Shirley and Judie, I do hope the two of you can meet and take photos of the eagles being released and don't forget to take photos of each other. I KNOW you will both have fun:) Then, you can tell us all about it. Your photos don't have to be PHOTOGRAPHER QUALITY...we will get the jist of the event even if you use a disposal camera!
Got lost there for a minute. Got knocked off the blog and could not get right back on.
I had not realized where the eagle release would be. I don't see any reason I can't be there. I have a small digital camera I am just learning to use.
I would love to meet you there, Judie. Maybe together we can figure out how to take some pictues. I've never downloaded anything from my camera to the computer. Might want to try that today or tomorrow.
Hunter, George, and I have been painting the living room. Say a prayer for us! (If I can paint a room with an 8-year old and a cat, I can do anything!)
My first comment seems to have been eaten by the blogger cop. If it shows up somewhere else . . . oh, well.
Oh, one more thing...those of you who couldn't find my photo of Nu fixing the nest cam...it is now the very first photo on my blog, WILD AND WONDERFUL.
Wow, the humidity is fierce today. Hope you guys get to the eagle release. Should be great to see in person. Pictures or not,you should go experience it. And it isn't that hard to download pics from cam to computer, I'm sure you can do it.
Shirley and Paula closed the door but then humidity decided to show some attitude and opened it again while you were outside.
I would love to meet you Shirley. What a joy to look forward to seeing my first eagle release and meeting you. I'll be back later with some identifying info.
I notice at the West End nest both eaglets seem to have a red feather area on the wings I can see. Anyone know if that is just the light reflection or actual color? Curious. Never seen that before.
Brought this over-- NatureNut said... Holy, Moley, I hear a raindrop!!!!!Awhile ago there were gray clouds & thunder up the street, but not blowing our way. I'll have to time this! Houston, we have a HATCH!! Finally, saw both wrens bringing tidbits to house. I thought these eggs were duds, but finally at least one!I've been trying to get a current pic--very tiny tidbits!
Wanda Glad you hopped on, I was wondering about you today.
Lynn - when James and I went to Frostburg in February to see my brother and his model trains, James was totally fascinated with the Cut ! Would like to work another trip in before it's too late, thanks for the update. Glad you and Christie had a nice evening.
Ah, Paula, thank you for the information. Now I know my eyes are okay. Shirley, when Hunter finishes your place, send him on down here.
Very brief rain shower. Not enough to do any good. Need more, much more.
Lots of wrens in our yard but don't know where their nests are - lots of trees and foilage. Lots of cardinals, bluejays, sparrows, towhees, robins, squirrels,racoon and crippled Bambi
Have a good nap, Margy! Our rain is over for now----BOO Shirley & Judie, you will love seeing an eagle release! You may have to take pics thru the cage, as they usually split as soon as released (unless someone is going to hold their feet beforehand).
Judie, probably need to let Hunter gain a bit more experience before I send him out. He got upset because I would not let him put a roller on a long pole or get on a ladder and paint near the ceiling. Am already going to have to do some "touching up" behind him. Did not plan to paint the ceiling. Really do not want to paint it after everything else has been done.
Wow! That was a downpour with wild wind and big old pieces of hail. Mother nature is fierce.Headed towards you, Jo. Going out to try and stand some plants back up.
Had a terrible time getting online....guess the storms to the southeast....not enough rain here to count for anything! So cool that Judie and Shirley are going to hook up! Should be lots of fun!! Safe travels, Deb....are the dogs going to the kennel? Hugs....looks like Jim hasn't left yet.
There is a touching Mason update, which I am just going to go ahead and post here:
"One year ago today since Mason's accident. It was a Wednesday, typical summer day for the middle of July. I was at work in Charles Town and Sylvia was shopping for a catering job. There are things that we probably thought were so important at 3:00 that afternoon and whatever they were, by 3:30, were not even a blip on our radar screen. The cliche " in the blink of an eye" was never so true. But here we are today, planning for Mason's return, when we were told that would not happen. Only through the determination of my Sylvia, the strength of our relationship, our family, our friends, people that we only know through their communications and generous support, the outstanding people and professionals we have come to know through this journey, could Mason's homecoming be possible. I am not well read enough or skilled enough to articulate and impart to all of you, how we feel about the efforts that have been made on our behalf and Mason's too. Our work is ahead of us, in a major way, but we are confident and hopeful for success. All we can do right now is to say thank you. Love and Peace To All!!!!!"
For those of you who might not be familiar with this family, they are from Shepherdstown, WV, - and this has been a year-long saga for them....An amazing journey for them with an incredible network of support. Others may add more, but this is the little summary.
I don't think Megan will mind that I add, that she knows this family through her market work at Shepherdstown. I believe that Mason was 18 years old when this accident happened, a vehicle accident between his vehicle and a large commercial truck, on a rainy afternoon. If you ever hear us talk about "Betty's Restaurant" in Shepherdstown, that is one place that serves up awesome Bacon! (one of Mason's favorite eat-treats) and they, among many many others, have been a bit part of the support network.
God Bless this family for their unswerving Faith and Hope, and Family Love.
