Wednesday, December 09, 2009

Wednesday

Fresh thread.

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ceil said...

Good morning again

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

Good morning Ceil.

Happy birthday Cindi, John and Jim!

normabyrd said...

THANKS STEVE for the SNOWY thread ----get out your SKIS!!-- THANKS CEIL for the call over!!

ceil said...

Hi Sharon. Just rain here but it was heavy during the night.

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

Our nest looks so cold!

normabyrd said...

BLUEFIELD SHARON!--Just noticed your AVATAR!----It is GREAT!!

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

Thanks Norma, it is the Christmas card I got from Lynn!

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

Norma, do you want to change yours to something Christmasy?

Mits said...

thanks, Ceil...Happy Birthday again, to Cindi, John and Jim:)

glo said...

Well I odn't have a new or old snuggy. But I hav elots an dlots of warm clothes. We still have Blizzard warning here til 6 pm. Dex and I are about to bundle up again with the booties on 4 little furry feet this time. Wish us well This is an important walk and we need a success story before winds get a stronger or tempsd any lower. Wind chill is like 12 now but headed down and occasional gusts to 35 mph. not fun.

hedgie said...

Lots of cloven hoof prints in driveway---fog rolling in now.

Margy, can't believe you have to work 15 hrs. That stinks

Happy Birthday again to Cindi, as well as to Ceil's Jim and Paula's John!!!

stronghunter said...

Happy birthday, Cindi, Ceil's Jim, and Paula's John.

Love the coyote picture, Wanda.

No snow here. School is closed because of flooding. I don't see any other schools that are closed around here. Culpeper has lots of very rural roads and some have low bridges. That's what I have been told.

stronghunter said...

Wow, Glo! Really cold!

I checked out Ft. Collins last night. Temp was below zero there. Haven't talked to my brother yet.

ceil said...

Have a great day everyone. Lots to do. BBL

hedgie said...

Here's your chuckle for the day!!

Panda Escapade

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' GLO!---My 1st question!! (HAVE YOU BEEN GROCERY SHOPPING)---ho!---If not---just bring DEX & come over---I have enough to feed us for a month!!---ho!---STAY WARM!

stronghunter said...

I will enjoy bridge tonight after getting to sleep in and relax. I have doctor's appointment tomorrow, so I get two days off. Thank goodness, I stayed long enough yesterday to put together my Macbeth test and leave it on the desk for the sub just in case. (Kids will be thrilled!)

Mits said...

that was really funny, Lynn.

normabyrd said...

Thanks HEDGIE!!--I may watch it all day!!---WHOA!--Did you see those 'LITLE BLACK LEGS' go!!---LOVE HIM!---LOVE HIM!

hedgie said...

Glo, be careful out there! Brrrr...
Shirley, nice to have a day off in the middle of the week!

normabyrd said...

HEDGIE!---Guess we could say---HE'S GOT SPUNK!!!!!!!!

glo said...

The cupboards are full Norma BUT that trip wasn't succesful. Dex isn't at all happy with winter conditions. Maybe when the wind dies down after 6pm it will be better. I will try again around noon but temps are going down to zero tonigt so I sure wish we could get this longer trip out of the way.

Its still lovley if you can sit and watch out the window.

paula eagleholic said...

Good Morning, all!

Thanks for the early morning thread Steve!

stronghunter said...

Cute, Lynn.

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

The Great Escape!

normabyrd said...

HEY BLUEFIELD!---I would rather have an EAGLE!---That is what you gave me----way back when!

paula eagleholic said...

Hey Lynn, that video was cute. I was laughing just listening to the people laugh!

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

Right Norma. You find what eagle you want and we will change it! :)

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' 'BIRTHDAY MOM' PAULA!!

Mits said...

eagle eating up in Maine nest.

hedgie said...

Diego exam vidoe coming up on "rag" show, Inside Edition, in a minute. CBS Ch.9 here.

paula eagleholic said...

Wanda - cool pics of the coyote!

stronghunter said...

Thanks, Lynn. Enjoyed seeing the panda baby. Not so much the octomom. Good grief!

hedgie said...

He was pretty vocal! Cute that they have him on the floor now rather than on exam table!! Movin' and shakin' panda baby!

paula eagleholic said...

Happy Birthday Cindi!

Happy Birthday Mr Ceil!

paula eagleholic said...

And of course, a great big Happy Birthday to my Son, John!

normabyrd said...
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Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

And now back to you, Normabyrd!

hedgie said...

