Friday, November 06, 2009

Friday

Friday afternoon thread.

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floralgirl said...

TGIF!!!

Lynne2 said...

TGIF for sure although after 7 months of not being able to find a job, it's meaningless.... :(
hey Megan, do you grow Christmas trees?
Thanks for the link Paula..I enjoyed seeing Harriet, the Rare and Beautiful Tufted Bald Eagle!

Mits said...

no Lynne, she makes beautiful Christmas wreaths

paula eagleholic said...

Thanks, Megan.

And thanks, Steve.

Mits said...

Breaking News
==============================
Report: At Least 8 Shot At Orlando High-Rise


At least eight people were injured in a shooting at a high-rise in Orlando,
Fla., according to news reports.

"We have some crazy people running around in this country"

Mits said...

osprey still at Dunedin

hedgie said...

Good afternoon, fine fowl friends.
Hope everyone is warm on this windy, chilly Friday!
Had taped Today Show---fast-forwarded to segment---what a disappointment. But tune in to MSNBC on the 22nd (?time?) for Future Earth show---think Corwin was saying that there will be eagle stuff then!

hedgie said...

So sorry to hear about Granny Riffe. Sure hope that everything goes well.
How far is to Bristol, Shar? Have doubts that they allow family to fly in the chopper.

Getting caught up on newspaper, but I've been through the blog!
I am a happier camper.....got my H1N1 shot! Clinic was running form 9-3---I got there about 10:30, and there wasn't a single person there! In and out in a flash. They did say that people had started lining up at 6AM!!! Guess they moved them right on through w/ super efficiency!!
Also got one of most favorite treats. I absolutely LOVE powdered donuts w/ peanut butter cream filling.....Dunkin' Donuts discontinued them while I was going through chemo due to allergy concerns (Bull....don't get me started on THAT topic)....so Weis' Market makes really good ones....but have to order them in advance, which I did....ate donuts for lunch!!

hedgie said...

News flash: the Prez is apparently spending the weekend at Camp David....parts of Catoctin Mountain Nat'l. Park will be closed to the public.

hedgie said...

Good sites, Lynne. Thanks!! I don't know whether to attempt birdfeeders again or not....squirrels just ruin everything. In fact, noticed that they have started chewing on the plastic side-shelves of the new grill I bought this summer....argh!!!!

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

Okay, just talked to Beverly. Granny's wrist and hip are both broken. She is on Coumadin (blood thinner) and that has to be reversed before they can do surgery. Will let you know more when I know.

Lynne2 said...

Megan's place sounds great...one of my favorite jobs ever was working at a little greenhouse up the road. I worked for several early spring/summer seasons on the weekends. I also worked part time at a flower shop for a year...loved that too!
Can't believe there's been another shooting!
Glad you got your shot Lynn. I wanted a seasonal flu vacc. but I cannot find one ANYWERE. I have never not had one....I had the flu once and I am NEVER having the flu again if I can help it!

Lynne2 said...

thanks for the update Sharon, how awful for Granny...

stronghunter said...

Lynn, I am in the middle of Eng. 12class, so can only stop here for a moment.

I am so happy you got your shot. I was thinking I wished I could give you mine, but I don't even know yet if I will get one.

hedgie said...

Oh, Shirley, you are a sweetheart! Thank you.
Lynne, keep trying for the seasonal shot...I know that after the first time I had the flu...about '84, I never went a year without it until '05 when we couldn't get it anywhere! I had flu so bad then, but that was how they found my lung cancer! Sometimes blessings come in disguise!!

Sharon, hope they are giving Granny something to reverse the effect of the Coumadin so that they can get that hip pinned sooner rather than later. Sure don't want her laying in bed for long.

Lynne2 said...

Lynn, I'm pretty lucky here...my feeders are sort of in the open away from the edges of the woods with some cover for the birds but no real place for squirrels to hide. We have a dog and so do our neighbors and I think that helps as well. I have used a product called "Squirrel Away" mixed in with the feed and when the squirrels get on the feeders they tend to not come back. It's powdered red pepper and WHEWWW you've got to be careful with it! I also have a large feeder that has a pretty effective squirrel baffle.

hedgie said...

