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Dull Event of October
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Leaf Raking Month
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Autumn is arriving. Leaves are starting to fall. That's wonderful. We enjoy watching leaves fall. Sometimes we time them falling. Sometimes we take videos of them falling. Sometimes we just watch. And then, when they cover the ground, we enjoy raking.
Unless of course you are in the Southern Hemisphere. Bill Walker from Brisbane writes to us pointing out the Hemisphere Adjustment they make in Australia . . . there they watch grass grow. We like autumn.
Click here to read about our two favorite books about autumn:
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Falling leaves . . . too exciting? We recognize that watching falling leaves might be too exciting for some of our members. We found a screensaver of falling leaves. Click here. Watching this screensaver is tamer than the real thing . . . you can avoid the excitement of going outdoors . . . avoid the thrill of picking up a rake . . . avoid the workout from raking.
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Anorak of the Month
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We are pleased to announce a monthly section for "Anorak of the Month." We will present a link the spot in a catalog where our favorite anorak for the month is pictured. The only drawback to this, as we see it, is that it might turn out to be too exciting for a Dull Man if he buys each month's anorak. "Restrain yourself," is the only advice we have to offer.
Here's October's choice . . . click on the link below to see a picture of a great anorak . . . suitable for Fall . . . as it is hunting season in many places, we've chosen an anorak in hunter green.
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Other Events
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Kentucky Apple Festival
October 1 -2. A favorite dull activity for us in the fall is going out to an apple orchard to watch apples fall. And for apple lovers, there more we can tell you about. Each year about 75,000 people attend the Kentucky Apple Festival where there is an apple blossom beauty pageant, an apple auction, country music show, arts and crafts, flea market, antique car show, Corvette show, Apple Bowl, Terrapin Trot, amusement rides, and food booths (we assume serving apples, apple cider, and apple pie). For info, contact Kentucky Apple Festival, Paintsville Kentucky (606) 789-4355.
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National Caramel Month
A month-long celebration of one of America?s favorite treats, the caramel. Caramel was first created in ?sweet home? Chicago in 1875. Americans now consume more than 10 million pounds of this chewy, gooey sweet candy?as snacks as well as ingredients in favorite baked goods including brownies, bars, cookies, pies, and cakes. For info, Favorite Brands International, Department C, Tri state International, Lincolnshire, Illinois 60069.
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National Popcorn Poppin Month
To celebrate the wholesome, economical, natural food value of popcorn, America's native snack. Sponsored by The Popcorn Institute. For info, www.popcorn.org.
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National Dental Hygiene Month
After eating caramel and popcorn for a month, it's time to think about our teeth. Flossing, of course, is one of our favorite activities. That's why we like October-National Dental Hygiene Month. This month is dedicated to increase public awareness of the importance of preventive oral health care and the dental hygienist's role as the preventive professional. For info, www.adha.org.
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Auto Battery Safety Month
How to properly jump-start a dead vehicle battery. A skill everyone should know. For Info: www.preventblindness.org.
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Shopping Cart Safety Awareness Week
October 10-16. The focus of this awareness week is to educate consumers and grocery and retail operators about dangers of shopping carts and the simple ways to prevent accidents. For info, www.four-d.com.
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Adding Machine Patented
On October 11 1887 a patent was granted to Dorr Eugene Felt for the Comptometer, which was —the first adding machine known to be absolutely accurate at all time.— Which is good—we see little use for an adding machine that is only sort of accurate, or one that is only accurate some of the time.
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Events to Avoid
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International Fired-Up Month
A month focusing on enthusiasm and joy, where people learn what gets them fired up and incorporate that into their lives. Seminars, workshops, parties, services, community events. But Dull Men, be careful. Don't get carried away. Try to control yourselves. Get fired up only over safe things. Like watching apples fall, raking leaves, and looking forward to winter?when you can watch it snow. For Info: www.firedup-takeaction-now.com.
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