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It was raining... we were bored... Vicky (aka L) got a brilliant idea... I showed up with my camera phone... one thing led to the next and this vid was born! LOL I love how you can clearly hear Heather (girl with orange poncho) say, "I'm gonna laugh if she falls"



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Disposable Rain Ponchos Are an Effective Promotional Item

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Disposable rain ponchos are an efficient, cheap way for businesses or organizations to draw customers to their boots at outdoor events. As poor weather is always a risk at fairs and other events, coming prepared with ponchos can ensure that your booth gets attention in rain or sunny weather. However, there are a lot of things that you need to keep in mind if you are planning on taking advantage of the benefits of these ponchos. First, customization is one of the only ways that you can ensure that your brand is truly noticed by those who are picking up your ponchos. When it is raining, it is common enough that potential customers will come to your booth only for a poncho. This results in them not remembering your brand later. However, if you have customized your poncho, this problem is avoided.

There are a lot of things that you need to remember when customizing your disposable rain ponchos. First, the amount of space you have to work with on your ponchos is determined by manufacturer. Check the printable size of the poncho. This varies between poncho to poncho and company to company. You may need to adjust your logo or design in order to fit the allowed space. In addition to this, because this style of poncho is meant to be discarded, customization may be limited to a card inserted into the packaging material of each individual poncho. This is done to help lower the price per poncho. If you are concerned about the overall costs of your ponchos, you will want to pursue customized card inserts over customizing the ponchos, especially as they are designed to be discarded after one use. It is also important to remember that because these ponchos are designed to be discarded, they are made of flimsier materials than ponchos that are intended to be reused later.

When you are selecting your disposable rain ponchos, it is not uncommon for you to have quite a few options to choose from. While customization choices may be limited, there are many designs, colours and styles that you can select. This allows you to pick the exact styles that you want. While there are price variations in the more sought after styles, they are often significantly cheaper than the more durable ponchos designed for reuse. In addition to this, there are a wide range of materials that you can select from as well. For those who are concerned about the problem of plastics being exposed to the environment, it is even possible to acquire biodegradable ponchos designed to be discarded anywhere after use. These ponchos will degrade when exposed to sun and rain as they are crafted of organic materials rather than plastics. When you are selecting your ponchos, you will need to determine if you require ponchos that are safe for the environment, as these are typically slightly more expensive than plastic ponchos.

If you are organizing an outdoors fair or other event where disposable rain ponchos are being distributed, placing recycling bins near the exits can help ensure that these ponchos find their way to recycling centres rather than being discarded outdoors.

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Concerts - Have Fun, Stay Safe

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Even though the summer concert series are winding down, there's still things the smart music lover will want to consider before, during and after attending one of these events. These suggestions are meant to enhance your enjoyment while keeping you and your friends safe.

Before The Concert

Have a good, hearty meal before heading out to the concert. You don't know when you'll get to "eat right" again and you'll need the energy. The place that's holding the event may have all kinds of food but then again they may only have snacks. Hydration is just as important as good nutrition. Make sure you drink plenty of water before during and after the event.

Bring a sweater, sweatshirt or coat. Even on a hot day, if the concert is held outside, the temperature can drop substantially during the day and especially after sunset. Being cold and uncomfortable will put a damper on the fun. And, speaking of damp, be sure to bring a sheet of plastic, a poncho or even garbage bags are ok. If it rains, you'll want to keep dry and have something dry to sit on.

Ok, so there's no rain in the forecast, should be good to go right? Wrong!... Even on a cloudy day the sun can do an number on your skin. Anyone who's had a sunburn is in no hurry to get another. I know we all want that healthy, bronzed look. Well you're in luck, today's sunblock manufactures have got you covered by including pigment in the lotions. Oh and whether it rains, shines or somewhere in between, it's a good idea to where a hat. There may be birds attending the event!

Bring your cellphone, but pre-arrange a meeting area at the concert in case you get separated. Cellphones are great but don't rely on them. Common sense and preparedness are better!

