"Like a deer in the headlights...." swings's Profile

Next stop, Christchurch, New Zealand! May &June 07

Does anyone else ever wonder what to write?

Well, I got back from Cairo three days ago, and now I have to hustle to finish taxes and get packed for two months in Christchurch. Hubby will be working there, and we'll also be visiting China for a week, plus visiting Australia, briefly. Guess I'd better get a handle on the weather in Chch, as this Florida gal hasn't been in winter for a long time!

Cairo-Bound Next Week for March, 2007!

Sunset over Cairo from Al Azhar Park

Wow.... I can hardly believe the time has again arrived when I'll be travelling to Egypt, my second country! There are so many important things that will be happening on this trip. It seems like I say that for each trip that I make, but it's true: each trip is so different from the previous ones!

Hopefully this time I'll get to meet a few of you out there!

To explain my name

Lest there be some confusion about my VT name, the name I wanted was "wing", but that was taken, they said.... And then I tried to add an "s" onto the end to become "wings", but that was taken, they said..... So I added an "s" onto the front of that! Not a great name; really sort of an unfortunate name at that, and I need to put up a picture of some swings in the park, which was what I was thinking about at the time.... They say it's impossible to change names! Waaaah!

Fly Fishing

Native Wild Idaho Rainbow

This year I've had the wonderful opportunity to learn much more about fly fishing, which has become my latest addiction. I joined a club of women anglers, and we spent a heavenly week in Idaho fishing on the Salmon River, Silver Creek, Henry's Fork and the South Fork of the Snake River.

This was one of my biggest fish, caught in Sullivan Slough in Silver Creek. I caught about 8 or 9 fish that day, but I didn't land all of them. Two of them got away, and I tell you, they must have each been about 12 feet long!

A Snowglobe for Christmas Fun!

E-Tractions has updated this fun snowglobe for several years, now, so why don't you give it a shake and see what happens?: Snowglobe

Mystery bird no more.

This is the chimney swift which spent the entire winter of 2005-6 perched on my tiny window ledge outside the front door. He should have been wintering in Chile or some such faaaaar south place, and shortly after taking this picture (fortunately in springtime), he left, never to return. I think he rejoined the returning swifts and is perching in a more sheltered place now.

Intro Updated Apr 14, 2007
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SONG Dec 25, 2010 at 8:24 AM

Getting pretty close to your birthday. So a big happy birthday wish from one Orlando gal to another.
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vdoortje Jun 18, 2010 at 1:48 AM

Born on June 17: Levi Johannes. After 2 granddaughters our forst grandson. All is well and we are very proud and happy!!!!!
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JohnnyRockfish Mar 24, 2010 at 4:10 PM

I bad / Happy late B-day from big fish country
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saraheg77 Feb 8, 2009 at 8:10 PM

Yes, it is wondrous! I can't believe she's going to be 9 months old this week!! Happy really belated birthday! I haven't been on much lately, either. I seem to have less free time :)
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Jenniflower Jan 25, 2009 at 2:25 AM

Hi Wendy, happy belated birthday!!! Hope you had a marvellous day!!! Got back from South Africa yesterday, had a ball :)
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fishandchips Jan 1, 2009 at 1:21 PM

Happy birthday Wendy. Maybe our travel paths will cross again this year! Guy
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aussiedoug Jan 1, 2009 at 1:50 AM

Hello there Birthday Girl. Hope you are having a great day celebrating in the style and with whom that makes you happiest. Best wishes from downunder!
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DAO Jan 1, 2008 at 1:07 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND NEW YEAR! ALL THE VERY BEST FOR 2008!
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traveloturc Jan 1, 2008 at 2:21 AM

Happy birthday and Happy New Year to you from Istanbul/Turkiye...I wish that you realize all your dreams good luck !!!))))
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mturkkan Jan 1, 2008 at 1:16 AM

happy birthday, and may the New Year bring peace, and plenty of travelling