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[kayrharris]

One of the things that I like about this Bored is the diversity of viewpoints.

For me, SanFran would be near the bottom of any list of where I would be looking to live. In fact, California generally is lower on the list.

Meanwhile, Kansas City, the Twin Cities, and Chicago are definite possibilities.

I have wondered if I would like the Louisville area.

I like that too, that's why I looked for advice here.

At the end of the day, I like the ocean and warm weather. I need a more moderate climate than CT. I love Chicago but I cannot do the winters, I know that. So I had to balance a lot of factors. The biggest drawback to CA is that it is more expensive...however, CT is pretty darn expensive and I think CA salaries tend to be a little higher. I don't foresee a major change in my way of life, other than perhaps being a little happier from the change in weather!

San Francisco is a great place, but the weather in no way resembles that of SoCal/San Diego. It may be "warm" compared to eastern winters, but there is a reason that the quote "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco," though usually mis-attributed to Mark Twain, is so well-known.

I bought some nice "warm" clothes in SF this past July. I don't know when I've ever been as cold at a baseball
game as I was there. Wrapped up in blankets and drinking hot chocolate the whole time!!

[sunflower]

I like that too, that's why I looked for advice here.

At the end of the day, I like the ocean and warm weather. I need a more moderate climate than CT. I love Chicago but I cannot do the winters, I know that. So I had to balance a lot of factors. The biggest drawback to CA is that it is more expensive...however, CT is pretty darn expensive and I think CA salaries tend to be a little higher. I don't foresee a major change in my way of life, other than perhaps being a little happier from the change in weather!

San Francisco is a great place, but the weather in no way resembles that of SoCal/San Diego. It may be "warm" compared to eastern winters, but there is a reason that the quote "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco," though usually mis-attributed to Mark Twain, is so well-known.

I bought some nice "warm" clothes in SF this past July. I don't know when I've ever been as cold at a baseball
game as I was there. Wrapped up in blankets and drinking hot chocolate the whole time!!

Okay warmER than CT!

Kay, I had the same experience in Milwaukee last summer, it was freezing!! I had to go to a store to buy a jacket, but they were impossible to find since it was summer, so I ended up layering up in fleece workout tops!!! I did the hot chocolate thing as well and we left the game early because it was just way too cold.

[Bob Juch]

After somewhat careful consideration, I think I have narrowed down my new home search to 5 areas. It was sort of hard, but not really.

I thank everyone for their input and hope that you are not offended if I did not choose your area!! This is all subject to change during my job search, but gives me a good starting off point to tell the recruiter. I thought it would be better to give a few choices than to say "ummmmmm......??" when asked where I wanted to work.

So in no particular order...they are the areas of: San Francisco, San Diego/Southern CA, Charlotte, Raleigh and Atlanta. And I guess I should have said top 3 because it's only 3 states. There are a lot of other great places out there, but I think these most closely fit what I am looking for and have promising job markets for me. San Francisco is a slight front runner due to my family connection there and a free guest room while I look for suitable housing...but I really have always talked about relocating to Charlotte.

So that's it for now. Condo is going on the market 3/10 to give me some time to get some stuff finished up and looking perfect. I will keep you all posted!!

I was born in San Francisco, grew up in the East Bay then moved to the Silicon Valley. I plan on retiring to the San Diego area. You're in good company.

[Bob Juch]

San Francisco is a great place, but the weather in no way resembles that of SoCal/San Diego. It may be "warm" compared to eastern winters, but there is a reason that the quote "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco," though usually mis-attributed to Mark Twain, is so well-known.

I bought some nice "warm" clothes in SF this past July. I don't know when I've ever been as cold at a baseball
game as I was there. Wrapped up in blankets and drinking hot chocolate the whole time!!

Okay warmER than CT!

Kay, I had the same experience in Milwaukee last summer, it was freezing!! I had to go to a store to buy a jacket, but they were impossible to find since it was summer, so I ended up layering up in fleece workout tops!!! I did the hot chocolate thing as well and we left the game early because it was just way too cold.

I almost froze to death at a George Strait concert at Soldier Field in Chicago on July.

[gotribego26]

After somewhat careful consideration, I think I have narrowed down my new home search to 5 areas. It was sort of hard, but not really.

