Wow a bit of culture shock there.

It's 50 degrees cooler here and they were showing a morning concert with 3 bands at a ski hill north of here on TV. Outdoors at 10F. The crowd was clapping and stomping and jumping up and down. We do that even if there is no music it keeps you warm.

The kids and I made an annual trip south in March. We'd get to KY and take off our coats and put on shorts and the locals would stare at you in their heavy coats. Get to Flordia and go swimming when it's 50, seems like a HEAT WAVE.

I'd like to live where it's warmer now. I understand why my grandparents lived in Florida all winter, coming home for Easter. I have battery heated socks, and other great pieces of winter wear. Fingerless gloves are good for outdoor musicians.

The patios here open as soon as the snow goes, (4 weeks?) and they turn on radiant gas heaters for the smokers so even if it's just 40 they can puff in comfort.

I'll take a fireplace and a brandy with 10 parts of water in it. Or 12. And a straw to drink it with.


John Conley
Musica est vita