I'm reaching my limit with Oregon...

[Jcon268]

Well it has finally happened. As I've talked about it in a few other threads, I planned to stay in the State of Oregon until my parents passed away. Just this last week, my father passed away who was not just my father but also my best friend, mentor and boss. Over the coming weeks my family will be sorting through his will and I will inherit the family business and the property it's located at. The problem is, I've watched the business slowly die from inside and watched it wreak havoc on my father's health over many years, not to mention taking a toll on my own health. Our line of work requires us to work inside of and interact with the public school system and to put it simply, they no longer respect us. The State has gone completely rogue and doesn't care about hard working people, only their tax dollars. I promised my father I would ensure my mother was taken care of in her elder years and I intend to do that, however, my mom has expressed interest in downsizing her life now that my father is no longer around.

I'm only 39 years old and have most of my life still in front of me. My daughter is approaching the age of entering school and there's not a cell in my body that would be okay with her being in the Oregon public school system. And to top it all off, they want to make a criminal out of me as a gun owner and not have a good way to defend myself and my loved ones.

My half-brother lives in Idaho and he always tells me how much he loves it and how they just slightly lowered his property taxes recently. As much as I want to stay and fight the good fight... I also have seen the writing on the wall for awhile. And in my particular case, I've lived here my entire life so I have everything to leave behind. But I also have time to build new memories and start fresh. It'll probably take well over a year to get everything figured out but I have to consider my family and their future.

Not sure if anyone is at the same crossroads I'm at but I'd appreciate hearing anyone's thoughts.

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[Member 45541]

Sorry for your loss! You do what you gotta do for you and yours! Frankly, I don't blame ya one bit!

 

[Red_Harvest]

Sounds like your in a position to make the move. Ask your mother what she wants. Try and move your business and family to a part of idaho you like. There is the inland temperate rainforest that will remind you of the good things in oregon. Perfect time to move with your daughter just going into school.

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

I am so sorry for your loss

 

[Jcon268]

Sounds like your in a position to make the move. Ask your mother what she wants. Try and move your business and family to a part of idaho you like. There is the inland temperate rainforest that will remind you of the good things in oregon. Perfect time to move with your daughter just going into school.

I think she'd like to move to be closer to my half-brother (her son). I agree 100% on the timing, the only thing is that my wife's family is still here and we're working on convincing them too. I'll know more by the end of this year I'm sure.

 

[Koda]

I'm only 39 years old and have most of my life still in front of me. My daughter is approaching the age of entering school and there's not a cell in my body that would be okay with her being in the Oregon public school system.

What they are teaching children in the schools here is a tipping point for me but im not in a place to leave right now. Your still young enough, get out while you can... this state is too far gone.

 

[Tlock]

Dang man 39 is young to be loosing a parent. Sincerely sorry for your loss. My 3 younger kids are home schooled, there is no way I could sleep at night sending them to the public school system. That being said id let the details sort out and with a little praying I think you will find your answer. I wish you the best

 

[1775usmc]

Do what's best for you and your family. The ONLY reason I still live in this state is family. If I was single I would be long gone. I'm not much younger than you. Like you there is no way my child will step foot in an Oregon public school. I will do whatever I have to do to ensure that. I hate the politics of this state as well as a majority of the residents but my love and loyalty to my family trumps that. So for the time being I will be here.

I'm sorry for your loss. My father is also my best friend and I am not looking forward to that day.

 

[Loc]

Sorry to hear about your father, @Jcon268. If I could, I'd get out of this god-forsaken part of the country, but I'm trapped for now. Don't blame you on wanting to depart for freer lands.

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

Truly sorry for your loss.

My wife and I are talking about moving out of Oregon as well.
My business gets raked with taxes, the housing market is insane (not to mention built like trash) and our politics despite everyone I know voting seems futile.

 

[DemonRat71]

I'm sorry for your loss. I'm already there with the packing up and leaving Oregon. I'm currently downsizing all my things and getting rid of stuff I don't need or use anymore. Saving up money to be able to move out within the next year hopefully. Unless, I win the lottery then it will happen sooner.lol.

 

[CountryGent]

So sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing for peace for your family in this rough time.

And you're, most assuredly, not alone regarding plans to leave Oregon behind in the near future.

 

[RVTECH]

Not sure if anyone is at the same crossroads I'm at but I'd appreciate hearing anyone's thoughts.

Well, sort of similarly but not everyone is the same or has the same situations.

I was lucky and had my parents until I was 55. Dad passed first and mom just a year later. I was lucky to have had them nearby to me, and was very close with them and helped them often.

I recently retired (well still with a side hack biz) but I am looking at my options and considering others as well. The remainder of my family is very small, distant and for the most part do not communicate.

I often think if I should just sell out everything, home property and most of my 'stuff' and find somewhere to move to 'forget my past' and create something new.....

