[scottmandue]

No I'm not... but I do have family there (cousins) and I enjoyed Fort Worth when I worked there for two weeks.

But lets pretend.

The big deal breaker for me would be weather, my impression is extremes... very, very hot summers and very cold winters. It is a big place, is there anyplace that can be considered "mild"?

Also would like someplace with low crime, friendly people, and good food. Never been to Austin but it sounds cool, Visited aunt in San Antonio as a kid, it was nice but don't remember much.

This is all brought on by a report I heard on the radio that rated Tejas as #1 place to retire.

Thanks in advance.