Posted on Mar 12, 2019
Is western Washington State a good place to retire?
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I loved it there while stationed at JBLM (2010-2015) and want to move there for good once I retire in 3 1/2 years. Has anyone who has retired in the area have any advice? Id like to live outside city limits but somewhat close to the jobs between Olympia and Seattle.
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I left when I was 10. Then I was stationed there again when I was in my late 20's. I'm an outdoors man so I loved it when it didn't rain, about 20-30 days a year (maybe a little exaggeration, but not much).
I don't know what your politics are, but I pulled my kids from public schools because of the faculties politics. Among the things my kids were told in school (2nd Grade and kindergarten):
_Only bad people join the military. The people in the military like to hurt other people
_It is OK to spike timber that is slated to be harvested because trees are as important as people and people that "murder" tree need to know that it is wrong.
_Tether ball must be played with an open hand because striking anything with a fist is wrong.
_Rich people are bad.
_It is mean to have a pet, pets are just animal slaves.
All bag lunches were inspected by teachers. The following were forbidden, and thrown away if found.
-Foods high in sugar (like Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches, Cookies, Chips of any kind, Candy of any Kind)
-Fruit drinks
-Fried foods (like a chicken thigh leftover)
The school then provided "approved" items, whether the kids like them or not and billed the parents for a school lunch.
I don't know what your politics are, but I pulled my kids from public schools because of the faculties politics. Among the things my kids were told in school (2nd Grade and kindergarten):
_Only bad people join the military. The people in the military like to hurt other people
_It is OK to spike timber that is slated to be harvested because trees are as important as people and people that "murder" tree need to know that it is wrong.
_Tether ball must be played with an open hand because striking anything with a fist is wrong.
_Rich people are bad.
_It is mean to have a pet, pets are just animal slaves.
All bag lunches were inspected by teachers. The following were forbidden, and thrown away if found.
-Foods high in sugar (like Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches, Cookies, Chips of any kind, Candy of any Kind)
-Fruit drinks
-Fried foods (like a chicken thigh leftover)
The school then provided "approved" items, whether the kids like them or not and billed the parents for a school lunch.
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SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint
WOW...and that is in USA. I thought it was a communist dictatorship you were describing.
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SFC (Join to see) We have lived close to Vancouver, WA for close to four years. I agree with COL Robert Grierson response. On the other hand, There are things to like in Washington. Mt Rainer is one of the best National Parks in America, the Museum of Flight in Seattle is one the best aerospace museums, and Canada is a short distance away. Good luck.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/washington-state-voters-approved-new-gun-regulations-in-i-1639-heres-what-the-law-will-do/
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/washington-state-voters-approved-new-gun-regulations-in-i-1639-heres-what-the-law-will-do/
Washington state voters approved new gun regulations in I-1639. Here’s what the law will do.
Washington voters this week approved Initiative 1639, a sweeping package of new gun regulations. It passed with more than 60 percent of the vote. Here's a look at what the initiative will do.
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Choose the location carefully, unless you don't mind being around unvaccinated kids, and don't care to exercise your 2A rights.
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