Thanks Steve! BTW, I was reading some of your stuff and have just gotten the book Last Child in the Woods to read....kids need to get outside these days for sure.
Thanks for the call over Ceil. I've had a hum on the cam today as well.
Paula, did Farrah pass away??? I haven't watched the news at all.
Lynne2, you read right. I have four dogs. Mopsy (mixed breed with schnauzer I think), about 14 years old, Buphals (lab/shepherd mix), I think 7 years old, Scooby Doo (german shepherd) who is "who knows how old" and Hairy (chow, cocker and beagle mix) who is about 3. This week, I have been taking care of Sissy's dogs but 3 of the 4 of them are staying at their house. She lives 3 houses out from me. Ellie Mae, one of her 4 dachshunds, has been hanging with me this week.
Aw, how sad about Farrah. She put up a heck of a fight.
Sharon, they must keep you so busy! I have just one dog now, but this is the first time in 15 years that I've had just one. Now I think "how'd I do it!!!" I've also taken on foster dogs now and then as well. You should put some pics on your blog!
I'm so sorry about your dad, Sharon. My good friend Tracey is getting married in Sept. and last week her dad was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer. Oh, I really feel for them, not knowing if he'll make it to her wedding....I'm saying my prayers.
Surviving it is a wonderful thing. My brother, I think at 47, had prostate cancer. They don't normally even check for prostate cancer until after the age of 50. We were blessed that they found it early. We never knew where Daddy's primary was but it had metastasized to his pelvis.
It sounds like they are happy doggies, Sharon. There have been times I have heard awful commotion from my backyard neighbor's dogs. Fussing, crying, barking, growling. They haven't always been happy or well-cared for. I haven't heard it recently, thank goodness.
Merry Half Christmas, Jo! I haven't heard anything yet, but not sure if I will over the buzz. Wow, that's awful to loose BOTH parents to cancer. They sure are making incredible strides in prevention and cure, so much seems to be related to environment and lifestyle. My husband and I both smoke, and we decided to quit this week (it's been difficult) and we hope it isn't too late for us. Worst thing I ever did was start smoking.
I agree with the smoking - that is after I quit! It was almost 50 yrs of the habit... Don't have lung cancer BUT have COPD! Trying my best to get 3 of my 5 kids off of them. You have to want to quit - I had a terrific support group!
Lynne2, I quit October 17, 2008. It is really hard but so rewarding. When the hankering hits, if you wait 5 minutes, it will go away. I used the patches for I think 8 weeks.
So sorry to hear about Farrah. Cancer just sucks! Lost my Dad to it in 1998. He had Multiple Myeloma, which went into remission, and another type of cancer caused a football-sized tumor on one of his kidneys.
Oh Andrea, you lost a parent to cancer too? So sorry.
JO---50 years and then quit, WOW!!! Steve's been smoking non stop for 32 years except for a few years ago when he quit for 10 days. I have quit before, 5 years without. What an ass I was for starting again! It's been easier for me than Steve. Did you quit cold turkey?
Sharon, congrats to you as well!! We are taking Welbutrin to help ease the side effects. So with that we cannot use the patches due to possible increase in blood pressure.
When I was there, I blew the horn from the road...didn't think that would scare them, but when I decided to go up to the barn, I accidently blew the horn when I stuck the camera out of the window...didn't faze Belle or make Hidey come out of hiding:)
Say, my last posting got lost somehow! Got some crazy error message.
LYNNE2, I'm a Christmas geek too-- a REAL Christmas geek. Our daughter, Jen, was born on 12/25/71. That was a very special year.
DEB, if you're interested in a nice sheep, I might be able to arrange getting one for you. Trouble is, we'd have to figure out how to get him here from Scotland. Wonder what the quarrantine laws are like.....
Capt. Stitchless and I quit smoking in our 30's. So glad we did. It was at the urging of our daughter, Karla. She never smoked, but her sister, Denise did...she quit 2 years ago, I think...maybe 1 year. It was VERY hard for her for a long time. She's glad now that she quit.
It seems to be pretty still at the nest today, so it is hard to see if the leaves are blowing, which is one way I decide if I need to refresh.... Heard 4 honks!
Good for you and the Capt AND your daughter, Wanda! It isn't easy, but it gets a bit easier every day. Lots of habits have to change! Amazing how life can be dictated by your next smoke!
Quit after I went to Wellness Center at Hospital and as I said the Group was great. We were so truthful with each other about Sneaking a Smoke! I also had the Chantix prescription and I am sure that is what clinched it!
I can't believe there are grown women on here, just sitting and waiting to hear a horn blow. WE NEED TO GET A LIFE!! Oh, this is part of our life, isn't it;)LOL
Andrea my husband is a Christmas baby. Born quite a few years before your daughter. Yep Wanda. I love this life but I better get some things done. Have a good day everyone.
I'm glad the group and Chantrix were so helpful for you Jo. It was really expensive, even with my insurance (which due to unemployment I am paying out of pocket for) and I was successful with the Welburin last time.
Capt. Sorebutt is now Capt. Stitchless. He went to the doctor this morning and had them removed. Healing very nicely. Thank goodness..he won't have to sit sideways anymore.