Wonder where the panda escape was? Mits, since Tai will be going to Wolong, guess that means that they have rebuilt from the quake.....maybe video was shot there????

stronghunter said...

I was wondering that, too, Lynn. All I could tell was that it sounded Chinese.

Mits said...

Tai will not be going to WoLong, he will be going to a refuge in Beifangxia. WoLong was destroyed in the May 08 earthquake

hedgie said...

One really cool thing about these two wet, heavy snows is that the 2-4 ft. piles of leaves around the perimeter of the driveway and "yard" areas is now only about 8" high! Compression will lead to faster composting!! And less chance that they will blow back where I don't want them!

normabyrd said...

HEDGIE---I have 'let's make a deal' on CH 9--CBS

hedgie said...

Mits, I thought they were rebuilding Wolong.....TV news report had said that was where Tai was going...thanks for correction; reporter must have gotten it wrong.

Paula, it's Ceils' son Jim's birthday; hubby Jim's is Christmas day!

floralgirl said...

Hello all:)
Today's word is SLUMUDSH- which is a combo of slush and mud. But it is better than ice.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Cindi, Ceil's Jim and Paula's son John:)
Got to get back to it...have a great day everybody!

Mema Jo said...

Good Morning All!
Oh My - That nest looks so uninviting.

Today really has a lot of birthdays

Happy Birthday Cindi
Happy Birthday Jim
Happy Birthday John

May all of you have special days and a great year ahead

paula eagleholic said...

Norma - love the new avatar!

paula eagleholic said...

OK, so Happy Birthday Mr Ceil, Jr!

Just kidding...thanks, Lynn

Happy Birthday to Ceil's son, Jim!</a

Mits said...

if they do rebuild WoLong, it will take a long time...all the pandas were moved out of that area...to safer accommodations....

normabyrd said...

HEY!---My contact in VA has given me a new AVATAR!!!---IS THAT COOL OR NOT!!!!----thanks contact!!! ho!!

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

Is that one okay Norma or would you like to try something different?

stronghunter said...

Love your new avatar, Norma.

normabyrd said...

OH PAULA!---Thanks!---you are so thoughtful!!!

Mits said...

Beifangxia is pronounced Bee- feng-sha

And the facility is open to the public the way that Wolong was.

Mits said...

cool avatar, Norma

Mema Jo said...

Sharon/Norma You two work well together

Love the avatar - very Christmasy

Lolly said...

Good morning! 27 this morning, up to 28 now and bright sun shine. So glad there is no moisture with this front.

Wanda, love the coyote picture. I, too, love all wildlife except for snakes and skunks, and Armadillos!!!!!!!!! Oh, and you are still ignoring our questions about being called Tiger. We are busy letting our imaginations run wild.

Also, enjoyed the "Norma" hospital story. So funny!

Lynn, thanks for the video. Love the way the keeper went running after the escapees!

Also enjoying all the new avatars!

stronghunter said...

And the eagle is the perfect touch!

normabyrd said...

Thanks SHIRLEY!---I like it too!---Thanks to my contact---(BLUEFIELD SHARON)!---Thanks again SHARON!

stronghunter said...

Been called to grandma duty. Hunter needs to be picked up at school. He has been sent to the nurse twice this morning. Complaining of aches and pains and is sniffling. Tom is off today, but Kathryn can't find him. Will return later.

Mits said...

MT nest at Sidney, but the eagles are really close by, you can hear them:)...love that cam

normabyrd said...

I don't remember TAI sleeping as much as this 'LITTLE PRINCE' in CALIFORNIA?----

Mema Jo said...

That's what grandmas do best! Hunter will be so glad to see you!

I am trying to get through my emails
For some reason they are abundant...
I think it is because Cindi is at home today wrapping gifts! lol

normabyrd said...

SHIRLEY!---That's what GRANNIES are for!!---Would LOVE to be near mine----so I could pick them up!!

hedgie said...

Norma, Inside Edition was 9:30-10! You were too late!!!

normabyrd said...

I must get dressed!---We cancelled our study group this am---I'm debating about going up for lunch!

normabyrd said...

Thanks HEDGIE---I think I was born late!----What did they show?

Lolly said...

Shirley...yea for the Grandma's. Sometimes when the boys are sick for days I just bring them here. That way I am home and Laurel can continue to work. I retired in May 2000, first grandson was born in Oct. 2000. Perfect timing!

Okay, time to start moving. Gotta eat a bite and then head out shopping.

Mema Jo said...

