Friday, January 01, 2010

Friday

Happy New Year thread.

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Mits said...

HAPPY NEW YEAR again everyone

Mits said...

my verizon email is down again...so have to read the blog the opld fashion way:)

Mits said...

that's old fashion way....hope everyone has a blessed year.

hedgie said...

Hi ya', Mits---thanks for the call over.
Is it just you or all of verizon, do you know??

Brought over from old thread:
Barn preservation effort by Campbells Soup and FFA's-----voting open until Jan. 5th---vote for your favorite barn. "Just Wait and See Farm" in Frederick Co., MD is currently 3rd in the polling. This is near Mema Jo!
Cast your vote every day til the 5th!

Barn vote

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Lynne2 said...

Evening all!

Whew, I've had a bad day...really not feeling so good. Had to take 2 naps! SO glad we decided not to go to Terra Alta because I'd have been miserable. I have chills really bad, too. No fever though. Now they are calling for 8-12 inches of snow there so I'm glad we made that call!

Boy Lolly, we couldn't find Mitzi one day and I was FREAKING out...she had gotten closed in a closet by accident. I know that must have been scary for you.

I'm glad the little man is sleeping nearer to you...greater comfort for you both.

Mema Jo said...

Thanks Mits for the call over.
Yes, Hedgie that is a Union Bridge farm
Lynne - your little barn owl came flying right at me when I enlarged it to make sure of what it was....

It is frigid out at 27° but when the wind starts up it is time to be inside!
I hope all the homeless shelters are filled!

Mits said...

I think it is just Verizon, that is down for me, I go go on to all other sites, this is happening more frequently

Lynne2 said...

Casey the Dog will be arriving in Baltimore tomorrow and we are going to pick her up at 4pm....I'm so excited!
I hope I am feeling better by then. Not to mention that I have a job interview on Monday!

Jo, I love owls...looking forward to the Barn Own nest viewing again this season!

Lynne2 said...

I did get to watch the Rose Parade...what beautiful floats and horses and dogs and did everyone get to see the Hyacinth Macaw? It would be fascinating to see the preparation of the floats behind the scenes! The missing man formation always brings a tear.

Lynne2 said...

cool pics here
bird photos

Mema Jo said...

I hope you feel better very soon Lynne and tomorrow you may even forget you don't feel well in all the excitement of getting Daisy.

hedgie said...

Lovely pics, Lynne!!
Sorry you aren't feeling up to par...get better fast!! Know you are excited about tomorrow! Can't wait to hear about the "meet and greet"!
Take a hot bath and go to bed!

Jo, the barn is over 150 yrs. old---don't see many bank barns anymore. There is still on on the property that WAS the orchard my FIL managed. It has recently been rehabbed by the new owner. I hope Just Wait wins!

Lynne2 said...

my owl isn't flying anymore :(

took hot shower and think I'll go lay down and watch tv or read a while til I fall asleep.

Hope everyone has a good evening and prayers for all!

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

Happy New Year again everybody. Love you!

PA Nana said...

Lovely bird pictures Lynne. Love the Snowy Owl(?). Sure hope you feel better soon.

Mema Jo said...

I am trying to send out my ecards for special occasions.
Your owl was flying just awhile ago & then stopped.

Lynn I love to look at old barns.

BBILW

magpie said...

Late night here, short sleep today.

Hope everyone has a good evening, and that all ailments, ease up and go away! Lynne surely have you in mind with this wish

starting dayshift 0600 Saturday, still 12 hour days but at the opposite end of the day

Best wishes for a restful and restorative sleep.

God Bless Us, Every One

xoxo ☺ ♥

magpie said...

Oh PS - I saw those great photos by Dana on the new Momster Album for January 2010

PA Nana said...

Evenin' again. Hope everyone had a great day and those not feeling up to par will be well real soon.

I'm trying to come up with something to take to a covered dish this Sunday at my sister's in Harrisburg.
She usually makes the main item - sausage this year and cheesy potatoes but I'm at a loss for a side dish. I don't like covered dish thingys.

What about a cold salad like macaroni or fruit?? I don't want to go empty-handed. I'm open to any/all suggestions.

thanks in advance

hedgie said...

A cold macaroni salad sounds good, Diann, or maybe deviled eggs????

Margy, sleep tight in a short night!
Will look for you tomorrow evening!!!

PA Nana said...

Thanks Lynn. Great idea.

