Events & Items Of Interest

[sandrewn]

The Biggest in 68 years: Facts About the Mega 'Beaver Moon' This November (TODAY)

http://www.space.com/34515-supermoon-guide.html

 

 

 

http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/31745/20161113/biggest-68-years-facts-mega-beaver-moon-november.htm

 

 

 

Sorry for being so late

sandrewn

[TalonRider]

They say for my area, the best time to view this moon is just before sunrise this morning, which is at 6:47 am.

[sandrewn]

Oh Crap! I missed this one. I was born 3 years to late for the previous one(1948) and the next is in 2034. I guess I will just have to beat the odds and hang around until I'm 84 to see the next one. Well, it's a plan any ways.

 

I don't suppose any of you guys (TalonRider???) managed a picture or two? There are always the observatory web sites, but it is not the same as a personal pic.

 

sandrewn

(I'll save you a seat for the next one)

Edited November 14, 2016 by sandrewn

[TalonRider]

You have one more chance to see it in December. Apparently it's a three month event, Oct/Nov/Dec.

[sandrewn]

I was never lucky with balloons

 

 

 

 

sandrewn

(I still am not)

Edited November 25, 2016 by sandrewn

[sandrewn]

Now water tricks are more my style, I like playing with(/in) water/

 

 

sandrewn

(still do)

[sandrewn]

I do not seek out having pain intentionally inflicted upon myself. So what comes next is not how I would choose to make a living. No sane person would.

 

 

 

This guy is not playing with a full deck!

 

 

sandrewn

(I flinched just watching this)

Edited November 27, 2016 by sandrewn

[sandrewn]

Well it is now official, all the crap from when I was a kid are worthless. The following items however are, as the title says, worth way to much money (and I don't have any of them).   

 

http://www.viralmoon.net/view/11-stupid-items-that-are-now-worth-way-too-much-money/?action=next&splopt=vip&experiment=172&page=1

 

 

 

sandrewn

(I do have a hula hoop, yoyo, Bolo bat, roller skates and a Lionel train set)

[sandrewn]

When Time Stood Still

 

http://themetapicture.com/abandoned-this-apartment-from-1942/

 

 

sandrewn

(I have that tune they used (with the Ice cream truck)to lure the Triffids away with, playing in my mind)

 

note: " The Day of the Triffids ", was one of my favorite movies.

Edited November 28, 2016 by sandrewn

[sandrewn]

The Eye - Mysterious floating island discovered in Argentina! Natural or Alien?

 

 

 

 

Read article and see video below.

 

http://zeenews.india.com/environment/the-eye-mysterious-floating-island-discovered-in-argentina-watch-video_1929945.html

 

 

sandrewn

(I love a good mystery)

Edited November 28, 2016 by sandrewn

[sandrewn]

This video is an example of one of the reasons I started this thread. I think that everyone that views it will find something that interests them, piques their curiosity or adds to their knowledge and desire to learn something new. Please enjoy.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0rbOyOLfVw

 

 

 

sandrewn

(always curious and willing to learn something new)

[sandrewn]

None of you are interested? Pity.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m87TR2HYakA

 

 

 

Call me stubborn, but I really think that some of you are finding these last two videos to be as fascinating to watch as I am?

 

 

sandrewn

(I will persist)

Edited November 30, 2016 by sandrewn

[sandrewn]

So my question to you is. Are the people who create these, extremely talented? Or just have nothing better to do with their time?

 

 

 

sandrewn

( I voted for extremely talented)

Edited December 6, 2016 by sandrewn

[sandrewn]

Every winter we all have to relearn how to drive on snow and ice. Montrealers are no exception. Sometimes though it is just a matter of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Add black ice to the mix and presto. Watch both videos in the article that follows, I can so relate to what is happening to every one involved.

