I think the list is getting so big Jo will need help recording all the names! I have been looking at the albums of all the prior NCTC visitS and Momster get togethers..."seeing" a lot of people in those photos...
Wanda & Gene at least picked a beach a little bit North of Hannah. Think she won't hit Atlantic coast til end of week & last I heard maybe as far North as So. NC.That's the landing area--anywhere from FL up. Haven't heard the newest weather report yet. Hope Candy will be OK.
Anne-marie that is funny. Poor guy. Yep Loretta I wanted a puppy and got Helen. That's okay now. Thanks for watching for Bob. Maybe he is at the Rummy Tavern.
09/02/08: Important Note- The road work near the Osprey Cam is done, so we are live again. We don't know if our ospreys have started migrating to South America, but it's possible.
Margy, I just made a folder in My Pictures in my 'puter to download the pics on this blog including the 2 crummy ones after birth I shot of the computer.(on this Blog) If you have clicked on the Blue prompts, you've seen them. I probably don't need to do this, as can always go to Atlanta sight & see most of them.
At this point it may be quicker to make the list of those who can't join us! lol
I will send out email through Momsters in a few days & then you can respond to it through emails to my address. Once I have it finished I will send it out for everyone to confirm.
I need to know who is in charge of the party at the Comfort Inn on Friday night????? lol
Sex of the cub: They waited with Buta Buta until Lun Lun actually went out of the den to eat and they grabbed the cub for her exam. But do you remember how long it took the SD Zoo to determine the sex of ZZ? Forever! They really didn't know for sure even after quite a few exams...
My all-time favorite star cluster is Pleaides....the Seven Sisters, looks like a teeny tiny little dipper, comes out shortly after midnight now also in the East, North East. Anyone that has a Subaru, check the little bunch of stars in the grill...that's Pleaides! That's the kind of buggy I want next, unless American Motors comes out with another "Eagle." Wouldn't THAT be a cool set of wheels to have!
Morning is going to break soon in Finland, time for the "commuter" ferryboats to move along soon.
Well the Oriole on my bird clock is chirping the 11 o'clock hour...Paula, yours must be too.. So it's time to head for the Roost. Thanks for all the cool stuff today, everybody...hope we "see" some more of our Eagle Buds on here Wednesday.
I am headed for bed....... Going to try to find the Last Chance Wildlife Center tomorrow up near Thurmont. I'll let you all know what I find! Hopefully an EAGLE!!!!
nah, not tonight, Sissy, did have some g&t's when we went out to dinner last night....hubby went back today....not much of a drinker, and don't drink alone:)
Mits, I was really about the turtle shells and reefer, etc. so thought maybe you were joining in with the rum. Ya know, like we all did when we had the reggae with the eagles.
gotcha.....my brain is fried from the glorious sun we have been having....think this has been one of the best summers since we have lived here.....I can't really remember the last time we hit 90.
Calling it a day! Have an early lunch apptmt. tomorrow so no sleeping in. Night, Panda Sissy. So glad you all got your reservations made! WAKE UP, MASON!!
Hi Double E-sissy - I'm up - - made myself do morning chores before hopping on...now, when that Eagle Cam gets reset....well, I won't be doing THAT kind of foolishness ...
Good Day Eagle Buds....Hope it's a good one.. Wednesday already!
Well, it's THAT TIME, to gather up the lunch stuff (have to pack for 12-hours today) and try to make myself presentable. Wish I had one of Wanda's costumes to put on!
Take Care everyone, I hope it is a great day for all.
WAKE UP MASON, it is a beautiful West Virginia Morning....
Good morning Mits, Sissy, Margy and Dana. I am off to work. Just stopped in to say good morning and have a great day. No more news on the cub so far. Hope all is well with mom and cub. I wonder if Lun Lun ate while the cub was gone?
GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!!---SISSY---MAGPIE & DANA---are our "EARLY BIRDS" THIS AM---(think HELEN just WENT to bed)!!!-----Scanned the blog----READ some folks were interested in riding the train again!!---WOW!---COOL!!---I can get info---(I thought you all didn't enjoy it last year!!--except GLO & ANNE!!)----Maybe we will have our EAGLES out this year!!!!---We are celebrating HERTIAGE DAYS this weekend!!---(starts Fri.)---Lots of happenings!!!---I am a hostess at a friend's house!---PRAY IT DOESN'T RAIN!!!!---ENJOY THIS GLORIOUS SUNNY DAY!!!-----LIFE IS GOOD!!!
Good morning Norma! Sounds like you have a busy weekend ahead of you! Still waiting for news about the panda cub this morning. Reckon no news is good news, huh?
