re: Hi, I'm new here

Not an alter. I was born and raised in STL and went to Mizzou for undergrad, but moved to Portland, Maine for grad school (physical therapy). Maine is much different than STL. the people are great for the most part. The skiing is solid and cheap. In the summer you can get a 1 lb. lobster for $3.99 most days at the fish market. It does get freezing up here from Nov-April, but it is tolerable. The only major downside is no one gives a frick about SEC football or really college football at all. It's all Pats fans up here...Plus filthy Red Sox fans.