[AccessD] OT: Friday (late) surprise

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/>

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/

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.

<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.



Susan H.

On Sun, Jan 25, 2015 at 5:51 AM, Gustav Brock <gustav at cactus.dk> wrote:

> Hi Susan
>
> That was another surprise. Who would have believed that? You are a
> multitalent.
>
> /gustav
>