Time for me to leave and I will touch base when I return.
Dana says that I can give to anyone her home address - just send me your request by personal email.
Ed grave side service is the 9th - Wednesday at 2pm. Dana's daughter from CO should be coming in today. Dana needs our prayers during this time of loss and also for good health to return to her.
Good morning! Boy, I slept in today! Very rare for me, but I needed it.
Going to adjust my attitude today. Going to finish decorating and clean up around here. Tomorrow I will do some shopping and have an appointment for my hair.
I think Megan should start an online service and ship her wreaths! I want one! How cool would that be!
It is a late start for me, so I am leaving. Just wanted to say my morning greetings. Have a great day!
Good morning, everyone! Wow, it's cold this morning! My fingers are so stiff I can barely type! We've finally gotten some light rain here this morning, and there's a hi of 56 predicted. Need to go get myself put together and go pick up some prescription refills. Say, Megan, loved that Merle Haggard song! Thanks for that. Hope you're all being careful if you have to go out in the weather. I'd better get going, 'cause the rain has stopped for now. Will be back in a while to see what's happening. Have a good morning/afternoon, everybody! Will talk to you later. Love you guys! :o]
4 December: Our field crews from OG&E, Atlas Computers, and Sutton placed new cameras and connection lines at the old nest recently, but we found the eagles are building a new nest in another location nearby. The new nest is in a difficult situation (for human climbers) at which to place cameras, but we are doing our best to do so before the eagles lay eggs. Of course we cannot gain access to the nest once the eggs are laid. This morning the adult female was back sitting on the crossbar of the old pole nest. Since Bald Eagles often build and maintain more than one nest in the same vicinity, but finally choose one of the nests in which to lay eggs and raise young, it is hard to know exactly what might happen. We will keep you posted.
Paula, Pook is turning the cam on mostly only morning and evening until the moose come in more frequently. Did you see the elk?? And the post and pics announcing Scarface'return?? So cool!
Looks like Glo isn't the only one with weather concerns....there is a winter weather advisory for many of us from Tues evening to Wed am for period of extended FREEZING RAIN which is the worst, IMHO. (western MD., parts of WV, Va and Central PA) and I am already praying that it just doesn't happen.
I'm with you on that, Lynne! Yuck!! But if it HAS to do it, please wait til Tues. night---have my big retirees luncheon tomorrow....I've worked much too hard to get it organized and sure don't want it to be affected!!!!
Another internet order just arrived. Only one more to go, and it's only 4 items! That will take care of everyone except my daughters---they both have special wants/needs for cash (Christie wants a new kitchen table set, and Carolyn needs new tires) so guess I will give them money, even tho' I don't like to, but still want to get them something special---maybe a sweater. IF THE BAD WEATHER HOLDS OFF, would like to go to BonTon tomorrow afternoon as I have a 20% coupon that expires after Tues.
Very scary about Mason's trach----hope they ALWAYS make sure that it is well-secured around his neck-----have seen patients cough them out--inner AND outer cannula when not secured during cleaning.
When Hubby & I came home our youngest son's work truck was in the drive & we had to enter by the front door not the side door which leads into the kitchen. WHOA! Christmas Present was going on!
New Kitchen tile flooring! It is so bright and beautiful and a complete surprise to me!
Evening Everyone. Haven't been able to get on here all day!
Fubby has been helping me search online for stuff I can't find in stores around here.Gotta make a TX call again tonight to check on a size! I thought yesterday's vulture saga from yesterday was over as it wasn't spotted. But NO, was still in little tree from last night.This PM I saw it flap to the back of that yard where there are large trees w/ivy, brush, etc. It flies downhill & landed in lots of cover. Before dark there was one higher up, perched in tree. Don't know if it's Buzzy(F's name for it ☺ & he's telling me not to get concerned!!!!) or another. It needs artificial feather transplant like Gabby got for tail. Can't sit in tree for a couple months 'til new ones grow! If it came to my yard, I'd try to throw some food out for it! Oh well, it is what it is I guess & just have to bite the bullet & hope for the best.
Neighbors upset because a resident is feeding vultures so they will stay out of her trash---and there a lot of them! Poop shoots all over peoples' rooves and patios, etc. Yucko. Not in Loretta's neighborhood!!! But who knows---maybe she has a neighbor doing the same thing!
we have about 2 miles from here, a neighborhood and a water tower. There are HUNDREDS of them roosting in the evening! Happens every year this time. MESSY MESSY...they VOMIT you know... Loretta, is there a wildlife rescue in the area you could call?
Here's a real Christmas tree tip I never heard before....use warm water in the holder for the first few days. Can't believe the prices they were showing on trees at a garden center....$139-$169....whew!! Realize that city dwellers don't have easy access to cutting their own tree, but think it would certainly be worth a trip out into the country to go to a tree farm!!
Hi, Thelma....and every one else comng in the door! Cool surprise, Jo!!! What color is it?? Your kids are great! Did Ed know??? Did he arrange your outing for the day, and did the kids???
yeah, they aren't so bad. A few years ago the DNR proposed a cull of the mute swans on the Chesapeake Bay because they are not indigenous and eat some important bay grasses that upsets the eco system. THOUSANDS of voices were roaring about killing the beautiful swans and I used to laugh and say, boy if it was buzzards no one would care!
Will take a pic when it is finished. It is multi colored (a swirl pattern) but it has a touch of green about the same as the walls. The coloring is beige tones. He had told his dad he was going to be doing it - but dad said no - but this time son didn't listen! I love it! His dad wanted the cabinets done first...
Good evening Eagle Buds!! Great present Jo! I love stuff like that! Beats the heck out of a toaster! Speaking of small appliances, my mixer bit the dust AGAIN!! I go through more mixers than anyone I know, can't make em last more than six months! (Maybe I use them too much??)
Wow Jo! What a great gift! I want new kitchen counter tops. Wonder if I can hint to Michael. lol We have remodeled twice. If I could win the lottery, I would so some more. Sigh.......
