Thursday, October 25, 2007

Thursday

New thread

169 comments:

Costume Lady said...

EAGLE Alert---Thanks Steve

Costume Lady said...

Are you watching Steve?

Suzanne said...

Thanks for the new thread, Steve, and thanks for the heads up, Wanda! I was just posting on the other thread, sure glad I looked back.
Think this may be Lib, but not sure.

Suzanne said...

Darn squiggly lines!

Costume Lady said...

I can never tell which it is unless they are together. And then I guess Belle is the larger one?

Suzanne said...

Darn, gone! Nice to see one though! Maybe they'll be back.

Suzanne said...

Yes, Wanda, Belle is quite a bit bigger than Lib. She pretty much fills the nest when she's in it, he only takes up a little space!

Suzanne said...

BACK!!

Suzanne said...

BOTH!

Suzanne said...

Wanda, Belle is the one that just came in, in the front of Lib in the nest.

Costume Lady said...

Well, at least we got to see one. I don't get to see either of them very often. I haven't seen Squiggles for a week. I only check in on her once or twice a day and each time she is hidden by Mom. I bet she is huge. Is she motivating yet?

Costume Lady said...

What a sight!!

Suzanne said...

Almost looks like Belle has something she's eating. Not a clue what that white is...

Suzanne said...

LOL, not really Wanda. She like to wiggly around, but not really crawling or moving around.
Darn, think Lib just left.

Suzanne said...
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Costume Lady said...

It's worth getting up early to see them. Of course we are always up before they visit. I go for coffee and by the time I get back they are gone. I get lucky once in a while.

Robyn said...

I'm lagging this morning from previous post

Morning Suzanne,Candy and I am sure Wanda will be here shortly :)

No school till Monday (new semester)and I am going to enjoy it like a 20 year old college student... NOT lol

Raining here cool and damp ick!

I slept so GOOD last night I have come to the conclusion that school causes me insomnia.

SO glad you enjoyed your stay on the East coast Anne, it was a pleasure meeting you and Diana.

Morning sleepyheads

Thursday, October 25, 2007 7:24:00 AM
But I see Wanda is here and Jim...Morning

Suzanne said...

They may be back. Since it rained, they may want to work on the nest! We'll see. Glad you got to see them, Wanda. They are beautiful.

Suzanne said...

Morning, Robyn! glad you got to see them. I'm hoping they come back and work on the nest later. Enjoy your semester break.

Costume Lady said...

GOOD MORNING ROBYN--
Yes, I'm here.
I found Jim's report on the fires very interesting. Nothing like a First-Hand report. I heard on the news that a suspected arsonist was shot and killed and another is in custody.

Costume Lady said...

IDIOTS!

Suzanne said...

Yup, DITTO! IDIOTS!!

Suzanne said...

Oh my, Frieda is covering Dolly in her corner, and cam is still in color. I was watching them, and blam, rain on the cam! So we're not the only ones getting rain!

Suzanne said...

Mits, check out the Smokeys when you get up, very cool pic!

Suzanne said...

BOTH BACK!!!!!

Suzanne said...

No, just Belle.

Suzanne said...

Saw her flying in, thought it was both, but it was her white head and white tail.

Suzanne said...

both now.

Costume Lady said...

Wow...I got to see them twice in one morning.

Suzanne said...

Good to see them, huh, Wanda?

Suzanne said...

Well, there went Belle. Lib is still on his perch!

Robyn said...

alrighty I am dressed and ready to go out, stay dry all.

Suzanne said...

Just checked BW again, it's down at the moment. Pic not updating at all, and bottom part of pic not showing.
Lib still hanging out on his takeoff perch, but he's just standing there facing the nest. You can see his yellow feetsies.

Suzanne said...

Uh oh, Lib is getting ready for takeoff. Ok, Lib gone.

Suzanne said...

Robyn, you too! Enjoy the wet day!

Costume Lady said...

OK SUZ...I have had my FIX for the day now I have to get the shop ready for a long day. Tomorrow will be a looooong day.
Have a safe trip home.
Oh, in case you need Pete's Pond:
http://www9.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/wildcamafrica/

Suzanne said...

