Funnier still, the previous Optometrist that was in Brookings, moved to Safford, Arizona
I am aware of the weather in Oregon, Kristine and I moved there (Forest Grove)in 1977, got married there in 1979, our first son born there 1980
she graduated in 1984, moved to Redding, then Napa, then Tucson 1992
Besides it on rains once a year in Oregon.... starts in October~ends in May