Major 'Contemplation'...

[Mikej]

West of the Cascades, South of Eugene far enough to get out of the waist-deep dims, North of Grants Pass a smidge, and 20-30 minutes to the daily basic needs would work for us. Just to be out of the democrap INFESTED-like-a-swamp full of biting insects would be much more tolerable.
I wouldn't mind going back to my birth state of Utah. But the Salt Lake Valley, where I grew up has been infested with them. Not as bad as potland, but the city is no longer recognizable. Other smaller communities have no housing/to high priced housing anymore because of normal people leaving cali, or and wa.

 

[gtivan]

I usually go deer hunting in Tiller outside of Canyonville. Beautiful. No idea about the locals down there though.

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[monks]

I've never habitually smoked... I must have taken your mom's curling iron to ya.

I raised my kids with a wood burning set and they all know about soldering too!

 

[CO136]

I post this with a deep 'exhalation' but I am beginning to consider moving out of Central Oregon.

I have been thinking about this for the last year or so and I am 'weighing' the pros and cons of it and it is beginning to seem like a more 'prudent' decision.

Weather is a BIG part of this and I am researching areas of Oregon with 'milder' weather yet still close to National Forest areas and at this point I am considering Southwest Oregon areas and am taking time to research areas from Grants Pass North to Canyonville as a possibility.

This is a very serious consideration and is occupying my thoughts very heavily....

I live down this way and SW Oregon has much to offer; great climate, hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, panning for gold, pacific ocean close by. Notably, SW Oregon is NOT immune to the crazy leftist nonsense that has captured Portland, Salem and Eugene. Ashland is the worst, Medford next and Grants Pass to some degree as well. It's Oregon ... what's a guy to expect? Moving out of state may solve some of the problem.

We have found we cannot afford a major relocation. To old, not enough finances. Plus, I'm 4th generation here and have a granddaughter that graduated this past year from Grants Pass High, the same school my Dad and I graduated from. Family is certainly a consideration.

Good luck on your search. You may wish to NOT rule out the Roseburg area. We lived in Sutherlin for a year. Roseburg has a lot to offer!

 

[Cavedweller]

Weather is a BIG part of this and I am researching areas of Oregon with 'milder' weather yet still close to National Forest areas and at this point I am considering Southwest Oregon areas and am taking time to research areas from Grants Pass North to Canyonville as a possibility.

Brookings is supposed to be nice, climate wise. I've heard it called the banana belt of Oregon. They do get a lot of rain (ave. 86"/year), but have 0 days/year with the temp below 40 deg. F. It's close to the redwoods, which is nice for recreation. Lots of national forest to the east of town. On the downside (for some), it's a bit isolated. Also looks like they have a fair amount of property crime (mainly theft), although less than the statewide ave.

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[monks]

Brookings is supposed to be nice, climate wise. I've heard it called the banana belt of Oregon. They do get a lot of rain (ave. 86"/year), but have 0 days/year with the temp below 40 deg. F. It's close to the redwoods, which is nice for recreation. Lots of national forest to the east of town. On the downside (for some), it's a bit isolated. Also looks like they have a fair amount of property crime (mainly theft), although less than the statewide ave.

Brookings, OR Climate

Brookings, OR has a mild climate year-round with cool ocean breezes that keep temperatures moderate. Summers are usually warm and sunny while winters are wetter and cooler, with occasional rain showers and snowfall in the higher elevation areas around Brookings. Average summer highs range...

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Brookings, OR, 97415 Crime Rates and Crime Statistics - NeighborhoodScout

Most accurate 2021 crime rates for Brookings, OR. Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Brookings is 1 in 590 and property crime is 1 in 71. Compare Brookings crime data to other cities, states, and neighborhoods in the U.S. on NeighborhoodScout.

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