Anybody else moving to HAVASU

[Kilrtoy]

I know a few have done it anyone else doing it full time.....

[LHC30Victory]

In no less than 14 1/2 months, then Maybe......

[djunkie]

Nope. :rollside:

[Magic34]

I'm still 50/50 on the idea. It is the airport thing that is really the only thing holding me back. Maybe a little the school system too, but mostly the lack of flights in and out.

[HavasuHome]

Maybe less than two years. Have had a vaction home there since 2001. Can not wait

[ahhell]

just up the road a bit...Ft. Mohave...less traffic..fewer teeth :cry: :cry: :cry:

[RiverRatMike]

I know a few have done it anyone else doing it full time.....
been living here in Havasu 3 years now and love it! Bought a bran new home 3 car garage 36ft boat deep, 1500 sq ft 3 bed 2 bath home for under 150K Now I realize really how much I hated Orange County, CA. Never again!

[nodigg]

My daughter and son-in-law just moved out and are renting a room from me till they get settled. They are both excited. If you need a real estate loan, throw him a bone. Call River Valley Mortgage and ask for Adam!

[SummitKarl]

it will be 4yrs living in Havasu this July, and 11yrs owning my Havasu home this August, I was tired, gray and stressed out when I moved here, now it's calm, blond and ready to play :)
I don't think I will be leaving anytime soon :cool:

[SummitKarl]

My daughter and son-in-law just moved out and are renting a room from me till they get settled. They are both excited. If you need a real estate laon, throw him a bone. Call River Valley Mortgage and ask for Adam!
NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
don't let Debbie retire....it will kill Lance :rollside: :p :)

[djunkie]

it will be 4yrs living in Havasu this July, and 11yrs owning my Havasu home this August, I was tired, gray and stressed out when I moved here, now it's calm, blond and ready to play :)
I don't think I will be leaving anytime soon :cool:
And put on a couple pounds? LOL!!!!!! Just messin with ya Karl. :crossx: :crossx:

[SummitKarl]

And put on a couple pounds? LOL!!!!!! Just messin with ya Karl. :crossx: :crossx:
I am sooo.... going to sit on you "Gilligan" :crossx: :)

[BigDoug]

Karl, you kill me !!! :)

[Roaddogg 4040]

We will be there half time starting in September...
Steve

[BigDoug]

Almost a year this summer and love everything about it. :)

[djunkie]

I am sooo.... going to sit on you "Gilligan" :crossx: :)
Please don't I swear I was only joking. :rolleyes: :rollside: :rollside:

[slink]

3@50 is stopping me. 12 more years

[wing-n-it]

My daughter and son-in-law just moved out and are renting a room from me till they get settled. They are both excited. If you need a real estate laon, throw him a bone. Call River Valley Mortgage and ask for Adam!
Yes, please show ADAM your support. The sooner he becomes established, the sooner I can go CAMPING on the lake
Debbie :) :) :)
River Valley Mortgage
157 Paseo del Sol Ave.
Lake Havasu City, Az. 86403
(928) 854-5363

[Newcastle]

3@50 is stopping me. 12 more years
Same here...only 23 to go...

[HMF'er]

3@50 is stopping me. 12 more years
19 years and counting down.

[SummitKarl]

Yes, please show ADAM your support. The sooner he becomes established, the sooner I can go CAMPING on the lake
Debbie :) :) :)
River Valley Mortgage
157 Paseo del Sol Ave.
Lake Havasu City, Az. 86403
(928) 854-5363
Lets practice retirement this week :p you pick the day this time

[Mtg Pro]

Miguel,
A good friend of mine moved to Havi last July. They opened a tile and stone business. They are doing great. He was saying how hard it is to find good help. They show for a couple of days and tweek out.. I still have one more in high school before we consider it.

[Not So Fast]

Retired here in July of 2002, moved from Lake Forest, Ca. after 23 years there :D It is becoming a little crowded now but way better than driving the 405 everyday, gotten a little pricey also :idea: NSF

[nodigg]

Yes, please show ADAM your support. The sooner he becomes established, the sooner I can go CAMPING on the lake
Debbie :) :) :)
River Valley Mortgage
157 Paseo del Sol Ave.
Lake Havasu City, Az. 86403
(928) 854-5363
Too hot for the lake today??
And thanks Debbie!

