"John Whitby" wrote in message
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"Hugh Jampton" wrote in message
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On Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:03:25 -0800 (PST), wrote:
I believe I speak for many who are old enough to remember how the cold
would last for weeks with snow on the ground just not budging, local
ponds frozen for days on end.
Luxury .... !!!
We used to dream of the cold and snow only staying for weeks ..
We had it tough when I were a lad :-)
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Regards,
Hugh Jampton
Experiencing as I did the harsh winters of 1947 and 1963 and the problems
they brought I take little pleasure in the prospect, however remote, of
prolonged cold weather. I know that for some cold weather is enjoyable on
a personal level but generally the problems for many are so obvious that I
won't list them.
Winter wouldn't be winter without some cold spells - but I hope they're
brief. - just enough to kill off a few nasty bugs and insects.
Regards
John
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Your points are valid John, I agree. Having just missed 1947 and enjoyed
1963 as a thirteen year old I would probably be one that would suffer
(especially with me dodgy arthritic knees!) but I would just like to see
what it would be like in the modern era, compared to then.
Dave