Thursday, September 11, 2008

The Tree


Haven't posted a pic of the tree in a while, here it is, grabbed a couple minutes ago.

163 comments:

deb said...

Morning, Steve, I'll get everyone else. Great picture!

deb said...

Paula, my prayers are with you and your family today. I hope your mom is doing better this morning.

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Thanks Steve. They are unveiling the memorial at the Pentagon now on CNN. Pres. Bush is speaking.

Mema Jo said...

Good Morning everyone out there in Eagleland. Now that is a nest tree if I ever saw one! Thanks Steve.

Hi There Deb - Going back to see who else may be coming over here.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

There is our lovely sycamore tree!

wvgal_dana said...

Thank you Deb for the heads up on the new thread.


Steven enjoying the "tree picture" so much ty.....

wvgal_dana said...

Showing Pennsylvania 9 11 crash site....prayers

normabyrd said...

GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!!----Thanks STEVE for the picture of the beautiful tree!!---I have a photo BOB QUINN took last October!!---AWESOME!!---

Just Vicky said...

Surprise Surprise, greetings from Illinois! Good morning Eagleland friends!

wvgal_dana said...

Well certainly a surprise....One of our missing blog group lol

Nice you dropped in and nice seeing you ( :

Mema Jo said...

SURPRISE IT IS !!!
Really good to hear from you, gal.
Hope all is well!

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' DEB---SISSY---JO---SHARON---DANA---MEGAN---RED---PAULA---HELEN---MARGY---GLO---(if i missed you---yell)-----

prayers -- prayers & good thoughts today----GOD BLESS!

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' VICKY---haven't heard from you for a while gal---guess you are alive & kickin' --- ho!

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' CEIL!!---I just checked & I missed your name!---But--I am years older than you---so forgive!!
ho!

Red said...

Norma, George Burns once said "I was always taught to respect my elders, now I'm at the age where I have no one to respect". Sometimes I feel that old too. lol

normabyrd said...

RED & CEIL----I remember JFK'S assassination as if it were yesterday!!!!----That is the day our world changed---(in my opinion)---then came--RFK--MLK--etc. ---I GREW UP!!---now remembering 9/11----

Mema Jo said...

We've seen a lot of our country's history being made.

normabyrd said...

Update at ATLANTA'S ZOO!----BEAUTIFUL BUTA BUTA is sleeping atop of the pyramid in the play room!----ADORABLE---little IMP!!

Mema Jo said...

3 little owls
all in a row.......

normabyrd said...

Thanks RED!----I think I know what he meant!!---ho!!

Mema Jo said...

Ceremony at Pentagon now finished
They are interviewing some of the
crowd....

Mema Jo said...

Norma Anne Marie got her train tickets for Oct 19 Sunday 10:00

If you still have your ticket - you may want to plan to go with them.

movin said...

GOOD MORNING,
YOU SERIOUSLY COMMITTED BIRDERS!!

jIM

Mema Jo said...

Look who is talking!!!
I see you on here at every hour
of the day and night! lol
Thanks for the link to the Islands

Mema Jo said...

Interesting comment from person who was in the Pentagon at the time of the attack... She said that NY got too much media and that the memorial at the Pentagon was long overdue. Now she feels a certain amount of closure.
She has a point there.

Mema Jo said...

I need to leave for awhile...
Take care...

BBL

normabyrd said...

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MARCH 28----SAVE THE DATE!

MARCH 28, 2009---8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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Lolly said...

Good morning all!

Lolly and Jack also have their train tickets for 10 the 19th. We are definitely committed now!

Sitting here waiting for the hurricane. We are expecting just rain, but really anxious for those on the coast. My sister's home will get it, but when they left (they are in west Texas in their RV) they put up their shutters. Her daughter and fiance are leaving Houston and going to their house west of Houston. My sister is mainly concerned about all her halibut in the freezer. They went to Alaska last year...came home with lots of fish they caught. They are just sitting in their RV waiting for the weather to clear to go home.

Red said...

Well if they keep moving the projected path it may miss Houstion yet. I guess those things are hard to guestimate.

normabyrd said...

JO---I will hunt for the ticket---I remember sending it back to ANNE MARIE---(but I am most certain she returned it to me)----IF I FIND IT I WILL SEND IT TO YOU TO GIVE TO SOME ONE!!---SORRY---will get back with you!!-----& will check to see if it is still good!!

Red said...

Knock - knock.

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Who's there?

Red said...

Ben

Costume Lady said...

OK, I'll bite...Ben, Who?

Red said...

Ben wondering where everybody went.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I recommend websites for FWS are down again. Lost the cam!

Red said...

Yup, lost mine too and can't get to the web site.

Mema Jo said...

My 30sec cam is up and running with correct date & time.........

MT NEST

Mema Jo said...

