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Re: (meteorobs) Observation Dec 2/3



I think a brass monkey is a cannon or some other heavy war  implement on a
sailing vessel from the 19th century.  When it's cold enough to freeze the
balls off a brass monkey, comfort is on the down side.

Norman


>In a message dated 96-12-07 16:12:18 EST, you write:
>
><< George,
> 
> Do you keep monkeys for pets?  If so, why would you take them with you when 
> you are observing?  Or, was your "brass monkeys" just a joke?(This is
>probably 
> more likely.  Brass does not walk, or does it???)
> 
> Jonathan
>  >>
>------------
>It's just a joke Jonathan....I long forgot what it means.
>George Z.
>