The biggest Winter storm in New York City history buried the region, and much of the Northeast, in blowing thigh-high snow that disrupted life for millions of Americans in the affected states yesterday.
It has already been dubbed the Blizzard of 06, with temperatures dropping to the minus's (Centigrade). The transportation and commerce is momentarily crippled - a truly Calvin & Hobbes dream Monday for children, who awoke to a extra day of play in a fairytale world of sledding and skiing.
This freezing weather moved South across Florida as well and we're experiencing temperatures in the 40's. Being born and bred in Cape Town, I'm thrilled with the temporary weather change. It's a first for me having to wear a jersey here!
Talking about snow, the Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy, is in full swing. Once again, being raised in Cape Town, I've never skied in my life - not taking into account the skiing down the back of Wolf mountain in Franschoek, Stellenbosch on cardboards once, many moons ago. As such, I lack the appreciation of the skills involved in the events Sarah and I watch every night on Channel 9.
Gotta go skiing sometime...
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