It's Friday!

13.8 degrees and clear!

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and also:

SHARON BROWN*

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WKTV's forecast: "A sunny but sub zero start to the morning for many locations. Sunshine prevails today, with highs warming into the mid 20s. Increasing clouds tonight.

Another opportunity for snow arrives on Saturday, but the heaviest snow stays east again. Light snow looks to fall late Saturday, especially south and east of Utica. Temperatures warm into the low to mid 30s over the weekend!

More snow showers on Monday and Tuesday followed by a return to colder weather for the middle of next week."

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Looking east from the tip of West Hill.

Yesterday was the brightest day we'd seen for quite a long time and by mid-afternoon the skies were the so blue that I thought a pilot would have called the conditions "severe clear."



In the village, Mr. Woodman's home was just one of the many that seem wrapped in huge comforters of downy-white snow!



Icicles glistened as the morning sun shone on this house on Sanger Avenue.

Outside the village, next to Osborn Avenue, snomobilers were out early, enjoying the day.



I noticed trail-side "billboards" pointing the way to "The Huddle on Main" and "Stinkers."

The sight of this HUGE snowplow clearing the railroad tracks on the overpass in Sangerfield made me smile ...................

................. this had the opposite effect!

(I don't think it's illegal - it's just a nuisance!)

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IN THE MAIL

from Leslie Olivera-VanWormer:

"Jim and I just returned from three days in Boston to visit Dale and Lori Meszler. Had a WONDERFUL time and thought I would share a picture of us while there - Dale is doing just great and is more than halfway done with his treatments. Had a great time and managed to leave Boston just as the storm was beginning - took us 90 minutes to get outside of the city limits.

The picture is from the Liberty Hotel - former jail! - and a view of Fenway from our lunch in the 52nd floor of the Prudential Building - Top of the Hub restaurant. "

Thanks loads for the Really Good News and the great pictures, Leslie! (I appreciated the view of The Fen!)

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IN THE NEWS

Two interesting articles in this morning's edition of the O-D.

"Area Booksellers Rewrite how they Sell Old Books."

"Ruling Could Block Future NYRIs."

SIGNS OF SPRING!

At the Falks' on Putnam ........

.................... and the Morgans' on Stafford Avenue.

Out at Alcotts, on Route 20, the OPEN sign was in the window and Gaylene said that "spring" would be arriving over the next several days!

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TONIGHT AT THE LIBRARY

"Red."

7:00 free.

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WCS SPORTS

Friday,
February 4

4:00PM
Girls VARSITY BOWLING

Waterville Central School
@ Canastota Central Schools
Hi-Way Bowl

4:00PM
Boys VARSITY BOWLING

Waterville Central School
@ Canastota Central Schools
Hi-Way Bowl

6:00PM
Boys JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL

Oriskany High School
@ Waterville Central School
Waterville H S Gym

6:00PM
Girls JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

Waterville Central School
@ Canastota Central Schools
Laidlaw Gymnasium


7:00PM
Girls VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

Waterville Central School
@ Canastota Central Schools
Laidlaw Gymnasium

7:30PM
Boys VARSITY BASKETBALL

Oriskany High School
@ Waterville Central School
Waterville H S Gym


Saturday, February 5, 2011

9:30AM
Girls MODIFIED BASKETBALL

Waterville Central School
@ Oriskany High School

9:30AM
Boys MODIFIED BASKETBALL

Oriskany High School
@ Waterville Central School
Memorial Park Elem. School

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Have a great weekend, everyone.

I don't promise that I'll be awake and blogging early Monday morning!

I'm not a really a huge fan of football, but I do LOVE watching Super Bowl Commercials!!!

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If neither the game nor snomobiling or skiing appeal to you,
consider seeing "The King's Speech."
I think it might be the very best movie that I've EVER seen.

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Next Tuesday: METALS COLLECTION

*(This should have been posted on the 1st. I apologize for losing it in the "storm!")

It's GARBAGE DAY!

16.9 degrees.
A couple of inches of new snow,
but no precipitation right now.

