Oh you guys....I don't like winter either, but I love wearing long pants, sweats, and having a fire in the fireplace. I don't like snow and I hate the thought of being without my son. That will come too soon the way it is. I'd love to go to an island with you, but if I take all 5 dogs, I'd be walking in "s*i* before ya know it. Better be a big island!!! Serve my husband right if I left the dogs with him...LOL