Friday, October 30, 2009

Friday

Friday thread.

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Mema Jo said...


Link to Panda Voting Page


I'm not sure what will happen when you click on submit...... after voting.

Lolly said...

I had no problem getting to the vote. Over 300 have already voted.

Mema Jo said...

Name the Cub

Which name best suits our newest panda cub?

福圣 Fú Shèng (fu sheng): blissful San Diego

小龙 Xiǎo Lóng (siao long): little dragon

熊伟 Xióng Wěi (syong wei): extraordinary bear

永祥 Yǒng Xiǎng (yong siang): eternally blessed

云子 Yún Zǐ (yun zih): son of cloud

hedgie said...

Shirley, nasal mist vaccine is only for up to 49 y.o.

Lolly said...

I click on your link, Jo. And came up with the page....thank you for voting. I have voted and can not get back on.

stronghunter said...

434 votes now

Mema Jo said...

Lynn and Paula mentioned not being able to get the page up. It may have just been over loaded when viewers saw it up/running. Wasn't to be starting until tomorrow.

stronghunter said...

Well, I am over 49. I had thought they were using the mist for children. I wondered why they asked, and you would think they would tell us. We do have plenty of teachers who are younger than 49.

Lolly said...

Thanks Jo.

Still like Fu Sheng! Also, it is easy to remember. lol

hedgie said...

How do you throw a baby shower for a cub loved all over the world? Online, of course! Join the San Diego Zoo for its first online baby shower.

This experiment takes place November 5 at 11 a.m., Pacific Central Time. Go to the Panda Cam page for an hour of the panda-centric celebration. During this Facebook live-stream chat event, we'll have two panda keepers on hand to answer questions, receive well wishes, and test your panda knowledge. You must have a Facebook account to participate in the event via live chat, and your comments will be posted on your wall during the event. Comments will be monitored, so everyone on their best behavior. Inappropriate remarks will be deleted to keep the party friendly. Need an idea for a gift? Bai Yun and his royal cuteness are "registered" at the San Diego Zoo Wish List, where a list of special gifts will be available on November 5!

Mema Jo said...

Lolly - they got your number!
I guess it isn't like voting for Bob's photos! One click says it all!

paula eagleholic said...

Thanks, Jo!

When I can get there, I'll vote!

Lolly said...

On the San Diego Blog, someone said something about being able to vote. The Zoo responded on the blog, "it is up, go ahead and vote." Or something to that effect!

paula eagleholic said...

Mine still just says loading....will try later this weekend or at work on Monday. They said only one vote per family...

stronghunter said...

I agree, Lolly. I was wondering if they could come up with something referring to Diego. Glad to see they did. I voted for Fu Sheng too.

hedgie said...

Nope, can't get it thru' Jo's link iether---it's not the page itself that won't load, it's the names....
I like Fu Sheng, too!!!

Lolly said...

Yea! I just love the name Fu Sheng! I loved calling him Diego, so this is just perfect! Hope folks agree.

stronghunter said...

I clicked right on through Jo's link. I have a feeling that they are getting overloaded.

Mema Jo said...

I have voted - when I go back to that page it just says Thank You and gives me the number of total votes submitted.

One vote - but I could go in on hubby's pc and bet I could vote again under his sign on.....

Mema Jo said...

We haven't heard from crunch (Bob)
Wasn't he loading Windows 7 the other day?

Mema Jo said...

Bob Quinn also was loading Windows 7.
I thought one of them would get back to us and let us know how the program is..... not that I am ready to try it.

Mema Jo said...

Well it has been a good chatting evening with all of you! I think I am going to slow down - play some solitaire and then head in to bed.
Take care - oh yes I may go over to FB to see if the Bluefield gals are doing ok... If it is a retreat you think they are allowed their laptops.

Lolly did you and Laurel go on the retreat yet?

deb said...

I got right in to vote, number 520!

paula eagleholic said...

Heading to bed...catch ya'll tomorrow night.

Mema Jo said...

Hi Deb! Do you work tomorrow?

deb said...

No, I have tomorrow off, Jo!

Lolly said...

No, Jo. Our retreat is two weeks away. I'll be letting you know when I go.

Lolly said...

