Saturday, July 11, 2009

Saturday

It's the weekend thread.

176 comments:

Costume Lady said...

Good Morning and thank you, Steve.

Costume Lady said...

How lucky I am this morning...tuned in to the nest and LOOK WHO'S THERE!:) Nice way to start the day.

Tammy said...

Good Morning...

WOW.. It's been a while since I have caught Hidey in the nest. Sure is nice to see her. She looks pretty content to be there for the moment.

deb said...

Thanks, Steve and Wanda!

stronghunter said...

Good morning, Steve. Thanks for the new thread.

Good morning, Wanda. Thanks for the call-over. Isn't it nice to see Hidey this morning?

paula eagleholic said...

Aww laying in the nest! Preening!

Saturday, July 11, 2009 9:31:00 AM

Costume Lady said...

Hi Tammy, it's been a while since we've seen you on here. You picked a good time to come on in:)

Costume Lady said...

Deb, has your rain stopped?

deb said...

No rain in 24 hours, Wanda! Keep your fingers crossed, it is raining about 100 miles west of here. It is supposed to go south, not east.

deb said...

What a beautiful tail!

Costume Lady said...

I wish it was headed east... our gardens and yards are burning up.

Bill said...

Norma,I have mixed feelings about the windmills,Idid the fiber optic work on the first project on Backbone Mt.They built 28 on that project.I don't really think they have caused too many problems since they went on line.The big project going on now from Scheer Mt and beyond is probably 6 times as big.I do think if people want GREEN POWER,these projects must be built

paula eagleholic said...

Look at that tail spred

Costume Lady said...

I was looking at that one tail feather that looks striped...I want that!;)

Tammy said...

Costume Lady, Yeah... been busy doing restorations around the house and had my daughter here for a visit so we were playing tourist going to Niagara Falls and such. Can never get too much of watching the Falls, standing in the mist.

Good Morning everyone.. Good to see you all

Costume Lady said...

Hey, Bill, I have mixed feeling on those monstrosities too. They look bad but do good.

Costume Lady said...

We are doing nestorations too. Having 3 patio doors put in today. They are working on the living room one right now and discovered we have TERMITES!! Have a pest man coming down shortly. $$$$$:(

stronghunter said...

Hidey gave a few parting squeals and took off.

paula eagleholic said...

Thought Hidey was getting more comfy...then started calling...got up, to the launch pad, and away he went!

deb said...

Wanda, I hope you caught the termites early!

stronghunter said...

Adult at nest.

deb said...

Cleaning up after Hidey, maybe.

Tammy said...

Oh.... well, thank goodness you decided to do the work so that they could find those little buggers Costume Lady!

Speaking of bugs.. my husband is bugging me to get in motion. He said we are on a mission today.. *rolls eyes* He must have another project for me. *lol* He's lucky I really REALLY love him.

You all have a wonderful weekend.

stronghunter said...

Seems to be finding a few crumbs.

deb said...

Off to work for me. bbl.

paula eagleholic said...

Lib on the nest!

paula eagleholic said...

Poof went Lib!

paula eagleholic said...

Oh No, Wanda.

paula eagleholic said...

Going to find some breakfast myself...

stronghunter said...

Must go to farmers' market and take care of some chores around here. BBL.

grannyblt said...

Morning all. I was so busy reading yesterday's comments that I missed our Hidey.

I did catch feeding time at BWO. That nest is hard for me to see the baby this year. Mother nature really hides the chick with his markings.

Termites are the pits. They are so destructive. Hope they can get them all. But you are right ,$$$$.

80% chance of rain here today...we need it though.

Everyone have a great weekend...

Lolly said...

Good morning! Been outside fertizing a few plants.

Norma.....having a wonderful breakfast this morning. Homemade coffee cake (staight from the freezer) and sausage. Yum!

Going to do some packing and then get ready for the wedding this afternoon. After the wedding we are mowing. Groan!

Lolly said...

Should always do spell check. LOL

Fertilizing!!!

hedgie said...

Good Sat. morning!
Nice Hidey visit earlier.
Oh, no, Wanda....sorry about the termites! So good that you can get someone out right away....won't be cheap, but at least your invaders will be stopped. Hope they haven't done any serious damage.

