speaking of cold weather

[cellboy]

How many of you out there built snow houses way back when? One of my fondest memories of growing up in Quebec, Canada, were the snow houses and forts that my cousins would build in the back yard. Some were quite impressive. If the snow was record deep, you could construct one large enough to stand in. Some had 2 or 3 rooms, with snow tables and snow chairs. They would spray the interior and exterior with water to harden into ice, to last a long time. One could also make pretty adequate ones from the snow mounds the street blowers would produce in front of your home.
I also miss the back yard skating rinks they would construct. Set up the flood lights, and we could skate all night.

And yes. I did get my tongue stuck on a railing. My mom had to pour warm water on the pole and my tongue so I could release it (so blond!). And yes, I did write my name in the snow, as I peed. Or at least try to. The pee and the cold weather created so much steam, I couldn't see! I have a pee and snow story that is quite funny, but will share later.
Nite!