Monday, June 22, 2009

Monday PM



A cool photograph of a very rare snow leopard in Afghanistan, photo courtesy of the dot.earth blog at the NYTimes.

New thread.

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ceil said...

Thanks Steve. Beautiful picture

stronghunter said...

Great picture, Steve. Thanks for sharing it.

Mits said...

thanks for the call over Ceil, and the new thread, Steve.

deb said...

Thanks, Steve, how fun would that be to see! I am home for lunch, definitely don't like this shift!

deb said...

How is the weather for you Arizona company today, Helen?

Costume Lady said...

Beautiful animal...I would like to see those Red Panda Triplets that Helen was telling us about. Anyone know where to see them?

hedgie said...

Great pic, Steve. Thanks!
Hi, Deb...bye, Deb!
Mits....when we went to the city Sat. we were planning on eating (and anxious to!) at the 94th Aero Squadron in College Park---it is one of our favs---got there only to find that they are closed due to a frozen water pipe rupture back in Feb. that left the place with 2 1/2 ft. of water inside! What a disappointment. Should have mentioned it before we went because you probably knew about it!!

deb said...

Red panda triplets

Costume Lady said...

So, Lynn, did your sister find a gewgaw?

deb said...

Not a very good picture of them, I'll see if there is anything better. I don't have to go back quite yet, Lynn.

Costume Lady said...

Thanks, Deb...you are an angel!

hedgie said...

Not only did she find some the day we were in Berkeley Springs, but she is going back tomorrow to shop for more!!!

deb said...

My computer didn't like that search for pictures of the red panda, shut down everything.

Costume Lady said...

I'm glad she found some...did she know a trinket is called that?

Ms Bookworm said...

Wow, Steve, what an awesome picture! Thank you!

Judie, thanks for your blogs-- you're helping me study for my exams tomorrow and Wednesday! These particular units are about the Nervous System and the Brain-- how intuitive of you!

Costume Lady said...

Sorry Deb. Hate when that happens. It happens to me almost everytime I go on Facebook.

Mits said...

have to lol, little cool for the AZ visitors, but it was a good day at the beach.....the adult did not put sunscreen on till later today....looks a little red....I'm fixing, steak and salad for dinner, she is on a no carb diet

Mits said...

I'm wondering how I can read that paragraph easier than regular words.....maybe I'm dyslexic

Ms Bookworm said...

Thanks, Deb, for the Red Panda picture. I've never seen a picture of such a young one. Sorry about your computer's tantrum. Mine gets that way sometimes, too.

deb said...

I am back to work. BBL.

deb said...

OOps, forgot to say, Earthquake in Alaska, but not connected to Redoubt. Epicenter was 35 miles from Talkeetna. Mag. 5.4-5.7.

Ms Bookworm said...

Say, am I wrong, or is that a shadow of Hidey at about 3:00 in the nest? I keep seeing it every once in a while; just wondering...

paula eagleholic said...

Thanks for the explanation, STeve...kind of a daunting pic until you could scroll down and see the leopard. pretty cool.

Now, I would think gewgaw could apply to one's garden...certainly treasures to be found in a garden..

Mema Jo said...

Good afternoon - headed out for some dinner .....
Still going strong with the Germany Gang ..

Promise to get some pics to Wanda soon...

See you later Deb !!!!

Ms Bookworm said...

...Now the shadow's at about 4:00.

paula eagleholic said...

Nope, don't see any Hidey shadows.

Mits - steak and salad sounds good even if you aren't on a no carb diet...in fact, that's what I had for dinner last night...and will have again tonight...

Mits said...

I love steak, Paula, got us some nice filets....going to george forman them or broil them.

jmp said...

Hi Ms. Bookworm,

What are your exams for? If you have some questions and think I can help, please send them along. I would be happy to try to help. In any case, best of luck.

Judie

jmp said...

Thank you to Steve for all the threads. Look at that leopard! Isn't it amazing how nature survives even in a war-torn country.

Judie

magpie said...

