At the time I checked U.S. employment the dealership I had worked fro 10 years had gone bankrupt. The prospects for a job in central B.C. at that time were poor and the oil patch in Alberta hadn't really taken off yet. The only reason I checked out U.S. jobs was at that time there were only U.S. jobs posted. As for where I chose to apply, I had personal motives. I like the outdoors, hunting, skiing etc. So you can see the reason I chose Steamboat Co., Jackson Hole Wy., Taos N.M., and Powell Az. to apply. Where I am now on central Vancouver Island is beautiful, it has everything I wanted. The best thing was my first winter here, I played 18 holes in the morning, rode my mountain bike in the afternoon, and went night skiing on December 22. Tough to beat. Am I sorry I didn't move the U.S.? I still think it was a good opportunity that was missed, but I'm happy where I'm at.