I just made a quick call to Dana - you could tell she was rushing a bit - getting some lunch. She knows we will be thinking of her even though we can't be there at 2 pm.

Mits said...

fishing cat, otters and sloth bear on view at NZ

Mema Jo said...

Yesterday I was watching USeeWildLife
and the bucks were clashing their antlers - Was hoping you may have been watching, Mits.

floralgirl said...

Well thanks for checking on Dana, Jo. At least it has stopped raining here. The sun is even trying to come out.

Mits said...

sunny and 47° here

Mits said...

I missed the antler fighting yesterday, Jo....it was on the eagle tree this a.m. and the bird feeder...I have not signed up for it yet.

floralgirl said...

What a difference in temps, it's only 36 here. Back to work....

Mits said...

sloth bear feeding demo wrapping up....

Mema Jo said...

I was able to see the clouded leopard and the fishing cat. Little otters went on their merry way.

Mits said...

yeah crazy, huh, Megan, and to think we are a mere 90 minutes away from each other.

Mits said...

lol...sloth bear wants more food.....

Mits said...

well off to see the animals in person...later:)

hedgie said...

Norma, they just showed Diego crawling around on the floor of the exam room, and a little bit of the exam---including a finger check of his teeth and a comment about him starting to bite!

hedgie said...

Shirley, hope Hunter feels better soon....Grammy's always help in that regard!!!

Mema Jo said...

Stay warm Mits and enjoy your Asia Trail!

Mema Jo said...

Off to the showers......
BBILW

paula eagleholic said...

Eagle at BWO

Hope Lynne is doing OK after her procedure this morning...and hope Raven is OK too

paula eagleholic said...

OMG check out the snowman cam!

LOTS of snow there!

Mema Jo said...

Yea! Even Woody's nose is covered!

hedgie said...

Here's a good one for you. Someone my youngest daughter knows ordered an Andrea Bocelli CD....when she got it, she sent it back because he sang all the songs in Italian.....duh....imagine that? An Italian opera singer singing in Italian!!!!

ceil said...

Oh Lynn that is funny.
Just received flowers from our son. Beautiful roses with Christmas greens.
Hubby is baking cookies and has Christmas music on. I am taking a break.

Mema Jo said...

That is a good one, Lynn!


Hoping we hear from Lynne later today and that she is doing ok. Also that Raven is holding his own.

Mema Jo said...

Ceil - I love the floral decorations and the smell of cookies baking - Could I visit ? I have Christmas songs playing also.

Mema Jo said...

I know - I pulled a Margy/Ceil - I am suppose to be in the shower. Alexis is coming up after her nap - Her gram said she got a goose egg on the forehead. I bet it is the size of a meatball! She is ok.

magpie said...

Okay - Hello everyone ☺

I think I missed many of you.
Enjoyed reading all the comments, love Norma's new avatar

Thinking of Lynne and Raven,
and Dana, and all of you

Thanks JO for making a call to Dana, it means a lot to us and Dana....

magpie said...

Helen, hope your Zoo Day is a good one,
Ceil, wow, husband making cookies!
and Beautiful Christmas flowers from son.
Happy Birthday to your son Jim

Shirley, I saw where Culpeper schools were closed, was happy for you ! Hope Hunter will be okay, and
also Jo's ggd Alexis...maybe they just want to be with their grandmothers/great grandmothers ♥

magpie said...

Oh Yay, Cindi stayed home....what a way to spend a birthday ☺


Wanda is still dodging is with the Tiger Story ☺

magpie said...

got to go make cheese salad sandwiches . Mtg at 3 pm, "party" at 4:30 and work at 6 pm to 6 am. I have worked many a 16 hour shift so this won't be so bad, have a pretty good bank of sleep behind me.

Megan Liked your SLUMUDSH - only you would come up with that! Disappointed the kids did not get the day off except for a two hour delay here and there and ALL of Shirley's kids...but, out Midwest and Mountain States, well maybe a different story

I'll be back before leaving for work...
xo Best Wishes for a good, safe day for all ☺

NO EAGLES IN OUR NEST YET ??

magpie said...

While I am thinking of it:

Have you all ever noticed how many new threads come up at 9:11


I have noticed this many times....
today for example....

Thank you Steve....

ceil said...

If you get a chance the Maine cam is getting blasted with bad weather.
Thinking of Dana and family.
Jo come anytime. Door is always open.
Paula son is the 3rd. Very confusing even now. Yep jubby is a Christmas baby.

Mema Jo said...

