Hey, now! Just because I live in CA doesn't mean I never see snow! In fact, I live just at the base of the highest mountain on So Cal, so we actually are closer to snow than the beach and we get snow here at my house about once or twice a year. Exhibit A: Here's my front yard in Nov 04:
Look at my poor palm tree!

I have been skiing and snowboarding before, but am really not very good at either one. I'm pretty good with an innertube, though!

To be honest, I'm no pro at surfing, either. That, and I'm gettin' old...don't have the flexibility and stamina I did 20+ years ago...