It's been wonderful to chat and giggle with you ladies, but I have a deck that needs flowers planted in it's containers. I wasn't going to plant any this year, so that I could help GeeGee more, but I just couldn't go all summer without flowers on my deck. BBL
Sharon & Jo, congratulations for quitting smoking, and Wanda & the Captain, too! Lynne2 and Steve, I'll be praying for you both-- they say nicotine is one of the very worst addictions. It's apparently as bad as heroin to get over! Keep up the good efforts!
No drains, Sharon...just a small incision to remove the infection that decided to make a home on his butt after the doctor removed a TAG by freezing. You can't imagine the laughter and jokes he has had to endure from the family;) Bye now.
Ceil, that's so cool that your husband and my Jen share a birthday! There's something special about a Christmas birthday. You have to have your birthday party either 2 weeks before, or 2 weeks after, because most of your friends are out of town visiting family! LOL :o]
Hey, that's good news about the Captain! Fantastic!
Ceil, did your husband have that birthday party problem when he was a kid? We just gave up after a few years and went with the flow. We have a family get-together on Christmas Eve, and celebrate with Jen at midnight-- much more difficult now that she and her family are clear over in Texas!
Andrea he is 66 and in those days family lived close by and so did friends. His family always did what I have done for the last 45 years. Celebrate Christmas in the morning and his birthday at dinner.
I'm happy for them...no, really, I'm glad they're having good weather. Kid went to NC beach, she took the sunscreen, and I can't find any...thought I had more, my shoulders are burnt...gotta go back outside.....
I'll be back later this evening- expecting lots of great-grandkids to come through that door in about 1/2 hr. I am so excited to have all 7 of them here at once! I am going to have my arms full!
Get lots of photos of them all together...never know when this will happen again. They may be grown up by the time it happens again. I have plenty of room, Jo, on your family album.
I like Christmas too, but once it starts coming it comes way too fast! And then we find ourselves in June again.
Spent half the afternoon doing errands, and the other half looking for wildflowers. Found some but often there is not a good place to pull over and take pictures. Did get butter and eggs, and nightshade, and two things I don't recognize at all. I think there are a lot of Construction Transplants... I'll get around to doing the pictures sometime in the morning.
Hedgie will be dee-lighted that several of you heard her honking the horn ☺
Thanks Mits - I know there is very little dark time, I just wasn't sure if the dark time is just now starting or just now ending. I sure miss the sunsets and sunrises at Finland Water nest. Wouldn't it be something to have so much daylight! Sister visited her son in Alaska couple of years back, it got dark at 11 and light again at 3 - great for birdwatching! xo
Heading for the pillows, need to work a six-hour shift starting at midnight.
Best wishes for a Good Afternoon and Evening.... Prayers for Strength for all Difficult times, and for Wellness, and last but not least, Prayers for Gratitude. xox ☺ ♥
Good evening, momsters and dadsters. Can't stay or take time to read comments---busy here. Just wanted to let you know that Hidey lived up to his name and persuaded Lib and Belle to do the same! No sign of an eagle anywhere! But I told the tree hi and bye! Did you hear me honk (4 x)??? Got a lovely new Eagle shirt, too, in the gift shop....and an interesting little story that I'll tell you about later!
glad you had a nice visit, Lynn.....yes Margy, Grandpa gets to see the girls:), and our friends from Arizona, who have never met the girls, Sammie the 13 yr old, played a game at the boardwalk last night and won 2 little Elmo's, well really won 1, but she told the lady she wanted it for 2 babies, and the woman gave her the other one....girls will like them.
Just heard a little while ago about Michael Jackson-- apparently passed away of a massive coronary. The afternoon news is showing UCLA Medical Center, and it's a media circus for sure. Quite a surprise, although he's not looked to me like he's been in really good health for quite a while-- way too thin and uptight. I don't think he's had a really happy life. Very sorry to hear of his passing, though. He was indeed a major talent!
Andrea, you are right...he has never REALLY seemed to be a happy person. Father bullied him for years. That could have been the catalist that started all this weird behavior. Was a very talented person, no one can deny that.
Lynn, I'm so sorry Hidey made himself so scarce today! I guess Lib and Belle did, too, and I find that kind of surprising. Glad you had a nice visit at the tree, though. Can't wait to hear your story of what happened. We did indeed hear you honking!
Gosh, I guess a lot of people who've already bought tickets for Michael Jackson's next concert tour are going to be very disappointed. Wasn't it supposed to start in London in July?
So sorry I missed Hedgie's honking horn. Was staining woodwork.
Sad about the death of Ms. Fawcett and Mr(Ms) Jackson. He/she always presents a problem when I teach sexual disorders as students seem to be very interested to know "what's wrong with him/her." I hope both are at peace.
Missed Hidey, Lib, and Belle today. Did see that one of the Dukes Farm eaglets fledged with Dad as sidekick as they soard through the air.
Wishing everyone a restful night. Prayers for all.
Well, the 5:00 news is about to come on, so I think I'll go watch it for a little while to try to find out what's going on. I've been having major issues with the nest cam today-- when it shuts down, have to refresh 4 or 5 times to get it back. Anyone else having the same trouble? Might be a software issue with my quirky computer. Not hmming as badly now, though. BBIALW. :o]
the girls called me, said hi, too busy playing with Sammie and getting ready for bed, Jay says Maggie has a mit on her hand, but says she does not seem bothered by it, off to watch TV..TTYT
I was wondering if anyone saw Hidey sometime just before it got dark. I had not refreshed the image for a long time. It was dark outside here, but the picture was still light. I saw Hidey sitting on the edge of the nest, but s/he was gone when I refreshed. I can't see that anyone saw any of the eagle family in the nest.