All decorations are up, house is straight. Worked hard today. Tomorrow shop and hair appointment, wrap presents WED., bake Thurs, pack for trip, party Thursday nite, then leave for McAllen. We will be down there until Monday morning.
Jo, unless your son can do the cabinets, I suggest checking out Sears refacing. Can save a lot of moolah. Flooring sounds very pretty! Yeah, news report mentioned the regurgitation aspect, too----messes from both ends! I remember that ruckus about the swans, Lynne. Lolly, sounds like you are in a much better mood today! So glad you are feeling chipper again! Sissy, you need a good stand mixer---they hold up much better than hand mixers. I went through them like crazy, too. Have had my Sunbeam stand mixer for about 15 yrs. now and still going strong.
Had physical therapy again tonight. It's going okay. They keep increasing the levels of things I do.
I will be keeping my eyes on the weather around here, just as you all are doing in WV and MD. My bridge club's Christmas dinner is planned for Wednesday night. Some years we've had to cancel because of bad weather. Most of the ladies are not big about driving in bad weather.
I'm signed up to take a dessert. Will need to think about that tomorrow evening. May need to pick up Hunter from sitter, so I'll be busy.
Lynn, I hope you have good weather for your luncheon.
Jo, what a nice gift! Wow!
Judie, happy to learn you have finished grading the online assignments.
Thanks for the article Lynne. There is pair here in Bedford that I have lovingly been looking out for the past month or so. They both hang out at this one tree. I believe it is the same couple.
Thelma, maybe you could get some picture of your "lovebirds"! I'll have to try to remember to take my camera with me when I head out the road again to get a picture of the flock.
I just entered on Facebook to win a mixer! I've never used a stand mixer but the hand helds are annoying!
Judie...if you're hanging in with us....glad you finished your grading. Is tomorrow your apptmt.??? Shirley, hope things clear out for your party. Think they are changing to rain by noon Weds., but temps will be a factor as far as freezing goes.
Thinks Lynne's link told us everything there is to know about TV's---except that they like to congregate on manure piles!!! LOL! Very interesting onfo.
Shirley, hope the weather cooperates for the bridge gathering.
I'm confused. Somebody won something on FB?
I called today and have an appointment on December 22 with the vascular surgeon specialist. I give two final exams, 15th & 17th, and with those exceptions, plan to remain off my feet as much as possible. Interesting, the pain has become almost unbearable in a very short period of time. Back in the wheelchair.
Speaking of off my feet, am turning my light off but will leave the night light on for others. Andy, please set the alarm for us.
I was just about to post the information you posted about your plans to call the hospital. Please do stay off your feet. Your health is more important than finals.
I posted some family pictures. A couple of George and a couple of Hunter and Kathryn at Hunter's party. I realize I do not have a good one of Tom. I will have to take care of that.
There are some very nice trees at our school. I want to get some pictures to share.
Judie I am so sorry to hear you are in such pain...prayers prayers and more prayers.
I hope you post them Thelma! I know what you mean about the uniqueness...it's easy to love the beautiful birds. I got a really amazing look at several last week who were, uh, cleaning up some road kill. I need to start carrying my camera around.
OH cool pics Sharon! But now I am confused....are they juvie turkey buzzards (who have dark heads unlike the red heads of the adults) or are they black vultures? Bird identification is so challenging! Thanks for posting them, they are good pictures!
Been away most of tonight. Finally found out size I need to know from TX & now can order! Didn't get to read everything, but see mentioning of something ugly & roadkill???Could that be a eewwiiee? Never thought I'd really like one until our poor disabled one showed up on the block. I wish it came up to my yard & I would figure out how to have a good pitcher send some food out there! Have to finish pictures, but before dark saw one higher in tree. Can't tell if it's Buzzy or another. Lynne, any experience w/black vultures???
Hope Judie is sawing logs, but sending prayers and good wishes her way.
Watching game~~~poor Ravens. That Rodgers guy is good!A scrambling quarterback. Have to reheat rest of dinner I didn't finish & get some 'puter shopping done. For those hitting the hay, Pleasant Feather Dreams ;>)
& St. Anthony, have some feathers sent to Buzzy! ☺
OK thanks Sharon! Interesting fact....they urinate on themselves to kill the bacteria they get from eating dead things. And welcome to the "everything you didn't want to know about vultures" portion of our blog this evening....LOL!
No Loretta, I have no experience with vultures. My friend Tracey is coming over tomorrow and she is a vet tech with experience with raptors. You might want to try to call a local wildlife rehab. It would be nice if you could get it some food.
I know some rehabbers and my vet lives across the street. However, if this bird hangs around, it's in someone else's yard & even if permission was given to go there, I think the sight of anything around would spook it good. It seems to only fly "downhill".
SHARON...what was the song that TRAIN sang a number of years ago, that most of us recognized? I was trying to tell the Capt. about your excitement, but couldn't think of the name of that song so that he would know who the group was.
I sure hope Judie gets some relief from the leg pain..... I'm thinking she shouldn't wait until Dec 22 for the appointment. Prayers for you Judie! Dana My prayers for you and your leg discomfort. Please get to Dr now and not later.
Good Night All Restful Sleep and Pleasant dreams (not of the ewiiiiiieees) Prayers for everyones' needs/wants ((((hugs)))) ♥ ♥ ♥
Good, Wanda!!! Hope we can ALL have a very good night. Will say my ta-ta's now....gotta put wood on the fire (temps have gone up this evening!) and get my bath. Prayers for all.
I just skimmed, too tired to read all. Hope you feel better soon, Judie, take it easy, Dec. 22 is a long time to wait. And thanks for the magnolia offer, if you were closer I'd take you up on it. Nite Margy:)
Well, I am all ready for bed, but not heading that way yet. Jack has a great fire going in the fireplace and I am enjoying sitting back and looking at the tree and the decorations. I think I need my head examined for having so many decorations.
