Do you remember the series, "Centennial," an enactment of the book written by James Mitchner about the history of the Colorado region?  There was a scene near the end where two men were sitting on horseback from a view over the plains from the mountains, and one of them said, "Pretty soon, in order to enjoy the beauty and grandeur of Colorado, we're going to have to move to Montana."  (Montana has been Californicated, too.)

I've been hearing talk like yours for over 50 years.  "Welcome to Colorado!  Now go home."

I kinda prefer it the way it used to be, as well.  But it's kinda selfish to say, "I've got mine.  To hell with the rest of you."

I'm still waitin' for the seas to rise to drive up my property value.  Looks like I'm gonna need a couple more trips on the reincarnation merry go round.