We keep getting pounded, every 3-4 days, no melt off, so it is piling up. If we do go out, we gotta spend at least a hour digging out the job. I hate it. People wonder why I leave the area every few years. My hate for the snow is absolute. But love Iowa's culture.......and cost of living........and traffic, or the lack of. BUT, it gets cold and snows....so I cant wait till my youngest graduates, going to try and get out of here again, this time, to the swamp. Think the gulf coast is worth a try. I spent a lot of time with Cajuns in the Marines. All seemed like great people, down to earth and very resourceful. I think I could fit in. I love their food. Ya know those gator hunters make over a 100 G's in that month!