Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Tuesday

New thread.

157 comments:

deb said...

Thanks, Steve, for the new thread, I'll get everyone.

deb said...

Hardly anyone up yet, just the 3 sisters on so far this morning. I am off to feed the dogs. BBL

glo said...

Good morning everyone. Those olympics are keeping us up late aren't they LOL. I am off for coffee and dog treats and then a list of to do stuff for today.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Thanks Deb. Good morning!

normabyrd said...

GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!!!---THANKS DEB!!----MORNIN' GLO---Lots happening on the other blog!!!-----T-BIRD---#1 EAGLE MOM today---saw LIBERTY & BELLE in the nest this am when she----SHARON & SISSY woke up!!---Hey DEB!----THAT'S A BLUEFIELD HAPPENING!!---ho!

Red said...

Good morning, Deb, Glo, Sharon and Norma. Good to see you all. Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Good morning, ya'll. Thanks for the new thread, auto-Steve. Morning Deb, Norma, etc.

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Gonna try to work hard today, stay on task. Ya'll holler if something exciting happens. I will be lurking.

normabyrd said...

The 'LITTLE PRINCE' is strolling around his estate----He seems to be enjoying this cool crisp morning!!

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' RED EAGLE!---It is hard not to enjoy these BEAUTIFUL days------weather has been perfect!----Wishing you a lovely day----

normabyrd said...

INDIANA DAVE!----Talked with SUZANNE yesterday----She sends her best!!!----Hope you keep in touch--want to share your travels!!

indiana nesting eagles dave said...

Good Morning all you eagle friends
It's going to be another sunny
GRRRRRRATE Day.

Indiana Nesting Eagles Dave

indiana nesting eagles dave said...

Hi normabyrd, Tell suzanne i said
Hi,and i will keep in touch here
I do miss her in the mornings.

Indiana Dave

NatureNut said...

Good Eagle Morning Everyone!
No eagles spotted yet here at Park & my osprey buddy that sits in a nearby tree hasn't been around lately, but we have plenty of hummers, goldfinches & squirrels!!

normabyrd said...

LAST evening news----A Ranger found a little bear cub that had been left behind in the forest fire!---his mother was no where to be found!! His paws were burned & the Ranger said he was all 'teeth' when he picked him up!---ho!---They are treating his burns (which are severe on the bottom of his paws)---Don't want him to get attached to them---so he is sedated when they pick him up---No contact when awake!----prayers for 'LITTLE SMOKEY' (they named him)!!----Such a tiny little bear attacking every one!---ho!--Handsome little cub!

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' NATURENUT!----I have several birds at my feeders too!---This is my first real year with hummers---They are like magic--aren't they?----I have several animals--(I live on the edge of woods)-----SQUIRRELS!!---I bet when I die one will be in the casket before I am!!---ho!----Don't you love all these feeders that say---'squirrel proof'!!!!

normabyrd said...

INDIANA DAVE!!----We all MISS SUZANNE!!!----maybe some day she will be able to join us again!!!
TAKE CARE!!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Oh yeah, Norma. That is the truth about the squirrels. I have come to the conclusion there is no such thing as squirrel proof. That is like kid proof, just wishful thinking.

normabyrd said...

SISSY---I read that if you put red pepper in your bird feed---it won't hurt the birds---but squirrels wouldn't touch the feed!----(1 child was crying--I was hurting the squirrels)---ho!---1st 2 days ok---3rd day the squirrels seem to LOVE the hot pepper!!---ho!

magpie said...

Hi Ladies and Gentleman..just hopping on to say Good Morning, and have a Great Day - Grandson and I are going to take a train (Amtrak) from Martinsburg to Harpers Ferry and Yak it Up with another Grandma for a few hours...going to be a busy day, so I'll catch up with everyone later on..

Love to All....xoxo

magpie said...

So Glad to See Our T-Bird gets the early morning Eagles and PEEPS for everyone else to show up !

xo

MITS said...

Thank you, ROBO-STEVEN, good morning everyone,WAKE UP, MASON

normabyrd said...

JO---6 BURROWING OWLS (count them) are waiting to greet you this am!!!!---

MITS said...