Thanks for the URL, Wanda. And I hope you have a busy productive day! Let those costumes fly off the shelves!! Blog at you tomorrow.

glo said...

Good morning all. I am sleeping a little later, getting back into Central Time :). Off for coffee and dog treats. Guess I have missed our friends twice already today. They were sure busy yesterday.

Suzanne said...

Morning, Glo. Glad you got to see them yesterday! Two short visits this morning, maybe they'll be back.

normabyrd said...

GOOD MORING EAGLE BUDDIES!!!--What a AWESOME--WET--RAINY 50° a.m. in WV!!!---BEAUTIFUL RAIN!!---HELLO JIM---SUZANNE---CANDY--WANDA & ROBYN!! SUZANNE---Was the "ATLANTA BEAUTY" on yesterday!!!---I need to read yesterday's blog!!---SORRY I missed LIB & BELLE this a.m.--I was up reading newspaper--tomorrow---1) CHECK NEST---2) Read paper---Guess I have my priorities confused!!---ho!----ENJOY THE RAIN TODAY & DANCE IN IT!!!---LIFE IS GOOD!!---ANNE-MARIE--GLO & VICKY returned home safely!!!!

Suzanne said...

Morning, Norma! No, Atlanta was down again yesterday for maintenance. Will try in about an hour, hopefully it will be up today!
Yup, got your priorities straightened out now I see.
F&F still in color, looks like one parent may be covering Dolly, or else that's Dolly in the corner. She's getting big and dark feathers are coming in.

Just got my flu shot, owwww! the nurse here is usually pretty good, this morning she put that shot in like she was shooting darts! Darn.

Watching NZ, one panda snoozing, closeup of face, adorable, and one panda on cam2 restless. All over the place.
Bai and Squiggles are sleeping.

normabyrd said...

FREIDA is in the corner covering DOLLY with her wings!!--She doesn't want the little "PINK FUZZ-BALL'S new feathers to get wet"----

normabyrd said...

SUZANNE----Did you forget to give the nurse a XMAS present last year?----She remembers things like that!!!---ho!---Must get mine soon!! (i mean my shot)

floralgirl said...

Singing in the rain.... Good rainy mornning everyone:)

Suzanne said...

Sure did Norma! I'll have to get her something this year. Hope her day improves!
You're not gonna believe this, I can actually get WaveLit! I'm watching a really neat woodpecker. How cool is that! He's so cute...

Suzanne said...

They're Northern Flickers, Woody and Wendy. Not sure which is on cam now, but little cutie!

Suzanne said...

Well, DUH, read the screen. Says this is Woody. So ok, now I know. Not sure if this is live, or a video, I would think birds are finished nesting for this year, but what do I know? Cool to watch in any case.

normabyrd said...

I think that is TAI lying across the log!!----For a min. this a.m.---I thought for sure---he had the cam?---ho!---Probably enjoys the cool rain!!

Suzanne said...

Must be a video clip, someone is cutting the grass in the back. Cool.

Suzanne said...

OMG, check out that tongue action! Wow. Sticks his tongue out and goes between the bark and the bare tree. Who knew? Ok, you've probably all seen this, but it's new to me.

Suzanne said...

LOL, Yeah, Norma. I thought of you this morning. You've said that before about Tai running the cam, and this morning it was all over the place! So was thinking you were right, Tai was running the cam, cause they couldn't find him. Too funny!

Suzanne said...

He's sacked out, isn't he? And Mai and Tian look like bookends!
Oh, Tai just woek up.

Suzanne said...

Ok, this is a video. There are babies in the woodpecker nest. How cute is that. Anyway, nice of them to run the videos, people like me get to see what they've missed.

Tai is starting to climb a tree, but branches don't look very strong!

MITS said...

GOOD RAINY DAY THURSDAY EVERYONE So nice to have the rain...

Suzanne said...

Morning, Mits! It sure is, we need it. Mai and Tian are wrestling, love watching these guys. Tai is strolling all over...

MITS said...

Yeah, Suzanne they are at it again this a.m.

MITS said...

omg...they are both up a tree playing,

Suzanne said...

These 2 are hilarious! Been at it for quite a while now. Up the tree went one, immediately up the tree came the other. Wow, they switched sides in the tree. Awesome!

