Maggie’s Motivational Pic Thread v2.0 - - New Rules - See Post #1
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'shopped nipples, added shadows
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My bad my bad. ****drops pants and squats while staring the bathroom attendant in the eyes.******
I remember running into something called the white (or black?) fly in the Yukon.
I’m from Minnesota and that white/black fly thing is 100x worse than mosquitoes. Stepped out of the car, took a few pictures, noticed some gnat-thing flying around my face, waved it off and thought nothing of it.
Minutes later in the car, I had multiple itchy swollen bumps erupting like Krakatoa all over my forehead! Wtf!
I read that the white/black fly basically drove the US Army soldiers mad when they were building the Alcan highway.
Today's "Shoe" Strip. It says it all....
Stolen from a Facebook post. This is perfectly done
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A State Department of Fish and Wildlife sends a letter to a home/landowner asking for permission to access a creek on his property to document the decline in a certain species of unheard of frogs.
The property owners' response in the second letter is EPIC.
Letter from Dept. Of Fish & Wildlife:
Dear Landowner:
WDFWR Staff will be conducting surveys for foothill yellow-legged frogs & other amphibians over the next few months. As part of this research we would like to survey the creek on your property. I am writing this letter to request your permission to access your property.
Recent research indicates that foothill yellow-legged frogs have declined significantly in recent years and are no longer found at half their historic sites. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated and will help contribute to the conservation of this important species.
Please fill out the attached postage-paid postcard and let us know if you are willing to let us cross your property or not.
If you have any concerns about this project please give us a call. We would love to talk with you about our research.
Sincerely
Steve Nemel
Conservation Strategy Implementation Biologist
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RESPONSE FROM LANDOWNERS:
Dear Mr. Nemel:
Thank you for your inquiry regarding accessing our property to survey for the yellow-legged frog. We may be able to help you out with this matter.
We have divided our 2.26 acres into 75 equal survey units with a draw tag for each unit. Application fees are only $8.00 per unit after you purchase the "Frog Survey License" ($120.00 resident / $180.00 Non-Resident). You will also need to obtain a "Frog Habitat" parking permit ($10.00 per vehicle).
You will also need an "Invasive Species" stamp ($15.00 for the first vehicle and $5.00 for each add'l vehicle) You will also want to register at the Check Station to have your vehicle inspected for Non-native plant life prior to entering our property. There is also a Day Use fee, $5.00 per vehicle.
If you are successful in the Draw you will be notified two weeks in advance so you can make necessary plans and purchase your "Creek Habitat" stamp. ($18.00 Resident / $140.00 Non-Resident).
Survey units open between 8 am. And 3 PM. But you cannot commence survey until 9 am. And must cease all survey activity by 1 PM.
Survey Gear can only include a net with a 2" diameter made of 100% organic cotton netting with no longer than an 18 in handle, non-weighted and no deeper than 6' from net frame to bottom of net. Handles can only be made of BPA-free plastics or wooden handles.
After 1 PM. You can use a net with a 3" diameter if you purchase the "Frog Net Endorsement" ($75.00 Resident / $250 Non-Resident).
Any frogs captured that are released will need to be released with an approved release device back into the environment unharmed.
As of June 1, we are offering draw tags for our "Premium Survey" units and application is again only $8.00 per application.
However, all fees can be waived if you can verify "Native Indian Tribal rights and status".
You will also need to provide evidence of successful completion of "Frog Surveys" and your "Comprehensive Course on Frog Identification, Safe Handling Practices, and Self-Defense Strategies for Frog Attacks."
This course is offered on-line through an accredited program for a nominal fee of $750.00.
Please let us know if we can be of assistance to you. Otherwise, we decline your access to our property but appreciate your inquiry.
“Let’s Go Brandon!”
Sincerely,
The American Citizens!
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A State Department of Fish and Wildlife sends a letter to a home/landowner asking for permission to access a creek on his property to document the decline in a certain species of unheard of frogs.
The property owners' response in the second letter is EPIC.
Letter from Dept. Of Fish & Wildlife:
Dear Landowner:
WDFWR Staff will be conducting surveys for foothill yellow-legged frogs & other amphibians over the next few months. As part of this research we would like to survey the creek on your property. I am writing this letter to request your permission to access your property.
Recent research indicates that foothill yellow-legged frogs have declined significantly in recent years and are no longer found at half their historic sites. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated and will help contribute to the conservation of this important species.
Please fill out the attached postage-paid postcard and let us know if you are willing to let us cross your property or not.
If you have any concerns about this project please give us a call. We would love to talk with you about our research.
Sincerely
Steve Nemel
Conservation Strategy Implementation Biologist
***************************** ******************************
****************************** *****************************
RESPONSE FROM LANDOWNERS:
Dear Mr. Nemel:
Thank you for your inquiry regarding accessing our property to survey for the yellow-legged frog. We may be able to help you out with this matter.
