thanx, aftermath!
though i'm a native Californian, the DW is from Washington and all her family lives there.
that's the main reason we're retiring there but the DW is all too familiar with Washington weather and she's been spoiled by living in California for 45 years.
she's spent plenty of time there but has gotten pretty used to lots of sunshine living here.
our property is in the rainshadow, so we don't get that much rain but we won't be getting the amount of sun we're used to.
i'll be able to put up with the clouds and rain better than she will!