12-23-2012, 01:26 PM
Once your blood has been thoroughly thinned (this coming from someone who grew up in the windy city), "cold" is low 60s, occasionally even 50s. Goes without saying, it gets colder and colder as you move up the mountain.
Like Tom, I was thinking that our corner of paradise is likely one of the only places on earth where, in addition to FEELING cold, you can actually HEAR it. Indeed the sound of coldness is silence, a happy side effect of shivering male tree frogs too wimpy to climb a tree and belt out their love song. That means, at least for a spell, they're not making more coqui babies. But all it takes is a warm evening rain to rekindle those passions, and the cacophony returns.
I'm used to the coqui noise so it doesn't affect my sleep one way or the other. But can't think of a better time than this for a few "silent nights." Best wishes to everyone for a safe, joyous holiday season.
Like Tom, I was thinking that our corner of paradise is likely one of the only places on earth where, in addition to FEELING cold, you can actually HEAR it. Indeed the sound of coldness is silence, a happy side effect of shivering male tree frogs too wimpy to climb a tree and belt out their love song. That means, at least for a spell, they're not making more coqui babies. But all it takes is a warm evening rain to rekindle those passions, and the cacophony returns.
I'm used to the coqui noise so it doesn't affect my sleep one way or the other. But can't think of a better time than this for a few "silent nights." Best wishes to everyone for a safe, joyous holiday season.
Tim
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions--Confucius
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions--Confucius