OT--So tell me about Longmont - The Orange Mane

Quoydogs · 01-21-2013, 03:56 PM

So tell me about Longmont. We are down to about 7 months before the move. Almost have my business sold " just the lawyer crap now " the a few months off and we will be Colorado people. We were looking for a smaller town we are in Portland now and LM seems to fit the build. I'll be opening up a mechanic shop up there. Looking to help all my Orangemane people out. Still need to find a good place to live. Kinda want to go back to my country roots would like to find a place on the outskirts of town with a little size to it. Anyway ways I would love to hear any info you have.

Go Broncos
See ya soon.

ColoradoDarin · 01-21-2013, 04:54 PM

I was born in Longmont, but haven't lived there for 14 years and haven't been back in 10. Beautiful place. Plenty of outskirts there still within 10 mins of getting everywhere. We lived out by Haystack (near 63rd and Niwot rd).

MagicHef · 01-21-2013, 05:22 PM

My parents live there now. Nice, quiet town.

nickademus · 01-21-2013, 05:47 PM

I have lived in Longmont on and off for 32 years. pm me with any questions.

Quoydogs · 01-21-2013, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nickademus

I have lived in Longmont on and off for 32 years. pm me with any questions.

Thanks fellas. The wife will put a small list and pm you for sure.! Thanks.

Carmelo15 · 01-21-2013, 06:15 PM

I'm a city guy, don't ask me

Meck77 · 01-21-2013, 06:21 PM

Best public website for real estate in the front range.

http://www.recolorado.com/

I don't service the area but know people who do.

Quoydogs · 01-21-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nickademus

I have lived in Longmont on and off for 32 years. pm me with any questions.

Thanks fellas. The wife will put a small list and pm you for sure.! Thanks.

Cosmo · 01-21-2013, 07:10 PM

Longmont is ok. As long as you find some property on the outskirts it would be fine. I have lived in Loveland, Fort Collins, & Greeley.

Greeley schools are pretty pathetic. (I am a teacher here too, lol).

Loveland is a poor mans version of Fort Collins. Collins has some of the best schools in the state, want to move back there or rather the outskirts of it.

If you want to stay close to Longmont, try Berthoud. St Vrain School district probably on par with Thompson School district (Berthoud would be this).

I just can't say there is anything great about Longmont. Its dull. At least Berthoud has that small town feel even though its still not that beautiful.

If you can commute further, then get up north to Collins or Windsor. Avoid Greeley if you have kids (great besides that, no matter what others say).

Cosmo · 01-21-2013, 07:17 PM

However, Berthoud may be too small for you....

If you want to be closer to Boulder, then stick with Longmont. If you'd rather be closer to Collins, go Berthoud.

tesnyde · 01-21-2013, 07:23 PM

I have lived in Longmont since last summer. I have a family so I like the smallness, easy access to stuff but not in the middle of it. St Vrain School District has pockets of greatness. Niwot and Lyons are often rated as two of the best HS in the country. Mead Middle had the second highest growth rates in the state. They also have have won the governors award along with Altona MS. Mead HS and Erie are also good schools. Thompson doesn't have much. Horrible board and supt. turnover issues. Completely disagree with previous poster on that issue.

Ft Collins is awesome, fun, good schools, and I'm a CSU alum, but its got growing pains, and is further from skiing and Denver. Boulder is a whole another planet, Greeley sucks....

Longmont has been great for me and my family.

Quoydogs · 01-21-2013, 07:31 PM

We are looking for something with around 100k population or no larger then 350 k with surrounding area. Never thought about what schools are good before but since were going to start a family i guess this is important now. WOW gut check, thanks. Looked at ft Collins but most things said it was a college town and i will have a automotive shop. No offenses but college kids are broke and there parents always think your taking advantage of them. Also it seemed like a long ways to drive for games. Are we wrong? Oh and housing seemed outrageous there.

Quoydogs · 01-21-2013, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nickademus

I have lived in Longmont on and off for 32 years. pm me with any questions.

Thanks fellas. The wife will put a small list and pm you for sure.! Thanks.

Tombstone RJ · 01-21-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Quoydogs

So tell me about Longmont. We are down to about 7 months before the move. Almost have my business sold " just the lawyer crap now " the a few months off and we will be Colorado people. We were looking for a smaller town we are in Portland now and LM seems to fit the build. I'll be opening up a mechanic shop up there. Looking to help all my Orangemane people out. Still need to find a good place to live. Kinda want to go back to my country roots would like to find a place on the outskirts of town with a little size to it. Anyway ways I would love to hear any info you have.

Go Broncos
See ya soon.

You're about 20 years too late homey. 20 years or so ago we called it "dogmont" for various reasons.

keep trying.

Tombstone RJ · 01-21-2013, 08:45 PM

dogmont... lol... now it's a "busy" dogmont. lulz.