Lolly said...

Sorry about your bugs, Wanda! What kind of door are you having installed?

Good morning, Lynn! What are you up to today?

Lolly said...

Sorry I missed the morning nest visits. When was the last time we saw last years three at the nest?

jmp said...

Hi everyone,

Yes, my letter was an online submission to Letters to the Editor. I borrowed some words and paraphrased and added a bit of my own -- a little snipe at Homeland Security.

Off to do house chores. Sorry I missed Hidey. Maybe later today?

Judie

Lolly said...

Time to get busy! Have a great Saturday!

ceil said...

Good morning all. Stopping in to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY DONNA.

Mits finally made it to Chicago at 7:00 o'clock our time.5 hours late.
BBL

ceil said...

Wanda they say that the termits are very bad this year due to all the rain. They love moisture.

hedgie said...

Judie, great on Post contact! Are they going to do an article or are you submitting a letter to the editor?
Wonder what Mits is up to??
Bet Ceil is busy planning a train station visit w/ MM!

paula eagleholic said...

Oh, I posted the second video from Thursday, Part 1 on the EM Blog

Eaglet Momsters Blog

paula eagleholic said...

Where is Mits going?

magpie said...

Oh boy, Helen and I can exchange train stories next week !

Just got a response from our Birthday Girl Donna T

email address is posted on Jo's Birthday Alert message for July in Eaglet Momsters email....

Happy Birthday Donna! Hope it is your best one ever !! ☺ ♥

(these blue birthday links don't take you to any other websites....just blue for Good Cheer ! )

Good Morning Everyone, getting a running start on today's list of things to do. Hope it is a GREAT DAY for all

hedgie said...

Endeavour launch postponed at least until tomorrow---lightening strikes on launch pad last evening being evaluated.

hedgie said...

Completely forgot that Mits was going to Chicago!! She didn't say goodbye, did she? :( Guess the weather caused flight delays. How long will she be out there, Ceil?

Happy Birthday, Donna!!!

Lolly, haven't really decided what I'm going to do today! Just finished finally watching the last of Ken Burns' The Civil War---again!! It's been almost 20 yrs. since it first showed----where does the time go?? They had re-broadcast it back in the spring, and I just now finished!!

Mema Jo said...

Hello Everyone! Good to see so many regulars on here! Hoping that all is well and busy with Megan - may go to Market tomorrow.

All of you are doing a great job for the DC eagles! Question: Should some of those letters also be sent to a contact at Homeland? You know like straight to the source. Just a thought.

No plans made for today - just a laid back day.

Costume Lady said...

Our workers can't continue on the LR patio door until the Pest Control gets here, so they have started on Dustin's bedroom door and have found no termites there, but water damage to the floor and had to replace about a 6' X 3' area.
Keeping my fingers crossed that there is no termite damage at the door in our bedroom.

Photos of termite damage on my Wanda's Wishes:(:(

Costume Lady said...

Hi, Jo...I thought the same thing, but don't know what their address would be.

magpie said...

Oh, a plane ride for Mits? Saw Chicago and thought Train!

That window of launch for Endeavor keeps closing...bet the astronauts and all the NASA people are disappointed, but I guess they get used to it after awhile.

A Laid Back Day, Jo, sounds like a good idea! I emailed GreyMare and she was very happy to hear of your visit with the Germany Gang. She is very busy, had a few health and computer problems....I told her I hope she can pop on and say "Hi."

Wanda: keeping my fingers and all my toes crossed too for you guys...I had a Powder Post Beetle problem at old house in Hedgesville....not good!

TTFN dear Friends, catch you later

Mema Jo said...

Happy Birthday Donna - may it be the best ever and a great year ahead

Donna emailed me and was telling me about her computer problems and she has a laptop now and loves it! She had a Carolina Wren couple build their nest on the deck and they were able to watch from inside and saw all 3 of them fledge! Hoping that the couple comes back next year!

Mema Jo said...


Homeland Staff Directory (with a customer service contact


Maybe a contact would be on this
directory.

hedgie said...

