Friday, August 14, 2009

Friday

Fresh Friday thread.

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NatureNut said...

Thank You Steve for TGIF thread!
I'll holler at the others ☺

NatureNut said...

Everyone have a wonderful day!
Gotta get ready for work~~~~

Ms Bookworm said...

Oops! Missed the new thread, so I'll bring this on over:

Well, gotta get moving--need to hit the road running before the weather heats up too much. Should be back before noon; the round trip takes about 3 1/2 hours, good Lord willin',and the creek don't rise! Hope everyone has a really great Friday!
Will have Paula and family in my thoughts & prayers. Shirley's George, too--hope he's able to hang onto his breakfast today, poor fellow! Actually, all of you will be in my prayers, every day!
BBL :o]

NatureNut said...

Before I go, want to tell Paula, be thinking about you and family today, Blessings.....

Mits said...

good morning everyone, have a good one.

Mits said...

prayers for Paula and family.

Judie said...

Good morning,

Thank you Steve. Have a nice weekend.

Well, I am not pleased about M.Vick. I wish he could be made to spend the rest of his natural life working for animal control or an animal shelter. Let him see what happens to the helpless. Don't much like J. Theisman, either.

Mits, I need to check the crime programs you mentioned. Thanks.

Andrea, enjoy the weekend and make some nice plans for your week off from school.

Sissy, hope Tom has a restful weekend. Know you both will be happy to have the surgery over.

Sharon, safe travel home.

Shirley must have been "slam wore out" last night. Bet she had to spend some make-nice time with George, too.

Ah, the voice is shot now. All I can do is bellow at the wannabe adults.

Off to get ready for chores.

Judie

Mits said...

Judie, I also watch The First 48, also one of my favs, and American Justice........

Mits said...

opsrey eating nice fish at Finland nest....

Mits said...

good shot of pnada cub now

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Good morning again my eagle budlets!

Mits said...

hello, Sharon, safe travels back to Bluefield

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Thanks Mits. I would really rather be traveling to OC! :)

Lolly said...

Good morning to each and every one of you!!! Had a pleasant time on the patio this morning, reading the paper and drinking my coffee. It was sprinkling ever so lightly, and so the 77 temp has not started up yet.

Today I am my own yard man, getting on my mower shortly. This afternoon I buy groceries to feed two boys all week. Laurel is celebrating that she does not have to feed those two. WOW, do they eat! Can not even imagine their appetites as teenagers.

Shirley, was absent last night, right? Missed her! School does that to you! Wish the very best to all the teachers on here. May your school year be the best ever!!

Lolly said...

Out to mow!

BBL

Mema Jo said...

Good Red Friday Morning All!
I am ready to start my day - looks pleasant outside.
Thanks for the Fresh thread, Steve.
I'll be back after reading over some of the earlier comments & getting my coffee cup refilled!

hedgie said...

Morning all!
Lolly, glad you had fun last night! Sorry that I forgot to preface or amend my Cowboy comment with an apology to you!!!! Mea culpa.
Think Shirley was probably really worn out last evening.
Ask Wanda about growing teen boys appetites!!! Luckily, you have a few years to wait, Lol!
Sun finally coming out here, but looks weak. Can feel humidity rising.

hedgie said...

Andrea, have a safe drive to the outback!!
Norma....forgot that you were a Cowboy fan, too! :(

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I love everybody here but I do not love the COWCHIPS! :)

floralgirl said...

That's cow patties!
Howdy all:)

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

That is right Megan.

floralgirl said...

By the way, Sharon, finally listened to the new Train song, it is beautiful. Have a great day everybody:) Gotta get back to work-cut flowers for 5 long hours this morning already...now I have to arrange them.

Mits said...

Finland nest has a whale in their nest:)

movin said...



++ GooD Morning ++

++ EveryonE ++


I'm just getting my eyes open. By the way, is Norma OK? Haven't seen her comments lately.

C(°ٿ°)D


Jim

Mits said...

she posted this a.m., Jim

movin said...

Thanks, Mits.


C(°ٿ°)D


Jim

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Hey Mits, how are you feeling?

Mits said...

pretty good , Sharon....got to go to the store later....cupboard is bare:)

Mits said...

what time are you going home?

