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May 25, 2014
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| Broadcast Schedule |
| Today!!! Sunday, May 25, 2014 |
| 3 PM PST/6 PM PST |
| No Story Writing. We’ll write again on June 1. |
| 6 PM PST/9 PM EDT |
| No VacaChat Broadcast.
The chat room will be open at 6:00 PDT (9:00 EDT—8:00 CDT). |
| Upcoming!!! Sunday, June 1, 2014 |
| 3 PM PST/6 PM PST |
| StoryTime! Title: The Summer Hummer Bummer |
| 6 PM PST/9 PM EDT |
| VacaChat Broadcast.
Be sure to tune in to find out all the latest news from the Dude, the share in the hilarity, perhaps learn a thing or two, and to hear Zorro read the story. |
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| Hello Vriends, | ||
| Happy Memorial Day to you all! Unfortunately (or
fortunately, from my financial perspective), I am working through the
weekend with the client that I have been dancing around with for over a
month. It was on, then off, then it was a go, then at the last minute it
was off. Basically, she is a producer who works with a client who has an
in-house designer, so they wanted the in-house person to do the work.
However, that person was already overloaded. Well, finally they threw in
the towel and so I got brought in to try to get it all done in a
weekend. Whee! Anyway, the place is sure nice--the producer lives in the hills above Mill Valley, CA. What a lovely place! In the Marin area north of San Francisco, at the foot of Mt. Tamalpais. There's a spring-fed waterfall within about a ten minute hike from her home. It makes for a great lunch break. How nice it must be to live in an area of such beauty. Of course, I don't know what I'm saying--I've got Ulatis Creek within five minutes walking from here. There I can see a little bit of water oozing playfully around a collection of discarded tires and beverage containers. Then there's always CVS Pharmacy right across the street, where I can get my social interaction with the collection of homeless folks who sleep outside it. ::sigh:: Anyway, I need to get myself into the car and head down the road. So have a great holiday weekend, and we'll see you next week! |
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| Cheers, VacaDude | ||
| Chatter News |
| Ann Savage | Ann shares with us this wonderful news: “My latest news is that we have a new grandbaby on the way [due mid August], and the doctor thinks it's a girl! She'll be our third grandchild, joining cousins Lucas, 13, and Adrian, 3. :)” Congratulations to Ann and her family. | ||
| Elsalynda | Elsalynda's latest column entitled Nature in the
City: Spring Blooms in Waltham Amid Chill Winds , is available online here: http://waltham.wickedlocal.com/article/20140513/NEWS/140519854/2012/OPINION |
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| Elsa is in need of a good, used Windows computer (4 years old or newer). Her computer died and she bought a new high end Dell laptop Latitude 6540 but the materials and chemicals used in making this new computer are causing her health problems. The new one is available for purchase or trade. | |||
| We'd love to include more news of VacaChatters. If you have something you'd like to share (something about you or your family) or if you know of exciting news about another chatter that they're just too shy to share, please send it to us! (We won’t run it without that chatter’s permission, however.) | |||
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| ChatterChopz | ChatterChopz' ankle is improving, but still causing her a good bit of pain. She's still got a limp. She was unable to return to karate this last week. She saw the doc this week and he is still certain there is no break, just one of the worst sprains he's ever seen. He predicts another 4 weeks or so of recovery. She's not a happy camper. | ||
| Caboval | Caboval is in need of our prayers for her dog, Joey. You can read more about Joey and his struggles here: http://gfwd.at/1n8NU0h. | ||
| UPDATE on Joey! Caboval writes: “Joey is in remission but the chemo almost killed him. He was in liver failure and the Dr gave him a 50/50 chance to live. He made it through that and we have had 3 really good weeks. He was so happy and acting like a puppy, but now he is starting to not eat again and he vomited today so I don't know… It's a rollercoaster. I have a feeling he is having liver issues again. I do really need those prayers!!!” | |||
| Elsalynda | Elsalynda is also in need of prayers. She is asking for prayers for good care and caring from her primary care physician. Elsa reports that at her last visit, her physician "was at least civil and apologetic." She also reports that her back issues are improving and thanks everyone for their prayers and support. Continue to keep Elsa and her doctor in your prayers. | ||
| GentleDoe | GentleDoe says her father is recovering. He has moved to a rehab facility. Doe is trying desperately to juggle being with her mother and yet also caring for her birds and other animals. She especially needs prayers about the financial situation and some rather difficult family dynamics. With no transportation and having to rely on others for rides, this has been very difficult for her. The whole family is still in need of our prayers. | ||
| Jes and Miss Jonesy | Both Jes, and her furkid, Miss Jonesy, are battling health issues and undergoing various tests and procedures. Let's keep both of them in our prayers. | ||
| Shari in Memphis | UPDATE!!! Just received this from Shari: "So kind of you to keep prayers going for me. I was hospitalized in November for an event (that just yesterday my doc said was severe enough that it could have killed me) and have pretty much been sick ever since. I'm trying to be patient as doc said it would take 6 months to a year, to fully recover." | ||
| Thank you for your prayers and good thoughts for owl our wonderful VacaFamily members! If you have any prayer requests, updates or news of answered prayers, please let us know. Email us with the information so it can be included in the next newsletter. | |||
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| A
Message from Zorro |
StoryTime News |
StoryTime Archives |
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| A Message from Zorro |
| Hello there, Everbuddy! | ||
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It is your old pal Zorro here. The Dude just headed out the door,
heading off to Silly Vally, or Milly Valley, or something like that.
