Thursday, September 04, 2008

Thursday

Afternoon thread.

158 comments:

Steve Chase said...

sorry for the sporadic posts, I'm acting Director for 3 weeks and I'm always on the run...

movin said...

We are thankful you provide our blog threads at all, Steve.

GOOD DAY TO YOU ALL THIS FINE THURSDAY.

JIM

Mema Jo said...

Hello! I bet you are good at acting Director - We all know you run the show down there with or without title. We can live with automatic threads, Steve, but we do like hearing from you! Thanks.

movin said...

tHERE'S some new reading material relating to SD's Pandas this morning....


C(°ﮡ°)D

Jim


Panda's news

paula eagleholic said...

Time to get Robo Steve operational again!

Thanks for your time, Steve!

Mema Jo said...

Can't find any new update on Atlanta panda cub.......

Thanks for the SD update, Jim.

I agree with you, Paula!

I just may do a quick Panda Nap!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

My sister will be on with an update on our little Atlanta feller!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

HELLO - SISTER - WHERE ARE YOU?

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

PUT THIS ON THE OLD THREAD FIRST, SO HERE IT IS!!

Good afternoon, everyone!! Could stand having no news about baby Lun, so I called the Atlanta Zoo. They said the baby is doing great, still with mom, gaining weight, nursing, vocalizing, etc. I told her we need more updates. DON'T THEY KNOW WHO WE ARE!!! She laughed and said they have their hands full over there. She was very nice and said the baby is doing great!!!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

COULD NOT STAND, I MEAN!!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

THANK YOU!

NatureNut said...

Thanks Busy Steve for new thread! We are fine with or without. We just keep talking!!

SISSY, Thanks for the Babylanta call. I almost called them the other night when the cam got turned off!!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Thanks Steve for our new thread. Busy, busy, busy!!! We appreciate you taking time out for us.

ceil said...

Thanks Jim for the SD update. I don't get to watch them that much but it was a very interesting story.

movin said...

Bai is eating her bamboo lunch beneath a tree...

ZZ is climbing and playing in the same tree overhead...

You guessed it, she drops onto her mother's head and proceeds to wrestle with her as she eats.


C(°ﮡ°)D

Jim

magpie said...

Good Eagle Afternoon and Evening Everyone..

NO eagles in OUR nest today I guess?

Maybe later....

Going for a long overdue visit to the Grandson...now that my buggy has good brake lights again...

Be back on MUCH later...

xox

hedgie said...

Thanks, Jim, for SD update! And Sissy for Atlanta news!

magpie said...

CHRISSY SENDS HER LOVE TO ALL ON THE BLOG....SHE SAYS ONE OF THESE DAYS SHE WILL GET MORE ORGANISED AND ASKS "CAN I CHANGE AT MY AGE ?? WHO AM I KIDDING ?"

SO, LOVE AND A QUOTE FROM DEAR CHRISSY ACROSS THE POND.....

XO

paula eagleholic said...

EAGLE AT BWO!!

paula eagleholic said...

cATCH YA LATER!!

magpie said...

Thanks for The Alert, Paula...aaaahhhh An Eagle at BWO !

Out the door, water balloons here I come !

xo

Red said...

Thanks Paula.

NatureNut said...

Eagle still at BWO!

MITS said...

Thursday, September 4
The giant panda cub and mother Lun Lun continue to do very well through Wednesday evening and into this morning. Brief cub checks Wednesday evening and this morning revealed that he is steadily increasing in weight as we would hope and expect. Zoo Atlanta's animal management and veterinary teams have also observed and heard the cub nursing a number of times. We are very pleased with the cub's progress as well as Lun Lun's reaction to our intrusions. Despite Monday's scare, she is proving once again to be a terrific mother.
Dwight Lawson, PhD
Senior Vice President, Collections, Education & Conservation

MITS said...