Hello all Eagle Pals in all our Eagle Corners

Cutting it close, got to leave for work soon.

Megan ! Fabulous Posies! Would have spent my whole paycheck had I not been with "the boys" for Father's Day....

Hedgie - The male Pileated had more red on his nape than the female, otherwise, coloring is the same! They are wonderful birds !

magpie said...

Happy Birthday to Andrew and Happy Motherhood to Sharon ☺ !!

magpie said...

You guys are very brainy! I love the educational anecdotes. We have so many different types of careers on here, is very interesting.

Moon is "new" so absent in the morning, but hope you guys see Venus and Mars cozying up together in the pre-dawn Eastern skies. A Must See if you are up that early ☺

Oh Yes, ISS is back out for a few days. In the morning in Eastern Panhandle area: around 4:06 AM, WSW 87-degrees, negative 4.0 - " Very Bright". About like Venus is brightness. I will take a break and head out of the office to peek !

Got to run. Daggone it, I hear Hidey and am going to miss a Visit I bet ~
Nice to see the Still Cam working again !
Best Wishes to all, for a Great Evening. Hope Weather Relief comes for all who need it ! And that sounds like a lot of folks !

xoxo TTFN God Bless Us, Every One xoxo

paula eagleholic said...

Yes, thanks NCTC for getting the still cam running again!


And Happy Birthday Andrew. Japanese food, great choice!

Ms Bookworm said...

Judie, my classes are 'Human Diseases' and 'Surgical Instruments'. I've gone back to school to learn Medical Transcription. My biggest problem is that I have to learn too many chapters in too little time! Have to know a total of 13 chapts. in one week. My brain gets to the point where it goes 'tilt', and I have to quit for a while. Lots of terms and definitions to remember.

T-Bird said...

Hello my eagle buds.

T-Bird said...

How are you fine eagle momsters and dadsters?

T-Bird said...

Thanks Steve for that great picture.

magpie said...

T-Bird ! Man oh man I dislike having to leave when you are here !!! But I have to...

xoxo Good to See You, hope you are doing great !

Out the door.....
☺ ♥

hedgie said...

Wanda, we have used that term all our lives....think we got it from my grams!

T-Bird said...

I thought I missed you Magpie. Glad I didn't. I hope you have a good workday.

hedgie said...

Hi, Thelma! Are you back in Bedford now? Bet Shar doesn't like you, either! Poor girl...all alone again! Everybody is leaving her....:(

T-Bird said...

Yeah Hedgie, I'm in Bedford. How are you doing?

Unknown said...

UPDATE from DUKE FARMS:
NEW! June 22, 2009
The oldest chick is now 11 weeks old. The eaglets can be seen "branching," perching on the branch extending out from the nest tree. The chicks should be fledging very soon. So far this season fourteen chicks have fledged from other eagle nests thoughout the state.

hedgie said...

Doing okay, T-bird...all things considered! Sis off on her own today, so just me and mom until my eldest got here a little while ago. Did you know that all families are a bit dysfunctional? Yeah, they are!
Youngest SIL is in surgery at the moment, so I'm fretting a little---hate to see anyone go under the knife for a back.
Are you making headway in the job search department? Could you teach, like JMP Judie?

hedgie said...

Probably more like "would you WANT to teach?"

stronghunter said...

Serious Metro crash in DC on Red Line. One train on top of another. I've talked with my son who sometimes rides Metro, but he drove today and is safely home.

One fatality so far. Multiple injuries.

T-Bird said...

Who is JMP Judy and what does she teach? As a social worker in some states I can get a certification to teach. Yes I sure do know all families are dysfunctional. : ) Prayers with you and yours!!!

T-Bird said...

...and no I really do not have any desire to teach but I have learned never to say never. : )

T-Bird said...

prayers with those in DC

stronghunter said...

Haven't been able to reach my daughter who lives up there too, but I do not think she would have ridden the Metro today. She was taking the day off, I think.

Some scary pictures on television.

I am sure they'll appreciate your prayers, T-Bird.

