Any Texans in the house?

[Neemer]

Aside from touring the country, a secondary mission I have is scouting out locations to move to from VA. We have spent the last week in Texas hill country and are liking it. A lot.

Why shouldn’t we live here? What are we not seeing that should be red flags?

 

[docj]

We're originally from MD and spent a fair amount of time "shopping" for a winter location that suited us. We, also, ended up in TX, but we decided we wanted to be coastal and a bit warmer than the Hill Country.

 

[J&JD]

Been there, enjoyed it. DW almost bought a concealed carry purse (not!). No matter where we visit we realize that we are coastal temperate area people. That’s why we love the SF Bay Area.

 

[Russellvh]

The Texas Hill country is pure God’s country. “docj” is right about the winters. Rarely ice more than a day or two but Texans can’t drive in ice. My choice would be somewhere around Fredericksburg and Killeen.

 

[Neemer]

We are in Kerrville. Spent today in Fredericksburg. 74 deg. Mid Feb. Awesome.

 

[J&JD]

We are in Kerrville. Spent today in Fredericksburg. 74 deg. Mid Feb. Awesome.

Good thing you weren’t there a year ago!

 

[MapNerd]

Born and raised in Houston. Left as soon as I could. Will never return.

They’re right though. Texas Hill Country is absolutely gorgeous. Like Sedona, AZ - hard to fathom the beauty until you’re there and no picture, postcard or video can do it justice. It’s a sight to behold.

Unfortunately, I need to be near the water and I’m not much for lakes and prefer the beach - the Texas gulf coast is mostly atrocious in my opinion, though there are a few nicer spots. It will never compare to gulf shores Alabama or Florida, or anything on the eastern or western shores though.

 

[Neemer]

Good thing you weren’t there a year ago!

I suspect the weather can be rather roller coaster-y. Overnight low tomorrow in the low 20s.

 

[J&JD]

I suspect the weather can be rather roller coaster-y. Overnight low tomorrow in the low 20s.

I put a quick disconnect on the water hose when we were there a few days ago for that, burr, reason.