In reply to internationale:
I'm considering Kansas after visiting Rock City the other day.
Why move? Several reasons. The biggie is that we need a 4 bedroom house and can't afford it in Bishop...house prices have gone through the roof there.
Other reasons: educational and cultural and family.
Looking forward to exploring the Adirondacks, climbing at the Gunks, Quebec, and hitting the grit now and again.
cheers,
Mick