tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post2800156721035628465..comments2024-03-24T00:01:00.698-05:00Comments on The New Sixty: OH TO BE A BUZZARD Arkansas Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-4969752832300261812014-12-20T01:16:11.685-06:002014-12-20T01:16:11.685-06:00Thank goodness we were away for most of the politi...Thank goodness we were away for most of the political stuff. But an animal? Sheesh! That's a really hard one. I wouldn't mind being a bird and able to fly, but I wouldn't want to be where there are predators. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-41419102328904872662014-10-23T16:55:43.610-05:002014-10-23T16:55:43.610-05:00Your post was definitely humorous and thought-prov...Your post was definitely humorous and thought-provoking at the same time. And I have made my decision. I'm NOT coming back. I just want everything to fade to black. When I was younger and had faith in the human race, I wanted to follow the lead of my wonderful neighbor who said she had learned to do too many things during her life and they had all become her responsibilities. So she wanted to come back as a helpless female to be admired, pampered, and loved. However, the world has changed. I could come back helpless, but there would still be politicians to mess with my health, wealth, and happiness and ruin our big blue planet.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11545911634817541715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-61549718794608019932014-10-23T16:11:45.298-05:002014-10-23T16:11:45.298-05:00If one wouldn't mind being stuck with that fac...If one wouldn't mind being stuck with that face on one's mate for life, I think you're onto something here. They are flying over here too in the month of October. And since I go to town, where you usually see them tomorrow, I will pack my camera right now. Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-79887027001157434322014-10-22T14:31:08.603-05:002014-10-22T14:31:08.603-05:00Maggie,
I know, don't they realize what a tur...Maggie, <br />I know, don't they realize what a turn off they are? I feel sorry for the young voters today. What must they think? <br />I hope I have given the much maligned turkey vulture a bit of a make over for some. They are a bird of worth. <br /><br />TB,<br />Thanks. Those bleeping politicians drove me to this post.<br /><br />Brighid,<br />I don't have a horse in the WS race but like both teams. Won't be upset regardless of outcome but am leaning towards the Royals as they have 3 former Marlins on the team. Looking forward to a good series. <br /><br />Grannie Annie,<br />Nope, he is all yours and I will admit they really know how to conserve energy. I resemble one when I am in my hammock. <br /><br />Brite Mist, <br />Welcome to TNS, Thanks for stopping by and commenting. They are an under appreciated bird. I hoped to change that.<br /><br />Ginnie,<br />I have seen huge committees like that on the reservations in Florida. <br />Maybe someday, we can share a kettle. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-92049861136601623382014-10-22T12:06:24.296-05:002014-10-22T12:06:24.296-05:00I can't believe it !! You've chosen my fa...I can't believe it !! You've chosen my favorite bird and I completely agree. I've even written blog posts about how much I revere and treasure them. I used to have as many as 30 or so in the trees in my backyard but haven't seen any for about 3 years.Ginniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749133391349265563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-32918457846520290462014-10-22T08:21:15.896-05:002014-10-22T08:21:15.896-05:00i love this - never considered the vulture, yet th...i love this - never considered the vulture, yet there seems to be some nobility within and i like that!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04414561988993487725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-38911321549959503512014-10-22T05:23:14.317-05:002014-10-22T05:23:14.317-05:00You said it my friend:"I am embarrassed to be...You said it my friend:"I am embarrassed to be human." Great post. Did anyone select Sloth? That is pretty much what I am now.Granny Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165058412950953296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-90804530248029513842014-10-22T00:12:20.751-05:002014-10-22T00:12:20.751-05:00I haven't given up on mankind...yet, but then ...I haven't given up on mankind...yet, but then I don't watch TV... except for the World Serious>>>> GO GIANTS!Brighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11299215170393879517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-85984012120101243142014-10-21T18:36:26.657-05:002014-10-21T18:36:26.657-05:00Its the first good result of those awful tv politi...Its the first good result of those awful tv political ads. Your wrote a wonderfully amusing post. Thanks, Patti!!!!troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-9725972807092447632014-10-21T18:27:33.288-05:002014-10-21T18:27:33.288-05:00Sally,
