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- Born and raised in upstate NY, in a tiny hamlet east of, and a hop, skip and a jump across the mighty Hudson River from our capital of Albany.
High school was the 'formal education' limit for me, and thusly a career in the Food Service Industry ensued! Flexible hours, descent $$, and bad knees have followed. We are the masters of our own destiny, aren't we! Ah, if I knew then what I know now - LOL! But no regrets. There is no point - ever forward!
Have done a fair share of traveling, and hoping it ain't over yet! Beginning with a road trip across the USofA in my early 20s in a beat up, and very old VW Bug, the travel bug bit me and every so often get those 'ichy feet' my Dad told me I had! He was very insightful, my Dad!
From that X-C road trip to a backpack thru Europe, to an amazing kayak trip of the Johnstone Strait in BC with the Orcas to a thrilling rafting trip on the Arkansas River in Colorado...to a more sedate paddle on one of the many lakes and rivers of my own back yard here in upstate, and to everything in between - I have been very lucky!
But those feet itch BIG TIME when joining up with the jigga for a morning or afternoon Game Drive. Someday I hope to be waving at you all when Rex or Pieter pull off to the side to let us pass!
A critter lover from early on, dogs and cats and birds and fishes have always been apart of my life - and horses, too. My childhood wish for a horse finally came true in my 30s when I lucked out and found "Sandy" (or did he find me!). Rode and showed and mucked and brushed and froze in winter and drenched in summer, but loved each and every minute of it. A connection like no other...until...
...I found (or did she find me?!) the wee four-legged love of my life - my Co-pilot - my best Girlfriend - my Dog. Now there was a connection I never thought possible with a creature of another species!
Tho the feet are firmly planted for now, comfortably settled in a humble abode of my own - my piece of the planet no bigger than a postage stamp - I will not let the roots grow so deep as to silence the itch!
I continue to be grateful for what I have and thank God every day that I wake!
Cheers...and here's hoping your itch never gets the full scratch!
Thanks!
Thank You Everyone for your kind "Welcomes"! Great to finally be here amidst the wildlife and wildlife lovers!
I have quickly become a fan (read: addicted!) of WE...the Drives are most enjoyable, entertaining, thought provoking and awe-inspiring!
Against the blustery cold of January here in upstate NY, US...the bush and it's inhabitants - two-legged, four-legged, winged or rooted - warm this heart and soul. I watch in pure amazement and with the innocent awe of a child as these creatures that I might otherwise fear, barely acknowledge the vehicle or it's passengers. It is as if they accept this strange rolling two-headed animal as one of them...no threat, no competition, no stress. The gentle nature of the guides in allowing just the right space, the cam ops keen sense of timing and focus. The obvious excitement and sheer pleasure that comes from these experienced guides when a sighting occurs, as if they're seeing it themselves for the first time. Such a joy!
All sharing the Bush in perfect harmony. It is nature at it's very finest, and I am honored to be witness.
It has always been a dream to visit South Africa, the Bush and sit in the back of a 'jigga' on a game drive. If it should never come to be...I now have a sense and 'feel' of the bush and it's creatures as it is meant to be.
I'm sure there's lots here to investigate, and I look forward to poking around and learning more. Maybe even join the chat during the drive!
Thank you, again for your "Welcomes"...and Thank You WE!
I have quickly become a fan (read: addicted!) of WE...the Drives are most enjoyable, entertaining, thought provoking and awe-inspiring!
Against the blustery cold of January here in upstate NY, US...the bush and it's inhabitants - two-legged, four-legged, winged or rooted - warm this heart and soul. I watch in pure amazement and with the innocent awe of a child as these creatures that I might otherwise fear, barely acknowledge the vehicle or it's passengers. It is as if they accept this strange rolling two-headed animal as one of them...no threat, no competition, no stress. The gentle nature of the guides in allowing just the right space, the cam ops keen sense of timing and focus. The obvious excitement and sheer pleasure that comes from these experienced guides when a sighting occurs, as if they're seeing it themselves for the first time. Such a joy!
All sharing the Bush in perfect harmony. It is nature at it's very finest, and I am honored to be witness.
It has always been a dream to visit South Africa, the Bush and sit in the back of a 'jigga' on a game drive. If it should never come to be...I now have a sense and 'feel' of the bush and it's creatures as it is meant to be.
