When I was stationed in Long Beach, CA a friend and I both received orders away. I went ot Alaska and my friend went to ST Pete, Florida, We kept in touch as Coasties do and just before Christmas he sent one of those Christmas cards that is a family picture type. The picture was of him out in his yard in shorts, tee shirt, a cold beer in hand and his other hand was attached to the lawn mower. The message said: Sorry you are not here you could enjoy the fine weather we are having.
Not to be out done I sent one back. My picture showed me sitting in an easy chair next to a fire, a brandy in one hand, and my angel in the other. Out the window behind me you could see about 3 ft of snow. My caption read: Damn shame you have to cut grass in the middle of winter.