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Probably heading that way about 3. Thelma is getting off at 2:30 and we have to pack the car.

Mits said...

must have been an intruder at Finland nest, unusual to see a parent there, and kids are now in a down mode...

Mits said...

have a nice trip home.

movin said...


There are two eyasses in the nest at Loch Garten, but the real story is how far into France the eldest has flown. And EJ the Mom hasn't even left on her migration yet.


C(°ٿ°)D


Jim

movin said...

It's 8 P.M. at Finney's place, and all three youngsters are on the nest and preening.


C(°ٿ°)D


Jim

magpie said...

Good Whatever Time it is For Everyone Here..I know it's Friday for most of us ☺

Good to see you and Sissy together on your avatar, Sharon

Happy Travels or Stay at Homes for everyone...

Think I am going to try for another swim in Berkeley Springs...
got a little time off between work tours.

TTFN xoxo ♥

magpie said...

Oh I forgot...ISS starts to make appearances again this week coming up starting Saturday...all in the very early mornings - at least around THESE parts ☺

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Well, I am going to shut this computer down, pack it up and head to Bluefield. Will see you all on the other side! :)

hedgie said...

Working my brain off trying to figure out Bill's medical bills and insurance stuff......he does not understand AT ALL. With the GM retiree changes & Medicare that kicked in this year, he is SO CONFUSED, and he sure doesn't keep good records. I have been working on it since 11....and still don't have it all straightened out! ARGH! Can't seem to get it through hs thick head that the old days of GM paying for EVERYTHING the union people incur have been over for a number of years.

Mema Jo said...

Shhhhhhhhh
It is a calm Friday afternoon

Thinking of Paula & Famiy
((hugs))

Mema Jo said...

Finney Forum says Koo got a 20 min feeding from Mom today. Also someone said they were glad to see Koo could hold down some food with her foot (don't know which one was used)

ceil said...

Panda cub in view. It is on the right side on mom

stronghunter said...

Hello to everyone out there. Yes, I was tired last night. Went shopping when I left school . . . Staples, Pet Smart, gas station, and grocery store. Then went to the library to get CD's to listen to while commuting. It was about 6:00 when I got home. Could not have made much sense.

We had training in Power School this morning. Starting second semester, parents will be able to access all of their children's records on the computer. That inclues all grades in the gradebook. Times are certainly changing.

Glad to see that Koo got mom time and that the baby panda seems to be coming along nicely.

Spent money last night on a device that is supposed to send out fumes to make George a contented kitty. I would like to think it will work, but sounds strange. It said that it should be placed where the cat spends the most time, which would be my bed. If I start growing fur and meowing, we will know it is some powerful stuff.

Wishing for a good day for Paula and family to lay her mother to rest. Hope all goes well for them.

I will be leaving school in about 30 minutes or so. Plan to enjoy the weekend.

I think I will unpack a few more books.

See you later.

stronghunter said...

Thanks for the palm trees, Andrea!

ceil said...

They had a really good close up of panda cub but mom is up and you cannot see it.
Shirley glad thinks are going well.

Costume Lady said...

Good to hear from Shirley and that she was just tired last night, Andrea too. We do miss you Newbies when you aren't on here.
Hope someone starts to do something with our cam. I am very fidgity when something is broken and I can't do anything to fix it. If something is broken or doesn't work here at the house, I get Gene to fix it or call someone who can. CAN'T DO A THING ABOUT THE CAM:(
I was out getting Milkweed for new crop of caterpillars this morning, and heard the bird that has the "Hidey" sound. It was up in the trees close to our house, but couldn't see a thing...just don't know for sure what it is.

Mits said...

beautiful sky at Finney nest

PA Nana said...

Hi everyone! Blessings around.
Until I logged onto this blog I had never heard of red pandas. Today on my ISP opening page there was an announcement and pictures of 4 baby red pandas making their debut at the Denver Zoo. Sooo cute!

Ms Bookworm said...

