Let's see...I've tried Boston (loved it), Maine (loved it), Pennsylvania (hated it), Florida (hated it), North Carolina (eh)...all as an adult. I also lived in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin as a child.

When I was in FL, I used the 'find your spot' website and it gave me some places in NC. I thought we'd give Greensboro a try. Funny thing is...even if you think it might be a good 'spot' for you, if your spouse is miserable, the place never seems all that great.

Portland is our latest attempt at finding our 'spot'. I wonder if I'll be able to 'settle' here or not? Perhaps I just have gypsy blood?

This was a very fun thread to read (and I'm glad I had some time to kill today!)!