Saturday, March 19, 2011

What's Up This Weekend?

Good Morning!
It seems that the fog of earlier this morning is finally giving way to a bit of sunshine on what looks to be a warm and cloudy day on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Predictions are that the temperature will climb to nearly 80 degrees F., and since it is already ceiling fan time and is not even 10am as I write this, I don't doubt the forecast. How is it where you are?
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Have been reading a lot about the upcoming "super moon" tonight. Supposed to be the largest since 1993.
No, of course it isn't really any larger...before you call me to task on that one. It will appear larger because the moon is approaching its "perigee" or its closest approach to Earth in its orbit. Combine the closeness with a full moon, and you have one that is at least 30% (or more) brighter than when the moon is at its "apogee" , or farthest distance from the Earth. Hence, the Super Moon! 
Some swear by the old theories of an increase in natural disasters during "super moon" times, but scientists say this is really not substantiated. What do you think?
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While my weekend plans might involve a matinee, I know of some who are rejoicing over the band Mustang Sally making an appearance again in this area. What are Your plans? Shopping? The gun range? Yard work? Biking? Museums? Volunteer work? Hiking? Parties? Vegging out with a book, computer, or the TV? Romance? Laundry?
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Do you like to people watch as much as I do? If so, you have discovered why God made WalMart. It has nothing to do with retail. Right?
Well, let me tell you, I have found another place. The lobbies of the casinos here on the Coast are even better! Yes, hard to conceive of, I know. If I am lucky today, I will swing by at least one of those, sit and stare unabashedly at all who come and go for awhile, and tell you about it tomorrow. What is the fertile ground for this where you are?
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Ok. I am done babbling. So, answer me already!  

5 comments:

  1. Great blog!! Fascinating!! You write wonderfully! And on a variety of topics!!

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  2. I hope we shall be able to see that Super Moon tonight! I am not sure how cloudy it will be here!

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  3. Thanks Larry. You are very kind :-) It looks as if it might be too cloudy here also to see that big ole moon tonight. Doggone it!

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  4. You are getting as mouthy as I am.
    Great blog, kiddo!
    No big plans here for the weekend.
    Not looking out for the moon. Have seen those things before. Not superstitious.
    Did you get to the casino? If so, what did you see? Tell all!

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