He don't know what he is missing! I'm going to go over to the creek
today and help myself to some of the cool cans and bottles I find in
the creek bed. I have a hiding place in the backyard that the Dude
doesn't know about. Oh, and in his closet. And a little spillover
behind the refrigerator... Oh well, tomorrow we get to have hot dogs! Yes, it is time to get out the BBQ grill. Maybe along the creek I can find a new lid for the Dude's grill? Anyway, see you next week! |
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| Yours Most Whiskerly, Zorro |
| StoryTime News |
| Next StoryTime | June 1, 2014 3:00 PM PDT/6:00 PM EDT |
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| Title | The Summer Hummer Bummer | ||
| Invitation | We need story writers! Please consider dropping in and checking out the fun we have writing the stories. Honestly, it's not at all difficult to join in and you'll surely be glad you did. | ||
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More stories added to the Archives! | ||
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2 pounds ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 cup celery diced 2 garlic cloves minced 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 cup catsup 1 tablespoon beef base ½ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 can tomato paste, 6 oz. 1¼ cups water 3 tablespoons vinegar 1 tablespoon. brown sugar 1 teaspoon dry mustard
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Brown the meat, onions, garlic and celery together and drain off fat.
Combine meat and remaining ingredients in the crock
pot, stirring well. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours; or high 3-4 hours.
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Pillows: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened ½ cup sour cream ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1½ tablespoons dried chives 1½ tablespoons fresh onion minced 3 chicken breasts, cooked and diced (around 3 cups) 2 (8 ounce) cans crescent rolls ¼ cup melted butter Italian bread crumbs (around 2 cups) Gravy: 1 (14.5 ounce) can cream of chicken or celery soup 1 (0.87) package chicken gravy mix (3 tablespoons mix) Water |
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Preheat oven to 350°F. |
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| Recommended Watching |
| Owl Cams |
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Other Nature Cams | Video Picks of the Week | Inspiration |
| Owl Cams |
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| Puffins | ||||
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Shetland Islands Puffins | http://www.shetland.org/puffincam/ | ||
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Sea Island, Maine |
http://explore.org/live-cams/player/puffin-burrow-cam | ||
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Sea Island, Maine |
http://explore.org/live-cams/player/puffin-loafing-ledge-cam These pages also contain links to numerous other nature cams. |
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| Eagles | ||||
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Black Eagle |
http://www.africam.com/wildlife/black_eagle_webcam Emoyeni (the black eagle) is set to return and start re-building her nest in anticipation of a new breeding season. She has been spotted on the nest several times in the last few days, so be on the lookout! |
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Decorah Eagles |
http://www.ustream.tv/decoraheagles | ||
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Berry College Eagle Cam |
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/berry-eagle-cam | ||
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http://www.pixcontroller.com/eagles/index.htm | |||
| Peregrine Falcons | ||||
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PA Falcon Cam |
http://www.pacast.com/players/falcon.asp | ||
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Commerce Tower Peregrines |
http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/wildlife-cameras/peregrine-falcon-web-camera Cam not live now but should be returning soon. |
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Pitt Peregrine Falcon |
http://www.aviary.org/PF-NestCam1 | ||
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Gulf Tower Peregrine Falcon |
http://www.aviary.org/PF-NestCam2 | ||
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Emily
Falcon Cam |
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/emily-falcon-cam | ||
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RFalconCam |
http://rfalconcam.com/rfc-main/ | ||
| Talking Birds | ||||
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Watch the Birdie |
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/Watch-the-Birdie | ||
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Disco |
https://www.youtube.com/user/MsJumpinJude/videos | ||
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California Condor San Diego Zoo Safari Park San Diego, California |
http://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/cams/condor-cam | ||
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KC Zoo Penguin Cam |
http://www.kansascityzoo.org/penguincam |
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Whidbey Island Back Porch other assorted birds |
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/katersch | ||
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Hellgate Ospreys |
http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/27/Hellgate_Ospreys/ | ||
