Actually, with proper immunizations, you can actually bring your pets in after deplaning now. It requires a 3 month process before you leave wherever you're coming from but you don't need to put them into quarantine any more which is nice.
Talking points, Richard? Let's see ... how about never shoveling snow for the rest of your life, temperate climate all year around, warm friendly people, being close to a beach no matter where you are, and all sorts of water sports. There are certainly negatives - you can't drive to places any more and cost of living is higher than on the mainland. But we think that the pluses outweight the minuses. :D
Masaki