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Thanks all for taking the time to reply to me, much appreciated. Heard of the Dungeness water rule for the greater Sequim area, so was a bit concerned, but perhaps things are not so bad, as it appears to be a proactive, water management plan, and that is a smart approach for the long term. We just had water issues in the previous area we lived in in SE NM., so want to have our new future home less impacted by issues such as aquifers going fry, sludging up with heavy iron, other hard minerals and sediments ruining wellheads, plants being scorched by at times very brutal sun. I went through well problems that were frightening and costly. When I left however I had gotten them resolved and the monsoons came to save the day for my home sale this past July. Once a few years back, I even had to haul up water by hand in multiple trips of(2) 5 gallon pails from creek that luckily was below me, (150ft)for about a month one time when well crapped out, during peak of drought, (had been 5-6 months w/o a drop of rain, was 2008 I think). Then the monsoons hit, and got well fixed at same time coincidently. Was a struggle to save the trees/garden/water the rescue animals I had, but got it done. I and my hubby are survivors, and others out there may be the same way it seems.
Poverty with dignity I can understand as have seen this before and to some degree suffered some with low wages myself,in NM.However it made me a lot more resourceful, frugal, recycling-minded, simplifying of my lifestyle,etc., all good skills to acquire, so don't regret this period of struggle I had been through, and respect others in this circumstance. Many of my fellow animal rescuer friends were living a very Spartan life but overall were happy and satisfied with the choices they made to help animals live a better life/or simply to have lived because of their efforts. On this note, are there animal rescue groups/shelters there that I can volunteer at? NM had way too many neglected/abused/stray animals sadly, like other depressed areas. Anyone know about this area ,how much of a stray problem there is?
On strays and neglected animals.. The mindset is like.yours. We all pretty much love our pets and farm animals.. Many people willing to go out of their way to help. You would fit right in!
Again don't worry about water nightmares like you experienced. Pretty much unheard of in western Washington. Do kick around a bit if you have.time in May, find that community that fits like.a glove.
Regarding critters, this is a dog-loving community, for sure. I take mine with me everywhere, they are welcome. Someone is always giving them a pat or a treat or both. The Olympic Peninsula Humane Society is building a new dog kennel & they always need volunteers. There are other animal rescue organizations in the area as well.
The NW Raptor Center (does more than rescue raptors) does great work as does the Peninsula Friends of Animals. They are both viable options for volunteer work.
Thanks all for the insight, and info. Will keep checking about the Water ruling issues, as are important for sure, relieved to hear that they may not be as bad as feared, hopefully. Expanding search areas to include La Conner, and Port Townsend. In La Conner there are places for sale, appearing to be next to the Reservation that's there. Hubby does not want to live on an island, although it would suit me ok. Have lived in Victoria and Sidney,BC before, was born in Canada, am a US Citizen now for quite a few years,(started that immigration process back in 2001). Love the rainforest, mild climate, can accept gray days, as overall it is far far better than lots of snow and 40-60 below zero! that I had suffered through in Saskatchewan winters long ago. Even the part of NM that we formerly resided in, near Ruidoso, got to -12o/n at times to more regularly however, 15-25 o/n's in winter. NM was not all fun in the sun all year round, we lived at 6000 ft., elevation being one of the main controlling factors of winter weather there. May miss the sun for sure, but overall I think we will adjust. Also want to be closer to my almost 80 yr.old mom that lives in BC.,need to visit her more as she gets older.I have learned that one needs to make family more of a priority as when they are gone, one had nagging regrets if they didn't spend enough time with them. Learned that lesson when my dad passed of mesothelioma lung cancer from long ago asbestos exposure. Takes them so fast sometimes, sad way to go.
Glad to hear there are not many strays there, wonderful, then I won't be always so tempted to take in just one more, as had way too many rescues before. I just couldn't seem to turn away, making me work to the point of extreme exhaustion too many hours, too many jobs just to support the animals in my care.
Hubby is retired, but I am young enough(49)to want to consider working again at least p.t. Worked in Security, as an Animal Shelter Kennel Mgr., cleaning cabins, environmental testing labs, etc. Is there work in any of these areas in the intended areas of Sequim, P.A.,P.T.??
Thanks BellaDL for the very helpful link to flood/erosion history will check it out for sure. Glad to have all the other support/tips that you offered as well as the other posters out there in the OP. What a nice welcome you all provide, feel that you very nice folks will be another real bonus to relocating, great to have such friendly, caring, helpful folks in a community!
