Friday, July 24, 2009

Friday

TGIF thread.

178 comments:

Judie said...

Thanks, Steve

stronghunter said...

Thanks Steve and Judie.

Mema Jo said...

Thanks for new thread.
I'm leaving with Jenny now

BBL

Judie said...

Been looking at Hidey's nest and decided I'm going to call whatever is growing there the Hidey tree.

Off for groceries.

Judie

Mits said...

thanks Judie and Steve...

Mits said...

Hidey tree sounds good...:)

stronghunter said...

If it keeps growing, it may really be a hidey-tree. We will not be able to see what is going on in the nest.

paula eagleholic said...

Judie - click on my name to send me an email...first one never arrived

paula eagleholic said...

Judie - nevermind...I see it now...

paula eagleholic said...

Is it 5 o'clock yet????

Mits said...

nope 6 more hours:)

normabyrd said...

THANKS STEVE for the new thread---ENJOY WEEKEND---Thanks JUDIE for calling us over---

normabyrd said...

I called the plant RHUBARB on the other blog!!---

stronghunter said...

Norma, do you make rhubarb pie?

stronghunter said...

Paula, I got your e-mail. Thanks.

movin said...



** GooD MorninG **

** EveryonE **


Kinda different stuff going on at both Finnish nests. Take a look.

My Mom and the neighbor lady used to make rhubarb pie, turnovers every year for a while. I didn't like it much when I was very little, but I grew to love it.

You can also eat it on shortcake or just by itself or with ice cream.

I've tried it mixed with pineapple at the store, but I don't like it as well.

How do you folks do it?


C(°ٿ°)D

Jim

normabyrd said...

SHIRLEY---Just came in from outside---filling feeders--watering flowers, etc---

NO!---I have never make RHUBARB PIE--my mother did---But have been a big fan of 'A PRAIRIE'S HOME COMPANION' on PBS!----They talk are always talking about RHUBARB pie---so we tease about RHUBARB PIE all the time!!

normabyrd said...

WOW!---It is HUMID outside---my shirt is wet!!

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' MOVIN'JIM!---YEP!---Most folks enjoy RHUBARB PIE!---ho!!

movin said...

I had a disagreement with my sister recently about the rhubarb. As I remember it, rhubarb was regarded as poison. And in fact I think I helped on this step a time or two, Mom would use only the red stalk and maybe a little of the white ... never the greens. She would cut it into short chunks and simmer it in water for a half hour or more. Then, after throwing the water out, she could bake with it or make whatever she wanted with it.

My sister says she doesn't remember that step, but she's five years younger and could have missed it.


C(°ٿ°)D

Jim

normabyrd said...

JIM---My memory is that you don't use the leaves---just the red stalks!

normabyrd said...

lunch time---

movin said...

A couple of the fledglings have returned to the empty nest at Loch Garten.


C(°ٿ°)D

Jim

Lolly said...

Good day!! LOL Slept til 10:00 and have been on facebook and reading past blogs. So, I still want to say "good morning".

Was over in Dallas from early in the morning 'til 12:20 AM this morning. Should have spent the night. However, sleeping in my on bed til late was great. Can I complain about parent abuse? Actually LOVED helping Michael and Ashley. There is so little that we can help them with, that helping with the move was great.

Jack kept getting lost. He could not fine the upstairs living area and upstairs kitchen. LOL He always had directional problems. LOL No, it is a house you can really get lost in. It is absolutely gorgeous! The kitchen is a dream and they do not even cook much. They eat out! Zach was in hog heaven with his new playroom. He was sooo cute!

Lolly said...

For those of you who are interested, I have added a new blog.

movin said...


two eaglets perched near the nest at NBG.


C(°ٿ°)D

Jim

movin said...

Did you read the update on Mason?? It's a one-year anniversary.


C(°ٿ°)D

Jim

movin said...

Both fledglings are back at West End. Probably waiting for lunch to be delivered.


C(°ٿ°)D

Jim

magpie said...

Lolly ! -
You are so right, that is one unbelievable house! I love all the light! Congratulations to the new homeowners!
xo

magpie said...

