"... Read before post."

On the other hand, most of us on this forum (and others) really sort of like to hear ourselves talk, so asking a question that has already been answered is not necessarily a bad idea.

Besides, sometimes things change, and so a fresh discussion is warranted.

And if it gives us a chance to complain about something like the weather, so much the better. So here goes: even I, living in northern california, where winters are only 30-40 degrees, and only suffering from rain and fog -- even I seem to lose about 5 mpg in the winter.

So don't despair, your mileage will certainly improve significantly in the spring/summer/fall seasons.