Monday, January 16, 2006

A WINTER RESPITE AND THEN THE BIG CHILL — by Steve Nadis

From Thursday through Saturday, people in the Boston area got a real break–three straight days of temperatures in the 50s, right in the middle of January, the coldest part of the year. I didn’t have much time to take advantage of it, but I still like being able to go around in shorts and a T-shirt, bicycling to and from my girls’ schools or stopping by Whole Foods to complain about the prices. I recently went to Mexico, where I enjoyed a week of warm sunny weather. But that was expected; it was part of the package and anything less would have been a disappointment. This winter thaw, on the other hand, was an unexpected gift and for that reason almost more delightful.

Unfortunately, it all came to an end late on Saturday night when the temperatures began to plummet and the precipitation went from rain to sleet to snow. Ironically, perhaps, this was about the same time the fortunes of the New England Patriots began to go South. (That expression again; my sincere apologies to any Southerners in the audience.) What does that mean? To me, it signifies the end to the dreamworld existence that the Patriots have afforded their fans over the past few years. The team could do anything, it seemed, and always came through when it mattered. Except for that fateful Saturday night, when the dream team became all too mortal in Denver. At the same time, the dream weather we’d been experiencing gave way to the harsh realities of winter in New England. The windchill factor is now 0, or thereabouts–the normal order of things. Life goes on–albeit with a few extra layers to help us endure.

Posted by Snake in 05:58:21
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6 Responses

  1. Flubberwinkle says:
    January 16, 2006 at 2:28 am

    Fantabulous post title!
    The up sides:
    >>A month and a half of winter left.
    >>When does baseball season start?

  2. Snake says:
    January 16, 2006 at 10:13 am

    Thanks FW, I don’t hear the word "fabulous" often enough. And good for you: always looking on the bright side.

  3. Windfall Woman says:
    January 16, 2006 at 10:38 am

    And I am assuming that you apply the appropriate fashion sense when dressing in these layers….

  4. Snake says:
    January 16, 2006 at 10:59 am

    Fashion first, last, and always. It’s more than just a motto for me–it’s a way of life.

  5. DrMax says:
    January 17, 2006 at 4:54 am

    Hey, I’d take 0 degrees if I could just see the damn sun again. We in the Northwest are getting a little water logged and stir crazy.

  6. Snake says:
    January 17, 2006 at 9:01 am

    Hey Doc, yer right. I ain’t complainin’. And I unnerstand you’ve had some dampness up thar in yer neck o’ the woods.

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