See what you started Dave !
I went to Camp Drum a few times with the National Guard. Cold nights in June but bueatiful days. Thats when I visited the Finger Lake region and it was bueatiful Also went to Lake George about 10 times for Americade Bike Week. Loved it and didn't want to ride when I got back to NJ. Also did a wine tour along th Hudson just before we movd to SC. I like upstate NY a lot. Taxes and all the other BS are why we left NJ too. No perfect place.
Gary I was at your place once and its beautiful (Except for the driveway wow! ) and it didn't seem that remote to me. I could be very happy in a situation like that. Having a Bourbon on your back deck overlooking that big yard is a pretty nice view. Enjoy yourself.
Where ever you go there's gives and takes, nothings perfect.
If your daughter can hook you up with a good deal its sounds promising and you have supportive family nearby. AND nothing is forever. Good Luck !