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Goofyernmost
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It's an old wives tale that it won't snow if it's to cold. If the upper atmosphere is warm enough it will release moisture and that will freeze on the way down and become snow. If to cold stopped snow, the north pole would be a barren wasteland. Actually, it is, but, it is also snow covered. Mountain tops probably wouldn't have any snow on them either.
MinnieM123
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Yup, overnight we'll be getting those negative temps, too. There was a silver lining to all of this though. You see, we're getting very high winds (began this afternoon and will be overnight). So --
The boss came out of the office around 4 today, and told us office serfs that the city of Boston had declared a Code Red (winds expected up to 60 mph--dangerous for pedestrians, stuff flying around, and there were already some downed telephone poles, power lines, etc.). So, some of us were allowed to leave early today!
I got home an hour earlier than usual, and I finished the final decorating touches on our Christmas tree!! 
Goofyernmost
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Speaking of cold... it is currently 33 degrees here and that is quite unacceptable. You guys up north are not doing your job as containment locations. Let's get with it. It's hard to swing a golf club when it gets this cold.
If I recall when I lived up there we always kept it away from the south so we would have someplace nice to go too.
If I recall when I lived up there we always kept it away from the south so we would have someplace nice to go too.
We're supposed to be getting 12+" starting tomorrow!Yup, overnight we'll be getting those negative temps, too. There was a silver lining to all of this though. You see, we're getting very high winds (began this afternoon and will be overnight). So --
The boss came out of the office around 4 today, and told us office serfs that the city of Boston had declared a Code Red (winds expected up to 60 mph--dangerous for pedestrians, stuff flying around, and there were already some downed telephone poles, power lines, etc.). So, some of us were allowed to leave early today!
Have you seen this?
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MinnieM123
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I can relate to a lot of this. It's almost like you and I grew up in the same neighborhood. (My family didn't do the letters to Santa gig, but a lot of the other things you mentioned, we did as well.) It doesn't take a heap of energy or money to have fun, and create happy memories. One thing I love (and admit, I still do this . . .
is lay on the floor and stare up into the tree--I like seeing all the lights on the branches from the floor level. 
Somehow the bulbs look better from down there, too! 
And Jack, my dog, always runs over to me when I'm on the floor--it's like I'm a completely different person to him down at that level . . .
MinnieM123
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Speaking of cold... it is currently 33 degrees here and that is quite unacceptable. You guys up north are not doing your job as containment locations. Let's get with it. It's hard to swing a golf club when it gets this cold.
FutureCEO
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Are you trying to tell me that there is hope that we can all come together and understand one another???It sure would be nice if there wasn't this big divide that we seem to have going on!
Everyone needs a security clearance so maybe that has something to do with it.
I have no hope for the bitter divide and the selfishness of this country.
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StarWarsGirl
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I had my adenoids removed at the same time as my tonsils. I still got a lot of sinus infections, though recently not as many. I didn't even have a sinus infection with this one. It just went straight to my chest.
I have an antibiotic. It's pretty standard procedure here with asthma. For most people, they like to take the wait-and-see approach, but if it's hanging on or you have an upper respiritory condition, they give you antibiotics. Because they can't risk it going into pneumonia. That puts an asthmatic into a life-threatening situation.
She could also hear me wheezing. Typically, I don't wheeze; I just get tight. After that, she was like, "Why don't I get you an antibiotic?" I do like the practice I go to. There's a lot of doctors there, so you can easily get seen if you're sick, and for the most part, they don't think they're gods.
I am starting to feel a tad better. Antibiotic kicking in, and I'm home with a cat on my lap. So all is good.
StarWarsGirl
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Our theater has advanced ticket purchases and reserved seating. We're not worried about getting there super early.
donaldtoo
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Upstairs is always nice and quiet even when the park is packed. Last trip we didn't eat there but found time to grab a drink and go upstairs just to sit for a few minutes
We love CHH too, and eat there at least once every trip. We head straight upstairs and find a table next to a window.
I took this pic out of an upper floor window when we were there in February for the Princess 5K...
donaldtoo
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Speaking of cakes -- wasn't there some sort of stink this past year about how they won't personalize those anymore? So can't you just see it--8 people in a hot tent all saying "congratulations" to someone there, (for whatever the reason)--and on a cheapo, fold-up, tray table in the tent, all they could order was this big, PLAIN sheet cake?!!
donaldtoo
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One card done!
And for squirrels, yes I do really enjoy them too. Here is an article you might like....
Found in University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana Photo-Gravures, ca. 1912
This image is in the public domain.
Love them or hate them, everyone knows that squirrels are a fixture on the UIUC campus, and especially on the Quad. And why wouldn’ t they stick around, with all the friendly students throwing food their way? What you may not know is how they came to campus in the first place.
Evidently, squirrels were in short supply on University grounds in the early 1900s. By May 1901, University President Andrew S. Draper had apparently been talking about changing that, as referenced in this letter from Professor of Geology Charles W. Rolfe, dated May 6, 1901:
“Referring to our conversation regarding squirrels, I think I shall be able to secure a few…that have been bred in the city and are not afraid of people. I would suggest that a good sized breeding cage with several separate compartments be constructed somewhere on the lawn…and that several pairs be kept in it continuously…” 1
President Draper’s reply was terse but enthusiastic:
“…I am glad that you are able to secure a few, and will be glad to cause the necessary cage to be made…I am heartily in favor of the undertaking.” 2
Draper made good on his promise, as he included the following recommendation in a letter to the Board of Trustees dated July 5, 1901:
“For some years I have had in mind the domestication of squirrels upon the grounds of the University and have made some investigations which lead me to believe that the suggestion is entirely practicable. Conferences with Professor Charles W. Rolfe have led him to ascertain where the animals can be found, and to look into the methods for housing and retaining them. The expense of such an undertaking is uncertain, but would easily be within $250…If successful, the influence upon University life, and upon the feelings of students, would be considerable, and students would carry that influence to all parts of the State. I therefore recommend that Professor Rolfe be asked to initiate and supervise the enterprise, and that $250 or so much as may be necessary be appropriated to meet the expenses.” 3
The University Board of Trustees adopted the recommendation on July 6, 1901.4
We didn't need to ship 'em in around here. Just like deer, possum, raccoon, armadillo, skunk, etc., we've got squirrels out the wazoo....!
donaldtoo
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donaldtoo
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donaldtoo
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Still so far behind, so don't know what the latest on her situation is, but, continued prayers...