Imponderable Water Cooler: Eyes of Steel by hobbleit

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Originally posted by msg:
Morning all...I feel like I have returned from exile... How are you all this morning
Anyway, what are we pondering?

Nice to hear from you, MSG!
Do you have a ponder to suggest?

Mav is on her 13th, I'm soon to be on 20th. How about you and MrG?

Edit: Oh and when I'm asked how long I've been married I always say something like "twenty years, twenty-five if you factor in the wind chill..." *snort*

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Monday, June 25, 2007 4:59 AM

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Originally posted by msg:
Morning all...I feel like I have returned from exile... How are you all this morning

Mav- I am willing your phone to ring with all I have sweety ...oh and Happy Anniversary!

OK weekend was alternating between great and horrible...Thursday was fieldtrip + late night tutor and I didn't get home until 11pm
Friday- great as I went out to my parents and played with new baby and sis and Wyatt and had a ball....then horrible as on our way home the compressor on MisterG's car blew out and it will cost $1000 ( which is exactly what I had set aside for D*C so I was gonna have to cancel)
Saturday- just worked on laundry and house cleaning etc...sucky
Sunday- Great!! I went to celebrate baby sis's birthday and got a 3rd job so I will be able to make the money I need to go to D*C so I am GOING!!!

Anyway, what are we pondering?

So good to see you, MsG! *hug* And thanks for the good wishes (job and anniversay wise)

A 3rd job??? Holy Hannah. You are going to be wiped out!
I can't even get a 1st job...

for sticking with your plan. I know RIMG & Magda would be heartbroken if you had to cancel.

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Originally posted by FlyVote:
Edit: Oh and when I'm asked how long I've been married I always say something like "twenty years, twenty-five if you factor in the wind chill..." *snort*

*shakes head*

You're a bad dog.
I'm changing MrsFly's name to Saint Putupwithasheitload.

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Monday, June 25, 2007 5:01 AM

"Did he just go crazy and fall asleep?"

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Originally posted by msg:
got a 3rd job so I will be able to make the money I need to go to D*C so I am GOING!!!

And I thought 2 was bad. What's the third?

In about 3 weeks it'll be 18 for MsQ and me. Wowie. Kudos to FlyVote and Mrs. FlyVote. These days it's an accomplishment. (Not saying 13 ain't a big deal. I think if you hit 10, you can call it a done deal. Everything after that is just victory laps. Till your tires go bald and you run out of gas.

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

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Monday, June 25, 2007 5:02 AM

I was freaking out all weekend...the job won't be too taxing ( I hope) but I just couldn't bear to miss out on D*C and not get to see Magda and everyone...

HUGS Mav you'll find something

I've been married 11 years

My ponder...would you rather know the outcome of a movie or book before you read it or be surprised?
I prefer to read the last chapter or have someone tell me what happens in th emovie..that way if it's going to make me unhappy or such like I can avoid it.

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

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Monday, June 25, 2007 5:02 AM

"Did he just go crazy and fall asleep?"

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Originally posted by Mavourneen:
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I know RIMG & Magda would be heartbroken if you had to cancel.

Not to mention your roommate...

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

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Monday, June 25, 2007 5:07 AM

"Did he just go crazy and fall asleep?"

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Originally posted by msg:
I prefer to read the last chapter or have someone tell me what happens in th emovie..that way if it's going to make me unhappy or such like I can avoid it.

Oh my God! A page taken right out of the MsQ book of how to read books!

Not me. Good, bad or ugly, the surprise--if there is one--is part of the experience. I want to feel the impact as it was intended, more or less, by the author. If I know what's coming, the kick in the gut I might be in for at the end can't help but be diminished somehow. IMO.

But I'm a writer: I want to manipulate you. I want to be in control of your reading experience. So there you go.

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

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Monday, June 25, 2007 5:21 AM

ZEEK

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Originally posted by JonnyQuest:
Oh my God! A page taken right out of the MsQ book of how to read books!

Not me. Good, bad or ugly, the surprise--if there is one--is part of the experience. I want to feel the impact as it was intended, more or less, by the author. If I know what's coming, the kick in the gut I might be in for at the end can't help but be diminished somehow. IMO.

You have chosen correctly. Heck for movies I really want to see I won't even watch the previews. Cause if I know there was something in the previews that still hasn't happened then I know who has to live until that scene. Ruins all the suspense.

