Snow blower sales must be good this year! Looks like we may have our hands full again this weekend with snow squalls forecast. I wonder what the Groundhog has in store for us? We'll find out next week! And speaking of the cold of winter, I got a kick out of this story I used on the Morning Flight today...
THUNDER BAY _ Being associated with socks may not be everybody's idea of fame, but it works in Nipigon. A local association of women entrepreneurs has obtained a federal trademark for ``Nipigon Nylons.'' That's the grey work socks worn by loggers, hikers and anyone who hates to have cold feet. The group acquired the Industry Canada trademark last summer for about 500 dollars, but just got around to publicizing it. Thick work socks are made by a variety of manufacturers, but over several decades have often been associated with Nipigon, which is marking its 100th anniversary. History buffs say the `nylons' handle developed over a century ago, when Nipigon women in poorly-heated houses would fight the cold by putting socks on right over their shoes. Spokeswoman Levina Collins says they think the idea will ``help put Nipigon on the map.''