THE FANTASTIC HOLIDAYS OF MAUREEN IN ........
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Posted:Aug 23, 2016 10:58 am
Last Updated:Jul 2, 2018 3:22 am 14936 Views
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Maureen, the french girlfriend of my , from the same university in France, was very eager to come holidaying here in my country with my Emy. We have received and hosted her just as a . So, Maureen has lived with us in our house and we have taken care of her all way through and also taken her touring the island, showing her many beautiful places as sight seeing and also to Casela Nature Park, where we did the safari and Maureen had interaction with the lions, tigers and Giraffes. Emy and I had done that a year ago. Further more, this time, we have swam with the dolphins in the high sea and also done the "Walk under Water" with lots of fish in the deep sea, they did parasailing, water skying and the Zipline.
Maureen has had a fantastic holidays here, as well as my Emy. I had accompanied and done several of the activities with them but not all. I have made a collage of most of the photos and have posted them below. Hope they would give you an insight of the places and the activities as well. Thank you for your read and views. I wish all of you a pleasant moment.
The Photos are as follows:
1, 2 & 3, some of the animals in Casela Nature Park.
4 - Maureen's interactions with the Loins, and Tigers.
5 - The swim with the Dolphins.
6 & 7 - The Toboggan riding, in flight and landing.
8 - Some other animal of the Casela.
9 - Other activities.
10 - The Happy Trio: Mum, Emily and Maureen.
Thank you.
Lisa.   
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A REAL STRONG BOND BETWEEN.................
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Posted:Aug 18, 2016 11:25 am
Last Updated:Jun 24, 2018 1:13 am 14134 Views
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Dear readers, I have been away from blogging for sometime, due to the holidays of my and her french girlfriend here with us, reason why I couldn't find time to post any blog. My , Emily, had stayed longer with us, while her friend had gone back on her due date.
Though, Emily comes yearly for her vacation here with us, but this time her departure, has been so different than before and which I want to share with you here.
Emily, her friend and I, have really spent beautiful times altogether, including outings, visiting relatives, many places of my country, enjoying sea sports and so on. A few days ago, Emily was due to travel back to France, for her postgraduate studies. But .... I wonder why Emy's departure this time, has been so sorrowful with heartbroken feelings. Though, from my side, I've tried to hide it from her and she eventually tried to do so too. But, we felt so sad while packing her suitcases the day before. On the D day, after bringing down her suitcases to my car for the drive to the airport, Emy couldn't bear it any more. She burst in tears and with a heavy heart, she hugged me tightly, kissing me and thanking me gratefully for all. These had prompted me to shed tears as well. As if we had both felt the necessity of emptying our inner hidden sadness. We hugged each other lovingly and I had to encourage her, talked to her to stop her tears while trying to contain mine. It was particularly a very sad and tensed moment.
Further more, it was highly touchy and sensitive while thanking me and her dad, for our devotion to her. She recalled all what we have done and still doing for her, specially for her education, for her welfare and for all her needs in France. She specified our tremendous love, our kind attention and of our superb care for her. We were stunned and speechless for her emotional utterances but we were also happy for her feelings, her perception and maturity. She hugged me and her dad, and expressed her keen wish to satisfy us to her utmost and said: "I sincerely love you and God will worthily reward both of you".
Emily's emotional words still sound in my mind, its resonance is so clear, deep and personally meaningful as well as powerful. Our feelings are alike and duplicate. Our separation is poignant, miserable, and melancholy is felt, as we are very attached to each other. The strong bond that lies between us, is resistant, it strengthens the motherly and daughterly love, it's a bond that has been solidly and firmly established since my Emy's birth and all the way through. This bond is the pivot of our pure and intense reciprocal love and feelings.
Emy's idiom: "My mum is my Universe, my Model and the Light of my life".
Mine is: "Emy is the flesh of my flesh; the core of my heart, My Emy is my reason of living".
Above is my shared revelatory Bond between my beloved Emily and me. Thank you for your read and views as well as your opinion.
Happy reading to each and everyone of you.
Thanks again,
Lisa.
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THE WORLD'S MOST EXPENSIVE DOGS ARE ......