I thought today while putting up the nativity that we talked about tree decorations but not nativity sets. Mine is ceramic and very large. My brother's wife, Sandy, made it. She made one for herself and one for my sister, Sharon and me. We received the pieces over several years. Sometimes even getting something like a camel for a birthday. She painted them and it is beautiful. Jack made stables for all the sets. It is very special. Laurel has our first Nativity set. It was made in Italy and we paid $10 for it. Have since seen it for MUCH more. It is smaller, but a very nice set.
Almost but not quite finished reading posts...see lots of talk about turkey vultures...and also, thanks to Paula for all the updates on IWS sites (even though they freeze up my computer BIG TIME ) and the Sutton Ok Eagles nest...must check all that out....
Hi Margy! Thanks for sending the program for Ed's memorial. That was very thoughtful. Received it today along with Lynn's beautiful Christmas card. I just hope to get cards and letters out sometime before Christmas.
Shirley's birthday is still tomorrow for me. I can not wish her happy birthday yet. Well, second thought, guess I could. It is her birthday where she is. BUT, she is asleep!!!!!
Hi Lynn, your new avatar is very pretty! And Lolly I hope I already told you I like your jazzy Santa !
You are welcome, Lolly ....it is beautiful. I am nowhere near to getting Christmas cards done yet either...but have all the stamps and return address labels I will need, and probably cards too...but no Eagle cards....
You are right, Lolly, it IS, where Shirley is, hopefully resting that sweet head of curly curls... I was hoping she was going to take her birthday OFF, but she said, she is not (I talked with her by phone Sunday for just a little bit ) xox
Yeah, stand mixers ROCK! But I have not had one, since about 40 years backward, since living at home with the parents :( It is my dream though.... then I will make some serious cakes!
Well, I do not have any cards. However, I do have envelopes! lol Will problably type up a Christmas letter with pictures and send it out. Have a trip this weekend. It takes 8 hours to get to my brothers. I should work on the letter while traveling.
Let me say Good Night, Sweet Dreams, my friends, and God Bless Us, Every One
Prayers in earnest for Judie and Lynne, and all others.....
And Jo, what a terrific surprise from youngest son....that little trickster !
Hedgie: James wanted a book on Hedgehogs tonight! We found one with information ABOUT Hedgehogs.... and good wishes for the weather and your luncheon...prayers for that too.... xoxox
Jo, what an amazing surprise to come home and find a new floor in the making. I would be jealous if I weren't so very happy for you. Enjoy! Will you be getting new sheetz, also?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHIRLEY!
Thought I might be hungry but after all the info on turkey vultures, I think I'll just go watch tv.
Oh I Missed you, dear Judie! I was over checking E-M emails...takes awhile. Yes, I started to have second thoughts about what I had already eaten once reading about the T-V's peeing and pooping all over things..
Rest in the comfort of our prayers, and God's very loving hands.....
GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!---I couldn't read all of yesterday's the blog---even though---I tried!--I have always been interested in the vultures---since CAROL from PENDLETON CO explained all about their habits & the GOOD things they do----VERY INTERESTING!!---But I guess we can't all be beautiful like our EAGLES!! ho!-- SORRY SHIRLEY---I didn't mean to miss your 'BIG DAY'---HAPPY--HAPPY BIRTHDAY!---WISHING YOU MANY--MANY MORE!---
MORNIN' LOVELY SISSY!---We aren't blustery yet---just a COOL 37° & expecting snow & sleet around noon time!---I forget how much I hated this snow every other day!---I live on a hill---not fun sliding down!--ho!--I have a SUBARU & it is good!---
WHOA! BEAUTIFUL DANA!---I have had you in my thoughts day & night!--I did read that your daughter is coming today---I pray that will bring you much comfort!---PRAYERS--PRAYERS for you & your family.....
GOOD MORNING DANA AND NORMA,you early birds:) It is 36° here and still expecting freezing rain tonight:(
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, SHIRLEY. Glad you are ONE OF US now and we can share this day with you. We may all come down later, and help you eat your cake:)
MORNIN' WANDA & MEGAN!!---CURSES!--I missed the ROYAL COUPLE!!--- I am trying to get dressed to go to W/CTR!---Yesterday was a 'black day' for me!----Regular dentist--on vacation---lost a filling & needed to go to a new one---seems our older dentist 'friend' has missed a few 'spots' in my teeth!!---So I came home---ROLLED UP IN A SOCCOR BALL LIKE TAI!---& felt sorry for myself all day!!----(i am such a mature person)---ho!
OH MY GOSH!!! Really!??? I cannot even imagine such a thing!!
I saw on a new flash thing on my computer that a woman was taken from Tiger Woods' home this morning around 2:30 on advanced life support. Wonder what that is about??
Seems like stuff snowballs sometimes and the media is so much at fault for alot of it. NBC talked like it might have been her mother, but they don't know.
Seems TIGER'S girl friends are multiply like rabbits!---He must have had many--many gals!---What amazes me most is these 'SO CALLED WOMEN' are so proud!!---WHOA!!
Norma, I didn't have time to tell you yesterdsy (you had a dental appt), but I wanted to tell you a story about Bobby Bowden. We were in Ft. Myers Beach many years ago (Sharon!) and were having dinner at a restaurant called ERNIES ON THE BEACH. We discoverd that our waitress was from Fairmont, Wv and began talking about WV. Then, this gentleman came to our table and told us that he used to live in WV also. We chatted for a while with him and he then introduced himself as (you guessed it) BOBBY BOWDEN! Cool...small world, isn't it?
WANDA!---That is so COOL!---I saw him when he was WVU coach!---He is a good coach & person!----but the MOUNTAINEERS are looking forward to kicking butt!!---ho!
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Time for me to leave and I will touch base when I return.
Dana says that I can give to anyone her home address - just send me your request by personal email.
Ed grave side service is the 9th - Wednesday at 2pm. Dana's daughter from CO should be coming in today.
