I think of that statement every time it snows around here.
In 1971 when my Dad was being transferred from New Jersey to Washington State, we were eager to learn about what things were like out in the Pacific Northwest. We were told many things about what to expect, most of which turned out to be untrue.
Like many of the uninformed from the East Coast we found that it was not like the Hollywood "cowboy and indian" movies. It was not totally uncharted wilderness. It was not far removed from civilization. It was, however, very rainy.
One of the funniest things we were told was that it NEVER snowed in Seattle. This is because Seattle is too close to the Puget Sound which stays an even warm temperature.
So every time it snows in Seattle, I chuckle.
Only this past week with temps hovering in the teens, I've had to chuckle inside for fear my breath might freeze. OK, so I know it's not as cold as Minnesota where my brother is (sub ZERO!) but for us moderate weather PNW'ers it's darn cold - and snowy!
So for those of us not used to this white stuff - Yes, Virginia, it does snow in Seattle - so wrap up in your woolies and be careful out there!
PJ
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Yes, Brother, there's a reason our state has the nickname "MinneSNOWta". Currently it is -4 Fahrenheit with a windchill that makes it feel like -13. We have about 6 inches of snow on the ground with another 4 to 6 inches expected by this weekend. The funny thing is, they NEVER cancel school here. It may run late once in a while, but usually only when the windchill hits -25 or more. It's not just cold, it's CRAZY COLD HERE!!
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