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As you can see ..............

............. the accumulation of yesterday's "great storm"
was probably around 4 or 5 inches, and now the total
depth of snow in my yard is somewhere in the vicinity of 14".

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WKTV's morning forecast: "Lake effect snow will come to an end today across the area. A mix of sunshine and clouds this afternoon with highs in the low 20s.

Clear skies tonight and chilly with a few sub zero readings by daybreak.

A pleasant Friday with sunshine and seasonable temperatures. Another opportunity for snow arrives on Saturday. More snow showers on Sunday through Tuesday followed by colder weather for the middle of next week."

I didn't go out at all, yesterday, because local folks that I talked with by phone or via Email all agreed that driving conditions weren't the best.

Other folks had other concerns: friend in Florida said it was "cold" (60 degrees at night) and my friend Patti Settle, who lives on an island northwest of Seattle, wrote:

"I envision your house almost completely covered with snow with brave little puffs of smoke coughing out of your chimney. Are you buried? Is there a tiny path to your door where a dog can bring wine and possibly food? Well, I have to admit I'm jealous! It is 50 degrees here and our little plants are pushing out of the ground and my roses are leafing out and we haven't had ANY winter!"

(If I knew how to send some, I would!)

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I'm not saying that I've had "enough winter, already," but I did start another batch of "paperwhites" and put my "Spring" pussy-willow wreath on the front door!

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And, while I was on the front porch, I once again shook my head in dismay over the deer-damage done to evergreens right next to the house. Although I don't think that it's been a terribly "hard" winter, the deer certainly seem to be indicating that they have run out of food in the woods!



I'll be out and around the village and countryside later this morning, looking for more interesting photo ops!


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WCS SPORTS

"Emerald Knights Fall to Waterville......." from the O-D.

TODAY'S GAMES


4:00PM
Boys VARSITY BOWLING

Waterville Central School @ West Canada Valley Central High School
GorgeView Lanes

4:00PM
Girls VARSITY BOWLING

Waterville Central School @ West Canada Valley Central High School

4:30PM
Boys MODIFIED BASKETBALL

Waterville Central School
@ Sherburne Earlville High School

4:30PM
Girls MODIFIED BASKETBALL

Sherburne Earlville High School
@ Waterville Central School
Memorial Park Elem. School

6:00PM
Girls JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

Westmoreland High School
@ Waterville Central School
Waterville H S Gym


7:00PM
Girls VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

Westmoreland High School
@ Waterville Central School
Waterville H S Gym


7:30PM
Girls VARSITY CHEERLEADING

Waterville Central School S
@ Cooperstown Middle-High School
Bursey Gymnasium

For more information and complete schedule
go to Digital Sports

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AT THE LIBRARY Thursday, February 3rd

Craft Club *
6pm | Grades 2-6
with accompanying adult

Please note that this is a "sign up" event!
Call 841.4651 to see if space is still available!

Valentines Day Projects.
Make chocolate lollipops and heart accessories for your hair or shoes!


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* Friday, February 4th

Night On The Town 7pm | Movie: Red |

Enjoy a free movie on us!

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Something Special!

There will be a Grand Reopening Celebration

at Merri-Rose Florist all day Saturday

presented by the new owner,


Diane Cornish!

Refreshments will be served
and there will be a drawing for a fresh floral arrangement
valued at $50.00

(Look for a 10% Off coupon in The Waterville Times!)


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It's SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

and


COMING SOON

John Albert Memorial Classic Snowmobile Show and Chicken BBQ
Saturday, February 12 · 11:00am - 5:00pm
Location: CNY CLubhouse- facility; 8859 State Route 20, Bridgewater, NY (30+ acres)

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The Millers Mills Ice Harvest!

Sunday, February 13.

(CLICK FOR COMPLETE DETAILS!)

and Click HERE for a really nice Ice Harvest Video


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For "Maggie," 'Lacy," "Scout" and "Charlie" and our other four-footed friends:

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
February 14th & 15th

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Have a great day, everyone!

