Can anyone tell me about Spokane?
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Well heck. Yes it's MUCH MUCH drier than the wet side, thus "Wet-Side" "Dry-Side". In the winter they get snow, it's like a normal winter as in there is snow involved, and it's cold. But it's NOT OMFG, but it's real. Summers get toasty but as I mentioned it's a dry heat, makes a huge difference, so when you see 90-95 degrees it's not like the south with all the humidity making you miserable and grumpy. It's nice and it cools off very well at night, this is what reminded me the most of Colorado's front range. Daytime might see 100deg but come sunset it will drop quickly to 60's and 70's.
Well here, Let me google that for you.
Aaah...I see!! Yanno, when I was up in the Redmond area for several weeks, I really didn't mind the rain all that much. My God...I don't think I've ever breathed fresher, crisper air than when I was staying there. Absolutely loved it! Talk about really feeling alive! Humidity has been a bedfellow all my life...well, as to be expected when one lives on a rock in the middle of the ocean. I'm starting to piece together a mental image of the weather there, and it's starting to sound kinda nice.
How cold do th---nevermind. I see a LMGTFY link. Bastid. So sue me if I wanted some real-world feedback!
Hmm...the I90. I remember hearing about that. I think I was I90 North that had the horrendous traffic, yes? How is the traffic on the East to West? And with the heavy flow of traffic, does it bring the, eh...more questionable elements...to the city? Drugs, hookers, degenerates and such?
Lol...I keep forgetting that you have spent time in legit mountain conditions. Your hills are mountains to me, my bro...I mean, the highest "mountain" we have here is about 1,332ft. Yah, I know, I know...it's a hill.
Just got here rub not baaaaaaad :watching:
I didn't know if Revs was talking bout that hot chica years back or the weather, kinda got a chub
not baaaaaaad :watching:I didn't know if Revs was talking bout that hot chica years back or the weather, kinda got a chub
I hate to be negative, but I think TufBusa lives in that area 
I hate to be negative, but I think TufBusa lives in that area
Its a real bad " 'hood " Why do you think he got the nickname,TUFBUSA.
RSD.
Is that near Dry-****ties washington?
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Ive been through there several times and spent a few days at a time. It was pretty boring in my opinion. I remember there being a large Coke and crank problem there and everyone Ive ever met from there couldn't wait to get away. Thats about it but you always remember the bad things right.
I hate to be negative, but I think TufBusa lives in that area
Ha! I'll wait for him to chime in on that. Heheh...
Holy crud...MJN is still 'round these parts? Now there's a cat I haven't heard of inna while!
Wow. Well, that sucks. I'd be curious to hear the reasons why they wanted to leave.
How long ago was that?
There's traffic on I-90 from what I saw so plan the potential commute accordingly, but NOTHING like you saw on the wet side. The Seattle Sprawl is an unholy combination of too many damn people not enough room, true from Tacoma to Freaking Everett WA, and up through Isaquah (SP)/ Redmond Etc east. It's all one big collection of the Passive aggressive, the Vegan Bunny hugger, the Angry Rupublican, and their all compressed down, squeezed between Mountains and water. But fear NOT, for they will tell you quietly just how cool they all are and how AMAZING this area is... Most likely just prior to their arrival...
The dry side has much fewer people, many problems sure, but nowhere near the crowding and general asshattery that you get over here. The air is still good though it doesn't have the "GREEN" smell that it has over here on the coast.
Bottom line, seriously, I would live in Spokane without feeling like I'm missing ANYTHING accept the mild climate year around. Seriously it was laid back, not fancy, but nice. No worries.
Besides, anywhere you go in the world, how cool a place is will be 90% up to your outlook and what you want it to be. You want it to be horrible it will be, you want it to be amazing it will be. Most of time, just don't ask me about Floriduh.... There's a place that's truly evil.
The dry side has much fewer people, many problems sure, but nowhere near the crowding and general asshattery that you get over here. The air is still good though it doesn't have the "GREEN" smell that it has over here on the coast.
Bottom line, seriously, I would live in Spokane without feeling like I'm missing ANYTHING accept the mild climate year around. Seriously it was laid back, not fancy, but nice. No worries.
Besides, anywhere you go in the world, how cool a place is will be 90% up to your outlook and what you want it to be. You want it to be horrible it will be, you want it to be amazing it will be. Most of time, just don't ask me about Floriduh.... There's a place that's truly evil.
Holy crap...I remember that trip! At first, I thought I'd be ok...then I saw the exits starting to stack up. I think the first one we passed was Exit 28...and I think it was something like Exit 92 or 96 or something? Or was it 100+? Haha...we hit the traffic and holey moley...I swear I almost nodded off several times. The trip back wasn't too bad...at least it was flowing. Going north was a little rough. ???
So peeps on the dry side are a little better? Thankfully my time on the wet side didn't have too many azzhats...not too many, if I recall. And the air...saints alive, I've never breathed better. I guess I could make do without as much "green", but man...8 years later the memory still sticks with me.
You make that side sound so nice , bro. It's starting to sound like a decent place to hang my hat for awhile. Very true...where you live is 90% what you make of it. Man...decisions, decisions! And yeah...I've heard some pretty wacked out stuff about Floriduh. I'd definitely like to visit...at least for the fishing!
