Comments for Fanatical Apathy http://fanaticalapathy.com America's favorite blog Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:33:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.11 Comment on Notes from the War on Holidays by David http://fanaticalapathy.com/2009/12/19/notes-from-the-war-on-holidays/#comment-40856 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:34:28 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2009/12/19/notes-from-the-war-on-holidays/#comment-40856 cooper (and other FAers), The launch was breathtaking. Atmosperic conditions were perfect, the moon was small and off to the right, and we had a clear view sky-to-horizon over a very large pasture. Because of very light low-level clouds over the Cape, the sky lit up on ignition, and then as the shuttle cleared the horizon (we are about 70 miles line-of-sight from the Cape out here on the edge...) we could see the entire fireball as if one were watching the flames on tv, only clearer. No camera can quite match the human eye if it has a clear view, and this is the clearest view I have ever had of the flames. Was able to watch it as it arced northeast until it disappeared below the horizon. Still taken by the view we had. This was apparently the last night launch of the shuttle. Really glad I got to see it, and really happy about what I was able to see from our vantage point. Wish we could all have been standing there together having our breath taken away. cooper (and other FAers),
The launch was breathtaking. Atmosperic conditions were perfect, the moon was small and off to the right, and we had a clear view sky-to-horizon over a very large pasture. Because of very light low-level clouds over the Cape, the sky lit up on ignition, and then as the shuttle cleared the horizon (we are about 70 miles line-of-sight from the Cape out here on the edge…) we could see the entire fireball as if one were watching the flames on tv, only clearer. No camera can quite match the human eye if it has a clear view, and this is the clearest view I have ever had of the flames. Was able to watch it as it arced northeast until it disappeared below the horizon. Still taken by the view we had. This was apparently the last night launch of the shuttle. Really glad I got to see it, and really happy about what I was able to see from our vantage point. Wish we could all have been standing there together having our breath taken away.

]]> Comment on Notes from the War on Holidays by David http://fanaticalapathy.com/2009/12/19/notes-from-the-war-on-holidays/#comment-40819 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:03:53 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2009/12/19/notes-from-the-war-on-holidays/#comment-40819 And the Gators have a great cheering program, along with a terrific marching band. Been true since I was an undergrad '60-'64 And the Gators have a great cheering program, along with a terrific marching band. Been true since I was an undergrad ‘60-’64

]]> Comment on Notes from the War on Holidays by David http://fanaticalapathy.com/2009/12/19/notes-from-the-war-on-holidays/#comment-40812 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:24:44 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2009/12/19/notes-from-the-war-on-holidays/#comment-40812 No, I'm still down here on the edge...of the Green Swamp in Central Florida. Typos, typos - definitely meant w/o siobhan. Lord only knows where Adam is. Florida baseball has an excellent facility and a preseason high ranking. Just sayin' for when it comes time for the eldest to choose a college, although if I remember correctly it was Texas who beat us when we made it to the CWS a few years back. And then there is Florida basketball - but there is also Texas basketball, although we aren't back up to speed yet and Texas is having engine problems. No, I’m still down here on the edge…of the Green Swamp in Central Florida. Typos, typos - definitely meant w/o siobhan. Lord only knows where Adam is. Florida baseball has an excellent facility and a preseason high ranking. Just sayin’ for when it comes time for the eldest to choose a college, although if I remember correctly it was Texas who beat us when we made it to the CWS a few years back. And then there is Florida basketball - but there is also Texas basketball, although we aren’t back up to speed yet and Texas is having engine problems.

]]> Comment on Notes from the War on Holidays by waterfowler http://fanaticalapathy.com/2009/12/19/notes-from-the-war-on-holidays/#comment-40809 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:53:43 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2009/12/19/notes-from-the-war-on-holidays/#comment-40809 David, I'm sure you meant "w/o" siobhan. siobhan, I saw a report of a foreign species of kingfisher down in the Rio Grande valley w/ all of the birders headin' south to see it. Is that where you've been? Maybe that's where Adam is... In East Tree Stump, we've been chasin' the white bass, the little one is finishing up basketball while the eldest is just starting baseball. And, of course, the middle one has cheer year 'round. David, I’m sure you meant “w/o” siobhan.
siobhan, I saw a report of a foreign species of kingfisher down in the Rio Grande valley w/ all of the birders headin’ south to see it. Is that where you’ve been? Maybe that’s where Adam is…
In East Tree Stump, we’ve been chasin’ the white bass, the little one is finishing up basketball while the eldest is just starting baseball. And, of course, the middle one has cheer year ’round.