God bless everyone.

stronghunter said...

Thelma, as a social worker, I am sure you do plenty of teaching.

T-Bird said...

Right Stronghunter : ) My Mom, all her siblings and my grandmother were all teachers. I have total respect for that profession.

hedgie said...

Tpbird...oops...thought you were a psychologist! Almost same difference in dealing with people, huh???

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Good evening Eagle buds from Kure Beach, NC!!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Tom is at the pier fishing, me and Mattie and Crystal are here at the room, enjoying the evening. Andrew and Kelsey are about an hour away, will be here before long. I will be glad when they get here so I can quit worrying!!

T-Bird said...

Your right Hedgie. My mom wanted me to be a psychologist instead of a social worker.

T-Bird said...

Eagle-eye's Sissy, they are going to be safe!!!!

Mits said...

terrible news about Metro accident, that is the line I use, the Red Line, when I travel on it

Mits said...

well my no carb visiting friend decided to take a walk on the beach, and the heavens have burst open....got a towel by the door for her, she wanted to walk her potato off, guess she is running now, her daughter is glad she did not go with her:_)

T-Bird said...

maybe she found shelter MITS

Mits said...

hope so, don't think she took her phone, and don't see her on the beach, not storming, just raining.

Mema Jo said...

As of now there are 4 Killed & 70 Injured In DC Metro Crash‏.

Finally got Susan (Catonsville & works in DC) on her cell. Quinn (gs) had gotten a ride to Lax practice so she decided to work a little late & NOT take the 5:00 red line home!
Thank you Lord......

T-Bird said...

sure thankful you weren't on it today MITS

T-Bird said...

yes, thank goodness Mema Jo

stronghunter said...

Got a call from my Susan, but she had not ridden Metro today. She was worried about a co-worker, but she is safe as well.

I though about you, Mits, when my son said that's the Metro that goes to the zoo. So glad you were not on the train today.

stronghunter said...

They say it was the inbound train from MD to DC, so not as crowded as the outbound trains.

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Miracles happen all around us! I am so sorry for the people on the Metro.

Mits said...

walker back safe and sound....closing down for tonight....good night, prayers for all in the tragic accident

stronghunter said...

Good night, Mits.

T-Bird said...

later MITS

hedgie said...

Have a pleasant evening, Mits.
So glad all of our folks' folks were NOT on the Metro Red Line. Local commuters will sure be late getting home tonight---by bus!
Sissy, glad that Andrew is almost there. Bet Shar will be at peace, too, when she knows he's arrived safely.
Oh, Thelma---missed answering your other question----JMP Judie is a newbie, who uis a psychologist. She posted some neat info earlier today. She is a psych professor.

T-Bird said...

where is hidey this evening?

paula eagleholic said...

Night Mits

Howdy Shirley, Sissy, Hedgie and Tbird

T-Bird said...

hello paula-how goes it

paula eagleholic said...

Up to 6 now killed in the Metro accident

paula eagleholic said...

Tbird - I didn't know you are a social worker. That is what my college kid is going to be :)

paula eagleholic said...

I'm good, Tbird!

paula eagleholic said...

How many years, Tbird?

stronghunter said...

Hello, Paula.

paula eagleholic said...

Hey Shirley

jmp said...

Hello everyone,

This is newbie Judie.

Ms. Bookworm: WOW! I surely do wish you success and hope you "ace" all your exams. I regret I know little of physical diseases and surgical instruments except for the word "scary." I can't imagine so much material in such a very short time -- give your brain a break -- the brain doesn't like cramming and tends to respond by screwing us over by shutting down when we need it the most. Let it rest and it will remember more than you expect.

Mits: Dyslexic? Naw -- just read a little slower.

T-Bird: I am a late-bloomer. Began college age 38 and completed my B.A. & M.A. in psychology. Got truly lucky and was hired to teach at my Alma Mater (George Washington University) 15 years ago. I teach a number of psychology courses but my area of specialization is the psychology o violent criminal offenders. I also teach the same course for police officers in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Can't speak for others but have found teaching to be the single most rewarding challenge of my 64 years. It's a bit like watching the eaglets grow and become independent except I deal with human fledgings.

