Who else besides FBB, JL and me are

katydidagain · #1 07/30/12, 05:48 PM

looking to relocate? I ask only because I'm going to make a poll tomorrow and want to include all seeking a change in latitude or, at the least, attitude. (Me? I'm seeking both.) It's a contest of sorts but no prizes except to whomever finds their "nest" 1st. (I honestly don't know how to judge who votes 1st for the winner but I'm sure some of you wisecrackers do--matters not--I'm curious as to how many of us here are actively seeking new digs--how many votes an individual gets is just silly fun.)

BTW, my nick is Cat sometimes...

Smalltowngirl · #2 07/30/12, 05:59 PM

I'm hoping to relocate back to my home state within the next year. I spent a good part of this last weekend riding through a number of rural communities trying to narrow the search down to only 6 communities. I had a great time but found more places I liked rather than narrowing it down.
I want a small homestead(1-3ac) with either an older small home or the ability to have a mobile home-finances are a big consideration at this stage in my life. I don't mind neighbors as long as they're not McMansions but other modest homes are ok. My belief is so there's less chance my chickens and gardens would 'offend' other modest homesteaders.

katydidagain · #3 07/30/12, 06:25 PM

So now there are 4--any more?

Terri in WV · #4 07/30/12, 06:29 PM

I've looked at 7 different places over the last month. I've got a low ball offer in on a house now. I highly doubt they'll even consider it, especially after talking to the realtor a little bit ago. Another realtor told her that they have refused offers that were higher than mine. Oh well, looks like my banking on the fact that it's in a very depressed area, no houses sold there in the last 7 months and that it's odd aren't going to get me anywhere.

My search continues....

calliemoonbeam · #5 07/30/12, 06:35 PM

I don't technically count, because I'm only daydreaming, not actively looking, lol. But I dream of moving NORTH! lol The heat and humidity here are killing me! If I do move, it's going to have to be somewhere cooler and less humid. I dream of the Pacific Northwest in particular, but the chances of actually getting there are pretty slim. But I can still dream.

Sourdough · #6 07/30/12, 06:41 PM

I am actively looking to have a winter (Dec. to Feb.) place with hot women, cold beer & room temperature tequila.

FarmboyBill · #7 07/30/12, 07:01 PM

I put a bid of $30 000 on that place I showed all the pics of. Havnt heard a word in a month. Gonna call next week to see where/whats happened. Not to sure I want to rattle that cage to alful much. It has alot of problems comeing with it. Im still hopeing something will show up yet. My boy printed a couple doz notices, and next week, im going to take some chickens up to Collinsville, where he lives at the sale, and after the sale, IF I sell them all well start driveing around to various towns posting notices, and keeping a eye out between towns. IF I dont get them sold, ill take the remainder to my DDs and then go galavanting and when done come back and get them and take them home.

katydidagain · #8 07/30/12, 07:13 PM

So far it's officially 6:
FBB
JL
Me
STG
Terri in WV
Callie (because we're all dreaming here so why not you?)

SD--I'll add you but I'm not sure RT tequila is actually palatable.

FarmboyBill · #9 07/30/12, 07:36 PM

What if a guy and gal accidently find the same place, does that count or is one disqualified lol.

WhyNot · #10 07/30/12, 07:36 PM

I relocated about two months ago, about 1000 miles onto a friend's place while I'm looking. Looked at several places while here already....seeing a guy about another one this week. Depending on how that goes or doesn't...another place I found when we were on the way to the auction in OK last weekend.

cindilu · #11 07/30/12, 07:38 PM

Me, looking to relocate as well.

JohnnyLee · #12 07/30/12, 07:42 PM

If anyone wants that place that I passed on, let me know by PM and will give you the man's name and all.

katydidagain · #13 07/30/12, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by WhyNot

I relocated about two months ago, about 1000 miles onto a friend's place while I'm looking. Looked at several places while here already....seeing a guy about another one this week. Depending on how that goes or doesn't...another place I found when we were on the way to the auction in OK last weekend.

So are you in or not?

katydidagain · #14 07/30/12, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cindilu

Me, looking to relocate as well.

I knew that--just needed confirmation.

So now it's 7:
FBB
JL
Me
STG
Terri in WV
Callie (because we're all dreaming here so why not you?)
cindilu

SD--if we have too many for a poll, you'll have to do better than lousy tequila to get a spot.

WhyNot · #15 07/30/12, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by katydidagain

So are you in or not?

