Kentucky or Tennessee?

Hey all,

My darling bride has decided that she has "maybe" one Wisconsin winter left
in her and wants to move south. She has decided that we "need" to move to
Kentucky or Tennessee. Many of you know me and know I need fishing and
hunting opportunities or I'll go crazy, or at least crazier than I am now.
Janet wants four distinct seasons, preferably without months of cold weather
and snow like we have now. I on the other hand really don't want to leave
northern Wisconsin, finding I can deal better with the snow and cold versus
high heat and humidity. So while I like the idea of not snowblowing the
driveway, I'm less than thrilled with the thought of leaving my home state.

However, with that being said, we've begun to investigate the two states.
I've done a little looking online in the Eddyville Kentucky area as I've
been there before.

I know that Tennessee doesn't have a state income tax, and it has "TennCare"
a state sponsored health care program. Does anyone know if Kentucky has
similar bonus points like the aforementioned?

Basically what I need to know is the pro's and con's of living in each
state. Taxes, property values, health care, cost of living, climate,
fishing/hunting opportunities, job opportunities (the wife will still have
to have a job), etc. are all things I need opinions on, as well as any
potential locations.

Anyone have any thoughts?
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in message
...
Hey all,

My darling bride has decided that she has "maybe" one Wisconsin winter
left in her and wants to move south. She has decided that we "need" to
move to Kentucky or Tennessee. Many of you know me and know I need
fishing and hunting opportunities or I'll go crazy, or at least crazier
than I am now. Janet wants four distinct seasons, preferably without
months of cold weather and snow like we have now. I on the other hand
really don't want to leave northern Wisconsin, finding I can deal better
with the snow and cold versus high heat and humidity. So while I like the
idea of not snowblowing the driveway, I'm less than thrilled with the
thought of leaving my home state.

However, with that being said, we've begun to investigate the two states.
I've done a little looking online in the Eddyville Kentucky area as I've
been there before.

I know that Tennessee doesn't have a state income tax, and it has
"TennCare" a state sponsored health care program. Does anyone know if
Kentucky has similar bonus points like the aforementioned?

Basically what I need to know is the pro's and con's of living in each
state. Taxes, property values, health care, cost of living, climate,
fishing/hunting opportunities, job opportunities (the wife will still have
to have a job), etc. are all things I need opinions on, as well as any
potential locations.

Anyone have any thoughts?

How about a summer home and a winter home.

Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com

Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers wrote:
Hey all,

My darling bride has decided that she has "maybe" one Wisconsin winter
left in her and wants to move south.
snip
Anyone have any thoughts?

Dump the darling bride.

--
Ken Fortenberry

"Bob La Londe" wrote in message SNIP

How about a summer home and a winter home.

Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com

I'd love to do something like that, however that's not a financially
possible option. For one thing, Janet will still need to work, and unless
you know of a job she can do via computer, most employers won't be so
understanding to give her the entire summer or winter off. And then there's
the whole maintenance/property tax issue on two homes.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

"Ken Fortenberry" wrote in message
...
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers wrote:
Hey all,

My darling bride has decided that she has "maybe" one Wisconsin winter
left in her and wants to move south. snip
Anyone have any thoughts?

Dump the darling bride.

--
Ken Fortenberry

Ken, that's not an option either. For one thing, she puts up with me,
that's not something that most women are willing to do. Secondly, this is
the first time in 16 years we've disagreed on something. Third, buying a
house and moving to Kentucky or Tennessee will be less costly and less of a
headache than a divorce!
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers wrote:
"Ken Fortenberry" wrote:
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers wrote:
Hey all,

My darling bride has decided that she has "maybe" one Wisconsin
winter left in her and wants to move south. snip
Anyone have any thoughts?

Dump the darling bride.

Ken, that's not an option either. For one thing, she puts up with me,
that's not something that most women are willing to do. Secondly, this
is the first time in 16 years we've disagreed on something. Third,
buying a house and moving to Kentucky or Tennessee will be less costly
and less of a headache than a divorce!

My darling bride wants us to retire in Chicago. Yes, the big city.
We lived there for awhile when we both had dual appointments at
UI Urbana-Champaign and UI Chicago. She loves the city, I think
it's a dump.

So I countered with Boulder Junction, Wisconsin or Grand Marais,
Minnesota. Both are somewhat off the beaten path, *WAY* too far
off for my darling bride.

Now comes the compromise. Winona, Minnesota. It's a small college
town on the Mississippi and Amtrak runs right through it so she
can get to Chicago.

I thought I handled it brilliantly if I do say so myself.

So tell your darling bride *you* want to move to northern Montana,
and while she wants to move south you could compromise and stay
right where you are !

