>Andrew, I'm not sure if this is the joke that you wanted from bruce or not.
> I have a couple of others that it could be. If not Cary and Tim should
>enjoy it, because they know it is a true story:)
>
>Chad
>mastberc at ssu.southwest.msus.edu
>
>
> A Minnesota Winter
>
>August 12: Moved to our new home in Minnesota. Beautiful here. The
>northern
> woods are so majestic. Can hardly wait for snow. I love it here.
>
>October 14: Minnesota is the most beautiful place on earth. The leaves
>have
> turned colors-shades of red and orange. Went for a ride through the
> country and saw some deer. They are so graceful...certainly they are
> the most beautiful animals on earth. I really love it here.
>
>November 11: Deer season will start soon. I can't imagine anyon wanting
>to
> kill such a gorgeous creature. Hope it will snow soon. What a
> beautiful place.
>
>December 12: Snowed last night. Woke up to find everything blanketed with
> white. It looks like a postcard! We went outside and cleared the
> snow off the steps and shoveled the driveway. We had a snow ball
> fight (I won), and when the snow plow came by we got to shovel the
> driveway again. What a beautiful place. I love Minnesota.
In a normal year you have the snow date starting a little late. It
normally starts about a month earlier. And only those with masochistic
tendencies use a shovel to clear the snow. The rest of us prefer snow
blowers and other things that blow :)
And a hunting season for those snow plow drivers that always show up
after you clear the driveway, has been under discussion on many
occasions.
The change in attitude from spring to fall is definitely on target.
later
Cary Hostrawser
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