Newsletter November 9, 2014

I hope everyone had a lovely week. It has been clear and warm around here, though hopefully we might get a little rain next week. Every little bit helps!

It was a bit of a creative week for me. I finished my photography club assignment of "Fall Colors" on Monday, and then we showed our stuff at Wednesday's meeting. Everybody seemed to like my photos. Then yesterday I attended a class/product demo for Golden, a maker of artist acrylic paints and supplies. I became aware that the way I was taught to use acrylics in college is a bit flawed. I've basically been using them wrong all these years! So now I just want to go buy a whole bunch of paint and start playing around with it. Well, I can't afford to do that, so perhaps I should start with the oil paints I got a couple of years ago (they are the kind that are water-based, so they are not as toxic to work with). Like many people, I started in oil paints, but had to stop because of the fumes and chemicals involved.

The class was sponsored by the Vacaville Art League, and they were also accepting entries for the art/photography show coming up next month. So I entered a couple of my recent photographs--framed and everything! It has been a very long time since I have had any of my work hanging in a gallery, so this should be interesting. There is a reception next weekend, and I think I'll go to that just to take a look at all the art that has been submitted. It should be interesting!

I'm hoping to start entering some of the photography contests around here--mostly like county fairs. I've never done that kind of thing before, so it is just something fun to try.

Well, I have a lot of things on my to-do list for today, so I had better get back to it. I hope you all have a great week to come!

Have now finished one week, as in five days, of radiation treatment. Wondering if the upset tummy is a side effect or coming down with something. See the oncologist once each week during the radiation so did tell him about it.

Do you or anyone in your family sew? Simple project?

It is Zorro the mouse, here. Thank you for writing the fun story last week, and giving me a chance to read it! Things have been pretty serious around here lately; it was nice to inject a little silly into the atmosphere!

The Dude has been running around with his camera a lot, and spending less time in the woodshop. So I don't know--maybe he is expecting me to finish his telescope mount for him. I could give it a try, but I'm not very sure he will like the results. I get the sense this is kind of a tricky build--in need of high precision. Mostly I just eyeball everything, or use my tail as a tape measure. That probably won't cut it for this one. Oh well, it is getting a tad cold for backyard astronomy anyway!

It has been getting pretty cold in the house here--especially at night. I hope we get to have a fire soon--the first of the season! I like to sit on the edge of the firescreen and roast little bits of marshmallows. And before we know it, Santa Clause will be coming! I guess that means we should get all that fire-building out of our system before he arrives, else he will be in for a bit of a surprise when he comes down the chimney...

Well, back I go--need to get busy being lazy!

Have a great week, you guys!!

			Chatter News
	A Note from the Dude		Chatter News		Prayer Requests		Vaca Blog

Sharoot	Sharoot's featured pictures can be found at the end of each newsletter, under Photos of the Week. She says that since they are located at the end, then "Sharoot's the Caboose!" Today Sharoot shares with us photos of beautiful things found in her garden.

ChatterChopz	CC has spent the last week working hard scanning a whole drawer full (almost 700 of them, so far) of old family photos—some dating back over 80 years. She has had a blast with them, giggling at many and trying to guess who some of the people are. They will soon appear in the "Photo Gallery" portion of our website. Until then you can still enjoy LOTS of pictures from her birthday party. http://chatterchopz.com/Birthday%202014/birthday_2014.html CC wants me to share these previews of the photos she's scanned:

	CC's PawPaw—October 1931	CC and TheDaddyBird (she's 17 days old)


	CC and TDB trying out her new Daddy Saddle	Momma (DotRot) in Kindergarten

*Elsalynda*	Elsalynda's latest column entitled Meet Your Neighbor: John Connor of the Totem Pole Cruise Boat in Waltham, is available online here: http://waltham.wickedlocal.com/article/20141021/News/141029909

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.)


	*CC's Cousin, Addie Jo*	Some of you may remember CC asking for prayers for Addie Jo when she was born VERY early (1 pound, 8 ounces). Well, she has been thriving with very little evidence of complications due to her prematurity. However, for the last year or so she's been having urinary problems including kidney stones (in a TWO year old!!). She had two surgeries this last week and they think she'll not have many problems from here on out. She still needs prayers for her continued recovery. She'll turn 3 tomorrow.

