tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post2917601737113029990..comments2023-11-05T01:29:48.498-07:00Comments on LIFE IN THE SECOND HALF: Nixing the PriusNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-70510944305230238792009-05-01T21:43:00.000-07:002009-05-01T21:43:00.000-07:00I love that you posted this!!!
I watched the 60 mi...I love that you posted this!!!<br />I watched the 60 minutes report on the killing of elephants for ivory and I'm still upset and wondering what we can do to STOP this insanity!! I'm with you..I try NOT to buy from China..and <br />Japan!!Sure hope nature lovers are aware! Good for you! I applaude you!Naturegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177418253271097079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-22745767005882711992009-04-28T22:12:00.000-07:002009-04-28T22:12:00.000-07:00Chic - Especially elephants. They are so dear.
Re...Chic - Especially elephants. They are so dear.<br /><br />Reya - We have to stand up for those that can't.<br /><br />Kate - Thanks for the support!<br /><br />Nabeel - Really? I didn't know that.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-46510666785801878032009-04-28T21:30:00.000-07:002009-04-28T21:30:00.000-07:00The easiest way you can tell if an elephant is Ind...The easiest way you can tell if an elephant is Indian or African, is by the shape of their ears. If the ear looks like the african continent, than it's an African elephant and vice versa.Nabeelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350990439729881786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-70092201186698634762009-04-28T16:40:00.000-07:002009-04-28T16:40:00.000-07:00Everything need not be tainted, Reya. More people...Everything need not be tainted, Reya. More people need to realize the power they have within and do what Lover of Life has done. More people need to live life with conviction and principles that are not for sale. Each of us has that power within us. Thank you, Lover of Life for sharing that spark. I hope it ignites a forest fire of change!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10146850926265906453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-4801205005844471692009-04-28T10:46:00.000-07:002009-04-28T10:46:00.000-07:00Everything is tainted. It makes me so sad.Everything is tainted. It makes me so sad.Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-20481905402474590132009-04-28T10:36:00.000-07:002009-04-28T10:36:00.000-07:00Good for you, standing up for what you believe in!...Good for you, standing up for what you believe in! It is terrible what they do to the animals.TheChicGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10781656678543589662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-12626136159135565822009-04-28T08:50:00.000-07:002009-04-28T08:50:00.000-07:00pranky - Thanks!
Jill - Second time for us as wel...pranky - Thanks!<br /><br />Jill - Second time for us as well. I just had to do something, however small.<br /><br />Desiree - Empty nest is definitely an adjustment - but you seem they type of person that will move on fairly easily.<br /><br />Eva - Thanks for your encouragement.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-67727678232824546342009-04-28T07:45:00.000-07:002009-04-28T07:45:00.000-07:00Yes, good for you! Thank you for the info, I didn'...Yes, good for you! Thank you for the info, I didn't realize that still went on. I admire people who takes stands on issues!!<br /><br />good luck with the car hunting!Eva Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07588637190174238493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-71101914952164850562009-04-28T07:29:00.000-07:002009-04-28T07:29:00.000-07:00Love the elephants! And thanks for following my b...Love the elephants! And thanks for following my blog. I will be an empty nester soon and I am not looking forward to it. My second child left last year and my last will be leaving this year. It is really hard to deal with!Desiree L Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11348332102383962083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-37204339352565247182009-04-28T04:49:00.000-07:002009-04-28T04:49:00.000-07:00We saw the show too (2nd time) and it really rocks...We saw the show too (2nd time) and it really rocks your world. Poor babies.Jill of All Tradeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00075357751662738806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-47796448362645570812009-04-28T02:35:00.000-07:002009-04-28T02:35:00.000-07:00thats very kind of you! i will surely follow this....thats very kind of you! i will surely follow this...Swethahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399105855566223566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-21429410683384300792009-04-27T20:28:00.000-07:002009-04-27T20:28:00.000-07:00Jo - I'm in total agreement on each country having...Jo - I'm in total agreement on each country having some manufacturing. I think Ford has done a good job with the Fusion Hybrid. It's more expensive than the Prius - :-(<br /><br />LaNeita - Wow!! You visited the little elephant orphanage? I love that woman that runs it!!<br /><br />Susan - No I didn't know that there are not enough horses, but it would certainly make sense. Here in Nevada we have a problem with wild horses. They are always trying to find a way to kill them. But there is always someone that comes forth for adoption! T Boone Pickens wife is currently trying to get funding to start a huge refuge. Bless these souls!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-73749343118844261932009-04-27T20:19:00.000-07:002009-04-27T20:19:00.000-07:00I've spent years trying to make sensible, humane p...I've spent years trying to make sensible, humane purchases when buying something is necessary. It's getting more difficult but I applaud your decision.<br /><br />Were you aware that even if people decided to go back to horses and buggies, there aren't enough horses anymore? I guess you knew that.