Hey Amber! Thanks for the heads up on the American White Pelican! We might be heading up north over the 4th. We'll have to stop for a hike and see if we can find them! Thanks so much for sharing! ~Kristin in Racine

Kristin,



If you ever come up this direction to either Horicon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge or to Lake Winnebago area be on the lookout for the American White Pelican. Amazing new addition to birds of Wisconsin. Thanks to a drought, which forced the several flocks to venture east from the Dakotas a few years ago. We have several hundred birds now in Wisconsin. Can't miss them! So make sure to bring a binoculars and camera, they've become a hit up in my neck of the woods.





See ya, Amber

Cats: the original Zen masters. Send me a memo sometime Kristin!

Have a Hoppy Easter!



Easter Isn't Easy



I heard a funny bunny say,

"I just go nuts on Easter day.

I hide about a zillion eggs

And baskets tangle up my legs.



"I'm tired, my eyes are full of tears

And overflowing to my ears.

If I'm to work more Easter Days

At my age I should change my ways



"I know I must do something rash

So I'll start saving all my cash

Then next year, with a little luck

I'll deliver in my pick up truck."

—Grandpa Tucker

DO NOT TALK TO MY PARROT!!!



Wanda's dishwasher quit working so she called a repairman. Since she had to

go to work the next day, she told the repairman, "I'll leave the key under

the mat. Fix the dishwasher, leave the bill on the counter, and I'll mail you a cheque ."



"Oh, by the way don't worry about my bulldog Spike. He won't bother you. But,

whatever you do, do NOT, under ANY circumstances, talk to my parrot!" "I

REPEAT, DO NOT TALK TO MY PARROT!!!"



When the repairman arrived at Wanda's apartment the following day, he

discovered the biggest, meanest looking bulldog he has ever seen. But, just

as she had said, the dog just lay there on the carpet watching the repairman

go about his work.



The parrot, however, drove him nuts the whole time with his incessant

yelling, cursing and name calling. Finally the repairman couldn't contain

himself any longer and yelled,



"Shut up, you stupid, ugly bird!"



To which the parrot replied, "Get him, Spike!"

Thanksgiving: a holiday that always falls on a Thursday because the pilgrims came here in search of a four-day weekend.

Happy Election Day 2006! Get out there and make sure to voice your opinion. I really want to see a lot of changes toward our future so yep I’ll be at the polls today. Take care, and I’ll be in-touch later.

Science: what can accurately predict an eclipse of the sun years in advance, yet can't accurately predict this weekend's weather.

Wee Bit O' Irish





You're the flash and sparkle in dark Irish eyes.



You're the whimsey and charm of leprechaun guise.



You're the treasured gold at the rainbow's end.



You're the beauty and mystery of emerald glens.



You're the top o' the mornin' - my cup of tea.



You're springtime adornin'...blessings on thee.





Please let me know when you visit my area Kristen. Have a great Holiday!

TURKEY IN THE BARNYARD



Turkey in the barnyard, what does he say?

Gobble, gobble, gobble, gobble, gobble all day.

Turkey on the table, what do I say?

Yummy, yummy, yummy, yummy, yummy all day.

Turkey in my tummy, what do I say?

I ate too much on Thanksgiving Day!





Kristin, I wish you and your loved ones a feasty Holiday. I wonder if there will be snow on the ground? See you around!