]]> Comment on Notes from the War on Holidays by David http://fanaticalapathy.com/2009/12/19/notes-from-the-war-on-holidays/#comment-40805 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:17:19 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2009/12/19/notes-from-the-war-on-holidays/#comment-40805 Thanks for the link to the GBBC, waterfowler. Our politics might differ, but our naturalist impulses clearly line up. I still have a copy of The Naturalist (a Florida Audubon Society publication) from fall 1957 with a picture of me at a local Audubon summer program for kids. I am engrossed, which is evidenced by the fact that my mouth is open although I am not saying anything. I was told that that habit was a result of the fact that we can hear better with our mouths open, and I was intrigued by whatever was being taught that day. Thanks for the link to the GBBC, waterfowler. Our politics might differ, but our naturalist impulses clearly line up. I still have a copy of The Naturalist (a Florida Audubon Society publication) from fall 1957 with a picture of me at a local Audubon summer program for kids. I am engrossed, which is evidenced by the fact that my mouth is open although I am not saying anything. I was told that that habit was a result of the fact that we can hear better with our mouths open, and I was intrigued by whatever was being taught that day.

]]> Comment on Notes from the War on Holidays by David http://fanaticalapathy.com/2009/12/19/notes-from-the-war-on-holidays/#comment-40804 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:09:31 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2009/12/19/notes-from-the-war-on-holidays/#comment-40804 The robin count has been pretty amazing, waterfowler. Also on the news last night: a harlequin duck was spotted over on the east coast (at the Canaveral preserve, I think). News included picture, but I do not know whether it was of that particular duck or a file photo. Turkey buzzard population continues to thrive. I would imagine their bedtime prayers center around "Thank you, lord, for the abundance of road kill." Yesterday's menu included a red fox. Raccoons and possums are staples, of course. Where are you, siobhan? Conversation about birds with siobhan is like a day without sunshine, already. The robin count has been pretty amazing, waterfowler. Also on the news last night: a harlequin duck was spotted over on the east coast (at the Canaveral preserve, I think). News included picture, but I do not know whether it was of that particular duck or a file photo. Turkey buzzard population continues to thrive. I would imagine their bedtime prayers center around “Thank you, lord, for the abundance of road kill.” Yesterday’s menu included a red fox. Raccoons and possums are staples, of course.

Where are you, siobhan? Conversation about birds with siobhan is like a day without sunshine, already.

]]> Comment on Notes from the War on Holidays by waterfowler http://fanaticalapathy.com/2009/12/19/notes-from-the-war-on-holidays/#comment-40791 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:15:07 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2009/12/19/notes-from-the-war-on-holidays/#comment-40791 Y'all, don't forget the GBBC. www.birdcount.org David, looks like you've gotten a head start. Y’all, don’t forget the GBBC.
www.birdcount.org
David, looks like you’ve gotten a head start.

]]> Comment on Notes from the War on Holidays by David http://fanaticalapathy.com/2009/12/19/notes-from-the-war-on-holidays/#comment-40774 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:32:03 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2009/12/19/notes-from-the-war-on-holidays/#comment-40774 siobhan, Yard has been full of robins, and sandhill crane population continues to grow. Sadly, wild turkeys next door were poached, but some other healthy tribes in the area. These wild turkeys acclimate to humans pretty quickly. I think that is why our little band got poached in the pasture and wetland along one side of the lake. Hawks, mostly redtails, and owls (mostly heard but not seen) make regular visits. Apology to everyone at FA for Tebow's decision to be exploited by Focus on the Family. He's a good kid, absolutely sincere, and absolutely misguided regarding the issue of whether or not to listen to a doctor's advice. Couple I knew in high school believed as Tim Tebow does and went against doctor's advice that pregnancy would likely kill her. They prayed, believed God had sanctioned the pregnancy, and went ahead with the attempt to have a child. Really good people, really sad outcome. Hope Tebow some day develops a deeper understanding of the human condition. Really glad his mother was lucky, and certainly understand his feelings. But there are going to be young women influenced by the ad who will die because they reject sound medical advice. siobhan,