We have divided our 2.26 acres into 75 equal survey units with a draw tag for each unit. Application fees are only $8.00 per unit after you purchase the "Frog Survey License" ($120.00 resident / $180.00 Non-Resident). You will also need to obtain a "Frog Habitat" parking permit ($10.00 per vehicle).
You will also need an "Invasive Species" stamp ($15.00 for the first vehicle and $5.00 for each add'l vehicle) You will also want to register at the Check Station to have your vehicle inspected for Non-native plant life prior to entering our property. There is also a Day Use fee, $5.00 per vehicle.
If you are successful in the Draw you will be notified two weeks in advance so you can make necessary plans and purchase your "Creek Habitat" stamp. ($18.00 Resident / $140.00 Non-Resident).
Survey units open between 8 am. And 3 PM. But you cannot commence survey until 9 am. And must cease all survey activity by 1 PM.
Survey Gear can only include a net with a 2" diameter made of 100% organic cotton netting with no longer than an 18 in handle, non-weighted and no deeper than 6' from net frame to bottom of net. Handles can only be made of BPA-free plastics or wooden handles.
After 1 PM. You can use a net with a 3" diameter if you purchase the "Frog Net Endorsement" ($75.00 Resident / $250 Non-Resident).
Any frogs captured that are released will need to be released with an approved release device back into the environment unharmed.
As of June 1, we are offering draw tags for our "Premium Survey" units and application is again only $8.00 per application.
However, all fees can be waived if you can verify "Native Indian Tribal rights and status".
You will also need to provide evidence of successful completion of "Frog Surveys" and your "Comprehensive Course on Frog Identification, Safe Handling Practices, and Self-Defense Strategies for Frog Attacks."
This course is offered on-line through an accredited program for a nominal fee of $750.00.
Please let us know if we can be of assistance to you. Otherwise, we decline your access to our property but appreciate your inquiry.
“Let’s Go Brandon!”
Sincerely,
The American Citizens!
On this day in 1967, a Navy chaplain gave his life while helping his Marines during the Vietnam War. Father Vincent Capodanno was later awarded the Medal of Honor for the brave and selfless way he served that day.
The Catholic Church has since named Father Capodanno a “Servant of God,” which is the first step on the path to sainthood.
But Father Capodanno wasn’t just any military chaplain. His Marines lovingly called him “The Grunt Padre” because he chose to live and serve just like they did—sharing their hard work, their struggles, and the dangers of the battlefield.
“He wasn’t the kind of chaplain who did his job and then went back to a safe space,” one biographer wrote. “He lived like one of the Marines. He went wherever they went. He carried what they carried. No issue was too big or too small—Father Vincent was always there, day or night.”
That way of life would lead to his death during Operation Swift, a major Vietnam War battle in the fall of 1967. On September 4, part of his unit was attacked and the situation quickly turned into a deadly fight.
As a chaplain, Capodanno could have stayed at the command post—a much safer spot. But that wasn’t his way. He chose to be where his Marines were suffering.
According to his Medal of Honor citation, Capodanno “ran through an open field filled with enemy gunfire to reach a platoon that was under heavy attack.” He ignored the bullets and explosions all around him as he moved across the battlefield, giving last rites to the dying and helping the wounded.
Even after being badly wounded in his arms and legs—and losing part of his right hand—Capodanno kept going.
He was at the side of Sergeant Lawrence Peters as the Sergeant passed away. Peters fought so bravely that day that he also received the Medal of Honor. But thanks to Capodanno, he didn’t die alone.
Corporal Ray Harton, another Marine wounded that day, remembered what happened when he was lying hurt. “Someone touched me,” he said. “When I opened my eyes, it was Father Capodanno. Everything went quiet. In a calm voice, he cupped the back of my head and said, ‘Stay quiet, Marine. You’ll be okay. Someone will be here soon. God is with us all today.’”
Capodanno was killed when he saw a young corpsman who had been shot in the leg. A machine gun was still firing at the wounded man. Capodanno ran out and placed himself between the gun and the injured Marine. That’s when the gun fired again, hitting Capodanno from the back of his head to the base of his spine.
He died there, having earned his third Purple Heart that same day. When they found his body, it had 27 bullet wounds.
This Labor Day weekend, it’s fitting to remember a man who worked with all his heart for his God, his country, and the Marines he called family.
Rest in peace, Father Capodanno.
Fish and Wildlife responds by sending their SWAT team with a couple bearcats to inspect your navigable waterway. They put out a news release claiming victory against white supremacy in the wetlands.
Definitely worse but only for about 2 weeks. Everyone I know calls them Buffalo Gnats.
Whatever it is, it’s pure evil! If the world was full of them we’d all go insane.
I’m off to google Buffalo Gnats.
I see the monument to him every time I'm over at Fort Wadsworth. Took this two weeks ago while doing a change of command.
why do all the oompas look like that greta chick?