Dana needs our prayers during this time of loss and also for good health to return to her.
Okay Jo, thanks...my work schedule interferes, what else is new.
Prayers for these days, for Dana, her family, for strength, comfort, peace, and improved health.
and (( hugs ))
Chrissy has been MIA the last few days from E-M...
anyone heard from her ??
Margy, Chrissy just sent us an email on E M!!
Off to store BBL
I just got a Christmas card from her, and she also put it on EM mail too.
thanks Lynne - I will head over to check.
computer is impossible this morning.
Headed out soon myself
hope the day is a good one, "Monday" notwithstanding
xo
thank you also Helen ♥
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C(°ٿ°)D
Jim
sunny and windy a.m. at the Sidney eagle nest...lots of bird sounds there.
Good morning! Boy, I slept in today! Very rare for me, but I needed it.
Going to adjust my attitude today. Going to finish decorating and clean up around here. Tomorrow I will do some shopping and have an appointment for my hair.
I think Megan should start an online service and ship her wreaths! I want one! How cool would that be!
It is a late start for me, so I am leaving. Just wanted to say my morning greetings. Have a great day!
Well, Lolly, sounds like you got that brighter disposition this morning, and a good night's rest behind it!
Hi Jim also...!
TTFN headed to Morgan County.
Yay for me !
xoxo ☺
Morning, all!
Eewwie just in and out at BWO
FYI - The west end nest has a new look, and so does the Two Harbors nest - plus TH now has night vision!
go to
www.iws.org
to get both cams, plus the Pelican Harbor cam
Good morning, everyone!
Wow, it's cold this morning! My fingers are so stiff I can barely type! We've finally gotten some light rain here this morning, and there's a hi of 56 predicted. Need to go get myself put together and go pick up some prescription refills.
Say, Megan, loved that Merle Haggard song! Thanks for that.
Hope you're all being careful if you have to go out in the weather. I'd better get going, 'cause the rain has stopped for now. Will be back in a while to see what's happening. Have a good morning/afternoon, everybody! Will talk to you later. Love you guys!
:o]
Finally! We are supposed to be getting rain today and later in the week too...
In fact, I just looked outside, and it is coming down gently now.
Cold out there though.
C(°ٿ°)D
Jim
Decorah nest full of snow, too
Sutton Center Eagle nest update -
4 December: Our field crews from OG&E, Atlas Computers, and Sutton placed new cameras
and connection lines at the old nest recently, but we found the eagles are building a new nest
in another location nearby. The new nest is in a difficult situation (for human climbers)
at which to place cameras, but we are doing our best to do so before the eagles lay eggs.
Of course we cannot gain access to the nest once the eggs are laid. This morning the adult female
was back sitting on the crossbar of the old pole nest. Since Bald Eagles often build and maintain
more than one nest in the same vicinity, but finally choose one of the nests in which to
lay eggs and raise young, it is hard to know exactly what might happen. We will keep you posted.
Bai has rousted Diego, and he's up and movin, movin, movin.
C(°ٿ°)D
Jim
Also, there is link to a nice article about the cam on their eaglecam page...
Oregon nest has snow, too.
Just had 4 deer out back...hard to see even with the snop because their hair has gotten so dark that they really blend in with the tree bark.
Moosewatch cam not on yet...
Paula, interesting....good that they have the means ($$$) to erect a cam at yet another location if they can physically manage to do so.
Yep, Jim, Diego/Cloud is eager.
Good morning!! Got my H1N1 shot this morning. Not many students are getting one. All the more reason for me to get mine.
Well, I see that is afternoon already. Odd schedule today because of 2-hour delay. Going to go eat my lunch now. Afternoon will be busy.
Paula, Pook is turning the cam on mostly only morning and evening until the moose come in more frequently.
Did you see the elk?? And the post and pics announcing Scarface'return?? So cool!
Glad you got the vaccine, Shirley! Better safe than sorry, for sure.
I saw the pics of the elk...
Guess she didn't turn it on this morning...
Maine nest has snow too
Looks like Glo isn't the only one with weather concerns....there is a winter weather advisory for many of us from Tues evening to Wed am for period of extended FREEZING RAIN which is the worst, IMHO. (western MD., parts of WV, Va and Central PA) and I am already praying that it just doesn't happen.
eagle at BWO
I'm with you on that, Lynne!
Yuck!! But if it HAS to do it, please wait til Tues. night---have my big retirees luncheon tomorrow....I've worked much too hard to get it organized and sure don't want it to be affected!!!!
ya know, if you look at our nest, dead center, it looks like a tiny little eagle is in there...with a snowy head, eye and beak and a body!
weather hedgesville
OH NO...not looking good, I am praying hard for you Lynn
I see your eagle head and body, Lynne
looks like worst in later PM, what time is the lunch?
Isn't that cool Paula!
LIke your new avatar, Hedgie!
Thanks, Paula!
Lynne, luncheon is 11:30-2:30.....cutting it close by that forecast......argh!!!!
OUR EAGLE HAS ARRIVED
BOTH OF OUR EAGLES ARE IN THE NEST
EAGLES OUR NEST!!!!!!!
I am over here at the cam snapping pics
Hope you got my email...... lol
Belle in front, Lib in back
ALL GONE POOF !
MT NEST
SHOULD BE BACK FOR A SHORT ONE.
NEED TO TURN ON THE NIGHT LIGHT
Glad you got to see them Paula.
Hegie - hoping the weather holds off or just goes away from the area for your get together tomorrow. Is it right in Martinsburg?
Another internet order just arrived. Only one more to go, and it's only 4 items! That will take care of everyone except my daughters---they both have special wants/needs for cash (Christie wants a new kitchen table set, and Carolyn needs new tires) so guess I will give them money, even tho' I don't like to, but still want to get them something special---maybe a sweater. IF THE BAD WEATHER HOLDS OFF, would like to go to BonTon tomorrow afternoon as I have a 20% coupon that expires after Tues.
