How I know Spring isn't far off

In no particular order...

1) I haven't seen a ship in Portsmouth unloading mountains of road salt in weeks.

2) The Water Country sign is lit up at night advertising 2006 season passes.

3) The sun is up when I leave for work AND when I get home.

4) I received my application for a spot in Rye Harbor for Aelena for 2006.

5) Sign-up has begun for Star Island summer conferences.

6) The bulbs that Lori has in jars and vases around the house are starting to show signs of life.

7) Large clumps of cat hair are appearing frequently all over the carpets.

8) Lent is almost here.

9) The boat registration is due.

10)Our wood pile is almost gone.