> because of colder and longer winters than in most of the US. Are you kidding ? Europe has pretty mild winter compared to North America. Everything north of t

> because of colder and longer winters than in most of the US. Are you kidding ? Europe has pretty mild winter compared to North America. Everything north of the Washington state / Kansas / Virginia lines is getting pretty rough winter by European standards. Most Europeans freaks out when they see 1/2" of snow. In N.A., it's business as usual.