August 18
Every day behind-the-scenes at the panda building has been identical to the last. Lun Lun continues to spend most of her time sound asleep in the dens. She tends to get up about two to three times to eat and/or drink in a 24-hour period. We are keeping a close eye on her while she gets the rest she needs. Yang Yang and Mei Lan are also doing great. We put together a large plastic toy car over the weekend for them to enjoy. Yang Yang was standing completely on top of the car, to retrieve some bananas we placed on the top of it yesterday. Mei Lan has been eating bamboo very well in the past week, and she has even put on a couple of pounds, which Is good because she is feeding her growing body. Last night she weighed 52.8 kilos, which converts to about 116 pounds. She is getting to be a big girl! Today is her turn to check out the toy car. So for those of you tuned in to PandaCam … enjoy!
Lynn Culver
Seasonal Keeper, Carnivores

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' MAGPIE & HELEN!!---Wondered where you folks were----TIS a glorious morning MAGPIE for a train ride!!----Has he ridden a train before?----ENJOY your day!---WATCH!---YOU MAY SEE AN EAGLE!!!!

MITS said...

the lovely Mei Xiang is wandering around her yard.....things are back to normal

normabyrd said...

HELEN---I checked the update at ATLANTA ZOO earlier!!----I thought I was watching BUTA BUTA yesterday playing with the car, etc.---I see now--I must have been WATCHING YANG YANG!!----That car was there & I thought it was BUTA BUTA climbing in!!----WOW!---need glasses---BAD!!!

movin said...

GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE IN THE LAND OF THE EAGLE.


C(°ï®¡°)D

Jim

Mema Jo said...

Good Morning everyone out there in Eagleland I am off and running a good bit today so I'll be popping in checking on your day every now & then.

I see those owls, Norma! Looks like
10 this morning!

Mema Jo said...
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movin said...

There's a new note from the Frodo site by Greg, the ornithologist.

Click the bluie link below.


C(°ï®¡°)D

Jim



Frodo note

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' JO & MOVIN' JIM!----I have talked with my kids in FL!!---School has been cancelled for the 2nd day----but DAV seems to thinks things are going to be fine!!

normabyrd said...

JIM---What kind of weather do you folks have in CA?-----Hope it is as beautiful as we are having!!

normabyrd said...

THANKS!!----JIM for the info about FRODO!!---I love watching that site!!!!!

paula eagleholic said...

Morning, all!

Florida grandkids are already back in school, Norma?

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' PAULA!---FL kids go back tomorrow!---They were supposed to start Mon----

normabyrd said...

JIM---Check SD site!----PRECIOUS is on --trying to wake MOM up!!----Wish SUZANNE could see this!!!

movin said...

Thanks, Norma. I was just going to note ZZ and Bai were on the table rock, playing around.


C(°ï®¡°)D

Jim

normabyrd said...

SHE is ADORABLE---Never sits still----she notices every thing!!---The lady in the video says she can't wait until she is weaned!!----

paula eagleholic said...

Gotcha, Norma. Actually, I think kids start in Frederick County next week!

normabyrd said...

This is the am for PANDAS!---BUTA BUTA has picked up one of TIA'S tricks---trying to eat her bamboo while lying flat on her back!!----LITTLE IMP!!!

normabyrd said...

PAULA---In WV teachers this wk---KIDS nest week!----WOW!---WHERE DID THE TIME GO????

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I am so grateful to say that school starts back August 26, next Tuesday, here!! YEAH, RAH, YEAH, RAH!!

normabyrd said...

SHARON---WHOA!!----I didn't think you had any kids in public school?

normabyrd said...

HEY SUNNY!---I read you & your husband were still kayaking every week-end----One Question!!---who keeps the cat??-----(i remember)--ho!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Norma, I don't but Mattie and Justin live with me, so it is the same as.

normabyrd said...

CAROL----I have missed hearing how beautiful the world is in PENDLETON CO.!!----MISS YOU TOO!

magpie said...

Train is delayed one hour 28 mins...
watching cartoon videos.

Kids started school in Florida,Monday, sent home early in some areas....no school today..
tornado warnings in different areas, near West Palm Beach...for example...

xo

MITS said...

COUNTDOWN TO SCHOOL FOR SHARON:)

normabyrd said...

WHOA JILL!!----Do I have to 'hold up a bank' in BERKELEY CO. to hear from you????? just may do that next week!!----MISS YOU--NO ONE TO KEEP ME INFORMED WITH GRANT CO.?--ho!

normabyrd said...

VICKY--VICKY----I know where you live!! ho!----(not really--but we miss you)!

normabyrd said...

WHOA MAGPIE!!---That late train stuff is a BUMMER!!!!---My youngest teaches in FL---she was thinking maybe school tomorrow---(she has 5 kids--that might have something to do with it too) ho!

