New Gloucester

Saturday will find us at the New Gloucester Fairgrounds for their car show, weather permitting. We are currently getting prepared.

In the case of this show, held this time of year, "getting prepared" includes digging out the long underwear, mittens and overcoats. A little de-icer doesn't hurt, either.

Seriously though, the weatherman currently shows the possibility of snow, with temps reaching the lower 40's. That could change by Saturday - and I hope it does. A warm, sunny day would be change that even I can believe in!

Looks like we're in for a long, cold season. According to the National Weather Service, the Earth's temperature has not increased in any of the last 11 years, and may actually have decreased. Us Maine folks have been telling them that for a long time. With all due respect to those who hype the global warming thing, I'm old fashioned - I believe in what I see and feel. And these last seasons have been miserable, and even the springs and summers have been less than favorable.

In any case, let's hope for fair skies on Saturday - and an easy heating season this winter. Our pocketbooks could use a break. But don't plan on it...

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