Moving to the Delta OR Clear Lake

Todd Dunlap · Post by **Todd Dunlap** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:05 am

Mona and i are talking about moving to the Delta or Clear lake:shock:

.What do you guy's think

We would like to live on the water but don't know where to look.Does it really matter?Sure,would love to wake up and jump in the boat! Not have to drive 40 min. to a rat hole

Don't get me wrong,i love my So. Cal. lakes but the Delta is a place where you could never learn it all in a life time.Maybe because it was are first time or the GREAT PEOPLE.There seems to be something special about the Delta.Can not wait to get more time on the water(Delta).If anyone has any info.,we should need.The DOES AND DON'TS

Where not to live,ETC...Please let us know

YOU GUY'S ROCK

BUCKBASS · Post by **BUCKBASS** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:16 am

Damn Todd you dodn't waste anytime posting that.Just make you have and extra bed for Big Daddy.

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:24 am

Todd Dunlap wrote:Mona and i are talking about moving to the Delta or Clear lake .What do you guy's think We would like to live on the water but don't know where to look.Does it really matter?Sure,would love to wake up and jump in the boat! Not have to drive 40 min. to a rat hole Don't get me wrong,i love my So. Cal. lakes but the Delta is a place where you could never learn it all in a life time.Maybe because it was are first time or the GREAT PEOPLE.There seems to be something special about the Delta.Can not wait to get more time on the water(Delta).If anyone has any info.,we should need.The DOES AND DON'TS Where not to live,ETC...Please let us know YOU GUY'S ROCK

You know my choice...

BUCKBASS wrote:Just make you have and extra bed for Big Daddy.

If he don't, I do...

Roger

Obi-Hub · Post by **Obi-Hub** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:34 am

There goes the neighborhood...

Obi

Todd Dunlap · Post by **Todd Dunlap** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:34 am

Tunaman,YOU ROCK

I am going to call you tonight after you get off work(6:00 pm).If you are going to be home?See you and Mona soon

.

Todd Dunlap · Post by **Todd Dunlap** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 10:44 am

Well papa(BuckBass),You and Obi-Hub and Kirk are going to move in with us

You did not know that

We, Will just get a big house and it will always be open to all the nuts.What's a squirrel without his Nut's

DaHawg · Post by **DaHawg** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 12:01 pm

Todd,
If you end up going the Delta route, let me know. I have a number of foreclsoures in Discovery Bay that may fit your needs, Your other option will be Bethel Island for on the water living, but a major difference in the communities.

Shoot me a PM or give me a call (209) 321-1868 and I'll be happy to e-mail you what is currently available and also any upcoming properties that have not yet hit the market.

Biggest consideration in Discovery Bay will be your distance to "fast water". Some homes will have you idling for 30 minutes or more which is a real pain after a while.

macinckirk · Post by **macinckirk** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 12:19 pm

If it was me I would move to the delta, not only is there the delta you also have the motherload lakes and still a short drive to CL

If I was going to move again IN Ca it would be the Delta

CN · Post by CN » Fri Jan 09, 2009 12:30 pm

Delta all the way.You not only have Largemouth there are Striper's and lot's of other fish.Plus like stated before it's not to bad of a drive to other spot's.Better get used to fog though.

Clear Lake has some pretty cheap property now,maybe not on the water,but man some of that area is a little ratty.

RichThiel · Post by **RichThiel** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:51 pm

Discovery Bay, Tracy, Livermore (Still Redneck), Brentwood, Oakley would only be considered know...I've lived in this area all my life..Anything north of said or south of said, NOT, especially tract homes.

Call Liz Cuccia or Cooch's ????? for a realtor,,,shes been in it for over 25 yrs.

Rich

DeltaDan · Post by **DeltaDan** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 2:05 pm

Hope that happens for you and Mona BrothA Todd !!

... But remember you do not have to rush into and buying something right away w/o knowing the area first.

You can consider comming up here and renting while you get to spend time looking for what you want - and a realator to look specifically for what you are wanting while you are learning the area.

The housing market here still has not bottomed out - There is another wave ( should be the final one) of forclosures hitting the market now ~ and I think the loan rates will continue to give some more hopefully as well.

Just be up here by March bish.

MIKE TREMONT · Post by **MIKE TREMONT** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 2:20 pm

I'd also consider what the wonderful folks that run this state have in mind for the Delta. There may organized parties of non native fish killing teams out there if some of these whack jobs get their way.

