Thanks Juan, NC is an area that had been suggested to me...having always lived by the water, I am not so sure that we can be that far from the coast.
Sarasota is an area that has been suggested also...are there any problems there apart from tornados and alligators (just a big lizard). How about schooling for my 15 year old son...is it safe or should he carry a weapon to school???? It is amazing the rubbish we see on Television over hear!!

Thanks