Over Zealous use of the word Devastate

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      Freak winds devastate positioning of Patio furniture!

      Does that sound better Ziggy?
       
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        Much better gcc:D
         
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        gcc, you've just spoilt the drama of the moment :DOH: :heehee:
         
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        Same could be said about deep snow causing chaos:- when they really mean 2mm of snow caused inexperienced drivers to crash
         
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            The trouble with that is California would float across to Hawaii and just become one of the islands.
             
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            Remind me to bring my Geology & Physics books when I come up to Shineyland:D
             
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            No, what they really mean is a light dusting of snow aggravated by media hype caused lots of drivers to use the excuse that they were snowed in so wouldn't be coming to work today.
             
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