(I'm not going to charge you for any of this, by the way. ;-)

--
Ken Fortenberry

"Ken Fortenberry" wrote in message
SNIP

So tell your darling bride *you* want to move to northern Montana,
and while she wants to move south you could compromise and stay
right where you are !

(I'm not going to charge you for any of this, by the way. ;-)

LOL, been there, done that. I suggested that with the poor economy in the
Bessemer Michigan area, and the low property values, we'd be far better off
living there. That didn't fly either. You didn't get a chance to meet
Janet when you were here in Rhinelander. She's an Irish girl, and you can
always tell an Irish girl. Not much, but you can try.....
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

There went the ice tea all over the new
monitor...........ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Ken Fortenberry" wrote in message
...
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers wrote:
Hey all,

My darling bride has decided that she has "maybe" one Wisconsin winter
left in her and wants to move south. snip
Anyone have any thoughts?

Dump the darling bride.

--
Ken Fortenberry

Steve,

My women is from S.E. Kentucky, born and raised and we visit often. From my
personal experience, most of Kentucky (with the exception being around
larger cities) is mostly poor and most are starving for work. The main
economy there seems to be coal, tobacco and growing and selling weed. The
hills and hollers are beautiful but littered with desolate people, mostly.
There's a lot of fine folk there, but there's more poor, messed up people it
seems. People not only selling drugs, but using there own product too. Lack
of work or tourism is the main downfall of Kentucky. Most locals drive over
30 miles a day to get to their work. If you would decide to move there, I
would recommend somewhere around Lexington or another larger city. Hunting
opportunities are good though, there's more deer than you could imagine
there. Quite a few nice large lakes with better than average fishing and
great views.

Personally, Tennessee is a no brainer to me. I've been there often and have
found the people very warm, and the scenery breathtaking. Mainly my
experience has been from central TN to the border in NC, near the Great
Smoky Mountains. The mountain streams are crystal clear and the fishing has
been great all year and the cost of living is not out of line, as far as I
could see. I looked at housing prices while there and it's comparable to
the average mid-west market. There is something about the mountains of TN
that do call to you, and they keep you wanting to come back.
The only downside to THAT part of TN is that everything is driven by
tourism. A lot of stores are only open during the summer season. We drove
around one night looking for a place to eat for over an hour, VIA the GPS,
and never did find anything open except for fast food. TN may appeal to you
since you are a guide and hunter though, due to the tourism. Personally, I
would recommend somewhere within a 50 mile radius of Gatlinburg or go into
NC a bit, it's not much further and beautiful as well.

I am speaking from my own personal experiences and observations. I am in no
way saying that everyone in Kentucky is pitiful, just that a lot of folks
get caught in a bad situation and can't seem to see a way out and there they
are.

As far as property taxes, Health Care and those things, I'm not sure. My
women owns 60 acres in Kentucky near Jackson, and her taxes are only $140.00
a year, but as far as the norm, I don't know.

My opinion only, but I hope it helps in some way.

Doug





"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in message
...
Hey all,

My darling bride has decided that she has "maybe" one Wisconsin winter
left in her and wants to move south. She has decided that we "need" to
move to Kentucky or Tennessee. Many of you know me and know I need
fishing and hunting opportunities or I'll go crazy, or at least crazier
than I am now. Janet wants four distinct seasons, preferably without
months of cold weather and snow like we have now. I on the other hand
really don't want to leave northern Wisconsin, finding I can deal better
with the snow and cold versus high heat and humidity. So while I like the
idea of not snowblowing the driveway, I'm less than thrilled with the
thought of leaving my home state.

However, with that being said, we've begun to investigate the two states.
I've done a little looking online in the Eddyville Kentucky area as I've
been there before.

I know that Tennessee doesn't have a state income tax, and it has
"TennCare" a state sponsored health care program. Does anyone know if
Kentucky has similar bonus points like the aforementioned?

Basically what I need to know is the pro's and con's of living in each
state. Taxes, property values, health care, cost of living, climate,
fishing/hunting opportunities, job opportunities (the wife will still have
to have a job), etc. are all things I need opinions on, as well as any
potential locations.

Anyone have any thoughts?
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

Steve, look at a map. Decide where you would want to be located for
fishing opportunities. Pick a few and see if she can get a job near one.

I always thought I would retire in Golconda, IL. I would have the Ohio
River on Smithland pool to fish. Not to mention huge numbers of creeks
on the pool. The ability to lock down and run up the Cumberland or
Tennessee rivers. I could always lock up to Kentucky or Barkley lakes,
or trailer over.

I'll probably end up floating grass hoppers on fly line in central IL
creeks in the late summer.

Carlos