It's almost bed time, so I'll wish everyone a restful sleep and sweet dreams. May your guardian angels watch over you all night.
God bless

Catch up with you all later.
Good night

Mema Jo said...

I didn't realize I had so many cards to send this month. I love the Jacquie Lawson card site.

hedgie said...

G'night, Diann! Have a good sleep!

Jo, I love her stuff, too, but so many repeats!! Hard to find one I haven't sent before!

Calling it a day.....first day of another year...and golly, is it cold!!
Quiet here tonight---hope we didn't lose anyone on the old thread!!! Never went back to check...
Peace and prayers for all..

Mema Jo said...

I think I best be very quiet and sneak in here and right back out since I don't see hide nor hair of any Momster or Dadster..........

Good Night All
It's been a good start of a new year &
let's hope it continues
Prayers for everyone's wants/needs!
((((hugs)))) ♥ ♥ ♥

Judie said...

Dinner over, kitchen cleaned up, short nap over, also.

Lynne, do hope you feel super good by tomorrow. Maybe just nerves waiting for the big event?

Diann, I'm with Lynn and vote for deviled eggs with some little extra added attraction like an olive slice or parsley or bacon sprinkled on top.

Jo, did Shirley get a trash can for you?

Off to climb beneath the sheetz. Turning my light out but leaving the night light on for others. Andy, please set the alarm when you come in.

G'night everyone.

stronghunter said...

Good night, Jo.

stronghunter said...

Good night, Judie.

I am afraid they do not sell trash cans at Sheetz. I would have to steal one, and they are full of trash, so I think I will pass on that.

Costume Lady said...

Dinner was fun...GG ate well and said the crab legs were wonderful. (they were good)
Karla was able to join us, which makes GG happy (me too!)

Need to lay my head down:
GOOD NIGHT ALL
SWEET DREAMS
PRAYERS FOR ALL

stronghunter said...

I have to call it quits for tonight. See you tomorrow.

God bless.

Lolly said...

Everyone has gone to bed! But, we just got home and I had to tell you what a wonderful time we had. I now feel like I have had my Christmas. I had missed my Michael and his family. He played hard with Laurel's boys. Oh, do they love their Uncle Michael. He is teaching them all the things an uncle should NOT teach them. lol

Zach was lots of fun. He was going after chips, his mommy said "Zach, no mas!" He promptly said "Yes, mas!" lol The three boys had fun playing. It made this grandmommy and grandaddy happy!

Ok, heading to bed...I is tired!!!

Sweet dreams and God bless! See you in the morning.

Good morning Early birds!!!!!

magpie said...

Good Morning Eagle Pals

Hope everyone has a good day ahead of them.
Lolly, sounds like you had a great day yesterday!
Wanda, you too.

Sorry I didn't leave enough time to talk about everyone elses's day, but it sounds like there were some special moments...except for the unfortunate loss of WVU to FSU in the Gator Bowl :(
Prayers for all our needs, and especially for wellness amongst us.

Finland looks really beautiful this morning...cold and sunny right now.

Among the new avatars, love the ones by Pa Nana and Lynne2 !

Off to work, dayshift....this could take some getting used to!

xoxo ☺ ♥

magpie said...

HAPPY 51st WEDDING ANNIVERSARY TO OUR DEAR
WANDA AND GENE !! HOPE THIS IS YOUR BEST, EVER, WITH MANY MORE TO FOLLOW ! WE LOVE YOU ♥ ♥

wvgal_dana said...

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY THAT'S 51 YEARS OF THE WONDERS AND MEMORIES THAT TWO PEOPLE CAN SHARE AND MAKE. SHARING WITH ALL THEIR FAMILY THEIR LOVE AND TENDERNESS ONE FOR ANOTHER...HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY GENE AND WANDA

normabyrd said...

GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!!---MORNIN' MARGY & DANA!!
CONGRATS!---WANDA & GENE!--You are our 'BEST ALL AROUND MOMSTER & DADSTER 'KIDS' TODAY!!---LET'S US ALL WISH YOU A GLORIOUS AND HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!! SENDING YOU MANY YEARS OF LOVE & HAPPINESS!---LIFE IS GOOD!!

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' LYNN2--Keeping you in my thoughts today--hoping you will feel 'PERKIER' as the day goes on---AND when you meet CASEY---face to face!!!! ho!---

normabyrd said...

WHOAAAAAAAAA!---It's a BLUE day in WV!!--Bet it was a LONG drive home for the WVU FANS!----

DON'T fuss at the BASKETBALL team----that is the '1st' loss this season!!---

REMEMBER:----LIFE IS GOOD!