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' HELEN!!---How was your afternoon at the ZOO?---Did you see the "LITTLE PRINCE"-----ho!----SUZANNE--Your are correct---he doesn't just walk---he STROLLS!!---ADORABLE!!!!

Suzanne said...

Hope that's a strong little tree there! Sorta like king of the mountain, but this is panda king of the tree. Hope they don't knock each other down!

MITS said...

that poor tree.

movin said...

GOOD MORNING, SUZ, WANDA, CANDY, NORMA, GLO, ROBYN, MEGAN, MITS AND ALL WHO WILL SHOW UP ON THE BLOG THIS FINE MORNING....

JIM

Suzanne said...

Uh oh, gonna have a king or queen here shortly!!

Suzanne said...

Oh too funny! Loved the way the one who went down waited for the other to come down too so they could continue to wrestle!

Suzanne said...

Morning, Jim! Sorry I missed you this morning, lost power here right after I answered you. Seems everytime we get some good rain here, we lose power.

MITS said...

retreat retreat!!

MITS said...

yes Norma, the little prince slept most of the afternoon, but Mei and Tian played alot, Atlanta was done again yesterday.

normabyrd said...

WOW!---Did they call a "truce"?---I think those were LOVE PATS!!---ho!---You could really hear them goin' at it!!---POOR TAI---I bet he wishes he had someone to wrestle
with!!!

Suzanne said...

They're just awesome to watch!

Morning, Megan. You went singing right on by, almost issed you!!

Suzanne said...

Oops, that's MISSED YOU! Finger forgot to type the M.

normabyrd said...

GOOD MORNING MOVIN' JIM!!!----Have you noticed---Every one is telling you how to go to sleep!!!----When you get the "HOW TO" figured out---You can write a book on the subject & YOU'LL BE RICH!!---Then we will all want your autograph!! ho!---Hope you are getting some sleep!!---ARE YOU STILL GETTING SMOKE FROM THE FIRES??

paula eagleholic said...

Morning, all.

Enjoying the rain....at least it wasn't pouring on the way to work this morning!

movin said...

One herd of elephants leaving and one herd starting to drink at Pete's Pond.

Jim

movin said...

Saw "Fatty" the crocodile sunning on the bank last night before sleep.

I had thought he might have left the pond ... I guess there's a large river nearby.

Also saw a large Monitor "hiding" under one of the trees this morning.

Jim

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' PAULA!----We are having this soft easy rain for the past few days!!!---GOOD SLEEPING WEATHER!!

Suzanne said...

Morning, Paula. I had heavy rain all the way in this morning. At least it stops the construction on 15 that way!

normabyrd said...

WHOA!!!---Look who is "climbing the tree"----"ATLANTA BEAUTY"---Bless her lil' heart!!---I have said for a long time that CHILD NEEDS A TREE!!!----watch those little black legs go!!

Suzanne said...

Bai is outside eating bamboo. Oh, woodpecker tongue going at it. That's really cool!

paula eagleholic said...

Great sleeping weather for sure...didn't want to get up this morning...would like to have stayed home under the covers and read a book!

paula eagleholic said...

OMG eagle on Kent 2!!

normabyrd said...

Little BUTA BUTA---back down the tree & is following LUN LUN across the lawn--Will see what happens---Out of camera range now!!!

movin said...

"Soft, easy rain" is what we could use in So Cal now, Norma, Paula... Otherwise, we'll probably have some horrendous mudslides and more disaster.

Jim

MITS said...

what a beautiful sight out in KENT

paula eagleholic said...

Eagle still at Kent

paula eagleholic said...

Any clue which one it is Mits

MITS said...

EAGLE UP IN MAINE........

MITS said...

Cam is stuck up in Maine and live feed is down, but at least it is stuck on eagle pic

paula eagleholic said...

Kent Gone -

Can you only get the 15 second cam up Mits?

Suzanne said...

Missed the eagle at Kent, but see where new leaves have been added!
Thanks for the reminder about Atlanta, Norma, I didn't have it up!

normabyrd said...

Missed KENT EAGLE!----PANDAS out of view in ATLANTA!----But did see a sloth bear twice at NZ!!!---

normabyrd said...