Another good idea is to keep your driver's license or some form of picture id and contact information on your person. If something happens and for some reason you're at a loss for words, your ID can speak for you. If you're a Diabetic, have Asthma, Alergies or some other medical condition, be sure to where a medic alert bracelet if you have one and if you don't, let your friends know about your condition. Again, in case of an emergency, you may not be able to communicate with medical personel giving you aid, and this bracelet or the knowledge you impart on a friend could save your life.

Plan on doing a lot of walking. Depending on the parking situation, you may have to walk a mile or more to attend the concert after parking. You don't want to arrive in pain and you may be standing for long periods; wear comfortable shoes. Women: don't wear anything with a high heel...Guys: don't try to break-in that new pair of boots.

During The Concert

Everybody thinks the best seats are up front and while they do provide a great view, that's where the crowd is most dense. I'm not saying don't get those seats, but be aware of the potential for danger. Chances are, aside from your friends, you won't know most of the people there and sometimes even good people make bad choices.

I do not understand the lure of the mosh pit! Thank God my generation missed that. People purposely inflicting harm on others in the name of fun? One word - STUPID - 'nuff said.

It goes without saying but don't go anywhere alone - both guys and girls - restrooms, snackbar, anywhere. Take someone along. I know it's not the macho thing to do guys but macho isn't going to help much if you get into trouble.

Drugs and alcohol: It's my opinion that it's a personal choice but if you choose to do it, be prepared to deal with the potential consequences. Disorietation, nausea, blurred or double vision are some of the possible effects of abusing drugs and alcohol, but they're not the worst. You could die. The best answer if someone asks? No, thanks. Period. You may not know the person offering and you most definitely don't know what they're offering no matter what they say.

After The Concert

Stay with the group you came with. Meeting new people is one of the great things about concerts but it's not the best environment to "hook up" with them. Take names and numbers, follow up later, after the excitement of the day's events have subsided. If you still think it's a good idea to stay in touch the next day or the next week, then go ahead and call.

Don't Be Part Of History

There have been some terrible tragedies at concerts, due in part to poor decisions on the part of the attendees and or poor crowd management by security for the event. The Who concert back in December of 1979, where 11 fans were crushed to death. The Perl Jam concert in Denmark back in June of 2000 - hundreds of fans rushed the stage crushing 9 fans, smothering them to death. And more recently in Rhode Island when a pyrotechnics display went horribly wrong and 100 people lost their lives in the blaze. There are many others that could have been avoided with a little forethought and better planning.

The Who concert tragedy prompted a report by a special Cincinnati citizen task force. In it they outline recommendations intended to prevent disasters like these from happening. Google "concert tragedies" to view story and to find a link to the report.

I would like you to consider these suggestions as a way for you to have fun and be able to talk about it later. Be smart and think them and even come up with some of your own. Your safety is your responsibility. The people who you care about and who care about you would like you to consider them.

Ron Berry is a freelance journalist who writes for Essay Street Article Directory and operates I Scored Tickets, a one stop shop for concert, theater, sports and special event tickets.

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City, Falls and Jungle - AFS Argentina

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Arthur Fromer rates Argentina at the top of world destinations to visit and this diverse vacation didn't disappoint with its passion and scenic wonders. We began with several days in Buenos Aires, a vibrant capital with European style and a Latin flavor similar to Madrid. Our hotel was smack-dab city center and our guide Marcello was the best I ever had with my groups here. The dollar is strong here, so after tours, the group shopped. Here are the finest plaited raw leather goods on the planet. Terry bought 3 jackets custom cut to his "petite" frame. I got a unique pair of boots made from capybara, which is the world's largest rodent - high fashion rat boots.

Our group of 35 was perfect size. Most attended one of the top tango shows in town for a delicious dinner and world-class tango. This melancholic dance born from the poor classes attracts everyone today with timeless entertainment. For cuisine, this is the world of beef. With 57 million cows it's a carnivore's dream and a vegan's nightmare. At Las Linas restaurant we shared the 800 gram (2lb) steak. I asked Marcello why no one is fat here. He said, they live on an Atlkins diet of beef and salad and walk every day.

