[Lakeshark]

Yes, we patiently wait in line as the perma frost goes deeper, hoping the gatekeepers of the hurricanes um, er, gulf will allow us simply to peek at the paradise down there.

Is there no bribe gift we can give to merit notice?

[catpuppy]

Is there no bribe gift we can give to merit notice?

As a matter of fact ... send us all your sunscreen. You have no use for it. In return, we'll save a place for you, assuming that the millions of other MiWis fleeing south don't take it first.

ps--Chanting "We're not Siberia" is not a very good way to promote your beloved Michigan.