Gotta tell you all a cool story. In preface, let me say that around here, every few years, toward the latter part of summer, we get plagued with these horrible, fat, yellow/orangy/black hairy 8-leggers who string an intricate web in open spaces, attached to trees, etc. at almost eye-level. Very spooky and disconcerting to say the least. Daughter and I have been seeing some already. Found one yesterday between deck railings...and it was still there this am. Wren family was sitting on woodpile a little while ago...saw papa fly up to that area of deck and swoop right back down with a yellow, fat something in his beak---he passed it to mom, who proceeded to feed the fledlings. I went back up to deck and looked and the creature was GONE!!!!! Web still there---when they leave on their own, they wind the web back up!!! GOOD WREN!!!!
I hope that everyone has some special magic in their lives tonight, things that can give you a sense of the wonder and beauty of life, family, friends.... and the strength and comfort of family and friends to plow through a tough time if that is on the menu too.
Me? I think I need to see the grandson again...whatever else was on my agenda, is going to be moved to another time. Love you guys! I am forever grateful for the fellowship on this here old Blog !
Ooh, do you mean a writing spider, they are black and yellow, and often form an x or a zig zag line in the middle of their web. We get them in the gardens here. Fascinating looking web. They are good in the garden cause they eat grasshoppers and other insects and are capable of consuming prey up to twice their size. They are not poisonous.
I think we called them garden spiders. When I was a child, there was a story that said that you should never say your name near one of these spiders because they would write your name and the black widow would come and bite you--or something like that. Has anyone else heard that little story?
Megan, don't know if it's the same kind or not...all I know is that I HATE them and I don't want them anywhere near me. I carry a stick and swirl the air in front of me when I walk in the driveway. Never heard any of those stories. UGH!
About 2 hrs. ago, had a 2 minute downpour! DUH. Now, thunder, lightening and RAIN!! Lynn, I know of Garden Spider that is black & yellow, but not hairy. It writes white zzzzs across the web. Altho, I dislike spiders, those that are not fast & are colorful, I can watch at a fair distance. Good report on Mason, even tho he can't go home yet. What strength that family has mustered to deal w/this. God Bless...
saw the one chick at Finney's nest take off earlier today our time, but it did spend the night, now has taken off again, Finland nest did start to work, but now is stuck again...
Good night, Mits! Yep, I'm sure I'm a hoot! Luckily, with trees in leaf, don't think anyone can see me unless they are using binocs! No little kids around here! Think it would look worse if I was walking with the umbrella in the sunshine!!! But wouldn't want to throw away a good umbrella if it got on it...NOT LOL!
Hi, turning my light back on after the storm. Lasted about an hour. At least there was some much needed rain.
I agree with Shirley, Lynn. Have a seriously hilarious image of you chasing the unseen down the driveway with a stick. Kinda scary, too.
Well, once the Wrens were mentioned, I noticed tonight a Wren at the sunflower feeder. Kept taking a seed and swooping off to a nearby bush from which I could hear frantic hunger calls. I guess we have baby Wrens
Shirley, husband will be with me Saturday in case wheelchair is needed. Will try to get to Mason Neck by 11:30am. I am short with dark red hair and husband has silvery white hair. So looking forward to meeting you.
Time to say good night to all. Pleasant dreams until tomorrow.
Another intense rain, not as bad as earlier though. Luckily, most of my plants are staked or grown thru netting so they didn't get knocked over. Just had to restake some sunflowers in a spot that took a hit. Think they will survive, many of them have holes in the leaves from the hail. And we got about 2" of rain, that surely saved my garden. Long day, early start tomorrow, so Nite all:)
Will be looking for you. I may have may daughter with me. I will let you know. She is having some back pain and has to see how she is feeling. Also, may have Hunter a skinny freckle-faced 8-year-old boy.
I expect we have wren babies nearby, too. The wrens congregate in the trees in our neighbor's yard. Very noisy. I suppose there are nests.
The trees are so thick that there could be anything in there. One tree has engulfed a street light. The light burns most of the time because it is so dark inside the tree.
We also have what I am pretty sure are chimney swifts zooming through the sky.
Shirley and Judie I am so glad you will try to get together and enjoy the releasing of those 3 eagles. I've never seen it happen except on video - it has to be such a great feeling of freedom & joy! If I didn't have a wedding to attend I would have tried my best to have been with you two for the event. It should also be a highlight of Hunter's summer!
Casey Hauser from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, sent us this urban legend about writing spiders: "I was always told when I was younger to never say your name or the name of a loved one around these spiders because any name they heard they would write in their web and that person would die."
We had never heard this one before, but it is very interesting (and creepy). Thanks, Casey!
Donna Welch from Abbeville, South Carolina, was told as a child that that a person will die if a writing spider "counts your teeth." This saying is also associated with millipedes. We hope it is not true for either organism!
Another saying about spiders from the old days ""If you wish to thrive, let a spider stay alive." (Note: this saying probably applies to all spiders, but we placed it on this page since orb-weavers are such common spiders).
Do you know any myths, legends, or folklore about orb-weaver spiders? If so, let us know.
I am familiar with the Garden Spider, but never heard it called the writing spider...that's interesting. I used to help my Dad in the garden and he would tell me not to disturb the garden spider because it ate a lot of bugs and wouldn't hurt me. So, I have never murdered one, but, have relocated many. LYNN, if it will make you feel better, I, too wave a stick around when I first go outside in the morning...always webs everywhere. Yikes!