Mason's Newest Update
Yep, Jo, at The Holiday Inn.
Hi everyone.
Finally finished grading the last of the online assignments. Big task over.
Meagan, you can come to my magnolia trees - free! Try to get some rest.
Lynn, hope the bad weather holds off until after the luncheon and everyone is safely home. Also, hope
Shirley, glad you got your H1N1 vaccine.
Andy, what's the school schedule? You haven't mentioned any tests
recently.
Prayers for Dana, of course.
Very scary about Mason's trach----hope they ALWAYS make sure that it is well-secured around his neck-----have seen patients cough them out--inner AND outer cannula when not secured during cleaning.
Lolly, glad you got your attitude adjusted and Jim has rain.
Paula, thank you for the Sutton Center update.
Hi Jo, hope you had a terrific day and thanks for the update on Mason.
Hi Margy and Mits.
When Hubby & I came home our youngest son's work truck was in the drive & we had to enter by the front door not the side door which leads into the kitchen.
WHOA! Christmas Present was going on!
New Kitchen tile flooring! It is so bright and beautiful and a complete surprise to me!
Shirley thankful you got your H1N1 shot. Better to be safe then sorry especially with the kids not getting them.
Judie So glad your grading chore has been accomplished!
Lynn, love your new avatar. That's the capital Christmas tree - right?
Night light is on at the nest
Going to put pics from eve visit in E_M album
HO HO HO JO! What a great surprise gift!!
News item about vultures coming on Ch. 9for all you local folks....eeeewwwwie!
Evening Everyone. Haven't been able to get on here all day!
Fubby has been helping me search online for stuff I can't find in stores around here.Gotta make a TX call again tonight to check on a size!
I thought yesterday's vulture saga from yesterday was over as it wasn't spotted. But NO, was still in little tree from last night.This PM I saw it flap to the back of that yard where there are large trees w/ivy, brush, etc. It flies downhill & landed in lots of cover. Before dark there was one higher up, perched in tree. Don't know if it's Buzzy(F's name for it ☺ & he's telling me not to get concerned!!!!) or another. It needs artificial feather transplant like Gabby got for tail. Can't sit in tree for a couple months 'til new ones grow!
If it came to my yard, I'd try to throw some food out for it! Oh well, it is what it is I guess & just have to bite the bullet & hope for the best.
Neighbors upset because a resident is feeding vultures so they will stay out of her trash---and there a lot of them! Poop shoots all over peoples' rooves and patios, etc. Yucko. Not in Loretta's neighborhood!!! But who knows---maybe she has a neighbor doing the same thing!
about vultures! wow, what did they say?
Sorry for typos. My mind is shot!! ☺
we have about 2 miles from here, a neighborhood and a water tower. There are HUNDREDS of them roosting in the evening! Happens every year this time. MESSY MESSY...they VOMIT you know...
Loretta, is there a wildlife rescue in the area you could call?
Mema Jo, that is so great! You are so loved by so many!
Well, speak of the devil....and you're even talking vultures, Lowreeda!!!
Good evening momsters and dadsters.
Here's a real Christmas tree tip I never heard before....use warm water in the holder for the first few days.
Can't believe the prices they were showing on trees at a garden center....$139-$169....whew!! Realize that city dwellers don't have easy access to cutting their own tree, but think it would certainly be worth a trip out into the country to go to a tree farm!!
Hi, Thelma....and every one else comng in the door!
Cool surprise, Jo!!! What color is it?? Your kids are great! Did Ed know??? Did he arrange your outing for the day, and did the kids???
Yep, it's the Capitol tree!
How awesome, Jo! We need a picture!
Vultures that vomit. Yuck. I had no clue. No wonder with all that dead stuff they eat.
3 deets at snowmancam
scroll down to the Behavior section...although I found the whole article interesting!
turkey vultures
Lynne - some interesting facts there for sure!
yeah, they aren't so bad. A few years ago the DNR proposed a cull of the mute swans on the Chesapeake Bay because they are not indigenous and eat some important bay grasses that upsets the eco system. THOUSANDS of voices were roaring about killing the beautiful swans and I used to laugh and say, boy if it was buzzards no one would care!
Yuckie habit those vultures have! Blah!
Will take a pic when it is finished.
It is multi colored (a swirl pattern) but it has a touch of green about the same as the walls. The coloring is beige tones. He had told his dad he was going to be doing it - but dad said no - but this time son didn't listen! I love it! His dad wanted the cabinets done first...
Time for dinner......
BBL
Good evening Eagle Buds!! Great present Jo! I love stuff like that! Beats the heck out of a toaster! Speaking of small appliances, my mixer bit the dust AGAIN!! I go through more mixers than anyone I know, can't make em last more than six months! (Maybe I use them too much??)
Wow Jo! What a great gift! I want new kitchen counter tops. Wonder if I can hint to Michael. lol We have remodeled twice. If I could win the lottery, I would so some more. Sigh.......
All decorations are up, house is straight. Worked hard today. Tomorrow shop and hair appointment, wrap presents WED., bake Thurs, pack for trip, party Thursday nite, then leave for McAllen. We will be down there until Monday morning.
Jo, unless your son can do the cabinets, I suggest checking out Sears refacing. Can save a lot of moolah.
Flooring sounds very pretty!
Yeah, news report mentioned the regurgitation aspect, too----messes from both ends!
I remember that ruckus about the swans, Lynne.
Lolly, sounds like you are in a much better mood today! So glad you are feeling chipper again!
Sissy, you need a good stand mixer---they hold up much better than hand mixers. I went through them like crazy, too. Have had my Sunbeam stand mixer for about 15 yrs. now and still going strong.
Yep, feeling better.
Stand mixers are the only way to go.
Hello,
Got home awhile ago and am finishing my supper.
Had physical therapy again tonight. It's going okay. They keep increasing the levels of things I do.
