Yes it is, and you are the poster child. In the 1970s and 80s we were constantly being told about the impending new ice age. What is truly amazing is how many people and groups now deny that ever happened. Yep, denial.
Much of it has do with having a short memory. In northern Indiana/Ohio in the 1970’s it was not uncommon to be out and about on Thanksgiving with just a light jacket.
Are you referring to the boat, or Opus?