The Easter Bundle-Up

The annual White House Easter Egg Roll was conducted today. The kiddies had to be bundled up against the chill this year. Which of course, signifies nothing whatsoever other than the weather was unseasonably cold in Washington. As it still is across much of the country today.

The annual White House Easter Egg Roll, started by President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1878, typically has been a rite of spring in Washington. But on Monday, it was afflicted by winter's parting bite — cold air and even colder grounds. Undaunted by any of this, the young guests sprang into action under the watchful eyes of their families, hostess Laura Bush and several Bush administration Cabinet secretaries.

"In Washington, we know spring has arrived when the White House lawn is filled with children for the Easter Egg Roll, one of the happiest traditions here at the White House," the first lady said.

Children competing in the egg roll races pushed eggs across a stretch of grass using giant spoons. The festivities also included an egg hunt, musical performances, reading, magicians and face painting.

Just a nice annual tradition and some cold weather. We've had almost a week of very low temperatures in my neck of the woods and have likely lost most if not all of our apple blossoms - so there may not be much growing on the trees this year. Many of the trees in the area look like they have taken some damage to their buds and/or early attempts at growing leaves. I don't think there's much damage to any other crops at this early stage; not much had begun to grow in the fields yet.

UPDATE: Meanwhile, the Cleveland Indians have yet to have their home opener. Their three game series with Seattle was snowed out.

CLEVELAND - Cold and wet weather wiped out the Seattle Mariners and the Cleveland Indians for the fourth straight day, causing the teams to postpone Monday's scheduled doubleheader.

The forecast called for sleeting rain, snow flurries and a projected high of 34 degrees. While snow stopped falling Monday, the grounds crew was unable to get the field in shape for the games after three days of snow.

A storm left more than a foot of snow in some places in the Cleveland area, and the entire three-game series will have to be played at later dates…….

More like football weather than baseball season, at least so far.

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  By AllenS, Monday, 9 April , 2007 @ 4:27 pm

  I think that you’re going to see Algore change his tune from global warming to global climate change. That way he can always say: “See, I told you so.” No matter if it’s warm or cold.

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  By Blackhawk, Monday, 9 April , 2007 @ 7:58 pm

  Hmm…I wonder if this could coin a new phrase:

  What would the Easter Gunny do?

  Varying distances and stances, PT in between firing positions, quick reload practice…the possibilities are endless.

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