Wow - quick reply, many thanks Lisa. I'm glad the crime comment was taken lightly, i thought it might be taken a bit too seriously after i had pressed the 'post' button. I'm only in the 'consideration' phase at present, but the more i do consider it, the more itchy my feet are getting - I'm presently in senior management, basically taking charge of the hospital on nights (its 0530 at the moment), i have no beds left, no staff, and not much happiness, and its bloody freezing outside - all cracking fun eh? Are there any other states that provide a similar lifestyle to Colorado, and do you know about the cost of living please?