Reason #1: Meri's parents moved here several years ago to be close to her brother, Bill and his family. Bill passed away two years ago and Meri's mom went downhill. She pretty much gave up on life. She'd perk up a bit when we visited and we had a sense that we needed to be here to assist and provide moral support. Big success! Mom-in-law has bounced back remarkably. At age 94, she acts like a kid now. We're having a blast living within walking distance of the folks. Today they're taking us to the Oregon coast for three days!
Reason #2: I grew up here - graduated from Medford High School in 1965. Our 50th class reunion is next year and, having moved here, I'll be saving the airfare and the hotel expense.
Reason #3: We have no ties to Colorado and altho I had a heavy performance schedule there, I can recreate that here given time.
As a side-note, my last show with the Kingston Trio was at the Britt Festival, 5 minutes from our house.