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<p>@dragonmom and @colorado_mom, we looked at Boulder (it’s not on the list because of price, but we are fortunate not to be that price constrained. We both loved Boulder s we have close friends there and they have a big community. We concluded that Boulder would replace where we now live. ShawWife didn’t think the arts community was that strong or cohesive. [She shows in galleries and museums and has pieces in a few public spaces and has a nice community where we are. ] We actually looked at a house on a lake. I was sorely tempted. I probably would love Grand Junction. In addition to natural beauty and a relatively high quality of life, Canada has the virtue of good basic health care and long-term care, which can be supplemented. Most of it is a bit cold for me but Vancouver Island would not be.</p>