And I will say this for all those disparaging the city you grew up in, OCMD isn't all that bad. Sure some degenerates may visit from time to time in the summer and places like Seacrets can be uninhabitable for long stretches of time, but there is also a lot to do, a bunch of restaurants, and staying north of 5oth street or so (save the stretch by the highrises) is nothing like staying on the boardwalk.
It also has some pretty nice golf courses and some lower budget ones that aren't nearly as bad as the lower budget ones in the DC area all in close proximity.
This thread is evidence enough that people have a wide array of preferences when it comes to their beach towns. No one place is for everyone.
You alluded to some of it, but the OC experience can vary greatly depending on what month (or even what week) you visit, and where exactly you stay. As far as living here goes, while the number of quality job opportunities leaves something to be desired, it's a great place to grow up/raise a family.
Oh, and back on topic, glad it's looking like we'll be retaining Carlson. That would just be way too big a hole in the lineup to let him walk for nothing. The Karlsson talk is a pipe dream imo.
