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[melliedee]

I can't believe it's January. 45 and sunny today.

I went for a walk in the metropark today and saw something that, frankly, warmed my heart. There is a long wooden bridge that cuts through an area with a lot of trees. You can usually spot deer, birds, and all kinds of animals. I saw this old man standing at the edge with his hand cupped out over the side. Sure enough, a little bird stopped, landed on his hand and grabbed something, then flew off. He was hand feeding them unsalted peanuts! I stopped to talk to him and he said that they all have different personalities; he was whistling and talking to them, about three more landed on his hand in the few minutes I stood there. He pointed up at a tree near us: a wooly woodpecker (he said that the females have red heads and this one did). She was shy and would not come for a peanut. The whole exchange just made my day. Sometimes I walk so fast, I could be missing the good stuff.

[Uno]

Originally Posted by TAPPY

Happy Friday Uno !

And if you do shoot the rooster lets make a Gumbo !

Happy Friday Tappy! I love Gumbo. How you feeling today?

[mrsr05]

Originally Posted by melliedee

I can't believe it's January. 45 and sunny today.

I went for a walk in the metropark today and saw something that, frankly, warmed my heart. There is a long wooden bridge that cuts through an area with a lot of trees. You can usually spot deer, birds, and all kinds of animals. I saw this old man standing at the edge with his hand cupped out over the side. Sure enough, a little bird stopped, landed on his hand and grabbed something, then flew off. He was hand feeding them unsalted peanuts! I stopped to talk to him and he said that they all have different personalities; he was whistling and talking to them, about three more landed on his hand in the few minutes I stood there. He pointed up at a tree near us: a wooly woodpecker (he said that the females have red heads and this one did). She was shy and would not come for a peanut. The whole exchange just made my day. Sometimes I walk so fast, I could be missing the good stuff.

gosh mel i am always so guilty of the same.... thanks for the sharing your moment with us...

[Rissask]

aw, Mel that is something sweet to stumble upon, for sure.

Originally Posted by Seakony

Hey, I will gladly trade you our sunny warm day for some of your rain...If we don't get alot of rain in the next few months we will be in stage 4 water restrictions...and kiss ALL our landscapes goodbye. and...no adding water to the pools...and...watch our foundations crack...and....damn, too depressing to think about it..... Our area just needs to put a limit on how many people can live here..it's too crowded anyways.

I sure hope you guys don't get another dry year like the last one....not sure where in Texas you live but the other woman in my carpool has a daughter who lives in a suburb of Houston and she always talks about the weather there....that scenario you described would not be good, for sure, but I think that part of the US is going to just see more and more drought down the road....simply too many people in an area with little water and very dry conditions- you are totally right about 'too many people'...sadly.

[TAPPY]

Originally Posted by Skiptown

I had someone complain about how bad their life is yesterday including they don't have a garage now....It made me think of this thought which I use every year or so...If you woke up this morning with more health than illness, you are more blessed than the million who will not survive the week.

If you have food in your refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof over your head and a place to sleep, you are richer than 75% of this world.

If you have money in the bank or in your wallet, you are among the top 8% of the world's wealthy.

If you hold up your head with a smile on your face and are truly thankful, you are blessed because the majority can, but most do not."

Author Unknown

How True !
It is really hard for me to hear when people complain about minor things right now.....I guess it is just my state of mind.

anyway here is my feel good post for the day:
1. If you love someone make sure they know it
2. Don't take things for granted
3. Live your life to the fullest
4. Enjoy the great days and try to be positive during the bad days
5. Spend as much time with your family and friends as you can - life is not meant to be lived alone
6. Always be polite - Chivalry is not dead
7. Speak Up - Tell people when things bother you, tell people when things make you happy
8. Laugh uncontrollably
9. Nothing can't be done - strive for the impossible
10. Nobody is perfect so show your imperfections because that is what makes you an individual

[TAPPY]

Originally Posted by Uno

Happy Friday Tappy! I love Gumbo. How you feeling today?

All things considered...pretty good.

I am getting ready for the Saints and LSU games !
I have all these neat LSU items that I have big plans for

And Mel...I love that you took the time to slow down a little to see that.....things like that make my day to.

