In most New England states, checking the weather report for the day is often as important a part of the daily routine as tying one's shoes or Bean boots. In fact, most of the time this consultation will determine what to put on your feet before you walk out the door. The term "wintry mix" may sound like some delightful holiday cocktail, or perhaps a terrific snackfood to enjoy in front of a fire while ice-fishing. However, this is not the case. Imagine getting a maple syrup snowcone dumped on your head, while taking a cold shower with a crowd of people pelting your naked body with marble-sized ice shards. Dealing with a wintry mix is like watching one of those old black-and-white comedy shows where everything that could possibly go wrong does. This is what a true New Englander is prepared for when he/she walks out the door every day November to April.
-Freeport Francis
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