Here's an interesting Did You Know...???
Pillbugs and Sowbugs are not insects. They are crustaceans. They breathe through gills located on the underside of their bodies. Some sowbugs are aquatic and some even live in oceans.

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

From Sissy:
"Have to wait 2-3 days b4 surgery, broken left wrist, left hip, and pelvis. She is ok, lot of pain, will post more when we know.
Beverly"

Lynne2 said...

wow! didn't know that about those little creatures! OK, from now on, you are in charge of the Blog's new "Did You Know" daily fact!

Mits said...

good idea...Hedgie's Did You Know Corner!!!!!!

Mits said...

What’s in a Name? More than 17,000 votes!
We asked panda fans for help in naming our adorable panda cub, and they responded with their votes—17,526 of them! Now it's time to tabulate the results and figure out what his royal cuteness will officially be called. Will it be Blissful San Diego? Little Dragon? Extraordinary Bear? Eternally Blessed? Son of Cloud? Inquiring panda fans definitely want to know, but everyone must wait until November 17, when the winning name will be announced at a ceremony at the San Diego Zoo!

magpie said...

That's all serious, Sharon, especially the pelvis.
What happened....to cause the fall?
God Bless Her....
My, how sad that she has to be in such discomfort
What hospital?

xo

Lynne2 said...

OK, all those in favor of "Did You Know, Hedgie's Corner say" YES!!

Mema Jo said...

Wow! Just returned and happy to open a nice new Friday thread!

WOW! Hedgie, I didn't know that!

Oh My - Poor Granny Riffe..... I wonder how close the hospital is to home?

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

Lynne, Granny (I think) was trying to get a pair of pants that were hanging on the back of the door and fell.

magpie said...

Bert and Ernie are on the Google Page ☺

Thanks Paula for the MSN link,
and I do hope as Lynn mentioned that there will be more on the 22nd though don't know if I can stand to watch two hours of fluff again

magpie said...

If you're sending Veterans Day cards out, you might want to get them in the mail Saturday...
depends on how much you trust your local USPS
I found some very nice ones at Big Lots in Martinsburg

magpie said...

Okay - Jo, if you say you got your haircut, I believe you...

Mema Jo said...

I GOT BUMPED!

Granny Riffe was flown to Bristol WV and from Bluefield WV that is
3 hours 10 minutes / 197.98 miles

magpie said...

What a.m. Eagle visit...?
I didn't see an alert, was I sleeping or something ??

Guess I better go see what was happenin' this morning...

magpie said...

Oh, Jo - I added two more red things to my Friday wardrobe this morning from my favorite store ☺

Lynne2 said...

oh Sharon that's awful! How old is Granny? Was someone home with her at the time?

magpie said...

Wow, what a nice Eagle picture, and yes I was sleeping - thanks for putting that one up, Jo

Sorry - it was probably I that bumped you....

paula eagleholic said...

Lynn - they always close parts of the park when the Prez is in residence. Yum, donuts for lunch :)


Sharon - thanks for the update on Granny Riffe. Will keep praying for her.

Lynne2 said...

From Bev via Facebook:

Beverly Crisco Riffe
Trying to get a pair of pants off of the back of the door, lost her footing and fell. will you put that on there for me and everyone for the prayers?
Beverly
9 minutes ago

hedgie said...

Lynne, I have tried the Squirrel Away---I could almost hear them laughing at me!! These stoopid guys here are industrial strength....LOL, before I put on the sunroom, they would urinate on the sliding glass door lentels and then proceed to chew the heck out of them! They chew on resin figures, on the corn feeder, etc.!

Mema Jo said...

ALSO THE USPS Says Get your overseas
mailings by DEC 11 to get them there in time for Christmas!

I have lots of hair on the top of my shoes to prove it!! Remind me a day before Dec 4 that I am to get my next
haircut then. Thanks!

