We almost moved to the Augusta, GA area several years ago when my husband had a job offer there (great job area, too, if either of you are into Nuclear Power Generation, heh). It is right on the border of SC and GA. I believe it is not a whole lot longer than an hour to the beach from there.

I also know of an underrated beach-----Galveston, TX. It is basically "Houston Beach, Texas", IMO, and I really love that part of the country. I've never been to Corpus Christi, but it seems like it would be a really great place, too.

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From: Megan

I really want to live in a place that never gets below, say 45 or 50 degrees and never, or at least RARELY snows. I hate the cold and I hate snow and ice and all that wintery Michigan crap even more. Any suggestions for those requirements. Oh, and earthquake-y places, such as California, are not an option. I'd like to be within a few hours driving distance of an ocean. I don't want to live in Nevada, like my bro who lived in Las Vegas for three years, because I like water too much, like lakes you can swim in and stuff. Keep helping me think, Kim. You've obviously done more traveling and exploring than I have, and I would really appreciate hearing more about places you (AND ANY OTHER CREED-LISTERS) have been to and stayed in for awhile. I'm thinking southern, not only due to the weather, but also because I want to live in a very friendly, community-oriented town. But I don't want to be more than an hour from a mall or something so I can shop or whatever I need to do. PLEASE HELP, list-members! Oh, and I refuse to move out of the United States. It's too expensive; plus, I don't want to change governments-too complicated. Thanks!

Megan