Have been chatting on facebook with a cousin in Michigan. She said it was in the high 60's where she is. We are at 51. Hard to believe we are cooler than Michigan.

Lolly said...

Ok, Deb. What name did you vote for?

deb said...

I went for Diego!

Mema Jo said...

Sounds like Sharon and Beverly and Thelma are going very well at the retreat and really enjoying meeting up with all their friends.

stronghunter said...

My brother from Fort Collins says they have lots of snow there.

Mema Jo said...

DEB I hope the sun shines on you and that you have a fun filled day doing what you do best - NO not the laundry!
Go out and get some new pics for us!

Lolly said...

Yea, Deb!!!! LOL Would still like you if you had voted differently.

Mema Jo said...

Going to call it a Good Day!

Good Night All
Peace to you and yours
Prayers for all our wants/needs being said and prayers of thankfulness for all our blessings being offered up.

((((hugs for all)))) ♥

hedgie said...

Goodnight, fine fowl folks. Going to hit the hay and try to get up early so that I can HOPEFULLY get started on the leaves---just maybe I'll beat the breeze that's predicted!
Prayers for all.

deb said...

I don't watch the panda's but have listened to you all call him Diego from the beginning. It was like it was meant to be.

Lolly said...

Nite Jo and Lynn.

Sweet dreams!

Think I am going to call it quits myself.

Hope you do not see any bears in your sleep, Jo! A Bear wearing vampire cape! lol

Nite all! Sweet dreams!

stronghunter said...

I am ready to crawl into my comfy bed, too. I'll see you tomorrow.

God bless.

PA Nana said...

Good night everyone. Blessings for wants/needs and a restful night for all.

catch you all tomorrow

Judie said...

Good night, everyone.

Night light is on.

Judie

Bird Girl said...

overnight check in :) gnus at pete's pond.

Bird Girl said...

The GFA (Guinea Fowl Army) has taken over Pete's Pond

Bird Girl said...

ostriches on PP

magpie said...

Wellllll, no early bird visitors this morning so far...
Happy Hallowe'en to everyone, hope it is a safe and fun day, no matter what is what on your dance cards.
I am very comfortable in my flannel pajamas.

Prayers for our many needs in all the Eagle Corners.
Off to work now, TTFN.
xo ☺ ♥

magpie said...

Wanda
Glad you had a good sales day Friday, and hope today is even better!

Costume Lady said...

GOOD MORNING SLEEPY HEADS!
We have an eagle in the nest waiting to see you:)

Costume Lady said...

Belle is sitting in the middle of the nest, looking all around for a limb to drop into the nest, so she can place it somewhere that Lib won't bother it:)

Costume Lady said...

Gone for now.

wvgal_dana said...

Hi EVERYONE in an those coming in.
Been along time and a lot of avatars have changed. They are cute.
I got to see Belle in the nest this morning. Makes for a GREAT day!!

wvgal_dana said...

1106 votes so far for the panda cubs name

stronghunter said...

Good morning, Dana. How are you?

wvgal_dana said...

Hi Andrea I am still trying to catch up with all I have to do now. So it is coming along slow but well. thank you

How are you?

For LOLLY: Lolly I read back about the soccer incident.
I think it will only make Joseph feel badly that his father had to do this for him. Also it won't give those Dad's nothing to come back with to Joey. I agree with
others for Joey and coach to file complaint and take it to the commission. That way people won't
see one of the kids Dad getting upset with these guys. It is like bouncing a ball back and forth.
Your Right also that is discrimination against
the coaches son and Joseph. File legal complaint.

ceil said...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN Have a great day.

stronghunter said...

Hi Dana, it's Shirley here. I am doing all right. A little cold coming on, but okay. Enjoying taking it easy this morning.

wvgal_dana said...

Sorry SHIRLEY I called you Andrea. Like I said I've been away too long. Hope you are having a good day.
Are they having Halloween in your area tonight. They are here I am praying it doesn't rain for the kids.
I wasn't going to give out this year afraid I would carry H1N1 or flu back into Ed. Then again I just can't not give and watch them have fun. So my two neighbors on both sides of me we are sitting out to hand out our candies tonight.

stronghunter said...

EAGLE!!!

Costume Lady said...

