10). The covers on the bed are too heavy and can't be lifted up to allow you to get of bed. — Nancy Hinshaw

9). A roaring fireplace, a bear rug, good booze and a partner (of choice). — Marcia, with a theme variation by ed berkowitz

8). Send the kid(s) out to shovel the walk/drive; tell them it builds character. — Ranger Dan

7). You can't swim in ice. — Tom Lafleur

6). "Gee, I'd like to go with you guys this weekend, but my study on the use of snail excrement as an effective bathroom tile mortar is getting due, and the prof is pushing me!" — Sir Bob

5). Just keep eating because you can't exercise on a full stomach. — SteveinOz

4). Cellulite freezes faster. — David L. Smith

3)."Honey, have you seen my hat?" ... "Where the hell are my gloves?!!" ... "Did the dog eat them again?!!" ... "Aw shoot, my long johns are in the wash." — Carlton Simmons and Brent

2). You want to have more fat stored up in your body because you do not want to lose too much weight in case you get sick. — Mary

1). I can't see over my stomach to tie my boots. — Fred Siebenmann