Moving to Denver

stearns · 08-30-2016, 11:04 AM

After a few months of planning and trying to get things in order, I think I can finally say that I am officially moving to Denver at the end of the year. Back in May my girlfriend graduated from UVA with her masters in nursing to become an NP, and after many interviews got accepted into an incredibly competitive fellowship program at the University of Colorado Denver. This was contingent on her being able to pass the NP certification exam before the end of August, and after failing it the first time by literally one question at the end of July she re-took it yesterday and passed by a pretty healthy margin. With that being the last uncertainty for her, I'm ready to say:

WE ARE MOVING TO COLORADO!!!

This is something we have been wanting to do for years, but haven't been in a situation where it was actually possible, so when she was looking up fellowship programs and found there were only 2-3 in the whole country that fit what she wanted to do, one of which being in Denver, it felt like the ideal opportunity. Every step along the way has been stressful, but we've never been happier.

Today I officially told my company, which sucked but they have plenty of time to get things in order. She doesn't start until the first week in January, so we won't be fully moving until right after Christmas, which means I'll keep working at my current job until 12/23. No thoughts on the next employment move for myself, not really concerned, gonna give that a few months before I start seriously looking.

We have a few friends out that way, but I'm looking forward to getting to know some of the CO guys from here that I haven't had a chance to visit with. We've been out to Denver probably 3-4 times in the last 3 years and loved every time, but they've all been pretty short trips (usually based around concerts at Red Rocks). Going back out the end of September for a few days to go to some concerts and start looking at housing areas/options. Still so much to do, but I finally feel comfortable trying to plan that far out.

I am really hoping that once I get a new job I can slow things down and get out to a few herfs that I haven't been able to with my crazy work schedule. Not much more to say about it right now, still a lot to do and I'll keep you guys updated with how it goes, but wanted to share this bit of info now that it's pretty much a sure thing

markem · 08-30-2016, 11:06 AM

Congratulations, Ben! Denver is a cool area with much more predictable weather than the area you are in now. Summers on the front range are spectacular.

pnoon · 08-30-2016, 11:17 AM

That's great news, Ben. Very happy for you both.

Chainsaw13 · 08-30-2016, 11:28 AM

Congrats!

Dave128 · 08-30-2016, 11:31 AM

Great news, Ben. Congratulations to you both.

icehog3 · 08-30-2016, 11:35 AM

Super news, Ben, I'm psyched for both of you.

Adam and I will be out for a visit on 4/20.

T.G · 08-30-2016, 11:48 AM

Cool deal, Ben. Congrats to you and Sarah!

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Super news, Ben, I'm psyched for both of you.

Adam and I will be out for a visit on 4/20.

No, I won't. The Other Adam possibly though.

jledou · 08-30-2016, 11:48 AM

Congratulations! Denver is a great area.

yourchoice · 08-30-2016, 11:59 AM

Congrats, Ben! Best of luck to both of you.

Remo · 08-30-2016, 12:13 PM

Very cool, now you'll be smoking Blunts

icehog3 · 08-30-2016, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.G

No, I won't. The Other Adam possibly though.

Easy there, Fuzz!

Remo · 08-30-2016, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.G

Cool deal, Ben. Congrats to you and Sarah!

No, I won't. The Other Adam possibly though.

Narc!

mhailey · 08-30-2016, 02:45 PM

You're going to love it (except for the traffic). PM me when you get out here.

BlackDog · 08-30-2016, 02:45 PM

Congratulations! Colorado is awesome. Best wishes for you both!

hotreds · 08-30-2016, 02:47 PM

Congrats, Ben&Sarah!

elderboy02 · 08-30-2016, 02:56 PM

Congratulations!

Porch Dweller · 08-30-2016, 04:47 PM

Congrats!!!

AdamJoshua · 08-30-2016, 04:52 PM

Congrats to you and your girlfriend, Ben! That's awesome for her and you get away from your aggravation and little piddly things at work.

You'll also be much closer to SoCal for #18 next year!

