Wife is finally done with Cali!

[evantwheeler]

It was meant in good fun.

I know. I thought it was hilarious.

 

[gqchris]

It was meant in good fun.

Oh yes brother I totally got it. I almost spit my water out when I was reading it!

 

[BHC Vic]

Close Sir! Its a Uhaul and we gonnna call Gilbert home from now on. Its gonna take a few trips back and forth but I feel better already!

Thanks Brother for the well wishes!

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I like Gilbert a lot we have several friends there. Happy for you guys

 

[WYRD]

High-rise Oceanview to Gilbert is going to be a major change..no oceanfront property in AZ no matter what the song says. Still happy for you guys CAL-EXITOUS is on our short list too

 

[Todd Mohr]

Welcome to Az !!

 

[havasuhusker]

Welcome to AZ!

 

[gqchris]

High-rise Oceanview to Gilbert is going to be a major change..no oceanfront property in AZ no matter what the song says. Still happy for you guys CAL-EXITOUS is on our short list too

It was a fun run while my daughter was a baby because we had all the amenities in the building, but in those two years I cant believe how much worse it got.

Meeting my neighbors this morning, every single one has come to to say hi and ask I need help. Its such a crazy change from what I am used to!

 

[gqchris]

I like Gilbert a lot we have several friends there. Happy for you guys

Thanks Vic!

 

[clarence]

Meeting my neighbors this morning, every single one has come to to say hi and ask I need help.

That's great.

 

[robert1050]

Congrats on the decision! I left 7 years ago and it took several months to get used to living in a free state.

I'm down the road from you in San Tan, if you need anything, shoot me a pm.

 

[hallett21]

Happy for you and your family. 22 days has to be a record for “I’m ready to move” to “ we moved” lol.

 

[DC-88]

I like it there, used to live in Casa Grande as a kid. One of my kids lives there, and me and a couple buddies have a newer commercial property in Gilbert as well. Some mormons keeping it clean cut America mixed in the hood too it seems. Congrats !

 

[Activated]

Interesting timing for this to pop up.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1761454794919854388

 

[gqchris]

Interesting timing for this to pop up.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1761454794919854388

Yup. They tapped out and said no more. I go to the CVS next door and Walgreens used to blast classical mozart music OUTSIDE LOUD to keep the homeless away. Yea, that didnt work!

 

[gqchris]

Gotta head to PHX to get flight back to LBC to grab family tommorow. Dont wanna leave!

 

[caribbean20]

Dayum! You just started this thread on 2/2 and next thing we see is a U Haul. Nobody will ever accuse you guys of suffering from indecision.

Good luck on the move.

 

[Todd Mohr]

Bring that HTM home and we can hit Canyon Lake.

 

[gqchris]

Bring that HTM home and we can hit Canyon Lake.

For sure brother. We gotta hang out either way!

 

[HNL2LHC]

Congrats on the fast action and making it happen.

 

[Selkirk_D]

I’m a Callie native, born and raised. Sadly the Lefties ruined what was once the greatest state in the Nation. We escaped Commiefornia in 2018 and moved to Utah. Utah is a great state with some quirks, but I’d pick it over AZ. St. George is more like AZ in the summer, still cool in winter. Growing like crazy but like AZ, water is an issue. We moved to way North Idaho 2021. Beautiful country, lots of lakes. Water is definitely not an issue here. You’ll be shocked when you realize how many ways you are no longer taxed. Lots of ex Californians here, probably 30-40%. Below is a pic of the billboard coming into town. Good luck on the move!

 

[angiebaby]

Wow!!! Congratulations!

gqchris <——- well aware that women can quickly change their minds for no reason and wasn’t going to give her the opportunity

 

[Cole Trickle]

Sweet...Congrats!!

 

[gqchris]

Wow!!! Congratulations!

gqchris <——- well aware that women can quickly change their minds for no reason and wasn’t going to give her the opportunity

Haha. Ill plead the fifth on that one!!!

 

[shintoooo]

Haha. Ill please the fifth on that one!!!

How's it going so far?

 

[gqchris]

UPDATE: I kind of wanted to list my money savings so far since being here a few weeks now for anyone thinking of the move.

1: Obvious Fuel savings, I must be on track to save an EASY 400-500 a month at this point.

2: Car Insurance: Moved my insurance to AZ, went from 2800 a year with GEICO, perfect record, two cars to 1400 a year with State Farm local agent here in Gilbert. WTF!

3: DMV. Well, a little sticker shock today, was hoping that it was cheaper then California, but wasnt by much. On my 23 Bronco, 683 to register with a $17 donation to the Vets. Cali was 725 ish, so not a whole lot there. Not complaining.

Ill keep updating as I go. But so far, so awesome!

 

[gqchris]

How's it going so far?

Its great and loving it so far! I forgot how friendly people are. Isnt that sad? Even today in the DMV, everybody was chatting in line!

Felt great. And every day something small happens that tells me I did the right thing!

Oh and for my w2 employer, my benefits changed for the better health Insurance wise. Little cheaper, less deductible, and better iptions

 

[Ultra...Good]

Its great and loving it so far! I forgot how friendly people are. Isnt that sad? Even today in the DMV, everybody was chatting in line!

