Astoria Questions

usmcgunnerm4 · 07-14-2010, 01:15 AM

Hi all,

I have an interview next week with the state for a position in Warrenton, and was wondering if you wouldn't mind answering a few questions for me.

1. How's the housing market? Ive looked at the MLS for the area, and it seems reasonable given that it's a highly desirable location.

2. If I needed to rent a tiny place (just me) until I could sell our house up here and buy a home there, where should I look? I'm thinking studio apartment.

3. Recreation. Well, we love the ocean, and we love hiking, outdoorsy stuff, so I think we'll be just fine, but for "in-town" things, how's the restaurant selection, etc.

Thanks in advance, and I HOPE HOPE HOPE I get the job. This area of Oregon is one of my favorite spots in the US.

DoubleD · 07-14-2010, 03:24 AM

I'm not from Astoria but I have been there a million times and I was born in Seaside. The housing market is fair. However you may take into consideration that Longview and Kelso is only 45 minutes away if you take the back way on the Oregon side. There are many fine food establishments in the area, antique shops, museum, a freaky bridge (don't ride your bike across it

) it takes you to the Washington side and Long beach which is a fun town. Theres the Docks, coffee shops and if I remember right a great bakery on main street. If you go on down to Seaside there is an outlet mall, more food establishments, golf courses, Fort Stevens camp ground ect. You won't run out of things to do.
It takes awhile for the locals to warm up to outsiders, but the ones I have met have been really nice people. The morning crowd usually goes to Pig and Pancake for breakfast. Don't stay at the Greenriver Motel I won't elaborate.

Good Luck to you, I'm envious I love it over there. I hope you get the job I'll keep my fingers crossed.....MrsD

goslow · 07-14-2010, 07:52 AM

Oregon has an income tax, no sales tax though. It may be cheaper to live in WA state if you don't mind a commute?

Good luck on the interview, it's a very nice area.

95gst16g · 07-14-2010, 11:41 AM

I suppose Astoria would be a good place to live.It has lots of little restaraunts and little shops.Seaside and longbeach are close by there are some fun roads to ride,not too bad of a place to live....Hope you get a job here it would be awesome to have another guy to ride with...Good luck and do you mean a OSP job?

wavygravy · 07-14-2010, 06:46 PM

welcome to your new home! govt worker here too! this place rocks!

a109driver · 07-16-2010, 12:52 PM

I've been living between Warrenton and Seaside for about 10 years. I love it here. There is housing for all income levels. I prefer the area I'm in because it's more rural between the towns. I go down to Seaside more than Astoria for entertainment. Both towns have movie theaters, community pools, gyms, skate parks for the kids, and lots of great places to eat. It's a good time to buy a house here. There are plenty available and not enough buyers.

If you live in Washington, you shouldn't have to pay a state income tax. It will give you a little more income, but you'll have to cross that long bridge to get to work. It's something to think about.

usmcgunnerm4 · 07-25-2010, 01:31 AM

Originally Posted by DoubleD

a freaky bridge (don't ride your bike across it

) it takes you to the Washington side and Long beach which is a fun town.

I have ridden my bike across that bridge a bunch of times. After the first time, it's all good.

Originally Posted by 95gst16g

.Good luck and do you mean a OSP job?

Nope, it was with the OLCC as an Enforcement Inspector.

Originally Posted by a109driver

It's a good time to buy a house here. There are plenty available and not enough buyers.

If you live in Washington, you shouldn't have to pay a state income tax. It will give you a little more income, but you'll have to cross that long bridge to get to work. It's something to think about.

Good to know! Thanks!

The interview went well, and I'm hoping to get a second interview within the next couple of weeks. If I get the second interview, I have to impress the regional manager enough to hire me. It's a great job, wayyyy better benefits than WA State, or even the feds, and it would be almost my dream location.

DoubleD · 07-25-2010, 05:09 AM

Originally Posted by usmcgunnerm4

I have ridden my bike across that bridge a bunch of times. After the first time, it's all good.
The first time we went across it I almost got taken out by a seagull.
Nope, it was with the OLCC as an Enforcement Inspector.

Good to know! Thanks!

The interview went well, and I'm hoping to get a second interview within the next couple of weeks. If I get the second interview, I have to impress the regional manager enough to hire me. It's a great job, wayyyy better benefits than WA State, or even the feds, and it would be almost my dream location.

