New England color update

[Robert Schaller]

though at this point it's nothing to worry about.

Timbo, this reminds me of the guy who falls out of a 121st story window in Manhattan, and is heard yelling as he falls past the 87th floor, "so far so good!"

But, winter in New England has its own attractions. As a Phoenix boy, I think it would be a refreshing change, for awhile. Bob

[lhuff]

The truck vs the bridge incident sounds awful. I'll avoid telling my sister/travelling buddy who is already petrified of bridges.

It's good to know that all is well with your house and property. I'm sorry to admit that the bad rains did not make the local news here as much as it should have. I guess I didn't realize exactly how bad it was there.

[Mass Tim]

I'm sorry to admit that the bad rains did not make the local news here as much as it should have. I guess I didn't realize exactly how bad it was there.

Well, compared to Katrina, it's definitely miniscule. I consider it being "nickel and dimed" by the weather, where the daily toll isn't too pressing, but the cumulative effects are showing up here and there. If it wasn't for the rocky soil around here, we would be in far worse shape (ie California). I think we're going to see small incidents (sink holes, etc.) popping up for awhile.

The truck vs the bridge incident sounds awful. I'll avoid telling my sister/travelling buddy who is already petrified of bridges.

Some people have that about them. I wasn't until I realized just how many bridges are in sad states of repair. There's a bridge near here that has been held up for almost two decades by columns of 6x6 lumber. It is just now getting repaired. It has been beyond critical since roughly 1970.

winter in New England has its own attractions

Yes...it makes one able to withstand some strange weather shifts, and, it makes a light jacket almost useless (I don't even own one.)

[Quebec Gen]

In my observations, it appears that gold was the hot color this year

I agree. Lots of gold this year, compared to last year when we had much more red leaves in the trees.

But, winter in New England has its own attractions. As a Phoenix boy, I think it would be a refreshing change, for awhile. Bob

You said it : just for awhile! When it starts to snow in October (we already have about 1 inch of snow here) and you're still stuck with it in April, let me tell you that a single day in the hot AZ desert seems to be the most appealing thing in the world for many people here...:o) But, yes, the cold season can be attractive...for awhile. Personally, I would have snow only until January 1st and then it could be hot again. I'd be soooo happy. Since I don't have a machine to control the weather, I'll just buy a couple of good novels and movies, drink cappus, put my skis on and try to enjoy the season!

Happy winter!

Gen