[AccessD] OT: Friday (late) surprise

See how much fun you can have doing what you love?  Told you so!

Charlotte

On Sun, Jan 25, 2015 at 6:31 AM, Susan Harkins <ssharkins at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thank you Gustav, but I'm not good at it. I'm just certified to teach it.
> :) I know that sounds funny, but you can teach the method and keep the kids
> safe without being a good shot. :)
>
> As an employee of Kentucky's Department of Fish & Wildlife, I'm expected to
> work at lots of public functions where people are given the opportunity to
> experience hunting and fishing "tools" -- certifying me means that I've
> been through the training program and that I can train others and keep them
> safe while they're learning. The latter being the key. It doesn't mean I'm
> an accurate hit. :) This year I will probably complete the Hunter's Ed
> course. It's not mandatory for me to hunt because I'm so old -- I'm
> grandfathered in, but it's still information that I need to know because I
> get asked stuff all day long during the season. I probably already know
> most of it, but having the certification matters to the white shirts.
>
> <http://naspschools.org/>
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> The NASP started right here in Kentucky and I was trained by the guy that
> developed the program. The method they teach was designed by Ted Strictland
> -- the US's most successful Olympic archery coach. NASP is now an
> international program.
>
> I'm also a Certified Interpretative Guide -- it's professional training
> that guides in national parks and resorts receive. It means I  can help you
> have a good time and learn. :) In two weeks, I'll be working one of
> Kentucky's Eagle Weekends at Ken-Lake. It's such a fun weekend! I work as a
> guide on the cruiser helping visitors spot eagles and answer questions.
> It's a really busy weekend, but a lot of fun.
>
> <http://parks.ky.gov/calendar/details/a-visit-with-the-eagles-2015/30466/>
>
> In the link below, that's me in the picture with the owl. My job at Salato
> ends up in my article examples a lot. :) I use data from the animal
> tracking database all the time.
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> http://www.techrepublic.com/article/two-quick-graphic-tricks-that-return-big-results-in-a-word-document/
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> I'm also a master gardener. This program isn't affiliated with Fish &
> Wildlife, but it does make me more valuable to them because of my knowledge
> of native plants. During the spring and summer, I get asked to identify
> plants all day long. "What's that pretty pink flowering blooming in front
> of the bobcat pin?" "What are those small trees in the bear exhibit -- you
> know, the ones with the funny shaped leaves?" -- stuff like that all day
> long. There are people there with much more knowledge on them, but I'm the
> one they see leaving, so it's an after thought -- "Oh yeah... do you
> know..." -- All. Day. Long. :)
>
> The MG program is a national educational program that's available through
> our state university system. It's pretty intense -- about 40 hours or
> classroom training. To maintain your status, you have to volunteer in the
> community in some type of horticultural based activity. One of my favorite
> events is chairing the fruits and vegetables exhibit for the Frankfort
> County Fair every year. :) I've worn many ribbons for my native wildflowers
> and I'm not too shy to share that. :) I think that John Clark and maybe
> John Bartow are also MGs. I know we've discussed  it on OT, but I don't
> remember for sure who all had taken the class.
>
> This week, we're sponsoring a butterfly garden program for the community.
> I'll be greeting people at the door. :)
>
> https://sites.google.com/site/capitalareamastergardeners/
>
> I could give the program myself but I'm a tad too shy for that -- I would
> throw up. I'm not shy (obviously) but I'm not a leader and being the center
> of attention makes me uneasy. Being able to write is a blessing for me.
>
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> http://www.amazon.com/Design-Butterfly-Garden-Robbie-Readers/dp/1584156384
> >
>
> On Mondays, I volunteer as a vet tech at our county's animal shelter. We
> spay and neuter animals for the community at a reduced fee. I help prep the
> animals for surgery and help in recovery afterward. I write and layout
> their newsletter, when I get around to it. I use to do it quarterly, but
> this last year, I only put out two. :( They're a busy shelter with an
> emphasis on adoption rather than euthanizing. Animals are put down for
> medical and behavioral issues only. A good dog is kept until it's adopted
> or sent to a rescue.
>
> Retirement is ever so much more fun than real life ever was, but yeah...
> more than any of you probably wanted to know. :)
>
> Susan H.
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