Oh, my, Wanda....not looking good!
Where did the water come from in Dustins' room? Leak around old door?
When my youngest and her hubby bought their house in Ranson, it had been treated for termites in the past....new joists installed under house, but old ones were left in place---could look up in basement and see all of the tunnels in them that the termites had made. Kind of eerie, but interesting, too.

Mema Jo said...

Lunch and Jenny visiting with her beautiful flowers - glads are huge!

magpie said...

I just washed the car...
Think it will rain now ???????


xo Out now to do the windows...
I don't normally "do" windows but I like to see what is whizzing past when I am driving ☺

movin said...



*+ GooD MorninG +*

*+ TO YoU aLL +*

*+ FriendS +*



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Jim

movin said...



** HappY BirthdaY **

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movin said...

Both eaglets are back on the WE nest, but it appears only the older one is eating.

Sound familiar?


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

stronghunter said...

Hidey's nearby and squealing.

movin said...

San Diego has a close up of little ZZ's face sleeping ... either on the ground or on a rock this time.


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

hedgie said...

Cute, Jim!! How's everything in SoCal??
My youngest is heading your way tomorrow for a week of training on some new lab equipment. Don't recall the name of the company, but it's in Brea; her hotel that they arranged is in Garden Grove, I think she said. We used to have a GM plant in Brea---not sure if it's still operating or not.
Margy, wishing & hoping washing the truck will bring the rain--we sure need it. I need to mow but it's just too dusty! I'm hoping for it late tomorrow and then I can mow Mon. AM.

Costume Lady said...

Margy, I've been meaning to offer to water your "Megan" plants while you are gone. You know it wouldn't be any trouble for me. Anything else that I can do while you are gone, just ask:)

Costume Lady said...

I have emailed a letter to Barack Obama about the eagle situation in DC. Will let you know if I hear anything.

Costume Lady said...

Lynn, why don't you go with your Daughter...It would do you good to get away:)

Costume Lady said...

Garden Grove is where that beautiful Crytal Cathedral is, I believe.

hedgie said...

I wanted to, Wanda...could have stayed with my BFF in Highlands, but she is on a cruise w/ her grandgirls and son. I've done the tourist stuff there once and that was enough, so it wouldn't be much fun w/ her in class all day! Tried to go with her last year, but we couldn't work out the connecting flights (her flight was booked) from Houston to LA---going, and not at all coming back! Too expensive for all those headaches!

hedgie said...

Garden question: should I pinch off new leaves on Colias so that they stop going UP-UP and start going out???
Thanks for offering to water Margy's flowers, Wanda....I would probably ruin them, LOL!

Costume Lady said...

Yes, it sounds like more of a hassle than relaxing thing. Have you seen the Crystal Cathedral?

hedgie said...

Goodness, is it ever getting humid out there! Very oppressive, even tho' temp is only 79.

Costume Lady said...

Yes, Lynn, pinch the tops out and stick them in some HORMONE powder and start new plants;) Or, stick them in a container of water for a week or so.

deb said...

I saw the Crystal Cathedral once, very impressive building. I wasn't impressed with the services though, it was very commercial.

deb said...

Lunch time here.

ceil said...

Wanda MM and my mother saw the Crystal Cathedral. Amazing. MM and my mom drove across the country twice.

Mema Jo said...

My house is full of fresh cut flowers. Really makes things cheerful!
I'm still planning on going to market tomorrow.. Granddaughter may meet me..
She will need some flowers and so will Aaron if he shows!

ceil said...

Jo I just cut some fresh hydranga off my bush. Love them. BBL have ham in the over.

Costume Lady said...

The humidity has returned today. Without the A/C on today (because the windows and doors are still open for the workers) I have barricaded myself in my office with the door closed so that I can have this A/C on. Feel so good:) Walk out into the kitchen and it's like an oven! They have not found anymore termites!!:) Termite man is going to spray the back of the house, where the termites are and drill holes in the ground and put termite cocktails in each one. $1,600. Not too bad, but it is an unexpected expense. New drapes will have to wait awhile:(

hedgie said...

Think it IS getting ready to rain...getting very dark, breeze is picking up....whoops---here it is!
Launch is tentatively planned for tomorrow...they will know more by 4am. Window closes after the 14th, unless they work out something with the Ruskies around their launch date for whatever they are sending up next.

