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[luvs2garden2000]

Dylan, my grandson starts school the 13th. Gosh I remember back when we were in school, even my kids, school started the thursday before labor day then had 3 days off and back at it. Why so early now???? To save on utilities???? I would think it would be more cost in August it is guaranteed to be hot then, in May sometimes it is sometimes its not. Maybe some of you teachers can shed some light as to why so early.

 

[al6517]

2009 OFFICIAL AUTUMN POOPS ANNOUNCEMENT"

I am proud to announce to all Okies in the BYC members That the fall POOPS=
People Of Oklahoma Poultry Swap Has been Officially set.

WHEN= Saturday, September 26th, 2009

WHERE= OKC east KOA Campground, 6200 Choctaw rd, Choctaw Ok

WHO= All Oklahoma members of the Okies in the BYC their families and invited friends.


After the very fun and successful spring 2009 POOPS event there was much interest in having a fall event, we felt that we surely must let this fine tradition continue in all it's fanfare. with continued support We will strive to make this event even bigger and better than ever as our fine members deserve only the best. For those of our new members and members who were unable to attend the Okies in the BYC POOPS, it is a family oriented affair, where members come to meet the folks we talk to everyday on this forum, and enjoy the one thing we all have in common our fondness of poultry. This year promises to be one you do not want to miss, and as I stated it will be bigger and better than ever, this year we are planning the following.

1. Food : This year we will be featuring a full pot luck lunch and dinner.
2. Poultry : The usual fanatical buying/selling/swapping of poultry.
3. A night of fun filled entertainment at the clubhouse.
4. Several static displays for your learning and viewing pleasure.
5. small lectures and demonstrations by professional and respected members of the poultry and agriculture fields.
6. A Raffle
7. and for the first time our very own Live POOPS Poultry Auction.
8. Printed programs of the days events.
9. POOPS T-shirts for sale at the clubhouse.
And much much more!!!!!!!.
10. POOPS Grand Prizes, 2-6 mo Golden Feather Memberships to the BYC.

A special operations commitee has been formed and several of our fine upstanding members have offered to give freely and happily of their time and expertise. they will head up the following appointed ares of intrest.

AL (al6517) & Monty (Buckguy20): Commitee chairmen.

Carah (Sooner) & Eulaine (TJ's Na-Na) : Food and Beverages. contact these ladies with your ideas, dishes, and help. A list has been started and is circulating around our thread.

Grace (gracefullbantams) : Raffle. Grace has a seperate thread for raffle donations going and she has promised to post the link soon.

Marybeth (poultry&bees) : Static display's and lectures/demonstrations. Those wanting to seek info on setting up displays or needing guidance contact Marybeth.

Beth (cityclucks) : Entertainment, and Name Tags. The Entertainment is progressing well and promises to be side splitting fun. Now currently forming the Chickendale dancers.

Al (al6517) Carla & Gerald (OKCarla) : Live poultry Auction. Contact AL for your list of what you want to consign to the auction.

Carah (Sooner) : Tee Shirts- 3 color Designs are now in the works. Carah will start a size and Quantity order thread soon. We are lucky this year to be able to also have plenty of extra T-shirts in different sizes available at the event for sale. but get your order in early, NO $$$$ will be needed in advance to order.

Monty and Myself will be posting more specifics and details on these areas in a later post. As always Monty will be seeking Donations for the clubhouse rental and the cabin reservation info at KOA. We tried so very hard to choose a date for this event that would fit 99.9% of are available members, the weather, POOPS planning and reservation schedule, and local and regional events. The good folks at KOA have been so gracious to have invited us back and we recieved some very good positive feedback from are members, that this was a good fit for our needs. As a group we are known for are steadfastness once we set our minds to a task, it is now up to each and every one of us to come together and contact the appropriate principle to offer any help and suggestions, ya'll know the drill. The principle heads will start to post a list of names and services volunteered as it begins to come together in their areas.

So Okies let the festivities begin in the tradition of the most poplular group thread on this BYC forum.

AL

 

[Poco Pollo]

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Congrats on your new chicks!
I empathize with you on the MIL situation. It may not seem fair, but it's the natural order of life for the parent to become the child and the child to become the protector and guardian. Bless you for what you do. May you be as fortunate to have someone do the same for you.

