Entries from June 2007

June 28, 2007

Fly Strong Limuw! Stay Safe! Come back to visit occasionally please…

The eaglet has left the nest.
Man… Limuw fledged WAY FASTER than anyone expected – or – was prepared for. He flew off the nest like he had done it 1000 times before. Smooth, slick, and powerful looking. This eaglet is incredible to watch. He is so smart. [...]

June 27, 2007

Bald Eagle no longer “Endangered”.

“The American bald eagle, a national symbol once almost wiped out by hunters and DDT poisoning, has not only survived but is thriving. The Interior Department will announce on Thursday it is removing the majestic bird from the protection of the Endangered Species Act, capping a four-decade struggle for recovery.
Government biologists have counted nearly 10,000 [...]

June 21, 2007

Happy Summer Solstice!

Today was the longest day of the year. Did you have fun? Happy First Day of Summer!!!

June 21, 2007

You have to watch this art unfold ! ! !

You have to watch all of these to the end! Why isn’t this guy better known? I am totally amazed…

http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=9ye2svGQy8w&mode=user&search=
For the upcoming holiday: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P93WjP8m3GM…related&search=
For the Beatle lovers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEd5_A4A3Kk…related&search=

June 19, 2007

Did you know?

• Bald eagles can fly 20 to 40 mph in normal flight, and can dive at speeds over 100 mph!
• Bald eagles have a wingspan of 6-7 feet, and 12 week old eaglets can have larger wingspans than adults (it helps them with flight in the first year of life).
• Females can be 25% larger [...]

June 18, 2007

June 20 – Happy National Bald Eagle Day

On June 20, 1782, the Second Continental Congress made the bald eagle the national emblem of the United States and placed its image on the Great Seal. Two hundred years later in 1982, June 20 was declared National Bald Eagle Day, and today many states continue to use the day to honor one of [...]

June 17, 2007

FLAT STANLEY

I wanted to share something fun with you that I participated in at work. One of my best friends (and my trainer at work), Fran, had me “help” her with a school project for her grandson. I did this a couple of years ago for one of her grandsons and now, again this [...]

June 17, 2007

Happy Father’s Day Tom!

Between Lane’s 2nd birthday party yesterday and all your celebrating of Father’s Day today, I know you must have had a fantastic weekend. I am so proud of you. You make such an EXCELLENT Dad. I hope you had a enjoyable Father’s Day with your son and wife. Love ya! [...]

June 15, 2007

Mother’s Day 2007

Yes- I know – this is a little late. I just got around to downloading a bunch of pictures of my digital camera.
Judy, Donna, and Linda enjoying dinner with Tom, Shelly, and Lane at Amici’s.

June 15, 2007

Vacation Update #3

WOW! What an afternoon. I drove over to Half Moon Bay and spent part of the late afternoon walking up and down and up San Gregorio Beach. I walked for about 1 1/2 hours. The weather was perfect! Just a slight breeze. No sweatshirt needed. Sun blazing, ocean [...]