That "Special" Time of the Year

Warning: If you are looking for some great insight into life, this post probably won't provide you with much value. On the other hand, if you are young enough that you might be thinking about heading North for some great fun in the snow these holidays, this minor rant just might save you from the mistake. Remember, your elders know best (all that accumulated wisdom - prior to the onset of mad cow) and nobody goes north to retire! There is a reason for that.



It's wonderful to experience the turning of the leaves... the changing of the temperatures... wait! No, its not. Fact of the matter is that cold weather sucks. Sure, those pictures of Aspen in the winter look beautiful. But it's cold. There is wind... cold wind. There is no wind... still cold. Bottom line - Fall is beautiful BUT it's only a tease. The "treat" is cold, cold and more cold.

Come on now, which looks better? Above or either of the two below. You get three guesses.

Key West

Maui

And for my friend who is strangely and inexplicably attached to her new puppy, imagine taking SJ out in the white crap. Yes, it's oh so cute when they run around throwing mini snowballs in the air with their nose... but it aint so cute that its worth the frostbite from having to take Cujo out. PS: The walk will be longer... and there is a reason for that too. Has to do with the body's decreasing ability to "function" when it freezing. Do Fido a favor, let her poop where it's warm.

It hasn't even snowed yet in Skully Land and he's already dreading it. Time to set sail for a better latitude.