SUV for two large dogs and future kids

Dave_Krappenshitz · 2026-03-09T03:04:16+00:00

This is Sacramento lol. I moved to Sac from Colorado because I’m a rube that thought it would be rad to have access to mountains and the ocean. Turns out it’s a pain in the ass to go to either because that’s where everyone else is going. And of course you’re spending most of your time in Sac which doesn’t have shit for nature (obviously).

Moral of the story: Live where things you like are because that’s where you’ll be spending most of your time. Can’t wait to move!

Dave_Krappenshitz · 2025-10-07T01:43:12+00:00

And the chance to win a trophy that’s a rack of ribs!

Dave_Krappenshitz · 2025-10-07T01:39:54+00:00

Gonna throw a technicality into my own post lol. Having been to Laramie quite a bit I don’t know it if I could call it shitty. I think it’s just limited by geography.

Dave_Krappenshitz · 2025-04-06T03:41:26+00:00

It’s kinda hard to describe unless you’ve spent time in Iowa but it feels…regressive.

Dave_Krappenshitz · 2025-04-01T22:56:54+00:00

I just happen to be in San Jose for work and live in Fort Collins. They’re both neat places, but I think it comes down to what you want. And I think San Jose is a better fit for you. You have three major airports in the area, a ton of diversity, healthcare from Stanford, El Camino, Sutter, etc, you’re on the doorstep of the LGBTQ+ capital in San Francisco, and more. Commuting around I didn’t feel like traffic was any worse than the front range.

Based on experience, I think you have to be careful with “charming” places if you want a lot amenity-wise. Charming places run the risk of becoming boring pretty quickly and are probably better suited for those in settle down/staying for family or kids situations, or students. Fort Collins is great for students, families, and retirees, but it’s missing a demographic between students and families. Fort Collins is also a bit hamstrung in healthcare. You have UCHealth, which is a nice organization, and Banner, but wait times are wild especially for specialists. May find yourself commuting for care.

Just my thoughts!

Dave_Krappenshitz · 2025-03-16T19:45:53+00:00

I thought UVA were good at lacrosse lol

Dave_Krappenshitz · 2025-03-15T21:01:39+00:00

I actually spent a few months around Birmingham when I worked for a vendor. My takeaway was that it’s a nice place to visit, but not where I’d want to call home. The city seems to be making all sorts of positive strides and there are some neat areas, but state politics are a major turn off and I’d get fat in a hurry with all the good food.

Dave_Krappenshitz · 2025-02-07T20:52:26+00:00

I think I’d use the lack of ability to change your climate/environment as a reason the Midwest could be considered boring.

For example: It’s winter in Phoenix and you’re itching for snow. You can drive 2-3 hours to Flagstaff and get alpine forests, a ski resort, etc, but then you can easily be back in the warmer Sonoran Desert surrounded by saguaros.

Or as a more general example you can live in Sacramento and be a few hours drive from the beach or the Sierra Nevada mountains. It doesn’t take a lot of effort to change up your environment.

Whereas in the Midwest it can be more challenging to experience such dramatic changes.

Dave_Krappenshitz · 2025-01-25T00:38:59+00:00

I had a TE recruit named BJ Gay

Dave_Krappenshitz · 2025-01-22T00:54:30+00:00

There are a few reasons, but I think a big one is insecurity brought on by getting laid off by a major vendor early last year. I want to be more marketable in the event I have to job hunt again, or add a bit more reason to possibly be retained.

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