Hi, Everyone,
Got back from the high desert about an hour ago. Everything up there was fine, and the weather was just gorgeous. Temp in Victorville was 82 earlier, with a nice breeze, which had enough coolness in it that you could tell Fall isn't too far away. It must be cooling down well at night up there. On my way from the Post Office to the Homeowners Association office, I had to stop to allow 4 California Quail to cross the road! Couldn't get my camera out of my purse fast enough to get a picture, though--drat!

Ms Bookworm said...

You're welcome, Shirley! Glad you like the palm trees. I've got to get some lunch really quickly and get busy looking at job listings. Gotta send out at least 3 resumes today! Will be back ASAP.
P.S.--Sharon, I love your avatar picture! :o]

Lolly said...

Have cleaned up and recovered from working in the yard. Actually a great day for it. It was sprinkling most of the time and it felt great...just a very lite sprinkle, and it is only 86. Very unusual for this time of year.

Now to go buy groceries. Golly, I would be wealthy if it was not for the habit of eating!

Lynn.....just had to give you a hard time. All is forgiven. LOL

Shirley....we had you pegged as being too tired. Glad you were on today.

I am off....BBL

Lolly said...

I'm back! Went to facebook. On facebook I have become a "fan of SD Zoo." They had posted a picture that was just so cute. I saved it and have posted it here under my MISC pictures blog. You just have to see this panda pic!!

Mema Jo said...

Lolly - that is the "pic of the Panda"!

Never saw anything so heartwarming. Such a little cub with such a big mom!

Loved It.

BBL

hedgie said...

Lolly, what an adorable pic you got---thanks!

Mits said...

Beer could stop bones going brittle
Drinking beer regularly could stop bones from going brittle, according to scientists in Spain.

By Ben Leach
Published: 8:23AM BST 12 Aug 2009


A study found that the bones of women who drink beer regularly are stronger, making them less likely to suffer from osteoporosis.

It is thought that the high level of silicon in beer slows down the thinning that leads to fractures and boosts the formation of new bone, the journal Nutrition reports.





Bones are made up of a mesh of fibres, minerals, blood vessels and marrow, and healthy ones are denser with smaller spaces between the different parts.

The researchers asked almost 1,700 healthy women with an average age of 48 about their drinking habits. They then underwent ultrasound scans of their hands, which showed the bones belonging to beer drinkers to be denser.

The women's hands were chosen because the bones in the fingers are among the first to show signs of osteoporosis, a disease of bone that leads to an increased risk of fracture.

Those who had less than a pint a day, whom scientists classed as light beer drinkers, fared just as well as those in the moderate bracket, suggesting that even small amounts can boost bone health.

The Spanish researchers said: "Silicon plays a major role in bone formation. Beer has been claimed to be one of the most important sources of silicon in the Western diet."

Three million Britons are affected by osteoporosis. It is most common in women after menopause.


going to find my bottle opener:)

Mema Jo said...

WOW! Check out San Diego zoo cam!

Where did they go?

Mema Jo said...

Bai is Back!

hedgie said...

Neil Diamond "Hot August Night" concert on CBS tonight at 8! One of my favs----one of the two very best concert performers I have ever seen!! (Yanni being the other)

Mema Jo said...

Late dinner here - BBL

hedgie said...

Daughters' MIL found a new Bud beer, Helen.....called Chelada---it has Clamato in it, so it's like a Bloody Mary Beer....I have some, but haven't tried it yet!!!

Mits said...

mmm, sounds interesting...I rarely have a beer, but do like bloody mary's

floralgirl said...

100 bottles of beer on the wall...100 bottles of beer....

deb said...

Hi, I got home and took a nap, now I am headed to dinner at Roger and Donna's. BBL

Mits said...

I knew you would think of something, Megan....have a good time , Deb

hedgie said...

Shuttle Discovery scheduled for Monday, 8/24 launch at 1:58 AM---if a clear night and you have open view of sky, you may be able to see it if on the east coast!

Steve Chase said...

Hi Folks,

I am writing this as a blogger, not as an NCTC employee. I have been away doing college visits with my daughter. I'm pretty bummed that those who sent in the petition to the NCTC did not bother to give me a heads up that it was coming, and thus I had to hear about it while I was at a University touring with my daughter. Not cool.

Mema Jo said...

