It’s not NY but I guess you can make the most of that by hiking or playing ultimate frisbee. That’s what I’m doing anyway. Rent is cheap, weather so far is nice. There are lots of good bands that come to town and their shows don’t usually sell out like the do in NY. You have to drive a lot but gas prices aren’t too high. Theres lots of traffic just about all the time. It’s hard to find good sushi.