10). The entire outdoors resembles a Salvador Dali painting! — Loretta

9). The mosquitos and no-see-ums stay wherever they stay when they're not out. — Mike and Laurie D.

8). You dont need a stove to cook! — Andy, with variations on an (often egg-related) theme from Al, Glen, Pat, Rhett, Joe, Jessica, and Teresa

7). The best part of a weekend hike is the ride to & from the trailhead in an A/C car. — Mike P.

6). You use snowshoes to cross asphalt without sinking in. — Sara

5). The trees are whistling for the dogs. — Maura Edison and Jamie Switzer

4). You're not quite sure why you did it, but you bought tickets to the 7-hour-long production of "The Iceman Cometh". — Chickadee

3).Even the mirages have dried up! — Jimmy Leaf

2). The kids' sandbox turns to glass. — Tom L

1). Presidential candidate Al Gore gives a speech in a tank top and Speedos. — Dwayne Nitz