[nodigg]

NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
don't let Debbie retire....it will kill Lance :rollside: :p :)
Think of all the benies he is apt to recieve with a full time wife............ :)

[nodigg]

Retired here in July of 2002, moved from Lake Forest, Ca. after 23 years there :D It is becoming a little crowded now but way better than driving the 405 everyday, gotten a little pricey also :idea: NSF
Whurd you live in Lake Forest? We are on Huron near Beak and Jeronimo.

[wing-n-it]

Too hot for the lake today??
And thanks Debbie!
We were out there all day, where were you?

[nodigg]

We were out there all day, where were you?
We were out on Friday and Saturday but opted to stay out of the sun today and buz around town a bit. Everyone has left now and I am just doin' some post friend visit clean up this afternoon and watching the game.

[Kilrtoy]

In no less than 14 1/2 months, then Maybe......
FUC-* YOU TED......
Im am so jealous.....
You deserve it after all those years

[slink]

Same here...only 23 to go...
F.N.G :) :) :p

[Kilrtoy]

I'm still 50/50 on the idea. It is the airport thing that is really the only thing holding me back. Maybe a little the school system too, but mostly the lack of flights in and out.
Trust me on this....
THE SCHOOLS KICK AZZ...
They are very very good...
my kids went to a CALIFORNIA DISTINGUSTED SCHOOL.....
and the basic school here blows the CDS AWAY.
Plus the kids are on cloud 9 now

[Kilrtoy]

just up the road a bit...Ft. Mohave...less traffic..fewer teeth :cry: :cry: :cry:
We were talking about you yesterday in the channel... ALL GOOD OFCOURSE

[nodigg]

Trust me on this....
THE SCHOOLS KICK AZZ...
They are very very good...
my kids went to a CALIFORNIA DISTINGUSTED SCHOOL.....
and the basic school here blows the CDS AWAY.
Plus the kids are on cloud 9 now
Miguel, since you are involved in the school industry and my daughter is wondering about them here and whether or not she wants to raise future kids here, what (in your opinion) is better about them?

[Kilrtoy]

3@50 is stopping me. 12 more years
I have 12 and 2 weeks.....
and i am counting
Granted the wife is already 6 months deep

[slink]

If I promote to Sgt. then maybe, I would be on a 3/12 w/no court. But Know on a 4/10 and call outs/courts would kill me.

[Ryphraph]

17 to go for me... Althought it is only 2.5 @ 55.
Public service rocks!
Ryph

[Kilrtoy]

Miguel, since you are involved in the school industry and my daughter is wondering about them here and whether or not she wants to raise future kids here, what (in your opinion) is better about them?
Granted I am gone during the week...
But I see the work and the wife tells me about the school work and she is extremely impressed with how dilligent the teachers are. The entire school staff is very caring and conerned. I have been to some of the best schools in cali and they cant even hold a candle to these so called OK schools.....

[Kilrtoy]

If I promote to Sgt. then maybe, I would be on a 3/12 w/no court. But Know on a 4/10 and call outs/courts would kill me.
And all this time I thought you had a spine.....
WTF.....

[Newcastle]

F.N.G :) :) :p
ouch...at least i got me a new partner...oh, and a take home car
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2185Tago1-med.jpg

[slink]

And all this time I thought you had a spine.....
WTF.....
Exactly........ :) :) :) That is one of my biggest concerns, how times have changed. I can't believe the shiat these FNG's get away w/ these days. I hear stories and say WTF. Shiat like that would have never happened w/ some of my old school Sgt's.

[Kilrtoy]

Exactly........ :) :) :) That is one of my biggest concerns, how times have changed. I can't believe the shiat these FNG's get away w/ these days. I hear stories and say WTF. Shiat like that would have never happened w/ some of my old school Sgt's.
OLD SCHOOL IS DEAD...
Its all about these pu$$Y AZZ College boys now....
Why u think society is so bad......

[slink]

ouch...at least i got me a new partner...oh, and a take home car
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2185Tago1-med.jpg
Congrats Nate.....You guys ever train w/ Corona? Buddy of mine just went 10/8 with his first dog. He should do well, as will you

[slink]

OLD SCHOOL IS DEAD...
Its all about these pu$$Y AZZ College boys now....
Why u think society is so bad......
it's the "Me" generation.

[Kokopelli]

3@50 is stopping me. 12 more years
8 more for me. Not that I am counting.
We might move that way if I can get transfered/promoted to the Colorado River station!