	VacaDude's Brother-in-law, Duke	I would ask for prayers and well-wishes for my brother-in-law Richard "Duke" Paiz, who suffered a stroke last week, and is currently in the hospital in Roseville, CA. He was nearly gone on Friday, but seems to have rallied on Saturday. Duke married my oldest sister Beverly in the late 1950s. Because my parents were at an advanced age when they had me (Mom was 41, dad was 46), and my dad had a massive heart attack when I was three, they made arrangements with Bebe and Duke that they would raise me until I was 18. So Duke was only a couple of heartbeats away from being my dad. As it was, we were very close, and I did a lot of camping and road trips with them. They never did have children of their own.

	*KSBorn*	KSBorn was in regression for lymphoma and breast cancer. It has since returned and she's going for Chemo now. She and her doctors are attacking it vigorously and she needs our prayers. She needs our prayers for healing, for the Lord to guide her doctors, and for the peace and strength as she undergoes the treatment.

	*VacaDude and his cousin, Kevin*	UPDATE: I also wanted to give an update about my cousin Kevin. He has undergone four sessions of chemo, and according to the latest CT scans, it looks like he is showing excellent response to the treatments. Three of the four tumors have shrunk to near nothingness, and the main one has shrunk from 2.1cm to 7mm in diameter. So I thank you for all of the prayers! The treatments have been a horrible struggle for him, so it is very good to see that the effort has been worth it. Frankly, the hardest part seems to be keeping the spirits up, and the attitude positive. So thank you again!!

	*BugGirl*	BugGirl is recovering well. She's still not allowed to drive, though.

	*Marilyn Crabb*	We received this message this week from a long-time Molly watcher: I don't join the online chats but I read the newsletter and was a Molly watcher from the beginning. Last week, I was diagnosed with stage 2B (or greater) breast cancer and am undergoing lots of further tests and will begin chemotherapy on Tuesday. Please add me to the prayer list. UPDATE: Thank you for your prayers. I'm doing really well after my first chemotherapy treatment. One week down - nineteen to go. Then surgery and radiation. I have more tests scheduled to see if the cancer has spread beyond my armpit but so far it does not look like it has. My screen name was/is MarilynLA on UStream. (Marilyn from Los Angeles)

	*Littleguys*	UPDATE: The latest news from Littleguys: Have now finished one week, as in five days, of radiation treatment. Wondering if the upset tummy is a side effect or coming down with something. See the oncologist once each week during the radiation so did tell him about it. Do you or anyone in your family sew? Simple project?

	*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.

		*LATEST UPDATE* on Joey! Caboval writes: “Oh Joey isn't doing good and I'm so worried. He made it through cancer and is in remission and survived liver failure but something has happened to his leg. He had X-rays and there's no break but it looked like his neck had a pinched nerve. So, I'm doing cold laser therapy and no improvement. I'm doing chiropractor sessions, no improvement. Then on Friday he had acupuncture and now Joey can't walk at all on his leg and it's now been 4 weeks and no improvement. I had a prayer group for him on Facebook. I think the acupuncture somehow has hit nerves in his leg and he can't walk at all. I don't have any hope that he will be able to walk again and I'm at the point I may have to make a decision this coming week. I'm heartbroken and I'm praying for a miracle. I'm devastated and he is only 6 years old. I wish I had better news. Can you say a prayer for him?”

