Moving to Montana

woodtrapper · #1 01-08-2007, 07:55 PM

This summer I will be moving my family to Montana.It will be outside the billings area.Both sides of my mother's and father's side left Montana about 75-100 years ago.With the constant rise of realestate and land prices it is still afordable.My brother and I are moving my mom this spring and I will follow a few months.The reason for this thread is I think is is so very important to be close to your imediate family.In the old days the family took care of grandma and grandpa.Anyway, I hope to explore and hike for different types of wood as I do here.I'll miss the woods here in N.Carolnia for it has been good to me.

AlArchie · #2 01-08-2007, 08:01 PM

Well, here's wishing you well on your new adventure, Trapper! Sounds like you have a great outlook on things.

Al

Hi_Ho_Sliver · #3 01-08-2007, 08:53 PM

Well best wishes...and you do know, you will be lots closer to the really good basswood! lol

Nancy_G · #4 01-08-2007, 08:57 PM

North Carolina to Montana is a big step. I'll be wishing you and your family the very best. God speed.

Irishman · #5 01-08-2007, 09:07 PM

Good luck with your move. Drop us a line now and again when things are less hectic.
Patrick

Tom H · #6 01-08-2007, 09:10 PM

Hey Trapper! I understand they got some good Cotton Wood Bark out there. Good luck to you and your family. Tom H

JIM QUILICI · #7 01-09-2007, 12:15 AM

I have some bad memorys about Montana, My Son( the last one) got a full blown scholarship to play foot ball there.we remember how hard it was to leave him there, the temp, was about 12 degrees. as we drove away we rember the sadness in us and the look on his face . thats what I remember about montana
Just old Jim

wood-whittler · #8 01-09-2007, 05:08 AM

woodtrapper,

hope you have a good move that is gonna be one long haul.

bart

Anthony Filetti · #9 01-09-2007, 07:05 AM

Woodtrapper,
I wish you all the best in your move.

Having lived in Idaho for a time I know you will enjoy the adventure (but not the winds). Its a big change and you should take the time to educate yourself on the area and have a good pickup!!!

Lynn O. Doughty · #10 01-09-2007, 08:51 AM

Montana.......Just that word gets me to wishing I could pack my bedroll, load up the horses and head west. The wife and I drove across the high-line a couple of years ago following the Lewis & Clark trail. We stayed a week at a ranch near Orvando and rode horses on portions of the L&C trail. What an experience. I've always wanted to live in that state but the realestate is just too expensive for an Okie hillbilly.

Keep us posted on your move and let me know if you have room in your yard for us to tie up the horses!! I really envy you!