[nanacoon]

Hope everyone had a good day today with no mishaps... Yes I'll admit that I am superstitious. I was sitting at the computer today when all of a sudden I heard a loud BOOM... jumped up and ran to the door to see what had happened and there on the porch floor was a "dying ruffed grouse" it had flown full-speed into the sliding glass door and broke its neck instantly. I felt so bad about it happening. A ruffed grouse is a large chicken size bird and can do damage when it hits a window. I remember 20 years ago when I was sitting in a glassed in porch when the same thing happened... the grouse hit the window behind my head - broke through the glass and flopped onto my shoulder!!! I remember that I SCREAMED... but nothing came out of my mouth, the poor bird flopped around on the floor and finally died. It's one of those things you never forget. SO.... back to the subject matter, I guess it wasn't a lucky day for this bird. Hope your day was better. Bonnie

[Kaylagal]

Oh Nana,

You would have had to bury me if that ruffed grouse that flew through your window had landed on me. I can see it now! First of all I wouldn't have even known what it was so that would have made it that much worse.

We have had major flooding in our town today but nothing like Cedar Rapids, Iowa. So, Friday the 13th wasn't so lucky for the midwest today.

I want to go back to the beach!
Rhonda