I'm more of a New England guy. Now that place is lovely. Keep 5 or so States, might as well nuke the rest ![Tongue :P](http://www.getbig.com/boards/Smileys/classic/tongue.gif)
I get you're not a fan, James, and I think understand to an extent. Ok, maybe not, I'm not sure. You and I probably hate totally different things about my country, but here's my point: five states?
Brother.
There is so much geographical beauty here it's retarded. Big part of why we unsophisticated, never-leave-home Americans are so untraveled is the vast diversity of earthly beauty here. California itself is a f'n continent, figuratively, considering what it offers geographically: mountains, forests, hills, deserts, rivers, lakes, farms, ranches, etc., and the most absolutely beautiful ocean postcard scenery the world has to offer (Google Highway 1, Big Sur); I'd put it up against any coast on the planet.
And that's just the far left. Drive east, north, or south, there's amazing shit in either direction that we Yanks will never be able to totally cover in a lifetime. Whatever your gripes, our f'n real estate is extraordinary.
No hate, James, but this place is pretty fucking glorious as far as landscapes are concerned. Sure you're home is beautiful as well, my friend. Enjoy your morning/day/evening. (I'm American, bro, ignorant about foreign timezones and all, 'cause we just don't care.)