WE LOVE OUR MOUNTAINEERS!!

normabyrd said...

BWO!--A wonderful 'BLUE HERON' PIC at the site!--

normabyrd said...

BWO!--A wonderful 'BLUE HERON' PIC at the site!--

normabyrd said...

YEP! MARGIE----FINNY is COLD & SUNNY this am!

normabyrd said...

It is a cloudy--COOL--COOL am here in WILD & WONDERFUL WV!!--temp is 17° now & expecting more heavy winds---we had them here earlier!!
WHOA!---I can stand the COLD---but not the WIND!!

normabyrd said...

pxPA---WINDY & COLD!---a few birds & I see a SQUIRREL!---Wonder where the turkeys are?----temp is 14°--& it is 17 here--

normabyrd said...

NPR---Our forecast here in WV is almost a repeat of today!---(CURSES)----I was wanting a WARM day---at least 25°---

normabyrd said...

The S-DIEGO site is dark---but the 'LITTLE PRINCE' should be ready to make his debut in a week or two!!---CAN'T WAIT!!!

normabyrd said...

A WONDERFUL SITE!----There are many--many FLAMINGOS out this am at the NZOO!!---and a few DUCKS swimming in & out!!----Makes one feel warm--seeing all that PINK!!

normabyrd said...

BWE---EAGLE in the nest!!

stronghunter said...

Good morning, Norma. It looks like you have been talking to yourself for awhile.

Mits said...

good morning everyone....Happy Anniversary, Wanda and Gene.

Mits said...

weather for nest....

Wind Advisory in effect from 9 am this morning to 3 am EST Sunday...
Today
Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers this morning...then occasional flurries this afternoon. Blustery with highs in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.
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Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Occasional flurries in the evening. Blustery with lows around 14. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wind chill values as low as 3 below.

paula eagleholic said...

Morning, all!

paula eagleholic said...

Happy Anniversary Wanda & Gene!!

paula eagleholic said...

Our cam is a mess this morning :(

ceil said...

Morning all. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO WANDA AND GENE. Hope you have many more happy and healthy anniversaries. Things to do. BBL

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' MITS--PAULA & CEIL!---Thought if I left for a few mins--someone would come on!!----We are getting the wind blowing the snow ----it almost looks like a 'WHITE-OUT----Guess that is what it is?
(not always with the program)!!

normabyrd said...

EAGLE still in BWE nest!!

normabyrd said...

DIAN---Love your AVATAR!!

stronghunter said...

Happy anniversary, Wanda and Gene!

Judie said...

Good morning!

HAPPY 51ST ANNIVERSARY TO WANDA AND GENE! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Lolly, so happy you and Jack and all the family had such a wonderful time together.

Hi Paula, Ceil and all others coming in.

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' SHIRLEY!---Do you go back to school Mon or do you all get 2 wks?----which would be nice!--ho!

stronghunter said...

Well, I had two weeks already. I go back on Monday.

stronghunter said...

It was very nice.

normabyrd said...

MITS---Did the little ones visit with you all CHRISTMAS?---Would love to see pics!!---Bet M&M really enjoyed SANTA this year!

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' JUDIE & DARTH!---Wishing you all a HAPPY 2010 NEW YEAR!!

normabyrd said...

I bet if this weather continues---there will be other school cancellations!

stronghunter said...

2 EAGLES IN OUR NEST!!!

stronghunter said...

Hard to see, though.

paula eagleholic said...

EAGLES!!!

paula eagleholic said...

Still looks like 2

stronghunter said...

Hi Paula! Don't know where everyone lese went.

paula eagleholic said...

Down to 1

stronghunter said...

else

paula eagleholic said...

Poof

stronghunter said...

I wasn't sure if they had both left. Hard to tell.

stronghunter said...

Yep. Both gone.

paula eagleholic said...

I see half an eagle, LOL

paula eagleholic said...

I saw a whole eagle! Looks like Lib

stronghunter said...

So do I, Paula.

stronghunter said...

I see two eagle images, now one.

paula eagleholic said...

He's just standing in the nest, looking around

Mits said...

from BWE.....pic on thir site



Nest Update

01/02/10:
We saw our female adult lying in the nest; when she got up, there was a little nest cup visible.

stronghunter said...

BBL.

I have to take George to the vet again.

paula eagleholic said...

Lib poofed a couple of minutes ago

Mits said...

there is an egg at the hummingbird nest....

glo said...

