The Rambling Insomniac
Tom is a 25+ year resident of Germantown and the surrounding community. He currently lives in Hubertus with his wife and two small kids on a hobby farm near Bark Lake. Tom's blog will likely not save the world, but hopefully, you'll get some enjoyment from his ramblings.
March vs. October
By Tom White
Friday, Mar 14 2008, 10:24 PM
Just a couple obvious observations that contrast the months of March and October here in Wisconsin;
The first 50-degree day in March:
People are out and about wearing shorts and t-shirts with no coats on.
The first 50-degree day in October:
People are out and about wearing sweaters and flannels with heavy coats on.
The first 50-degree day in March:
People are driving around in their cars with the windows open.
The first 50-degree day in October:
People are driving around in their cars with the heat on.
The first 50-degree day in March:
People are stopping at Culver’s for malts and custard.
The first 50-degree day in October:
People are stopping at Starbucks for hot cider and lattes.
The first 50-degree day in March:
The talk around the water cooler at work is focused on all the things we’ll do outside this weekend.
The first 50-degree day in October:
The talk around the water cooler at work is focused on all the things we’ll do inside this weekend.
The first 50-degree day in March:
Everyone has their house windows wide-open to let the warm fresh air in.
The first 50-degree day in October:
Everyone has their house windows closed and the furnace is on for the first time.
The first 50-degree day in March:
Motorcycles are seen all over the streets, highways and roads.
The first 50-degree day in October:
There’s not a motorcycle to be seen, anywhere.
The first 50-degree day in March:
The warm weather leads off the 10pm newscast.
The first 50-degree day in October:
The cold weather leads off the 10pm newscast.
Wisconsinites – you gotta’ love us!
G’Night G’Town
If you don’t like the weather is Wisconsin, just wait for a few hours. ~Anonymous