	*Elsalynda*	We got this message from elsa last week: Hi all, Thanks for all your prayers. This computer is so hard to type on. I dislike it but will have to use it for now. I saw the MGH sleep specialist today for consult and got some scary news. My apnea is severe and REM behavior disorder is rare and correlated with parkinson's disease. There is not much treatment available for the REM but I will try what there is. Please pray for me again. I am worried. Your elsalynda

	*GentleDoe*	It was great to see GentleDoe in chat. Here is the latest update from her: Dad: My sister has taken him out of the assistive living complex she had put him in. He is now in her home receiving hospice care. My sister is not contacting us or answering my mother's calls so we are only receiving second-hand updates from an aunt. As of last weekend, August 23rd - 25th, my father had a urinary tract infection. There was problems with his medication. They did not get his depression medication ordered before the weekend so he was without his medication the weekend of the 23rd - 25th. Also, since he left the assistive living home, he has been overdosed on his seizure medication. As of last week he still had the UTI & was not lucid. My aunt could not get him to understand who she was on the phone & he kept referring to my sister has his wife. My mother does not know this yet. Mom: She has been doing better with her medication with the latest change of a reduction in her blood pressure medication. Her cardiologist has recommended water aerobics which we are looking into. The lack of communication with my father has her very upset & depressed. Me: I've had some health issues since last Wednesday. My doctor is away until after the Labor day holiday. I'm still experiencing a good bit of pain as well. I'm trying to take care of mom, birds, bunnies & all of the various issues with my father/sister situation. It is so sad that my sister now has complete control over my father & everything in his name. My mother nor I have been able to speak to my father in over two weeks now. I'm concerned that if the lawyer does not get moving that we may not get to spend any time with him or give him our love before he passes. I do not know his medical condition, other than what is told second-hand to me or my mother! Friday, AT&T cut off my mother's phone service. We were told it was an order that the phone service was moving out of the area. I spent several hours Friday evening trying to get it straightened out with AT&T & was told it would be back on within 2 to 4 hours at 8 PM. Saturday morning still no service, called again spent from 9:30 am until after 12:30 PM when we were cut off without it being resolved. Called back & got another customer service person who was no help & could not get a supervisor. Had to rest for a bit & did not get anyone before AT&T was closed for the long Labor day weekend. My phone service has also gotten messed up with AT&T. I had my phone service moved to my mother's since I am now staying with her for now. They installed the Uverse internet & phone service but did not disconnect my home line at my house. Still haven't found out about what is happening with my AT&T cell phone. I may totally stop my AT&T phone services if I can't get this straightened out. Please keep my family in prayer especially that things can be resolved so that my mother & I can have contact with my dad as well as the other issues over my dad's POA (my father put my mother as the person on his POA but somehow my sister has taken over), my mother's health, & me with my health issues, surgery may be in the near future. My big prayer request is that my mother & I get to spend time with my father before we lose him, mentally or physically. Hope to see everyone in chat.

	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."
	Shari in Memphis


	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.

	A Message from Zorro		StoryTime News		StoryTime Archives
							Recipe of the Week


	*Next StoryTime*	*TODAY!!* Sunday, December 7 3:00 PM PST/6:00 PM EST

	*Title*	*The Owlbox Yule*

		Zorro and The Dude will record the special Thanksgiving story we write on November 2 to be aired all day on Thanksgiving Day so folks can tune in at any time that day to hear it read.

	*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.
	*Invitation*

Popcorn Owls

Creepy Spiders

Owl Tree

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/owl-tree

Black and White Spider Cookies

Owl Cookies

Yarn-Wrapped Owl Frame

http://www.allfreekidscrafts.com/Kids-Decorative-Crafts/Yarn-Wrapped-Owl-Picture-Frame-from-Lion-Brand

	Hello Vriends,
	I hope everyone had a lovely week. It has been clear and warm around here, though hopefully we might get a little rain next week. Every little bit helps! It was a bit of a creative week for me. I finished my photography club assignment of "Fall Colors" on Monday, and then we showed our stuff at Wednesday's meeting. Everybody seemed to like my photos. Then yesterday I attended a class/product demo for Golden, a maker of artist acrylic paints and supplies. I became aware that the way I was taught to use acrylics in college is a bit flawed. I've basically been using them wrong all these years! So now I just want to go buy a whole bunch of paint and start playing around with it. Well, I can't afford to do that, so perhaps I should start with the oil paints I got a couple of years ago (they are the kind that are water-based, so they are not as toxic to work with). Like many people, I started in oil paints, but had to stop because of the fumes and chemicals involved. The class was sponsored by the Vacaville Art League, and they were also accepting entries for the art/photography show coming up next month. So I entered a couple of my recent photographs--framed and everything! It has been a very long time since I have had any of my work hanging in a gallery, so this should be interesting. There is a reception next weekend, and I think I'll go to that just to take a look at all the art that has been submitted. It should be interesting! I'm hoping to start entering some of the photography contests around here--mostly like county fairs. I've never done that kind of thing before, so it is just something fun to try. Well, I have a lot of things on my to-do list for today, so I had better get back to it. I hope you all have a great week to come!
	Cheers, VacaDude

