We're in the southeast corner of Charlotte, actually closer to the downtown area of a beautiful small town called Matthews.What town/city in NC will you be near? Pete
Since people have asked, the move had a few hitches, mostly with the shipment from Thailand and that on the coldest day in February the furnace went belly up and I had to spring for a new one. Other than that and the cost of health insurance, I can honestly say it is great here. Almost everything else is cheaper or the same cost as Hua Hin and the convenience, quiet, and general organization of everything still has me in shock (in a good way). I'm getting out a lot more, eating better (already lost 15 pounds since December), making new friends in the neighborhood, and thoroughly enjoying the weather which has emulated all four seasons in the last four months, sometimes within one week, so never boring. Got my eye on a couple of golf courses nearby, a bicycle in a shop around the corner, and have joined the local gun club/range. Already have three road trips planned next week, in the summer, and fall. Life is good and yes, much less difficult than living in Thailand so far.