SHEEEES BAAAACK:)

stronghunter said...

It is Halloween here tonight. I still have to go get candy. We have a good many children it this neighborhood.

Costume Lady said...

HELLO, CEIL, SHIRLEY AND DANA,
SO GOOD TO SEE YOU ON HERE THIS MORNING DANA:)
Hope you and Ed are both feeling better!
Shirley hope you are better too!

Mits said...

Good morning everyone...Happy Halloween;) I see that bird dressed up as an eagle this a.m.

stronghunter said...

When we lived in the Columbus, Ohio, area, they usually had trick-or-treating on the night before Halloween. It was called Beggar's Night. The mayor proclaimed the date, which was almost always Oct. 30. The idea was that they did not want little children out when older kids might be out doing mischief. It worked fine, though I don't recall any real damage done by older ones.

Mits said...

it would be nice if politicians, would keep their nose out of it...Halloween is Oct 31st

Mits said...

cam just went down

Mits said...

ok back up...

stronghunter said...

I have lost the link to the nest cam.

stronghunter said...

Got mine back, too. Eagle there.

Mits said...

it was an FWS thing, that pulled it down for a minute, Shirley

wvgal_dana said...

Good Morning Wanda, Mits,sorry missed Ceil and Margy.

Lolly I now see you comment about Joey did call the soccer ommissioner and someone will be at the game tomorrow.
BEST MOVE HE COULD HAVE MADE!

Jo and Paula about the guy in CA
robbing the bank with oxygen. Sure
wasn't Ed he can't walk slowly for
6 minutes without stopping on full
oxygen. That was funny though to hear.

Mits said...

weather for nest....
Today
Cloudy. Showers likely...mainly this afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
» ZIP Code Detail
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Showers...mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 5 mph.
» ZIP Code Detail
amen;)

Mits said...

poof

floralgirl said...

HAPPY HALLOWEENIE Everybody!

stronghunter said...

I don't know how the idea of beggar's night got started. It may not have had anything to do with the politicians. It started before we moved there. We got used to it.

Our neighborhood was always swamped with children because we were the only neighborhood in a rural community, so parents brought their children from miles around.

We had to hire a sheriff's deputy to direct traffic. My husband was president of the civic association and I remember that someone got offended because we had an officer asking people to park on the street and walk through the neighborhood. They thought we were being uppity. We were trying to keep children from being run over by cars. All of the streets ended in dead ends with little turn-arounds, and cars were backing up and turning around with children all around. It was one of those things. We were accused of being uppity when were paying money to keep everyone safe.

Mits said...

eagle at BWO

Mits said...

my bad, thought you said the Mayor proclaimed the date, Shirley

stronghunter said...

Yeah, each year the mayors declared the date, but I don't know what started it all. It was one of the mayor's duties. I kind of thought that parents wanted it that way for the little kids.

stronghunter said...

People thought that older kids might bother the little ones on Halloween night. Of course, I think what happened was that some of the older ones just took two nights to mess around, but I do not recall it was much of an issue.

Mits said...

turkeys on snowman cam

stronghunter said...

How are you, today, Helen, and how is that little one?

Mits said...

I'm fine, and so is he, will see them tomorrow morning, before we go to the game:)

stronghunter said...

It is so exciting to have a little one in the family.

Mits said...

yeah I lucked out, only could have the one child, and he has given us 3 wonderful grandchildren

ceil said...

Panda cam just keeps saying loading but does not look like it is loading.
We have people who drive their kids up the street. Kids get out get the candy and get back into the car.

Mits said...

now that is lazy..

stronghunter said...

We have ones who do that, too. But in this neighborhood, they all got to the ends of the streets and had to back up. Darkness, backing cars, and 100s of people milling around, many of them excited children in costumes with masks, seemed like a disaster about to happen. The officer said the only solution was to ask people to park at the entrance to the neighborhood and walk. We accepted the advice.

Mits said...

sounds good to me..

Judie said...

Good morning, everyone.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! May each of you only have the best ghosts and goblins today.

I have voted -- Blissful San Diego, of course. Appropriate and we can still call him Diego.

Judie

stronghunter said...

True, Judie. We will be calling him Diego whether we use the English or Chinese version. I have always liked calling him Diego. It seems so appropriate.

