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stonecypher
11-15-2008, 05:33 PM
Hello, All,

Hubby has accepted a new job in Olympia, Washington and we'll be looking for a long-term lease on a decent house with a little acreage for gardening, chickens, etc.

I am discouraged by the proximity to the Seattle metroplex area and am wondering if the chance to live this kind of lifestyle is still possible with such a huge population base.

Any input and advice from Washington residents or others knowledgeable about that area would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! :)
backlash
11-15-2008, 06:44 PM
Move South or West of Oly and you should be able to find something.
I just moved from the south end of the Seattle area and I will never move back any closer than I am now. (175 miles)
North of Olympia and you will be in Army and Air Force country so housing can be a problem.
West of Olympia is where I would look if it was me.
Where are you moving from?
If it's California be sure to get your car license plates changes ASAP. Californians are not our favorite people. ;D
Welcome to the Great NW.
AC
stonecypher
11-15-2008, 07:59 PM
We're relocating from Salem, Oregon and have lived in the PNW all our married lives (30 years).

I don't even tell people here I was BORN in California, even if it WAS back when dinosaurs roamed the earth... ;D

Thanks for the tips!
johnny
11-15-2008, 08:10 PM
Years ago we lived in both Oly and Tumwater during out stay at Ft Lewis and loved it. Had a boat back then and the weekends were spent on the water. Was almost 50 years ago--1961
flatwater
11-16-2008, 06:57 PM
Moved from the the west side the day interstate 5 was completed. Went over to the east side and never looked back. You to could do it but it's one hell of a commute.
flatwater
High_Desert
11-17-2008, 10:46 AM
My sister lives in Olympia out by Black Lake on the west side. It is pretty nice out there and they are close to a large tract of forest.

I know she grows a heck of a garden every year.

I was going to warn you about the rain, but since your in the Salem area, I dont have too.

I grew up on the "wet" side and moved to the "dry" side as soon as I could. ;)

Best regards,
HD