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That's a nice conclusion, TAPS. See? He needed hard evidence to prove his case! Good thing you took those pictures! 
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JimmyA
on January 4, 2013 at 5:09 AM
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Re: excellent post and as i didn't even see any snow until I was in Europe when
Sometimes it's the simple things, Kabu. That must have been somewhat of a thrill seeing as how you had never seen snow before! For us here on the northeast coast of the US, this of course was an every winter event. As for throwing those snowballs, I must admit those days are probably over. My "pitching arm" just ain't what it used to be!
posted by
JimmyA
on January 4, 2013 at 5:07 AM
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Actually, I did. I took my camera out there and took his picture beside the snowman that he had been trying to make, went in and printed him off a copy. He took it to his mother and she put it on the refrigerator for him. He loved it.
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TAPS.
on January 3, 2013 at 9:09 PM
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excellent post and as i didn't even see any snow until I was in Europe when
I was 17, and sis and I threw our first snow at each other, this is something I used to dream of doing.
posted by
Kabu
on January 3, 2013 at 5:06 PM
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Re: JimmyA
I'm sure you can, Wiley! I doubt that there's ever a shortage of snow up in Canada! That's why you're referred to as the Great White North! So . . . how's your throwing arm these days?
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JimmyA
on January 3, 2013 at 1:45 PM
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Well that wouldn't be very sporting, lustor! Unless I put his image on a pole that swayed back and forth occasionally. The fun was in trying to time his movements, and we still hit him anyway ( eventually! ).
posted by
JimmyA
on January 3, 2013 at 1:42 PM
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JimmyA
Of course my being in the land where the snow actually grows, I can relate to that my friend.
posted by
WileyJohn
on January 3, 2013 at 10:49 AM
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you should get a pole with Howards face and aim for it
posted by
Lanetay
on January 3, 2013 at 8:59 AM
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Same to you, adnohr. Yes, a cute and colorful tale for a bleak winters day, one that my friends and I still laugh about all these years later! Glad you liked this story. 
posted by
JimmyA
on January 3, 2013 at 8:03 AM
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It really was, Utah. It's a shame that, as adults, we really can't engage in such shenanigans anymore! Or can we . . . ? 
posted by
JimmyA
on January 3, 2013 at 8:02 AM
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See, TAPS? Your heart was in the right place, and I'll bet he had more fun throwing snowballs at you than he did trying to make that snowman! Did you get the chance to "clear the air" later? Remember, he was innocent until proven guilty!
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JimmyA
on January 3, 2013 at 8:00 AM
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Same to you, lovelylady. Glad you enjoyed my little tale. It's great to have such memories to laugh about so many years later!
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JimmyA
on January 3, 2013 at 7:58 AM
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Same to you Sam. Yeah, I miss those days of snowball fights too. I guess it doesn't look very mature anymore to see a bunch of 50-year-old's throwing snowballs at each other! Aah, to be young again . . .
posted by
JimmyA
on January 3, 2013 at 7:57 AM
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That it was, Naut, coupled with incredible timing, and aim! Luckily the only damage done was to my friend's pride, but I think that only lasted about five seconds! Hey, we were just kids!
posted by
JimmyA
on January 3, 2013 at 7:55 AM
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Of course, FSI. You just wouldn't have been able to help yourself! It really was some shot! 
posted by
JimmyA
on January 3, 2013 at 7:53 AM
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Re: The laughing kids reminds me of a bit from The Simpsons
That's the way it is with kids, Ciel. While an adult might have run out immediately to see if my friend was okay, we kids just had to stand there and laugh first! I'm sorry, but it was really, really funny!
posted by
JimmyA
on January 3, 2013 at 7:53 AM
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Together we stand....team effort paid off! A great winter story. Now I'll be reading back and catching up! Happy New Year to you!!
posted by
adnohr
on January 3, 2013 at 3:42 AM
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Sounds like fun to me.
posted by
UtahJay
on January 2, 2013 at 10:44 PM
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There was a little boy out in the yard trying to make a snowman and not doing too good as the snow was not sticking together well. I could tell he was very disappointed. So I taunted him with "Bet you can't hit me with a snowball." He perked right up and forgot all about his terrible snow man and put all of his efforts into throwing snow at the old lady. His mother came out and scolded him and he was trying to explain that it was my fault when I drove off. LOL
posted by
TAPS.
on January 2, 2013 at 10:13 PM
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That's a great story, Jimmy A! I laughed myself reading it! Happy new year!
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on January 2, 2013 at 3:08 PM
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That was hilarious! One's time eventually runs out! LOL! I loved a good snowball fight when I was younger, too! Very cunning to get him the way you guys did! HAPPY NEW YEAR! sam 
posted by
sam444
on January 2, 2013 at 12:34 PM
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Jimmy
LOL! I guess it turned out to be a case of brains over skill...
posted by
Nautikos
on January 2, 2013 at 11:26 AM
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I can just picture poor Howard getting nailed with that snowball...I know at that age I would have been laughing too.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on January 2, 2013 at 9:30 AM
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The laughing kids reminds me of a bit from The Simpsons
"But he fell off the roof!"
"I know! I said, Ha-ha!"
posted by
Ciel
on January 2, 2013 at 9:00 AM
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