Happy Anniversary to Wanda and Gene

Golly sorry to read George is on his way back to the vets. hmmm


It is 7 below here with wind chills to 20 to 25 below and the camera club is meeting at the dam at noon. I think we could all qualify as crazy. Today I will take pictures of crazy people who come out in this kind of weather to take pictures of Gorgeous birds :-).

Enjoy your day.

Mits said...

just laid about 20 mins ago, missed it, last ime I looked it was still to dark.

movin said...



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GooD MorninG, EveryOnE ! !

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I hope all of you enjoyed the
New Years Day activities. And I hope you all have a great 2010.


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

Glo, am I to assume there will be a self portrait also? :)

It is 25° in Bedford and with wind it is 12°. I did go fill up the bird feeders. I have white-throated sparrows, cardinals, dark-eyed juncos, chickadee, titmice, and a nuthatch out here now. Brave little souls for sure!

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

Oh yeah and I still have body aches, junked up head, cough, raw chest and stomach muscles that hurt from the coughing. Guess it is lingering for a little while.

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' GLO--MOVIN'JIM & BLUEFIELD SHARON!----

glo said...

Ha ha Sharon. Not if I am the one with the camera. :-) Although I might loan it to someone else briefly. I don't bring my tripod and there is no safe place to set it and get the timer to get us all in. My camera would slide off the ice into the river for sure. My proof that I was actually crazy enough to go myself will be my photo of other crazy people :-)

normabyrd said...

MITS!---That EAGLE was in the nest at about 8:30 this am!!---maybe soon!

paula eagleholic said...

Yuck, Sharon. Hope you feel better soon! Sounds like you need some chicken soup!

24° here...brrrr!

hedgie said...

Good cold Sat. AM, Eagle dudettes and dudes.
Sharon, so sorry you are feeling so puny! Hope you are dosing up with Mucinex DM and sudafed and tylenol!
Shirley, hoping this is just a follow-up apptmt. for Geo and not another problem.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, WANDA AND GENE!!

Jim, did you attend the parade yesterday??

Glo, please insulate yourself well! Sure hope that Dex gets to stay home today.

normabyrd said...

WHOA KIDS!---Check S-DIEGO!!---Weather looks a bit cloudy---but there is an adorable 'LITTLE PRINCE' climbing all over the limbs of a tree!!!---SURE REMINDS ME OF A LITTLE 'TAI'!!!----SWEET--HE IS SO SWEET!!---

Mits said...

both osprey at Dunedin

normabyrd said...

PAULA---It is still 17° here---WITHOUT WIND!!--sounds balmy at your place!---ho!

BLUEFIELD SHARON!---I hope you stay away from T-BIRD!---Does she still have the flu???

movin said...



Many, many more Happy Years Together to you Wanda and Gene.

Congratulations.


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

normabyrd said...

MITS---Thanks!---but I have tried & tried to get DUNEDIN several time---just gave up!!!

movin said...



I believe the San Diego cam is on Bai Yun and Diego, but they appear to have heavy fog there at the moment and it's hard to see. There is at least one white head dead center in the picture.


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

T-Bird has had some kind of stomach something. She is still not feeling the best but is feeling better.

normabyrd said...

GRANNYBTL---I wanted you to know that I so enjoyed reading--"RACING IN THE RAIN" too---'we must belong to the same book club'--ho!--- I am reading a GREAT book now-!!--Dan Brown's--'THE LOST SYMBOL'--It's a long book---but oh--SO GOOD!!

normabyrd said...

MOVIN'JIM--I just saw S-DIEGO playing in the tree!!---Reminds one of TAI!!---Next to TAI---this little black & white is the CUTEST---SWEETEST--MOST LOVEABLE LITTLE PANDA ever!!

Mema Jo said...

Happy Anniversary Wanda and Gene
51 years is a blessing of love and
togetherness. May there be many many more years ahead of the same

Mema Jo said...

Good Morning All! If it gets any colder I'll know what Glo's weather feels like.

Need to read back and clean out emails.
Stay warm!

hedgie said...

Not familiar with Racing in the Rain, but definitely have The Lost Symbol on my to-read list, Norma.

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' MEMA JO!----I am not as cold as GLO---brrrrr---we are still at 17° with out wind!!--I remember one winter---It was COLD & we all were making SOUP!---I was the only one without a CROCK-POT! ho!--In fact some of you folks had two!---I remember MITS & DANA did--maybe you did too!!--GREAT TO RECALL THE FUN TIMES!!---

normabyrd said...