09/04/08:
We've spotted our first bald eagle on the platform since we went live again. As a reminder, we do know that sometimes our Eagle Cam couple will hang out on the osprey platform when the ospreys have migrated

MITS said...

Good news all around:)

MITS said...

PA deer at salt lick

NatureNut said...

Just checked BWO & eagle is there!!

Redskins season opener now w/NY Giants. Looks like trouble :>(

Good Panda news, Thx.

hedgie said...

Season opener! Bye for now. GO SKINS!!!!!!!

Mema Jo said...

Thanks for the Panda Cub update Sissy and Mits and also the alert to eagles (Those white headed and tailed birds) are visiting the BW osprey platform.
Hey Loretta - That's an eagle!

IrisF said...

Thank you all for your Birthday wishes!!!! I'm having a wonderful birthday and thank you all for your good wishes! I will be sure to miss someone, but special thanks to Helen, Thelma, Megan, Maggy, Red, Ceil, Glo, Sissy, Dana, Jo, Deb, Hedgie, Paula, Naturenut!!!! I really appreciate it - Thanks again, (((((hugs)))), Iris

NatureNut said...

Jo, I thought it was a funny looking osprey!!!???

NatureNut said...
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NatureNut said...

((((HUGS))) back atcha Iris!! Hope it's been a Happy Day!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SWEET IRIS,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!

AND MANY, MANY, MANY, MANY MORE!!!

Mema Jo said...

(((HUGS))) back to you Iris!!

MITS said...

I think that eagle at BWO is glued to that spot

Mema Jo said...

Mits - He just unglued himself &
went POOF!

MITS said...

I know that would happen,,,,poof, it is gone at BWO

Mema Jo said...

DOES ANYONE SEE IN OUR NEST
AT 12:00.......
2 feet of Liberty and his body
with maybe the white at his neck

Spidey I think is tricking me...........

MITS said...

I think Spidey is tricking you:)

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I think it is Spidey but I do see where you are talking about!

Mema Jo said...

Me Too :(

MITS said...

yes does look like a white neck

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

So, how does your hair look, Mits and Jo? :(

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

On the PA cam, do they just switch views every so often? This is my first time of watching it.

MITS said...

looking fine....the hairdresser here really tries to make me look younger, bless her heart, but will feel better when I do it myself

MITS said...

yes, it a deer comes up to the salt lick it is on auto sensor, then when it leaves it goes back to regular scene

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Well, cool!

MITS said...

deer headed to PA cam, and the reacoons come visit too, sharon

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Jim just sent out the most perfect Maxine for me! It is me!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Except it is too small to read!

Mema Jo said...


Critterzoom -Wild Watch

Mema Jo said...

Yepper, Sharon! That Maxine is YOU!

Mema Jo said...

On that Critterzoom - Click on the Heron........ I don't think it is real time as I thought they fledged to a different tree - I haven't really viewed them for a long time

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

About 3 a.m., Buphals was outside, wrapped around the tree of course. He was laying there so still, I walked out there and he was staring down a deer. It was beautiful. Buphals did not move a muscle!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Well, the barn owl is mighty pretty!

Mema Jo said...

Scar, my cat does the same thing with rabbits.... Doesn't move a
muscle.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Is that three blue heron babies?

Mema Jo said...

She is pretty but looks like a Ghost!
Ever since last year when we lost those 6 little ones - I don't follow the Barn Owl too much.

Mema Jo said...

I don't think we have ever seen baby raccoons on that cam.... cats - yes - baby coons - no!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Okay, so I won't watch the barn owl!

MITS said...

oh yes, Sharon you are the perfect Maxine:)

MITS said...

Buck...PA

Mema Jo said...

That is one big buck

Mema Jo said...

BEVERLY
This user's mailbox is full

No mail to you..... until you
clean it out!

Mema Jo said...

BIG BUCK & 2 DOES

MITS said...

3 deer now

MITS said...

and a racoon

Mema Jo said...

REDSKINS 7

GIANTS 16

4th quarter

floralgirl said...

