I'm actually glad that this thread got/gets resurrected.

My wife and I are headed out next Wednesday to finalize our decision about a new home in Northern Colorado. Mountains, smaller community, (much) lower cost of living, did I say mountains? I'll also finally be able to talk intelligently about studded mtb tires without people laughing

For the first time in my adult life, I'll have a garage and a basement -- 1,000sf, unfinished. It's gonna' be fun. If I can pull it off, I'll work with a local charity to fix up the bikes for needy kids. The ideas on this forum/this thread have given me lots to work with.