Thanks MARGY for the info!!---I have PLEAIDES on my car!!--Didn't know that was what the stars were!!!-----YOU ARE SO KNOWLEDGEABLE!!!!----Don't work too hard today----
hee hee I was guessing on Sunday Aug 31st at 10:08am comment "maybe it is a boy"....and it is I see...well that was a guess of mine of course. No veterinarian degree here lol
SISSY---I was waiting for BLUEFIELD SHARON to get on!!---As I understand BABY LUN is a boy!!---SO----SHARON wanted to name her BONNIE BLUE!!---from 'GONE WITH THE WIND'----Well!!---I was going to ask her about the name of "RHETT" or "BUTLER", etc. ---(good old ATLANTA names)---ho!---I told you I sound him on the ABC evening news!----HE IS FIESTY!!!
DANA---Have missed you!!---One day there was only 1 DONKEY!!----I finally figured out it must depend on the time of day we look!!---Have you found a swimming pool yet?-----Bet if MAGPIE can't find one---there isn't one!---She is COOL!!
Norma I have found different indoor pools. The thing is I was trying to stay near where I live. So not to spend so much gas.
I go to Winchester later this month for 3 appointments. So I'm going to talk with them again. My girlfriend will go there also if they let her swim laps. See I need what they call "free time". Doesn't mean it is free of cost just you do what you want. So then I could return to my directed exercise paper I used before.
WHOA!---MORNING PAPER---"SOUTHERN US COAST NERVOUSLY WATCHES HANNA"------Then Gov chartered 4 major storms----after GUSTAV---comes HANNA--IKE & JOSEPHINE!!!----when will it end!!---prayers for those folks!
MAGPIE!---Thanks for telling us that SUZANNE just took off an extra day this week!!---I was worried about her---she wasn't on yesterday!!---WE REALLY MISS HER!!
Wednesday, September 3, 8:00 AM Following nineteen hours of hand-rearing and subsequent reintroduction yesterday afternoon, both cub and Lun Lun are doing remarkably well. Lun Lun is demonstrating excellent maternal behavior. Staff has removed the cub from Lun Lun at 4 and 9 PM Tuesday and at 3 AM this morning for brief exams to ensure that he is doing well. Zoo Atlanta staff and our Chinese colleague have been very pleased that at each check the cub has gained weight and is maintaining his temperature. Our intention is to increase the time between these exams as our confidence grows in the cub's progress. While this is a more hands-on approach than we took with Mei Lan two years ago, we believe the manipulations are warranted given the problems that arose on Monday. Lun Lun has tolerated the cub's removal for these exams better than we expected. She does show some agitation when the cub is removed, but settles quickly when the keepers offer her water and sugar cane. She responds to the cub immediately when it's returned, cradling and nursing the cub without missing a beat.
We still do not have a clear idea of what caused the cub's sudden decline Monday afternoon, and in all likelihood, we will not know for sure. The last eighteen hours indicate that Lun Lun is producing enough milk and appropriately caring for the cub. The cub has also been vigorous in his vocalizations and has been suckling enough to continue to put on weight.
The cub started day 4 at a panda-typical 128 grams, adding an impressive 7% to his body weight since yesterday, but still small and fragile enough for it to take a few more days and weeks before we can relax. Dwight Lawson, PhD Senior Vice President, Collections, Education & Conservation
HEY EAGLE BUDDIES!!----There is a new update on the LUN BOY!!---"He" is still doing well!!---but they are still keeping a hands on watch for a few more hours!!---LUN LUN gets agitated when they take him---but settles down when he is returned!!!!---SHE IS SUCH A GOOD MAMMA BEAR!!!----ho!
I live off this exit. Holiday Inn (Exit 20 (Spring Mills) off I 81 has openings for Oct 17, 18, and I said checked out Oct 19th. 1-304-274-6100. Miss all the Martinsburg traffic. I can get you a map and turns going to Shepherdstown. Going through Bedington. That Mema is the way Jill was trying the one year to tell people to go.
MORNIN' SHARON!!---Did you read my suggestion for a name??---WE HAVE A BOY!!!----ho!----'BLUE BOY---RHETT---BUTLER---any name associated with "GONE WITH THE WIND"?----what do you all think---you all are closer to atlanta than we are?----kinda think RHETT is an easy name--
09/02/08: Important Note- The road work near the Osprey Cam is done, so we are live again. We don't know if our ospreys have started migrating to South America, but it's possible.
We may be lucky enough to get an Eagle fix by checking out the BW Osprey cam until our cam is up/running. Sure hope Bob gets some blue ribbons when they judge the photos on Friday.
YES, DANA...can't remember if that was on Margy's hotlist of places not to stay...we are at the Comfort Inn at Sheps.....I don't want to travel 30 mins at night to go back to Martinsburg...
I see on Monday's comment some were talking about afterbirth and umbilical cord. I don't know but when you watch the birthing video. You do see the clear sticking shiny stuff on the baby cub. The light hits is and makes it look almost like aluminum foil one time in the video.
No Mits it isn't in Martinsburg. That is why you miss all that mess.
The one year Vicky came they needed a hotel. They followed us and sadly that nice hotel was full. We stayed with them and they did get accomadations elsewhere.
