Lou, I don't usually feel "global guilt" over doing something. My prepared-in-advance defense is most often directed at a specific person, i.e., my partner, my "boss" (when I had a boss), a judgmental friend, etc.

What's the weather like up there today, Lou?

I understand some of that cold blast is headed south this weekend. I brought in some firewood to keep it dry. Heck, it may drop into the lower 40's or something! Brrr...