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I think that's a fair analogy. I was thinking about this and the whole "punt winter" idea on the drive to the office this morning. Winter is young (even by met standards, we're only 2 weeks deep) so there is so much ahead of us. My only "frustration" is that I most appreciate snow during peak snow retention season, which is now through January. In that regard, we're losing precious time somewhat quickly. By average, February is our snowiest month of the year. It's also the time when on sunny days we see our beloved pack disappear quickly - after the 2 huge February storms in 2010, I lost 8.5" of pack the day following the 2nd storm. It was a sunny, 32 degree day. We wouldn't have lost half as much if it was a sunny, 32 degree day today.

Fairly pleasant morning in central FL.

30 and quite frosty this morning. Nice to see the ground whitened up.

Savannah might get some CCB love...

As it stands right now, 3 out of the final 4 games are at least winnable to some degree. They could easily lose them all, too. However, Tomlin has 10 days to prepare for this week. What can go wrong?

And that was my point. Replace it with something that you can't control with something you can. And yet still continue to be miserable.

I used to wake up every morning and gauge how well the overnight model runs were based solely on how many new pages were added to the MD/VA thread. If there wasn't more than a page or two...close the curtains.

1. Watch Steelers games before annual trip 2. Attend a Steelers game 3. Watch the "highlights" after the Steelers game 4. Remind yourself that next year, you're not going to a Steelers game. 5. The following week, buy tickets for your next Steelers game. 6. Confirm reservations for said Steelers game. 7. - 12.: Repeat the first 6 steps. This will divert your mind from something that you can't control in life to something that you actually can, but yet choose to continue to do it anyway.

I've seen them the past 2-3 days. Had not noticed them until you mentioned them. Feels very weird the week before Christmas.

Sorry, wasn't saying you were worked up. I was just sharing how relentlessly chasing affected ME. My disposition would be negatively affected if the weather didn't do what I wanted. It took a long time for me to step back and realize that while I love snow, my overall health and sanity is far more important.

Meh - step outside (if possible) and enjoy today. Can't control what will or won't happen. I spent far too much of life getting all worked up, worrying away my wishes for snow and cold. If and when it comes; great, but don't miss out on what we have today.

Nina shred factory. Barring perfect timing, it'll be a monster that cuts or weak and shredded out. My opinion.

I believe it...seriously, this is gorgeous weather.

Forecast high for me today was 53, currently sitting at 54. Another bust with high temps. Oh, and I'm not going to lie...I'm digging this weather right now. It's another beautiful day. Never thought I'd feel this way about 50s in the middle of December.

Looks like 80s in store for a good chunk of FL later this week.

I can't wait for a clear, calm night with fresh snow cover when you report -8 and I'm sitting at +4.

Almost 50 here. (48.2)

Yes it was. I only made it down to 31 overnight.

It is, but I love having my own car down there. Higbee and Ramsey ruled out tonight with Covid.

Ah...the "other" Orlando airport. I've taken the Auto Train into Sanford many times.

You flying into Ft. Myers or Tampa?

57 was the high here. Felt warmer than that in the sun.

If you've ever listened to a Tomlin presser...you know the language above.

"We don't seek comfort in our situation...we're men, and we're not looking for sympathy. It is what the situation is. We failed in all 3 phases in the weather today. There are no moral victories on the models. My father taught me that if something smells bad, it probably stinks. Right now we stink. We'll uncover every opportunity and make the necessary adjustments to improve." I'm paid to win, and right now, we're not winning." - Mike Tomin (after every single loss, and his weekly comments about football resonate with the weather currently)