What do you love about Bend? (Redmond, Three Rivers: buy, to live, price)

[BendLocal]

Originally Posted by Snownut

yes I referenced that a couple posts ago?

Did you read that specific page about the Bend Bulletin article? Did you see that the author of the blog states that he has lived in Bend 25+ years?

[Snownut]

Originally Posted by BendLocal

Did you read that specific page about the Bend Bulletin article? Did you see that the author of the blog states that he has lived in Bend 25+ years?

Yes I have looked over his Blog, guessing he liked Bend 25 years ago when he decided to move there? it was very different then ? since then he developed his "bendsuxs" identity. Wonder why he hasn't posted since August 2012? Did he finally move? Die?

I find his old blog humorous, not informative and the 25+ years in Bend meaningless and of as much value as the chamber of commerce 300 days of sunshine.

Having found regular posters helpful and honest on this forum, ready to answer questions about the place they live. Not sure why you keep linking to the old "bendsuxs blog" and how that helps forum browsers learn anything of value?

You have referenced number of years in a place = good long term perspective, I agree with you which is why I have asked you over and over and over how many year you have lived in Bend? And now that you said you lived in the MA how long and where?

[Steve Pickering]

I read the blog. I didn't find it to be accurate and was more of a rant against the press than anything else.

[BendLocal]

That recent link discusses the weather cycle of long winters and short summers. Useful information IMO.

[Snownut]

Originally Posted by BendLocal

That recent link discusses the weather cycle of long winters and short summers. Useful information IMO.

10 years in Bend and 15 in the MA is good to know, thanks for posting... then deleting?

Did not know anyone was questioning Bend has long winters and short summers? Why is that a news worthy info ?

Are there large numbers of people relocating to Bend because they think it has long summers and short winters?

One of the longer ski seasons in the country is common info for anyone researching Bend.

I am moving to Bend because I would much prefer to get tired of a long winter than tired of a long, hot and humid summer like I have been doing here all of my life.

I need something new to whine and complain about.. Bend winters should do the trick...

[delta07]

While I have stated many times on this forum, that Bend doesn't have a sunny winter overall, I also have stated that it's sunny compared to many other places in the country. I'm not sure what BendLocal's point is with the recent comments, or than to argue with Snownut about what he wants and expects. The link to the Bend sux blog really doesn't prove anything, as there is no link to the actual bulletin article. It also stated that the author of the Bulletin article was a newspaper columnist, which means it was an opinion piece!

PNW-type-gal gave a good synopsis of climatic regions in Oregon. I'm pretty sure no one is arguing that Bend doesn't have a long winter. Just like no one is arguing that we have a short summer.

[BendLocal]

My point was that anyone expecting 255+ days of sun or part sun may be disappointed.

[Coniferian]

Depends what you're looking for I guess. We're trying to move from Conifer CO to the Bend area. We seem to have far more sunny days here but we also get an average of 137.42 inches of snow a year. Conifer will often get more snow in a week than Bend does all winter. In March 2003 we got over 7' of snow in 3 days! Less snow, plus a lower altitude, make central Oregon look desirable to us.

[BendLocal]

That is a lot of snow to shovel! Too much for me.

I still have to shovel although its not so bad most years. Yes there is the random storm cycle that pays a visit once in a while and leaves me with a sore back. The snow is often heavy and wet so moving it takes some effort. And because of the high moisture content it packs into ice easily so driving around town after a snow storm can be a challenge.

The micro climates result in 300+ inches of snow just 20 miles from town which is great if you enjoy outdoor winter activities. IMO the main downsides with the PNW winter storms up in the mountains are the reduced visibility due to the heavy fog and the high winds that accompany many of the storms.

[delta07]

Originally Posted by BendLocal

That is a lot of snow to shovel! Too much for me.

I still have to shovel although its not so bad most years. Yes there is the random storm cycle that pays a visit once in a while and leaves me with a sore back. The snow is often heavy and wet so moving it takes some effort. And because of the high moisture content it packs into ice easily so driving around town after a snow storm can be a challenge.

The micro climates result in 300+ inches of snow just 20 miles from town which is great if you enjoy outdoor winter activities. IMO the main downsides with the PNW winter storms up in the mountains are the reduced visibility due to the heavy fog and the high winds that accompany many of the storms.

I definitely agree with you on both of these. I didn't understand why everyone puts studded tires on in the winter here until I started driving in it. I still don't have studs, but I did have an accident, for the first time, because of the ice. I slid right into a curb and did some major damage to my vehicle.

The PNW storms are brutal, IMO, and I don't like skiing during storm cycles. I enjoy the powder, although it's heavier than what I'm used to in Colorado, but it's still good snow at Mt. Bachelor. It was rare to ski a 12"+ powder day in CO, whereas that's somewhat common here.