[samhass]

...and there's no way we want you to leave. :'(

[samhass]

T. Boone Pickens thinks wind power is the way to go. If it's good enough for T Boone, it's good enough for me. Seriously...engineers and financial people, let's brainstorm on this.

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Oh Bright, I was hoping our paths would cross before you left TV.

Will miss not seeing you. I can understand your feelings.

HB

[travelstiles]

Bright - hurry back!

[nONIE]

Bright,

Im so sorry we didnt meet this time around, will you be down again at all during the winter months?

[uujudy]

Originally Posted by samhass

T. Boone Pickens thinks wind power is the way to go. If it's good enough for T Boone, it's good enough for me. Seriously...engineers and financial people, let's brainstorm on this.

And Television Watchers? Can Television Watchers chime in?
Seriously, has anyone seen "Living with Ed"? < http://www.livingwithed.net/ > I love that show! :bigthumbsup:

Short description: The show has some great ideas that "regular" people can do to save energy and make energy. Ed Begley is married to Rochelle and lives down the street from Bill Nye (the Science Guy). Ed & Bill are always competing to see who can come up with the best "green" additions to their houses. For example, Ed rides a bike to make energy to power his toaster. Bill designed a mop to dust the solar panels on his roof. Meanwhile, Rochelle (the lovely wife) hates anything that doesn't look good, so there's some tension that keeps the show interesting.

Back to the topic: :cop: Ed installed a small wind turbine on his house. It's compact and looks sort of like a can on a stick. It doesn't have blades, like the large windmills do, and it seemed to be very quiet. Maybe the architectural committee would approve the use of individual small wind turbines? :dontknow:

[Boomer]

Originally Posted by samhass

T. Boone Pickens thinks wind power is the way to go. If it's good enough for T Boone, it's good enough for me. Seriously...engineers and financial people, let's brainstorm on this.

Sam,

This whole wind thing interests me a lot. GE is into it. Maybe it could help the stock, too. But more importantly, something, somebody has to guide our beloved nation through this. We have to get out of the think tanks and into reality. Soon. Really soon.

I googled around and found this little video just now. I just may have to add ol' T. Boone to that list of men I shamelessly love from afar.

You know, this discussion might need its own thread. I looked around a little and did not see one here yet. But I may have missed it. (I am trying not to look for too long at TOTV. ;D)

Anyway, Here's T. Boone. . .

(And feel free to tote this little video into a different thread titled specifically if anybody wants to.)

Interesting. Thanks, Sam.

http://www.pickensplan.com/

Boomer

[JohnN]

This is a great thread,
why is it the only one showing under "Chatter's Talk: Happy or Sad"
instead of General Villages Discussion?

It's a hard thread to find here, though I see sam has started a similar thread on the General Discussion Board.

Anyway, great topic, all. T Boone's the man

[renielarson]

I'm missing an arm and a leg after my shopping spree today. I finally found the perfect quilt for one of my beds after looking all summer. It was like that wedding dress I was looking for a while back....cost didn't matter....cause when the right one hit me I would buy it regardless of whether it broke the bank or not. I wasn't as lucky this time...the quilt didn't cost only $12.99 like the dress. But if you average the two...oh well, I can manage with only one arm and leg.

Next, I'm flying to Kansas Friday with 3 little boys ages 2, 3, and 4. I made goodie bags for each one with special toys and treats to surprise them during the flight. Well, the truth be known, it's to keep them occupied, quiet, and in their seats!

Also found a flat based, open bird feeder so my visiting Mourning Doves can finally perch and enjoy the seed. I'd been sprinkling it on the ground but since a little millet garden has sprouted I decided I'd better find a feeder that would accommodate them.

Finally, I bought a lawn sprayer and filled it with white vinegar. Weeds...look out cause here I come! Millet garden...goodbye.

It was a good day.

[samhass]

We should all be kids and be fortunate enough to have Bright make us a "goody bag". She fills them with the neatest things. Every item is special and purchased with a single person in mind. My granddaughter thinks Mrs Bright is a Goddess. Plus, she teaches third grade, so she is extra cool. I was told to hug Mrs Bright goodbye for her. So Bright, put your arms around yourself and hug hard. That's from Miss M. Hug yourself again. That's from me.

[renielarson]

Thank you for being such a dear friend, Sam! I'm going to miss your granddaughter, too! At least I have the dolphin bracelet she gave me so I can keep her close until we meet again. (Pssst...please don't tell her, but I'm so glad I can now take it off...lol)

[samhass]

I'm sorry. You going back to Michigan is just wrong. Susan and Tom left and I haven't seen them since. I know Bare and Beady will return, thank goodness. Bright...take early retirement...Don't gooooo....and by the way, I'm not sure the dolphin bracelet was a great match for all your clothes. LOL.
At least the little darling had a last great night @ LSL. Rokinronda danced with her!!

[Rokinronda]

BRIGHT!!!! Will you visit during any school vacations?? Do we have to wait for your retirement to get you here forever? I enjoyed every minute you were around and look forward to your being here after your retirement!! BIG HUGS!!

Originally Posted by brightspot01

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Sam, Please give Miss M a BIG hello from me. I will miss her smile till next time we dance! BIG HUGS!!

[renielarson]

Rok

I'll be back December 26-January 2. Then the first week of April will be my next trip here. June 2009 I'll be retired but think I'll spend the 2009 summer in Michigan so I can take advantage of the water that I have missed the past 3 summers. Come September 2009...I hope to be here for a long, long time. Ribbit, Ribbit.

[chelsea24]

I love saying hello to people, but I hate all of these good-byes! Enough already! Everyone stay here and have the kids come down. (sob sob sob) Another good friend gone until December. Bright, vetman and I have had a ball with you! We'll all have to plan a wonderful New Years Eve Party! 040 040 040 :beer2: :beer2: :beer2: :hot: Last New Year's Eve it was so lonely here for me, and this one promises to be one of the best. So, I'm just going to look forward to it! :bigthumbsup: