The stack of trees never really went up like everyone expected because of the damp branches, but every once in a while a tree or two would dry out and catch fire.

Trevor stood as close as the Fire Department would let him, which was very close. We only felt the ice crack once.

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Green Pea Soup & Cheddar Paninni was another Everyday Food hit at dinner. This recipe is a good way to upgrade the usual busy weeknight soup and sandwiches meal. The soup is bright, fresh and lemony -- even with frozen peas in the middle of winter. And from now on I'm calling grilled cheese sandwiches "panini" to give them an air of elegance that they don't otherwise have.

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Our lake was deep and wide enough to have waves.

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The water was icy, the wind was frigid and the boat had a hissing leak, but we made a valiant attempt to go boating on Lake Liloia.

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Question: When 20 inches of snowfall on a four-acre field suddenly melts during a weekend warm up, where does the water go?

Answer: Nowhere.

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