When I came out to California the first time on a temp assignment, I was talking to a guy at a farmers market and when I mentioned farming in Michigan, he was astounded that we grew anything other than frozen vegetables. When I came back out here the second time on a temp assignment, 10 years later, I never went back other than to pack up the house and sell it. We get back to Michigan to visit family about once a year, but it's always after Memorial Day and before The 4th.

Don't miss the snow one bit. Irather enjoy going out to the flyingfield in short sleeve shirts most of the year. I don't miss the late night service calls out in the Thumb when the snow drifts were curling over the road. And the 15 below temps.

Don