Geez Hasher...AK may "wonder" why you're nuts but I think I know why you are. Anyone who would be outside in -6 degree weather eating a popsicle has to be certifiably nutso!
Appears as if we have one thing in common though...liking Corona beer. I flat-out don't like beer except for Corona. BTW, I live fairly close to the Mexican border ...usually get a case of 24 each time we go for prox $4.50. Initially one pays a huge deposit on the bottles but try redeeming them...hah! Those Mexicans are smart...it ain't gonna happen so one just keeps buying more beer.
From Thailand to Vancouver...sounds as bad as my move from N.D. to Texas.