Did not see or hear Hidey at all today. I miss him/her.

Dreadful Metro accident this afternoon and hope with all my heart that no one dear to any of you was involved. I'll say a prayer.

Good night to all and thank you for welcoming me into your family.

Cheers and goodnight to all,
Judie

Lolly said...

Helllllooooo!!! We drove 11 hours today. We are in Raton, New Mexico. Can see the mountains! It is very pleasant outside. Laurel and the boys are at the playground and Jack is having a beer. He deserves it!

After tonight we probably will not have computer access unless we go into Estes Park to Jane and Herbert's RV park. That is Jack's sister, they will be with us but in town.

Boys were great travelers. Oh, we had the usual brother bickering occasionally but nothing that could not be dealt with. LOL

paula eagleholic said...

Nice of you to join us, Judie.

paula eagleholic said...

Good to hear from you Lolly! Enjoy your trip!

T-Bird said...

Lolly, glad your there safe and sound. Andrew also made it to the beach safe and sound.

stronghunter said...

Good night, Judie. I look forward to reading more of your thoughtful messages. I'm a newbie too--lurked for about a month or so and then wrote my first message when Hidey first disappeared and returned.

Lolly said...

Going outside to relax and have a glass of wine.

BBL

stronghunter said...

Lolly, I envy you! I miss the trips we took with the trailer.

T-Bird said...

later Lolly

T-Bird said...

9 years Paula

deb said...

I am home from work, the last few hours really dragged. I am glad I don't have this schedule as my permanent one! Tomorrow I am off, as I will work on Sat.

paula eagleholic said...

Tbird - do you work with families, adults or kids...or all of the above?

stronghunter said...

Good night everyone. I am headed to my own nest for the night.

T-Bird said...

Paula, I work as a medical social worker. Mostly I work with physical rehab patients. Sometimes I work in acute care and sometimes I work with long term care patients.

paula eagleholic said...

Have a good night, Shirley.

I've got to get some paperwork done...bbialw

T-Bird said...

well you fine folk I'm signing off-don't let the bed bugs bite

deb said...

Wow, that Metro crash is sure scary, how lucky that people tied to blog/bloggers were not on the train today!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Well, who knew there was a new thread? :)

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Yeah, the family is at the beach and where am I??? Bluefield! I don't like them! :)

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

That is awful about the Metro.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I hope Andrea will not start hating me for the medical transcription class. I finished school 10 years ago and am so grateful. I have no desire to go back to school.

paula eagleholic said...

I gotcha, Tbird. Worked with some of them at the hospital and the nursing home in regards to my Mom.

hedgie said...

Sharon, don't think you need to worry about Andrea hating you! She not only loves what she's in to, but she blesses you for getting her on track!! She thinks she'll even finish early---I think she said 18 mos. instead of 2 yrs.!
I am going to say goodnight...it has been a very bad evening here...sis has really showed herself and her true colors...at my expense. So, think I'll fix a drink and head for the tub and a good book.
See you fowl friends in the morning light. Hope everyone else has or finds peace tonight. I'm sure glad I have you all in my life. Thank you.

deb said...

So sorry to hear your sister is causing problems for you, Lynn. There is no explaining people sometimes. I hope she behaves the rest of the time you are together.

deb said...

I am off to bed, too. Going to read for awhile.

Night, everyone!

paula eagleholic said...

Ah, the joys of family...Hope it's opened up someone else's eyes, Hedgie. Hope tomorrow is better.

Hi Margy, hope you had a good shift...never seem to catch you on here!

Gnite, all!

Hugs to all ♥

Mema Jo said...

I had gone to the grocery store & then had to go over to my son's to get my car checked out. Needless to say I got back late and didn't come in until now!
Everyone will be perky on here in the morning because we do have Each Other!
Nothing anyone says or does will ever change that! Just remember that always!