I would just like to have it done, but had a really nice talk with my friend. We hadn't talked in quite a while. If it weren't so humid this morning, I could have gotten more done. The backyard gets lots of shade, so the grass doesn't dry out fast enough.
I posted on last thread about Meteor Showers, but I think I put the wrong date on there, the peak should be SATURDAY MORNING before Dawn. All the talk about Half-Christmas must have gotten me confused ! Excuses, excuses...
Shirley I don't think anyone saw or even heard the birdies this evening.
Returning to the Grandson topic of last night: My grandson does take an interest in the sky things and birds and flowers....He saw a bird a few weeks ago, which by description sounded like a robin, but he has decided it was Canadian Woodpecker!
I'm not sure if what I saw earlier while wildflowering was Nightshade or Horse Nettle....but I did learn that tomatoes and peppers are members of the Nightshade family !
Well, it's time to find the fairy and some Red Clothes, my Friday starts in about 50 minutes...
Hi, gang! Peace and relaxation here in my Lair! Had eldest and grandgirls here for last dinner tonight---youngest met us for lunch today. All goodbyes said, lots of hugs and tears. Always have to think that I may never see my momma again. Yes, too bad about Farrah Fawcett. Outcome will end up the same eventually, but thank our good Lord that I have not had to fight as hard as she did. Shirley, FYI since you are new: Loretta and I are both survivors, too!! 4 yrs.2 mos. for me----lung.
We got to the gift shop in the Commons Bldg., and it was already closed. Young lady came to the door, and I told her I was a Momster and that my mom and sis were visiting from MO...I noticed her name tag and realized that she is my eldest SIL's step-sister. Re-introduced myself to her--only met her when her father passed away last year--so she let us in and let us buy stuff! My t-shirt is black with obvious eagles along w/ 13 hidden eagles in the pic!!!
In addition to the bad news of not seeing our eagles....came out of the restaurant and retrieved my truck from 2 blocks away only to find a huge L-shaped crack in my windshield. Went by to let Bill see it this evening and he said it looks like it was hit by a bee-bee. (bebee???sp???) I am NOT a happy camper. He seems to think that insurance covers windshields w/o deductibles....but I seriously doubt it (I know that they do when it can be repaired, but surely not replacement!) And I have a $1000 deductible....argh! Guess I'll learn more in the morning.
Just so you all know....I am the biggest Christmas geek you will ever meet!!!! Poor Maggie....what happened, Helen??? Hate to see little ones get hurt.
Another beautiful day for me! The family was here most of the late afternoon and evening! Great meal and oh I just don't know how I will be able to say good bye to my Germany Gang. All the family feels the same - we are just thankful they are home for awhile with us. Thanks for the good thoughts & wishes from all of you to all of us!
Going to have pleasant dreams and a restful sleep I can tell. Prayers for everyone's needs being offered! ((((hugs)))) ♥
Guess everyone has turned in. Going to get my bath. Will check back later. Tired, but feel like I need to start playing catch up on some shows! Margy, hope your shift is peaceful. Drive safely.
Good Night Eagle Pals.. so sorry about that windshield, Lynn...I agree, police report is a good idea!
You have friends in High Places, Lynn..way to go on the gift shop deal!
Sounds like a lovely evening, Lynn....and Mema Jo, thinking of you, and ALL of you, with Love and Prayers. Hope we hear from Dana on Friday... God Bless Us, Every One. And away I go..... xo
Lynn, if the crack isn't very big, I think you can go to one of those places that repair cracks...not very expensive. There is a place that does repairs on Edwin Miller Blvd. next to the Mexican Bar-Restaurant with the orange palm tree.
Lynn, so sorry about the windshield! Prayers are going up for that situation, for sure!
Margy, hope you have a realtively uneventful shift tonight.
Jo, I know just what you mean-- isn't family wonderful?! There's nothin' quite like it!
Deb, what a wonderful phone call you got! Priceless!
Well, I'm gonna go take a shower and hit the hay. I'm sitting here yawning, so better try to get some sleep. Prayers being said for everyone. Hope you all have a good night's sleep (including our eagles!), and I'll talk to you in the morning. G'night! :o]
Will call the S'town police in the morning. Never thought about it at all until Bill said it looked like a beebee hit. My first thought was that it was heat related. But when we saw the pock mark, Christie said it was probably a rock thrown up from the road...I said I would have heard that hit! Wanda, the crack is about 8 inches long up and down and then about the same across in an upside down L shape or two sides of a square. No way to repair.
hedgie, don't know if you'll see this, But I always heard if you put clear nail polish at the ends it won't travel anymore till you can get it fixed, never tried it tho. I bought a used car one time with a 3/4 in. crack near the bottom of windshield, couldn't find anyone with clear nail polish, should of just went and bought a bottle. I went up skiing and going thru the mts the crack started to move, from the bot to near the top, then both ways to the edge of window, a giant T. Looked like a ball of mercury moving a long. I was afraid the windshield was going to be in my lap all the 300 miles home.
Thanks, Robert. Will do that if it can't be replaced tomorrow. Heard that insurance company sends glass company to the house, even for replacements! I was careful driving home not to hit any bad potholes cause I was afraid that it might cause it to shatter!!