Don't know if Diane reads our blog anymore or not, but I have wondered how her hand is doing now, after her surgery. Let us know, Diane, if you read this. Hope you had a great BIRTHDAY:)
Lynn, you're not alone! I usually use a broom, though. Take one with me every time I go to the desert house--there are black widows in the garage! Do NOT want to run into one of them, for sure!
Forgive my manners, please: DIANE, hope you've had a Happy Birthday!
Say, I knew there was a reason I liked wrens! Earlier this evening when I opened the front door to get the mail out of the mailbox, one of the heron fledglings was right next to the front porch! He's really cute.
Well, it's about as cool as it's going to get, so better start doing some laundry.
Shirley and Judie, am sure you will have a grand time tomorrow! What fun! Don't worry--any pictures you get will be better than none! Enjoy!
Well, have a good night, everyone, prayers being said for all. Talk to you tomorrow! :o]
Oh, I missed just about everyone again! Saw some young turkeys in a field in Berkeley County on the way out to Morgan County. Also the grandson and I saw newborn moon and ISS - and a lot of what I used to call "Heat Lightning" over back towards Berkeley County.
Never saw Garden/Writing Spiders, guess I have lived too much of my time near the city. Is that a good or bad thing...hmmmmmm...well, I will keep my eyes out for this Wonder of Nature.
I see that Finland Water nest made Beakspeak: I was so excited thinking maybe I could click on the link and get it ! NOT ! I will never understand this quirk.
Good Night to those already gone, and maybe Hello to any Night Owls remaining. xo
GOOD MORNING EVERYONE... MARGY...do be careful! You are going to have to get an EAGLE CANE to take with you on your birding and wildflower adventures! I took mine when we went 'bushwacking' out West:)
GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!---CONGRATS! MOVIN'JIM---You are our #1 EAGLE DAD--today & every day!!-----MORNIN'--MARGIE & WANDA!----'I DON'T KILL SPIDERS!---(of course --I've never seen a BLACK WIDOW) ho!---Grand-kids enjoy watching them too!! I remember the don't let the SPIDER count your teeth---OR YOU WILL DIE!----
WHOA!!---SHIRLEY & JUDIE!!---Wish I could see the release of the EAGLES!---Only one thing better---would be to see our 'BABY'---ho!-- ENJOY & REMEMBER-----LIFE IS GOOD!!----WHEN ONE IS WATCHING EAGLES----'NUTIN' BETTER'
MORNIN' DANA & ED --- Have been thinking of you all--Pray ED received a good report yesterday!----will continue praying for you folks!!---- Tell ED there is a PACE of DONKEYS today---One very dark one!!---a small one with her/him?---must call my vet cuz & ask for info on reproducing DONKEYS!! ho!
GLORIOUS AM at the FINLAND NEST!!----OSPREY DAD swooped in with a food DROP---a FISH--& is gone again ---Those CHICKS are too beautiful to be real!!---WOW!---It won't be long!!---(favorite site)
NORFORK 'REBEL' nest---M/T--- the 'REBELS' stop in to rest--eat--branch---at different times---ADULTS leave food in nest---sometimes the 'REBELS' will eat it---other times--they will ignore the food!---SHOWING THEIR INDEPENDENCE!---(guess all teens are alike)---ho!
Hi Judie, looking forward to meeting you, too. I need to spend some time today figuring out the camera. It was a Christmas gift from my children, and I had not used it until recently.
Norma, I did not know what kind of divers you were talking about.I am looking at a replay now. They are looking at the bottom of the sound. Interesting what is down there.
Today Partly sunny. Patchy fog this morning. Scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. » ZIP Code Detail Tonight Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Saturday Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph...increasing to south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. » ZIP Code Detail Saturday Night Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. amen
Good morning all. Norma, I, too, was wondering what Dana and Ed found out at yesterdyas apptmt. Suz caught good shots at Snowman cam this am---bear stood up and knocked down bird feeder, ate and then left it in pieces on the gorund! Fire/EMS spokesman said there was some fog from the storms when chopper went down. Rushing around getting ready to run some errands and then going to Hagerstown to meet a former colleague for lunch. See you later this afternoon. Have a great day!
Good Morning All! I am up and about - Daughter coming shortly - I see the sunshine & that is good. My squirrel is waiting for the bird food to come out.. Sneaky little guy.
Helicopter accident last evening was up near the Wash/Fred county line. Good coverage from Hgstwn paper in my email this morning. It isn't far from me but not near enough for me to have heard anything. Hedgie had a comment last night on the blog.
I see our MT nest The shade tree is still flourishing in the middle of it. I want to see what Belle and Liberty do when they land in the nest and investigate their new foliage! Mits - that is sad news. I guess that is why I hold my breath until a first flighter returns safely to the nest! Hope we hear from Dana today... Must get ready - Jenny almost here.
MORNIN'--SHIRLEY--JUDIE--MITS--HEDGIE--& MEMA JO!---I watched the DIVERS for about an hour---same as you were watching SHIRLEY--Very interesting---showing life & junk found on the bottom of PUGET SOUND!---School students were asking questions!!----most appeared to be college kids--COOL!
When is DEB coming back?---I wished her well---but have forgotten when---didn't I read someone had talked with DANA & ED yesterday!---prayers for them--every day! GOD BLESS---
THANKS MITS!---Maybe DANA & ED are resting---remember once--after returning from Dr---they were so worn out -- couldn't sleep that nite--so napped during the day----
Love watching the CHIMNEY SWEEPS--Chicks are 6 days old---both parents are with them at night -- until they are 12 days old----- & I think that is true love for their chicks---Reminds one of the EAGLES!!
