Hi Frodo, Wow! 74 F sounds so nice. I'm in Northern California, just below the Oregon border on the coast. Today's a bit overcast, 52 F, cold, and almost raining--heavy drizzle--but it's been so nice here for a few weeks; I won't complain! LOL We're sure looking forward to summer though. There's buds on the fruit trees and the lawn is mowed!
It's been a while ago (years and years), but I've been to Vancuver, Canada and loved it.