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Subject:
Conundrum of Time and Space
From:
John Leeke <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:
BP - "Is this the list with all the ivy haters?"
Date:
Sat, 1 Jan 2000 12:01:00 -0500
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Hilary writes:
>>OK here is what I am wondering. We now know that Pacific islands saw the
fabulous New Year FIRST -- but what place on Earth will be the LAST and
FINAL place to ring in this frickin New Year?<<

Well now, let's see.... that would be at the same spot in the Pacific
islands, just take exactly one step west over the international date line
into the last moment of yesterday. (Or is that one step east?) In any case
don't singe your heals on the flaming torches demarcating the line.

John
by watch and compass he kicks up a rumpus

John Leeke, Preservation Consultant

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