On Mon, 8 Dec 2008 13:34:12 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:

I have a theory about wind power. If it is implemented on a massive scale,
the next thing we'll hear is that by capturing the energy of the wind, we
are upsetting natural wind currents, screwing up seed distribution and
contributing even more to global warming. Or cooling. Or whatever the tree
huggers are promoting at the time.

Not to mention that the wind corridor that Pickens is proposing is
right smack dab in the middle of the mid-America flyway for migrating
birds.

Wonder how he's going to get around that one.

On Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:13:28 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports wrote:


Not to mention that the wind corridor that Pickens is proposing is right
smack dab in the middle of the mid-America flyway for migrating birds.

Wonder how he's going to get around that one.

With the newer technological turbines, I don't believe bird kills are a
concern. Most of the reports of bird kills, go back to the Altamont Pass
turbines, which were an older technology.

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006...n_misconce.php

http://www.awea.org/faq/sagrillo/swbirds.html

On Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:13:28 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:

On Mon, 8 Dec 2008 13:34:12 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:

I have a theory about wind power. If it is implemented on a massive scale,
the next thing we'll hear is that by capturing the energy of the wind, we
are upsetting natural wind currents, screwing up seed distribution and
contributing even more to global warming. Or cooling. Or whatever the tree
huggers are promoting at the time.

Not to mention that the wind corridor that Pickens is proposing is
right smack dab in the middle of the mid-America flyway for migrating
birds.

Wonder how he's going to get around that one.

You mean they might kill some friggin' Canada geese? Where do I send money
to put these things up?
--
We say, "MERRY CHRISTMAS!"

John H

JohnH wrote:
On Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:13:28 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:

On Mon, 8 Dec 2008 13:34:12 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:

I have a theory about wind power. If it is implemented on a massive scale,
the next thing we'll hear is that by capturing the energy of the wind, we
are upsetting natural wind currents, screwing up seed distribution and
contributing even more to global warming. Or cooling. Or whatever the tree
huggers are promoting at the time.
Not to mention that the wind corridor that Pickens is proposing is
right smack dab in the middle of the mid-America flyway for migrating
birds.

Wonder how he's going to get around that one.

You mean they might kill some friggin' Canada geese? Where do I send money
to put these things up?
--
We say, "MERRY CHRISTMAS!"

John H


How Christian of you.

"JohnH" wrote in message
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You mean they might kill some friggin' Canada geese? Where do I send money
to put these things up?
--


More likely DoDo birds that flock around golf courses.

Don White wrote:
"JohnH" wrote in message
...
You mean they might kill some friggin' Canada geese? Where do I send money
to put these things up?
--


More likely DoDo birds that flock around golf courses.




Killing animals that annoy you is the Christian thing to do.

On Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:02:08 -0500, JohnH
wrote:

On Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:13:28 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:

On Mon, 8 Dec 2008 13:34:12 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:

I have a theory about wind power. If it is implemented on a massive scale,
the next thing we'll hear is that by capturing the energy of the wind, we
are upsetting natural wind currents, screwing up seed distribution and
contributing even more to global warming. Or cooling. Or whatever the tree
huggers are promoting at the time.

Not to mention that the wind corridor that Pickens is proposing is
right smack dab in the middle of the mid-America flyway for migrating
birds.

Wonder how he's going to get around that one.

You mean they might kill some friggin' Canada geese? Where do I send money
to put these things up?

Speaking of Canadian geese, I've always wondered why they call
resident geese (meaning those that reside in the US) Canadian.
Wouldn't you think that they would be called American Geese?

Here's another thing. We have open season during November for
resident Canadian Geese. Now as we all know, Canadian Geese, are
migratory.

How exactly am I supposed to tell when I aim at a Canadian goose if
it's a resident goose or a migratory goose?

Seriously - do the Canadian geese have a special license plate that
says Hoser on it? Perhaps Oie canadienne?

I mean seriously - what am I supposed to look for?

Tom Francis - SWSports wrote:
On Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:02:08 -0500, JohnH
wrote:

On Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:13:28 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports
wrote:

On Mon, 8 Dec 2008 13:34:12 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:

I have a theory about wind power. If it is implemented on a massive scale,
the next thing we'll hear is that by capturing the energy of the wind, we
are upsetting natural wind currents, screwing up seed distribution and
contributing even more to global warming. Or cooling. Or whatever the tree
huggers are promoting at the time.
Not to mention that the wind corridor that Pickens is proposing is
right smack dab in the middle of the mid-America flyway for migrating
birds.

Wonder how he's going to get around that one.
You mean they might kill some friggin' Canada geese? Where do I send money
to put these things up?

Speaking of Canadian geese, I've always wondered why they call
resident geese (meaning those that reside in the US) Canadian.
Wouldn't you think that they would be called American Geese?

Here's another thing. We have open season during November for
resident Canadian Geese. Now as we all know, Canadian Geese, are
migratory.

How exactly am I supposed to tell when I aim at a Canadian goose if
it's a resident goose or a migratory goose?

Seriously - do the Canadian geese have a special license plate that
says Hoser on it? Perhaps Oie canadienne?

I mean seriously - what am I supposed to look for?


The little tag on their butts that sez:

"Only Big Brave White Hunters Shoot at Us Ferocious Geese."

On Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:32:59 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports wrote:


Here's another thing. We have open season during November for resident
Canadian Geese. Now as we all know, Canadian Geese, are migratory.

First off, they aren't Canadian Geese, they are Canada geese. Geez. ;-)

Secondly, there are two populations of Canada geese, migratory and non-
migratory. The resident geese are the ones that **** all over every
patch of grass they can find.

Third, you might want to check again on that season. Here in NJ, we have
a resident season which is early, September, I think, before the
migratory geese fly through. The bag limits are different, I believe, as
the resident population is considered somewhat of a pest, but the
migratory geese have been under some population stress.

November sounds late for a resident season, but as I don't hunt anymore,
I'm not sure.

On Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:49:40 -0600, wrote:

On Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:32:59 -0500, Tom Francis - SWSports wrote:


Here's another thing. We have open season during November for resident
Canadian Geese. Now as we all know, Canadian Geese, are migratory.

First off, they aren't Canadian Geese, they are Canada geese. Geez. ;-)

Oh byte me Mr. Pedant. :)

Secondly, there are two populations of Canada geese, migratory and non-
migratory. The resident geese are the ones that **** all over every
patch of grass they can find.

Ah - I see. So I look for the geese that poop on lawns?

Um...they all do that.

Third, you might want to check again on that season. Here in NJ, we have
a resident season which is early, September, I think, before the
migratory geese fly through. The bag limits are different, I believe, as
the resident population is considered somewhat of a pest, but the
migratory geese have been under some population stress.

November sounds late for a resident season, but as I don't hunt anymore,
I'm not sure.

Yep - your right - it is September. Used to be first week in November
though a few years back. I've still got pelts and feathers from the
last season I hunted geeses (gooses?) which had to be seven years or
so ago.

That's the one thing I miss about deer season - I'm not active
anymore, but that was a great way to obtain pelts for fly tying. And
the meat went to that same butcher for placement out to needy
families.

Last buck I got dressed out at 146 pounds - big boy he was - nice 8
point rack, no spread to it though. I quit right after that because
it was a battle getting it out of the woods behind the house.

Figured that enough was enough.