Osprey chick at Loch of the Lowe's in Scotland hogging a nice big fish.
I haven't been able to get into Pix Pa today...says broadcast is not available any more.
But I can see Finney's !

magpie said...

Quiet as can be at OUR nest, except for the wind and the sound of that Baby Sycamore growing ☺

Best wishes for all those about to celebrate TGIF !

(I am not one of them...)

Costume Lady said...

Hi, Margy. That is one beautiful house, isn't it? I'm wondering who will do the nestorations?

It is really quiet on here today. Hope everyone is out enjoying this 75° weather. I'm getting ready to go in to GeeGee's. See you later:)

magpie said...

My early morning birdwatching was unbelievable. Saw many families, starting with a doe and two spotted fawns (finally a fawn sighting for me!) At the creek, two different fawns ran across the creek and surprised a Great Blue Heron - all three were spooked and took off in different directions.
Also saw one Green Heron, and a bunch of families: Indigo Buntings, Eastern Meadowlarks, Pileated Woodpeckers, and saw one wren, I think a Carolina wren, who grabbed some chow and took it to the nest and then there was a peeping fest!

magpie said...

Also saw a turtle in the water which I think is called a musk turtle, two big carp, a bunch of goldfinches. And, I was finally able to SEE the Philadelphia Vireo that I always hear out there. It was grabbing insects off leaves I think.

Oh yes, three ducks which I am still trying to identify, maybe blue-winged teals but I don't know my ducks very well. No pictures of them...And, I heard more cidacas.
It was a perfect morning at Swinging Bridge, absolutely no one around, and only one car passed by the entire time.

paula eagleholic said...

Awww, peep fest!

magpie said...

And, someone/s stole the sign for the Wildlife Management....which has all the regulations and other important information. Just checked with DNR, they know about it

Probably ended up as firewood in a campfire pile somewhere :(

Yeah, Paula... I wanted to go check out the nest and babies but figured I might get pecked !

magpie said...

Okay Wanda...and you are right, I could use an Eagle Cane!

I think Lolly could be the resident Landscaper !

Lolly said...

LOL I have learned my lesson the hard way! If I plant something at their house they do not truly appreciate the hard work. They do not water nor tend to pots. They will have lawn people and so be it! Like I said....I learned the hard way!

magpie said...

That's unfortunate Lolly....
but WE appreciate your hard work ☺
and love the pictures and stories of your Gardens ☺

Time for me to get ready for work. Working bottoms and tops this week-end - 6 pm to 6 am twice, then 6 pm to midnight Sunday.

Best wishes for a Good Evening and a Great Week-end. Prayers for wellness, comfort, strength, serenity, safety and joy.
xoxo

paula eagleholic said...

It's after 5...I'm outta here.

paula eagleholic said...

LOL, maybe a nice fake arrangement, Lolly. the house is gorgeous. Bye!

stronghunter said...

Lolly, the house is beautiful!

Judie, Kathryn just called. Hunter has a football practice tomorrow morning, so I will be alone. I will be wearing my bright pink capri pants. They have white leaf designs. I think you will be able to spot me.

I will be driving a grey Camry.

Mema Jo said...

I've been home but I am going again! Invited over to son's for dinner.

The Still Cam is functioning
Thanks for fixing it

BBL

Mema Jo said...

WHOA! I swear that the Still cam was on 7/24 just one minute ago. I just checked again and it had flipped back to 7/21 and then once again to 7/24.

Someone is playing with my eyes!!!
lol

floralgirl said...

Hello all:)
Lolly, that house is absolutely beautiful! congrats to your son and his wife.
Another nasty thunderstorm passing by here and the nest, raining at the nest now. This one has a 90% chance of hail, and I am hoping it misses us.

stronghunter said...

Jo, still cam says 7/24 now--or at least when I looked.

stronghunter said...

Really stormy at nest. I see a little sprig of grass under the baby tree.

stronghunter said...

Weatherman shows an evil storm for you guy around the nest area.

hedgie said...

Hang on S'town Eagles and Megan---severe storm warning.

stronghunter said...

Picture went to blue screen, but I still hear the storm.

hedgie said...

