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From what I understand, and this is just from asking a handful of people, so it's not conclusive by any means. Dog is only eaten in the winter. Something about it making you warm. I don't know - I've probably had it unknowingly but I've never ordered it.
About the PS3 - Funny it wasn't a "price drop" but a "liquidation" really. Man I don't like SONY, but they had to do something. They were getting killed by the Xbox 360, and the 360 and PS3 are getting killed by the Wii. Even the DS Lite is killing all of the above mentioned and it's a hand held. I really want to get a PS3 now, since the EE is going to be taken out (like the European versions) thus making the backwards compatibility not as good. What's even funnier is you can upgrade the HD inside yourself, nothing special about it other than it being a 2.5" HD. I'd love to pick one up now, but I'm not there and don't know when I'll be back. There is rumors of a rumble version of the controller coming out too - hasn't been said if it'll just require a new controller purchase or a new system purchase. So if you're feeling generous - A 60GB PS3 would make a nice Birthday/Christmas present (together).
You may also see if you qualify for the 5 free blu ray dvd offer. It was a mail in rebate I think on all systems purchased up through September. Amazon awhile back was offering the PS3, an extra controller, Memento (on blue ray) + the 5 free blu ray dvd offer... If I were in the states I would have bitten on that deal. They later replaced Memento with the 2nd Resident Evil movie (not as good of a movie), but still.
Ah a quick google search shows this site: http://www.bluraysavings.com/ Gives you all the details.
The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) has revealed an exciting offer for those of you who are still looking to pick up a Blu-ray player. If you purchase a Blu-ray player (including the PS3) between July 1st and September 30th, you will automatically qualify to receive 5 Blu-ray movies absolutely free.
Out of the list, I'd highly recommend Babel. I enjoyed that movie a lot. Kiss of the Dragon isn't a bad film either. The Corpse Bride is enjoyable if you like that style (A nightmare before Christmas). The Italian Job isn't a great movie, but a good popcorn turn your brain off flick. Same with The Transporter 2. I like the Underworld movies, but I know everyone's not a fan. *shrug* looks like there is a little something for everyone. Some older movies, some newer movies. Look into it, I think it'd make your 'deal' that much better.
The bullfrogs at the place I had them were super big. They were in a soup type dish, there must have been I don't know 6 or 7 of them. I've seen smaller frogs before too. I want to try the King Snake next - wonder what that'll taste like.
I'm glad that everyone will be back home. It's been kind of lonely here without the comments :)
Did Nat like the frog?
The mosquitoes sound gross. I hope everything is okay for Texas. All of Britain is/was flooded too, crazy huh?
Take care
~Tom
Natalie was more into the birds this time. Kevin posted the pictures on Flickr. Your dad started work today and there is no telling when he will surface....you know the drill. I offered to get him help on the mowing since he has been gone for two weeks but he said he could do it and when he came in last night he thought it didn't look to bad. He may be mowing in the dark.
When we lived in Central Texas they had rattlesnake hunts and cooked them. They also taste like chicken from what I hear. Let us know if there is a difference in the flavor.