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Posted:Jul 18, 2016 10:55 am
Last Updated:Sep 20, 2016 7:04 am 14065 Views
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World’s most expensive is----A Tibetan mastiff puppy sold for $2 million in China!!  . Do you want to hug one?. YES You can -- for $2 million. 
A Tibetan mastiff puppy in China fetched a record-breaking price in what may be the world's most expensive sale, according to local media reports. The giant, furry canines were once used for hunting in Central Asia and Tibet, and are said to have "lion's blood." They weigh more than 100 pounds while puppies and are known for their loyalty and guardian instincts.
The 12 million yuan ($1.9 million) dog, a golden-haired puppy measuring 31 inches tall and weighing nearly 200 pounds, was purchased by a 56-year-old property developer from Qingdao, according to the report in the Qianjiang Evening News. The ultra-pricey pooches are a status symbol among China's wealthy. “Pure Tibetan mastiffs are very rare, just like our nationally treasured pandas, so the prices are so high," said the dog's breeder Zhang Gengyun.
One red mastiff named "Big Splash" reportedly sold for 10 million yuan ($1.5 million), the most expensive sale recorded before. An industry insider said the sky-high prices often result from breeders "hyping each other up," and sometimes no money changes hands. Would you like to spare a million dollar for a dog? We certainly know at least one person who did. A coal baron named Mr. Yang (as only his name has been revealed) from northern China has bought a for 1.5 million, that’s compatible to the price of a brand new Porsche 911. With this price a Red Tibetan Mastiff named “Big Splash” or Hong Dong, secured then the top position on the list of most expensive dogs.
It took no time for the 1.5 million dollar mutt to get along with his new master and they became friends at first sight. The is 11 months old and weighs about 180 lbs. The got quiet lucky as his owner is a multi-millionaire and has enough money to feed him tons of chicken and beef spiced up with abalone and sea cucumber. The owner of the will also require a big house for the as it is believed to grow as big as a rugby player. Now you might be thinking that the price of the is way too much, but the breeder of the Lu Liang justifies the price by saying, “We have spent a lot of money raising this dog, and we have the salaries of plenty of staff to pay”, he further added that every time the will breed with a female Red Tibetan Mastiff, its owner could make £10,000 i.e. $15,500. He claims the to be a “Perfect Specimen” of a Red Tibetan.
Still not satisfied? , So, let’s find out what makes these particular dogs different from the others:
The high priced is a symbol of status not just in China but all over the world, substituting expensive jewelry and cars that were previously used to show off wealth. A typical adult Tibetan Mastiff weighs around 140 to 170 lbs, whereas Big Splash only 11 months old is 180 lbs, you can imagine its potential growth; as an adult it might reach up to 290 lbs or even more than that.
In Chinese culture color Red is thought to bring luck. The Red Tibetan Mastiffs are considered as holy Animals that bless their owners with health and protection. Tibetans believe that the souls of monks and nuns who weren’t worthy to be either humans or Shambhalas ( the heavenly realm) have been reincarnated as these dogs. This breed is considered to be Royal as it belonged to Kings and Queens, like King George IV and Queen Victoria. Genghis Khan who is believed to have had 30,000 of these dogs when he was on his expedition to Western Europe.
Tibetans Mastiff are very intelligent dogs. “They are very smart and they think for themselves and can sense danger very acutely”. They have always been domestic dogs and were previously used to guard livestock. They are very friendly creatures and are good to other Animals and . In 13th Century Marco Polo came across one of the Tibetan Mastiffs, he describes them as, “tall as a donkey with a voice as powerful as that of a lion”.
Another name used for Tibetan Mastiff is do-khyi, translated as door guard, home guard, which may be kept and that may be tied. The names reflect the fact that the is a born guardian. The key selling point of Tibetan Mastiff is also their thick coating of fur that is found in red, black, gray, gold or brown color. They shed their fur once every year for a month.
They feed on organic foods such as boiled heads of fish, cod liver oil, egg shells (powdered) and also raw bones that help them keep their teeth clean.
Their life span ranges from 10 to 14 years or a bit more and reach maturity at the age of 3 to 5 years. The litter size ranges from 5 to 12 puppies. Previously the title of the most expensive was also held by Tibetan Mastiff named Red Lion which was sold for $1.4 million. But lately another mastiff golden-haired puppy has topped the list and was sold for $2 million in China.