Mema Jo said...

Going to take an hour panda short nap before getting ready for Mass......

BBL

hedgie said...

I love hydrangeas, Ceil. Haven't had any in years, tho. Know they wouldn't grow here in the woods.
Crystal Cathedral is/was Robert Schulers' church, right?
THUNDER!! Guess I better shut down. BBL.

deb said...

I am glad you are getting some rain there! Wanda, I guess the good news is you caught the termites now because of the new doors., but new curtains would have been nice!

deb said...

Back to work, bbl

magpie said...

Anytime you need rain, just remind me to go wash the Buggy -

Whoo, thunder, haven't heard that for awhile.

Ham, oh Ham, I love it...now let me see, travel time to Baltimore...☺

xo Better hop off here til it stops - the "storm" that is.

Costume Lady said...

I use to like to listen to Robert Schuller until it was apparent that they were getting greedy and not sincere in their sermons. Most of the TV ministers have gone astrayo:(:(

Mema Jo said...

Rain hasn't come over the mountain yet!
I hope it does however; I already watered my potted plants/flowers!
Guess I go get my bedspread which is hanging to air out on the deck before the showers come.


Deb I am glad you are adjusting to your work schedule - I miss you on here!

Mema Jo said...

Now I guess I'll take that 'short' panda nap!

I forgot about it there for a moment.

BBILW

Costume Lady said...

Ceil has ham in her oven and I have ham in my tummy:) I fixed ham subs for breakfast because I knew we would be too busy today to cook or eat lunch. One of those sandwiches lasts til suppertime.
Supper is going to be (don't read any further if you are not a fan of oragan meat) Saute'd chicken gizzards and red beans and rice and salad. If those window workers don't get done soon, We will have to have microwave dinners. That's ok too.

Costume Lady said...

A nap, Jo? It's almost time for your 3o'clock coffee!

Costume Lady said...

Don't know where everyone is, napping? Maybe I'll do that too. Thundering here and raining lightly. The window in our bedroom is covered by a canopy, so the workers can keep on working in the rain, as long as there is no lightning. One of them is smoking outside and it is wafting into my office...nauseating me. Need to close my door.

Costume Lady said...

Door is already closed. May have to stuff newspaper at the bottom or tell him this is a NO SMOKING CAMPUS! lol

jmp said...

Hi everyone,

Well, Costume Lady has one-upped me with a letter to Obama. You go girl!

However, through the rain drops at Hidey House, I have some news I hope will cheer us. I received an email saying my letter to Wash,. Post will be published Monday. Sure hope some people with some clout happen to read it.

Back to finish chores.

Cheers,
Judie

ceil said...

Wanda not much on gizzards but love livers. Isn't that something how we smell someone smoking. The attorney I work with smells terrible. My mom, dad and Jim and his mother all smoked. Never bothered me.

Costume Lady said...

Well, you know what, Judie? If none of our efforts helps the DC eagles keep their peaceful home, we know we tried or very best. We started at the very bottom and have worked our way to the top!;)
WE ARE WOMAN!

jmp said...

Mema Jo,

I was told that the higher up we get the better. Since it is Homeland Security posing the potential threat, why not? I'll try another contact Monday.

Cheers,
Judie

Costume Lady said...

Ceil, speaking of attorneys, our attorney and previous next door neighbor (many years ago) asked us a long time ago if we had any video of his oldest daughter when she was a toddler. He has video of his other children, but not the first one. Karla used to babysit her, and by the Grace of God, we found an old 8mm movie and had it transfered to a CD. I am so anxious to give it to him. He has done many favors for us over the years...this is going to be a pleasure.
Sorry, this has nothing to do with what we were talking about...what WERE we talking about?

jmp said...

Hi,

Costume Lady, you remind me of an earlier life -- POWER TO THE PEOPLE. Yes, I believe we can truly say we have made a good faith effort.

Cheers,
Judie

ceil said...

LOL Wanda I don't remember but that is ok. That is great I know he will appreciate it. I better get ready for Mass. Talk later tonight.

magpie said...

Storm has passed. Computer back on.

