TOP FIVE

Top 5 reasons to go to Long Island on vacation :
5 - There just are never enough obnoxious people at home.
4 - You were drawn to the area by the wonderful accommidations offered by the three hotels that actually appear to be in the business of renting out rooms to non-hourly rate guests.
3 - All flights to Israel and South Florida were booked.
2 - You have a thing for geese.
And the Number 1 reason to go to Long Island on vacation :
You need an excuse to take some time off from work, want to see your girlfriend, and want to try, ultimately unsuccessfully, to dispel your preconceived notions about the people who hail from cities like Islip and Ronkonkoma.