Reply #27: BLUE NORTHERN, et. al.

[MADem]

I am getting closer to making my run up to the lovely island to the north and make my purchase...I simply must sell a house first to buy a house. Thus, I am again shamelessly and with forethought kicking this thread in the hopes of getting more info 'oooout' (is that the way to say it?) of you guys!

I see what you mean about King's County--masses of house for the price, and beautiful properties, as well. I like old homes, I like a bit of wild land, I will put up with quirky crap to enjoy character. Also, I figure that if it lasted for a hundred years, why can't it go on for a hundred more?

Can I persuade you to tell me a bit about King's County? Where is the shopping, the nearest hospital, how tough is it to handle in the winter? Is it a total drag to get to "civilization?" You know, a place to have dinner, do a bit of hardware shopping, buy some clothes, that sort of stuff? What do people do for fun up that way? How much snow, are roads plowed regularly, can you get someone to dig you out if you are inundated?

Odds are, I won't be wintering there for now (the Carribbean beckons), but who knows, down the road? I'm looking into dual citizenship, I am a good candidate, as I've no criminal record, a steady pension, and could expect to contribute to the economy. But for now, I want to be a polite, no fuss, vacationer from anytime between April and November.

So any info anyone can give me, is, as always, gratefully received!