Good Night All
Sweetest dreams and restful sleep
((((Extra hugs tonight)))) ♥

Costume Lady said...

It has been a long, interesting day. Got a lot done in the yard and garden. After I picked my beans and peas and gewgaws, I dug potatoes and made green beans, country ham and new red potatoes. Ummm! Tired and sleepy now.

GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE
SWEET DREAMS
PRAYERS FOR ALL, ESPECIALLY THE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES OF THE METRO ACCIDENT.

Ms Bookworm said...

Howdy, everyone!

Came home from my Keyboard class a little early tonight. My little pea brain says it's had it for today. Judie, thanks for the good advice! I have found that you are totally correct about trying to cram too much info in too little time. This course is just crazy-- even the teacher says they usually take 6 months of daily work to learn all this, but we only have 6 weeks! Good thing I'm only going to be transcribing, and will have the textbook to use as a reference!

Got 6 practice units typed 2 times each at class tonight-- enough, already!!! I'm gonna shut down for the night shortly.

movin said...



** GooD NIGHt **

** EVeRYONE **


You all have a happy TuesWedsThursFri....


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

movin said...

Beautiful Snow Leopard, Steve. Hope he's not hunting eagles way up thar...



C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

Ms Bookworm said...

Oh, SO sorry to hear of the Metro crash!! Prayers being said for that situation, for sure!

SHARON, I could NEVER be upset with you! I'm really enjoying being back at school-- even though I'm sure the youngsters view me as a bit of a dinosaur! I need to use my mind, before it goes totally rusty on me! Sitting at home for a year and a half, unemployed, was just awful. Couldn't stand to sit and watch the paint peel off the walls any more! My Dad always told me, "Use it, or lose it!" and he knew what he was talking about. School is a bit of a challenge, but it's just what I needed. Bless you!

Lynn, sorry you've had a rough day today. Hope tomorrow will be better.
Reminds me of a magnet on my refrig-- "Let's keep the FUN in DYSFUNCTIONAL!" LOL :o]

Ms Bookworm said...

Well, think I'll head for my nest for the night. Prayers for all, and hugs, too. Sleep tight, and I'll talk to you in the morning. ;o]

Ms Bookworm said...

Oh--Lolly, you must be really tired after so many hours on the road, but hope you enjoy New Mexico-- it's beautiful! Hope you're able to find computer access elsewhere, too... good to hear from you!

Ms Bookworm said...

O.K., I really am going to bed for the night now-- before I do a face plant in my keyboard! Nite, all-- and night, Spidey. Night, Hidey, wherever you're roosting for the night!

Lori O. said...

Cool! Hidey is in the nest - she'll never miss a meal, eh?

Lori O. said...

Hidey is nibbling on something. Don't know if it's nest-overs or something Lib or Belle dropped off.

Bill said...

Looks like you me and Hidey are the only ones up,s/he must have just got there,I was checking other cams and missed the arrival

Lori O. said...

Good Morning Bill!

That would make us the EARLY BIRDS, right? :)

It's just so great to see Hidey in the nest. I hope she never stops coming back.

Bill said...

Gotta go do the daily grind now,be back in about 12 hrs,ya'll have a wonderful day

Tammy said...

Good Morning All...

Hidey looks busy busy busy this morning in the nest.

Deb, jmp and Sharon... Thank you all three for answering my questions yesterday. That was mighty kind of you.

jmp... interesting stuff. Thank you for explaining how the brain works. You should write some blogs. :)

Anyways, looks like a beautiful day today.

AND... thank you Hidey for blessing me with your presence this morning!

movin said...

Anybody recognize those medium-size birds in the nest now??


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

Tammy said...

Hi Jim..

I saw them too and was trying to identify them, but couldn't. They left rather quickly, I thought maybe one of the eagles was coming in for a landing.

stronghunter said...

Good morning to whomever might be there now. Movin . . . are you still there? I see Hidey has already come and gone this morning.

