@sueinmn, @loribmt, and all...Lori, I had frost on the roof of my laundry room yesterday morning. All the roofs, I suppose. Nothing on the street or overpasses, although we have had total shut-downs of all traffic, schools, businesses, gov't naturally, in past years, with ice and snow. For one or two days a year, 30 years ago for a week. Not this year! It's been an unusually warm winter so far. Still time for a cold spell, but probably not. We need some cold to kill the flea infestation and other insects we don't want. May have a rough summer with suffering dogs.

I'm so glad you're in Florida. Love your area. It is running over with iguanas, right? Truly, my son's tiny 7-pound little puppy was playing with a 4-foot black racer on Rob's patio, yesterday. All the snake wanted to do was sun and enjoy the warmth. Buddy wanted to play. I wanted to scream. Rob thought it was adorable. Now I think about it, the snake could probably eat the dog!!!!!

The snake is a permanent resident of Rob's, has even found a way inside to the den/office one rainy day! That made my day! You see, Rob has never seen a rat or mouse or any rodent, ever. Thank you, Mr. Black Snake. I used to have them, and moccasins and others, until the wise condo board had a pest service put anti-snake something around the building. Doggone it! Since then, I've had rats and squirrels are multiplying by the 100's.

Lori, to be fair, you haven't taken out your MN heavy coat since in Fl? There you go...

Blessings all. elizabeth