Tombstone RJ · 01-21-2013, 08:48 PM

Cosmo · 01-21-2013, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Quoydogs

We are looking for something with around 100k population or no larger then 350 k with surrounding area. Never thought about what schools are good before but since were going to start a family i guess this is important now. WOW gut check, thanks. Looked at ft Collins but most things said it was a college town and i will have a automotive shop. No offenses but college kids are broke and there parents always think your taking advantage of them. Also it seemed like a long ways to drive for games. Are we wrong? Oh and housing seemed outrageous there.

While CSU is in Collins, it doesn't define it. Its big enough to overshadow the college kids. Yes, housing is expensive there because it has the best schools in the state, and overall is the best the state has to offer. Tons of tech people there (who have tons of cash), so think about that too. Teachers want to teach there, people want to raise kids there.

It is a good blend of conservative and liberal (Boulder is too liberal, Greeley & CO springs are too conservative). Add 15-20 mins to driving to the games, but a fairly easy drive. It is close to the mountains (Estes Park is beautiful, camping, etc). Truly, Collins is one of the best Colorado has to offer. Its only 150k of people, tons of tech jobs as previously mentioned, best schools, and A LOT of breweries

Tombstone RJ · 01-21-2013, 08:53 PM

There's really no major differences in any of the towns between Colorado Springs and Ft. Collins (on the west side of I-crappy-25), it's all one long, crappy, crappy, crappy suburban hell hole.

GET USED TO IT!

theAPAOps5 · 01-21-2013, 08:53 PM

It's right up on the foothills, short drive to Estes park, Rocky Mountain National Park and tons of open space. It's just up the road from Boulder but isn't the same atmosphere. It's definitely eclectic but plenty of people from all groups. Lots of hi-tech presence there like Western Digital, IBM, and numerous others.

Make sure you let the board know when your shop is up and running. I will definitely throw work your way and know more than a few people who live up that way.

Cosmo · 01-21-2013, 08:55 PM

I'm in Greeley, looking to get closer to Collins in the next couple years, but still haven't found a trustworthy mechanic. Hell, I still drive to Loveland for any work. I'd be willing to give you a shot, wouldn't really extend my drive much for it.

Tombstone RJ · 01-21-2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by theAPAOps5

It's right up on the foothills, short drive to Estes park, Rocky Mountain National Park and tons of open space. It's just up the road from Boulder but isn't the same atmosphere. It's definitely eclectic but plenty of people from all groups. Lots of hi-tech presence there like Western Digital, IBM, and numerous others.

Make sure you let the board know when your shop is up and running. I will definitely throw work your way and know more than a few people who live up that way.

nope, it's really not. You will have to drive so that is true.

Cosmo · 01-21-2013, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

There's really no major differences in any of the towns between Colorado Springs and Ft. Collins (on the west side of I-crappy-25), it's all one long, crappy, crappy, crappy suburban hell hole.

GET USED TO IT!

Quite a big difference between Springs and Collins imho.

Home values in Collins are almost twice as much. Schooling in Springs is not great, they switched to paying teachers on incentive basis (sign of bad achievement), its much more conservative, bigger, no big tech company draw, and its ugly as hell.

Cosmo · 01-21-2013, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

nope, it's really not. You will have to drive so that is true.

Tombstone RJ · 01-21-2013, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Cosmo

Quite a big difference between Springs and Collins imho.

Home values in Collins are almost twice as much. Schooling in Springs is not great, they switched to paying teachers on incentive basis (sign of bad achievement), its much more conservative, bigger, no big tech company draw, and its ugly as hell.

I lived in both towns and the difference is negligable. Ft. Collins is is taking the dumpoff from Denver and Boulder, not exactly a good thing.

theAPAOps5 · 01-21-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

nope, it's really not. You will have to drive so that is true.

You are stupid as **** aren't you? It actually is.

01-21-2013, 03:56 PM	#1
Quoydogs Who's gonna be next? I'm too stupid to put an avatar up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Portland OR Posts: 2,503 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	OT--So tell me about Longmont So tell me about Longmont. We are down to about 7 months before the move. Almost have my business sold " just the lawyer crap now " the a few months off and we will be Colorado people. We were looking for a smaller town we are in Portland now and LM seems to fit the build. I'll be opening up a mechanic shop up there. Looking to help all my Orangemane people out. Still need to find a good place to live. Kinda want to go back to my country roots would like to find a place on the outskirts of town with a little size to it. Anyway ways I would love to hear any info you have. Go Broncos See ya soon.

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01-21-2013, 04:54 PM	#2
ColoradoDarin Ring of Famer AFCW Champs! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: St Augustine, FL Posts: 5,521 Adopt-a-Bronco: Knowshon's Shoe	I was born in Longmont, but haven't lived there for 14 years and haven't been back in 10. Beautiful place. Plenty of outskirts there still within 10 mins of getting everywhere. We lived out by Haystack (near 63rd and Niwot rd).

