I think the media is turning us all in to "Weather Wimps" (Except for those in Australia, I can't believe what you are going through) I live in Colorado, it gets cold here and it snows. I have a four wheel drive, extra quilts and a fire place with wood. I was born here and have lived here for most of my life. I remember much colder and much snowier weather. I remember longer cold snaps, more ice, major blizzards and most of them were back in the day when the weathermen were just guessing and we had no warning. I stock up in September and keep stocked up through the end of May. We winterize our vehicles in early fall every year. Having said all of that...the weather isn't that bad every year, it only takes one or two bad years to learn. I hope everyone stays warm and safe through this next round.