Martin, a nice contrast in perspective to my post. Admittedly, mine is based on a childhood of relative freedom in a mostly wilderness environment, and I just don't appreciate many of the benefits of big city life because my values are different; not better or worse than anyone else's, just different.

I did have a lot of fun in New York when I worked there. There are a lot of things in New York City you will not find anywhere else, or only in the largest cities. A lot of what I experienced at first was novel, but when the novelty wore off, and the routine kicked in, there was still plenty there to keep me interested. I can tell you for sure I would rather be there than here in Florida right now.

Alas, methinks there's too much of Burt Gummer's spirit within me. Being 50 miles from the nearest airport, supermarket, or hosptital can be a real pain too. I guess I am just missing my old ways too much lately.