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We got one sunspot lately, according to Solarcycle24.com (excellent site for people who want to keep track of such, I highly recommend it):

Updated 2009 Nov 17 2201 UTC
Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 321 Issued at 2200Z on 17 Nov 2009
Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 16/2100Z to 17/2100Z: Solar activity was very low. A B1.5 flare occurred at 17/1259Z, most likely originating from the new emerging flux region near N19E68.
Solar Activity Forecast: Solar activity is expected to be very low.
Geophysical Activity Summary 16/2100Z to 17/2100Z: The geomagnetic field was quiet.
Geophysical Activity Forecast: The geomagnetic field is expected to be predominantly quiet for days one and two (18-19 November). Quiet to unsettled levels, with a chance for isolated active periods, are expected late on day three (20 November). The increase in activity is expected as a recurrent coronal hole high-speed stream becomes geoeffective.

If negligible sun-spot activity is maintained into January, then NASA's models are officially broken and we are in for a cold time.

If negligible sun-spot activity is maintained into January, then NASA's models are officially broken and we are in for a cold time.

So I still have time to get a good deal on a snowmobile and a good pair of longjohns? Groovy...

Someone needs to smack Algore upside his head. He appears to be stuck on stupid again.