Saturday was the sort of day people signed up for
Saturday, by the standard measurements and according to the usual data, came pretty close to the averages for a day in the District at this time in summer. And it also seemed a fine day, with a high enjoyment quotient. It appeared suitable for any number of activities including merely watching the clouds drift across a blue sky.
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