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Post by David Sechrest on Sept 4, 2006 13:59:36 GMT -5
Breaking News: Stingray kills 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin!
CAIRNS, Australia - Steve Irwin, the hugely popular Australian television personality and conservationist known as the "Crocodile Hunter," was killed Monday by a stingray while filming off the Great Barrier Reef. He was 44.
Irwin was at Batt Reef, off the remote coast of northeastern Queensland state, shooting a segment for a series called "Ocean's Deadliest" when he swam too close to one of the animals, which have a poisonous barb on their tails, his friend and colleague John Stainton said.
"He came on top of the stingray and the stingray's barb went up and into his chest and put a hole into his heart," said Stainton, who was on board Irwin's boat at the time.
That guy always amazed me! I'm sad to hear of his death, but I'm most certain he went out the way he would have wanted...
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Post by RER on Sept 5, 2006 9:08:42 GMT -5
Great News For America (Current Overview 2006) Promising New Oil Find in Gulf of Mexico Date: 9/5/06 OSLO, Norway (AP) -- Tests of a deep-water well in the Gulf of Mexico could indicate a significant oil discovery, three companies announced Tuesday, in the first project to tap into a region that reportedly could boost U.S. oil and gas reserves by as much as 50 percent. The Jack 2 well was drilled by U.S. oil company Chevron Corp., with partners Statoil ASA of Norway and Devon Energy Corp. of Oklahoma City. "Test results are very encouraging and may indicate a significant discovery. The full magnitude of the field's potential is still being defined," Statoil said in a statement. During the test, the Jack 2 well sustained a flow rate of more than 6,000 barrels of oil per day, Statoil said. The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that the region where the well is located could become the nation's biggest new domestic source of oil since the discovery of Alaska's North Slope more than a generation ago. The Journal said Chevron and Devon officials estimate that recent discoveries in the Gulf of Mexico's lower-tertiary formations hold up to 15 billion barrels' worth of oil and gas reserves, a total that would boost the nation's current reserves by 50 percent. The well was drilled in the Walker Ridge area of the Gulf, about 270 miles southwest of New Orleans and 175 miles off the coast. It followed up a discovery made by Chevron in 2004. "This area is one of the new and promising deep-water areas in the Gulf of Mexico," said Oivind Reinertsen, senior vice president of Statoil's Gulf of Mexico assets in Houston. "The Jack 2 well test data are encouraging and may form the basis of future development projects in Walker Ridge," he said. In a separate statement, San Ramon, Calif.-based Chevron said the well set a variety of records, including the deepest well successfully tested in the Gulf of Mexico. Chevron said it was drilled to a total depth of 28,175 feet in waters that are 7,000 feet deep. Chevron has a 50 percent stake in the field, while Statoil and Devon own 25 percent each. Written: September 5, 2006 (paper article)
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Post by Babs on Sept 5, 2006 16:26:47 GMT -5
To all you OWLS
(Older Wiser Laughing Souls)
Wisdom from Grandpa......
Whether a man winds up with a nest egg, or a goose egg, depends a lot on the kind of chick he marries.
Trouble in marriage often starts when a man gets so busy earnin' his salt that he forgets his sugar.
Too many couples marry for better, or for worse, but not for good.
When a man marries a woman, they become one; but the trouble starts when they try to decide which one.
If a man has enough horse sense to treat his wife like a thoroughbred, she will never turn into an old nag.
On anniversaries, the wise husband always forgets the past - but never the present.
A foolish husband says to his wife, "Honey, you stick to the washin', ironin', cookin' and scrubbin'. No wife of mine is gonna "work"."
Many girls like to marry a military man - he can cook, sew, and make beds and is in good health, and he's already used to taking orders.
Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.
Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people to know "why" I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved.
Old age is when former classmates are so gray and wrinkled and bald, they don't recognize you.
Have a GREAT day.......and keep Laughing!
It's good for the soul.
And remember my motto;
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving
safely in an attractive and well preserved body.
But rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, donut in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming
"WOO HOO what a ride!"
Have a wonderful day!
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Post by RER on Sept 6, 2006 8:54:13 GMT -5
You Have A Point There
Babs said: "Many girls like to marry a military man - he can cook, sew, and make beds and is in good health, and he's already used to taking orders."
