"John Hall" wrote in message
...

Aren't people only saying that it's infantile to kick up a fuss if you
don't get it?

Mostly, yes.
And I would agree. I would also say that some of the drama certain people
make of models flipping wildly (still 5 days out!) is somewhat childish.
But the actual snow itself? I love it!
We either get it or we don't.

Merry Christmas, Lawrence; Merry Christmas everyone.

Merry Christmas Mr Lawence!

Col
--
Bolton, Lancashire.
160m asl.

In message , Chris Smith
writes
Lawrence Jenkins wrote:
Hello all.
I would just like to pose the question on this NG as to why it is
perceived by some as infantile to want snowy cold weather?


a. People die, both directly (hypothermia) and indirectly (increased
road accidents, influenza etc) as a result of cold weather.
3. It causes a large increase in fuel usage - leading to increased CO2
output.
d. It causes a reduction in the amount I can go out on my bike.

All of which is true, but does not necessarily answer the question.

From the point of view of the inner child - infant if you really must -
it means - much more reflected light to offset the short days and snow
to play with. These are good things in themselves. The drawbacks remain
whether or not you enjoy the benefits, so there's no point in not
enjoying the benefits.

Anyway, equip your bike with chunky tyres and go and have fun, Chris.

--
Peter Thomas

"Chris Smith" wrote in message
...
Lawrence Jenkins wrote:
Hello all.
I would just like to pose the question on this NG as to why it is
perceived by some as infantile to want snowy cold weather?


a. People die, both directly (hypothermia) and indirectly (increased road
accidents, influenza etc) as a result of cold weather.
3. It causes a large increase in fuel usage - leading to increased CO2
output.
d. It causes a reduction in the amount I can go out on my bike.

So There.



--
Chris
http://www.ivy-house.net
Swaffham, Norfolk

Good points Chris, but what about c and d and 1 and 2?

--
David Mitchell, 70m amsl, Langtoft, East Riding of Yorkshire.

"Chris Smith" wrote in message
...
Lawrence Jenkins wrote:
Hello all.
I would just like to pose the question on this NG as to why it is perceived
by some as infantile to want snowy cold weather?


a. People die, both directly (hypothermia) and indirectly (increased
road accidents, influenza etc) as a result of cold weather.

People die in prolonged hot weather - see summer 2003 in France.
People die in road accidents in fog.
People die in road accidents in heavy rain.
People die in road accidents on icy roads.
People die in severe gales.

Not much interesting weather left is there after taking out that lot......

Col
--
Bolton, Lancashire.
160m asl.