Winter wonderland

mossykat · Post by **mossykat** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 6:35 am

Just wondering how all you northerns are doing in the cold cold depths of January? Remembering my last winter up there and am busy
congratulating myself on getting back to reasonable weather. I was kicked out of Vermont for being a traitor to my native state.
May hit 100 today and have had to turn the swamp cooler on for the first time this summer. Xmas was a balmy 68. Are you jealous yet?
Heres hope all your nether regions are adequately covered!!!!

popo · Post by **popo** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 9:17 am

Nope, I'm not jealous!!!!

I don't think I could cope with Christmas in the middle of summer, my brain just would let me.

kiki · Post by **kiki** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 10:00 am

I like the winter, and the four seasons, It gets so hot here in Kentucky so by the end of summer I'm looking forward to some cool air.

Lillian · Post by **Lillian** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 11:11 am

It's just what you get used to I suppose - I don't think I would like Christmas in the sun - it wouldn't feel right roasting chestnuts on the BBQ

I must admit to wishing it was Spring soon though

G'day Mossykat

laura n. · Post by **laura n.** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 1:06 pm

I'm with you Lillie, roasting chestnuts on the BBQ would be very strange & most difficult, as I imagine they would fall through the grill

I moved to Missouri from Colorado two years ago, as far as I'm concerned it doesn't get cold enough here in the winters, I REALLY MISS SNOW.

amy25 · Post by **amy25** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 1:36 pm

I'm with you Laura. We had a good snow the week before Christmas and haven't seen anything else since. I remember growing up and it snowed a lot. Now it is mainly ice if we get anything at all. Totally bites. Temps aren't too bad here, in the mid 50's at times. Nights still get cold but it's supposed to without the sun

mossykat · Post by **mossykat** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 12:40 am

Chestnuts are in short supply at the best of times around here. I thought they were roasted on a grill tho? Only took me one xmas to get use to the idea of shrimp on the barbbie . Nice to go for a swim in the ocean after too. I grew up in Vermont USA and while I do miss the Maples and syrup
I have to say I don't miss the snow or the cold, my bones sure appreciate
the warmth.

Gen · Post by **Gen** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 2:09 am

Hi Mossy, remember that not all of us "Northerns" live where it's cold and snowy! Here we get an occasion cool blast, but for the most part, it is barefoot and shorts time.

Have you tried the shrimp boiled in beer? Yum!

janetgalle · Post by **janetgalle** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 3:40 am

Hi there Mossycat,
Up here in the North Dakota, USA, it is a balmy 34F. No wind, which makes it a perfect evening. We only have about 4 inches of snow on the ground right now. We've had an odd winter so far, more fog and freezing drizzle than snow. We haven't had any below zero days yet, but we've still got a long way to go until spring.
Enjoy your "summer" and dip your toes in the ocean for me.
jg

mossykat · Post by **mossykat** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 11:04 am

Haven't tried shrimp and beer but I do love shrimp & garlic simmered in
a little white wine with pasta and more garlic and snow peas with garlic on the side. Perhaps that's why I'm single, never found anyone to share my
garlic habit with except my ex ( which wasn't do to garlic but to chili. Some lines shouldn't be crossed!!!)

Will certainly dip the toes for you, do you prefer ocean or slightly warmer
estuary water?

tigershazz · Post by **tigershazz** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 8:04 am

we had a lovely crissy day over her in n.s.w spent the day at dads lazing by the pool eating cold prawns.must be what it's like in heavan i reckon

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