Well, being a retired Air Force guy I have to agree that I learned all those things in the service. My daughter-in-law today always asks me to wash her windows because I never miss the spots and runs. When it comes to housekeeping I join in and also wash the pots and pans, but do have a dish washer for glassware etc. I do my own minor sewing when necessary and don't mind doing the button routine.
I loved the service and I think all young people should serve their country even if its only for a couple years. It provides direction for young kids and teaches responsiblity and leadership principles. Ok, Bob enough on that hup, two, three, four stuff.
Have A Nice Forward March, Day !!! LOL
Bob
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Post by David Sechrest on Sept 6, 2006 11:18:17 GMT -5
I loved the service and I think all young people should serve their country even if its only for a couple years. Besides being a Pilot in a Bakery, I was also a Gopher in the Army. The opportunity gave me a chance to live in Germany for 2 years, and visit Switzlerland, Spain, Holland, France, and Italy. I also received my degree from IU, courtesy of Uncle Sam. I'd say that the trade-off was well worth the 3+ years I spent as a Gopher![/size]
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Post by RER on Sept 6, 2006 11:25:37 GMT -5
Great David !!!........I too finished my degree work at the expense of Uncle Sam. My son served and I have a grandson serving now in Iraq. I remember KP in my young days in the service washing pots, pans and anything the Mess Sarge said...........LOL
Bob
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Post by Babs on Sept 6, 2006 12:37:38 GMT -5
Bob, One small correction. I didn't write "that" ; it was just an email I got from a friend and since I thought it was funny I decided to post it. I take no credit for composing any of it but I just knew you or someone would pick up on the military man comment!
I have to say though my husband doesn't make beds, doesn't cook, and he prefers to "give" rather than "take" orders as the post reads! When we lived in Florida in a condo on the Atlantic, he did do a tremendous job on my windows though. :-) Regarding my military man and his health, he is at 72 in remarkable shape.
Enjoy and everyone have a wonderful day. Isn't this Indiana weather just marvelous right now?
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Post by Babs on Sept 6, 2006 20:06:59 GMT -5
One additional comment, Bob said "I think all young people should serve their country" and I couldn't agree more!
Being in the military is certainly good training for anyone and it offers you the chance to travel and see places and sights that otherwise you might never have the chance to see. It teaches discipline and respect for authority and we surely need that today.
My husband spent 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and neither one of us has any regrets. It was a wonderful life and we made many terrific friends who live all over the USA.
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Post by Babs on Sept 7, 2006 15:00:43 GMT -5
I am feeling slighty slap happy today and in looking back at all those posts about being "wordy" decided this was too cute not to post.
Van Gogh's Family Tree
His dizzy aunt -----------------------------------Verti Gogh The brother who ate prunes -----------------------Gotta Gogh The brother who worked at a convenience store ----Stop n Gogh The grandfather from Yugoslavia ---------------------U Gogh The cousin from Illinois -------------------------- Chica Gogh His magician uncle -------------------------Where-diddy Gogh His Mexican cousin ----------------------------- A mee Gogh The nephew who drove a stage coach------------Wells-far Gogh The constipated uncle ------------------------------ Cant Gogh The ballroom dancing aunt -------------------------- Tang Gogh The bird lover uncle -------------------------------Flamin Gogh His nephew psychoanalyst ------------------------------ E Gogh The fruit loving cousin -------------------------------Man Gogh An aunt who taught positive thinking --------------- Way-to Gogh The little bouncy nephew ----------------------------- Poe Gogh A sister who loved disco ------------------------------ Go Gogh And his niece who travels the country in a van ---Winnie Bay Gogh
Well it is a lot of words (funny ones too) and I have to try my best to catch up with all the rest of you who are so far ahead even though I know it is impossible. Smile; everyone will wonder what you have been up to! :-)
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Post by RER on Sept 7, 2006 16:14:55 GMT -5
Love that Gogh, Gogh..................Van Gogh cut one ear off, so what would you call that ? Maybe.......ah......lets see........"Hear today and gone tomorrow or Ear today and Gogh tomorrow. Someone can do better than me on the ear-less statement. Just being brainless here.......LOL (thanks Babs we need more humor here or is that hear.........words strikes again) ....