I agree Steve that it was NOT cool. If I put myself into your position I realize how upsetting it was for you to hear second hand. We did not discuss this on the blog - We did send the notice out to members of the Eaglet Momsters Group. We are NOT asking to cancel the Deer Hunts - We just want the dates to be looked at since the Eagles nest is being inhabited at the time of the hunt. We were hoping to have the NCTC Deer Hunt closer to the actual WV hunting season.
I realize how much you have done for us who have watched the eagle cam for the past 3 years - we didn't want you to be involved in the petition due to your position with NCTC/FWS.

ceil said...

Steve I am with Jo. We did not want you involved. We were trying to save this pair that we have enjoyed for 3 years. When we hear shots around the nest it disturbs us and the petition was only for that January hunt. Please accept my sincere apology.

Mits said...

our one and only concern is the hunt in January, when the eagles are at the critical egg laying time....I don't see ANYTHING wrong with drawing it to the attention of the appropriate person, and I don't think you were that person, at least that is what we were told.

Mits said...

I'm sorry what line was crossed....loving the eagles??

Costume Lady said...

Steve, what purpose would that serve for you to close the blog?

Mits said...

BWO UPDATE....

08/14/09:
The latest podcast report from the Cumbria, England Osprey Cam website says that their mother osprey has left for migration. European ospreys will head to Africa.

Costume Lady said...

I thought that we, as a group, on this blog was an asset to NCTC in a small way. You know that we have visitors on this blog and to the cam, from all over the world. It seems that would give NCTC a black eye if this site were to cease. Please give this some more thought before you make a hasty decision.

Mits said...

dawn is approaching the Finney nest:)

stronghunter said...

Steve, I am of the newbies to this group. I have never met you, although my first communication with NCTC was to you when I responded to your request for responses from teachers. I was impressed that you sent out a message to educators, and that is why I answered your message.

I had never blogged before, but I have found a true kinship here with some good people. I can't think that they would knowingly do something to hurt you. In fact, I think the opposite is true.

I do hope you will reconsider. It would be very painful to me to be cut off from this group.

I would like to take the time to think more about what I am saying here, but I am afraid to wait. I don't know how much more time I have here.

Mits said...

holy moley, tons of racoons at PA

Mits said...

those racoons are snorting and growling....

Mits said...

they sound like pigs....

Mits said...

new show on HGTV...bball

stronghunter said...

I see them, Helen. Finally added that site to my favorites list.

Are you still at the beach?

stronghunter said...

They do sound like pigs.

stronghunter said...

I guess they are eating something there on the ground.

hedgie said...

Feeling a bit numb.......
Shirley, hard to gather thoughts in a hurry....but you did well.
Email working!

stronghunter said...

Thank you, Lynn. It was from the heart.

Mits said...

yes, still at the beach...not a new show on HGTV, new episode....

stronghunter said...

I am half watching CNN, which is my usual state.

Mema Jo said...

Spidey is in the PA woods with all those raccoons.
When the cam changes to the salt lick -
any chance that is the deer with the
injured leg that we used to watch last season?

Mema Jo said...

No It isn't
Just got a good view of all 4 legs.

Mema Jo said...

Shirley - at the PA woods - Grain/corn
is thrown on the ground for them.

Mema Jo said...

When I see Koo's broken leg it just
breaks my heart. Koo did flap those wings and get up by the sibling.

Mits said...

Koo is a fighter:)

Mits said...

beautiful clouds and leftover fish at Finland nest

Mits said...

ferry going by at Finland nest

stronghunter said...

Well, Jo, those raccoons are enjoying the grain and corn!

Mits said...

Koo's leg is bunched up under its left wing....maybe a.m. stiffness

stronghunter said...

Touching to watch the people who have taken some of Michael Vick's dogs.

stronghunter said...

Kathryn has found out that the man next door--the one who had the pit bull--is no longer there. His wife has taken in some other people. I hope they take care of the dog.

Kathryn is glad the man is gone. Hope he stays away.

Costume Lady said...