We spent a day with the gauchos (cowboys) at an authentic estancia (ranch) in the pompas (countryside). We rode horses and enjoyed a sizzling asado (BBQ) of more endless meats. There are 800 ranches in the region. Argentines love their horses. A top polo pony can run $400,000 and it's embryo $40,000.

We flew up to Iguazu, "land of great waters" and stayed at the beautiful Panarama Hotel that overlooks the borders of Paraguay and Brazil. The highlight was a full day tour of the famous falls. It's my fourth visit here yet the omnipotence of it all still inspires me with awe. And the area of Devil's Throat is so shockingly powerful; it creates a sense of fear in me. Locals here say, "Niagara is just a trickle in God's mind." These falls 2 miles long have twice the flow! It rains 321 days per year here. We were blessed with sunshine and rainbows. It was breathtaking as we walked 6 miles of platforms both above and below the 275 cataracts. It ended with a thrilling boat safari. After donning rubber ponchos, the Indian drivers propelled us full speed into the falls. We didn't want it to end.

Later we headed out over the lush terrain of Missiones Province that was founded by Jesuits in the 1700's who came to convert the native Guarani's. (See "The Mission" movie with Robert DeNero.) We then transferred to 4x4 trucks and headed into the remote wildlife reserve called "the green corridor." 80 miles from the falls in extreme north Argentina just 3 miles from Brazil. We arrived to Yacutinga Eco-Lodge hidden deep in the rainforest. It was like entering the set of Avatar. The unique architecture of stone, adobe and tree trunks integrates in perfect harmony with nature. Our charming bungalows have no TV but do provide electricity, comfy beds, drinkable water, wood stove and hot showers. It is sustainable tourism with adventure under control. It included a pool, bar and organic meals throughout our stay. Unlike our past AFS Amazon trips, there are no resident "pets" at this lodge. They refuse to disrupt anything in its natural habitat and insist on keeping the wild animals wild.

Yacutinga promotes a dozen conservation programs and supports a village of 120 Guarani's nearby. Guaranis are the poorest of the poor natives who strive to preserve their ancient culture. With the encroachment of the timber industry, they find it nearly impossible to adapt to the new world around them. The lodge employs Guarani's who often don't show up due to superstitions of the cosmos on any given day. Under the forest canopy at night, we hear a lecture about this fragile disappearing jungle.

There are 2 resident biologists and an ornithologist. The next morning they guided the group on a hike to identify the native plant and animal species. I slept in and went into the kitchen to fry some eggs just like home. The group returned covered in mud. I was amazed at their perseverance and good spirits. The canopy is usually ablaze with orchids and hummingbirds. Unfortunately that week we were greeted with the hum of omnipresent mosquitoes and intermittent rain.

Later we paddled kayaks down the San Francisco stream to Iguassu River. Here is a world of hummingbirds and butterflies. There are also giant tapirs, capybaras and ocelots. Aside from some monkeys and bird species. We saw no other wildlife. I wonder if it's due to poachers and deforestation. It was nevertheless educational on the symbiotic relationship of every plant element necessary to sustain a rainforest. My group began to go into WiFi and cell phone withdrawals. 3 days here is enough.

Inflight home, I reflect on this varietal vacation of extremes. This Adventures For Singles trip was $1399 land. Argentina is one hot destination with diversity north, south, east and west. Next year I may present a cruise through Patagonia. Marcello begged to come along and guide us. He loved our group and so did I.

Suzy Davis President, and tour leader of http://www.adventuresforsingles.com has traveled the world for nearly 30 years initially as a flight attendant and now with her company Adventures For Singles.