[Newcastle]

Congrats Nate.....You guys ever train w/ Corona? Buddy of mine just went 10/8 with his first dog. He should do well, as will you
Usually don't ever train with them, but I'm sure I'll see him this week at the OCPCA mtg

[slink]

8 more for me. Not that I am counting.
We might move that way if I can get transfered/promoted to the Colorado River station!
F/U :p Did you see if Phil moved my trailer or is it on the same spot? We're heading down on thursday, You guys going to be there?

[slink]

Usually don't ever train with them, but I'm sure I'll see him this week at the OCPCA mtg
His name is Chad, don't know what his partners name is yet. He is a good street cop, should do fine

[Newcastle]

Cool...I'll introduce myself if I see him...

[Mrs.Killer]

8 more for me. Not that I am counting.
We might move that way if I can get transfered/promoted to the Colorado River station!
And you my friend will be sitting pretty, How is the KAWI......

[slink]

Miquel, do you head back in on Sunday night, or do you get up early on Monday? What are the mileage restrictions on your motor? I've got some LE buddies that live in Hesperia and Victorville w/ large garages that would probably let you keep your rides there.

[CornWater]

OLD SCHOOL IS DEAD...
Its all about these pu$$Y AZZ College boys now....
Why u think society is so bad......
Kilrtoy, the stereotypical master at arms....
:rolleyes:

[Kokopelli]

F/U :p Did you see if Phil moved my trailer or is it on the same spot? We're heading down on thursday, You guys going to be there?
Nope, it's in the same spot. Sandi said that you should just stay there.
We just walked in the door. We won't be back out there until Memorial weekend (wednesday). I have that seatbelt OT for the next couple weeks. You gonna be out there for Memorial?

[Kokopelli]

And you my friend will be sitting pretty, How is the KAWI......
Hi Yvonne!
I'm off the Kawi and on my Beamer! Lots of fun but I miss the A/C out there in the desert! haha

[slink]

Nope, it's in the same spot. Sandi said that you should just stay there.
We just walked in the door. We won't be back out there until Memorial weekend (wednesday). I have that seatbelt OT for the next couple weeks. You gonna be out there for Memorial?
No, Kim gets double time for those 3 days. Can't pass up 70 an hour

[Kokopelli]

No, Kim gets double time for those 3 days. Can't pass up 70 an hour
Damn! Well, we will be out there for two weeks in June, then every weekend after that.

[slink]

Damn! Well, we will be out there for two weeks in June, then every weekend after that.
We'll be out from the 15th till like the 23 rd of June

[Family Jewell]

I know a few have done it anyone else doing it full time.....
Getting ready to build. Not sure about full time.

[DILLIGAF]

Not me....As soon as BH builds up like Havasu I am out of there also. Thinking of heading to Lake Powell somewhere. I am out there to relax and not be stressed out. That is what I am looking for when I finally move away. Plus I can't afford to live in Beverly Hills or OC :) That of course is said with a LOT of sarcasm.....lol

[Jyruiz]

Got 17 more years to go, but I will be 53 then and my house out there will be payed off by then. Of course sooner if I win the lotto. :)

[nodigg]

Not me....As soon as BH builds up like Havasu I am out of there also. Thinking of heading to Lake Powell somewhere. I am out there to relax and not be stressed out. That is what I am looking for when I finally move away. Plus I can't afford to live in Beverly Hills or OC :) That of course is said with a LOT of sarcasm.....lol
I get it! :rolleyes:

[DILLIGAF]

I get it! :rolleyes:
You should as it was meant for you.....lol

[phebus]

Be out there in about a month and a half. Some plans have changed, but the move is still on. Got some good news today :)

[nodigg]

You should as it was meant for you.....lol
Damn you get all sensitive about BUUUUUUllllhead!

[DILLIGAF]

Damn you get all sensitive about BUUUUUUllllhead!
You want me to rip you a new AH on the boards.....lol

[nodigg]

You want me to rip you a new AH on the boards.....lol
Give it your best shot sonny. You won't be the first.....and surely not the last.

[Mandelon]

I would cash out of San Diego and move there, but wifey won't have it. I'd be happy to "pretire" at 40.... pay cash for everything, maybe work for Karl in the winter... LOL
Not gonna happen. Kids are 8 years from finishing school....5 minutes to the beaches of La Jolla.....hard to leave, but its hard work to stay.....

