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Pilgrim, if you ever make the trip down here to Bozeman you are more than welcome to crash at my place. It's small and I have cats so I hope you aren't allergic.
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BIGDADDYLONGSTROKE
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I will give the address if I get transfered and when I get there
, not quite sure of were to live though or the better and worse parts of town, shoot I dont even know were the tank farm is.
, not quite sure of were to live though or the better and worse parts of town, shoot I dont even know were the tank farm is.thirty-thirty
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I'm from Texas and I own land in Missoula county and go up there often. Montana and it's people are really great. The city of Missouls has grown rapidly in the last few years and the traffic is pretty bad. The one thing that distinguishes Missoula above all else is the proliferation of "no left turn" and "no right turn" signs which the traffic engineers in all their wisdom have implemented as a stop gap measure to manage growth. It only works for people who know the roads like the back of their hands. Maps get you no where.
But other than that it's a great place. Low crime, less degeneracy polite people. Out in the country in the surrounding areas it's a lot better!
I never encountered any funny attitudes towards guns. Camo is casual attire in Missoula.
But other than that it's a great place. Low crime, less degeneracy polite people. Out in the country in the surrounding areas it's a lot better!
I never encountered any funny attitudes towards guns. Camo is casual attire in Missoula.
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When we move from here (Sandpoint, Idaho has become too popular.. we now have two Starbuck$:banghead: ) Montana is the most likely place we will go. From everything I have seen and heard, Montana still is what North Idaho used to be - safe, low cost and freedom loving!
Go to http://www.mt.gov/ to find out about the laws of the land and a lot more.
Check out who Montana considers it's Heroes. Your won't find that in a lot of states!
LoveMyCountry
Go to http://www.mt.gov/ to find out about the laws of the land and a lot more.
Check out who Montana considers it's Heroes.
Your won't find that in a lot of states!LoveMyCountry
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I too am originally from Texas, and im hoping that I will fit in a little better there as well than here in Seattle.
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My girlfriend and I moved to Missoula just a little bit over a month ago, so I guess I'll jump in here and share my first impressions of Missoula as a resident. There are a lot of really friendly and hardworking people here. Most of the people that we have met close to our age (early/mid twenties) are living and working in town and not attending college. Most of them are here because they love the outdoors and the fact that in Missoula, outdoor recreation opportunities surround you.
I feel like the college is a part of the city but I have not in any way got the impression that the college runs the town. Pedestrians run the town more than the University does, I would say. EVERYONE stops if they see a pedestrian waiting to cross the street.
It seems to me that there are a lot more trust fund hippies that put their hair in dreadlocks and walk around wearing patagonia and mountain hardware jackets than there are hippy/gypsy camps. There are some homeless people, but they usually all congregate on one or two particular street corners and aren't much of a bother.
There are a lot of really good restaurants that are very reasonably priced. Several local breweries all produce excellent beer.
It's true that it takes a little while to learn the streets in Missoula. I live on the southeast side of town and presently work on the southwest side of town. I don't think I went to work the same way twice for about the first two weeks. Streets mysteriously end and then start back up several blocks later. Sections of the street grid are turned 45 degrees from the rest of the grid. It's a little wierd. But, after a month I feel pretty good about being able to get myself where I want to go, so it doesn't take too terribly long to adapt to it.
So far, I have to say that I really like Missoula.
-Denny
I feel like the college is a part of the city but I have not in any way got the impression that the college runs the town. Pedestrians run the town more than the University does, I would say. EVERYONE stops if they see a pedestrian waiting to cross the street.
It seems to me that there are a lot more trust fund hippies that put their hair in dreadlocks and walk around wearing patagonia and mountain hardware jackets than there are hippy/gypsy camps. There are some homeless people, but they usually all congregate on one or two particular street corners and aren't much of a bother.
There are a lot of really good restaurants that are very reasonably priced. Several local breweries all produce excellent beer.
It's true that it takes a little while to learn the streets in Missoula. I live on the southeast side of town and presently work on the southwest side of town. I don't think I went to work the same way twice for about the first two weeks. Streets mysteriously end and then start back up several blocks later. Sections of the street grid are turned 45 degrees from the rest of the grid. It's a little wierd. But, after a month I feel pretty good about being able to get myself where I want to go, so it doesn't take too terribly long to adapt to it.
So far, I have to say that I really like Missoula.
-Denny
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Well, just talked to the boss down there, Ill be there on monday for an interview, now if i can get my wife a job there too.
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The job market is a bit thin in Missoula but the quality of life makes up for it.
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Awww yes....
