Yeah, I didn’t want to leave Michigan after living there for 40+ years, but you have to go where the work is. The only reason I moved out here is my in-laws, and the fact that it’s not related to the auto or machine tool industry. Jobs are plentiful and there’s plenty of industries here looking for people with actual heavy manufacturing experience.
As to the mention of Pontiac lake, I have family and friends who worked for the DNR there. Lots of good times, especially at the gun range there.
Where are you in Oregon?