He traded a beer for the dog!
He got the better end of that deal!
Check out this very cool dog!
If necessary, copy and paste url. It is well worth the time to view this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=xdj67XknFrM#t=5
B, thanks for forwarding this amazing clip.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Monday, August 27, 2012
Dog Days of Summer
New meaning to the word Chill
I am sure that these will put a smile on your face!
Thanks B for sharing! I certainly did smile!!!
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Sea Stars at Barnegat
Starfish (sea stars) are beautiful animals that can be a variety of colors, shapes and sizes, although all resemble a star. While some appear smooth, they all have spines covering their upper surface and a soft underside. If you gently turn over a live sea star, you'll see its tube feet wiggling back at you. These iconic marine animals are fascinating creatures.
Although sea stars live underwater and are commonly called "starfish," they are not fish. They do not have gills, scales, or fins like fish do and they move quite differently from fish. While fish propel themselves with their tails, sea stars have tiny tube feet to help them move along.
Sea stars belong to the Phylum Echinodermata. That means they are related to sand dollars (yes, they are a real animal), sea urchins, and sea cucumbers. All echinoderms have five-point radial symmetry, which means that their body plan has five sections (or multiples thereof) arranged around a central disk. Next time you're in a beach-themed store, see if you can find a dried sea star, sand dollar and sea urchin and find the 5 sections in each.
There are about 2,000 species of sea stars. Some live in the intertidal zone, some in deep water, some in tropical areas, some in cold water.
While the five-armed varieties of sea star are the most well known, not all sea stars have 5 arms. Some have many more. Take the sun star for instance, which has up to 40 arms!
Amazingly, sea stars can regenerate lost arms. This is useful if the sea star is threatened by a predator - it can drop an arm, get away and grow a new arm. Sea stars house most of their vital organs in their arms, so some can even regenerate an entirely new sea star from just one arm and a portion of the star's central disc. It won't happen too quickly, though. It takes about a year for an arm to grow back.
Depending on the species, a sea star's skin may feel leathery, or slightly prickly. Sea stars have a tough covering on their upper side, which is made up of plates of calcium carbonate with tiny spines on their surface. A sea star's spines are used for protection from predators, which include birds, fish and sea otters.
Instead of blood, sea stars have a water vascular system, in which the sea star pumps sea water through its sieve plate, or madreporite, into its tube feet to extend them. Muscles within the tube feet retract them.
Sea stars move using hundreds of tube feet, which are located on their underside. The tube feet are filled with sea water, which the sea star brings in through the sieve plate, or madreporite, on its top side. Sea stars can move more quickly than you might expect. If you ever get a chance, try visiting a tide pool or aquarium and take a moment to watch a sea star moving around. The sea star's tube feet also help the sea star hold its prey, which includes bivalves like clams and mussels.
We found lots of starfish (sea stars) in Barnegat Bay on Thursday. We were so amazed to see so many. Here are a few:
Although sea stars live underwater and are commonly called "starfish," they are not fish. They do not have gills, scales, or fins like fish do and they move quite differently from fish. While fish propel themselves with their tails, sea stars have tiny tube feet to help them move along.
Sea stars belong to the Phylum Echinodermata. That means they are related to sand dollars (yes, they are a real animal), sea urchins, and sea cucumbers. All echinoderms have five-point radial symmetry, which means that their body plan has five sections (or multiples thereof) arranged around a central disk. Next time you're in a beach-themed store, see if you can find a dried sea star, sand dollar and sea urchin and find the 5 sections in each.
There are about 2,000 species of sea stars. Some live in the intertidal zone, some in deep water, some in tropical areas, some in cold water.
While the five-armed varieties of sea star are the most well known, not all sea stars have 5 arms. Some have many more. Take the sun star for instance, which has up to 40 arms!
Amazingly, sea stars can regenerate lost arms. This is useful if the sea star is threatened by a predator - it can drop an arm, get away and grow a new arm. Sea stars house most of their vital organs in their arms, so some can even regenerate an entirely new sea star from just one arm and a portion of the star's central disc. It won't happen too quickly, though. It takes about a year for an arm to grow back.
Depending on the species, a sea star's skin may feel leathery, or slightly prickly. Sea stars have a tough covering on their upper side, which is made up of plates of calcium carbonate with tiny spines on their surface. A sea star's spines are used for protection from predators, which include birds, fish and sea otters.
Instead of blood, sea stars have a water vascular system, in which the sea star pumps sea water through its sieve plate, or madreporite, into its tube feet to extend them. Muscles within the tube feet retract them.
Sea stars move using hundreds of tube feet, which are located on their underside. The tube feet are filled with sea water, which the sea star brings in through the sieve plate, or madreporite, on its top side. Sea stars can move more quickly than you might expect. If you ever get a chance, try visiting a tide pool or aquarium and take a moment to watch a sea star moving around. The sea star's tube feet also help the sea star hold its prey, which includes bivalves like clams and mussels.
