List of Updates to J.J. Cardinal's Web Site from 2005

J.J.Cardinal's Wild Bird & Nature Store, Grand Blanc, MI

Our web site is updated nearly every day it seems with news, calendar of events, product announcements and additions to our ever evolving photo-album. This summary of site revisions has been requested by several regular visitors to this site - we hope you too will find it helpful and check back often!
archives: 2005	The following "updates" were retained in this archive format - some customers enjoy the "index" quality of this feature and requested that we not delete prior listings. (We will do our best to check "links" periodically to make sure the products are still available at J.J. Cardinal's.)
	back to the most recent "updates" section to this website (2007).
Dec. 2005	12/02/05 Our collection of deck and wall mounting hardware is extensive. Need help mounting new bird feeding equipment? Quality Erva steel brackets and deck hangers may be just the ticket! Several models can be clamped to deck railings which makes it real easy to set up & add a bird feeder. »»
	12/01/05 Lost In The Woods - The Movie! new release available in DVD. Children of all ages will enjoy this tale of trust, patience and waiting for your time. »»
Nov. 2005	· we've won a bronze award from Casey's Celtic Charm web awards »»
	11/26/05 "Talking Turkey" - a photostory in Sunday's Flint Journal (11/26/05) »»
	11/23/05 We're proud to be selected for the 2006 L.E.D. Award of Excellence in Animal Sciences for JJ Cardinal's web site design. Details »
	11/19/05 Want to continue to get our periodic newsletter: JJ Cardinal's Notebook? Quick-Form »
	11/17/05 Bee Natural Honeypots™ - luminary globes » We've also received kind praise from another web-professional regarding our site. Details »
	11/16/05 new tube feeders: the Squirrel Buster Classic weight sensitive perches.
	11/10/05 Fancy new weather protecting domes and seed trays from Aspects - the perfect fit for your tube feeder »
	11/09/05 Lovely blue tiles with handcarved relief designs from Michael Cohen Tile » « « More cool blue tiles by Michael Cohen
	11/08/05 J.J. Cardinal's receives Gold Award from Barrettsweb (UK web services firm) for "content, design".
	11/07/05 Lots of new goodies added to our site that we've been eager to show off like Heartwood's "Manor" bird house (far right) » Yoga supplies: mats, music, poses » ...we even have a cute book for K9 lovin' Yoga enthusiasts: Doga »
	11/05/05 Keep fish healthy in your backyard pond this winter with Thermo-Pond a great little pond heater that "sips" energy » Also, our photo-album is sporting new images of recent activities »
Oct. 2005	10/31/05 The latest news direct from J.J. Cardinal's owner: "Louise Notes" »
	10/21/05 Naturally purifying Salt Crystal Lamp » »
	10/20/05 Our holiday "giving tree" is In-The-News...thanks to the nice story in the Grand Blanc View. Proceeds benefit Humane Society. Read all about it »
	10/11/05 Frequently, nature lovers throughout the area bring us live examples, and/or photos of interesting species seeking identification assistance (right). Thankfully we enjoy an extensive library and bright staff. So what's your guess? Answer » 10/10/05 Perfect timing for autumn: Louise's famous Leaf Press Kit »

	10/07/05 back by popular demand! The original Audubon Birdcall - made right here in the U.S. of A. for over 50 years. This handy little device will aid avid birders in luring a variety of species in-close to hear the audible "chirp". We carried these nearly 14-years ago, and then, well, we just sorta' lost our way for a spell. But one of our employees helped us get on-track; and we're thrilled to have 'em back in stock! more info » 10/6/05 Everyone's reaction is just about the same: "what a cute little squirrel feeder" - we agree and decided that was to be it's new name. It's a kit. It's from GoodPlanet®. more info »

