Yes, I can most definitely assure you, shovelling is exercise. I, personally, am about to get lots of it as here in the Great White North, we are being snowed under yet again...we awoke to several inches of snow and ice pellets, and are expecting several more today.
As if that wasn't enough, there is apparently yet another system building over the Gulf of Mexico that is expected to drop more of the white not-always-fluffy stuff on us on Saturday. I recently read that there is a theory that these systems are the result of fossil fuels being burned by the folks in the southern states and that this is why they often arrive here mid-week and later.
Now, I'm no expert, but just in case this theory is correct... This is to all those folks in Texas Louisiana and Mississippi: (and forgive me if my geography is a bit off) Please, for the love of Pete, walk, run, ride your bike, ride your horse if you have to! We're tired of shovelling! ;-)
Tealeaf, I can't relate to your California-longing, having always lived where snow is the predominant feature of winter. I can tell you that my spouse and I bought snowshoes this winter, and that it has changed our perspective on snow entirely. Now, a good snowfall is reason to celebrate, as a trek through the woods will reveal yet another lovely virgin landscape.
Then again, there's always a glass of wine and a good book!
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