HEDGIE---I had forgotten about reading 'RACING IN THE RAIN' until GRANNYBLT mentioned it!---It's a little about a dog--good--I should have it---if I can find it --will send it to you!! (I belong to a club that meets once a mo--& we meet at a book store!--She gets us all paper backs!---BROWN'S book is hard back!!

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

I also remember a broken lid for a crock pot and the hunt was on for a new one? Am I remembering that correctly?

Mema Jo said...

Dana had a problem with her crock pot -
I think the joke was about seeing a crock pot lid flying around and to be on the watch for it!

stronghunter said...

Hi, I'm home, and George is with me purring his little heart out. Doctor said he's okay. I was worried because he has rejected his litter box, and it's the weekend.

Also got the name of a different emergency vet. I need one who is not afraid of my cat. Nice man, but he really is afraid of a growling kitty. I can appreciate a healthy respect for growling kitties, but not obvious fear. George even managed to escape from him once.

Mema Jo said...

That is good news - I was hoping there wasn't a new problem with George. Thanks for letting us know as he has been on my mind.

stronghunter said...

Funny that you should mention soup. I'm having some nice, warm soup for lunch. No crock pot, though. I had some made up in the refrigerator, and I just nuked it.

stronghunter said...

He appreciates your concern. He is happily lying beside my computer.

stronghunter said...

There is much purring.

Mema Jo said...

Noon time already. I really only recently ate some breakfast food.
I think it is time to at least 'think'
about putting Christmas decorations away. Hubby said the outside lights are going to have to wait - maybe even until April or so......

Sharon & Thelma - I hope you 2 get your good health returned

Lolly said...

Good morning! Or rather good afternoon to those of you east of me! Really slept in this morning.

I love the talk of books! Guess what Michael gave to both of us....we each have a kindle!!!! Jack has already downloaded a book. It came with Webster dictionary already on it. This is really going to change our reading habits! Wowser! (We have bookcases in every room and they are full!)

We drove to Dallas using Jack's new GPS that talks to us. We have named her "Bossie". lol And, I have my new i-phone.....technology has arrived!

Wanda and Capt Gene.....Happy Anniversary! You must have been babes when you married!!!

Mema Jo said...

All that purring is George's way of saying "Thanks for not leaving me"

Lolly said...

Shirley, George seems like such a sweet kitty...and then he growls at the vet? Laurel calls Annie an EVIL cat, Jack calls her "Mad Cat", the kennel that keeps her when we travel has one man that will deal with her...BUT when we take her to the vet she curls up in a ball and is the mildest thing you ever saw!!!

stronghunter said...

Yes, Jo, he hid under the Christmas tree when I brought out his carrier. I had to fish him out of there.




I wish they would stop showing people jumping into cold water. Makes me cold just looking at it.

Judie said...

Glo, hope you enjoyed the outing and stayed toasty warm.

Shirley, happy George is okay and not having more problems.

Sharon and Thelma, hope you two get better NOW!

All others, please stay warm as best you can.

Off to a GWU basketball game. Playing Howard today. Not sure if I want to try to drive or have Darth provide taxi service.

Lolly said...

It is 43 here and bright sunshine. I am thinking, just thinking of starting to take down Christmas. It is a several days project. Have I told you...I even take down regular pictures off the walls and put up Santa pictures. Yes, I know, I am crazy!

stronghunter said...

He growls if they poke him in places he doesn't want to be poked. Usually he is sweet, but he can get testy, even with me.


Wow, the wind is howling and whistling around here. I wanted to do some shopping, but I had to bring George straight home; would not leave him in the car and go into the mall. Once I am home, I will stay here.

stronghunter said...

Judie, get Darth to take you.

glo said...

Well I am all layered up. Dex goes with me just about everywhere I go now unless I leave him at neighbors. I only ask them once or twice a month as he and they are both getting older and he is lots more care these days.He has a nice warm sweater as well. And he will be out of the wind the whole time. . I will park him with the sun on the car . Warm it up often or even leave it running for him if I think I need too. I would much rather pay for extra gas than get a sick doggie so he will be fine.

So glad to hear George is home. Maybe he is just a little sore from all he went through and is hesitant to potty anywhere right now. he has a good and concerned mama :-).

Will check in and tell you ho wmany people eagles and hours we spent there. Might be minutes LOL. Enjoy your afternoon.

stronghunter said...

It is wicked cold out there, Judie.

stronghunter said...

