ot- jacquesO, I am from Anoka/Elk River but live in Florida now (25 yrs). we really miss the change of seasons but when it's 75 degrees and sunny during Dec, Jan and Feb, it sure beats the hell out of sub zero temps and 4 ft snow drifts. Looks like you guys might just have a very long winter since the Vikings are playing like crap. take care and stay warm! -PBandJ