We've had over 100 cm of "global warming" (that's over 39 inches or well over 3 ft) over the past two days...as you say, Gary, it's the worst winter we've had in years here on the island. Some of the apartments on the main floor of my building have snow covering their living room windows nearly to the top...still waiting for Housing to get a front end loader to clear it away...luckily I'm on the 2nd (top) floor.

One thing about winter is that it lets me devote more time to music and video racing games, and luckily the former has always been a passionate hobby as well as my method of livelihood.

I suppose it is nice to be in warmer climates, but it has never been any kind of priority for me...probably a good thing.

I am glad for you that you are able to get away as you do.

Ian