For everything ... Thx Tom & Carolyn L!

The Indians o ​f the  ​Onondaga Nation near Syracuse New York  asked their new chief if the coming winter was going to be cold or mild.    Since he was a chief in a modern society, he had never been taught the old secrets. When he looked at the sky, he couldn't tell what the winter was going to be like. Nevertheless, to  be on the safe side, he told  ​the tribe that the winter was indeed going to be cold and that the members of the  ​Onondaga Nation should collect firewood to be  prepared.    But, being a practical leader, after several days, he got  an idea. He called the  ​National Weather Service  and asked, 'Is the coming winter going to be cold?' 'It looks like this winter is going to be quite  cold,' the meteorologist at the weather service responded.  So the chief went back to his people and  told them to collect even more firewood in order to be  prepared. A week later, he called the  National Weather  Service again. 'Does it still look like it is going to be a  very cold winter?'    'Yes,' the man at Weather Service again replied, 'it's  going to be a very cold winter.'  The  chief again went back to his people and ordered them to collect every scrap ​  o​ f firewood they could find.   Two weeks later, the chief called the  ​National Weather  Service again. ​ ​ 'Are you absolutely sure that the winter is  going to be very cold?' 'Absolutely,' the man replied.  'It's looking more and more like it is going to be one of the ​ ​ coldest winters  we've ever seen.' 'How can you be so sure?' the chief  asked. The weatherman replied, 'The Indians are collecting a shitload of firewood !'

Old Farmer's almanac predicrs 'Super Cold' winter ... Thx Marge R!

I found this interesting and thought you would too:
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PA or Oh or the USA All white 2013-2014 winter ... Thx Clay V!

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"Bad Move" to PA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jswAsFtpDo&feature=youtu.be

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Winter up north ... Thx Clay V!

Why people leave OHIO and go to Florida in the winter

 

 

 

Click here: The People vs Winter - YouTube 

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And then it is winter ... Thx Tom & Carolyn L!

Fw: And Then It Is Winter!

Yes, tis true

I FIRST STARTED READING THIS EMAIL & WAS READING FAST UNTIL I REACHED THE THIRD SENTENCE. I STOPPED AND STARTED OVER, READING SLOWER AND THINKING ABOUT EVERY WORD. THIS EMAIL IS VERY THOUGHT PROVOKING. MAKES YOU STOP AND THINK. READ SLOWLY! AND THEN IT IS WINTER You know. . . time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years. It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. Yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them all. I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams. But, here it is... the winter of my life and it catches me by surprise...How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did my youth go? I remember well seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that winter was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like. But, here it is...my friends are retired and getting grey...they move slower and I see an older person now. Some are in better and some worse shape than me...but, I see the great change...Not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant...but, like me, their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd be. Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore... it's mandatory! Cause if I don't of my own free will... I just fall asleep where I sit! And so...now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did!! But, at least I know, that though the winter has come, and I'm not sure how long it will last...this I know, that when it's over on this earth...it's over. A new adventure will begin! Yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done...things I should have done, but indeed, there are many things I'm happy to have done. It's all in a lifetime. So, if you're not in your winter yet...let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So, what ever you would like to accomplish in your life, please do it quickly! Don't put things off too long!! Life goes by quickly. So, do what you can today, as you can never be sure whether this is your winter or not! You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life...so, live for today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember...and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for them in all the years past!! "Life" is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after. Make it a fantastic one. LIVE IT WELL! ENJOY TODAY! DO SOMETHING FUN! BE HAPPY ! HAVE A GREAT DAY! Remember "It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver." LIVE HAPPY IN 2013! LASTLY, CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: TODAY IS THE OLDEST YOU'VE EVER BEEN, YET THE YOUNGEST YOU'LL EVER BE. SO - ENJOY THIS DAY WHILE IT LASTS. ~Your kids are becoming you......but your grandchildren are perfect! ~Going out is good.. Coming home is better! ~You forget names.... But it's OK because other people forgot they even knew you!!! ~You realize you're never going to be really good at anything.... especially golf. ~The things you used to care to do, you no longer care to do, but you really do care that you don't care to do them anymore. ~You sleep better on a lounge chair with the TV blaring than in bed. It's called "pre-sleep". ~You miss the days when everything worked with just an "ON" and "OFF" switch.. ~You tend to use more 4 letter words ... "what?"..."when?"... ??? ~Now that you can afford expensive jewelry, it's not safe to wear it anywhere. ~You notice everything they sell in stores is "sleeveless"?!!! ~What used to be freckles are now liver spots. ~Everybody whispers. ~You have 3 sizes of clothes in your closet.... 2 of which you will never wear again. ~~~But Old is good in some things: Old Songs, Old movies, and best of all, OLD FRIENDS!! Stay well, "OLD FRIEND!" Send this on to other "Old Friends!" and let them laugh in AGREEMENT!!! It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived.

And then it's winter ... Thanks Marine Sgt. L!

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Winter Coming and Clay sends such a thoughtful message

The Farmer's Almanac is predicting a very cold winter.


It must be true because the squirrels are gathering NUTS.

Three of my friends have disappeared.

Are you O.K.?
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This is truly a thoughtful message from my good friend, Clay vice.