LL-L "Folklore" 2006.03.01 (09) [E]

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01 March 2006 * Volume 09
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From: Global Moose Translations <globalmoose at t-online.de>
Subject: LL-L "Diversity" 2006.03.01 (07) [A/E]

Ron wrote:
>Now, take care, and don't get hit by lightning! Remember:
>
>Vor Eichen sollst du weichen.  (You must keep away from oaks.)
>Buchen sollst du suchen.  (You must seek out beeches.)

Unfortunately, there is no truth in this old folk saying... the verse is 
just put this way so it will rhyme. Beech trees are even more dangerous 
during a thunderstorm because they are often higher than oaks, and therefore 
stand out more. In case of lightning, it is recommended to crouch low in a 
semi-fetal position.

Ron, you're an American now, you should know you could easily get sued for 
millions for this kind of advice!

Gabriele Kahn

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From: R. F. Hahn <sassisch at yahoo.com>
Subject: Folklore

Gabriele:

> Ron, you're an American now, you should know you could easily
> get sued for millions for this kind of advice!

Thanks, but I could always plead ignorance or make you my spin doctor. 
Besides, the laws apply to non-citizens as much to aliens and other 
"furners"  and Mark is in South Africa ... and, and ... try to squeeze water 
out of a rock!

Cheerio!
Reinhard/Ron 

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