Now, I'll tell you about weather forecast

Now guys, look. Do you know how to predict the weather? I think that most people satisfy themselves by watching the weather forecast. But if you are out camping, with no radio, computer or TV, how CAN you know what the weather will be tomorrow? Well, I'm here to tell you that.

The trick is to watch the clouds. The four, most popular clouds are cirrus, cumulus, cumulonimbus and stratus.



The cirrus looks like threads or bits of cotton candy. If you see them it means that the weather will be bad in two, three days time, and it'll rain.



The cumulus is a white, rather flat, fleecy cloud. They quickly change their shapes. Sometimes they look like a elephant, or a dragon, and a minute later duck. Cumuluses take shape in the morning, and disappear in the afternoon. Look for them, because they bring nice weather.



Stratus - it covers the whole sky. It's greyish, really thin (the sun can shine through it) and full of drizzle. If you see it, nearly 100% guaranteed that the weather will be bad and the drizzle will spit for two or three days.



Cumulonimbus is a real skyscraper made out of clouds. It goes really high, like a castle or a rocket. When he drifts onto the sky, don't go out camping or sailing. Go home and get ready some entertainment. Oh, how it'll rain and how the wind will blow! And probably thunder will show up too!

There are two more ways of telling what the weather will be like. Coming soon!

Clouds and water and other things

Hey guys, I really had my mind made up to not write, but, everything is, after all, a try. So, I wanted to tell you bit 'bout clouds.

Clouds are just little bits of water, we all know that. But how is a cloud made, formed? Here two things work together: the sun and wind. The sun dries up puddles, water in little ponds... The water goes up, and then is formed by the wind. Water gradually adds to the clouds, until they are heavy and go down.

Now a change: water is continually in movement. From the clouds, into a river, then flowing into the sewage, cleaned, then evaporates................ Goodness knows what other things it does.

Lastly; a bit of water history: did you know that we drink, bathe in, use to water the flowers, were used by dinosaurs?

Hope you enjoyed my piece of info.

Isn't it weird?

We (me and my family) have a forest near our house. We go there to pick berries and mushrooms. I pretty much know the outskirts of the forest, but deeper in - no. Listen -

One day, we were walking along the outskirts of the woods. It's a little noisy, because people live there. There is also a little stream running out of the trees. A little sunny, a bit shady, trees round - that's the habitat that forest animals like. We were entering the woods, (the entrance is near the stream, where the trees part) and a thing like a snake slithered from the bushes nearby, shot across our path and dived into the stream. Isn't that weird? And, to cap it all, the snake-like creature had tiny brown glistening scales like a lizard (and a very big one too)!?

We didn't know what the creature was, so we just carried on picking mushrooms. When I visited my grandpa, he told me it was a blindworm - a lizard without legs! Well I never... Have you seen something like that?

Greece, here we come!

As I was telling you in the previous post, we had an apartment 5 minutes walk from the beach. Then my family changed their minds and said 'We want an apartment nearer to the sea'. So we moved into another apartment. It was bigger and, I dare say, more comfy.

We had 2 toilets, a bedroom, 2 balconies, a kitchen and a living room (the kitchen and main room were separated by a sort of movable wall). Quite comfy.

We had no garden, but 2 balconies overlooking the sea. You could sit there, drinking coffee, writing notes, and all sorts of other stuff, while there was always hot sun on your back. How good is that? Super good!

To get to the beach, you had to go down a long flight of stairs, cross the road, walk past some cliffs and - you were on the beach! In the close up (the photo is taken when you get past the cliffs and are standing at the beginning of the beach) you can see the beach (Votsi).

I really like talking about my travels, especially when someone is listening to what I am saying. Maybe someone could say 'Oh, I never want to travel'. I am not one of those people. I was taught to travel since I was a child, and I want to keep traveling, for it always seems like a new adventure.

Ah! Greece!

Today, I wanted to tell you about my holidays in Greece (I mentioned Greece in the post - Hey there, funny fish!). I have been there at least 3 times, and know the places in Votsi, Alonnisos - one of the Greek islands - excellently (Alonnisos - the Greek island where we were staying). I hope you enjoy my review.

We were staying in a house where we had 1 floor for ourselves. A kitchen, a bathroom, a living and dining room and a bedroom for 3. There was also a bed in the living-dining room. Outside, if you stood on the concrete floor outside the house (where there was also a table - much bigger than the one inside - so we usually ate our meals there) you had a, lets say - 10, 15 meter garden that you could look over, and a really good view on the sea (if there was a ship sailing to the port you could see it quite well).

The garden lingered in between where you could say - "really nice, two citrus trees, a grapevine and stuff" and where you could also say - "withered, dry earth, nearly no shade...". I liked it that way.