Margy - only 1 new 9:11 thread so far since Oct I think.

Must be Steve's break time...

Mema Jo said...

I show 1:59 on my pc timer.
May everyone sent their thoughts and prayers to Dana as Ed looks over her.

((hugs))

hedgie said...

Minute of silence in honmor of Ed Meyer and in support of dana and family.

movin said...



~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
GooD MorNing,
EveryonE.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

It's getting winterish in So Cal now. It won't get into the 60°'s today, even though it's fairly sunny, and we are due for several straight days of rains and showers this week.

Nothing like you guys are getting, but at least it gives us a chance at breaking the drought here.


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

magpie said...

(( Hugs ♥ ♥ ))

magpie said...

And the sun is shining gloriously....☼

magpie said...

and I think the Royal Pair is soaring free, just like Ed....and so many of our loved ones...

hedgie said...

Sorry for those typos!!

magpie said...

even my dryer quit just before 2 pm...buzzzzzz

magpie said...

cam screen went black...moment of silence from there too

Ms Bookworm said...

Good Morning/afternoon, everyone!
Count me in on the moment of silent prayer for Ed. Thinking of you, Dana, and your family, with lots of love. ((((HUGS)))) from me!

magpie said...

See that in Maine Ceil....
took the time, thanks...

James, a great name, why not keep naming kids that ☺

Hi Jim - glad your weather is to your liking

hedgie said...

Hi, Jim! Hope your heat works! Andy was talking about the San Bernardinos being snow covered.............can you see them from your place?

magpie said...

Time to shake a leg. Just think of all the blog post space you will save by my being away for so many hours ☺

See you all Thursday morning sometime.

God Bless Us, Every One
and special request for Dana and her family...

xo ♥

hedgie said...

margy, we shall miss you while you are gone for so long!!

High wind warnings up---60 mph possible! Hold onto your hats!!!

movin said...

Hedgie,
I don't believe we can see the San Bernardino Mts. here ... have to drive a ways in that direction and around the end of the Santa Ana's first.

But we can see some of the Angelos Mountains ... Mt. Baldy, etc. I'll take a look later. If there's snow and the weather is fairly clear, we should be able to see it.

Also can sometimes see snow right behind Santa Ana on Saddleback Mountain. Just depends on how low the snow level is.



C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

Costume Lady said...

(((HUGS))) DANA.

Costume Lady said...

LYNN, that Panda video was priceless:)

paula eagleholic said...

Sun has finally busted out here...temp up...breezy

paula eagleholic said...

2 eagles at BWO

Snow almost melted in our nest

Dr Sharpe and Steff working at the West End nest

www.iws.org

Ms Bookworm said...

Once again,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CINDI!!!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PAULA'S JOHN!!!!!!!
AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CEIL'S JIM!!!!!

Hope you are all having a fantastic day, in spite of the weather!

It's mighty cold here in SoCal again--was down to 40 last night, and currently 54 degrees--but sunny!
No rain today, but expecting more tomorrow thru the weekend. We're having a regular heat wave compared to temps back east, though! Promise me you'll all be careful, and REALLY bundle up if you go out!

Still thinking of Dana and family. You are all in my heart and in my prayers! Sending lots of love your way. :o}

Ms Bookworm said...

Wanda, love the pictures of your 'Wiley Coyote'! He really IS well-camouflaged!
A little earlier today, there must have been about a hundred birds in our huge backyard tree, all treating me to a beautiful concert! They usually only do that just after dawn, but maybe they were thinking of Dana and family, too! Wish you all could have heard it--it was amazing!

movin said...

bOTH eagles at BWO now.


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

movin said...

Snow is melting quickly in our nest now.


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

stronghunter said...

Tom came and picked up Hunter. Kathryn wanted me to help her decide if he was really sick or having "schoolitis." His throat looks a little red and it is sore when I touch his neck, so Kathryn is trying to get an appointment. Temperature is normal. He says his ribs hurt, and I think that is from coughing so much. She was suspicious because he said his neck hurt when he was doing a worksheet.

Ms Bookworm said...

Well, you know what--my fingers are frozen, I think because of my blood pressure medication. It "lessens circulation to your extremities," according to the info that comes with it. I think I'm gonna go take a shower,and thaw myself out. Then I'll put on my gloves, and KEEP my hands warm! May dig out the old thermals and put them on under my sweats, too. Cozy layers are the fashion statememt of the day! BBIALW... :0]

Ms Bookworm said...

Margy,
Hope you have an uneventful day at work! Will be waiting for your return!

stronghunter said...