Running some errands....
Hope your cam is up now.....

BBL

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Mine too, Mema Jo.

Red said...

Yep, They are fixed now.

MITS said...

Nest Update

09/10/08:
Folks have asked about the yellow flowers seen in the field behind the nest. Those are tickseed sunflowers.

Also, good news to report -- Duke, the young osprey from South Carolina, has crossed the Caribbean Sea and made it to Panama.

UPDATE FROM LISA

MITS said...

HELLO EVERYONE...beautiful dedication ceremony at the Pentagon today. Just so hard to believe it has been 7 years.

Costume Lady said...

HELEN, what did you think of the Memorial?

MITS said...

Wanda, it was very beautiful, and, somber....we had tickets from 1:30 to 2:00p.m. to visit it, but had to leave right after the ceremony, hubby had to get back to the office. But it will be an easy monument to visit. After tonight it will be open 24/7, no security necessary....just go and visit, so we will go another time:) Hope you got to see it on TV....they also had American flags in one part of the parking lot, over 2,000, one for each victim, who lost their lives that day.

Costume Lady said...

Yes, I did get to watch it, Helen. I was interested in the public's remarks about the Momument, itself.
I think it is beautiful. Each person that died that day at the Pentagon, has a bench and a small pool of water in their honor. Friends and family can sit and reflect on the life of their loved one.I saw a few doing that and it looked so fitting.

MITS said...

yes, they can, as we all can, they did not put them in alphabetical order, the are arranged youngest to oldest...the youngest was 3 years old so the bench is 3 inches high, and the oldest was 71, so his bench is 71 inches tall...also to read the names, if it is facing the building they died in the Pentagon, if the name faces the sky they perished in the plane....they are set facing the direct path the plane took right into the building

deb said...

I wasn't home this morning to see the program, it sounds like it was a very nice tribute. The memorial sounds wonderful.

normabyrd said...

AFTERNOON FOLKS!!---What time are you all taking the train ride--10/19?-----10:00 or 2:00---I have honestly been trying to get on the blog forever!!----I ordered THE ticket for 2:00?----(bet that's wrong time---huh?)----This hasn't been my day!!

deb said...

Norma, they made their reservations for 10 AM.

deb said...

Osprey at Wildwatch!

T-Bird said...

Hello all in eagleland.

T-Bird said...

Thoughts and prayers for families who lost loved ones on this 7 year anniversary of 9/11.
Prayers always with our troops.

T-Bird said...

Hope to see some fine eagles this evening-since it is staying dark a little later I haven't been able to see Liberty and Belle for a while. :(

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Hello T-bird!

movin said...

We finally got a new update on Buddy.

Bluie link below....


C(°ï®¡°)D

Jim



Buddy's update

Costume Lady said...

Helen, I didn't know about the varied heights of the benches. How can anyone sit on a three inch high bench or a 6ft. high one, comfortably? I guess I misunderstood the arrangements. That is a problem that I have; I don't listen to the whole report on anything...I get tired of the long-drawn out details. My bad!

T-Bird said...

Hello Eagle-Eyed Sharon. :) Hello Jim-thanks for the update.

T-Bird said...

come on Liberty and/or Belle!!!

Red said...

Norma, I bet you can exchange the 2 PM tickets for 10 AM ones.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

So that is what a sedated eagle looks like! Bless his heart. He has come a long way!

Costume Lady said...

JIM...thanks for the update on Buddy. I wonder if he will ever be released into the wild? He is such a sweetie. Bless those who have dedicated their lives to caring for our wild critters.

ceil said...

Thanks, Jim. Great news for Buddy. Lets keep our fingers crossed.

ceil said...

Wanda, all I heard were benches and pool when they spoke about them. You are fine. You would not believe some of the things I do.

normabyrd said...

Thanks DEB & RED!----I called them back---closed at 4:00---Will call tomorrow!!!----Every time I have gone---we went in afternoon--wasn't thinking!!----what else is new?---Just been a busy day here!!

MITS said...

Geez, poor Buddy looks wasted:(, glad he is doing ok

ceil said...

Interesting update on Atlanta cub.

MITS said...

yeah, just saw that, was going to post, but graph didn't come out right.

ceil said...

Looks like an EAGLE in our nest.

MITS said...

I'm not sure if it is, Ceil...spidey is in the way

Costume Lady said...

Whatever it is in our nest, is moving.

Costume Lady said...

Maybe it is Spidey or his supper.

ceil said...

It's an eagle. See it's head mostly. I get so excited I forget to take a picture. Oh well.

T-Bird said...

it's not an eagle unless it doesn't have a body-i'm going with spidey's dinner

T-Bird said...

ofcourse i have been known to make a mistake or two LOL

ceil said...

Thelma I was just going to say or maybe not. I guess it is spidey's dinner.

MITS said...