Bob
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Post by David Sechrest on Sept 13, 2006 11:08:02 GMT -5
Here's one for you:
America's oldest veteran and the world's oldest person celebrated his 115th birthday! on August 21, 2006 in the Puerto Rico town of Isabela surrounded by family and well-wishers. Emiliano Mercado del Toro was a boy when the United States seized Puerto Rico from Spain in 1898. He entered the U.S. Army in 1918 and was based in Florida for training as World War l ended. Mercado was declared the world's oldest person by the Guinness Book of Records last year. He is the oldest of 18 living World War I U.S. veterans identified by VA during the past year.
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Post by Babs on Sept 13, 2006 12:15:55 GMT -5
WOW! 115! Boy I hope I never live to be that old.
Today my dad is 93 so he is celebrating at the Senior Center with friends playing cards as he normally does each Monday and Wednesday afternoon. I got him a selection of candy bars to take and pass out to his card buddies and he's had company already this morning, which always makes him happy. For a 93 year old man, we think he does very well. So HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DAD!
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Post by Margo CHS Class of 55 on Sept 21, 2006 2:02:51 GMT -5
I was not sure whether to place this here or with the Fire Department folder. So will do both and Richard or Dave can delete one of them for me. THIS IS THE TYPE OF HERO OUR CHILDREN NEED TO LOOK UP TO AS A ROLE MODEL !!! Scipio-Geneva Fire Department ( NORTH VERNON PLAIN DEALER )
Sep. 19, 2006
By: Bryce Mayer Mike Burkman accepts an award from Megan Forney Batton. Emotions ran high during the Scipio-Geneva Township Volunteer Fire Department’s 50th anniversary weekend. During a ceremony Saturday honoring all firefighters past and present at the fire station, Megan Forney Batton presented a special award to Mike Burkman who has served as a volunteer with the department for 35 years.
Eleven years ago when she was only 12, Batton was attempting to walk across a bridge spanning Rock Creek. High water from spring flooding swept her into the water.
Burkman, who fortunately lives nearby, heard the report on the scanner and arrived quickly. Although he can’t swim, he dove in and after riding the current 50 yards downstream managed to pull the then unconscious girl out of the raging creek.
He administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation to Megan, who was not breathing and was without a pulse until he revived her.
“I don’t remember anything from the time I fell into the creek until I woke up in the hospital (Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis),” Batton said. “We were just being kids, acting foolishly then (when the accident happened). I still consider Mike Burkman my guardian angel. He had quite an impact on my life.” Batton, who still lives in Geneva Township is now CPR certified herself and plans to become a volunteer firefighter when her children are older.
The crowd in the Scipio firehouse applauded her remarks, then laughed when Batton said, “I apologize to Mike for interrupting his dinner and vomiting in his mouth that day.”
Tears welled in Burkman’s eyes as he came up to get the award, a wooden replica of a fireman’s ax on a plaque.
“I wasn’t the only one involved in Megan’s rescue,” the 52-year-old firefighter said modestly. “Seeing Megan and her family here today is how we (volunteer firefighters) get paid.”
Volunteer firefighters long ago began helping at emergencies that are not always fire related.
“Volunteers started doing just fires,” said Lt. Allan Leeds of the department. “Now we are a full-service agency responding to medical emergencies and all types of rescues. We are a big town fire department in a small community.”
Roger Johnson of the Indiana Fire Marshal’s office agreed.
“Megan’s story epitomizes what volunteer fire departments do,” Johnson said. “Scipio-Geneva Township provides a classic volunteer firefighting service. I’m very proud of them for their 50 years of service and the governor is, too.”
During the weekend, firefighters put on extrication demonstrations and waterball battles for the enjoyment of people attending. There was also a fish fry with proceeds going to help with the purchase and maintenance of equipment.
But nothing could top the award presentation from Batton to Burkman. “It was awesome to present him the award,” Batton said. “He saved my life.”
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Post by RER on Sept 24, 2006 12:54:30 GMT -5
That's Nothing But More Chicken Scratch
Pa. farm discovers a 4-legged chicken Associated Press SOMERSET, Pa. - Henrietta the chicken was living inconspicuously among 36,000 other birds at Brendle Farms for 18 months - until a foreman noticed she had four legs.