Yard has been full of robins, and sandhill crane population continues to grow. Sadly, wild turkeys next door were poached, but some other healthy tribes in the area. These wild turkeys acclimate to humans pretty quickly. I think that is why our little band got poached in the pasture and wetland along one side of the lake. Hawks, mostly redtails, and owls (mostly heard but not seen) make regular visits.

Apology to everyone at FA for Tebow’s decision to be exploited by Focus on the Family. He’s a good kid, absolutely sincere, and absolutely misguided regarding the issue of whether or not to listen to a doctor’s advice. Couple I knew in high school believed as Tim Tebow does and went against doctor’s advice that pregnancy would likely kill her. They prayed, believed God had sanctioned the pregnancy, and went ahead with the attempt to have a child. Really good people, really sad outcome. Hope Tebow some day develops a deeper understanding of the human condition. Really glad his mother was lucky, and certainly understand his feelings. But there are going to be young women influenced by the ad who will die because they reject sound medical advice.

]]> Comment on Notes from the War on Holidays by siobhan http://fanaticalapathy.com/2009/12/19/notes-from-the-war-on-holidays/#comment-40768 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:36:30 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2009/12/19/notes-from-the-war-on-holidays/#comment-40768 Dear Barbara O'Spammer - It has not been known as Yearly Kos for a few years now... since '07, if I'm not mistaken. It is known as Netroots Nation. Part of being an effective blogger is knowing your audience (you apparently don't know the audience at Fanatical Apathy), and part of it is knowing your facts (which is why you might want to know the name of the event you'll be speaking at). Just sayin' Dear Barbara O’Spammer -

It has not been known as Yearly Kos for a few years now… since ‘07, if I’m not mistaken. It is known as Netroots Nation. Part of being an effective blogger is knowing your audience (you apparently don’t know the audience at Fanatical Apathy), and part of it is knowing your facts (which is why you might want to know the name of the event you’ll be speaking at).

Just sayin’

]]> Comment on Notes from the War on Holidays by Barbara O' Brien http://fanaticalapathy.com/2009/12/19/notes-from-the-war-on-holidays/#comment-40748 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:06:53 +0000 http://fanaticalapathy.com/2009/12/19/notes-from-the-war-on-holidays/#comment-40748 Dear FA, My name is Barbara O’ Brien and my blogging at The Mahablog, Crooks and Liars, AlterNet, and elsewhere on the progressive political and health blogophere has earned me the notoriety of being a panelist at the Yearly Kos Convention and a featured guest blogger at the Take Back America Conference in Washington, DC. I’m contacting you because I found your site in a prominent political and health care site search and want to tell you about my newest blogging platform —the public concern of health care. Our shared concerns include health reform, public health, safe workplaces, and asbestos contamination. To increase awareness on these important issues, my goal is to get a resource link on your site or even allow me to provide a guest posting. Please contact me back, I hope to hear from you soon. Sincerely, Barbara O’ Brien barbaraobrien@maacenter.org Dear FA,

My name is Barbara O’ Brien and my blogging at The Mahablog, Crooks and Liars, AlterNet, and elsewhere on the progressive political and health blogophere has earned me the notoriety of being a panelist at the Yearly Kos Convention and a featured guest blogger at the Take Back America Conference in Washington, DC.

I’m contacting you because I found your site in a prominent political and health care site search and want to tell you about my newest blogging platform —the public concern of health care. Our shared concerns include health reform, public health, safe workplaces, and asbestos contamination.

To increase awareness on these important issues, my goal is to get a resource link on your site or even allow me to provide a guest posting. Please contact me back, I hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

Barbara O’ Brien
barbaraobrien@maacenter.org

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