According to US Gov. stats, the first half of 2006 was the warmest period (within the US) on record! Of course, to some, it's not really surprising, given how warm Jan. was. Yet, last winter was only the 5th warmest winter on record in the US, so it appears that the warming is increasing as 2006 progresses. One thing's for sure, if we don't see a let-up in this extended warm spell, next ski season is going to be a disaster!!!!

I believe that, primarily due to economic factors, the mid-Atlantic ski industy has been heading towards a consolidation phase, with the closure of a ski area or two likely. Of course, the other main factor in the mix is the weather. Should we see a repeat of last winter's weather, there might be more than just a little consolidation within the ski industy!

Global warming. Less clothes needed by hot grrrllls. Hmmmm.....

Oh, I forgot. At my age, I can't date girls anymore, I can only date women. TPOH.

Of course you can date girls! You just have to find one of those women currently exitng her second childehood. Shouldn't be -that- hard.

Trust me, I was talking figuratively, not literally.

For some of us, we just want to date. Might not be the overly hot chick stripping down because of global warming is causing her to sizzle in the ski suit. But dating period is something some of us eventually want to reach and have a snowboard partner.

Why JohnL that's literally figurative.

hoo boy! This thread has gotten off topic fast. It must be the heat!
Oh hang on, my tennis shoe just melted to the road...

-Warren-

Warren, sorry to hear about the shoe; i cooked dinner last nite on the hood of mrs jimmy's gas guzzling SUV , mmmmmmm, mmmmmmm gewd.

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Why JohnL that's literally figurative.

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Jimmy, I was figuring that I was too literal.