Michele 1 #26 January 9, 2003 Hi, Cora! So CA!!!! Of course! Gawain said: Quote Emotional reasons: 1. Year-round skydiving 2. Great Weather 3. Sunshine 4. Great Weather 5. Sunshine And I have to say, the eye candy is amazing! In regards to your eq question, there are significant shakers somewhere in the state on average about 1 every 10 years. By significant, I mean something which damages things. Most of our quakes are wee small ones, and rarely are felt. Here's the USGS's eq website for CA: http://www.scecdc.scec.org/recenteqs/ You can see that there are lots of wee tiny boxes, and those are generally not even felt. The larger boxes are just about 3-4, and may have been felt, but not usually (unless you were right near the epicenter). Yes, we are in an active fault area. Yes we have shakes. But having been through some major ones, both here and in No CA, I can say it's not too bad. Far better, imho, than a tornado, and far less frequent (the damaging ones, at least!). Of course, they scare the holy crud outta me, but running in circles, screaming "stop" usually helps! LOL!! Let me know if you need any more info - pm me and I'll call you back! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #27 January 9, 2003 Quote And I have to say, the eye candy is amazing! Hey, hon! I'll give you a call tomorrow night if you'll be around. Right now with my cold, I sound like Kermit the Frog and can't talk too long. Eye candy - California just got bumped up in the list. Thanks for that link to the earthquake site. It's really cool! At what magnitude earthquake are most felt? Some are on there as 1.4 others larger....Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #28 January 9, 2003 I love Texas. I like a lot of different parts of Texas for different reasons too. If you want, PM me or post here what kind of job you're looking for, what sort of climate you're looking for and what you want in a DZ and I can help you find an area in Texas that you'd like.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #29 January 9, 2003 Job - I'd like to move into a business analyst position although I'm currently a web specialist (web developer that does business analyst work at times). Climate - Warm. LOL If I'm going to leave Wisconsin, I'd like snow to be a rarity. DZ - friendly, fun, people who are willing to jump with you and help teach you no matter what your jump numbers areLife is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #30 January 9, 2003 Job: That's damn near any city in Texas, but the Dallas area (telecom corridor) would probably be your best bet. Climate: Pretty warm, gets cooler in the winters (down around 30F), but nothing crazy and it rarely snows. If it does snow, its an 1/2 of an inch and it doesn't stick. DZ: That sounds a lot like Skydive Aggieland, but that's not by Dallas. In that area you're best bet would be Skydive Dallas, they're fun and friendly, but also a larger DZ so you can get lost if you're not careful.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #31 January 9, 2003 Hi, Cora! Tomorrow will be fine. So far. This is subject to change without notice, however! As to the magnitude most people feel, some don't feel 4's under their feet, while some feel 3.5's if they're near the epicenter (by near I mean within 2 miles). It also depends on the depth of the quake - that which is shallower will be felt over a larger area, and vice versa. 4's usually feel like a train going by. 5's will get your attention. 6's are without doubt not missed by most, and on from there. 1's, 2's and low 3's are generally not felt, and if felt, not identified as a quake, but like a big truck passing on the street. I was sitting at my desk on a rollerchair when there was a 4.2 about 10 miles N/E from me...the chair lifted, and slid about an inch. That was it. I wasn't even sure it was a quake 'til I checked the site. I thought it might have been one of the kitties whacking against the chair. The cats ignored the whole thing. LOL! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #32 January 9, 2003 Quote You definately want to avoid California. Especially Northern Cal. What about me? Should i avoid NoCal? ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #33 January 9, 2003 Quote Job - I'd like to move into a business analyst position although I'm currently a web specialist (web developer that does business analyst work at times). Climate - Warm. LOL If I'm going to leave Wisconsin, I'd like snow to be a rarity. DZ - friendly, fun, people who are willing to jump with you and help teach you no matter what your jump numbers are Job- Anywhere in California that suits you Climate - Warm, that's California too! DZ - Skydive Elsinore, Perris Valley, San Diego...and the view isn't quite as flat! So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #34 January 9, 2003 Hi Cora, You don't say what your skills are, do you have a wide choice where you work? How easy is it for you to relocate? What are your interests (outside of work & skydiving)? I'll leave the real estate prices, job opportunities etc... to people who currently live in the area they recommend, but all other things being even somewhere close to equal, my vote would be Arizona. NOT (merely) for Eloy / Coolidge, but for the place itself. Whatever else Arizona is, it isn't subtle. The variety of climate, the light, the low humidity and the people there all seem to come together somehow. I've sent a total of 3 months there in the past few years, the first time was a skydiving holiday with a little touring thrown in. Subsequent visits were touring & camping with a little skydiving thrown in(!) and I've barely begun to scratch the surface of the place. Admittely, in June/July