I see what you are talking about, but I think it looks like a drop of water....with a face:)

ceil said...

Thelma, I am so bad I thought I saw a body.

MITS said...

I thought I saw a face....

T-Bird said...

Spidey really can cause some illusions!!!

ceil said...

Well I tried to get an eagle tonight.

T-Bird said...

It sure doesn't take much to get us excited, huh!?

MITS said...

and we appreciate that:)

T-Bird said...

I ditto that MITS

ceil said...

LOL I am going to call it a night before I see something else that is not there.

MITS said...

GOOD NIGHT CEIL......LOL:):)

T-Bird said...

Good night-don't let the bed bugs bite.

MITS said...

I'm off to fix a light dinner...hubby on his way home, and then there is packing...headed back to beach tomorrow.:)

T-Bird said...

later Helen

T-Bird said...

hey you lurkers-whatcha doing? :)

MITS said...

really good show on the History Channel about the man who predicted 9-11.

T-Bird said...

hadn't heard of him MITS, I'll check it out

NatureNut said...

Prayers for all on this 911 Anniversary and for all others in need. Hope Paula's Mom is better & so glad to hear Sissy's Tom won't need more surgery. Hope he will feel better soon.
Wonder if Megan is up to eating a chocolate donut!Then we'll know she's OK!!
Was real busy at work Wed. & had to go for Xray today. Since I was all dressed, talked hubby into going out to dinner!!!! Dr. appt. in AM & then off to work! I may not be on here much!

Mema Jo said...

This lurker is baking a cake for the family reunion. Then tomorrow I'll be making potato salad. Then if it rains Sat everyone can come here for Tater salad and pumpkin cake.

I'll be checking back in off & on..

T-Bird said...

I believe I'm calling it a night. Although I believe I'll reserve the right to lurk every now and then, K?! LOL Hope you fine eagle momsters and dadsters have a good night.
See ya in the morning light.

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Thanks for the heads up Mits. I personally think they should show this stuff on a regular basis. I think we Americans get a little complacent and forget this stuff happens to us!!

MITS said...

I so agree with you, Sissy, they were interviewing some young people on a local station last night, and their thought process was, it is the past....I think my jaw dropped to the floor, tell that to people who lost loved ones......NEVER EVER FORGET!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Mattie said most of the kids at school didn't know what today was. That is so sad. Mattie and I watched a video someone had made from their apt. across from the WTC. It touches Mattie's soul and I want it to. I don't want to be morbid with her but I do want her to understand the magnitude as much as a 10-year-old can. And I think she really does. I think that is our responsibility to do that.

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

There were so many heroes that day!!

Mema Jo said...

Sissy I am so thankful you did that for Mattie... I can't get over the school systems not having some kind of recognition/remembrance for today

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

I can't either! This is a day we SHOULD never forget. I think it should be a national holiday, a day of remembrance.

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

You know 911 dispatchers were having the worst day as well. God bless you Magpie!!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Wow, this is really intense! 102 minutes that changed history, for sure.

hedgie said...

Good evening, gang. Been a long, intense day. Watched the coverage of the Pentagon this am; took SIL for eye apptmt. Ate late lunch w/ daughter, and then had bad upset tummy after I got home. THink it's just too much emotional upheaval the past two days.
Paula, how's your mom? Hope she is doing better. Megan???...how are you, floral gal?
Every cimmment about 9/11 is right on...can't get complacent, kids should know--even at 10!, dispatcher's were very affected, too, etc. Both of firefighter sil's were on duty that day...Shannon at Fairfax and Charlie at Air Guard, and while not directly involved in any of the action, the alerts/precautions/implications not to mention the feeling of loss in the brotherhood was profound.
Great pics of Buddy...tried to copy the talon pic for Paula, but no luck. Interesting update on both him and baby panda.

hedgie said...

Train question....are all of the cars open?? Anyone know?
Still-cam frozen at 6:xx something...anyone else notice?

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

My still cam is not frozen, Hedgie.

hedgie said...

Must just be mine then, Bev. TY.

Mema Jo said...


Link to photos of Potomac Eagle Train


Hedgie - on the photos look at the bottom for CAROL - good view of the windows as they are in all the cars.
There is only 1 open car and if you
look at the pic of ANNE that is where she is.

hedgie said...

Thanks, Jo! Are you going to go?

hedgie said...

Good to see that Vicki dropped in today...but she sure didn't stay long! Hey, Vicki!! We've missed you!
And Candy, we're still wondering how you are!!!

NatureNut said...

Gotta call it a night-----Pleasant Feather Dreams All ;>))

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Well, that was an intense show. I am going to hit the sack. Been a very reflective day. God bless us every one (in the immortal words of Tiny Tim).

I love you my eagle friends. We are blessed.

hedgie said...

Goodnight Loretta and Bev. Blessings on all.