Going to put my feet up. Like Lolly & Jack, Hubby & I are also going out for dinner. Going to Dutch's Daughter restaurant to celebrate our 51st wedding anniversary. Crab Cakes!!!!

magpie said...

Yum is right, doughnuts for breakfast, lunch and dinner

That's a long distance from Bluefield to Bristol.

Lynne2 said...

Sounds like you have ATOMIC SQUIRRELS Lynn! They grow 'em good in West Virginia! Oh well....I guess you could still do the bird count instead of feeder watch. I love to have my tea on the patio and watch. With that count, you can include birds that you hear, or birds flying overhead too. Not just feeder birds.

magpie said...

Of course, prayers for Mrs. Riffe, and the entire family...

Jo and Ed - HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ♥ ☺ ♥ ☺

Is this THE Day?

Squirrel Away...took 18 months for the squirrel to vacate the ceiling space in my apartment...
Almost made me lose my mind !

Mema Jo said...

I bet you got a brilliant red winter scarf as one of the items! Just guessing.

BBILW

magpie said...

Actually I have one of those...
got a sweater vest, and a pullover jersey.
Veterans are selling Poppies at various locations, got a few of those too.

Time for some Magpie Away here...
Back in a little while.

TGIF for all those for whom it applies!

paula eagleholic said...

Happy Anniversary Jo & Ed!!!

Lynne2 said...

Jo, got ya covered on the reminder for your next haircut ;)
Have fun with Ed and Happy Anniversary to you both....How many years??

hedgie said...

Yep, Paula, I know they do....I just find it quite amusing (?) that they broadcast it in the paper every time....as if notifying the bad guys of where he's going to be! Duh!

hedgie said...

Thanks, Lynne, I was just getting ready to copy Sissy's message over!!

Lynne2 said...

There hasn't been any news from Cindi on Miss Bean. I'm worried....

Lynne2 said...

It's Called Christmas
A bit lengthy but I love it!

hedgie said...

Okay, will see what I can do about Did You Know...!!!!

Margy, the show on the 22nd is a nature documentary show. No fluff!

hedgie said...

Lynne, Cindi had email yesterday that Miss Bean was home.

Wonder what Deb has been up to?? Hope she had some fun yesterday on her day off....and hoping her computer hasn't died!

hedgie said...

Margy, guess what I saw downtown? A Pan Tran with the words RED FRIDAY in the destination sign panel!

Mits said...

what's a Pan Tran????

PA Nana said...

Hi everyone! I think I'm caught up.

Prayers for Granny Riffe; hope she heals quickly.

Thanks to the those who posted the hummingbird cam, the MSNBC video of Harriet and the bird count site. All great sites! I'm sorry I can't remember everyone's names.

hedgie said...

Mits, our local bus system.

magpie said...

That's GREAT Hedgie...also, I have been seeing the PanTrans run in the evening...Red Evening, Blue Evening, James and I took a little ride on one last year, he loved it...
xo

magpie said...

...so did I. For a buck we tooled all over town ☺

magpie said...

Ha Ha Diannn....Neither Do We!!
(remember all the names and things....)

magpie said...

Oh Man I need Judie's help:
The Night Bandit has changed into the Day Bandit! We must profile this creature and catch him, or her...

PA Nana said...

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO JO AND MR.

We had our 45 last month but didn't get to celebrate - yet. Will have to remind Jim.

hedgie said...

Diann, love your new avatar! Did you take that pic??? How's your blog coming???

Mema Jo said...

Feet are down and I am up/running!
Diann - remind Jim and get that special meal! Hubby and I do NOT do presents...just eat out.

Mema Jo said...

Saw the new video of Diego's 10th exam.
He is just as adorable as all the rest of the panda cubs we have watched!

T-Bird said...

Hello my eagle peeps.

T-Bird said...

Magpie and all my other fine friends-I'm through making the dough for the day.

Mema Jo said...

T-Bird How about for the week - Have you made enough for the week?

paula eagleholic said...

Aaaah, look how pretty out nest looks.

magpie said...

I love croissant rolls, hope you made some of those !
Good to see you T-Bird ♥

magpie said...