Missoula, home of the Grizzlies... My ancient Nemesis...... Being a Former Bobcat and an Alum of Montana State U, the Udder University, I have fond memories of beating the griz in missoula one year. I also remember where the Bozeman Rugby Association got its name "The Deerslayers" which was received on a trip to Missoula. I vaguely remember the rugby parties with the Maggots. <singing songs that had lines like, "And cindy was a lucky bear" I think it had something to do with Yogi Bear.>
Missoula is probalbly the most liberal part of the state and yet it is nothing like San francisco or other lib bastions. Montanans are great peeps, and I count myself in that group. We are a hard working, honest bunch of peeps with an eye for fine cattle. Even the liberal kids are armed at birth.
You will love Montana, just bring cash, a job and ammo.
Missoula, home of the Grizzlies... My ancient Nemesis...... Being a Former Bobcat and an Alum of Montana State U, the Udder University, I have fond memories of beating the griz in missoula one year. I also remember where the Bozeman Rugby Association got its name "The Deerslayers" which was received on a trip to Missoula. I vaguely remember the rugby parties with the Maggots. <singing songs that had lines like, "And cindy was a lucky bear" I think it had something to do with Yogi Bear.>
Missoula is probalbly the most liberal part of the state and yet it is nothing like San francisco or other lib bastions. Montanans are great peeps, and I count myself in that group. We are a hard working, honest bunch of peeps with an eye for fine cattle. Even the liberal kids are armed at birth.
You will love Montana, just bring cash, a job and ammo.
RE: Missoula
You must be either goint to work for Yellowstone Pipeline? Jobs for skilled and rpfewwionals are easy to find (contrary to the last 20 years), general unemployment is low and the economy is doing pretty well.
I live outside of Lolo, and where to look for housing depends on your budget, work schedule, and location. I would not want to drive Reserve Street twice a day at rush hour. Lolo is pretty nice but very blue collar.
Traffic is not getting any better, and until the County wraps its mind aroung large infrastructure improvements, it will not improve much. These types of projects are not popular around here.
We have a great shooting range east of town, and lots of public land to explore.
Good luck!
You must be either goint to work for Yellowstone Pipeline? Jobs for skilled and rpfewwionals are easy to find (contrary to the last 20 years), general unemployment is low and the economy is doing pretty well.
I live outside of Lolo, and where to look for housing depends on your budget, work schedule, and location. I would not want to drive Reserve Street twice a day at rush hour. Lolo is pretty nice but very blue collar.
Traffic is not getting any better, and until the County wraps its mind aroung large infrastructure improvements, it will not improve much. These types of projects are not popular around here.
We have a great shooting range east of town, and lots of public land to explore.
Good luck!
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I do belive that is the exact pipeline you work in the industry?
I do belive that is the exact pipeline you work in the industry?
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I'm pretty sure Deep Creek is west of town and Deer Creek is east of town.
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Are the ranges rifle, pistol, shotguns outdoors? Just out of curiosity how far is the yardage?
BigDaddy;
I went to school at UofM in the 70's & now live in the Great Falls Area. I do find myself in Mazzola, the oiliest city in Montana, occasionaly. In fact, the females are herding me over there this weekend for St. Paddy's day at Sean Kelly's Irish Pub.
There are several good gun stores in the area. Axman South is a little harder to find, but well worth the search.
It is possible to find real, wild, wildlife a relatively short distance out of town in the woods. I know, been there & survived the encounter.
Not a whole lot of gopher shooting in the area, more's the pity. But you can travel, PM me if you want the experience. All you need is an accurate .22lr & a brick of ammo.
It's a day trip up to Kalispell to MRC, Serengetti, & the gun culture up there. Just be aware that you have to drive 93, "Pray For Me, I drive 93" bumper stickers used to be available.
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I went to school at UofM in the 70's & now live in the Great Falls Area. I do find myself in Mazzola, the oiliest city in Montana, occasionaly. In fact, the females are herding me over there this weekend for St. Paddy's day at Sean Kelly's Irish Pub.
There are several good gun stores in the area. Axman South is a little harder to find, but well worth the search.
It is possible to find real, wild, wildlife a relatively short distance out of town in the woods. I know, been there & survived the encounter.
Not a whole lot of gopher shooting in the area, more's the pity. But you can travel, PM me if you want the experience. All you need is an accurate .22lr & a brick of ammo.
It's a day trip up to Kalispell to MRC, Serengetti, & the gun culture up there. Just be aware that you have to drive 93, "Pray For Me, I drive 93" bumper stickers used to be available.
900F
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I believe this person is a member here, but here is her website,
www.forevervain.com.
She moved out there from VA a couple of years ago. Her site has some photos of the range she and her boyfriend use, and she's posted about the town; resturaunts, etc. Check it out. Sounds like a nice small city that has easy access to scenic, wilder areas.
www.forevervain.com.
She moved out there from VA a couple of years ago. Her site has some photos of the range she and her boyfriend use, and she's posted about the town; resturaunts, etc. Check it out. Sounds like a nice small city that has easy access to scenic, wilder areas.
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