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Posts Made By: Ron Streetenberger

August 20, 2006 05:29 PM Forum: DVDs and Music and Books That You Recommend

If you are a big band jazz fan.

Posted By Ron Streetenberger
Some absolutely fantastic big band jazz comes out of the University of North Texas. The 1 O'Clock lab band offerings are the tops. Two recommended C.D.s for starters are:

With Respect To Stan, 2005
Lab '75 featuring the composing and arranging of student, Lyle Mays

These are only available from the university. Surf for University of North Texas Lab Band.

August 21, 2006 11:16 PM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

A GREAT DAY FOR NEW SIGHTINGS

Posted By Ron Streetenberger
Today, I was fortunate to see three species of birds for the first time. They were, Black and White Warbler, Blue Gray Gnatcatcher,and Blue Grosbeak. I was only able to photograph the Gnatcatcher, and then only through a window. Not the best but might be the only chance to catch it. I believe that these new sightings were due to the fact that I made a water spritzer out of quarter inch copper tubing and aimed the stream to fall on a quince bush. The birds in our drought stricken area love it.

August 21, 2006 11:32 PM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

PROTHONOTARY WARBLER

Posted By Ron Streetenberger
It's rare to see these guys 17 miles east of Ft.Worth, Texas. Taken through a window as the temperature was 100F outside.

August 22, 2006 04:17 PM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

MY BIRD OASIS

Posted By Ron Streetenberger
This simple sprayer made of 1/4" copper tubing really brings in the birds, including Hummers which enjoy hovering in the gentle stream of water. Many other species like to sit in the Japonica bush while they bathe.

August 26, 2006 05:07 PM Forum: Politics

THE U.S.A.'S #1 ENEMY

Posted By Ron Streetenberger
Please vote for only one of the following:
A) China
B) N. Korea
C) Iran
D) American Civil Liberties Union



September 3, 2006 08:05 PM Forum: Insects - Flowers and Other Small Stuff - Photos

I need an ID on this guy.

Posted By Ron Streetenberger
Size, 0.255", no legs or head observed. Jet black mirror like body with two red dots. Please do not tell me that it's an african lady bug--nudge, nudge.

September 4, 2006 08:21 PM Forum: Politics

THE IMMIGRATION DILEMMA

Posted By Ron Streetenberger
Under current law, for a foreigner to remain in this country, one must:
a] Present the proper documents at the border.
b] Acquire the proper documents to work in, or extend visit
to the U.S.
c] Leave the U.S. when that period has expired.

What about the above does Congress and the President not comprehend? Months of debate have been wasted on an immigration bill that will protect our borders when we have existing laws that already serve that purpose.

Please, if you reply, include with one word your opinion of the job Congress and the president are doing. My word is, PATHETIC.





September 5, 2006 03:14 PM Forum: Politics

ILLEGAL BEDBUGS

Posted By Ron Streetenberger
I would imagine that most of you thinkers out there have already figured this one out. When our priciest hotels and motels are becoming infested, I can't blame it on the guests.
There is also a reappearence of once conquered diseases and a dramatic increase in crime to think about. Are cheap lawn and nanny care really cost effective? Even when your children and grandchildren are presented with ever-increasing risk from so many factors?

September 5, 2006 11:16 PM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Hummer at feeder

Posted By Ron Streetenberger
I think that this is an immature Ruby Throat. I'm not overly proud of this shot except for the fact that it's beak is visible through the plexiglas. Digiscoped through about 30X with 1/60th. shutter speed. Subject was pretty much in full shade.

September 19, 2006 12:48 AM Forum: Landscape Photography

Autumn Begins in Colorado

Posted By Ron Streetenberger
Aspens light up a dreary day on Fremont Pass, heading for Leadville.

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