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An Open Letter from Billy Young, the Bird Man of Altamonte SpringsPlease go to my website and read what Billy Young wrote about his youth, the death of his mother, and the future of the Ann Young Wild Bird Refuge. Please leave a comment there or e-mail him if you are so inspired. Billy's Letter
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Bird Nesting Season in Florida!Did you know that right now, at this very moment, more birds are nesting than any other time in the year? I actually didn’t know until my neighbors told me about the newest findings made by the Lake Ashton Bird and Nature Club. I just think...
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Grandson Flips Me The BirdFather's Day is on a lot of people's minds, and I just wanted to point out something that not a lot of people think about. See, to someone my age, and I'm 81, the best thing about Father's Day is that it led the way for me to become a grandfather. It...
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Cedar WaxwingsThere was no end in sight to the household details to get to after my daughter's recent wedding, but as I stepped up to the kitchen sink, through the window I could see dozens of like-sized birds silhouetted against the light grey sky in a dead tree...
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Picture of the Day and B'days for Nov. 20Today is Thursday, Nov. 20, the 325th day of 2008. Today's birthdays include Vice President-elect Joe Biden who turns 66. Our picture of the day is a great black and white portrait.
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Another Beautiful Florida DayI bought a new motorcycle this week and I just had to take it out for a breakin ride, and what a georgous day to do it. I headed south from Clermont to Lake Louisa Road, which is one of my favorite roads. The lake was beautiful as usual and...
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Bird Lady of Altamonte Headed For HeavenAnn Young died. And if you listen very close you can tell. Songbirds aren't singing quite as sweet. She was the best friend wild birds ever had. Thousands owe her their lives. Thousands more won't survive now that she's gone. She...
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Bird Lady Flies To HeavenAnn Young was a gift to all winged creatures. Her healing hand saved the lives of thousands of wild birds. Her unexpected death has left a huge void. This is a video tribute in Ann's memory.
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Hello, future friendsI am new at this blogging thing but I like learning new things. I live in my RV full time. I have a 29 foot Fifth wheel trailer and a one ton Dodge pickup. But I am not a snow bird type. To me they are the ones who go from here to there...
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Here's to You, Jetman!He's known as The Jetman, The Rocketman, and now -- Fusion Man! 48-year-old Yves Rossy just became the first person to fly between France and England, with a jetpack strapped to his back.
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The Climb of a LifetimeMany try -- not all succeed. But it seems that these days, the biggest names in mountain climbing are people over the age of 50! In fact, a group of 70-year-olds is hoping to smash the record for climbing Mount Everest.
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And the Tony Nominees Are ...Make way for Whoopi -- the nominations for the 2008 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards are out, and there are some big names on the list! Check it out, and see the biggest name of all -- the host!