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loseyourname said:
Its is the best.
Hmmm...oops, i think i just drooled out the window!
Just back from a short walk, for you snow bound east coasters
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The discussion revolves around the contrasting weather experiences of participants, particularly focusing on flowers and seasonal changes. Participants share personal anecdotes about their local environments, including blooming flowers, snow, and temperature variations, while also expressing frustrations and humor related to these conditions.
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- One participant shares images of flowers and their yard, noting the beauty of their surroundings.
- Another expresses frustration about the claim that most flowers follow the Fibonacci series, citing exceptions in their observations.
- Some participants comment on the impact of recent snow on blooming flowers, with one mentioning a record snowfall affecting local flora.
- There are humorous exchanges about the peacefulness of neighborhoods and the presence of basketball hoops.
- One participant expresses annoyance over jokes made by another, leading to a discussion about humor and respect in communication.
- Concerns are raised about the potential consequences of unseasonal weather, including drought and fire risks in the summer.
- Several participants share their experiences of snow and cold weather, contrasting with others enjoying warmer conditions.
- One participant humorously laments the timing of crocus blooms, suggesting they should be named differently due to their early flowering.
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Participants express a mix of agreement and disagreement, particularly regarding the accuracy of floral claims and the impact of weather on local environments. There is no consensus on the interpretations of humor or the appropriateness of certain comments.
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Some statements rely on personal observations and interpretations, which may vary widely. The discussion includes unverified claims about flower petal patterns and the implications of weather on local ecosystems.
Its is the best.
Hmmm...oops, i think i just drooled out the window!
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brewnog said:
Way to get yourself in trouble with the girls, brewnog.
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loseyourname said:
We used to have a little pond surrounded by a nice lawn on campus that everyone sunbathed around (when it was warm enough to sunbathe). But, it wasn't in view of any dorms, just classrooms and labs (I suppose the sunbathers may have distracted a few guys sitting near the windows in the classrooms, but nobody ever stopped them or objected to them coming out and joining us...well, if they wore bikinis we'd probably laugh, but if they just took their shirts off to play frisbee, everyone was happy).
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another Oregonian appreciating early spring...
The weather here in Oregon has been so terrific! But Ivan is right, we will pay this summer since the amount of rainfall is so low considering what we normally get. Allergies have hit me early too
Another bad thing about this early spring weather without a good hard freeze is there will be a lot more bugs. For now, I can't complain
The weather here in Oregon has been so terrific! But Ivan is right, we will pay this summer since the amount of rainfall is so low considering what we normally get. Allergies have hit me early too
Another bad thing about this early spring weather without a good hard freeze is there will be a lot more bugs. For now, I can't complain
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Kerrie said:Allergies have hit me early too
No kidding. ...already broke out the Claritin and at the ready with the Benedryl.
As for the bugs, I'm more worried about our skunk population this year.
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Ivan Seeking said:
Well, they couldn't have all been female, so let's take a conservative estimate that half of them were...hmmm...3.5 females. Would you like me to round up or down? Or should we just assume one sterile pseudohermaphrodite? Okay 3, and 7 babies each...oh, plus a new litter to last year's mommy...28 baby skunks (plus 4 parents). Hmmm...if there's a bumper crop of insects (i.e., skunk food), the litter size might even be a bit larger!
We better start working on baby skunk names now. 
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Moonbear said:Well, they couldn't have all been female, so let's take a conservative estimate that half of them were...hmmm...3.5 females. Would you like me to round up or down? Or should we just assume one sterile pseudohermaphrodite? Okay 3, and 7 babies each...oh, plus a new litter to last year's mommy...28 baby skunks (plus 4 parents). Hmmm...if there's a bumper crop of insects (i.e., skunk food), the litter size might even be a bit larger!
I had to run off a pack of four dogs by using the 12 gauge yesterday... I also talked to my tractor and dozer guy who has already trapped 11 skunks this year [then he shoots them]. Since we haven't seen any yet I'm hoping that they have all left our property. With the early spring it sounds like we should have seen them.
We also have a momma and baby deer living on our property this year. I can get within about fifty feet of them so far... They have learned the sound of my voice and simply continue eating when I'm near. Tsu's gardens will are in big trouble!
One more note, it seems that with the rabbit population this year, we are doomed to another [add echo and reverb] NIGHT OF THE SCREAMING BUNNIES.
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