confused..living in Wyoming..

Wyoming Man wrote:

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Nope - we don't get them. I think they know their market and it's not locals, it's out-of-state folks looking for the Western dream.

I never pictured mass produced housing from a corporate builder to be anything near that kind of dream...lol

That's what concerned me most. Are these guys out to make a buck and run with the money after it's done. There is a problem with that in the area where I currently live. 6 months after the company leaves , problems seem to have shown up and it's too late. Many companies change their names, disband, or have new mgmt that claims that the warranties that were originally signed can't be honored for something or other. Fortunately, I bought a home in an established neighborhood not to got through that issue here.

My other thought, was the locals might know something that keeps them wanting to buy one of those new ones that the out-of-state folks are unaware about. Like water rights and such. Some places get over built and wham! there's draught and people have not enough water.

Well, that is probably the major reasons why I don't even consider those ads at all.

My biggie about some of that area was the wind. The high plateau that Cheyenne sits upon, seems to get those trees to lean eastward. So harsh those winds can be that everyday I had handfuls of silt on my west facing window sills. In spite of the fact that I always kept them closed.

I noticed that my family that lived in the foothills far on the other side of Medicine Bow Peak and got some shelter from the winds. With the "lol" I got from Aquarius, I'm guessing Centennial must get that wind blasting, too? I must have just went there when there was extreme winds. I knew there wasn't that wind issue in Laramie, but I thought it was because it was nestled against foothills.

I seemed to be more confused now about that.

Was not == not "was extreme winds"

oops

Wyoming rocks.
Check out www.wheaterville.com and www.sybillecanyon.com and www.shamrocksaloon.com and some of those kinds of sites to get a feel for the PEOPLE here cuz that's what it's all about.
I don't know about architecture jobs, but there are jobs here, look on the wyoming at work website. Also, www.wyomingblows.com

It's the people.

serious, look at the LOCAL sites like www.wheaterville.com and www.sybillecanyon.com and those kind. There are lots of them. You get an idea of the people and you see what's rEALLY out there, not the Enquirer versions. Don't buy land on line I'd say. Get yourself in your car and take a drive.
www.wyomingblows.com is another,a nd there are a bunch more I'm not thinking of.

Little Cat wrote:

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I never pictured mass produced housing from a corporate builder to be anything near that kind of dream...lol
That's what concerned me most. Are these guys out to make a buck and run with the money after it's done. There is a problem with that in the area where I currently live. 6 months after the company leaves , problems seem to have shown up and it's too late. Many companies change their names, disband, or have new mgmt that claims that the warranties that were originally signed can't be honored for something or other. Fortunately, I bought a home in an established neighborhood not to got through that issue here.
My other thought, was the locals might know something that keeps them wanting to buy one of those new ones that the out-of-state folks are unaware about. Like water rights and such. Some places get over built and wham! there's draught and people have not enough water.
Well, that is probably the major reasons why I don't even consider those ads at all.
My biggie about some of that area was the wind. The high plateau that Cheyenne sits upon, seems to get those trees to lean eastward. So harsh those winds can be that everyday I had handfuls of silt on my west facing window sills. In spite of the fact that I always kept them closed.
I noticed that my family that lived in the foothills far on the other side of Medicine Bow Peak and got some shelter from the winds. With the "lol" I got from Aquarius, I'm guessing Centennial must get that wind blasting, too? I must have just went there when there was extreme winds. I knew there wasn't that wind issue in Laramie, but I thought it was because it was nestled against foothills.
I seemed to be more confused now about that.

micky wrote:

serious, look at the LOCAL sites like www.wheaterville.com and www.sybillecanyon.com and those kind. There are lots of them. You get an idea of the people and you see what's rEALLY out there, not the Enquirer versions. Don't buy land on line I'd say. Get yourself in your car and take a drive.
www.wyomingblows.com is another,a nd there are a bunch more I'm not thinking of.
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Thanks. I'll check out those sites. Don't worry, I know enough not to buy real estate online. I just would like to see a bit more that only the areas that I am mostly familiar with. Just in case there might be a jewel that is right for me and I missed it only because I stuck to what was familiar.