Last night we were discussing our musical talents, and one of our ladies said she played the flute. I can't remember which one it was, but it brought to mind a photo I have of Dustin (my grandson) who was about 18mo. old and his sister, Jillian. She was practicing on her flute, and dustin was practicing on something that looked like a flute to him;)
I posted it on my blog 'SMILES" ALSO, on that same blog is a WV REDNECK joke. Enjoy...we need a distraction:)

Judie said...

Good evening, everyone.

Not much to say with this exception: Steve, please accept my sincere apology for any offense. I'm sure none was intended by anyone. Everyone is indebted to you and your work and we are grateful for the blog that allows us to enjoy a wonderful shared social network.

Turning our my light now. Leaving the night light on.

Judie

Lolly said...

Those of you who saw the panda pic, isn't that the cutest pic? Such a big Mommy and such a tiny baby, and you just want to rub that tummy!!! It is on my blog "Misc. pictures".

Steve,we so appreciate all that you do for us!!! We would NEVER want to hurt you, and for that we apologize. We just love Lib and Belle so much and the cam is so important to us, as well as their well being. I am forever grateful for this cam and blog. The friendship that has developed through our common interest is unbelievable. Please accept our apology , we never meant to hurt YOU.

Mits said...

osprey at Finland, eating the leftover fish.

Lolly said...

.......take one down and pass it around...99 bottle of beer on the wall!

hedgie said...

Good pic, Wanda! Cute kids. I mentioned that my eldest played flute.
And joke was a good one.

stronghunter said...

I will take one, Lolly, and I do not even like beer. That's 98.

Mema Jo said...

I think Koo is out of the nest.
Need to watch to be sure........

Mits said...

97 bottles a beer on the wall...etc

Mits said...

Koo still there....

Costume Lady said...

I'll take one...96 bottles of beer.

Mits said...

can I have a mojito chaser:)?

magpie said...

I could start drinking beer again for those reasons that the Spanish Doctors state, that thank you Mits that you passed along.
Not this week though...I am On Call ! Hiccups on the radio, Not Cool !

Good Evening everyone, getting back late. But ever so fulfilled.
xo

magpie said...

Holey Moley Andrea !
so funny that you would have seen California Quail. That is what I actually think the stuffed animal that my grandson snagged out of the box at GoodWill, actually Is !

xo

Mema Jo said...
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Mema Jo said...

It was my delete!!!!

I said Stick to the beer - it makes you
stand up straight! Wine doesn't!
You need that silicon!

stronghunter said...

Yes, I just heard that beer is good for your bones. Was it the Spanish doctors who said that?


I posted some A-W-W-W pictures on my blog . . . babies and animals. What could be sweeter?

magpie said...

Molsons and Heineken please and thanks.

Mits said...

who needs Boniva, we got beer:)

Mits said...

I like Miller High Life, if and when I ever drink it...don't do the lite beer...

magpie said...

Now is it good for the Gray Matter ???

Took me awhile to remember what I wanted to say.

Hedgie: the Charlie Daniels billboard is just past Rumsey Terrace on the Right, there are two billboards, it is the lower one. One big standup of Charlie in all his glory, and the dates for the Festival ☺ IF YOU ARE GOING EASTBOUND THIS IS WHERE IT IS

magpie said...

Miller was my Dad's Favorite, it IS Nice, especially in Bottles !
Guess I better quit while I am sort of ahead.
Think I'll go gaze upon Finney's and Finland.

Mits said...

oh yeah, got to be in a bottle:)really cold too....have some here, but not in the fridge yet....

Lolly said...

I do not drink beer either....but I do steal a swallow from Jack's frosted stein when I poor it. LOL

Just finishing a good bottle of wine we had with our steaks tonight.

magpie said...

Nice, Two chicks preening at Finney's and one chick with some chow at Finland.
Finland nest looks like it is being re-arranged, the sticks and all.

magpie said...

I have 25 minutes until I go ON CALL for seven days, which means beep beep beep and skee-daddle if the pager goes off. I better wait until next week-end for the Brew...

My entire self is telling me I am tired, so I think I am going to start doing the sensible thing, get to bed.

Take Care everyone, Encourage the Spirit, and Check what's in God's Inbox for you.
God Bless Us, Every One
xo

hedgie said...

