I'm moving, which is the best tennis city-austin, san antonio, reno, boise, portland

[GMay]

Oh, the Stockholm Syndrome of those living in the Pacific Northwest. All two days of your summers are nice.

Used to live up there and now would take an Arizona summer over one in the PNW. I can play tennis outside all year and in most cases the courts are free or a very nominal amount.

As far as any of those cities to move to I would say Austin or San Antonio probably have the best weather and possibilities for tennis.

[marosmith]

Originally Posted by GMay

Oh, the Stockholm Syndrome of those living in the Pacific Northwest. All two days of your summers are nice.

Used to live up there and now would take an Arizona summer over one in the PNW. I can play tennis outside all year and in most cases the courts are free or a very nominal amount.

As far as any of those cities to move to I would say Austin or San Antonio probably have the best weather and possibilities for tennis.

Ya, we all must have personality disorders. That's a real good point.

[GMay]

Oh, so predictable. I lived in the PNW for 40 plus years so it is not like I don't know what I am talking about. 20 years in Oregon and 20 plus years in Washington.

Have to say don't know why I was so stupid for so long. I love Arizona. Actually just got back from playing tennis outdoors in 75 degree weather, had a beautiful view of Camelback Mountain and a nice glass of wine and late lunch afterwards. Nothing beats that.

[TahoeTennis]

I just moved to Reno from Lake Tahoe and the tennis scene here is great! Lots of courts (I actually live at a tennis club/resort) and you're less than an hour from Lake Tahoe, the most beautiful place on the planet. 3 hours to San Francisco.

[GRANITECHIEF]

Reno is so close to hell you can see Sparks. But of course there is some fun tennis to be had there, especially when it barely snows in the winter.

[Overdrive]

Portland and ESPECIALLY Austin are very liberal...

[gavna]

Originally Posted by Overdrive

Portland and ESPECIALLY Austin are very liberal...

Yea Austin has that "keep it weird" and liberal reputation........it's still Texas and for the most part except for a few really goofy tree hungers its not that liberal. Texas Democrats not in the same league with what you got in places like Boston, California and the NW.

Some of he old diehards love to perpetuate the myth that Austin is soooooo different - meh - Houston has had multiple female and Black mayors - current one openly gay.

Last woman mayor of Austin was way back in the early 80s - most all since the late 90s old white guys - yeah all Democrats - big deal.

Wanna see liberal check out the loons in inner city Houston and Dallas politics.....Sheila Jackson Lee (OMG what a disaster!) and her buds.

[Avles]

Originally Posted by gavna

Yea Austin has that "keep it weird" and liberal reputation........it's still Texas and for the most part except for a few really goofy tree hungers its not that liberal. Texas Democrats not in the same league with what you got in places like Boston, California and the NW.

Well Obama won Travis County 60%-36% in 2012-- so I'd call that pretty liberal.

[gavna]

Originally Posted by Avles

Well Obama won Travis County 60%-36% in 2012-- so I'd call that pretty liberal.

Naw just democrat........inner city Houston and Dallas had similar numbers.

Austin does have more crunchy types than any other large Texas city but its still relative.........Texas Democrats do not = what you have in Berkley or Madison or San Francisco.....not in the least.

Our libs still drive huge SUVs, pack guns (most even have concealed carry permits)....etc.
Hell if a kid even in Austin made a pistol shape out of a Pop Tart folks down here would give him the real thing and not suspend him from school.

[dr325i]

Originally Posted by GMay

Oh, so predictable. I lived in the PNW for 40 plus years so it is not like I don't know what I am talking about. 20 years in Oregon and 20 plus years in Washington.

Have to say don't know why I was so stupid for so long. I love Arizona. Actually just got back from playing tennis outdoors in 75 degree weather, had a beautiful view of Camelback Mountain and a nice glass of wine and late lunch afterwards. Nothing beats that.

How's tennis for you from May to October???
I lived in Scottsdale for a year...ah wait -- I LIVED there 7 months and was hiding INDOORS for 5 months...

[dr325i]

Originally Posted by Avles

Well Obama won Travis County 60%-36% in 2012-- so I'd call that pretty liberal.

Because he was going against two idiots in 2008 and 2012 and he ran after the lunatic ruined our lives for the next 80 years...

Other than that, I am with Gavna - we, in the South, are more of Conservative Liberals...
Just like the Republicans elsewhere than here have more brains and understand reality...

[S&V Specialist]

First off, Austin is a great city with a great economy, but very liberal and the housing market has lost its' mind. Austin has awesome tennis leagues but not so many public courts. Right outside of Austin, have you looked at Westlake, Cedar Park, or Leander?

[BridgetJones]

Originally Posted by gavna

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Hell if a kid even in Austin made a pistol shape out of a Pop Tart folks down here would give him the real thing and not suspend him from school.

Hilarious post!

[rafafan20]

Thanks for responses all, looks like sacramento is a possibility, along with San Diego (obviously the #1 tennis city IMO). Jobs in Texas/Portland didn't work out, will be moving at end of may, pretty much debating between SD, Sactown and Reno -- Best job in Reno but worried about QoL. No job in SD, so-so job in Sac.

[GMay]

Originally Posted by dr325i

How's tennis for you from May to October???
I lived in Scottsdale for a year...ah wait -- I LIVED there 7 months and was hiding INDOORS for 5 months...

I love Scottsdale. I play tennis all year round no problem at all and have no problem finding people to play with. I prefer playing during the summer months to the winter when it is cold.

Also it is so much less expensive to play here. No problem finding free courts. Have great courts in my neighborhood with a view of camelback mountain and the mcdowells.

[gavna]

Originally Posted by rafafan20

Thanks for responses all, looks like sacramento is a possibility, along with San Diego (obviously the #1 tennis city IMO). Jobs in Texas/Portland didn't work out, will be moving at end of may, pretty much debating between SD, Sactown and Reno -- Best job in Reno but worried about QoL. No job in SD, so-so job in Sac.

Reno is cool.........yea it's a little dusty and all the casinos can get old......but jeez your 30+ min from Lake Tahoe........

Plus how can you not like living in the home of Reno 911!!!! I mean my god man......plus all that skiing

[sabala]

It will definitely snow in Reno during winter but then that's what separates the REAL tennis players from the posers!

http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showp...9&postcount=13 this is Reno Tennis Club at Washoe courts, (semi private club)
,
P.S. locals do not use high altitude balls - those are for the wimpy tourists! Elevation about 4400 ft.

You said you like kayaking? There is a whitewater park downtown

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Sg4XKsc3Eo

- right next to some courts too, (4 courts I believe) so go play a few hours of tennis then go jump in the river!