Meteorological Mayhem

Today's forecast is a balmy 12C which follows yesterdays' balmy -15C. In the last week we've had rain, snow, sleet, freezing rain, sun, cloud, extreme wind and all around nice days as well. I'm not usually one to complain about the weather but this crazy oscillation of hot/cold dry/wet is starting to grate on me. The only thing stopping from a really good shouting session at the clouds is the fact that I think Mother Nature has PMS. Nobody in their right mind has a yell at a woman with PMS unless they are suicidal but lack the resolve to actually do themselves in.

Part of Canada's appeal is the changing weather. My father immigrated here from England, where the weather isn't necessarily rainy and gray all the time, but it's not far off. I enjoy the changing seasons, but generally enjoy it better when they change every few months rather than every few hours. In an effort to stabilize the weather there is a grassroots project being undertaken by a team of local scientists. They are currently developing a remote launch and delivery system through which they can pummel Mother Nature with specially designed chemical compounds that should ease the weather strain. The general hopes are that this will level off the weather a little bit. If you should happen to see Mother don't provoke her as she is considered armed and dangerous. A single, well placed lightning bolt will fry you like an egg. Wish us luck and good weather.