Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[Dreamzchaser]

This cracked me up!
..and brought back some memories.....
Get several pairs of readers, cause you'll 'misplace' them regularly.

I got some late 30's.
Was at dinner with a friend and was teasing him about his cheaters.
He handed them to me, "try them", it was like someone turned a light on literally and figuratively. I got some the next day.

When I finally had too much trouble reading street name signs, and driving at night,
I went to the optometrist. He told me "it's a good thing you didn't do this at the DVM, they'd have shut you down!". Then when he delivered the progressive lenses to me, before he put them on my face he said "you are going to HATE these for at least a week, probably a month. It will really take some time to get used to them." He was funny, and right. It really took some getting used to them, but it sure was nice to see better, and not have to look for them as they were always on my face.

That was back when I had insurance, now I just go to Americas Best, experiences have varied there, but I sure appreciate being able to see and really better understand the complaints of folks who have worn glasses most their lives. The biggest thing I miss is the lack of peripheral vision, no more focused side scoping of the babes.

I think I was in my 40's when I began with sight issues. We used to rv a lot (my X) and I would just bring a book and read for the most part when not taking care of the child I had. Then stopped at the gift shop and they had those reader that you fold and put on a tubular case. After that it was on.I had about 6 of those all over, inside a vehicle, the RV, bag, I think I had one set in the toilet area too,lol

Since then, about 25 yrs ago, I have to get prescription glasses every 2 or 3 years. However, the last one's I got from AA, they are in there and cannot use them. They are difficult or something beside me not liking the frame. They are bigger than the ones I am still using. It is not good but they are like aviator glasses and too big for me.

My hub went once to AB and they did not do them any good. We had to pay outside and get him glasses. Last was at WallyWorld. But they are expensive once you add the no line and shading,lol

 

[Dreamzchaser]

Also, the cheaters from Meijer/Wally World get scratched up so easily. When you can buy 3 for $10 or less, you know that they are not high quality.

I was a life long wearer of glasses. First pair when I was in Grade 4. I wore coke-bottles until about 1996 when I opted for the Lasik surgery. I went from a 900 diopter to 20/20 in one eye and 20/25 in the other. One week later (Nov 14) I spotted the blood trail of a deer my buddy hit on the last day of bow season. Tracked that trail for over 1/2 mile. I still don't wear glasses for vision but the diabetes ids working on that I think. For now I can still scope out the babes.

I would be scared to get any surgery in my eyes. Besides, I have near and far sided defficiency,lol

 

[Dreamzchaser]

On the Influenza thingy, what are the things to consider? Mine do not go out much. I do have those Juncos and finches that stop by but I do not have any feeder or waterer at all. All I have is inside the run for my girls. Once it warms up, what should I do to make sure they do not contaminated?
I think they come over because the old man used to have feeders hanging up behind the kitchen. I took that out and threw it all away.
Girls are doing fine. It has been snowing on and off since Saturday night. I was out all day and drove around Michigan,lol The roads were fine. Went up to Ludington, then took back roads to Big Rapids, came down to Ada and then GR. I stopped at my favorite restaurant and remembered when I first met @Sally PB there. Had the goat meat this time. Then drove home via 96 and through Muskegon and it began snowing. Everything was fine until I headed home,lol
Made the girls scrambled eggs and spent time with them. There was plenty of love with them for sure.

So,
How did everyone spent their love day?

 

[Sally PB]

On the Influenza thingy, what are the things to consider?

What I've read is that it is carried by waterfowl, mostly. Ducks and geese are what I have in my area, especially geese. I think AI is spread by their poop, so that's why a roof/tarp is needed over your chickens' run.

This might not be totally accurate, so anyone who knows more, chime in please.

 

[Dreamzchaser]

I have not seen any ducks, geese or anything like that in my area at all. So what about that Kentucky-Va belt route. I do not think that any of us should worry too much. Like RaZ said, do what what we can do and let the rest. I think that we all are going to be ok but as a new chick mama, I was just curious.

 

[aart]

What I've read is that it is carried by waterfowl, mostly. Ducks and geese are what I have in my area, especially geese. I think AI is spread by their poop, so that's why a roof/tarp is needed over your chickens' run.

This might not be totally accurate, so anyone who knows more, chime in please.

Correct.
I'd not panic about it, especially if there are not and waterways or waterfowl flyways nearby.
Plus I believe most the places it is found is in commercial facilities where it's tracked in by employees.

 

[Folly's place]

The latest flock affected in Virginia was a mixed farmyard flock. This is a big deal, and we do need to be concerned about it!
We have many Canada geese that move in here, and roam some areas where out chickens like to be also. Not good this year! Our flock may be inside for a fair while, don't want to loose them all over this.
Mary

 

[aart]

The latest flock affected in Virginia was a mixed farmyard flock.

Wonders how this was discovered and what are the details of the flock management environment.

 

[Folly's place]

I'd guess they had dying birds, and they were tested. The news said a 'backyard flock', as I recall. And multiple species, so maybe at least some free range. That wasn't specifically mentioned though.
Mary

 

[aart]

I'd guess they had dying birds, and they were tested. The news said a 'backyard flock', as I recall. And multiple species, so maybe at least some free range. That wasn't specifically mentioned though.
Mary

I hate to speculate without real details.