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Monday, June 25, 2007 5:25 AM

Suspense sucks...it's too upsetting...I'd rather know. I can enjoy the journey more if I already know the outcome. :)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

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Monday, June 25, 2007 5:38 AM

DEEPGIRL187

Congrats on the wedding anniversary, Mav! Sending many good job vibeys your way as well.

I'm not big on knowing the ending before hand. Getting there is half the fun in my mind.

Okay, here's an imponderable: why do hot dogs come in packages of eight and hot dog buns come in packages of ten?

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Monday, June 25, 2007 5:40 AM

because there is a war between the hot dog people and the bun people and there is no decisive victory in this war of proportions...

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Monday, June 25, 2007 5:42 AM

Thanks, deepgirl. Husband & I have had ups and downs. We're pretty happy to have made it to 13 years. If I could just get a decent job, thing's been pretty darn rosy!

I'm convinced the hotdog/bun problem stems from the Oscar Mayer cartel. They've been controlling things behind the scenes for years.

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Monday, June 25, 2007 5:47 AM

"Did he just go crazy and fall asleep?"

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Originally posted by msg:
that way if it's going to make me unhappy or such like I can avoid it.

So I suppose you play the MsQ denial game too. If you watch the movie without knowing what's going to happen and it ends "unsuitably", after a few months you watch it again all the way up to the objectionable part and switch it off you you can make up your own happy ending in your head and the movie is finally deemed "acceptable".

Well, do you?

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Monday, June 25, 2007 5:49 AM

"Did he just go crazy and fall asleep?"

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Originally posted by deepgirl187:
why do hot dogs come in packages of eight and hot dog buns come in packages of ten?

DeepGirl! This is getting to be a regular thing with you again. So glad to have you back.

The less you know about how they make hot dogs, the better off you'll be...

Hey, Zeek, honey. How's it going?

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

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Monday, June 25, 2007 5:54 AM

No I just avoid the movie/book entirely...unless I'm already sucked into the series...like Harry Potter ( in case it turns out Snape is a bad guy which will break my heart...I will still read it)

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Monday, June 25, 2007 6:55 AM

ZEEK

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Originally posted by JonnyQuest:
Hey, Zeek, honey. How's it going?

I'm sleepy, sweetie pie. Other than that everything ok I guess. Still haven't spontaneously found a winning lottery ticket. So, I still have to be at work.

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Monday, June 25, 2007 6:55 AM

HELL'S KITTEN

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Originally posted by deepgirl187:
Okay, here's an imponderable: why do hot dogs come in packages of eight and hot dog buns come in packages of ten?

um... cuz... you're buying the wrong ones.
Around here, you can get hotdogs in a pack of ten or buns in a pack of eight....
Maybe the rest of the 'Verse isn't so advanced...
*coughs*

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Monday, June 25, 2007 6:56 AM

Good morning to everyone. Long, strange, wonderful, counfusing, but lovely weekend. May share details later. For now... yeah.

LIBERTAS SUMPTUS

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Monday, June 25, 2007 6:57 AM

OK as soon as I send an email around complaining the board is down" poof" it magically goes up??? I am confusing myself at this point
HUGS NV glad it was good...

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Monday, June 25, 2007 6:58 AM

HELL'S KITTEN

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Originally posted by msg:
(in case it turns out Snape is a bad guy which will break my heart...I will still read it)

No no no...
Not gonna happen...
Laa laa laa can't hear youuuuuu...

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Monday, June 25, 2007 7:00 AM

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Originally posted by deepgirl187:

Okay, here's an imponderable: why do hot dogs come in packages of eight and hot dog buns come in packages of ten?

Packs of ten? I've only ever seen packs of 6 or 12.

Hello all. my weekend was boring.

Happy anniversary Mavs

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Monday, June 25, 2007 7:07 AM

Meh. It ain't that much of a surprize that he's really a bad guy. I was waiting for that snake to strike.

I'm glad the site is up. I missed yu all so much.

Anniversary for Mavs? Right on!

LIBERTAS SUMPTUS

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Monday, June 25, 2007 7:09 AM

OK so not going to debate this ( however you are completely wrong..HUGS) and we will just have to wait and see....( and then I will be right na na na)

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Monday, June 25, 2007 7:11 AM

HELL'S KITTEN

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Originally posted by nvghostrider:
Meh. It ain't that much of a surprize that he's really a bad guy. I was waiting for that snake to strike.

Now, now... let's not be so judgmental... just because he wears all black...

EDIT: I'm with ya, MsG! ^^

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Monday, June 25, 2007 7:14 AM

See brilliance is always on concordance:) ...The suspense is killing me though...and it gets worse as we get closer.