Thanks again.

Greetings....I stumbled upon this blog purely by accident as I Googled Wyoming. I just spent the last hour or so reading through the 100+ posts and am glad I did. I am 41, single and live in the wonderfully corrupt state of Illinois. I am able to retire from my government job as a police officer when I turn 50, and can't wait to leave this state. For the past few years, I have been vacationing in Montana and Wyoming, and love both. Recently, I have been contemplating retiring in Wyoming due to the lack of income tax, raw beauty, and isolation. I am especially fond of the northern and northwestern parts of Wyoming, particularly the Cody/Powell areas. I grew up in Minnesota and enjoy hunting and fishing. Personally, I enjoy winter! One thing that I will agree with most people that have posted here is at how expensive housing and land in Wyoming is, but I have found that land is getting expensive everywhere. I will be monitoring this thread as I am trying to learn as much as I can about Wyoming. My goal is to buy some rural land (at least 40 acres), preferably near the mountains, where I can hunt and fish. Thanks to all the natives for the info!
Matt from Illinois.

Hi Everyone!

I was happy to find this forum as I'm seriously considering a move to your beautiful state when I graduate this portion of my schooling and can get a decent job. I had the opportunity to visit Wyoming some years ago--near Sheridan--and fell in love with the land, the sky and the slower, more pragmatic lifestyles. I'm reading through posts and so far, finding nothing to disuade me from further consideration of the move. I'm fairly certain that my job skills and education will allow me to find a job providing a living wage.(Getting rich isn't my thing--not having to worry about how to pay the light bill each month is. Having a fine, big house isn't my style--I'm more the cottage with a hen house behind it sort of gal. ;-) I'm working on my degree in Medical Records Management/Billing and Coding and then on to my MBA in Health Administration down the line. Like many these days, I'm attending an online college (CTU) so relocation during my schooling isn't a problem.

One question I do have is about the social climate for children. I know schools are much better than where I currently reside (Florida a.k.a. Hell though I'm originally from PA) but the one thing that concerns me just a bit is the fact that my son, now 7, is a very social critter and really thrives on having a group of friends relatively nearby. I'm just out of a very bad marraige, and aside from being able to support him well, my only other priority is raising him in a healthy, happy place with good values to support the one's I attempt to teach him. If, as some have said,(and other's rebutted) the communities are just a bit "closed" to newcomers, I'd be worried that my little guy might have some difficulty assimilating into a new neighborhood, though he's a really nice, well-behaved, well-mannered kid who makes and keeps friends easily. I would set aside my personal preference for living with no neighbors within miles for his need for close friends and frequent socialization, so a small town or somewhere outside any large city limits would be my starting point for a job in a hospital and a small house--first to rent, later to purchase.)

Rick's interests are all snow sports, and also track and especially swimming. In fact, he's very talented in the water and I have real hopes for him competitively in swimming.(LOL...are there even many pools around there?)

I guess I'm rambling a bit, but I'm just trying to get a feel for what I'd be settling my son into socially. Any input--about anything I've mentioned--is very welcome.

Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Blessings,
Ranee

I am considering retiring to Jackson Hole, I am 60 and my boyfried is 64. He is retired from the Heavy Equipment Operators union, and I am an admin. We have a small dog. We will be renting a house and need to find jobs....got any ideas for us? Thanks

marian wrote:

I am considering retiring to Jackson Hole, I am 60 and my boyfried is 64. He is retired from the Heavy Equipment Operators union, and I am an admin. We have a small dog. We will be renting a house and need to find jobs....got any ideas for us? Thanks

www.jacksonholewyoming.com/Jackson_Hole_Jobs_...

I hope this helps marian.

I am a retired Wyoming native and worked and lived in Jackson Hole for six years. There are a lot of seasonal jobs there that like to hire experienced folks in all sorts of positions. In addition to this site, you may try coolworks.com and look for positions in the Jackson area.

Good luck. If you have questions, let me know. I will do what I can for you.

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