Sunday, December 14, 2008
There are less birds.
The leaves and flowers are predominantly orange and red.
People move their parties indoors. They don't HAVE to. But that's where the better holiday decorations are.
The weatherman uses a graphic that says BRRRRRR! on the map that shows temps in the 60s.
There are holiday decorations with icicles dripping on people's roofs.
You need a sweatshirt till late morning.
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Signs of winter in New York:
The squirrels are so fat that when they sit around the yard, they really sit around the yard.
Inflatable Santas on Harleys and dreidl-playing bears are abundant.
The weatherman put away his BRRRR! graphic four months ago and traded it in for his "Oh Hell No!" graphic (or, in some neighborhoods, "Aw Hell Naw!")
Signs it's winter in Chicago:
You're glad that you don't know any of your fellow bus riders; it's less embarassing to slip into a snowbank in front of strangers than in front of concerned coworkers.
You go out in unmatched winter accessories because that's the warmest combination.
You stand on the train platform for a full 45 minutes (switches have frozen again) before calling and telling your boss that you won't be in today - you couldn't take the cold any longer. And he understands.
You are willing to pay black market prices for sidewalk salt.
The dogs won't stay outside for longer than 2 minutes.
You don't bother to watch the weather report anymore. It's going to be cold, and "stuff" might happen. Wear your boots. Got it.
Signs it's winter in Florida:
Over 100,000 people show up all at one time and don't know how to drive on the streets.
You need a reservation to get seated at popular restaurants.
The number of outdoor concerts increases dramatically.
Fake snow is created in many shopping areas so that everyone in shorts and flip flops gets the mind set that Santa actually will arrive.
Floridians begin a siege of colds and viruses that have come as gifts from visitors.
The nighttime temperature on rare occasion dips into the 50's and year round residents become righteously indignant.
Winter is great! Not much different from summer, spring, and fall.
Another sign it's winter in San Diego:
When you get out of the hot tub, you must put on a towel immediately.
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