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ThomasT: Last month was the hottest May in recorded history — the 12th consecutive month in which the average global monthly high temperature record was broken. Jun 7, 2024 18:09:44 GMT -5

parfive: Cartoon form. Jun 7, 2024 18:57:45 GMT -5

ThomasT: Swimming in the creek weather Jun 8, 2024 6:59:40 GMT -5

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ThomasT: My swimming creek is too cold for gators or crocs... and we got rid of all the loogaroo years ago. Jun 8, 2024 19:18:41 GMT -5

Wooferhound: Camping is so In Tents Jun 8, 2024 19:49:50 GMT -5

amygdule: My swimming hole is full of toxic green algae Jun 9, 2024 8:51:24 GMT -5

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amygdule: Probably gonna need a bath in the Pacific Ocean @ 55°F...June 10, 2024 Jun 10, 2024 16:27:57 GMT -5 *

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RickB: Take the plunge Jun 11, 2024 7:06:11 GMT -5

RickB: Ok buoys, time to get out of the pool Jun 12, 2024 11:35:18 GMT -5 *

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Son Of Beach: Why is change hard? It is a strange thing... Jun 13, 2024 20:10:02 GMT -5

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ThomasT: Change can be counted on... (unsure)

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Wooferhound: The only thing that is permanent is Change Jun 14, 2024 14:41:49 GMT -5

ranchorosa: I found Quartz just east of Dryden, TX. and it does not seem to be a common find. I looked online and it seems like quartz is only typically found near Llano and further west in Alpine, TX..... could this be a sign of possible bigger finds in the area? Jun 15, 2024 18:07:17 GMT -5

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