MITS said...

YES, SISSY it was an intense show......I'm not a morbid person either....just wish everyone will remember this date, and the wonderful men and women of the services who have fought for our freedom today, like they have for many years. But these service people of today are most special because they have volunteered their services, as Ryan said, they ain't in it for the money

MITS said...

Good night everyone!

Mema Jo said...

Hedgie I went last year and won't go again this year. So far Lolly & Jack and AnneMarie, her brother & his wife have their tickets. There were about 9 or 10 of us last year.
With my oxygen and Iris' cane we were loaded first and anyone with us were allowed to come. Once loaded my daughter went looking for the others while we saved some seats! It worked out that we were all in the same car.

magpie said...

Good Night Friends,
I've been watching and reading, just being quiet, and spent some with some children tonight.

Love and Peace to all,
Remember Friday is Wear Red Day for our Military.

xo Magpie

Costume Lady said...

Lots of appointments tomorrow...need some sleep.

GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE
SLEEP TIGHT
PRAYERS FOR ALL

magpie said...

I have not seen any updates on Mason today...nothing from Caringbridge...

Mason, this would be the Perfect day to Wake Up....

Mema Jo said...

Thankful for the quiet of the day
Peaceful and reverent


Good Night All My Friends
Peace to you and yours
Many many prayers being said for all


MASON YOU ARE DOING BETTER!!!

magpie said...

MOVIN -
I sent Chrissy your link to the San Diego Zoo from the other night, she says THANKS and what a treat it is to see....
xo

movin said...

GOOD NIGHT, EVERYONE....

nOT too much to report this evening.
Have a good Friday and weekend.


C(°ï®¡°)D

Jim

magpie said...

I'm not positive, but I thnk we have tail and beak in the nest

magpie said...

Yup - pretty sure we DID because now tail and beak are gone...

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

I think I see an eagle in our nest!! Head at 12 o'clock.

magpie said...

Only saw it for one refresh, was definitely the tail, and the head was more in the shrouded zone....bird was smack in the middle of the nest stretched out from 11 am to 5 pm more or less...
I didn't get a pic.

Good Morning, By the Way...

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

I don't know, maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me. Hard to tell through spidey's art work.

magpie said...

It was quick Sissy - wasn't sure at first but then when it disappeared I was pretty sure - just wasn't going to sound the alert until I was sure...but how could say , Oh, now it is gone! Quick Look ! ha - nothing has changed since then that I can tell..

magpie said...

Now !!! up top !!

magpie said...

Oh, Joy !

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

That is definitely an eagle in our nest!!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Good morning magpie!!

magpie said...

I bet you're saving and sending !

magpie said...

Okay - we got what we came for: Two !

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Both of them are there!

magpie said...

Oh, they are SO Spectacular...nice to share this with you SISSY...

xo

magpie said...

One mighta left..Spidey stuff still in the way...

magpie said...

Looks like EAgle is checking out a Big Cotton Ball !

magpie said...

Okay - Eagle Buds we are hollering, we have two Mountaineers..!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

I just did one, not as good at it as Sharon. What a great way to start the day!!

magpie said...

Yes - I saw it already Sissy and it is super ! Soon the Spidey stuff will be gone and then we will really be falling over ! xo

magpie said...

I'm going to send the Head and Cotton Ball shot I got...
back in a minute...

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Yep, one now.

magpie said...

NO, Two....

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

I think there are still 2, one sitting at 11 o'clock.

magpie said...

Head and Cotton Ball is up...

and now we see it again...

Do we have the Nest to ourselves, Sissy ? You, me and the Eagles ?

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Good morning Magpie and Sis. I am watching our beauties!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

This refresh Lib was gone and Belle still there!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Now one, looks like Belle.

magpie said...

Now, one, and we Got green below the nest - That's Rich !

magpie said...

I just caught a pic and entitled it Friday Beauties, Sharon....so good to SEE you... and The Birds !

xo

magpie said...

Back to the Cotton Ball !!

wvgal_dana said...

Good Morning Margy, Sissy and Sharon ( :

Neat show going on at our nest...

magpie said...

I don't remember this much color in and around the nest for a loooooooong time..

Those talons!

magpie said...

I've saved about a dozen pictures already.....

magpie said...

Oh, Yay - more company !

Hi DANA

magpie said...

Too Awesome for words !

ceil said...

NEW THREAD

ceil said...

NEW THREAD

Red said...

New thread is up y'all. Good morning to everyone.

magpie said...

I wish the Eagle would pluck that Yuck out of the middle of Spidey's nest !

Glad you liked it Sharon..

xo

wvgal_dana said...

Your right Margy those pine trees below sure are nice and green.

I'll let you all do the snapping...

Oh that one looks like the eagle has a "small could" on its back..

MITS said...
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