We found lots of starfish (sea stars) in Barnegat Bay on Thursday. We were so amazed to see so many. Here are a few:
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| This one was nibbling on a crab leg! |
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| Under belly with all the tiny tube fee. |
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| Claudia, Monica, Tim searching for the sea stars, or as we know them--starfish. Barnegat Light in the background. Fred took pictures with his phone. |
Monday, August 20, 2012
Riding the waves
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| Last Sunday K took her first leap off the diving board into 12 ft of water.. This Sunday she learned not to be afraid to use her boogie board. |
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| Washed up skate, unfortunately it didn't survive. |
Friday, August 17, 2012
Believe in your angels
Your angels and deceased loved ones truly are around and want you to know you are not alone. Many times they are communicating to you with feelings, messages and signs that you may not picking up on.
One of the very best ways for you to know these wonderful celestial beings are around you is to ask for them to come to you in a dream. However, make sure to tell them to wake you up after the dream so that you will remember it.
After my Mom passed away last year, I desperately needed to hear her voice one more time. I asked her to come to me and let me hear her voice once more. A few nights after that request, I happened to be home for the day, and decided to take a nap.
During the nap, I had a “dream” in which I was in a crowded place. All of a sudden, my mother’s voice came over the loud speaker, and she said, “I have an important announcement…I have an important announcement. I am okay, and I love you!”
I then cried, “Mom! I love you too! Thank you so much for letting me hear your voice.”
Then I asked her, “Who are you with?” and she replied, “Nannie.” (Nannie is her mother, my grandmother.) With that, my cell phone rang and woke me up. I felt as if I had won the lottery! My Mom definitely was there with me and it was so comforting! (I was so thankful for that telephone call that woke me up because it enabled me to remember the “dream” in detail!)
Now, it is important to state here that there are two types of dreams from our angels and deceased loved ones. One is from your subconscious, and the other one is a “true visitation.” If your dream is frightening or negative, please know that it is from your subconscious and is NOT from the angels or your deceased loved ones. A true visitation will feel wonderful and peaceful. You will know you were visited by your angels or deceased loved ones and will remember the dream in detail many years later.
So, make sure to ask your angels or your deceased loved ones to come to visit you in a dream to let you know they are around you! They want the opportunity to let you know you are not alone and they truly are there for you!
Many blessings to you! xoxo
Karen Noe is the founder of the Angel Quest Center in Ramsey, NJ,
read more at www.karennoe.com
Thursday, August 16, 2012
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| Renee & Claudia |
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| Renee & Fred |
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| Fred & Claudia |
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| Renee's parents |
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| Groom |
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| Renee's cousin, Pat & brother-in-law Brendan |
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| Bride & Dad |
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| What a smile! |
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| Dad, Aidan, Josh |
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| Happy couple |
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| Centerpiece (that I won) |
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| Kelly (Renee's sister & mother of twins) |
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| Eileen, Monica, Fred |
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| Monica & Tim |
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| Rich & Lucy (mom) |
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| Fred & Tim |
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Sunday--playing in the pool
I'll post more pics later.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Girlfriends...
Today I am just going to ramble. I am not going to talk about grief, Laura, or dogs. I am posting about my girlfriend, B. We finally gathered to have dinner to catch-up on the happenings in our lives over the past few months. Nothing earth shattering to discuss--just girl talk. When you are with a good friend you can just talk, talk, and talk. I wonder if we could ever run out of things to talk about.
We brushed up on our families, friends, condo development, my job, and concluded we are thriving.
B has another grandchild on the way. I pray one day
I will be blessed with a grandbaby. In the meantime, I will continue sharing my sister’s grandson and granddaughter.
B and I have a tendency to laugh over things when we really don’t have anything to laugh about. The silliest thing can set us off. Although, I have to admit, we were subdued this time; no out of control hysterics. Hopefully, next time! I will always remember how our laughter carried me through a few very serious crises in my life. Believe me--girlfriends can do some of the best laughing! Girlfriends are by far the best type of therapy.
So B, my girlfriend, I hope when you read this you are feeling much better and it puts a big smile on your face!
We brushed up on our families, friends, condo development, my job, and concluded we are thriving.
B has another grandchild on the way. I pray one day
I will be blessed with a grandbaby. In the meantime, I will continue sharing my sister’s grandson and granddaughter.
B and I have a tendency to laugh over things when we really don’t have anything to laugh about. The silliest thing can set us off. Although, I have to admit, we were subdued this time; no out of control hysterics. Hopefully, next time! I will always remember how our laughter carried me through a few very serious crises in my life. Believe me--girlfriends can do some of the best laughing! Girlfriends are by far the best type of therapy.
So B, my girlfriend, I hope when you read this you are feeling much better and it puts a big smile on your face!
If you laugh really loud,
talk spontaneously,
and you don’t care
what your face looks like,
you’re probably with
your dear girlfriend…
Love, C
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