The social atmosphere in Tampa has proven--yet again--to be less than perfectly salutory for novas, and I find myself at loose ends, the proud owner of an homeowner's insurance check and the clothes on my back. I'm looking for a new home in a place with a warm climate, access to the sea, decent public services, a reasonable cost of living, and--this part is important--NO ARSONISTS.

Any suggestions?

Felix!? Did somebody burn down your house? Are you alright!? I know you're kind of private, but please, if nothing else, let me know you're okay?

To answer your question, though, I've always thought you can't go wrong with the Pacific Northwest. Oregon, northern California, Washington state, all still fairly affordable, clean, temperate, and pleasant throughout the year.

Let us know you're alright?

Fortunately I had recently embarked on a program of scanning and digitizing my extensive reference library into computer discs for rapid access and safekeeping. Sadly, my progress in this endeavor was still at the "0 out of 1,641 volumes" mark when my home was immolated.

That said, I'm quite fine, thank you Miss Teen.

I'd not suggest Wisconsin. I really like NYC a lot these days, but thats just because of the people.

And if you're in NYC, someone will definitely notice some arson.

King Felix, what kind of assistance do you need. If you are looking for a place to live, I could work with you in finding something along the Gulf Coast ... say New Orleans, or that basic region?

Sugar, Miami loves us, and you'd have me as a neighbor. Some would argue about the cost of living, but other than that, we have everything you listed.

I'm really sorry to hear you've had such a run of bad luck, Mr. Felix.

I've enjoyed my stay in NYC so far, but I really prefer warmer climes, myself. I could recommend North and South Carolina, if you'd rather (or are able to) keep a low profile. Most of the east coast is nice, but as far as I can tell, the closer to the northeast you get, the higher the cost of living becomes.

Everyone here seems to have a different suggestion, so I'm not sure mine will help much.

I'm really sorry to hear about your archives, Felix. That's awful. If there's anything I could do in the way of replacing some portion of them, please let me know? I'm sure they must have been very precious to you.

Anyway, it seems everyone's got their own ideas on where some of the more beautiful places in this great land of ours could serve as your new dwelling. We're all right, I'm sure. I think you're just going to have to find one that really says "Felix" and go with it.

King, that sucks and sucks big-time.

Havana will rock your socks off though.

Great city if you're rich or a nova. They just love ya.