HEDGIE---enjoy your lunch---I do that often too---it's a real treat----but I must pay bills & get house cleaned up---TODAY--ho!
ps--I was upset with SEARS---but forgot to mention--whoa!--my towels smell so good---& are dry!--I may start taking in laundry!!! ho!---- Yeah--LIFE IS GOOD!!
NPR--Kids from PA were camping out near MORGANTOWN, WV---Last night during storm---a LIMB FELL on a camper & killed her!---ISN'T THAT JUST TERRIBLE!!!!---but they didn't close the camp---
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THANKS STEVE...STILL CAM ISN'T WORKING??
Shirley and Judie, I do hope the two of you can meet and take photos of the eagles being released and don't forget to take photos of each other. I KNOW you will both have fun:) Then, you can tell us all about it. Your photos don't have to be PHOTOGRAPHER QUALITY...we will get the jist of the event even if you use a disposal camera!
HEY, YOU ALL...I left the door open and the flies are coming in. HURRY, HURRY on over:)
OK...no one is going to join me...I'm going back outside. Need to get some more milkweed for my 3 little itty bitty caterpillar.
Brought this over from Wednesday thread.
Got lost there for a minute. Got knocked off the blog and could not get right back on.
I had not realized where the eagle release would be. I don't see any reason I can't be there. I have a small digital camera I am just learning to use.
I would love to meet you there, Judie. Maybe together we can figure out how to take some pictues. I've never downloaded anything from my camera to the computer. Might want to try that today or tomorrow.
Hunter, George, and I have been painting the living room. Say a prayer for us! (If I can paint a room with an 8-year old and a cat, I can do anything!)
My first comment seems to have been eaten by the blogger cop. If it shows up somewhere else . . . oh, well.
Thursday, July 23, 2009 1:38:00 PM
thanks Steve and Wanda...
BBL--Grandson is restless. Wants to paint some more.
Pray for me . . .
I see the blog is back...looked weird there for awhile!
Have a great afternoon, folks!
Oh, one more thing...those of you who couldn't find my photo of Nu fixing the nest cam...it is now the very first photo on my blog, WILD AND WONDERFUL.
Shirley and Paula, glad you two came in the door, hope you closed it....I have flies EVERYWHERE;)
Wow, the humidity is fierce today.
Hope you guys get to the eagle release. Should be great to see in person. Pictures or not,you should go experience it. And it isn't that hard to download pics from cam to computer, I'm sure you can do it.
I just need to practice. I have been taking pictures. They have to be in there somewhere. I might try reading the instruction manual.
Grandson is so into painting, he won't even eat ice cream. Says that his daddy says butter pecan is no good.
Heading back to paint.
Shirley and Paula closed the door but then humidity decided to show some attitude and opened it again while you were outside.
I would love to meet you Shirley. What a joy to look forward to seeing my first eagle release and meeting you. I'll be back later with some identifying info.
Judie
Back again,
I notice at the West End nest both eaglets seem to have a red feather area on the wings I can see. Anyone know if that is just the light reflection or actual color? Curious. Never seen that before.
Judie
Judie, I have noticed that on some of the other birds. Sometimes there is a number on the wing. I think it is some kind of identification.
Can't stay away from the living room long. Hunter is painting away.
It's a wing marker that is placed on the eaglet when they are banded.
Hi & Bye!
Meeting up with one son
BBL
Brought this over--
NatureNut said...
Holy, Moley, I hear a raindrop!!!!!Awhile ago there were gray clouds & thunder up the street, but not blowing our way. I'll have to time this!
Houston, we have a HATCH!!
Finally, saw both wrens bringing tidbits to house. I thought these eggs were duds, but finally at least one!I've been trying to get a current pic--very tiny tidbits!
Thursday, July 23, 2009 3:40:00 PM
Suddenly it's pouring here.
WE had a downpour earlier today...thunder too!
Yep, we got rain in Berkeley County too. Windshield wipers seem to have forgotten to go fast!
Not enough, grass is turning brown, but it has taken a long time to do that so I guess we have had a better year than some others.
Saw Ed and Dana at the post office!
Told Ed I could have saved my 44-cents and just handed a card to him ☺
They both looked wonderful, after five hours of running around they were headed home! Hope to see Dana hop on a little later...
I'm tired after running around and staying up too late, so off to you know where for you know what for a little while
Hope everyone has a good afternoon, rainy or not.
xo ☺
Wanda Glad you hopped on, I was wondering about you today.
Lynn - when James and I went to Frostburg in February to see my brother and his model trains, James was totally fascinated with the Cut ! Would like to work another trip in before it's too late, thanks for the update. Glad you and Christie had a nice evening.
TTFN xo
oh shucks a typo.
Wipers seem to have forgotten HOW to go fast...
Ah, Paula, thank you for the information. Now I know my eyes are okay. Shirley, when Hunter finishes your place, send him on down here.
Very brief rain shower. Not enough to do any good. Need more, much more.
Lots of wrens in our yard but don't know where their nests are - lots of trees and foilage. Lots of cardinals, bluejays, sparrows, towhees, robins, squirrels,racoon and crippled Bambi
Later,
Judie
Ooops! meant foliage.
