Warm Weather Wackiness

So Madison is suppose to be cold during February and for the first 6 days it held true to form. However, Saturday was an unexpected gift. The temperatures got into the 40s. Now I know that sounds cold and yes, in the majority of the country that constitutes a stay-at-home day, but not in Madison. The sun was out, the snow/ice was melting at an incredible rate, and people hit the streets. It sort of reminds me of a morning train ride into Grand Central in NYC. One moment the train platform in empty and quiet. Suddenly a train pulls up, opens its doors, and mass chaos ensues.

People were in shorts and t-shirts running around like it was 85 degrees. It almost felt like Turkey with the number of dogs I saw running around (side note, these dogs had leashes and owners, which is something Turkey should look into if only for Joe Worley's sake). I was actually excited to walk to the gym, which is something in itself. Downside was that I spent five hours rocking a little Cranberry case for operations, but my group blew it out and we are done.

Saturday night was even nice. A lot of people headed to the Kohl Center for the Rascal Flatts/Jessica Simpson concert. They are pleased to report that Jessica looks healthy, but not too healthy and she has retired the "Mom jeans." If you don't know what I am talking about, go buy an US Weekly or log into TMZ.com. My fiancee and I chose to grill out, yes grill out. The snow is all gone from my porch and I could actually stand out there for more than two minutes at a time.

Mariah Kottke's 21st birthday (aren't all birthdays 21st birthdays from here on out) gave everybody a reason to congregate late night at Madhatters. It was nice to walk outside sans ear muffs or gloves. Great mix of both 1st and 2nd years and specialization centers. One drink turned into two, two into, well you get the idea. Next thing I know, it is 2:30 A.M. and we are standing in line at Ian's Pizza. Been to Ian's a ton of times and never had to wait more than three minutes. This time the line was out the door and all the way to the corner. That is how many people were out and about.

I am proud that I got to see Paul Robinson (Shannon's husband) partake in Ian's for his first time. He is from London and only recently moved to the States. He could not have had a more American experience than standing in line with a whole bunch of inebriated college kids clamoring Mac N Cheese Pizza or Hamburger and fry pizza. I also think we saw Steve Perry from Journey even though he is dead. Didn't realize that long, feathered hand was making a comeback.

This morning (Sunday) it is back to being cold so it looks like yesterday was a mere mirage, but was totally worth it. If it is warm where you are, enjoy it. If it is not, there is always chance it could be tomorrow so be ready.