Pity for Warm Weather Residents?

This winter in the Mud Duck state has been a lot of fun so far. We got snow earlier than we have in recent years and it hasn't been too cold.

This family of Mud Ducks spent the New Year further north in the Mud Duck state. My extended family also joined us. As we were all getting ready to venture off on our activities, I felt sorry for those who live in warm weather climates that cannot experience a true spectacular winter day.

My BIL, sister and nephew were on the snowmobile heading off on the frozen lake to the fish house to hopefully catch a new big Walleye for dinner. My husband was on the 4 wheeler with our two youngest children sitting behind him in a sled being pulled around the frozen expanse. My Mom and I were heading out on cross country skis to see all the wonderful sights.

I wish I could take that mental picture in my head and post it here for all to see. The joy on my family's faces as the headed out was perfect! As my Mom and I were skiing along the lake, 3 small planes with skis mounted on instead of wheels flew over right above us. So close that I could see the pilot's faces.

It was a truly wonderful day that I know we will all remember. And I feel bad for those who do not get to experience this.

But then I came crashing back to reality today.....the actual air temp when I got up, -4 with the wind chill, -21. I guess there is something to be said for living in a warmer climate.