From: bowman@montana.com   
      
   On Sun, 8 Feb 2026 10:15:14 +0000, The Natural Philosopher wrote:   
      
   >> It's been drier and warmer than usual and the snow pack is down. Not a   
   >> good sign for the tick season and August wildfires.   
   > But florida is subzero   
      
   That's Florida.  Someone on the local subreddit reported finding a tick   
   after a hike. The little bastards aren't supposed to be out and about in   
   February. Time to spray down a few things with permethrin.   
      
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