Red said...

Norma, Vicky now lives in Danville, Illinois

normabyrd said...

Thanks RED EAGLE!---I knew she lived in IL----Have you heard from her?---Tell her we miss her!!!---

Red said...

She knows.

normabyrd said...

The 'LITTLE PRINCE' can't seem to get his bamboo in his mouth fast enough!----MEI is back on her bed--

Mema Jo said...

Good afternoon - just checking in and going right back out! Daughter visited this morning and now I am headed into Frederick for an errand.

Keep close watch on that nest!!!

Wake up Mason

Hope your train comes soon, Margie!

movin said...

Technical question:

Besides the beautiful frame and the new label, how does the "Pop-up" cam differ from the old 30 sec. cam we had??


C(°ï®¡°)D

Jim

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Well, Jim, the benefit I see is it is more easily maneuverable on the screen.

MITS said...

We still have the 30 second cam, this one just takes up less space when it is displayed, and it stays up for some people

movin said...

I was just noting that it's pretty overcast still in So Cal, and it's still only 70°, but it's slated to climb above the 80° mark later today.


C(°ï®¡°)D

Jim

MITS said...

WILD WATCH OSPREY CAM....MT, guess they fledged....

movin said...

Thanks, Sharon, Mits, but I don't see the difference on mine...

I can't move it all over the screen like I can the one on Frodocam for example, and I don't see the old 30 sec cam, Mits.

Anyway, it's a beautiful update. Maybe there's more functional difference coming.


C(°ï®¡°)D

Jim

MITS said...

Mine moves all over the place, Jim....just sent you link to 30 second cam

MITS said...

The hoddies have taken over the finney on water nest

NatureNut said...

Re: Pop Up Cam--I've noticed that once it's up, it will minimize to your bottom deskbar when you go to another page. Therefore it's always available wherever you are someplace else on NCTC. Before, I had to click about 3 times on the Back arrow to get back to home page & still cam.Of course you could open an xtra IE window to keep access to more than one page.

normabyrd said...

You may not believe me----PLUMBERS were back----now need lunch!

paula eagleholic said...

Whoa Norma! Can't keep em away, eh? :):)

movin said...

Mits, are you using Explorer? Because it doesn't move around at all in FireFox.

I'll try the minimize thing, NatureNut. Thanks.


C(°ï®¡°)D

Jim

movin said...

Well, I've been having troubles with either the computer or software this morning.

I should shut it down and restart; and I've got to take care of other business.

Talk to you all later.


C(°ï®¡°)D

Jim

paula eagleholic said...

Feather fix - 3 osprey at CT

MITS said...

yes, Jim, I am.

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Good evening ya'll!! Anything exciting happen today?

MITS said...

well, Sissy, hubby and I have been together under the same roof for 4 days, which is such a rarity, and have not killed each other:):):)

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Mits, I totally understand what you mean. I love Tom with all my heart, but we just ain't meant to be together 24/7. Somebody has to die after a week.

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

You might not believe this. I just watched the highlights of Tai's first year. Lord, nothing should be that cute.

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

It is such a shame we aren't having a baby this year. I can't tell what I am looking at half the time on the SD cam.

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Gotta go out for a while, Sher is blowing the horn. BBLW!

NatureNut said...

News Flash---NBC has pre Olympic show on now & they will be showing PANDAS in a couple minutes!!!!

NatureNut said...

ON NOW!

MITS said...

yippee, thanks for the headsup, Loretta

hedgie said...

Good evening, friends!
Heard that the panda cub born on 08-08-08 in China was named Olympic Games--how imaginative!...oh, well...it's their panda!
No fun train trips here...had to drive gd to Winchester for follow-up w/ dental surgeon.
Jo...awfully hot day for you to be out and about, girlfriend!!

NatureNut said...

Was very short clip---2 US lady shooters from Olympics were dressed & allowed to go in outdoor area w/young male who was sitting on bench eating a treat. As each girl sat down, he patted their backs w/his paw!!! They had to leave as the food was almost done!

MITS said...

well how cute was that.....Lynn, that surprises me about the naming of the pandas....the Chinese are very superstitious, that is why there is a big naming ceremony at 100 days, because they think by then cub will survive

paula eagleholic said...

Eagle alert!!

MITS said...

EAGLE ALERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MITS said...

STILL THERE, LOOKS LIKE LIB

hedgie said...

Helen, there maybe was alot of pressure on them to name it because of the games or the alleged luck of that date!! Don't know.

paula eagleholic said...

