tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post7015584738594612136..comments2024-03-27T02:20:56.245-05:00Comments on Travels with Emma: What’s a volunteer to do?Travels with Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-46285157386904631012011-04-09T23:26:55.800-05:002011-04-09T23:26:55.800-05:00Forgot to add, if you drive a small distance witho...Forgot to add, if you drive a small distance without your hands on the steering wheel, does the car drive straight or does it pull to the left or the right. It should always go straight.Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019364333876469130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-62638058945784276992011-04-08T17:33:38.472-05:002011-04-08T17:33:38.472-05:00Not to worry, those *)(*&%*^$E%$ in Congress s...Not to worry, those *)(*&%*^$E%$ in Congress still get paid for their exceptional; performance.<br /><br />Having gone thru this a number of times while on active duty, I would suggest, that if you feel comfortable there, just ride it out. I doubt this time it will last for than a week.<br /><br />You can enjoy the solitude :)Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-8255973024668122562011-04-08T12:49:12.115-05:002011-04-08T12:49:12.115-05:00You seem like a "the glass is half full"...You seem like a "the glass is half full" type of person. No matter what the idiots on the hill do, I am certain you will be okay!Dave Dods off to Mexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09015937181254650688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-82135797469243128492011-04-08T11:58:11.226-05:002011-04-08T11:58:11.226-05:00Waiting to hear what's going to happen on this...Waiting to hear what's going to happen on this end as well ... you can bet there wouldn't be a shutdown if those who are supposedly negotiating had to lose their pay as well.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333995679958103393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-77696947911823997212011-04-08T10:09:46.349-05:002011-04-08T10:09:46.349-05:00Some "you" time sounds good and, if your...Some "you" time sounds good and, if your site is nice and comfortable, why not stay? You can always leave early if you choose.<br /><br />Love the name "giantspeckledchihuahua," by the way! I could have one "smallblackmopmutt."<br /><br />Okay, I'm in a silly mood today.Texas Yellow Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18416672836387064595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-35893890833188042822011-04-08T09:36:49.135-05:002011-04-08T09:36:49.135-05:00Yeah, drama and all that. I worked for the govern...Yeah, drama and all that. I worked for the government for a good number of years, still do, and as a retired contractor, I won't get back pay for not working, although the government says some folks actually might get reimbursed. My grandson leaves for Iraq again on Monday. Seems as though the shutdown won't stop that at all.Sue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-70974264889621772352011-04-08T09:26:36.679-05:002011-04-08T09:26:36.679-05:00Sounds like a perfect time for a vacation...More c...Sounds like a perfect time for a vacation...More canoeing, more walks for Emma, etc, etc, etc. I think I would stay. I know you have the code for the gate so that won't be a problem. Enjoy... :)pidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14392703561667529032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-2840713526232924172011-04-08T08:57:55.818-05:002011-04-08T08:57:55.818-05:00Drama, drama, drama. Most likely the whole thing ...Drama, drama, drama. Most likely the whole thing gets resolved today sometime.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-67481733758960576442011-04-08T08:53:08.115-05:002011-04-08T08:53:08.115-05:00Isn't that a song?
Should I Stay Or Should I...Isn't that a song?<br /><br />Should I Stay Or Should I Go?<br /><br />Hmmmm....Cyndi and Stumpyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15945219976457829612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-56035002022921288102011-04-08T08:48:02.721-05:002011-04-08T08:48:02.721-05:00If you like that place, stay and take more photos....If you like that place, stay and take more photos...Of course that is purely selfish on my part..I just want you to publish more wildlife pictures:-DDennis and Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320009741335075781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-48519340424732166292011-04-08T07:27:37.155-05:002011-04-08T07:27:37.155-05:00Since I didn't vote for him, I won't compl...Since I didn't vote for him, I won't complain,I think the whole crew in Washington from the top down needs to realize, they can't spend more than we make, until they do it will be more of the same.Hope your situation is good no matter what happens. Good thing the doggie parks are County owned.Be safe out there. Sam & Donna.Sam&Donna Weibelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01405315775347233295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-29678927503580650142011-04-08T06:37:40.093-05:002011-04-08T06:37:40.093-05:00Yes, I'm with Gypsy and Bayfield Bunch on this...Yes, I'm with Gypsy and Bayfield Bunch on this one, so to speak. I think this could be a really good opportunity for you, to stay and have some 'you time.' <br />Especially after all that teaching, this could be your little gift.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-20536320132593413112011-04-08T05:28:06.407-05:002011-04-08T05:28:06.407-05:00Thought Gypsy had a good point about the wildlife ...Thought Gypsy had a good point about the wildlife showing up. It would be an easy decision for me. Less people = longer stay. Yaaaaay:))Al Bossencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307619781955351484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-86700354873633090102011-04-07T22:55:55.181-05:002011-04-07T22:55:55.181-05:00If you stay will you be able to go in and out?
...If you stay will you be able to go in and out? <br /><br /> Will you miss your big paycheck? <br /><br />I think the fire crew would show up. They are that kind of men and women.Merikayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378095339747943548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-19091155735385497482011-04-07T22:49:27.752-05:002011-04-07T22:49:27.752-05:00You should know something tomorrow & can then ...You should know something tomorrow & can then make a decision...you just never know about the govt. They should've passed the budget back in Oct when it was due -- we all must meet deadlines, except the govt apparently. They are blessed to have you to wrangle all those kids! Keep the wonderful pics coming:)Alan and Marilyn McMillanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473233016633229141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-87991781669208420262011-04-07T22:20:41.900-05:002011-04-07T22:20:41.900-05:00Hopefully more colts survive!!! And from the sound...Hopefully more colts survive!!! And from the sounds of it you deserve to be a wee bit tired,made me just imagining your day...Let us pray the "powers that be" will get there acts together...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05658741419315248639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-30847488877808778882011-04-07T22:14:29.809-05:002011-04-07T22:14:29.809-05:00If you can stay there and the place is gated, then...If you can stay there and the place is gated, then the wildlife will really come out into the open. Good photography opportunities.<br /><br />I volunteered on a cleanup crew a few years back, that went into the Shenandoah after a major hurricane blew a lot of trees down. Because the park was shut down and traffic was almost non-existent, the wildlife was out on Skyline Drive like it was the Easter Parade. I really enjoyed being there.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-32950178004996126242011-04-07T21:57:35.756-05:002011-04-07T21:57:35.756-05:00The fifth graders are lucky to be able to particip...The fifth graders are lucky to be able to participate in so many hands-on activities. Kudos to you for reviving some of your teaching skills.Carol Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428623116947826625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-35246941805074585512011-04-07T21:47:35.531-05:002011-04-07T21:47:35.531-05:00I agree with somebody who said - Let the President...I agree with somebody who said - Let the President and the Congress not get paid and see how long it takes for them to reach an agreement. This is just nuts. Think of all the people camped in NP's that will have to move. Just a million things. I would probably move on if I were you. We'll love your pictures no matter where you are.Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-77796979697399068002011-04-07T21:07:44.139-05:002011-04-07T21:07:44.139-05:00I hate to see you loose all that big volunteer mon...I hate to see you loose all that big volunteer money! Hang in there, I'm sure whatever happens and whatever you decide, you will have fun taking more great pictures.Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-10970582246757084152011-04-07T20:48:51.836-05:002011-04-07T20:48:51.836-05:00Well, you know if you stay the thing will last a c...Well, you know if you stay the thing will last a couple of weeks but if you go, it will probably be over in a day or two....gotta love Murphy's Law!! ;-)Robbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022234110520917314noreply@blogger.com