Frank, I'm a southern boy and I make out just fine here. I've lived here 34 years and 34 years on the east coast, from Delaware to Georgia.
The only difference is the politics. There are time when you have to <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />, but I'm sure people in Virginia do the same around Chris_J. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

So come see us Northern California boys and we'll show you a good time.

PS. When I lived on the East coast, I never met anyone who did not want to come see this great state or any Western state, they are like the folks here, who want to go back East and see all that you have to offer.