 

http://globalnews.ca/news/3107028/montreal-winter-weather-pile-up-bus-car-police/?sf44927425=1

 

 

 

Been there, done that

sandrewn

(don't you just love winter)

[sandrewn]

I came across this and felt I had to warn glitteryantlers of a possible pretender to her throne. Though it doesn't really look like anything to be seriously worried about. But forewarned is to be forearmed and always ever vigilant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sandrewn

(a loyal palace guard)

Edited December 9, 2016 by sandrewn

[sandrewn]

It is not very often I come across a picture that captures my heart as this one has. Plus I didn't know where to post it. Not that many members visit this thread, but I chose here because as long as I am a member of GA this thread will remain active and this picture will remain available to any who would like to see it.

 

Two Happy(?) Owlets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sandrewn

[sandrewn]

Why Do Some Turtles Have the Option To Breathe Through Their Anuses?

 

http://io9.gizmodo.com/why-do-some-turtles-have-the-option-to-breathe-through-1591864018

 

 

 

 

Scientists explanation

 

http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2014/06/17/Why-some-turtles-breathe-through-their-butts/2541403025519/

 

 

 

sandrewn

[glitteryantlers]

Ryan Gosling loves Budapest 

 

http://www.origo.hu/filmklub/blog/hir/20161208-ryan-gosling-mondott-egy-szepet-budapestrol-szarnyas-fejvadasz-2-jimmy-kimmel-harrison-ford.html

 

and he loves my favorite grocery store :-D

 

http://hvg.hu/gazdasag/20161211_Na_melyik_budapesti_uzletrol_aradozott_Ryan_Gosling

[sandrewn]

No, I haven't lost my marbles! This post is all about Marbles. Why, you ask? Why not, is my answer.

 

Marbles: History and Varieties

 

 

Cat's Eyes

 

History

https://www.toysperiod.com/blog/collectibles/toy-marbles-history-and-varieties/

 

How to Play

http://www.landofmarbles.com/marbles-play.html

 

Collecting

http://www.landofmarbles.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?

 

 

sandrewn

(now where the hell did I put my marbles? It's only been 57 some odd years since I last used them)

Edited December 13, 2016 by sandrewn

[sandrewn]

This post is because Cia piqued my curiosity with a reply made in my status update. About identical twins in her family.

 

Twins - interesting twin facts

 

Fraternal Twins vs Identical Twins

 

http://www.pregnancyweekbyweek.co.za/2009/09/fraternal-twins-vs-identical-twins/

 

 

 

 

Thanks Cia

sandrewn

Edited December 16, 2016 by sandrewn

[sandrewn]

I think some of my status updates are causing some alarm to some members here. They are meant to be interesting and informative and nothing else. For the one on ' Dust Mites '. Read the following references, to put things into proper perspective.

 

 

 

Dust Mites: Everything You Might Not Want To Know!

 

http://ehso.com/ehshome/dustmites.php

 

http://ehso.com/ehshome/dustmites.php#1What

 

sandrewn

(sorry to all of you)

Edited December 17, 2016 by sandrewn

[Mikiesboy]

Every winter we all have to relearn how to drive on snow and ice. Montrealers are no exception. Sometimes though it is just a matter of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Add black ice to the mix and presto. Watch both videos in the article that follows, I can so relate to what is happening to every one involved.

 

http://globalnews.ca/news/3107028/montreal-winter-weather-pile-up-bus-car-police/?sf44927425=1

 

 

 

Been there, done that

sandrewn

(don't you just love winter)

saw this on the weather network... egad!

[sandrewn]

Have you ever wondered what a group of birds is called. Gaggle and flock I know,  of others not so much. I wasn't aware of the variety of names out there.

 

 

What do you call a group of birds?

(and no,a group of birds, is not the answer)

 

http://www.lyberty.com/encyc/articles/murder.html

 

 

sandrewn

(well, I thought it was interesting)

Edited December 18, 2016 by sandrewn

[TalonRider]

Quite an interestng list. Some of them I've heard before.

[sandrewn]

AC Benus posted in the Recent Status Updates, the question of why the association of Robins with Christmas in the UK? Northie gave a good answer. The following is probably where she found it, but here I can it give more room for a more detailed explanation.

 

The Robin and Christmas

(UK)

 

 

 

http://hypnogoria.blogspot.ca/2014/12/folklore-on-friday-robin-and-christmas.html

 

 

 

sandrewn

(I learn something new here every day)

Edited December 23, 2016 by sandrewn