[quote=amberywolf;38016561]Thanks all for the insight, and info. Will keep checking about the Water ruling issues, as are important for sure, relieved to hear that they may not be as bad as feared, hopefully. Expanding search areas to include La Conner, and Port Townsend. In La Conner there are places for sale, appearing to be next to the Reservation that's there. Hubby does not want to live on an island, although it would suit me ok. Have lived in Victoria and Sidney,BC before, was born in Canada, am a US Citizen now for quite a few years,(started that immigration process back in 2001). Love the rainforest, mild climate, can accept gray days, as overall it is far far better than lots of snow and 40-60 below zero! that I had suffered through in Saskatchewan winters long ago. Even the part of NM that we formerly resided in, near Ruidoso, got to -12o/n at times to more regularly however, 15-25 o/n's in winter. NM was not all fun in the sun all year round, we lived at 6000 ft., elevation being one of the main controlling factors of winter weather there. May miss the sun for sure, but overall I think we will adjust. Also want to be closer to my almost 80 yr.old mo
Thanks all for taking the time to reply to me, much appreciated. Heard of the Dungeness water rule for the greater Sequim area, so was a bit concerned, but perhaps things are not so bad, as it appears to be a proactive, water management plan, and that is a smart approach for the long term. We just had water issues in the previous area we lived in in SE NM., so want to have our new future home less impacted by issues such as aquifers going fry, sludging up with heavy iron, other hard minerals and sediments ruining wellheads, plants being scorched by at times very brutal sun. I went through well problems that were frightening and costly. When I left however I had gotten them resolved and the monsoons came to save the day for my home sale this past July. Once a few years back, I even had to haul up water by hand in multiple trips of(2) 5 gallon pails from creek that luckily was below me, (150ft)for about a month one time when well crapped out, during peak of drought, (had been 5-6 months w/o a drop of rain, was 2008 I think). Then the monsoons hit, and got well fixed at same time coincidently. Was a struggle to save the trees/garden/water the rescue animals I had, but got it done. I and my hubby are survivors, and others out there may be the same way it seems.
Poverty with dignity I can understand as have seen this before and to some degree suffered some with low wages myself,in NM.However it made me a lot more resourceful, frugal, recycling-minded, simplifying of my lifestyle,etc., all good skills to acquire, so don't regret this period of struggle I had been through, and respect others in this circumstance. Many of my fellow animal rescuer friends were living a very Spartan life but overall were happy and satisfied with the choices they made to help animals live a better life/or simply to have lived because of their efforts. On this note, are there animal rescue groups/shelters there that I can volunteer at? NM had way too many neglected/abused/stray animals sadly, like other depressed areas. Anyone know about this area ,how much of a stray problem there is?
Hi Amber,
I have also been looking into the Dungeness Water Rule issues. I first moved to the Olympic Peninsula back in the lates 1970s - moved around a bit and then permanently settled here. I was born and raised in Texas, but much prefer the Pacific Northwest lifestyle. Currently I live about ten miles west of Port Angeles. It is quite rainy here so the DWR is not a concern in this area. I plan to retire in Sequim and have been dismayed by all of the gravel yards or just dead, dried up lawns that are not watered due to extremely rigid water use limitations and fees imposed on Sequim city residents. The Sequim-Dungeness valley region is very beautiful and I do want the drier climate it offers. It is not always sunny in Sequim. My daughter lives there and I have friends who live there so I often go there. There are plenty of overcast days, but significantly less rain. I am looking into buying a house just outside of the Sequim city limits. Presently Sequim only has about 6,600 people living within the city limits, but there is a larger population around it. I also do not like many of the Sequim neighborhoods which can be a hodgepodge of some nicely kept houses alongside side of rundown old shabby houses, trailer courts and small businesses. If you ask me the city planners didn't do a good job when Sequim began changing from a primarily farming community to a retirement town. However there are some nice planned communities on the outskirts of town. Some are too high priced for me. I am a school teacher with a moderate income. I am looking to buy something for $200,000 to $225,000 range. Two nearby communities I am considering are Sun Meadows (slightly east of the Sequim city limits) or Mains Farm (northwest of Sequim). Mains Farm is adjacent to the Dungeness Recreation Area Natural Wildlife Preserve and this is going to limit growth around it. Both of these communities have their own private water & septic systems.
If you like cold, depressing weather, come to San Francisco in the Summer. Foggy, windy, and wonderful if you hate hot weather.
Sequim is nice, but definitely an old people's town. PT is like San Francisco, only the bums are more polite, and PA isnt like anywhere else. So you just have to see it. There is an amazing general store, i forget the name. But worth checking out. And that National Park is awesome.
I am afraid for anyone who moves to Sequim because they think they will get Washington scenery with less rain.
I understand the rain shadow effect, but this part of the state, this part of the country, is not the place to come if it's important to you to get away from cloudy days and rain. No matter how many people on the internet tell you it doesn't rain as much in Sequim, it's plenty cloudy, rainy and gloomy in Sequim in winter.
You are not too far, and one turn in the jet stream away from real rain forests on the Peninsula.
Are there big tall trees there? If yes, then it rains there. I wouldn't come here if that's going to be a big problem.
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I am afraid for anyone who moves to Sequim because they think they will get Washington scenery with less rain.
I understand the rain shadow effect, but this part of the state, this part of the country, is not the place to come if it's important to you to get away from cloudy days and rain. No matter how many people on the internet tell you it doesn't rain as much in Sequim, it's plenty cloudy, rainy and gloomy in Sequim in winter.
You are not too far, and one turn in the jet stream away from real rain forests on the Peninsula.
Are there big tall trees there? If yes, then it rains there. I wouldn't come here if that's going to be a big problem.
Thread is one year old at this point. Not clear if the OP is still around. Would be nice to have an update, though.
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