted by kimmer

This is all good info for us when we move to Denver in mid-May. I have so far resisted the urge to buy a Subaru, AND Crocs, but who knows? I'm looking for a Honda Pilot shortly after we land.
I might be in the minority here, but I don't much care for Ricky Mtn Chocolate - except for their dipped apples. Those are divine!

[formercalifornian]

Oooh, I like this thread! Very good observations so far.

Another Subaru (aka Scooby Doo) owner here, but, in my defense, I bought it in Maryland...and it's black. As soon as we find a house near spouse's workplace (that's a whole 'nother thread), it's out of here! That thing has been a mechanical nightmare since we bought it, and I want it gone.

[steveco.]

Colorado is the chain restaurant HQ. Red robin is based in greenwood village, boston market's HQ is in Golden as is Arby's which is just off I-70 and 470, goodtimes is denver based, chipotle's HQ is in downtown denver... need I go on??

[wanttomoveeast]

mmmm, good times.

[RedSoxFanGoingWest]

Great observations! When I moved here in September I got a CO driver's license and registered my car with CO tags within the first 3 weeks. My friends here at work said that I'm still not an officially CO resident until I buy a subaru!

I disagree with the smoking. I actually notice it less than back in Ohio, MD or MA - my last 3 places of residence.

The other great observation of CO- beer! There are so many local breweries!!

[oberon]

Qdoba was also founded in Denver. Noodles & Co in Boulder. I used to live near the Noodles HQ.

Old Chicago is ok with me.. I think part of the reason many Coloradans like it is because they offer so many beers. Most of the ones I've been to offer 100-110. I think I have 25 or so on my WBT.