I could be wrong, but I read zdog's post as dry humor - irony & understatement. Sorta like saying summertime in Houston, TX, USA is somewhat warm and just a bit humid. (100 degrees Farenheit and 90% humidity for 2 months straight, back when I lived there. ;^)
cheers,
ybiC
Ooops... I shoulda re-read the thread before posting. zdog has already explained his intent.