Boston to Denver empty nest (renting, high school, camping)

[KuriousCat]

Hi all,

I am a long since divorced, 46 yo, single mom from just outside Boston, whose last kid just graduated high school. I am looking to make a start somewhere new. It isn't set in stone that it will be permanent but I would like it to be for some time. I guess I am looking for some opinions from people roughly the same age as myself. Boston native (for comparison) or not isn't important, just trying to get an overall feeling. I am actually pretty laid back, easy going and not one who gets terribly lonely per se. Making friends isn't that tough for me but I do enjoy my solitude. Sounds like a personal ad but from reading many threads on here I have run into "friendly/nonfriendly people city" debates. I guess I am saying there is a distinction from people who are a little reserved and people who are just rude. IMHO the east coast is rude so maybe an explanation of the type of people in Denver could help. I find Boston claustrophobic and would love more open space. Being able to see the stars at night would be nice too...

Feel free to toss a question at me as it could help me see something I haven't thought of.


I will be renting. If anyone knows the Boston area at all just about anywhere else is cheaper.

I have two small dogs, so a pet friendly place is nice.

Yes I am willing to give up the ocean although I would prefer water within a driving distance.

The culture thing (ie operas, ballets, etc) aren't insanely important.

Food is food, I am not picky though not much of a carnivore

I work in payroll but have an accounting background

I hate humidity, lived in FL for a year and obviously not going back.

Love camping, hiking, kayakng etc. Used to ski years ago.

[davebarnes]

Originally Posted by KuriousCat

would prefer water within a driving distance

Is 700-1000 miles "driving distance?
We do expect the ocean to be closer in a few hundred million years though.

[Katarina Witt]

Oh, c'mon Dave! She didn't say what kind of bodies of water she's interested in. Plenty of reservoirs for sailing, jet skiing, etc right around here; lots of kayaking and rafting opportunities as well.