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WILD BIRD WEDNESDAY
and
NATURE NOTES
[click on first bird photo and enlarge/using the slideshow]

WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE

Joyce has these questions for us:

1. When did you last sing happy birthday to someone? When were you last sung to? Does that embarrass you or do you enjoy being the center of attention on your special day? I sing it to my sister each year...over the phone!! And she does the same to me. As for being the center of attention?------no, I like being in the background. A flower on the wall. I don't think I'd be embarrassed, but a bit ticked off more than anything. 'Cause everyone that knows me, knows better.

2. Name a famous or 'infamous' person (living or deceased) who shares your birth day and month. Is that someone you'd like to meet in person if it were possible? Here's a list I found online of my birthday celebs - - Famous People [link should open in a new window]...the only one I was sure of was Mia Farrow. And in all honesty, the ones listed, who would I like to meet?---None of the Above.

3. Someone hands you a box tied up in a lovely bow...what are you hoping to find inside? A whole slew of things could be inside...diamonds, money, round trip ticket to Europe, car keys to a new vehicle. Just 'bout anything would do. ;o)

4. What can you guarantee about yourself? Me, being me!!!

5. Talking art and beautiful cities here...'The Last Supper' in the Santa Maria della Grazie Abbey in Milan Italy or 'The Mona Lisa' in The Louvre, Paris...which would you most like to see up close and in person? Why? The Mona Lisa. Probably 'cause there is so much mystery behind the work, and the artist was a scientific genius!!  And Paris....no one could go wrong visiting there, right?

6. Your favorite dessert? PIE!!! In particular, cherry, pumpkin, apple, and most of all Blackberry pie. Mmmmm, mmmm, mmm!

7. This coming weekend marks the official start of autumn (in the Northern hemisphere)...what is something you do to get ready for fall? What is one thing you're looking forward to on your fall calendar? Spring or fall-which do you prefer? Things I do for Autumn? Look forward to cooler days ahead! Decorate for Halloween. And having part of the question being a preference of Spring or Fall -- I can honestly say both seasons are the two best for me. Spring 'cause of flowers and bird migrations. Autumn 'cause of Halloween and bird migration!! Oh ya, and here in South Texas our "Autumn like weather" isn't here 'til it's nearing Christmas. We only get about a month of Winter; and mild at that!!!

8. Insert your own random thought here. I received this in my email inbox and just had to share! Of course, the "F" word is often used throughout, but to keep this a family friendly blog post I changed the "F" word to "frigging"....

Computer Issues/Passwords
Setting your password on your online stuff and its issues you face between the server [in bold] and the user [in normal text]:


Sorry that password has expired- you must register a new one.
Did anyone discover that password and hack my computer?
No, but your password has expired- you must get a new one.
Why then do I need a new one as that one seems to be working pretty good?
Well, you must get a new one as they automatically expire every 30 days.
Can I use the old one and just re-register it?
No, you must get a new one.
I don't want a new one as that is one more thing for me to remember.
Sorry, you must get a new one.
OK, roses
Sorry you must use more letters.
OK, pretty roses
No good, you must use at least one numerical space.
OK, 1 pretty rose
Sorry, you cannot use blank spaces.
OK, 1prettyrose
Sorry, you must use 12 spaces or more.
OK, 1friggingprettyrose
Sorry, you must use at least one capital letter.
OK, 1FRIGGINGprettyrose
Sorry, you cannot use more than one capital letter in a row.
OK, 1Friggingprettyrose
Sorry, you cannot use that password as you must use additional letters.
OK...
1FRIGGINGprettyroseshovedupyourassifyoudon'tgivemeaccessrightfriggingnow

Sorry, you cannot use that password as it is already being used