NYCkayaker Cold?

[Richard Clifford]

NYCKayaker:
   From time to time one wonders/asks if the water is "cold" and this 
answer has appeared. Sharing with all of you.
    Best wishes, Richard Clifford

    Here is the entire story on what constitutes cold weather.

    "Cold" is a relative term.  Use the handy list below to overcome the 
confusion.

     * 65F   Hawaiians declare a two-blanket night

     * 60F   Californians put on sweaters (if they can find one)

     * 50F   Miami residents turn on the heat

     * 45F   Vermont residents go to outdoor concerts

     * 40F   You can see your breath
                 Californians shiver uncontrollably
                 Minnesotans go swimming

     * 35F   Italian cars don't start

     * 32F   Water freezes

     * 30F   You plan your vacation to Australia

     * 25F   Ohio water freezes
                 Californians weep pitiably
                 Minnesotans eat ice cream
                 Canadians go swimming

     * 20F   Politicians begin to talk about the homeless
                 New York City water freezes
                 Miami residents plan vacation further South

     * 15F   French cars don't start
                 Cat insists on sleeping in your bed with you

     * 10F   You need jumper cables to get the car going

     * 5F    American cars don't start

     * 0F    Alaskans put on T-shirts

     * -10   German cars don't start
                 Eyes freeze shut when you blink

     * -15   You can cut your breath and use it to build an igloo
                 Arkansans stick tongue on metal objects
                 Miami residents cease to exist

     * -20   Cat insists on sleeping in pajamas with you
                 Politicians actually do something about the homeless
                 Minnesotans shovel snow off roof
                 Japanese cars don't start

     * -25   Too cold to think
                 You need jumper cables to get the driver going

     * -30   You plan a two week hot bath
                 Swedish cars don't start

     * -40   Californians disappear
                 Minnesotans button top button
                 Canadians put on sweaters
                 Your car helps you plan your trip South

     * -50   Congressional hot air freezes
                 Alaskans close the bathroom window

     * -80   Hell freezes over
                 Polar bears move South
                 Viking Fans order hot cocoa at the game

     * -90   Lawyers put their hands in their own pockets

-- 
Richard C. Clifford, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1890 Palmer Avenue, Suite 302
Larchmont, NY 10538

Tel: (914) 834-0757
Cell: (917) 854-5824
Fax: (914) 834-0888

richardclifford at earthlink.net
richardclifford at NYSBar.com

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