JIM--We'll pray you get some of our "slow & easy" rain!!!---It's great---even though I got a "wee" bit wet at grocery yesterday---FELT GOOD!!----

normabyrd said...

Looks SUNNY in ATLANTA---But PANDAS are out of camera range!!

Isn't it about TIME to check on 'BIG BOB' (fish) & DIVERS??

Suzanne said...

Yup, Norma, they should be there shortly, if not now. Don't have cam up.

normabyrd said...

BEAUTIFUL PIC of BAI alone eating "tons" of BAMBOO!!!!

Suzanne said...

Wow, you called it Norma! Here they come!

Suzanne said...

Being funny! He's pointing to you Norma!

Suzanne said...

Saw 3, but here come some more! Norma, you watching?

MITS said...

yes, Paula, but I don't think my 15 sec one is refreshing although the eagle has gone, maybe it is refreshing once every 60 secs, don't see it blinking when they is a change

paula eagleholic said...

That fish surely liked the cam, too, LOL

normabyrd said...

YOU WON'T BELIEVE IT!!!!!---Saw THREE DIVERS!!---Just as I pulled it up---they were there---looking into the cam & then turned & went back!!----THAT IS SO COOL---2 in a ROW!--Not many fish at all!!!

movin said...

It looks like more rain at Pete's Pond this evening (Africa). I noticed there were more groups of elephants drinking, but they don't waste any time drinking, and they don't bathe, or spend time in the water at all, when the weather is like this. Maybe they're afraid of lightening strikes. They just drink what they need and hurry away from the water.

Jim

paula eagleholic said...

I haven't been able to get the live feed up today or yesterday

MITS said...

Paula, had the live feed up last night, but it was almost dark, but that is when one of them has been quietly slipping in,

normabyrd said...

SUZANNE----That's about the same time I caught them Tuesday!!!!----Love watching them!!----When I was checking on the wood peckers---An ad on the CAYMAN Islands---you get a glimpse of DIVERS!!!---Have you ever tried?----

MITS said...

missed the divers, seems like they are there between 10:30 and 11:00a.m., one of the neatest times to watch is around 6 east coast time, the fish are everywhere.

paula eagleholic said...

Your right - I did check on it yesterday...it was ok then...I pulled it up at home, and it was dark....couldn't get Tesoro up...

normabyrd said...

ALANTA---LUN LUN is roaming---"LITTLE ONE" is right on her heels---But they are able to go off cam & cam doesn't follow!!----

normabyrd said...

HELEN---Have you gotten a look at the huge fish--(I just called "BIG BOB")---He seems to love the cam!!----keeps coming back & looking in---

Suzanne said...

Glad you got to see them, Norma. Yea, Mits, they're usually here around 11, or shortly before. But they came down, did they go back? Saw some others after those first 3.
No Norma, haven't checked out the Caymens.

Both Atlanta beauties are in the hammock. Adorable! NZ pandas are hiding on both cams.

Suzanne said...

OH look, mean ol' Mom! She's got the Atlanta Beauty out of the hammock, and the baby wants back in and Mom's not letting her! These guys are a riot!

Suzanne said...

OOWWWW!!! She's really biting mom's arm!

Suzanne said...

Too funny. Baby coming onto the hammock through the holes! Hilarious. Uh oh, nope, she doesn't fit. Hum, have to sit down and think about this. She got her head and one arm through before she quit, so it must stretch a little bit. Trying again that way! Oh, she's gonna make it! Mom walking underneith. Is mom pulling her back out? Yup, she sure is. Oh this is too funny. Now they're gonna wrestle!

normabyrd said...

LOOK NOW---LITTLE BEAUTY---is coming up thru the hammock--head first--rom behind----Look at those little black legs move!!!---THAT LITTLE IMP!!---SPUNKY !!!!

MITS said...

Norma, is BIG BOB the one with the big eyes and loves the cam??? I don't know what he problem with Tesoro is, but there cam should be getting pretty active with nestorations etc!

MITS said...

OK EAGLE BACK ON IN MAINE, AND THINK MY 15 SEC IS REFRESHING, BUT NO LIVE

Suzanne said...

