Sunny Southern California

Greetings, from the land where "winter" is a color scheme!

OK, it's not all that sunny, but it's in the 50's, which is a lot nicer than the 20's at home. (Sorry, Trish.) I've been walking around outside in a business shirt and light slacks going "wow, this is beautiful weather". Meanwhile, natives around me are bustled up in winter coats. I actually saw someone wearing a coat with a fuzzy hood, and the hood was ON as she hurriedly sought shelter from the bitter cold. I think I actually saw her shivver.

This got me thinking about an old joke that made the email rounds some years ago. I dug up some parts from various places on the web, dusted them off, merged the best parts, and can now proudly present...

How to tell when it's cold

65	Hawaiians declare a two-blanket night
60	Californians put on a sweater
50	Miami residents turn on the heat
45	Vermont residents go to outdoor concerts
40	You can see your breath Minnesotans go swimming Californians shiver uncontrollably
35	Italian cars don't start
32	Water freezes
30	You plan your vacation to Australia
25	Ohio water freezes Californians weep pitiably Minnesotans eat ice cream Canadians go swimming
20	Politicians begin to talk about the homeless New York City water freezes Canadians turn off their air conditioners
15	French cars don't start Cat insists on sleeping in bed with you
10	You need jumper cables to get the car going Miami residents plan a vacation even further South
5	American cars don't start
0	Alaskans put on T-shirts
-10	German cars don't start Eyes freeze shut when you blink
-15	You can cut your breath and use it to build an igloo Arkansans stick tongues on metal objects Miami residents cease to exist
-20	Cat insists on sleeping in pajamas with you Politicians actually do something about the homeless Minnesotans shovel snow off the roof Japanese cars don't start
-25	Too cold to think You need jumper cables to get the driver going
-30	You plan a two week hot bath Swedish cars don't start
-40	Californians disappear Minnesotans button the top button Canadians put on sweaters Your car helps you plan a trip South
-50	Congressional hot air freezes Alaskans close the bathroom window Snowmobiles won't start
-80	Hell freezes over Polar bears move South Vikings fans order hot cocoa at the game
-90	Lawyers put their hands in their own pockets