It is wicked cold out there, too, Glo. Yikes!!

Lolly said...

We are going to a surprise birthday party at a Mexican food restaurant this evening. Friend of 45 years, we were newly wed neighbors when we met, has turned 70 today. Her husband surprised her with a family cruise before Christmas. They just got back Thursday. Anxious to hear about the trip. They have three sons and two grandsons.

Lolly said...

Jack is reading his kindle...I need to go play and see what I can come up with.

Finished reading Vanishing Acts by Picoult. Now going to read her book My Sister's Keeper. She is good but the subject is heavy in both books.

normabyrd said...

LOLLY---I was asking about a KINDLE
a few wks ago!---DELIGHTED to hear you are enjoying yours!!---If the weather ever changes---so I can get to a book store---I am going to buy one!!---WHOA!!---I am so proud of you & JACK--you are keeping up with the grand kids!!!--IS THAT COOL OR NOT??? ho!

ceil said...

Lolly I do the same thing. Put things away and Christmas things in there place. Don't take Christmas down until after January 6th. Which used to be considered Little Christmas when the kings came. Church does it this weekend but I wait. Took too long to put it all up.

Lolly said...

Stay warm, Go. You just may have to join Dex every once in a while to thaw out! Brrrrrr!

ceil said...

Shirley glad George is okay. I call MM cat the cat from hell.

hedgie said...

Oh, Norma, that would be so kind of you to loan me your book!

Lolly, not so sure about the kindle for me-----I'm would think it would be very hard on the eyes, and too much motion going form page to page or scrolling or however it works! Think I prefer to stick to the real thing!

Tell Jack NOT to take GPS too literally when going into unfamiliar territory---some real bad stories in paper today!! Program it to use only highways, paved roads, etc. NO SHORTCUTS!!!!

Lolly said...

Ceil....I think you and I are apparently a lot alike. lol

Yes, in Fort Worth, this weekend, University Christian Church is having their Boar's Head Festival. We like to go, but it is early this year.

ceil said...

It is very cold here. Wind is really blowing.

ceil said...

I better get some lunch. BBL

hedgie said...

Well, dear friends, gotta go get ready to go out (would much rather hibernate!!!). Oldest SIL's family dinner is today----LARGE family!!----and his "wish" for Christmas was that I would come....so guess I'll keep the peace! Don't mind it so much when it's a summer gathering but SO many people in a house is a bit too congested for me----and have to pray that no one is sick!
So will see you all this evening. Stay warm.

normabyrd said...

LOLLY---I GOOGLED your author--& I think I might try to read her later!!---She even has some movies---did you know that?

hedgie said...

P.S. I take things down to put Christmas up, too, Lolly and Ceil. And, yep, it takes too long to do it to take it down already! I will wait at least another week, maybe 2!!!

Judie, let frank play chaueffer@

Shirley, glad that George is okay!

Glo, good that it's not illegal to leave your car run the way it is here!
You're lucky!

Bye!

normabyrd said...

HEDGIE---HAVE FUN!---I know you will keep warm with all the folks that you say will be there!---kiddin'

Judie said...

Lynn, enjoy the dinner but avoid all germs!

I don't know anything about kindle but do think I prefer having a real book -- stories seem more real, somehow and I have books I think of as old friends. BUT, for those who enjoy the new technology I say GO FOR IT!

normabyrd said...

CURSES---our paper didn't get here today-------

need food---

normabyrd said...

JUDIE---If I ever get a Kindle--will let your know!!---I have more books than I have MONEY!---ho!--Have loved books since I first learned to read!--

Lolly said...

Well, it remains to be seen if I like the kindle or not. Jack has now down loaded one book and then he downloaded the complete works of Mark Twain....for 99 cents. He is learning how to use the text size key. Hee Hee He is learning and then can teach me!

I am off. Have a great day!

BBL

stronghunter said...

I have gotten lazy in my reading. I have been listening to CDs on my commute, and I like it for easy reads. It took a little time for me to adjust, and I don't think I would like it for something complicated.

I have not tried the Kindle. I would still want a paper book for anything challenging--a textbook or something, because I like to underline and write in the margin. For something I am going to teach, I really need to underline or make notes in the margin. If you are going to do pleasure reading, you do not have to worry about that though.

Mema Jo said...

Going to try to keep track of the 2:00 game CT and SC. Daughter and family (including SSG Ryan) are in AL to watch the cam. She & hubby & Son will be rooting for CT but Ryan and gal friend will probably be rooting for SC.
They will have lots of fun if for nothing else then being together.

