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RE: Spring 2013 Birding Festivals Throughout The USA
in The Lobby » Wildlife & Nature, May 22, 2013
When it comes to skunks and porcupines, most dogs never learn their lesson and they will go back ...

RE: Spring 2013 Birding Festivals Throughout The USA
in The Lobby » Wildlife & Nature, May 16, 2013
I find that interesting that eagles don't look up as they scan for food. I've never heard of the...

Re: Spring 2013 Birding Festivals Throughout The USA
in The Lobby » Wildlife & Nature, Apr 9, 2013
Hey Trekker, I'm glad to see you made it to China afterall. Are you still adding on to your old ...

RE: Sabbatical?...
in The Lobby » The Long Haul - Living & Working Abroad, Feb 21, 2013
Have you looked into the sabbatical to see if it's actually an option for you? I'm a teacher and...

RE: Prepare a Feast for Feathered Friends
in The Lobby » Wildlife & Nature, Jan 22, 2013
Nice description Trekker, I almost felt like I was there but without the long drive. I'd like to...

RE: Prepare a Feast for Feathered Friends
in The Lobby » Wildlife & Nature, Jan 23, 2013
Hey trekker, I've been enjoying your drama with the skunks. I think you should catch one of the ...

RE: Peanuts
in The Lobby » Speaking in Tongues, Jan 25, 2013
Thanks anillos...you saved me some time and taught me a few new words. CBO

RE: Peanuts
in The Lobby » Speaking in Tongues, Mar 6, 2013
Brasil, Portuguese = Amendoim

RE: Animal abuse at Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika, Bujumbura
in Departure Lounge » Africa, Jan 31, 2013
I've owned many parrots and they love hot peppers. It doesn't burn them like humans, and even my...

RE: Prepare a Feast for Feathered Friends
in The Lobby » Wildlife & Nature, Jan 24, 2013
The Bull snake/Gopher snake is often mistaken for a Diamondback. They look a lot like a rattlesn...

RE: Southeast Asia: A Timelapse Video
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 17, 2013
Great job! I enjoyed that. Very clear video and the time-lapse gives a unique and interesting v...

RE: Is it just my imagination, or
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Thailand, Jan 17, 2013
I've been here a while. I think answering very few posts is a good thing. Quality rather than q...

RE: Is it just my imagination, or
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Thailand, Jan 17, 2013
I guess my idea about the purpose of forums differs, I don't think they are intended for rude and...

RE: Is it just my imagination, or
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Thailand, Jan 17, 2013
I can understand points of view from both sides. However, it reminds me of people who post on he...

RE: Water issues: how to avoid using tons of plastic bottles in Asia?
in The Lobby » Responsible Travel, Mar 6, 2013
You can walk into any pharmacy and ask for water purification tablets. They have no taste, and t...

RE: On the subject of crisp currency
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 18, 2013
#12 MrMookie: I now see how you got over 4,700 posts. Way to go and congratulations! Of course...

RE: Listening Skills
in The Lobby » Speaking in Tongues, Mar 7, 2013
I've had the same problems as the OP, and for me it has to do with concentration. When listening...

RE: On the subject of crisp currency
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 18, 2013
Mrmookie...it appears my post #1 has lost something in the translation. I have no intentions of ...

RE: On the subject of crisp currency
in Departure Lounge » Asia - South-East Asia Mainland, Jan 18, 2013
Good information to know. I'll put that to the test this summer in Vietnam. They will undoubted...

RE: Prepare a Feast for Feathered Friends
in The Lobby » Wildlife & Nature, Mar 6, 2013
Hey Trekker, will you be there to enjoy the New Mexico summer? How's your plans for China comin...