"-L." > wrote in message
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> cybercat wrote:
> >
> > I sure could use some new, lighter colored furniture. Next house (if
there
> > is one) I want that light, bright feel. Bigger rooms, more/bigger
windows.
>
> Here in the PNW it's almost a requirement, because of the rainy
> season...except the damn skylights get covered with needles and other
> goo from the Douglas Firs, so its always a battle. :/
>

I had not thought of either of those things. You know, before I moved
here from Texas, Seattle and Portland were in my top three cities, for
a number of reasons, including the cool climate. Raleigh won because
the economy, the same thing that is ruining it now, was so good. I
guess you can't have it all.