you don't know the history of the term "once in a blue moon". it was
literally a blue moon and happens on exceptionally clear clean nights in the
winter in northern Europe. it used to be about every 30 or 40 years at any
given location. it basically can't happen anymore.

Herb....
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Blakely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2003 10:44 AM
Subject: Re: my first moon shot


> Huh? Gimme a break!
>
> Regards,
> Bob...
> --------------------------------------------
> "Do not suppose that abuses are eliminated by destroying
> the object which is abused.  Men can go wrong with wine
> and women.  Shall we then prohibit and abolish women?"
> -Martin Luther
>
> From: "Herb Chong" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>
> > that is the new definition ever since the atmosphere has gotten polluted
> > enough not to see a real blue moon.


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