[cc322]

17 to go for me... Althought it is only 2.5 @ 55.
Public service rocks!
Ryph
14 more yrs for me that will gve me 31yrs in PERS... maybe contribute a little more to the defered comp and get out. As far as living in Havi full time I dont think I could do it, I look so foward to getting away out there, living there just might spoil it, then again who knows in 14 years, maybe by that time it will be the OC all over :mad: :mad:

[nodigg]

14 more yrs for me that will gve me 31yrs in PERS... maybe contribute a little more to the defered comp and get out. As far as living in Havi full time I dont think I could do it, I look so foward to getting away out there, living there just might spoil it, then again who knows in 14 years, maybe by that time it will be the OC all over :mad: :mad:
It did make it less fun to get on the water, (a little) when I started working out here.

[DRMCAT]

3@50 is stopping me. 12 more years
Ditto, but 9 for me.

[SummitKarl]

Be out there in about a month and a half. Some plans have changed, but the move is still on. Got some good news today :)
I heard = stressed out neighbor :rollside:

[Throttle]

just waitin on dat house to be finished and I will be there... was to be 15 more days, but may be 30 :cry:

[DRMCAT]

Be out there in about a month and a half. Some plans have changed, but the move is still on. Got some good news today :)
Congrats on the good news. Hope all is well.

[SummitKarl]

I would cash out of San Diego and move there, but wifey won't have it. I'd be happy to "pretire" at 40.... pay cash for everything, maybe work for Karl in the winter... LOL
Not gonna happen. Kids are 8 years from finishing school....5 minutes to the beaches of La Jolla.....hard to leave, but its hard work to stay.....
you mean 5 Min's to Seaweed and Seal POOP :yuk:

[Throttle]

Be out there in about a month and a half. Some plans have changed, but the move is still on. Got some good news today :)
lets hear it rick, whats the good news?

[Huckleberry]

3@50 is stopping me. 12 more years
Only 6 more here!!!

[clownpuncher]

ouch...at least i got me a new partner...oh, and a take home car
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2185Tago1-med.jpg
Looks like a czeck dog?

[Not So Fast]

Whurd you live in Lake Forest? We are on Huron near Beak and Jeronimo.
We were on Camino Papal behind Ralph's at Lake Forest Dr. & Trabuco Rd. Very close to you. We should've waited another year to sell, same model is now selling for over $800 K, but then we got in here brand new for cheap and now worth $500 K. So its a wash. Oh yeah, if I never see So. Cal again that will be too soon :D Say Hi if you see us on the water OK? NSF (Bobby)

[BoatPI]

I walked after 32+ a few months ago. Just doing PI thing and traveling, etc.

[Warlockjer]

Retired last year. Moved from Discovery Bay. Don't miss the traffic or the delta one bit!! :)

[IDRPSTF]

We just picked out a house mothers day and are waiting to make an offer. Debating on making the full time move, or just a few months per year. But the people are great, boating is wonderfull, and my wife and I could not come up with one reason why not to move.

[dicudmore]

working on it...
kinda living there now but commuting to Las Vegas for work :220v:

[TRIMM MANN]

i can't move their,i drink to much and feel like shit everytime i leave :rollside: :rollside:
DITTO

[nodigg]

We were on Camino Papal behind Ralph's at Lake Forest Dr. & Trabuco Rd. Very close to you. We should've waited another year to sell, same model is now selling for over $800 K, but then we got in here brand new for cheap and now worth $500 K. So its a wash. Oh yeah, if I never see So. Cal again that will be too soon :D Say Hi if you see us on the water OK? NSF (Bobby)
Holy Moly, we lived on the corner of Via Del Rio and Calle De Oro for 17 years before moving over on Owens Lake then finally over to the water front. Weez neighbors.

[IDRPSTF]

I have never seen so many houses for sale in one town. I understand that there is a HUGE gap between the asking and selling prices now!

[nodigg]

I have never seen so many houses for sale in one town. I understand that there is a HUGE gap between the asking and selling prices now!
I hope you are right. Time to low ball a few and wait for the scare to blow over so's one can bank some cash. :rollside:

[lalhc]

We're going to attempt to live in Havasu this summer once baseball is over.

[nodigg]

We're going to attempt to live in Havasu this summer once baseball is over.
If you can make it through the worst two months, (July and August) IMO, you will be very happy here.

