Big Snow Cometh
 

Thus sayeth the old timers around here. I understand it is based on the signs they read in the persimmon seeds, and the Old Farmer's Almanac.

Here is the first news story I have seen in their favor.

Boise gets earliest snow on record http://www.idahostatesman.com/102/story/530075.html

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Thank you God for moving me to Texas. lol

Last year in Boise it was INSANE. It snows in the valley, but it rarely sticks. And when it does stick, it's usually gone by noon. If it sticks longer...it only sticks on the grass.

Except for last year. We had 8 inches twice in the same week. Holy snowballs man. It was a nightmare driving. Since no one's used to it..the roads were horrible for WEEKS. And that's not all the snow there was. There were a few more days around that time period with 5+ inches...in a day.

Oh and this is *very* early for snow. lol It's usually still 80s during the day.

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persimmon seeds, now I know.

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Is this across the board big snow? or just where you are, Steve? Please tell me it just applies to your area :)

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I refuse to do all the work for you... cut open your own persimmon seeds!

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where do I get a permission to cut open?

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Thanks for the cite.

"When cut into two pieces, the persimmon seed will display one of three symbols. A knife shape will indicate a cold icy winter (where wind will cut through you like a knife). A fork shape indicates a mild winter. A spoon shape stands for a shovel to dig out the snow."

I'll try to find a persimmon tree today. I'm gonna check out a seed and see which piece of silverware it looks like.

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From the midst of a persimmon usually works great.

And to head off your next question...

You get a persimmon from a persimmon tree usually. :)

I am happy to be of been of assistance this morning.

:ursofunny

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but wouldn't I have to get permission to pick the persimmon from the persimmon tree if it is not on my own property? :tease