 

[po18guy]

Well it has finally happened. As I've talked about it in a few other threads, I planned to stay in the State of Oregon until my parents passed away. Just this last week, my father passed away who was not just my father but also my best friend, mentor and boss. Over the coming weeks my family will be sorting through his will and I will inherit the family business and the property it's located at. The problem is, I've watched the business slowly die from inside and watched it wreak havoc on my father's health over many years, not to mention taking a toll on my own health. Our line of work requires us to work inside of and interact with the public school system and to put it simply, they no longer respect us. The State has gone completely rogue and doesn't care about hard working people, only their tax dollars. I promised my father I would ensure my mother was taken care of in her elder years and I intend to do that, however, my mom has expressed interest in downsizing her life now that my father is no longer around.

I'm only 39 years old and have most of my life still in front of me. My daughter is approaching the age of entering school and there's not a cell in my body that would be okay with her being in the Oregon public school system. And to top it all off, they want to make a criminal out of me as a gun owner and not have a good way to defend myself and my loved ones.

My half-brother lives in Idaho and he always tells me how much he loves it and how they just slightly lowered his property taxes recently. As much as I want to stay and fight the good fight... I also have seen the writing on the wall for awhile. And in my particular case, I've lived here my entire life so I have everything to leave behind. But I also have time to build new memories and start fresh. It'll probably take well over a year to get everything figured out but I have to consider my family and their future.

Not sure if anyone is at the same crossroads I'm at but I'd appreciate hearing anyone's thoughts.

After 72 years in Washington, I am now looking for another state to go die in. I have been re-districted out of representation. The governor and (D)ictocrat power structure is hell-bent on destruction. I may seek asylum in Venezuela.

 

[Jcon268]

Dang man 39 is young to be loosing a parent. Sincerely sorry for your loss. My 3 younger kids are home schooled, there is no way I could sleep at night sending them to the public school system. That being said id let the details sort out and with a little praying I think you will find your answer. I wish you the best

Thank you. My dad was 74, they had me a little bit on the late side. My dad was never married before and I was his only child while my mom had 2 kids from a previous marriage. I had expressed to both my parents many times over the years how I felt about staying in Oregon due to the education system, costs, attacks on rights etc. and while they sympathized, I think they were also past the point of feeling like they themselves could uproot and start anew. They are both also born-and-raised Oregonians.

 

[Jcon268]

After 72 years in Washington, I am now looking for another state to go die in. I have been re-districted out of representation. The governor and (D)ictocrat power structure is hell-bent on destruction. I may seek asylum in Venezuela.

They've got ahold of the entire west coast now. Working in schools and knowing various teachers, I cannot in good conscience put my child through the brainwashing camps. I'll pay out of pocket to put them in a better school until we can relocate.

 

[Tlock]

Thank you. My dad was 74, they had me a little bit on the late side. My dad was never married before and I was his only child while my mom had 2 kids from a previous marriage. I had expressed to both my parents many times over the years how I felt about staying in Oregon due to the education system, costs, attacks on rights etc. and while they sympathized, I think they were also past the point of feeling like they themselves could uproot and start anew. They are both also born-and-raised Oregonians.

I know how being a old dad feels....my oldest is 21 and I have a baby that will be 2 in November. I too was born here in Oregon and never left, not sure its in the cards for me to pack up and go

 

[Jcon268]

I'm sorry for your loss. My father is also my best friend and I am not looking forward to that day.

I must warn it was the most painful thing I've felt and I don't anticipate being healed from the grief any time soon. Part of it was the way he went, he was resuscitated and left on life support. His brain was gone by that point from the cardiac arrest and I was left to make a decision I prayed I'd never have to make. I went out to lunch with my dad almost every day and worked around him so I guess I'm lucky. He was also very happy in his final days and SEEMED healthy. I got the call from my mom at 10:30pm on May 25th and raced over (they live only a couple minutes from me). It was already in the hands of God by that point. Just spend every minute you can with him, please. Never leave any room for regrets.

 

[Member 45541]

this state is too far gone.

That is my belief also! After almost 40yrs of Liberal/Democratic bulldoodoo, and more moving in everyday, there is no way we'll see OR as a free state again!

 

[1775usmc]

I must warn it was the most painful thing I've felt and I don't anticipate being healed from the grief any time soon. Part of it was the way he went, he was resuscitated and left on life support. His brain was gone by that point from the cardiac arrest and I was left to make a decision I prayed I'd never have to make. I went out to lunch with my dad almost every day and worked around him so I guess I'm lucky. He was also very happy in his final days and SEEMED healthy. I got the call from my mom at 10:30pm on May 25th and raced over (they live only a couple minutes from me). It was already in the hands of God by that point. Just spend every minute you can with him, please. Never leave any room for regrets.

I share the same faith as my father. In no way will it erase the grief but I believe with my entire heart that I will see him again. It calms me a little knowing where we both will be after passing. But I try to take advantage of as much time as we have together on this earth. This life passes quickly.