Loretta! Congratulations, "Mom,"
know how much you like those little wrens and wrenlets ☺
I bet Ceil will pick on me for saying I was leaving and I didn't...(I love to be picked on...)
Judie and Shirley - Hope you two can get together for the Eagle Release !
Okay, really, now - off to the nap...got things I need to do later and won't be able to unless I take this little break.
xo
Have a good nap, Margy!
Our rain is over for now----BOO
Shirley & Judie, you will love seeing an eagle release! You may have to take pics thru the cage, as they usually split as soon as released (unless someone is going to hold their feet beforehand).
Wanda, Thx for Nu pic!! Hope he cleans the lens!
Judie, probably need to let Hunter gain a bit more experience before I send him out. He got upset because I would not let him put a roller on a long pole or get on a ladder and paint near the ceiling. Am already going to have to do some "touching up" behind him. Did not plan to paint the ceiling. Really do not want to paint it after everything else has been done.
Wow! That was a downpour with wild wind and big old pieces of hail. Mother nature is fierce.Headed towards you, Jo. Going out to try and stand some plants back up.
Megan, I hope the hail didn't do too much damage. I am waiting for the dogs to finish eating, then I am off.
take care, Deb
Had a terrible time getting online....guess the storms to the southeast....not enough rain here to count for anything!
So cool that Judie and Shirley are going to hook up! Should be lots of fun!!
Safe travels, Deb....are the dogs going to the kennel? Hugs....looks like Jim hasn't left yet.
There is a touching Mason update, which I am just going to go ahead and post here:
"One year ago today since Mason's accident. It was a Wednesday, typical summer day for the middle of July. I was at work in Charles Town and Sylvia was shopping for a catering job. There are things that we probably thought were so important at 3:00 that afternoon and whatever they were, by 3:30, were not even a blip on our radar screen. The cliche " in the blink of an eye" was never so true.
But here we are today, planning for Mason's return, when we were told that would not happen. Only through the determination of my Sylvia, the strength of our relationship, our family, our friends, people that we only know through their communications and generous support, the outstanding people and professionals we have come to know through this journey, could Mason's homecoming be possible.
I am not well read enough or skilled enough to articulate and impart to all of you, how we feel about the efforts that have been made on our behalf and Mason's too. Our work is ahead of us, in a major way, but we are confident and hopeful for success. All we can do right now is to say thank you.
Love and Peace To All!!!!!"
For those of you who might not be familiar with this family, they are from Shepherdstown, WV, - and this has been a year-long saga for them....An amazing journey for them with an incredible network of support. Others may add more, but this is the little summary.
I don't think Megan will mind that I add, that she knows this family through her market work at Shepherdstown. I believe that Mason was 18 years old when this accident happened, a vehicle accident between his vehicle and a large commercial truck, on a rainy afternoon.
If you ever hear us talk about "Betty's Restaurant" in Shepherdstown, that is one place that serves up awesome Bacon! (one of Mason's favorite eat-treats) and they, among many many others, have been a bit part of the support network.
God Bless this family for their unswerving Faith and Hope, and Family Love.
xo
Gotta tell you all a cool story.
In preface, let me say that around here, every few years, toward the latter part of summer, we get plagued with these horrible, fat, yellow/orangy/black hairy 8-leggers who string an intricate web in open spaces, attached to trees, etc. at almost eye-level. Very spooky and disconcerting to say the least.
Daughter and I have been seeing some already. Found one yesterday between deck railings...and it was still there this am.
Wren family was sitting on woodpile a little while ago...saw papa fly up to that area of deck and swoop right back down with a yellow, fat something in his beak---he passed it to mom, who proceeded to feed the fledlings. I went back up to deck and looked and the creature was GONE!!!!! Web still there---when they leave on their own, they wind the web back up!!! GOOD WREN!!!!
been thinking about him alot, Margy, thanks for posting....may God bless he and his remarkable family and friends
I hope that everyone has some special magic in their lives tonight, things that can give you a sense of the wonder and beauty of life, family, friends....
and the strength and comfort of family and friends to plow through a tough time if that is on the menu too.
Me? I think I need to see the grandson again...whatever else was on my agenda, is going to be moved to another time.
Love you guys! I am forever grateful for the fellowship on this here old Blog !
God Bless Us, Every One.
xoxo ☺ ♥
Ooops. forgot to mention. if we get clear skies, might have a good ISS show tonight:
Punch in your zip code and check it out:
ISS for All
Out the door, squirt guns in tow!
xo
PS: Baby Moon will be back out in the West, Southwest soon too...maybe not tonight, or maybe so....
☺
Ooh, do you mean a writing spider, they are black and yellow, and often form an x or a zig zag line in the middle of their web. We get them in the gardens here. Fascinating looking web. They are good in the garden cause they eat grasshoppers and other insects and are capable of consuming prey up to twice their size. They are not poisonous.
I think we called them garden spiders. When I was a child, there was a story that said that you should never say your name near one of these spiders because they would write your name and the black widow would come and bite you--or something like that. Has anyone else heard that little story?
Back to visit.
Didn't know the story of Mason and the accident. Really shows the power of faith and fellowship. All the best to him, his family, and his friends.
I remember the story about the "writing" spider. Was about 7 when I saw my first one and it scared me near to death to think it could "get" me.