She made it into the hammock. Had to climb a pole and drop in, but she's in. Here comes mom again. Yup, pulling her out.

Suzanne said...

LOL, she's back in, but almost summersaulted right back out. Here comes mom, gonna take her out again.

Suzanne said...

LOL, there she goes...

Suzanne said...

She wants to get down, but not too sure about doing it herself. That's a big drop for her little legs. Oh, no, there she goes. Chasing mom thois time.

normabyrd said...

Where is JO!!----SHE loves watching those two "rock & roll"---
Used to see TAI & his MOM doing the same thing!!!!----So funny--Should have to pay to watch!!!---We have been so lucky to have seen three PANDAS born!!!!----HELEN has taught us so much about them too!!!

MITS said...

OK, my Maine cam is not refreshing, but eagle still in pic,,,heading to Atlanta

MITS said...

I wish I had taken my camera to the zoo yesterday, the decorations for Boo at the Zoo are fantastic.

normabyrd said...

OH MY!!---Must be LUNCH time in ATLANTA----I can see the BAMBOO stalk moving up & down by LUN LUN!!
The "LITTLE BEAUTY" is eating her cookies---(such good manners)---Sure chews alot--ho!---As you say SUZANNE--"TOO CUTE"!!!!!

normabyrd said...

DO they have a SPECIAL CELEBRATION DAY for HALLOWEEN????-----

normabyrd said...

SUZANNE---SAFE JOURNEY!---BE VERY--VERY CAREFUL---STREETS ARE SLICK!!-----LOVE PATS TO "G"---& HER BUDDIES!!!!!

Suzanne said...

They are adorable, and yes, we are very lucky to have all these panda babies. And at different ages, just too fun to watch! Mits, you'll have time to take pics next week, won't you?

Suzanne said...

Forgot, Mai and Tian are wrestling again, or just laying together. Cam isn't zoomed in. think they're just laying together and eating bamboo.

normabyrd said...

WOW!!---MAMA & DAUGHTER are pretty "laid back" at the ATLANTA ZOO!!---They are a RIOT!!!

Suzanne said...

Bai is taking a nap in her old den.

MITS said...

Norma, Boo at the Zoo is this weekend, I think, could have signed up to volunteer, but didn't...won't be back at zoo til November now, Suzanne.....got my live-stream for Maine up, but eagle has left the nest.

normabyrd said...

The "fighting duo" at the NZOO are sitting close to each other---& are EATING not FIGHTING!!!---FOOD WINS EVERY TIME!!!!!----still cool here---They like cooler weather!!

normabyrd said...

Do you have "TRICK OR TREAT" at your alls houses in the city???----We have it----But my house is up by itself & now that the kids are gone---I don't turn my light on!!!

Suzanne said...

OH, ok, Mits. Glad you at least got Maine up!
Norma, you're right, food wins every time. Well, except for birds and raptors, in that case food means mega fights!
Enjoy the cams, blog everything so I can catch up tomorrow.
Time for me to hit the road.
All have a great eagle/panda day.
Eyes to the sky, see the raptors fly!

MITS said...

See ya, Suzanne....Norma, I get very few kids here now, so many contained partys now, might go to beach for a few days, hubby and I don't need candy around the house, always buy the kind we like

paula eagleholic said...

Norma - We have trick or treat in Emmmitsburg! And a Halloween parade, too. All on the same night...makes for a pretty rushed evening, but it's fun!

normabyrd said...

My kids always ENJOYED HALLOWEEN & now the grandkids do too!!!---THEY SPEND HOURS GETTING DRESSED!!!---CERTAINLY MISS THEM!!!

Carol_in_WV said...

Hi, eagle lovers. I haven't had time all week til now to log-in. We are finalizing our audit this week, plus several staff members are getting ready to travel next week, plus we've had some job interviews this week - so, it has been busy here. I wanted to say that it was good to see everyone on the train ride and to spend some time with you. It was good to meet Glo, Anne and Diana. (Anne - your grand daughter is charming. Not many young ladies would enjoy being around a bunch of crazy old ladies like us!)

