Gordon, it is good to hear that you are still on the forum. I hope that means that you still have your mutt and you solved your avon tire problem. I will have to buy you a beer when I get down there.
My wife and her ex lived in Ashville for 8 yrs before they split. She loved it there. She also lived in Winston-Salem for about a yr and loved it there also.
im 20 miles wear of wilmington. you'll love the weather no doubt. not far from myrtle beach and thats nice. couple of bike nights in wilmington. check out carolina coast harley and behind bars lifestyle apparel on Facebook lots of local riding info on each