You can go back to bed! (Updated at 7:30)

Punxsutawney Phil has just predicted that:

"Spring is just around the corner!"

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However, here in Waterville ...................

WATERVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL

CLOSED

See complete list of closings on WKTV

and on the O-D website.


At 6:10 A.M. - 18.3 degrees

about three inches of new snow on my front porch,
but now it is really raining/sleeting!

Traffic is moving very slowly: that's good!

Check ROAD CONDITIONS for everywhere
EXCEPT southern Oneida County.
(Check boxes 1, 2 & 8 in left-hand list.)

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The WKTV forecast: "Traveling conditions are extremely difficult this morning with blowing snow. Heavy snow transitions to sleet through the course of the morning from south to north. The worst of the storm will last through late morning. Sleet turns back to snow early this afternoon with light snow lingering throughout the day. Total accumulations of snow and sleet from this storm can be found on the snowfall map below.

No organized lake effect behind the storm, though we could see a flake or flurry on Thursday. Temperatures rise close to 30 by the weekend, with the potential for more light snow on Saturday."

IT'S GROUNDHOG DAY!

Click HERE to get Punxsutawney Phil's Prognostication,
due about 7:25 A.M.

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Phragmites communis

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Gordon H. Roberts

1923 - 2011

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Around the village, yesterday afternoon.

Babbott Avenue

W. Bacon Street

Berrill Avenue

Sanger Hill Road

Osborn Avenue

5:00 p.m.

5:09 p.m.

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PICTURE OF THE DAY!


On E. Main Street, a peek through the transom;
a hint of something new!

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Have a good day!

It wasn't snowing at 5:30, but now it is! Then it stopped!!

This was earlier:

It's 7:45 and it's doing it!


Just for the record: my "snow stake" @ 7:30.

and after about 1" of snow fell, it quit!

WAITING FOR ROUND 2

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..... the temperature is 17.1 degrees at a little after 5:00.
Although a bit of new snow fell during the night, there is no precipitation right now.

According to WKTV, that will change: "Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Otsego, Chenango, Lewis, Fulton and Montgomery Counties through Wednesday.

Two rounds of snow will impact CNY over the next 48 hours. The initial round of snow will arrive late tonight and continue through the daylight hours of Tuesday. A general 2"-5" of snow is expected north of the Thruway from late tonight through tomorrow, with 3"-6" of accumulation in this time frame expected to the south of the Thruway. By later Tuesday evening this first round of snowfall will taper to scattered snow showers.

A second, more substantial snowfall is slated to arrive very early Wednesday morning and continue through Wednesday evening. By Wednesday evening, many locations across Central New York will likely see a foot or more of snow accumulation. "

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Perhaps sensing the forecast, flock of snow buntings foraged in the field just east of Osborn Avenue ...........

............... and two formations of pigeons shared airspace above Main Street, each looking for the warmest place to perch.

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A Williams Fence truck, loaded with huge rolls of hay, perhaps
headed for "Endless Trails," in the Brookfield hills.

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Do you remember the

"Blizzard of 66"?
(from the O-D.)

And MORE, from Big Frog 104!

It happened forty-five years ago today.

To reminisce, read a front page article written for The Waterville Times
by the late Mary C. Cleary,

click HERE!


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WCS SPORTS SCHEDULE FOR TODAY
4:00PM
Boys VARSITY BOWLING

Herkimer High School
@ Waterville Central School
Waterville Bowling Center

4:00PM
Girls VARSITY BOWLING

Herkimer High School
@ Waterville Central School
Oriskany Falls Bowling Center

4:30PM
Boys MODIFIED BASKETBALL

Morrisville - Eaton High School
@ Waterville Central School
Memorial Park Elem. School

5:00PM
Girls MODIFIED BASKETBALL

Waterville Central School
@ Madison Central High School
Madison Central School

5:00PM
Girls JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

Waterville Central School
@ Hamilton Central School
HCS Elem. Gym
More Details

6:00PM
Boys JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL

Waterville Central School
@ Morrisville - Eaton High School
High School

6:00PM
Girls VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

Waterville Central School
@ Hamilton Central School
HCS Elem.

