Catching Idle Butterflies

Now that's cold!!

A few years ago, North Dakota’s legislation wanted to rename the state to something other than North Dakota. They reasoned the name implied we have nothing but cold weather, and it hampered tourism.

Most everyone thought the idea was ridiculous. After all, no one thinks of blizzards and -40 degree temperatures when thinking of North Carolina. We’re a northern state. It can get cold no matter what the state’s name, and most people are smart enough to realize that . . . well, all but some politicians, that is.

One politician thinking the idea just as silly suggested we name the state “Brrrr”. I thought the name was funny at first, but I’m thinking now perhaps it’s not such a bad idea. Why? According to a bank in Bismarck, we broke all records of brrrness on Saturday (my apologies for the poor quality. I ain’t got the best of camera on my cell phone):

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I must be really acclimated to the cold, as is my car, my dog, and everything else, because it sure didn’t feel that chilly. Not one thing or person froze solid in the thirteen seconds one would expect with -196 degree temperatures.

I think the bank’s thermometer was a little off. What do you think?

I hope you all are having a great Monday so far. I sure do miss you. I am hoping in the next few days I'll be able to go on another Blog Binge, though.