On Wed, 12 Jan 2005 21:50:42 +0000, Alan White wrote:

I think for the sake of our collective blood pressure that we're
going to have to accept that the norm as we new it no longer exists
and that a new generation exists for which our norm has little
meaning. This is not just in matters weather but all sorts of other
matters as well.

Your probably right, the youngsters of today brought up with central
heating, cars and mild winters really haven't a clue about cold or
snow. I can remember sucking pennies (big old ones) and sticking them
on the ice on the inside of my bedroom window to make a peep hole. I
can also remember walking to Junior School (about 3/4 mile) through
12" of snow and I think I walked to college (3miles+ as I could have
free bus pass) at least once.

I'm amazed at how few clothes some people go out in, a top that
doesn't met the bottoms and a skimpy cardigan. They do it up here as
well, though to be honest they also tend have a reasonable coat as
well.

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Cheers
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