Original Post: January 21, 2006. Given the unseasonably warm temperatures of the last few days, I thought I would try a little weather control experiment. I got out the hose and Mr. Clean Auto Dry kit and decided to wash the MINI. Imagine that: the 21st of January in Maryland and I’m outside in a T-shirt washing my car. If my calculations are correct, this should have a direct impact on the jet-stream and divert an unplanned Nor’easter our way within days. Stay posted for unusual weather patterns…

Update: January 26, 2006. Success. For the first time in several years, we had a brief period of snow-thunder this evening. Sort of an odd experience to see lightning and hear the thunder while it is snowing. I think that’s about proof positive of the effectiveness of my weather control experiment so I decided to cancel future cold weather tests. I put the wheels with the all-season tires back on the MINI and will attempt to reach temperatures into the ’60’s again in February.

Update: February 15, 2006. Any wonder why we keep getting sick? On Sunday, we got almost 16 inches of snow. Three days later, it’s almost 60 degrees outside. Maybe if this were April, I’d understand, but the second week of February? That’s nuts.