I hope my above info has given a you good insight of these giant dogs. The pure breed is extremely expensive, that not everyone can afford it. NOT ME FOR SURE!!.  . I have posted some of their photos in different postures and colors. Hope you'll like them. Thank you for your read and views.
Well, let me just dream on!.
Lisa.
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THE INCREDIBLE ARTWORK OF........
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Posted:Jul 10, 2016 11:17 am
Last Updated:Jul 14, 2016 1:52 am 11834 Views
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We do believe what we see, but being fooled by our own eyes is so easy sometimes. I am showing you today some stunning pieces of work by Calvin Nicholls, the Canadian amazing artist who gives a totally new life to paper. In fact he creates wonderful 3D handiwork representing animals and landscapes. The amount of detail that we can see in each of his work is absolutely incredible.
Each small piece can take many weeks to complete. While the bigger ones can take months, or even years. His work has been featured in National Geographic, as well as numerous galleries and art shows all over the world. He uses X-acto knives, scalpels, scissors, glue and paper in the construction of his critters. Fur is an especially difficult texture to create, so animals make for a distinct challenge. Feathers are also very hard to replicate.
Just look at the texture on each animal, they almost look like they could be alive!. His amazing works really worth your time.
The commitment these outstanding pieces of art require, is just mind-blowing. Talent like this just doesn't come around very often. Can you imagine how frustrating it would be if all these tiny pieces of paper and the detail of the critters get messed up?. I hope you'll enjoy his work on these few photos I have posted below.
Thank you for your read and views.
Lisa.
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"MY 'S PROGRESSION AND REQUEST"
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Posted:Jul 5, 2016 10:51 am
Last Updated:Jul 2, 2018 5:17 am 15423 Views
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My Emily, (nick named Emy), has come to spend her summer holidays with us here. She has successfully completed and passed with distinction, her first degree in Psycho-Neurology, at the university of Lyon, in France. We are all happy for her presence here with us for at least 2 months, after which she will go back to France to do her Masters Degree and she wants to specialize in Neurology. She is jovial, studious and very keen to pursue her studies. We do encourage her for it of course.
During her free time here, she has asked me to sign in SFF and to allow her on blog land, so that she can read the blogs. She has enjoyed them very much and she has laughed aloud reading the fun blogs too. She was really stunned by the handles of the bloggers. She has never been on any site before and she's not eager to join any as well but just to read the blogs on here which interest her while holidaying here each year, she is very enthusiasm to read our blogs.
She has eagerly asked me to extend her respectful greetings to all of you and to congratulate all the bloggers for their educative, informative and fun blogs as well. Reading the blogs on here, is a part of her entertainment whenever she's here. So, I've done as per her requests. Emily will be 23 years in two days time, that is on the 7th July. We have organized a get together party for her, with relatives and a few of her previous classmates here. And one of her french g/fiends will come in a few days time to spend her holidays here with us also.
Emily is not interested in marriage as at now, and whenever I tease her asking her when shall I have the pleasure to cuddle her , she replies me, " Mum, my studies are my first aim and priority, then marriage later, so you'll have to wait a few years years to come". Though she has got a few interesting and serious offers, mainly from a Chartered Accountant, a Manager of a reputed Bank and from an Engineer as well, but she has declined them, saying she's not ready for marriages. Well, we don't want to force her in anything and just let free from her choice.
This is my main blog today, to please my 's request. I have posted below, a few photos of her, I hope you would see the difference from what you may have seen (her) as a baby, a and a in my previous blog before. Wonderful how time passes so quickly!!. Thank you for your read and views.
I wish all of you a pleasant day.
Lisa.
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" CHITO, THE CROCODILE MAN AND POCHO"
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Posted:Jun 30, 2016 9:17 am
Last Updated:Jul 13, 2016 12:53 am 10546 Views
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Crocodiles are considered to be dangerous and deadly animals. They have one of the strongest bites in the world and rarely develop an emotional bond with other animals or humans. Some people have supposedly formed relationships with crocodiles, but they end up being suddenly attacked at a later point. These reasons make this Costa Rican fisherman, named Chito, a man’s story all more extraordinary. The story about him and his friend Pocho, will change everything you know about crocodiles.
