-> Karakatoa was just a cracker ? 
  
Yes. Compared with the "supervolcanoes", such as the one that simmers 
under Yellowstone Park, in the U.S, Krakatoa was nothing. When the 
Yellowstone one goes off, it will blanket North America under thick 
ash. Fortunately, there's no reason to expect that soon. 
  
-> True - but I discovered the way to install instant summer ... have  
-> a prize-giving !   Having to appear on stage as a governor for the  
-> local Intermediate (junior high ?) in a suit did the trick;  clear  
-> skies, 10 degree climb in temperature, fainting pupils, dried up  
-> throats - the complete bit... 
 
-> Now we're back to heavy clouds, forecast rain and gales as I put  
-> the heavy gear away again. 
  
A few days ago, a snowstorm was forecast here, so I had my snow-tires 
put on my car. The snowstorm didn't materialize. Instead, we're having 
unseasonably warm weather, close to 10C, sunshine, green grass, etc.. 
I'm going to keep the snow-tires on till May. We should have a very 
mild winter. 
  
                             dow 
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