[Rushmore Rocks]

This is really getting scary, and no, I don't think I am being an alarmist. China, with their closed society, is not reporting all their Avian flu cases. Romania and, now, the Ukraine are reporting cases. When Mr. RR returns from there next week, I am putting him in isolation for two weeks. (just kidding, but I am tempted.)

We have about 60 to 100 wild turkeys that wander through our property a couple times a day. I used to feed them cracked corn when it got as cold and snowy as it is here right now. Poor things will have to fend for themselves. I will no longer do anything to encourage their visits.

[ExSoldier]

I got my flu shot a few days ago. I know it won't stop the avian flu, but if I get sick I DON'T want the Doc saying: Hmmmmm I dunno....it might be the ordinary garden variety flu. Let's wait a few days and see.... Wait a few days with this bug and you're a goner. I also heard that a weak version of HN51 has shown up in some migratory birds (gulp!) in Sun Valley Idaho. Anybody else hear this?

[Domestic Church]

"We have about 60 to 100 wild turkeys that wander through our property a couple times a day..."


How far do they migrate? We've got Canadian geese and sea gulls today.