7:30PM
Boys VARSITY BASKETBALL

Waterville Central School
@ Morrisville - Eaton High School
High School Gym

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The pumps will be busy today!

Have a good day -

drive carefully!

10 degrees; no precipitation.

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Richard C. Ford, Oriskany Falls

1939 - 2011

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Frank A. Roberts, Hubbardsville

1954 - 2011

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The WKTV meteorologist's prediction: "High pressure noses in and brings us one nice but cold day. Temperatures start out below zero this morning and won't warm all that much today. Sunny, with highs in the teens.

The next snowfall will be a two day event. Snow breaks out late tonight and lasts all of Tuesday. A general 2-4" or more of snow is in the cards. A snowfall map will be posted later this morning.

Heavy snow arrives Wednesday, as a large storm system arrives in Central New York. Snowfall accumulations are still in question, as there is still the chance that some of this snow could mix with sleet. Stay tuned.

No organized lake effect behind the storm, though we could see a flake or flurry on Thursday. Warmer weather returns over the weekend."




Girls Basketball Saturday
Waterville 39, Morrisville-Eaton 23


Waterville 6 15 11 7 — 39
Morrisville-Eaton 5 10 2 6 — 23
Waterville (6-1, 9-3): Jenna Fallon 4, Katie Buell 7, Dylanne Hodge 3, Siobhan Fitzgerald 2, Kristen Kochanowski 2, Shelby Spencer 3, Jessica Zogby 11, Lauren Homer 6, Kayla Batson 1. Totals: 13-11-39.
Morrisville-Eaton: Amber Smalley 3, Kimmi Horton 2, Leigha Morris 8, Shelby Widger 5, Jesse Woodruff 5. Totals: 8-6-23.
3-point goals: Waterville 2 (Hodge, Spencer); Morrisville-Eaton 1 (Smalley).



In Boys' Basketball: from the O-D.

"The CSC-III lead is shared by Westmoreland (5-1, 6-6) and Oriskany (5-1, 10-2), with Waterville (4-2, 8-4) only a game out. On Friday, junior Steve Rossi had 20 points, 16 rebounds and 10 blocks in Oriskany’s 60-46 victory over Canastota, raising Redskins head coach Bob Reid’s career mark to 199-95 in 14 seasons. This week, Waterville hosts Oriskany on Friday night.
JV: Waterville 47-26.

TODAY's GAMES


4:30PM Girls MODIFIED BASKETBALL

Waterville Central School
@ Morrisville - Eaton High School
Elementary Gym


5:30PM Girls JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

Clinton Central High School
@ Waterville Central School
Waterville H S Gym


7:00PM Girls VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

Clinton Central High School
@ Waterville Central School

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AT THE LIBRARY TODAY

Lego Club has been Temporarily

CANCELLED

"Once we are able to get some donated Legos
we'll be able to get it going again.
So many people enjoyed it that we're hoping it will be quite soon!"

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Only 58 days 'til the "Lenten Rose" blooms in Root Glen!

Have a great day, everyone!

Sunday afternoon

Snow showers; 27 degrees with pale sunshine.

Clearing = Colder

Monday is GARBAGE DAY!

The WKTV forecast: "Clouds and flurries will give way to breaks of sunshine Sunday as an arctic air mass builds into the region. Colder air will help set off some lake effect snow on Sunday afternoon and evening before high pressure moves back into Central NY.

Sunny, but very cold weather is in the forecast for the beginning of next week. A possible storm system to keep an eye on for Tuesday and Wednesday with the potential for some significant snowfall. Stay tuned for the latest."

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IN THE MAIL

Two E-notes from Jody Barnes answering Tim LeClair's query about WHS Class Reunions: "Thought I would mention... Alumni interested in reunion information and/or contacting other alumni could try the school website alumni page with "reunion information" or the class student list http://www.watervilleschools.org/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=2753&linkid=nav-menu-container-4-18374 or a facebook group has been created http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=134171081097

and ..........