DANA - Comfort Inn Shepherdstown will be jiving with Momsters on Fri & Sat night! So far Helen, Ceil, MaryMargaret, Sharon, Beverly, Thelma, Anne Marie & brother & sil........ I may just need to go get a room to keep them under an EAGLE EYE! lol
DEB is coming in too and is staying in Martinsburg.
If Lolly and Hubby come they may pull their trailer!
Wow Good morning everyone. Got my pop up running. Now isn't that a great way to start the day. Thanks to whomever it was that got that fixed for us. :) Hope your day is great.
Helen, I am going to get ready to meet Jenny. Going to try to find that Bird refuge with the Eagle. Would you have time to email DEB about your lodging. I know she is out and about now But email would be best to get info to her. Would love to see her with all of you for the whole weekend.
I absolutley loved the train ride last year. I would go again in a heartbeat. It was more chance to be with some of the momsters I didn't get much time with at Rumneys. I did see soem eagles. And even saw one young flying beside the train but it happened so fast and I was on the wrong side to get the picture. I still have it in my minds eye thouhg. Take the train!!! I bought a picture on the train that has a very prominent spot in my living room.
Today was the day Mason would get bone flap" put back. That is the portion of his skull they removed during his surgery early on, which seems like eons ago to us. However he has a little infection which elevates his temperature so they will postpone the procedure until they determine the source of infection. My Theresa at the Charles Town store says its a sidestep not a backwards step, always moving forward but not straight ahead. I'm in the stores today, Sylvia reports that Mason looks good, doesn't like it when she scratches the bottom of his feet, he actually jerks his knees up when she does that! This is good. Just keep the faith! Love Brian
I was just telling Sharon Mei can drape herself over a rock like nobody I know and make it look like the most comfortable place in the world! (wish i was a panda)
My spouse and darling companion just left to go ginsenging. He is so excited. He loves it out in the woods. His Dad taught all of them to do it as small children.
This Afternoon Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds around 5 mph. » ZIP Code Detail Tonight Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Thursday Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph...becoming south in the afternoon. » ZIP Code Detail Thursday Night Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Friday Partly sunny in the morning...then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
MITS said... YES, DANA...can't remember if that was on Margy's hotlist of places not to stay...we are at the Comfort Inn at Sheps.....I don't want to travel 30 mins at night to go back to Martinsburg...
Good afternoon all. Its too hot to work outside any more and after a rest I will hit the kitchen. Jim did you see our ospreys vacationed in France? Now thats a vacation.
It does look like the Loch G. Ospreys are in France, Anne-Marie, but according to the text, they're hanging near good fishing spots in the south of England until the weather clears.
I was tickled to see in juvies are hanging together at Catalina. I didnt know there were tours there. I would like to make a road trip out of it. How fun. Maybe in the spring.
Megan I love my flowers. I also added a new hummingbird feeder between the two baskets of plants. They are loving it... Oh yes the little female.Has to hit every bloom on the purple plant each time she come. hee hee
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 612 Newer› Newest»WOW, just got on puter at home..saw Atlanta update!! Baby BOY is back w/Mom!!!Can view the videos too! What a sweet, gentle burping!!!!
Gosh, fell in the SPLIT! I've made a whole new folder for "Atlanta Panda"!!
You gals get together and you might need that lawyer. A sister would have been fun.My brother is a sweetie but a sister would have been great too.
Hi Loretta, I am going to take a break.
Anne-marie I always wanted a brother. Don't tell Helen. Of course when she was born I wanted a puppy.
I better clear that statement up. I wanted a brother besides the two sisters. I did want a puppy when Helen was born.
My ex teased my youngest son and told him I was pregant with a puppy. he believed him and was really disapointed when I brought his sister home.
Waiting for my girl friend to come over. We are going to dinner.
bbl...
I heard that, Ceil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is that real clear Ceil? You still wanted a puppy when Helen was born??
If you're leaving Ceil, I'll watch out for Bob!
BTW, is Jo making a list for dinner head count at Rummy Tavern??? LOL
I think the list is getting so big Jo will need help recording all the names!
I have been looking at the albums of all the prior NCTC visitS and Momster get togethers..."seeing" a lot of people in those photos...
Hope to see ALL of them in OCTOBER !
XO
WANDA AND GENE SHOULD BE BASKING IN THE VIRGINIA BEACH SUN RIGHT ABOUT NOW, AND PROBABLY WALKING BAREFOOT ON THE BEACH !
Besides the people, there are some AWESOME Eagle pictures in those albums...
And Mattie and Justin!
And another little person or two I don't recognize...
Wanda & Gene at least picked a beach a little bit North of Hannah. Think she won't hit Atlantic coast til end of week & last I heard maybe as far North as So. NC.That's the landing area--anywhere from FL up. Haven't heard the newest weather report yet.
Hope Candy will be OK.
SHE STILL DOES, LORETTA:)
Anne-marie that is funny. Poor guy. Yep Loretta I wanted a puppy and got Helen. That's okay now. Thanks for watching for Bob. Maybe he is at the Rummy Tavern.
Nest Update
09/02/08:
Important Note-
The road work near the Osprey Cam is done, so we are live again. We don't know if our ospreys have started migrating to South America, but it's possible.
