The WildClickers take the train to the Rainforest. Track 61

Can't morph this to trains, but the rainforest connection is clear, and too good not to share here.

http://community-2.webtv.net/Velpics/HUM/

sumac, great link - that nest really looks cozy.

Mornin all,

clicked

Doesn't it now...and what is that white stuff and where did she get it? If it were at the end of the season there are all manner of pods (milkweed, for example) stuffed with such matter. But February?

http://www.1-costaricalink.com/costa_rica_tours/aerial_tram_caribbean_rain_forest_tour/tour_pictures_eng.htm

Trains - smains. Give me an aerial tram over and through a rainforest. In this case, the Caribbean Rain-Forest in Costa Rica.

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CANADIAN RAILROAD TRILOGY

Gordon Lightfoot

There was a time in this fair land when the railroad did not run
When the wild majestic mountains stood alone against the sun
Long before the white man and long before the wheel
When the green dark forest was too silent to be real
But time has no beginnings and hist'ry has no bounds
As to this verdant country they came from all around
They sailed upon her waterways and they walked the forests tall
And they built the mines the mills and the factories for the good of us all

And when the young man's fancy was turnin' to the spring
The railroad men grew restless for to hear the hammers ring
Their minds were overflowing with the visions of their day
And many a fortune lost and won and many a debt to pay

For they looked in the future and what did they see
They saw an iron road runnin' from sea to the sea
Bringin' the goods to a young growin' land
All up through the seaports and into their hands

Look away said they across this mighty land
From the eastern shore to the western strand
Bring in the workers and bring up the rails
We gotta lay down the tracks and tear up the trails
Open 'er heart let the life blood flow
Gotta get on our way 'cause we're movin' too slow

Bring in the workers and bring up the rails
We're gonna lay down the tracks and tear up the trails
Open 'er heart let the life blood flow
Gotta get on our way 'cause we're movin' too slow
Get on our way 'cause we're movin' too slow

Behind the blue rockies the sun is declinin'
The stars, they come stealin' at the close of the day
Across the wide prairie our loved ones lie sleeping
Beyond the dark oceans in a place far away

We are the navvies who work upon the railway
Swingin' our hammers in the bright blazin' sun
Livin' on stew and drinkin' bad whiskey
Bendin' our old backs 'til the long days are done

We are the navvies who work upon the railway
Swingin' our hammers in the bright blazin' sun
Layin' down track and buildin' the bridges
Bendin' our old backs 'til the railroad is done

So over the mountains and over the plains
Into the muskeg and into the rain
Up the st. lawrence all the way to gaspe
Swingin' our hammers and drawin' our pay
Drivin' 'em in and tyin' 'em down
Away to the bunkhouse and into the town
A dollar a day and a place for my head
A drink to the livin' and a toast to the dead

Oh the song of the future has been sung
All the battles have been won
O'er the mountain tops we stand
All the world at our command
We have opened up the soil
With our teardrops and our toil

For there was a time in this fair land when the railroad did not run
When the wild majestic mountains stood alone against the sun
Long before the white man and long before the wheel
When the green dark forest was too silent to be real
When the green dark forest was too silent to be real
And many are the dead men too silent to be real

sumac,
Love the orchids. Great pics. Thanks!

ehBeth,
Majestic.

sumac, terrific links!

The birds nest just too cute! Thanks ~

El Yunque Rainforest - Puerto Rico

http://www.vividlight.com/articles/1711.htm


Edna Vincent Millay's "Travel"

The railroad track is miles away,
and the day is loud with voices speaking,
Yet there isn't a train goes by day
But I hear its whistle shrieking.

All night there isn't a train goes by,
Though the night is still for sleep and dreaming
But I see its cinders red on the sky,
And hear its engine steaming.

My heart is warm with the friends I make,
And better friends I'll not be knowing,
Yet there isn't a train I wouldn't take,
No matter where it's going

ehBeth, don't ya just luv Gordon Lightfoot!

Me and Bobby McGee

Busted flat in Baton Rouge
Headin' for the train
Feelin' nearly faded as my jeans
Bobby thumbed a diesel down
Just before it rained
Took us all away to New Orleans
I took my harpoon out of my dirty red bandana
And was blowin' sad while Bobby sang the blues
With those windshield wipers slappin' time
And Bobby clappin' hands we finally
Sung up every song that driver knew

Freedom's just another word
For nothin' left to lose
Nothin' ain't worth nothin
But it's free
Feelin' good was easy Lord
When Bobby sang the blues
Feelin' good was good enough for me
Good enough for me and Bobby McGee

From the coalmines of Kentucky
To the California sun
Bobby shared the secrets of my soul
Standin' right beside me Lord
Through every thing I done
Every night she kept me from the cold
Then somewhere near Salinas Lord
I let her slip away
Searchin' for the home
I hope she'll find
And I'd give all my tomorrows
For a single yesterday
Holdin' Bobby's body close to mine

Freedom's just another word
For nothin' left to lose
Nothin' ain't worth nothin
But it's free
Feelin' good was easy Lord
When Bobby sang the blues
Feelin' good was good enough for me
Good enough for me and Bobby McGee

Love all those lyrics!

Spent hours last night exploring Belize online - but no train sightings.

Clicked.

Anyone care to round up some troops for an interesting discussion?

http://www.able2know.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1462833#1462833

Hi all,

clicked n ready to go.

Me too, Maggie! Glad to hear you're okay! I'm only 3 pages beind in this thread. Was away this weekend. Now I'm back! So hard to catch up! Welcome back Sumac! Hi Danon5 and Wayfarer! Gotta go click!

sumac, will check the new link after work.

g'd day wildclickers

Now, that's what I'm talking about! I was fascinated, like a 5 year old! I have never seen a hummingbirds' nest! I had no idea how they had their babies, seeing that they flap thier wings so rapidly! There are no words! I am a new birder, just learning and what I have seen, fascinates me! Some people knit or play golf to relax. Well, I just get out these mini-binoculars that are purr-fect for me and watch! The Ruby Throated Hummingbird was the Theme for The Department of NJ American Legion Auxiliary, when I was County President in 99'. I have beautiful porcelain hummingbirds by Lenox and Lofton, jeweled pins and cloisonne earrings, everything! What a treat to see these minature miracles of nature in their natural habitat! Thank you!

So does that mean "BigFoot" lives there? BTW, beautiful site! Thanks!

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Teeny, Mr. Yeti turning to say 'howdy' before entering his Pacific Northwest house.

Mr Yeti welcomed at the El Verdi when vacationing in Puerto Rico.
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