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Monday, June 25, 2007 7:19 AM

"Did he just go crazy and fall asleep?"

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Originally posted by Hell's Kitten:
Maybe the rest of the 'Verse isn't so advanced...
*coughs*

Core gurl.

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

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Monday, June 25, 2007 7:25 AM

We missed you too, NV.
Thanks for the kind words on the 'Versary, Hobbleit & NV.

Now I can't wait to hear about your confusing weekend. Was it like "What am I doing with my life." confusing or "Wait. I think that chick likes me." confusing???

Lalala not listening to ANY of your HP prattle. Lalala.
It will be a downright miracle if I get to start the 1st book with Carson without knowing what is going to happen.

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Monday, June 25, 2007 7:28 AM

ZEROKIRYU

I heard someone leaked the book onto the web.

I hate people that do that, But I hate the people that read it on the web more.

'Cause then they all want to tell you what happens. They all deserve to go to the special hell.

And as for Snape possibly turning bad, Wasn't that much of a surprise.

Me thinks he was plotting all along.

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Monday, June 25, 2007 7:33 AM

When i read the new HP book, I'll have my brother asking me what happens. And he hates HP with a passion.

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Monday, June 25, 2007 7:34 AM

Sorry Mav I forgot

Zero-

Select to view spoiler:

are you insane...first it's too obvious for him to ber the evil one..and then there's all the otehr stuff..I could go on and on so PM me if you really want to know..

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Monday, June 25, 2007 7:35 AM

Mavs, it more along the lines of, "There is this girl that truly loves me despire all of the crap we have been through and all that is happening now."

Problem is, she is my bestest friend.

LIBERTAS SUMPTUS

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Monday, June 25, 2007 7:36 AM

No worries. When I see HP stuff, my vision just glazes over and I just avert my eyes.

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Monday, June 25, 2007 7:47 AM

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Originally posted by nvghostrider:
Mavs, it more along the lines of, "There is this girl that truly loves me despite all of the crap we have been through and all that is happening now."

Problem is, she is my bestest friend.

You say that like it's a bad thing.

Husband & I are bestest of friends, and I would venture to speak for the Mr&MrsG / Mr&MrsFlvotes that they, too are bestest of friends.

I can't imagine NOT being best friends with the person I married.

Wait a minute. Isn't Mindy married?

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Monday, June 25, 2007 7:48 AM

HUGS to all and I have to go now and do the exciting lunch monitor thing, then Kempo class and my mom's work and then the gym and home...so hopefully I shall return in 5 hours. Otherwise I shall see you all tomorrow:)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

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Monday, June 25, 2007 7:50 AM

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Originally posted by msg:
HUGS to all and I have to go now and do the exciting lunch monitor thing, then Kempo class and my mom's work and then the gym and home...so hopefully I shall return in 5 hours. Otherwise I shall see you all tomorrow:)

"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs

*hugs*

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Monday, June 25, 2007 7:55 AM

Have fun beating the stuffing out of your opponent at Kempo.

Hhmph. Everyone else is having fun. I want to have fun, too.
Hhmph.

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Monday, June 25, 2007 7:55 AM

I just think there is something wrong with loving someone who was your best friend first. As for feeling... not so much. I am reluctant to trust my feelings but not now.

And yes, Mavs.

(Realizes he's already said too much)

Shit.

LIBERTAS SUMPTUS

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Monday, June 25, 2007 7:56 AM

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Originally posted by Mavourneen:
Have fun beating the stuffing out of your opponent at Kempo.

Hhmph. Everyone else is having fun. I want to have fun, too.
Hhmph.

I have my pool set up. Put on a virtual bathing suit and come on over!

Edit: Completely right about my bestest friend!

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Monday, June 25, 2007 7:57 AM

Bah! Pilot error...

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Monday, June 25, 2007 8:02 AM

Having fun?

It's chucking it down with rain and I'm bored.

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Monday, June 25, 2007 8:11 AM

ZEROKIRYU

It's not raining here yet, but I can smell it.

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Monday, June 25, 2007 8:12 AM

Enjoying 89degrees and AC. I am soooo spoiled.

On your side Fly, how is it possible. I ain't doubting, just curious what is in store.

LIBERTAS SUMPTUS

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Monday, June 25, 2007 8:16 AM

89 degrees? I can't translate that but I'm sure it's a hell of a lot hotter than than the 8-12 degrees C where I am.

