relocation questions- WA, NV, AZ, CA

wildmike said:
Christoph. Washington state government agencies wont let you have nothing to do with them.

They leave many decisions in codes etc up to the interpretation of the field agenbts and the administrative courts. Which are very hostile to small business and especialy to independent one man operations of any type. It wouldn't be too hard to fight through if it weren't so arbitrary and insane. This state will also tax you on every tool, screw, rivet and even every piece of scrap.

When you think you have met the codes for the building of the shop (and have according to all written codes) Then the inspectors will come after you with their interpretations and what they want you to do (which will add considerably to costs) If you balk and challenge them they will come back everyday with a fine tooth comb and write maximum tickets for every concievable/possible infraction. I know of one company who got one inspectors ticket reduced in one instance. That inspector then did this exact thing to an apartment complex that was being built costing the company an additional $80,000 in fines and court costs.

While you are not likely to be in such a position just be aware that the folks who work in buerocracies in this state are generaly against any kind of one man shop and think what is needed is always more regulation.
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I think that there's an element to this that is true of anywhere with government.

But there are better and worse places to be, and I'm working the balance.

We have been considering that there's a few spots out near carson city where we could afford to buy outright (not for cash, but manage to do the purchase) and skip renting. This is like the uber dream for a knifemaker- my own shop space of my own, that I can do anything with!.
 
Remember to get an allodial title.
 
The Gardnerville, Minden, Genoa area south of Carson City as well as Carson City itself has some of the most beautiful views in the state, IMHO.

Another great place, so I hear, is Boise. Kind of like Chico in some ways, but with a better college football team, more high tech companies, and Chris Reeve.
 
Chico, CA... That brings back some memories. Warren @ Cutlery Works is an awesome guy to deal with.
 
Charlie Mike said:
Chico, CA... That brings back some memories. Warren @ Cutlery Works is an awesome guy to deal with.
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Not familiar with Cutlery Works, but have stopped by Fanno Saw Works. They run a little knife shop in front as basically a hobby. Chris Reeve, William Henry, and most of the major production brands.
 
Been there too. Bought a SS fully serrated Delica from him for $50.
 
Charlie Mike said:
Been there too. Bought a SS fully serrated Delica from him for $50.
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A very nice little shop, isn't it. My biggest temptation was a Large Classic 21. Best price I'd seen anywhere, but still beyond my meager budget.

BTW: Sorry for the thread drift, Koyote.
 
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and now the search moves on to Fallon. We've found some options there that might work out......
 
It's certainly easy to get to Fallon and to reach other places from there. A few days ago I opened escrow on a place well south of Yerington, in the Smith Valley. With any luck, I'll take possession later in March. Then there will be no more Left Angeles!

Best of luck in your search.

DancesWithKnives
 
DWK2 said:
It's certainly easy to get to Fallon and to reach other places from there. A few days ago I opened escrow on a place well south of Yerington, in the Smith Valley. With any luck, I'll take possession later in March. Then there will be no more Left Angeles!

Best of luck in your search.

DancesWithKnives
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I heard the news from around other sources- be within easy visiting distance!
 
Yes, I told a few of the guys last week so I'm glad they mentioned it.

I'm looking forward to living in the country instead of Los Smogeles. If there are enough of us in Western NV, we might be able to arrange a Fall gathering like those we conduct above Visalia. I'll have to do some location scouting in the Pine Nut Mtns. (which are close to my new location) and the Humboldt/Toyabe Ntl Forest (which is to the south).

Best of success to you!

DancesWithKnives
 
Christof,

Why didn't you consider Alaska? No sales or income tax, very good opportunities for nurses, and once a resident everyone in your family would get an annual permanent fund dividend check. That check was $3,600 for every man, woman and child in 2009. Great family environment and very clean environment. No traffic to speak of and people are respectful of each other.
 
We've sort of looked at alaska. the move is a long one and on a shoestring, and that's the basic rub. I wouldn't be opposed to it at all if I could figure out how to get it done.
 
