The weather, or more specifically, the lack of winter, is the main topic of conversation here. The most common phrase I hear is "Can you believe this weather? or some variation thereof, followed shortly thereafter by "I'm not complaining, mind you." That is, unless you're an ice fisherman, cross country skier, planner of a winter ice carnival or owner of a ski hill.
This warm, snowless winter didn't really hit me as until this past weekend. On Saturday and Sunday I was showing lake property. None of the lakes are frozen over, and they only have a narrow ribbon of ice around their edges. With the leaves off the trees, and overcast skies, everything looks a little gray and sad. While people complain bitterly about snow, as a Realtor I like it (in moderation). A coating of snow freshens and brightens everything. The winter wonderland look can be magical, and is certainly more appealing than this seemingly endless extension to a post foliage fall.
So, let it snow! Of course, in a month I may come to eat my words if we get those huge dumps that shut everything down and keep city folks from driving up. But I hope we get some winter soon.
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