Comments on: A Curious Bubble in Boulder, Colorado

By: Nora

Nora — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:53:06 +0000

In reply to Samantha.

Hey Samantha,
I’d love your take on Boulder once you’ve been there for a bit and found your groove! I’m sure you will….on the whole I’d say it’s a pretty cool town, and likely much more chill than Silicon Valley (and less chill than Louisville) – ha ha!

By: Samantha

Samantha — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 09:01:32 +0000

Folks, I hope it is just a matter of chilling out and being yourself. I just moved to the Boulder area from Silicon Valley, 38 years of slinging code in the same. I am not looking for a endless measuring up game or some fit mountain climbing yogi and entrepreneur standard. I am more into being somewhere where I can find my own center and inner flowering. I want something with less measuring up and making it angst. Now I am in Louisville which is almost too chill. But the mind space and vibes of the place are much cleaner than what I have had for many years. Its really nice.

By: Nora

Nora — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 19:20:35 +0000

In reply to Jennifer. Thanks for the clarification, Jennifer! :-)

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 20:52:18 +0000

“Mork and Mindy” wasn’t filmed in Boulder. The house they show at the beginning is located here though. ?

By: Nora

Nora — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 16:12:48 +0000

In reply to Kevin Lambert.

Hey Kevin,
OMG that’s an awesome article in Outside! Very well written, and pretty much on the mark from what I could tell!
And let’s get it right: I’m a fit girl. I climb mountains and stuff. But I still felt vastly inferior…..maybe I wasn’t wearing enough Gore Tex. 😉

By: Kevin Lambert

Kevin Lambert — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 18:48:46 +0000

Stumbled upon this looking for info on the guy who climbed the flatirons in high heels. Nice write up considering what sounds like a short period of exposure for you! As a long time Boulderite, I enjoy poking fun at and laughing at elements where we are indeed overboard as a community. You’ll enjoy this read from Outside mag in 2006 – I still send it to all new transplants: http://www.outsideonline.com/1886676/gore-tex-vortex

As to relationships, I can see the challenge there. On the upside, if you are on top of your fitness and outdoor skills, you do end up having multi-day, challenging, exhilarating adventures with friends that evolove into unique, deep, loyal, trusted relationships. That said, I can indeed see how not having that the fitness or ability can leave one on the outside looking in. It’s not for everyone but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Gotta go – getting off the RTD bus to ride my single speed bike to a lunch meeting in Denver. I’m ready for the “oh so Boulder” comments. 😉

By: Nora

Nora — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 16:24:41 +0000

In reply to Gary.

Hey Gary,
I’m glad you enjoyed the post (and my site)! Have fun skiing….I really enjoyed strapping on some skis while I was there and experiencing some world-class hills.

By: Gary

Gary — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 15:32:08 +0000

I enjoyed your post about Boulder, almost to the point of laughing about some of the points made. I’ve visited Boulder a couple of times. In 2008, it had the dubious distinction of selling me the expensive diesel fuel that I’ve ever purchased-$5.25/gal.

I generally visit other parts of Colorado 2-3 times a year. In fact, I’m skiing in Telluride right now. I enjoy your blog!

By: Nora Dunn

Nora Dunn — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 20:12:55 +0000

In reply to Scott.

Hi Scott,
Great point about the altitude – I’d never thought of that!
As for the cuisine, I didn’t find the restaurants outstandingly exceptional, but I found some nice places to eat. What amazed me was the sheer concentration of restaurants – there was certainly no shortage of choice.

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 18:33:58 +0000

I lived along the California coast for the first 35 years of my life before moving to the Boulder area. Even though I was more active in Cali (surfing, cycling, etc) I’ve found that burning fat at altitude is much easier than at sea level. I know Boulderites like to think they are all sports gods but I have the feeling that any of them that move to lower altitudes might find themselves having to put in a lot more work to keep that <10% body fat.

Also, I've had so many bad excuses for cuisine in this area that I've all but given up on eating at most of the resteraunts. It all tastes like stuff I've had in other states but has had the flavors toned down for Midwestern pallates. I guess the food is ok if you've never eaten at good resteraunts in other states (or even other parts of Colorado).