We had a 5 minute walk to the beach (Votsi beach). You can see the harbour and reefs in the photo attached. Beautiful, clean, blue waveless sea, hot rocks on the beach... It was all there...

In the next post I will attach a photo of the beach and include more information. Hope you liked the post. See ya!

Cats talking (the translation, of course)

Now, see what cats say in reality.

I personally think that the cat on the right was cuter and had more training of how to "act like a cat".

Meeeeeooooowwww... Have to go now (yawn...).

A 1 against 1 fight

Hey, I've just found a video that you might like. It's about... I won't tell you. But read on. It's about two mammals having a fight. But what the mammals might be, and who won the fight, I won't tell you. So, have a look:

Look, I know the start is in Japanese, but don't mind that, I think it is quite, quite, queer, isn't it?

I am looking forward to seeing you reading my next posts! So don't curl up on the cat-pillow near the cat like the dog did, or you might get slapped! Watch out!

Large mammals - Okapi

Now for the last short-info animals - the Okapi!

At the turn of the century, these unusual animals (and close relatives of the giraffe) were first discovered in the African Congo. Classified as extremely rare and endangered, they are a prized collection for zoos. It is a solitary, nocturnal animal with a keen sense of smell an hearing.

An Okapi looks like a stumpy giraffe with stripes on the rear legs and rump like those of a zebra.

Look out for the next post... Won't tell you what it's called, no no no... Have to see for yourself...

Exotic birds - Hyacinth Macaw and Salmon Crested Cockatoo

Now for some interesting stuff. Two exotic birds. Listen to some short info about the Hyacinth Macaw.

This beautiful macaw can reach a height of 39 inches is much prized by zoos and private collectors. The powerful beak which can crack fruit is also used in climbing.

Now for the Cockatoo! Those who live in Australasia have probably seen one. Personally, I have seen many of them on different occasions.

Found in Australasia, which means Australia and nearby islands, these regal birds are unusually intelligent and can be taught to speak. They also belong to the parrot family as well as macaws, lovebirds and parakeets.

See ya!

Talking husky

Hi guys, I just found out about some cool videos you maybe would like to watch. They are about a husky who can talk (as much as dogs can, not as clearly as people) and here are a couple of videos:

Hope you enjoy them. I myself like them.

That dog is really good looking!

See yoooooooooooooooooooooooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!

Birds of prey - Red-tailed Hawk

Now for the Red-tailed Hawk!

One of the most common birds of prey found in North America. These hawks are swift flyers and attack their prey with great ferocity. Their principal diet is snakes, rabbits and rodents. Three to five eggs are laid in tree nests.

The mating season of these hawks is spring. The incubation takes from 28 - 32 days.

Watch out for even more animal films.

That's all about that Red-tailed Hawk.

Birds of prey - Bald Eagle

Now on to birds! Today - we are talking about the Bald eagle!

First of all, I would like to explain something. Maybe some people think: "Oh, a bald eagle! I bet that the eagle's head is bald!". But that is not true! Bald - meaning white. Have a look at the photo!

These big birds mate for life and the pair always returns to the same nest every year. Their eggs are dull white. The female lays from 1 to 3 eggs. They eat mainly fish (mainly dead or dying fish), often stolen from osprey; muskrats, other small mammals, water birds, and carrion. If they can't find or steal, they eat dead or dying fish. Bald eagles live near the sea, rivers and lakes.

Bye!

Some animals...

Hey guys! Today I'm gonna show you somethin'!

Something to excite you; I decided I would show you something worth laughing.

A hilarious animal video, features lots of animals like: puffins, a chipmunk, a gorilla, monkeys, birds and more!

Have a good time watching it!

Reptiles - Spectacled Caiman and Diamondback Rattlesnake

Hi, like I promised, we are moving on to reptiles. Sorry for not posting so long, but I've been thinking about some things I would like to post. I assure you, things will be getting interesting...

This resident of South America is named for the bony ridge between it's eyes which resembles the nose bridge of a pair of eye glasses. They build their nests on land but mate and hunt for food in the water. So if you ever come across a Spectacled Caiman in the zoo, you'll know what it's called!

Check out this site I found. Roll over the picture of the Caiman and you can see his body parts up close.

Now for the Rattlesnake! (It's on the picture above).

Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes occasionally reach a length of 7 feet. This rattler causes more snakebite related deaths than any other species. Look out! Sssssss... ssssss...

That's done it with reptiles! Cheers!

Big cats - Puma

After the cheetah post, I think you will find this interesting.

Also known as the mountain lion, the cougar, the panther, the catamount and the painter, pumas are found in North, Central and South America. Reaching a length of five feet, they feed on deer and other mammals. Lithe and agile, they are excellent climbers. Fully grown they reach the height of 7 - 8 feet. An adult weighs somewhere between 100 - 250 pounds. Very good sense of smell and sight. They also have sharp claws and strong jaws.

