Sunday, 23 November 2014

Good news for some in Minnesota

Thanks to global warming scientists have confirmed this will be the shortest winter on record in Minnesota. Snow is already melting before the end of November and we are looking forward to the return of the geese and the budding flowers peeking up from the ground.
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Several large retailers have issued profit warnings as a result of this. Gander Mountain and Cabellas are especially concerned about their stock of ice fishing gear.  One manager said "we many have to resort to a giant yard sale to shift this stuff". One inventor sent us a picture of a freezer on a boat with a hole in the bottom. "It's for all those guys who want to freeze their butt off while fishing this spring".

More updates to follow

Saturday, 8 November 2014

Paul Thompson: the wacky genius uncle

The other day Paul Thompson showed me his latest Invention.  It's a toddler recorder. Even if you don't have a toddler, you can appreciate the noble heartedness of this great uncle, concerned for the safe musical development of his extended family.