I live in Jefferson County, about 45 minutes north of Boulder. I think Boulder is a great town, but it is rather congested (traffic) and very expensive (housing).
My husband and I live right up against the foothills on a golf course that we can play often in the winter. The taxes are low in unincorporated Jeff county. I think the greater Denver area is a great place to live, which includes Boulder. With the expansion of light rail going on all over the greater metro area, that is even better for the future.
We both still work, but I think we will be staying in the greater Denver area after we retire. I just haven't found any other place I'd like to live as much as I like it hear.
of CO
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Oct 16, 2008 10:14:36 AM
Boulder County
Yep...Boulder is nice. On the other hand Boulder County is great. I live in Longmont, Co.
within sight of the city of Boulder. We don't have the foothills in the city, but great views of the snow capped mountains and the advantages of open space, thanks to Boulder, County and our own open space program, and we are affordable.
Our weather is great, so people take advantage of our neighborhood trails and our three city golf courses and one club course most of the year.
Our senior center and Library are great. I should not forget all of the coffee shops all over town. So if you like Boulder, but if can't take the (Boulder society is higher energy and the college creates a latest fad scene) or the high cost then check out Longmont....by the way the Regional Transport Bus runs to Boulder about every half hour.
So think of Longmont, then you get the family feel and the advantage of being minutes from
Boulder.
By the way in the winter, every Tuesday, you can ride the Senior bus to Lake Eldora Ski resort for snow shoeing, Down Hill and cross country skiing. This is about the cheapest skiing I know of. I cross country ski on groomed trails and take the bus for about $14.00 a trip.
People seem to age slower here.
Doug Brown
of CO
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Oct 11, 2008 22:07:07 PM
Retirement-Boulder
My hubbie and I have spent some time in Rocky MNT. Park and other front range sites on a couple of occassions and have been intoxicated by the beauty, crisp air, and the exhilaration of being able to hike in these mnts. I can't think of a healthier lifestyle to pursue before or after retirement and at this point in my 57 years I'm thinkin retirement with no ceasation of exercise and healthy eating.
Lauara Woodard
of WI
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Sep 28, 2008 20:58:28 PM
Retirement-Boulder
My hubbie and I have spent some time in Rocky MNT. Park and other front range sites on a couple of occassions and have been intoxicated by the beauty, crisp air, and the exhilaration of being able to hike in these mnts. I can't think of a healthier lifestyle to pursue before or after retirement and at this point in my 57 years I'm thinkin retirement with no ceasation of exercise and healthy eating.
of CO @ Oct 16, 2008 10:14:36 AM
Doug Brown of CO @ Oct 11, 2008 22:07:07 PM
Lauara Woodard of WI @ Sep 28, 2008 20:58:28 PM
Lauara Woodard of WI @ Sep 28, 2008 20:58:19 PM
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