Mits said...

Judie, you should get a prize for picking that name:), Diego

stronghunter said...

I agree. Prize for Judie!

stronghunter said...

BBL.

wvgal_dana said...

Good Morning Judie and Megan.

Panda cub got the Diego name voted here.

We are well lite and people do drive their kids around. It is a rather big area to make the walk. Some still do some walking though.

I caught the cam for "Harriet" ty. Has there been any other cams added?

wvgal_dana said...

Many Many Many prayers for our sweet gal Suzanne to find a job...one door closes and God will open another.

wvgal_dana said...

bbl

Mits said...

eagle back at BWO

ceil said...

Nice bird at BWO. I looked in on Harriet. She still needs her feathers combed.

Mits said...

she is really pretty.

ceil said...

How old did they say she is? Maybe they are new feathers.
Got to go. Lucy has a recital today. BBL

Mits said...

don't know, I only have the pic site saved...have fun...

Mema Jo said...

Happy Halloween Morning To All !
It used to be that the clocks had turned the weekend before Trick/Treat.
Hope the weather holds - usually starts around 6pm.
Good to see you Dana and all my other Eagle Buddies.
Hubby went down to Dr and got H1N1 shot this am. Now I pray we are good to go! It is really hitting the children.
Get dressed and go get your candy, Shirley.

Mema Jo said...

Love your avatar of Bone Head! Megan

Mema Jo said...

I remember we used to call the BW eagle Loney Louie! But I really think it is the nesting couple who come down to the platform.

hedgie said...

Hello y'all' I am frustrated with a capital F......the WIND---not a breeze---is working against me. It can't even stay in one direction so that I could work WITH it---definitely variable. More leaves coming down as I TRY to blow---what a joke. Bill says give it up until a calm day. Wonder WHEN that will be? ARGH!!!! Or as Margy says, WOOF!

hedgie said...

Sorry...I know everyone is tired of listening to me gripe about leaves and weather. :(

Mits said...

no we're not......as I have always told hubby....if we did not rake...the leaves still would be gone by spring.....county starts picking ours up next week..we rake them to the street...we have no curbs

Mits said...

actually we do have a curb:)

stronghunter said...

Lynn, it sounds like a fruitless effort. The wind will just blow away anything you pile up. Good reason to put the job off until another day.

Jo, you are right. I need to get dressed and buy some candy. I thought about going to Walmart, but I do not think I want to be anywhere near Walmart today. A nearby grocery store will be just fine.

Also need to do some of my homework today. It will be hard to accomplish much this evening. I asked Will if he would be around to help me hand out treats, but he is going to a party. I do have some Halloween pencils, but I am sure that won't do! I might give them along with candy to some of the kids, or I might just take them to school and use them myself.

I remember when I was a child, there was a woman nearby who always made wonderful homemade treats for Halloween. She invited us into her house to a beautiful display of candied apples, popcorn balls, and all kinds of delicious goodies. She must have enjoyed it as much as we did. I would be afraid to do that now.

George and I seem to have established a routine. When I settle into the recliner, he is right with me, purring happily.

ceil said...

Lynn gripe if you want No problem. We have no trees on our street and still have to pick up leaves. Don't mind.
Oh I am waiting for my ride.

stronghunter said...

Guess I will be without television in the family room for awhile. I can't get it to work, although the old one in my bedroom works fine. It probably means a cable is loose or Will reset something last night to watch a movie, but I do not like to call him at work unless something dire is going on. I can live without television.

stronghunter said...

I have very few trees in my yard, and the ones I have are babies, but the ones at the edge of the lot are droppping lots of leaves. We are able to get most of them with the mower or with a little raking.

I am looking at the nest and it seems that there are a lot of sticks poking up toward the camera. Is the wind doing that, or are the eagles putting up a barricade in front of the camera? Maybe they are onto us.

Mits said...

hope the deer and the eagles are hiding.....:)
NCTC
YOUTH HUNT
The youth hunt will be brought back again this year and scheduled for both an AM and PM hunt on October 31, 2009. This hunt is antlerless only and an adult must be present per WV regulations

stronghunter said...

Yeah, me too, Mits.

