Hello Maurice,

On Sun, Nov 24 2024 09:08:09 -0600, you wrote ..

> Like the saying goes, strong like bull, smart like tractor.  :-)

With the crazy rush on AI, "tractor" above may indeed become "human" 
very soon!

> NB> In the trades you spend a lot of money on clothing this time of 
> NB> year so that you keep all of your body parts.

> Here on the west coast, keeping dry is three quarters of the battle. 
> Half-decent clothing that keeps you dry and warm doesn't come cheap,
> to say the least.

Keeping dry is one of the main factors in staying warm. Even going too 
extreme with the clothing can cause you to sweat, which in turn can make 
you cold.

Regards,
Nick

... He who laughs last, thinks slowest.