I'm going to turn my light out for awhile as it is storming here and don't want my puter destroyed -- what would I do now that I have so many friends?
Judie
I had seen your messages about Mason, too, but did not know it was someone connected with you all. I know they have appreciated all of the support.
Megan, don't know if it's the same kind or not...all I know is that I HATE them and I don't want them anywhere near me. I carry a stick and swirl the air in front of me when I walk in the driveway. Never heard any of those stories. UGH!
I would give you a link, Lynn, but maybe you don't even want to see a picture--they are under "garden spider" or "writing spider."
About 2 hrs. ago, had a 2 minute downpour! DUH. Now, thunder, lightening and RAIN!!
Lynn, I know of Garden Spider that is black & yellow, but not hairy. It writes white zzzzs across the web. Altho, I dislike spiders, those that are not fast & are colorful, I can watch at a fair distance.
Good report on Mason, even tho he can't go home yet. What strength that family has mustered to deal w/this. God Bless...
You must look a little interesting walking down the driveway swirling a stick in front of you. Do small children run away?
Lights keep flickering-----hope 'puter doesn't konk!
She's a swirling, whirling dervish...watch out spiders!!!
Pouring here again now. Heavy rain.
saw the one chick at Finney's nest take off earlier today our time, but it did spend the night, now has taken off again, Finland nest did start to work, but now is stuck again...
good night everyone.
Good night, Helen.
Good night, Mits!
Yep, I'm sure I'm a hoot! Luckily, with trees in leaf, don't think anyone can see me unless they are using binocs! No little kids around here! Think it would look worse if I was walking with the umbrella in the sunshine!!! But wouldn't want to throw away a good umbrella if it got on it...NOT LOL!
We love you anyway, Lynn.
Hi, turning my light back on after the storm. Lasted about an hour. At least there was some much needed rain.
I agree with Shirley, Lynn. Have a seriously hilarious image of you chasing the unseen down the driveway with a stick. Kinda scary, too.
Well, once the Wrens were mentioned, I noticed tonight a Wren at the sunflower feeder. Kept taking a seed and swooping off to a nearby bush from which I could hear frantic hunger calls. I guess we have baby Wrens
Shirley, husband will be with me Saturday in case wheelchair is needed. Will try to get to Mason Neck by 11:30am. I am short with dark red hair and husband has silvery white hair. So looking forward to meeting you.
Time to say good night to all. Pleasant dreams until tomorrow.
Judie
Another intense rain, not as bad as earlier though. Luckily, most of my plants are staked or grown thru netting so they didn't get knocked over. Just had to restake some sunflowers in a spot that took a hit. Think they will survive, many of them have holes in the leaves from the hail. And we got about 2" of rain, that surely saved my garden. Long day, early start tomorrow, so Nite all:)
Will be looking for you. I may have may daughter with me. I will let you know. She is having some back pain and has to see how she is feeling. Also, may have Hunter a skinny freckle-faced 8-year-old boy.
Will be leaving George at home.
You have seen my picture. Maybe that will help.
I expect we have wren babies nearby, too. The wrens congregate in the trees in our neighbor's yard. Very noisy. I suppose there are nests.
The trees are so thick that there could be anything in there. One tree has engulfed a street light. The light burns most of the time because it is so dark inside the tree.
We also have what I am pretty sure are chimney swifts zooming through the sky.
Shirley and Judie
I am so glad you will try to get together and enjoy the releasing of those 3 eagles. I've never seen it happen except on video - it has to be
such a great feeling of freedom & joy!
If I didn't have a wedding to attend I would have tried my best to have been with you two for the event. It should also be a highlight of Hunter's summer!
Storm is still around here.. earlier downpour wasn't much but this last one was a good one!
In all my years (a lot of them) I never knew about the garden (Writing) spiders. Learned something new today!
The twirling stick is to knock down/wrap up a web before I walk into it!!!! It works! Of course, the stick is about 5 ft. long!
Still no rain here....
An eaglet is home in the Lake Washington nest... He looks so large!
MYTHS - LEGENDS - FOLKLORE
Casey Hauser from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, sent us this urban legend about writing spiders: "I was always told when I was younger to never say your name or the name of a loved one around these spiders because any name they heard they would write in their web and that person would die."
We had never heard this one before, but it is very interesting (and creepy). Thanks, Casey!
Donna Welch from Abbeville, South Carolina, was told as a child that that a person will die if a writing spider "counts your teeth." This saying is also associated with millipedes. We hope it is not true for either organism!
Another saying about spiders from the old days ""If you wish to thrive, let a spider stay alive." (Note: this saying probably applies to all spiders, but we placed it on this page since orb-weavers are such common spiders).
Do you know any myths, legends, or folklore about orb-weaver spiders? If so, let us know.
Spider Myths
I have heard the teeth-counting story too. Lynn, don't let them count your teeth, either!
I am from North Carolina--maybe both stories originated in the Carolinas.
There are always lots of orb weavers on my front porch, but not the writing type.
LYNN - don't open the SPIDER MYTHS link
Lots and lots of spider pics......
Large raccoon party in the PA woods tonight!
Suzanne always sees a dear with them in the early morning hours.
Hubby did see far back in our yard a doe and a fawn. I missed seeing them.
It was around dusk. I keep watching for them to return.