Had a nice lunch in the midst of a terrible day. My eldest daughter lost her job today---out of the blue. She is devastated, and I am hurting so for her. Don't know what in the world is going to happen...he is disabled----w/o insurance his meds are over $1200/mo. (he is in the famous Medicare "donut hole"). Please pray....

stronghunter said...

So sorry, Lynn. That donut hole thing makes no sense.

Mits said...

that is awful, Lynn, prayers for them...

Mits said...

current nest weather, as if you already did not know.....

Currently At 6:14PM[ More ] 81°F
RealFeel®
80°F
Winds: SSW
at 10mph
Thunderstorm
Humidity: 52%
Dew Point: 62° F Pressure: 29.87 in
Visibility: 10 Miles

Mits said...

off to fix dinner...bbl

stronghunter said...

Sounds awful at the nest. Still no pictue.

hedgie said...

Got this email today....don't recall sending anything to this entity...so maybe someone else I sent to had forwarded it to this department:

Thank you for contacting The District Department of the Environment. This email serves as an acknowledgement of receiving your email from the “Ask the Director” portion of our website. You should receive a response to your inquiry within 2 to 6 business days.

Sincerely,

Chiquita McCauley
Customer Service Coordinator,
Administrative Services
District Department of the Environment
51 N. Street, NE, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 654-6016(desk)
(202) 535-2881(fax)
chiquita.mccauley@dc.gov

hedgie said...

Lolly, as I said before when I viewed the realty listing....magnificent mansion!!! Know how proud you are of Michael...glad Jack didn't stay lost! I would worry about Zach---talk about playing hide&seek!!!

hedgie said...

Obviously rained here while I was gone, but not very much. Have been hearing thunder from southeast, so guess we have missed this string of storms, but sounds like some damage by the river.

stronghunter said...

I heard Hidey, but still no camera. Both still and live cameras are down.

Good to hear Hidey; that was quite a storm!

stronghunter said...

Sunny here, seems that lots of the WV folks aren't able to be online right now.

stronghunter said...

Need to make a quick run to the store.

hedgie said...

Wonder if lightening hit the solar panel? Have never seen a blue image like that beofre.
Thanks for prayers....find that I just keep starting to cry....oh, for the little problems that childhood held with the kids... nothing I can do to help now unless I die.

Lolly said...

Lynn, prayers for your daughter, family and YOU. That kind of thing adds stress for everyone concerned.

Yes, hide and seek would be a ball! There are two staircases and you could move around sneakily. Wouldn't that be fun! LOL Unpacking the kitchen items yesterday evening, I kept going into the hall to the downstairs guest room (going to be excercise room) and utility room , when I meant to go to the butlers pantry.

Lolly said...

(((Hugs))) for you Lynne. Have been through it with my daughter and son in law when he has lost a job. They bought a new house...he lost his job. Got another one, decided to do an expensive add on to house, did it, and lost a job.
I cried and screamed! So, hugs for you!

stronghunter said...

Prayers for your daughter and her husband, but especially for you, Lynn. So hard to see our children hurting.

Do not forget to take care of yourself, though.


That is really a blue screen, isn't it? The picture went out when there was a loud clash of thunder. I do not know what it means that the microphone is still working--the power must still be on, I suppose. Wonder if lightning hit the camera?

At least it is good to hear Hidey.

Judie said...

Back for a visit.

Lynn, I am so very sorry about your daughter losing her job. So hard to express my sympathy, especially for the critical issue of medications for her husband. Thoughts and prayers going your way and hers.

Shirley, looks like I will also be alone. Husband had last minute Park Authority assignment so just me and you and many others who want to see the eagles fly. I'll look for the hot pink pants and you look for a green Corolla and red hair.

Can't plead guilty to the D.C. Department of Environment. Someone probably forwarded.

Later,
Judie

stronghunter said...

Was quiet for awhile at the nest, but storming again now.

hedgie said...

Thanks, Lolly, Shirley and Judie. I feel your hugs and it helps.

paula eagleholic said...

Great. I thought only the still cam was blue. I see the live feed is messed up too. Sounds like it's raining at the nest.

stronghunter said...

Judie, I have been thinking that you really should take all of the crime situations you are creating and write a crime novel. I like James Patterson and Dean Koontz. Bet you could do that, too.

stronghunter said...