How about some L♥ve Kn♥ts for Jo and Ed ?

magpie said...

T-Bird, you and Loretta used to bring in the Eagles with a mere whisper...hope it works this evening !

paula eagleholic said...

I'll have the fried bread dough, Tbird. With butter and cinnamon and sugar on top.

magpie said...

Paula - going up to your Mother's this week-end? You might have seen I posted that Sandy Burk is planning to come to Shepherdstown Saturday for the Film Festival...

Mits said...

hello, Thelma:)

Mits said...

good view of Alcoa chicks now

Mema Jo said...

I've never seen the nest look so dark.

Two bird would sure lighten it up!

Mema Jo said...

Magpie - got an email from Sandy Burk after I said that was my Mass time - I asked if there was any chance of getting a copy of the video (like the CD of her book) and she said " I'll miss you but will be calling the gals that helped with the eagle activity that NCTC is still doing to come. Randy may get a copy for us to use- I'll check. Sandy

Mema Jo said...

OK Need to go put on my dressy Red Shirt and upon my return I'll be back.

Mits said...

have fun....

magpie said...

Thanks Jo, and Bye Bye...Yes, have fun....you and Ed Both !
xo ♥

Lynne2 said...

Unemployment hit 10.3% in October, the highest rate in 25 years.
I think I'm never gonna get a job. I'm going to eat some chocolate now.

paula eagleholic said...

Just found out college kid will be able to get H1N1 vaccine for free on campus, providing supplies hold out...

T-Bird said...

Yes Mema Jo-hopefully it is for the week. : )

Lynne2 said...

I mean, it's real peachy that benefits have been extended but what I get is less than my net pay at last job. Therefore I was unable to have the UE benefit amount taxed. Do you have any idea what this will do at tax time?

Lynne2 said...

OK, I am done whining now....going for some chocolate.

paula eagleholic said...

Margy - heading to New Jersey tomorrow for family day with College Kid, won't be back in time to see the film. Heading to Mom's on Sunday to meet with realtor and list the house! YAY!

Mits said...

I'll try to remeber to ask hubby, Lynne, about taxes....

PA Nana said...

Jo - I did it! Reminded Jim about our anniversary dinner and he said whenever I want to go.

Lynn, I forgot all about the blog. I did save your email with instructions and hope to get to it soon.

What's the Alcoa site?

Lynne2 said...

thanks Mits! Is your hubby an accountant or work for UE?
Paula have a safe trip tomorrow!

mmmmm...chocolate is GOOD

WOO HOO our first freeze warning tonight!

paula eagleholic said...

Lynne - I can't believe they aren't withholding taxes...

T-Bird said...

Magpie-I've got some croissants and yes, Paula, we've got some fried bread too. : )

Mits said...

he is an accountant

T-Bird said...

Happy anniversary Jo!!!

magpie said...

Okay, North first then South it is for you Paula...
Best wishes..
Hope we can get some eagle pics up on the Momsters Album for your viewing pleasure when you return

Diann - Alcoa site is Peregrine Falcon nest...in Australia - will send link unless someone beats me to it

Lynne2 said...

It was MY choice....first, as the benefit amount is less than what I was netting, I couldn't afford to go less...and second I was NEVER THINKING FOR A MINUTE that I would not have a job yet and still needing benefits!

paula eagleholic said...

Thanks, Lynne. Mits' hubby is an accountant.

Unemployment does have to be added to income - but it also depends upon your earning for the year, I believe. Can you ask for taxes to be withheld?

Lynne2 said...

It'll all work out, I guess. Hard not to get depressed sometimes. It's in God's hands. And I am certainly not alone....

Mits said...

ALCOA FALCONS

PA Nana said...

Lynne2, enjoy your chocolate. It helps!!

I hope the economy soons make a comeback for you and others plus 2 of my sons. If things continue I'll have them back home. I love them but don't want to live with them again.

Lynne2 said...

I can still use that as an option but it cuts my amount by almost $400 a month to have it taxed. We just can't afford a loss like that, esp. since I have to pay for my own health insurance which I get at the group rate from former job but it's expensive.

