Hi my friends from the south. I have some questions for you please. Right now I live in New York. I don't want to live in the cold weather anymore. I'm tired of snow and ice storms. I've lived in both Florida and Georgia in my lifetime. While in Florida it was Melbourne Beach and Tampa when I was a child and a teenager. Several years ago, I lived in Roswell, Georgia, not too far away from Atlanta. I just visited Florida twice in November because I have a sister who lives there. I will be looking to move probably within the year. I'd like to be nearer my sister who lives in the Orlando area, but I'm not sure that Florida is where I want to be. I have to say, I'm crazy about Georgia. It's a great state. Friendly people, lots of things to do and see, lots of culture, change of season in the Georgia mountains, lots of dog folks, and did I say friendly people?! Florida, of course has lots to do and see also. Could some of you southern people tell me about Florida's dog people, it's dog clubs, and shows? I know there's no personal income tax in Florida and housing is more affordable. I hate the extreme heat and humidity however, in either state. I CAN'T STAND FLORIDA'S HUGH BUGS ESPECIALLY THE SPIDERS THE SIZE OF YOUR HAND. Eeeeek!! The four hurricanes that my sister got hit with this past year is not enticing me either. Can someone who lives in Florida tell me "whats so good about living there, especially if you are a dog person?" I'm looking for someone to help convince me that this is the right move to make. (Besides the fact, that I want to be closer to my sister). How is this extreme weather on the dogs? How is the flea situation there? How hard is it to keep good coats on them? Any advice and information you could give me would be appreciated. Best wishes, Barbara Galasso ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================