Well, if they ever end up moving my butt to Spokane, at least I'll be in the right neck of the woods to help wake things up over there. I'm hoping they tell me to move around February, and it's possible that is what's going to happen...only time will tell.

As for the small town thing, you're right...they'll take a little time to warm up, but I don't think it'd take too long. Small town folks can figure out if people are decent or not pretty quickly. I doubt you've got anything to worry about.
Besides, you'll be back to 4 distinct seasons again, as opposed to this light, medium, and dark grey stuff we've got around here.

While the move may be a bit traumatic, I'm thinkin you'll end up way more comfortable, and in the long run, more happy for having done so.