Monday, December 17, 2007

Monday

New thread.

156 comments:

Costume Lady said...

Good Morning Red and
Thank you.

Costume Lady said...

Good Morning to you Steve and Thank You for the new thread.

normabyrd said...

GOOD MORNING STEVEN!!---Thanks for the new thread---COLD a.m. here in WV----BLACK DAY IN WV----WV FOOTBALL COACH is moving to MICHIGAN!!----ENJOY YOUR DAY!!--

Costume Lady said...

No Suz and no visitors to our nest this morning. Suz has bad weather, don't know what Lib & Belle's excuse is.

Costume Lady said...

Good Morning NORMA...I knew Rodrigues was considering that move, but didn't know he decided to do it. Oh, woe is me!!

MITS said...

Wanda, they are probably sitting really close by....fooling us.

Costume Lady said...

Going for coffee. BB

Costume Lady said...

Mits, I am going for a cup of coffee, maybe they will come now!

MITS said...

So am I. Wanda...

normabyrd said...

GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!!!---CONGRATS! WANDA--#1 today & always------HELLO RED---COME ON OVER---It's a DARK COLD a.m. here in WV--temp. 29° now!!----SCHOOLS in area on 2 hour delay!!! ENJOY YOUR DAY!!!

MITS said...

WANDA EAGLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111

MITS said...

COME BACK WANDA...

MITS said...

BELLE just left

Costume Lady said...

IT WORKED!!!

MITS said...

just LIB NOW

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' HELEN!!--I thought the ROYAL COUPLE would be in the nest keeping warm!!!---

MITS said...

OK, GOING TO GET COFFEE NOW.

normabyrd said...

WOW!---SHORT & FAST!!!

Costume Lady said...

HOW COOL WAS THAT?

Costume Lady said...

I haven't seen them since Friday, I think.

MITS said...

LIB is sitting with the sun on his back

MITS said...

POOF!!!!

Costume Lady said...

SHOW'S OVER..

Costume Lady said...

Guess the wind didn't do any damage to the nest....no repairs necessary.

MITS said...

DOE real close up on PA CAM

floralgirl said...

Darn it, did they have to show up while I was at the bus stop?? Howdy Norma and Red.

normabyrd said...

GUESS SUZANNE isn't here this a.m.!!-----I hope nothing is wrong & the icy road are the reason she isn't here!!---

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' MEGAN!---GREAT to see your lovely face!!---How are your sales going?

floralgirl said...

Had a very good season, Norma. Love riding around Shepherdstown and seeing my wreaths everywhere.

floralgirl said...

PA had tons of school cancellations and delays this am, sure the rads weere a mess when Suzanne got up to check. She said she had been catching up on her sleep with all this time off.

normabyrd said...

NOT TOO COLD for the 'LITTLE PRINCE'!!----Eating his bamboo---which seems to be blowing in the wind!!----ADORABLE---ADORABLE!!

MITS said...

Never thought about that Megan, cool....how is your daughters' hand doing?????

normabyrd said...

MEGAN!!---You are sold out!!!---WHOA!!---That's wonderful!!!----Now what will you have to do??---KIDDIN'----Don't hit me!!!

floralgirl said...

doing really great, Mits, she still can't do a lot of things that require strength with it, but she is drawing like crazy.

floralgirl said...

Well, Norma, I figure if people don't have a wreath by now, they're not getting one, so it's time for me to stop making wreaths and get some Xmas things done.

MITS said...

Wonderful, Megan, the strength will come back in time....tell her to drink lots of milk...:):):)

normabyrd said...

HELEN---Been meaning to ask you---DO YOU HAVE YOUR SNOW MEN OUT?---

MITS said...

Norma, this is the first time I have not put them out, and I miss them, but we will be at the kids for Christmas and away right after New Years.....I miss the little buggers, and so does hubby, he did bring one of the musical ones down and plays it every time he passes by.

normabyrd said...

