I remember summers like this when I was a kid living out east. I remember the resorts and tourist areas screaming and crying about lost revenues. I remember a summer where it rained 8 of the 10 weekends when school was out.

I also remember a midwest drought summer where it never, not even once, rained on any day, afternoon, or hour I had off from work, which was damn convenient considering how scarce that time was.

Global warming isn't the buzz word anymore, because there is a good chance all those computer simulations predicting dire results will be discredited. As a scientific theory, Global warming was heavy on assumption but rather light on empirical evidence. But like any political movement, you need to adapt, so now the buzz word is climate change. Very convenient, since the weather has been changing since before humans first got the idea to complain and worry about it.

But while I might not be an anthropomorphic global warmist, I can still agree with you on pollution and energy management, so don't alienate me.

edit: Oh- and I just finished my third week of vacation riding in southeastern Wisconsin. LOvely! Rolling hills, sunny cool days, the best!!!!!