Where is Candy? Has anyone heard from Suzanne today? Did she say she was taking off today also?
NatureNut: Where is your new folder on Atlanta Panda..anywhere we can see it yet?
Wow - I must have just viewed about 400 pictures of Momsters having a LOT OF FUN!
I never saw the Baby Moon last night, but maybe tonight...in the West...and Venus will be out there too, low low on the Western Horizon...
TTFN - gotta hit the showers!
Margy, I just made a folder in My Pictures in my 'puter to download the pics on this blog including the 2 crummy ones after birth I shot of the computer.(on this Blog) If you have clicked on the Blue prompts, you've seen them. I probably don't need to do this, as can always go to Atlanta sight & see most of them.
Just checked my email and no messages from Suzanne. She must be off work today.
Gonna eat
At this point it may be quicker to make the list of those who can't join us! lol
I will send out email through Momsters in a few days & then you can respond to it through emails to my address. Once I have it finished I will send it out for everyone to confirm.
I need to know who is in charge of the party at the Comfort Inn on Friday night????? lol
ANNEMARIE IS...she is bringing her RED DRESS:)
The other thing we shoud do Jo, is see how many people want to ride the Potomac Eagle Train, and set the date for that also...Sunday again, maybe?
Trains leave at 10am and 2pm on Sunday the 19th
Sex of the cub: They waited with Buta Buta until Lun Lun actually went out of the den to eat and they grabbed the cub for her exam. But do you remember how long it took the SD Zoo to determine the sex of ZZ?
Forever! They really didn't know for sure even after quite a few exams...
I do remember Mei trying to go thru the small window in the door to get to Tai.....she did that for most of his exams, then calmed down after awile
Norma should still have her train ticket from last year!
The Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad
Link
Oct 19th Sunday Leaving Romney at
10 am and again at 2 pm 3.5hrs
Should get Coach tickets $35 ahead
Call 304/424-0736 & they will mail to you.......
how long does it take to get to the train from Shepherdstown?
Looks like about 1 1/2 hours, Mits.
Anne Marie drove up last year & Robyn & Megan did too.
Need to ask NORMA how fast she drives on that curvy West Virginia road as to how long it takes her to go home!
Helen - If you call for tickets, ask them how many seats still available.
Thanks! The closer it gets the quicker they sale out.
thanks for the info, not sure if we will go, have to talk to my sisters, would probably mean another night to stay over
watching a new FIRST 48....later.
Little Baby Moon sure was pretty tonight...all gone now...
I saw it Magpie...just a sliver
I'm glad Paula. Some people call it a "fingernail" moon...it will only get bigger and better every evening now....
Orion is out in the early morning now before dawn too..so pretty, in the Eastern Sky...it was always one of my father's favorites! Mine Too!
xo
I posted a picture on the Eaglet momsters blog of the catfish remains we found under the nest last Friday.
Eaglet Momsters Blog
My all-time favorite star cluster is Pleaides....the Seven Sisters, looks like a teeny tiny little dipper, comes out shortly after midnight now also in the East, North East. Anyone that has a Subaru, check the little bunch of stars in the grill...that's Pleaides! That's the kind of buggy I want next, unless American Motors comes out with another "Eagle."
Wouldn't THAT be a cool set of wheels to have!
Morning is going to break soon in Finland, time for the "commuter" ferryboats to move along soon.
Going to check those catfish pics, PAULA -
WOW...Paula, they ate every bit of it:)
here comes the ferry...
Great Picture Paula !
And on those albums I was looking at earlier, I saw the collection of bones and the turtle shell!
Ferryboat going left to right at Water Nest...
you all might want to go to Steven's profile...lots of interesting stuff
looks more like a cruise ship, than a ferry
looks like a nice sunrise in FINLAND
..coulda been cruise ship...imagine that, just think of the people on it...
I'm amazed how quickly things lighten up at both those Finland nests..
Steve's site is amazing....One could spend HOURS going through all the things he has on there....
..and He Walks Amongst Us !
Paula, glad YOU know it's a catfish! I never would have figured it out!
You mean you couldn't tell that was a catfish, Lynn! lol Me either!
I think Paula had a very professional person Id'ing that
skeleton!
We now know that Lib & Belle love
catfish!
And they also eat TURTLES
but they don't throw the shells
out of the nest!
I just FINALLY figured out how to keep several windows open at once!! Duh....learn something new every day!!!
Well the Oriole on my bird clock is chirping the 11 o'clock hour...Paula, yours must be too..
So it's time to head for the Roost.
Thanks for all the cool stuff today, everybody...hope we "see" some more of our Eagle Buds on here Wednesday.
xox Take Care, and Prayers...xox
I hear they use them as ashtrays, when company comes:) They turn on the reggae music and smoke a few reefers
I am headed for bed.......
Going to try to find the Last Chance Wildlife Center tomorrow up near Thurmont. I'll let you all know what I find! Hopefully an EAGLE!!!!