Can't go wrong with either of the two in my opinion.

macinckirk · Post by **macinckirk** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 2:30 pm

Todd make sure it has a 3 car garage (that stays empty) and a spare bedroom so I have a spare place to put my boat and lay my head if Mom and Dad are out of town and forget to leave the keys

I also agree with Dan Think it out and if you guys really want to move then go slow unless you find what your looking for right away, there are deals out there and I'm sure there will be more for the next 6 months.

But this is a Great time to make a move if thats whats in the cards for you cann't go wrong on the housing market being down like it is

Smitty · Post by **Smitty** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 3:12 pm

Having made the move from santa clarita to clear lake (kelseyville) a couple of years ago here are some points.
1. Any where in lake county will be major culture shock coming from so cal. If you want extremely slow life style CL is the way to go compared to the delta.
2. CL is an awesome fishery so is the delta. The big advantage to the delta is endless miles to fish.
3. Both RE markets have gotten hammered but I think the delta area will rebound much higher given the bedroom community aspect to east bay.
4. Both areas have nice on the water places as well as alot of areas that are very close to access. I live above soda bay with an awesome lake view and 3 minutes to the closest ramp.
5. Again, if you want alot of the conviences of so cal the delta is a better choice. Lake County suffers from the dont get any bigger attitude of the longtime locals (they want a small quiet community without big box stores).
6. Another major advantage of the delta area is central location to other places to fish. It takes 1:15 to 1:45 to get to the I-5 from the better neighborhoods around CL. CL is about 3 hours from the delta (bethel island), 3 from Shasta, 2.5 from oroville.

IF I had to do it over again I would probably choose the delta over CL because I travel to fish all the FLW T's in the west. Who knows, given the RE market at the delta I might get a place down there as well.

Smitty

Marty · Post by **Marty** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 3:19 pm

Dang â€“ be good to someone and the next thing they want to do is move next to you!

Todd Dunlap · Post by **Todd Dunlap** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 4:05 pm

Thanks guy's for all the help

Mona and i are going to rent for now, so we can look around .Kirk,you will always have a place in our home and our hearts

I guess we can not sleep at Frank's,don't want to be a speed bump

.Mona and i could just sleep in a Tule island

.I AM A PIRATE,HAR,HAR,HAR.Kind of sounding like Cooch now and Marty,where do you live

Teach you to be nice to us

See you guy's next month.

ash · Post by **ash** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 9:28 am

Todd - move down to Delta way- I didnt get a chance to meet you so I dont know your situation but there are more jobs in the sac area then the Lakeport area that is for sure. Also too from Delta to Clear Lake is hour and fortyfive without TRAFFIC

so your never too far.

I know three years ago when my wife and I came up here to visit we moved up here three months later.... these guys hate us transplants cause we have super finesse ways of catching fish but they are good guys and get over it quickly.

Look forward to meeting you!

J

Todd Dunlap · Post by **Todd Dunlap** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:14 am

Speedbump,wish i could have met you

All the guy's(LL's)were telling me some stories about you

.Mona and I have decided on the Delta

We have decide to move up after the ABA TEAM CLASSIC AT CLEAR LAKE

In the mean time,we will be traveling to the Delta to look and fish(party)with all our new friends.YOU GUY'S ROCK

Ash,when you see Delta Dan give him a big old wet sloppy tongue behind his ear from me

:lol:Thanks and Look forward to meeting you! Todd AKA MR. Ugly

ash · Post by **ash** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:47 am

Todd Dunlap wrote:Speedbump,wish i could have met you All the guy's(LL's)were telling me some stories about you .Mona and I have decided on the Delta We have decide to move up

Lies ALL of it

Those LL's are out to get me....

RipnRog · Post by **RipnRog** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:08 am

ash I see a spanking in your future......

DeltaDan · Post by **DeltaDan** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 1:11 pm

Todd Dunlap wrote:We have decide to move up after the ABA TEAM CLASSIC AT CLEAR LAKE

That better be the one on Jan 18 ! ....... Cause I told you to be up here before March Bish !!

As far as the wet sloppy ear kiss .... You can do that the next time we hook up at Russo's. We can make some steps for you to climb up on top of the picnic tables there to deliver. ~~ They look sturdy enoufgh to support you.

Cheers Homie,
Dan

PS Bro- Package goes out Monday now. I forgot to take it with me when Kris and I dropped off my sled.

