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!
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!
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!!
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!!!!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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?
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
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
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
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.!
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!!!!
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.
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!
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.
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
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...
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
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?
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!
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
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!
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.
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.
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!
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).
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.
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.
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!
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:)
(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?"
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!
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/
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!!!
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!!
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.
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 ♥
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
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!
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.
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]
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.
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!
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!!!!
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)!---
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!!
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.
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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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!
no Lynne, she makes beautiful Christmas wreaths
Thanks, Megan.
And thanks, Steve.
Breaking News
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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"
osprey still at Dunedin
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!
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!!
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.
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!!!!
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.
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!
thanks for the update Sharon, how awful for Granny...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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"
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!
good idea...Hedgie's Did You Know Corner!!!!!!
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!
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
OK, all those in favor of "Did You Know, Hedgie's Corner say" YES!!
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?
Lynne, Granny (I think) was trying to get a pair of pants that were hanging on the back of the door and fell.
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
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
Okay - Jo, if you say you got your haircut, I believe you...
I GOT BUMPED!
Granny Riffe was flown to Bristol WV and from Bluefield WV that is
3 hours 10 minutes / 197.98 miles
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...
Oh, Jo - I added two more red things to my Friday wardrobe this morning from my favorite store ☺
oh Sharon that's awful! How old is Granny? Was someone home with her at the time?
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....
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.
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
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.!
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!!!!
Yum is right, doughnuts for breakfast, lunch and dinner
That's a long distance from Bluefield to Bristol.
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.
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 !
I bet you got a brilliant red winter scarf as one of the items! Just guessing.
BBILW
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!
Happy Anniversary Jo & Ed!!!
Jo, got ya covered on the reminder for your next haircut ;)
Have fun with Ed and Happy Anniversary to you both....How many years??
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!
Thanks, Lynne, I was just getting ready to copy Sissy's message over!!
There hasn't been any news from Cindi on Miss Bean. I'm worried....
It's Called Christmas
A bit lengthy but I love it!
Okay, will see what I can do about Did You Know...!!!!
Margy, the show on the 22nd is a nature documentary show. No fluff!
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!
Margy, guess what I saw downtown? A Pan Tran with the words RED FRIDAY in the destination sign panel!
what's a Pan Tran????
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.
Mits, our local bus system.
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
...so did I. For a buck we tooled all over town ☺
Ha Ha Diannn....Neither Do We!!
(remember all the names and things....)
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...
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO JO AND MR.
We had our 45 last month but didn't get to celebrate - yet. Will have to remind Jim.
Diann, love your new avatar! Did you take that pic??? How's your blog coming???
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.
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!
Hello my eagle peeps.
Magpie and all my other fine friends-I'm through making the dough for the day.
T-Bird How about for the week - Have you made enough for the week?
Aaaah, look how pretty out nest looks.
I love croissant rolls, hope you made some of those !
Good to see you T-Bird ♥
How about some L♥ve Kn♥ts for Jo and Ed ?
T-Bird, you and Loretta used to bring in the Eagles with a mere whisper...hope it works this evening !
I'll have the fried bread dough, Tbird. With butter and cinnamon and sugar on top.
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...
hello, Thelma:)
good view of Alcoa chicks now
I've never seen the nest look so dark.
Two bird would sure lighten it up!
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
OK Need to go put on my dressy Red Shirt and upon my return I'll be back.
have fun....
Thanks Jo, and Bye Bye...Yes, have fun....you and Ed Both !
xo ♥
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.
Just found out college kid will be able to get H1N1 vaccine for free on campus, providing supplies hold out...
Yes Mema Jo-hopefully it is for the week. : )
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?
OK, I am done whining now....going for some chocolate.
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!
I'll try to remeber to ask hubby, Lynne, about taxes....
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?
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!
Lynne - I can't believe they aren't withholding taxes...
Magpie-I've got some croissants and yes, Paula, we've got some fried bread too. : )
he is an accountant
Happy anniversary Jo!!!
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
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!
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?
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....
