If you could move anywhere in the US, which state and city would you move to?

[Hardline]

That's why you will end up hanging your hat in Tennessee.

Wonder who will get that reference....

The first time I ever stepped foot into Cowboys stadium was to see George Straight in concert.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

I really have a thing for Prescott. AZ

Prescott is not an elite city though; too inconsistent.

 

[Xelda]

Just give me clean, clear ocean water, a tropical beach, shade trees, a hammock, nice hut with running water, electricity and internet, oil paints, canvases, brushes, iTunes, all broadcasted Cowboys games, respectable food and English speaking natives that don't get in my hair. I would not be against having Jimmy Johnson for a neighbor. Feel the tropical breezes flow across me in my hammock, breathe in the salt air, sit in the comfort of the shade as the sand gets hot, swim on my private beach and watch the sun set across the ocean a few thousand times. I'm going to start packing now.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Just give me clean, clear ocean water, a tropical beach, shade trees, a hammock, nice hut with running water, electricity and internet, oil paints, canvases, brushes, iTunes, all broadcasted Cowboys games, respectable food and English speaking natives that don't get in my hair. I would not be against having Jimmy Johnson for a neighbor. Feel the tropical breezes flow across me in my hammock, breathe in the salt air, sit in the comfort of the shade as the sand gets hot, swim on my private beach and watch the sun set across the ocean a few thousand times. I'm going to start packing now.

Sounds like Jersey.

 

[Reverend Conehead]

Avila Beach, CA
Lanikai Beach on Oahu

We live in Palo Alto now, but my wife and I are always plotting to leave the Bay Area as we’ve both lived here most our lives...just too many people and looking for change. Problem is we probably couldn’t make as much money as we do anywhere else so we’re kinda handcuffed. Also, now that we have two little ones it’s almost like we’d be stupid to leave one of the best school district’s in the country.

That said, I’m always looking... we’ve had our eye on the PNW.

There's a lot of places in the country where you won't need anywhere near as much money as you need in super expensive Palo Alto.

 

[Londonboy]

Austin Texas....Love da 'Boys
Honolulu Hawaii.....Love Pineapple

 

[CowboyStar88]

Prescott is not an elite city though; too inconsistent.

While I understand and agree, I do like the country side there.

 

[lukin2006]

I lived and worked in Calgary for a few years. Here is what one of the staff told me about Canadians, "... pretty laid back, except when we have a hockey stick in our hands".

Some do take their hockey seriously. I'm the rare Candian that prefers the NFL over the NHL. Calgary is nice. big city, but does feel big. In Calgary, you are a short drive to Banff for skiing and hiking.

 

[lukin2006]

Yep, quite a few Cowboys fans out there and that's before we started drafting so many BSU players.

There was this bowling alley/sports bar where a lot of football fans went before Sunday Ticket came about and they had 20-25 TV's all over the place and audio boxes on the tables so you could tune to the game you wanted. They had 4 pay phones that had a line of 8-10 in them from 8am in the morning for keeping in touch with the bookies. And the best freakin' footlong chili dogs around.

But the most unusual thing they had was this pit with the only large rear projection screen and it was only available on a yearly lease so a team's fans could lease it and had the first right every year. These Browns fans had never given it up and there were about 20 of them there every week but the oddest thing about it was they were all Mexicans dressed from head to toe, even socks, with Browns stuff. I always wondered how in the hell they became fans of the Cleveland Browns and they always had a mix of current and past players' jerseys. The Cowboys had actually cultivated Mexican fans when Schramm built a radio network throughout Mexico but not these guys. I always got a kick out of first timers watching them go nuts in the Browns pit and trying to figure that out.

We actually did some promotions with the bowling alley until we ruined some of the lanes with Turkey Bowling. When frozen turkeys thaw, they get really nasty with people slamming them around.

The Browns fans are interesting. I always wondered why anyone would choose to be a Browns fan, here in Canada I will often see someone with a Browns jersey on, they choose to be Browns fans. If you are born in Cleveland or Ohio, being a fan makes perfect sense...

I had an Uncle who was a huge Cleveland Indians fan, he became a fan years after their last title in the '50s? He never saw them win a title, he was just there for awful baseball.

 

[lukin2006]

Just give me clean, clear ocean water, a tropical beach, shade trees, a hammock, nice hut with running water, electricity and internet, oil paints, canvases, brushes, iTunes, all broadcasted Cowboys games, respectable food and English speaking natives that don't get in my hair. I would not be against having Jimmy Johnson for a neighbor. Feel the tropical breezes flow across me in my hammock, breathe in the salt air, sit in the comfort of the shade as the sand gets hot, swim on my private beach and watch the sun set across the ocean a few thousand times. I'm going to start packing now.

That sounds perfect. Jimmy would be a great neighbour.

 

[Montanalo]

Some do take their hockey seriously. I'm the rare Candian that prefers the NFL over the NHL. Calgary is nice. big city, but does feel big. In Calgary, you are a short drive to Banff for skiing and hiking.

We loved our time in Calgary. Very friendly and, as you say, close to Banff and the mountains.

