Living in Bloomington

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Just wanted to let you all know that I accepted the job in Bloomington. Now the process starts of selling our home and finding something down there. I would like to stay within about 30 minutes driving time to my job which is on the west side near 37. Beginning in mid July my wife and I will spend weekends driving around looking at communities outside of Bloomington mostly.

Not opposed to living in Bloomington, but it has to be the right location and preferably a foreclosure that we can buy cheap and live in while I fix it.

I am a little concerned that I may not be able to shoot much anymore which is kind of sad. I did my first IDPA match a couple weeks ago and I am already hooked!

Congratulations!

 

[gregkl]

Update to progress and some decisions so far.

I start my new job on Tuesday. My wife and I decided we will probably rent until we find what we are looking for. I don't want to rush and buy something that is not exactly what we want or does not have the potential to become what we want. A couple things we have decided:

1. Bloomington suburbs or Ellettsville. Everything else is too far away for us(my wife).
2. Some kind of development so my wife can safely walk her dog, meet neighbors and satisfy her social needs.
3. Not too much property(I'm talking .5 acre or less). You see, I like my stuff really nice, but I don't like doing yard work, house work, etc. I'd rather grab my guns or my Kayak or my mountain bike(the latter two I don't own yet) and head off to a shoot, the lake or the trails for the day instead of "working my land."

I'm not concerned with the liberals. We walked through the Farmer's Market yesterday and I'd say that provided a good picture of the liberal community. They don't bother me really.

I still want to meet up with you guys once we get settled or even before.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

Update to progress and some decisions so far.

I start my new job on Tuesday. My wife and I decided we will probably rent until we find what we are looking for. I don't want to rush and buy something that is not exactly what we want or does not have the potential to become what we want. A couple things we have decided:

1. Bloomington suburbs or Ellettsville. Everything else is too far away for us(my wife).
2. Some kind of development so my wife can safely walk her dog, meet neighbors and satisfy her social needs.
3. Not too much property(I'm talking .5 acre or less). You see, I like my stuff really nice, but I don't like doing yard work, house work, etc. I'd rather grab my guns or my Kayak or my mountain bike(the latter two I don't own yet) and head off to a shoot, the lake or the trails for the day instead of "working my land."

I'm not concerned with the liberals. We walked through the Farmer's Market yesterday and I'd say that provided a good picture of the liberal community. They don't bother me really.

I still want to meet up with you guys once we get settled or even before.

Elletesville

It's close and cheaper and more rational.

 

[nsolimini]

Ellettsville for sure, I love living there.

 

[gregkl]

45906]Ellettsville for sure, I love living there.[/QUOTE]

I Just spent The Last 3 Hours Driving Around Several developments There.

 

[Mr. Habib]

Are you looking to buy or rent? There are a couple of places in my neighborhood for sale.

 

[gregkl]

Are you looking to buy or rent? There are a couple of places in my neighborhood for sale.

Rent For Right Now Just Month To Month Until We Sell Our House. Then Buy When/If We Find The Right Place.

 

[Dr.Midnight]

Congratulations on landing your new job. I think you're going to like it here. Hope you find a spot you like soon!

 

[bikeman]

Congrats on the new job and welcome to the area!