Uh oh- Smoot is hurtin.............

Mema Jo said...

Megan - you best keep your distance!

When do the pumpkins come in!

Let me know if you contact Beth and she would be free on the 18th for either lunch or dinner or both.

Mema Jo said...


Update on Mason from his Mom/Dad



Mason's Candles

Mema Jo said...

Game is over.....
SKINS :( Didn't win it!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

It is so great what Shepherd University Band is doing for Mason and his family. Music major - hmmm, really makes it hit closer to home for me now!

Mema Jo said...

Ice Cream Time.......

BBL

NatureNut said...

EE Sharon, Love your Maxine & I totally agree. I want to be Maxine when I grow up!

floralgirl said...

What- the game ain't over yet..
Yes, Mason plays a lot of instruments- including guitar and bassoon... his Dad is a musician and runs a couple of music stores.

hedgie said...

Game's not over 'til the Fat lady sings, Jo!!! Don't jump the gun!! Still 6 min...Skins have the ball......fingers crossed!!!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

We have a hometown boy who plays for the Giants, #44, Ahmad Bradshaw. Sorry the 'skins lost but I am glad the Giants won!!

hedgie said...

NOW it's over...still lousy score and lousy game. They talked about Joe Gibb's poor clock management last year...well, Zorn was no better. And can't understand why Campbell didn't throw to Cooley more than once...boo!!!!

Mema Jo said...

Man! I can't even read the Sport's
page right! Sorry all you Skin's Fans that I jumped the gun.......

Lolly said...

Hi all! Can not believe I am listening to Redskin and Giant fans! Cowboy fan here!! LOL

Well, the hurricane did bring us two days of beautiful cool weather and tomorrow the temp goes back up. Darn! But, we got in two days on intensive work in the yard. I hurt all over!

Has anyone heard from Candy? I know she is busy at school and tired when she gets home! Those kindergarten days are not far behind me.

I think we will probably be getting train tickets. I guess that will be for Sunday morning? Sounds great!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Ok, my wonderful Eagle buds, gonna hit the sack. See ya'll in the morning light. I am getting so excited about the open house. Probably not gonna do the train ride, make it too late getting home, or so my sister said!!

Mema Jo said...

Lolly - I'll find out who else is going up to the train and get names to you..

Don't remember Candy's son's
wedding date..... I have seen her in an email - so I know she is well.

MITS said...

10/4 is the wedding date for Candy's son...

floralgirl said...

Whoops- fat lady has sung.. not good for skins-
Cowboys- won't even comment...
football over- politics on..zzz...hot air makes me sleepy..nite all...

Lolly said...

I was thinking hurrican Hanna is heading Candy's direction.

MITS said...

saying GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE...We are under a Tropical Storm Watch, so will be heading back home tomorrow instead of my original date of Saturday.....got my outdoor furniture bungeed, and doing some packing, will be back here next Thursday or Friday, depending on Hurricane Ike's plans.....WAKE UP MASON

MITS said...

HANNA IS STILL A TROPICAL STORM, but looks like it is headed for Candy, think she is near Wrightsville Beach, and they are thinking that it will come ashore there, then quickly up the east coast, with heavy rain and wind, and the dreaded beach erosion:(

Mema Jo said...

Thanks, Mits- I thought you remembered that date. Lolly that means in one month Candy's big day will be here!

Good night Sharon, Helen & Megan.
I'm not far behind you all......

MITS said...

I'm more concerned about IKE:(

Lolly said...

Yes, those storms are not looking good. Beach erosion is truly dreaded if you have a home on the beach.

Thanks for letting me know where Candy lives, will be watching that storm.

Lolly said...

Nite all! Think I will go put my nose back in my book and read til I fall asleep.

NatureNut said...

Well looks like Wash. is the Deadskins again :>(

Daughter near Austin got some rain from Hanna. Her hubby is from TN, but a lifelong Cowboys fan--that makes for compromising relationship!!!LOL

hedgie said...

