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Wow! I knew the government moved slowly, but not this slowly! Over a year ago, I applied for a TSA position at the tiny Delta County Airport. I never heard anything back. Well, just now, I got the official "hey, we accepted you, schedule a test!" notification. WHAT?!

So yea, I get to test for the job (computer test, not grope test) and I get the chance to be one of the most hated persons for travelers! Except I plan to, you know, bring some common sense along with me.

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Originally Posted by Amy PT 

What?!  What makes you think that, Olive?  It looks like every photo I've seen of SLW's at a similar age.  I'm not particularly attached to this animal being that specific type of chicken, but I'm curious.  I'll shoot for a hackles photo this afternoon.  After I find out which part of it's body are the hackles. 

Hmmm, do they get intermediate feathering that's not laced?  I've only had one and that was years and years ago so maybe I'm remembering wrong, but I don't recall her ever not being laced once she lost her chick fluff.  

ETA: LOL! The hackles are the neck feathers.  A head/neck shot would do nicely.  :) 

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Originally Posted by Stacykins 

Except I plan to, you know, bring some common sense along with me.

Well, you can bring as much of it as you want, but be prepared for your employer's policies to completely override it.  

*I really wanted to add a laughing smiley after that, but honestly?  It's one of those things that's so true it's not funny.  

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Originally Posted by Olive Hill 

Well, you can bring as much of it as you want, but be prepared for your employer's policies to completely override it.  

 

*I really wanted to add a laughing smiley after that, but honestly?  It's one of those things that's so true it's not funny.  

I know you're right times a million! I am sure it is a quagmire of policies meant to reduce a caring, considerate human into a machine. At least this airport only has four flights in and out a day, it isn't very busy.

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Originally Posted by Stacykins 

 

I know you're right times a million! I am sure it is a quagmire of policies meant to reduce a caring, considerate human into a machine. At least this airport only has four flights in and out a day, it isn't very busy.

LOL!  I think you can get rid of the "very" and just go with plain old "busy" at four flights per day.  

That'll be nice though, because I bet it is a nicer experience for both agents and travelers.  I even find the TSA at Lansing Airport to be very friendly and relaxed.  Lansing is huge compared to four flights a day, but very small compared to many other airports and I'm sure that helps.  That said, one of the nicest TSA agents I've ever had the pleasure of being scanned by was actually at, of all places, LaGuardia.  He was a hoot.  On the other hand, the crotchety old witch I got at Minneapolis-St. Paul on my last trip was a PITA and she didn't even stop me.  She was just mean and crabby in passing. 

 back Folly from your lurkingness!

Garden City chicken ordinance made the front page of the local paper.

http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20120614/NEWS08/206140595/Council-study-chicken-ordinance?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Garden%20City|s

I'm not sure whether I am amused or distressed. In addition to spelling and grammatical errors, I was quoted out of context and it seems to me that the article was not all that neutral in how it is written.  They neglected to mention that only one (1) spoke against allowing chickens and 7 - 8 people spoke in favour of allowing chickens.  

But at least we have a start.

Raz, were people really concerned that chickens would cause chicken pox?  

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Originally Posted by Olive Hill 

Raz, were people really concerned that chickens would cause chicken pox?  

Unfortunately, one lady did mention that.  She was the only public voice of dissent.

To her credit, after I spoke, she came over to me and said that she learned something and wished me luck. I invited her to stop by and learn more if she liked. 

As some dear friends in Texas say, :

"each one, teach one".  

That is a philosophy that I try to live by every day.

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Originally Posted by Opa 

Granny is 86 and while she occasionally has her down days most of the time she is very upbeat and positive.  When she moved in with us she was hypertensive, could barely walk, was blind in one eye, and in constant pain from her arthritis.  Just to get through a day she needed up to 12 pain pills.

 

What had been diagnosed as an inoperable degenerating lower back was actually a hip problem and a hip replacement solved the mobility problem.  The blindness was caused by an ocular stroke.  An experimental drug injected directly into the retina monthly has returned her vision to 20/30.  A change in her arthritis medication has reduced joint pain to a level that seldom requires anything strong than an occasional aspirin.  Her blood pressure has returned to an acceptable level with a change of medication so she no longer is hypertensive nor retaining fluids.  She says being pain free, able to see, and walk are reasons to rejoice.

