Avy, glad you love the west. I agree it's really so sad the economic situation in the Maritimes. A pity since it's such a lovely area. I've only been to BC once (have a good friend who lives in Kamloops). The scenery is certainly spectacular but I much prefer the Maritimes. Isn't it nice that there are so many different places that we all should be able to find a place to love? I used ti think people who moved to Florida were insane. Then life brought me here four years ago and I love it so much I wish I'd done it sooner.