No, Mits, Candy is up on the Outer Banks, near Kitty Hawk. Wrightsville is down close to Wilmington.

magpie said...

Here comes the Ferry Boat !

left to right, wait on the refreshes

hedgie said...

Loretta, please don't make me cry! They aren't dead!!

magpie said...

I call all those big ships ferryboats, maybe that IS a cruise ship....

hedgie said...

Heading for tub and bed. Early morning retiree breakfast. Talk to you all tomorrow!
Pleasant dreams, and prayers for all.

MITS said...

oh, I knew she was near some famous beach...my bad:)

magpie said...

Didn't we see baby racoons at Pix PA earlier in the year? I think they have all grown up now...I wish we would see some skunks!

Critter Zoom is cool, but no sound? Big Fat Owl took off while I was watching it...

I think I missed a lot of Good Nights...so - Hello to anyone still lurking...

Waiting on a Sea Eagle or Two..
xo

NatureNut said...

Still lurking..was checking Finland & it was still dark. Guess it's OK. Saw Pix in PA earlier & must be night light on made Big Buck white! Beautiful, saved his pic.
Gonna see Finland...

Mema Jo said...

Hello - Glad you're back - hope your evening was full of fun!

And Now That The Day has Ended:

Good night to all
Been a busy day for me
Pleasant dreams and peaceful sleep
Prayers for all being said

Mason - can you hear the music? They are playing it for you

magpie said...

Cam Clickers still has some pretty cool cams going, including Northern Cardinal in New York, and there is a Sea Birds one from Alaska, only on 9 am to 6 pm Alaska time, going to have to check that one out daytime Friday !

magpie said...

Nighty-Night MEMA, sleep tight...

HI NATURE NUT !

I hear my feather pillows calling my name....

But I ain't quite ready yet !

magpie said...

Northern Cardinal site has sound, and it is windy! Mom perched on the eggs..looks like three eggs, hope there is color in daytime...

Nature Nut: Do you have the Puleston site? Has lots of news and pics of the Finney Osprey nest..

NatureNut said...

Margy, Yes I have Puleston. Don't go there very much, but will check it.
Finland nests are MT.

Gotta hit the hay soon--work in AM.
Pleasant Feather Dreams All ;>))

magpie said...

First day in a long time without a new update from the Ellsworths...

WAKE UP MASON! THE BAND IS GOING TO PLAY FOR YOU AT THE FOOTBALL GAMES....SURE YOU WANT TO HEAR THAT!

GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE...
TAKE CARE, AND PRAYERS.

XOX

deb said...

I seem to be making a habit of missing everyone at night. It is time for bed for me. We are trying to tie up the last details for the Volunteer Party on Sunday night.

Janie got some sad news. She lost one of her educational birds, a kestrel. I think not being there has made it harder for her. She had Pegasus (Peggy for short) for 16 years and rescued her from being put down after the lab experiments she was used for were done. (Our government, not a private business)

movin said...

Somehow, I missed saying

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO IRIS!

I hope she had a great one.


C(°ﮡ°)D

Jim

movin said...

Sorry to hear of the death of Janie's Kestrel, Deb. It must have been quite a loss after so many years.



C(°ﮡ°)D

Jim

movin said...

GOOD NIGHT, EVERYBODY.


C(°ﮡ°)D

Jim

magpie said...

Thelma -
Are you waiting to let me go first this morning?

GOOD MORNING !!! EVERYONE !!

..A little more daylight, maybe today we will see some feathers !

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Good morning, my Eagle friends!! Hope we see a visitor in the nest today!!

magpie said...

HI SISSY!!

I SECOND THAT EMOTION !!
GOT UP EARLY JUST TO WATCH...YESTERDAY WAS MY FRIDAY !

XOXO

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Good morning magpie!!

magpie said...

SISSY - Did you see there was an Eagle at Blackwater Osprey nest yesterday ?

