With the meteorological world steeped in frustration a nation turns its lonely eyes to the highly esteemed Joseph Bastardi. For years Mr. Bastardi has graced us with his immeasurable wisdom and provided guidance and soul searching for budding practitioners of the barometric arts. As the long doldrums of a barren winter eviscerate our hopes and emasculate our most fervent snow packed dreams, we pray for Mr. Bastardi to extend us the blessings of his everlasting graciousness and meterological fiber, and to comfort us in our time of need. .