Phoenix to Florissant?

medicbob · 08-09-07, 07:05 PM

JUst retired from the Fire Dept. here in Phoenix. Looking to move to the Florissant area. I am married with 3 kids 13, 14 and 16. Any concerns with this area I might have missed before I jump in with both feet? THanks

Man Jerk · 08-10-07, 08:45 AM

Aside from the cool mountain air?

Are you going to be working? If so, where?

medicbob · 08-10-07, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Man Jerk

Aside from the cool mountain air?

Are you going to be working? If so, where?

I hope not, at least for awhile. THe kids I'm raising are my neices and nephew. They are pretty dysfunctional and pretty much a full time job. So my plan is to take a year or to off and then see if anything lights my fire. If anything I might look at teaching at a community college. Fire Science or Paramedic type stuff. Looking forward to moving. I am flying out on Tuesday to look at a few more houses. Boy you guys have some beautiful country. Looking forward to meeting sometime. THanks.

Man Jerk · 08-10-07, 11:20 AM

Florissant is a bit of a drive from the Springs. But people do it all the time. I'm sure the drive is worth it.

Are you sure you aren't gonna miss the heat

EricG · 08-13-07, 10:33 AM

Florissant is a beautiful area - be prepared for *alot* of snow in the winter, and a good drive into town. Not sure how the schools are up there for the kids.

LX'nTX'n · 12-02-07, 10:12 PM

Florrisant is about 1.5 hours from CO springs... There is ONE bar/ restaurant in the town, and maybe a gas station or two... a fossil area, and tons of beautiful trees. A radical departure from Pheonix no doubt. I lived in Divide as a kid, and my first girlfriend lived in Florrisant. I turned out okay, so good luck

The schools will be (Woodland Park D12 I believe) which is not bad, not the best, but certainly not the worst in the area. If you like landcruisers, you'll love Florrisant.

medicbob · 12-03-07, 08:32 AM

LX'nTx'n.. thanks for the reply. THe glorious state of Arizona has denied my move with the kids. THe kids are officially wards of the state (foster kids). WE were trying via attorneys to get a inter-agency agreement but failed. Life sucks sometimes. Will have to wait for my dream move for now... THanks Bob

dmaddox · 12-11-07, 09:19 AM

I live in the springs and go to Florissant all the time. My in-laws live on 69 deerfield circle, just south of the fossil beds. They also have 5 acres about 200 yards from their house I wheel on ALL THE TIME. I LOVE IT UP THERE. And it takes about 50 min to florrisant, another 15 to their place.

Here is a picture (kids running around, sorry) of a trip last summer. Good times.

You will enjoy it. I love it up there, truly.

Later - Dallas

08-09-07, 07:05 PM	#1
medicbob Friend of Mud Guppy Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, Arizona TLCA# 8584 Posts: 108	Phoenix to Florissant? JUst retired from the Fire Dept. here in Phoenix. Looking to move to the Florissant area. I am married with 3 kids 13, 14 and 16. Any concerns with this area I might have missed before I jump in with both feet? THanks __________________ 1977 FJ40 ARB F&R H41 Gored, 1996 FZJ80 Locked, Slee 4" Lift, ARB Fridge, Bull Bar, Warn 12000, Lightforce, Hanna Sliders ,Tire and Fuel Rack, 4:88's, Part-time kit, 315 85r 16 KM2's AO Drawers, AO Roof rack and Columbia RTT. HAM KE7-JKV

08-10-07, 08:45 AM	#2
Man Jerk IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Colorado Springs, CO TLCA# 13400 Posts: 1,541	Aside from the cool mountain air? Are you going to be working? If so, where? __________________ Mark Janzen Born to lose and destined to fail www.mntoyx4.com www.coloradolandcruisers.org www.myspace.com/manjerk

08-10-07, 11:20 AM	#4
Man Jerk IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Colorado Springs, CO TLCA# 13400 Posts: 1,541	Florissant is a bit of a drive from the Springs. But people do it all the time. I'm sure the drive is worth it. Are you sure you aren't gonna miss the heat __________________ Mark Janzen Born to lose and destined to fail www.mntoyx4.com www.coloradolandcruisers.org www.myspace.com/manjerk

08-13-07, 10:33 AM	#5
EricG IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 611	Florissant is a beautiful area - be prepared for alot of snow in the winter, and a good drive into town. Not sure how the schools are up there for the kids. __________________ It is neither necessary or possible to educate someone who never questions anything. - Josephe Heller, Catch 22 93 FZJ80 - Locked & Lifted - still waiting on Loaded (CDL, 7pin, Axle transplant from Jenny Cruiser, 2" OME lift)

12-02-07, 10:12 PM	#6
LX'nTX'n IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 33	Florrisant is about 1.5 hours from CO springs... There is ONE bar/ restaurant in the town, and maybe a gas station or two... a fossil area, and tons of beautiful trees. A radical departure from Pheonix no doubt. I lived in Divide as a kid, and my first girlfriend lived in Florrisant. I turned out okay, so good luck The schools will be (Woodland Park D12 I believe) which is not bad, not the best, but certainly not the worst in the area. If you like landcruisers, you'll love Florrisant. __________________ '97 LX 450 150,000 miles... daily driver, 285/75 BFG AT's


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12-03-07, 08:32 AM	#7
medicbob Friend of Mud Guppy Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, Arizona TLCA# 8584 Posts: 108	LX'nTx'n.. thanks for the reply. THe glorious state of Arizona has denied my move with the kids. THe kids are officially wards of the state (foster kids). WE were trying via attorneys to get a inter-agency agreement but failed. Life sucks sometimes. Will have to wait for my dream move for now... THanks Bob __________________ 1977 FJ40 ARB F&R H41 Gored, 1996 FZJ80 Locked, Slee 4" Lift, ARB Fridge, Bull Bar, Warn 12000, Lightforce, Hanna Sliders ,Tire and Fuel Rack, 4:88's, Part-time kit, 315 85r 16 KM2's AO Drawers, AO Roof rack and Columbia RTT. HAM KE7-JKV

12-11-07, 09:19 AM	#8
dmaddox IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Colorado Springs TLCA# 13877 Posts: 471	I live in the springs and go to Florissant all the time. My in-laws live on 69 deerfield circle, just south of the fossil beds. They also have 5 acres about 200 yards from their house I wheel on ALL THE TIME. I LOVE IT UP THERE. And it takes about 50 min to florrisant, another 15 to their place. Here is a picture (kids running around, sorry) of a trip last summer. Good times. You will enjoy it. I love it up there, truly. Later - Dallas __________________ "The foundation of our national policy will be laid in the pure and immutable principles of private morality; ...the propitious smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right which Heaven itself has ordained..." George Washington

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