RF...since I know where you are I will only say I would love to visit that area. Lot of beautiful places in your state.
I live in the midwest. I live in one of the counties of the MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) of a major city that covers 2 states. I have been in this town most of my life. I often complain about the town I live in it is so backward and not much to do here, but the area has lots to do....and the cost of living is cheaper here than many places I have visited. Many in this state cross state lines and work in the other state because the wages are more there. But right now I have a good job, good gig, make lots of money and dont have to worry, as long as the gravy train continues to roll.
There are tons of attractions and natural places to go see within 2-3 hours of here and I have not even scratched the surface of seeing them. I need to change that. Bummer that I am doing it by myself. By now I was supposed to be married (so I can relate to your experience RF..) and I was looking forward to taking the new wife and stepdaughter to see all of that.
...all of my friends are here, and 95% of them are JW....which is making the fade more difficult (maybe nearly impossible) than I anticipated. To move away means I have to get out of my comfort zone and start over. Not sure I am going to do that. I always said the only reasons I would move are 1) get married 2) get a new job and 3) move to where the need is great well, at least I can cross #3 off the list of reasons to move . So I will try to keep the whining about where I live to a dull roar.
SnakesInTheTower (of the "probably not moving any time soon" Sheep Class)