Nice assessment. Very helpful. My wife grew up in LA but I've been living out in this area for 6.5 years. Being originally from New England, I've found it difficult to meet genuine people and friends out here, although mostly everyone is nice at first. I love the food and scenery out here but I do miss the realness of people in New England and I do have family there that I miss as well. My wife on the other hand won't have any family in PVD but we've visited (during summer) and she does like it. But, living in PVD is different than visiting.