Bellingham, Washington

gettysburgfreak · 07-09-2010, 08:11 PM

Going to be finishing up my 9 month stint on the southern border in a few months and will be moving up to Washington State. For those of you who live in the area I have a few questions and any info would be great.

I am 24 years old, single and would like to live in a pretty populated place with things to do and places to meet women

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I have looked on a map and from Bellingham to Sumas its approx 26 miles but some people have told me its an hour or so drive. Can anyone confirm this?

-Has anyone ever been to Lynden? Is it nice? Things to do? I have considered this area to live in but am not so sure.
-Does anyone know of any nice apartment complexes in the Bellingham area?

I am hoping to get a head start on the whole process and since I will have to pick a place sight un seen any help would be great. Thanks.

markem · 07-09-2010, 08:19 PM

papajohn67 may know that area

I have a good friend who is the systems administrator for the Port of Bellingham. I've always liked that area, mostly because it has stellar motorcycle roads.

I've been through Lynden enroute to the border crossing at Sumas (way better than the I-5 crossing). If you are way into pastures and cows, then I think you will be happy. Otherwise, not so much. Bellingham, with the college is the closest thing to an "urban center" in that area on the US side.

gettysburgfreak · 07-09-2010, 08:27 PM

Unfortunately Sumas is where I am going to be working

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Originally Posted by markem

papajohn67 may know that area

I have a good friend who is the systems administrator for the Port of Bellingham. I've always liked that area, mostly because it has stellar motorcycle roads.

I've been through Lynden enroute to the border crossing at Sumas (way better than the I-5 crossing). If you are way into pastures and cows, then I think you will be happy. Otherwise, not so much. Bellingham, with the college is the closest thing to an "urban center" in that area on the US side.

gettysburgfreak · 07-11-2010, 07:53 PM

nobody is from that area?

Salvelinus · 07-11-2010, 08:16 PM

My little bro lives in Bellingham and loves it. I haven't visited yet so I can't really offer anything other than that. He says the music scene is good (he is a musician), and you have easy access to outdoor recreation. Wish I could tell you more. Good luck with the move

icehog3 · 07-11-2010, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

Bellingham, with the college is the closest thing to an "urban center" in that area on the US side.

College chicks! What more could one ask for?!

icehog3 · 07-11-2010, 08:22 PM

And only 50 miles to vancouver!

gettysburgfreak · 07-11-2010, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

And only 50 miles to vancouver!

The college scene I hear is a good time, hopefully people are right. Unfortunately working for the govt has put a damper on my habanos consumption but it will be nice to visit some nice shops up in Vancouver.

pnoon · 07-11-2010, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

The college scene I hear is a good time, hopefully people are right. Unfortunately working for the govt has put a damper on my habanos consumption but it will be nice to visit some nice shops up in Vancouver.

Bring lots of cash.

07-09-2010, 08:11 PM	#1
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Bellingham, Washington Going to be finishing up my 9 month stint on the southern border in a few months and will be moving up to Washington State. For those of you who live in the area I have a few questions and any info would be great. I am 24 years old, single and would like to live in a pretty populated place with things to do and places to meet women . I have looked on a map and from Bellingham to Sumas its approx 26 miles but some people have told me its an hour or so drive. Can anyone confirm this? -Has anyone ever been to Lynden? Is it nice? Things to do? I have considered this area to live in but am not so sure. -Does anyone know of any nice apartment complexes in the Bellingham area? I am hoping to get a head start on the whole process and since I will have to pick a place sight un seen any help would be great. Thanks. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

07-09-2010, 08:19 PM	#2
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	Re: Bellingham, Washington papajohn67 may know that area I have a good friend who is the systems administrator for the Port of Bellingham. I've always liked that area, mostly because it has stellar motorcycle roads. I've been through Lynden enroute to the border crossing at Sumas (way better than the I-5 crossing). If you are way into pastures and cows, then I think you will be happy. Otherwise, not so much. Bellingham, with the college is the closest thing to an "urban center" in that area on the US side. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

07-11-2010, 07:53 PM	#4
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: Bellingham, Washington nobody is from that area? __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

07-11-2010, 08:16 PM	#5
Salvelinus Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Brendan Location: Vermont Posts: 1,116 Trading: (12)	Re: Bellingham, Washington My little bro lives in Bellingham and loves it. I haven't visited yet so I can't really offer anything other than that. He says the music scene is good (he is a musician), and you have easy access to outdoor recreation. Wish I could tell you more. Good luck with the move

07-11-2010, 08:22 PM	#7
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Bellingham, Washington And only 50 miles to vancouver! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!