Sincerely - would you move from Wyoming to Nebraska? (Omaha: home, tornadoes)

[Darrow]

I'm not offended by honesty and appreciate your comments. I enjoy my Nebraska relatives - husband's side and prefer to be with them over my own blood. I have a kind hearted husband and my Wyoming friends & family always tell me that...as if I didn't know. My husband has pretty good self-esteem, but he's never made very good friends that are Wyoming "natives" he gravitates toward people that are transplants - because they don't make him feel like he will never fit in, where he's had that experience time and again with Wyoming people.

We are interested in Kearney.

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by Darrow

We are interested in Kearney.

Kearney is a solid town. It has all the ammenities that most are looking for in a small city. It has a great Downtown and the University.

[MICHAEL J]

I moved from NW Nebr (beautiful Pine Ridge country) to Wyoming many years ago to pursue a career in "big oil". Believe me, Nebraska weather is not nearly as bad as the weather, [snow and blowing snow, constant wind] in Wyoming. Nebraska is like a "banana belt" compared to Wyoming.

[countryway]

Hey Darrow! I like Nebraska. I don't live there, but have family there, and have been there several times. I agree that you won't get much difference in the wind. Nebraska's wind is rough too. Especially the western side. I like the atmosphere of the state, in fact, I am considering moving there as well. Maybe the sandhills region. I think the weather is more similar to the Midwestern type. I do like the social atmosphere of the rural areas. people seem so genuine, honest, and old-fashioned. Like you I would greatly miss the Mountains if I moved there...one of the reasons I am still heavily considering your area.

Kearney is a nice town. So are Grand River and Lincoln. My family likes them both. Though we've never lived there, we've been in and out a few times. Nebraska is more farming, and flat...especially the eastern side...lots of corn as should be obvious. But I like it. Nebraska is very peaceful and people DO seem happier than in other places I've been and lived. I lived in Iowa for a while, not far from Nebraska.

Anyway, hope my opinions help some. i sure have appreciated your help.

[Darrow]

Countryway! Funny I should meet you here... What state are you living in now?

You know the thing about the mountains is - they will always be there, no one's gonna move them. Nebraska always rates high on the charts for overall health and happiness. Thanks for adding to the conversation...who knows, maybe we'll end up in the same place.

[SCGranny]

Well, I live in the Sandhills, moved here a year ago, and I love it. The scenery really is beautiful, the people are warm and friendly without being in your face or in your business, and are helpful (I ask a LOT of questions!) and thoughtful and very intelligent. I have not been treated like an outsider - unless you count the teasing I get when they serve Mountain Oysters and I go back for my third helping.

As for the wind, MAN does it blow! Not all the time, of course, and not high unless there is a storm coming, and I love it. I love the way it whistles around the eaves in the winter, and cools my sweat when I am outside in the summer. I don't need air conditioning in the summer - just some windows open for a cool cross-breeze. The humidity is very low most of the time. This week we have had weird rainy and cool weather, so it is higher than normal - but still, I moved from 100 deg temps with 100% humidity for five months out of the year, so to me, the wind and low humidity are lovely. Yes you can go outside and stay outside (sunscreen sunscreen, even sometimes in the winter!) for hours, walk, ride, tube the river - the wind won't blow you away. Although when I asked why they didn't fly kites here, DH said, "Probably because they got tired of losing small children".

I've been to most states but never to Wyoming, so I can't compare. But I do love the people here. If you've heard of "Southern Hospitality" - well, once you are here, you realize that Nebraskan Hospitality beats it all hollow.

Everyone here says the taxes are "high". I think it is a matter of perspective. I pay less on 60 acres, an old farmhouse, two barns, a shop, and a garage (14 acres in a town of 177 people) than I did on a 30 year old brick slab house on 1/3 of an acre back east. Your mileage may vary...

Oh crap, what am I DOING! I swore I'd quit bragging on this state so that everyone doesn't come running here and make it look like Idaho and Colorado! Sandhills Guru, kick me please! LOL

[IsThisOneTaken?]

The wind does blow in NE, but not like WY. WY is beautiful, but that wind just saps the life out of you. Western NE has some similar winds, but the further east you go it seems to be better. However, then you get into the humidity.

I also like how things get greener the further east you go. But, then again, you have that darn humidity.

Realistically, there is going to be something less than ideal about the climate wherever you settle, but the key is find what bothers you the most and stay away from it!

[itsMeFred]

one thing you may find you don't care for, is the humidity compared to Cody.

I had a room mate when I was at Chadron who was from Powell. the first month or so of school she would come in every afternoon sweat absolutely dripping off her face and complain about how muggy it was!
(Which always cracked me up because having grown up in eastern Neb, my hair and skin would get flaky because Chadron was so dry! lol)
The wind does indeed blow, particularly in the panhandle. But no, not like it does in WY.

[Raelyn28]

Just one question? Why have you picked Nebraska?? Maybe I missed a post but honestly do not know why you want to go there when there are plenty of other states to choose? Just curious

[Darrow]

Originally Posted by Raelyn28

Just one question? Why have you picked Nebraska?? Maybe I missed a post but honestly do not know why you want to go there when there are plenty of other states to choose? Just curious

My husband's brother and extended family live there and we've always enjoyed our trips and visits. It would be nice for my husband to be able to fish and golf with his brother, cousins and uncles as we all have empty nests now. The western states are great for outdoor rec and space, but have quirks that are issues with us - have been to a few eastern states (too crowded) and think we fit in best with the midwest. Now we're just trying to get honest feedback to narrow it down. A big selling point is how high NE rates in comparrison to other states in health and happiness...general satisfaction overall. I think NE is 7th for health where WY is 30th nationwide...and NE, once again tops the charts for happiness.