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Ostrich Chicks |
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Streaming Bird Cams |
http://www.beakspeak.com/ | ||
| Other Nature Cams |
| Pandas | ||||
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San Diego Zoo Pandas |
www.sandiegozoo.org (click
on live cams)
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http://www.ustream.tv/sandiegozoo. Zoo's
blogs: http://blognew.sandiegozoo.org/category/animals-and-plants/giant-pandas/ |
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Giant Panda Cam |
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/webcams/giant-panda.cfm | ||
| Bears | ||||
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Kansas City Polar Bears |
http://www.kctv5.com/category/244581/nikita-berlin-polar-bear-cam | ||
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Brown Bears and Salmon |
http://explore.org/#!/live-cams/player/brown-bear-salmon-cam-brooks-falls (lots of other cams at this site, as well) |
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Black Bears |
http://www.bear.org/website/live-cameras/live-cameras/holly-bears-den-cam-live.html | ||
| Other Animal and Nature Sites | ||||
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San Diego Zoo and Safari Park |
http://animals.sandiegozoo.org/ | ||
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The Pet Collective |
http://www.thepetcollective.tv/livestreams/ | ||
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Critter Chat Cams |
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Friends of Felines Rescue
Center |
www.ustream.tv/ffrc | ||
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Little House |
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CC's Page of Links (scheduled for updating) |
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| Video Picks of the Week |
Let the Spiders Roll
(from TwoClubs—especially for Sharoot)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_yYC5r8xMI
Rhapsody in Blue (Gershwin)
Playing 'Rhapsody in Blue' by Gershwin, this child
amazed me with the sounds he's able to get out of a harmonica
at the tender age of 12. He is the winner of the harmonica festival in China, and this is his first
big performance after winning. Who would believe a child could make such great music, what a treat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u-6LzNtkpQ#t=64
Google Maps Street View of
Battleship Island
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5kmKO_gGsc
Music and Humor!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKezUd_xw20
Audubon's Birds of America
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElD_Qx_lPls&feature=player_embedded
Why are some animals so ugly?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nYpVlTdr3I
Why Are Babies So Cute?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rALJido4iI&feature=youtu.be
(and some bonus cuteness—http://www.ba-bamail.com/Content.aspx?emailid=9624&memberid=824309#.U1Q8YFeM55c
| Inspiration or Things to Make You Think |
Refusing to be Disabled
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CooJZgs0a_E
Meet Sir Stuffington...
http://www.ba-bamail.com/content.aspx?emailid=5643&source=viral_box#.U2_KNChvA1I
Speaking Exchange
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S-5EfwpFOk
My Shoes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SolGBZ2f6L0#t=220
The Writer
http://www.chonday.com/Videos/the-writer-automaton
Unsung Hero
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaWA2GbcnJU
| Fun Stuff |
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Fun Animations and Pictures |
Photos of the Week |
Zorro's Word of the Week |
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Owl Assemblage
http://www.thatartistwoman.org/2010/11/owl-assemblage.html
Can I Get a Hoot-Hoot!?
http://club.chicacircle.com/can-i-get-a-hoot-hoot-owl-treat-bags-free-printable/
Macrame Owl
http://www.thatartistwoman.org/2010/06/macrame-owl-project.html
Colorful Patterned Owls
http://www.iheartcraftythings.com/2012/10/colorful-patterned-owls.html
Little Black Owl
http://www.justcraftyenough.com/2011/09/project-little-black-owl/
Owl Paper Cup Project
http://www.favecrafts.com/Rainy-Day-Crafts/Owl-Paper-Cup/ct/1
| Fun Animations and Pictures |
I'll Take Those, Thank You
And Stay Out!!!
I Am The Walrus
I May Be Slow, But I'm Sneaky
Just Chillin'
And…some bonus adorableness
(just because it's too cute NOT to share and it made me grin all day)
I'll Give Myself A Lift
| Photos of the Week |
From the Dude
This is a photo that I took at the Maker Faire last week--there is this guy who makes insanely cool armor for mice and cats!
From Sharoot
Look what I saw earlier this week at Brick Pond Park in North Augusta, SC! My very first owl in the wild! He is watching me watch him. I think he has a crush on me.
She was a cutie pie too. I didn't see Mom or Dad, but was told they were around.
| Zorro's Word of the Week |
Coming Soon!
| Vaca Shopping |
VacaShopping for Summer
Time to prepare for summer! T-Shirts, BBQ Aprons and Mugs await you!
VacaDude’s creations are sure to be treasured gifts for those special people in your lives.
Check them all out at VacaDude's CafePress store! Support our beloved
artist/broadcaster/friend!
http://www.cafepress.com/vacadude
MollyTheOwlBooks
Eric has discontinued the sales of all his books and merchandise.
of that and want one, let DotRot know
and she'll do what she can to make it available to you.
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