[Newcastle]

Looks like a czeck dog?
Bingo...you know your dogs. Czech Rep., 16 months at time of photo

[blackcloud75]

Considered it........
My new schedule is condusive to the commute..2 days on/4 days off
or even shift trade to work 4 days straight on/8 days off
You punks got me thinkin' again!!!!!?????!!!!!!!?????

[Not So Fast]

Holy Moly, we lived on the corner of Via Del Rio and Calle De Oro for 17 years before moving over on Owens Lake then finally over to the water front. Weez neighbors.
Ain't it a small friggin world, geeze!! Well we are gone now and good riddence to that whole yuppy area. It was pretty cool when we moved there from Leucadia in 79 but now, you can have it, waayyy too crowded. I think we looked at your house when you listed it way back then but the taxes would have killed me. Probably know some people you know, spent like 15 years in Lake Forest Little league, My boys played ball at El Toro, back when they were good though. Gotta talk to ya on the lake someday for sure. Peace, Bobby

[2Driver]

but now with A 5 year old it's not going to happen as the schools have a lot of improving to do. No way he is getting his education in a public LHC school.
Just got back from going through our old place at Moonridge and kicking myself for ever selling in 2000. Geez :hammer2: what a Dick!

[SummitKarl]

We're going to attempt to live in Havasu this summer once baseball is over.
can I ride my dirt bike by your house on Sunday mornings :rollside:

[SummitKarl]

Ain't it a small friggin world, geeze!! Well we are gone now and good riddence to that whole yuppy area. It was pretty cool when we moved there from Leucadia in 79 but now, you can have it, waayyy too crowded. I think we looked at your house when you listed it way back then but the taxes would have killed me. Probably know some people you know, spent like 15 years in Lake Forest Little league, My boys played ball at El Toro, back when they were good though. Gotta talk to ya on the lake someday for sure. Peace, Bobby
HEY RICK................. I think Bobby just said he is buying US.....Golden Horseshoe Tuesday night :p :)

[Wake Havasu]

Still a little too tweakerish for us.
Reminds me of Desert Hot Springs but with a lake.
Plus the locals hate California people.
Had a guy Sat at the Terrible Herbst station bitch to me about all the drunks from California screwing up his fishing on the lake.

[bignet]

I know a few have done it anyone else doing it full time.....
First, I'd like to buy and rent in Havasu..than move in when i'm way older.....or if I hit the lotto.. :)
bignet

[Kilrtoy]

Plus the locals hate California people.
.
I never would have figured that, WHO would have known..... :idea:

[Todd969]

Plus the locals hate California people.
It gets a lot better when you have AZ plates.

[Mandelon]

you mean 5 Min's to Seaweed and Seal POOP :yuk:
There are more beaches in LJ than just "Children's Pool." The Shores are just minutes away. Maybe 15 minutes to PB and Tourmaline, less if the stoplights are green. :)

[Not So Fast]

HEY RICK................. I think Bobby just said he is buying US.....Golden Horseshoe Tuesday night :p :)
Real cute Karl :D NSF

[Stoneman]

Wife is there now, I'll be heading out at the end of this month. Been in cali for 24 years. glad to get the F*&% out. :yuk:

[Wmc]

Well if your not ready to move to Havasu full time, but looking to purchase a 2nd Home. Call me I offer 100% financing on 2nd home purchases. We lend in CA, AZ & NV.
Wendi Cook
Provident Bank Mortgage
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
951-990-0328

[lalhc]

No riding too early Karl :crossx:

[KREGER]

We lend in all 50 states and do not charge an origination fee nor do we have a prepayment penalty. PM me for any questions. I have a second home at the North End. Come on out maybe we will be neighbors. :)

[Todd969]

Suddenly this became a spam thread. Who needs a loan?

[SummitKarl]

Suddenly this became a spam thread. Who needs a loan?
maybe Kilrtoy should get a referal fee for starting the thread :)

[ChumpChange]

Well if your not ready to move to Havasu full time, but looking to purchase a 2nd Home. Call me I offer 100% financing on 2nd home purchases. We lend in CA, AZ & NV.
Wendi Cook
Provident Bank Mortgage
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
951-990-0328
Wendi:
Do you know Anthony Olague at Provident in Glendora?