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How to Check the Weather on an iPhone

Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video.Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from thefactory and more videos in the Cell Phones category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Can't tell if you need sunscreen or a rain poncho? Checking the forecast is a breeze. To complete this How-To you will need: An iPhone Step 1: Tap weather icon On your iPhone's desktop, tap the yellow sun icon -- this is the weather application. Step 2: Get your current weather After launching, the app displays current weather, high and low temperatures, and the forecast for your location. Tip: Switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius by tapping the "i" at the bottom of your screen. Step 3: Check other cities To quickly check the weather in another city, tap the "Y" Yahoo! icon at the bottom and type in the name of the town you're searching for. Hit Search to get the forecast. Step 4: Add cities to listings If there's a location you're checking often, add it to your tracking list by tapping the "i," and then the plus sign in the upper left corner of the screen. Type in the city info, click on the city name, and tap Done to load. It will now be included in your scrolling list when you launch the weather app. Step 5: Delete cities from list To delete a city from your list, tap the "i" button at the bottom of your screen. Then, next to the ...



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A Fan's Checklist Of What To Bring To A NASCAR Race

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If you're planning to attend a NASCAR race, then you can probably expect to spend a day at the track. There's nothing worse than being unprepared for any outing, so consider a small checklist to make the day a fun-filled event.

• Be sure to wear comfortable shoes because you will be doing a lot of walking. On a normal day, fans can expect to be at the track for a minimum of five to six hours and, depending on your seat location, there are stairs to climb and you will definitely want to have a comfortable pair of walking shoes.
  


• Always bring a small umbrella or rain poncho - just incase those storm clouds decide to roll in during race time. If this should happen, the race will likely be stopped until the rain passes over and the track is dried. You'll want to be dry while you wait for the race to resume. Purchase the smallest umbrella possible and tuck it in a purse or a pocket. There's no need to carry a large, bulky umbrella around all day - especially if it ultimately isn't needed. As a race fan, you're always hoping for a sunny day, but it's good to be prepared. If there's a chill in the air, bring a light jacket.
  


• Remember to bring plenty of drinking water. Bottled water is ideal, convenient and really hits the spot on a hot summer day. Keep in mind that racetracks are large and, as mentioned previously, there is a lot of walking involved. From the time that you arrive, climb the stands and find your seat, fans are looking at a potential 30 minute walk or more. Avoid the temptation to poor the water over your head and save it for drinking.
  


• A snack is always a good thing to have on hand during raceday. Who wants to leave their seat when a hunger pain hits? Save yourself the time and pack a sandwich or candy bar from home. Don't forget the hand sanitizer or soap, too!
  


• Keeping in mind that attending a live event is different than a televised event is essential. Many of the luxuries of watching at home, on television, are absent at a live event. Sitting in the stands will leave you without the commentary, so consider a scanner and headphones. A list of driver frequencies are available at most tracks, which will enable you to hear the spotter and driver communicate with one another during the race.
  


• Be sure to bring a camera and several rolls of film. If you're using a digital camera, be sure that you have several brand new back-up batteries incase yours runs down through the course of the day.

Before you close that suitcase, there's just a few more small items to remember. If you have a pit pass, bring along a small notebook for autographs. Consider bringing some cash, but not too much, for a visit to the many souvenir trailers lined outside the track. A final check should reveal that you've packed a pair of sunglasses and, if you're seated high in the stands, grab a pair of binoculars and bring the action up close. After all, if a race isn't close - what's the point? Have fun.

Bob is with EZ Ticket Search - providing premium seating in the secondary market to NASCAR, sports, concerts and broadway events. Visit my blog http://www.eventoutlet.com to read more NASCAR articles.

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Essential Camping Tips For Beginners and Experts

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So, what's our experience you want to know? Whom are we to tell you what to do about camping?

Instead of asking more questions, read the entire article and by the time you are finished you will have all the answers.

Before you go anywhere, decide what kind of camping experience you want. Are you looking for real rugged, outdoors along with bears? Then choose most of the Pennsylvania State Parks. Looking for more civilized camping, try the New York State Parks.

FIRST, TOTAL ESSENTIALS for comfortable camping (in state parks):

• Know that camping inside a state park is no safer than camping or living anywhere else in the country.


• So, security, health and safety should be on your mind before you begin your trip.


• As a beginner, you will do well by first calling the state parks office and asking for a map of the place and any or all brochures of the campsites. You can find this information online also at the park's websites.