Nine lives have been lost as a result of the Metro crash now. Many traffic problems for those traveling in that area.

I'm expecting my daughter Suzi later today. Looking forward to seeing her!

stronghunter said...

Good morning, Tammy!

Tammy said...

Good Morning Stronghunter :)

Nice to see you this morning.

:)

Sorry you missed Hidey. It was good to see him/her. I've missed them the last few days.

magpie said...

Good Morning Eagle People...
Waiting on Hidey.

Eaglet at BWE and a nice deer at Pix Pa, feeding at Finney's

stronghunter said...

Good to see you, Tammy. Beautiful day here.

The nest is slowly coming out of the shadows.

stronghunter said...

Good morning, Margy. Thanks for the report on the other sites. I am afraid to get involved with all of them this morning. . . too much to do, and it would be hard to break away.

stronghunter said...

Adult at the nest.

magpie said...

There is a parent !

Costume Lady said...

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE...
It is a beautiful morning here in Martinsburg/Shepherdstown...sunny and 61°. I haven't been getting up early enough to see Hidey for the past couple of days. Miss him:(

magpie said...

And there's a Child

stronghunter said...

With food.

Yikes! The child has arrives, rude as ever.

Costume Lady said...

THANK YOU HIDEY..PERFECT TIMING:)

magpie said...

Same here Shirley...
Hidey looks great in the sunshine...
as does the spindly deer at PIX, and there is another eaglet at BWE.

stronghunter said...

I don't think Hidey will ever have any problems with assertiveness.

Lynne2 said...

Good morning everyone! Got her just in time to the Hidey Miracle this morning!

stronghunter said...

Hidey doesn't act as hungry as usual. . . but I bet s/he would not allow anyone else near that food regardless.

Lynne2 said...

the nest is nothing more to her/him than a nestaurant now!

stronghunter said...

If that is a fish, it is only a part of a fish. Hidey is just kicking it around.

stronghunter said...

Nestaurant . . . good one.

Lynne2 said...

I'm checking in on the barn owl babies, boy are they making a racket!!! Hidey would be so pleased!

Lynne2 said...

they look like little ghostyl apparitions in the pre dawn darkness of the box.

Lynne2 said...

ghostly, rather. pardon my dyslexia.

stronghunter said...

Lynne, could you tell me how to get to the barn own site?

Lynne2 said...

they are also having breakfast.

magpie said...

Can't stay long. Time for sleep.
Wanda - glad you got your Eaglet fix this morning.

So sad for the victims of the Metro Crash in the Washington area. Prayers for all, including the heroic Fire Department responders.

Hello and so long to our morning people here, and those to join.
Best wishes for a Good and Safe Day.
Prayers for Comfort and Strength, and Wellness, and that the trials and troubles of yesterday, fade away with the new morning.
xo ♥

Lynne2 said...

http://wdfw.wa.gov/wildwatch/owlcam/video_barnowl.html

That is the link Shirley, I can't do that fancy blue link thing everyone else does!

gwen of s.c. said...

Good morning everyone. So glad to see Hidey this morning, I haven't seen him in several days. It's so sad tuning in to an empty nest. Saw something funny at the lake this weekend, two buzzards sitting on a sign that said private swimming area. Wish I had taken my camera. Hope everyone is feeling good today. Love, Gwen

Lynne2 said...

You can also see osprey, herons, bluebirds...just click on the left to which ever one you want to see!

stronghunter said...

Thanks, Lynne. I can't do the link, either. I looked at the directions once, but haven't absorbed all of that info yet.

Lynne2 said...

Hey there Gwen! I know what you mean...I NEVER seem to have my camera when I need it....worse, I NEVER LEARN just to keep it with me!!

Lynne2 said...

Hey Margy!

Shirley, just goolge Wild Watch Cams and then click on the site for the Wildwatch cams Washington Dept of Fish and Wildlife.

gwen of s.c. said...

I also meant to say I'm so sorry about the tragic derailment in Washington. I couldn't help but cry this morning watching the news. Thankfully none of you were on that train. Gwen

stronghunter said...