Shortly after moving there, we went on a series of hikes around the Kananaski area west of Calgary. Many of the maps indicated the trails were not suitable for less than 6 people.

Being naturally curious, I asked the park ranger what was special about a group of 6. With a large friendly smile, he said quite matter-of-factly, "Oh, we've never had a grizzly attack with parties larger than 5". I immediately began searching for different trails.

If we had been in the states, I could imagine the ranger saying something like, "you're not from around here are you boy?"

 

[Montanalo]

Just give me clean, clear ocean water, a tropical beach, shade trees, a hammock, nice hut with running water, electricity and internet, oil paints, canvases, brushes, iTunes, all broadcasted Cowboys games, respectable food and English speaking natives that don't get in my hair. I would not be against having Jimmy Johnson for a neighbor. Feel the tropical breezes flow across me in my hammock, breathe in the salt air, sit in the comfort of the shade as the sand gets hot, swim on my private beach and watch the sun set across the ocean a few thousand times. I'm going to start packing now.

We pretty much had the life style you described while living in Perth, Australia - substitute diving, snorkeling and boating for the canvas and paints, though. And... as much as we loved it, there was something missing for us - four seasons. I know, I know, idealic beach life and we more. Sure, why not?

Anyway, the idea of four full seasons is what eventually led us to the Colorado mountains. I am sure there are many other wonderful places to live in the states but, for us, this is our slice of heaven.

 

[lukin2006]

We loved our time in Calgary. Very friendly and, as you say, close to Banff and the mountains.

Shortly after moving there, we went on a series of hikes around the Kananaski area west of Calgary. Many of the maps indicated the trails were not suitable for less than 6 people.

Being naturally curious, I asked the park ranger what was special about a group of 6. With a large friendly smile, he said quite matter-of-factly, "Oh, we've never had a grizzly attack with parties larger than 5". I immediately began searching for different trails.

If we had been in the states, I could imagine the ranger saying something like, "you're not from around here are you boy?"

Oh yes. That is Grizzly country. Lake Louis is the hotbed of grizzly activity, from what I've been told. Albertans are about the friendliest people I have met.

Glad you enjoyed your time and got out and enjoyed the mountains.

 

[Montanalo]

Oh yes. That is Grizzly country. Lake Louis is the hotbed of grizzly activity, from what I've been told. Albertans are about the friendliest people I have met.

Glad you enjoyed your time and got out and enjoyed the mountains.

Yes, we absolutely loved it. With my job, I was fortunate to travel through Alberta, BC, and the Northwest Territories... what magnificent scenery.

 

[CouchCoach]

Just give me clean, clear ocean water, a tropical beach, shade trees, a hammock, nice hut with running water, electricity and internet, oil paints, canvases, brushes, iTunes, all broadcasted Cowboys games, respectable food and English speaking natives that don't get in my hair. I would not be against having Jimmy Johnson for a neighbor. Feel the tropical breezes flow across me in my hammock, breathe in the salt air, sit in the comfort of the shade as the sand gets hot, swim on my private beach and watch the sun set across the ocean a few thousand times. I'm going to start packing now.

You left out cabana boy and pool boy. And I would never think you'd have the same young hunk pulling both duties.

 

[lukin2006]

Yes, we absolutely loved it. With my job, I was fortunate to travel through Alberta, BC, and the Northwest Territories... what magnificent scenery.

BC is beautiful. Northwest Territories is on my bucket list.

 

[CouchCoach]

I wanna know why BoltsNHorns limited us to one place? If I am doing the wishing, I am going for a place on the beach, Manhattan, the mountains and since I am being greedy, I'll add Vancouver, BC and would split my time between those 4, 4's enough isn't it?, don't want to get carried away.

I know me and if I were in paradise, I would end up taking that for granted and long for something different. So the idyllic lifestyle for me would be the ability to change locations to something different. Got the big city for the electric energy and the beach for the wind down, the mountains for the majesty and a cool place to hang and watch whales with exceptionally nice people.

 

[SlammedZero]

Alberta. Hinton, Alberta. It is 20 minutes from the gates of Jasper National Park (Canadian Rockies). For some reason, the mountains and I go hand in hand. I just love the mountains and Jasper is my destination of choice these days.

That looks like some gorgeous country. I've always wanted to check that area out. Go see Calgary/Edmonton. The wife and I have talked about making a trip to go to Calgary/Banff.

 

[lukin2006]

That looks like some gorgeous country. I've always wanted to check that area out. Go see Calgary/Edmonton. The wife and I have talked about making a trip to go to Calgary/Banff.

You will not be disappointed. Banff is really nice, I prefer Jasper, fewer crowds. Take Icefield Parkway from Banff to Jasper, breathtaking views.

 

[SlammedZero]

I really, really love the Oregon Coast. I've always talked about heading that direction. I like Portland, Oregon. It is a little rough around the edges, sure, but it's a solid city and it is only about 45/an hour from the Oregon Coast.

Flirted with Seattle a few times. Absolutely gorgeous city but it is super expensive and the traffic there is brutal.