Joan, I lived for the better part of 40 years not too far from you in Poplar Bluff, MO. I remember the blizzard of '78 very clearly. I know exactly what I'm missing. As long as I don't have to be too cold and don't have to drive on ice, I can live with some snow. When retirement time comes, DH wants to move somewhere that has snow, so I guess I'll have to get used to it eventually. But for now, I'll take the sun!