I'm pretty good at pushing a wheelchair if it becomes necessary. I have had experience.

Even with the blue screen, there is still the 15-minute shut-off. Delightful!

stronghunter said...

Paula, have you seen the cam go to blue screen before?

paula eagleholic said...

Sorry to sound so grouchy. Not a good day at work.

Lynn - so sorry to hear about daughters job.

Shirley and Judie - have fun tomorrow!

stronghunter said...

Pretty blue. . . I thought the new paint in my living room was really blue, but this has it beat.

stronghunter said...

I still have to study my camera manual. Might hit up my son for some pointers. He's my techie.

paula eagleholic said...

Might have to do with the server at NCTC. Cam might have gotten zapped as well. Be prepared for a blue screen all weekend is my guess.

stronghunter said...

Sorry about the bad day at work, Paula.

stronghunter said...

Was a bad storm; I was watching when everything went down. Was especially glad to hear Hidey after the worst of it, though.

paula eagleholic said...

Thanks, Shirley. Guess I shouldn't whine. I still have a job.

BBL

stronghunter said...

Sometimes it helps to unload a little frustration, though, Paula. I have done plenty of that.

stronghunter said...

Meant to go to store long ago. Want to go before dark. Sounds like it is still raining at the nest. Watering the Hidey-tree.

hedgie said...

Saw on the news where a woman was stabbed to death in an acupuncture business on Hummer Rd., Judie. LOCK YOUR DOORS!

ceil said...

Lynn sorry to hear about your daughter losing her job. Prayers that the Lord has plans for her.

ceil said...

Oops. Where are my manners. Evening everyone. Just stopped by to say hi and see what is going on.
Hope to be back later.

Mits said...

I hear hidey..

Judie said...

I'm back!

Shirley, when I write a book it is likely to be about all the episodes with wannabe adults -- some of whom are probably criminals, too.

Lynn, I am double-checking locks tonight. The stabbing was on your old stomping ground -- Hummer Road. Not much on the cause or killer but the victim apparently had an accupuncture business in the home. She was found bound and stabbed several times in a bathroom. Police still there about an hour ago.

It's okay to be grouchy, Paula. That's why you have all of us.

Back to say goodnight, later.

Judie

Lolly said...

Gave Jack a new cookbook on grilling for his birthday. He is cooking up a new meal this evening. Yum!

Mits said...

Lynn you have mail.

Costume Lady said...

What's he cooking, Lolly? I like ANYTHING cooked on the grill:)
We didn't go for crab legs tonight. Stayed at GeeGee's and called in a pizza and salad. It was just me, Denise and Mom...Capt. Gene is in Elkins. We enjoyed it so much, that we are going to do it again next Friday. Something on the grill. Get tired of going to a restaurant all the time. Can't really chat because of the noise. GeeGee can't hear anything...so she really liked the idea of staying home.

Mema Jo said...

I am home and need to read all your conversations!

WHAT IS WITH THE

BLUE SCREEN?

We really had downpours during this evening and I would have been here sooner if it hadn't been for them. I had to sit in my car and I thought it would never slow down - but it did - sort of - I am really wet!

Mits said...

good night everyone...prayers for all

stronghunter said...

It's really bad when you're watching the blue screen and it times out after 15 minutes. That part of the system is still working.

stronghunter said...

I have crossed paths with a few criminals, too, Judie.

hedgie said...

Had to chuckle over the rhubarb conversation this am....when I was growing up, relatives always mixed it w/ strawberries...and I still didn't like it!
So, Jim, when do you leave for Minnesota?
I am going to call it a day...have a headache from you-know-where. Too much turmoil today.
Judie and Shirley, we will be anxiously waiting to hear from you momsters tomorrow evening!!! Enjoy watching the eagles as well as getting to know each other! Travel safe!
Peace and prayers.

Judie said...

Back to say goodnight to all.

REALLY BIG DAY FOR ME TOMORROW!!!

Shirley, don't stumble around cussing in the dark when I turn the light out because I want to meet you tomorrow.

Good night everyone. I'm sure Shirley and I both will let you all know about the eagles release tomorrow.

Turning out my light, now. Pleasant dreams everyone.

Judie

Lolly said...