1st time I have seen a live animal at the PA site!!!---Beautiful doe!----SUZ was always seeing TURKEYS--But I haven't seen them yet!!

MITS said...

Doe is still hanging around the PA CAM

MITS said...

SEEM TO HAVE A DEFORMED RIGHT FRONT LEG

normabyrd said...

THAT'S COOL HELEN----Won't be long before little hands will be ringing them!!!

MITS said...

I have been watching her too, Norma.

normabyrd said...

CHECK THE FLAMINGOS!!---Beautiful site!!------They are all in the water & "moving around"---with some "black"? birds flying back & forth!!---The sun is reflecting on the water & it sparkles like diamonds!!

MITS said...

Doves are on the PA CAM now.

normabyrd said...

The SUN is shining at the ME nest!!---You can certainly hear the wind howling---don't see any more snow----than yesterday!!

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normabyrd said...

SHARON'S BLUEFIELD has snow too!!--Maybe we will see her sled riding down that hill!!!---Hopes she waves!!

MITS said...

I think the little birds at the PA CAM are chickadees

normabyrd said...

I can't get CAPE CORAL nest!---Have you tried?

MITS said...

DUDE....SURFS' UP AT PEGGY'S COVE:)!

MITS said...

I can't either, Norma, but it happens sometimes.

MITS said...

I wish Peggys' Cove had sound.

Costume Lady said...

I do too Mits. Love what's going on there now! Sound of the waves crashing would be awesome.

normabyrd said...

SUN is shining brightly at the TESORO NEST!!!

paula eagleholic said...

Morning, all...dealing with storm damage here at work....BBL

MITS said...

December 14-16: Tian Tian's Cherry Eye
Tian Tian, our adult male giant panda, has developed a condition called “cherry eye,” involving his right eye. This perfectly describes the protrusion of the third eyelid, with its associated tear gland, out of the inner corner of the eye. The condition is usually caused by infection or trauma; certain breeds of dogs are more prone to it than others. Due to the sudden onset, we believe Tian may have injured it interacting with Mei Xiang and/or hit the corner of his eye with a bamboo stalk. Tian is being treated with steroid and antibiotic drops for now, to see if the gland and lid will retract back into place. He will remain separated from Mei Xiang so that the exposed tissue is not harmed further by any rough play. Now we all squint when looking at him. Amazingly, Tian is completely unaffected and has not seemed to notice anything!

On the morning of December 16, Tian Tian was anesthetized for a thorough eye examination. Due to the condition of his third eyelid, it was decided that it was best to remove it. The third eyelid is rarely seen and covers the eye usually when it is closed. During the anesthesia, Tian received a complete physical, including semen collection. Any time a Zoo animal is anesthetized, we try to collect as many samples and as much data as we can. Tian appears to be in excellent health. We will await all the lab tests to confirm this morning’s assessment.

POOR TIAN!!!

normabyrd said...

Thanks for the update DR. MITS!!---That's so sad---hope all goes well for him!!---He just tangled with the WRONG FEMALE!!---MEI will miss him---I bet!!----KEEP US UPDATED!!!

MITS said...

I'm a little tiffed at Mei, I like Tian alot. I know we can't give them human characteristics, but he just seems nicer in my book, just a happy-go-lucky guy, living with a witch.

normabyrd said...

LUN LUN is roaming around the hammock in ATLANTA----Don't see the 'LITTLE BEAUTY'!!----Hope she is awake too!!

normabyrd said...

WHOA! WHOA! MITS!!----If she doesn't want to play when he does---Nothing wrong with that!!!

MITS said...

water play at the NZ zoo

MITS said...

don't know which one it is, but runs to the fence, gets wet, then runs up a tree

movin said...

GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE....

JIM

normabyrd said...

HELEN---I'm sorry---I meant to say MEI was always pushed away when she wanted to play with her parent----& She pushed TIA away when she wasn't in the mood to play when him!!----That's they way she was reared----(okay)

indiana nesting eagles dave said...