Hope you had a special day Diane
Happy Birthday again!
Going back to get ready for bed.
I'll return to say good night in a little while.
Yeah, Jo, I should have warned her.
Thanks.
I am familiar with the Garden Spider, but never heard it called the writing spider...that's interesting. I used to help my Dad in the garden and he would tell me not to disturb the garden spider because it ate a lot of bugs and wouldn't hurt me. So, I have never murdered one, but, have relocated many.
LYNN, if it will make you feel better, I, too wave a stick around when I first go outside in the morning...always webs everywhere. Yikes!
Don't know if Diane reads our blog anymore or not, but I have wondered how her hand is doing now, after her surgery. Let us know, Diane, if you read this.
Hope you had a great BIRTHDAY:)
We got very little rain. Lots of thunder and a little wind, but not even a measurable amount of rain:(
Think I'm going to bed soon. Worked myself into a frazzle today...so tired.
GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE
SWEET DREAMS
PRAYERS FOR ALL
We are seeing lots of lightning. No thunder yet. Must still be pretty far away. Stars, clouds, and lightning. Will said he saw a shooting star.
Heavy storm heading for Ceil.
Private helicopter crash on I-70 west of Frederick w/ one death. Probably weather related.
Nope, I won't open that link!!!
And thanks, Wanda....good to know that I'm not the only stick-twirler!!!!
Goodnight to all. Peace and prayers.
Ready now to call it a good day!
Hope all have safe travels
Praying for everyones' needs and praying that He will be with us all
(((hugs))) ♥
A quick hello and goodnight!
Jo, I sent you an email
Good night. Paula, if you have my phone number and Judie's e-mail, send my phone number to her. If you don't, I'll send it to you tomorrow.
I am too tired to do anything else tonight. Hunter and I enjoyed painting together, but it wore me out.
Judie - you can email me for Shirley's info!
gnite all
Lynn, you're not alone! I usually use a broom, though. Take one with me every time I go to the desert house--there are black widows in the garage! Do NOT want to run into one of them, for sure!
Forgive my manners, please:
DIANE, hope you've had a Happy Birthday!
Say, I knew there was a reason I liked wrens!
Earlier this evening when I opened the front door to get the mail out of the mailbox, one of the heron fledglings was right next to the front porch! He's really cute.
Well, it's about as cool as it's going to get, so better start doing some laundry.
Shirley and Judie, am sure you will have a grand time tomorrow! What fun! Don't worry--any pictures you get will be better than none! Enjoy!
Well, have a good night, everyone,
prayers being said for all. Talk to you tomorrow! :o]
Oh, I missed just about everyone again! Saw some young turkeys in a field in Berkeley County on the way out to Morgan County.
Also the grandson and I saw newborn moon and ISS - and a lot of what I used to call "Heat Lightning" over back towards Berkeley County.
Never saw Garden/Writing Spiders, guess I have lived too much of my time near the city. Is that a good or bad thing...hmmmmmm...well, I will keep my eyes out for this Wonder of Nature.
I see that Finland Water nest made Beakspeak: I was so excited thinking maybe I could click on the link and get it ! NOT ! I will never understand this quirk.
Good Night to those already gone, and maybe Hello to any Night Owls remaining.
xo
I guess Hidey gave us the Slip the whole entire day as did the Eagle Parents.
Well, great, this is just ducky. Now I can't even get Finney Land nest open. :(
Four people died in the helicopter crash on I-70 - chopper ended up in the median near 37 mile marker, near the Frederick and Washington County lines.
In case you haven't seen this announcement of the release of three B. Eagles the same day, here's a link to it.
http://www.wildlifecenter.org/wp/july25/
**Good Night**
Jim
Best wishes for a good Friday...
Please try to wear some RED if you can....to show respect and appreciation for our military folks.
Heading out to try to do a little bird-watching and wildflower searching at Swinging Bridge...
I hear the a musical chirp of a cardinal at OUR nest. ♪ ♫
TTFN xo ☺
Whoops, correction, that cardinal is in MY neighborhood...
GOOD MORNING EVERYONE...
MARGY...do be careful! You are going to have to get an EAGLE CANE to take with you on your birding and wildflower adventures! I took mine when we went 'bushwacking' out West:)
Jo, was that Helicopter crash anyways near where you live?
4 souls lost...luckily, no one on the ground was injured.
GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!---CONGRATS! MOVIN'JIM---You are our #1 EAGLE DAD--today & every day!!-----MORNIN'--MARGIE & WANDA!----'I DON'T KILL SPIDERS!---(of course --I've never seen a BLACK WIDOW) ho!---Grand-kids enjoy watching them too!! I remember the don't let the SPIDER count your teeth---OR YOU WILL DIE!----
WHOA!!---SHIRLEY & JUDIE!!---Wish I could see the release of the EAGLES!---Only one thing better---would be to see our 'BABY'---ho!--
ENJOY & REMEMBER-----LIFE IS GOOD!!----WHEN ONE IS WATCHING EAGLES----'NUTIN' BETTER'
WHOA KIDS!---I saw my 3-legged DEER this am----She didn't used to be afraid of me---but this am she moved back from me---but kept watching me-----
WE DIDN'T GET ANY OF THE RAIN!---
MEGAN -- SHIP US SOME!---ho!
