Moving to Utah... but where?

**Hutch** · 08-23-2007, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by stump832

6 months in Utah pretty much makes you an old-timer, right? To generalize and say "mormons aren't an issue" is about as poor a generalization as "mormons ruins everything".

Its not a black and white issue at all. My wife made a bunch of friends at work at the hospital, only to have 3 of them give her books of mormon as going-away gifts because they all "saw a beautiful light" inside of her that "they wanted to save". So months of friendship culminated with a fucking recruiting effort. Did it cramp our style or piss on our way of life? No. But it certainly made her question every positive interaction she had with "those folks" during our time there.

Sorry about the rant, and no offense - but all the kids who live near the canyons, work from home/at the resorts/at bars and restaurants, and spend their time skiing and playing with other transplants really shouldn't be commenting on how the pervasise culture generally affects the people who actually INTERACT with it.

There is a beautiful light inside of you.

**stump832** · 08-23-2007, 10:04 AM

Struck out? Hey, not everyone can bat 1.000. See: your reading comprehension.

Maybe you should take a deep breath, and go back and read my post again. I mean, its pretty explicit where it says it didn't ruin our experience. My point was that after living there for 3 years, I think generalizations in either direction are dumb and irrelevant.

But obviously you've pretty much got shit dialed-in, so carry on.

**stump832** · 08-23-2007, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by Pope Benedict XVI

There is a beautiful light inside of you.

Not me. My wife. I'm full of puppy dogs tails, spite, and bloating gasses.

**slim** · 08-23-2007, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by stump832

bloating gasses.

That's just from the drive to New Hampshire. It'll go away.

P.S. I'm a little pissed you ended up getting 3-books. I specifically told those assholes that the wife and I were getting you guys the Book of Mormon and that they'd have to think of something else.

**Woodsy** · 08-23-2007, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by Skidog

Before you move here EVERYONE acts like thats all there is here...in fact.. greater SLC is like 60% mormon 40% non and changing EVERY DAY..

dogy dog
not to call you out on many of your mis representations and assumptions, but Salt lake City is actually less than 50% LDS
the subrbs are well over 80%
thats why you have Rocky running the city and the Orin Hatchs of the world in the senate.
but what do i know.

**stump832** · 08-23-2007, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by slim

That's just from the drive to New Hampshire. It'll go away.

Well, its been 4 weeks now. Should I see a doctor? WWMD?

**twodogs** · 08-23-2007, 10:16 AM

This just in..

Idiot driving in Utah is much more of an issue to be aware of than Mormons.

**Skidog** · 08-23-2007, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by Woodsy

dogy dog
not to call you out on many of your mis representations and assumptions, but Salt lake City is actually less than 50% LDS
the subrbs are well over 80%
thats why you have Rocky running the city and the Orin Hatchs of the world in the senate.
but what do i know.

The CITY maybe but I was talking about the entire valley on a whole.....thats ok though...what do I know I only been here 6 months..I guess I couldnt have learned anything....

M

**Skidog** · 08-23-2007, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by the Mad

This just in..

Idiot driving in Utah is much more of an issue to be aware of than Mormons.

This is one statement I TOTALLY agree with...

I was here less than a month and some idiot rear ended me at an off ramp....

Yield is absolutely not in anyones vocabulary here in UT.

M

**stump832** · 08-23-2007, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by Skidog

Yield is absolutely not in anyones vocabulary here in UT.

How about irony?

**Woodsy** · 08-23-2007, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by stump832

How about irony?

I think we took it with us when we left.

**Skidog** · 08-23-2007, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by stump832

How about irony?

Sure, but whats soo ironic?

M

**Woodsy** · 08-23-2007, 10:43 AM

rain on your wedding day

**Skidog** · 08-23-2007, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by Woodsy

rain on your wedding day

Oh...

Like a free ride when you've already paid...

I see..

Thanks.

M

**bagtagley** · 08-23-2007, 10:49 AM

I rented sight-unseen in Sugarhouse (excepting pictures), and am still living there 2.5 years later.

I've stayed at the Extended Stay on Union Park more times than freshies has bitched about it, and it's never been a problem. However, if you're looking to live in SLC, I'd be more inclined to suggest the Homestead Suites on 2100 S. Given that you're gonna be going between PC and Tooele on a pretty regular basis, I'd say location-wise, SLC or WVC/Magna are your best bets.

Also, I'm not sure I'd call the predominant religious culture an "issue", but it's definitely different here.

**Woodsy** · 08-23-2007, 10:49 AM

edit.
utah is sweet and happy

**bagtagley** · 08-23-2007, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by Woodsy

edit.
utah is sweet and happy

Was it a quip about my southern-accented typing?

**Parvo** · 08-23-2007, 10:57 AM

I was the Catholic kid that lived in Orem. Yeah, that one. So I'm not too worried about living among Mormons and dealing with the predominate culture. I lived in Parowan for a while and when you get hurt, they bring you casseroles. And that's ok in my book.

The Homestead looks like it will be my Sept. home. Although their hookers-n-blow party rules weren't clearly outlined on their website.

And yes, Panquitch girls are wholesomely slutty... Wrangler Butts Drive 'em Nuts!

**Woodsy** · 08-23-2007, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by bagtagley

Was it a quip about my southern-accented typing?

I miss you man!
no i was being a grumpy bitch about our dog understanding irony as well as Ms Morrisette,
sorry.
Dallas, CUbuck and beandip got me all hammboned last night.

**Steven S. Dallas** · 08-23-2007, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by bagtagley

Was it a quip about my southern-accented typing?

It was a naked outpouring of hatred directed at Alanis Morrisette. I was shocked, both by the invective and because I heard D-Day was wearing a Jagged Little Pill Tour tank top and cruising the West Village last night.

**Woodsy** · 08-23-2007, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by bagtagley

Was it a quip about my southern-accented typing?

I miss you man!
no i was being a grumpy bitch about our dog understanding irony as well as Ms Morrisette,
sorry.
Dallas, CUbuck and beandip got me all hammboned last night.

**Woodsy** · 08-23-2007, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by Parvo

I was the Catholic kid that lived in Orem. Yeah, that one. So I'm not too worried about living among Mormons and dealing with the predominate culture. I lived in Parowan for a while and when you get hurt, they bring you casseroles. And that's ok in my book.

The Homestead looks like it will be my Sept. home. Although their hookers-n-blow party rules weren't clearly outlined on their website.

And yes, Panquitch girls are wholesomely slutty... Wrangler Butts Drive 'em Nuts!

dude you should have gone to Judge with me
made it eeasier and a lot of fun

**powstash** · 08-23-2007, 02:01 PM

did anyone else notice that the Pope changed his name today? His comment on the top of the page was quoted by Stumpy before the change happened.

I now return you to your regularly programed bitching about Utah thread....

**stump832** · 08-23-2007, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by powstash

did anyone else notice that the Pope changed his name today? His comment on the top of the page was quoted by Stumpy before the change happened.

I now return you to your regularly programed bitching about Utah thread....

Nice catch. You've saved me from months of saying "who the fuck is hutch and how did I miss 2000 of his posts?"

And for the record (again), I ain't bitchin about Utah. Just about overgeneralizations. Woodsy though...yeesh.

**Buzzworthy** · 08-23-2007, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by powstash

did anyone else notice that the Pope changed his name today? His comment on the top of the page was quoted by Stumpy before the change happened.

I now return you to your regularly programed bitching about Utah thread....

Yep, that is why I asked where Starsky was.