Good Morning; It's good to be
here this morning.We had one BAD
snow storm here with lots of high wind,and snow drifts everywhere.
We also had some light rain on top
of that.
I am glad to be here today.

your eagle friend
Indiana Nesting Eagles----Dave

MITS said...

Don't think Mei Xiang had much interaction with her parents, she and Tian came here when she was 2 and he was 3, and they have always been together, other pandas in captivity only come together to mate

Costume Lady said...

GOOD MORNING DAVE...Good to hear from you.

deb said...

Good Morning Norman, Helen and Jim. It is 12 so far this morning, but we are supposed to get into the 30's. It is a beautiful, sunny day.

Costume Lady said...

We have had a couple of really nasty days here in the Eastern Panhandle (We live about 3 miles from Lib & Belle's nest).

deb said...

I see Dave and Wanda are on also, Hi to you, too.

Costume Lady said...

GOOD MORNING JIM AND DEB...

normabyrd said...

GOOD MORNIN' INDIANA EAGLE NESTING---DAVE!---We got very little snow--Sleet & ice---which melted yesterday & but the WINDS WERE TERRIFYING!!---Now it's 31° & a wee bit slick---

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' JIM & DEB!---Sorry ---I must leave now--bridge date!!--Later!!

deb said...

Off to run a few errands, no change in Kent nest, good close-up of moose on Moosewatch.

movin said...

Guess I'll see if I can contact my uncle in Sioux City...

Wind chill of -8 this morning there.

Later,

Jim

paula eagleholic said...

Eagles at BWE

Costume Lady said...

Off to do some Christmas Shopping while the weather holds up.
Have a good day.

paula eagleholic said...

I'll bet Suz is without power today and has stayed home.

paula eagleholic said...

Bad up in the mountains, lots of trees down over roads, lines down. Three people here at work have said the power won't be back on till Wednesday...

Mema Jo said...

Hello - I've been in and then before I get a chance to say Good Morning something calls me away from here....
I am headed out for a few hours..
Thanks for the photos of this morning's quick visit, Mits.

Talk with you all later.......

MITS said...

Moose is walking in view of the cam now.

MITS said...

Brought a friend

floralgirl said...

EAGLE ALERT!!!

paula eagleholic said...

Eagle alert our nest!!!

paula eagleholic said...

Hi Megan!!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Beautiful eagle alert!

MITS said...

looks comfy sitting there.

paula eagleholic said...

Just standing in the middle of the nest!

paula eagleholic said...

Howdy Mits and Sharon

MITS said...

hey Paula!!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Hello Mits and Paula!

floralgirl said...

Well hello Paula,Sharon and Mits.

MITS said...

Hello, Paula, Sharon and Megan:):):)

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

And, hello Megan!

floralgirl said...

I bet that is a wild ride in that nest, the wind is still really gusting here.

paula eagleholic said...

Looks too comfy...is the cam froze?

paula eagleholic said...

Nope...eagle just moved head

paula eagleholic said...

Sounds like the Waltons... :):)

paula eagleholic said...

Up and gone...

floralgirl said...

and GONE!!

floralgirl said...

ha, ha, good nite John boy...

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I was just thinking the same thing, Megan.

deb said...

I got back just in time to see the eagle alert. How beautiful. There is an eagle at the West End nest also.

MITS said...

now 2 eagles at WE, Deb.

deb said...

One day last week all three were there, maybe we will get to see them again today!

deb said...

Turkeys on Deer cam!

deb said...

EAGLE ALERT!! Both!

MITS said...

EAGLES OUR CAM

paula eagleholic said...

2 Eagles our nest!!!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Belle looks all fluffed up in that wind!

paula eagleholic said...

Hard to get a clear pic with the wind gustying

floralgirl said...

Looks like love is in the air...

paula eagleholic said...

Yup, saw that kissy-kissy

deb said...

Only one left at West End.

paula eagleholic said...

Finally got a couple of clear pics!

paula eagleholic said...

