redsky49
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Seriously??? "very ultra liberal"???
And you "will not discuss politics". Really???
"...a conservative would feel out of place." Are you kidding???
Have a great visit in Ashville. It's a wonderful small town
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Ashville North Carolina as a retirement destination?
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Seriously??? "very ultra liberal"???
And you "will not discuss politics". Really???
"...a conservative would feel out of place." Are you kidding???
Have a great visit in Ashville. It's a wonderful small town
redsky49
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As for climate, the design temperatures are as follows:
Asheville:
Htg. 1% = 16 degrees F
Cool. 99% = 85db/71wb F
I don't have climatic data for Weston, TX, but using a similar location (Dallas), the numbers are:
Dallas
Htg. 1% = 24 F
Cool. 99% = 98db/74wb
What does this mean? It will be colder in the winter, and cooler, but somewhat more humid, in the summer, compared to Weston/Dallas. Data per ASHRAE Fundamentals 2001.
There are some skiing areas nearby that operate (mostly by artificial snow - this ain't Colorado). You will have a full four season experience here. Typical wind speeds are similar to Dallas. Rainfall is a somewhat different story. Asheville gets about 35% more moisture than Dallas and is an entirely different environment. The geography is more rolling foothills than mountains, but the higher elevations are just a short drive away. The foliage is entirely different. Good highways and secondary roads. UNC Asheville nearby, as are medical facilities. Great access to Virginia and Tennessee mountains, and South Carolina is just a jump away.
Asheville only has about 75,000 population, so some of the amenities you might take for granted living near Dallas could be hard to come by.
In any case, bring an open mind, visit the Biltmore (including winery), have lunch at the Grove Park Inn, walk the downtown area, and see for yourself.
Asheville:
Htg. 1% = 16 degrees F
Cool. 99% = 85db/71wb F
I don't have climatic data for Weston, TX, but using a similar location (Dallas), the numbers are:
Dallas
Htg. 1% = 24 F
Cool. 99% = 98db/74wb
What does this mean? It will be colder in the winter, and cooler, but somewhat more humid, in the summer, compared to Weston/Dallas. Data per ASHRAE Fundamentals 2001.
There are some skiing areas nearby that operate (mostly by artificial snow - this ain't Colorado). You will have a full four season experience here. Typical wind speeds are similar to Dallas. Rainfall is a somewhat different story. Asheville gets about 35% more moisture than Dallas and is an entirely different environment. The geography is more rolling foothills than mountains, but the higher elevations are just a short drive away. The foliage is entirely different. Good highways and secondary roads. UNC Asheville nearby, as are medical facilities. Great access to Virginia and Tennessee mountains, and South Carolina is just a jump away.
Asheville only has about 75,000 population, so some of the amenities you might take for granted living near Dallas could be hard to come by.
In any case, bring an open mind, visit the Biltmore (including winery), have lunch at the Grove Park Inn, walk the downtown area, and see for yourself.
Doubleplay
New member
I see that you are from Hotlanta. No wonder you can ride all year, specially during the height of summer. Sorry but I do ride full gear all the time including a full face helmet.
Asheville summer weather is a no go for me with terrible humidity. I do this for fun.
Like Visian I also ride all year in NC. You do need to watch for ice if getting off the coastal plain during the middle of winter and some shady spots in the mountains will have ice pretty frequently, especially in the morning hours.
But in any town or city. roads are generally fine in winter except right around storms or extended cold spells.
As Visian notes, with electric jackets 12 mth riding is very doable. My local club (in Wilmington on the coast and a few degrees warmer than Asheville in winter) gets its biggest turnouts for rides in JAN and FEB- I think because most of our folks are in town then rather than off at rallies or doing other things. This is the exact opposite of the local Harley riders stick to shorts or jeans that mostly disappear in the winter, except for a few hard core bike commuters who use full leathers or chaps/jacket combos.
Can't agree that Asheville has a 4-5 mth riding season. I'd call it about 4-5 mths of prime weather, a couples months in early spring when cool rain is not rare so you'll want to carry rain gear on the bike, a couple of hot summer months (JULY/AUG) that can be nasty and are the worst riding months, and 2-3 months when considering ice possibilities needs to be in your thinking.
But in any town or city. roads are generally fine in winter except right around storms or extended cold spells.
As Visian notes, with electric jackets 12 mth riding is very doable. My local club (in Wilmington on the coast and a few degrees warmer than Asheville in winter) gets its biggest turnouts for rides in JAN and FEB- I think because most of our folks are in town then rather than off at rallies or doing other things. This is the exact opposite of the local Harley riders stick to shorts or jeans that mostly disappear in the winter, except for a few hard core bike commuters who use full leathers or chaps/jacket combos.
Can't agree that Asheville has a 4-5 mth riding season. I'd call it about 4-5 mths of prime weather, a couples months in early spring when cool rain is not rare so you'll want to carry rain gear on the bike, a couple of hot summer months (JULY/AUG) that can be nasty and are the worst riding months, and 2-3 months when considering ice possibilities needs to be in your thinking.
jogitu
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Seriously??? "very ultra liberal"???