PA Nana said...

EAGLES!!

magpie said...

Yes, we have a party !

Lynne2 said...

thanks Diann....that's funny! I hope they don't have to move in with you!

paula eagleholic said...

WOOOOOOO

EAGLES!!!!!!!!!!

magpie said...

So if anyone left, Come Back !

PA Nana said...

Thanx Mits.

My new avatar is a picture of autumn that I got online sometime ago. Just loved it so I saved it.
Glad to finally find a way to use it.

Aren't those eagles just beautiful?!

Mits said...

I'm here;)

Mits said...

Belle has to be the cam-hog

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

Now down to 1.

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

And now none! :(

PA Nana said...

All gone...

Mits said...

now none...

paula eagleholic said...

POOF

ME TOO! CATCH YA'LL LATER!

magpie said...

probably the only thing better than chocolate is Eagles !

T-Bird said...

That visit was too short.

ceil said...

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY JO ELLEN AND ED

PA Nana said...

Lynne2, if you run out of chocolate, I always have a stash here. love the dark kind

PA Nana said...

I'm getting hungry. Jim's on supper duty tonight, he's off for the next 6 days. Yipee!!!

... later

magpie said...

Lynne - I will be praying for some answers and some relief...
Hang in There....☺

magpie said...

I got about five pictures, I am going to put them on the album now and then go to bed...the work guillotine chops down at midnight for me tonight

Best wishes for a comforting evening....xo ☺ ♥

magpie said...

PS
Good Luck on your test tonight Andrea

Lynne2 said...

thanks Margy! Have a good night.
Walked away and missed the eagles. Need more chocolate....sigh.
Diann, I LOVE dark chocolate!
Going to fix dinner, see you all later!

Mits said...

from hubby the tax man....

If we’re talking about Unemployment Compensation Benefits from the government, I believe that they are included in taxable income only if they exceed $25,000 (joint return) or $20,000 (single).

Mits said...

Megan we need the Beatles Tax Man song

hedgie said...

Shhh.....Jo and Eds' anniversary is Sunday....#51. Having an early celebration....maybe the kids have something special planned for Sun.!

Mits said...

sure they do;)

Lynne2 said...

Yes, Helen, that's what it is. I'm supposed to get a 1099 from them for my taxes that has the total of all of my benefits so that I can add that to my return. My whole total income for the year won't amount to 20,000 at this rate, even including the almost 4 months that I worked.

Mits said...

Margy, whan you come back from your rest...the ISS is flying over at nights now

Mits said...

lots of deer at ESPN

Mits said...

lots of deer at USeeWildlife.com too and some howling sounds in the background, also some annoying crickets.

hedgie said...

Dinner over, kitchen cleaned up and my butt is draggin'....sofa time for awhile! BBL.

Mits said...

PIX cam seems to be down

PA Nana said...

Does anyone know why PA Pix is offline? I can't seem to get it.

Mits said...

just mentioned that above you, Diann...don't know why?

NatureNut said...

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, JO & ED!!!♥ ♥ Hope you party hearty!

See Paula is leaving for weekend. Have safe trip. Bet you can't wait to have a few whole weeks in one place! ☺
Margy, I don't recall bringing in the eagles~~~maybe once!
I finished my couple chores early, & now I can chill and later have my key lime pie!Was actually able to set up ironing board to steam work pants & kitty who was watching from the other computer chair did NOT jump on board for once.

NatureNut said...

Just read Hedgie's Corner
Yes knew that pillbugs are not insects, but then I've been a bug nut since I could sit up outside and watch the ants!

BTW, my daughter sent a short Blackberry note from Shanghai! She and other speakers at the mtg were given a special dinner. Think Chinese food sounds good, right? Some of the items sound a little gross to us, but if you are forewarned, would you like to see the menu????
BRB~~~getting coffee, then will tally yeas and nays!

Mits said...

oh heck, I'm game, Loretta as long as its not dog....Woof

floralgirl said...

Yeah, ok, sure it will be plenty gross though.

hedgie said...

