Our trip to Missoula

Last week, Timmyfan and I went to Missoula and we really had a blast there. Now mind you, Missoula is a much bigger town than Bozeman and there was really a lot more there to see. One of the first places we went to was at a mobile home park that TF called about that did not have a pet limit. It did sound too good to be true, but we had to check it out. When we finally got there, the park looked kind of crappy, although some homes were in good shape. We scoped around trying to find the main office and all we could find were some of the residents. Timmyfan spoke to a man that lived there and he gave us some very interesting information about the landlord. He said that the landlord was a slumlord, he would refuse repairs, act rude to the tenants, and even had the city contact him about that too. I knew there was something wrong when I called up the landlord and I said I was interested in seeing the park, he hung up on me, which I think was rude. After hearing all that, I wasnt interested in the park anymore and went merry on my way. Then we went looking for apartments. I found one that had a river flowing in the backyard, a dishwasher, and even a backdoor for Odessa to get out. It looked kind of dirty inside, but I think they were still in the process of fixing it up. But it looked great, I might consider that place as one of my options. Then the next day, we went to look at RVs at this one dealer that had a huge lot and a bigger selection than the one here in Bozeman. We took the dogs into each and everyone that we saw. One of the 5th wheels had a living room up in the top, which I had never seen before. That one was cool. Then there was one that was like a little trailer with a glass sliding door and a huge living area. That one I would LOVE to give to TF. Imagine living on the beach with that one and a huge bay window with a view of the ocean........AAAAAHHH!! We had a fun time looking at the RVs. Then I let Timmyfan stay in the hotel room while I went out to do a few things. I went to visit the school there, but couldnt get around much because of the construction that was going on. so I didnt stay long. Then I went to look at another apartment building that made the last one I saw look junky. It was nice and it had everything: washer/dryer hookups, dishwasher, AC, and outside a swimming pool, a huge lobby and lounge area, and even a mini movie theater. I told myself...this I want it. But it will have to wait. Another reason why we went there was also to attend an orientation at their local housing authority and sign up for housing of any kind. I went for the biggie...section 8, public housing, and for another complex that sounded great. But the waiting list for those can be up to 2-3 years. If TF has to wait for hers, so can I. But the real truth is that I wanna be there right now. The reason I decided to pick Missoula was mainly to be closer to home without having to leave the state. They have a lot more than Bozeman does although I am not so sure about free bus rides. You dont have to go through an awful lot of passes to get home which might be safer. And Missoula is at least 1,000 ft. lower in elevation than Bozeman. It was actually much easier to breathe there than it is here. Those mountains there were actually so close you could touch it....no I really mean it. A friend of mine on Facebook who lives there said that I would love it in Missoula after I posted that I couldnt wait to move there, and you know, she's right. I already do. The only problem is trying to decide which of those cool apartments to move into. Why I didnt think to move there in the FIRST place, I will never know. The cost of living is actually cheaper there......everything is cheaper there, even food and gas. Probably because I didnt think of it at first. But TF hates Montana and I would think that she would not like it there as much as the coast, even though she did have a good time. TF belongs on the coast and there she will stay. But there are at least a few things about Missoula that I worry about. First of all, its a bigger town, and bigger towns usually mean a lot of crime. I see it on the news all the time. Second, I didnt see a single huckleberry soda there and this is a place where huckleberries are found. Of course that problem could be solved if I went to the gas stations and looked for them, like we did lastnite. Well, thats out trip in general. I would love to do that again.