 

[al6517]

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Tina : Teach may be able to offer a point of view on this, but yes schools seem to be shedding day's every year. My DD starts 10 day's earlier this year alone, I think the schools may be anticipating inclement weather scheduling. There seems to be more & more ice storms every year that shut the schools down for day's in the name of safety. Then if you notice, school also has been getting out later & Later also, soon these kids won't even have a summer. Teach !!! what is really the reason.

AL

 

[al6517]

GUESS WHO IS COMING TO P.O.O.P.S.

Chiknaddict-----------------
TJ's Na Na-------------------
Greybear--------------------
Quenston-------------------
Pepper48-------------------
Bethinoklahoma------------
Al-----------------------------
Poultry&Bees---------------
Slightlycracked-------------
Stimpy------------------------
Dandelion--------------------
Buckguy---------------------
Sooner-----------------------
Gracefulbantams-----------
Cuban Longtails------------
NNbreeder-------------------
Poco Pollo--------------------
Carla & Gerald -------------
luv2bmemaw2--------------
Krysstyllanthrox*----------
Muesky-----------------------
Oklahoma Lightning-------
Chiclooker-------------------
Luvs2garden2000---------
kimphil-----------------------
Cityclucks-------------------
Stray-------------------------


Total--------------------------71 Smilin faces

 

[al6517]

Somebody asked about a wish list so I will keep this post unpdated with what you guys will be in search of at P.O.O.P.S.
I am not gonna list what folks are bringing, just what is wanted.
So start wanting now!

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QUENSTON: EE's and non-white Silkies, Gold Laced and blue laced Wyandottes
BUCKGUY: Welsummer, Marans, and maybe other large type Hens or Pullets
BETHINOKLAHOMA: Show Cochins

POCO POLLO: Barred rocks, Speckled Sussex, light Sussex, Mottled Houdans, Cream Brabanters. Either chickens or hatching eggs hatching eggs and non white guineas or eggs.

MUESKY: Polish, White and Partridge Cochins, and Mottled Houdans

AL: White Plymouth Rocks

Chknaddict-------Salmon Favorelle pullet or young hen

Kimmphil-------------Silkie hens

 

[al6517]

Hi everyone as you know the fall P.O.O.P.S will be Sept. 26th. It has been decided that we would have a Pot luck lunch & dinner! We are looking for foods that are just as good cold as they are hot.

We will have limited outlets for crock pots if that is something you might be interested in. We will also have limited space to keep things cool between lunch and dinner, so if you bring something that needs to be kept cool make arrangements for that. For some folks that travel you could possibly have your ingredients made and put them together on site. Keep in mind the number of people that will be attending when making your dish or dishes.

We will also need paper goods, silverware & drinks. I have a couple of large igloo coolers that can be used for tea & kool-aid. If you have an one we could use let me know. I will need volunteers for set up before each meal along with volunteers for clean up after.

Please contact (PM) myself or TJ’s Nana if you have any questions or if you need a suggestion as to what you can bring. I will keep a running list of items.

Volenteer's for set up & clean up: (will work on times later)
Okiechick

Sooner~ Cheesy Chicken Soup (crock pot)
Sub sandwich & chips
Kool aid/ice tea
2 Igloo drink coolers
NNbreeder~ Banana pudding
Poco Pollo~
Case of bottle water on ice
TJ’s Nana~ igloo cooler w/lemonade
Scotcharoo cookies (large tray)
BBQ Kilbasa (crock pot)
Tortilla Chips and Cheese Dip (crock pot)
Quenston~ igloo cooler
Coleslaw salad
Broccoli Salad
2 cases of water on ice

 

[shidalgo]

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Shidalgo-----------any pheasants

 

[Sooner]

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Had the same problem my first night, he came in an had a nice snack. I set the trap more hair triggered, greases the joints and added a smallish rock for weight on the trip plate. Got my a possum this morning. He isn't a baby but isn't an adult either. Post pics later. I plan to reset the trap tonight.

 

[RonnieAtkeson]

Buckguy hopefuly it was the fox in the livetrap last nite that got the silkie without setting off the trip plate. I dont think whatever it was will have the same luck this time. I wouldnt of thought you could get a fox in a livetrap. I trap more possums than anything only a hand ful of coons. I hate to kill a fox, there beutiful, but what else can a guy do.