Having said the above - I now have a serious issue for you West Virginians. Our governor has authorized an online poll to decide on a State Welcome Message
to replace the current horrid one: "WV - Open for Business". Go to www.wvgov.org and click on the "Welcome Message Survey" box and vote on your choice of the 3 options. The govenor will honor the majority vote and will ask the legislature in January to change the Welcome Message. The voting ends at midnight October 29.

normabyrd said...

HI CAROL FROM PENDLETON COUNTY!!---Thanks for reminding everyone---I have voted---SORRY--I didn't get to see you Sunday!!!---I understand everyone was disappointed----those EAGLES didn't show!!----It's very RARE for them not to show up & fly along the train!!!!--I was afraid that might happen!!---But hope everyone enjoyed the BEAUTIFUL DAY!!!

Mema Jo said...

Good Afternoon everyone! This weather has either a calming effect or a depressing effect - Seems like I am swinging in & out! ButaButa put on a good show this am - Glad the early birds got an eagle fix - Sleeping pandas on all the cams - Dolly also sleeping under watchful eye of Frieda - Asia Trail is quiet with no sightings.

Sgt Ryan made it safely to Kuwait.
I'm off to do the End-of-the-month thing. BBL

Jill said...

I have already placed my vote Carol but thanks for the reminder. Anything is better than Open for Business.

Norma-we get a bunch of trick or treaters here, right in town. And it is young Zachary's birthday. WE gave up trying to do anything on his birthday because it is so rushed. Will probably take him to the skatepark in Frederick one day next week with some friends. He came home from school sick today. Hoping it is not strep but no fever at this point.

MITS said...

Jill sometimes you can have strep without a fever.

Costume Lady said...

ANN, THANKS FOR THE REMINDER TO VOTE FOR THE NEW STATE SLOGAN.
I guess we all think Manchin is stupid for putting up "Open for Business". I have forgotten the exact amount, but it something like $50,000 to put the new signs back up (taxpayer money).

movin said...

The BW cam seems to be up and there is an eagle on the platform.

Jim

Mema Jo said...

Thanks Jim - I was just about to check it out......

floralgirl said...

So what's everyone going for, Almost Heaven or back to Wild, wonderful?

movin said...

Here's an interesting photo for Norma and those of you, who wondered about the smoke from the fires.

Jim

California smokin

MITS said...

Well, I can't vote, Megan, but I like the Almost Heaven one:)

MITS said...

2 eagles at BW

Jill said...

Thanks Mits. Can't take him to the Dr. til tomorrow anyway so we will just have to wait and see how he is tomorrow. I think it is just allergy drainage. He says it doesn't hurt as bad this afternoon as earlier.

movin said...

Hey, Mema Jo, Mits and those of you, who talk to the people at Kent,

Do they know that camera #3 is frozen and is about a week behind the other two??

Jim

MITS said...

jIM ,IT HAS BEEN THAT WAY FOR WEEKS.

movin said...

I guess they probably know about it then, Mits.

I checked the SD Zoo for Panda exam...the first pic on the "News" slide show is from yesterday. But there is nothing published as far as an interview or video yet.

Jim

MITS said...

BW CAM IS STUCK

Carol_in_WV said...

Megan - I voted for "Wild, Wonderful" - but "Almost Heaven" was a very close contender for me. Norma - I'm sorry also that I didn't get to see you last weekend. But, I am planning to attend the Christmas Party - so I'll see you then. Yes, it was too bad we didn't see any adult eagles on Sunday.

MITS said...

BW is back up with eagle.

MITS said...

EAGLES ALERT!!

MITS said...

CAM IS STUCK.......

MITS said...

CAM IS UNSTUCK NOW.

MITS said...

CAM IS CRAPPY

MITS said...

JUST HANGING OUT

MITS said...

LINES SOMETIMES BLACK SCREEN, SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT WITH THE CAM.

MITS said...

SHE SURE IS ALOT BIGGER THAN HIM

MITS said...

TAKING PICS NOT SURE THEY ARE GOING TO BE ANY GOOD

MITS said...

BELLE LEFT

MITS said...

LIBERTY GONE NOW.

MITS said...

THEY WERE THERE FOR TEN MINS OR MORE.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

New thread is up!

MITS said...

BACK AGAIN

MITS said...

NEW THREAD!!

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