Y'know, I'm probably going to have to walk across to Canada today and
-get- some Poutine after that joke. The only question is, does Greco's
count as Poutine?
-----Original Message-----
From: newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net
[mailto:newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net] On Behalf Of Jeffrey M. Swiger
Sent: Monday, July 08, 2002 12:51 PM
To: newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net
Subject: Re: [NTLK] [OT] Climate modification of NE US - Newtontalk to
blame :-)
Them French Canadians and their French Fries!!...... SEE, You need to
come to
Michigan and have a Chili-Dog.....
Jeff ( Chili Dog Lover ).....
On Monday, July 8, 2002, at 12:41 PM, Laurent Daudelin wrote:
>
> On 08/07/02 12:31, "Eric L. Strobel" <fyzycyst_at_comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> Smoke from widespread fires throughout Quebec have been causing a
>> dimming of
>> sunlight and reduction of temperatures throughout the portions of the
>> Northeastern United States. These fires, previously attributed to
>> lightning, have been discovered to have been caused by deep fat
>> fryers. The
>> reason for the increased usage of the fryers, and consequent increase
>> of
>> flash fires, has been traced to a vast increase in demand for the
>> french
>> fries used to make poutine. The demand for this regional delicacy
>> spiked
>> after recent discussions on the Newtontalk internet mailing list.
>> Individuals connected with the Newtontalk list were unable to comment
>> on
>> these allegations. Their mouths were full.
>
> LOL!
>
> -Laurent.
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>
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