[consumer451]

I kept checking the thread for responses and finally realized it, but too late to edit. I will probably wake up in a few days from a nightmare about this misspelling on HN. Happens all the time, no joke.

I think that in my mind, it was always some sort of weather related bell, like you ring it, when the weather changes.

Hopefully the sheep reference will help me remember.

[satvikpendem]

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[eichin]

I'd suggest reading the Connie Willis novel by that name - no idea if it will actually help, it's just really good writing :-)