[Ziggy]

I would cash out of San Diego and move there, but wifey won't have it. I'd be happy to "pretire" at 40.... pay cash for everything, maybe work for Karl in the winter... LOL
Not gonna happen. Kids are 8 years from finishing school....5 minutes to the beaches of La Jolla.....hard to leave, but its hard work to stay.....
ditto.
mine wants multiple homes depending on seasons :eek: .........so looks like I'll be working a while yet :rolleyes:

[Kilrtoy]

maybe Kilrtoy should get a referal fee for starting the thread :)
You know you and Michelle are always at the top of my referral list....actually #1 in both spots

[Stoneman]

I would cash out of San Diego and move there, but wifey won't have it. I'd be happy to "pretire" at 40.... pay cash for everything, maybe work for Karl in the winter... LOL
Not gonna happen. Kids are 8 years from finishing school....5 minutes to the beaches of La Jolla.....hard to leave, but its hard work to stay.....
That's pretty much what I'm doing, house is on the market right now, and I quit my job last month.
:cool:

[SummitKarl]

That's pretty much what I'm doing, house is on the market right now, and I quit my job last month.
:cool:
hey wait a second...did I just hire someone :rollside: :p
your doing EXACTLY!!! what I did.....and it's the best way to do it, come out with NO DEBT!!!!! and a good cash reserve, it's gives you time to get established :cool:

[Eliminator 4 Life]

I know a few have done it anyone else doing it full time.....
I am if I can be your neighbor and maybe then I can be your pool boy/ gardner :p :rollside:

[Perfect Mixer]

Can't leave CA until my youngest graduates in 3 more years. I hope there is work in Havi at that time cause I'm getting the heck outa here!

[Kilrtoy]

I am if I can be your neighbor and maybe then I can be your pool boy/ gardner :p :rollside:
You are already my bitch

[SummitKarl]

ditto.
mine wants multiple homes depending on seasons :eek: .........so looks like I'll be working a while yet :rolleyes:
Ziggy, Ziggy, Piggy.........that means the wife has got to work a while longer not you :wink:
you need to let Roaddog4040 show you how it's done :)

[Eliminator 4 Life]

You are already my bitch
Only when you are in LA haha

[acatitude]

so do they have a walmart so an old focker like me can get a job???? i dont do pools unless shes real prrreeeeeettty

[nodigg]

HEY RICK................. I think Bobby just said he is buying US.....Golden Horseshoe Tuesday night :p :)
I'd show up with my fork and knife, maybe even use a napkin.

[unleashed]

Once I turn 65 or 70 I think Havasu will be a great option...seems like a great place to live!
Deano
Unleashedclothing (http://www.unleashedclothing.com) :crossx:

[Eliminator 4 Life]

Once I turn 65 or 70 I think Havasu will be a great option...seems like a great place to live!
Deano
Unleashedclothing (http://www.unleashedclothing.com) :crossx:
Old fawker Ill be the guy pushing you in the wheel chair and Ill pull some hottie to change your diapers :)

[unleashed]

Old fawker Ill be the guy pushing you in the wheel chair and Ill pull some hottie to change your diapers :)
Thats ok, you'll still be uglier than me! LOL
Deano
Unleashedclothing (http://www.unleashedclothing.com)

[Flyinbowtie]

Since my back surgery, I have some titanium in there that is really making life in the Sierras not fun when the weather changes. I always thought that "barometer" stuff people used to talk about who had parts replaced was a wives tale.
Not anymore.
I was in LHC a couple of weeks ago, visiting friends on the road trip home from the midwest with my son, who is now a civilan after three years of active duty in the Army. I looked around at LHC for the first time as maybe a place to retire to. My buddy introduced me to lots of local hot-rodder types, nice guys with the same interests as I have; cars, boats, guns, etc.
It is a real possibilty in the next 2 years or so.
My wife and I have lived in NorCal for over 28 years, but I have to do something about winter. Life is too short to be miserable.
I would have liked to have done the 30yrs. 3%@50 the other PERS folks have mentioned, but that just isn't in the cards. I am gonna be forced to go out on an Industrial Disability Safety Retirement with 26.75 years of service in.
It makes my wife and I chuckle to read of folks struggling to accept the slower pace and lifestyle in LHC.
For us, it would be a faster pace. Here, there are no malls for 50 miles, no Walmart/Home Depot/etc. for 50 miles. Nearest neighbors' house is about 350 yards away.
Moving off of 11 acres and onto a City Lot is a big change. Having a neighbor close enough to impact my life in any manner whatsoever is another.
My son might be there before I am, he loved it when we visited. He is going to be in Reno for the next 10-18 months or so usning his G.I. Bill getting certified as a HVAC-R tech. We heard radio ads down there from companies looking for techs, and he just may go.
Me...I'm still thinkin' about it. I can't imagine being happier anyplace else than here during the summer, but I just don't want to spend the rest of my life dreading the onslaught of winter.