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Was here in school from 1982 to 1988 and then moved back in 2000. Just like anywhere it has it's good areas and bad areas. I've been on the east side of town (Spokane Valley) for the last 11 years and have been pretty happy here. I have two girls, 6 & 8, and couldn't be happier with the school district that they are in, but there are some that aren't the best also. Winters very. The last few years we've gotten a minimal amount of snow in my opinion, no more than a foot at a time unless you were up in the hills. A few years back we got slaughtered around Christmas time with 5 feet of snow over a 10 day period I think - that sucked, but they did a good job of clearing the roads, just don't live on the south hill - that's a skating rink coming down in the winter. The summers are usually rally nice. Big temperature swings though - 50's at night and then it can get in the upper 90's during the day. Turn around and you can do just about any outdoor activity that you want. Snow skiing, hiking, water sports, and some great roads to ride. I-90 traffic - people here ***** about it, but comparing it to when I was on the west side it is nothing. I commute across town for work and very rarely get stuck in stopped traffic, but occasional slow downs for a few miles, but that is it. Getting north to south in town sucks right now, but the are working on a north/south freeway which should help things a bit. I used to leave my keys in my bike and not really worry about things, but where the economy is going I now make sure my door is locked when I leave home and don't leave my key in the bike while it is parked in the garage. If I missed anything, or you have other questions shoot me a pm. Erik
That's a lot of good info...thanks, Erik!
My son will be turning 8 next year, so it's comforting to know that school districts are good. Good to hear that you're happy with the place...most especially with the young princesses. I dunno what I'd do if I had a daughter...for sure I'd be in and out of jail. ??? What crimes do you mostly see/read about? And how close are they? Interesting bits about the weather...I suppose the year-round riding may be out of the question? How much is land there? How are the rental prices on houses and apartments? Average prices? I'm thinkin maybe a spot on the outside of town...not too far in and not too far out. How about the health care? How are the clinics and the hospitals? You mentioned the economy is possibly taking a dive...are jobs easy to find? What areas are in most demand?
What about Coeur d'Alene in Idaho? Have you spent much time there? I was thinkin I could set up shop there and just commute the hour into Spokane. The area looks really nice...and the rentals aren't too bad. I'd be most curious to hear your take on it, though.
Thanks!!
paul
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There you have it from the proverbial horses mouth now. My experiences were in the 90's so it could be different. Just to qualify my experiences I lived in the Seattle area for 14 years off and on both on the east side, west side and West Seattle plus north in Shorline and Woodinville. Ive also lived in Boston, Philadelphia, Delaware, Queens NY, Las Vegas, Southern California and Maryland. Ive been around. I dont know if your company has anything going in Southern Oregon but I would pick this area first as far as shear freedom over ever other place Ive lived, not to mention its beautiful.
Spokane is not different than any other sizeable city. Has it's negative points as well as the good points.
You have a road race/drag strip at the edge of town. I loved that track until the county took it over and decided to re-arrange it. It's still a fun place but definitely not the premier track in the NW.
Spokane is near some of the best roads in the country for sportbikes. Lolo pass in Idaho (77 miles of twisty mountainous road without a single mailbox along the way. Makes the dragon look like a cow pasture. Hwy 13 up the south fork of the Clearwater from Grangeville to Elk City is 40 miles of road that twists and winds along the river until the river becomes a small creek ending as you break from rock bluffs and timber onto a big plateau where you'll find yourself in an isolated community (Elk City) which makes you feel like you are in the movie "Deliverance" where people have attended a family reunion looking for a date resulting in strange looking off spring. You could spend years exploring all the fun isolated backroads in any direction from Spokane.
If you like the casino atmosphere, there is a BIG Indian casino next to the race track. Quite a military population in Spokane as well. Commercial airport with daily commercial flights in and out for easy travel. I'd have no issue with living in Spokane. Hot summers/cold winters so there is actually four seasons of the year. Good fishing and hunting with Idaho and Montana in your back door. The pacific ocean is 6 hours away. Dry country for the most part.
You have a road race/drag strip at the edge of town. I loved that track until the county took it over and decided to re-arrange it. It's still a fun place but definitely not the premier track in the NW.
Spokane is near some of the best roads in the country for sportbikes. Lolo pass in Idaho (77 miles of twisty mountainous road without a single mailbox along the way. Makes the dragon look like a cow pasture. Hwy 13 up the south fork of the Clearwater from Grangeville to Elk City is 40 miles of road that twists and winds along the river until the river becomes a small creek ending as you break from rock bluffs and timber onto a big plateau where you'll find yourself in an isolated community (Elk City) which makes you feel like you are in the movie "Deliverance" where people have attended a family reunion looking for a date resulting in strange looking off spring. You could spend years exploring all the fun isolated backroads in any direction from Spokane.
If you like the casino atmosphere, there is a BIG Indian casino next to the race track. Quite a military population in Spokane as well. Commercial airport with daily commercial flights in and out for easy travel. I'd have no issue with living in Spokane. Hot summers/cold winters so there is actually four seasons of the year. Good fishing and hunting with Idaho and Montana in your back door. The pacific ocean is 6 hours away. Dry country for the most part.
Thanks, Tuf...
It's starting to look pretty nice...the track and hunting and fishing are really starting to pull me. Let's just hope that my application goes through. I'm a total girl when it comes to the scenery thing...I quite enjoy it and start to feel romantic. ??? And the riding sounds like it'd be nothing short of heaven. Well, except for the Deliverance part...I'll be keeping my helmet on and the throttle pinned. Don't need anyone telling me that I "shore have a purdy mouf". ???Thanks, Tuf!!!
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I live in coeur d alene, we are not an hour away from Spokane. If you like the smaller town feel. You could liver here and commute into Spokane. Yes we get alot of snow but we are good at clearing it. Good place to live and put down roots.
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