Welcome to the Pacific NorthWest Cindy. I live just above you in British Columbia and am 10 minutes away from the Peace Arch border. I'm jealous of your move. Such adventure. My brother and his wife sold their place close to us and bought land in Alberta and a big mobile home to take south in the winter. They came back after 3 months to see family. Last night they came over for dinner and said they are having the adventure of a life time.
Wouldn't it be fun to have a get together with all the writers here in the lower mainland and upper Washington! Lots to think about.
Good luck on your adventure.