Today: Introductions; "Follow" by Ethan Joy; Spring sports in our family; Chaplin's Modern Times; Internet Safety ResourcesMusic in this episode:Follow - Ethan JoyWebsites mentioned in this Episode:Laura Chappell's Internet Safety PresentationsNetsmartz.org

This story is from the Arabian Nights by Andrew Lang. It's a rather long story so I've broken it up into 2 parts. The Second part of the Story will be aired next week.

Greetings, crocheters,Jude has asked me, Mike Conway of the RPG Showcase podcast, to let you know that his illness has been passing and he's getting his life in working order. I dare say that he's looking better by the day.He appreciates all the prayers and e-mails he's recieved from all of you, and he looks forward to beginning the podcast anew. Within the next few weeks, he will be working on a new edition of Crochet for Men, and he hopes that you will enjoy it.God Bless,Mike and Jude

Smelly Monkeys # 39 - for the second time tonight. Rugby, Blue Whales vs. Geckos, our 50th visitor, a moose in a swing, nude bike racing, Jack Johnson, Podzinger, LaLa.com, and more.

This Weeks Podcast stories are from Russia. The Story of the Fish woman is taken from the book Tales of Yukaghir, Lamut, and Russianized Natives of Eastern Siberia by Waldemar Bogoras. The Second Story is Baba Yaga is from Folk Tales From the Russian by Verra Xenophontovna Kalamatiano de Blumenthal The First two songs of the background music is by Blake Emrys and they are called Ominous and Lullaby. The rest of the music was created by me. You can find more of Blake's music at

Smelly Monkeys #38 - Birthdays, Portland, Old ladies, Dogs and dog bites, Old lady football, Too much wine, Favorite TV shows, James Bond, Microphone troubles, and a song for Monday Morning from our CD. www.smellymonkeys.com

This weeks story is from China. It's called the Return of the Priceless Jade.

Smelly Monkeys #37 -Fred has landedWhat is a sport (bowling, fishing, chess, deer hunting, running, jogging, surfing)Dino BeaverStreaking at curlsEmail from fansJames Bond controversy (cast a short, blond, odd-looking Bond.)

Their are three selections for the podcast today two are take fromFairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry Edited and Selected by W. B. Yeatsthe stories areTHE STOLEN CHILDTír-na-n-Ogthe last one is taken from the bookLegendary Fictions of the Irish Celts by Patrick Kennedyand it isTHE BEWITCHED CHURN

Get the Podcast here.David and the Treasurer talk about how they met and then got engaged. Jerry talks about a suprise visitor to his family.

Smelly Monkeys #36 – The sad news about Burt, Winter Olympics, Tennis, Grocery store or pet shop, Travels in Southern Asia, Music, and the VP is our Monkey News.

This story is taken from Bulfinches mythology, as always here is the link if you would like to read more stories from this book. Bulfinch's mythology

This story is from the Brothers Grimm, these guy collected a huge number of stories but I've always like reading their lesser known ones, The Old Woman in the Wood is one of those that most people wouldn't have heard of but it's still quite a nice story. http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~spok/grimmtmp/ this site has the compleat works of the Grimm Brothers if you would like to read some more of their stories.

Smelly Monkeys #35 - The Jam Band concert, CD sales, the Scotts Valley Redwings, Jokes, Chinese New Years, importance of reading, and a very special announcement from Simon.Find Charity's CD hereFind Smelly Monkey CDs here

QUICKTIME (Best Quality) or FLASH (PC Users)Here is another 8MM film clips from back in 1962. Duane Kuss is SLIP N SLIDING with the rest of the neighborhood kids. Rick, Gary & Dennis Vohnutka and Vic Sang are joining Duane in the running, leaping and belly sliding. Lori Jo Kuss also shows up when her father Daune throws her down the Slip N Slide for her first experience. In the very end you'll see a great clip of Lori and Arla (pregnant with Todd).

This 3rd podcast includes 2 stories from the book Gypsy Folk Talesby Francis Hindes Groome The Creation of the Violin and The Magic Shirt

This is my second podcast, it includes two stories from The Myths of the Cherokee by Jame Mooney. The Man Who Married Thunder's Sister and The Rabbit goes Duck Hunting. After you've listened to these stories and you want to read more of them you can read them here http://www.sacred-texts.com/nam/cher/motc/index.htm Also I'd like to thank everyone who's given me positve feedback.

QUICKTIME (Best Quality) or FLASH (PC Users)Here are some 8MM film clips from back in 1959 and 1963. They show Arla & Daune Kuss along with their good friend and business partner John Godava (Uncle John). This film was shot at C.R. & Selma Moore's lake home on Pokegama Lake just outside Pine City, Minnesota. They were all water skiing behind a wood boat that Daune and John built themselves called the Lori Jo.

Our podcasts will feature stories, legends, and fairy tales from around the world. Our first podcast should be out soon so stary tuned.

Hi there! Here's my first podcast. Thanks for listening!PodCast #1wonderprincess.blogspot.com