My husband grew up down in Baltimore. I grew up in Cumberland, and we aren't too far from there now. It kind of freaks me out when we go down to visit because it's so flat, warm, and filled with sixteen jillion people. Went to school for a while in Pittsburgh, and it was more my kind of city. That said...it's warm! A whole zone warmer! And you don't have to spend a fortune on gas to go up the hills, or to make multi-hour excursions just to buy groceries or baling twine! I have to admit that I'm kind of jealous of those aspects.

Hey, I guess I didn't do this right the first time..

I'm just south of Baltimore, but I have a lot of friends in the DC area, especially Greenbelt and Bowie. I also know a few folks in the Cumberland area, which I assume is a lot closer to you..

Yay, I have a friend! If you don't mind me asking, where in central MD are you? I have a lot of friends in the Frederick and NoVa areas, which is why I'm curious.