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Monday, June 25, 2007 8:31 AM

31.6. On the verge of hot.
Wildfires here in Nevada make for incredible sunsets.

LIBERTAS SUMPTUS

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Monday, June 25, 2007 8:33 AM

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Originally posted by nvghostrider:
Enjoying 89degrees and AC. I am soooo spoiled.

On your side Fly, how is it possible. I ain't doubting, just curious what is in store.

Well a liquid is compressed and expanded and when that happens there is a temperature change... Oh, not how is AC possible, but how is loving your best friend possible?

Romantically put: My wife being my best friend and my best friend being my wife is a natural thing.

Realistically, though, my wife is my best friend, but she also annoys the hell out of me. I love her immensely, and yet there are times that I can't figure out why we are together. I can't imagine our relationship being lukewarm. It has highs and lows but it is our effort to continue being a couple during all times that binds us together.

We know a lot about each other, but still find things to explore. We build on our friendship to strengthen our love. We have differences, we have disagreements. We are, after all, two distinct people. We recognize that we each need our space and that we don't force change on the other to suit our own needs.

And we have a son who loves us, who we love, who we annoy the hell out of, and who annoys the hell out of us...

Oh, and what is "in store"? Whatever you two make it. Love isn't a train ride only following tracks. You are the driver. You can turn anywhere.

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Monday, June 25, 2007 8:38 AM

ZEEK

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Originally posted by nvghostrider:
I just think there is something wrong with loving someone who was your best friend first. As for feeling... not so much. I am reluctant to trust my feelings but not now.

So, to me the key word there is "first". I can see being best friends with your significant other, but I have problems seeing how it could happen as a transition from best friend to significant other.

I know pretty darn quickly when I'm attracted to someone. The only way I could see becoming best friends without going for a romantic relationship is if the person is taken when you first meet. Other than that I just don't see me going from no spark to love of my life.

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Monday, June 25, 2007 8:47 AM

There ia a whole S load of possible complications that would normally scare me off. But that indefineable thing really keeps the second guessing at bay.

Like I said before. I'm just happy to have my friend.

ADD: We had times in between where it could have happened. We were never ready together. That whole meet in the middle thing never happend. It was too difficult to risk losing the one person I couldn't lose.

LIBERTAS SUMPTUS

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Monday, June 25, 2007 8:56 AM

"Did he just go crazy and fall asleep?"

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Originally posted by Mavourneen:
When I see HP stuff, my vision just glazes over and I just avert my eyes.

You know how cute you are? I wish you well with the non-spoilerage with Tidbit. I think it would be so awesome to share something like that with your mom.
*sulks*
lucky kid

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I can't imagine NOT being best friends with the person I married.

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Originally posted by FlyVote:
Edit: Completely right about my bestest friend!

Couldn't possibly agree more. I say it should be mandatory.

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I just think there is something wrong with loving someone who was your best friend first. As for feeling... not so much. I am reluctant to trust my feelings but not now.

Nothin' wrong with lovin' a friend. See below. And you don't necessarily have to trust your feelings; just have them. And, um, deal with them as best you can. See below...

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Originally posted by Mavourneen:
..Wait a minute...

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Originally posted by nvghostrider:
And yes, Mavs.
(Realizes he's already said too much)
Shit.

(This is below, from above) I am not an advocate of this behavior; I would never suggest anyone do this, but MsQ was married when we met and fell in love. I'm just saying if it's meant to be, it's meant to be. No matter the circumstances. Some things are just undeniable. I don't know if that's your situation, NVG, but if your "friend" needs to be out of her situation regardless of your involvement, I wouldn't torture myself over the right thing to do. If she's not looking to get out, there are things bigger than we as individuals' desires.
*frowns at bad sentence structure, but leaves it alone since it says what it is meant to say*

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Hhmph. Everyone else is having fun. I want to have fun, too.
Hhmph.

Cues Cyndi Lauper CD...

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Originally posted by hobbleit:
89 degrees? I can't translate that but I'm sure it's a hell of a lot hotter than than the 8-12 degrees C where I am.

89 degrees must runs somewhere in the thirties. 8-12 sounds much more like a prison sentence than a temperature. I'm guessing that must be something like early spring weather rather that first of summer weather though.
*Brrrrr*
*Suddenly wants hot cocoa*

Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes. - Walt Whitman

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Monday, June 25, 2007 9:00 AM

8-12 is typical up here in about March.

June we usually get up to about 20 degrees C but that is far too hot. I can only go to about 16 before melting.

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