Mema Jo said...

I must have our CAM on my mind. I meant to say 'game' and I'm sure that is how you all read it..

Judie - I did find my trash can - was right where I had left it! lol

movin said...

Eagle in BWE nest. Did you see it?


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

ceil said...

Thanks Jim. Beautiful eagle. Picture so clear.

ceil said...

Well wind is so strong it blew the garland off the front window and broke the ornaments.

movin said...

I was watching videos of the Rose Parade, when I got an error notice concerning Real Player.

Turned out to be Pete's cam and I can't get it up now.

Think I'll shut everything down and restart. Talk to you later.


C(°Ù¿°)D

Jim

stronghunter said...

Jo, I am glad you found your trash can. Maybe it blew away and blew back. Thought I saw something fly by.

George is considering climbing the Christmas tree. I do not need that. He weighs over 15 pounds. Tree was shaking like it might fall.

stronghunter said...

Whee, Ceil, I thought I saw a garland fly by here. Headed toward Jo's.

ceil said...

Watch out for the ornaments that are still stuck to it.

stronghunter said...

They were pretty and shiny.

ceil said...

Want to tell you about a scarey incident we had in Washington. 6:30in the morning this loud alarm starts at first I thought it was a wake up call. This noise could have awaken a hibernating bear. Then we hear there is a report of a fire evacuate the building. I got may shoes on grab my coat ran to the next room to get Jim and Jennifer. They were dressed. Went back to our room and here is MM getting dressed for a ball. I yelled MM we have got to get out of here. We are on the seventh floor. Down the steps we start. I kept looking over to make sure there was no smoke down further. We got out and we were only outside for a few minutes when they told us we could come back in. Never did find out if there was a fire. Saw a few engines. Got back to our room and decided to take a shower. Heard engines in the distance. Prayed please Lord don't want to go outside in my birthday suit. Not for us.

ceil said...

Yep Shirley they were silver. Jo send my garland back.

stronghunter said...

Oh my gosh, Ceil. That is scary. Were you in a hotel?

stronghunter said...

Maybe she can just throw it into the wind.

Costume Lady said...

GOOD AFTERNOON...
Thank you all so much for our good wishes and ecards. It REALLY means a lot to us both!
It boggles my mind when I think about being married for 51 years...I don't even feel 51!...Well, I did when I first rolled out of bed this morning:)
We have actually been together for 55 years. We dated 4 years before we got married (all through High School). We were married 9 months and 20 days before our first baby (Denise) was born. Whew!! That is the ONLY thing that I would have changed in our 51 years...that was too soon to have a baby. It was a rough year, probably our roughest, but, we pulled through.
We were going to Red Lobster for dinner and include Dustin in on the celebration, but decided that wouldn't be very romantic, so we've postponed til tomorrow or another day. He is going home tomorrow. We have had him since Christmas and will miss him. He has kept our bird feeders full all week, brought wood in and started our fires each evening:)

Mema Jo said...

Bright and Shiny silver they were as they flew up so high and headed over the mountain into WV - Shepherdstown WV I think! We best keep our eyes on our nest. There isn't anything there yet! Wanda should see they go over!

Mema Jo said...

Third quarter and the Huskies are hold the lead 13-0. I don't want to jinx them but they are looking good!

ceil said...

I thought of the Jo. If it missed you then it would head to Wanda's or the nest. Lib and Belle could decorate.
Wanda we were married 10 months and one day when Jim was born.

ceil said...

shirley we were at the Omni Hotel 7th floor.

stronghunter said...

Alert, alert, Wanda and Gene! Watch out for the flying Christmas garland headed your way!

T-Bird said...

Hello eagle momsters and dadsters.

T-Bird said...

I hope all has been well. I have been kinda under the weather lately. Not really feeling like participating in life, stomach problems.

ceil said...

Hey Thelma. How are you feeling?

T-Bird said...

You wouldn't believe the emails. I have missed you. Enjoyed seeing our royal couple when Sharon would let me know they were in the nest. The snow has been beautiful. Makes me kinda worry though.

ceil said...

Worried about Lib and Belle. He takes very good care of her. I remember that March storm. I thought she was a goner. He pushed that ice off of her.

stronghunter said...

Susan and I had an unnerving experience a couple of years ago. Susan had had an appendectomy and I was spending the night with her in her room in the hospital when the fire alarm went off with loud alarm sounds and flashing bright lights.

