Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. In two or three sentences tell us what Veteran’s Day means to you?

Grateful to all the men and women who have served our country. Also grateful that my Veteran Hubby came home alive from Vietnam.

Aviator

2. What’s your favorite film with a patriotic theme woven into the storyline?

Patton. George C. Scott! Fabulous, fantastic move. The acting was superb!

3. Flu shot-yes or no? If you answered no, do you plan to get a flu shot? If not, why not? Have you ever had the flu?

Okay. I got the flu shot and all was well. Then it was recommended that I get the Prevnar 13 pneumonia shot. It did not hurt immediately, but oh my goodness, it’s a week ago and I have so much pain in the arm and shoulder.

Yes I have had the flu. The first year Hubby and I got married, he was off flying for Pan Am, and I was at home,running a high fever, and praying for death! (Not really!) I was so sick. After that I recovered, I have gotten a flu shot every year.

4. I’ve seen lots of people posting pictures of their Christmas trees up and decorated. Many stores have had Christmas on display since well before Halloween. Red cups are back at Starbucks, sans the holiday decor, and that has some people up in arms. What are your thoughts on all the holiday ruckus this second week of November?

Too soon to think about Christmas. I’m thinking Thanksgiving. (Although I admit to buying a Christmas gift today!)

5. What ‘critter’ are you most afraid of encountering unexpectedly? Why that one?

A Fisher.

Fisher is the common name for a largely arboreal, North American carnivorous mammal, Martes pennanti, of the marten genus (Martes) and weasel family (Mustelidae), characterized by a long body with short legs, dark fur, long and bushy tail, five toes with retractable claws on each foot, long and tapered muzzle, and low, rounded ears. The fisher is agile in trees and has a slender body that allows it to pursue prey into hollow trees or burrows in the ground. Despite its name, this animal seldom eats fish; the name may originate from the French word fichet, which referred to the pelt of a European polecat. In some regions, the fisher is known as a pekan, derived from its name in the Abenaki language. It also is known as fisher-cat. Martes pennanti is found in forested areas of northern North America.

fisher-cat

With its speed and agility, the fisher is a remarkable predator that captures a wide diversity of prey: Rabbits, hares, squirrels, mice, grouse, and so forth. Even the well-protected porcupine is captured by the fisher, using a unique technique designed to tire the porcupine until the fisher can kill the large quilled rodent.

6. Do you like building things? What’s the last thing you ‘built’?

My garden fence, and pea plant fence.

7. In keeping with this month’s theme of gratitude…what are you most grateful for that brings beauty to your daily life?

My family. All of them. From Hubby to my newest grand-niece, and everyone in between!

8. Insert your own random thought here.

First, my eye doctor saw that my optic nerve does not look good. Although my eye pressure is ok, he believes I am having trouble with my optic nerve. He said it is showing damage. So I will be seeing a specialist in January for evaluation.

He also didn’t like the stye on my right eyelid.I saw the special surgeon who handles these things and next Wednesday I will be getting it operated on.

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