Good Luck on the next interview I hope it all works out for you...MrsD

a109driver · 07-25-2010, 02:42 PM

When I'm off work (every other week), I could show you around and answer any questions you have. Let me know if I can help. It is a great place to live.

usmcgunnerm4 · 07-28-2010, 01:40 AM

Thanks for all the help everybody. The last set of interviews is today (They interviewed 20 people for one job), so hopefully I will hear something by weeks end.

a109driver · 07-28-2010, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by usmcgunnerm4

Thanks for all the help everybody. The last set of interviews is today (They interviewed 20 people for one job), so hopefully I will hear something by weeks end.

Good luck. We'll be pulling for you. We need more riders in this area.

KevinD · 07-28-2010, 04:01 PM

If you move, you've gotta promise to let Tif continue to stir up the doodoo over here...

KevinD

usmcgunnerm4 · 07-28-2010, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by a109driver

Good luck. We'll be pulling for you. We need more riders in this area.

Thank you, I'll need all the pull I can get. I'm very excited about this job!

Originally Posted by KevinD

If you move, you've gotta promise to let Tif continue to stir up the doodoo over here...

Of course....she'll actually be there for between 2 and 6 months after I move.

bcj · 07-31-2010, 11:43 AM

Stop by the Longbeach Kite Festival Aug. 16 - 22

I'll be flying the tiny little fighter kites near the south end of the boardwalk on Fri and Sat.

usmcgunnerm4 · 08-06-2010, 05:24 AM

Well, I was selected for the final interview which will be Tuesday of next week. Hoping and praying that this all works out!

Either way, I'll be in Warrenton on Tuesday if anyone wants to meet up. I'll be in the cage so I wont be able to do any rides, but still....give me a holler. Number is in my profile.

Norainy · 08-06-2010, 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by usmcgunnerm4

Well, I was selected for the final interview which will be Tuesday of next week.

galenernest · 08-06-2010, 09:01 AM

Good luck on the job! There's some fantastic roads around that area!

DoubleD · 08-07-2010, 05:09 AM

Originally Posted by usmcgunnerm4

Well, I was selected for the final interview which will be Tuesday of next week. Hoping and praying that this all works out!

Either way, I'll be in Warrenton on Tuesday if anyone wants to meet up. I'll be in the cage so I wont be able to do any rides, but still....give me a holler. Number is in my profile.

Good Luck, keeping my fingers crossed for you...MrsD

a109driver · 08-07-2010, 06:45 PM

I have your number, but I don't think you included the area code. I'll have to look it up for the area you live in. I'll call you if I'm not tied up. I should be off work during the day and cleaning up after a camping trip.

My number is in my profile too, so you could call me when you're free.

usmcgunnerm4 · 08-08-2010, 12:54 AM

Originally Posted by a109driver

I have your number, but I don't think you included the area code.

509...Sorry!