I went out into the hall to see what was going on and a large woman in a nurse's uniform ordered me to return to the room. I obeyed, hoping things were okay, (after all she was still there.) We finally found out that things were okay, but they did not know how to turn off the system. (Not comforting.)

They got the sound off, but the lights flased for several hours. It must have looked very strange from the outside. Inside, it was impossible to sleep. I am glad I was there for Susan. It would have been worse if she had been alone.

If I had smelled smoke, I would have gotten Susan out of there, large nurse or not.

ceil said...

Shirley I know the feeling. Would have done the same thing. Big nurse or not.

Costume Lady said...

Thelma...Dustin has had a cold since Monday. When he first started coughing and sniffling, he said maybe he should go home, his Mom knew what meds to give him. I asked him if he knew what kind she gave him and he said CHICKEN SOUP:)
Told him I knew how to make that:):) I have been giving him Benedryl and cough medicine and 3 boxes of tissues. He's pretty good now.

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

I see a little blackbird at 11 o'clock on our nest!

ceil said...

I better get ready for Mass. BBL

stronghunter said...

Chicken soup is good for fixing lots of ills, Wanda.

stronghunter said...

But I am sure you know that.

glo said...

We're home. There are a lot more crazy people at the dam than there are eagles but I did see some. Good golly its a cold one and supposed to stay like this for days. Time to feed and walk Dex. Will look at photos later. Not going to be any spectacular ones I don't expect, but the number of eagles is continuing to grow.

Lolly said...

I want you all to know that I have just had the laziest day ever! First I played with my kindle, have not downloaded a book yet. Then I played with my i-phone. I LOVE that thing! lol It is just fun! I am going to have to get cell numbers so I can send pics and test. Just listen to me! I really will not be doing much texting, but it does have its time to be used.

Mema Jo said...

Warm up Glo!

Lolly said...

We got up over 50 today....while you are apparently blowing away!

PA Nana said...

I tried to post from my laptop but wasn't able (my own stupidity)grrrrr

Back from the desktop:

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY WANDA & CAPT. GENE!!

Lolly, congrats for keeping up with technology.

Lynne, if you're the one adopting a puppy - congrats! What fun!!

Shirley, so glad George is home and purring. It's hard to watch them suffer.

To those not feeling well, a speedy recovery! We need all our momsters & dadsters healthy!

later ...

Costume Lady said...

Well, I offered to fix Dustin some chicken soup and he said he didn't really like it...but pizza would do the trick!:)

Costume Lady said...

I have been too pre-occupied to notice my avatar...it is supposed to be sparkling or something, I forget which. I need to work on that the way PAULA told me.

stronghunter said...

Well, pizza is pretty easy to do, too!

stronghunter said...

It is very pretty as it is, Wanda.

stronghunter said...

Watching the East Carolina game.

Lolly said...

Leaving to get ready to out to eat and surprise friend, Harriet. Shoud be fun. Taking her some pecans as a present.

BBL

floralgirl said...

Happy Anniversary Wanda and Gene!

stronghunter said...

Posted one picture from today's nest visit. Not very good with the lines, but the best of the ones I got.

stronghunter said...

It's on my blog.

magpie said...

Two eagles at Lake Washington....beautiful !

magpie said...

They are digging that way deep nest cup again like last year

Hello everyone, just starting to catch up

Mema Jo said...

Shirley I moved it over into the Momsters album..The only one from today


Hi Margy. They are beautiful
I wonder if they are going to plan on moving the cam on the streaming to the nest area?

stronghunter said...

Thanks, Jo. I hoped someone would do that.

stronghunter said...

Exciting ball game:

ECU 17
Arkansas 17

Ms Bookworm said...

Hi, Gang,
Just a quick posting to let you know I'm still around!
Spent New Year's Eve at SIL & BIL's, then last night fell asleep early & woke up late!
Spent the day today shopping the sales (Hubby's Energizer battery is really working well!) Now must run & take care of the bulldogs.
Promise to be back after we are back home from there! BBIALW.

magpie said...

I couldn't take my eyes off them Jo, the eagles at LW, were so busy, saw some beaking and a whole lot of nestorations, was hoping for some HP but I might have missed it while I was reading posts.

So maybe, HP at Wanda's and Gene's instead ☺ ♥

We are going to SPLIT soon

magpie said...

Good to see Thelma on here today, but I wish she was feeling better, it's about TIME !

magpie said...

Okay - I am going for the SPLIT....
bye bye

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