These absurd "long range" forecasts (!?) are becoming more than just a
source of amusement - they are actually becoming a confounded
nuisance.

I never look at them let alone pay any regard to rumours flying around
re MetChuck, etc. But friends and acquaintances are more and more
often saying to me – knowing of my interests – "I hear we are going to
have a cold winter".

These amateurs, admittedly with a marvelous gift for self publicity,
might actually be affecting the economy in some ways. I am in fact
quite surprised not to have seen a sign outside any garage selling
coal, logs etc that proclaims: "Stock up now for the hard winter
ahead"

Jack