That isone advantage of being with the Weather Service. You see, in mostwinters, cold air comes from the East and the lake will freeze. I havebeen stu...ying the long range forecast and just now there is a mass ofvery cold air over Russia. If it follows the usual pattern it will driftover here in January and the lake will freeze. This is an especiallycold and large mass, so the ice will be thick and support us. So, do youwant to try?"He looked at Marica and Zsuska in turn. Marica was licking her. The two tubes of soothing ointment and lubrication fell out of my pants pocket over at Zelda's later the next day and she looked at me quizzically with an unasked question.I really didn't want to get into a discussion of my sister taking it up the ass from a married man so I just made up a story about trying to determine which of the concoctions would make anal sex more comfortable.She giggled and asked me,"Are you suggesting we do some comparison testing just to make certain?"I was in a box of. And who is this young man?" Imhab, may I present Homer, my assistant and eventual successor. Homer is already familiar with a lot of what I do, and he is learning fast. It is my current plan to visit you every day until you recover, but Homer will be here in my stead if I should ever have reason to miss a day." Ah, Homer, I am pleased to make your acquaintance. You have chosen a worthy calling and an excellent Master to learn from. May your studies be fruitful." Thank you, Imhab. I hope to. I made stops at my parents' house and my apartment to get a few things. After I filled Jolie in on what was happening, she clasped my hands and whispered what sounded like a heartfelt "sorry" before she disappeared back into her room. I could hear Dirk calling out, asking what was taking her so long. I rolled my eyes and grabbed my overnight bag. Some things would never change.I swung by work. My boss said to take as much time as I needed but to keep him updated after the holiday when the gym.