We here in Santa Barbara have so much to be thankful for. Our flying season is virtually year round. We have a great group of pilots. And most importantly we can fly on thanksgiving day. That's right! It might not have looked good on paper, but it was sooo soarable!! A little edgy and wispy, but you could get to 3.5k before the north held you down.
Yes this is paradise and I am thankful that I am here and can share the skies with you all.
DD