Kudos to you! You are very brave and determined. I also left a town where I felt very isolated and unhappy and move to an island that to me is the most beautiful place in the world.Like you,it was not easy but I did it and never regretted it.I hope you have many years of happiness in your new home with your new companions.

When I first read your name, I thought you were from Vermont. Be that as it may, I wish you many happy years in your new mansion. Looks like you have a lot of help when you might need it too.

oberpa, I used the name greenmountaingal because I am hopelessly in love with Ethan Allen, the leader of the Green Mountain Boys and hero of the American Revolution. Hopelessly because we are separated by 227 years of American history.