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GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!!---WHOA!---MITS!---CONGRATS!!--You are our #1 EAGLE MOM--today & every day!!!---MORNIN' MITS & ELKINS BILL!!----I thought I heard our BABY this am too--but haven't seen her either!!--I need to catch up on the blog---It is a grey sky am--no sunshine--but lots of chirping birds---forecast--rain & thunder showers in our area---We have been blessed with beautiful weather----But maybe it has been a bit--too warm for our awesome HEIDY aka MIRACLE!!---the offspring of BELLE & LIBERTY---of NCTC'S WILD & WONDERFUL NEST!!!--- LOVE THAT INTELLIGENT LITTLE IMP!!--I have been sending water to GA-GAL!---any MICHAEL JACKSON fans!--DIG out your 'THRILLER' album!--Let us all dance--in the rain--sunshine & fields of flowers on this GLORIOUS DAY!!----ENJOY---LIFE IS GOOD!!!
183 comments:
Thanks Steve. I will try to get the others.
Thanks Ceil! You got me!
Hey Sharon. Don't know if I will hear Lynn's horn. Got a hum on the cam.
Thanks for the new thread, Steve.
So sorry to hear about Farrah Fawcett, such a shame. Watched the documentary special on her a couple of weeks ago. Brave lady.
I have a hum too Ceil. Might still be able to hear it if I can keep the cam running.
Thanks Steve! BTW, I was reading some of your stuff and have just gotten the book Last Child in the Woods to read....kids need to get outside these days for sure.
Thanks for the call over Ceil. I've had a hum on the cam today as well.
Paula, did Farrah pass away??? I haven't watched the news at all.
From previous thread:
Lynne2, you read right. I have four dogs. Mopsy (mixed breed with schnauzer I think), about 14 years old, Buphals (lab/shepherd mix), I think 7 years old, Scooby Doo (german shepherd) who is "who knows how old" and Hairy (chow, cocker and beagle mix) who is about 3. This week, I have been taking care of Sissy's dogs but 3 of the 4 of them are staying at their house. She lives 3 houses out from me. Ellie Mae, one of her 4 dachshunds, has been hanging with me this week.
Lynne2, Farrah did pass away today.
Cancer sucks! Tomorrow will be 7 years since we lost Daddy to it!
Aw, how sad about Farrah. She put up a heck of a fight.
Sharon, they must keep you so busy! I have just one dog now, but this is the first time in 15 years that I've had just one. Now I think "how'd I do it!!!" I've also taken on foster dogs now and then as well. You should put some pics on your blog!
I'm so sorry about your dad, Sharon. My good friend Tracey is getting married in Sept. and last week her dad was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer. Oh, I really feel for them, not knowing if he'll make it to her wedding....I'm saying my prayers.
I lost my mother to cancer years ago, and have survived cancer myself since 1995. Surviving it changes your life... my doctor told me that.
This one is Buphals. He is the spokesman for the rest of them. He says "I love you Mommy" in dog language. Then he gets a treat.
Surviving it is a wonderful thing. My brother, I think at 47, had prostate cancer. They don't normally even check for prostate cancer until after the age of 50. We were blessed that they found it early. We never knew where Daddy's primary was but it had metastasized to his pelvis.
wow Shirley, sad about your mom but thank God you survived.
Awww Sharon, he looks so sweet!
Sweet doggie, Sharon.
This is Hairy and Peedab. Peedab was my mommy's dog and now my niece takes care of her. She is also the sister to Ellie Mae, Sissy's dog.
On my street, there are 5 houses. The dogs in 4 houses total 17 and surprisingly, there is not a lot of commotion from them.
Aren't they adorable!
Wow, that's a lot of dogs!!
I thought I heard a horn
If this comes through, this picture is of Mopsy.
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It sounds like they are happy doggies, Sharon. There have been times I have heard awful commotion from my backyard neighbor's dogs. Fussing, crying, barking, growling. They haven't always been happy or well-cared for. I haven't heard it recently, thank goodness.
Can't find a picture of Scooby right now. Will have to dig for that one.
geez, the buzzing is so loud...I didn't hear it, but I was able to hear all of the racket going on under the tree this morning.
Is that a horn?
I can't get the cam to stay running.
I still hear it so it is not a horn
oh my gosh, Mopsy is so sweet! I have such a soft spot for senior dogs.
Merry Half Christmas, Jim!
I still hear hammering and buzzing. Nothing else, but have to keep renewing.
I didn't hear a horn yet! Hummmmmmmmmmm! Anyone?
Lost Dad & Mother to cancer. Sorry to hear headlines about Farrah Fawcett death to Cancer. There has to be a cure out there somewhere!
It is really a hot day! Good beach day!
We should have told Lynn to call one of us and then we would know when she is there.
I hope one of the adults will be sitting up in the tree for Lynn's mom & sister to see. At least they'll see
the large nest!
Hey Jo.
Merry Half Christmas, Jo!
I haven't heard anything yet, but not sure if I will over the buzz.
Wow, that's awful to loose BOTH parents to cancer. They sure are making incredible strides in prevention and cure, so much seems to be related to environment and lifestyle. My husband and I both smoke, and we decided to quit this week (it's been difficult) and we hope it isn't too late for us. Worst thing I ever did was start smoking.
I called Lynn's cell - had to leave message - no answer.
maybe she is running a bit late?
I agree with the smoking - that is after I quit! It was almost 50 yrs of the habit... Don't have lung cancer BUT have COPD! Trying my best to get 3 of my 5 kids off of them. You have to want to quit - I had a terrific support group!