Thanks, Lynne. They do look ghostly. I have added it to my favorites list.

stronghunter said...

Yes, Gwen. We are thankful that our own are safe. Sorry for the victims.

Thanks for your concern.

stronghunter said...

I must get on with the chores now. Much to do today.

Lynne2 said...

the owls are of 2 different broods! Two of the babies are much larger than then the other two. I was pretty worried for a while when they were really much younger that there wouldn't be enough food for them all and, well, it would not have been pretty.

stronghunter said...

New kind of exercise Hidey is doing?

stronghunter said...

I saw that they are very different in age. Is that normal for owls?

Lynne2 said...

eaglerobics!

Lynne2 said...

I don't know! I knew that they could have more than one brood a year but not going at the same time! I will try to look up some info on that...I've been meaning to anyway.
Is that your kitty on your avitar?

normabyrd said...

GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!!---Have you ever seen a more beautiful EAGLET---I think not--she may need some 'MS MANNER- lessons!----WHOA!---She is WAY COOL!-----CONGRATS!!---LORI---you are our #1 EAGLE MOM--today & every day!!!----MORNIN' LORI--ELKINS BILL--TAMMY--SHIRLEY--MOVIN'JIM--MAGPIE--WANDA--& LYNN2--
WOW!!!---Another GLORIOUS am in WILD & WONDERFUL WEST VIRGINIA---sunny skies---puffy clouds---singing birds----temp 61°---BELLE & LIBERTY'S BABY'S tummy is full---all's right with HER WORLD!!---It takes so little to make her HAPPY---When she's HAPPY--We are HAPPIER!----Let us give thanks! --HUG A TREE---& REJOICE!--LIFE IS GOOD!!

Lynne2 said...

morning Norma! I always love your morning messages!!!

jmp said...

Good morning, everyone.

So happy to see Hidey for a few minutes this morning. H/she just flew off into the sunshine. Now I can finish my coffee and head outside to attack the weeds.

Prayers for the Metro injured, those who died and their families.

Cheers,
Judie

Costume Lady said...

GOOD MORNING NORMA...don't forget to HUG A CHILD AND SING IN THE SUNSHINE!:)

stronghunter said...

I'll do some research when I've finished some of those chores. I just hung a bird feeder on a spindly limb. It will be interesting to see what the squirrels do about that.

Yep, that's my kitty. George was checking out some flowers I was about to plant.

George has gotten used to hearing bird calls coming from my computer, but he still gets interested from time to time. Someone has a bluebird call on their blog. George really liked that one. I am afraid to leave the computer on with George nearby. Wouldn't want my work computer to suffer cat attack.

They have just changed the death toll from the Metro accident downward to seven. I don't know how that happened.

Costume Lady said...

GOOD MORNING, JUDIE...glad you came back to see us today. We enjoyed chatting with you yesterday:) Yes, lots of outside work to be done.

Lynne2 said...

Hi Judie, Happy weed wacking this morning!

Shirley, George is cute! I have 3 cats of my own, Joker, Mitzi and Brother Cat. And a collie!

stronghunter said...

Good morning, Judie. Welcome back this morning.

stronghunter said...

George is a sweet guy. He's my only pet at present. I had a basset hound for years, but Sassafras passed away awhile back.

stronghunter said...

Lynne, I am sure all of your pets keep your busy. I love both cats and dogs. Over the years, my children had a huge variety of critters. Even snakes. I kind of just tolerated the snakes.

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' LOVELY GWEN---We all need to keep the victims & the other folks involved in the DC METRO crash in our thoughts and prayers!!
Prayers for the METRO workers--for strength---

stronghunter said...

. . . that's keep you busy.

Lynne2 said...

It's so hard when they pass....this is actually the first time in 15 or so years that I've only had one dog. I lost 2 last year within 6 months of each other. But Raven will be 13 next month, and I think she'd like to be an only dog at this stage.

Lynne2 said...

They do keep me busy, especially Brother Cat who is ROTTEN!!!!

normabyrd said...

