"Robert" wrote in message
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Oxymel_of_Squill wrote:
:: Hi,
::
:: there is a theory that extra berries on the shrubs means a hard
:: winter and nature is taking care of all the birds etc.
:
: more likely shrub trying to increase its chances of propagating I
: should have thought

And even though it's a quaint idea.... shrubs haven't got any better
forecasters than the met office, or a crystal ball

Or else it's all relative... a nice summer always seems to be followed by a
horrible winter... but then, I despise winter in all its forms: mild or
harsh... they're all cold and miserable. (so why the hell do I choose to
live in Winnipeg?!)