Green Binoculars

When I was growing up we were always a camping, hiking, outdoorsy kind of family. We didn’t do big summer vacations, we did camping trips. We have visited every waterfall (and trickle) in the state of Michigan and surrounding areas. We’ve climbed the sand dunes, sang campfire songs and even played checkers with the Black Bears at the dump (Hi Limpy!).

Since I got all of that out of my system before I had my own children, I never did it again. Thankfully, Marisa went camping with Girl Scouts (and Kathy) and Adam went with friends from Baseball.

So now when I think of binoculars I think of going to baseball games and using them to check out the celebrities in the crowd and getting a close up of Andre Eithier (GO DODGERS!). But even if you are not using binoculars for an “outdoorsy” reason doesn’t mean you don’t want to use the best. And when the best is eco friendly as well, then of course, it is a no brainer.

The Nikon Ecobins 10x25 binoculars are designed from top to bottom with the latest eco friendly features while still maintaining the highest level of optics that make Nikon world-famous.

The Ecobins binoculars feature Eco-Glass lead-free and arsenic-free lenses and prisms. Additionally, only non-chloride rubber and no harmful inks or dyes are used during production. The carrying case and the binocular strap that come with the Ecobins binoculars are made from a fully biodegradable Lenzing TENCEL fiber. The TENCEL fiber is derived from wood pulp of sustainable eucalyptus forests and utilizes an innovative manufacturing process with minimal waste. Even the packaging of Nikon Ecobins is environmentally friendly! The product box is constructed from recyclable Fiber Stone paper. This paper is completely Tree-Free and is made from limestone collected as waste material from existing quarries for the building and construction industry. Production of the Fiber Stone “paper” uses no water or bleaching chemicals and releases zero pollution into the air.

Following the Nikon standards, the Ecobins 10x25 binoculars’ compact, rugged, waterproof and fog proof construction provide total confidence in any situation. Other premium optics features include a spherical eyepiece lenses that provide distortion-free viewing, internal blackening to minimize light loss and multi-coated lenses that offer maximum brightness, contrast and true color.

So when you get down to it, why not use the Nikon Green Binoculars when you are trying to catch a glimpse of Manny Ramirez in the outfield, or Alyssa Milano in the stands.

Feed Me

It is the end of the Spring season ready for summer to begin, which means it is primo time for the Hummingbirds to make their appearance. At my dad’s he has multiple feeders that he keeps out for them to come and go as they please. He puts plain sugar water in his feeder no color no extra flavoring or special mix and he gets them by the dozens every day. According to the website Birdfeeder.com you can even fill a feeder with seeds. I have never seen that and was a bit surprised by that information.

I don’t recall seeing many hummingbirds growing up in Michigan we mostly saw cardinals and robins. After I moved to California they became a daily sighting. The magic of their wings in continuous motion and the way they seem to be floating in air. I love sitting on the porch in the early evening and watching them come and go.

Hummingbird feeders are a great gift for the person who has everything. For Father’s day, grandparents day or even an end of the year teacher gift. It is economical and is something that can be used by apartment dwellers as well as in a single family home.


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Quick Catch Up

Sunday - Arrived in Chicago, picked up Erika from her hotel, hung out in Chicago hit casino on the way to Mishawaka. Went out to dinner with the Zynda family (including Lyle's mom) and hit the hay early.

Monday - Went to work with Erika at IUSB, where she promptly placed me on a HUGE project and a couple of littler projects. All of which I thoroughly enjoyed and quickly accomplished (except the huge one is ongoing). Had a yummy lunch at my favoritest place ever - any guesses? That's right Long John Silvers!

Tuesday - Returned to work with E and had a nice lunch with Mrs. Zynda. Then it was time to hit the road on our way to Michigan. With of course a casino pit stop. A quick stop at Four Winds (Sue you were right, it is by far the best casino in the area!) and then up to Westland to see Gretchen and Gordon.

Wednesday - Sleeping in is always nice, then a yummy breakfast at Leo's Coney Island (really someone needs to open a franchise in LA) and a bunch of errands to run with E. Megan and Robin (not uneventfully but, I'll let G blog about that) arrive in the evening for a fabulous dinner of both spaghetti and pate chinois. Chocolate pie for dessert and off to dreamland.

to be continued..........

Opening Statement

I am traveling today, so I leave you with this eloquent opening statement from Congressman Thadeus McCotter representing Michigan's 11th District. Please give yourself 8 and a half minutes to listen.