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Beyond time and distance
September 2006, a typical extremely hot and humid day in Auburn, Alabama.
The Pacific Northwest WSU Cougars traveled East to play my Deep South Auburn Tigers.
During a pregame tailgate party at my parking spot near Jordan Hare Stadium, I espied some Cougar fans heading to the stadium.
Some looked uncomfortable. One lady seemed unsteady, extremely hot, likely heat exhaustion threshold.
I took her hand, led her to a shady chair, gave her water. We invited them to rest, share our BBQ and drinks.
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