My dad always drank Millers, too.
I go for bottles....not cans...but this new Bud Lite Chelada is in a can....so will pour it into a frosted mug for sure.
Don't think I'll make it 95 now...maybe tomorrow afternoon!
Thanks, Margy---I will watch for it when I go into town!! I was looking further out this way!

hedgie said...

Bought my tickets for Pickin' today!

Mits said...

goodnight, Margy hope no beep-beeps in the middle of the night

Lolly said...

God bless you, Margy!!!!!

hedgie said...

Oh Shirley, twins are so cute! Look at those red curls!
Soleil and Sassafras are so-o-o relaxed----appropriate for a bassett!! Bet you miss them.

Lolly said...

Tomorrow is Elvis on the Square day. Going to be fun. We are going to the progressive dinner with Laurel and the boys, then on the courthouse square Michael, Ashley, and Zach are joining us. Also, expecting to see a cousin and her hubby there. It will be a fun night. And then......bringing the boys home for "Camp Hawkwood". Woopee@!!!!
!

Mits said...

well turning in for tonight....God Bless all of you...God Bless America...and God bless the birds that brought us together...Liberty and Belle:)

hedgie said...

Just found out my ex is going on a 14 day Alaska cruise.......must be nice....guess who has all the money? And the manor, to boot! ARGH!

hedgie said...

Goodnight, Margy. Are you serious about on call for 7 days? Does that mean NO prescheduled shifts??? Sure hope you get on-call pay! What a pain.

stronghunter said...

I miss them very much. Soleil went to live with Suzi when she moved into an apartment. I did not want to send both my daughter and my sweet little furball both away, but they were so attached to one another.

Soleil was truly a princess. She liked her canned food and she liked it just so. One morning, she was hollering for her breakfast, and Suzi and I managed to get Will to get up and feed her.

Within a few minutes, Soleil came running upstairs meowing at the top of her voice. Will had not fed her properly. He was grouchy, and, worse, he did not break the food up into little pieces. He left it shaped like a can. Soliel told on him. Suzi had to console her. Will has never lived it down.

I once had a student ask me if George was jealous because he did not have a fancy name like the other pets. I hope George doesn't feel slighted. I think he is okay. He came to us with that name, though he was called Georgia for a short while before his gender became evident.

hedgie said...

Night, Mits. Yep...praise the Lord for such a rich blessing for us all.

stronghunter said...

Good night, Mits.

stronghunter said...

I understand where you are coming from on the Alaska thing, Lynn.

Lolly said...

Nite all! Time to call it a day.

God bless you, Paula. Know it was an emotional day.

Sweet dreams for all!

hedgie said...

Time for tub....not sure I'll sleep much tonight---should because last night was very uncomfortable with leg cramps and an aching ankle! Need to turn my brain off!!
Hope everyone can at least get a few winks. Tomorrow is another day. Prayers for all. Peace.

Mema Jo said...

I think we all would like a 14 day cruise to Alaska - as a group that would be fantastic!

Good Night All
Remember that things always happen for a reason and we'll just wait to find out what it is!

Prayers for all ((hugs)) ♥

stronghunter said...

Sleep well, Lolly and Lynn. God bless.

stronghunter said...

Alaska would be nice, but Hawaii would be better. I am a warm-weather beach person myself.

stronghunter said...

Don't think I told Margy and Judie good night. God bless you both.

I must give up for the evening. My fingers are having trouble hitting the right keys.

Wise words, Jo. And, as you have said, it is what it is. We will see what tomorrow brings.

stronghunter said...

Jo, good night to you, too. And good night to you, Steve.

Costume Lady said...

Jo, you are so wise...of course you are right. Everything happens for a reason. If one door closes, another will open;)

GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE
SWEET DREAMS
PRAYERS FOR ALL

movin said...



++ good night ++

++ everyone ++


C(°ٿ°)D


Jim

deb said...

Good morning, everyone must be enjoying Saturday morning.

normabyrd said...

GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!---I guess I am the 'EAGLE MOM' today & every day!---ho!---No one else is up!---I would love to know what--where--& when was something sent to NCTC & not to STEVEN ???---I know--I was born confused & seem to stay that way!!---

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' DEB!--I keep forgetting you sometimes work on Sat---We have a fog here--one couldn't cut with a knife!---ho!---didn't I just read you had dinner with your friends last night---COOL---

normabyrd said...

