December 16, 2006
Dear Winter, I hate you.
imagined by: James Mathias
Because of you, my power goes out for long stretches, my internet connection frequently lapses. Because of you my family is stuck at home most days. Because of you we almost died three times on Thursday. Because of you I missed a great episode of Conan and a good 5 minutes of the hour long The Office.
Because of you, I’m bored. Because of you I lost some unsaved data.
Are you even necessary anymore? Do we really require you? Haven’t we discovered a way to regulate small areas of the planet? Apparently not.
Because of you, I write this post, because of you I have to take a shovel with me to check the mail.
Because of you, I find December far less enjoyable.
Thanks for nothing Winter. I appreciate it.
You bastard, I hope you melt.
Dear Winter, I hate you.
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Dec. 16, 2006 (9:38pm) [#1]
MBHoy.com
Haha do your part and add to global warming!
Dec. 16, 2006 (9:44pm) [#2]
James Mathias
I don’t want global warming just local warming
Dec. 16, 2006 (10:12pm) [#3]
Sarah Allison
Maybe you should move back to Oregon…not so much snow here…hint, hint, hint….
Dec. 16, 2006 (11:06pm) [#4]
James Mathias
Yeah. Someday soon.
Dec. 16, 2006 (11:46pm) [#5]
Amy Mathias
Within the next year and a half, two years tops for sure!!! Or else I’ll go bonkers…
Dec. 17, 2006 (6:42am) [#6]
Nick
Jeeez, winter sucks for you :P I hate it too, I still think it’s summer though, I wear summer clothes and try to look on the bright side of things…
Dec. 17, 2006 (1:52pm) [#7]
Roger
Actually, most of our snow has melted. We’ve had a surprisingly warm winter so far, which is very very unusual. We all love it.
*Crosses his fingers for a green Christmas*
And umm, almost died? Am I to assume trouble while driving?
Dec. 17, 2006 (8:12pm) [#8]
Lucian Marin
I find December far less enjoyable too because of this ugly and mean winter who does want to give us some snow in this part of the world.
Dec. 17, 2006 (11:15pm) [#9]
Jake
It’s December 17 here in Cleveland, and it’s raining outside… I think we had 2 weeks of snow. One in October, and one in early December. It’s 60 degrees outside.
Dec. 17, 2006 (11:46pm) [#10]
Kennedy
And to think i’m enjoying roasting hot summer days. ^.^. :P
Dec. 18, 2006 (12:03pm) [#11]
Amy Mathias
It was 17 frickin’ degrees here last night!! It’s a good thing I have 20 extra baby pounds on, or else I’d freeze!
Dec. 18, 2006 (12:49pm) [#12]
rich
boy, are you cranky. this “winter” person you speak of may feel the same way about you…
Dec. 18, 2006 (1:09pm) [#13]
Wilhelm Murdoch
Blech, you haters. I _love_ Winter. Personally, besides Summer, it’s the best time of the year. Then again… I was born and raised in the snow.
Anyhow, none of this will matter as I am moving from Illinois to South Carolina this week.
Apparently 60 degrees down there is considered ’cold’.
Dec. 18, 2006 (1:26pm) [#14]
James Mathias
I’m cranky, yes. Rightfully so. I hate the snow, yes. Rightfully so.
If something/one causes my family unhappiness or puts them in danger, then yes I have a right to be cranky/hateful about it/them.
And I really don’t care if Winter hates me back, he’s made it quite clear that he has no intention of being nice, so I don’t feel obligated to return any sort of pleasantries.
All in all, I feel the snow is pretty and can be fun to play in, but when you have grown up shit to do, like driving and shopping and working it can be quite the bitter mistress.
And to all of you rubbing your non-snowy goodness and warmth in my face, go eat some yellow snow and I say that with the utmost respect and humor.
Dec. 18, 2006 (1:48pm) [#15]
Josh
Heh, I hate summer more than winter. I sweat like a pig, so summer is never fun for me. To stay un-sticky I’d have to basically shower 24/7.
Dec. 18, 2006 (2:40pm) [#16]
James Mathias
Summer can be too hot, but at least it doesn’t prevent you from going out and safely driving to locations to complete errands.
Dec. 18, 2006 (2:43pm) [#17]
Josh
True that.
Dec. 22, 2006 (12:58pm) [#18]
rich
Completely understanding the safety of your family, i still think you sound like my grandma. My son and i were in a real bad accident a few years ago on a perfect spring day with a clear blue sky in which somebody decided not to stop at a stop sign and instead used my side of the car to stop. Luckily, miles was fine and I only had minor injuries.
You have no real way of knowing when bad things are going to happen. We only pretend to forecast danger, but do not hold that power for real. You just don’t ever know. So you can’t go around worrying all the time because you’re using the precious time that you have to worry about how much time you have left.
Dec. 22, 2006 (1:29pm) [#19]
James Mathias
Rich I agree, there is no way to prevent or forecast danger. But, in snowy conditions you are about 95% more likely to encounter a dangerous situation than in the spring time. Especially since, it’s not very likely that you are going to start fish-tailing in the middle of traffic and spin off the side of a cliff in the spring time. You always have to be cautious of other drivers, year round. Snow just makes it harder to be a good driver yourself.
I don’t worry my days away, but I certainly worry when we have to drive 45 minutes (both ways) through the mountains in snow for a Doctor to say. “Yup, all looks good see you next week.”
I’m sorry to hear about the accident you had, I’m glad you’re both alright.
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