Todd Dunlap · Post by **Todd Dunlap** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 1:52 pm

That better be the one on Jan 18 ! ....... Cause I told you to be up here before March Bish !!

Dan,With those big broad shoulders of yours,i could reach the moon

I will be up in March and every month until Sept. for sure ,My BrothA from another Mother

You know that i keep things exciting down here

and they just wont let me leave.

We are excited to live in the Swamp.If you ever need a partner to Ride

I'll ride to the wheels fall off

I know,You understand

[Fixed yer quote problem, Todd... sheesh, these kids never learn!

- Roger]

gabuelhaj · Post by **gabuelhaj** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 5:44 pm

Discovery Bay, Tracy, Livermore (Still Redneck), Brentwood, Oakley would only be considered know...I've lived in this area all my life..Anything north of said or south of said, NOT, especially tract homes.

Add Manteca, Lathrop (flood zone), and Ripon to that list. I'd choose the Delta as it's pretty much central which makes it very, very hard to decide which water to fish!

Culture shock is an understatement. Take it from a soCal transplant. Belive me, you will regret NOT moving up here!

Feel free to email me if you have any questions.

Good luck!

Ricky-S · Post by **Ricky-S** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 6:38 am

Many years ago I moved to Davis/Sac to go to college and learn the northern lakes and I think that Sac is a great place to live for someone wanting to have access to the Delta, CL, Oroville and Shasta-Best move I ever made.

I almost moved back two years ago but the wife wanted no part of it. My boat and truck spend a lot of time in the Sac airport or a at friends house in Roseville.

I also looked at Brentwood but at the time it was out of my league. I think that March Lane in Stocton is a sleeper.

I agree that the Delta give you more access to I-5 and Southern Cal, the Bay area, and the general population and malls. I can tow a boat from Southern Cal to the Delta in 5.5-6 hours in my sleep.

Pat · Post by **Pat** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 7:52 am

If the need for employment or business environment should ever figure in your decision, there are infinitely more opportunities in the Delta area. Same with medical care.

Pat

rwderrick · Post by **rwderrick** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 8:24 am

My wife and I we were up at CL Saturday .
Looked at some homes right on the H2/0.
A OLD 1b/1b 750sf but new dock
for $349K A relly nice one 3b/2b 2000sf built in 2005 H2/0
20ft out the back door new dock and lift.NICE place..
But $ 850K....... I think we will look over at the Delta all so.
I like CL O and im in Santa Rosa now..
Good luck.

macinckirk · Post by **macinckirk** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 8:42 am

rwderrick wrote:My wife and I we were up at CL Saturday .
Looked at some homes right on the H2/0.
A OLD 1b/1b 750sf but new dock
for $349K A relly nice one 3b/2b 2000sf built in 2005 H2/0
20ft out the back door new dock and lift.NICE place..
But $ 850K....... I think we will look over at the Delta all so.
I like CL O and im in Santa Rosa now..
Good luck.

Todd Dunlap · Post by **Todd Dunlap** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 10:18 am

Wow

Delta or Bust

slimmy houston · Post by **slimmy houston** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 4:18 pm

listen mister ugly.....settle down on this whole moving thing! you just need to kick back,burn some wood and continue being the second best husband/wife team in socal

just be happy with that, and another thing, if you move up there, im pretty sure all the northerners will pack it up and move back here

macinckirk · Post by **macinckirk** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 4:31 pm

slimmy houston wrote:listen mister ugly.....settle down on this whole moving thing! you just need to kick back,burn some wood and continue being the second best husband/wife team in socal just be happy with that, and another thing, if you move up there, im pretty sure all the northerners will pack it up and move back here

He's not going anywere

I'm not sure what part of town you guys went though on the way back but when you all were filling upwith gas at the Flying J he got a deal on a crack pipe and a 8ball

and he is just screwed up in the head right now

slimmy houston · Post by **slimmy houston** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 4:40 pm

now that you say that kirk, everytime we stopped to fuel up mister ugly would vanish for 10 min. or so and he would come back mumbling about little yellow fish in the restroom

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 4:52 pm

Just wanted to let you know, Todd, that I was thinking of you today while on the water. Oh, and feel free to drink another liter of water tonight, courtesy of the tunaman!