I, like the Other Adam have no idea what Tom is talking about. *taps the microphone hidden in the planter*

kelmac07 · 08-30-2016, 05:43 PM

Congrats Ben & Sarah!!

shark · 08-30-2016, 05:44 PM

Congrats!

https://youtu.be/FWooDCkkkVQ

08-30-2016, 11:06 AM	#2
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,527 Trading: (47)	Re: Moving to Denver Congratulations, Ben! Denver is a cool area with much more predictable weather than the area you are in now. Summers on the front range are spectacular. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

08-30-2016, 11:17 AM	#3
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Moving to Denver That's great news, Ben. Very happy for you both. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

08-30-2016, 11:28 AM	#4
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,039 Trading: (96)	Re: Moving to Denver Congrats! __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

08-30-2016, 11:31 AM	#5
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,917 Trading: (4)	Re: Moving to Denver Great news, Ben. Congratulations to you both. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

08-30-2016, 11:35 AM	#6
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,558 Trading: (60)	Re: Moving to Denver Super news, Ben, I'm psyched for both of you. Adam and I will be out for a visit on 4/20. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-30-2016, 11:04 AM	#1
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,347 Trading: (50)	Moving to Denver After a few months of planning and trying to get things in order, I think I can finally say that I am officially moving to Denver at the end of the year. Back in May my girlfriend graduated from UVA with her masters in nursing to become an NP, and after many interviews got accepted into an incredibly competitive fellowship program at the University of Colorado Denver. This was contingent on her being able to pass the NP certification exam before the end of August, and after failing it the first time by literally one question at the end of July she re-took it yesterday and passed by a pretty healthy margin. With that being the last uncertainty for her, I'm ready to say: WE ARE MOVING TO COLORADO!!! This is something we have been wanting to do for years, but haven't been in a situation where it was actually possible, so when she was looking up fellowship programs and found there were only 2-3 in the whole country that fit what she wanted to do, one of which being in Denver, it felt like the ideal opportunity. Every step along the way has been stressful, but we've never been happier. Today I officially told my company, which sucked but they have plenty of time to get things in order. She doesn't start until the first week in January, so we won't be fully moving until right after Christmas, which means I'll keep working at my current job until 12/23. No thoughts on the next employment move for myself, not really concerned, gonna give that a few months before I start seriously looking. We have a few friends out that way, but I'm looking forward to getting to know some of the CO guys from here that I haven't had a chance to visit with. We've been out to Denver probably 3-4 times in the last 3 years and loved every time, but they've all been pretty short trips (usually based around concerts at Red Rocks). Going back out the end of September for a few days to go to some concerts and start looking at housing areas/options. Still so much to do, but I finally feel comfortable trying to plan that far out. I am really hoping that once I get a new job I can slow things down and get out to a few herfs that I haven't been able to with my crazy work schedule. Not much more to say about it right now, still a lot to do and I'll keep you guys updated with how it goes, but wanted to share this bit of info now that it's pretty much a sure thing __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

08-30-2016, 11:48 AM	#8
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,203 Trading: (27)	Re: Moving to Denver Congratulations! Denver is a great area.

08-30-2016, 11:59 AM	#9
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,081 Trading: (36)	Re: Moving to Denver Congrats, Ben! Best of luck to both of you.

08-30-2016, 12:13 PM	#10
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Moving to Denver Very cool, now you'll be smoking Blunts __________________

08-30-2016, 02:45 PM	#13
mhailey Splitter of Hairs Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Matt Location: out west Posts: 492 Trading: (21)	Re: Moving to Denver You're going to love it (except for the traffic). PM me when you get out here. __________________ Never try and teach a pig to sing. It frustrates you and irritates the pig.

08-30-2016, 02:45 PM	#14
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Moving to Denver Congratulations! Colorado is awesome. Best wishes for you both! __________________ "We live in the good of this."

08-30-2016, 02:47 PM	#15
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,658 Trading: (63)	Re: Moving to Denver Congrats, Ben&Sarah! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

08-30-2016, 02:56 PM	#16
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,496 Trading: (133)	Re: Moving to Denver Congratulations!

08-30-2016, 04:47 PM	#17
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,164 Trading: (24)	Re: Moving to Denver Congrats!!! __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

08-30-2016, 04:52 PM	#18
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,785 Trading: (40)	Re: Moving to Denver Congrats to you and your girlfriend, Ben! That's awesome for her and you get away from your aggravation and little piddly things at work. You'll also be much closer to SoCal for #18 next year! I, like the Other Adam have no idea what Tom is talking about. taps the microphone hidden in the planter

08-30-2016, 05:43 PM	#19
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Moving to Denver Congrats Ben & Sarah!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-30-2016, 05:44 PM	#20
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,444 Trading: (0)	Re: Moving to Denver Congrats! https://youtu.be/FWooDCkkkVQ __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds