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Richard Seeker 
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By JERRY HARKAVY, AP posted: 10 HOURS 39 MINUTES AGO (Aug. 24) - People worried about the high cost of keeping warm this winter will draw little comfort from the Farmers' Almanac, which predicts below-average temperatures for most of the U.S. "Numb's the word," says the 192-year-old publication, which claims an accuracy rate of 80 to 85 percent for its forecasts that are prepared two years in advance. The almanac's 2009 edition, which goes on sale Tuesday, says at least two-thirds of the country can expect colder-than-average temperatures this winter, with only the Far West and Southeast in line for near-normal readings. "This is going to be catastrophic for millions of people," said almanac editor Peter Geiger. The almanac predicts above-normal snowfall for the Great Lakes and Midwest, especially during January and February, and above-normal precipitation for the Southwest in December and for the Southeast in January and February. The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions will likely have an unusually wet or snowy February, the almanac said. In contrast, the usually wet Pacific Northwest could be a bit drier than normal in February. Looking ahead to summer, the almanac foresees near-normal temperatures in most places. But much of the Southwest should prepare for unusually hot weather in June and July, while Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas will get oppressive July heat and humidity. The almanac — not to be confused with the New Hampshire-based Old Farmer's Almanac which is 26 years older — attributes its forecasts to reclusive prognosticator Caleb Weatherbee, who uses a secret formula based on sunspots, the position of the planets and the tidal action of the moon. Weatherbee's outlook is borne out by e-mails the almanac has received in recent days from readers who have spotted signs of nature they say point to a rough winter, Geiger said. These folklore signs range from an abundance of acorns already on the ground to the frequency of fog in August. The almanac is at odds with the National Weather Service, whose trends-based outlook calls for warmer than normal weather this winter over much of the country, including Alaska, said Ed O'Lenic, chief of the operations branch at NOAA's Climate Prediction Center. The almanac and the weather service are in sync, however, in pointing to a chance of a drier winter in the Northwest. O'Lenic wouldn't comment specifically on the almanac's ability to forecast the weather two years from now, but said it's generally impossible to come up with accurate forecasts more than a week in advance. "Of course it's possible to prepare a forecast with any lead time you like. Whether or nor that forecast has any accuracy or usable skill is another question," he said. Geiger sticks to his guns, saying the almanac was on target in the 2008 edition when it said the Northeast and the Great Lakes would have a long, cold winter with lots of snow. The almanac claims a circulation of about 3 1/2 million. Most are sold to banks, insurance companies and other businesses that give them away. Other versions are sold by retailers in the U.S. and Canada. Circulation has dropped in recent years, a reflection of a trend that affects many print publications. The almanac has been increasing emphasis on its Web site and also offers a half-hour program that airs weekly on about 90 percent of the nation's public television stations. However, some aspects of the almanac never change. The 2009 retail edition has the usual mix of helpful hints, recipes, gardening tips, riddles, anecdotes, corny jokes and inspirational messages. If there's a theme to this year's almanac, it's environmental awareness, frugality and living a sustainable life. There are articles on water conservation, gas-sipping motor scooters, natural cures and preventions for colds and other illnesses, and on growing food without a yard. http://news.aol.com/article/brrr-almanac-predicts-cold-winter-ahead/145938?icid=200100397x1208006284x1200456290
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DreamTime Here I Be 
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I'm ready for it. I've been crocheting blankets and I have my long underwear ready...
____________________ Life's journey is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out shouting, "HOLY COW...WHAT A RIDE!" Check out the SALE at my store: http://www.dreamtimecreations.etsy.com |
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Richard Seeker
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You’re ready for it because you don’t have to deal with it like I do. You would hate winter if you had to do all the snow blowing everyday.
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DreamTime Here I Be
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So don't blow! We don't have to go anywhere. We'll just stock up on food and hibernate the winter away...
____________________ Life's journey is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out shouting, "HOLY COW...WHAT A RIDE!" Check out the SALE at my store: http://www.dreamtimecreations.etsy.com |
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Richard Seeker
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I wish we could do that but we need to win the lottery first. When are you going to pick some winning numbers?
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DreamTime Here I Be
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That's your job. Mine is just to be your eye candy. 
____________________ Life's journey is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out shouting, "HOLY COW...WHAT A RIDE!" Check out the SALE at my store: http://www.dreamtimecreations.etsy.com |
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Richard Seeker
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No, that’s you job because you have more psychic powers than I do. You’re a blue eyed blond with RH- blood.
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DreamTime Here I Be
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Doesn't mean a thing, Babe. You've got the Illuminati/Family thing going for you.
____________________ Life's journey is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out shouting, "HOLY COW...WHAT A RIDE!" Check out the SALE at my store: http://www.dreamtimecreations.etsy.com |
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Sily Von Sily d'Wily du Eden MD 
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Last year we didn't get a lot of snow in MD. Hmmm... guess I'll just wait and see and hope for the best! I bought a new car March 17th so this winter I won't have to try starting a 13 year old car with 194,000 miles on it. Our furnace is 19 years old and per the furnace guy that came out last winter, something that goes round and round in it, is on it's last legs. We have two electric heaters for emergencies, I guess I best find them before the season starts. On a good note, I am starting to get in my holiday mood. 
____________________ "If you look for me, Maria, you will find me in the shade, wide awake or in a dream... it's hard to tell." -- from *Our Lady of The Well* |
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Richard Seeker
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What kind of new car did you get? Interesting your old car was 13 years old because that’s how old mine is. DT’s car is 14 years old.
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Sily Von Sily d'Wily du Eden MD
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I bought a brand new Rondo! It had eleven miles on it and 6 CD changer... or is it 5? I'm not sure all I know is I got a bunch of CDs in the changer now....  Since March 17th, 2008 I've put 7,900 miles on it.  My Neon had lots of miles on it (almost 200,000) and is a '95. We sold it to a neighbor for $500.00 for his daughter to use. My husband's car is 9 years old ( a '99) and thankfully still going strong. My Rondo looks like this:  Last edited on Thu Aug 28th, 2008 10:29 pm by Sily ____________________ "If you look for me, Maria, you will find me in the shade, wide awake or in a dream... it's hard to tell." -- from *Our Lady of The Well* |
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BlueMoon Hyperspace Warrior 
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So , what about global warming ???? Has anyone told Gore about this ??
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Richard Seeker
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Sily, that Rondo sounds like a pretty good car. How do you like it so far?
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Sily Von Sily d'Wily du Eden MD
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To answer Richard - My Rondo and I are currently having a deep, satisfying, passionate LUV affair with each other.  So far we are totally committed ....with no chance for any other outside carital affairs.
____________________ "If you look for me, Maria, you will find me in the shade, wide awake or in a dream... it's hard to tell." -- from *Our Lady of The Well* |
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Astrojewels Super Moderator 
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Nice car silly, there is such a big difference when you have a brand new car, I bought one last year, she just turned one! To the topic, we had a very cold winter here this year, and in the 20 odd years living here I have never seen so many days with gray skies, but not complaining as we had some decent rainfall and there is only 3 days till spring so sunshine and blue skies ahead, YaY…..
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Sily Von Sily d'Wily du Eden MD
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Awwww.. she's just a baby, still in diapers! Hehe... 
____________________ "If you look for me, Maria, you will find me in the shade, wide awake or in a dream... it's hard to tell." -- from *Our Lady of The Well* |
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