Lynne2, I quit October 17, 2008. It is really hard but so rewarding. When the hankering hits, if you wait 5 minutes, it will go away. I used the patches for I think 8 weeks.
So sorry to hear about Farrah. Cancer just sucks! Lost my Dad to it in 1998. He had Multiple Myeloma, which went into remission, and another type of cancer caused a football-sized tumor on one of his kidneys.
I had a friend who never smoked 1 cigarette in her life that died from lung cancer last year.
Maybe one of our eagles is in the tree and she's afraid of scaring it away if she blows the horn.
Oh Andrea, you lost a parent to cancer too? So sorry.
JO---50 years and then quit, WOW!!! Steve's been smoking non stop for 32 years except for a few years ago when he quit for 10 days. I have quit before, 5 years without. What an ass I was for starting again! It's been easier for me than Steve. Did you quit cold turkey?
Sharon, congrats to you as well!! We are taking Welbutrin to help ease the side effects. So with that we cannot use the patches due to possible increase in blood pressure.
I know some people get lung cancer without ever having smoked, but the odds go way way up if you do, that's for sure.
Merry Half Christas Wanda! You're right, maybe there is an eagle in the tree!
When I was there, I blew the horn from the road...didn't think that would scare them, but when I decided to go up to the barn, I accidently blew the horn when I stuck the camera out of the window...didn't faze Belle or make Hidey come out of hiding:)
Golly, that HUMMMMMMM is bad today!
Say, my last posting got lost somehow! Got some crazy error message.
LYNNE2, I'm a Christmas geek too-- a REAL Christmas geek. Our daughter, Jen, was born on 12/25/71.
That was a very special year.
DEB, if you're interested in a nice sheep, I might be able to arrange getting one for you. Trouble is, we'd have to figure out how to get him here from Scotland. Wonder what the quarrantine laws are like.....
Capt. Stitchless and I quit smoking in our 30's. So glad we did. It was at the urging of our daughter, Karla. She never smoked, but her sister, Denise did...she quit 2 years ago, I think...maybe 1 year. It was VERY hard for her for a long time. She's glad now that she quit.
well all, I hate leave such good company but for now I have to attend to some chores!
jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the waaaaaay
There it is.
Hey Lynne2, thanks for the half Christmas greeting...There's the horn!!
I HEAR A CAR HORN!!!!
It seems to be pretty still at the nest today, so it is hard to see if the leaves are blowing, which is one way I decide if I need to refresh.... Heard 4 honks!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Yep Wanda. Three little beeps
all right Andrea!
Good for you and the Capt AND your daughter, Wanda! It isn't easy, but it gets a bit easier every day. Lots of habits have to change! Amazing how life can be dictated by your next smoke!
Did I just hear the horn?
Quit after I went to Wellness Center at Hospital and as I said the Group was great. We were so truthful with each other about Sneaking a Smoke!
I also had the Chantix prescription and I am sure that is what clinched it!
I can't believe there are grown women on here, just sitting and waiting to hear a horn blow. WE NEED TO GET A LIFE!!
Oh, this is part of our life, isn't it;)LOL
Well, I didn't hear anything! :(
And we are having all kinds of nice conversation while we are waiting. It is okay.
Seeing as how it is HALF CHRISTMAS TIME...I'm going to do HALF of my Christmas cards;) Horn again!
Didn't hear it that time.
Honk! Honk! Honk!
WHoo Hoo!
Sharon, do you have SAND in your ears:)?
Andrea my husband is a Christmas baby. Born quite a few years before your daughter.
Yep Wanda. I love this life but I better get some things done. Have a good day everyone.
hahahaahahaha!! Wanda that was funny!
I'm glad the group and Chantrix were so helpful for you Jo. It was really expensive, even with my insurance (which due to unemployment I am paying out of pocket for) and I was successful with the Welburin last time.
Capt. Sorebutt is now Capt. Stitchless. He went to the doctor this morning and had them removed. Healing very nicely. Thank goodness..he won't have to sit sideways anymore.
OK leaving for sure this time, gonna go put on some carols and mop the floor!
I guess Capt. Stitchless didn't have any drains, huh? :)
Sand in my ears, I wish!
It's been wonderful to chat and giggle with you ladies, but I have a deck that needs flowers planted in it's containers. I wasn't going to plant any this year, so that I could help GeeGee more, but I just couldn't go all summer without flowers on my deck. BBL
Sharon & Jo, congratulations for quitting smoking, and Wanda & the Captain, too! Lynne2 and Steve, I'll be praying for you both-- they say nicotine is one of the very worst addictions. It's apparently as bad as heroin to get over! Keep up the good efforts!
No drains, Sharon...just a small incision to remove the infection that decided to make a home on his butt after the doctor removed a TAG by freezing. You can't imagine the laughter and jokes he has had to endure from the family;) Bye now.
Ceil, that's so cool that your husband and my Jen share a birthday!
There's something special about a Christmas birthday. You have to have your birthday party either 2 weeks before, or 2 weeks after, because most of your friends are out of town visiting family!
LOL :o]
Hey, that's good news about the Captain! Fantastic!
Ceil, did your husband have that birthday party problem when he was a kid? We just gave up after a few years and went with the flow. We have a family get-together on Christmas Eve, and celebrate with Jen at midnight-- much more difficult now that she and her family are clear over in Texas!