07-14-2010, 01:15 AM	#1
usmcgunnerm4 Washington (VA) Joined: Dec 2008 From: Spokane Valley, WA Blog Entries: 3 I Ride: an Italian	Astoria Questions Hi all, I have an interview next week with the state for a position in Warrenton, and was wondering if you wouldn't mind answering a few questions for me. 1. How's the housing market? Ive looked at the MLS for the area, and it seems reasonable given that it's a highly desirable location. 2. If I needed to rent a tiny place (just me) until I could sell our house up here and buy a home there, where should I look? I'm thinking studio apartment. 3. Recreation. Well, we love the ocean, and we love hiking, outdoorsy stuff, so I think we'll be just fine, but for "in-town" things, how's the restaurant selection, etc. Thanks in advance, and I HOPE HOPE HOPE I get the job. This area of Oregon is one of my favorite spots in the US. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-14-2010, 03:24 AM	#2
DoubleD Streetfighter Joined: Mar 2007 From: Greenacres Washington I Ride: 1991 Honda CBR1000f	I'm not from Astoria but I have been there a million times and I was born in Seaside. The housing market is fair. However you may take into consideration that Longview and Kelso is only 45 minutes away if you take the back way on the Oregon side. There are many fine food establishments in the area, antique shops, museum, a freaky bridge (don't ride your bike across it ) it takes you to the Washington side and Long beach which is a fun town. Theres the Docks, coffee shops and if I remember right a great bakery on main street. If you go on down to Seaside there is an outlet mall, more food establishments, golf courses, Fort Stevens camp ground ect. You won't run out of things to do. It takes awhile for the locals to warm up to outsiders, but the ones I have met have been really nice people. The morning crowd usually goes to Pig and Pancake for breakfast. Don't stay at the Greenriver Motel I won't elaborate. Good Luck to you, I'm envious I love it over there. I hope you get the job I'll keep my fingers crossed.....MrsD __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-14-2010, 07:52 AM	#3
goslow Shredder Joined: Apr 2006 From: Auburn & Longview I Ride: '12 Aprilia Tuono & '06 DRZ SM	Oregon has an income tax, no sales tax though. It may be cheaper to live in WA state if you don't mind a commute? Good luck on the interview, it's a very nice area. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-14-2010, 11:41 AM	#4
95gst16g Pit Crew Joined: Feb 2010 From: Astoria...ish I Ride: 05 yamaha R6	I suppose Astoria would be a good place to live.It has lots of little restaraunts and little shops.Seaside and longbeach are close by there are some fun roads to ride,not too bad of a place to live....Hope you get a job here it would be awesome to have another guy to ride with...Good luck and do you mean a OSP job? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-14-2010, 06:46 PM	#5
wavygravy Endorsed Joined: May 2010 From: ocean park wa. I Ride: yamaha fj 1200 & 73 huskvarna 250, yamaha tw 200, brigs mini.	welcome to your new home! govt worker here too! this place rocks! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-16-2010, 12:52 PM	#6
a109driver Shredder Joined: Jan 2008 From: Seaside/Warrenton, Oregon I Ride: 2004 Yamaha R1	I've been living between Warrenton and Seaside for about 10 years. I love it here. There is housing for all income levels. I prefer the area I'm in because it's more rural between the towns. I go down to Seaside more than Astoria for entertainment. Both towns have movie theaters, community pools, gyms, skate parks for the kids, and lots of great places to eat. It's a good time to buy a house here. There are plenty available and not enough buyers. If you live in Washington, you shouldn't have to pay a state income tax. It will give you a little more income, but you'll have to cross that long bridge to get to work. It's something to think about. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by a109driver; 07-16-2010 at 12:55 PM.. Reason: More...


07-25-2010, 02:42 PM	#9
a109driver Shredder Joined: Jan 2008 From: Seaside/Warrenton, Oregon I Ride: 2004 Yamaha R1	When I'm off work (every other week), I could show you around and answer any questions you have. Let me know if I can help. It is a great place to live. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-28-2010, 01:40 AM	#10
usmcgunnerm4 Washington (VA) Joined: Dec 2008 From: Spokane Valley, WA Blog Entries: 3 I Ride: an Italian	Thanks for all the help everybody. The last set of interviews is today (They interviewed 20 people for one job), so hopefully I will hear something by weeks end. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-28-2010, 04:01 PM	#12
KevinD Joined: Mar 2009 From: Spokane Valley I Ride: Suzuki Boulevard C90, Suzuki DRZ400E, My Wife's Scooter	If you move, you've gotta promise to let Tif continue to stir up the doodoo over here... KevinD __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


07-31-2010, 11:43 AM	#14
bcj Railer Joined: Jan 2008 From: teh rock	Stop by the Longbeach Kite Festival Aug. 16 - 22 I'll be flying the tiny little fighter kites near the south end of the boardwalk on Fri and Sat. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-06-2010, 05:24 AM	#15
usmcgunnerm4 Washington (VA) Joined: Dec 2008 From: Spokane Valley, WA Blog Entries: 3 I Ride: an Italian	Well, I was selected for the final interview which will be Tuesday of next week. Hoping and praying that this all works out! Either way, I'll be in Warrenton on Tuesday if anyone wants to meet up. I'll be in the cage so I wont be able to do any rides, but still....give me a holler. Number is in my profile. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-06-2010, 09:01 AM	#17
galenernest I bathe with candles, flowers, jazz music, and rubber ducky. Joined: Jun 2008 From: Vancouver, but my heart belongs to Beijing Blog Entries: 4 I Ride: in my wet dreams	Good luck on the job! There's some fantastic roads around that area! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-07-2010, 06:45 PM	#19
a109driver Shredder Joined: Jan 2008 From: Seaside/Warrenton, Oregon I Ride: 2004 Yamaha R1	I have your number, but I don't think you included the area code. I'll have to look it up for the area you live in. I'll call you if I'm not tied up. I should be off work during the day and cleaning up after a camping trip. My number is in my profile too, so you could call me when you're free. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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