Dreaming of a white Christmas

Oh boy time sure do flies! It seems just yesterday it was January… still, it’s the 2nd day of Christmas (here), and still no snow :( That’s why the ZME team will set onto other plains where you can make snowfights and watch the snow from the fireplace. Let’s see… Christmas hat – check Snow […]

Mihai Andrei

December 26, 2008 @ 12:47 pm

Oh boy time sure do flies! It seems just yesterday it was January… still, it’s the 2nd day of Christmas (here), and still no snow :(

That’s why the ZME team will set onto other plains where you can make snowfights and watch the snow from the fireplace. Let’s see…

Christmas hat – check

Snow – check

Wine(just a little) – check

So, we’re all set for a small holiday. Why do I say small?? Because we’ll be back THIS YEAR (no matter where you’re from), with a review of the scientific and environmental events of the year that is about to pass.

Wishing you peace, love and happiness,

the ZME team.

Warp speed, cap’n!

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