Well, gotta run-- have a lot of housework to finish. Have a Merry Half Christmas, everyone! I'll check back later when the chores are done. :o]
Andrea he is 66 and in those days family lived close by and so did friends. His family always did what I have done for the last 45 years. Celebrate Christmas in the morning and his birthday at dinner.
well Happy
Half Birthday b-i-l:)
Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy!
I wish I was at the beach...
Oh Megan, me too!!!!!
They have had absolutely no rain at the beach.
I don't care if it rains just want to be at the beach to watch the ocean.
I'm happy for them...no, really, I'm glad they're having good weather. Kid went to NC beach, she took the sunscreen, and I can't find any...thought I had more, my shoulders are burnt...gotta go back outside.....
I am not happy for them. I wish it had been raining on them all week. I don't like them! :)
Megan cover up so that you do not get blisters.
I'll be back later this evening- expecting lots of great-grandkids to come through that door in about 1/2 hr.
I am so excited to have all 7 of them here at once! I am going to have my arms full!
BBL
Get lots of photos of them all together...never know when this will happen again. They may be grown up by the time it happens again. I have plenty of room, Jo, on your family album.
I just love Jo's family...feel like I know them:) They remind me of the Thanksgiving Family Dinner by NORMAN ROCKWELL!
Lunch time here, caught up on the blog. I am glad you all heard Lynn, sure hope they got to see at least one eagle.
Look at Finney's site. The sun is above the horizon at 11:30 P.M.
C(°ٿ°)D
Jim
Jim great picture of the sun
Back to work for me. BBL
Did you see the Catalina Report yet??
C(°ٿ°)D
Jim
Catalina Report
Later, folks!
Good Eagle Afternoon, Friends.
I like Christmas too, but once it starts coming it comes way too fast! And then we find ourselves in June again.
Spent half the afternoon doing errands, and the other half looking for wildflowers. Found some but often there is not a good place to pull over and take pictures. Did get butter and eggs, and nightshade, and two things I don't recognize at all. I think there are a lot of Construction Transplants...
I'll get around to doing the pictures sometime in the morning.
Hedgie will be dee-lighted that several of you heard her honking the horn ☺
Another thing about Christmas, for those who work in a 24/7 operation...sometimes we have to be at work :( (BIG FROWN)
But as always, I am grateful to have a secure job, and it can be special to be there for those in emergency need.
I have seen more Milkweed than ever before around here, in some cases, practically fields of them!
Thanks for the Catalina links, Jim,
going to have a peek now.
Is it sunrise, or sunset at Finland?
Oh yeah, forgot, could see the results of lots of herbicides along the roadside. :(
It is What it Is.
Margy, it is just after midnight at FINNEY'S NEST....after the summer solstice days will start to get shorter
Wanda, I am so proud of the names you are coming up with for Gene. ROFLMAO!!!
Thanks Mits - I know there is very little dark time, I just wasn't sure if the dark time is just now starting or just now ending. I sure miss the sunsets and sunrises at Finland Water nest.
Wouldn't it be something to have so much daylight! Sister visited her son in Alaska couple of years back, it got dark at 11 and light again at 3 - great for birdwatching!
xo
So, Jay gets to see the little girls and you don't? Or did I miss something...
Heading for the pillows, need to work a six-hour shift starting at midnight.
Best wishes for a Good Afternoon and Evening....
Prayers for Strength for all Difficult times, and for Wellness, and last but not least, Prayers for Gratitude.
xox ☺ ♥
Good evening, momsters and dadsters. Can't stay or take time to read comments---busy here. Just wanted to let you know that Hidey lived up to his name and persuaded Lib and Belle to do the same! No sign of an eagle anywhere! But I told the tree hi and bye! Did you hear me honk (4 x)???
Got a lovely new Eagle shirt, too, in the gift shop....and an interesting little story that I'll tell you about later!
glad you had a nice visit, Lynn.....yes Margy, Grandpa gets to see the girls:), and our friends from Arizona, who have never met the girls, Sammie the 13 yr old, played a game at the boardwalk last night and won 2 little Elmo's, well really won 1, but she told the lady she wanted it for 2 babies, and the woman gave her the other one....girls will like them.
We heard you, Hedgie. You had a bunch of us listening.
Michael Jackson has been rushed to the hospital.
Michael Jackson rushed to an LA hospital after suffering cardiac arrest. Condition is unknown.
well, why am I not surprised about Michael Jackson....?
Right!
Definitely a strange person. It is hard to tell, but this one sounds serious, though.
think he has been living on borrowed time for years now.
most reports are saying outlook is bleak.
off to fix dinner no carb friend is gone, so I'm having pasta:)
. . . on borrowed time, both physically and mentally.
They are reporting that he is dead now.
yep getting the news online now
these things usually come in 3's, Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, now Michael Jackson
That is true Mits. I hadn't thought of that.
Real shocker about Michael Jackson...50 years old.
Wonder what kind of fight there will be over the children.
Paula, I was just wondering that myself.
Hi, Everybody,
Just heard a little while ago about Michael Jackson-- apparently passed away of a massive coronary. The afternoon news is showing UCLA Medical Center, and it's a media circus for sure. Quite a surprise, although he's not looked to me like he's been in really good health for quite a while-- way too thin and uptight. I don't think he's had a really happy life. Very sorry to hear of his passing, though. He was indeed a major talent!
I don't think that it has ever been documented that he was the BIOLOGICAL father of any of the children. I guess we will hear a lot of stories.