• IF this is your first time camping out, take a buddy, and also choose a campsite that is closest to the park office (if there is one) and closest to the bathrooms, showers or soda machines. (Some sites have those).


• Look at the map and note whether there are bathrooms or outhouses (Yes, there are some that still have outhouses, i.e. in Pennsylvania and in Ohio). Choose what you like and then select your park or campsite.


• Research the temperature of the climate that you will be visiting; check for upcoming storms and bad weather . PLAN your trip.


• INQUIRE about the park's regulations on animals. (You can find out if you can bring a pet or not).


• Do not bring any pets, even if allowed into certain country campsites (where there might be wildlife). You risk your pet getting diseases and you risk your pet getting eaten, maimed or killed. You also attract bears by bringing pets into the campsites. (Some campsites have bears because they are in the middle of game lands or in the middle of vast state parks).


• IF you must bring a pet, bring a kennel, minimal wet food, and bring gear to dispose of the food and waste. (Leave no trace)!


• If you want a campsite that has it's own library (in camp season), visit Wildwood State Park in New Jersey.


• If you want a real wilderness experience, visit most of the Pennsylvania state parks.


• If you want "civilized" camping, (with real showers, restrooms, electricity to charge your phones, water spigots at campsites) try Hecksher State Park in Long Island, New York.


• If you want to feel like you have been to HEAVEN-on earth- make your reservation nine months in advance and reserve your spot at Hither Hills State Park in the Hamptons, New York. This place is every bit worth the wait and the preparation. (Bring zip lock bags and waterproof bags because this is the wettest campsite around - just a few feet from our ocean). We woke up in the morning and found EVERYTHING damp - money soaked, etc, even though we camped 30 feet from the ocean and the ocean never touched out campsite. The moisture in this place is unbelievable. (If you bring electronics here - your phone, etc, bring a water bucket and store your electronics in there to keep them dry.

Those, listed above, are just the basics.

Other things to prepare for. What if it rains? You can buy a small tarp at the dollar store or at any hardware store. Place this tarp over your tent if it rains. Most tents are not waterproof and even the ones that advertise that can be a little wet in a bad storm.

THINGS TO KEEP YOU DRY:

1. Old, clean shower curtains.


2. Tarps.


3. Old, clean plastic table cloths.


4. Rain ponchos (as opposed to rain coats). Ponchos , large ones can double as tent cover.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• 
  Keep food OUT of the tent at all times. This gives you good camping background training. Even if you are camping out in a place where there is no wildlife, get into the habit of eating OUTSIDE and far from your tent. Then when you do camp out where there are bears, you already have good camping habits. Besides, keeping food out is the same as keeping uncovered food out of your bedroom. You do not want to attract bugs or other creatures that might be hiding anywhere in the building or anywhere outdoors.


• At Hecksher State Park, you might find unwelcome visitors (little people) trying to come in your tent when you are gone (to the pool, etc), so bring along "cable ties" and use them to lock your tent up while you are away . Cut the ties with a manicure scissor or small wire cutter when you return. You can purchase cable ties anywhere in most cities. This cable tie lets you know if anyone has "visited" your campsite while you were away. If the cable tie is broken when you get back, fully inspect your tent for rips, bugs and other creatures that might have entered while your tent was being visited. It is important to check for spiders in this campsite. Spiders are rampant all over Hecksher. You see them when you take the fly off of your tent before leaving. You will view unbelievable collections of spiders under and near your tent.


• 
  When camping with kids or camping and using 'gear" - baseballs etc. Set up a tiny 'gear tent". You can buy a child's tent for under twelve dollars. By storing gear in this separate tent, you save wear and tear on your regular tent's zipper and also keep the tent CLOSED to all the insects and other things around the campsite. You will sleep better at night knowing that your main tent zipper was only opened a few times as opposed to having the door opened continuously all day to get "gear" out. This saves the floor of your tent also.


• If you are determined to have a dry tent in a very rainy season or wet campsite. Put a large TARP on the floor of your tent. This will keep most of the floor dry and will make you happy.