Mits said...

and the antelope too:)

stronghunter said...

How many antelope might one find at NCTC?

Mits said...

ah...tee-hee...don't think any in them there parts....just reminded me of the song.

stronghunter said...

I expect if one showed up there, people might be upset if it got show.

stronghunter said...

shot.

Lolly said...

Happy Halloween! May many little goblins haunt you tonight! Be prepared! Some are mighty scary while others are oh so cute!

Hi all! Have lasagna ready to go to Laurel's. Leaving in little over an hour.

Had a visitor last night. Sleeping with the windows open and in the middle of the night I heard something crunch on a pecan or least that is what it sounded like. Got up, turned on the light and there was a raccoon. Know they are around but that is the first one we have seen in our yard and we have been here 36 years. We have suspected one was getting into the fish food so now we keep it indoors. Also, on a few occasions we have found a snail cracked open on the rocks around the pond. I immediately though of the PA cam. lol

Mema Jo said...

I wonder if Black Water has already had their Deer Hunt.

stronghunter said...

No buffalo, either, unless they are on a farm.

stronghunter said...

Was it as fat as the PA raccoons?

Mema Jo said...

Lolly If you have fish in your pond - watch out! Don't know which causes the most concern Raccoons or Armadillos.

Mits said...

have fun, Lolly...hubby said "real coach" should tell the team they have to forfeit the game because they did not come to practice.....hope everything turns out OK, and the rouge coaches don't get wind that an official is going to be there today...

Lolly said...

No, he was not fat. I thought he was rather scraggly looking. But did not get a really good look as he scampered out of sight.

Mits said...

yikes, no buffalo roaming around either...

Mema Jo said...

There are a lot of sticks in our nest that need placing!

Lunch time here! BBL

Mits said...

groundhog...up at PIX, sitting on its hind legs...cute

Lolly said...

We had most of our fish disappear one time, but we think a heron got them. While gone on one of our trips this summer we lost one fish.

We had nine, down to eight. The are BIG gold fish. Can not have Koi as they eat and disturb plants.

It should be interesting today. lol The coach is disorganized and non confrontational, so do not think he will do that, Mits.

stronghunter said...

I think our eagles are building a barricade so we can't watch them when they start billing and cooing.

hedgie said...

For sure, Jo---raccoons are good fishers! And I have found that they will eat ANYTHING they can get their little paws on. They also steal and hide things. When the girls were little, outdoor toys were disappearing...we found them up in a tree; there was even a jump rope that they had left hanging on the swings!

hedgie said...

Ceil....still waiting?? Who is Lucy and what kind of recital is she having??

stronghunter said...

The soccer mess isn't the fault of the kids. It is the parents who are at fault. The kids did not plan that stuff.

stronghunter said...

It is a shame when children get caught up in a mess made by adults.

Lolly said...

For sure, Shirley!!

stronghunter said...

Eagles might like your fish, Lolly.

stronghunter said...

The kids just want to play.

Lolly said...

Hey, if my gold fish attract Eagles, well, then will just add more fish. Let them come! Must say that as much as I love having fish, I am not attached to them. ha!

stronghunter said...

Yeah, that would be fun, Lolly. I would put out some eagle bait if I thought it would work.

Lolly said...

I asked Jack if he counted the fish this morning. No, he has not. Better go check!

hedgie said...

Oh, BTW, thanks for bearing with me, gang!

stronghunter said...

We love you, Lynn.

hedgie said...

Yes, if there was any way to attract an eagle to my property, I would do it for sure! Lolly, glad that you don't name and pet your fish!!

stronghunter said...

I do have trees fit for an eagle nest along the back, but there are too many people and barking dogs to suit an eagle. Not too far to a river, though.

stronghunter said...

Lolly, we will be interested in what happens at the soccer game today.

hedgie said...

Noticed that we didn't hear from Norma this morning....she must be in a funk since her 'Eers lost their game...sorry, Norma.

stronghunter said...

Norma was so gracious when her team beat mine.

stronghunter said...

She said she couldn't celebrate because it was my school they beat.

stronghunter said...

I have to go tidy up my front porch and I think I'll light the candle in my little kitty when the kiddies come. Kathryn and Tom usually bring Hunter over to trick or treat here. Not sure of their plans. I think there was a hayride in the works at some point.

stronghunter said...

