in colorado?

Posted By: nm on 2006-01-04
In Reply to: I'm fighting a super Wal-Mart - MT concerned about Wal-Mart

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Did anyone watch Frontline last night? I will NEVER shop in Wal-Mart again. - You'll find me at Target
- I saw that - me2
- Some of use live in small towns and our only - Wannie
  - Our Wal Mart moved. Built a Superstore behind Kmart! - Mainer
    - Every K-Mart around me folded and died. No such stores here. Walmart is thriving. - K-mart stores were junky.
      - Actually our Kmart is very nice. Probably because of - Mainer
      - Agree on the K-mart. The one near us SUCKS. - It's like a crummy dollar store now. nm
- Walmart/Huge transcription companies. - See any similarities? nm
- Looks like we need a Walmart - board :-) nm
- Some boxes, like Mrs. Smith's pies, say distributed by - what you don't know
- I'm fighting a super Wal-Mart - MT concerned about Wal-Mart
  - Good luck. sm - Mainer
  - Community near me succesfully fought one off, but sm - No Kname
  - in colorado? - nm
  - Check all the brands in other stores. It's all outsourced. Nike, Rebok, Liz Claiborne. - Read labels!
    - Yeah, but are these other companies trying to put stores in every market in the country? - MT concerned about Wal-Mart
      - There are TONS of stores that I see every place I go. - So what.
  - They're trying to put a second WalMart in our city with a population of 55,000. - same here
  - you don't live in Asheville NC sm - long time MQr
    - No, not NC - MT concerned about Wal-Mart
      - Walmart is good. The regular supermarkets are going to be forced to compete. - That's a good thing.
        Publix stores are starting to look like Super Wal-Marts! Have you seen that? - I think it's hilarious.
        No. Is it good? Have they brought their prices down? - No Publix around here.
  - Newflash... Most everything you buy ANYWHERE is NOT made - in the USA. Take a gander sometime.
    - Yes. Especially high-end merchandise. Someone has an ax to grind with Walmart - giving a very one-sided story.
      - Made in Japan is what we grew up seeing. Look where Japan is now - So what? The fact remains.
- What about your neighbors who work at Walmart? - No I didn't see the show.
  - Heck, YES!!!! Most of our Walmart employees - boycott WalMart and Sam's Club!
    - Hey if you have the cash more power to you. Obviously the rest of the country doesn't. - Thus making Walmart what it is.
      - I just said I DON'T have the extra cash. - I AM POOR
        I get it. But in return for supporting the small business the poor folk get nothing in return. - Open your mind.
        You are so rude. That's your response to everything, isn't it? - finance degree here, thank you
        I do not mean to be rude and perhaps you are interpreting rudeness because - I get it, do you?
        It was not the subject matter, it was the delivery. - Sorry, I'm just fed up today.
        You know who I see working at Walmart? People who may not be employed elsewhere. - Don't kill the messenger.
- Done with Walmart too.....sm - Walmart and what they are doing..
  - We have to stand firm for the Americans of the future here! - do it for the children.
    - Walmart opened up 15 stores in CHINA....nm - Walmart and what they are doing..
- Went there for paint. Brand new store. SM - nm
  - nm=no message; sm=see message. nm - MT
    - nm = no name. - nm
      - No, nn would be no name. (just joshin ya). nm - Becky
- I saw that. I have seen it before though and - sm
- i didnt see that. - what happened?
- They operate under the guise of the All American Company - Corporate profit is what they really mean
- Target is better... - Sage
  - I agree about Target but there are some things I cannot buy at Target and Walmart - Target lover
    - ME TOO! - Sage
      - Well if Target did business like Walmart then the prices would drop but everyone would hate them to. - Lose-lose
  - same here, love target - target fan
- Don't be to quick to jump to Target - IndianaMT
- Equates to sending our work offshore. - NJMT
- Do tell more? - camry
  - Drastic under bidding for products. Single handedly took out Rubbermaid - From what I recall
    - Walmart is trying to save the consumer MONEY. It's not all about corporate greed. - Okay logic this out.
      - Is that why their Bounty paper towels - are priced higher
        The price of gasoline is reflected in the price of goods. Having said that, one item - Logic this out.
        FYI, this is not a MOMENTARY thing, I - started comparing prices a few years
    - They also use tactics based on "sale points" which tease the customer - another point
      - Everyone markets their product that way. Like loss-leaders at supermarket. - anti-Walmart propaganda.
    - THANKS. - Camry
- yup and using self-checkout - costs jobs too (nm)
  - One more thing... - self checkout
    - I don't mind self checkout or bagging my groceries. It does keep costs down. - It's also faster.
      - Pros and cons - self checkout
        So do you think gas stations should discount gas for us pumping our own gas? - Just curious.

