Comeon down!
Fairfax puts you real close to Irwin. Close to Mtnbkr, and just past him is me. Cassandrasdaddy is nearby, too. A few others I do believe.
When we get our housing debacle settled, I'm going to pick a date for a meet and greet and barbque. Hopefully you'll be in the area by then.
We're less than an hour from hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain biking. DC is close enough to get your fix of history, as well as the battlefields that are scattered throughout. Fairfax is home to the NRA and the National Firearms Museum. Mountains all along the west side of the state. VA beach is 3 hours away, OBX is 6. Florida is a day's drive away if you're so inclined. With three international airports within an hour or so from Fairfax you can jetset to anywhere in the world you so desire.
Congestion, urban sprawl, road rage, and freeway traffic are the biggest drawbacks to the area.
good luck,