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Old 09-19-2010, 08:23 AM
 
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Hello everybody!

We recently passed the two year mark after moving to Shelley, Idaho.

We still love it here! The job market isn't great, the schools suck, at least for us they have, so in that regard, coming from California, we are right at home!

The people here are incredibly decent, law enforcement especially is wonderful! I come from a corrupt jurisdiction, and I now I wave when I see a cop instead of flinching, and honestly, our local police are the best thing going on here.

I've had so much fun gardening, I wouldn't have thought it possible given the zone (4, or 5, depending on who you ask and where you are). If I ever need a lemon tree I'll just build a greenhouse, and I think I'm ready to start experimenting with Japanese Maples - Cleosmom, you'll have to tell me where your poor tree was situated, I'm thinking of building a little walled garden for mine.

I've been out of work and learned more than I cared to know about the "employer friendliness" of the state, and how deep that goes. But at the same time, if you are going to have to navigate a bureaucracy, give me Idaho any day!

Our neighbors are still incredible, and our out-gifting feud continues. Just the other day, I was heading in to wash some radishes, which I grow mostly because my neighbors like them, when around the fence comes a neighbor, pizza in hand for us! Not to be outdone, I sent my daughter straight over with fresh Zucchini bread, warm from the oven, only to have the neighbors force money on my kids the next day to make sure they would have a good time at Spud Day.

Moving here was one of the smartest things I ever did, and I would definitely do it again and again! I may be unemployed, but my mortgage is lower than the price of a share rental in SF, or any individual rental I ever had in California. And that is for half an acre and a giant old house in the middle of a great - and very safe - town!

Idaho, thank you for having us!!!

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Old 09-19-2010, 08:54 AM
 
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Wow, can't believe it's been that long already!! Then again, the way you've blended in one would think you've been here the entire time

My Japanese Maple.... she sat right out front smack in the middle of the yard sheltered by, nothing Possibly my bad huh?
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Old 09-19-2010, 09:24 AM
 
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Wow, can't believe it's been that long already!! Then again, the way you've blended in one would think you've been here the entire time

My Japanese Maple.... she sat right out front smack in the middle of the yard sheltered by, nothing Possibly my bad huh?
I know it's gone by quick, but in two years you'd think you and me would have had pizza more than once Although I can't count the number of bags of dogfood we've shared ; )

I'm sorry about your tree. I am gonna hopefully get around to starting some trees by seed. When I do, I will start some for you. I've seen them for $20 (really!) at the Farmer's Market downtown. My research indicates Korean Maple might be the best way to go.
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Old 09-19-2010, 09:58 AM
 
Location: Emmett Idaho
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Congrats Norcal..

I have enjoyed reading about all of your adventures.
You were very helpfull when we were trying to make the big decision.
We are still very happy here in Idaho.

Thanks again
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Old 09-19-2010, 10:14 AM
 
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Congrats Norcal..

I have enjoyed reading about all of your adventures.
You were very helpfull when we were trying to make the big decision.
We are still very happy here in Idaho.

Thanks again

Thank you DESERTRYDER! Sorry I've been neglectful of all my friends here, life offline is just so very interesting

I'm really glad to hear you're loving it here. This place rocks.
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Old 09-19-2010, 12:05 PM
 
Location: Midvale, Idaho
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Congratulations Norcalmom. Time does fly. Soon it will be 10 then 20. So happy you are loving it here in ID.

Chris
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Old 09-19-2010, 12:12 PM
 
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Thank you : )
Toasting you all in celebration - with lime-aid, hey it's only noon!
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Old 09-19-2010, 12:46 PM
 
Location: Midvale, Idaho
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Wah Wah wah but it is Sunday Almost time for wine and beer and the hard stuff for those tough enough. Have a great one.


Chris
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Old 09-19-2010, 01:24 PM
 
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NCM, long time no see! Good to have you back! Congrats on the first two years! Toasting you in freshly squeezed Valencia orange juice left over from brunch! A Virgin Mimosa!
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Old 09-19-2010, 02:46 PM
 
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NCM, long time no see! Good to have you back! Congrats on the first two years! Toasting you in freshly squeezed Valencia orange juice left over from brunch! A Virgin Mimosa!
Yummy!! Thank you for sharing! See, who needs a lemon (or orange) tree
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