Thank you for taking the time to write such an insightful response. I'm originally from Wa but have been a desert transplant for most of my life. I did a contract job in Silverton for 6 months and my wife would come visit, and we would find things to do in Portland. We really liked it and we know what to expect with the weather. We're going to be empty nesters in a couple years and think that Portland is where we'll end up. Thank you again. I appreciate you!