Gotta go walk the dogs, they are driving me crazy, jumpin on lap, can't watch like that...BBL


Eagle still there!

hedgie said...

Lib or Belle is competing with Spidey! I imagine that folks with bad cataracts can relate to how our cam looks at night!!

hedgie said...

Both now!!! Yea!!

MITS said...

LOL....LYNN, no one pressures the Chinese Government

hedgie said...

Now one...what a great frontal view.

MITS said...

what a nice visit.

MITS said...

both

MITS said...

poof

hedgie said...

And all gone...boo!
Nest is really beginning to show a bowl/cup shape now, isn't it?

MITS said...

they are excellent nest maintenance eagles, Lynn

MITS said...

off to do some laundry...later

T-Bird said...

good evening everyone

T-Bird said...

How are all my fine eagle buds?

MITS said...

hey Thelma how goes it/

T-Bird said...

good, how bout you Helen?

MITS said...

fine and dandy, did you see the eagles in the nest tonight?

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Well,pooh, missed the visit this evening. Oh well, tomorrow is another day. Did China really name a panda Olympic Games?

T-Bird said...

No I wasn't home.

T-Bird said...

I saw the eagle at 4 this morning though. The moon was so bright.

MITS said...

that what Lynn heard, so out of character for the Chinese government

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Not to mention a pretty crazy name for a panda. When was it born? Sorry, I reckon I missed something here.

MITS said...

8/8/08, the dayt the games started

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Oh, duh, I remember. Hence the name, huh. So, Mits, are you and hubby both still alive?

MITS said...

yes, Sissy, we are at our respective computers in different rooms:)

MITS said...

shutting down for the night...GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE....WAKE UP MASON

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Good night, Mits and all my beautiful eagle friends. See you in the morning light.

paula eagleholic said...

Back from walking the dogs and watering....it's really getting dry out there...need someone to do a rain dance!

floralgirl said...

OH, I've been dancing- maybe I should stop...we really need rain here, too.

T-Bird said...

good night all-sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite-see ya in the morning light

Mema Jo said...

It has been quite a busy day!

Peace to you & yours
Prayers for all being said!

Feels like rain tonight but sky sure doesn't look like it! Beautiful Moon.

(((hugs)))

Mason - Wake Up!

hedgie said...
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hedgie said...

Goodnight all. Peace and blessings! Margy, hope you and grandson didn't decide to keep ridin' those rails!!! "Did they ever return? No, they never returned, and their fate is still unlearned..." LOL!!!! Hope you had a fun day!

deb said...

I just finished watching the balance beam finals, Gold and Silver, Shawn was so happy as were her parents.

Night, everyone.

Costume Lady said...

I don't think I have been on here all day...not sure. We've been busy at our house and Mom's and spent all afternoon looking in Winchester for cars. I dislike haveing to do that imensley! Looking for something with good gas mileage...hard to find at a good price.

GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE
SLEEP TIGHT
PRAYERS FOR ALL...WAKE UP MASON

magpie said...

Hope Safe and Sound. Train from Martinsburg was 120 minutes late coming in from the West, and about 15 coming in from Washington to Harpers Ferry. When the conductor stepped out, he said "We'll be leaving shortly, after we check out this one motor...." Uh, not exactly encouraging, so we were about 15 mins late leaving Harpers Ferry. It was a fun trip, child is asleep - and I'm not going to be far behind. "Slam Wore Out..."
Won't be back on Wednesday until later in the day probably. Came home to feeble air conditioning...gonna have to wait on a repairmen I guess. Sigh....Grrrr....

Blessing to all, miss everyone..
xo

movin said...

GOOD NIGHT, EVERYONE/GOOD MORNING TO THE EARLY BIRDER CREW.


JIM

movin said...

P.S.

There's a REHAB Update for Buddy posted.

No Channel Island updates so far for this week.


Jim

T-Bird said...

Godd morning-eagle in the nest.

T-Bird said...

It just got there about 20 till 5 'cause I have been keeping a good eye since about 4:15 so I could tell if the eagle was sleeping in the nest.

T-Bird said...
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T-Bird said...

As the sun is coming up just a little I can tell they are both there. I tried to send you all a picture but it went to my windows mail and I didn't have time to figure out what to do before getting ready for work. I've asked sharon to email the pic to you "fine folk" in eagle land. :)

T-Bird said...

looks like they're still working on the egg cup-I don't know about you all but I feel a sense of pride about the perfection Belle and Liberty appear to demand of themselves-the cup and the nest are looking good, huh

floralgirl said...

