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09/04/2011 23:31 #55096
At Niagara GorgeCategory: hiking
I had a nice day hiking the gorge with (e:Mike) and (e:libertad). They are perfect for each other. I found some really delicious wild grapes. Hiking the gorge is way easier in the fall than in the spring when I am much more out of shape.
09/04/2011 23:26 #55095
Pears, pears everywhereCategory: food
There are so many pears this year it is unreal.
The bird sat in the tree with me while I collected them. He kept calling to me every 10 seconds when I went a few feet away. Unless I responsed he would freak out.
The bird sat in the tree with me while I collected them. He kept calling to me every 10 seconds when I went a few feet away. Unless I responsed he would freak out.
metalpeter - 09/05/11 10:44
I think he freaks out cause one of the birds told him about what happened to another bird that "Was Bad" and got eaten ?
I think he freaks out cause one of the birds told him about what happened to another bird that "Was Bad" and got eaten ?
tinypliny - 09/05/11 09:30
He is really like a small kid! I wonder if he knows he is a bird or he just thinks he is one of you.
He is really like a small kid! I wonder if he knows he is a bird or he just thinks he is one of you.
09/04/2011 20:14 #55093
My DishsoapCategory: chemicals
paul - 09/05/11 00:25
This sounds good:
This sounds good:
- made with plant based ingredients
- quick and complete biodegradability
- minimum impact on aquatic life
tinypliny - 09/04/11 20:56
okay I coudn't resist
Complete ingredients list from :::link:::
Aqua
Sodium Chloride
Citric Acid
Fragrance
Limonene
Hydrolized Wheat Gluten
Aloe Barbadensis Gel
that is not bad AT ALL.. except for a 4 that could be essential soap chemicals. I learnt about soap and detergent composition in high school but everything is forgotten now. Old age does that to you.
okay I coudn't resist
Complete ingredients list from :::link:::
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol
- Lauryl Polyglucose
- Citral
Aqua
Sodium Chloride
Citric Acid
Fragrance
Limonene
Hydrolized Wheat Gluten
Aloe Barbadensis Gel
that is not bad AT ALL.. except for a 4 that could be essential soap chemicals. I learnt about soap and detergent composition in high school but everything is forgotten now. Old age does that to you.
paul - 09/04/11 20:42
I agree I have no idea.
I agree I have no idea.
tinypliny - 09/04/11 20:29
Clever. What I would like to know if what comprises the anionic and non-ionic surfactants?
But it does look good. Next time, I am getting this.
Clever. What I would like to know if what comprises the anionic and non-ionic surfactants?
But it does look good. Next time, I am getting this.
09/04/2011 14:15 #55089
Bird BathCategory: pets
The bird freaked out when I left the computer where he was perched to take a shower so I decided I would take it with me.
At first he perched on the curtain rod. I kept splashing him and he freaked out until he jumped on my shoulder and got blasted with the shower. At first he seemed scared and ran down my arms but then it was right back up under the water where he seemed to really enjoy splashing and cleaning his feathers.
When it was time for me to soap up I put him on the soap rack where he preened his feathers. Its amazing how much smaller he looked when wet.
Afterwards, I blow dried him while he sat on my shoulder. It was so cute.
At first he perched on the curtain rod. I kept splashing him and he freaked out until he jumped on my shoulder and got blasted with the shower. At first he seemed scared and ran down my arms but then it was right back up under the water where he seemed to really enjoy splashing and cleaning his feathers.
When it was time for me to soap up I put him on the soap rack where he preened his feathers. Its amazing how much smaller he looked when wet.
Afterwards, I blow dried him while he sat on my shoulder. It was so cute.
tinypliny - 09/05/11 10:28
Bird-Bird's wings are clipped. I think bird-bird thinks its human.
Bird-Bird's wings are clipped. I think bird-bird thinks its human.
metalpeter - 09/05/11 10:12
I wonder what water is like to a bird? yes it is good to get clean and all but at the same time they need to be able to fly and I would think wet wings and feathers not to mention the added weight would make that tough so.....
I wonder what water is like to a bird? yes it is good to get clean and all but at the same time they need to be able to fly and I would think wet wings and feathers not to mention the added weight would make that tough so.....
tinypliny - 09/04/11 18:50
On an aside, you have a deadly phone addiction - probably among the 0.0000000000001 % who can't even part with their non-waterproof phones in the shower.
On an aside, you have a deadly phone addiction - probably among the 0.0000000000001 % who can't even part with their non-waterproof phones in the shower.
tinypliny - 09/04/11 18:48
The last photo is the cutest ever! You have to teach him to speak!!
The last photo is the cutest ever! You have to teach him to speak!!
09/04/2011 12:23 #55086
Tugboat Rebecca Lynn Pushes Oil Tanker Down the CanalCategory: buffalo
(e:terry) and I were on a bike ride that included squaw island yesterday. When we got there, a giant oil tanker was bring pushed through the canal. I didn't even know giant oil tankers came through here. Nor did I realize just how big the exhaust pipes on those are. You can see it at the end of the video.
Imagine if that thing spilled. The falls would be destroyed forever.
Here is the half of a bikeride worth of tracking data. I forgot to turn it on during the way there.
Imagine if that thing spilled. The falls would be destroyed forever.
Here is the half of a bikeride worth of tracking data. I forgot to turn it on during the way there.
metalpeter - 09/05/11 10:08
not that there would be a spill but if there was I think the falls would be fine... The oil would go over the falls and get on the rocks and the power of the water would push it off and then the oil would settle someplace but not sure.... Think the power plant would have to turn of though since you don't want to suck in water and oil or maybe if you could turn it up all the way and turn off the falls almost and just suck down all the water with oil on top of it....
Now me I'm kinda twisted a bit I think the thing that (yes very dangerous ) is wait till the water goes under the bridges and once it hits the rapids (all the last pieces) set that on fire and watch as fire dances on top of the water and goes over the falls and of course have about 40 camera views of it!
not that there would be a spill but if there was I think the falls would be fine... The oil would go over the falls and get on the rocks and the power of the water would push it off and then the oil would settle someplace but not sure.... Think the power plant would have to turn of though since you don't want to suck in water and oil or maybe if you could turn it up all the way and turn off the falls almost and just suck down all the water with oil on top of it....
Now me I'm kinda twisted a bit I think the thing that (yes very dangerous ) is wait till the water goes under the bridges and once it hits the rapids (all the last pieces) set that on fire and watch as fire dances on top of the water and goes over the falls and of course have about 40 camera views of it!
tinypliny - 09/04/11 12:26
When I read that title I thought, wow, who is this woman who is singlehandedly polluting the canal?
When I read that title I thought, wow, who is this woman who is singlehandedly polluting the canal?
With the sky and the water the 1st picture looks like a horror movie....
I want to go on that boat tour someday.