Wanda, dinner tonight was grilled chicken and fingerling potatoes roasted on the grill. Then I made a roasted garlic vinaigrette sauce to go over the potatoes and the chicken. It was yummy and so easy!
Had a tossed salad with bistro pecans to go with it.

stronghunter said...

I have my flashlight, Judie.

The heavens opened up here. Pouring. My plants are thankful.

stronghunter said...

Lolly, I want to come to your house for dinner!

Costume Lady said...

Sounds yummy and also, light. I love potatoes and squash sliced and grilled. Gene puts a marinade on them which he concocted. He calls it Cagene. Just a touch spicy and a little tangy...very good.

Costume Lady said...

We had rain here while I was at GeeGee's. We could see stormy skies down this way from her porch. I was pleased to see that it had rained, when I got home, but after looking around a bit, it was dry under my trees, which means it wasn't a good rain. I hope Megan got more than I did.

Costume Lady said...

Shirley, we all want to go to Lolly's house. Hang in there, we might pull together a Road Trip and go there;)

stronghunter said...

Might even have to take leave from work for that trip!

stronghunter said...

I'll even bring the food. Just want her to cook it.

Costume Lady said...

Oh, that would be such fun. You would love Lolly:)

Lolly said...

Wahoo! A road trip to my house! I would love that....but I want to be riding on the road trip too. How can we work that? LOL

stronghunter said...

We'll have to bring you home with us so you can cook some more up here.

Lolly said...

I know! I will fly to WV and ride with you! So much fun!

stronghunter said...

Or maybe we should take you to California to visit Andrea and Jim.

Lolly said...

Jack is my cooking buddy. He will have to come too!

Costume Lady said...

Good idea Lolly! (we are Craaaazy)

Lolly said...

That's it! You stop by here, pick me up, and off we go to California. I will prepare some dishes ahead of time. Have some favorites Jack and I like to freeze for trips....Rolled flank steak with Chimichurri sauce and another...veal pockets. Oh, yummy, you would love those!

stronghunter said...

We may need a caravan.

paula eagleholic said...

Shirley and Judie - have a great time tomorrow! I heard Duane ( the NBG photographer ) will be there too. Don't know what he looks like, but he'll be carrrying a big lens!

Lolly and Wanda - each of your dinners sounded great!

Have a great weekend all, heading to Moms for the weekend.

See ya'll Sunday.

Hugs to all ♥

Lolly said...

No, no, no....we ride in the Eagle Express. It will be a rolling slumber party!

Costume Lady said...

Yes, visit Andrea and Jim, then ride up the coast to Sacramento and visit Anne-Marie and then cross over to Nevada, Utah, Colorado and into South Dakota and Visit Deb, then on to Illinois to visit Glo and Vicky and on and on:)

Lolly said...

Hey, this is getting better!

Costume Lady said...

Paula, hope things go well with the selling of your Mom's house.
Have a good weekend:)

stronghunter said...

Sounds like a couple of months or more . . . might not have that much leave--and they might wonder where I was all of that time. Oh, well.

I am afraid my supper was a bowl of cereal and a pb and j. It was so late when I got home from the store, I just couldn't see cooking anything.

Must retire for the evening. Good night. God bless.

Costume Lady said...

Shirley, you may have to retire if we are going to take our time and really enjoy this Road Trip!;)

Lolly said...

Have a Jacob quote for all of you......."Mommy, under all my hair, I am very, very, bald."

LOL this is called deep thinking.

Costume Lady said...

Good night, Shirley. Safe travels tomorrow and wishing you and Judie a wonderful day.

Costume Lady said...

Lolly..ROFLMBO!

Lolly said...

Nite Shirley! Sweet dreams!

Lolly said...

Aren't children precious?!!! Dont you wonder what he was thinking to come up with that!

Costume Lady said...

I think I will turn in also...the Capt. is coming home tomorrow and I REALLY need some beauty sleep.

GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE
SLEEP TIGHT
PRAYERS FOR ALL

Costume Lady said...

I think it was a very intelligent remark!

stronghunter said...

I will retire for the eventing and think about it. Only problems is that I might need to keep working for awhile so I could afford such a trip.

Lolly said...

