I grew up a little north of you Seadog, in Central Lake Mi. If you look long and hard enough you can find an acceptable place to relocate. I ride year round and have not shoveled snow since I moved to southern NM. However if I want to play in the snow it's only a half hour away up the hill. You can play in the snow in the morning then ride out to eat in the afternoon. the great drawback is the nearest water to put a boat in is 200 miles away and all you can do there is go around in circles.

Stay warm and don't let the snakes bite.