Midnight Raider

Every morning, after filling the bird feeder the day before, we'd find it empty. We thought it was probably a squirrel raiding the feeder, or maybe a raccoon. It didn't take to long for us to figure it out..... Nor did it take us long to put the feeder on a longer pole!

We love having the deer around. I feed them most mornings and there are usually several waiting when I get up wanting their breakfast. As soon as I shake the corn container, they come a runnin'! This morning I counted 14 in our back yard. The only bad thing about it is that you have to make a choice between having flowers/ nice shrubs or deer. You can't have both. I'm not real fond of fire ants and scorpions any way!

Vicki Sayre

Salado, TX

Flight Attendants at the Museum of Flight

Click HERE to checkout the Show at the Museum of Flight that Peg Verger,Suzanne Wiggins-Ackerson,and Kirk Ann Neil have been working so long and so hard on.
Tom DeLeo

Happy New Year Everyone!

Okay Tom, we definitely do not want the SeaBuds to go stale... I think the kayak blog is great, in the summer up here in the North (2 seconds from the Canadian border) we go kayaking in Drayton Harbor usually in the early morning. Why so early??? The sea lions are still sleeping on the harbor docks, which is a good thing... One summer I thought it would be cool to get closer to see them and one big fat boy decided he was going to come for a visit. As he swam under my kayak, I am thinking to myself “Oh boy” I am in trouble.. when he came up on the other side, he turns around and looks at me and barks, okay I am out of here... paddle like hell for the shore. J  We just got back from Cabo San Lucas on Saturday about 5 seconds before it started to snow, and yes we still have piles of it. Is Spring not too far behind? Hope all is well with everyone. Linda Tanons

 

Thoughts become things, choose the good ones!

 

Ever think about a Kayak Adventure?

I have always been interested in Kayaking. Even though I really have never pursued it. My neighbor stopped by yesterday for some blog help. He is creating a blog for Kayakers. Both he and his wife are avid kayakers and have traveled to places near and far. I thought I would share his blog with SeaBuds. I found it very interesting and maybe it will inspire some adventure in you.

To Visit his Blog Click HERE.

Tom DeLeo

Where is Everybody

Sure has been a LONG time since anyone has added any little ditties to the blog. We sure don't want to let the blog get stale. I would think this a quiet time of year. After the holidays and before summer. Remember it is so easy to post to the SeaBudsChatter blog with a simple email. That is how I am posting this.

Thanks Tom DeLeo

Cool Stuff for those Grandkids

Created and designed by Jennifer Longley, former Seattle based flight attendant and mother of twins, Planewear just launched it's first debut collection for infants and toddlers http://www.planewearapparel.com/

Did You Know This?

I have been receiving acupuncture treatments from Dr. Nam Kim. He is located at the All Natural Healing Center located at 15225 NE 20th Street, Bellevue...it is that darling little yellow house that used to be a DDS Office. Dr. Kim has done all of the landscaping himself. Their website is www.allnaturalhealingcenter.net.....  I am going because I found out that our insurance covers 15 acupuncture treatments per year without a doctors "note"!!!! I didn't know that this was offered thru our insurance!! IT IS....so, take advantage of it while you can!!!!! Dr. Kim's phone is 425-643-3999....altho, you don't need to go to him. I just wanted to let you know that we have 15 visits per year!

 

Chris Stapley

Provencal Vegetable Soup

Click on the picture to get the recipe

Another soup recipe not requiring a jar of beano. Has a different flavor than most veggie soups. I do substitute 1/2 tsp. turmeric for the saffron. Hope you like. Anita DeLeo

Welcome Home Judy Merrell

Just heard from Judy Merrell. She just got back from her adventure in Antarctica. Can't wait for the story and pictures of her adventure here on SeaBuds Chatter.

tom DeLeo

Welcome Home Judy!!

Blogging....

Is anyone else having a difficult time identifing who has written some of the blog entries? Some of us (I'm a guilty one in this department) use a 'made up name', or even a first name. This can make it difficult sometimes. (NO!!!! It wasn't me that did that wonderful walk over New Years... wish it was, though) I think it might help to at least use a first name with a portion of one's last name or even full last name. Any thoughts?
Karen DelG

Rachel left on her final "flight"

Rachel left on her final "flight" 6:55AM Jan. 8th –
Funeral arrangements:
Friday Jan. 11th - English Funeral Home, Oakmont, PA.
10AM Visitation
11AM Service
Interment Plum Creek Cemetery
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army
Condolences my be sent to
The Woodings Family
1209 Maple Ave.
Verona, PA 15147
 Actually Rachel's final flight will be this evening (Jan. 9th) on USAir back to her beloved Pittsburgh – home of her "Steelers"!

Happy New Year

Hi Everyone,

I want to wish everyone Happy New Year and share our New Year Eve tradition. It is to go on a Volksmarch. This year is was through downtown Seattle. We started on lower Queen Anne, walked down to the waterfront around waterfront park and the new sculpture park. Then on to Pioneer Square and back along 5th Ave near the convention center and back to Queen Anne. Then we all (11) went to the Spaghetti Factory for dinner. Downtown was beautiful with all the lights and window shopping. The walk is 10k (6 miles). It was a beautiful evening, cool & crisp. So much fun.

