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First time in a looooong time that I've seen that symbol in the forecast.
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I did think there was snow in that sky scape, when I went out to de-ice the birdbath. That was before looking at the forecast on my phone. Gotta love the meteorological scientists for the way they reassure me.
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Bring it on. We need the precipitation.
Please don't mock me for joy and anticipation of the possibility, the slimmest chance, the enchanted dust of a magical flake, those of you who are currently suffering under and digging out from mounds of snow and ice at this time.
Looks like I got my canoe paddle in on time.