Ok, Loretta, I'm game.........

Mits said...

when you go to those places, it is an insult to their culture not to eat it, if you are a guest...that is why I probably will not travel to the Far East:)

hedgie said...

Me, either, Mits!

NatureNut said...

OK! I gotta open the email & copy & paste ☺

ceil said...

Mits don't you mean cat. LOL
Sure Loretta. As long as I don't have to eat it.

Mits said...

think they eat cat too...

NatureNut said...

(was not in Shanghai)
Sherry's Dinner Menu
"Last night's reception in Beijing was interesting -

Shark Fin Soup - thick like gelatin, no flavor - we were looking for some salt! Poor sharks!

Something that looked like noodles but turned out to be jellyfish

Something that looked like mushrooms but turned out to be snails

And tonight - similar fare plus

Something that looks like fish with dark gray skin but is apparently some type of turtle - think I'll pass

Something that looks like raw chicken except I'm told it's cooked and ham.

Chicken and cabbage soup - the head is in the pot - eyes, beak, comb, everything.

Duck - with the head, of course (reminiscent of The Christmas Story)
In next note, she said there was also----
Sweet coconut soup w/ white caviar!!--who thinks up this stuff?"

stronghunter said...

Been sitting here lurking, but I have to cast my vote. Tell us, Loretta.

Mits said...

Pix is back on...

ceil said...

Bet they think some of our food is strange also.

floralgirl said...

Well, I'm definitely passing on the chicken soup.

ceil said...

Megan I think I could do the chicken soup. Not the jellyfish

ceil said...

Hey what was for dessert

hedgie said...

Sorry to say, I'll pass on all of it! Think I'd starve very quickly over there! But then they do now have Mickey D's and KFC----maybe theirs still serve Extra Crispy!

ceil said...

Think I will say good night. Pleasant dreams

Lolly said...

Oh, my! No,thank you! Liked my dinner tonight much more than any thing on that menu! Yuk!

However, when we were in Italy at a festival, they were serving pig sandwiches. The pig's body was on a spit and his head sat near by. :)
We ate the sandwiches! Jack enjoyed it much more than I/

Mits said...

and they have rice...I'd say that was a pretty predictable menu...

Mits said...

right behind you, Ceil...good night everyone...prayers for all

hedgie said...

G'night darlin' sisters Ceil and Mits!

hedgie said...

I can see STARS!!! Time for me to start checking the ISS schedule now that the sky is visible!
Heading for tub....will check back in later.

NatureNut said...

Well, gotta wrap things up---big activity at Park in AM & we all have to help~~~~OUTSIDE!! 'til about noon. Park Rangers sponsor 10K and 3K walk for Wildlife annually
down at camp site/field area. Boss said he would punch us in!!!!!(so I could be a little late or can go check eagle nest first!)

BTW, I will ask Sherry about dessert. I bet it wasn't fortune cookies!!!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Good evening my wonderful eagle buds! Sorry I am so late getting to ya'll. Mattie and me are at the motel, Tom is with his mom. They won't do the surgery till Monday, so we are going to go home tomorrow for a couple of days. Thanks so much for all the well wishes and prayers. They are surely felt. We love you guys so much. Don't know what we'd do without ya'll!!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

I am going to bed now! Will keep ya'll posted, but for the next couple of days, it is just a waiting game, bless her heart!!

hedgie said...

Praying that things go well, Sissy. God bless you all.
I am going to say goodnight now. Hi and bye to nightowls.
Margy, hope your shift is peaceful.
Andy, hope you can relax a bit now that you've got another test behind you!
See all y'all tomorrow.
Peace and prayers.

magpie said...

Well, I missed a lot of evening posters...
Uh, excuse me, how about a little BEEF TONGUE on that menu from Shanghai? Sounds like a good place to lose weight! I didn't see anything on there I would eat.
Fun stuff, Loretta.

Good to hear from you Sissy, you know we are right there with you and the family ♥

magpie said...

Lynn
Mits mentioned earlier, the next sightings will be in evening hours usually between 6 and 7 pm - starts in a few days soon

magpie said...

