Garsh, I can't imagine. N. Louisiana is waaay too cold for me, I keep talking about Marathon Key, or Belize, but dh just laughs. Guess he doesn't know how serious I am.... I cannot imagine why anyone would want to live where you do. No offense meant. It's just that I grew up in the SW desert, a whole nuther world. But, before you go out again, fix yourself a nice cup of hot tea and throw in some tincture of cayenne. It'll open you eyes wide and keep you warm all the time you're outside. It'll also do wonders for your sore throat. Kill it or cure it I always say.