I never see any boats....are you all using the Saaksikamera site?
ok I'm tired, I'm out of here....WAKE UP MASON...GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE
I know I am going to bed now!!!!
ROFLMBO !!! Lynn
I thought you meant your House
windows and I thought well I can do that!!!
Goodnight, Margy and Jo. Sleep well.
ROFLMBO.....THAT'S WHAT I THOUGHT......I was patting myself on the back that I could open my windows at home.
Mits, are you back into the rum??
Jo, sorry I wasn't more explicit!!!
Night, Mits!
Link to see the boats
Ok, I'm following the others, hittin' the hay!! See you in the morning light. Thank you God for keeping our little baby safe and healthy today!!
WAKE UP MASON!!! IT'S A BOY!!!!!
We are gonna have so much fun in the Comfort Inn. They ain't gonna know what hit em.
Yeppers, Jo...that's the one I have! Guess my eyes and fingers are not as fast as their boats!!!
nah, not tonight, Sissy, did have some g&t's when we went out to dinner last night....hubby went back today....not much of a drinker, and don't drink alone:)
Good night, Sissy! Don't you wish you were a panda???
I really do wish I was a panda!!! This has been quite a rollercoaster with all the worrying about this precious baby.
no worries, God is on the job:)
Mits, I was really about the turtle shells and reefer, etc. so thought maybe you were joining in with the rum. Ya know, like we all did when we had the reggae with the eagles.
ROFLMBO!
gotcha.....my brain is fried from the glorious sun we have been having....think this has been one of the best summers since we have lived here.....I can't really remember the last time we hit 90.
Calling it a day! Have an early lunch apptmt. tomorrow so no sleeping in. Night, Panda Sissy. So glad you all got your reservations made!
WAKE UP, MASON!!
Getting back on here late to check Finland & shut down!
Good night everyone--Pleasant Feather Dreams ;>))
Yes, WAKE UP MASON--whole lotta stuff goin' on!
Ferry boat on left
Good night everyone
Peace to you and yours
Prayers for all our needs being said
Pleasant dreams and restful sleep
WAKE UP MASON
Hedgie - I knew you were talking about computer windows, LOL!
Mits - I guess that's why we couldn't find any turtle shells, ROFLMAO. Jo, we looked! Too much tall grass, might have better luck at the Open House!
Yes, the lady we met at NCTC ID'd that catfish!
I have been gathering some other pics for her to look at - she can probably ID a lot more of those fish that Lib and Belle brought in.
Shutting er down for tonight...catch ya'll tomorrow!
If I brought that red dress with me my brother would kill me. Mits your a trouble maker! With that I'm going to bed....:)
lol....am not:)
Good morning out there in eagle land! Anybody up?
Hi Double E-sissy -
I'm up - - made myself do morning chores before hopping on...now, when that Eagle Cam gets reset....well, I won't be doing THAT kind of foolishness ...
Good Day Eagle Buds....Hope it's a good one.. Wednesday already!
xo
Deer Party in PA Woods...
You working dayshift today, Margy?
Yes, Sissy - 12 hours today, then an 8-hour shift Thursday..then off for a couple...
Now it's a Crow Party at PA Woods, those dark birds look beautiful this morning...
CT and Nova Scotia nests empty..
Suzanne reports she extended her three day week-end into four and enjoyed every sleeping-in moment of it!
Yay !
xoxo
Things looking kinda empty at the Two Finney Nests this morning..so far....
Oh, that Carolina Wren has taken up a perch on the roof of the Day Care Center behind my apartment...a beautiful chirpity chirp sound...
Well, it's THAT TIME, to gather up the lunch stuff (have to pack for 12-hours today) and try to make myself presentable. Wish I had one of Wanda's costumes to put on!
Take Care everyone, I hope it is a great day for all.
WAKE UP MASON, it is a beautiful West Virginia Morning....
xoxo
Good Morning Margy, Sissy and Mits early birds today ( :
Lots and lots of donkeys out for Norma when she gets in.
Nilla thanks everyone for their prayers. Her daughter and family are safe. They had some trees down since the hurricane turned.
Sorry I am just getting on.
Prayers for all who are feeling the effects of the tornado's and hurricanes.
Good morning Mits, Sissy, Margy and Dana. I am off to work. Just stopped in to say good morning and have a great day. No more news on the cub so far. Hope all is well with mom and cub. I wonder if Lun Lun ate while the cub was gone?
GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!!---SISSY---MAGPIE & DANA---are our "EARLY BIRDS" THIS AM---(think HELEN just WENT to bed)!!!-----Scanned the blog----READ some folks were interested in riding the train again!!---WOW!---COOL!!---I can get info---(I thought you all didn't enjoy it last year!!--except GLO & ANNE!!)----Maybe we will have our EAGLES out this year!!!!---We are celebrating HERTIAGE DAYS this weekend!!---(starts Fri.)---Lots of happenings!!!---I am a hostess at a friend's house!---PRAY IT DOESN'T RAIN!!!!---ENJOY THIS GLORIOUS SUNNY DAY!!!-----LIFE IS GOOD!!!
