Moving to Denver

[MtnT4R]

As a father, I say... it starts and ends with parents.

I couldn't agree more. Being involved and interested in your kids' lives, and leading a positive and active life that they will look up to is really all it takes, but it requires a daily commitment from the day they are born until the day they leave the house.
That's a huge commitment that I don't think many new parents size up correctly. If the kids don't get attention and leadership from their parents, they will seek it out with their peers, and little kids are far too impressionable for parents to just sit back and trust that their kids are the good apples who will know right from wrong and the consequences of bad decisions.

The biggest missing component I think is teaching children to understand that a lot of the time, making the good decision is making the toughest decision by far. Its far too easy to break down and give in to peer pressure, as opposed to saying no and taking ridicule from the cool kids. In a middle schooler's and teenager's mind, that's almost a fate worse than death. Their entire worldview seems to revolve around being accepted by the other kids at school or teams they're on. That's a tough spot for a parent to be vigilant and strike the right balance.

 

[5ontheFloor]

Wow guys thanks for the responses. I can't tell you how many people ask me same thing about where I am from. When I tell them I am from TX born and raised they think they've met a unicorn. It's a harsh reality of the world today that transplants bring their thinking, culture, money, politics wherever they go and expect their new neighbors to adapt to THEIR needs, not the other way around. It's a wonderful freedom that we all enjoy to freely move around this country to our hearts content whether on vacation or to relocate, but that comes at a cost to those of us, like me, who feel at home where we are at. I've been to Colorado, PNW, New York, the Keys, Great Lakes, and so many places in between, but I love TX and this is where I feel at home. I hear your frustrations and feel for you guys since your state is so beautiful only to have it trashed by those who can't appreciate it.

 

[RaisedByWolves]

OP, stay the **** out of Parker, that's our tornado alley.

Really? Thanks for letting me know. Everyone has told me that Parker is out of the alley with the tornados hitting just east of the front range.

 

[CXS]

In true forum tradition everyone voices their gripes. I did my part to destroy Colorado by moving here in 2001 and still laugh at a guys comment that "The State needs to put a limit on transplants." I asked how long he's felt that way and he responded "Ever since I moved here!"

Everywhere I've lived people b!tch about transplants and change to which I say get over it. I find Colorado "Natives" typically have seen less of Colorado than most transplants and many that have never left the Front Range to see the mountains.

Every area has good and bad features just like everywhere else in the country. Picking where to live is hard, I suggest renting while familiarizing yourself with the area.

 

[Saxainpdx]

Ok looks like the move is going to happen. Still waiting for official offer, but 99% chance we will accept.

So. Main question is: Do we need to have the T4R calibrated for the higher altitude? Or, as I'm assuming, does it have a barometric sensor for the computer do do its own calibration?

Thanks!
John

 

[bofa]

Welcome. Im one of those damned transplants that ruined the state when we moved from FL 3.5 years ago. :yo:

Definitely make a trip to get a feel for where you want to be. We're pretty happy with Castle Rock but its growing very fast. Next place will probably be on some unincorporated land west of 25.

We drove our 2012 SR5 from FL and it did just fine - no adjustments needed.

 

[Hambone]

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[PaulsTrail]

Some other things affecting your 4Runner in the Colorado front range:

Hail - Get to know a good PDR (paintless dent repair) person. Storms with large hail are common, and have increased in frequency and severity in recent years. Even though we garage our vehicles, we’ve been nailed five times over the years. Nothing like sitting in a traffic jam while your car gets pounded. The east side of Denver seems to get it worse, although we’ve had to get four new roofs on our house (that’s near the foothills) since 1985. And the last one was an “impact resistant” roof.

Windshields – Don’t plan on keeping your original for long. :brick:

Loss of power - I’ve hear 3 to 5% loss of power for every 1,000 feet of elevation. It’s very noticeable when driving here from a lower elevation. You’ll get used to it (maybe) and get better gas mileage, though. And, once you do get used to the loss of power, your vehicle will feel like a hotrod to you when you go to a lower elevation. :zoom: