Tuesday, February 20, 2007
INDIAN HONEY BEE
I know, not a good photo. Our driver standing behind me was freaking out. I explained to him, I have no fear of bees. I had four swarms during my 4H club days and both of my grandfathers were beekeepers. He was not impressed. He was impressed when he noticed me scratching the ears of every cow I encountered. That was a good indicator of my character. When I told him I wanted close up photos of a king cobra he replied, you crazy and you need to pet more cows. Have a good day. Cap Carl
Monday, February 19, 2007
SINGAPORE CHANGI AIRPORT ORCHID DISPLAY 2/12/07
Spectacular orchid display, including the palms and the koi swimming in the pool. I asked an attendant watering the plantings, why are watering artificial plants? He looked at me and then replied, nothing here is artificial including me. We both had a good laugh. Everything in this display is picture perfect, typically Singaporian.
Friday, February 9, 2007
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Monday, February 5, 2007
Past Weekend
Good afternoon. Many thanks to Thess and Movers and Cinta and her crew for showing up Saturday morning for the replant of about twenty palms washed out over the last four or five months. Sunset, Sunday evening, across from Century Travel, walking South, I and I should say we, replanted about 35 palms. A Grandmother, Mom and three daughters , ages 6, 8, 10, (Brilliant Star School) joined up with me, completing the replant about 8 oclock. Angelo is correct, planting trees is a great way to meet women.
Finishing the replanting, I then pointed out Venus and Mercury which started a new discussion. I find it interesting of the number of Koreans who know the constellations. On the sidewalk, using sand, we laid out the constellations and then looked upward to locate them. The 8 and 10 year old caught on really quick. As we were walking back to there car, I suggested we walk in the water. Mom had a fit when all three girls lifted there dresses up to there armpits. I thought it proper to not a photo, though it would have been a great one.
Speaking of photos, I offered my new S3 to Angelo to take photos. He did take photos, of his new main squeeze, then deleted all of them. Gee thanks, Angelo. He was impressed with the camera.
Almost forgot, Many thanks to the folks for cleaning up the two piles of trash across the street from Garapan Winchells. Again, an example of the power of a photo in the paper. I don't know the staus of the person that created the eyesore. More later, Cap Carl
PS-one of these days, a photo in the paper is going to come back and bite me on the butt. O well, no guts, no glory.
Finishing the replanting, I then pointed out Venus and Mercury which started a new discussion. I find it interesting of the number of Koreans who know the constellations. On the sidewalk, using sand, we laid out the constellations and then looked upward to locate them. The 8 and 10 year old caught on really quick. As we were walking back to there car, I suggested we walk in the water. Mom had a fit when all three girls lifted there dresses up to there armpits. I thought it proper to not a photo, though it would have been a great one.
Speaking of photos, I offered my new S3 to Angelo to take photos. He did take photos, of his new main squeeze, then deleted all of them. Gee thanks, Angelo. He was impressed with the camera.
Almost forgot, Many thanks to the folks for cleaning up the two piles of trash across the street from Garapan Winchells. Again, an example of the power of a photo in the paper. I don't know the staus of the person that created the eyesore. More later, Cap Carl
PS-one of these days, a photo in the paper is going to come back and bite me on the butt. O well, no guts, no glory.
Thursday, February 1, 2007
ACROSS BORDERS
Good evening. Yesterday, during a moment of mental clarity, I suddenly had the urge to plant a tree during my visit to Bangalore. At the time I did not understand the "why" of doing so. During our Blooger meeting at Java Joes, I mentioned my plans to Cinta. Due to the heartfelt warmth of her comments toward my intentions, I began to understand the reason. Is there a better way to impart the spirit of the BEAUTIFY CNMI movement than planting a tree, especially across borders? Most importantly, Cinta suggested adding the website to a plaque. WOW, I had not thought of that, what a great idea. So, I have a sugestion for those of us who have the opportunity to travel across borders, let's make an effort to leave something tangible behind, such as a tree. It will take a lot of effort. Another thought, in two weeks, I plan on extending the BEAUTIFY CNMI spirit four time zones to the West. At the first opportunity, I hope someone will extend the BEAUTIFY CNMI spirit two time zones East (Hawaii) , or six times zones to the US West Coast. How long will it take for the BEAUTIFY CNMI spirit to meet on the other side of the planet, where might this happen and which direction might the spirit go from there ? Gotta go, Regards, Cap Carl
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