Chito, the man, who grew up with a strong love and connection with nature. He made a habit of helping out injured animals at an early age, so when he saw a young crocodile injured from a gunshot, Chito immediately made it his mission to nurse that young croc, after discovering the bullet that wounded its body. After three years of patience and dedication, the crocodile recovered. Its through this process that Chito formed an incredible bond with the giant reptile that most considered incapable of love. He said, "My first wife left me because I spent so many hours with Pocho, but I can get another wife but Pocho is one in a million."
Over more than twenty years, he's developed an extraordinary relationship with the 16 ft giant, the two swim and play together, even in total darkness...with the huge creature while riding on its back. It has proven that Pocho has the ability to show compassion and emotions towards Chito, something that is not normal with other crocodiles. They are best friends and lifelong companions. Chito isn’t a daredevil animal trainer either, rather than trying to tame Pocho thr giant, as a companion and has even learned to speak Pocho’s language. Their relationship is moving and touching and it’s something we would never expect from a such a huge crocodile.
Swimming with crocodiles is a dangerous act that one cannot dare take it for granted. Watch amazing the photos and you'll be stunned. The man who swims with this giant crocodile, feeds it, plays with it, commands it and even sleeps with it. Acts that many will term it as being extremely dangerous. Known as "The Crocodile Man". A man who is known to have tamed such a giant crocodile and developed a strong relationship with it. These acts had attracted tourists from all over the world as they love seeing the close relationship between the two creatures. Take a look at these photos.
What were your reactions to this story? Were you surprised like me? Share your thoughts and comments with us below. Thank you.
Lisa.
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THE SO-CALLED "HONER KILLINGS"
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Posted:Jun 18, 2016 9:58 am
Last Updated:Jun 21, 2016 7:41 am 10313 Views
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After my long break from blogging, which seems to have been mostly unnoticed, I am back today with some sad factual occurrences that unfortunately happen in a few parts of our world. Here is a fact that has eventually touched my feelings as a mother, when I read about it.......
A woman in Pakistan has burned her 17-year-old alive, about two weeks ago, to punish her for marrying against the family's wishes. The latest in a series of the so-called "Honor Killings" that claim the lives of nearly 1,000 women every year in that conservative Muslim country.
Police say Zeenat's mother, Parveen, tied her to a cot and drenched her with kerosene before setting her on fire. Neighbors in the congested, working-class neighborhood in the eastern city of Lahore, came running when they heard the screams, but family members kept them from entering the house, said a neighbor who lives nearby. The police eventually arrived and found the charred body of that girl near a staircase. They arrested the mother soon thereafter.
The victim's husband, Hassan , told reporters the two had been "in love since our school days" but the family had rejected several of his marriage proposals, forcing them to elope last month. He showed an affidavit of consent signed by his wife before a magistrate. He also showed cellphone photos of a smiling Zeenat wearing a red dress
A local police officer, said Parveen, (the mother) confessed of killing her with the help of her Ahmar. He quoted the woman as saying "I don't have any regret ". Another police officer said the body showed signs of beating and strangulation. Hundreds of women are killed every year in Pakistan -- often by their own family members for violating the country's conservative norms regarding love and marriage. Sex outside marriage is also seen by conservative Pakistanis, as a stain on the honor of the woman's entire family, that stain can only be removed by killing her, in a the most cruel way.
Last week a schoolteacher, M. Bibi, was set on fire for refusing to marry a man twice her age. The prime suspect in the case — the father of the man she refused to marry with another other four people. A month earlier, police arrested 13 members of a local tribal council who allegedly strangled a girl and set her ablaze for helping a friend elope. The charred body of 17-year-old Ambreen was found in a burned van.
Hassan, the husband of the woman killed in Lahore, said her mother and uncle had visited her three days before, persuading her to return home and supposedly to have a marriage ceremony with the family. He recalled his wife Zeenat, telling him: "Don't let me go, they will kill me", and they eventually did it!!. Other similar cases happened in other such type of countries: by burning the women alive, by stoning them to death, by using acid on them, by beheading and mutilating them also.
This proves that Love is unknown, unfelt and unacceptable for them, Love does not exist for them. Love just engenders Killing by such atrocity, by savagery and monstrosity !! It's a revulsion, barbaric acts, evil feelings. Oh Yes, for them "Killing is an Honor"!!. Horrible sense of mentality for sure!!. Can you imagine a mother or a father setting their own alive on fire, just because of her love marriage!!. What a satanic spirit, heartless, unmerciful, callous, cold-heart and inhuman parents, tribal council and relatives as well!!.
