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[16Forever]

We have worlds of fire ants, but sightings of sea serpents are rare. Sadly, the incursions of the fire ants have greatly reduced the population of the big red ants. That is sad, because they were the diet of horned toads, long a Texas curiosity.

Actually they are called Texas Horned Frogs. This little reptile is tenacious and when attacked can shoot blood out of it's eyes for a distance of approximately 4' Several varieties exist from the smallest version which is the size of your thumb nail to the great Horned Frog which is approximately 6" long --- I know because I went to TCU - GO FROGS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TCU? TCU? TCU? Why does that sound familiar? Oh yeah, my wife's nephew is moving there to be an assistant coach for the football team. San Antonio I believe.

No kidding CW? It's in Fort Worth and he's got a great gig. We went undefeated last year and went to the Fiesta Bowl and unfortunately lost to Boise, close game but close only counts in hand grenades. They'll do very well next year too.........GO FROGS GO!

[CrazyWolfe]

Both Texas and Washington are about as far away from South Florida as it gets. These days it feels like a sauna here to boot these days!

My brother and his family live in North Carolina where he says it's in the 90's, along with the humidity, and the water is in the 80's. They are coming home to Eastern Washington next week for a two week visit. I told them to bundle up and bring the wet suits because the water here is in the 60's and the temps aren't even reaching 80 yet.

They are spending a week at a condo on Coeur D' Alene Lake in Northern Idaho. Brrrrrrrrrrr.

[LadyHawk]

Both Texas and Washington are about as far away from South Florida as it gets. These days it feels like a sauna here to boot these days!

And you wouldn't know how that truly feels until you got on a commercial flight to travel to Seattle...trust me. It's a long-ass haul, sista.

[16Forever]

Both Texas and Washington are about as far away from South Florida as it gets. These days it feels like a sauna here to boot these days!

And you wouldn't know how that truly feels until you got on a commercial flight to travel to Seattle...trust me. It's a long-ass haul, sista.

Try flying from San Francisco to Sydney...

[Emeritus]

Try flying from Vietnam to Hawaii - not that I was complaining.

[Emeritus]

The number one song in Vietnam was the hymn "I'll Fly Away."

[Emeritus]

Sorry, I didn't mean to kill the fun. I need to freshen up and dress to go out to dinner. Have a nice evening.

[CrazyWolfe]

Behave yourself EM. No starting a food fight or flinging peas at the next table.

[cklaurence]

Both Texas and Washington are about as far away from South Florida as it gets. These days it feels like a sauna here to boot these days!

And you wouldn't know how that truly feels until you got on a commercial flight to travel to Seattle...trust me. It's a long-ass haul, sista.

Try flying from San Francisco to Sydney...

Actually, I was talking about the terrain/climate--in response to the pictures that were posted. I've never been to Texas or Louisiana. I have been to California--SF, LA and outskirts. It's always nice to be in climates where you can breathe.

[Emeritus]

There are a variety of climates in Texas, of course. In my little corner of the state, it is much like South Florida - very hot and humid. The system brought by Hurricane Alex has brought a lot of rain, but the temperature is below the mid-nineties for the first time in weeks.

[OnlyInUtah]

There are a variety of climates in Texas, of course. In my little corner of the state, it is much like South Florida - very hot and humid. The system brought by Hurricane Alex has brought a lot of rain, but the temperature is below the mid-nineties for the first time in weeks.

98 here today but dry. We'll see what the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

[dredwak]

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seems like i get this a lot...

pollster..? i like the idea...but it sure would be nice to comment on the fact that Patriot fans will pick their division as the strongest...even with the Bills...Dolphins...and Jets...

[dredwak]

neener....neener...neeener...

[Baglady]

Hmmm, looks like there's been some changes in the settings options

Tough to vote on one single div being the strongest... Personally think it's a tie between the NFC North and NFC East - just my opinion. NFC sleeper could be Atlanta. Think I'll refrain from 'commenting' on my expectations for the AFC East

[cklaurence]

There are a variety of climates in Texas, of course. In my little corner of the state, it is much like South Florida - very hot and humid. The system brought by Hurricane Alex has brought a lot of rain, but the temperature is below the mid-nineties for the first time in weeks.

I believe your climate is more like the areas in Mississippi and Louisiana than in Miami/Miami Beach. Remember, we are a Beach town, with sandy beaches and palm trees; very, very different than the more swampy climates. Yes, we're hot and humid, but we have the ocean and bay bringing in the breezes.

[cklaurence]

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seems like i get this a lot...

pollster..? i like the idea...but it sure would be nice to comment on the fact that Patriot fans will pick their division as the strongest...even with the Bills...Dolphins...and Jets...

Dred: Yes, Bills and Jet fans will tend to always pick their divisions (as would the Dallas fans their divisions). We have more Dallas fans here than we do Bills or Jets (I don't think we have any Jet fans). In fact, our biggest (and only, I believe) Patriot fan, PAO, is rarely around anymore. I hope that will change as football season gets closer, as I miss PAO terribly. Should he come back, though, he only has one vote and can pick two teams. As I understand it, you can't keep coming back and re-voting, so that should even the field (so to speak ).

[Glenda]

"our biggest (and only, I believe) Patriot fan, PAO,"

Ouch !!!

[Glenda]

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July.

[luko65]

Happy Thursday, ( friday for me ) Hope everyone has a safe and happy weekend!!

[Emeritus]

It's just another Saturday for me. Where are Absolute Truth and Linda? I thought that they were Patriots fans, although I'm not sure about that. I do know that Reecey and I are the only Texans fans, because we were the only full-time fans at Fox. I wonder what happened to Phantom Ace or to Bobby, our Eagles fan. I'm also curious about FFF, who was entertaining.

[LadyHawk]

Phantom Ace told me about a year ago that his desire to blog was overshadowed by work and family responsibilities, and he was getting involved with a local politician's campaign. Thus...he's gone.

[Emeritus]

Then their gain was our loss. He was always worth reading. I hope that everything is going well with him.

[LadyHawk]

People come and go, as you know... gotta wish 'em well and move on.

[cklaurence]

Yes, some losses are greater than others, though. I know Absolute keeps an occasional eye on this place. He has a lot of responsibility at home and his time is not always his own. As for our friend Bobby, I believe he fell on some hard times, and he left Atlanta (I think for Florida, where he has family). The Internet is not practical, or was not practical for him when last I heard. Every now and then, though, when I least expect it, they pop their heads in and say hello. I must say, I love it when they do!

[Emeritus]

Sadly, that's the way that life is. We don't have anything permanently, not even those that we love. Our children grow up and move away to lead their own lives. Our parents grow old and die. Sometimes a child dies, which seems unnatural. As we get older, more and more of our friends disappear due to one thing or another. All that we can do is love them as much as we can and let them go with love. Eventually, we have to let go ourselves. All things pass away.

[Emeritus]

I think that I'll go sit out on the porch.

[LadyHawk]

Enjoy your porch...dream of Football Fairies dancing on the field.

[Reecey]

I wish that I had tomorrow off of work. Luckily for me though, I have the weekend, and then I'm off Monday and Tuesday. I just LOVE Bank holidays, and adding a vacation day right behind those!

[LadyHawk]

Hi Reecey!

I wish I had tomorrow off too. But I just gave our paralegal the day off instead. But I have Monday off! Woo hoo!

[Reecey]

Somehow, we just have to make it through today and Friday...