Still Winter in Prince Edward Island

It's a long winter on PEI; it's almost too cold for the Family Winterfest in Charlottetown; the dog pees on the doorstep so he doesn't get his tootsies frozen. It's no wonder we pack so much into our summer activities and it's no wonder that the rug hookers of the past, sat by the fire and hooked rugs from their rags - an enjoyable pastime that helped keep the cold floors feel warmer. I do the same myself in February. People who live in warmer climates have it made. Or have they? I wonder?