That last comment is regarding ISS

magpie said...

Jo
You must be having a good time...
you JUST missed Liberty and Belle, after you left for dinner...they showed up to wish you and Ed a Happy Anniversary ! ♥ But you weren't here so they didn't stay long

magpie said...

I was wondering about dessert too.
If it was not animal, then I bet I would eaten a LOT of that !

magpie said...

Heading out soon for the first part of this crazy shift, midnight to 6, so I might get home in time to see OUR birds before bedtime in the morning.

Best wishes for good rest tonight,
and God Bless Us, Every One
xo ☺ ♥

Lolly said...

Fell asleep with puter on my lap. The danger of using a laptop! Going to head for the shower.

Nite all!

Sweet dreams!


Oh, Margy......you said the t....word!!!!

Ms Bookworm said...

Hi, Everyone!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, JO AND ED!!!

Well, I've dragged myself home from school, and ALL the homework is turned in!!! NO MORE ANATOMY HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS!!!! I feel like ten tons of concrete have been lifted off of me!!! Now all I must do is study for the Pharmacology test (on Tues. instead of next Wed. because of Veteran's Day), do my Anatomy Project, and study for the Final exam on next Friday--375 questions on medical terms! HAVE to get at least 80% correct! Fun, fun, fun!
Week after next starts the Fall Quarter. No break except for Veteran's Day, and we'll all be studying then and doing project work. Oh, well. Thanksgiving is coming up soon! Thank you all for all your prayers and well wishes for me--I truly appreciate your efforts on my behalf!

Ms Bookworm said...

Have read only a bit of the blog, but saw the comments about the Chinese food. Used to be pretty adventurous until I took that Human Diseases class--now I wouldn't touch raw sushi with a TWENTY foot pole! Yuuuuuck! According to my Anatomy prof, they eat weird stuff over there only because the foods we eat here are totally not available in such a wide area there. Only the upper class have access to meats like we eat. The poor folks are eating grubs and stuff. Guess we better not complain!
Lynne, saw your posting about Unemployment--with mine, there's a box you check on the form you mail back in, asking them to withhold taxes. I'm doing that so there are no yucky surprises come tax time. Waiting to hear from them to see whether I'm eligible for the new extension. Sure hope so!
I've been out of a job for more than a year and a half! Went back to school 'cuz I don't WANT to retire yet! Have 2 years to go before I'd get full SS benefits.

PA Nana said...

Going to call it quits for the night everyone. Have a restful sleep and a pleasant dreams.

Prayers for all in need/want; especially Granny Riffe.
Catch you tomorrow.

Good nite .....

Ms Bookworm said...

Lynn,
I'm SO glad you were able to get your flu shot! Know it's been weighing on your mind. I'm hoping to hear that my doctor has them soon. Had my regular flu vaccine, and pneumonia vaccine. Now just need that one!
Have been thinking about Granny Riffe--can't get her out of my mind. Prayers that she'll not have too much pain until they can fix her up! Hope they can get her moving around asap, too. Prayers for the whole family--I'm certain they're so worried about her! God bless them all!
Well, I'm really tired; think I'll go watch some TV and unwind.
The night light's on, the porch light is automatic, and the eye scanner is enabled. Prayers for everyone's needs. Have a good night's sleep, and I'll talk to you tomorrow. Good night! :o]

movin said...



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GooD Night,

EveryonE.

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Have a good weekend, aLL.


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Jim

ceil said...

Good morning. Where is everyone? Sleeping in. Cold morning here. Think I will get a cup of tea. No one in nest.

ceil said...

BWO has an eagle.

normabyrd said...

GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!!---CONGRATS! MOVIN'JIM--You are our #1EAGLE DAD---today & every day!---MORNIN' CEIL!---The temp is in the 20s this am!---

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY JO & ED!!---HOPE YOU 'KIDS' ENJOY MANY--MANY MORE!!!

hedgie said...