	10/05/05 Take a moment, pause & relax with fresh new pictures of neat people having fun at a variety of recent programs sponsored by J.J. Cardinal's... 09/20/05 Pictures from our "Moon Migration" program have been posted at our events page, and a nice article by Jack Blosser* appeared this Sunday in the Journal...we've added it to our "J.J. Cardinal's - In The News!" archive.
Sept. 2005
	09/18/05 Whew! We had new carpet installed and we're pooped. Our staff worked hard the past few weeks to prepare. They moved everything off the floor - big job. Moving it all back was even bigger still. Anyway, we've added new display fixtures from GoodPlanet & nearly back to full strength. See for yourself »
	09/17/05 New pictures in our butterfly photo album from friends in Flushing »
August 2005	08/29/05 It appears to be a trend - suddenly we're selling lots of large hopper and fly-thru style feeders. So being the wise merchant that she is, Louise says: let's get the big-one on the web! (She's the founder and owner of J.J. Cardinal's.) Anyway, the "Big One" in this case is Wood Country's Large 2-Sided Hopper. Details »
	08/28/05 Personal relaxation -- master the art of chilling out with a soothing image of nature from our evolving collection of fine art photography » » 08/24/05 Amy S. of Davison shared a picture of her cats: Peanut & CrackerJack watching the new cat DVD "Kitty Goes Hunting" from which we quickly posted in our photo-album »
	08/16/05 Several revisions this morning! - Photo-album: roadside wildlife, - fun faces from Carruth Studio sculptures
	08/05/05 Rain-n-Shine Guards™ - these steel discs will keep feeders shaded from sunshine and drier from rain and snow. Available in 5 bright colors - ideal to attract attention of desired birds and envious neighbors. [More info...]
	8/2/05 We have updated our garden tool selection online - featuring quality hand tools by Garden Tools of Maine, Bahco and Berger pruning shears and more »
July 2005	07/19/05 Nothing is quite as refreshing as a morning walk in the woods...says Flint Journal Columnist Jack Blosser in the Grand Blanc News Sunday July 17 [more]
	07/14/05 « All natural insect repellent - Happy Trails is actually more powerful than DEET! Fine photographic prints from Carl Sams and Jean Stoick »
	07/03/05 How about a cute little gift idea? Blessing Rings...
June 2005	06/28/05 Our good friend, Alex Hill has completed an accurate map of the Commons Nature Preserve using GPS software plotting out boundaries, trails and key features. More info »
	06/03/05 We've carried Droll Yankees feeders for nearly 14 years...great warranty and crafted right here in the greater US of A. So why wait so long to post Droll's Little Flyer 2 (below) on our website? Hmmm, good question. Dunno.
		Good things come to those who wait?
May 2005	05/23/05 Dress up your garden or home with creative and fun art sculpture by George Carruth Studios like "Rutabaga Mama" »

	05/19/05 Orioles are such a striking sight at our feeders...black hood and back and brilliant orange breast. Check out our huge collection of oriole feeders, just-the-ticket for offering fruit, nectar and more »

	05/14/05 Programs and activities through June have been posted at our "events" page. Photos of Albino Turkeys in our album, thanks to Christine of Lapeer »
April 2005	04/29/05 « new field guide by Kenn Kaufman
	04/24/05 Flint Journal hummingbird feeder story by Helen Bas added to our "In The News" archive »
	04/19/05 Order now for Mother's Day... "Taking flight, the goose finds purpose. Soaring. Riding the streams, currents, and puffs of cool air. Feathers: absorbing rays of sun and trapping the warmth close to it's body. It's no wonder the goose is smiling. The gleam in it's eye is pure joy. Grateful to B.E." more »
	04/18/05 Creative sculpture and tiles by renowned West Coast artist: Ruth Apter » 04/15/05 Ever wonder where all of those milk jugs and other plastic products go that you put in your recycle bins? (At least we trust that you do recycle.) Here are some of the many uses finding their way to our marketplace »

	04/12/05 We have posted more new photos in our "online-album" and placed a copy the spring edition of J.J. Cardinal's Notebook in our "info" section.
March 2005	03/31/05 GoodPlanet's famous FlatTop Bluebird House is now available in Cedar & Pine...kits and assembled [more »]
	03/29/05 Our new Adventure Vests for kids is quite sharp. Named after our model (left): EthanWare® - more info » 03/27/05 Our selection of quality, functional nesting boxes is quite extensive - including houses for Screech Owls and Wood Ducks (far right).