MARGY---I read your info about CHARLIE DANIELS!!---When is coming?---I saw him at one our community concerts a few years ago!!---WHOA!----Love his 'THE DEVIL WENT DOWN TO GEORGIA'---that's 'WAY' COOL!--you can google it---

deb said...

Norma, I go in at 9 today. It is cloudy here and rained overnight. We actually needed the rain this time.

normabyrd said...

We need the rain here too DEB!---We haven't received all this rain that the folks down around the nest are getting!!----pray your day goes fast--- (a friend used to tell me when I was working)---ho!

deb said...

I hope it goes fast,too. Sometimes Sat are busy, sometimes slow.

normabyrd said...

M/T NEST at NORFORLK SITE!----must be keeping it open for AZALEA---I guess she is still spending time in & around the nest--

Mits said...

Good morning everyone....hope your Saturday is a good one....

Mits said...

see we have our 1st Tropical storm of the season..ANA

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' MITS!---I think everyone is sleeping in today---ho!

Costume Lady said...

GOOD MORNING, NORMA AND HELEN...
Everyone must be sleeping in this morning. GOOD for them!
Helen, haven't heard about the storm...will have to check it out!

ceil said...

Good morning all. Beautiful day here in Baltimore. Sunny is shining.I say birds are singing but I live in the city and they don't sing much.

normabyrd said...

HEDGIE---Just remember you said you were suffering with 'leg cramps'----1 SPOON OF MUSTARD---stops the cramps---almost instantly!----(REALLY WORKS)--Dr Long---

hedgie said...

Good morning eagle dudettes and dudes!
Norma, Charlie will be here in Hedgesville on Sept. 12 for Pickin' in the Panhandle. Got my tickets yesterday. Check it out at
panhandlepickin.com
This is 3rd year, I think...very successful venue and LOTS of yummy BBQ!

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' CEIL!---I am sure the birds are singing for you!---One just needs to 'stop & listen'!--ho!

ceil said...

Thought I had picked out wall paper that I needed but have too look again. Wanda Jim and I wallpaper. My mom taught me and I taught him. Lady at the wallpaper place said wow you two are not fighting. I said divorce court starts when we paper. Jim doesn't like matching paper. We had paper that of all things eagles on it and he said he wasn't matching the wings.

normabyrd said...

Thanks for the info HEDGIE!---GOOGLE him & you can hear a few of his songs!!---

hedgie said...

Well, thank you dear Norma. Never heard about mustard before! I like mustard...beats taking the rx med, so will give it a try!

ceil said...

Lynn they also say to put a bar of soap under your sheets. Crazy but some people say it works. Norma had heard of the mustard gave it to MM when she gets them. No Norma no birds singing. Sometimes they sing but not this morning. Think they are sleeping in. BBL Have a good day all.

normabyrd said...

CEIL!---What about paper with the ORIOLES on it!!! ho!

hedgie said...

Ceil, did you sleep? Hope so!
Shame on Jim!!! Bet that paper DID match in the end, right?
I need to remember to take a pic of my daughters living room wall...they have it papered with a pattern that shows big eagles soaring!

normabyrd said...

HEDGIE---The soap under the sheets at the foot of the bed WORKS TOO!--I have always used the mustard!---

ceil said...

Norma the Orioles had a good night for once. These are few an far between. But the rookie Pie hit for the cycle. I love to watch the game whether they lose or win. Unless they are losing a game like last night then turn it off.
Lynn I slept well once I got to sleep Hope you did also and everyone else. Try the mustard and put a bar of soap under your sheets.

normabyrd said...

ON Sat ams--NPR has a program called 'PEOPLE'S PHARMACY'---good listen---

Mits said...

well someone, in one of the lower units was partying from 3 till after 5...could not tell which unit or I would have called the police....

normabyrd said...

WOW HEGIE!---When I saw CHARLIE DANIELS---We didn't get RIBS!

hedgie said...

Will do both! Think I have heard of the soap bar but didn't remember it til you mentioned it!
Yep, Ceil, O's and Nat's both big disappointments this year.....will be glad when the season is over!

hedgie said...