And you "will not discuss politics". Really???
"...a conservative would feel out of place." Are you kidding???
Have a great visit in Ashville. It's a wonderful small town
Not kidding, very serious and did not discuss politics. Read my post further in thread, I have an open mind. Do you?
Visian
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i think our riding gear habits are probably pretty similar.
heck, i thought you were talking about not riding in the winter! maybe your problem is that you're staying in the valleys... <2k feet.
our house in WNC is at 4k feet, and I commonly am on roads (ok, a lot of forest service roads) at 5-6k feet.
there have been times in the summer when I've actually been cold up there.
ian
ps => i almost *never* ride in Atlanta... only in points north.
There are places full of yuppies & places full of hillbillies - Ashville is too pricey for a hillbilly. Go to Maggie Valley area or parts of N. GA if you want to find even higher taxes & even less hillbillies. There are places in E.TN, S.VA,N.GA,E. & Central KY, and a few other spots that have lower taxes and real estate than Ashville.
We had lived in NC. back in the early 90's and said it was the place for us when I came in from my international travels for work and decided to slow down.
Fled FL. 6 years ago and moved to the Piedmont area, 60 miles N. of Charlotte, 2 hrs west of Raleigh area, 3 hrs East of Asheville ,so both the top of the mountains and the coast are easily driveable in less than 1/2 a day.
Real estate costs , taxes, H.O. insurance, and availability of land are much less .
I almost burst out laughing at closing over the minimal cost of my H.O insurance compared to what we had been paying in FL. Same for the taxes !!
We are in an older established neighborhood , on a half acre surrounded by woods. My riding starts at the end of my street , one turn and I am in the country. But all the conveniences I need are less than a few miles the other way.
The " big" city of Winston Salem ( listed in the top 10 of places for retirees) is 11 miles down the highway.
Lewisville has one stop light, two banks, three gas stations, two grocery stores, several vetrenarians . The largest building in town is our library !
We have a couple of good places to eat, and NO FAST FOOD joints !
Several parks, and lots of other green space.
Climate is usually pretty good, we do get some snow and it can get hot , but it is neither too hot or too cold for too long. All the services that us older folks like are here, along with good places to eat, and a decent airport if you have to fly.
no regrets form us , who have lived in several other states and foreign countries.
Fled FL. 6 years ago and moved to the Piedmont area, 60 miles N. of Charlotte, 2 hrs west of Raleigh area, 3 hrs East of Asheville ,so both the top of the mountains and the coast are easily driveable in less than 1/2 a day.
Real estate costs , taxes, H.O. insurance, and availability of land are much less .
I almost burst out laughing at closing over the minimal cost of my H.O insurance compared to what we had been paying in FL. Same for the taxes !!
We are in an older established neighborhood , on a half acre surrounded by woods. My riding starts at the end of my street , one turn and I am in the country. But all the conveniences I need are less than a few miles the other way.
The " big" city of Winston Salem ( listed in the top 10 of places for retirees) is 11 miles down the highway.
Lewisville has one stop light, two banks, three gas stations, two grocery stores, several vetrenarians . The largest building in town is our library !
We have a couple of good places to eat, and NO FAST FOOD joints !
Several parks, and lots of other green space.
Climate is usually pretty good, we do get some snow and it can get hot , but it is neither too hot or too cold for too long. All the services that us older folks like are here, along with good places to eat, and a decent airport if you have to fly.
no regrets form us , who have lived in several other states and foreign countries.
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hjsbmw
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I live in Durham, NC and the mountains are my retreat when I am tired of civilization. Asheville is quite city-like in its center but green all around, and has its perks and downers, just like any place. In the end this is so personal, and only you can decide what it is that gives you the quality of life you want for yourself. Do you want to live in the city with nature close by, or would you like to live where you don't see the smoke of your neighbor's chimney but the amenities of a city are within driving distance?
I know people who have lived in Asheville and have liked it a lot. You will find medical care, a BMW dealer, good restaurants, arts and culture, and I don't know what else matters to you.
When it comes to taxes, crime rates, demographics, and so on, there are online tools that can guide you. Google "city data asheville" for example, or, for that matter, "city data anytown". Some other sites I have consulted in the past:
http://www.bestplaces.net/col/
http://aol.moving.com/real-estate/compare-cities/index.asp
I know people who have lived in Asheville and have liked it a lot. You will find medical care, a BMW dealer, good restaurants, arts and culture, and I don't know what else matters to you.
When it comes to taxes, crime rates, demographics, and so on, there are online tools that can guide you. Google "city data asheville" for example, or, for that matter, "city data anytown". Some other sites I have consulted in the past:
http://www.bestplaces.net/col/
http://aol.moving.com/real-estate/compare-cities/index.asp