In the next post we hop from big cats to reptiles. So be on your guard...

Big cats - Cheetah

Since we're talking about cheetahs now, (very close to the post Monkeys - Rhesus Monkey) I would like to say that if the monkeys don't play poker because of cheetahs, I'm a ... a... Well, let's not mention it now.

With it's long legs, cheetahs can reach a speed of 70 miles an our in short bursts (rather like me, I prefer to run short distances, only I don't run 70 miles an hour!). It is the only feline that cannot retract it's claws. Easily tamed, is used by man for hunting. They prey on smaller animals such as hares, birds, small mammals, Thomson gazelles and impalas, though in groups they can catch animals such as wildebeests and zebras. They mainly depend on their speed for prey, though they sometimes stalk their prey and then catch it. I think stalking animals is harder because animals have excellent senses of smell.

Don't be a chee-tah! Watch out for Big cats - Puma!

Monkeys - Baboon

Oh... I was to tell you about baboons... Read on...

Baboons are found in the rocky and dry of tropical Africa. Living in troops of up to 100 strong, they feed vegies, insects and vertebrates which they capture turning by over small stones.

Big monkeys, sure, they are. But not nearly so much interesting as chimpanzees. Chimps are more sort of human. Maybe I will write a post about chimps someday.

Watch out for the cheetah post, lots of info there.

Bye!

Monkeys - Rhesus Monkey

Oh, I see you've come?! Then listen...

Distributed from China to Afghanistan, Rhesus Monkeys are stockily built, with short limbs and a short tail. They reach the height of about 24 inches. People consider it a pest, though it is sacred in India. Large numbers have been imported in Europe and the US for medical research.

Have a listen to this:

Why can a monkey slip through every door?

Because they have monk-keys!

Monkey: You're my cousin!
Donkey: No, I'm not!
M: Then why do you have those keys?
D: I... I... don't know...
M: See! You have keys!
D: No, I don't!
M: Want to hear the truth? Here it is: Don - key!!!!!
D: Oh...

See ya! The next post is called: Monkeys - Baboons, if you wanted to know!

Baby animals - Indian Rhinoceros

Ho ho! Today I present to you - the 3rd news!

This Asian Rhino is found in swamps and wet forests. Except in breeding season, when they mate, they live alone. Although their eyesight is very poor, their sense of smell and hearing is very sharp.

Look out for the next post: Monkeys - Rhesus Monkey.

Baby animals - Zebra

Welcome to the 2nd info! Well, let's get going!

The main diet of lions, zebras are found in enormous numbers south of the Sahara in Africa. They are very nervous, they can become belligerent, kicking forwards and backwards and biting savagely. Zebras are white with black stripes. Some people think zebras stripes are identical, but that is not true! Every zebra has his/her stripes in a different pattern on their body! I suppose brothers and sisters have similar stripe patterns but I cannot guarantee.

Short, but you get to know lots from it. That's how I like it!

Bears - Kodiak Bear

I would like to tell you that from now on every day I will be posting out every couple of days short infos about certain animals. I will be posting them out until my info cards run out. Here is the first everyday info:

The Kodiak Bear is the biggest bear in the world. The bear is named after and island off the coast of Alaska. It stands 8 and a half feet tall and weighs nearly a whole ton! These bears will eat anything - as long as it is edible. Their food diet ranges from fish and animals to fruits, veggies, berries and honey.

See ya in the next post!

Prehistoric cat-o-manic

Hey!

A prehistoric cat! Cool! You can clearly see how people imagine cats looked millions of years ago! They supposed to have bigger, longer, sharper teeth and tiny tails. Of course they lived in bushes, forests and jungles. Their prey was probably big animals like buffalo, hogs, deer and bulls (wild ones).

As you can see, this cat is probably starved out because his/her ribs are showing.

The cats are called Sabre toothed tigers. Well, it shows that at the beginning, cats were born from tigers. But there’s a lot of beasts that we call ,,wild cats” like lions, leopards, tigers and so on. Because, maybe, they are cats, only bigger! Maybe throughout the time wild cats became smaller and smaller until they were house-cat size!!!!!?????

Nobody exactly knows what the prehistoric times were really like, but that's how they visualise the things.

Happy New Year!!!!!!!!

Summer, Winter, Autumn or Spring.......... Happy New Year!!!!

Welcome 2011, it's a NEW YEAR!!!!! Say goodbye to 2010, start a NEW YEAR!!!!!!!

I would like to dedicate this poem to my hilarious teacher Mrs Brooksie Looksie Chooksie, who taught me so much.

Happiness
All years luck
Prosperity
Promises never to be broken
Years of fine weather

Never ending joyfulness
Exceptionally good jobs
Wishes to come true

Yetis in the mountains
Everyday surprises
Attempts to succeed
Really cool things that you don't expect

See you in the year.