On 8/30/2015 8:28 PM, gtr wrote:
> On 2015-08-30 16:31:59 +0000, jmcquown said:
>
>> The golfers around here don't clear off the course unless they sound
>> the siren. They're idiots. They stand out there holding metal clubs
>> whacking their silly balls around. HINT: if you hear thunder there is
>> bound to be lightning. What a great time to hang onto a metal club!
>
> Similarly the children in our neighborhood won't go in despite being
> called by their parents, despite the darkness until the parental tone
> has shifted to steel and ice.
>
>> No one around here wears golf clothes like the ones in those links.
>> It's too darn hot for clothing that heavy. Most of the men don't even
>> wear slacks except in the winter. Shorts, Izod-type shirts.
>> Thank god they've mostly given up on plaid although there are a few
>> die-hards.
>>
>> The women sometimes wear skorts but mostly shorts and tank tops.
>> People do carry golf umbrellas.
>>
>> I had a fun time a few years ago when they had a college tournament.
>> It was very windy and I was watching (the 11th green is right behind
>> my house). One guy's umbrella blew off the green. He went running
>> after it, cussing a blue streak. I cracked up. Dude, you probably
>> should have unfurled the umbrella before trying to make that putt.
>>
>> Meanwhile, I'm still not cooking outdoors in the rain.
>
> If you keep up this way, you're going to get really good at not doing it.
>
There's a reason most people have kitchens indoors. I'm pretty good at
making a nice pan-seared steak on the stovetop.

Jill