Stay warm, Andy.

stronghunter said...

I am sipping on a cup of Russian tea. Feels good all the way down.

stronghunter said...

Will just told me about this:

Strange Lights Over Norway

ceil said...

Shirley that is an interesting site.

stronghunter said...

Really strange lights, aren't they?

Have to go shower and get decent for tonight.

Mema Jo said...

Andy You must look like something else out there in CA - walking around with your gloves on! Take a pic!

Glad to see most of the snow has melted in our nest. Just maybe we will get a visit at least to turn on the night light!

Mema Jo said...

It is 44° here in the valley and at the nest it is almost 47° Our sky is brighter now than it has been all day.

I am awaiting the arrival of Alexis for the evening.

Shirley enjoy your evening and the article Will showed you about the lights - all I can say is that I am glad I didn't look out and see that because I would have been sure the aliens were going to beam me up!

paula eagleholic said...

Heading out to cook dinner for son...catch ya'll later tonight!

Mema Jo said...

Alexis is here so down goes my pc.

Judie said...

Good afternoon.

I love NORMA FINDLAY!

Happy birthday to Cindi, John , and Jim.

Can't stop my imagination -- do you think maybe Tiger got into Wanda's tank?

Hope everyone has had a nice day and that the weather hasn't been too difficult for anyone.

Andy, congratulations on the 3 exams. YOU ROCK!

Beautiful coyote. None here but do have a red fox that visits on rare occasions. Don't like red fox -- saw it kill my little blind squirrel last year. Really enjoyed the African owl in flight.

No ideas for dinner tonight. Have taken super strength tylenol and don't much care.

Shirley, enjoy the night out and hope Hunter is better.

Jo, hope Alexis only has a chicken egg.

BBL

Judie said...

Ooops! Meant hawk eagle.

hedgie said...

Wow, Shirley.....cool pic and site! Was going to sign up for the flyover phone alert....NOT....they charge 4.95 a month!! Oh, well. Strange explanation for the sighting, but since Ruskies are involved, guess it figures!
Hope that Hunter just has a virus, but with neck hurting, always better to get it checked!

hedgie said...

Judie, maybe Frank will bring dinner home to you. Question: is the Ribster place still up at the corner of Ravensworth and 236? Used to have the best ribs ever!!

Mema Jo said...

Hi Judie Hope you do find something to eat - Maybe eggs!

Judie, Hedgie anyone else.... I can't get my still cam up - are you having any problems with yours?

ceil said...

Jo I can't get on.

Mema Jo said...

Thanks Ceil
I had wanted it up in case they came by and I could show Alexis.

New Live Feed coming at us ???

Like HO HO HO Merry Christmas!

hedgie said...

Nope, Jo, can't get the page to open at all.

Mema Jo said...

Well I really don't think it is weather related.......

But it is after 5:00 and don't guess anyone is around to address the issue.
I will, since Margy is at work, send the email to Steve .....

Mema Jo said...

Email sent to FWS Steve Chase concerning Still Cam being Down

Judie said...

Hi there, I was tryig to find the video of the eagle hawk to show Frank but can't find it. Will someone, Thelma?, tell me which day or repost? Thanks.

Okay, Frank's awake so maybe a decision can be made about dinner. Ribsters closed about a year or so ago but we do have eggs.

Judie said...

Hi Jo, nope, no still cam for me either. Also, San Diego sees really slow today. Thought it was just me.

T-Bird said...

Hello friends.

Ms Bookworm said...

Hi, everyone!
Well, I'm back, and much warmer now, thanks! I'm wearing 3 layers in the house! No gloves at the moment, though--impossible to type with them on. The sun has warmed it up to about 58 or 59 degrees by now. A regular heat wave! Just think, though--about 3 weeks ago we were having 85+ temperatures! Well, that's California for you. Can't make up its mind.

Mema Jo said...

Hi Thelma! Hope your day went well!


Judie - in your email.

Mema Jo said...

Still Cam is up/running

Night light on - so we missed any visit

Ms Bookworm said...

Shirley, if it's cold again tomorrow, I'll have to consider your Russian tea. Just might do the trick! Hope Hunter is feeling better, by the way. Just being at Grandma's will probably help quite a bit! That always makes things better.
Judie, hope the industrial strength Tylenol takes the edge off the pain!
Hi, T-Bird! Good to see you here, too!
Shirley, those lights in the sky are wierd! Wonder what's going on. Glad it's not happening here!
Pretty interesting stuff.
Oops--Hubby's home from work. Better go. Be back later tonight!
Have a nice evening! :o]

ceil said...