I thank everyone for their input and hope that you are not offended if I did not choose your area!! This is all subject to change during my job search, but gives me a good starting off point to tell the recruiter. I thought it would be better to give a few choices than to say "ummmmmm......??" when asked where I wanted to work.

So in no particular order...they are the areas of: San Francisco, San Diego/Southern CA, Charlotte, Raleigh and Atlanta. And I guess I should have said top 3 because it's only 3 states. There are a lot of other great places out there, but I think these most closely fit what I am looking for and have promising job markets for me. San Francisco is a slight front runner due to my family connection there and a free guest room while I look for suitable housing...but I really have always talked about relocating to Charlotte.

So that's it for now. Condo is going on the market 3/10 to give me some time to get some stuff finished up and looking perfect. I will keep you all posted!!

I love Charlotte - we've been here 7 years now. Decent climate - OK services and schools, reasonable (is that possible) taxation and cost of living. Raliegh has much of the same to recommend it - although Chapel Hill is a distinct benefit of the Raleigh area. BTW, Charlotte just got an IKEA - great for furnishing new digs.

I do business in CA - it is an expensvie place to live - a goes through booms and busts that are pretty extreme - although Charlotte is suffering mightily from stoopid banker fatigue syndrome these days.

I know a very good realtor if you decide to look in Charlotte (we are celebrating our 17th anniversary this weekend).

[littlebeast13]

San Francisco is a great place, but the weather in no way resembles that of SoCal/San Diego. It may be "warm" compared to eastern winters, but there is a reason that the quote "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco," though usually mis-attributed to Mark Twain, is so well-known.

I bought some nice "warm" clothes in SF this past July. I don't know when I've ever been as cold at a baseball
game as I was there. Wrapped up in blankets and drinking hot chocolate the whole time!!

Okay warmER than CT!

Kay, I had the same experience in Milwaukee last summer, it was freezing!! I had to go to a store to buy a jacket, but they were impossible to find since it was summer, so I ended up layering up in fleece workout tops!!! I did the hot chocolate thing as well and we left the game early because it was just way too cold.

I was in Milwaukee for 2 games last May, but the roof was closed so I didn't get to bask in the 50 degree temperatures of the evening (And I thought cheeseheads were hardy folk who could take such weather). Of course, nothing will top the game I saw in Chicago, also in the month of May, when it was in the 30's and damn near snowing....

lb13

[Estonut]

I bought some nice "warm" clothes in SF this past July. I don't know when I've ever been as cold at a baseball
game as I was there. Wrapped up in blankets and drinking hot chocolate the whole time!!

Okay warmER than CT!

Kay, I had the same experience in Milwaukee last summer, it was freezing!! I had to go to a store to buy a jacket, but they were impossible to find since it was summer, so I ended up layering up in fleece workout tops!!! I did the hot chocolate thing as well and we left the game early because it was just way too cold.

I was in Milwaukee for 2 games last May, but the roof was closed so I didn't get to bask in the 50 degree temperatures of the evening (And I thought cheeseheads were hardy folk who could take such weather). Of course, nothing will top the game I saw in Chicago, also in the month of May, when it was in the 30's and damn near snowing....

lb13

Back when the Rams played in Anaheim, it got a little chilly once and I had to buy a sweatshirt.

[AlphaDummy]

Kay, I had the same experience in Milwaukee last summer, it was freezing!! I had to go to a store to buy a jacket, but they were impossible to find since it was summer, so I ended up layering up in fleece workout tops!!! I did the hot chocolate thing as well and we left the game early because it was just way too cold.

Lesson Number One: "Always" be prepared for things to cool off late in the game at Miller Park. I will even bring my windbreaker to a mid-summer game. I might not need it...but you never know...

I was in Milwaukee for 2 games last May, but the roof was closed so I didn't get to bask in the 50 degree temperatures of the evening (And I thought cheeseheads were hardy folk who could take such weather).

There is a difference between "hardy" and "certifiable". Packer games are one thing. Brewer games are quite another...

Of course, nothing will top the game I saw in Chicago, also in the month of May, when it was in the 30's and damn near snowing....

I went to one game at Wrigley in the early 90s - gorgeous day in mid-May without a cloud in the sky, prime seats...and we froze our hineys. And then, to add insult to hypothermia, that was the day I came this close to snagging the elusive foul ball...

And, to both of you (as well as anybody else)...if a trip to Miller Park is ever in your plans again, please let me know if you are interested in meeting up...the first brat will be on me...