Early October we are taking Jacob on a road trip to New Mexico and the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Can hardly wait. Will have to keep a journal on Jacob sayings.

Lolly said...

Nite Wanda! Sweet dreams! Tell Gene about our planned road trip. I know he will be very enthusiastic! LOL

Mema Jo said...

Off to bed -

Good Night All
Prayers for all being offered up

((hugs)) ♥

Lolly said...

Nite Jo! Sweet dreams! God bless!

Lolly said...

Nite all! Sweet dreams!

Lynn, keeping you and family it my prayers. Just want you to know that you are still on my mind and have been thinking of you.(((Hugs)))

movin said...



** GooD NighT **

** Eagle Friends **


Very sorry to hear of your daughter's job loss, Lynn. Of course she and her husband will be in my prayers. I've been in that situation several times WITHOUT the extra burdens, so I can definitely sympathize with her.

Boy, that's really a beautiful, deep blue screen we have.


C(°ٿ°)D

Jim

Mits said...

Good Saturday a.m. everyone.

Mits said...

Shirley and Judie, have a good time today.

Judie said...

Good morning, everyone.

The BIG day is here! Yea!

How annoying. I can hear Hidey quite close and heard the familiar kathump on the camera but all I have is that blue screen. Well, at least we know he/she is doing okay and still hangin' round.

Don't forget to stop for me on the way to Lolly's. Amazing how insightful children can be - adorable.

Judie

normabyrd said...

GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!!---CONGRATS! MITS---You are our #1 EAGLE MOM---today & every day!!---Bet it is beautiful at the beach this time of day!----HEDGIE--you & family will be in my thoughts & prayers----I can feel your pain--I am still going through a bit of the same thing---WHOA!--MISS the 'KISS IT & MAKE IT BETTER DAYS'---stay COOL--prayers will get carry you through this---REMEMBER this MOMSTERS & DADSTERS GROUP can do anything!!--GOD BLESS!
GOD BLESS!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I figured I had better check in and let everyone know that I am still alive and am well! YEAH!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

And - I got to see my baby boy and got a couple of really good hugs!

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' JUDIE!---WOW!---We will be waiting--with bated breath--to hear every little detail of your day!---Want to hear from SHIRLEY too!---ENJOY!--ENJOY!

normabyrd said...

WHOA!---I think I can hear our ADORABLE--VOCAL 'BABY' singing....
'am i blue'?

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' BLUEFIELD SHARON!---I wondered where you all were yesterday---Bet you had a COOL day with your handsome SON!---

like your new avatar!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Actually we only got an hour with him. He brought me his car and Kelsey and her mom picked him up on their way to Myrtle Beach. My brat is getting 2 beach trips this year and his momma still has none! :)

normabyrd said...

Has anyone been in touch with DANA & ED?-----I have missed hearing from them!!!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I have a baby cardinal, baby mourning dove and a baby towhee out here eating this morning. I love baby season. I have seen my cedar waxwings for about a week.

normabyrd said...

Seems every time I look in on the FINLAND OSPREYS---OSPREY MOM is feeding her 'CHICKS'---Those CHICKS are almost as large as MOM!
Beautiful site this am!!!

normabyrd said...

SHARON---I think I have had more birds this year than any I can remember!----Soon as I come downstairs---I walk outside &--BIRDS are everywhere!---I haven't seen a CEDAR WAXWING yet!!---Lots of CARDINALS---always think of you when I see them!----

normabyrd said...

NORFORK SITE---A 'REBEL' is branching!----Makes my heart feel good to see him/her there!---Read yesterday they have been coming back to nest---off & on!----

normabyrd said...

BWO--The OSPREY CHICK is 'flapping his wings'---saying LOOK AT ME MOM!
ho!

normabyrd said...

LOLLY!--LOLLY!---Remember---I think your m/t bedroom has been promised to me since last year! --Just tell those other MOMSTERS---they must get in line! ho!---and they haven't tasted your home baked bread & sausage either!---

Your son's house sounds like a dream home to me!!---How can I view it?

stronghunter said...

Good morning! Hi everybody!

Got on my pink capri pants. Judi should have no trouble seeing me.