[djunkie]

Thats ok, you'll still be uglier than me! LOL
Deano
Unleashedclothing (http://www.unleashedclothing.com)
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :crossx: :crossx:

[slink]

Since my back surgery, I have some titanium in there that is really making life in the Sierras not fun when the weather changes. I always thought that "barometer" stuff people used to talk about who had parts replaced was a wives tale.
Not anymore.
I was in LHC a couple of weeks ago, visiting friends on the road trip home from the midwest with my son, who is now a civilan after three years of active duty in the Army. I looked around at LHC for the first time as maybe a place to retire to. My buddy introduced me to lots of local hot-rodder types, nice guys with the same interests as I have; cars, boats, guns, etc.
It is a real possibilty in the next 2 years or so.
My wife and I have lived in NorCal for over 28 years, but I have to do something about winter. Life is too short to be miserable.
I would have liked to have done the 30yrs. 3%@50 the other PERS folks have mentioned, but that just isn't in the cards. I am gonna be forced to go out on an Industrial Disability Safety Retirement with 26.75 years of service in.
It makes my wife and I chuckle to read of folks struggling to accept the slower pace and lifestyle in LHC.
For us, it would be a faster pace. Here, there are no malls for 50 miles, no Walmart/Home Depot/etc. for 50 miles. Nearest neighbors' house is about 350 yards away.
Moving off of 11 acres and onto a City Lot is a big change. Having a neighbor close enough to impact my life in any manner whatsoever is another.
My son might be there before I am, he loved it when we visited. He is going to be in Reno for the next 10-18 months or so usning his G.I. Bill getting certified as a HVAC-R tech. We heard radio ads down there from companies looking for techs, and he just may go.
Me...I'm still thinkin' about it. I can't imagine being happier anyplace else than here during the summer, but I just don't want to spend the rest of my life dreading the onslaught of winter.
You did your time and be proud of it. I still think it should be mandatory after 20 w/ full benies (I know I'll get flamed for this one, but oh well). Is your first 50% going to be tax free? if so you should be fine. Just make sure you get a good amount for your back. If you haven't already done so, get an attorney. The new worker comp laws suck

[cc322]

Moving off of 11 acres and onto a City Lot is a big change. Having a neighbor close enough to impact my life in any manner whatsoever is another.
but I just don't want to spend the rest of my life dreading the onslaught of winter.
That would be hard to accept, nice to have some room in between neighbors no matter how well you get along with them. Also living in the sierras man that would be a blast, no trout fishing in Lake Havasu at least none worth while. As far as the winters go move to Bishop Its the high desert and a great place to be at. Or do the rv thing and just when you get burned out on one place head off to the other place, I will never stop going to the sierras we go twice every year, and its so nice to get away from the rat race and yes even take a break from havasu. Sierras so cals rocky mountains

[Flyinbowtie]

Slink:
Thanks. I am proud of it, but this just ain't the way I planned to go out, ya know? I agree on the 20 and out, I really think the $ the agencies would save in the long run would beat the cost of treating the cumulative injury crap like I have had to deal with.
The first 50% is tax free, then they add a percentage on top of the base pay, and some other hocus-pocus math stuff, using my longevity pay, Advanced POST% and POST Supervisory%, etc. I have a good attorney, nobody should ever go through this without one.
My injury date for the record is 10-01-2003. Arnold screwed the cops when he tweaked the W/C laws, my case won't settle until they get all the insurance carriers to understand that they cannot back-apply the new stuff to people who filed long before the changes went into place.
cc;
If I gcould figure out a way to have a house down there and keep mine up here, I probably would. We will look into perhaps renting a theoretical home we might purchase in Havasu out during the summer, and coming back north. The problem with that is this place up here doesn't exactly lend itself to being unoccupied for 4-6 months, particularly during winter. I have a second son that will be a senior in H.S. next year, after he graduates and decides what he wants to do with himself maybe he will want to stay up here and live at home for free in exchange for maintaining the place.