My above post is NOT against the Muslim religion but about the barbaric way of punishing those women, their anchored hatred and most of all, their joy of calling it " HONOR KILLINGS". Hope you have got an insight of those real facts. Can you and would you have heart to do such unimaginable act towards your own ??
Thanks for your read and views.
Lisa. 
I could find a few photos of: The young woman, her husband, their official marriage certificate, their neighbors, and the dead body of another such victim and her photo.
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ZEBRAS......... JUST A BRAIN-TEASER FOR A CHANGE.
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Posted:Mar 30, 2016 10:42 am
Last Updated:Apr 7, 2016 1:50 am 11088 Views
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Let's take a short break from the blogs....differently. I felt like posting this brain-teaser for the readers, just as a puzzle or a conundrum, or a riddle, as you may take it. Today the brain-teaser is on ZEBRAS . We all know what is a Zebra, simply a bi-colored stripped animal of Africa.
To start with, I have set a few questions with "Multiple Choice Answers" next to each one. You just read each question carefully and be very attentive in choosing ONLY ONE ANSWER from each Multiple Choice Answers. You can choose as many questions as you want or just try all of them, , It's typically for amusement. Please kindly note the number of your chosen questions and their answer, to facilitate my checking. Thank you so much for your participation. 
QUESTIONS: .......MULTIPLE CHOICE ANSWERS:
1- What are the normal colors of the Zebras?............ a)White & black;(b)brown & black;(c) grey & white;(d) grey & black.
2- What is the background color of the Zebras?...........a) white; (b) black; c) grey; d) colorless.
3- Why are their strips running in different ways?.........a) For: beauty; (b) difference style; (c) camouflage; (d) confusion.
4- How do the Zebras defend themselves?.................. a) By: barking; (b) crying; (c) kicking backwards;(d) running away.
5- How do we call the leader of the herd?...................a)The: Chief ; (b) Zebra Leader; (c) Controller; (d) Stallion;
6- At what age is a male Zebra ready to mate?............ a) At: 3 yrs; (b) 4 yrs; (c) 5 yrs; (d) over 6 yrs.
7- When is a mare Zebra ready to give birth?............... a) At: 3 yrs; (b) 4 yrs; (c) 5 yrs; (d) over 5 yrs.
8- How long does a mother Zebra nurse her baby?........a( For: 6 months; (b) 1 yr; (c) 1 and 1/2 yrs;(d) 2 yrs.
9- How does a baby Zebra recognize its mother?..........a) By: her sound; (b) her smell; (c) her stripes;(d) her steps.
10- In which position do the Zebras sleep?...................a) By: lying flat down; (b) sitting; (c) standing; (d) on their side.
11- When angry, what sound do they make?................a) They bark; (b) roar; (c) bray; (d) snort.
12- Which animals are Zebras' main predators?...........a) Leopards& Cheetahs; (b) Tigers & Lynx; (c) Lions & hyenas; (d) Jaguars & Servals.
Well, these are the questions I hope are not so difficult for each of you. It's just a game or a puzzle for amusement. You may answer whichever question you want, or even all of them. At your choice. Have fun in participating.
I hope it has pleased and amused you. Good luck in your trials.
I thank you in anticipation.
Sincerely,
Lisa. .
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HAPPY EASTER TO YOU" and " HAPPY SUNDAY TO OTHERS".
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Posted:Mar 26, 2016 9:20 am
Last Updated:Apr 4, 2016 6:19 am 10753 Views
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To those who celebrate Easter,
May The Lord bless you and your family on This Auspicious Day,
May this day be a new beginning of greater prosperity, Health, plenty of Love, and happiness.
The spirit of Easter is all about Hope, faith, love and a joyful living.
Wishing you " A WONDERFUL EASTER."
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To those who don't celebrate Easter.
I wish you and all of yours, a very peaceful and joyful day.
May it be a day of fun, of laughter and most of all, a day full of Love.
" HAVE A LOVELY SUNDAY ".
Thank you for reading me here.
With all my best wishes.
Sincerely,
Lisa.  
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