Now, JJ...you and I both know that Florida isn't really representative of "the real south"...it's full of transplants and snowbirds! Up here, the DEEP south is truly where you are! Now, as to the helicopters...hubby actually was pretty good about it. We charged them up and then tried flying....we soon learned that it takes time to get the feel of the controller because we just kept crashing them. Hubby read the whole instructions and actually got pretty good at it. Then he put them away!!!! Wow. Surprised me! Andy the cat was the only one who was totally fascinated with them. I think my husband had had a very long day, was tired and VERY hungry and more interested in what was for dinner. But he's a happy man with his new toys. I'm sure I'll be having more adventures soon!