Did You Know There are Certain Dates to Hunt Certain Animals?

Did you know there are certain dates to hunt certain animals?

That tells you how little I know of hunting! There are certain dates that you can hunt certain animals. These dates vary by region. You can look up your states hunting season dates. For example, I found dates for hunting birds, deer, turkeys, javelina and even alligator in Texas. There are even special dates for youth hunting (that is, for youth to go hunting, not for us to hunt down our youth! ha!) I found it kind of funny that there is really no closed season for hunting squirrels!

Did You Know About Hunting Season?

Did you know about hunting season?

I am not into hunting and don't know much about it at all. My friend said her husband is taking their two daughters hunting this year. They both seem to enjoy it! For those who hunt, it is a big deal and the opening of certain seasons is like opening day for baseball or football! I have friends who hunt with rifles and one that is really into archery hunting. They spend time getting all their gear in working order for opening day. Cleaning the rifle, making sure their Nikon rifle scopes are working properly, getting their ammunition and supplies and many other little details are imperative to take care of before opening day arrives. Then, we are all thankful if we get to sample some of the meat they bring back!

Did You Know About Sync Swim?

Did you know about Sync Swim?

This is a seminar for parents of teens and others who work with teens. It helps to define the youth culture of our day. It shows what our teens face today, especially with so much media input. It enables parents with tools and resources to better communicate with their teens. The seminar is a ministry of Harding University. You can invite them to come speak to your group. Check out the website for contact information.

Did You Know About Post Election Blues?

Did you know about post election blues?

It's not that I really thought the guy I voted for had any real chance of winning. I just did not want either of the other two to win! I actually was praying for some sort of "miracle"! But we went to bed with Obama as the president elect. I think he scares me more than Clinton (Bill I mean, Hillary, about the same!) As I fear the kind of place we are handing down to our kids, I cannot think of anywhere far away to run to that doesn't have its own problems/issues/downfalls. I know that is the nature of this world. I guess I just need some sort of get away. Maybe a cruise or time in the mountains or Orlando vacations are just what I need to cure these post election blues!

Did You Know It "Pays" to Wait Til Voting Day?

Did you know it "pays" to wait til voting day?

I got an email today letting me know about all the available treats local merchants are offering for voter's tomorrow! Starbucks , Krispy Kreme and Ben & Jerry's are all giving away treats to folks who vote tomorrow. I think you have to have an "I Voted" sticker for Krispy Kreme and the others I guess you can just tell them, though the sticker might be a good idea too. Check out their offers and be sure to pick up your treats after voting!

Did You Know About My Grandpa's Yard?

Did you know about my grandpa's yard?

My backyard is rather plain. You might even call it "blah". It is large enough for us to enjoy. We have even had a small garden in the past. I wish we were able to have a larger one this next year. I would love it if I could have one like my grandpa.

His whole yard is nothing but garden areas. The backyard is a vegetable garden. The side and front (he lives on a corner) are filled with hundreds of plants and flowers. They are all beautiful! Around the edge of the house is more garden area. He’s got poinsettias and lilies and even flowering okra next to the house. Even his front walk is lined by carrots! But one of the most beautiful sights in his yard are the areas around the birdfeeders! I am not sure how many feeders he has, at least two. But he attracts a great many birds each day!

We all love sitting and watching the antics of the birds that come to feed in his yard. Among our favorites of course are the cardinals and the hummingbirds. I think the hummers are my very favorites! It is a lovely way to spend a relaxing afternoon!

I found some really unique hummingbird feeders today that would really spruce up my own backyard. I've never seen these mobile types and I would love the see the hummers in my own backyard!

Did You Know My Halloween Costume?

Did you know my Halloween costume?

I came across some really great costume ideas, from a cereal killer, brain donor, the ocean, the floor of a movie theater and smarty pants. But one that I really liked is what I decided to try-a stick figure. I glued Glo Sticks to black clothes and hung the circle off a baseball cap bill. It looked really great in the dark and I got lots of compliments on it!



this is me dressed up as a stick figure last night; click on the picture to enlarge and get a better idea of how it looked