Newport (AP)
Always a pleasure. You know I was born and raised in gool old Balwmer all my life. The only other place I have been that I could see myself moving toward in San Diego.
I've had quite an eventful last year or so just SW of the city so things have been very trying.
I share your sentiments about the growth, traffic, BGE rates, gas prices, etc.... Some of the seedier elements of DC are creeping north and hitting lots of towns between DB and Baltimore. More construction, more overcrowded schools, more crime, more Gaithersburg overcrowding is heading to I-695.
I agree I could live on the shore but couldn't battle the Bay Bridge every day or the prices in OC (little dinky condos going for $800 and $900 K). OC between October and April is OK though. Maybe St Michaels or Cambridge but the current Gov. is very developer and growth happy.
I hope all is well and we can again meet up for a beer one day. Keep me in your thoughts as times have been kinda rough.