Sounds like you live in the right part of the country! I knew there were plenty of networkers around in WA state, but I figured I’d be in a bit more demand here in NY.
Hell, there are good IT jobs down along I-81 between Roanoke and the VA-TN border (especially near VT in Blacksburg) and tons in Charlottesville (the defense and intelligence groups have lots of offices near UVA) and Richmond.
Plus, the taxes here are lower and if you live in Hoo-ville (Charlottesville), if I remember correctly, the local Rep. is Virgil Goode. ;-)