“Anyway, the pics of WV are just gorgeous. And with something like 80% of the state being forested, we figure that’s the place for us. (And the very reasonable land prices).
Well like anywhere else, there’s good parts and not so good parts. From what you’ve said I’m thinking you might want to check out the Upshur, Randolph, Greenbriar, Pocahontas, Hardy, Pendleton county area. If you aren’t related, stay out of Logan and Mingo. (not kidding) And if you’re really adventureous, awhile back there was some land for sale in Helvetia, a beautiful spot that actually boasts a 5-star resturant, the “Hutte”. Of course, “getting there” was an experience my husband still talks about. :) Who knows though, it’s been a few years since we drove through and there might be guard rails on the drop-off side of the road by now. :)
“I was rather hoping the people would have that can-do spirit you were talking about. The whiny liberal attitude I get here a lot is hard to deal with.”
Well there’s good ones and bad ones no matter where you go, and it always takes time to become a member of the “community” We’re “lucky” in that I grew up there and still have a father and brother that live there and my father is “loved” by a great number of people. (You get back what you give out.:) However, while there’s no doubt it’s a help, it’s up to us to build our own reputation that will fully admit us to the “community”. That will take time and we understand and accept that.
As for “liberals”? Oh they’re around. ;)
“Hopefully, he’ll adjust and learn to love the beauty of WV”
Oh I know he will. It’s just that some of “our ways” are a little strange to him. ;) Like calling the vice-president of the bank “Miss Vickie”.( a term of courtesy and respect) And getting hugged alot. ;)And the amount of “freedom” in comparison to where we live now.
By the way, I just love the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is one of my most favorite vacation spots. The ocean has to be my favorite landscape, with the mountains coming in at a close second.