"...than you are a tourist and we'll find your frozen body after
the spring thaw. "
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For those of you who live in a "temperate zone", you are probably saying to
yourself, "Jeesh, what's with this guy? It's 70 degrees in December? What's
the big deal?" Well my fair weather friends, it's a giant treat to us hardy
New Englanders.Now, don't get me wrong, I choose to live and drive in the Northeast. I enjoy each of the four seasons. Even winter. I love how a New England winter becomes a battle for survival. Just going to the local Mini-Mart can present itself as a life or death proposition. If you are not geared up with Everest tested expedition weight outerwear, than you are a tourist and we'll find your frozen body after the spring thaw. Normally by December 1st we have endured at least a dozen Nor'easters (just like in the movie The Perfect Storm only with feet of snow and a lot worse). This time last year, we had to climb out of the second story windows and walk to school in the snow uphill, both ways. I suppose by the time this issue goes to print, I mean to the web, we here in New England will be bracing ourselves against the oncoming glacial flow. I am also sure I would have implemented the use of a snorkel to allow breathing through the snowdrifts. Be that as it may, I will re-read this column and reminisce about the wonderful 70 degree anomaly that we experienced on December 1st. Is it Spring yet?  webmaster@mydailydriver.com |