Seeing all this bad weather out west made me think of Deb. It is clear in Vermillion but wind chill is a minus 12. It never did seem to get warm there but Deb loved it.

Mema Jo said...

My message to Steve Chase came back as
not deliverable so.............

Mema Jo said...

Back to the playground

Lolly said...

Hi all! Made a big dent in my shopping today, Bought for Jack a new Garmin for our travels. He will enjoy that!

Going to watch The Christmas Spectacular tonight on TV, Will remind me of seeing it last year on Broadway. Sigh!

Shirley, how is Hunter?

Lows possibly in the teens tonigh, Brrrrr!

DANA.......thinking of you. Hang in there, Girl. Know that is rough, but know that we are thinking of you!

Mema Jo said...

Alexis has gone home - we had a fun time.

I am playing Christmas Hangman...

Mema Jo said...

Anxious to get a small message from Lynne to know she is ok - I have a
feeling that Raven isn't doing well.

Thinking about you Lynne.

Lolly said...

Watching the Rockettes Christmas Spectaclar on PBS. Remembering last year when Michael took me to New York. I want to go again!

Lolly said...

Just finished supper, Jack cooked.......we had fried eggs, bacon, grits and waffles. Yummy!

PA Nana said...

Hi everyone! Birthday wishes to all those celebrating and prayers for all in need/want.

I just watched the Panda escapade - LOL!!!

Must catch up and will be back
.... later

hedgie said...

Jo, new Criminal Minds at 9!

Mema Jo said...

Whoa! Lynn I'll be there!
Thanks for the reminder.....

Mema Jo said...

I have had to watch the escaping panda cub more then once - I love it!

Going to do some things before my TV show comes on.

BBILW

hedgie said...

Hi, Diann. Like your avatar!

I was wondering about Lynne and Raven, too, Jo.....

Lolly, don't find the show on any of our PBS stations....:(

Lolly said...

Yes, Lynn, I figure it is a local showing. I am really enjoying it! Ahhh, memories!

Lolly said...

I've been wondering if they change the show year to year, This program is exactly like last years, Only....Michael and I had a drink in a glass with a lighted stirrer. The stem of the glass was Rockettes legs. lol

Lolly said...

After the show we went to the gift shop. Michael bought Ashley a Rockettes Christmas outfit. lol She modeled it (quickly) last Christmas.

Judie said...

Well, Sheetz, no wonder I was frustrated. The eagle hawk was in an email! I really do need sleep!

Frank cooked -- brought in Chinese. Was ever so grateful.

I, too, hope Lynne is okay and that Raven is better. Maybe she'll join us later.

Lolly, enjoy watching the Rockettes -- nice memories.

Strange lights in Norway sky made National news tonight. Guess no one has an explanation, yet. Maybe Santa test-driving a new laser-sleigh?

Off to watch some t.v. Have also been playig Christmas hangman. I love that game.

Lynne2 said...

Hi everyone, I was just trying to catch up but can't concentrate too well.
My colon/endoscopy went fine, nothing in the colon, some inflammation in the esophagus and biopsy done just to be sure no problems.
Raven is no better at all, despite the high dose of Pred, and the Ultram. I was expecting to see some glimmer of hope today but I have not. She snapped at Steve last night and me just a little while ago. She isn't even trying to get up at this point. If there is no sign of improvement by tomorrow afternoon, the time by which the vet said if there was none, there would likely not be at that point, then we will take her when Steve gets home to end her suffering. My heart is breaking, but I so appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers...it means more than you can know.
I will check in again when I can. And as always, my prayers are with all of you, my eaglet amigos!

Lynne2 said...

and one more thing....(as usual!) I am LOVING all of the new Christmas avatars! I hope you all will send or post pics of your trees and decorations!

Lolly said...

Oh, Lynne! My heart is breaking for you right now, Poor Raven is really feeling bad if she snapped at you.

So glad your colon/endoscopy is over with. Now you can concentrate on Raven,

Lolly said...

Yes, Judie, watching this program is great. Last year, the weekend before Christmas, my son, Michael took me to NYC for a long weekend, We saw two Broadway shows, took in Rockefeller center, dined elegantly. It snowed 6" while there. Central Park was beautiful. This was my first time to NYC, Very special!

Lolly said...

