The Bobcat Nation

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:04 pm**

How many are natives? How many moved away and want to move back? What are your adult thoughts on the Big Sky State?

I went in to Chem E knowing I'd likely have to leave the state, and nothing could have made me happier. Then I got to move to Iowa

I quickly realized what a unique place this is. I'd always considered that it had to be one of the most backward states due to our population. But found that's not true, we do get a lot of influence from WA, OR, and CA.

Moving to Eastern Mt wasn't exactly where we wanted to go, but it's nice to be "home." Even 600 miles away from the Flathead Valley or Gallatin Valley, you know your back in Montana.

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:06 pm**

Raised in MT, now live in San Francisco, might move to Bozeman someday, but not any short-term plans.

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:09 pm**

Even when I lived in Iowa or Nebraska, when someone asked where I was from I made sure they knew it was Montana I still called home!!!

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:16 pm**

Family homesteaded in what is now Glacier Park. I'm an Army brat born in Germany and lived in Kalispell when dad was in Vietnam. Both parents are Bobcats. Grew up in Wyoming but went to MSU for college. First job out of college was in Missoula then was transferred all over the Pacific NW for 10 years. Finally had an opportunity to return to MT by transferring back to Missoula which is where I've been for ten years and loving every minute of it!

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:25 pm**

I was born and raised a Montana kid in Great Falls. Wandered to MSU to get my history education degree and before my student teaching I was all about applying for jobs in Las Vegas, Seattle, California, and Colorado. I left to Australia to student teach and realized how much I appreciated and missed Montana after about two days. After that my job prospects went to wanting to apply in Bozeman, Belgrade, Three Forks etc. and was lucky enough to get a job with MSU. While student teaching, I could tell a lot of my students about the areas around Bozeman and they were in awe and that was just around this area. Montana is a great place and at this point, I can't imagine leaving it any time real soon.

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:26 pm**

ChiOCat wrote:How many are natives? How many moved away and want to move back? What are your adult thoughts on the Big Sky State?

I went in to Chem E knowing I'd likely have to leave the state, and nothing could have made me happier. Then I got to move to Iowa I quickly realized what a unique place this is. I'd always considered that it had to be one of the most backward states due to our population. But found that's not true, we do get a lot of influence from WA, OR, and CA.

Moving to Eastern Mt wasn't exactly where we wanted to go, but it's nice to be "home." Even 600 miles away from the Flathead Valley or Gallatin Valley, you know your back in Montana.

ChiOCat...Eastern MT is where "it's" at!!!! God's Country!! We should all be so lucky to be able to live up there! Born and raised in Daniels County!

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:30 pm**

coachouert wrote:I was born and raised a Montana kid in Great Falls. Wandered to MSU to get my history education degree and before my student teaching I was all about applying for jobs in Las Vegas, Seattle, California, and Colorado. I left to Australia to student teach and realized how much I appreciated and missed Montana after about two days. After that my job prospects went to wanting to apply in Bozeman, Belgrade, Three Forks etc. and was lucky enough to get a job with MSU. While student teaching, I could tell a lot of my students about the areas around Bozeman and they were in awe and that was just around this area. Montana is a great place and at this point, I can't imagine leaving it any time real soon.

Pretty close to the same story if you sub GF for Livingston and Australia for White Sulphur Springs

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:38 pm**

catamaran wrote:
coachouert wrote:I was born and raised a Montana kid in Great Falls. Wandered to MSU to get my history education degree and before my student teaching I was all about applying for jobs in Las Vegas, Seattle, California, and Colorado. I left to Australia to student teach and realized how much I appreciated and missed Montana after about two days. After that my job prospects went to wanting to apply in Bozeman, Belgrade, Three Forks etc. and was lucky enough to get a job with MSU. While student teaching, I could tell a lot of my students about the areas around Bozeman and they were in awe and that was just around this area. Montana is a great place and at this point, I can't imagine leaving it any time real soon.
Pretty close to the same story if you sub GF for Livingston and Australia for White Sulphur Springs

I really like Livingston! I had a friend in college from there that used to tell me how great it is, but I'd never been there till we moved to Sidney and started making regular trips to GF.

I like Eastern Mt fine, but I long for the mountains, lakes, and PINE TREES!!!! Even Bozeman was a little too open for me. Anyone ever been to Eureka? From Whitefish north you see little other than pine trees and the Mountains behind them. Man I hated that!

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:39 pm**

catamaran wrote:
coachouert wrote:I was born and raised a Montana kid in Great Falls. Wandered to MSU to get my history education degree and before my student teaching I was all about applying for jobs in Las Vegas, Seattle, California, and Colorado. I left to Australia to student teach and realized how much I appreciated and missed Montana after about two days. After that my job prospects went to wanting to apply in Bozeman, Belgrade, Three Forks etc. and was lucky enough to get a job with MSU. While student teaching, I could tell a lot of my students about the areas around Bozeman and they were in awe and that was just around this area. Montana is a great place and at this point, I can't imagine leaving it any time real soon.
Pretty close to the same story if you sub GF for Livingston and Australia for White Sulphur Springs

Ahhhh...White Sulphur Springs...the Sunshine State. I've got ties to both. My girlfriend is from Livingston and I've always liked taking the route through White Sulphur back to Great Falls when the roads don't suck. Gorgeous drive in my opinion. So I think that makes it the same or something.

