in article , Christine Dabney at
wrote on 10/8/03 4:47 PM:

> On Wed, 08 Oct 2003 15:54:01 -0400, Margaret Suran >
> wrote:
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>> However, if you are here by the middle of November, you and I can meet
>> and attend this show together.
>>
>> http://www.chocolateshow.com/
>>
>> Let me know as soon as you hear about your job application. When you
>> accept such an assignment, for how long do you have to sign up?
>>
>> MS
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> If I get an assignment in that region, and my paperwork has been
> submitted to both hospitals now, I will probably start either about
> October 27 or very early November. Assuming I take one of those.
>
> I am there for 13 weeks at a time, at the minimum. And I would be
> working three 12 hour shifts per week, which leaves me 4 days off a
> week. However, as I would be working the night shift, one of those
> days would be needed for sleeping at least a few hours during the day.
>
> So, there would be plenty of time for play, eating, etc. The company
> houses me in furnished apartments, and I bring a fair amount of
> kitchen stuff, as well as some of my cookbooks, so I don't feel
> deprived while I am on an assignment. If I am indeed in that region,
> I really, really want to do a LOT of food exploring, etc.
>
> I am trying to repack my bags while I am on hiatus here in Sacramento,
> CA. What are the winters like there? I hope I have enough winter
> clothes...California winters are nothing like those eastern winters!
>
> Christine

ahhh winter in the NYC metro area!
expect anything from the occasional balmy 45-50 degree day to wind chill
factors of minus 2 degrees (fahrenheit!), and everything in between!

bring sweaters.
your coats for the Calif. winters will do fine in fall and spring. You'll
need a warm coat for real winter. that polar fleece stuff is nice and warm,
and it's lightweight...which is nice when you're not used to wearing bulky
winter coats. Buy that when you get here.
gloves, for sure. and a hat or scarf, maybe both.

We get real winters, but it's not as bad as in Chicago or Buffalo.
Snow....usually, some, but a blizzard is rare. MOstly it's just cold.


I'm hoping you come to New Haven. Lots of neat restaurants between here and
there. AND plenty of shopping!!!