Think I am going to go wrap presents. Tomorrow I pack and cook for a dinner party tomorrow night. Then Friday morning Jack and I leave for a 500 mile trip to McAllen for Christmas at my brothers. My sister will also be there. Will not have computer, so I will not be getting on. No need for a silver alert. We will be back Monday night.

hedgie said...

Lynne, so glad that your procedure went well, but my heart is breaking for you regarding Raven. Afraid that it is time. Hugs and prayers coming your way. I sure feel your pain.

Costume Lady said...

Where did everyone go? Am I on the wrong page?
HELLO..HELLO!

Lynne2 said...

Oh Lolly how fun to be in NYC at Christmas time! I always wanted to do that...always figured I'd ice skate a Rockefeller. I don't know how to ice skate but I figured, what a great place to fall on my butt on my first try!
Have a wonderful safe trip this weekend!
Off to have ice cream....

Lynne2 said...

OK, Raven is TRYING TO GET UP. It's gonna be a long night, I think....

hedgie said...

Lolly, hope your weekend is great. We will miss you!

ceil said...

Good night all.
Lynne prayers for Raven.

hedgie said...

Concerning the Norway lights: in case anyone missed it,further down at the end of the article was this:


UPDATE: Circumstantial evidence is mounting that the phenomenon was caused by a malfunctioning rocket, possibly an ICBM launched from a Russian submarine. A Navtex no-fly alert was issued for the White Sea on Dec. 9th, and photographers appear to have recorded the initial boost phase of a launch below the spiral (see inset). A rocket motor spinning out of control could indeed explain the spiral pattern, so this explanation seems plausible, although it has not yet been confirmed.

Sure sounds plausible.

NatureNut said...

Evening Everyone!!! Finally getting on a computer today.Got to work late & stayed late as got new windshield in AM.
Been putting just a few decorations out~~~like wreath on door, lovely artificial bouquet of white poinsettias. Put their vase on top china cabinet___the one kitties can't get on top!!!They've been a big help getting things out of basement closet. Wanted to see some Xmas cheer & try to get a little perky & not depressed.
Lynne2, so sorry about Raven. Is that the older dog in pics that looks like collie/shepherd?
Know it's getting late for some, so Pleasant Feather Dreams to all those hitting the hay.
Going back to Barbara Wa Wa Top 10 show ☺

Costume Lady said...

Hi, Lynn...must be something good on TV. I don't like Wednesday nights for TV:(

While no one is listening, I will tell you why I am called TIGER.
It is not nearly as mysterious or exciting as some my think.
Back in the 1970s, I bougt a dress that had Tiger stripes all over it. Gene liked the dress because it was exactly the color of my hair and I have green eyes. Just for fun, he started calling me TIGER. For twenty years, he called me SWEET (don't puke), it was embarrasing sometimes, so I told him I liked being called TIGER, so I have been called that for thirty years now. My Grandchildren call me grandma tiger or GT. Can you imagine the looks on people's faces in the stores when they heard me being called GRANDMA TIGER? I think they all were 10 or 12 years old before they knew my real name was Wanda and not Tiger:)
So, to make a long story short...people still look at us strangly when Gene calls me TIGER ...no stranger than they did when he called me SWEET:)
NOW YOU KNOW;)

Costume Lady said...

Wish my story was more exciting, but if it was, then I wouldn't have been able to tell you!

Costume Lady said...

Lynne, glad your tests are over and you are 99% OK. Get that inflamation cleared up. Gerd, maybe?
We had two collies that we had to put to sleep and there is no easy way to do it. I couldn't go to the Vet, couldn't stand to watch them die. One of the Collies was Karla's and she held her while the Vet gave her the shot and until she died. What a strong girl she was (still is).
Let Raven go in peace, Lynne and God Bless You.

Lynne2 said...

Yes Loretta, Raven is the dog in the picture...she IS a collie, just shaved down! I have to post some when she had her REAL collie hair. I started getting her shaved 2 years ago when she was becoming intolerant of the constant brushing required to keep her hair matt free.

Well well grandma tiger....hahahaha!
that's SWEET!

Going to bed now...

Lynne2 said...

Wanda, I know how hard it is for some people to stay with their pets at that time, but I will stay with Raven. Not sure if Steve can do it though. I've been there for 3 cats and 2 dogs of my own, and 2 dogs died at home (execept for Raven who I've had since she was 1, the other dogs were all older already when I adopted them.)and countless others that I was with when I worked at vet hospitals. Almost always, it's very peaceful. BUT NEVER EASY.

Judie said...

Russia has denied a launch.

