D-League

[MdWIldcat55]

MdWildat55, my daughter does volunteer work for the Clearwater Marinne Aquarium that is actually a non profit rescue center for marine life . The most famous resident is Winter the Dolphin. They rescue marine life from the Gulf, rehab them to the point of being able to survive a release back into the wild. If you love marine life it is one of the best rescue operations going. Several movies have been made of the operation.

https://www.seewinter.com/

Sawnee, that sounds like really rewarding work. Congratulations to her for finding a meaningful vocation.

I lived in South Florida for a couple years right out of college in the late 1970s. My boss had a decent sized boat and he took a liking to me, so we’d go out fishing and just looking around on the open water. I loved seeing all the ocean life - turtles,dolphins, sharks. I was telling the story last night of coming upon a giant Manta Ray that, in my memory, was 12 feet across. (That’s my story and I’m sticking with it.)

 

[FutureCityCats]

Dear God, touch in a mighty way the people of Texas and Ohio that are dealing with tragedy. FCC.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Sawnee, that sounds like really rewarding work. Congratulations to her for finding a meaningful vocation.

I lived in South Florida for a couple years right out of college in the late 1970s. My boss had a decent sized boat and he took a liking to me, so we’d go out fishing and just looking around on the open water. I loved seeing all the ocean life - turtles,dolphins, sharks. I was telling the story last night of coming upon a giant Manta Ray that, in my memory, was 12 feet across. (That’s my story and I’m sticking with it.)

Actually she is a volunteer and this is not her full time vocation. I guess it is more of a love or hobby. She lives in Ocala and comes down on the weekends to the aquarium. She loves animals and this is the perfect job for someone with a love for marine life. They rescue sharks, otters, sea turtles, pelicans, sting rays and other marine life that have been injured and bring them to the aquarium to rehab. For example Winter the Dolphin lost her tail when she was trapped and crabs ate it off. She has an artificial tail and can never go back to the Gulf. But there are others that are brought in they can be saved and returned to their natural habitat.

As far as your Manta Ray, I can vouch it is the truth. Manta Rays are often as big as 24' across so the 12 foot one is very common, especially in the deep waters. Rays are some of the oldest creatures on earth and were here before dinosaurs.

 

[catfaninsc]

MdWildat55, my daughter does volunteer work for the Clearwater Marinne Aquarium that is actually a non profit rescue center for marine life . The most famous resident is Winter the Dolphin. They rescue marine life from the Gulf, rehab them to the point of being able to survive a release back into the wild. If you love marine life it is one of the best rescue operations going. Several movies have been made of the operation.

https://www.seewinter.com/

Excellent! Familiar with both Clearwater and Mote Marine.

 

[wildcatdonf]

I got to share this.

 

[starchief5]

 

[ymmot31]

Hey hey, just checkin in. Almost time to make the donuts and I have no idea what we're having. I bet it's quick and easy.

 

[warrior-cat]

Bobby Boucher! Mondays are the devil!

 

[AustinTXCat]

Heh. So true.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Bobby Boucher! Mondays are the devil!

I hope football practice was good today.

 

[railroadkat_1]

Wanted to let all my D-leaguer friends and BKO To know I have to take a little time off. Hope to be back around 3 weeks. Take care everyone and God Bless you all!

 

[AustinTXCat]

Wanted to let all my D-leaguer friends and BKO To know I have to take a little time off. Hope to be back around 3 weeks. Take care everyone and God Bless you all!

Have a good and safe trip or time off.

 

[UK82]

I bought some smoking wood from Bourbon Barrel Foods that were actual staves from a used barrel. Being a Kentucky boy I bought that marketing gimmick hook, line and sinker. Expensive and not worth it. No real distinct taste that we could discern.

 

[*CatinIL*]

Wanted to let all my D-leaguer friends and BKO To know I have to take a little time off. Hope to be back around 3 weeks. Take care everyone and God Bless you all!

Have fun RRK! As others have said...hope all is well.

 

[UK82]

Wanted to let all my D-leaguer friends and BKO To know I have to take a little time off. Hope to be back around 3 weeks. Take care everyone and God Bless you all!

Hope everything is okay RR. See you in 3 weeks!

 

[catfaninsc]

Little League World Series Baseball. Love it.

 

[catfaninsc]

Hope everything is okay RR. See you in 3 weeks!

+1

 

[warrior-cat]

Heh. So true.

Now that is funny right there. I have been giving my daughter ( age13) $20.00 a week now for a few years based on school performance and house hold chores being done without a fuss. A's a must for school. She has missed a few payments but, has gotten most of them. She has over $2000.00 last time I counted and that was a while back.

When out and about shopping and not a special occasion and she see's something she wants she has to buy it. So far, when it is more than $20.00, she will not buy it most of the time. She is very frugal with her money. There is another motivation for me as well, while she has not to this point been in to stylish clothes, she is starting to begin to take notice of them. I told her a while back, if you want the expensive jeans or what ever, you must foot half of the price. So far that is working out but, I fear that will not last much longer.

