Yes, for years it has been whether this or whether that. And now its "weather", period! As you say "good grief". Does this now mean that PTSC and the MMP are subject to global warming? Whether it is the weather or whether we succeed with PDSG or the MMP patents we will weather the storm!

Main Entry:1whether
Pronunciation:*hwe-**r, *we-, (*)(h)w*-
Function:pronoun
Etymology:Middle English, from Old English hw*ther, hwether; akin to Old High German hwedar which of two, Latin uter, Greek poteros, Old English hw* who more at WHO
Date:before 12th century

1 archaic : which one of the two
2 archaic : whichever one of the two

Main Entry:1weather
Pronunciation:*we-**r
Function:noun
Etymology:Middle English weder, from Old English; akin to Old High German wetar weather, Old Church Slavonic vetrV wind
Date:before 12th century

1 : the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
2 : state or vicissitude of life or fortune
3 : disagreeable atmospheric conditions: as a : RAIN, STORM b : cold air with dampness
4 : WEATHERING
–under the weather 1 : ILL 2 : DRUNK 1a