[Decepticon]

The problem, that what seems to be "paradise", to you, would seem like 'Hell' to other people, including (most likely) the 'homey' that lives in the 'shack'.

Good point....

[Miss Marple]

Well, I think it is nice that there are people who have varied requirements in living situations, and am glad that those who want California conditions like their state.

I am a confirmed Midwesterner who loves the changes in season, likes the family-oriented culture, and appreciates not having to scrape a fortune together to buy a nice home.

I am sure a lot of Californians would hate the Indianapolis area. However, we have several California transplants in our neighborhood, and they love the houses they were able to buy almost mortgage-free with the equity they had from their homes in the San Francisco area.

So, to each his own. I won't ever live in California, and there are millions of Californians who like where they live. It's a great country!