 

We turned one bedroom into a sewing room for her that has everything she could possibly want for sewing.  Two sewing machines dedicated to specific tasks, two sergers, a large cutting table, lots of cabinets and counterspace.  If she is working on a project and hasn't finished it she simply leaves it where it's at, walks out and closes the door.  Not having to put everything away until finished is a god send.

 

Looking from the windows at the of the house often reveals wildlife of every description traveling through.  A hen turkey with poults or a deer with her fawns hasn't lost it fascination for her.  Yesterday, while sitting on the deck, she remarked to me about how amazing were the many different shades of green one could see.  Each tree, bush, or blade of grass has its own unique hew, and the colors were nothing short of inspiring.

 

While missing my father is something that will never end for her, and she occasionally has a sad moment when she thinks about her loss of independence, no longer having her own home or many of the things she had once had, she has made a concerted effort to stay positive and thankful for what she does have. 

Sitting and visiting with Granny at CS last year was one of my highlights of the day.  She reminds me much of my own grandmother whom I was able to enjoy until age 94. 

I was so wrong... it was not going to be 30-40 posts to read since last night... More like 75+ HAHA. Well at least I got some reading in. 

Mom, I hope your hubby recovers from his love affair with a nail. My dad was diabetic also. He was extremely paranoid about his foot care. Then he picked up a flesh eating bacteria, and nearly lost that foot. Vancomyacin... What a bacteria killer. Anyway, that was actually the beginning of his downward spiral health wise... I do believe the Vanco weakened his heart and his kidneys on top of the diabetes, which he was anal about keeping under control.. Well anyway... Sorry, I hope he gets better soon.

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Originally Posted by RBahmer 

I talked to Randy yesterday ( the guy from Muskegon) and he is going to do his best to come to CS and bring all kinds of chicks with him. 

Oh sweet! I hope he brings some faverolles as well. I was supposed to get some from his earlier this year, but I ended up taking Aiden in to the ER the day I was to go, and then he didn't get back to me until the last minute about coming up on the following Friday, and I ended up getting silkie instead It was a one or the other type of thing. I want both...

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Originally Posted by RIRJen 

If anyone is wanting Speckled Sussex hatching eggs at chickenstock contact me by PM soon...I'm making my list

I want SS chicks too... If I knew that Leila, Skeeter, Skatter was going to be broody again... Well not Leila, although that meat builder feed mixed in with her feed really seems to be packing a punch on her little self... I'd go that route. Yes... I am... not... am.... not.... NO NO NO! oh bs... YES YES YES I am serious. I need a sponsor. HA.

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Originally Posted by Amy PT 

I've mentioned here that our Orpington is probaby a rooster.  Now our SLW is on the watch list.  "Her" wattles are starting to come in and the face turned red this week.  I've read that's kind of normal for Wyandottes, but I'm holding my breath.  Oh, gurus of chicken sexing, I would like it very much if all of you told me that Hazel is probably a hen.  Does this photo capture the necessary features?  Her tail feather were more full, but they've been plucked out.  As a result, they've been getting extra protein via yogurt this week.  Here is our trio yesterday, at 7 weeks old.  

I am guessing that he is from a hatchery? I have one that is supposed to be a SLW from Townline, and it is not very good quality on its lacing either... In fact, its body is still nearly all black, and the comb is black as well. Its hackles however have changed to the white/silver as they call it. Yet if its showing wattles already at this age, I'd really think boy. Wyandotte pullets don't show wattles really till they get about 3-4 months... I am posting Veena so you can see... She is 12 weeks in this pick... Not a wattle in sight. I want to say that townline must have had a newbie sexer on the line for the dottes... 

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Originally Posted by Olive Hill 

 

 

A closer up picture of its hackles would be nice, but I'm afraid based on that picture it's double bad news: it appears it's neither female, nor SLW. 

I think its just a pisspoor hatchery dotte.

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Originally Posted by RaZ 

Garden City chicken ordinance made the front page of the local paper.

 

Yes, its a start.

Opa, I wish my mom had half as much positive energy as your 's.

Anyway... I added 2 nest boxes to the big coop. Eggs have gone back to being laid where they are supposed to be for the most part. Found another one under the coop. I know I built the under run 2 feet up, but sheesh... it sure does not feel that way when you are crawling up under there.

Olive, I thought I was bad for being upset about the moles taking out the carrots, peas, and lettuces... BUT to lose that much garden... I hope you can still get some thing out of it yet.

I am not having a good day today. My stomach feels leaden, and my head is kicking itself. I think I will go and lay down for a while. Nope... I have to go and water.