Moving to DEN
Jun 17, 2020 | 10:11 pm
#1
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Moving to DEN
I have been an active member of the Alaska contingent from the very beginning. In August I will be moving to Denver (actually Centennial). I looked for any sign of a Denver group. Are you out there?
Jun 18, 2020 | 7:23 am
#2
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Congrats & Good Luck with your move!
Jun 18, 2020 | 9:24 am
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I've never met him, but based on his tag line DenverBrian will probably not be glad to learn about OP's upcoming move 
(of course if he's a red wine aficionado, all bets are off)
(of course if he's a red wine aficionado, all bets are off)
Jun 18, 2020 | 7:59 pm
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We in the east have been convinced that Denver is nothing more than a jumping off point for skiers but there certainly must be more to it than that.
Jun 18, 2020 | 8:35 pm
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Jun 18, 2020 | 8:39 pm
#7
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Having only spent about 10 days there, I found that there is lots to do and explore. Unfortunately, like most of the U.S., they are closed or have limited hours due to the current situation. Also, I did notice a great increase in water consumption (90 degrees plus during the day) and the need to slow my pace due to the lack of oxygen. I was told it takes about 6 months to get used to that.
Jun 18, 2020 | 8:43 pm
#8
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And a fortress hub for Uncontinent, the airline(?( (some may call it something else) whose name will never pass my lips is a major drawback for me. Fortunately AA & AS make that somewhat easier to deal with.
Jun 18, 2020 | 8:50 pm
#9
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don’t forget F9 also hubs there 
Jun 20, 2020 | 10:54 pm
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Formerly known as stellertony
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Jun 21, 2020 | 3:28 am
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Was in Denver one July & it was 100 F at night ! If you like it hot , then fine .. ended up staying indoors the whole conference / trip 
. Would have been nice to ‘ explore ‘ outside .
Other seasons are fine , except flights are “ iffy “ in winter .
Assume temperatures will be searing , soaringly in August .. not my cup of tea .
Iced latte in Down Under preferably New Zealand then is more suitable
Like CO though , great outdoors but rather the PNW .. but that is where we FTers can wing it 
Congratulations on your new adventure , nonetheless ! Keep safe & well , travelling
. Would have been nice to ‘ explore ‘ outside .Other seasons are fine , except flights are “ iffy “ in winter .
Assume temperatures will be searing , soaringly in August .. not my cup of tea .
Iced latte in Down Under preferably New Zealand then is more suitable
Like CO though , great outdoors but rather the PNW .. but that is where we FTers can wing it
Congratulations on your new adventure , nonetheless ! Keep safe & well , travelling
Jun 24, 2020 | 3:45 pm
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The WALL became a major problem for my move. Every moving company I contacted said they would not ship my wines until the lower 48 cooled off. With temperatures at 100 degrees and higher for the next 2-3 months, they would not ensure that the wine would arrive in good condition. Also, the home inspection report revealed more problems with the structure than I wanted to deal with, so I backed out of the purchase. At this point, I will probably spend one more winter in AK and plan to move in late winter or early spring 2021.