Andrea, you are right...he has never REALLY seemed to be a happy person. Father bullied him for years. That could have been the catalist that started all this weird behavior. Was a very talented person, no one can deny that.
Have always loved Michael Jackson's music...
Lynn, I'm so sorry Hidey made himself so scarce today! I guess Lib and Belle did, too, and I find that kind of surprising. Glad you had a nice visit at the tree, though. Can't wait to hear your story of what happened. We did indeed hear you honking!
Gosh, I guess a lot of people who've already bought tickets for Michael Jackson's next concert tour are going to be very disappointed.
Wasn't it supposed to start in London in July?
Yes it was Andrea.
Well, Hedgie didn't see our eagles and we didn't hear them at all. They were probably down by the river...
Good evening, everyone.
So sorry I missed Hedgie's honking horn. Was staining woodwork.
Sad about the death of Ms. Fawcett and Mr(Ms) Jackson. He/she always presents a problem when I teach sexual disorders as students seem to be very interested to know "what's wrong with him/her." I hope both are at peace.
Missed Hidey, Lib, and Belle today. Did see that one of the Dukes Farm eaglets fledged with Dad as sidekick as they soard through the air.
Wishing everyone a restful night. Prayers for all.
Judie
Well, the 5:00 news is about to come on, so I think I'll go watch it for a little while to try to find out what's going on. I've been having major issues with the nest cam today-- when it shuts down, have to refresh 4 or 5 times to get it back. Anyone else having the same trouble? Might be a software issue with my quirky computer. Not hmming as badly now, though. BBIALW. :o]
heading in to watch some TV, fav shows on A&E...goodnight everyone...
the girls called me, said hi, too busy playing with Sammie and getting ready for bed, Jay says Maggie has a mit on her hand, but says she does not seem bothered by it, off to watch TV..TTYT
Maggie has a mit on her hand due to a burn on her fingers, forgot to tell you all about it, it happened on Fathers' day....ttyt
I see the 30 second cam is stuck again...
I am home from work and had planned on mowing, but a college friend called as I was walking out the door. I just now hung up!
Manana, Deb, there's always manana.
I was wondering if anyone saw Hidey sometime just before it got dark. I had not refreshed the image for a long time. It was dark outside here, but the picture was still light. I saw Hidey sitting on the edge of the nest, but s/he was gone when I refreshed. I can't see that anyone saw any of the eagle family in the nest.
I would just like to have it done, but had a really nice talk with my friend. We hadn't talked in quite a while. If it weren't so humid this morning, I could have gotten more done. The backyard gets lots of shade, so the grass doesn't dry out fast enough.
Mits, so sorry about the burned hand, bet it stung for a few days. :(
Sorry to hear about little tyke Maggie with the burn on her hand, Mits - I bet it really hurt when it happened!
Got up in time to see beautiful crescent moon, and water my Megan Flowers They are taking a beating from the heat ! :(
I posted on last thread about Meteor Showers, but I think I put the wrong date on there, the peak should be SATURDAY MORNING before Dawn. All the talk about Half-Christmas must have gotten me confused ! Excuses, excuses...
For our Maryland Folks -
I saw some Black-eyed Susans today. Such a pretty flower.
Sounds like a phone call was a pleasant diversion from Mowing, Deb ☺
And I bet Paula was really glad she got those air conditioners in! Whew was it hot around here today !
I guess Mema Jo is about all squeezed out !
Hope everyone had a nice evening...
and I hope everyone sleeps sweetly.
I'll be doing that around 8:30 in the morning !
Did you all see the Rattlesnake on the Catalina Reports Pictures ??
Hot and humid here, too, Margy, but there is an end in sight. High and low fronts are going to clash tomorrow, then Saturday is supposed to cool down.
Shirley
I don't think anyone saw or even heard the birdies this evening.
Returning to the Grandson topic of last night: My grandson does take an interest in the sky things and birds and flowers....He saw a bird a few weeks ago, which by description sounded like a robin, but he has decided it was Canadian Woodpecker!
Whoa Deb!
I hope the clash is a peaceful one.
I think the birds at Finney's are getting some chow - looks red and squishy. Yum !
I will say this about the weather around here: It is great hay-making season. The farmers are busy!
Oh dear, Boris is making his moves...
Don't watch, Hedgie
After this past couple of weeks, we need calm, but that is not what they are predicting.
I'm not sure if what I saw earlier while wildflowering was Nightshade or Horse Nettle....but I did learn that tomatoes and peppers are members of the Nightshade family !
Well, it's time to find the fairy and some Red Clothes, my Friday starts in about 50 minutes...
Catch you all one time before I leave.
xoxo TTFN xoxo ☺ ♥
I am off to read. I hope Jo and family are having a wonderful evening of togetherness!
Night everyone!
Hi, gang! Peace and relaxation here in my Lair! Had eldest and grandgirls here for last dinner tonight---youngest met us for lunch today. All goodbyes said, lots of hugs and tears. Always have to think that I may never see my momma again.
Yes, too bad about Farrah Fawcett. Outcome will end up the same eventually, but thank our good Lord that I have not had to fight as hard as she did. Shirley, FYI since you are new: Loretta and I are both survivors, too!! 4 yrs.2 mos. for me----lung.
