Polar Vortex
(n.) - The polar vortex is
circulation of strong, upper-level winds that normally surround the northern
pole in a counterclockwise direction -- a polar low-pressure system.
These winds tend to keep the bitter cold air locked in the Arctic regions
of the Northern Hemisphere. On occasion, this vortex can become distorted
and dip much farther south than you would normally find it, allowing cold air
to spill southward.
Polar Vortex Geocaching
(n.) – The single inspiration
to heed all weather warnings and stay indoors as arctic weather sits atop the
Midwest region, draining all energy and desire from searching for containers in
the woods. Participants may, however,
suffer the overwhelming desire for direct sunlight, pang at the denial of
exercise along nature trails and cabin fever.
Polar Vortex Geocaching
Streaks (n.) – The decision by many to
leave one’s brains at home and venture out to -2˚ F weather with wind chill of -12˚ F, braving the chance of a freezing death, to find a frozen
container buried under 8 feet of snow holding a tiny piece of paper that is
either encased in ice or too tiny to unroll with frost bite fingers for a
smiley and another day on your calendar.
Guess which one I’m suffering from? Quick find – thanks for the series! TNLNSL
This was a very enjoyable day. I enjoyed the art and the history plaques around town.
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