I think they got it pretty close.
(it won't be long before polar bears move to new england)
Not to mention that we have been buried under piles of snow. Roof leaks from endless ice dams have destroyed walls and ceilings. You roll the dice every time you try to pull out from a side street or driveway because it is impossible to see. Children are going uneducated because school is cancelled. Summer break has been eliminated for all schools due to all the days they will need to make up.
If I was going to pick a winter to be outside the country and in a location only feet from the equator, this would be the one. Fortunately the coldest place I have been has been South Korea and that was only for about 5 hours where I lounged in a massaging chair, sipped cappuccino, and crunched on Milano cookies.
This week I head to Bangladesh for the first time. I've heard quite a bit about how bad this is going to be in regard to the sheer madness of trying to move about the country. I think this trip I will bring the video camera to capture the excitement. Hopefully I have something fun to share when I return.
But, while I am traveling, my heart is always in New England. I love the fact that there are four strong seasons to enjoy. As a matter of fact, I think the people of New England will truly appreciate Spring this year. The complaints of 100 degree days will be a little less this summer as we remember the winter of 2010-2011.
Now, if you will excuse me I need to go pack my shorts.