We got to the gift shop in the Commons Bldg., and it was already closed. Young lady came to the door, and I told her I was a Momster and that my mom and sis were visiting from MO...I noticed her name tag and realized that she is my eldest SIL's step-sister. Re-introduced myself to her--only met her when her father passed away last year--so she let us in and let us buy stuff!
My t-shirt is black with obvious eagles along w/ 13 hidden eagles in the pic!!!
In addition to the bad news of not seeing our eagles....came out of the restaurant and retrieved my truck from 2 blocks away only to find a huge L-shaped crack in my windshield. Went by to let Bill see it this evening and he said it looks like it was hit by a bee-bee. (bebee???sp???) I am NOT a happy camper. He seems to think that insurance covers windshields w/o deductibles....but I seriously doubt it (I know that they do when it can be repaired, but surely not replacement!) And I have a $1000 deductible....argh! Guess I'll learn more in the morning.
Just so you all know....I am the biggest Christmas geek you will ever meet!!!!
Poor Maggie....what happened, Helen??? Hate to see little ones get hurt.
Another beautiful day for me! The family was here most of the late afternoon and evening! Great meal and oh I just don't know how I will be able to say good bye to my Germany Gang. All the family feels the same - we are just thankful they are home for awhile with us.
Thanks for the good thoughts & wishes from all of you to all of us!
Going to have pleasant dreams and a restful sleep I can tell. Prayers for everyone's needs being offered!
((((hugs)))) ♥
Hedgie - just saw you comment about the windshield. Shouldn't you file a police report in order for insurance to honor it?
Guess everyone has turned in. Going to get my bath. Will check back later. Tired, but feel like I need to start playing catch up on some shows!
Margy, hope your shift is peaceful. Drive safely.
Good Night Eagle Pals..
so sorry about that windshield, Lynn...I agree, police report is a good idea!
You have friends in High Places, Lynn..way to go on the gift shop deal!
Sounds like a lovely evening, Lynn....and Mema Jo, thinking of you,
and ALL of you, with Love and Prayers.
Hope we hear from Dana on Friday...
God Bless Us, Every One.
And away I go.....
xo
Lynn, if the crack isn't very big, I think you can go to one of those places that repair cracks...not very expensive. There is a place that does repairs on Edwin Miller Blvd. next to the Mexican Bar-Restaurant with the orange palm tree.
GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE
SWEET DREAMS
PRAYERS FOR ALL
GOOD NIGHT FROM LOLLY, TOO:)
Lynn, so sorry about the windshield!
Prayers are going up for that situation, for sure!
Margy, hope you have a realtively uneventful shift tonight.
Jo, I know just what you mean-- isn't family wonderful?! There's nothin' quite like it!
Deb, what a wonderful phone call you got! Priceless!
Well, I'm gonna go take a shower and hit the hay. I'm sitting here yawning, so better try to get some sleep. Prayers being said for everyone. Hope you all have a good night's sleep (including our eagles!), and I'll talk to you in the morning. G'night! :o]
Will call the S'town police in the morning. Never thought about it at all until Bill said it looked like a beebee hit. My first thought was that it was heat related. But when we saw the pock mark, Christie said it was probably a rock thrown up from the road...I said I would have heard that hit!
Wanda, the crack is about 8 inches long up and down and then about the same across in an upside down L shape or two sides of a square. No way to repair.
hedgie, don't know if you'll see this, But I always heard if you put clear nail polish at the ends it won't travel anymore till you can get it fixed, never tried it tho. I bought a used car one time with a 3/4 in. crack near the bottom of windshield, couldn't find anyone with clear nail polish, should of just went and bought a bottle. I went up skiing and going thru the mts the crack started to move, from the bot to near the top, then both ways to the edge of window, a giant T. Looked like a ball of mercury moving a long. I was afraid the windshield was going to be in my lap all the 300 miles home.
Thanks, Robert. Will do that if it can't be replaced tomorrow. Heard that insurance company sends glass company to the house, even for replacements!
I was careful driving home not to hit any bad potholes cause I was afraid that it might cause it to shatter!!
Goodnight, fowl friends. Talk to you tomorrow!
** Good Night **
** Everyone **
Jim
Good Morning everyone...
NEST WEATHER....
Today
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning...then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
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Tonight
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
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Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
AMEN
I'm sitting here looking for our bird,can hear some chirpingbut see nothing
I'm having trouble getting my cam to refresh
Mine is ok Bill, but no one is home.
mine is staying on now
I think I hear Hidey
*Good Morning*
and NEW THREAD ALERT
GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!!---WHOA!---MITS!---CONGRATS!!--You are our #1 EAGLE MOM--today & every day!!!---MORNIN' MITS & ELKINS BILL!!----I thought I heard our BABY this am too--but haven't seen her either!!--I need to catch up on the blog---It is a grey sky am--no sunshine--but lots of chirping birds---forecast--rain & thunder showers in our area---We have been blessed with beautiful weather----But maybe it has been a bit--too warm for our awesome HEIDY aka MIRACLE!!---the offspring of BELLE & LIBERTY---of NCTC'S WILD & WONDERFUL NEST!!!--- LOVE THAT INTELLIGENT LITTLE IMP!!--I have been sending water to GA-GAL!---any MICHAEL JACKSON fans!--DIG out your 'THRILLER' album!--Let us all dance--in the rain--sunshine & fields of flowers on this GLORIOUS DAY!!----ENJOY---LIFE IS GOOD!!!
Norma, we all all over on the new Friday thread if you would like to join us
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