Agree..to some extent..living here is different from visiting but we still love it. It can be frustrating at times but there are ways to make things much easier.For example: All our bills are paid by our Cousin Robin in Sonoma..the house has its own credit card that deals with most of them. We have no bank acccount in the BVI's which eliminates a lot of hassles..just make sure we have enough in checking to pull cash..usually from Myett's at CGB..up to $500 a day. I think some things have got easier..dealing with the DMV down here...even Immigration has speeded up..we have many less power outages and phone/ internet issues in the last year...its been MUCH less of a problem..These are just some views IMHO..A good one who might also jump in here is " Island Doc " Howard who we gave advice to before and during his move and has become a great friend..he has recently made the move , opened a business etc..