01-21-2013, 05:22 PM	#3
MagicHef Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,428 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	My parents live there now. Nice, quiet town.

01-21-2013, 05:47 PM	#4
nickademus Samurai of Smack Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,105 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	I have lived in Longmont on and off for 32 years. pm me with any questions.

01-21-2013, 06:15 PM	#6
Carmelo15 Chauncey! Jeyton Mannway Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 885 Adopt-a-Bronco: Omar Bolden	I'm a city guy, don't ask me

01-21-2013, 06:21 PM	#7
Meck77 Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 16,308	Best public website for real estate in the front range. http://www.recolorado.com/ I don't service the area but know people who do.

01-21-2013, 07:10 PM	#9
Cosmo Perennial Pro-bowler Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Greeley Colorado!!! Posts: 957	Longmont is ok. As long as you find some property on the outskirts it would be fine. I have lived in Loveland, Fort Collins, & Greeley. Greeley schools are pretty pathetic. (I am a teacher here too, lol). Loveland is a poor mans version of Fort Collins. Collins has some of the best schools in the state, want to move back there or rather the outskirts of it. If you want to stay close to Longmont, try Berthoud. St Vrain School district probably on par with Thompson School district (Berthoud would be this). I just can't say there is anything great about Longmont. Its dull. At least Berthoud has that small town feel even though its still not that beautiful. If you can commute further, then get up north to Collins or Windsor. Avoid Greeley if you have kids (great besides that, no matter what others say).

01-21-2013, 07:17 PM	#10
Cosmo Perennial Pro-bowler Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Greeley Colorado!!! Posts: 957	However, Berthoud may be too small for you.... If you want to be closer to Boulder, then stick with Longmont. If you'd rather be closer to Collins, go Berthoud.

01-21-2013, 07:23 PM	#11
tesnyde Paradigm Coordinator Keepit nuttier than a squirrel turd Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 459	I have lived in Longmont since last summer. I have a family so I like the smallness, easy access to stuff but not in the middle of it. St Vrain School District has pockets of greatness. Niwot and Lyons are often rated as two of the best HS in the country. Mead Middle had the second highest growth rates in the state. They also have have won the governors award along with Altona MS. Mead HS and Erie are also good schools. Thompson doesn't have much. Horrible board and supt. turnover issues. Completely disagree with previous poster on that issue. Ft Collins is awesome, fun, good schools, and I'm a CSU alum, but its got growing pains, and is further from skiing and Denver. Boulder is a whole another planet, Greeley sucks.... Longmont has been great for me and my family.

01-21-2013, 07:31 PM	#12
Quoydogs Who's gonna be next? I'm too stupid to put an avatar up Join Date: May 2004 Location: Portland OR Posts: 2,503 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	We are looking for something with around 100k population or no larger then 350 k with surrounding area. Never thought about what schools are good before but since were going to start a family i guess this is important now. WOW gut check, thanks. Looked at ft Collins but most things said it was a college town and i will have a automotive shop. No offenses but college kids are broke and there parents always think your taking advantage of them. Also it seemed like a long ways to drive for games. Are we wrong? Oh and housing seemed outrageous there.

01-21-2013, 08:45 PM	#15
Tombstone RJ Ring of Famer Old School Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In the Tetons! Posts: 19,274 Adopt-a-Bronco: WorrellWilliams	dogmont... lol... now it's a "busy" dogmont. lulz.

01-21-2013, 08:48 PM	#16
Tombstone RJ Ring of Famer Old School Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In the Tetons! Posts: 19,274 Adopt-a-Bronco: WorrellWilliams	lol

01-21-2013, 08:53 PM	#18
Tombstone RJ Ring of Famer Old School Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In the Tetons! Posts: 19,274 Adopt-a-Bronco: WorrellWilliams	There's really no major differences in any of the towns between Colorado Springs and Ft. Collins (on the west side of I-crappy-25), it's all one long, crappy, crappy, crappy suburban hell hole. GET USED TO IT!

01-21-2013, 08:53 PM	#19
theAPAOps5 A new beginning! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 26,057 Adopt-a-Bronco: Watermock - RIP	It's right up on the foothills, short drive to Estes park, Rocky Mountain National Park and tons of open space. It's just up the road from Boulder but isn't the same atmosphere. It's definitely eclectic but plenty of people from all groups. Lots of hi-tech presence there like Western Digital, IBM, and numerous others. Make sure you let the board know when your shop is up and running. I will definitely throw work your way and know more than a few people who live up that way.

01-21-2013, 08:55 PM	#20
Cosmo Perennial Pro-bowler Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Greeley Colorado!!! Posts: 957	I'm in Greeley, looking to get closer to Collins in the next couple years, but still haven't found a trustworthy mechanic. Hell, I still drive to Loveland for any work. I'd be willing to give you a shot, wouldn't really extend my drive much for it.