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Bah humbug, winter has arrived. It is time to start freezing, try to keep the car from sliding along the road, and start getting in shape to shovel snow. This is what some people are saying. Others at this very moment of putting on the warmest coat, strapping the skis to the top of the car, and on their way to the slopes. Some of these people maybe experts headed to the black diamonds, while others prefer to stay on the bunny slope. Either way, they all have snow fever.

Safety while skiing is extremely important. This means that people should always be courteous to other skiers. Clearly this means exercising caution and yielding the right-of-way to small children, elderly people, and well, people who clearly just do not know what they are doing. Many ski areas have instituted new policy which requires all people to wear a ski helmet. This is absolutely necessary for children, however an adult who has an accident will fare much better if they are wearing one as well.

Crazy things can be seen on the slopes. Bikers can be seen wearing all leather. This is not very warm, but definitely creates a unique look. People can be seen skiing while dressed as Santa Claus, elves, and even wearing sleepwear. Spring skiing is the funniest thing ever. At this time of year some people wear shorts, and even bikinis. This is certain to be a bit chilly, but worse than that, is when they are later seen covered in scratches after taking a fall’

Yes indeed, winter time can be joyful to many folks. Sledding, building snowmen, ice sculptures, drinking cocoa by the fire, and so much more make this a winter carnival.

Then there are some of us who prefer to be laying on the beach. Thinking about this makes one long for the smell of the ocean air, cocoa butter, and even the seagulls. That is truly the greatest.

And now, back to reality, back to snow shovels and ice scrapers. Time to curl up by a warm fire. Time to dress the children in suffocatingly snug snowsuits and mittens. Maybe when the new baby is placed into the crib with it’s Ladybug baby bedding, we can pretend that the ladybugs are arriving with the spring breeze.

Until winter is through, it will have to be a dream.