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Posted on 05/07/2007 3:37:31 AM PDT by Soaring Feather
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Me, too.
LOL great cartoon!
I just came into the house -I watered the flowers and discovered (Oh Horrors) aphids on my one and only rose bush. I sprang into immediate action -I mixed up a soapy solution in a spray bottle and shocked the hell out of the aphids. Have to do it every day but it does work.
This rose bush has never bloomed for me until this year, I see rose buds! YAY!
STARBASE,
Just what have you been up to?
Orangutan flees cage, goes on rampage
AP
(5/23/07 - TAIPEI, Taiwan) - A hulking orangutan escaped from his cage and terrified restaurant patrons Wednesday, at the same Taiwan zoo where a crocodile recently chomped off a veterinarian’s arm. The latest incident at the Shaoshan Zoo in the southern city of Kaohsiung began when the orangutan pushed his way out of his cage and wandered into a nearby restaurant courtyard.
It was captured on camera by Taiwanese cable news station TVBS.
As zoo officials scurried to bring the animal under control, he gleefully overturned picnic tables and motorbikes, forcing terrified diners to cower inside the eatery.
The orangutan was finally subdued when an official shot him in the upper body with a a stun gun. He was then carted off for treatment in the scoop of a small bulldozer.
Wednesday’s incident occurred just six weeks after a 440-pound crocodile chewed the forearm off veterinarian Chang Po-yu at the same zoo.
The limb was reattached in a seven-hour surgery.
Orangutans are native to the forests of Malaysia and Indonesia. They have a shaggy, reddish-brown coat, long arms and no tail.
“aphids on my one and only rose bush.”
Just order one of those tubes of lovely harmless Lady bugs and the aphids are LUNCH! Better then chemicals.
I haven’t even found my rose yet. Forgot about it. It’s a hardy climber and I usually neglect it too much.
Heading out for groceries in a little bit, we’re into several days of hot weather.
My rose is a climber, also. It came from my Aunt’s house and I do want to keep it.
We are very warm today and heading into a warm weekend, rain on Sunday.
LOL cute picture.
Waiting for someone to come and put my a/c in the window. It is not that uncomfortable yet, but it will be soon enough.
Great picture complete with symbol.
Cute picture.
Here is a little story to get your mind off of the heat.
Saudi Arabia:
The whine of the engines and the three glasses of wine helped me into a deep slumber. I was awaked by the planes public address announcement that we were in Saudi airspace. Feeling groggy, I started to stretch and move about from under my covers like a butterfly finally emerging from its cocoon. The interior of the airplane was darkened as we descended through 4,000 feet. I looked out of the window I could see flames emanating from many areas. It was reminiscent of an aftermath stemming from air strikes along the Mekong Delta.
As we descended further, the source of the fires became apparent. They were the oil wells burning the gasses. When we landed we were greeted by a dimly lit “Follow Me” truck at the end of the runway. As we taxied, many darkened silhouettes of fighter aircraft came into view. The fence line was patrolled by sentries and dogs.
When we finally arrived on an open area of the tarmac, we were allowed to deplane go through customs and then on to a short briefing. After that we were taken to our hotel. It is amazing just how many stars can be seen when it is almost pitch black.
The following morning sun was extremely bright and the temperature in excess of 100 degrees. After breakfast we had some time to do a short walk to acclimate ourselves to the area. One thing of particular note was the color of the sand accompanied by a scent of oil. The sand was much darker than one would normally expect.
On the way to our rendezvous point, we saw many wild camels running and cavorting about 100 yards off of the highway. The dunes were windswept and in places nature had performed it’s own style of artwork by creating patterns with the different color sands.
In our off time we would go to the Souk (Bazar / Jewelry Store) for a little shopping and relaxation. During our visit to the Souk, we got our first lesson regarding the “Religious Police”. They would come in and the shop owner would leave to go and pray all the while leaving us there with all of his wares. We decided to wait outside until the shop owner’s return. Upon his return he went into the back and his demeanor was much friendlier when he came out. He offered us tea and after a good haggling session we received deep discounts on the items that we bought. We later found out that it was a matter of honesty on our part that made shopkeeper treat us so well. Most shopkeepers speak English.
Popular American and European magazines can be purchased but they are censored. All of a woman’s bare skin that is shown in a picture is colored over in black ink.
Driving there was a real experience. The traffic lights and signs are plentiful as well as many new vehicles alongside of the highway that were in an accident and just waiting to be towed off into the desert. By the time the vehicle is towed, it’s owner has purchased a replacement vehicle. Mechanical repairs to auto are done wherever it happens to be convenient.
When driving back from our site, we came upon a truck stopped in the middle of the highway with no lights on. In the near distance we saw the driver praying.
Rocks in the road are another lesson. Upon running over rocks, one must be prepared to stop quickly as this is the indication that there is a problem just ahead.
Some homes of affluent persons can be half of a city block.
Mosques and minarets are plentiful and have beautiful decorative markings and carvings.
Executions are public and Westerners can get a “ringside view” if they so desire.
Saudi Arabia was just one of the places that I worked in the Middle East. I will write about Iran next.
Well, Johnn I looked for a loose orangutan on You Tube, but did not find one I liked... so I guess we will have to go with printed text.
The orangutan just wanted to roam. ;)
Thank you for you kind comments. The story regarding Iran will be next week. BTW, the picture that you posted fits well with the story regarding wind swept sand and Mother Nature’s artwork. Thanks again.
Pinging ya’ll to a good read.
Everyone, I have posted the link to NY Attitude’s story from Saudi Arabia. I thought you might enjoy reading it.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1829472/posts?page=912#912
Good morning,
Ms Feather!
WOW, fabulous picture Tom, thanks.
What’s going on this weekend for you and the family?
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