BBL.

Mits said...

Mei Xiang is enjoying a treat....

NatureNut said...

Happy Halloween Everyone!! Have had my big black cat in picture window, got candy & hope the misty rain quits. Oh well. We haven't had many trick or treaters the past few years~~~think they all grew up.
When I was younger ☺, we sometimes went out on both Beggar's nite & Halloween. Don't know where that originated.
Checked SD voting site~~~didn't vote yet, but will propbably go w/SD name. I was looking for a roly poly name!!

movin said...



++++++++++++++++++++++++

GOOD MORNING,

EVERYBODY ! !

++++++++++++++++++++++++

i HOPE you have a great weekend planned...


C(°ٿ°)D

Jim

movin said...


As Loretta suggests,

HaPPy HaLLowEen

to you all.


C(°ٿ°)D

Jim

stronghunter said...

Hello, Jim. How are you today?

stronghunter said...

Will see you later Jim. Must get busy here.

hedgie said...

Wind died down enough for me to make a start....and now it's raining!! Figures, right? Feel bad for all the little ones planning on going Trick or Treating....maybe it will stop by evening.

hedgie said...

Hi, Jim! Do you get the candy-seekers in your building?

hedgie said...

Thank goodness---names finally loaded and I got to vote for Fu Sheng (he'll always be Diego to me!).

movin said...

Northern Island Reports


New report from Santa Rosa Island, and right below that are the Catalina Reports for the last couple of weeks.


C(°ٿ°)D

Jim

movin said...


Hi, Hedgie. It depends on the year, the number of kids in the complex and whether there are organized activities for them or not.

Some years ... not very recent ... I've gotten several large groups, accompanied by parents. But other years, I wind up eating a lot of candy myself (tragic) or taking it to work.

How about you??


C(°ٿ°)D

Jim

hedgie said...

Jim, here for 17 yrs. and never a single one! Not many little ones until just recently, and they probably go to more populated developments....my long driveway may be a deterrent, too...plus I don't turn on porch light!

hedgie said...

It helps that you like candy, huh, Jim??? I can take it or leave it--for the most part, I leave it!! What kind of work do you do? I thought you were retired!

movin said...

Wow, it sounds very inviting. I wonder why they don't come....

So, what do you do with all the Halloween candy??


C(°ٿ°)D

Jim

hedgie said...

Jo, sure glad that you and Ed have gotten your H1N1 shots. Paper today says that Health Dept. is targetting schools first for distribution of their supply....gotta admit that I am kind of scared....know that I will die if I get it.

hedgie said...

Jim, I only buy a little and then give it to daughters! Figure if I get any goblins and run out, I've always got coins!! Better for the kids than candy anyway!!!

stronghunter said...

Lynn, can't you get the shot?

ceil said...

Lynn Lucy is my friend Betty's grandaughter.
She will be 6 in January. She goes to Peabody and takes ballet, piano and the harp. Today was piano. All the children were in costumes. Lucy was Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz.

stronghunter said...

I did not know if I would be able to get one, either. I still won't know until it happens, but I guess they are going to give them to us.

ceil said...

Jim don't forget to vote for the PANDA Name.
I always buy candy I like incase it is left over. Or I take it to the women's shelter.

movin said...

jUST saw an eagle in our nest, but he flew the scene before I could comment here.

Jim

stronghunter said...

Diego is sleeping away. So cute.

hedgie said...

Think I could have done without the pic of the rattler consuming the rat on Catalina!! Does show tho' how the jaw unhinges in order to fit in large critters for any who haven't seen it. Thanks, Jim. Good updates.

stronghunter said...

2575 panda votes

hedgie said...

Shirley, so far absolutely no vaccine available here apparently for the "public".....they did some pregnant women and children at Health Dept. yesterday, but now say rest of what they get in will go to schools first. Dr. says he won't be getting any. State decides who vaccine is shipped to, and even tho' feds say there WILL be enough, my question is WHEN??? Doesn't help someone after they're dead.

stronghunter said...

