Wow Frank, how differently we live throughout this world! Where I live we have the mighty Columbia River flowing through... a fresh and steady source of water year round. Meanwhile in and around here we have snow falling for half the year. You've had fun teasing us about our winters (and I've enjoyed all your kibitzing) but we consider our snow pack to be a life saving/supporting part of our ecosystem. It was a good winter if there was a lot of snow up in the mountains because it will feed the streams, rivers and lakes we depend on for water.
I once lived in Zimbabwe where water was scarce. I witnessed the end result of a 6 year drought and I'll tell you what... when it comes to living here with our snow melt and living water dashing and splashing down from the mountains above, I count my blessings everyday. Your story just reminded me how we have NOTHING to complain about here where I live. Please note that this is NOT how ALL of Canada is, but certainly where I live in the West we live in a constant state of abundance (touch wood).
PS... I really want to visit your home and I promise not to take too many showers!