MORNIN' DANA & ED --- Have been thinking of you all--Pray ED received a good report yesterday!----will continue praying for you folks!!---- Tell ED there is a PACE of DONKEYS today---One very dark one!!---a small one with her/him?---must call my vet cuz & ask for info on reproducing DONKEYS!! ho!
NPR---reason for the helicopter going down is UNKNOWN!----
GLORIOUS AM at the FINLAND NEST!!----OSPREY DAD swooped in with a food DROP---a FISH--& is gone again ---Those CHICKS are too beautiful to be real!!---WOW!---It won't be long!!---(favorite site)
NORFORK 'REBEL' nest---M/T---
the 'REBELS' stop in to rest--eat--branch---at different times---ADULTS leave food in nest---sometimes the 'REBELS' will eat it---other times--they will ignore the food!---SHOWING THEIR INDEPENDENCE!---(guess all teens are alike)---ho!
TWO---then 3 'BURROWING OWLS' are struting around---I find it relaxing to watch them!---CUTIES!!
Good morning, Norma. I've been checking in and reading from time to time.
Good to see you this morning.
Don't know if you all have seen the DIVERS at PUGET SOUND?---They are getting ready to DIVE now---at the CRITTER ZOOM site!
Good morning, everyone.
Paula, sent my contact information via email.
Today is not going to be very exciting -- grocery shopping is the critical task.
Can't wait until tomorrow to see the eagles released and to meet Shirley. Really looking forward to that.
Dana and Ed, hope all is well and keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers.
More coffee - later.
Judie
Hi Judie, looking forward to meeting you, too. I need to spend some time today figuring out the camera. It was a Christmas gift from my children, and I had not used it until recently.
Norma, I did not know what kind of divers you were talking about.I am looking at a replay now. They are looking at the bottom of the sound. Interesting what is down there.
morning everyone...have a good friday.
NEST WEATHER....
Today
Partly sunny. Patchy fog this morning. Scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
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Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph...increasing to south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
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Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
amen
cloudy windy day at Finney's nest....rain at Finland nest...
Good morning all.
Norma, I, too, was wondering what Dana and Ed found out at yesterdyas apptmt.
Suz caught good shots at Snowman cam this am---bear stood up and knocked down bird feeder, ate and then left it in pieces on the gorund!
Fire/EMS spokesman said there was some fog from the storms when chopper went down.
Rushing around getting ready to run some errands and then going to Hagerstown to meet a former colleague for lunch. See you later this afternoon. Have a great day!
UPDATE FROM BWO....
Nest Update
07/24/09:
Sad news from the Lake District in England. It appears one of their chicks did not survive its first flight.
As a reminder, we have officially named our chick Braveheart. Read more about our contest winner.
Good Morning All!
I am up and about - Daughter coming shortly - I see the sunshine & that is good. My squirrel is waiting for the bird food to come out.. Sneaky little guy.
Helicopter accident last evening was up near the Wash/Fred county line. Good coverage from Hgstwn paper in my email this morning. It isn't far from me but not near enough for me to have heard anything. Hedgie had a comment last night on the blog.
Daily Mail coverage Helicopter Crash
I see our MT nest
The shade tree is still flourishing in the middle of it. I want to see what Belle and Liberty do when they land in the nest and investigate their new
foliage!
Mits - that is sad news. I guess that is why I hold my breath until a first flighter returns safely to the nest!
Hope we hear from Dana today...
Must get ready - Jenny almost here.
nor'easter going on up at the Maine eagle nest.
Jo, the otters are on cam..
Was it the 2 sisters or the 6 brothers on the otter cam.......
MORNIN'--SHIRLEY--JUDIE--MITS--HEDGIE--& MEMA JO!---I watched the DIVERS for about an hour---same as you were watching SHIRLEY--Very interesting---showing life & junk found on the bottom of PUGET SOUND!---School students were asking questions!!----most appeared to be college kids--COOL!
it was the 6-pack, Jo...
WHOA JO!---I had just decided that it was a RHUBARB plant growing in the nest!---ho!---(don't yell--i'm kidding)
When is DEB coming back?---I wished her well---but have forgotten when---didn't I read someone had talked with DANA & ED yesterday!---prayers for them--every day! GOD BLESS---
Deb is returning Sunday night, Margy saw Dana and Ed.
THANKS MITS!---Maybe DANA & ED are resting---remember once--after returning from Dr---they were so worn out -- couldn't sleep that nite--so napped during the day----
New threat - thanks Steve.
Judie
Love watching the CHIMNEY SWEEPS--Chicks are 6 days old---both parents are with them at night -- until they are 12 days old-----
& I think that is true love for their chicks---Reminds one of the EAGLES!!
HEDGIE---enjoy your lunch---I do that often too---it's a real treat----but I must pay bills & get house cleaned up---TODAY--ho!
ps--I was upset with SEARS---but forgot to mention--whoa!--my towels smell so good---& are dry!--I may start taking in laundry!!! ho!----
Yeah--LIFE IS GOOD!!
NPR--Kids from PA were camping out near MORGANTOWN, WV---Last night during storm---a LIMB FELL on a camper & killed her!---ISN'T THAT JUST TERRIBLE!!!!---but they didn't close the camp---
Judie - click on my name to send me an email...first one never arrived
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MORNIN' LOVELY PAULA!!----Beautiful day in my neighborhood!!
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