Santa Fe or Bust! (Taos, Chimayo: fit in, home, storage)

[Vinegaroon]

Originally Posted by Devin Bent

I honestly believe that I am correct. And people who hate Santa Fe and own a house here are to be envied -- they can get out with money. Seriously -- would you rather be in Flint?

It is those of us who like Santa Fe who have a problem -- we can't cash in.

But if you are worried about "teeming throngs" then you need to be careful where you go -- because many many places are more crowded than Santa Fe.

I hear you Devin. I have been to a lot of places, so I have my mind set on where to retire, if and when I do. I like Santa Fe, and truly enjoy being able to get out and ski within 30 minutes of my door, and the food is great.

The reason I will not retire here is that it always will be a little more expensive and pretentious in Santa Fe, and when I get older, I don't want to be around that. In addition, I have lived in NM almost two decades now, and I suppose I will live here another two decades or so. I think after all that time in the desert, I'm going to be yearning for green trees, grass, lakes, streams and all that. So I'm hoping you are right, that my property will appreciate greatly, and I will be able to leave here with fond memories and a good amount of cash.

[Towanda]

We made it according to schedule.

I am sitting here at my computer in my spare bedroom in Eldorado!!!!!!

The move was a week from hell and we are both totally EXHAUSTED ... and surrounded by boxes in every room ..... but we are HERE!!!!

Hey BrianH - we entered New Mexico through Clayton on Saturday afternoon!

First stop in Santa Fe ~ Blake's Lotaburger! The green chile was especially hot ~ LOL

[JMRtraveler]

I'm moving there myself next week! I should arrive by Saturday. I can't WAIT!!! But no moving vans for me, just a stuffed car. Adios Massachusetts!

[nmguy]

Towanda, welcome to New Mexico.

Here's to a happy and healthy life for you in the Land of Enchantment.

[quote=Towanda;3831406]We made it according to schedule.

[santafescribe]

Towanda - welcome to Santa Fe! Moving is always hell - hopefully you won't have to do it again....

[ziaAirmac]

Bienvenidos a Santa Fe, Towanda! The Spring Festival at El Rancho De Las Golondrinas is June 7-8th and is a great event to get some local culture/flavor.

[ziaAirmac]

Originally Posted by JMRtraveler

I'm moving there myself next week! I should arrive by Saturday. I can't WAIT!!! But no moving vans for me, just a stuffed car. Adios Massachusetts!

Safe travels! I'm picturing the scene from Vacation with the 'family truckster' packed solid and stuff tied onto the luggage racks. Anything we can give you a heads up on?

[Vinegaroon]

Originally Posted by Towanda

We made it according to schedule.

I am sitting here at my computer in my spare bedroom in Eldorado!!!!!!

The move was a week from hell and we are both totally EXHAUSTED ... and surrounded by boxes in every room ..... but we are HERE!!!!

Hey BrianH - we entered New Mexico through Clayton on Saturday afternoon!

First stop in Santa Fe ~ Blake's Lotaburger! The green chile was especially hot ~ LOL

Next time try Bert's Burger Bowl. Their green chile cheeseburgers are goooood.

Welcome to the Land of Entrapment, you can check out anytime you want, but you can never leave.

[Towanda]

Hi guys! Thanks for all the nice messages. Everyone we have met here so far has been very friendly and welcoming to us...

JMRTraveler ... I hope you have a safe trip out here and you love this state as much as I do.... be sure to let us know when you arrive. Be prepared for a MUCH slower mañana lifestyle.

santafescribe: I fully intend to NEVER move again!! The next time all this STUFF will be my kid's responsibility.

ZiaAirmac - Thanks for the tip about the Spring Festival at El Rancho De Las Golondrinas. In another week or so we will be ready to soak up the local culture.

Vinegaroon - Bert's Burger Bowl is on my list.

[WasSoggyInSeattle]

Congrats on the move Towanda. We just came back from a very nice, albeit exhausting trip to SF/Abq. LOVED IT! Can't wait to sell here & move there!!

Glad it all went well with the move. Rest up and enjoy the sites of your new home state!

JMR - so jealous! Have a safe trip!