You could also boil some water and make tea!
Alberta-British Columbia Boundary.
We make something here called 'Worm Tea'.
You most certainly would not want to drink it.
It comes from our Worm Farm.
And it is worm castings from kitchen waste.
It tastes horrible even with full cream milk. ^_^
Have you ever been to the Vancouver Aquarium ?
I last visited the Vancouver Aquarium nearly 40 years ago. At that time, there were Killer Whales and Belugas existing in rather cramped quarters, and although it was exciting to see the whales up close, I hope you will tell me that the aquarium has been enlarged and improved since then.
I have nothing to compare it to.
So I don't know if it is bigger.
But I know two of the Belugas died last year ?
This is one of the ones that died.
I feel sorry for animals caught in the wild and imprisoned by humans for the remainder of their life. I think that, wherever practicable, wild-caught animals should be returned to their natural environment after a few years of serving as an educational exhibit in a zoo or aquarium. Having said that, I know that a lot of zoos and aquariums now make great efforts to replicate the natural environment of their captives. At the Boston aquarium, the core of the exhibit is a massive tube of water several stories high containing a coral reef habitat that gives the impression of endless swimming space for the inhabitants.
I have seen one of those in Sydney.
And although they are trying to replicate nature.
The fish just swim round and round in circles.
Well, I think we're doing better than we were at keeping captive wildlife happy, if they're swimming in circles instead of back and forth.
I wonder if future generations will look back on you and I in horror for imprisoning plants in pots. I shudder to contemplate the number of houseplants I have killed by allowing them to become pot-bound.
Anyhow, I digress. Can we see more pics of the Vancouver aquarium, please?
Digress all you like.
I am learning things from the other side of the world.
I was given special permission to take these Pictures from the other side of the Pool.
This is not the Pool they live in.
They are only bought in here during 'Show and Feeding times'.
This is probably the 'Çutest Picture' I have ever taken.
Pity We were not allowed to use the flash down here.
Link to death of Belugas.
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=e71_1316279855
And yet another Picture from down below.
Just love the reaction of the Children.
Yes, the children look cute, but how noisy were they? Those high-pitched shrieks they let out when they get over-excited hurt my ears. I guess you can tell I'm not a real fan of ankle-biters. Most of the time, it's the parents' fault for not teaching their kids how to behave. I've witnessed kids screaming and beating their fists on the glass in aquariums and zoos, scaring the fish and animals, and their parents standing by doing nothing. I'm that nasty old lady that tells the kids to stop having fun and makes them cry.
I've been enjoying reading this thread.
Back in the early 80's we were driving back to Chicago after a vacation in Newfoundland, going through Quebec and we took a ferry boat across the St. Lawrence River and we must have gone through a pod of Belugas. There were dozens of them, they looked almost silvery in the sunlight when they surfaced. Just gorgeous! I understand that there are very few in that area any more, but it was a sight I'll never forget.
Deb
You nasty old lady June. ^_^ ^_^
But you got the whole scene 100% right.
The Perspex these Children are standing in front of is 10” thick.
All the Perspex in this Aquarium complex is made in Japan. (why ?)
Hi Deb,
Thanks for joining in.
Your chance encounter with the Belugas sounds so exciting.
Did you happen to take any pictures ?
This is just to show yall what is Flowering here at the moment.
Contrast with my garden. There's a pond out there somewhere.
I probably did take pictures at the time. I'll have to go through some old photo albums and see what I can find.
June, LOL mine's the same!
Alberta Ann
Great Snow picture June.
Please Ann share some pictures.
Makes me homesick for Canada.
This guy bcame to visit My Studio.
It pays not to leave door open.
He's beautiful! What kind of lizard is he?
He is a DRAGON.
http://www.australiazoo.com.au/our-animals/amazing-animals/reptiles/?reptile=lizards&animal=eastern_water_dragon
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_water_dragon
I have a 4' long one that comes inside My Studio for meaty treats.
I will look for the Pictures if you are interested.
I'm not sure about the legitimacy of this site.
But I only did a quick google search to find it.
http://www.straight.com/article-460736/vancouver/tiqa-probably-wont-be-last-beluga-whale-die-vancouver-aquarium
Eight dead Belugas in one Aquarium seems like a lot of ACCIDENTAL deaths.
But I am not here to judge.
Had it not been for the Vancouver Aquarium.
I would never have seen and met these fabulous looking White Whales.
To be honest, I hardly slept that night thinking about them. (they were like Angels)
Thanks for the links. I wish I had some Dragons! I don't see any lizards here, and very few snakes. There are lots of frogs, toads, and turtles in my pond, though.
It's too bad the Belugas have fared so poorly at the Vancouver aquarium. It's disturbing that the aquarium would keep getting replaclement whales without knowing what was wrong with the environment it was putting them into.
Back to Vancouver Aquarium.
Are those baby crocodiles?
I thought they were adult Alligators.
Check out the colour of this Bird.
The bird appears to be trying to hide, not very successfully. In full light, I bet it glows!
Those alligators look small in the pic. Next time, you'll have stand next to them to give some scale.
Ok June, Next time.
This Fish was a beauty.
We only get the plain grey ones.
Today I bought one kilo of Lima Beans from an Indian Shop.
I have never cooked them before.
I googled this Canadian site.
http://www.canadianliving.com/how_to_cook/how_to_cook_lima_beans.php
I am now totally confused.
Can someone please help me ?
Which is the best recipe ?
The link to candianliving.com didn't work for me, so I don't know what they're suggesting you do with your beans. I assume you have bought dry beans. I recommend you soak them in cold water overnight, then drain the beans and add them to fresh water (1 measure of beans to 3 measures of water). Simmer in a covered pan for one-and-a-half hours, or until tender. Drain the beans and stir in whatever sauce or seasonings take your fancy.
Sorry for the bad link.
I googled it and found it again.
http://www.canadianliving.com/how_to_cook/how_to_cook_lima_beans.php
Your method does sound good.
When I opened the packet to feel what they felt and smelt like.
I immediately saw their Photographic potential.
This is now My new Desktop Picture.
The Orange Chillies in this Picture are 'Habenero Chillies'.
In the year 2000 they were the Hottest known Chillies.
If you need to handle or cut them up.
Be sure to wash hands thoroughly afterwards.
If you were to touch your eyes after cutting them you will regret it.
And don't let your Pets lick them either.
Back to the Vancouver Aquarium.
Check out the Hairy Legs on this cute big fella.
And I thought we had big Spiders.
I promise not to handle any hot habanero peppers or big hairy spiders.
They even have Birds.
Have any of you ever seen these cute little Fish ? (nemo)
They are endemic to Queensland, namely 'The Great Barrier Reef'.
Picture taken at VA.
Suddenly I want a home aquarium full of Nemo fish! Do you have a fish tank at home, ginger? I haven't kept any fish since my parents gave me a goldfish bowl containing a goldfish and a catfish when I was about 6 years old. They made me siphon out the dirty water using a rubber tube - suck too hard and you got a mouthful of fish poop - and that kind of put me off keeping fish.
I have about 50 Tanks around My Studio.
Have you ever tasted the Nemo Fish ?
