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| Chat - Saturday, August 1st, 2009; Dust if you must.... | |
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| wrightflyer | Aug 1 2009, 03:52 AM Post #1 |
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Good morning all. Thought I would share a wonderful email I received. We all know about that word "c%@#*ing". - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - LADIES!!! Remember...a layer of dust protects the wood beneath it. 'A house becomes a home when you can write 'I love you' on the furniture.' I used to spend at least 8 hours every weekend making sure things were just perfect - 'in case someone came over' Finally I realized one day that no-one came over; they were all out living life and having fun! NOW, when people visit, I don't have to explain the 'condition' of my home. They are more interested in hearing about the things I've been doing while I was away living life and having fun. If you haven't figured this out yet, please heed this advice. Life is short. Enjoy it! Dust if you must ......... But wouldn't it be better to paint a picture or write a letter, bake cookies or a cake and lick the spoon or plant a seed, ponder the difference between want and need? Dust if you must, but there's not much time . . . . with beer to drink , rivers to swim and mountains to climb, music to hear and books to read, friends to cherish and a life to lead. Dust if you must, but the world's out there with the sun in your eyes, the wind in your hair, a flutter of snow, a shower of rain. This day will not come around again. Dust if you must, but bear in mind, old age will come and it's not kind. .. And when you go - and go you must - you, yourself will make more dust! Share this with all the wonderful women in your life. I just did. It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived |
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| catM | Aug 1 2009, 04:00 AM Post #2 |
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Good morning, all. I hope it will be a great day for everyone. Lala, so sorry to hear about your BIL. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Karen, your trip sounds fantastic! Can’t wait for the photos. |
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| catM | Aug 1 2009, 04:04 AM Post #3 |
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National Girlfriends Day Girlfriends! Time passes. Life happens. Distance separates. Children grow up. Jobs come and go. Love waxes and wanes. Men don't call when they say they will. Hearts break. Parents die. Colleagues forget favors. Careers end. BUT.......... Girlfriends are there, no matter how much time and how many miles are between you. A girlfriend is never farther away than needing her can reach. ![]() |
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| wrightflyer | Aug 1 2009, 04:55 AM Post #4 |
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Hi CatM"Girlfriends" That is so true. I have a best friend in CA. We began at the same company within a few years of each other and retired a year apart. I know she would be here for me (halfway across the country) if I needed her. She and her husband are precious to me. Here in Texas, it is HOT, HUMID... and did I mention - HOT! I hope you have a great day! |
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| wrightflyer | Aug 1 2009, 05:07 AM Post #5 |
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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lala, so sorry to hear about your BIL. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - ![]() - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - And your family. |
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| Topa Topa Hikers | Aug 1 2009, 05:14 AM Post #6 |
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Hello Cruzer's. We took a drive to Santa Paula last night for the Citrus Classic Hot Air Balloon Festival. I'm making a slide show, but here is one of my favorites.
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| Naturegal | Aug 1 2009, 05:28 AM Post #7 |
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GREAT NEWS ON BANDIT........ UPDATE FROM BEV DAY FOR JULY 31, 2009 I spoke to Bev and also got pictures from Chris today which I'll add to the bottom of this post. Good news is the fecal test came back NEGATIVE. Bandit does not have worms. After going through measurements it is learned that Bandit is MALE. Food wise Bandit is eating well. Bandit has now graduated from the Intensive Care holding area to the Interim Cages. He's got a surrogate buddy to keep him company. The buddy is a male without a name because he is also a releasable eagle. The person who brought him in didn't give him a name so Bev has also not named him. Bandit was given food in the Interim cage and proceeded to squawk at his buddy to feed him. He likely thought it was a parent and should be taking care of him. Unfortunately the buddy had no part of this and Bandit had to eat on his own. Bandit has also been wingercising well in his new surroundings. There likely will be no more updates until Monday because the office is closed through the weekend, although Bev will send updates if any are necessary.
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| wrightflyer | Aug 1 2009, 05:29 AM Post #8 |
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Well, my "upside down gardens" are planted. We'll see how they all like standing on their heads. :rolleyes: The Bougenvilla (sp?) is doing great. The tomatoes too. The hummer bush - called the Trumpet Bush (in the back) hasn't decided if it likes it's new home. I did not disturb the soil in the original pot. I wrapped papertowels around the plant to slip it through the opening. So it didn't like that, but since I did not disturb the roots, maybe it will survive and bounce back. - - - - - - - - - - - - ![]() This is a close up of the Bougenvilla. Very pretty varigated leaves. One has pink and white flowers. The other a peach color (both soft pastel colors) - - - - - - - - - - - -
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| Artsy Mom | Aug 1 2009, 05:32 AM Post #9 |
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Here are some more answers to questions about Bandit1. Will the parents continue to visit the Delta nest? Will they join Bandit on the flight to the fish runs? No way of knowing if the adults will stick around but last year when Danny fell they were seen in the area along with Dawn until his release. Anything is possible. Juvies and Adults likely migrate to the fish runs on their own timetable. Possibly not together. 2. Will Bandit be able to participate in the fish runs this year? Yes, he'll be released at prime time for the fish spawns. There is also year 'round food in the Delta area if he fails to migrate anywhere else. Some eagles do not migrate at all. 3. How long is it anticipated Bandit will be "nursed" at OWL? Possibly up to one month depending on how fast he gains muscle strength in his wings. 4. Upon release, will Bandit be able to find food and nourishment? He'll be well fed before his release so that he can go a few days without food until his hunting instinct kicks in. Posted by jkr |
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| Topa Topa Hikers | Aug 1 2009, 05:37 AM Post #10 |
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Citrus Classic Slide Show.. Allow a few minutes to upload photos..
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| Topa Topa Hikers | Aug 1 2009, 05:39 AM Post #11 |
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Aww Bandit..
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| Naturegal | Aug 1 2009, 05:45 AM Post #12 |
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:soar: :soar: :soar: :soar: :soar: :soar: ![]() HORNBY- I'VE COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT HOPE IS THE NOISIEST EAGLET IN EAGLELAND ![]() OREGON'S PENGRA WAITING FOR ......................................WINGERSIZING............ ![]() BLACKWATER ADULT OSPREY AND BRAVEHEART....NOW THAT'S HIGH (SNAGGED FROM WEBSITE) ![]() NCTC - I WAS SO EXCITED TO SEE HIDEY RETURN TO THE NEST LAST NIGHT, HE WAS LOOKING FOR NESTOVERS........ ![]() GOOD MORNING TINY ..............
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| Naturegal | Aug 1 2009, 05:52 AM Post #13 |
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Penny - GMTA, even the same photo When it comes to good news, the more the merrier!
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| wrightflyer | Aug 1 2009, 05:57 AM Post #14 |
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One more item to share. Last year, we were all comparing notes on our Hoya's. I purchased three small plants. The one with the heart shaped leaves is going crazy this year! I set it on the deck which gets the morning sun up until about 1pm. It is thriving! Blooming like crazy too! I'm not sure I should have let it grab on to the deck lattece work, but it is pretty. The Hindu rope Hoya has not done much, and the other with slim light green leaves looks good but is not growing. They may have different growing season(?) Probably need to put the other two in separate pots with less sun.![]()
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| Artsy Mom | Aug 1 2009, 06:06 AM Post #15 |
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Carole. We are so eager to get the good news out to the masses :lol:I've asked for mine to be deleted...no point in taking up extra room on the board
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Hi CatM
GREAT NEWS ON BANDIT........



:soar: :soar: :soar:


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8:47 AM Jul 13