Awwwwwww

This wouldn't happen if humans just use their common sense and following simple rules.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Campaign_to_Ban_Landmines

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRmoowIN8aY

But in wartime, not all sides use common sense or obey the Rules....

And even for those who do, it takes much less thought and effort to lay them down than to clean up after....

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Donald
Infernal Optimist / Submariner, retired

It sounds French and is similar to Bombardier.

In army terms a serviceman is a Bomb-bar-deer, the train company is pronounced Bom-bard-ee-ay.

I'll guess Bo-be-ay

That's one way, another is Bo-beer, My Dad said He found a 3rd way to pronounce it, while in France in WWII I think, But He never told Me what that was. And yes it's French.

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The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

Awwwwwww

This wouldn't happen if humans just use their common sense and following simple rules.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Campaign_to_Ban_Landmines

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRmoowIN8aY

But in wartime, not all sides use common sense or obey the Rules....

And even for those who do, it takes much less thought and effort to lay them down than to clean up after....

I'm reminded of what I read in the History books, Ben Franklin was reputed to have said that 'common sense is not too common' or something to that effect, it has been a long time since I read that.

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The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

I'm reminded of what I read in the History books, Ben Franklin was reputed to have said that 'common sense is not too common' or something to that effect, it has been a long time since I read that.

Benjamin Franklin was also the US ambassador in France when France experienced the year without a summer. It was when the volcano Krakatau in Indonesia erupted.

I'm reminded of what I read in the History books, Ben Franklin was reputed to have said that 'common sense is not too common' or something to that effect, it has been a long time since I read that.

Benjamin Franklin was also the US ambassador in France when France experienced the year without a summer. It was when the volcano Krakatau in Indonesia erupted.

Franklin was also an inventor(stove and Bifocals), an elected Representative to Congress...

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The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

I'm reminded of what I read in the History books, Ben Franklin was reputed to have said that 'common sense is not too common' or something to that effect, it has been a long time since I read that.

Benjamin Franklin was also the US ambassador in France when France experienced the year without a summer. It was when the volcano Krakatau in Indonesia erupted.

Franklin was also an inventor(stove and Bifocals), an elected Representative to Congress...

Maybe this is off topic but...

Franklin's List of Defined Virtues

1. Temperance - eat not to dullness; drink not to elation.
2. Silence - Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
3. Order - Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.
4. Reolution - Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
5. Frugality - Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; that is, wast nothing.
6. Industry - Lose no time; be always employed in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.
7. Sincerity - Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly; speak accordingly.
8. Justice - Wrong none by doing injuries; or omitting the benefits of your duty.
9. Moderation - Avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.
10. Cleanliness - Tolerate no un cleanliness in bocy, clothes, or habitation.
11. Tranquility - Be not disturbed at trifles or at accidents common or unavoidable.
12. Chastity - Rarely use venery but for health or offspring, never to dullness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another's peace or reputation.

Ben Franklin was a man of many talents, worthy to be listened to, and to learn from.

I think I read someplace that he liked cats....

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Donald
Infernal Optimist / Submariner, retired

Awwwwwww

Indeed.

She looks like she's smiling.

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~Sue~

Well as we haven't had a critter pic in a day or so, here is the tame squirrel from my local park, I can't be sure but is seems to be the same on that will come and take food from my hand, all the others run off.



Also quite happy to sit and eat there and then and not disappear into the bushes.

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That's a cute squirrel there Bernie.

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The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

He's a tubby little bugger!!

Indeed, looks very well-fed. Bernie is probably not the only one who feeds him...

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Donald
Infernal Optimist / Submariner, retired

He's a tubby little bugger!!

Indeed, looks very well-fed. Bernie is probably not the only one who feeds him...

Agreed.

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The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

Nice pictures Bernie:)

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Does anyone have any experience, good or bad, with window decals that are supposed to prevent bird strikes?

A few days ago a male goldfinch got a serious head injury from smacking into my window. Fortunately the bird lived, but I don't know if he survived for long after such a bad smack. Spawnie had to be restrained while the bird recovered from being so badly stunned. It took the bird about twenty minutes before he flew away. It was traumatizing for all involved - the bird, the cat and me!!! So today I made 'Ol Pookers wash my kitchen windows (inside and out!!!) and then slap up a couple of hawk decals that, according to the all-wise internet, are supposed to deter the birds from trying to fly through my window.

I doubt very much that the birds interpret the decals as actual hawks, but I am hoping, perhaps in vain, that the birds will see something that makes them think twice about flying towards my kitchen.

We have had occasional bird strikes before. It is never the big birds that hit. We have good sized crows, ravens, doves, bluejays, turkey vultures and even actual hawks that hang out in or near our backyard. Never has one of these larger birds met an unfortunate end at the hand of one of my murderous windows. It tends to be small birds, like finches, that get confused.

So bird people... are my decals going to work or am I just obscuring the view out of my back window for nothing.

I've no idea Angela, we have small birds around here and they've never rammed a window. I wish I could help, My opinion though says maybe, can't hurt much to try and clearly you are.

Coming to you from My 85°F mobile home, the kitchen could be 'the Batcave', outside the temp is 80°F/27°C and yes I've got all 3 windows wide open. Until the cooler motor is installed and working, it will get very warm in here.

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The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

Does anyone have any experience, good or bad, with window decals that are supposed to prevent bird strikes?

A few days ago a male goldfinch got a serious head injury from smacking into my window. Fortunately the bird lived, but I don't know if he survived for long after such a bad smack. Spawnie had to be restrained while the bird recovered from being so badly stunned. It took the bird about twenty minutes before he flew away. It was traumatizing for all involved - the bird, the cat and me!!! So today I made 'Ol Pookers wash my kitchen windows (inside and out!!!) and then slap up a couple of hawk decals that, according to the all-wise internet, are supposed to deter the birds from trying to fly through my window.

I doubt very much that the birds interpret the decals as actual hawks, but I am hoping, perhaps in vain, that the birds will see something that makes them think twice about flying towards my kitchen.

We have had occasional bird strikes before. It is never the big birds that hit. We have good sized crows, ravens, doves, bluejays, turkey vultures and even actual hawks that hang out in or near our backyard. Never has one of these larger birds met an unfortunate end at the hand of one of my murderous windows. It tends to be small birds, like finches, that get confused.

So bird people... are my decals going to work or am I just obscuring the view out of my back window for nothing.

Never heard of the stickers but I suspect if you had a grid work that makes the window look like it's constructed of small panels it would do the same. I have blinds that I leave down all the time and the only bird strike I had was on the sliding glass door that the blinds are pulled back on. The solution is to make the window so the bird doesn't see the reflection of the yard. When they can see the yard reflection, they think it's clear flying.

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Does anyone have any experience, good or bad, with window decals that are supposed to prevent bird strikes?
So bird people... are my decals going to work or am I just obscuring the view out of my back window for nothing.

I was thinking. If you don't wash the windows so often maybe the birds will see them. Birds have very good eyesight.

The hawk silhouette decals are quite common on big buildings up here. I guess that means they work. My understanding is that the bird see reflected sky, focused at a very long distance, and thinks it is about to fly through a "hole" in your building and come out on the other side. Anything that forces them to focus on the actual distance to the window should clue them in.

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There are numerous theories on why birds fly into glass. Not the least of which happens in the spring when they see their rival (reflection) in the glass and attack it.

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"It tends to be small birds, like finches, that get confused.".
They are not aggresive AFIK even at springtime.
Should have noticed this when walking the dog who loves to chase them.
Maybe its something in the enviroment.