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Comment on The World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup by sairusi tagivvetaua

sairusi tagivvetaua — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:48:10 +0000

biggest snake ever on earth really have that much to eat….so that it mean it can it a whole family up.commented that all snake that threaten community must be killed..yeah killed and not kept in zoo.what if theres a break from the zoo?….many people will lost there precious life.

Comment on The World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup by D.D.

D.D. — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:28:34 +0000

Wowzers. Kinda crazy these folk have a festival over this, but on the other hand, hey, why not? In the west & S.W. things have always been kinda hard, and it’s tradition to make a party outta something you have to do anyway! (branding, etc.) And yes, this is necessary.

I grew up on a lg. ranch in the west, and we unfortunately had one of the biggest dens around on our property. We had a roundup in the fall (for the same reason; when it starts getting cold, a warm day will make snakes slither out to sun themselves on rock ledges). We didn’t have a party or festival, but the surrounding neighbors. (and our minister wouldn’t miss it – maybe something to do with slaying the serpent?) The rattlers were not picked up, milked, weighed, eaten, skinned, etc. Just shot. If they weren’t, they would quickly get out of control. If one is ranching for a living, you can’t afford to lose income to something that can be, at least partially, controlled. And for damn sure you don’t want them living around your house! I’ve been struck at twice in my life; once by the garage, once 3 ft. from front porch door. (never bitten, thank heaven) I did have a pony die from snake bite.

There is NO co-existing with rattlers. They can’t be reasoned with, given trade-offs, or moved elsewhere. They are plain downright mean — many snakes will just move on when a human/lg. mammal happens by. Rattlers would just as soon bite as leave.

There is an old Native American tale about the maiden who was going to see relatives in the next village, but to get there she had to ford a river. As she got to the river’s edge, Brother Snake got her attention by rattling and hissing. He desperately needed to get over the river as well, but couldn’t do it himself — wouldn’t she, with her good heart, please, PLEASE take him over with her? She didn’t want too, and said he’d bite her, but he promised not to and finally talked her into it. So she put him high in her dress and began crossing the river. When they hit the opposite bank, the rattler drew back, then bit her. As she dropped to the ground dying, she asked, “Why did you do that when you swore you wouldn’t?” The snake replied, “You knew what I was when you picked me up” … That says it all right there.

Comment on The World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup by revati

revati — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:09:45 +0000

they are such beau ty

Comment on Lost in a world of rainbows by David Levi

David Levi — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:46:32 +0000

I attended the gathering in Washington state in 1981 It transformed my life. I woke up on the first morning to find a German woman sleeping next to me. It was raining, and she sought shelter where she could. I will never forget the tolerance, love and acceptance that I experienced there. Right wing hatred and intolerance was unknown then. Even the Forest Service was supportive and accepting. I can only hope that we can get back to that level of love an acceptance.

Comment on Our Lady of the Rock, California City, CA by nona miranda

nona miranda — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:16:47 +0000

Please give me directions from Chino, CA 91710, thanks.

Comment on AFP Exhibit Extravaganza by neojust

neojust — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:20:40 +0000

Comment on AFP on NPR ‘Picture Show’ blog. by ArolFbill

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Comment on Pine Ridge Pow Wow by charles burnham

charles burnham — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:33:28 +0000

im interested in finding out if you allow missionaries to come bring the gospel to your tribe? ive looked at the stats for your people and have a desire to help. in the past i have helped in a small way. let me know. thanks

Comment on The AFP takes to the Great Outdoors by enablyhededen

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Comment on Our Lady of the Rock, California City, CA by cesar

cesar — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 04:36:25 +0000

I been there along time ago and I wanted to take my mom last month but lost the address and don’t remember how to get there, can u help me

Comment on Our Lady of the Rock, California City, CA by Gloria

Gloria — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 20:25:45 +0000

Does anyone know of any pilgramage busses that go there? I live in Chicago and desperatly want to go there.

Comment on Breyerfest or Bust! by breyerlover

breyerlover — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:15:47 +0000

they are the disney of horse world. and also, a bareback ride can be a ride to paradise

Comment on Breyerfest or Bust! by breyerlover

breyerlover — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:12:58 +0000

This is a very special event for me and millions of other people, you dont even know how famous breyer is because you’ve never stopped to check the on the underside of you favorite childhood toy horse’s leg. when you do, i bet you’ll see a circular logo that says breyer reeves, or something like that. many, many people had breyers growing up. breyer has been around for more than 60 years, the models have been passed down from grandparents to parents to their children. this isnt only a model horse lovers’ gathering place, this a special event for those whose hobby is model horses (some who make a living off of model horses) and for those who go there for the memories. so please, stop your little bizarre festival hunt thing because it hurts millions of people’s feelings. There are many people who only have that old hand-me-down breyer to remember their parents by.

Comment on Breyerfest or Bust! by breyerlover

breyerlover — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:06:12 +0000

AND JUST IN CASE YOU DIDNT STOP TO THINK, A COMPANY HAS A RIGHT NOT TO WANT TO BE KNOWN AS BIZARRE!!!!! I BET YOU GUYS WOULDNT LIKE IT IF SOMEONE CAME UP TO YOU AND ASKED YOU IF YOU WANTED TO BE KNOWN AS A FREAK!!!! ID REPORT THIS WEBSITE IF I KNEW HOW!!!! YOU STUPID LITTLE MANIPULATORS!!!

Comment on Breyerfest or Bust! by Breyerlover

Breyerlover — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:01:53 +0000

I have no clue why in the world you weird people think that Breyerfest is small. Its one of the biggest things in the horse world. Guess you guys wouldn’t know because you are stupid

Comment on The World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup by Jesse

Jesse — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:37:30 +0000

Yes… please don’t kill these beautiful creatures that are over populating the area while bitting cattle at the same time. We need to educate them so that we may coexist. Think about it… 51 years of rounding up. Wow. most any other animal at that rate would have perished long ago. I don’t like it either, but is it possible that it might be needed?

Comment on Pine Ridge Pow Wow by Johanna

Johanna — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:31:48 +0000

Hello to all, Hope you enjoyed your day. For a very long time now, i am drawn to your country and culture. Now it s time to go and experience. I am very excited, can t explain it in words, it s a feeling (happy, like coming home feeling)
Am i welcome to Pine Ridge Reservation. Looking forward hearing from you.

Best regards, Johanna

Comment on Our Lady of the Rock, California City, CA by blanca

blanca — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:26:03 +0000

I believed i love our lady she is our mom for ever
I am her slave i give my life many years ago and i am so happy complety happy livinng whit her and jesus i love u and u my dear brothers and sister and remember we have to be marianos so we can be christianos because our mother mary bring us to jesus christ and no body outs bless u & u
los quiero mucho hermanos marianos nuestra querida madre maria nos a unido y acuerdense que para ser cristianos tenemos que ser marianos primeros y ella nos lleva a jesus cristo yo soy la esclava de maria nuestra preciosa y santa madre ave ave ave maria amen amen amen

Comment on Our Lady of the Rock, California City, CA by JENNIFER LAMEIRO

JENNIFER LAMEIRO — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:08:22 +0000

I live in Las Vegas,and would like to go see Our Lady of the Rock next month,can somebody place e-mail directions on how to get there from Las Vegas.
Thank you.

Comment on Lost in a world of rainbows by ShineOnLight

ShineOnLight — Wed, 25 May 2011 22:43:09 +0000

thanks for sharing your perspective and positive intention. Yes, for me, asking permission for photography respects people and the nature of being. It seems that your pictures were taking something from the gathering for your job. that’s a drain. taking taking. So respect, leave the taking. peace.