Well in That case, you wont be long for New England. See, that part of it never ever bothers me. The dark relaxes me(I find it comforting when it gets dark early). The Cold doesn’t bother me at all either…even if it doesn’t snow. Although the snow makes it so much better obviously. Thank goodness there is no SAD on my part…but I do understand those that do have that. Sounds like you are one of those, or heading in that direction. Once your kids are grown, you will be out of here for the winter, or at least a good chunk of it. That thought has never crossed my mind..at least not yet.
Unfortunately The next couple weeks look like crap…spring in SNE.