As was mentioned earlier, there aren't very many places in this choice land that doesn't have it's own charm and appeal. I think "home court" has a lot to do with what is favorite, but not always. I lived in So. California for a couple of years, and couldn't escape back to Idaho fast enough. Yet California has some exquisite country. I've heard it said that you can find anything you want in California, and I think it's at least close to true. One of my friends entertained his bro-in-law and family from Alaska, for a week, and took them to Jackson Hole. It's been described as one of the most beautiful places on earth. When he asked him what he thought of the Tetons, he said "Hmmmmmmn. Cute." I've seen a small portion of Alaska, and if the rest of it is like what I saw, then I can see why he thought the Tetons were "cute". Alaska is great (expensive) dark in the winter. California is tremendous, (crowded) expensive. Wyoming is fantastic (no malls) no big city life. Idaho is super, (cold winters) not fair to badmouth my own state. Oregon is enchanting (lots of rain) lots of people. Washington is (Ask Ladyfisher, she wouldn't live in a bad place). Montana, Utah, Nevada, etc. They all have great stuff in them. That's where most of my travels have taken me.
What I'm trying to say here, is: The grass may look greener elsewhere, but it doesn't matter where we're at in this country, there's something great, usually right at our feet. We're certainly a blessed people to live here, and I hope that we have the fortitude to strive to keep it so.
[This message has been edited by Lew (edited 16 March 2006).]
They're just fish, right? Right?