Good morning Norma! Sounds like you have a busy weekend ahead of you! Still waiting for news about the panda cub this morning. Reckon no news is good news, huh?
Thanks MARGY for the info!!---I have PLEAIDES on my car!!--Didn't know that was what the stars were!!!-----YOU ARE SO KNOWLEDGEABLE!!!!----Don't work too hard today----
hee hee I was guessing on Sunday Aug 31st at 10:08am comment "maybe it is a boy"....and it is I see...well that was a guess of mine of course. No veterinarian degree here lol
Good Morning Norma I checked on the donkeys already this morning comment 7:37am....( :
SISSY---I was waiting for BLUEFIELD SHARON to get on!!---As I understand BABY LUN is a boy!!---SO----SHARON wanted to name her BONNIE BLUE!!---from 'GONE WITH THE WIND'----Well!!---I was going to ask her about the name of "RHETT" or "BUTLER", etc. ---(good old ATLANTA names)---ho!---I told you I sound him on the ABC evening news!----HE IS FIESTY!!!
DANA---Have missed you!!---One day there was only 1 DONKEY!!----I finally figured out it must depend on the time of day we look!!---Have you found a swimming pool yet?-----Bet if MAGPIE can't find one---there isn't one!---She is COOL!!
Norma I have found different indoor pools. The thing is I was trying to stay near where I live. So not to spend so much gas.
I go to Winchester later this month for 3 appointments. So I'm going to talk with them again. My girlfriend will go there also if they let her swim laps. See I need what they call "free time". Doesn't mean it is free of cost just you do what you want. So then I could return to my directed exercise paper I used before.
WHOA!---MORNING PAPER---"SOUTHERN US COAST NERVOUSLY WATCHES HANNA"------Then Gov chartered 4 major storms----after GUSTAV---comes HANNA--IKE & JOSEPHINE!!!----when will it end!!---prayers for those folks!
DANA!---Will keep you in my thoughts today!!----
MAGPIE!---Thanks for telling us that SUZANNE just took off an extra day this week!!---I was worried about her---she wasn't on yesterday!!---WE REALLY MISS HER!!
Margy I looked but I can't find Karla's birthday pictures..Any ideas where they are?
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY KARLA
I would have sent you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY email if I had known.
DANA---KARLA'S birthday pics are on WANDA'S site!!!---They are the BEAUTIFUL people!!!
Just came from there don't know why I didn't see her birthday pics. I checked all 3 places. Huh have to head back there. Thanks Norma....
Wednesday, September 3, 8:00 AM
Following nineteen hours of hand-rearing and subsequent reintroduction yesterday afternoon, both cub and Lun Lun are doing remarkably well. Lun Lun is demonstrating excellent maternal behavior. Staff has removed the cub from Lun Lun at 4 and 9 PM Tuesday and at 3 AM this morning for brief exams to ensure that he is doing well. Zoo Atlanta staff and our Chinese colleague have been very pleased that at each check the cub has gained weight and is maintaining his temperature. Our intention is to increase the time between these exams as our confidence grows in the cub's progress. While this is a more hands-on approach than we took with Mei Lan two years ago, we believe the manipulations are warranted given the problems that arose on Monday. Lun Lun has tolerated the cub's removal for these exams better than we expected. She does show some agitation when the cub is removed, but settles quickly when the keepers offer her water and sugar cane. She responds to the cub immediately when it's returned, cradling and nursing the cub without missing a beat.
We still do not have a clear idea of what caused the cub's sudden decline Monday afternoon, and in all likelihood, we will not know for sure. The last eighteen hours indicate that Lun Lun is producing enough milk and appropriately caring for the cub. The cub has also been vigorous in his vocalizations and has been suckling enough to continue to put on weight.
The cub started day 4 at a panda-typical 128 grams, adding an impressive 7% to his body weight since yesterday, but still small and fragile enough for it to take a few more days and weeks before we can relax.
Dwight Lawson, PhD
Senior Vice President, Collections, Education & Conservation
GOOD MORNING EVERYONE...WAKE UP MASON...Dana, that was me responding to Annemarie last night, I'm just getting on now....
Good morning everybody!
HEY EAGLE BUDDIES!!----There is a new update on the LUN BOY!!---"He" is still doing well!!---but they are still keeping a hands on watch for a few more hours!!---LUN LUN gets agitated when they take him---but settles down when he is returned!!!!---SHE IS SUCH A GOOD MAMMA BEAR!!!----ho!
Thanks, Sharon......this is why the Chinese do not name their giant pandas til they are 100 days old....alot can happen, very dangerous time.
I live off this exit. Holiday Inn (Exit 20 (Spring Mills) off I 81 has openings for Oct 17, 18, and I said checked out Oct 19th. 1-304-274-6100. Miss all the Martinsburg traffic. I can get you a map and turns going to Shepherdstown. Going through Bedington. That Mema is the way Jill was trying the one year to tell people to go.
