The evening breeze, cooled by the frigid NorthSea never fails to welcome me to this place. Nonedescript, marked only by a pole and a small 4×4 plaque, it can seem like Oya or her Viking consort Njord chose to channel their chilling breath through this spot. For 40 days now, I have had to endure the icy chill the wind brings. Sometimes it can feel like the wind reaches out an icy claw and grabs the heart, as though it would yank it out and leave me for dead.
We all gather, like bees drawn to precious nectar, different faces, different colors; sometimes grumpy, sometimes affording the luxury of a fleeting smile – all united by a singular objective – jumping aboard Bus 21. The most we exchange are curt nods, or on a particularly good day the obligatory comment about the weather.
They tell me this is the coldest winter in 50 years. That is scant consolation for the waves of shivering that wash over me – whilst my teeth beat out an incohenrent rhythm. Seconds stretch into minutes – which seem like hours – as the gods of this deserted place seek to seize their pound of flesh.
The cold reminds me of one thing. This is not my place…. I am me, journeying through… But standing for a moment…
A Geek's Life 
🙂 Love the line this is not my place, thats a phrase I console myself with whenever the wind 'bites' through my fingers and toes! Thanks God for warmer climes!
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It's relatively temperate over here and for that I'm grateful. Wrap up well o and have a good week.
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The weather here in dc is bad..Been snowed in for 4 days.cant wait for spring.
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thats exactly what i say….this is not my place….pele, it is well
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"Journeying through…but standing for a moment" aren't we all? Till we reach our destination. I like that…keep warm.
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LOL @ this is not my place…a helpful reminder to keep you sane through the winter…
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Ouch!
"…the wind reaches out a chilly claw and grabs the heart…"
Ouch!
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Nice one man…peace and stay warm
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Drinks lotsa hot coffee – that's what i usually do. 🙂
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Hmm, nice ending.
Take it easy.
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Tell me about it!! It's been snowing like mad since weekend. I am sick of it. It's soooo flippin cold. I can't stand it.
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happy new year Baggucci. feels good reading your blog again. coldest winter in 50yrs must be tough
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You remind me of me…this was just how i felt everyday through the winter.I'm happy to be home.You will be just fine too.
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