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

EAGLE ALERT - OUR NEST!

T-Bird said...

good way to start a friday with an eagle visit

T-Bird said...

good morning everyone

magpie said...

Sis - You're not been seduced by that thing at the top of the nest are you? We think that is a Spidey trick! What is the little thing smack in the middle of the nst though?


????

magpie said...

Oh My God !

Refresh, EAGLE !!!


HOW DO WE WAKE THE OTHERS UP ???

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

We have company!!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Oh, I am so grateful!!

T-Bird said...

Had some bucks trying to dominate each other this morning with some rack to rack "fighting." Now eagle visits-hope you all make a good friday.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

What a beautiful way to start the day! There were 3 bucks and a doe out here this morning. I have never seen deer locking horns before!

magpie said...

Our Southern Deligation is UP and Watching....Sharon ?? Is someone I-M'ing you?

xo

magpie said...

The Eagle is........gone ?

the deer are Back !

magpie said...

Eagle is BACK !

magpie said...

TWO


!!!

magpie said...

Sharon - Can you send our pics to Steve ?

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

That is such a beautiful site!!

Gonna be a great day! Mattie is ready for school, no arguing all week. Pandas are snoozing.

WAKE UP MASON!! You are going to be the center of attention at the ballgame!!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Margy, I have already sent them to Steve! :)

magpie said...

THANKS SHARON!

MATTIE IS SO SWEET, I ENJOYED SEEING HER PICTURES ON THE MOMSTERS VISITS ALBUMS !!

TELL HER MAGPIE WISHES HER A GREAT FRIDAY! TOO LATE TO ADD SOMETHING RED TO HER WARDROBE? TODAY IS WEAR RED DAY FOR THE MILITARY !!

XOXOXO LOVE YOU MATTIE !!

AND JUSTIN TOO !!

magpie said...

BOY ARE WE GETTING A SHOW THIS MORNING !!

floralgirl said...

OOOh- two eagles, nice..Morning everybody!!

wvgal_dana said...

So nice to open cam and see one in the nest ( :

wvgal_dana said...

Now 2 in nest !!! ( : ( :

magpie said...

YAY DANA - AND MEGAN !

DID YOU HEAR US HOLLERING ??

JUST EXQUISITE...!!

wvgal_dana said...

Good Morning Margy, Sharon, Sissy, Thelma, Deb, Jim and Megan. Good Morning our "special Suzanne".

floralgirl said...

Ha HA- yeah could you keep the noise down.... Actually I pulled the cam up around 6 am, just haven't had time to type hello.. busy Friday morning.

magpie said...

MEGAN - EVERY MORNING IS BUSY FOR YOU! WISH I WAS A FLOWER !

wvgal_dana said...

One left

magpie said...

Down to one..

Crow Party at Pix PA Woods...

floralgirl said...

hmm.... you would be a sunflower-bright and cheerful...

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

She sure would be, Megan!

magpie said...

Two Again....

wvgal_dana said...

2 again ( : ( :

magpie said...

That's nice, Megan, Thank You !

It's the company I keep !

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

I swear, I can almost feel the warmth of the sun on our eagles faces this morning. What a beautiful site.

magpie said...

Eagle on the Platform at Blackwater Osprey !

magpie said...

I think they are discussing where to go for Breakfast this morning...

I agree about the sunlight SISSY -

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

New thread!! Come on over.

wvgal_dana said...

Back to 1 eagle again

Actually I HEARD OUR EAGLES CALLING hee hee

normabyrd said...

NEW THREAD!!!! COME ON OVER!!!--EAGLE IN THE NEST!!!

wvgal_dana said...

By the way Steven YOU ARE DE MAN!! ( : ( : Good Morning hard working DE MAN....

wvgal_dana said...

The colors on BWO are so beautiful and uplifting. Eagles at our great nest ty Steve and guys. Eagles at BWO ty Lisa ( : What a wonderful life!!

3/27/24 stick again

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