I will be keeping my eyes on the weather around here, just as you all are doing in WV and MD. My bridge club's Christmas dinner is planned for Wednesday night. Some years we've had to cancel because of bad weather. Most of the ladies are not big about driving in bad weather.
I'm signed up to take a dessert. Will need to think about that tomorrow evening. May need to pick up Hunter from sitter, so I'll be busy.
Lynn, I hope you have good weather for your luncheon.
Jo, what a nice gift! Wow!
Judie, happy to learn you have finished grading the online assignments.
eagle has just come into the Sidney nest....
late afternoon pic of moose on moosecam
well the sidney nest tiny url worked when I previewed it, but not when I posted it...
Thanks for the article Lynne. There is pair here in Bedford that I have lovingly been looking out for the past month or so. They both hang out at this one tree. I believe it is the same couple.
http://www.hancockwildlife.org/staticpages/index.php/20090302200021473
just copy and paste to a browser:)
Thelma, maybe you could get some picture of your "lovebirds"! I'll have to try to remember to take my camera with me when I head out the road again to get a picture of the flock.
I just entered on Facebook to win a mixer! I've never used a stand mixer but the hand helds are annoying!
Judie...if you're hanging in with us....glad you finished your grading. Is tomorrow your apptmt.???
Shirley, hope things clear out for your party. Think they are changing to rain by noon Weds., but temps will be a factor as far as freezing goes.
Thinks Lynne's link told us everything there is to know about TV's---except that they like to congregate on manure piles!!! LOL! Very interesting onfo.
Handhelds are great for the smaller jobs...but for serious baking, I love my stand mixer.
I wonder if anyone ever wins any of that stuff on facebook?
Judie...I think the appt. IS tomorrow...PRAYERS
Posted some pics on my blog
Paula, Sharon won her SNUGGIE!!!
All of the decoration boxes (empty) are stored back under the eaves, except for the tree dressings.
Now for a manicure!
Yep, Lynne, she sure did----and received it in very reasonable amt. of time, too!
Oh, she won it on FB?
TV show is coming on
Closer....... BBILW
She sure did, Paula!
off to shower...hope you enjoy my pictures!
Shirley, hope the weather cooperates for the bridge gathering.
I'm confused. Somebody won something on FB?
I called today and have an appointment on December 22 with the vascular surgeon specialist. I give two final exams, 15th & 17th, and with those exceptions, plan to remain off my feet as much as possible. Interesting, the pain has become almost unbearable in a very short period of time. Back in the wheelchair.
Speaking of off my feet, am turning my light off but will leave the night light on for others. Andy, please set the alarm for us.
Goodnight everyone.
Oh, three deet at PA.
Hi Judie,
I was just about to post the information you posted about your plans to call the hospital. Please do stay off your feet. Your health is more important than finals.
I posted some family pictures. A couple of George and a couple of Hunter and Kathryn at Hunter's party. I realize I do not have a good one of Tom. I will have to take care of that.
There are some very nice trees at our school. I want to get some pictures to share.
Yes, I did win it on FB, my very own blue Snuggie!
Lynne, I have pictures of the pair and they are so cute. (Sharon took the pictures.)I know everyone says they are ugly but I love their uniqueness.
Judie I am so sorry to hear you are in such pain...prayers prayers and more prayers.
I hope you post them Thelma! I know what you mean about the uniqueness...it's easy to love the beautiful birds. I got a really amazing look at several last week who were, uh, cleaning up some road kill. I need to start carrying my camera around.
Shirley, George is cute! And those bright blue eyes of Hunter's...lady killer in the making!
Lynne, I am uploading the ewwwieee pics to Facebook now.
Shirley, took a peek at your pictures. Saw the picture of Lib with the log. I missed that. Great to see the picture. It is priceless!
Oh, and that wild new hairdo of Hunters!!!
Yeah, I think his hair looks like it needs mowing.
My children have always been the palest palefaces around, and Hunter is even paler. It really shows in the picture. Pale face and lots of freckles.
Rest easy, Judie. Hope you get some relief from your pain. Prayers ongoing. Yes, use the wheelchair!
Can't seem to get anyone's pics to load....will have to check them later....maybe too many look-sees today! Took me forever to get FB to open, too.
Good night.
Will see you tomorrow.
Hoping for no ice storms.
OH cool pics Sharon! But now I am confused....are they juvie turkey buzzards (who have dark heads unlike the red heads of the adults) or are they black vultures? Bird identification is so challenging!
Thanks for posting them, they are good pictures!
They had red faces, I will send the pics out through the email so they will be clearer.
Been away most of tonight. Finally found out size I need to know from TX & now can order!
Didn't get to read everything, but see mentioning of something ugly & roadkill???Could that be a eewwiiee? Never thought I'd really like one until our poor disabled one showed up on the block. I wish it came up to my yard & I would figure out how to have a good pitcher send some food out there!
Have to finish pictures, but before dark saw one higher in tree. Can't tell if it's Buzzy or another. Lynne, any experience w/black vultures???
Hope Judie is sawing logs, but sending prayers and good wishes her way.
Watching game~~~poor Ravens. That Rodgers guy is good!A scrambling quarterback.
Have to reheat rest of dinner I didn't finish & get some 'puter shopping done.
For those hitting the hay, Pleasant Feather Dreams ;>)
& St. Anthony, have some feathers sent to Buzzy! ☺
OK thanks Sharon!
Interesting fact....they urinate on themselves to kill the bacteria they get from eating dead things. And welcome to the "everything you didn't want to know about vultures" portion of our blog this evening....LOL!
Saw about Sharon's vultures. The turkey v adults have the red heads & juvies can be gray or black. TVs have long tails compared to the Blacks.
OMG, what a lovely thought! Glad I didn't get right under them! :)
No Loretta, I have no experience with vultures. My friend Tracey is coming over tomorrow and she is a vet tech with experience with raptors. You might want to try to call a local wildlife rehab. It would be nice if you could get it some food.
