Snowbound and counting days to wild spring
A first person reflection on heavy snow and isolation in Peace Country. The writer describes brain fog, fever, and melting dreams of a gentle spring, contrasting with forecasts of floods, mud and stubborn gumbo. A niece in Australia adds a note about the word plus in temperatures.
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Canadian Snow Rant Highlights Weather Pride and Miching Gripes
Shannon McKinnon vents about harsh winter in Peace River country praising Canada’s cold season and jokingly taunting Aussies and southerners for lacking minus temperatures and natural hazards. She notes snow, cold, and firewood chores as proof of “great luck” to endure Canadian seasons. The column mixes humor with regional identity and online note.
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