Can you believe that it’s finally Happy Long Pants Day?

Sunday night a strong, cold wind began blowing and blew all night. By this morning the air was considerably colder and the wind was still blowing. There was no doubt at all that it was not a day for shorts. Hallelujah! I noticed that everyone at work had lengthened their trousers as well.

I checked back in this blog and discovered to my delight that the day was thus christened first, on this very date, in this blog, three years ago. Yes, October 22nd, 2004 was the very first Happy Long Pants Day.

Please, fellow observers, remember that this is no artificial bank holiday. There’s no need to sweat within the oppression of long pants if October 22nd arrives next year and it’s still in the 80s. No, you need to wait until the high is in the low 70s, so that you can wear those leg sleeves in a true spirit of celebration.

I note with some distaste that the temperature is going to climb back up this week, but tonight, let us put aside such thoughts and cheer the chill! Happy Long Pants Day, everyone!