I'm Starting To Hate Winter

Here in Atlantic Canada, most regions are experiencing a "good, old fashion winter". In other words, we've received more than our fair share of snow.

We had more snow by the end of December than we have had in the past two winters combined. The total accumulated snowfall has broken records in just about every region and as of this writing (one week after St. Patty's Day), I still have snowbanks at the end of my driveway that are 5+ feet high. This year, March came in like a polar bear and is going out like a sled dog.

On the bright side, I have a trusty Honda snowblower, a 4 wheel drive SUV, and good winter tires. Yes, I know that 4WD is only an advantage when it comes to giving you extra traction for moving forward, but it's nice to know that when you come home from work to find that the plow has worked its magic on your driveway once again, you can still pull in and park. I've also been able to play the good samaritan role a couple of times and help people extricate their vehicles from the grips of snow and ice.

I have a theory that the cold and flu symptoms that people are experiencing this time of year is actually an allergy to winter. Once you've reached that certain level where your body can't take it anymore, you have an allergic reaction to winter. My prescription: head for a warmer climate until winter or your symptoms dissipate.

Our first car show of the season is just 3 weeks and 4 days from now. While it may be an indoor show, I'm wondering how many people will be in a position to actually get their vehicles out.