Montana would look significantly attractive. Actually Alaska would look attractive (!) but if you can accept 2 months of moving from air conditioned house to air conditioned car to air conditioned workplace/mall/shop then for my money the remaining 10 months would more than compensate. Where else can you go from being in shorts beside the pool in the Valley of the Sun, drive off and be skiing in show low in 2-3 hours in Show Low? Camping in 2 feet of snow on te North Rim to punching the air conditioner in the car 90 minutes later at Navajo ridge? Oh yeah... With a piece of ABSOLUTELY STUNNING scenery thrown in. OK, I'm into the whole "outward Bound" thing, once went camping at the North Rim with my 5 year old in February (NOT recommended unless pi$$sing off park rangers is also a hobby - but the camping itself went fine). If getting close to nature's your thing also then Az, with some 80%+ of the state being public land you're spoilt for choice. One small point, between Diamondbacks, Black Light Scorpions etc... etc... PLEASE remember that this is called the "Wild West", not the "Slightly Inconvenient West". Keep us posted, if you do move to Az I'll be jealous as hell. Regards, Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #35 January 9, 2003 Texas!Texas!Texas!I'm sure you could find something to suit you in/near Dallas.Besides, there are some super cool people at Skydive Dallas (including me!).They will help anyone willing to take the time to learn. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,146 #36 January 9, 2003 A nice little island in the Aegean...... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #37 January 9, 2003 I was going to say pretty much the Same thing Sebazz, except I was going to say All of California. Them pinkos, liberals, commies, hippies and homos are running a muck all over this place. California Sucks!!! Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #38 January 9, 2003 Hey, Mike! Programming skills - XML, ASP, VBScript, JavaScript, HTML, SQL, etc. Plus, I've written user manuals, have analyzed requirements and designed web based programs as a result of my discoveries. It's very easy for me to relocate. Pack up my 1 bedroom apartment and on my way. Interests are motorcycles, nature, outdoors, paintball, darts, swimming...fun stuff. Snakes, scorpions, etc. don't bother me. I've raised quite a few snakes (King snakes, boas, pythons, rattlesnakes, etc.) in my time. I'll definitely keep ya'll posted as things develop. As I said, we just found out so I have some time but am starting the research process early. I prefer to have a job to go to and not be "in between" jobs. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #39 January 9, 2003 Quote Interests are motorcycles, nature, outdoors, paintball, darts, swimming...fun stuff. Marry me. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #40 January 9, 2003 Hi Sunshine, In a word,TEXAS,It's a whole nother country! Houston, lowest cost of living of most any major city in U.S. Me! Best DZ in Texas-Spaceland Me! Ample job market. Me! Good economy. Me! Great weather most of the time. Me! An occasional hurricane just to keep things interesting. Me! 50 miles from the Gulf Coast. Me! Never snows. Me! Your own personal jump coach, Me! A free place to live, with me! Need I say more? M E ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,584 #41 January 9, 2003 Damn Conway -- I LIVE in Houston and didn't get an invite like this! Should I be hurt??? Wendy W. There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #42 January 9, 2003 Well, honey, I'd need to at least test drive your hugs and kisses before I could answer that question. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #43 January 9, 2003 Hey, hon! Such a wonderful offer. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #44 January 9, 2003 Quote Damn Conway -- I LIVE in Houston and didn't get an invite like this! Should I be hurt??? Wendy W. Wendy, You are already here and jump with us @ Spaceland! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,110 #45 January 9, 2003 >What about Colorado?? You'd have mountains, skiing, > snowboarding . . . So does San Diego - I'm about 90 minutes from some pretty good skiing. Plus we have the desert, which is cool. >there are dropzones there (colorado) as well. Only problem there is the high ground elevation - limits the altitude you can get. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #46 January 9, 2003 Hi Cora, I just got this from a bit of stray surfing... http://www.motorola.com/lifesciences/careers/ I seem to remember that Motorola has a fair sized operation in Phoenix... Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #47 January 9, 2003 Quote Hey, hon! Such a wonderful offer. Did I mention SHINER BOCK BEER? M E ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #48 January 9, 2003 Quote What about me? Should I avoid NoCal? Oh you'd fit in just great with me all of us pinkos, liberals, commies, hippies and homos running a muck all over this place...I'll be waiting patiently SunnyNow I am off to preach drug legalization and the medical benefits of Marijuana to some 2nd graders... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #49 January 9, 2003 Did I forget to mention; The Houston TEXANS? Me? The Houston ROCKETS? Me? Johnson Space Center? (NASA) Me? The Texas Medical Center? (world renowned) Me? Hall Sprinkler co? (state renowned) Me? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,584 #50 January 9, 2003 QuoteNow I am off to preach drug legalization and the medical benefits of Marijuana to some 2nd graders Hey, don't forget about safe sex! Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites