Cold and Snow

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We usually have pretty mild winters here in Cornwall because of the Gulf Stream which runs by the south west of the UK. But last winter was decidedly colder and it looks like this one, after a fairly mild start, maybe too. When we lived in London, where it is much colder, I found winter an extremely uncomfortable time because of the low temperatures. Down in Cornwall, I'd forgotten how cold it could really be - until last winter. Now, once again, as in times of old, I've been digging out the thermal underwear to help me withstand the cold today. Why did we ever give up the idea of hibernating through winter? It seems so much saner than having to live through it. If we hibernated, say, from the beginning of November until late February or March, we'd miss the worst of the winter and emerge refreshed from our rest. Maybe we would all live longer too! I think bears have the right idea in this respect.