Lynne, happy your procedures was uneventful. I am deeply saddened for the decision you must make.

Wanda, how SWEET of you to make up such a harmless story about why Gene calls you Tiger. Still think there's a secret story somewhere.

Lolly, hope you and Jack have a safe and fun visit. We'll miss you.

Hi Loretta.

Going to try to get some sleep. Turning my light off but leaving the night light on for others. Andy, please turn on the security system when you come in.

Good night and prayers for all.

Costume Lady said...

OK, looks like I still have the floor.
I'll have to tell you about my day.
Went to GG's this afternoon and met with Karla and Dustin. Gene and I fixed some shrimp and squash soup while we were there. GG ate a bit of shrimp and about half a cup of soup...said she felt better after drinking the soup. I think she does need that nasty old GB removed. Going to decide after seeing her primary care doctor next week.
I'm so proud of Dustin, I must tell you about it. Karla got a phone call from a Police Officer and he told her that Dustin had broken up a very nasty fight at school. It seems a young fella was hitting and kicking another and when he tried to strangle him, Dustin pulled him off and threw him up against the wall and told him to cool it. Officer told Karla exactly what had happened so that in case the school called her, she would know what it was all about. Hope he doesn't get into trouble over this...I think he is a hero:)

Costume Lady said...

Before I forget:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDI (I have not had the pleasure of meeting you, but I LOVE your jokes!)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PAULA'S HANDSOME SON JOHN:)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU JIM...we know Ceil made your day!;)

hedgie said...

Hey, Wanda....nice Tiger tale! Funny that the grands called you that, too!
Way to go, Dustin!!! Where does he go to school? Handley?

Loretta, glad you got the windshiled replaced. Hope insruance company did right by you.

I have always stayed with my dogs at the end....:( and my lady vet who retired last year would hug me afterwards, and then sent sympathy cards.

Judie, can we expect anything else from the Russians??!! LOL!

I am going to say my goodnights. Early morning tomorrow---have to take SIL to VA Center apptmts. Need to run some errands after ditching him, so probably won't "see" y'all til late afternoon.
Prayers for all.

hedgie said...

P.S. Wanda, it was Ceil's sons' b-d, not jubby.....Jim,III lives out west!

Lolly said...

So, Wanda, that's your "story" and guess you are sticking to it! lol That is as it should be. We really should not pry into your private life. lol

We have special names, too. Jack is the ol Goat and he calls me an Ol Bat. Really touching, right? I even have a bat and a goat charms on a bracelet that we purchased on our honeymoon, 44 1/2 years ago!

Mema Jo said...

I got stranded in my recliner Well not stranded but confined by Marvin (my large cat) as he decided to sleep on my lap. It was so nice and warm I didn't push him off! So I watched 2 TV shows.

Lynne - I am thankful for your test results. I know what is facing you and it is a heart breaking experience. Since Raven is snapping at you and Steve - then it is time.
((((hugs)))) to all!

paula eagleholic said...

Evening, all!

Back from really nice dinner with John, Ajay and grandkids. Can't believe John ate 2 platefuls...don't know where he put it all. Birthday surprise was a new gas grill...Ajay and her grandfather assembled it in the basement of their home today, and I surprised John tonight with it. Very nice evening all around.

Wanda, love the tiger story. Way to go Dustin, I would be proud of him too.

Judy - hope the xtra strength stuff helps take the edge off the pain.

Lynne - glad everything went well. So Raven is not doing much better. Hugs and prayers for you, I know what you are going through.

Lynn - have a great day out and about!

Andy - glad you aced those tests. Hope it warms up a little for you out there!


Jo - Was it meatball night with Alexis? And did you get the address from your hairdresser on the eagle nest?

stronghunter said...

Will just showed me this.

Fredericksburg Top Pictures of the Year

What a nice surprise! I did not even know the picture actually transferred to their site.

paula eagleholic said...

Oh, and Wanda & Jack - have a great trip and visit with your family.

paula eagleholic said...

Split is coming

I'm splitting for bed, Night to all and

Hugs to all ♥

Mema Jo said...

Wanda - you tell Karla that she has done very well in bringing up her son!
He did what his gut told him to do and I applaud him! Good humanitarian action by Dustin!

Mema Jo said...

S P L I T

Mema Jo said...

I hit it right on the number! Usually I am one behind or one ahead!

I am going to go down that hallway


Good Night All
Prayers for all
I pray Dana's day has left her at peace
((((hugs))) ♥ ♥ ♥

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