At the moment, you've got more snow on the ground than we do. I think you're onto something, though. North Carolina has become popular in recent years for people from Maine who've gotten tired of the winters here but still want the four seasons so have no interest in moving to Florida. I personally know at least 3 people who've made that move.You should seriously think about looking into living here in lovely North Carolina...
Atlantic Ocean to your right (reasonable seafood prices), AppleAtChin Mountains to your left, Piedmont (where I am) great weather, hardly ever snows...
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Never mind.