Uhm. Well you asked for people who are relocating or wanting to and I said I am...so, it pretty much looks like it. Unless you don't want me in...

katydidagain · #16 07/30/12, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by WhyNot

Uhm. Well you asked for people who are relocating or wanting to and I said I am...so, it pretty much looks like it. Unless you don't want me in...

So now it's 8: Why not?
FBB
JL
Me
STG
Terri in WV
Callie (because we're all dreaming here so why not you?)
cindilu
WhyNot (because I get it!

SD--if we have too many for a poll, you'll have to do better than lousy tequila to get a spot.

And if there are too many other spots, I'll drop out. k?

WhyNot · #17 07/30/12, 08:05 PM

Can't wait to see what this is/turns into...I see it's a poll but I'm boggled about the contest part. Anyway...I look forward to whatever it is, as I'm sure if it's from you it will be fun and interesting.

Smalltowngirl · #18 07/30/12, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by calliemoonbeam

I don't technically count, because I'm only daydreaming, not actively looking, lol. But I dream of moving NORTH! lol The heat and humidity here are killing me! If I do move, it's going to have to be somewhere cooler and less humid. I dream of the Pacific Northwest in particular, but the chances of actually getting there are pretty slim. But I can still dream.

Rural areas of WI and Iowa have some reasonable priced homesteads as long as you don't need to be within 75 miles of a metro area-those parcels go for Big bucks.
I'm looking in western WI; oh to be back in the hills & woodlands where the first snow is truly magical.

katydidagain · #19 07/30/12, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by WhyNot

Can't wait to see what this is/turns into...I see it's a poll but I'm boggled about the contest part. Anyway...I look forward to whatever it is, as I'm sure if it's from you it will be fun and interesting.

Yes, there will be a poll and we can vote on who we think will fine nirvana 1st. (Yes, you can vote for yourself.)

Contest? Once upon a time I could have sent something growing or preserved from my garden for the prize but not since TDM did me in and stole $10K from me.

This is just for fun...and perhaps a chance for peeps to discuss where they want to be and get information from others here who might help them get there.

Anyone here in Atlanta GA--downtown?

(You can have 25 fowl in Fulton County--neat!)

homefire2007 · #20 07/30/12, 08:17 PM

Maine....the sea! I'm in

cindilu · #21 07/30/12, 08:32 PM

Did someone mention tequila being involved?

katydidagain · #22 07/30/12, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cindilu

Did someone mention tequila being involved?

If you're considered Alaska in your options, there's a guy there who likes it room temp...

cindilu · #23 07/30/12, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by katydidagain

If you're considered Alaska in your options, there's a guy there who likes it room temp...

Oh um, cough cough, I am not sure I like to share my tequila.

Raven12 · #24 07/30/12, 09:12 PM

I'm moving to Canada. I have heard rumors that it is below 80 there and they drink a lot.

JohnnyLee · #25 07/30/12, 09:18 PM

Hmm, kind of strange, the southerners want to move north, and the northerners want to move south. I guess we all ought to get together and have a swap or something! lol

Raven12 · #26 07/30/12, 09:19 PM

I guess I would be a Southerner to a Canadian.

homefire2007 · #27 07/30/12, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyLee

Hmm, kind of strange, the southerners want to move north, and the northerners want to move south. I guess we all ought to get together and have a swap or something! lol

Texan first 33 years of my life, Vermont the last 22, I still want to be further north...Vermont is not cold enough

Smalltowngirl · #28 07/30/12, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by homefire2007

Texan first 33 years of my life, Vermont the last 22, I still want to be further north...Vermont is not cold enough

Hehe, I'm in Iowa now and want to go to somewhere much colder. I thought Iowa would be cold enough but I was wrong.

sustainabilly · #29 07/30/12, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Smalltowngirl

Rural areas of WI and Iowa have some reasonable priced homesteads as long as you don't need to be within 75 miles of a metro area-those parcels go for Big bucks.
I'm looking in western WI; oh to be back in the hills & woodlands where the first snow is truly magical.

That area (Driftless Region) is pretty. I lived in the Kettle Moraine. In Eagle. Born in Milwaukee. I loved camping at Wyalusing, and Devils Lake St. Parks. Wildcat Mtn. was my all time favorite.

Smalltowngirl · #30 07/30/12, 10:05 PM

Sustainabilly, I was in Wyalusing this past weekend. What a beautiful area. I used to live in Pierce County(4 miles inland from Lake Pepin), it was much further up in the state but due to a need to be within a certain range from my oncologist, I am going to limit my search to the southwestern regions.