Smart move to be the King of the jungle and...Sally,<br />Smart move to be the King of the jungle and not the queen. The males just kind of lay around while the female hunts and takes care of the kids. They are beautiful creatures. <br /><br />Miss Dazey,<br />Ha ha, Well I do have eyelashes and hair. Thanks.<br /><br />Barb,<br />Yep, I kind of wondered too if they knew something I didn't:)) What say we turn politicians into dung beetles?<br />That was too funny about the crab legs. I too sometimes forget what I went in for originally.<br /><br />Eileen,<br />Bears really has some prime assets and that lying in front of the fireplace was one I hadn't thought of.<br /><br />Naomi,<br />Glad you enjoyed and must say hawk is a definite improvement looks wise. You must have seen one of those live feeds of a nest. How cool. <br /><br />Manzi,<br />Glad you will now see vultures in a better light. That mating for life appeals to my lazy nature.<br /><br />Cheryl,<br />I seem to be in their hunting area also. I find it quite relaxing to watch them. Glad you also get to enjoy. <br />Wish I had the courage to just unplug the TV. <br /><br />NCMountainwoman,<br />The turtle family is getting a lot of attention. You may have hit on it though with the tortoise branch. They do live quite long and apparently stress free. Food for thought. <br />Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-29866535480592178022014-10-21T18:18:40.640-05:002014-10-21T18:18:40.640-05:00I am so tired and disgusted with all those stupid ...I am so tired and disgusted with all those stupid ads I don't even turn on the TV. When something comes in the mail I toss it without reading because I already know the garbage it contains. Dear, sweet Patti I will think of you every time I see a turkey buzzard now. Thank you for all the info on them, I never knew a lot of what you shared. I love hawks and would love to soar but I have never really thought much about what I would want to be if it were possible to come back as an animal. You have made the turkey buzzard sound like a very good choice though. Very interesting post as is all of yours. Hugs for you and some nose kisses for the sweeties from me and mine!<br />Just Magshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05759998899852167388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-5893164830499784082014-10-21T17:39:20.219-05:002014-10-21T17:39:20.219-05:00Think I'd want to be a giant tortoise. Live i...Think I'd want to be a giant tortoise. Live in warm climate, don't have to move much, and live for a long time. Snooze in the sun.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-24426074191576564622014-10-21T14:37:54.467-05:002014-10-21T14:37:54.467-05:00I never thought about wanting to be a turkey buzza...I never thought about wanting to be a turkey buzzard but I do love to watch them. They are so graceful. We seem to have a few flying over our Back 6 nearly every day. I hear you about the news and political junk. Another good reason for me to keep the TV turned off. Cheryl @ TFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947085477739983984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-58354403671720836562014-10-21T04:29:02.337-05:002014-10-21T04:29:02.337-05:00You have convinced me that the turkey buzzard is t...You have convinced me that the turkey buzzard is the real deal. I like the fact that they mate for life. I guess ducks do too. Manzanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467261212623663365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-48257157337652649442014-10-21T01:27:17.516-05:002014-10-21T01:27:17.516-05:00Oh I like that that Turkey Vulture! And I laughed ...Oh I like that that Turkey Vulture! And I laughed at your description---but I think he is very cute!!!<br />I agree with you that Humans have gone round the Bend----! <br />I've watched Hawks circling in the sky and love the way thry too are carried by the winds...And having watched a Hawk family from eggs to Flying off to their own lives----I LOVED the way the parents watched over them and taught them how to do everything. Not sure if that's what I'd like to be in my next life, but....I think I am done with The Human Race!<br />This was a delightful post, my dear Patti!OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-18163209697567418642014-10-20T21:57:24.182-05:002014-10-20T21:57:24.182-05:00Well thought out and very reasonable...too bad the...Well thought out and very reasonable...too bad the politicians won't consider their positions to this extent. We're one year away from a federal election and the posturing has begun! Blehhhh!<br /><br />Can't say I've ever thought about what I'd rather come back as...assuming I'm not simply worm food. Though with the lack of sleep lately, I'm thinking the bear sounds like a great idea. Even if I got shot by a hunter, I'd get to hang out in front of a fireplace. <br /><br />Sakuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11508656442667275102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-50395210561954882732014-10-20T19:24:21.992-05:002014-10-20T19:24:21.992-05:00Patti - I hope those vultures weren't circling...Patti - I hope those vultures weren't circling you there in the hammock because they sensed their next meal! I'm glad to hear other people feel the same way about political ads and junk mail. What are they thinking? I'd sic the vultures on them if I could!