 

[catfaninsc]

For all you early risers (before the crack of dawn) look to the east - northeast before sunrise over the next three weeks. You will see Mercury low on the horizon below and to the right of the two bright stars Castor and Pollux.

 

[cordmaker]

Space Station tonight @ 8:23 will be coming out of the NW I hope!

 

[catfaninsc]

For those of you who might not know. NASA has a site where you can plug in your location and it will tell you when the space station will be over your location. Good activity for the kids,
grandkids or if your the kid


Spot the Station

 

[*CatinIL*]

For those of you who might not know. NASA has a site where you can plug in your location and it will tell you when the space station will be over your location. Good activity for the kids,
grandkids or if your the kid


Spot the Station

Yep. It's always neat to look up and see it.

 

[AustinTXCat]

For all you early risers (before the crack of dawn) look to the east - northeast before sunrise over the next three weeks. You will see Mercury low on the horizon below and to the right of the two bright stars Castor and Pollux.

I'll check it out in the morning, Thanks.

 

[catfaninsc]

I'll check it out in the morning, Thanks.

Pollux will be below and slightly to the right of Castor, both will be bright, and Mercury will be further below and further to the right. Just before sunrise.

 

[cordmaker]

Sounds like the inter-stellar has been awaken in the D!!!!!

 

[_Rooster]

 

[cordmaker]

Whooops there it went!!!! Night D!

 

[ymmot31]

I bought some smoking wood from Bourbon Barrel Foods that were actual staves from a used barrel. Being a Kentucky boy I bought that marketing gimmick hook, line and sinker. Expensive and not worth it. No real distinct taste that we could discern.

Bummer. The lump has enough of a smoke flavor for me. Sometimes I add wood for flavor but not often.

For those of you who might not know. NASA has a site where you can plug in your location and it will tell you when the space station will be over your location. Good activity for the kids,
grandkids or if your the kid


Spot the Station

I've checked it out many times.

Sounds like the inter-stellar has been awaken in the D!!!!!

I've got Sky Map on my phone. It seems to be pretty accurate. I love the universe with a universal love.

 

[_Rooster]

Wanted to let all my D-leaguer friends and BKO To know I have to take a little time off. Hope to be back around 3 weeks. Take care everyone and God Bless you all!

You are always in my prayers RRC and will continue during your absence. God bless you too.

 

[ymmot31]

Hurry back RR. We'll miss you.

 

[_Rooster]

Friday Ymmot, Rooster and OldEvilleCat came to visit. We ate steak, salad and sweet taters. Yesterday I decided to eat part of the salad. I got it out and all it had in it was romaine lettuce. So Friday I serveed only romaine lettuce.

That was the best romaine ever serveed.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

I am headed to the Cape tomorrow for a launch. No rain please .

 

[UK82]

For all you early risers (before the crack of dawn) look to the east - northeast before sunrise over the next three weeks. You will see Mercury low on the horizon below and to the right of the two bright stars Castor and Pollux.

I'll check it out. Thanks! Due to the heat that's when I walk the dog so it's perfect timing.

 

[UK82]

Bummer. The lump has enough of a smoke flavor for me. Sometimes I add wood for flavor but not often.



I've checked it out many times.



I've got Sky Map on my phone. It seems to be pretty accurate. I love the universe with a universal love.

If you run out of your homemade charcoal then take a trip to Sellersburg and buy a few boxes of this. Outstanding stuff!

 

[UK82]

Tomato plants are slowing down after a fast start. Late blight seems to be taking over.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 80°F and dry. Possible showers later on. We hit 100°F for a high yesterday and expecting +100°F highs for at least the next 7-10 days. Ugh.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Tomato plants are slowing down after a fast start. Late blight seems to be taking over.

We grew some several years ago. Probably put some out again next spring. Goldie, our Yellow Lab (RIP), could not leave them alone. She loved plucking those tomatoes off the vine and eating them.

 

[AustinTXCat]

I am headed to the Cape tomorrow for a launch. No rain please .

Safe travels. I enjoyed watching launches from my mother's place in Orlando, especially at night. Ex-wife and I caught a shuttle launch from our hotel room in Daytona Beach back around 1992 or so. Breathtaking.

 

[_Rooster]

71°➫ 90° PM showers

Good Morning D

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good morning D League

I trust everyone had a good night's sleep and got through Blue Monday without any incidents. Expecting a typical day with a current temperature of 75° and a high of 86° Rain chances are 20% . I am headed over to Cape Canaveral in a couple of hours for a blast off at 6:30 PM. The launch was suppose to go off Saturday but was cancelled. I am hoping for a clear sky and no participation but that is something you can't plan for this time of year.

Bacon is frying in the pan and the coffee is strong and hot. Trust all have a nice day