[St_Thomas_Aquinas]

MA resident here. We’ve vacationed a lot in Williamsburg, have driven a lot through the state, and like it a lot. I’m an illustrator/graphic designer, but most of my work has been in technical illustration. I have a security clearance, so I could get work with a defense contractor, but it sounds like defense may get cut back. Anyway, I would have to live within an hour of a city. The best would be to live within an hour of 2 or three cities. What area would be good?

[palmer]

This is about an hour from the built-up suburbs of No. VA. The city (DC) is a bit further but not worth going to (much).

http://franklymls.com/default.aspx?m=R&l=125K&h=300K&s=(22657%2c22630%2c+22655)+%5blot+5-20%5d

If the link works, you should see decent houses and land for 2-300. Some flatlands, some hilly.

[Myrddin]

Defense contractors are getting hit now. I lost two guys today.