Woke up really early this morning and pulled out the instruction manual that that I had carefully saved for my camera. It was in Spanish. Had to go find the English version.

Managed to take a few practice pictues and download them to the computer, but I will have to take the instruction book with me today.

normabyrd said...

GOOD MORNIN' SHIRLEY!---I bet you are excited this am!---Oh you will remember this day for a long time!!---send us a pic of you in your pink capri pants & a pic of JUDIE with her red hair!---ho!
HAVE FUN TODAY!!!

stronghunter said...

Good morning, Norma! I am all set to send pictures later today. Woke up at about 4:30 this morning and had to get up and play with the camera.

hedgie said...

Morning momsters and dadsters.
Norma, Lolly posted photods of Michaels' mansion in her new blog Michael and Ashley's house, I think it's called. Just click on her name and look for that blog on her list!

ceil said...

Good morning all. Shirley just have a good time. If you get pictures that will be great but enjoy the day. We were so busy last week at NCTC we forgot to take pictures.

ceil said...

Hope everyone has a good day. BBL

hedgie said...

Thanks for all prayers, love and support. Needless to say, had a restless night.
Have fun, Shirley and Judie!!
Sharon, been missin' you, Sissy and Thelma! Are you car-sitting while the kids are at the beach?? Bet you don't like them right now!
Road trip sounding like a really good idea...fun, fun, fun...think we'll need another Eagle Express! And we must add Indiana Dave in Terre Haute to the stops!

ceil said...

Lynn Jim is always talking about an RV. We could rent one and off we go.

stronghunter said...

Bye for now. See you later!

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' HEDGIE & CEIL!---It's a beautiful am here in WV--but I think it's going to be a WARM & HUMID day!!---ho!---Hope SISSY ENJOYS it---she has been wanting 'HOT' weather!!!!

hedgie said...

That sounds great, Ceil... Glad Jim can drive one!!!! I would never even attempt driving anything that big!

normabyrd said...

HEY HEDGIE!---Thanks for telling me how to view LOLLY'S son's house!!!---I am most anxious to see it!!---Does your daughter live close to you?---Mine doesn't--

Mits said...

feeding at Finney's nest, Finland mom never seems to be in their nest that much anymore, must be perched on the cam, see her tail hanging sometimes.

hedgie said...

With all of the recent talk about Boris' relatives--yuck--heard two new interesting tidbits about them....did you know???....there are over 25,000 different species of them, and that daddy-long-legs are the most poisonous of all but their mouth is too small to bite a human. Thank goodness!

Mits said...

Bai Yun is doing some denning in the birthing den.

Mits said...

yikes, spider 101:)...TMI...lol

Mema Jo said...

Good Sunny Saturday Morning to All!
Sharon I am glad you got your hugs!
I stayed up late packing just in case the road trip was going to be announced!

Shirley and Judie ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Mits said...

panda in Memphis looks like it has a hangover:)

hedgie said...

Yes, Norma, Carolyn lives 15 mi. from me. She is coming over later and we'll update her resume'. Then off we go to new Target to get her blood pressure med rx filled---TG it is on their $4 list, plus I have a coupon for a $10 gift card with a new rx. Every little thing helps.

normabyrd said...

WHOA!!--LOLLY & JACK!---I am truly at a loss for words to describe how much I appreciate your sharing your son's house with us!---One doesn't see homes like that in our area!!--What's the old saying?---Everything is big in TEXAS!

TRULY AWESOME!---

normabyrd said...

HEDGIE---I am glad she lives close
---I would think that would be a plus!---THINKING of you!---

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' JO!---We haven't received any of this rain you all have been receiving!!---We could use some!---SEND OVER A FEW BUCKETS!

normabyrd said...

CHIMNEY SWIFT MOMMA is having a time keeping the 'little swifts' in the nest!---Still blows my mind---each time I watch----

Mema Jo said...

Checking out the eagles' nest at Lake WA and it's the first time I ever saw a speed boat out in that water. It was really traveling at a fast speed!

Mema Jo said...

Norma I've been taking the umbrella in the car and a poncho in my back pack during the past couple days! We have really had some downpours!

Mema Jo said...

Parent at LAKE WA nest now.

hedgie said...

New thread, gang...come on over!

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