Wanda that is a very sweet offer to water my Megan Flowers - but I think things will be okay....upstairs man neighbor is going to watch a few things for me and also get the mail and newspapers.
You are Sweeeeeeeeeet to offer though ! Thank You ! xox ♥

magpie said...

More bark is peeling at the Sycamore Palace...

Time to finish what I was doing if I can remember what it was before the rain started....I think I was cleaning out the car. Not that I am taking it anywhere, but it needed it !

Back in a little while. xo

paula eagleholic said...

Been working on Mom's paperwork...

Thunder and some lightening here now...would like some rain please (Can't believe I'm asking for rain!)

paula eagleholic said...

I'll take the WAX, thank you very much!

paula eagleholic said...

Big pieces of bark peeling off the tree trunk now

paula eagleholic said...

Thanks for washing the car so it would rain Margy. Thought about washing mine too.

paula eagleholic said...

Jo, say hello to Megan for us tomorrow!

I love chicken gizzards. No No No liver!!!

You go Judie...will have to try and find it on Monday!

Wanda = glad the termites haven't spread.

paula eagleholic said...

I hear woof woof

paula eagleholic said...

Back to the paperwork...no rain yet.

Costume Lady said...

LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT:
(I juggled around some of the wording of Shirley's letter with her OK)

Mr. President,

Did you know that there is a BALD EAGLE nest in the District of Columbia?
Of course, you know, that the Bald Eagle is our national symbol. Did you
know that that nest is being threatened by proposed construction being
plannd by the Department of Homeland Security? The nest is on the campus
of the old Saint Elizabeth's Hospital, where there is still an area that
can support them.

It is not the proposed building that is a threat to the eagles: the threat
is a proposed road leading to he back of the building. This project is
still in the planning stages, so it is not too late to make changes.

Bald eagles mate for life, and they return to the same nest year after
year. We believe these eagles deserve the right to be left alone so they
can rear their young, undisturbed. Surely the Department of Homeland
Security can plan around their needs.

We do appreciate your taking the time to consider what you may be able to
do to help in this matter.

For more information about these eagles, see Faye Fiore's July 4th article
in the Los Angeles Times.

Sincerly,
Wanda Wright
420 Gosling Marsh Rd.
Martinsburg, WV 25404

Costume Lady said...

Looks like the heavy rain is passing by Frederick. Hope they get at least a little rain. May be some more later if it doesn't dissapate.

hedgie said...

I'm back....storm didn't put down enough rain here to do any good at all...bummer.
Good letter, Wanda! Glad the termite issue is under control---I was guessing about $1500! Close.
Wonderful find: took the shrimp out of the freezer and it IS peeled and deveined!! EASY!!! Can't wait for dinnertime...yum!

Mema Jo said...

I just finished my late 3:00 cup coffee. Ready to go to Mass. Hubby had to go down early & I will meet up with him at church.
I just can't imagine (now that I don't smoke) how many others put up with my 'smoke smell'. Bad Mema Jo!!!!!

Cantaloupes are deeelicious this season

Tomatoes are great also.

Thanks Judie for trying to contact Homeland themselves. That link has a customer service button! Hope it works and gets to the right person.

Mema Jo said...

Out of here for now.

BBL

jmp said...

Hi,

Sorry to keep bogging you down but thought this might be interesting. Another communication from the Wash. Post (person on editorial staff) saying he is surprised the paper had not carried this story and maybe my letter will get things going. Had no idea one could still deal with a "real" person these days.

Okay, thanks for your support.

Judie

stronghunter said...

Wow, Judie, you are making excellent contacts. Thank you for sharing that information.

paula eagleholic said...

Wow, Judie, hope they do an article.

Peaches are great, Jo. Picked some up last weekend...they are now nice and ripe...yum.

hedgie said...

Bye...storm again.

magpie said...

More rain and a Rainbow here on Pendleton Drive ☺

paula eagleholic said...

Didn't get much rain here...

magpie said...

Awesome.....Sharon talks of God's Music box, I guess this is His Painting....

magpie said...

Here neither Paula ...a quickie...just enough to make things steamy

Have some nephews and nieces and great's of the same category in town, going to make a visit for awhile.