"The class list I referred to is the "alumni email directory" You could also mention the all class alumni & community celebration hosted by the WCS District Foundation will again take place during Cruise In evening on Sat Sept. 17th. Thank you!"

Thank YOU, Jody!

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Jerry Burdick found this little newspaper article about a famous barber shop and remembered that I'd remarked about Mrs. Battles wonderful collection of antique shaving mugs:

"Avery and Nolan moved into a barber shop on the second floor at the right at the top of the stairs on Nov. 29, 1889. He advertised "all modern conveniences with two large bathing apartments with hot and cold running water." In the center was a marble topped lavatory with two decorated bowls and shampooing attachments. On one side was a beautiful case with mirrors, shelves for cups, bottles, and two barber chairs."

Perhaps that was the original home of Mrs. Battles' shaving mug collection! Lois Battles says that the mugs came from everywhere --- people just gave them to her! And now the collection is with Lois' brother, Deland, in Nyack, N.Y.

WCS SPORTS SCORES

Boys' Basketball

Waterville 51, Hamilton 46
Hamilton 14 10 6 16 — 46
Waterville 12 19 6 14 — 51
Hamilton (2-4, 4-8): Cameron Fisher 11, Lucas Rhyde 16, John Andrzejek 6, Sam Owens 3, Sam Reilly 2, Phil Douchinsky 2, Tom Hilgenberg 6.
Waterville (4-2, 8-4): Derek Schmidt 2, Jacob Murray 2, Jared Henderson 12, Jordan Henderson 27, Pat Zenon 4, Matt Scarlett 2, Nick Zielinski 2.
3-point goals: Hamilton 3 (Fisher 2, Owens); Waterville 3 (Jordan Henderson 2, Jared Henderson).


Volleyball

MORRISVILLE-EATON 3, WATERVILLE 1
Game scores: 25-8, 25-23, 19-25, 25-22.
Waterville: Phebe Lamont 8 kills, 3 aces, 1 assist, 2 digs; Alexis Stetson 6 kills, 1 dig, 1 block; Booke Staelens 3 aces, 6 assists; Anna Ferrucci 1 kill, 2 aces, 2 digs.
Morrisville: Danielle LeBlanc 2 kills, 3 aces; Jessica Chandler 3 kills; Hayley Brown 4 kills; Rachel Morris 1 kill, 4 aces, 6 assists.

MONDAY'S GAMES

January 31 4:30PM
Girls MODIFIED BASKETBALL

Waterville Central School @ Morrisville - Eaton High School
Elementary Gym

January 31 5:30PM
Girls JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

Clinton Central High School @ Waterville Central School
Waterville H S Gym

Monday, January 31
7:00PM
Girls VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

Clinton Central High School @ Waterville Central School

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AT THE LIBRARY

3 SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK!

How To: Fold Origami


Tuesday, February 1st 7pm | Sign Up: 841-4651

The first How To program at your library.

Come learn something new!

Makiko Filler, who was born and raised in Osaka, Japan, and is the office manager of the ALANA Cultural Center at Colgate University, will teach you the intricate details of folding origami.

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Craft Club *
Thursday, February 3rd 6pm |
Grades 2-6 with accompanying adult | Sign Up

February's Project: Valentines Day.

Make chocolate lollipops and heart accessories for your hair or shoes!

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Night On The Town * Friday, February 4th
7pm
| Movie: Red |


("Retired and extremely dangerous!")

Enjoy a free movie on us!

FOR THE RECORD

There will NOT be a "Big Trash" Collection tomorrow
or any other day in February!

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Wednesday is "Groundhog Day!"

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Click HERE for
the Stanley Center for the Arts
Spring schedule!

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Now blooming on my kitchen table - Paperwhites!


Much as I like Winter scenery, I really want something GREEN to look at, today!




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CNY Blooms Syracuse Flower & Garden Show
is to be held on 3rd to 6th March 2011.


(Click the image for details!)

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100 Years ago

(Click!)

Shocking!

(Click to enlarge)

Have a great day, everyone!


Hold that thought!