I went to Sharon's blog & only saw a pic of TRAIN!? No birds~~~~
She's got them on Facebook.
Okay, so my pic on here now is when Pat was singing Mississippi to me! :)
I sent the TV pics out through Thelma's email. If you click on slideshow, it will let you view them bigger and clearer.
Loretta, she's got them on E_M email
I know some rehabbers and my vet lives across the street. However, if this bird hangs around, it's in someone else's yard & even if permission was given to go there, I think the sight of anything around would spook it good. It seems to only fly "downhill".
Thx. Hope I can view.
Gotta go for a short while.
Now, Loretta, were you surprised to find a train picture? I haven't been able to learn very well about to post pics on a blog.
those vultures really do look serene, don't they?
Loretta keep us posted...I hope he makes it somehow.
SHARON...what was the song that TRAIN sang a number of years ago, that most of us recognized? I was trying to tell the Capt. about your excitement, but couldn't think of the name of that song so that he would know who the group was.
I KNOW WANDA!!
Drops of Jupiter
drops of jupiter
I think Sharon was going to bed.
No, Lynne, that's not the one I was thinking of. One that was very popular waaaay back when.
WAKE UP SHARON!!!!!!!!!
OK, where's Megan, I'll bet she knows!
It's going to drive me crazy because it is on the tip of my tongue.
oh DARN....I think that is the only one I know! (don't tell Sharon, I'll try harder in the future!)
Going to bed, have a good night everyone and don't dream of turkey vultures!
Wanda---Calling All Angels.
Wanda - were you able to spit it out yet!
Lynn - I thought you were calling me but that of course if the name of the song.
I watched The Closer - It was very good.
Then I have been answering some emails.
Jo, you ARE definitely our Angel!!!
i watched CSI: Miami. Now waiting for weather report........:(
Now I am getting ready for bed........
I sure hope Judie gets some relief from the leg pain..... I'm thinking she shouldn't wait until Dec 22 for the appointment. Prayers for you Judie!
Dana My prayers for you and your
leg discomfort. Please get to Dr now and not later.
Good Night All
Restful Sleep and Pleasant dreams
(not of the ewiiiiiieees)
Prayers for everyones' needs/wants
((((hugs)))) ♥ ♥ ♥
Bless you, Lynn...THAT'S IT!!!
Now I can sleep:)
Hope we all have restful sleep tonight with our various ailments.
GOOD NIGHT ALL
SWEET DREAMS
PRAYERS FOR ALL
Good, Wanda!!! Hope we can ALL have a very good night. Will say my ta-ta's now....gotta put wood on the fire (temps have gone up this evening!) and get my bath. Prayers for all.
Finally quitting time here!
Okay - Megan, Late night for you!
I am back on my roost....have some backreading to do, I have a feeling there was an Eagle visit ☺
Hope I find that everyone is doing okay...
Saw the Guess What heading on an email, thought maybe, just maybe, we had live feed, but I think, not...cause I already checked that !
xo
I saw that Hedgie had a hard time seeing deer in her yard with all that SNOP ! ☺
I just skimmed, too tired to read all.
Hope you feel better soon, Judie, take it easy, Dec. 22 is a long time to wait. And thanks for the magnolia offer, if you were closer I'd take you up on it.
Nite Margy:)
Wow, all that excitement this afternoon in just seven minutes, Great Pictures Jo !
Good Night Floralgirl! ♥
Well, I am all ready for bed, but not heading that way yet. Jack has a great fire going in the fireplace and I am enjoying sitting back and looking at the tree and the decorations. I think I need my head examined for having so many decorations.
I thought today while putting up the nativity that we talked about tree decorations but not nativity sets. Mine is ceramic and very large. My brother's wife, Sandy, made it. She made one for herself and one for my sister, Sharon and me. We received the pieces over several years. Sometimes even getting something like a camel for a birthday. She painted them and it is beautiful. Jack made stables for all the sets. It is very special. Laurel has our first Nativity set. It was made in Italy and we paid $10 for it. Have since seen it for MUCH more. It is smaller, but a very nice set.
Well, It is Tomorrow!
Happy Happy Birthday to our very special Shirley ! Hope it is your best one ever, filled to the brim with all your favorite things! xoxo ☺ ♥
Hi Lolly - sounds wonderful, all of it....
Lynne has some nice pictures on her blog too, just checked them
xo
Almost but not quite finished reading posts...see lots of talk about turkey vultures...and also,
thanks to Paula for all the updates on IWS sites (even though they freeze up my computer BIG TIME ) and the Sutton Ok Eagles nest...must check all that out....
And I definitely DO NOT like the sound of our weather forecast for the next 36 hours....
Woof, Woof, and more Woof !!!
Hi Margy! Thanks for sending the program for Ed's memorial. That was very thoughtful. Received it today along with Lynn's beautiful Christmas card. I just hope to get cards and letters out sometime before Christmas.
Yes, I do hope they have a cam on the correct nest at OK. And, apparently might have to loan them my submarine to get to the nest.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR SHIRLEY.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!
Hope you have a really special day.
Saw your photos---really good one of Kathryn. And, yeah, Hunter needs a mowing!!!
Hi Lynn. Received your beautifulChristmas card today. Smarty!! Having that behind you!
Shirley's birthday is still tomorrow for me. I can not wish her happy birthday yet. Well, second thought, guess I could. It is her birthday where she is. BUT, she is asleep!!!!!
Hi Lynn, your new avatar is very pretty! And Lolly I hope I already told you I like your jazzy Santa !
You are welcome, Lolly ....it is beautiful. I am nowhere near to getting Christmas cards done yet either...but have all the stamps and return address labels I will need, and probably cards too...but no Eagle cards....
♫♫♫ Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Shirley
Happy Birthday to you.....
and many moooooooore!♫♫♫
You can pretend this little Santa is strumming and singing to you!
Have a great day!
