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That's funny:-) I'm in the process of trying to beat the mar. All she has is an axe and barely enough strength left to walk

Nope.  Pure Tolkein.

So I could cover one eye with an eyepatch and memorize pirate songs, switch to the eye and sing it better? Brings new meaning to talk like a pirate day.

On a more serious note, could I read faster and retain more if I excluded one eye? Gonna have to try.

I just got called poor and old. That's it. Put up your dukes...

I didn't see it on the first scan but caught it after you pointed it out. What I didn't understand is why it mattered so much. As if I missed a clue. I go back and reread for content rather than placement. That is why I might seem bewildered.

I really think I only catch about 50% of the deeper meanings. Probably because I'm not a detail person. And because we are polar opposites in the way we think. Just like work, I feign organization as a survival tactic. Sometimes people even fall for it.

Re feathers:

Janet, I have GOT to get you to an SCA event. What are you doing in August? Would you be open to a week at the Pennsic war?

You NEED to go shopping with me. You won't have these questions any longer.

Hand crafted arrows are absolutely identifiable by the maker. Enough that your assassin would have bought them from elsewhere rather than being traced back to him. (A bow is a woman's weapon, so I saw that with reservations) fletching, three or four fletching on arrows, the precision of the craftsmanship, how well the goose feathers were glued, etc. Remember that arrows are usually shot into targets and damaging the fletch? Or were they used new? (Unlikely)

Since arrows are used on practice targets, you want to identify your arrows from another so you can collect them after a practice shoot. And find them in the scruff if you miss at distance. (White feathers are much easier to see)

So I would have the person paint the arrows after purchase. Something personal that means something to only them. Key is, arrows are sold in bundles. You lose them during practice all the time. This person is missing one. And there are others out there WITH THE SAME MARK PATTERN. Find those arrows and you find the assassin.

Personally, I would go to where people practice archery and search the grass. You can shoot at a hay bale, but you will lose your arrows all the time. Bundled targets are where this person practices because he/she is good.

I'm not miffed. I'm worried that my fat mouth and lack of shutters got me in trouble with you. Really. Pretty much sums it up. I went through a similar phase w K until I realized he has a blast shield covering his narbles.

I need to read it. In always looking for a new and interesting way to curse.

Sometimes listening to Jack Spratt makes sense, darn it.

NJC, Just be careful, is all :-)

Janet: It's time to teach about how to drive in the cold. Especially when it is icy. 24 to 32 degrees F is mere inconvenience.

Rule #1: If you have an automatic car, the average person controls the car with the brake. (A manual controls the car with the accelerator.) When driving in ice, it is a key control point to stay at a steady speed because the acceleration is what makes you spin out. If you have antilock brakes, make sure that you press them down in a constant fashion. (No antilock? Then pump the brakes to keep from locking the wheels)

If you spin out, try to steer out of it with slow movements. Turn the wheel in the direction of the spin, even though it isn't the way you want to go. Then you can try to move out once the wheels grab again.

In heavy snow or ice, you drive straight, make wide and slow turns, and avoid lane changes. A big time of danger is during sunset since bridges freeze first because of the airflow beneath. Another is bright sunlight. People think the shiny line of black under their tires is water when in fact it is ice.

If you see ice sticking on your windshield despite the defroster, SLOW DOWN.

If you see semis stopped on the side of the road, SLOW DOWN. They know something you don't.

Put your hazards on if you are going less than the speed limit. Don't worry about stupid people who insist on passing and driving faster. I've seen more than a few spin out in front of me as I drove past them.

Don't stop for an accident unless your car is poised to protect you if someone slides off the road. Cars can be replaced. You can't. Call for help and let someone else deal with it.

If you are in an accident, stay in your car unless everyone is stopped around you. There are a lot of people hit once they get out of their cars.

Carry a shovel and junk towels in your car. Flares will only be useful once, but they will be REALLY useful during that time. Kitty litter is another thing that is handy to put in your trunk (Put it under your wheel if you are stuck and trying to get out of ice.)

Last thought. Don't let ice scare you. It's like fire. You learn to respect it and most of the time, there is no problem.

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New chapter is up and awaits some shredding. Any takers?

This one was FUN to write!

OK, New Jersey. You're gonna LOVE this chapter.