Best wishes for a Good Evening to all ☺ xoxo ♥

stronghunter said...

Sent a news tip to CNN about the eagle nest. Here is a link to their news tip page:


CNN News Tip

hedgie said...

Back again.. THAT was a decent storm! Can tell that it rained now. Everything looks thankful, if you know what I mean!!
Got the shrimp off the grill just in the nick of time...and they were delicious!! Made some gArlic-cheese bisquits to go with it--tasted allmost like Red Lobsters' do!
More good work, Judie and Shirley. TY!

deb said...

You are all making me hungry for shrimp! Can someone send me the recipe? It sounds like something I would like to try.

No rain here and the sun is shining brightly!! I hope we can start drying out around here.

hedgie said...

Just got an email off to Obama. I checked the box labeled "reposne requested"---yeah, right!

hedgie said...

Deb, easy to fix. Wrap peeled shrimp (raw) in bacon (1/2 strip per large shrimp), brush well w/ your favorite BBQ sauce and grill on low heat!! I did put foil on grill w/ holes in it so that shrimp wouldn't fall through grate!!

stronghunter said...

Thanks, Lynn. I was going to ask you for the recipe, too. I just copied it. Will probably use it this weekend.

Makes my mouth water!

deb said...

That sounds very easy and very good. I'll have to watch for a shrimp sale! Thanks for the recipe.

hedgie said...

Here's something else to make us mad and sad:

Boston Zoo

stronghunter said...

Definitely, Lynn. The bad economy is causing so many sad problems.

paula eagleholic said...

For the shrimp - secure the bacon with a toothpick...this prevents shrimp from falling through the grill...grill for about 15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes...then add BBQ sauce and grill the last 5-8 minutes. Watch out for flare ups from the bacon. And there you have it...shrimp on the barby

paula eagleholic said...

I had steak on the grill and some yellow squash from the garden. Still waiting on my zucchini...it got planted late.

paula eagleholic said...

Aww the baby pygmy hippo at the end of the article is cute!

Gotta go tend to friends kitty...bbialw

hedgie said...

I put them om a skewer, Paula....but still a few fell off as they shrank! Wasn't sure how you had done it. Tasted scrumptious, so thanks for clueing us in!
Time for the race---Loretta, you watching??

paula eagleholic said...

I always thank my old boyfriend Rick when I make those...he turned me onto them.

paula eagleholic said...

So now ya'll can thank him too, lol

paula eagleholic said...

Gonna go tackle some more paperwork...

Mema Jo said...

I have been home watching TV show since Mass and then dinner out. We really didn't get the rain! :(

I'll check in a little later on this
evening.....

deb said...

I am off to read. Roger and I are off in search of a Scarlet Tanager tomorrow morning.

Mema Jo said...

Quiet evening! Hope everyone has enjoyed their day!

Good Night All
Pleasant dreams and peaceful sleep
Prayers for all our need being said

(((hugs))) ♥

stronghunter said...

Hi Jo, it is a quiet evening.

stronghunter said...

I am about ready to call it quits for the day.

Costume Lady said...

I am calling it quits for the day.

GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE
SWEET DREAMS
PRAYERS FOR ALL

magpie said...

Jumping on late.

For Deb if you see that Scarlet Tanager, I will be watching for pictures, might be the only one I "see" this season !

Hello to whoever is still here ☺

magpie said...

Ooooops just missed Costume Lady :(
Guess it has been a long long day for you and the Captain.

I am hearing shots, or fireworks from our Nest Cam, only two so far.

magpie said...

Was at a picnic and re-united with a nephew, a niece, their spouses and children, and some other assorted relatives-in-law -
All kinds of good grilled food there too but no shrimp.

The kids were precious!

magpie said...

Well, maybe it is thunder....

magpie said...

Lynn
That would be Dwain's two oldest, Sarah and Matt and their families, and assorted Donaldsons and their families too...Diane, Darlene, Jimmy, Donnie Boo

magpie said...

Chicks no parent at Finneys.
Can't tell you what's at Finland.
:(

magpie said...

Time to get out the travel bags and start packing.

I'll be watching for any Night Owls...☺

paula eagleholic said...