Mits, they must be the same people that were in Jim's building earlier in the week!!! INCONSIDERATE!

Mits said...

how about a nice tall glass of water for leg craps....works for me in less than a minute:)

Mits said...

you have that right, Lynn...wish I knew which unit it was for sure, would go outside and bang some pots and pans, or throw some bread over the balcony in front of the unit and let the seagulls wake them up..

normabyrd said...

DANA!!----I just checked on the DONKEYS---2 dark ones today---They asked where you have been!!---ho!---Miss you!---Pray things are going well with you & 'HANDSOME ED'----GOD BLESS---

Mits said...

panda cub is 10 days old today:)

hedgie said...

Lovely Golden Eagle on CBS news!!!

hedgie said...

Jarrod Miller says it is the largest bird of prey....???

deb said...

Wrong, Bald Eagle is a little bigger.

deb said...

Condor is even bigger.

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' BEAUTIFUL WANDA!---I didn't mean to miss you!---But I am most sure the 'REDNECK' was from VIRGINIA----not WILD & WONDERFUL WEST VIRGINIA!!!!!!!! ho?

deb said...

Although a condor is a raptor, not really a bird of prey.

deb said...

Off to work, bbl.

hedgie said...

Mits, have tried water....didn't work for me. Seagulls would work, I bet! LOL!

magpie said...

Oh Boy sunny is shining in Baltimore! Here I come, Ceil !

Good Morning Eagle Friends ☺

hedgie said...

Thanks, Deb....didn't think the "expert" was right!!! Have a good day at work. :(

normabyrd said...

HEDGIE---I have tried everything!!----friends do a mixture of raisins soaked in gin!---they say it WORKS!---but at least they enjoy gin---ho!---(made up the last part)---

magpie said...

Lynn -
in answer to your question, I still have 42 hours on the schedule this week, the ON Call is if something drastic happens and they need someone in there in a hurry and I am not already there.

normabyrd said...

MY MONEY IS ALWAYS ON DEB!!!!!

magpie said...

If I am there then I have to pinch someone else to come in :(

Was watching a Family of Hoodies at Finland early this morning, four at one time, then the Ospreys reclaimed their roost.

Best Wishes for a Great Day to everyone

magpie said...

Sea Eagles are supposedly the 3rd largest bird in the world - they sure are birds of prey

Sorry I missed that piece on CBS though, Norma....
I was still saying morning prayers...

So, when are you going to have EMAIL ???????

wvgal_dana said...

Morning all in Eagleland

So glad they have fianlly decided to give Tom some relief. Prayers for his surgery on Tuesday.

Hedgie glad Ken is out of ICU and doing better.
Will continue prayers.

Answer to Wanda's comment Wed. Aug. 12th 11:42am
No Wanda I am back there with Robyn and Tori.
In the 2nd picture Mema Jo had turned around to ask me what I was doing back there. Being so
short as I am. lol

Finally caught up on comments. You can get behind very fast.

Now need to eat breakfast then try emails.

Have a good day Deb...Deb I go by you too. I did think Golden was suppose to be larger. Thanks Deb.

magpie said...

Have gotten my morning Kickstart from you ladies...
time to get some things ready for mailing.

BBIALW xoxo ☺

normabyrd said...

MARGY---I just keep putting off buying a computer!---soon--I hope-----really missed out on the STEVE thing---???

hedgie said...

Poor Margy---42 hrs. PLUS call....you could be one tired chick! You better catch panda naps often when you can!!
Gin and raisins....hmmmm....strange!
Hey, Dana! Good to see you back with us.

hedgie said...

HAven't been able to get Finland nest up for two days...don't know why.
Finney looking good this am---tackling some chow now.

hedgie said...

Mom feeding one fledgling--Koo watching.

hedgie said...

All of the kids are in the nest now.

wvgal_dana said...

Hedgie looks like his medical will be pretty good. His prescription is terrible!! Doctor doesn't want to change his brands 3 or 4 of them to generic. Well Dr. is getting a call he is going to have to. One of his retails for now (you know price will go up) $908.50 we would pay 25% of that NO WAY!!!!!

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