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:42 pm**

ChiOCat wrote:
catamaran wrote:
coachouert wrote:I was born and raised a Montana kid in Great Falls. Wandered to MSU to get my history education degree and before my student teaching I was all about applying for jobs in Las Vegas, Seattle, California, and Colorado. I left to Australia to student teach and realized how much I appreciated and missed Montana after about two days. After that my job prospects went to wanting to apply in Bozeman, Belgrade, Three Forks etc. and was lucky enough to get a job with MSU. While student teaching, I could tell a lot of my students about the areas around Bozeman and they were in awe and that was just around this area. Montana is a great place and at this point, I can't imagine leaving it any time real soon.
Pretty close to the same story if you sub GF for Livingston and Australia for White Sulphur Springs
I really like Livingston! I had a friend in college from there that used to tell me how great it is, but I'd never been there till we moved to Sidney and started making regular trips to GF.

I like Eastern Mt fine, but I long for the mountains, lakes, and PINE TREES!!!! Even Bozeman was a little too open for me. Anyone ever been to Eureka? From Whitefish north you see little other than pine trees and the Mountains behind them. Man I hated that!

WAIT!!! My bad, Lewistown, Livingston.

Yes, I'd been to Livingston many times in my years in Bozo. I like it. Lewistown, though, really cute town. Too bad you didn't grow up there

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:45 pm**

I was born in Livingston, grew up in Kalispell, went to Bozeman to become an engineer and get out of the state. Found out I didn't want to be an engineer and married one instead

Have been out of Montana for two years and already have plans in place to move back. I think it is great to leave Montana in order to appreciate it that much more, but there isn't a place in this world I would rather be then Montana.

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:48 pm**

rtb wrote:I was born in Livingston, grew up in Kalispell, went to Bozeman to become an engineer and get out of the state. Found out I didn't want to be an engineer and married one instead Have been out of Montana for two years and already have plans in place to move back. I think it is great to leave Montana in order to appreciate it that much more, but there isn't a place in this world I would rather be then Montana.

...may I suggest Scobey or in anywhere in Eastern MT...the wind is quite lovely this time of the year...just ask ChiOcat

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:51 pm**

I have been in Livingston enough to know how "lovely" the wind can be. Actually our plans are to be back in Bozeman for several years and then back out here for a while.

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:51 pm**

Was born & raised in Anaconda, moved to Missoula for school, graduated in '03 & still here. I love Montana & all it has to offer & don't miss the things it doesn't offer. But lately the Oregon Coast (Cannon Beach/Astoria) has been beckoning me. I am kind of torn, how would make it back each week for Griz games?

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:52 pm**

i'm your dreaded CA girl with Montana ties. Spent summers in Lincoln with grandparents - love it there

mom was Bobcat, so when my parents let me leave CA, I headed straight to MT. trying everything to move back

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:55 pm**

anacondagriz wrote:But lately the Oregon Coast (Cannon Beach/Astoria) has been beckoning me.

Great place to visit and hang out for a while, but to live there would be depressing in the winter I think. Plus the Oregon Coast's economy is pretty flat so finding work can be a challenge.

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:59 pm**

RopenO wrote:
rtb wrote:I was born in Livingston, grew up in Kalispell, went to Bozeman to become an engineer and get out of the state. Found out I didn't want to be an engineer and married one instead Have been out of Montana for two years and already have plans in place to move back. I think it is great to leave Montana in order to appreciate it that much more, but there isn't a place in this world I would rather be then Montana.
...may I suggest Scobey or in anywhere in Eastern MT...the wind is quite lovely this time of the year...just ask ChiOcat

Yes, to die for! One thing about all those trees and mountains, I wasn't used to wind. The knock you over kind. I remember complaining about it in Bozeman, and that's nuttin'!

When I went to the playoff game in Baker last fall, many of the Eureka fans were complaining about how windy it was. An uncle of mine that had driven over from Nebraska and I just shook our heads. Told them it was only breezy.

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2006 5:05 pm**

ChiOCat wrote:
RopenO wrote:
rtb wrote:I was born in Livingston, grew up in Kalispell, went to Bozeman to become an engineer and get out of the state. Found out I didn't want to be an engineer and married one instead Have been out of Montana for two years and already have plans in place to move back. I think it is great to leave Montana in order to appreciate it that much more, but there isn't a place in this world I would rather be then Montana.
...may I suggest Scobey or in anywhere in Eastern MT...the wind is quite lovely this time of the year...just ask ChiOcat
Yes, to die for! One thing about all those trees and mountains, I wasn't used to wind. The knock you over kind. I remember complaining about it in Bozeman, and that's nuttin'!

When I went to the playoff game in Baker last fall, many of the Eureka fans were complaining about how windy it was. An uncle of mine that had driven over from Nebraska and I just shook our heads. Told them it was only breezy.

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2006 5:08 pm**

rtb wrote:
anacondagriz wrote:But lately the Oregon Coast (Cannon Beach/Astoria) has been beckoning me.
Great place to visit and hang out for a while, but to live there would be depressing in the winter I think. Plus the Oregon Coast's economy is pretty flat so finding work can be a challenge.

You forget I live in Missoula where 9 months out of the year we have dreary days, so I don't think the weather would bother me. Plus you get some great storm watching. But your right about the economy, thats what stops me. I know I would be very lucky to find a job that pays what I make now.

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2006 5:13 pm**

anacondagriz wrote:
rtb wrote:
anacondagriz wrote:But lately the Oregon Coast (Cannon Beach/Astoria) has been beckoning me.
Great place to visit and hang out for a while, but to live there would be depressing in the winter I think. Plus the Oregon Coast's economy is pretty flat so finding work can be a challenge.
You forget I live in Missoula where 9 months out of the year we have dreary days, so I don't think the weather would bother me. Plus you get some great storm watching. But your right about the economy, thats what stops me. I know I would be very lucky to find a job that pays what I make now.

I am assuming the real estate is nothing to write home about then either?

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