Belle is gone, off the launchpad

paula eagleholic said...

Lib still just hanging out!

deb said...

Where's Norma!! Those turkeys have been there a long time. Too bad she is gone playing bridge.

deb said...

Of course, just as I type that, they leave.

paula eagleholic said...

Guess everyone has been busy - don't know if they came this eve or not...was too busy to watch....

Catch ya'll later!

MITS said...

Deep snow out in Oregon nest.

paula eagleholic said...

Whew! Finally got the lights on the tree...now for some ornaments!

MITS said...

go for it, Paula.....GOODNIGHT EVERYONE

Costume Lady said...

Paula, you need one of those trees with the lights already on it. My Mom got one and she loves it. There are some things she just can't do anymore (reaching and bending and stooping) because it causes her too much pain. This way, all she has to do is hang a few ornaments on it and it looks very festive.

Costume Lady said...

Good night Mits.

Costume Lady said...

I had some luck shopping today. The best thing was finding 5 Nicholas Sparks book for my Mom that she hasn't read. It is hard to buy something for someone her age; her new-found love of reading has made it easier for me this year. Gene and I went to Ryans for dinner (no crab legs), so I didn't have to cook.
Now I am so tired I can't keep my eyes open. I know I will sleep well tonight and I hope YOU ALL DO TOO.
GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE

Mema Jo said...

Hope you get that tree lit up Paula!
Wanda has the right idea for us that can't bend & stretch like we used to.

Good night all
Peace to You & Yours
Prayers offered up for all needs


Early Birds - the sun should be shinning this am! Suzanne we are hoping you make it safely in today!

deb said...

It should be bed-time here, too, but my Vikings just took the lead, so I can't go to bed yet!! Hope you all have nice melting weather tomorrow and see the Eagles in the nest.

movin said...

GOOD NIGHT, ALL/GOOD MORNING TO THE EARLY BIRDER CREW, HOPEFULLY FEATURING SUZANNE...

GOT TO FINISH MY CHRISTMAS CARDS TONIGHT, SO "SIGNING OFF NOW...."

JIM

Suzanne said...

Good morning, world. Back to work for me! No snow, no ice, no more downed limbs or trees. Missed you guys, and have a lot to read to catch up. Cold out, but no wind for once3, 18° in PA, 28° here in VA.
Will have to go open some cams. All have a great eagle/panda day. Eyes to the sky, see the raptors fly! I see Steven had his eyes to the sky and saw an adult bald eagle the other day! How cool that must have been!!!

movin said...

Good morning, Suzanne. Great to see you back. [:=)}

Sounds like some of you folks back east really got hit hard by the storm.

I think we are due for rain again for the next 2-3 days. If it continues like this, we may get a lot more rain than last year. It's good for us out here.

I have been writing and addressing Christmas cards, am tired now and will probably hit the rack soon.

Jim

Suzanne said...

Morning, Jim, nice to be back. Hope I didn't miss you, have been doing other things and not checking the blog. Man, the harder I try to get caught up, the behinder I get! Doesn't pay to stay home! We got snow, then ice, then terrible winds, but today it's almost nice out. Warm up a few degrees and it would be.
You are doing something I haven't even started! Christmas Cards. I am so far behind this year it's ridiculous!
If you go back to bed, sleep well, Jim.

indiana nesting eagles dave said...

Good Morning suzanne it is good
to have you back,and good morning
to all.I'll be back later right
now i have to do some work.

Indiana Nesting Eagles----Dave

Costume Lady said...

GOOD MORNING SUZ, JIM AND DAVE.
Suz, it is soooo good to have you back! We really missed you.

Costume Lady said...

We now know we won't have to worry about you traveling in nasty, dangerous weather conditions.

Costume Lady said...

I'll bet you have tons of work to catch up on or do you have someone who fills in for you?

Costume Lady said...

Butterfly Mama-Karla called me Saturday and said she awoke to the sound of falling trees at 3am and they continued to fall all morning. Being up on a mountain, she alway gets weather extremes. I hope she moves back down the mountian. It makes me nervous when I think of her driving in bad weather.

