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Article #192Re: Dominion Power--Scorched Earth Policy
From: Ken Lyons
Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 02:39
Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 02:39
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"Keith F. Lynch" <kfl@KeithLynch.net> wrote in message news:cshtv0$dts$1@panix1.panix.com... > Hank Ketchum <Not@nAddress.com> wrote: > > Well, the W&OD may have won the battle in Purcellville and parts > > west, but it's clear that the company is taking it out on Vienna. > > The entire trail is denuded from I-66 well into Vienna, and it's > > clear they're marching on, laying waste to all the trees in a > > outrageously wide swath. > > Look at the bright side: > > * The trail will be free of snow and ice sooner after storms. > * The trail will be better lit after dark. > * You'll better be able to see the stars and planets from the trail > after dark. > * There will be fewer wet leaves to slip on in the autumn. > * There's less risk of having a tree fall on you on the trail > during high winds. > * There will be fewer power outages from high winds. > -- > Keith F. Lynch - http://keithlynch.net/ > Please see http://keithlynch.net/email.html before emailing me. Look at the dark side: * You'll have an increased risk of skin cancer. * You'll increase your risk of heat exhaustion. * Your expensive Lycra will fade from excession sun exposure. * You'll be more likely to run over snakes basking on the hot pavement. * Excessive sweating will make you unattractive. * Increased heat on the trail will make you more thirsty requiring a stop at Old Dominion Brewery.....wait..that's a good thing. -- Ken Lyons [Remove the first two digits to reply]
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