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747450215034568033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-30941117405389965702009-04-27T19:46:00.000-07:002009-04-27T19:46:00.000-07:00I visted this orphange when I was in Kenya. It is ...I visted this orphange when I was in Kenya. It is such a happy place. The babies are playful and happy. It was a wonderful experience. I loved it.LaNeitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04112799112581763979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-5042340302903324262009-04-27T19:33:00.001-07:002009-04-27T19:33:00.001-07:00I completely agree with you. I wish consumers wer...I completely agree with you. I wish consumers were more aware of other countries' policies.<br /><br />In any case, I think we should keep manufacturing and purchasing in our own countries.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382221688268676914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-46293295423260314932009-04-27T19:33:00.000-07:002009-04-27T19:33:00.000-07:00Alicia - I understand your feelings, and we are ea...Alicia - I understand your feelings, and we are eating much less meat - mostly because of the factory farming. The meat we buy is grass-fed and then only about once a week or so. My daughter is a veggie. We are slowly working our way in that direction.<br /><br />California Girl - Is that why they want the ivory? Man, that just needs to stop!<br /><br />Joyce - Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />Lorna - I can tell you are a lover of animals, too!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-15459898419929689982009-04-27T19:23:00.000-07:002009-04-27T19:23:00.000-07:00Makes me want to cry. Thank you for your kind hear...Makes me want to cry. Thank you for your kind heart. <br /> ~LornaPatsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17253618577306258135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-89285663311255457262009-04-27T18:38:00.000-07:002009-04-27T18:38:00.000-07:00Thanks for sharing.
JoyceThanks for sharing.<br />JoyceJoycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14023307609205834495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-50220272201726177622009-04-27T18:04:00.000-07:002009-04-27T18:04:00.000-07:00I agree wholeheartedly. I have saw the segment an...I agree wholeheartedly. I have saw the segment and it was heartbreaking but they all are. I don't understand why people feel they have to have such stupid things, such unnecessary things for stupid reasons...sex drive or whatever the reason is. I just don't get it.California Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12582691517303132274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-662426006224979962009-04-27T17:56:00.000-07:002009-04-27T17:56:00.000-07:00I too, am a lover of all the creatures that grace ...I too, am a lover of all the creatures that grace this planet. Note the word is grace...they are in our keeping and a shame that some people can be greedy for their own good. I'm a vegetarian and just can't get past killing animals. Living in the Midwest, we come across many feedlots that are fattening up cattle for the market. Horrible conditions..just so someone can eat a hunk of muscle called a steak. Fine for others, but just not for me. GOod for you for taking a stand!Alicia @ boylerpfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494653464202092752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-39011848521508374082009-04-27T17:37:00.000-07:002009-04-27T17:37:00.000-07:00Joanne - It's really the only weapon we have, I th...Joanne - It's really the only weapon we have, I think.<br /><br />JoMama - Nice to see you back! I totally agree - inhumane is rather nice compared to it's meaning. I just had to make a statement after watching last night's program. Elephants are more humane than humans, in how they take care of each other, adopt orphans, remember kindnesses, etc.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-82411299489401189522009-04-27T17:31:00.000-07:002009-04-27T17:31:00.000-07:00Can't let the opportunity go by to say I whole agr...Can't let the opportunity go by to say I whole agree with your objections buying one single thing from countries that continue to use up other species while perpetrating such cruel and inhumane practices at the same time. The word "inhumane" really bothers me these days, as I have concluded that there is no more senseless or cruel animal in existence than humans. Perhaps the word should be reworked. Any ideas?Jo-Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01820514103197522126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-15626185081750274422009-04-27T16:05:00.000-07:002009-04-27T16:05:00.000-07:00The wallet is a mighty weapon, very effective. If ...The wallet is a mighty weapon, very effective. If more consumers sent the message you are sending, it might make a difference. Kudos to you!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-92088265601255581632009-04-27T15:42:00.000-07:002009-04-27T15:42:00.000-07:00Bogey - Good point. I'm hoping if there isn't a ma...Bogey - Good point. I'm hoping if there isn't a market for ivory, then they wouldn't be killing them to get it. But I agree - looking at how these people can make a living and be eco and animal friendly is the key.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5571749075036803790.post-17993068757118425262009-04-27T15:34:00.000-07:002009-04-27T15:34:00.000-07:00Sadly, many of the people involved in the wholesal...Sadly, many of the people involved in the wholesale slaughter of Elephants and other such animals, are doing this to obtain income to survive. They just don't know any better. It's the governments of these countries which should be forcing a stop to this kind of cruelty. It is a similar tale with the Gorilla's of the Rwandan Jungles where Dian Fossey was savagely murdered for trying to protect them.Bogeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04621010857974456199noreply@blogger.com