Hey Cheese Head! Shut UP!

We've had a Minnesota Winter so far this year. That is to say, my perception of a Minnesota Winter, based soley on my one and only experience in Minnesota in the wintertime.

Michigan winters have never really been "too bad" in my Texanish estimate. I mean, sure it's cold, but there are times - I remember them vividly - that Texas felt colder. The optimum word, of course, is "felt."

See, in Michigan during the winter, the weather moves across Lake Michigan, picking up moisture and continuously dumping it - first and foremost on St. and Mrs. D in Holland - then on us here in the GR. While this may sound like proof positive that Michigan is a freezing wasteland, I assure you that those clouds are truly are best winter friends.

They're fluffy, blue-grey blankets that keep us warm! I love you clouds! Come back to me!!

When I was in Minnesota, there were NO clouds (nor trees or hills or anything else for that matter) and a TON of wind. The snow was not as deep - though they tell me they can get dumped on in the wink of an eye. But here be the deal - it was STANKIN' COLD!!!

I'm talking about every little warmth you could find was mercilessly swept away in a moment! And day and night there was wind whipping at the houses and through the cars and around the corners. Everyday, the sun was just shining away up there in the sky, but you couldn't feel a bit of warmth - not any at all!

Well, this winter here in Michigan, I'm telling you...it feels too much like Minnesota. Where's all this wind coming from?

Would someone go tell the good folks of Wisconsin to SHUT UP?

posted by Headless-in-GR @ 12/06/2005 04:46:00 PM