Diane S's Computerless Algorithm

Computerless Algorithm

How to Catch a Snowflake by Diane Stolte

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The Computerless Algorithm:

Please Note:

Before attempting to catch a snowflake you must understand that 1. they melt 2. they vary in size 3. only appear depending on weather.

Warning:

This action is usually time consuming and unsuccessful. Please do not attempt on busy streets.

Check List to Begin:

Standing? Yes / No

Winter? Yes / No

Outside? Yes / No

Properly Dressed? Yes/ No

- If yes continue

- If no continue at own risk/disappointment

Lets Begin!

Instructions:

- Walk outside

- Notice snowflake? Yes/No

If No - Keep walking

If Yes - Ignore or Start attempt #1

If Ignore - keep walking - the end

If attempt #1 - extend arms outwards

- have palms facing the sky

- have eyes every few seconds look - at sky (see snowflake) - at feet - at hands ( LOOP)

- continue until satisfied with snowflake catching

- have legs slightly bent to have a safe yet comfortable grasp on the group

- if not comfortable/ancy - continue walking while trying to catch

- once all set - extend arms or bring inwards to catch specific snowflakes

- if satisfied with amount caught - STOP

- if has been over 1 hour - STOP - unless eager

- If faint, tired or angry at failure/melting - STOP

- If snow has stopped - STOP

- If failed yet eager to continue START attempt #2

If Attempt #2

- open mouth

- stick tongue out

- if you have sensitive teeth - surround lips over teeth with tongue still out

- have eyes follow same set of rules as attempt #1

- have same stance as attempt #1

- Once set - continue loops

- move tongue side to side to catch

- move head forwards and backwards & side to side to catch

- if satisfied with amount caught - STOP

- if has been over 1 hour - STOP - unless eager

- If faint, tired or angry at failure/melting - STOP

- If snow has stopped - STOP

- If failed yet eager to continue START attempt #3

If Attempt #3 ( if all else fails )

- STOP all previous snowflake catching techniques

- turn around

- walk inside house

- get bowls and buckets

- bring outside

- go back inside

- retrieve when you feel like it/ after noticeable snowfall

- if snowflakes/snow is precious to you, place in freezer.

- If you've made it this far, you are truly a die hard snowflake catcher

- If not, don't blame you and not surprised if you never try again.

The End.

- Diane Stolte