Good morning Ceil and Norma.
Gotta tell ya' that I am a bit worried about Jo----she never came back to us after her dinner out.......this is highly unusual..........surely praying that nothing happened to her or Ed........if she hasn't chimed in by 11 or so, I will call her.

normabyrd said...

Continuing to keep GRANNY & FAMILY in my thoughts and prayers---GOD BLESS--
Is she in the hospital in BRISTOL, WV or VA?----

magpie said...

I think if I say Good Night, Maybe the Eagles will make a visit...

but I will say Good Morning to Ceil and Norma and any invisible Momsters and Dadsters.

Megan : Oscar the Grouch is on the Google Home Page ☺

Overnight we had three stolen cars, and three car fires, guess which ones were on fire! And the suspect was still working his way home when I left.

Best Wishes for a great day, and a Mountaineer Victory
TTFN xo ☺ ♥ z z z z z

magpie said...

Oh and Hi Hedgie...

normabyrd said...

BWO---SUN shining BRIGHTLY on a stately EAGLE this morning!!!

normabyrd said...

Nothin' could be finer than WISHING MARGY a GOOD MORNING!--She is so bubbly in the morning!!!--Can't help but smile.......

hedgie said...

Good morning and good sleep. Margy! Wow, a serial vehicle arsonist....guess the good part is that it's not homes or businesses.
Youngest and her hubbie are headed for Morgantown right about now for the game. Sure hope it warms up before kick-off. Told her to wear layers---and she was planning on having her thermals underneath everything else! 25 here at the moment, so surely colder up there!

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' HEDGIE!!---Don't worry -- daughter will be enjoying the game so much---WON'T NOTICE THE TEMP!! ho! We 'should' WIN this one!---Last week was terrible!---GO MOUNTAINEERS!!!!

normabyrd said...

HEDGIE!----When I was reading yesterday's blog & you folks were discussing SQUIRRELS!---I was laughing so hard--got tears in my eyes!!---A few years ago I heard about the 'RED PEPPER'!!!----I bought enough to pepper the town!--FIRST day---it seems to work!---Next day about noon!---I SWEAR THEY SEEM TO BE ENJOYING THE TASTE OF RED PEPPER!---- (if you can't fight 'em---join them)!---

normabyrd said...

MEGAN---You TURKEY AVATAR is so cool!!

Mits said...

Good morning everyone...

Mits said...

Good morning everyone...

hedgie said...

Norma, I used the red pepper sauce on my last grill shelving when squirrels started to chew...like you, it was obvious that they enjoyed it!! They just chewed more!!

Mits said...

got this message from Cindi, this am.....and got her permission to post it......

Well It's over.....Miss Bean passed away in her spot next to me early this morning. Beanie is again able to run & jump ..... She loved running after the rabbits and barking at the deer, I know thats what she's doing right now. Beanie has that smile on, she's happy, she's a puppy again.
I'm Ok.....tearful, sad and happy
I'll miss her very much but I am greatful that God trusted me to watch over her for all these year.
Thank you all for your love, support, careing, hugs & prayers.

Cindi

Mits said...

also her follow-up email....

Please do. Let them know she died at home with me. I'm at peace and Bean is a puppy with God.
Thank everone for their prayer
Hugs
Cindi

ceil said...

Sorry to hear about Miss Bean.

ceil said...

NEW THREAD

floralgirl said...

NEW THREAD IS UP

hedgie said...

Hi, Mits! Dreamed something about Bethesda last night, but don't remember WHAT!!

Mits said...

Wanda are you home already????

Mits said...

ISS goes over here in about 30 mins....should be a 3 minute pass-over...saw it last night

Mits said...

POOF

Mits said...

thought that was what happened, Wanda...good you did not get too far away

Mits said...

from BWO update...

Nest Update

11/07/09:
We've been seeing some interesting turkey vulture action on the cam.

Recently the Chesapeake Bay Journal put up an entertaining turkey vulture quiz. Be sure to take the quiz and see how much you know about these fascinating birds.

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4/28/24 both solo

I love this entrance you can see it all the way over the mountain Scout Bella arrives solo on the LOP  Scout  C1