Before very, Very long, the fog will be a blur

Even though every spring, St. John's and much of the surrounding area is an abysmal, disheartening, unrelentingly torturous, morbidly cold, wet, heart of darkness, the place and the weather has to be put into perspective. Yes, it is depressing to wake up for weeks at a time, in April and May, to temperatures of 0 - 3 degree highs, but as many say, it could be worse. All we have to do is read or watch the news for a minute. On any given day, there are human tragedies happening from natural occurrences, like the cyclone in Burma that took 15,000 lives and counting, or the earthquake in China with up to 50,000 souls wiped out, or parts of the southern States where tornados cause hell, not to mention the agony of those involved in war. One could look at our extended winters as the price we pay for peace and life. Those who suffer loss in such calamities would prefer the lives of loved ones to have continued, whatever the weather.

Resettlement

Due to relentless fog and freezing temperatures the Confederation building and Capital had to be moved to Marystown. The House of Assembly remained in session, though all MHAs had to wear hip rubbers along the way. The Government party was jubilant and celebrated Premier Williams' decision to move the Capital. The Opposition tried to float a bill to stop the resettlement, but were met with jeers and booze. Undaunted, they attacked PC MHA's for toeing the government line. A squid fight ensued, and one baked squid was thrown at the opposition. Premier Williams shouted, "Try this, some 'heated de bait'! Haha." Some members stormed out, saying it was getting too rough in the House.