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j1n,
With what you describe, I think you'd be happiest in Pocatello, or south of here in Inkom or McCammon if you want a smaller town or more rural/agricultural feel. If you want to get even more rural, look at Soda Springs or Montepelier area in the SE. Awesome country. Pocatello is really centrally located to Yellowstone, Jackson, Sun Valley, the Tetons, and Wind River Range (serious wow factor) and the Sawtooths, Utah areas and less than 3 hours to anything you describe. There is not much wow factor right in Pocatello, but it is closer to the mountains and than Idaho Falls so in my opinion, prettier. I think the winter weather is better than Idaho Falls as well. The Portnuef range isn't as impressive as the Wasatch, but it is still pretty. Any you are within 30 minutes of some awesome areas and views, particularly if you don't mind high desert and stark landscapes, though we have forests too, Mink Creek area is pretty awesome. My wish list reads a lot like yours, and I'm happy in Pocatello. Feel free to PM me or ask here if you have specific questions. |
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thanks for the suggestions. Actually, Colorado Springs is one of the places that are "in the mix" when it comes to relo consideration Quote:
esselcue... thanks for your positive response |
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thanks for taking the time to read my novel , and to offer some positive food for thought. I appreciate it. And yeah, I spent some time last summer in the Bighorns, Winds, Tetons, and Absarokas...wow is right!! We live in a beautiful country! |
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It seems like you've gotten some good feedback. I'm wondering about a couple of other things. IF your family were to make this move, what qualities in an area would be most important to your wife? You sound like you can make most situations work for you. What would amenities or other factors would make life enjoyable for your wife? I might be wrong, but I'm kind of thinking if your wife is happier you may be too. ![]() Also, if infrastructure like airport service and direct flights matter, Idaho Falls has the airport serviced by 5 airlines currently. You might want to check out those factors too, as direct flights are available to some of the locations of your relatives, or perhaps where your wife may want to visit. You've probably done this, but if not, perhaps making a list of the 5 or 10 "must haves" vs. "would likes" etc. may be useful when considering Idaho. Good luck in your decision. ![]() MSR |
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Thanks for your thoughtful post! You are right about considering the happiness of my wife. Let's see...some things that would be important to my wife... First off would be quality opportunities for our 2 kids...good schools, maybe some things like FFA and 4-H. She's also not a big fan of snow. I know, I know...if she doesn't like snow, why Idaho?! Well, she grew up in TX, and then spent a bunch of time in the NYC area. So her idea of snow and winter is skewed by heavy, wet, icy, snow combined with severe overcrowding and extrememly congested streets. She doesn't really know what snow is. But she is capable...in some extremely uncomfortable weather and driving conditions. And her idea of fun is curling up with a cup of tea and a book or a movie. We'd want to find a good church that we all enjoyed. I know that would be important to her. I also know that she'd like to find a job that she really enjoys. She's been in med reception and med records for almost 17 years. The first 16 were with the same practice. She has an impeccable resume', and is currently a team leader in the records dept of a hospital in our area. She'd like to continue in the same line of work. A not-too-long commute would be important to her. We would want to keep some chickens and goats, and cultivate a large garden...that stuff is real important to both of us...being somewhat self-sufficient. She loves the woods, outdoors, lakes, etc. As far as your airport comments... We would want to have access to an airport so grandma can come visit . But we don't need to be instantly airborn . A drive to the airport to travel or pick up visitors would be fine. But checking on where flights go directly to and from Idaho Falls is a great idea. I will check it out. Thanks again! |
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Sage, I have lived in 6 US states, I also worked in a doctors office (in addition to a real estate office), and moving around and connecting to a new doctors office, I have never had so much trouble trying to find a doctor here in north Idaho! I was given a list of doctors who were taking new patients, I called and the receptionist either tells you to pick up a packet or they transfer your call to a nurse, the nurse asks questions about your general heath, meds, etc. I had 2 nurses tell me that they would discuss my information with the doctor. Gee, I have good hearing and also good comprehension to know what I went through....I have never experienced this in the other 5 states I lived in. When people stop in the middle of the grocery aisle (on more than one ocassion) to openly stare at me, I would call that starring!!! I had one guy ask if I was from eastern Europe? I guess I am imagining people doing this when they are so obvious! I make new friends wherever I move to, I am described as being bubbly and outgoing, why would I perceive evil where there is no evil? I am by nature a positive person. Again, I was stating MY EXPERIENCES & OBSERVATIONS to any would-be-newbies who move to Idaho or are thinking about it. It was not meant to be a slight on Idaho or its people. I find people in Idaho very giving to community and neighbors! I just do not like the stupid laws and being taxed for every little thing! |
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No worries. It's just very different than our experience in seeing new doctors in CDA and SP, and we have our share of medical challenges as well. But I've experienced what you're talking about in SoCal, so it struck me as a bit odd. But I take your word for it obviously. We have had the opposite experience here, at Sandpoint Family Medical and several specialists on Ironwood in CDA by Kootenai Medical Center.
As to the other, well, it's your observation and personal experience...I cannot challenge that...it just seems very odd given that this area seems to have a broad tolerance and acceptance...
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We have a "shortage" of doctors in my area of AZ and many just don't have the capacity of taking on more clients, especially if they require more extensive care. There is no fault here, it's just how it is. With so many of us Baby Boomers "maturing" now, the need for medical care is rising and we are living longer and have more ailments to treat. If I was a medical student I would go into Geriatric Medicine! I notice that when a doctor in our area is building a practice or whatever, they will advertise that they are "accepting new patients". I assume it is a similar situation in Idaho...although I could be wrong. At any rate, when I relocate I, too, will be looking for a doctor for day-to-day stuff and a couple of Baby Boomer medications...so the hunt will be on
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At risk of further wandering off topic, perhaps there is already a thread for this...
Medical situation is similar in Idaho to what you describe in Arizona. There is a shortage of medical professionals especially in the rural areas. It's kind of a hot topic as the state considers building a medical school to be able to train more doctors. I guess we are state with the highest population currently without a medical school. Idaho State University in Pocatello (with campuses in Boise and Idaho Falls) is leading that charge as they are the university with the state chartered health sciences mission. |
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