Summer 2012: For Iowa this a rare picture

The 6-10 day outlook is for below normal temperatures.  I plan to go to the State Fair on Friday and the forecast high is 72.

I HAVE NEVER been to the state fair on a day with a high of 72.  So in a summer with extreme heat I will be going to the fair on a day with fantastic weather.

And I'm Germany having fantastic weather.  Locals can't believe how great it is.

To say my luck changed in 2008 may be an understatement.