Posted on 05/03/2022 7:07:46 AM PDT by DUMBGRUNT
Meteorites are not ‘flaming rocks of doom,' NASA says
The “bright fireball” was traveling at 35,000 mph when it exploded at 8:03 a.m. with the “energy equivalent of 3 tons of TNT,” according to NASA Meteor Watch, the agency's project that tracks fireball activity.
“Existing law states that any meteorites belong to the owner of the property on which they fell; out of respect for the privacy of those in the area, we will not disclose the locations of these finds,”
And finding anything of value is likely harder than you think.
“The pieces from this object were way too small to leave a crater. Unlike what you see in the movies, meteorites are not ‘flaming rocks of doom’ that blast holes in the ground. In fact, you can pick one up right after it hits ground. So no smoking rocks in small craters.”
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I got very lucky. No coffee. Half asleep. The few remaining vowels and the second letter pretty much forced the first letter, a consonant, then one of the two remaining vowels dropped in and drove the bus to the final consonant letter.
Not going to top that!
Post the new tagline that woke me up and back to bed.
And silly me, I forgot to wish a happy to day to all those who HAVE mothers or have mothers in heaven!
Happy Mother’s Day!
I like the new tagline!
Happy Mother’s Day to you!
Thanks!
Maybe I can get someone to take a photo of me today. Hahaha!
I’m being coerced into being with the Other Folks and their offspring after church. We’ll see how that works out. LOL!
Being coerced is bad, but if you have to, maybe it will turn out better than you expect. Big smile!
FD called a while ago, and we discussed next year’s birthdays/Mother’s Day event, The Trifecta, when her birthday is on Saturday, Sunday is Mother’s Day and my birthday is Monday, and that we should continue the tradition of celebrating the three days together, as we did in Vegas. (The years when she was speaking to me, at least!) So perhaps she’ll make the effort to fly out.
As for today, I’ll do as I do most days: I’ll take it as it comes. I really wanted to just come home after church, but “they” made plans for me, so I’ll do what I’m told.
Now to go put on that happy face! ;o]
“Do your best!” is the motto of the Cub Scouts.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY Face and ladies !!!
Happy Mothers Day to all the moms here and to all who love *their* moms. 💖
‘Twas a small struggle…
Wordle 323 5/6
🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜
⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜
⬜⬜⬜🟨🟩
🟩⬜🟨⬜🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
But you did it!!! <3
:o])
I’m here!
I was surprised by them coming “early” and by a corsage (the first ever) and Church was nice with talks about mothers and my favorite, a song by the Primary children.
Then back to the Other Folks, and my Brave Face. Until I just got too tired to deal any more. Now, I have to go take my Happy, Brave Face off so it doesn’t itch any more. (stupid scars)
It was a good day because I made it so. ;o]
Is it proper to say snow is falling when it’s blowing perfectly horizontal?
Snow is horizontalling, I think is correct.
I hope it’s not too late to wish your mom a Happy Mother’s Day! Maybe Tyson-who-isn’t-allowed-on-furniture, could give her an extra puppy kiss.
I’m glad it was okay.
Bill came over to tell us that he’s moving to New York in two weeks. Very exciting!
This is very exciting news! Did he change jobs, or just get a promotion?
Whatever is the case, I wish him the best of luck!
Mom says ‘Oh thank you.’
Maybe he can, he was quite able to cavort in the snow.
Same job. He says his rent will be only $400 more than he’s paying in Charlotte, and the apartment is bigger. He’ll sell his car and take his cat ;-).
He said that if he likes it, he’ll agitate for more pay after a while and probably get it or change jobs.
I’m really happy for him. He’s lived in Charlotte since he was 10, and before that in Oklahoma. Doing something different is great.
Snow.
Best wishes to your mother.
I never met her, but I’m very sure I would like her!!
And Tyson, as well, snow cavorting or not on Mother’s Day.
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