These walks are all over the state of Wa and worldwide. They take place every weekend. Some of the upcoming walks are the Cle Elum Slip and Slide Jan 12-13, Leavenworth Snowshoe Walk on Jan 19th, Upper Skagit Valley Bald Eagle Fest Walk Jan 26-27,Annual Northwest Trek Walk Feb 2-3 and a Valentine Walk on Feb 9th in Redmond. Web site is www.ava.org/.  Check them out. Comfortable shoes is all you need. And they are free.

Wishing you a happy and healthy new year.

Karen

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cushy job

Hey everyone,
I went to re-read the cushy job article, http.//jobs.aol.com/gallery/cushy-jobs I was pleasantly suprised to see flight attendants were no longer on the list!!
I have not seen any articles though, that explains why, or an apology. Have any of you??
I emailed Ms. Lorenz, requesting her to set the record straight!! Kate.Lorenz@careerbuilders.com

Steph

Multi-Bean Soup

Like the recipe idea. Tom and I love home made soups, anytime but now is especially good. Got this one from "Seattle Times". Very easy and good. Watch the sodium mg's for some . Anita

Healthy Recipe

Multi-Bean Soup

10(1-cup) servings

2 cups diced onions

2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil

1 tablespoon chili powder

1can (28 ounces) peeled and diced tomatoes with juice

1 can (16 ounces) black beans,drained

I can (16 ounces) pinto beans,drained

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, drained

1 can (7 ounces) chopped green chilies

1 quart reduced-sodium chicken broth

¼ cup chopped cilantro or parsley

1. In a large (about 5-quart) heavy pan on medium heat, cook onions in oil for 4 to 5 minutes, or until tender. (If onions become too dry, add a tablespoon of water.) Add chili powder and cook 1 minute.

2. Stir in the tomatoes with juice, beans, chilies and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally 3. Stir in the cilantro or parsley and serve.

Data per serving:

Calories............186

Protein ...........10.1g

Fat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1.g

Carbohydrates. .. . . 27.9g

Sodium. . .. .. .. . . 778mg

Saturated fat .. . . . .46g

Monounsaturated fat. . 1.85g

Polyunsaturated fat.. . 1 .21g

Cholesterol ..........0mg

RAWLINGS MEMORIAL

Hi everyone - we've been notified that the FA's have been asked to contribute a portion of the food for the luncheon to follow the memorial. The FA's who live on Whidbey are going to be taking care of all of that along with some kind of plant for Catherine with a card with all of our names on it. If you would like to participate a $5 donation made out to Caryl Jones (1472 E Shoreview Dr., Freeland, WA 98249) will be applied to the food and plant expense and your name will be added to the memorial day card.

 

For those of you who are planning to attend the Trinity Luthern Church (has a PO Box for an address) but is located right on the main highway (525) and Woodard Ave. Which is approx 10 miles from the ferry in Freeland. You'll come to the red light with the Shell Gas Station in Freeland and go one long block on your left. You'll pass the Gay 90's and Texaco Gas station and it's right there on your left. The services are scheduled for 1 PM but it is suggested you plan to be at the church by 12:30 for seating purposes. There is going to be a lot of folks attending.

 

Hope all is well with everyone - take care   Jane

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Health Food!

I just found this wonderful, after-holiday, low-cal recipe for a Tuna, Pasta, Artichoke hearts, Spinach, Sundried Tomatoes recipe.    And under 400 calories a serving.  Anyone out there have any other yummy weight-conscious recipes/ideas?  This chubby body would love to hear them...

Click onto:  

 

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Pasta-with-Tuna-Sun-Dried-Tomatoes-Artichoke-Hearts-Lemon-and-White-Wine/Detail.aspx

 

for the complete recipe.  By the way, I used cork screw pasta and, more important, also tossed in a bunch of baby spinach when it was done and it was GREAT!

 

Thanks, Suzanne W-A

RAWLINGS MEMORIAL

The memorial for Catherine Rawlings husband, Gerry, will be held Saturday, Jan 12, at 1 PM, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland on Whidbey (First left turn after the red lite in Freeland, Shell Gas at the lite).  There will be a service followed by a full luncheon.

 

The FA group will be asked to help in some way. The organizing will take place this Sat. so I will follow up with more details plus the address of the church.

 

Jane 

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Gerry Rawlings

I'm sorry to have to pass onto you that Catherine Rawlings husband, Gerry, passed away Sunday Dec. 30th, and coincidentally it was his 71st birthday also.

You can mail cards to Catherine at -

5279 So. Bercot, Freeland, WA 98249.

Her email is gercathr@Whidbey.com.

Plans for a service are being made and I will send the info out and I'm pretty sure it will be in the local papers also.

Catherine our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. If you need anything call anyone. Jane

Have a Gr8 2008!!

Happy New Year!

I would like to wish Everyone a GREAT 2008. May it bring continued good health and happiness!

tom