Thanks for all the replies so far. Keep 'em coming. Re: our skills, we're both designers (him: interiors / me: advertising/graphics with a little bit of interiors), but honestly, we're thinking of opening up a small bike-related business.

That's funny about the PDX/PA exchange program. As far as the rain, I'm used to it. Prior to moving to Philly a year ago, I'd spent the last 8 years in Pittsburgh (which I believe is second to Seattle in "least number of days of total sunshine").