So, we are getting some lovely weather here. It is currently -4F outside. Temp conversions are here. Outlook is here. Today is zero F high with -25F windchills.  That is -31C!!!!!!. We just had a 60C turnaround by coming back from Aust!

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Ah yes, summer, some Coopers Pale Ale and the Cricket...Oh, I forgot, I'm in Chicago... OK kiddies, don't try this at home... So, I decide to hit the hot tub not quite realizing it's as brass monkeys as it really is when I get outside...Not to fear, I'll be in the hot tub soon! I'm in the tub, reading my new copy of Wired magazine (which I luckily found, not remembering I had a new one) and sipping a great homebrew porter I made a while back when I notice that my glass of beer is starting to freeze. Soon I can't read because I can't keep my hands out of the water! Then I realize I can't feel my ears any more! Time to go inside!! Then the cover of the hot tub (vinyl) is frozen solid and won't close because it is a tad close to the house exterior. So, a few more nice moments in the bitter cold before I can go in. I get inside and notice the back of my hair is frozen! Anyway, I must say this is definitely the coldest winter with the most snow I've experienced here. So, for the Aussies out there - please think of us when you're having fun at the BBQ in the sun!:)