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Posts Made By: Christine Canelos Welsh

February 22, 2008 02:20 PM Forum: Pet Pics

Smart Dog!

Posted By Christine Canelos Welsh
Must have had a Big Mac Attack or something. smile

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23291625/

April 4, 2008 04:24 PM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Protective hawk

Posted By Christine Canelos Welsh
Not surprising, but check this out...
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7986154?MSNHPHMA

I've discovered where a pair of red-tails are nesting near here. I was planning to go stalking it to see if I could snag any good pictures. I think I just changed my mind! 8O

June 18, 2008 12:12 AM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

Under the surface of Mars

Posted By Christine Canelos Welsh
Looks like the creamy filling to me!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25200135/

smile

June 19, 2008 02:50 AM Forum: Insects - Flowers and Other Small Stuff - Photos

Bleeding Hearts

Posted By Christine Canelos Welsh
I have tried repeatedly to grow these. They go great guns for a coupl'a years then....ffffzzzzzt. I got another start from someone last year, then had some major regrading and a retaining wall built right where I had planted it. Against all odds, it came up, right at the edge of where sod had been planted. Yay!!



July 26, 2008 03:39 AM Forum: Insects - Flowers and Other Small Stuff - Photos

Re: What's this?

Posted By Christine Canelos Welsh
Andy Khula said:

Might be common to some folks but I've never seen one one these before. About 1/4 inch long. Top of bug.
I haven't been able to identify this with the bug book I have.
Anyone?

No clue, but the markings sorta look like the face of a Yorkie or a Pomeranian. :-]]

July 26, 2008 04:03 AM Forum: Insects - Flowers and Other Small Stuff - Photos

Some Conservatory Shots

Posted By Christine Canelos Welsh
I have not been doing much photography lately, but last weekend we stumbled across a little conservatory in Mishawaka, Indiana and I got a few acceptable shots. The conservatory was small, and somewhat in disrepair due to a lack of funding. It was a shame, really, as the people we met that were working there obviously cared about it. It was a little gem of a place. I hope they can keep it going.

Bird of Paradise:


And, I have no idea what this is, but it sure was interesting!



September 1, 2008 11:14 PM Forum: Insects - Flowers and Other Small Stuff - Photos

Oh my achin' back!

Posted By Christine Canelos Welsh
Mike and I spent all Labor Day weekend...well, laboring, but we do have something to show for it.

Okay, I know this isn't "small stuff", but it is garden-y. grin

My new path.....



November 1, 2008 08:32 PM Forum: Pet Pics

Definitely a trick, not a treat.

Posted By Christine Canelos Welsh
I didn't know whether to post this in the pet forum or the I like to complain forum, but it's both.

I keep telling her, "Poppet, the black and white striped kitty is not afraid of you. Do NOT try to chase it out of the yard." But does she listen? Noooooooooo. This is the fourth time. I'm getting to where I can mix up a batch of skunk remedy quicker than you can say, "Get her into the tub!"



December 17, 2008 05:48 PM Forum: Politics

Happy Holidays from Illinois

Posted By Christine Canelos Welsh
I wish I knew who wrote this - I received it uncredited in an email. Enjoy!

Happy Holidays from Illinois - where our governors make your license plates!

(To the tune of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen")

Get packin', Rod Blagojevich
The state's in disarray
The Tribune wants you unemployed
At least by Christmas Day.
The TV pundits want your head
Could there be pay to play?
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy
Save Illinois !
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.

Good riddance Rod Blagojevich
Your Elvis look's inane,
The Senate's mad, so's Lisa's dad.
You drive us all insane.
Our transit's broke, the state's a joke,
The Tollway's one big pain.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy
Save Illinois !
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.

Good luck old Rod Blagojevich
The feds have quite a place.
Fitzgerald's poked his nose around
And if he has a case,
George Ryan's moving stuff around
Creating extra space.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy
Save Illinois !
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.

December 24, 2008 12:28 AM Forum: Politics

Pardon me?

Posted By Christine Canelos Welsh
I find the whole presidential pardon thing really confusing. Who are these people and by what criteria do they get to the list? Other than the case of Charlie Winters, there was very little explanation in the article. I don't get it, especially some of the drug offense ones. There are tons of people in jail for drug offenses. Why these?

http://news.aol.com/article/bush-issues-19-more-pardons/259387

I haven't heard any more on the request to pardon George Ryan lately, either. I hope Bush leaves him behind bars though.


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