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Colorado
I grew up in Southern Colorado. Our family just visited Denver. I have a friend who lives in the suburbs of Denver. All I can tell you is Colorado is beautiful, but be prepared for a much higher cost of living. I don't know where in the south you live, but chances are the cost of liviing is less than in Colo. We have a 200k mortage (In NE Oklahoma). My friends in Colo have a home that is the same square footage and pretty comparable to our home and their mortage is in the low 300's! I know we would not be able to afford a nice home in Colorado and still have all the other extras we have now. Also, be prepared for some bad winters. It snows a bunch in Colorado and it is not fun to get around in! Other than that, Denver (or the suburbs) offers a lot in the way of shopping, entertainment, etc., not to mention the beautiful scenery. Good luck with you decision!

Hot in Colorado
107 degrees today. Cows starting to give instant milk. Jack rabbits are carrying canteens. It's not any better up north either. Denver up into the 100s also. Snowmen are disappearing in great numbers. Arkansas River is rising because of them.

REALLY REALLY REALLY HOT IN COLORADO!!!
Had to go to the TOP of the Poudre Canyon to go camping and it was still REALLY HOT!

Any Colorado MTs on here? (sm)

DH and I are considering moving to Colorado. Anything you can tell me about how you like it, or not, the people, the climate, attitudes , would be most helpful! I would like to talk with MTs particularly who are working from home, as I do. Thanks so much!!

P.S. There is not much activity on the states board, as I went there for info first.

Colorado sm

Boulder is a great choice. I would be happy to answer any questions. E-mail if you would like.

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Where are you located at in Colorado?

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Snow in Colorado
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Cold in Colorado! ...
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I'm in a little town called Strasburg. I'm about 35 to 40 miles away from Denver, which is why I would consider the commute, especially if it was required just to get my foot in the door. Lots of people in our little town make that commute all the time, so it's not uncommon, but it's not something I'd necessarily be crazy about!

Thank you all for the kind suggestions. They're very much appreciated!

Question for Colorado MTs
Thank you for your reply, but I have done that. Of the ones I've looked at, I've never found openings for MTs, and when I've called, which is a long-distance call for me, I've often been told that they have a service who does their transcription. I posted this question here hoping for a reply from someone with first-hand knowledge of a hospital that did hire MTs rather than using a service.

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It is a great place to live!!! Colorado Springs is about 60 miles South of Denver but we go to Denver every once in a while. I was born in Boulder (Northwest of Denver). The snow may last longer than a day if it is a decent storm, but for the most part it is gone pretty quickly! The air is fresh and clean and crisp. The autumn leaves right now are just beautiful. I moved here from San Diego and couldn't be happier!! If you have any specific questions, you could e-mail me, but I wish you well and say go for it!

Any MTs in the Colorado area?

My husband has a possible job opportunity in the northern Colorado area. I am just wondering if anyone on this board is out in that area? I am wondering what the average pricing is on housing, apartments, etc. Anything really fun to do out there? This would be in the Fort Collins area. Also, what is the usual temperature in the summer and winter, snow fall, etc.

I have found most of this information on-line, but I would much prefer to hear from someone who lives around this area. I would take a personal view over a computer anyday! We live in Florida now, so this would be a HUGE move for our family!

Thanks for any info.

I love Colorado
Is there anything to do? You could spend a lifetime in Colorado and never run out of things to do, that is if you like the outdoors. I live east of Monument just north of Colorado Springs but at a higher altitude than Fort Collins, so it is warmer in Fort Collins in the summer but we get more snow in the winter. Summers get into the high 90s for a high. Winters get a fair amount of snow but are very sunny (and lovely). No dreary winters here! We visited Fort Collins many times when our son attended CSU for 5 years. It would be my second choice of cities to live in throughout Colorado. Don't know about housing prices, but surely not as bad as the Springs where prices are going out of sight. Fort Collins is always in the top 10 cities for retirees because of many factors--reasonable housing, climate, recreation, jobs, etc. I personally would love to live in a big university town like Fort Collins because there is always something going on. Make your first purchase on moving here a pair of good hiking shoes. You will never look back to Florida. The mountains are awesome!

Is there a reason you picked Colorado or was it
nm

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Thank you, MT mom of 3. I'm afraid you're probably right because it's what I've found for the most part. I actually applied at a local service recently and discovered they had some of the hospital transcription, but I ended up not taking the job because they were only going to pay me 0.03 per line for some type of work to do with VR. I don't know the full details, but it seemed as though I'd be editing, and it just didn't sound all that great to me.

once I went to a huge outdoor Colorado BBQ..

Does anyone live in the Denver, Colorado, area? sm

I may possibly be moving there. What can you tell me about it? The school systems do not matter as we no longer have children at home. What areas are nice to live in? I read that when it snows it usually melts the same day....is that true?

Any information from someone who lives there or has lived there would be much appreciated.

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Definitely Colorado. Wonderful summers and beautiful winters!
nm,

I feel bad for the people in Colorado and Wyoming who had so much wind and cold
weather. This would be worse than a hurricane because if your roof blows off, you are in severe sub-0 temperatures with blowing snow. No way to get any kind of help, and no way to stay warm.