Felt great. And every day something small happens that tells me I did the right thing!

Oh and for my w2 employer, my benefits changed for the better health Insurance wise. Little cheaper, less deductible, and better iptions

yes, but how is the weather?

 

[Nanu/Nanu]

yes, but how is the weather?

Thats not a fair question right now Phoenix is in it prime time right now. Gotta ask this question in June.

 

[FreeBird236]

Its great and loving it so far! I forgot how friendly people are. Isnt that sad? Even today in the DMV, everybody was chatting in line!

Felt great. And every day something small happens that tells me I did the right thing!

Oh and for my w2 employer, my benefits changed for the better health Insurance wise. Little cheaper, less deductible, and better iptions

Where were you? Oh, the MVD. We still get wrong about half the time.

 

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UPDATE: I kind of wanted to list my money savings so far since being here a few weeks now for anyone thinking of the move.

1: Obvious Fuel savings, I must be on track to save an EASY 400-500 a month at this point.

2: Car Insurance: Moved my insurance to AZ, went from 2800 a year with GEICO, perfect record, two cars to 1400 a year with State Farm local agent here in Gilbert. WTF!

3: DMV. Well, a little sticker shock today, was hoping that it was cheaper then California, but wasnt by much. On my 23 Bronco, 683 to register with a $17 donation to the Vets. Cali was 725 ish, so not a whole lot there. Not complaining.

Ill keep updating as I go. But so far, so awesome!

FWIW my 2002 F250 was $325+ to register in California and was going up every year. This year in Az I paid $20 to register it. Last year was $28.

 

[HNL2LHC]

FWIW my 2002 F250 was $325+ to register in California and was going up every year. This year in Az I paid $20 to register it. Last year was $28.

Yeah, they get you on the new vehicles.

 

[gqchris]

yes, but how is the weather?

Weather is perfect now and ramping up to be HOT AS FUCK!

 

[Nanu/Nanu]

Yeah im not sure of the equation but its based off the value and becomes less every year to register your vehicle

 

[BingerFang]

Congrats to you and the family @gqchris !

The desert will grow on you, it’s such a magical place. The summers are brutal and take a while to get acclimated but it’s not that bad. Hopefully you already have a loaded .45 in your center console, that was my favorite part about living there.

Keep posting updates, I love it!

 

[gqchris]

Congrats to you and the family @gqchris !

The desert will grow on you, it’s such a magical place. The summers are brutal and take a while to get acclimated but it’s not that bad. Hopefully you already have a loaded .45 in your center console, that was my favorite part about living there.

Keep posting updates, I love it!

Appreciate ya! Yea I grew up in Vegas, so I feel back "home" with the Desert part of it.

I already had my CCW, so the loaded friend was always a part of my equation, but I am so glad I don't have to hop thru those hoops again to renew!

 

[DRYHEAT]

Weather is perfect now and ramping up to be HOT AS FUCK!

Give it a little time, once you’ve been here a while, and your blood thins out 85° seems chilly.

 

[angiebaby]

Yeah, they get you on the new vehicles.

Montana does also. After next year, it will get dirt cheap and lifetime registration. But for now, it's about $300 or so for our truck.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

yes, but how is the weather?

Hot as Africa in a couple of months.

 

[Ultra...Good]

Hot as Africa in a couple of months.

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don't tempt me. if I live long enough, I will be there one day.

for me, today's hi is 45F. about average. it used to be OK, but now it hurts. I stand in front of the fireplace, so close and for so long my clothes start steaming or smoking or????? I have to make sure I do not have a phone or lighter in my pocket(s).

have been in AZ when Temps were 110+ and I loved it. I was out side all of the time. rode a motorcycle from WI to get there.

 

[MOUZER]

in the 80s all summer here.....................

ALL 3 PICS FROM R DOCK

 

[DRYHEAT]

Hot as Africa in a couple of months.

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That’s not so bad, and beside, we don’t have Tigers and hippos trying to kill you.

 

[EmpirE231]

dang that was quick!

 

[CSmith]

in the 80s all summer here..................... View attachment 1344332 View attachment 1344333 View attachment 1344335

ALL 3 PICS FROM R DOCK

Where abouts is this? Looks beautiful.

 

[rivermobster]

dang that was quick!

Shocked me for sure!

 

[MOUZER]

Where abouts is this? Looks beautiful.

im from calif 60 yrs there now wife and i live on lake keowee south carolina 2 hrs outside atlanta

 

[MOUZER]

FALL IS AWSOME HERE

 

[gqchris]

Welp. Have to start living like an Arizonan. Picked this up for a steal today. 88 miles on it. bought this 100% all on my crypto profit from FLOKI over the weekend!

 

[Sharp Shooter]

You had to move to Arizona to take up golf? weird....

 

[BingerFang]

Welp. Have to start living like an Arizonan. Picked this up for a steal today. 88 miles on it. bought this 100% all on my crypto profit from FLOKI over the weekend!


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It kinda looks like something someone would buy with crypto profit

Nice ride!!

 

[gqchris]

It kinda looks like something someone would buy with crypto profit

Nice ride!!

It is Lambo green! LOL....Thanks Sir!