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[yahtzee63]

After a cold snap late last week, it's been over freezing the past couple of days -- up to about 40 yesterday, which in most cities would have people griping about the cold but in Chicago appears to prompt the locals to break out bermuda shorts, BBQ grills and daiquiris, while everyone sings "Lime in the Coconut." I fear no weather evil, for I

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[yahtzee63]

Woohoo!

Paris has a certain bouquet.

[aphroditeallure]

Half the guys at school today showed up in hoodies (We're Wisconites.) I actually recently got rid of my puffer coat in favor of a nice wool peacoat, but I'm sure I'll buy another if I end up at UChicago.

Long underwear, gross as it is, is not a bad idea either.

[yahtzee63]

I have long underwear, but am reserving it for times of true crisis.

[yahtzee63]

Thanks so much! I'm excited.

[lilrongal]

It gets to a point where looking cute goes out the window is favor of not freezing your tushie off. That's where the puffer coat comes in.

[yahtzee63]

Or, sometimes, you want to look all shmooey.

[yahtzee63]

Give it a shot, but remember that few-weeks-delay I spoke of on the quality.

No worries about today! We'll catch up soon.