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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Weathervane war

Can't even explain how nice it was to get up on our on timeline this morning. Can't remember doing that since BK (Before Kids).  There is not a lack of heating here. Between the thermostat setting of 90 and the jacuzzi pumping copious amounts of steam into the air, I was sweating profusely just sitting on the bed. I can't remember that happening before. It may actually be a weight loss vacation at this rate.

On a more serious note, I want to share another simmering item: the raging controversy concerning WHO has the world's largest working weathervane. The fair denizens here in Montague, MI lay claim to this impressive distinction, while others more jaded and world-weary beg to differ.  As there are few options for food and gasoline here, I refuse to be embroiled in this incendiary topic, choosing instead to toe the local party line whenever I must take a stand - all in hopes of getting the goods and services I find myself needing.

Regardless of where this local weathervane stands in the annals of history, I can say that it was very useful this morning when Sarah and I were charting our walking course along the Hart Montague trail. The weathervane prominently indicated a northerly wind, which decided us to first take a northward tack into 30 degree temperatures and 20 degree wind chills. Given that our return was warmer and easier with a following wind, let me just say that in my book, the Montague weathervane always WILL remain the true giant among working weathevanes.

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