[phxsleek]

are there any car dealerships in havasu? especially GM?

[Kilrtoy]

are there any car dealerships in havasu? especially GM?
YEP, But you aint getting a job, know one from outside HAVI gets a job in that town...

[phxsleek]

thats whT I was afraid of! that would be a major roadblock! :argue:

[Not So Fast]

Flying bowtie, I can tell you for a fact that your bones and stuff will feel better living here. After almost 30 years in constuction, most of it operating heavy equipment and the fact that I'm older than dirt I have lots of joints (no wisecracks please) that during even our winters ache like hell. In short, warmer weather is what I like and feel much better. BUT it does get hot here, make no mistake about that, good luck! NSF

[Not So Fast]

Oh yeah, Ahnold should go back to acting!!!!!!!!!!!! NSF

[Wake Havasu]

YEP, But you aint getting a job, know one from outside HAVI gets a job in that town...
Long term residency requirements for employment are waved based on:
Proof of Alcohol Abuse 3 pts
Tweaking 8 pts
Missing teeth 8 pts
Being at the least 76 yrs old- immediate hire

[dicudmore]

are there any car dealerships in havasu? especially GM?
yes, just get in line behind me for trying to get a job there...

[BOBALOO]

I know a few have done it anyone else doing it full time.....
I heard thru a friend that you are going to start a "home inspection service". The service would involve you going to their house while it is being built, taking pictures of the " craftsmanship " and sending them to the owner. :crossx:
Is this true?

[Kilrtoy]

I heard thru a friend that you are going to start a "home inspection service". The service would involve you going to their house while it is being built, taking pictures of the " craftsmanship " and sending them to the owner. :crossx:
Is this true?
Back to the real business
WHEN ARE YOU TWO COMING OVER AGAIN

[BOBALOO]

I dont know, we are going wine tasting in Temecula this w/e but cant plan for anything while this construction is going on. Hopefully in a couple weeks, but not Memorial. Call Angie and make her set a date. I'll bring the refreshments. :rollside:

[Kilrtoy]

I dont know, we are going wine tasting in Temecula this w/e but cant plan for anything while this construction is going on. Hopefully in a couple weeks, but not Memorial. Call Angie and make her set a date. I'll bring the refreshments. :rollside:
What floor is she on... I will stop by her work right now...

[BOBALOO]

What floor is she on... I will stop by her work right now...
No Idea, she has only been there a week and a half. It's on Flower,call her for lunch.

[Kilrtoy]

No Idea, she has only been there a week and a half. It's on Flower,call her for lunch.
That would be the highlight of my WEEK.... :boxed:

[Focker]

yes, just get in line behind me for trying to get a job there...
hey I just got hired to work at the Ford Dealership
I start this friday
I was hired to shoot the shit with darryl while he works

[phebus]

Still a little too tweakerish for us.
Reminds me of Desert Hot Springs but with a lake.
That's a great comparison :)

[shadow]

hey I just got hired to work at the Ford Dealership
I start this friday
I was hired to shoot the shit with darryl while he works
Bring a fan with you Focker cause it's hot. :220v:

[shadow]

are there any car dealerships in havasu? especially GM?
If you are a certified Tech,they are always looking for someone good at the
Chevy dealership.928-855-0577 Ask for Tim.
I came from Calif and walked right in the Ford dealership.

[Mrs.Killer]

The next person who moves out here needs to bring a mall with them. :)

[THOR]

Hiring any Bobcat/construction salesmen there? :cool:

[MR HARLEY]

The next person who moves out here needs to bring a mall with them. :)
:idea: You know thats not a bad idea.

[Eliminator 4 Life]

The next person who moves out here needs to bring a mall with them. :)
How about I just bring fredricks or VS

[nodigg]

The next person who moves out here needs to bring a mall with them. :)
Its on the way.

[shadow]

[QUOTE=Wake Havasu]Still a little too tweakerish for us.
Reminds me of Desert Hot Springs but with a lake.
All depends on the circle you hang around.Show me a city or town that doesn't have tweekers or dope fiends.

[Wmc]

Wendi:
Do you know Anthony Olague at Provident in Glendora?
I sure do. He works on the retail side (Glendora office) and I work the wholesale division.