I'm sure there's lots here to investigate, and I look forward to poking around and learning more. Maybe even join the chat during the drive!
Thank you, again for your "Welcomes"...and Thank You WE!
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ILP in the USA
We've been hoping to find someone to help with our social networking in the USA for a while, then along came Deb Weston.
Deb has been a supporter of the ILP for quite a while and came over to meet the team in Africa a few weeks ago. I'm pleased to announce that Deb has graciously offered to assist with social networking and fund raising for the ILP in the USA. So if you are in the USA, get in touch with Deb and let her know you are out there and care for the plight of wild leopards.
Deb has been a supporter of the ILP for quite a while and came over to meet the team in Africa a few weeks ago. I'm pleased to announce that Deb has graciously offered to assist with social networking and fund raising for the ILP in the USA. So if you are in the USA, get in touch with Deb and let her know you are out there and care for the plight of wild leopards.
As most of you know, Kirsty Lynas has been working hard on social networking for the ILP in the UK ever since she finished her five month spell as a volunteer with us earlier this year.
Kirsty is continuing to work for us from the UK and co-ordinating with Deb who will cover the USA. Kirsty is also now managing the ILP membership scheme. All of those who have joined so far will be able to receive insider knowledge from Kirsty on a regular basis.On that front, we need more folks to join the ILP membership scheme and soon, if we are to have any chance of saving the lives of Leopards. Sound dramatic? Well, a leopard was illegally shot this week and we were unable to prevent it.
That's one less leopard in the rapidly diminishing gene pool. If we all don't act soon there will be no leopards left in wild area's. That's no idle statement, our model shows a huge decline in the wild population. The genetic tipping point will come very soon, after which there will be no recovery. Please join the ILP membership scheme, we need your help.
Written by Will Fox
ILP Membership Scheme
I want to walk into the office of the CEO of Mpumalanga Parks Board next week, armed with your support and confirm our help to prevent senseless killings of wild unfenced Leopards throughout the province.
Next year will be our ten year anniversary and the biggest yet for the ILP. Provincial authorities have no funds or people to tackle the issues at hand and have asked for our help. We must act now to conserve the dwindling leopard population. Time is slipping away, but we need funds to tackle the problems and mobilise a team. That is why we have put together a membership scheme. Please make a small donation (your choice, but please don't hold back), and become a member of the ILP. You'll receive regular updates from the front line of wildlife conservation and a voucher worth $380 which you can redeem against a 2010 Wildlife Safari with On Track Safaris.
Donations can be made by credit card via our UK Representatives Research Cam www.researchcam.com. All funds raised go to the ILP.
Paste the link below into your browser:
http://www.researchcam.com/ILPmembership.html
Thanks in advance
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I think it has something to do with "view application" at bottom right!
I know one has to get it from the map originator - ot else you will just be on your own map - no-one else there!
I remember I tried lots of ways when I did it - returned to My Page, having given up - to find the map there - with an address panel for me to put in my address!!
How that happened - I don't know!! :D
friends maps to appear on our maps. I have some people on there but not everyone who has a map. Do you have any ideas?
The folks at WE are vertainly working hard to resolve the problems -- - - it is in their nature. Cheers BBE
No, I missed the am drive, but saw lots of beautiful pics!
Have a great day!
In the meantime, you can also add photos in your blog section.
Pleasure to be your friend.
Ning was having a lot of problems with some members uploading hundreds of photos from vacations, other safari trips, etc. so they are trying to limit that and the obvious copyright issues.
WE is not saying you can't upload your pics, but they can not be posted in the photo or video sections. (pictures added that way go into the main pool of pics for the Ning site...take note of the photos topic on top right menu bar) You can add them as your background, in your blog section or on the left side like I did. To do the pics on the left side, put the pics you want to add into photobucket, then add the link (don't remember which one so try all 3 of them until it works) to the left blog area.
I know it is a slight inconvenience but it is worth it when you personalize your page and make it "you"
I hope I answered your questions, if not, please let me know. I will help as best I can. I am not a moderator, just a welcomer, so some questions I can not answer because I don't know and those I will refer you to a moderator.
Have a great day and enjoy the drive...Patty
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