ALCOA FALCONS
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.
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.
EAGLES!!
Yes, we have a party !
thanks Diann....that's funny! I hope they don't have to move in with you!
WOOOOOOO
EAGLES!!!!!!!!!!
So if anyone left, Come Back !
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?!
I'm here;)
Belle has to be the cam-hog
Now down to 1.
And now none! :(
All gone...
now none...
POOF
ME TOO! CATCH YA'LL LATER!
probably the only thing better than chocolate is Eagles !
That visit was too short.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY JO ELLEN AND ED
Lynne2, if you run out of chocolate, I always have a stash here. love the dark kind
I'm getting hungry. Jim's on supper duty tonight, he's off for the next 6 days. Yipee!!!
... later
Lynne - I will be praying for some answers and some relief...
Hang in There....☺
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 ☺ ♥
PS
Good Luck on your test tonight Andrea
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!
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).
Megan we need the Beatles Tax Man song
Shhh.....Jo and Eds' anniversary is Sunday....#51. Having an early celebration....maybe the kids have something special planned for Sun.!
sure they do;)
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.
Margy, whan you come back from your rest...the ISS is flying over at nights now
lots of deer at ESPN
lots of deer at USeeWildlife.com too and some howling sounds in the background, also some annoying crickets.
Dinner over, kitchen cleaned up and my butt is draggin'....sofa time for awhile! BBL.
PIX cam seems to be down
Does anyone know why PA Pix is offline? I can't seem to get it.
just mentioned that above you, Diann...don't know why?
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.
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!
oh heck, I'm game, Loretta as long as its not dog....Woof
Yeah, ok, sure it will be plenty gross though.
Ok, Loretta, I'm game.........
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:)
Me, either, Mits!
OK! I gotta open the email & copy & paste ☺
Mits don't you mean cat. LOL
Sure Loretta. As long as I don't have to eat it.
think they eat cat too...
(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?"
Been sitting here lurking, but I have to cast my vote. Tell us, Loretta.
Pix is back on...
Bet they think some of our food is strange also.
Well, I'm definitely passing on the chicken soup.
Megan I think I could do the chicken soup. Not the jellyfish
Hey what was for dessert
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!
Think I will say good night. Pleasant dreams
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/
and they have rice...I'd say that was a pretty predictable menu...
right behind you, Ceil...good night everyone...prayers for all
G'night darlin' sisters Ceil and Mits!
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.
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!!!
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!!
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!!
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.
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 ♥
Lynn
Mits mentioned earlier, the next sightings will be in evening hours usually between 6 and 7 pm - starts in a few days soon
That last comment is regarding ISS
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
I was wondering about dessert too.
If it was not animal, then I bet I would eaten a LOT of that !
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 ☺ ♥
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!!!!
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!
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.
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 .....
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]
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GooD Night,
EveryonE.
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Have a good weekend, aLL.
C(°Ù¿°)D
Jim
Good morning. Where is everyone? Sleeping in. Cold morning here. Think I will get a cup of tea. No one in nest.
BWO has an eagle.
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!!!
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.
Continuing to keep GRANNY & FAMILY in my thoughts and prayers---GOD BLESS--
Is she in the hospital in BRISTOL, WV or VA?----
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
Oh and Hi Hedgie...
☺
BWO---SUN shining BRIGHTLY on a stately EAGLE this morning!!!
Nothin' could be finer than WISHING MARGY a GOOD MORNING!--She is so bubbly in the morning!!!--Can't help but smile.......
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!
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!!!!
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)!---
MEGAN---You TURKEY AVATAR is so cool!!
Good morning everyone...
Good morning everyone...
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!!
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
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
Sorry to hear about Miss Bean.
NEW THREAD
NEW THREAD IS UP
Hi, Mits! Dreamed something about Bethesda last night, but don't remember WHAT!!
Wanda are you home already????
ISS goes over here in about 30 mins....should be a 3 minute pass-over...saw it last night
POOF
thought that was what happened, Wanda...good you did not get too far away
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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