Good observations Ken. We Albertans are fully familiar with SAD especially
here in Edmonton where our latitude is such that we see little daylight
during the worst of the winter. However we have also enjoyed and maybe
even surpassed your pleasant winter. We had no snow until New Year's Eve
and enjoyed the warmest December in history. I drove my TR7 until Dec. 31.
January saw snow and cold but only a few days of minus 30 weather which is
quite warm by our standards.
February has been warm and springlike with daytime highs reaching 7 - 9
degrees and more in the south. (All temps in degrees Celsius). The snow
is melting fast and spring seems to be just around the corner. Last year
we had snow on the ground until late April with a heavy blizzard and 26" of
snow on May 20.
John
> It may be trite to bring up the weather, but the climatic event of the
>century deserves comment.
>
> El Nino may be creating havoc world wide, but in the lower Midwest, USA
>it has meant record warmth's. February 15, and I was able to spend all
>evening in the unheated garage in shirt sleeves.
>
> I have some personal theories about internet mail in general and this
>list in particular. Winter (I.e. cabin fever) raises;
>
> 1. the number of posts.
> 2. the lack of civility
> 3. the silliness and lack of focus
>
>
> Related is the idea that week-ends are slower 'cause most folks check
>mail at work rather than working. They also get more mean spirited 'cause
>folks have more time to read, comment and write. Couple that with sitting
>inside all week-end, not turning a wrench, or enjoying a top down drive and
>things can get nasty. It's recognized in psychology. Seasonal Affect
>Disorder.
>
> The rest of the world may be disappointed, mad or depressed, but we're
>doing fine here. Spring IS just around the corner. The high school
>basketball play-offs have started and it's light driving home after work.
>Keep the faith.
>
>kengano@advant.com
>1959 TR3A TS57756
>1959 Model 10 Sedan TBE9232LDLB
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