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Hugh_Lebowski

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4. Dude I totally used to go out and watch them! I love that shit!

Reply to AZ8theist (Reply #3)

Sat May 29, 2021, 11:01 AM

May 2021

Esp. cause the temps would drop dramatically. Plus I could turn off the sprinklers (yes I have a small back lawn, it was here when I bought the house) for a while.

And I miss them. It's like they just don't happen anymore. Maybe once a summer lately. Depressing.

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I'd guess the Gonesoons ... Hugh_Lebowski May 2021 #2

Lebo, you are exactly right. AZ8theist May 2021 #3

Dude I totally used to go out and watch them! I love that shit! Hugh_Lebowski May 2021 #4

I agree... AZ8theist May 2021 #6

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That's what I think too (nt) Hugh_Lebowski May 2021 #7

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