Hi, Margy and Lolly. Good night, Margy and Lolly!!! Talk to you tomorrow!
You are right, Lolly, it IS, where Shirley is, hopefully resting that sweet head of curly curls...
I was hoping she was going to take her birthday OFF, but she said, she is not (I talked with her by phone Sunday for just a little bit )
xox
Yeah, stand mixers ROCK! But I have not had one, since about 40 years backward, since living at home with the parents :(
It is my dream though....
then I will make some serious cakes!
Well, I do not have any cards. However, I do have envelopes! lol Will problably type up a Christmas letter with pictures and send it out. Have a trip this weekend. It takes 8 hours to get to my brothers. I should work on the letter while traveling.
Nite Lynn! Sweet dreams!
Let me say Good Night, Sweet Dreams, my friends, and God Bless Us, Every One
Prayers in earnest for Judie and Lynne, and all others.....
And Jo, what a terrific surprise from youngest son....that little trickster !
Hedgie: James wanted a book on Hedgehogs tonight! We found one with information ABOUT Hedgehogs....
and good wishes for the weather and your luncheon...prayers for that too.... xoxox
Good night, Margy!
We are calling it quits ourselves.
God Bless....sweet dreams!
Good morning. Trouble sleeping.
Jo, what an amazing surprise to come home and find a new floor in the making. I would be jealous if I weren't so very happy for you. Enjoy! Will you be getting new sheetz, also?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHIRLEY!
Thought I might be hungry but after all the info on turkey vultures, I think I'll just go watch tv.
Oh I Missed you, dear Judie!
I was over checking E-M emails...takes awhile.
Yes, I started to have second thoughts about what I had already eaten once reading about the T-V's peeing and pooping all over things..
Rest in the comfort of our prayers, and God's very loving hands.....
xo ♥ (( Hugs ))
computer is about as pokey as it can get, so time to shut it down and it takes 30 minutes before I can look at anything..so Good Night, again..xo
A day late but hope not a dollar short.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHIRLEY
Good morning everyone out there in Eagleland!!! It is a blustery morning this morning here in Bluetown!!
GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!---I couldn't read all of yesterday's the blog---even though---I tried!--I have always been interested in the vultures---since CAROL from PENDLETON CO explained all about their habits & the GOOD things they do----VERY INTERESTING!!---But I guess we can't all be beautiful like our EAGLES!! ho!--
SORRY SHIRLEY---I didn't mean to miss your 'BIG DAY'---HAPPY--HAPPY BIRTHDAY!---WISHING YOU MANY--MANY MORE!---
MORNIN' LOVELY SISSY!---We aren't blustery yet---just a COOL 37° & expecting snow & sleet around noon time!---I forget how much I hated this snow every other day!---I live on a hill---not fun sliding down!--ho!--I have a SUBARU & it is good!---
WHOA! BEAUTIFUL DANA!---I have had you in my thoughts day & night!--I did read that your daughter is coming today---I pray that will bring you much comfort!---PRAYERS--PRAYERS for you & your family.....
GOOD MORNING DANA AND NORMA,you early birds:)
It is 36° here and still expecting freezing rain tonight:(
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, SHIRLEY. Glad you are ONE OF US now and we can share this day with you. We may all come down later, and help you eat your cake:)
We have an "interference" line running across the screen...I hope that doesn't mean we will lose our picture today!
EAGLE ALERT!!
BOTH NOW:)
LIB JUST TOOK OFF...
Belle is gone too:(
Hope they come back...visit too short!
Pooh!! I missed it!!
Morning all!!
Morning, Sissy...it only lasted 8 minutes:( I'll post a photo or two for an eagle fix...none extra-ordinary.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHIRLEY!
Morning all:) does it have to be morning already....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ♫♫♫ ☺!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ♫♫♫ ☺!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR SHIRLEY ♫♫♫ ☺!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ♫♫♫ ☺!!!
AND MANY, MANY MORE!!! ♫☺♫♫
Mourning doves are so beautiful, aren't they, so meek looking!!
MORNIN' WANDA & MEGAN!!---CURSES!--I missed the ROYAL COUPLE!!---
I am trying to get dressed to go to W/CTR!---Yesterday was a 'black day' for me!----Regular dentist--on vacation---lost a filling & needed to go to a new one---seems our older dentist 'friend' has missed a few 'spots' in my teeth!!---So I came home---ROLLED UP IN A SOCCOR BALL LIKE TAI!---& felt sorry for myself all day!!----(i am such a mature person)---ho!
SISSY!---Did you know there is a hunting season on the MOURNING DOVE?----Who could eat one?---I think they are beautiful too!!
OH MY GOSH!!! Really!??? I cannot even imagine such a thing!!
I saw on a new flash thing on my computer that a woman was taken from Tiger Woods' home this morning around 2:30 on advanced life support. Wonder what that is about??
news flash, that is!!
Very sad news, Sissy...but interesting.
Seems like stuff snowballs sometimes and the media is so much at fault for alot of it. NBC talked like it might have been her mother, but they don't know.
Seems TIGER'S girl friends are multiply like rabbits!---He must have had many--many gals!---What amazes me most is these 'SO CALLED WOMEN' are so proud!!---WHOA!!
Norma, I didn't have time to tell you yesterdsy (you had a dental appt), but I wanted to tell you a story about Bobby Bowden. We were in Ft. Myers Beach many years ago (Sharon!) and were having dinner at a restaurant called ERNIES ON THE BEACH. We discoverd that our waitress was from Fairmont, Wv and began talking about WV. Then, this gentleman came to our table and told us that he used to live in WV also. We chatted for a while with him and he then introduced himself as (you guessed it) BOBBY BOWDEN! Cool...small world, isn't it?
Everybody wants their 15 minutes of fame and I think these woman have dollar signs in their eyes!!!
WANDA!---That is so COOL!---I saw him when he was WVU coach!---He is a good coach & person!----but the MOUNTAINEERS are looking forward to kicking butt!!---ho!
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