Dan I couldn't agree more, you're making me jealous! Where you are in OR does it normally get that much snow? Because I know Coos Bay doesn't get much if any. I also agree tropical places are nice to visit, but too hot to live in
. I get headaches and the cold rainy weather keeps them at bay. I love rain, thunderstorms, and snow. Also, I am originally from Nebraska. I've been in Southern NJ for about 12 years. And before that I was in NC, of which they used to shut down school when it got too cold because they were afraid kids wouldn't have the clothes for the cold weather! At least when I was there.