	Check out VacaDude's blog! Don't forget to send VacaDude your comments to let him know how much you appreciate him, his time & his talent!
	http://vacadude.wordpress.com/

	Hello there, Everbuddy!
	W It is Zorro the mouse, here. Thank you for writing the fun story last week, and giving me a chance to read it! Things have been pretty serious around here lately; it was nice to inject a little silly into the atmosphere! The Dude has been running around with his camera a lot, and spending less time in the woodshop. So I don't know--maybe he is expecting me to finish his telescope mount for him. I could give it a try, but I'm not very sure he will like the results. I get the sense this is kind of a tricky build--in need of high precision. Mostly I just eyeball everything, or use my tail as a tape measure. That probably won't cut it for this one. Oh well, it is getting a tad cold for backyard astronomy anyway! It has been getting pretty cold in the house here--especially at night. I hope we get to have a fire soon--the first of the season! I like to sit on the edge of the firescreen and roast little bits of marshmallows. And before we know it, Santa Clause will be coming! I guess that means we should get all that fire-building out of our system before he arrives, else he will be in for a bit of a surprise when he comes down the chimney... Well, back I go--need to get busy being lazy! Have a great week, you guys!!
	Yours Most Whiskerly, Zorro

	Pork Chops and Bacon Caramelized Onion Jam With Alfredo Potatoes
	Ingredients
	Pork Chops and Bacon Caramelized Onion Jam 2 large sweet onions 4 slices thick-cut bacon 4 (1-inch-thick) bone-in pork chops (about 1 3/4 lb) 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons dry brown sugar bourbon marinade mix* 1 tablespoon canola oil ½ cup dry sherry wine (or beef broth) Alfredo Potatoes 14 oz frozen seasoned potato puffs (½ bag) Cooking spray ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs 1½ cups Alfredo sauce

	Directions
	Cut onions, and then bacon, into large 2-inch chunks. Preheat large nonstick sauté pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. Season pork chops on both sides with 1 tablespoon marinade mix. Place oil in pan, then add pork chops; cook 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, or until well browned and pork is at least 135°F. Remove pork from pan. Place onions and bacon in same pan; cook and stir 7-8 minutes or until bacon is crisp and onions are tender. Stir in remaining 2 teaspoons marinade mix. Reduce heat to medium. Add sherry and pork chops to onion mixture; cook 2-3 minutes or until liquid is reduced by about two-thirds and pork is 145°F (for medium). Preheat oven to 425°F. Place potatoes in 9-inch-square baking dish; coat top of potatoes with spray. Bake 20 minutes or until golden. Chop parsley; combine with bread crumbs. Stir Alfredo sauce into potato puffs, then top with bread crumb mixture. Bake 5-6 more minutes or until hot and bubbly. Complete your meal with fresh salad blend, corn bread, and carrot cake for dessert. The Bacon Onion Jam can be made in advance and kept covered in the refrigerator. *McCormick's has a Brown Sugar-Bourbon Marinade in their "Grill Mates" line.


	Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread
	Ingredients:
	Bread ingredients: 2 egg 1 cup brown sugar, packed ½ or vegetable oil ½ cup sour cream (or plain yogurt) 4 tsp vanilla extract 2 cup pumpkin pinch of salt 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 2 cup flour 1 cup chocolate chips (optional) 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional) Cream cheese layer ingredients: 2 large egg 8 oz cream cheese softened ½ cup white sugar 6 tbsp flour
	Directions:
	In a large bowl blend the egg, brown sugar, oil, sour cream and vanilla and blend until smooth. Add the pumpkin and stir in. Stir in the salt, baking powder and baking soda. Add the flour and stir until just combined, don't overmix. Stir in chips and nuts,if using. Set aside. Prepare cream cheese layer by creaming together the cream cheese and ½ cup of sugar. Add the egg and stir and then add the flour. Stir until smooth. Set aside. Grease two 5x9" loaf pans and divide about 2/3 of the bread mixture between them. Smooth and press into corners. Pour cream cheese mixture over the bottom layer. Carefully spread it out evenly, covering the bottom layer completely. Spread remaining banana bread batter evenly over the top. Bake at 350F for 45 to 50 minutes or until center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. Allow bread to cool in pan for about 15 minutes and then remove from pan and cool completely before slicing. Store at room temperature in a sealed container.

	Owl Cams				Other Nature Cams		Video Picks of the Week		Inspiration
			Other Bird Cams

Barn Owls
	Nicassio Owl Box Salt and Pepper	http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nicasio-owl

	HOP - MAGC Barn Owls	http://www.ustream.tv/channel/magc-owls

	Owlceanside Mel and Sydney	http://www.ustream.tv/channel/owlceanside

	Felix Neck Owl Cam Martha’s Vineyard	http://www.ustream.tv/channel/felix-neck-owl-cam

	The Owl Cam	http://www.ustream.tv/owlchannel

	Barn Owls in Minden, Nevada	http://www.ustream.tv/channel/barn-owls-in-minden-nevada

	Port of Stockton Barn Owl Cams	http://www.portofstockton.com/owl-cams

	Hosted by Cornell Lab of Ornithology Located in Texas	http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/42/Barn_Owls/

Other Owls


	Athena Eastern Screech Owl Houston, Texas	http://www.ustream.tv/channel/mark-s-owl-cam http://www.facebook.com/groups/AthenaOwlcamFollowers/

	The Caring Owl in South Africa	http://www.thecaringowl.co.za/

	PPO (Potted Plant Owl) in South Africa	https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pot-Plant-Owl/148721154229

	Alessondra’s Owl Cam in Oklahoma City	http://ustream.tv/okcowlcam The three owlets have fledged.

	Rusty and Iris in Houston, Minnesota	http://www.internationalowlcenter.org/ourowls/rustyandiris/livecams

	Burrowing Owls Tri-Cities, Washington	http://wdfw.wa.gov/wildwatch/owlcam/video_burrowing2.html

	Project Snow Storm	http://www.projectsnowstorm.org/

Puffins
	Shetland Islands Puffins	http://www.shetland.org/puffincam/

	Sea Island, Maine Puffin Burrow	http://explore.org/live-cams/player/puffin-burrow-cam

	Sea Island, Maine Puffin Loafing Ledge	http://explore.org/live-cams/player/puffin-loafing-ledge-cam These pages also contain links to numerous other nature cams.

Eagles
	Black Eagle South Africa		http://www.africam.com/wildlife/black_eagle_webcam The first egg hatched on June 6!.

	Decorah Eagles Decorah, Iowa	http://www.ustream.tv/decoraheagles

	Berry College Eagle Cam Mt. Berry, Georgia	http://www.ustream.tv/channel/berry-eagle-cam

		http://www.pixcontroller.com/eagles/index.htm

Peregrine Falcons
	PA Falcon Cam Harrisburg, Pennsylvania	http://www.pacast.com/players/falcon.asp

	Commerce Tower Peregrines Kansas City, Missouri	http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/wildlife-cameras/peregrine-falcon-web-camera Cam not live now but should be returning soon.

