The Great Lakes are a bit different though: thanks to the relatively
warm (especially for our latitude) waters, despite being further north
than the entire lower 48 states, we can grow many species of palm here
- I just planted some Washingtonia filifera (i.e. California fan palm)
in my back garden (it won't grow as tall as it does in California
though). It seldom freezes here, and if it snows, it melts within about 2
hours. The summers are mild - rarely getting higher than the mid 70s
which is an extremely pleasant temperature, I think.

Yep, that's a far cry from the Great Lakes. I remember as a boy when
Lake Michigan would freeze all the way across. Every now and then some
moron would try to hike out there, and get stuck on an ice floe.

I always wondered how many tried that and DIDN'T get any notice, when
they simply disappeared.

I don't think it's come to freezed across in many years now. But it's
still mighty cold and damp.

Personally, I like it warmer than the 70s in the summer. Upper 80s is
'bout perfect for a day at poolside -- but you can keep the humidity.
I just can't stand sweating that much!
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
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