I'm gonna call it quits here too...done with papers for today!

Catch ya'll in the a.m.....then heading down to Mom's for the day.

paula eagleholic said...

Hey Margy, hope you have a wonderful trip!

magpie said...

By the way before I forget for the dozenth time: NCTC Eagle Cam is still First on Beakspeak as most watched for yesterday, and last week - ☺

magpie said...

Thanks Paula !
We head out bright and early 4:45 Monday Morning...I think I will be ready -
Good Night to you...and hope your day tomorrow is a good one. xoxo

hedgie said...

Cool story: In London, 30 pianos, labeled "Play Me, I'm Yours" have been placed on corners and under bridges and other locations throughout the city...for anyone to play, anytime! Not a single one has been vandalized or stolen, and all are getting played! Isn't that neat?

magpie said...

No I think it is gunfire....hope someone is not out poaching somewhere....

magpie said...

That IS Cool, Hedgie...I could play chopsticks, that's about It ! ♪ ♫

magpie said...

But Helen, Ceil, and Mary Margaret could play some tunes !

hedgie said...

Glad you had a nice visit w/ extended family, Margy. Is Dwaine doing okay? Any sign of Deb or Dixie??
Hopping off and heading for tub. See all of you great friends in the AM!
Sleep well. Healing thoughts going out to Anne Marie! Prayers for all.

magpie said...

Nighty Night Lynn...no sign of those folks tonight, it was a short-notice get-together, and I didn't get a chance to schmooze much with the adults, too busy playing with the kids! Dwain is doing so-so...
he's lonesome...

Back in a little while for final good night..

God Bless Us, Every One

Lolly said...

I am sure everyone has headed to bed and I am about to!

Another 100 degree day today. Yuk!

Went to a beautiful wedding this afternoon. Came home and mowed and did yard work. Jack soaked himself with the water house about 4 times while mowing and weed eating. He said it really worked.

I am off to bed. Just want to say hi. After this next week we are going to be home for a while. I will try to get on more often then.

Nite all!

Sweet dreams!

magpie said...

It's raining at Loch of the Lowe's and the view is poor due to an overhanging branch...
those Osprey chicks are set to fledge "any day now" according to their diary.

Loch of the Lowe's Scotland

magpie said...

On that link I just posted, you will need to scroll down to Cam 1 then hit the play button. Might not work for some computers, depending on your operating system

movin said...



++GOOD NIGHT/MORNING++


JIM

deb said...

Good morning. Thunder here, but it shouldn't amount to much, I hope. Have to get ready.

Have a good day!

stronghunter said...

Margy, beautiful shots this morning. No overhanging branch. One has fledged, or is branching, maybe. Other two are restless. Someone is operating the camera, showing all of the birds.

paula eagleholic said...

Morning, all.

Quiet at the nest.

Have a fun trip, Lolly!

paula eagleholic said...

Morning, Shirley

stronghunter said...

Looking at Margy's Loch of the Lowes link . . .

stronghunter said...

Morning, Paula.

paula eagleholic said...

Nice view....haven't watched them in awhile

stronghunter said...

Yes. When I first saw it, the cam was on the one that has left the nest, then it panned over to the nest.

paula eagleholic said...

I hear Hidey in the distance.

stronghunter said...

My camera had to be refreshed. I was looking at the Washington Post, but found nothing except a cute video of a cat fetching and a puppy chasing ice cubes.

stronghunter said...

I just looked at the National Geographic website. They have a nice picture of the panda cake.

stronghunter said...

Must shower and get ready for church.

stronghunter said...

I just found this legal document regarding the proposed road at St. Elizabeth's that is quite interesting. They are concerned with the destruction of trees, etc., at the site. Lots of names of people we might want to contact.

Georgetown Law Document

paula eagleholic said...

Gotta shower and head out...catch ya'll this evening!

Mema Jo said...

NEW THREAD FOR SUNDAY

COME ON OVER

11 9 24 PM SoloScout

1:51 pm NN Scout brings a nice stick to the nest 1:55 p.m. he leaves 1:59 p.m. he is back 2:07 p.m. he is out the front door again 2:44 p.m....