[AccessD] OT: Friday (late) surprise

Hi Susan

Retired? Could I just have that level of energy when I retire.

/gustav

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From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins
Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2015 6:32 AM
To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving
Subject: Re: [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.

<
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