Western Colorado

[Ducky]

I live in Western Colorado in the Grand Junction area. I've lived in Colorado for 10 years now, with one year back East as my husband was in a doctoral program in PA.

I've lived in the Front Range, Elbert County and worked for Douglas County Elections.

We then moved to the San Luis Valley where my husband was a teacher at Alamosa High School, after 3 years we moved to PA and then back to the valley within a year. I have a special affinity for the South San Juan mountains. It's a beautiful area and not highly populated.

We moved from the San Luis Valley last a year and a half ago to the Grand Junction area. It's beautiful here and the drive to Telluride and Aspen isn't too far either. There is a ski area within an hours drive called Powderhorn.

I have a special love of Eastern Utah and Arches National Park which is another frequent day trip of ours.

In the next couple of years we hope to be moving to a resort town. We are looking at Steamboat, Estes, Aspen, Ouray...

I love Colorado and the West in general. I cannot ever imagine living back in the D.C. area where I grew up.

[MyAzi]

and you need to stop moving because everytime I visit Co you have moved... Hey you aren't trying to avoid me are you????????????

[Ducky]

Originally Posted by MyAzi

and you need to stop moving because everytime I visit Co you have moved... Hey you aren't trying to avoid me are you????????????

Wanderlust!

[the dufferz]

Originally Posted by MyAzi

and you need to stop moving because everytime I visit Co you have moved... Hey you aren't trying to avoid me are you????????????

hmmm cats chasing ducks is a natural instinct, so maybe ducky is just following his natural instinct

[ProEye]

Originally Posted by Ducky

I live in Western Colorado in the Grand Junction area. I've lived in Colorado for 10 years now, with one year back East as my husband was in a doctoral program in PA.

I've lived in the Front Range, Elbert County and worked for Douglas County Elections.

We then moved to the San Luis Valley where my husband was a teacher at Alamosa High School, after 3 years we moved to PA and then back to the valley within a year. I have a special affinity for the South San Juan mountains. It's a beautiful area and not highly populated.

We moved from the San Luis Valley last a year and a half ago to the Grand Junction area. It's beautiful here and the drive to Telluride and Aspen isn't too far either. There is a ski area within an hours drive called Powderhorn.

I have a special love of Eastern Utah and Arches National Park which is another frequent day trip of ours.

In the next couple of years we hope to be moving to a resort town. We are looking at Steamboat, Estes, Aspen, Ouray...

I love Colorado and the West in general. I cannot ever imagine living back in the D.C. area where I grew up.

Did yah read that I lived in Montrose and Ridgway a couple of years ago? Huh... So you know the D.C. area too... Maybe I've just been around too much...

Aren't the property values in Telluride just obscene??? Personally, I just don't get it because that means there is demand. I know I don't want to live there. I think it would be crazy. There's nothing to do there other than ski. Where's the nearest decent-sized city? It's quite a drive to anywhere considering where the town is.

Why not buy property in Vail or somewhere closer to civilization? I guess maybe that's the idea I suppose. Anyway, if I was a billionaire, I wouldn't buy there.

Been to the hot springs in Ouray? Pretty cool huh? Or maybe HOT is the word. I'm sure you've been to Glenwood Springs. I think Ouray is pretty unique.

[Ducky]

I would call it quality of life. In Ouray, Aspen and Telluride you have year round activities. Hiking, mountain biking, unsurpassed beauty sprinkled with "God" moments.

I wouldn't like in Vail, it lacks charm and is too damn close to Denver. Steamboat, Aspen and Telluride all offer a more international crowd. Access to people that you normally wouldn't have access to. A fabulous situation for kids. Aspen and Steamboat are both family friendly towns, with something always going on, summer or winter.

Ouray is beautiful and we go to the Hot Springs a couple of times a month on average. Another place with year round activities and not too far from Telluride. Who has the Telluride BlueGrass Festival in the summer and stunning views.

I guess your values and social needs come into play when you choose where you live. I like small, resort towns and a transient population for at least part of the year. If you are looking for suburbia and a Starbucks on every corner and constant contact with the neighbors, you'd probably not choose the lifestyle my family has. We all have different needs, I guess

[ProEye]

Originally Posted by Ducky

I would call it quality of life. In Ouray, Aspen and Telluride you have year round activities. Hiking, mountain biking, unsurpassed beauty sprinkled with "God" moments.

I wouldn't like in Vail, it lacks charm and is too damn close to Denver. Steamboat, Aspen and Telluride all offer a more international crowd. Access to people that you normally wouldn't have access to. A fabulous situation for kids. Aspen and Steamboat are both family friendly towns, with something always going on, summer or winter.

Ouray is beautiful and we go to the Hot Springs a couple of times a month on average. Another place with year round activities and not too far from Telluride. Who has the Telluride BlueGrass Festival in the summer and stunning views.

I guess your values and social needs come into play when you choose where you live. I like small, resort towns and a transient population for at least part of the year. If you are looking for suburbia and a Starbucks on every corner and constant contact with the neighbors, you'd probably not choose the lifestyle my family has. We all have different needs, I guess

Here's what I would like: A property with no neighbors, easy access to wild areas that have no people, but close access to people and shopping if I want it. Doesn't seem possible does it!

Guess I need to be a billionaire for this to happen. Something like 3,000 acres ought to do it with my house somewhere in the middle.

[MyAzi]

Originally Posted by the dufferz

hmmm cats chasing ducks is a natural instinct, so maybe ducky is just following his natural instinct

Originally Posted by ProEye

Here's what I would like: A property with no neighbors, easy access to wild areas that have no people, but close access to people and shopping if I want it. Doesn't seem possible does it!

Guess I need to be a billionaire for this to happen. Something like 3,000 acres ought to do it with my house somewhere in the middle.

Ahhhhhh Love that Gender setting the admin put on this.... assumptions... Ducky my friend is not a HE...The duck is a she!!!

and Proeye... I want something similar...but I want that much land so all my friends and family (okay not all my family) can live near me... and I want to be the leader..... Yeah that sounds good.... Waco in Washington!!!

[Ducky]

You are scaring me Ms M.

And yes I missed that "he" reference. I ain't no man, man

[Curious George]

Originally Posted by ProEye

Here's what I would like: A property with no neighbors, easy access to wild areas that have no people, but close access to people and shopping if I want it. Doesn't seem possible does it!

Guess I need to be a billionaire for this to happen. Something like 3,000 acres ought to do it with my house somewhere in the middle.

You could do that in the Dakota’s maybe Montana an Wyoming one day drive to shopping wouldn’t be that bad make it a mini trip.

[ProEye]

Originally Posted by Curious George

You could do that in the Dakota’s maybe Montana an Wyoming one day drive to shopping wouldn’t be that bad make it a mini trip.

There are cities in MT, WY, or the Dakotas??? That's the reason I don't live there any more.

I lived in W. Colorado and I thought it was too much traveling to Denver and Colorado Springs.

Look, it's not possible to have a 3,000 acre ranch right on the Denver city limits.

[MyAzi]

Originally Posted by Ducky

You are scaring me Ms M.

And yes I missed that "he" reference. I ain't no man, man

Okay so tell me you wouldn't fight me for that "leader" role????

[Ducky]

Originally Posted by MyAzi

Okay so tell me you wouldn't fight me for that "leader" role????

Nah, I wouldn't have to fight, I come by leadership naturally