Norma, she settles down when they feed her face:)
Oh yes if you have AARP, Triple A they will also give you a discount.
Yeah, for baby Lun!!! I am so tickled. He gave us quite a scare, didn't he. Looks like he is jammin! Momma is so good to him.
WAKE UP MASON, THE BABY IS DOING GREAT! HE WANTS TO MEET YOU!!
MORNIN' SHARON!!---Did you read my suggestion for a name??---WE HAVE A BOY!!!----ho!----'BLUE BOY---RHETT---BUTLER---any name associated with "GONE WITH THE WIND"?----what do you all think---you all are closer to atlanta than we are?----kinda think RHETT is an easy name--
Good Morning Mits and Sharon ( :
I am sure Margy probably knows this Holiday Inn.
MORNIN' HELEN!!----I must be part PANDA----"i settle down when you feed my face"---ho!---Very Clever!!!
STUDY GROUP---Gotta get dressed--I hate to leave OUR NEW BOY!!!---TAI is still #1!!---ho!
I so enjoyed our outing at Red Lobster. Great food!!!!
Good Morning
Great report on the Cub!
Sorry to see our new thread and our still cam isn't here yet. Steve and John will NOT let us down!
Good movie to see with Matthew McConaughey and Kat Hudson in is "Fool's Gold".
GOING TO POST THIS AGAIN, WE KNOW HOW THE EAGLES LOVE TO COME TO THE NEST....SO KEEP AN EYE OUT:)
Nest Update
09/02/08:
Important Note-
The road work near the Osprey Cam is done, so we are live again. We don't know if our ospreys have started migrating to South America, but it's possible.
Also, we recently updated our Osprey Cam Web Log.
MitsDid you see my comment about the Holiday Inn Exit 20 I-81??
We may be lucky enough to get an Eagle fix by checking out the BW Osprey cam until our cam is up/running. Sure hope Bob gets some blue ribbons when they judge the photos on Friday.
YES, DANA...can't remember if that was on Margy's hotlist of places not to stay...we are at the Comfort Inn at Sheps.....I don't want to travel 30 mins at night to go back to Martinsburg...
no doubt we will see some action at BW, if it is like the past seasons.
I see on Monday's comment some were talking about afterbirth and umbilical cord. I don't know but when you watch the birthing video. You do see the clear sticking shiny stuff on the baby cub. The light hits is and makes it look almost like aluminum foil one time in the video.
SHARON!!----i'm late!---but I think "LUN BOY" would be a good name!!!---ho!
No Mits it isn't in Martinsburg. That is why you miss all that mess.
The one year Vicky came they needed a hotel. They followed us and sadly that nice hotel was full. We stayed with them and they did get accomadations elsewhere.
DANA - Comfort Inn Shepherdstown will be jiving with Momsters on Fri & Sat night! So far Helen, Ceil, MaryMargaret, Sharon, Beverly, Thelma, Anne Marie & brother & sil........ I may just need to go get a room to keep them under an EAGLE EYE! lol
DEB is coming in too and is staying in Martinsburg.
If Lolly and Hubby come they may pull their trailer!
I would hope that Deb could change her hotels...and come to sheperdstown...Jo that is an excellent idea...
Thanks for the update from Nilla, Dana. We were concerned as to why the family couldn't get out of harm's way and were worried about them.
WAKE UP MASON
OUR CAM IS BACK!!
Panda dip in the creek, wading in the water. Supposed to be a hot one today. Can't tell who it is, think Tian maybe?
Whoo Hoo!!!
Our cam is working again!!!
THANK YOU!
YEAH!!! Eagle cam is back!! Now we need a visit.
Wow Good morning everyone. Got my pop up running. Now isn't that a great way to start the day. Thanks to whomever it was that got that fixed for us. :) Hope your day is great.
Is it just me, or does it look like lots of new sticks at the far end of the nest?
Helen, I am going to get ready to meet Jenny. Going to try to find that Bird refuge with the Eagle. Would you have time to email DEB about your lodging. I know she is out and about now But email would be best to get info to her. Would love to see her with all of you for the whole weekend.
Looks like they have been busy!
THANK YOU JOHN & STEVE &
ANY OTHERS WHO GAVE US BACK
OUR CAM
yes I will, Jo
Good Morning Jo ( :
Hope you find the Rescue and the Eagle. We'll be waiting for an update.
I just noticed it now says the day of the week, along with the time under each post...is that new or am I just noticing it?
Good Morning Glo - Hope you and Dexter have a great day
Catching up more and more on comments.
Bob you pictures we as usual awesome ( : Thank you so much for sharing them.
Paula, are you talking about on the blog?? It has always been there.
And the time is right now on the pic!
I absolutley loved the train ride last year. I would go again in a heartbeat. It was more chance to be with some of the momsters I didn't get much time with at Rumneys. I did see soem eagles. And even saw one young flying beside the train but it happened so fast and I was on the wrong side to get the picture. I still have it in my minds eye thouhg. Take the train!!! I bought a picture on the train that has a very prominent spot in my living room.