	03/26/05 April programs have been added to our activities and events calendar »
	03/18/05 GoodPlanet Woodworks & Sawdust Mill set out to craft a new, modest wren box. You see, customers have been asking for something simple, utilitarian, and affordable. We think we're firing on all cylinders with our new Tucker Wren Nesting Box [check it out »]
	03/11/05 New images of recent programs have been added to our huge "remember-when" photo-album-on-line » and new, upcoming activities slated through April have been posted at our Events page!

	03/05/05 Finally, as we enter our 14th year of business, we have added the likeness of the female Northern cardinal to our logo (see above). J.J. Cardinal's is locally owned, employs a bunch of local tax-paying folks who shop locally and support the local community. Local. Neighbors. Yep, we're an independent lil' business...not affiliated with a franchise or national group, though many people think we are - which we take as a huge compliment...sort of. We're glad you found this site and hope you'll let us know how we can be of service to you. 03/04/05 New images from local friends at our expansive photo album »

February 2005	02/27/05 Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce announces Chairman's Award Nominees (and we're tickled to be one of them). »
	02/27/05 New and delightful creative works from Carruth Studios » 02/22/05 Conant Custom Brass has done it again - perhaps the world's tallest thermometer: it's a tower at 38" with easy-to-read letters standing 1-1/8" high. Whoa. Just picture the shadow something this huge will cast. If John Wayne were still alive he'd likely have one (pilgrim). Not only will your immediate neighbor be able to read it...it is possible everyone on the block will too! Affectionately we call it: T-REX »

	02/15/05 Ever spotted a "yellow-headed woodpecker"? Corrie in Fenton has and even sent us a photo (which we've posted in our photo-album). More » 02/14/05 That rascal is always up to something! In our mailbag we received an update on Wilfred and his journey north for Christmas »

	02/14/05 We just love the unique and insanely affordable collection of jewelry by designer B.E. Eren...our customers do too. Gradually we have added more and more of the world's coolest lapel pins, tie-tacks, and earrings to our inventory. The artistic technique which makes these pieces so special is called enameled copper...glass particles fired and melted on copper. »
	02/12/05 Just added: several new images to our photo-album courtesy of some really swell folks who enjoy nature. Bluebirds, deer & more - over 350 pictures (and growing).
	02/06/05 Story hour continues to be a popular activity and through the month of February. J.J. Cardinal Naturalists host the fun activity twice weekly: Wednesday & Saturday. For more info, see: "in the news" - a Flint Journal photo-story; and "events" our calendar of up-coming programs.
	02/05/05 People tell us it's not just another dot...they enjoy this list of updates & use it like a "table of contents" to our sprawling website. We have lobbed off "updates" prior to 2005 - but preserved them in our cyber-mayonnaise jar: Archive of Updates 2004 and another page for 2003.
January 2005	01/28/05 Our quest to find the most up-to-date birding equipment and home accents for nature lovers never stops. See who's taking notes at: J.J. Cardinal In The News »
	01/26/05 The "Ice Eliminator" new from Backyard Nature Products - one of our largest suppliers of quality bird feeding equipment...maintains an open, ice-free water source in your existing birdbath - even in sub-zero weather! Thermostatically controlled and sips just 50 watts of electricity. More info »
	01/24/05 Our durable suet log feeders have been the rage in these parts the past several years; by customer request GoodPlanet™ has introduced a cute little single hole version called "Solo" »
	01/17/05 Our photo album now sports new images from Judy: sandhill cranes and geese visit before the holidays. Also, pictures from another fun workshop at JJ's: building bird houses »
	take me to current "updates" or, the archive: 2003, 2004, 2006

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