I live in Connecticut. This statement alone explains why I was in long underwear at work last week, wore no coat on Tuesday because it was positively balmy out, and find myself today making a note to turn the heat up in the basement tonight to make sure the pipes don't freeze. If I had a time machine, I'd go back to Ellis Island and find my great-grandparents, just to whisper in their ears that the Carolinas are a lovely place to settle. (That's right. With the power to go back in time, I have no noble cause like trying to save President Kennedy. I want my ancestors to move somewhere warm.)
I have found, however, that there are certain traits Connecticut residents have that you just don't find anywhere else. So, for your enjoyment, my winter edition of "You know you're from Connecticut if..."
I have found, however, that there are certain traits Connecticut residents have that you just don't find anywhere else. So, for your enjoyment, my winter edition of "You know you're from Connecticut if..."
- You are not surprised when the snow starts falling before the leaves do.
- You get irrationally furious at people who can't drive in snow.
- You own a generator and know how to hook it up.
- You love hockey, and miss the Whalers, but you don't want to leave your warm house to actually attend a hockey game, which is why the Whalers left in the first place.
- You refer to four 40 degree days in a row in January as a heat wave.
- You throw your leftovers on top of the snow in the back yard because the coyotes look hungry.
- You're up to date on all of the latest styles in snow pants.
- At least one of your cars has 4-wheel drive.
- You think nothing of driving in a blinding snowstorm to get to Dunkin' Donuts. That's why you have 4-wheel drive, after all!
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