• 
  Many people use TARPS on the outside of the tent, under the tent, so they have no messy mud on the bottom of the tent when they are ready to pack up. (YOU can have mud on the floor bottom, underneath, even if it is not raining outside; so use the tarps). IF You use the outdoors tarp under your tent, the tarp must be SMALLER than the bottom of the tent. You do not want any of the tarp sticking outside the tent on the floor. If that happens, all the rain will pool in the small bits of tarp that show and the rain will seep underneath your entire tent.

VITALLY IMPORTANT:

If you are camping at a NEW place for the first time and you have children or babies that you are bringing on this camping trip - PLAN a trip BEFORE your regular camping trip and go there without the children or babies. Camp there alone first.

We did this once, just as a precaution. We didn't know anything about Hecksher and we went camping there first before we planned to take children there. Good Plan!!

What we discovered is that this particular state park is the QUEEN of Mosquito Heaven! Within less then 20 minutes that we were there, we had mosquito bites all over our body. (This doesn't happen at all parks. Hecksher is notorious for mosquitoes and spiders.

So, on the regular trip with the kids, we took lots of repellent and we knew what to do .

So, when camping ANYWHERE with children, visit the site yourself first--without bringing the kids, just in case there is something that you should know about that particular camping site.

Wherever you camp, these things are essential:

• water-tight bags, water proof bags


• flashlights, batteries, or solar flashlights


• plastic bucket or pail


• soap and disinfectant


• bug spray


• tarps/ tent /tarp


• and other camping basics (Read our other articles about camping)


• Water and or the ability to find or locate water (pack iodine water-purifying pills if you can)

We hope you enjoyed this article about camping. In future articles, we will focus on senior camping, camping at the beach, and camping with wildlife -yes, there are many state parks that have bears, and pesky raccoons. Some of our other camping articles feature topics such as how to choose a tent and even which tent to choose. You want to know where the BEST tent is? We have the answer.

Best Tent (In My Opinion): I have tried many different brands of tents, including one brand that had no name. I do have my own opinions about tents. I have been using tents since before 1998. I have tried and tested larger family-type tents, smaller tents, backpacking tents and even beach tents. I have found that my most favorite ones are Eureka tents. (You can get these tents very reasonable at the end of camping season. Try not to pay full price for camping equipment because it is available in larger sporting goods stores and in some department stores. If you wait until end of season to purchase your tents, you will get great discounts.

Read our other articles about camping that will be online in April, 2008.

The author is a creative individual/artist/author, living in the United States of America. She writes to help people become more connected, informed and up-to-date on various subjects and to help dispense good, positive information, entertainment and resources. She has camped out in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and in Ohio, in both public state parks and in private camping grounds across the nation on the east coast. We invite you to write us anytime and all emails will be answered.

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Is Rain Gear Included in Your Disaster and Urban Survival Planning?

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When preparing for disaster situations, there are hundreds of pieces of gear that you could include for those moments. The preparation could be endless and that's why it's important to focus on the items that will serve you best first. One commonly overlooked item is rain gear.

Rain gear tends to be overlooked because many who have prepared are either planning on using their house or another location to provide shelter for them. There are some situations where rain gear will be key to your plans.

In some situations you might be required to move from your home. Your home might be destroyed because of weather, there might be severe floods, there could be wildfires, or there could be mudslides. All of these require an evacuation. During this evacuation you might be stuck in the rain. There is a physical and emotional toll taken by those who get stuck in the rain hour after hour. Rain gear will help with this.

A secondary use of this type of gear is for water. Ponchos and tarps can get you extra water to use during your disaster situation. One way is to literally use them to catch the rain water so you can purify and drink that. Other methods involve making a water still. Dig into the ground a bit and add leafy, green plants. Put a container into the middle of these plants. Cover the top of the hole with a tarp or poncho and put a small rock in the middle to weigh it down a bit. The moisture from the plants will evaporate and give you water that will drip into the cup or container. The more of these you have, the more water that will be available.

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While standing in the rain with my rain poncho, dog and cart in tote, I react to the idea of snow in the square in the summertime.



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