Roger

slimmy houston · Post by **slimmy houston** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:02 pm

tuna, it wont be liters of water that he will be drinkin tonight, it will be the liters of jack and patrone that he smuggled out of your house

it was either jack,or cheese and crackers he had loaded into his pants

Todd Dunlap · Post by **Todd Dunlap** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:06 pm

Roger,these guy's are on fire

I just woke up,so i didn't have to see my Chargers loose

To hear this smack

Let me weight this:My so.cal friends or THE DELTA

Dreaming of 999 miles of Heaven,I mean 1000 miles of Heaven and GOOD PEOPLE

I'll bring some H2O up with me next time up. Todd

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:09 pm

You'd better leave all the water down there... you'll have plenty of opportunity to send some down when you're up here fishing!

Roger

Todd Dunlap · Post by **Todd Dunlap** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:16 pm

That's what i am talking about.Roger,you are a class act

NOT LIKE SOME OTHERS,that i will not mention

I can not wait to send some(special) water down SOUTH

Roger,you keep working on OUR water and soon i will be up

slimmy houston · Post by **slimmy houston** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:30 pm

come on cap-n-spooner

you cant leave...you are the undisputed rat master at sliverwood

whats your saying.. (despite of all your rage...the livewell is still full of rats) or something like that

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:40 pm

C'mon slimmy... by the time they're up here, the fishing is just going to be getting good! Donkeys and whales for all!!! I'm sufferin' through this Winter bite just so I can learn the waters, so's I don't have to waste valuable time once the bite is on! Sure can't wait...

Besides, more options for you folks to leverage when you have a hankerin' to get on a real body of water and catch something that will test your skilz!

Roger

Todd Dunlap · Post by **Todd Dunlap** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:59 pm

Donkey's, Whales AND Stripper's,OH MY

I can not wait

slimmy houston · Post by **slimmy houston** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 6:01 pm

tuna i cant wait for the next nutcase! im thinking of selling my rv and buying a houseboat up there! and get rid of all my 2-3-4-6 lb flouro

i say we have a nutcase every 2 or 3 months!!!

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 6:04 pm

Don't get rid of your light fairy line, just don't bring it back!

By the time you make it back up, you'd better be using steel leaders and hold on!

And instead of buying a houseboat, just check into renting the boathouse next to Cooch's garage...

Roger

Todd Dunlap · Post by **Todd Dunlap** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 6:05 pm

Slimbo,if you need anyone to watch that houseboat

I have gone,

COOCOO FOR COCO POP'S

Todd Dunlap · Post by **Todd Dunlap** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 6:07 pm

Wait

Coochy COO,has a rental

slimmy houston · Post by **slimmy houston** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 6:16 pm

i would but my nitro is sissafied.....it likes a warm garage

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 6:32 pm

Todd Dunlap wrote:Wait Coochy COO,has a rental

Nah, but his next-door neighbor does... just a small dwelling attached to the water garage, but good to go for short stays in Nirvana.

Roger

slimmy houston · Post by **slimmy houston** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 8:34 pm

cooch could you send me a pm with your neighbors number for the rental?

macinckirk · Post by **macinckirk** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:41 am

Dale if your looking to stay in a houseboate David Rosso lives right down the road from the ramp and has a 35fter or so that he rents out for a good price. I have stayed there and you can sleep 4 easy in it the shower is alittle small but not that bad, its like from the 70's but in good shape. Kit BBq and all

you also have a slip under a cover right there for your boate so once you drop your boat at the family ramp for free, you can unhook your trailer and leave it in there storge area right there and park your truck at the house in the drive way. take the boat to the covered dock and your set till your leaving

I'm not sure what the price is Now but it was 80.00 a night last time I was there. hes price was the same as the motel and I'm sure he makes it that way, he is just trying to make some side money and not trying to get rich off of this

macinckirk · Post by **macinckirk** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:52 am

tunaman wrote:Just wanted to let you know, Todd, that I was thinking of you today while on the water. Oh, and feel free to drink another liter of water tonight, courtesy of the tunaman!

Roger

COOL I can Water my lawn for 1 sec longer today

maybe I'll wash the truck too

hope you drop alot when you were thinking of crack head

macinckirk · Post by **macinckirk** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 5:34 am

Todd Dunlap wrote:Donkey's, Whales AND Stripper's,OH MY I can not wait

Its Stripers you crack head

unless your in a tit bar with a hand full of 1's then its STRIPPERS

Todd Dunlap · Post by **Todd Dunlap** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 5:40 am

Kirk, WHATZ UP

I spelled that right

and i have a handful of dollars

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