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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
> >>
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>It's just a joke Jonathan....I long forgot what it means.
>George Z.
>