	Pitt Peregrine Falcon Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	http://www.aviary.org/PF-NestCam1

	Gulf Tower Peregrine Falcon Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	http://www.aviary.org/PF-NestCam2

	Emily Falcon Cam Caloundra, Australia	http://www.ustream.tv/channel/emily-falcon-cam

	RFalconCam Rochester, New York	http://rfalconcam.com/rfc-main/

Talking Birds
	Watch the Birdie Bibi, the African Gray	http://www.ustream.tv/channel/Watch-the-Birdie

	Disco Talking Parakeet	https://www.youtube.com/user/MsJumpinJude/videos

Other Birds

	California Condor San Diego Zoo Safari Park San Diego, California	http://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/cams/condor-cam

	KC Zoo Penguin Cam Kansas City, MO	http://www.kansascityzoo.org/penguincam

	Whidbey Island Back Porch Whidbey Island, WA Rufous hummingbirds and other assorted birds	http://www.ustream.tv/channel/katersch

	Hellgate Ospreys Missoula, Montana Sponsored by Cornell	http://cams.allaboutbirds.org/channel/27/Hellgate_Ospreys/

	Ostrich Chicks (Live Again! New Chicks!)		http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ostrich-egg-cam-live

	Streaming Bird Cams List of many cams	http://www.beakspeak.com/

Pandas
	San Diego Zoo Pandas	www.sandiegozoo.org (click on live cams) or http://www.ustream.tv/sandiegozoo. Zoo's blogs: http://blognew.sandiegozoo.org/category/animals-and-plants/giant-pandas/

	Twin Pandas at Zoo Atlanta	http://www.zooatlanta.org/1212/panda_cam#ff_s=aDIEl

	Giant Panda Cam National Zoo Washington, DC	http://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/webcams/giant-panda.cfm

Bears
	Kansas City Polar Bears Nikita and Berlin	http://www.kctv5.com/category/244581/nikita-berlin-polar-bear-cam

	Brown Bears and Salmon Katmai National Park Alaska (off season- will return)	http://explore.org/#!/live-cams/player/brown-bear-salmon-cam-brooks-falls (lots of other cams at this site, as well)

	Black Bears Ely, Minnesota	http://www.bear.org/website/live-cameras/live-cameras/holly-bears-den-cam-live.html

Other Animal and Nature Sites
	Golden Paw-Prints Classic Golden Retrievers Oshkosh, Wisconsin		http://www.ustream.tv/channel/golden-retriever-puppy-cam EIGHT beautiful puppies! All the pups have gone to their forever homes. Cam shutting down tonight.

	San Diego Zoo and Safari Park	http://animals.sandiegozoo.org/

	The Pet Collective (many live cams)	http://www.thepetcollective.tv/livestreams/

	Critter Chat Cams Multi-Critter Site with Chat	http://critterchatcams.org/

	Friends of Felines Rescue Center Defiance, Ohio	www.ustream.tv/ffrc

	Little House Prairie Village, Kansas	http://www.tomnliz.com/Livecam/

	CC's Page of Links (scheduled for updating)	http://chatterchopz.com/links/camslinks.htm

Other Sites of Interest

Some Interesting Information About Someone We All Know Well
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1511369/


International Space Station Links
During a recent broadcast the Dude talked about the websites where one can view the spacestation and the view that the astronauts have. Here are the links: This one has the map, but no chat. http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/HDEV/ This site has a chat room. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/iss-hdev-payload

An Old Kansas City Owl
The Junction at the intersection of Ninth, Delaware and Main Streets of Kansas City, MO in the spring of 1906. None of these buildings exist today.

			Fun Animations and Pictures		Photos of the Week				Zorro's Word of the Week
	Just for the Fun of It						Kyle's Jokes of the Week

	Kyle's well known among his friends for his "triple groaner" riddles and jokes. Now he shares them with VacaFamily. Enjoy!


	What do you get when you cross a turkey with an octopus? Enough drumsticks for a large Thanksgiving dinner.

	Is turkey soup good for your health? Not if you're the turkey.

	A rabbit came into a shop and asked, "Got any carrots?" The shopkeeper answered, "No!" The next day the rabbit came again and asked, "Got any carrots?" The shopkeeper replied "NO!" Next day the rabbit came and asked, "Got any carrots?" The shopkeeper shouted, "NO! And if you come again and ask for carrots, I'll take nails and hammer you on the wall by your ears!" Early next morning the rabbit came back and asked, " Got any nails?" The shopkeeper answered, "No!" The rabbit asked, "Got any carrots?"

	Why did the turkey cross the road? To show that he wasn't chicken.