From what I am guessing. they were going to give it to students free, and, I am not sure about teachers, I must have missed a message, but I guess they were going to charge us, then decided not to, but let us have it free. If teachers get it, then students would be at danger. In my homeroom, none of the students turned in a consent form. I was surprised.

movin said...



i GOT my regular flu shot, and this year they recommended I get a Shingles vaccination, which I did.

I read that the Swine Flu isn't attacking older people much and that we wouldn't be getting the vaccine (on Yahoo). But I decided to ask my doctor anyway, and they said I would be eligible when they get their shipment of vaccine in. Maybe I'm eligible because of the heart background, don't know.

I'm not too worried anyway...for myself... I figure I've been exposed over the years, and if I'm not mistaken, I got the Swine Flu shot in '76, when Ford ordered it to be given to everyone for free.


C(°ٿ°)D

Jim

stronghunter said...

So your doctor is getting the vaccine?

stronghunter said...

I am quite sure I had H2N2 in 1957. Maybe that makes me immune. Who knows?

Mits said...

yes Jim, you did get it in "76, so did I...even though there were deaths from some of those shots

stronghunter said...

Wildlife Preserve in VA

Just came across this interesting article about a mostly unknown wildlife preserve practically in my backyard.

stronghunter said...

Can't your doctor help you get the shot, Lynn?

Mits said...

bet there are some eagles there.

stronghunter said...

It says they like that type of area, but did not say there were any, but I was thinking the same thing. It is the perfect spot for eagles.

movin said...

i did vote for Diego's new name, just as Ceil suggested. Too bad they didn't have one with the initials "SD". I think I would have voted for that one.

Boy, none of them sound right in English, or is it the other way around?? None of the translations sound right for "Diego."


C(°ٿ°)D

Jim

hedgie said...

No, Shirley, he doesn't think I qualify.......duh....just goes along with his whole attitude....just because I have a terminal illness (only need 6 months to be considered in remissions!), he acts like nothing else matters.

Ah-ha, Jim----you worked for the competition!!!

stronghunter said...

Maybe you need a new doc.

stronghunter said...

Will be back in awhile. Need to run the errands.

PA Nana said...

Happy Halloween everyone! It's another dreary (and windy) day here in southcentral PA. My skeleton tells me rain is coming. I hurt in so many places it's hard to know where it doesn't hurt.

I also voted for our little guy. I know they said one per family but don't they stop duplicates? I had no trouble getting in to vote but stopped after three. I just couldn't stop. ;-)

Going to have a hot cup of Irish Breakfast Tea, BBL

stronghunter said...

I couldn't get in more than once. You must have the magic touch.

PA Nana said...

Okay, now SD is stopping me from voting again. Don't know how it happened that I got 3 votes in, but the devil made me do it!!

hedgie said...

Very interesting article, Shirley. And for sure right in your backyard!! Considering the number of eagles that have been sighted in VA, sure that they probably do nest somewhere within the refuge area!!

Costume Lady said...

GOOD AFTERNOON EVERYONE
I think this is going to be a split.

hedgie said...

Diann, were you using different computers? Lucky that you got to "stuff the ballot box" so to speak! LOL. Sorry you are aching so badly. :(

Costume Lady said...

Nope, no split.

Dustin is with us this weekend and can't get the grass mowed for running in to the shop when he sees a pretty girl enter! It rained and he probably won't get it done now:(

NatureNut said...

Just voted for Diego. He sure is wiggly!
Wonder if Sissy and all the gang are going to be pandas for Halloween??? I would if I were going anywhere ☺

hedgie said...

Ceil, love piano recitals (except when I was in them!)! Lucy sounds like one talented little girl! Hope that it is nurtured and not forced on her! If she truly loves it and is dedicated, she will have a lifetime of enjoyment and satisfaction.

hedgie said...

Hi, Wanda! Has your day been super busy?? Hope so!! Know that you are looking forward to the end of your season...sure hope it has been a proftable one.

ceil said...

So far Lynn She loves ballet and the piano. Not so much the harp. When I go into the house I say I see the harp is still here. Her dad said the teacher feels she would be good. Dad says giving it a little while before harp goes.LOL

ceil said...

Now we are going to split. Which I am going to do. We are going to Mass It is drizzly here so maybe not many kids.

ceil said...

I had to do it. SPLIT

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