[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Stardust, the movie

[Janette]

>
> akh explains:
>
> I personally like Minneapolis a lot, but then I'm from Kansas
> originally, so the culture (and the cold weather) is pretty familiar.
> I was just thinking about the weather adjustment, based on my SO's
> reaction to Chicago, having come from Edmonton.  I couldn't believe
> the first time he complained about the winters; how could Chicago
> possibly be worse than Edmonton?!?  However, he wasn't used to the
> comparatively high humidity, which bothered him much more than temps
> and snow.
>
> Thinking about the relatively moderate climate in London, I thought it
> might be a bit of an adjustment to get used to large amounts of snow
> and sub-zero temps.
>
> At any rate, I can fully see that Minneapolis could be a very
> intellectually stimulating community with the educational institutions
> and the vibrant arts community.
>
> akh, who realizes that she may have sounded disparaging of
> Minneapolis, but couldn't possibly dislike the home of the largest
> shopping mall in the United States! <g>


montims:
I was probably too brusque earlier, logging in from work then (as now...).
As far as climate goes, I love it...  even when there are feet of snow, the
sky is blue and clear...  I spent 10 years in Tuscany, and adored it, then
returned to England for 5 years (South Yorkshire) before moving to America,
and I hated the English climate - too grey, too samey, etc.  I found the
constant low clouds very oppressive, and I actually became quite depressed
by the weather as well as other facets of living in Yorkshire where I did,
and couldn't wait to leave England for good.  Here, the colours are
brighter, you have all 4 seasons, and the sky is frequently blue.  Add that
to the arts (and yes the MoA!) and it is almost perfect...


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