"It's as healthy as the rest," the farm's owner, Mark Brendle, told The Daily American.
Brendle's 13-year-old daughter, Ashley, named the chicken Henrietta after the discovery Thursday. The bird has two normal front legs and, behind those, two more feet. They are of a similar size to her front legs but don't function. The chicken drags her extra feet behind her.
In 30 years of farming, Brendle said, he's never before seen a chicken with four legs.
There's no definitive reason why such deformities happen, said Cliff Thompson, a retired professor of genetics at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. He said it could be an accident of development, akin to a sixth toe on a cat.
Brendle said he jokingly suggested to his family that it sell Henrietta in an Internet auction, but Ashley objected.
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Post by Pam on Sept 25, 2006 16:53:36 GMT -5
And don't ya know that genetically altared fishes (glowfish) and Blue Gill are now being used to try to detect the presence of contaminates in our waterways....how's that for news on fishes, Dave?
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Post by malynda on Sept 30, 2006 20:19:49 GMT -5
Hello. I hope it is alright to post this on here and if it's not please feel free to delete and accept my apologies.
I am doing some genealogy work and was recently at the Hope, Indiana library. They had a set of three black books by Mildred Dixon Herrod. Two of the books had Hope area historical information as well as short clips about the families that lived in Hope. The third book was all obituary information for the people of Hope. The historical two are called something like Hope Area Families: Then and Now and were put out in 1985 and 1987 I believe.
I am desperately looking to purchase a set of these books because most of my family is from this area. If you have a set of these books or know someone who does and are willing to part with them for a fee please email me or post a reply on the board. I am also thinking of running an ad in the local Hope Star Journal if no one here can help.
Thanks in advance, Malynda
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Post by Margo CHS Class of 55 on Oct 1, 2006 20:20:14 GMT -5
You might try www.half.com ~ or half price books in Indy. My other suggestion would be the Hope newspaper. Too bad you just missed Hope Heritage Days. That would have been the ideal place to look for those books. Of course you can always try Ebay. GOOD LUCK on your search.. Margo
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Post by malynda on Oct 5, 2006 15:32:10 GMT -5
Margo, Thanks for the reply and yes I am seriously considering running an ad in the Hope Star Journal, I emailed them yesterday to get a price but have not heard back from them yet.
I have looked on Ebay and other similar places but these are more of a "local" historical book so no luck finding them elsewhere.
I was hoping that someone on the board might have a set lying around or know of a relative from the Hope area that might have a set.
I will keep searching but if anyone runs across a set please let me know. Thanks Malynda
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Post by RER on Oct 8, 2006 19:10:55 GMT -5
R.I. pumpkin may be largest everAssociated Press WARREN, R.I. - Despite heavy rains that stunted pumpkin growth, a Rhode Island farmer has set what could be a new record for the largest pumpkin in the world. Ron Wallace's pumpkin weighed 1,502 pounds at Saturday's weigh-off competition, heavier than the current Guinness World Record-holding 1,469-pound pumpkin grown last year by Larry Checkon of Pennsylvania. Wallace said at the 13th annual Rhode Island Southern New England Giant Pumpkin Growers Championship that the key to growing a giant pumpkin is the ability to commit to the task from April to October. "Pumpkin growing is a lot of work and you just have to stick with it," he said. It is also weather-dependent. Agriculture officials say the heavy rains this season have damaged or stunted the crop of many competitive growers of giant pumpkins. Central and southeastern Massachusetts were the hardest hit. Officials say heavy rain delayed planting, impeded pollination and contributed to rot on blossoms and fruit. Another ailment, "damping-off," constricted pumpkin stems and contributed to the early death of many plants.
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Post by nancs on Oct 14, 2006 9:06:48 GMT -5
Just a quick update from the west coast............many thanks to all for keeping my mom in your thoughts and prayers. Your love and support has meant so much to all of us, and particularly me!!! At this writing, the doctors have worked their 'medical magic,' and now we are working to get Mom's 'sea legs' back after so many days flat on her back. Each day we can see improvement, and she is eating much better. She is such a trooper. She makes me proud!!!! Thanks again. Hoping to get back into the 'swing of things' here soon. I miss posting here so much, and have a bunch of stuff I want to scan and get on the boards. Love to all, Nanc 'n my mom, as well as my two daughters
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