Beautiful sunny morning at the NORFOLK 'REBELS' site---I see '1' EAGLET branching---The JUVIE EAGLETS are returning to the nest daily for R&R---'food'---ho!

GA-GIRL said...

WOW, look at that leopard.

THANKS EVERYONE for the rain you sent to my house yesterday.It was so nice.. I hate to be greedy, but, if you have any more you are not using send it on

HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL

jmp said...

Good morning, again.

Just a quick update. The local news channels in the D.C. area have now indicated 9 known fatalities from the train crash. Been using the system for 25 years without concern but now - hmmmm. Prayers for all.

Okay, I've procrastinated long enough. If Hidey is out and about so must I be out in the weeds.

Cheers,
Judie

stronghunter said...

Happy to see you got some rain, GA.

Loaded dishwasher. More to do . . .

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' GA-GIRL---We didn't have rain yesterday---so I GUESSED the rain had been sent to you all!---
Did you dance in the rain??---ho!

normabyrd said...

HEDGIE---aaaw!--I feel your pain--just keep praying---

jmp said...

Ooops!

My apology: Just one last look at local news before heading outside and the number of deaths from the train crash has been revised downward to 7. Didn't intend to provide misinformation.

Judie

normabyrd said...

WHOA!--SHIRLEY---I like your style---I can't seem to work like that--I have classes this am at Wellness Center--so I need to get movin' too--

wvgal_dana said...

Good Morning In Eagleland this beautiful day..Lori, Bill, Tammy, Jim,
Shirley, Margy (sleeping now), Wanda, Lynn2, Gwen, Norma, jmp (judie welcome),
GA-Girl, and ALL WATCHERS.

Prayers for those and families of the DC train crash.

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' JMP!---SORRY---forgot to say hello--Have a great day-----

wvgal_dana said...

NORMA I come you go .... how many days are you doing at Wellness?

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' DANA!---How is ED this am?----pray he is feeling better--& that you are too!!!----haven't checked the DONKEYS yet this am!--ho!----

normabyrd said...

The FINLAND NEST is just AWESOME this am----Sun is shining---& the little 'fuzz balls' are lying beside the OSPREY MOM!!---they blend so well with the nest--hard to see sometimes!---but that's a good thing!! ho!

wvgal_dana said...

I can't seem to remember GA-Girl's name?

I see I missed Hidey. Well maybe there will be another visit.

Norma we go later today to find out about what the PET Scan showed.
We both are tired.

Yesterday he had his ultrasound for the abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. They should be calling to set something up soon on that.

It's all in the Masters Hands.

stronghunter said...

Squirrel already munching on my birdseed. The spindly branch is almost to the ground. May have to move feeder.

wvgal_dana said...

Oh that was a cool pic where Deb put on of the tiny red pandas.

wvgal_dana said...

Lots and lots of Donkeys Norma scattered about. Don't see the black one though.

stronghunter said...

Squirrel laughing at me. I haven't even challenged him with bird feeder placement.

wvgal_dana said...

Shirley I'm the one that has the bluebird button to hear their call.
Glad you cat likes it lol

Those squirrels didn't like the bird feeder I used that went by the weight. We laughed and laughed at them trying to get into it from every direction.

Lolly said...

Good morning! Could not get back on last night. Wifi must have shut down or something.

We are eating a quick breakfast then heading on to Rocky Mt. Natl. Park.

The five of us sleeping in this trailer was quite cozy! But we have always referred to our 23 foot trailer as our new tent! LOL

Sun is out, beautiful cool morning, going to get much cooler as we head north.

I will be talking with you in a week!

stronghunter said...

I sometimes put out squirrel food...but this one is for the birds. I'm going out there!

Lynne2 said...

Hi Dana, continued prayers for you and Ed.

stronghunter said...

Yes, prayers from me for you and Ed, Dana.

I could not remember who had the bluebird link. Thanks. Yes, George perked up when I played it. I guess he likes bluebirds.

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