I almost bought a house on the Kenai in 2002 but a job opportunity interfered. I love AK.

I ended up in Nevada because I have a tendency to get lazy and not hike/exercise every day when the weather is nasty. I can snowshoe or X-C ski once or twice a week but if there's sleet, blowing snow or severe cold, I'll skip an outing. For me personally, I think I'll stay healthier in NV. But if I were a bit hardier and more tolerant of rough weather, I'd be on the Kenai.

DancesWithKnives
 
+1 for Genoa/Minden/Carson City area, Genoa especially. Very cute little town. I know it has an annual street fair, called the Candydance, where people sell their own crafts and work - that may or may not appeal to you.

The area is reasonably priced, at least compared to what's right over the stateline, and it is beautiful land. Nestled right into the Sierra Nevadas, you'd be half an hour from Lake Tahoe, close to uncountable trails all across the mountains, and maybe even get some snow down in the valley. It doesn't get too hot in the summer, nor too cold in the winter. You don't get the crowds from Tahoe or Reno, but are close enough to enjoy the places at your leisure.
 
Well, I need to respectfully disagree just a little bit on application of the term "reasonably priced" to Genoa. I looked at several properties in that area. Some have now come down very slightly but Genoa prices are holding strongest of all areas in the Carson Valley. If you are willing to be on the outskirts of Minden or Gardnerville, you will find properties that are more reasonably priced than Genoa.

However, I totally agree about the charm and history of Genoa---oldest settlement in Nevada, they say. Really pretty spot. They are having a cowboy poetry/music festival near there in the next few months and I plan to drive up from Wellington to enjoy it.

And welcome to Bladeforums!!

DancesWithKnives
 
DWK2 said:
Well, I need to respectfully disagree just a little bit on application of the term "reasonably priced" to Genoa. I looked at several properties in that area. Some have now come down very slightly but Genoa prices are holding strongest of all areas in the Carson Valley. If you are willing to be on the outskirts of Minden or Gardnerville, you will find properties that are more reasonably priced than Genoa.

However, I totally agree about the charm and history of Genoa---oldest settlement in Nevada, they say. Really pretty spot. They are having a cowboy poetry/music festival near there in the next few months and I plan to drive up from Wellington to enjoy it.

And welcome to Bladeforums!!

DancesWithKnives
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Thanks!

I agree that Genoa is a little bit more than Minden/Gardnerville, but I think that is due to the golf course right next to it. However, the boundary lines are very general and broad, so Minden/Gardnerville are really right next to Genoa.
 
Agreed. And I'm not saying that Genoa isn't worth the money----it's a really cool little place.

DancesWithKnives
 
Well, grew up in turlock. California was awesome years ago. Now we live 1hour outside of reno. Reno is getting worse with gang activitiy like anywhere else. From a sportsmans view its a great place to have the freedom of guns, hunting, shooting, 4x4, motorcycling, horses and fishing ccw permit. To me reno appears dirty with grafitti. We have become immune to it from living here a long time. I enjoy living east of reno in the more rural desert. I like it, living here but my wife hates it. She is intolerant to the wind,the brown landscape and as she says "the vegitables suck here". Jobs here are also hard to find. I do feel this is a good place to live in a rural setting that is sort of our "bug out location". So, in short It suits me. But it is different from the central valley. I see your looking towards fallon. We lived in fallon for a year. Its an hour to reno, but is greener that other towns, but we felt isolated there. You might find a good balance between housing costs and proximity to a large enough town for conviences and employment and for a semi rural setting around the carson city area. Good luck.
 
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Good point. I like the desert but a lot of my friends don't. I have an old geezer buddy who may want to join me in NV (hates LA) and I selected a place with water, trees, and farmland so that he wouldn't feel like he was living in the middle of the desert.

As for wind, I'm going to do a velocity study and determine whether I have what it takes for a small wind turbine generator.

I will be in an agricultural area so I hope there are some decent local veggies....

DancesWithKnives
 
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