[Rissask]

Originally Posted by TAPPY

How True !
It is really hard for me to hear when people complain about minor things right now.....I guess it is just my state of mind.

anyway here is my feel good post for the day:
1. If you love someone make sure they know it
2. Don't take things for granted
3. Live your life to the fullest
4. Enjoy the great days and try to be positive during the bad days
5. Spend as much time with your family and friends as you can - life is not meant to be lived alone
6. Always be polite - Chivalry is not dead
7. Speak Up - Tell people when things bother you, tell people when things make you happy
8. Laugh uncontrollably
9. Nothing can't be done - strive for the impossible
10. Nobody is perfect so show your imperfections because that is what makes you an individual

I love those, Taps.


and speaking of positive- yippee, it's FRIDAY!!

We have a quiet weekend planned, taking the MIL to brunch and shopping for her xmas present from us (she wanted a framed landscape picture but we didn't want to select something she might not like)....going to have a glass of vino at my GF's after work and see her new tiled backsplash she did this week....maybe go to dinner and a movie tomorrow night.

everyone else?

[Dizzy]

Originally Posted by Rissask

I love those, Taps.


and speaking of positive- yippee, it's FRIDAY!!

We have a quiet weekend planned, taking the MIL to brunch and shopping for her xmas present from us (she wanted a framed landscape picture but we didn't want to select something she might not like)....going to have a glass of vino at my GF's after work and see her new tiled backsplash she did this week....maybe go to dinner and a movie tomorrow night.

everyone else?

I'm hoping to relax and maybe shop but not likely to happen, hubby is working overtime as usual tomorrow lucky me i guess

[mrsr05]

Originally Posted by Dizzy

I'm hoping to relax and maybe shop but not likely to happen, hubby is working overtime as usual tomorrow lucky me i guess

relax?? with one on the way and another littleun on the hip?? oh good luck diz, i really hope that works out for ya!!

[Mercy]

Originally Posted by melliedee

I can't believe it's January. 45 and sunny today.

Well, it's 6:00 pm and 57 degrees!! I don't know for sure, but I think it was probably in the 60's earlier today when the sun was out.

[BonnyW]

Originally Posted by melliedee

I can't believe it's January. 45 and sunny today.

I went for a walk in the metropark today and saw something that, frankly, warmed my heart. There is a long wooden bridge that cuts through an area with a lot of trees. You can usually spot deer, birds, and all kinds of animals. I saw this old man standing at the edge with his hand cupped out over the side. Sure enough, a little bird stopped, landed on his hand and grabbed something, then flew off. He was hand feeding them unsalted peanuts! I stopped to talk to him and he said that they all have different personalities; he was whistling and talking to them, about three more landed on his hand in the few minutes I stood there. He pointed up at a tree near us: a wooly woodpecker (he said that the females have red heads and this one did). She was shy and would not come for a peanut. The whole exchange just made my day. Sometimes I walk so fast, I could be missing the good stuff.

What a great story and observation
A true Birdman

Originally Posted by TAPPY

How True !
It is really hard for me to hear when people complain about minor things right now.....I guess it is just my state of mind.

anyway here is my feel good post for the day:
1. If you love someone make sure they know it
2. Don't take things for granted
3. Live your life to the fullest
4. Enjoy the great days and try to be positive during the bad days
5. Spend as much time with your family and friends as you can - life is not meant to be lived alone
6. Always be polite - Chivalry is not dead
7. Speak Up - Tell people when things bother you, tell people when things make you happy
8. Laugh uncontrollably
9. Nothing can't be done - strive for the impossible
10. Nobody is perfect so show your imperfections because that is what makes you an individual

Those that haven't been through at least one life-reflecting moment (i.e. almost losing their world as they know it) do not truly comprehend/understand how precious every day and every friend and loved one really is precious...
I hope you are feeling better today

[Uno]

Originally Posted by TAPPY

All things considered...pretty good.

I am getting ready for the Saints and LSU games !
I have all these neat LSU items that I have big plans for

And Mel...I love that you took the time to slow down a little to see that.....things like that make my day to.

I sure luv you. You're too cool. *he says smittenly*

[Friday]

Originally Posted by Uno

I sure luv you. You're too cool. *he says smittenly*

Taps...You are stronger than words can say.
I'm in awe. You continue to amaze me and all of us following.



Dana...You are too cool !!!!!!

[roni]

Hi Friday!!

[Uno]

Originally Posted by Friday

Taps...You are stronger than words can say.
I'm in awe. You continue to amaze me and all of us following.



Dana...You are too cool !!!!!!

Gaarsh.

No no. I meant to say was...

Heya baby. Tanks. Tank yuze vury much.

Dat wuz sweet a yuz ta say.

Soze. How YUZE duin?

(That's my best Brooklyn cool guy accent.)