I’m just moving back here after a 10 1/2 yr stay in TX, and I didn’t think I wanted to stay here, because my children are in TX, but really, there is no place like it, where else can you have a bus or lightrail/MAX take you ANYWHERE you want to go, Theres bike trails everywhere, which is my favorite thing to do in so far as exercise goes, and the cars actually stop and wait for you. Don’t forget the downtown district with all the unequalled people and places, some of the old record stores, antique book sellers, etc are totally unique in my experience, and the charm of this place really, is after coming back after 10 1/2 yrs, it really hasn’t changed that much, I still know my way around, and most of my same favorite things are right where I left ‘em. Now what other town would be kind enough to stay right where ya put it when ya discard it for an extended period? I love this place, and I’m hoping to get my children to love it as much as I do so they’ll want to stay too.