Paula - you have me beating my brain trying to remember ...... I know our pics would always show the date.. right?
Good Morning Glo and Paula ( :
No Paual it is there on Tuesdays comments.
thank you JOHN AND STEVEN
Holy smokes, your right Sharon, time is finally correct on cam after all these months.
Still haven't found Karla's birthday pictures on Wanda's website.
Anyone know where they are?
I think they are under Wanda's Wishes.......
Atlanta hammock day room with sleeping panda on the cam - could be our Buta Buta
Dana - new pics on Moosewatch
http://moosewatch.com/
love those mooses:)
Ok into the shower
BBL
MASON UPDATE
Today was the day Mason would get bone flap" put back. That is the portion of his skull they removed during his surgery early on, which seems like eons ago to us. However he has a little infection which elevates his temperature so they will postpone the procedure until they determine the source of infection. My Theresa at the Charles Town store says its a sidestep not a backwards step, always moving forward but not straight ahead. I'm in the stores today, Sylvia reports that Mason looks good, doesn't like it when she scratches the bottom of his feet, he actually jerks his knees up when she does that! This is good.
Just keep the faith!
Love Brian
Mason's family is so strong. Bless their hearts.
I was just telling Sharon Mei can drape herself over a rock like nobody I know and make it look like the most comfortable place in the world! (wish i was a panda)
My spouse and darling companion just left to go ginsenging. He is so excited. He loves it out in the woods. His Dad taught all of them to do it as small children.
Plus it is selling for like $1000 a pound. Dig, Tom, Dig!!
YOU GO TOM!!!!
Cool, correct time on the cam!
And is it updating properly????
Hmmm, guess that's another story!
mine was working fine, but now is 2 minutes behind my time:(
I think the time is fine...was wondering if it is updating every 30 seconds...but it's still not.
Blog and cam both say 10:58
too big to be buta on the atlanta cam, ain't it?
playing hide and seek on atlanta cam.
WEATHER FOR NCTC NEST
This Afternoon
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds around 5 mph.
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Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northeast winds around 5 mph...becoming south in the afternoon.
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Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny in the morning...then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
AMEN GOING TO BE HOT FOR THE EAGLES!
So you would think they would fly home from wherever and hit the shade in their nest.......
Out of here now..........
Mountaingate and then to find the
Last Chance Wildlife Center on
Kelbaugh Road Thurmont MD
BBL
Mits although you have your hotel room reserved already.
The Holiday Inn I mentioned is on Margy's (magpie) list of good hotels. I don't normally give out BAD hotel/motels for people to stay at.
I never said you did, Dana.
MITS said...
YES, DANA...can't remember if that was on Margy's hotlist of places not to stay...we are at the Comfort Inn at Sheps.....I don't want to travel 30 mins at night to go back to Martinsburg...
Wednesday, September 03, 2008 9:29:00 AM
????? dANA
So, how is everyone today? It is a beautiful but hot day in Bedford. I get to go to Lynchburg tomorrow to get my hair done. Can't wait!
Hey ya'll!! It is a wonderful day outside, gonna break all kinds of heat records here today!!
i sure would like to see that baby!!
must be hot in DC....pandas are inside:)
Mits I'll come visit you if there is a hurrican and you and me can ride it out....ok but your going to have to hold my hand the whole time ( :
Sharon are you living in Bedford?
A GOOD DAY TO YOU ALL THIS BEAUTIFUL WEDNESDAY.....
Take a look at the update on Nethy and Deshar.
C(°ï®¡°)D
Jim
D & N's whereabouts
No, Dana, just visiting Bedford. Going back home this weekend.
And another link. This one's for Steffi's Catalina Report.
C(°ï®¡°)D
Jim
Catalina Report
Good afternoon all. Its too hot to work outside any more and after a rest I will hit the kitchen. Jim did you see our ospreys vacationed in France? Now thats a vacation.
Guess you probably knew BWO cam is back on-line today; BUT on my screen it's turned 3/4's blue now....
Back again, but there's a double image.
C(°ï®¡°)D
Jim
Dana, I am so outa here if the is a hurricane or tropical storm....:):):)
It does look like the Loch G. Ospreys are in France, Anne-Marie, but according to the text, they're hanging near good fishing spots in the south of England until the weather clears.
C(°ï®¡°)D
Jim
I was tickled to see in juvies are hanging together at Catalina. I didnt know there were tours there. I would like to make a road trip out of it. How fun. Maybe in the spring.
Hey Mits- need a volunteer to guard your beach condo?? ha ha....
Hi Megan, Anne, and Jim.
Megan I love my flowers. I also added a new hummingbird feeder between the two baskets of plants. They are loving it...
Oh yes the little female.Has to hit every bloom on the purple plant each time she come. hee hee
Megan, good luck getting past our bulldog police.....they are the best:)
SPLIT IS A-COMIN:)
Hi Dana, Mits, Megan and Jim too. I really should get back to work but I'm being lazy.
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