Think both are still in the nest- hard to tell-someone needs to squish that spider...

T-Bird said...

got to get ready for work-feels like rain here in Bedford-hope you all make a good day

T-Bird said...

oh yeah they are there

floralgirl said...

Ah- now you can see better- one still in nest.

Costume Lady said...

Good Morning everyone...
Yes, Thelma, I think you put it perfectly...we feel a sense of pride in our eagle couple.
Lib is still there looking around and wondering what Belle wants him to do next. GONE NOW.

Costume Lady said...

BELLE IS BACK!

Costume Lady said...

Not sure now, I think it is Lib.

Costume Lady said...

He's in the "bedroom" looking around for Belle, maybe. No, Lib, it's not time for HANKY PANKY!

Costume Lady said...

Megan, if you are still on here...the flower in my Avatar is the double morning glory that I spoke of a while back. Photo is not representative of how pretty they really are.

Costume Lady said...

Lib is gone now...I guess he got tired of waiting.

floralgirl said...

Hi Wanda- your flower is gorgeous...getting ready to go to the bus stop- first day of school here today:(((((((

Costume Lady said...

He looked so majestic, standing there with the first rays of the sun shining on him, making him look as if her had a gold stripe on his body. EAGLE FIX IN PLACE FOR THE DAY. THANK YOU LIB AND BELLE!

ceil said...

Good morning Thelma, Megan and Wanda,Good to see the adults. Wanda I think it took us 2 years to find a new car. We live in the city street parking. Jim wanted a cadillac we got a Ford taurus and it was great travelling out west. Got good milage.Busy day today. Going on a boat trip to eat crabs. Have a great day.

Costume Lady said...

OH, NO...Didn't realize it was that time of year already. Poor child. Hope this is a wonderful year for her!

Costume Lady said...

BOAT TRIP TO EAT CRABS???
WAIT ON ME, CEIL!!!!!!!
Enjoy.

ceil said...

Summer is going to fast. Wanda gorgeous flowers. Have a good day. The day that Mason will wake up. Check your candles.

Costume Lady said...

Speaking of a Cadillac; we saw a beautiful pearl white Escalade within our price range, but I would feel uncomfortable driving such a FINE car. I'm more the Jeep type.

Costume Lady said...

Thanks for the MASON candle reminder, Ceil.

NatureNut said...

Guess it already was a Happy Eagle Day for the earlybirds!!! Have a Good One. Gonna try to get to work early, so I can get out & finish house for daughter's arrival. Plan to pick her up TH AM downtown at her hotel & go to ZOO!!Guess Helen will not be on Asia trail.

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Good morning, my beautiful eagle friends. It is beautiful here in Bluefield, supposed to be in the low 80s today. Missed the eagles this morning but maybe I will see them in a bit.

WAKE UP MASON!!

Would someone put the link to the candles on here, I lost it!!??

floralgirl said...

Mason's candles

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Thanks Megan!! Now would you send me the page that gives updates for him. I thought I bookmarked em but I reckon not.

normabyrd said...

GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!!----HEY--T-BIRD---You are our #1 EAGLE MOM---today & every time!!----On this blog---It's not the 'early bird gets the worm!---IT'S THE EARLY BIRDS GET TO SEE LIBERTY & BELLE!!!---MORNIN' T-BIRD---FLORAL GIRL---WANDA & CEIL!!------SUNNY SKIES TODAY---school buses are running this COOL CRISP August am---temp 56°---here in WONDERFUL WILD WEST VIRGINIA!!!!---"HOME OF BELLE & LIBERTY---PARENTS OF 3 SOARING MOUNTAINEERS"----LET'S all enjoy this perfect day---birds & flowers abound!----a GLORIOUS time of the year!!----MEGAN---we all need to dance -- sing -- & love on this this GORGEOUS day---- LIFE IS GOOD!!!!

Costume Lady said...

Good Morning Norma...
It is a glorious day. When I can start my day with an EAGLE FIX, IT MAKES IT SO.
We all could use some rain...so at 12o'clock, LETS ALL DANCE!!

Costume Lady said...

Coffee time, Capt. is up. BBL

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' NATURENUT!----I bet you are excited!!!---When you visit the zoo don't forget to give our love to TAI!----ENJOY YOUR VISIT!!!

Costume Lady said...

TURN THE PAGE............................

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