The infamous prognosticator, Punxsutawney Phil, peeped his furry little head out of his burrow on Tuesday morning. When he saw his shadow, he retreated into his burrow and, you know it, we’re in for six more weeks of winter.
That means that we’ll have six more weeks of winter: six more weeks of snow; six more weeks of below zero temperatures; six more weeks of listening to the starter on your car going..rrrrr ….rrrr…rrrr before the battery goes dead.
That means that our spirits will begin to lift right around mid March just in time for the basketball tourney blizzards; just in time to stand knee deep in snow to dig your car out of that snow drift that always builds up at the end of the driveway and just in time to find out how little you really can see when a semi passes you.
Now I don’t know about you, but I am not looking forward for another six weeks of cold, barren, snow covered winter. I do believe that I will once again succumb to a winter malady commonly called Cabin Fever. The symptoms of Cabin Fever include restlessness, irritability, forgetfulness, excessive sleeping, and a distrust of anyone who is around you.
Now, if this is your first winter in Minnesota and if you’re still not sure what Cabin Fever is maybe these lyrics from the Muppets song Cabin Fever will help you better understand.
“I got cabin fever it’s burning in my brain. I got cabin fever it’s driving me insane. I got cabin fever, I’m flipping my bandanas. Been stuck inside so long I have simply gone bananas.”
Cabin Fever is like arthritis. The older you get the more it hurts. Each winter my arthritis hurts more and each winter Cabin Fever takes its toll on me as well.
There are several remedies for Cabin Fever. Today I have been taking my mind off the snow by coming up with my Top 10 Cures for Cabin Fever. Might I suggest that you clip these Top Ten Cures for Cabin Fever and post them on your refrigerator in the event you feel yourself becoming restless, irritable, forgetful, or begin to distrust those closest to you.
Top 10 Cures for Cabin Fever:
10. Follow Phil’s example and retreat into your burrow.
9. Visit your least favorite relative.
8. Buy a Don Ho sing-along CD.
7 Put a large colored picture of Kua Bay on your desk at work and your refrigerator at home.
6. Buy the Beach Boys Sound of Summer CD and play it over and over again.
5. Take a drive to the nearest Rain Forest Café
4. Book a 4-day weekend golf getaway in the Valley of the Sun.
3. Book a 5-day cruise to Cozumel.
2. Call KDMA and reserve your spot on the 14-day Fort Meyers Getaway – sun, sand and the Twins
1. Buy a one way ticket to Tahiti.
In the event you are unable to undertake any of the above remedies, may I recommend you buckle up your overshoes, pull down your stocking cap and enjoy Ole and Lena Days.
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The infamous prognosticator, Punxsutawney Phil, peeped his furry little head out of his burrow on Tuesday morning. When he saw his shadow, he retreated into his burrow and, you know it, we’re in for six more weeks of winter.
That means that we’ll have six more weeks of winter: six more weeks of snow; six more weeks of below zero temperatures; six more weeks of listening to the starter on your car going..rrrrr ….rrrr…rrrr before the battery goes dead.
That means that our spirits will begin to lift right around mid March just in time for the basketball tourney blizzards; just in time to stand knee deep in snow to dig your car out of that snow drift that always builds up at the end of the driveway and just in time to find out how little you really can see when a semi passes you.
Now I don’t know about you, but I am not looking forward for another six weeks of cold, barren, snow covered winter. I do believe that I will once again succumb to a winter malady commonly called Cabin Fever. The symptoms of Cabin Fever include restlessness, irritability, forgetfulness, excessive sleeping, and a distrust of anyone who is around you.
Now, if this is your first winter in Minnesota and if you’re still not sure what Cabin Fever is maybe these lyrics from the Muppets song Cabin Fever will help you better understand.
“I got cabin fever it’s burning in my brain. I got cabin fever it’s driving me insane. I got cabin fever, I’m flipping my bandanas. Been stuck inside so long I have simply gone bananas.”
Cabin Fever is like arthritis. The older you get the more it hurts. Each winter my arthritis hurts more and each winter Cabin Fever takes its toll on me as well.
There are several remedies for Cabin Fever. Today I have been taking my mind off the snow by coming up with my Top 10 Cures for Cabin Fever. Might I suggest that you clip these Top Ten Cures for Cabin Fever and post them on your refrigerator in the event you feel yourself becoming restless, irritable, forgetful, or begin to distrust those closest to you.
Top 10 Cures for Cabin Fever:
10. Follow Phil’s example and retreat into your burrow.
9. Visit your least favorite relative.
8. Buy a Don Ho sing-along CD.
7 Put a large colored picture of Kua Bay on your desk at work and your refrigerator at home.
6. Buy the Beach Boys Sound of Summer CD and play it over and over again.
5. Take a drive to the nearest Rain Forest Café
4. Book a 4-day weekend golf getaway in the Valley of the Sun.
3. Book a 5-day cruise to Cozumel.
2. Call KDMA and reserve your spot on the 14-day Fort Meyers Getaway – sun, sand and the Twins
1. Buy a one way ticket to Tahiti.
In the event you are unable to undertake any of the above remedies, may I recommend you buckle up your overshoes, pull down your stocking cap and enjoy Ole and Lena Days.