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-78471818283359214882014-10-20T18:36:32.112-05:002014-10-20T18:36:32.112-05:00You my dear, are so much prettier than a turkey bu...You my dear, are so much prettier than a turkey buzzard. I get the soaring high in the air concept though. MissDazeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03016106662830199895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-71697510681019668112014-10-20T17:48:55.121-05:002014-10-20T17:48:55.121-05:00Hmmmm. Well you have given us something to think ...Hmmmm. Well you have given us something to think about. i'm not sure what I would be. Perhaps a lion, my favorite animal, would be good. I'd want to make sure I was never captured and put in a zoo. I'd want to roam free and be king of the jungle. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-74470890878707435532014-10-20T15:49:05.947-05:002014-10-20T15:49:05.947-05:00Keith,
House cat could be good. The toilet is insi...Keith,<br />House cat could be good. The toilet is inside and they live life on their own terms. I will have to add that one to the list. <br /><br />Olga,<br />I fear to compare the two is unfair to the buzzards who way out class the politicians. <br /><br />Djan,<br />I knew you would be able to relate to riding the thermals. You do a version of that every time you jump. Vultures are truly ugly close up but in flight, a thing of beauty.<br /><br />Marty,<br />Sorry about busting the otter balloon. They really do have fun though often get carried away. You have a point, the buzzard really is at the bottom looks wise--unless you are another buzzard.<br /><br />Linda W.<br />Somehow I knew you would either chose a turtle or a burro. Turtles really are the original RV'ers. <br />As for your PS--Absolutely--just let me know when. <br /><br />Cranky,<br />You have the first part right and thanks a bunch for the last part. Glad you enjoyed. <br /><br />Sue,<br />I know. Life would be pretty stinky with out them. I too love the Elephant. They deserve so much better than us. <br /><br />robin,<br />You have an interesting thought. How cool to come back in another time and especially one in which man hadn't screwed the earth up.<br /><br />Fran,<br /> Duck works really well for you. Good move. Aw, thanks. Praise from Caesar.<br /><br />Stephen,<br />You made me look that up. Maybe it just seems like a thousand years floating day and night hoping food comes within your reach:))<br /><br />Terri,<br />Oooh, I have a turtle friend you can hang out with. Linda W wants to be one also. Never hurts to see a friendly face. <br />Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-35053122301756935242014-10-20T14:36:49.957-05:002014-10-20T14:36:49.957-05:00I'm pretty sure you have connected a perfect b...I'm pretty sure you have connected a perfect bird to the current politics. I don't watch much tv, but I am getting three or four of those large postcard political ads every SINGLE day. Talk about waste of paper! I want to come back as a turtle. Nobody messes with you and you can swim and play or lay on a log in the sun,and just relax. Perfect!! Coloring Outside the Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289093479063221765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-83808788386208210822014-10-20T13:56:22.736-05:002014-10-20T13:56:22.736-05:00I'll never again look at a turkey vulture in t...I'll never again look at a turkey vulture in the same way. I think I'd want to come back as a jellyfish because I hear some of them are immortal, or at least thousands of years old.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-47364826883930716842014-10-20T11:52:30.334-05:002014-10-20T11:52:30.334-05:00I am quite happy being a duck, but this was a wond...I am quite happy being a duck, but this was a wonderful post!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-21965982861453200662014-10-20T11:11:32.572-05:002014-10-20T11:11:32.572-05:00I wouldn't have considered vulture as a first ...I wouldn't have considered vulture as a first choice, but your explanation is quite convincing. I'm not sure what animal I would like to come back as, the planet is such a crazy mess. I think I would like to go back in time maybe 50,000 years. It would be interesting to be a Neanderthal. They had big brains (bigger than ours), they buried their dead, they were pretty inventive. They did fall prey to the Cro-Magnons, but while they were around they were pretty interesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-71341333098309512522014-10-20T09:44:24.626-05:002014-10-20T09:44:24.626-05:00I do think they are an underrated bird based on th...I do think they are an underrated bird based on their appearance. I am always very impressed with their ability to keep a road clean.<br /><br />I think elephants rock but would not want to be one in today's world. islandwonderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727478242779134189noreply@blogger.com