I made losts more phone calls today with the run-around as usual. Nobody really cares. I live in Louisiana and trust me people in the positions they have Do Not Follow the Law and as long as the pay check is comming in WHY DO ANYTHING At All?? Who's going to check up on them?? One lady I talked to today said I was the fourth person to report a problem with buzzards in this month. I did some research on the wed and this is no joking matter, they can kill trees. Also I use the word buzzard and really they are Vultures. I will try to attach some info on them that will make you ill(like me). I can't spray or net an 80 foot tree I'm not rich enough to hire a hellicopter to do that! We have the black headed Vultures that are also birds of prey. The American Black Vulture is a scavenger and feeds on carrion, but will also eat eggs or kill new born animals. In areas populated by humans, it also feeds at garbage dumps. It finds its meals using either its keen eyesight or by following other vultures which possess a sense of smell. Lacking a syrinxÂthe vocal organ of birdsÂits only vocalizations are grunts or low hisses.[2] It lays its eggs in caves, hollow trees, or on the bare ground and generally raises two chicks each year, which it feeds by regurgitation. In the United States of America, the vulture receives legal protection under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918.[3] This vulture also appeared in Mayan codices. The American Black Vulture also occasionally feeds on livestock or deer. It is the only species of New World vulture which preys on cattle. It occasionally harasses cows which are giving birth, but primarily preys on new-born calves. In its first few weeks, a calf will allow vultures approach it. The vultures swarm the calf in a group, then peck at the calf's eyes, or at the nose or the tongue. The calf then goes into shock and is killed by the vultures. The American Black Vulture is considered a threat by cattle ranchers due to its predation on newborn cattle.[39] The droppings produced by American Black Vultures and other vultures can harm or kill trees and other vegetation. In the United States it is illegal to take, kill, or possess American Black Vultures and violation of the law is punishable by a fine of up to 15,000 US dollars and imprisonment of up to six months. the American Black Vulture flaps its wings more frequently during flight. It is known to regurgitate when approached or disturbed, which assists in predator deterrence and taking flight by decreasing its takeoff weight. Like all New World Vultures, the American Black Vulture often defecates on its own legs, using the evaporation of the water in the feces and/or urine to cool itself, a process known as urohydrosis.

Yeah really, how'd I miss this thread too? W/ her flaring/glaring eyes I think she looks like Demon Kitty & a puuurfect companion for the quite realistic looking buzzard. Must've been somthin' to eat dinner under their watchful eyes (did Demon Kitty stay up there very long?) W/ an eye that forever notices color & design, may I add they both look that much more striking against the orange faux finish behind them! Nice work Ms. Jen.

Nita, I haven't responded to all your posts here and other places, but I've been watching out for them and posts made by others on the Tour. Thanks so much to you and others who are keeping us updated and sharing the pics of you great folks. Such great memories are being made. I'm enjoying Mary Ann's blog, too! :) My Granlan Hugs can't compare to yours, Nita. lolol

Oh Sue, I did that too. I even emailed Theresa. On the front page is a paragraph that says if you use WinXP and the Svc Pk 2, you have to download a patch (provided there) in order to view the e-books. You will have to apply the patch to each e-book to see the rest of the tuts.