Costume Lady said...

Time for me to turn the coffee pot on and the heat up. BB

Suzanne said...

Wow, sleeping at the wheel, I guess I was! Morning, Dave and Wanda! Yup, lots of ice, but gone now, lots of wind, but also finished! I hope! Have lots of branches down at my house (well, had), and saw lots coming down this morning. I hate to hear the trees falling, I used to work on a mountain, and you could hear them falling in the ice and wind. But roads are clear now, still snow on sides where it was plowed, but not in my area, up the mtn a little bit.
No, don't have anybody that works with my customer, so I have LOTS to catch up on! Gonna be a busy rest of the week.

glo said...

Good morning all. Up early here. Cough and cold won't let me go back to sleep. Thought I would check in on the bLOG folks and hope to see Suzanne in here. Yep there she is busy as a bee but she is here safe and sound.

I am goign to work on a DVD today for my family about our special weekend and the eagles we went to see along with mylatest trip there. Such fun memories. Takes a while to burn them but time to start that project.

Enjoy your eagle viewing.
Lets all step out for a cup of coffee or tea...and you know what might happen.

CYA later.

carolinabeachmom said...

GOOD TUESDAY MORNING SUZANNE, DAVE WANDA AND GLO. We finally got Suzanne back safe and sound!!!!! You were really missed by all the group SUZANNE.

carolinabeachmom said...

I haven't time to stay on this morning as I have to get the classroom ready for the kids. Just wanted to check in to see if you were back SUZANNE.

Have a super day all.

Suzanne said...

Morning Glo and Candy! Glo, I'm sorry to hear you are still ill with your cold, or is it flu? Sure hope you get well by Christmas!
Candy, I always seem to miss you, you are too quick popping in and out! Just like the eagles sometimes, in and out very quickly! Haven't seen anyone yete this morning, maybe it's their turn to sleep in!!

Costume Lady said...

GOOD MORNING GLO...
I tried that this morning, but it hasn't worked yet. Maybe it will work for you (steping out for coffee). Mits and I did that Sat. I think, and it worked. It works often for mits. I think she has some kind of inner-connection to our eagles.

Costume Lady said...

Good Morning Candy...
Yep, she pops in and out like Belle & Lib do sometimes. LOL

floralgirl said...

Good morning everybody:) Nice to see you back, Suzanne. Cold here, only 17°. MT nests, I'll bet they show up as soon as I head to the bus stop.

Suzanne said...

Morning, Megan! I LOVE MY WREATHS! They are beautiful. You do such pretty work.
So far, nothing. Were they here yesterday?

Suzanne said...

Squirrels on PA cam, 3 of them!

Suzanne said...

Looks like an eagle in Tesoro... I think. Have to look between the branches, you can see a white head.
Bai and Squiggles are sleeping in the hallway, and I guess Mei and Tai are eating bamboo. Saw where poor Tian had to have eye surgery, but didn't read it all. Poor thing. I'm HOPING he's separate from Mei, she plays so rough! Squirrels are pigging out on something.

Suzanne said...

Yup, eagle in Tesoro, head just popped up! Look hard.

Costume Lady said...

Mits is outdone with Mei. She said Tian is a likable, easy-going fellow and it's too bad he has to live with a Witch! She is so funny.

floralgirl said...

Thanks, Suzanne:) We had 2 visits yesterday, one in the early am, and 1 around lunchtime, they were kissin....

Suzanne said...

LOL, yeah, Mei is very rough, and spoiled! Always wants her way!! Sure hope Tian heals quickly, and there are no after effects or side effects from his surgery.
Just finished reading the article, so I'm guessing they are still separate. Probably will be until the vets get the results of all the lab tests back and his eye heals completely!

Suzanne said...

Awwwww, Megan, how cool was that! I'll have to go check and see if there are pics in Momsters. That's neat!

Costume Lady said...

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