Thursday, February 18, 2010

Thursday

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Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Morning all!!!

magpie said...

Morning Sissy !!!

Two eagles now one

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' MITS--thanks for weather update!

magpie said...

Saw that Norma... and Megan posted how we can get Past issues for a reduced price too ☺
So when this ons is Past....
save money !

Mits said...

I can't get it to open either, Margy...

magpie said...

Well at least I am in good company, Helen ☺
Wah, though, wanted to see them in the daytime for myself...not off a link, though those are nice too

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

My hawk has been back out here. I posted a pic of him on Sissy's pics. He was chasing a sparrow all around my pussy willow tree but the sparrow got away!!!

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' SISSY!---Hope you have 'SUNSHINE ON YOUR SHOULDER'!!

magpie said...

Norma
sorry to hear about the rhododendron bush !
hope I spelled that right

normabyrd said...

SISSY---I didn't know that PUSSY WILLOWS grew on a tree!---must be beautiful!---Very rarely see them in this area!

magpie said...

Snow in the nest box and two parents at Valmont....
mentioned last night, three eggs there !
Also snow at Ft. St. Vrain...eagle has shaken off the snow...

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Mercer County had school today!! I think this is the 8th day we have had school since before Christmas vacation!!! YAY!!!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

It is really more of a bush, I reckon, Norma.

normabyrd said...

Thanks MARGY---FOLKS in this area have lost a lot of shrubbery, etc--guess you all have too!

magpie said...

NO school in Morgan Co...James has not had a school day since
Feb 4

magpie said...

I need to get out in the WILD and see some grackles and robins, then I will KNOW that SPRING is coming..I see where many of you have seen this. Wonder what the roads are like to Swinging Bridge !

normabyrd said...

SISSY -- I haven't seen pussy willows since I was a child---many moons ago!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

I got this bush from my Daddy!!! That is where all of my cardinals stay all the time. Really all of the birds use it as a resting place. It is right across from my feeders.

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

Now Magpie, you know that is a Swanging Bradge! :)

magpie said...

If y'all haven't got your duds on yet, remember it is RED FRIDAY

and if you have your RED JAMMIES on, just keep them on ! ☺

magpie said...

If I had known you were going to be here, Sharon, I would have typed it like that !!
Like your flowers!

movin said...



ssssssssssssssssssssssssss

GooD MorninG, aLL

My fRIENDs...

hOPE YoU hAVE A GreaT
WeeKenD.

ssssssssssssssssssssssssss


C(°ٿ°)D

Jim

magpie said...

I will probably make a field trip there Saturday, today is grocery shop trip with gal pal who likes to shop and after that it is James Day ☺

magpie said...

Hey Jim -
you saw that Two Harbors Eagle laid an egg Wednesday evening ?

Mits said...

Margy there is a turkey at PIX

magpie said...

TV - I think, at BWO - still watching it to see what it is

Mits said...

well there was, he gobbled his way right out of view.

magpie said...

going there next Mits...
we just had an egg roll our nest I think, I caught it late

Mits said...

yeah, think it is a TV, been watching it

magpie said...

I see that lone, hen I guess it is, and a few little other birds at Pix Pa
her her putting....
also hear wind chimes there !

Mema Jo said...

Good Morning All - hoping for the 40° to be here again today. I'll be finished my morning rituals and will return........

magpie said...

I need to scram now.

Here is one site for the Wonderful WV Magazine...March issue is not on there yet...

http://www.wonderfulwv.com/

Best wishes for a great day, and that Jo, hears from the Germany Gang on their next assignment

magpie said...

Ha! friend from work just emailed me wanting the NCTC cam sites!

Yay!

magpie said...

PS for those jumping on, there are a few comments about the WV Magazine article, on the "before the split" page

ttfn
I'm trying to lure Ceil out...that's why I keep coming back
She might be watching for a New Thread...that's one of her many specialities

hedgie said...

Morning, all eagle dudettes and dude!

Guess you are right, Sissy---my pussy willow didn't have a real trunk. THere was just a humongous base with many branches sprouting up from ground level---but they were 20 feet high! Sure hurt my heart when it died.

hedgie said...

Norma, Norma.....if you order a bunch of issues of the WV mag, I will share the costs with YOU this time!!

hedgie said...

Speaking of TV's---cartton in todays' paper: One TV is proposing to another, with a big ring being offered. The other TV says "I'm sorry, Adam, but you're ugly....I mean we ALL are, but especially you."
Guess that was a NO!

paula eagleholic said...

Thanks for the link, Margy!

Morning, all! TGIF!!!

Mits said...

lol, Lynn:)

Mits said...

feeding time CRC

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

Lovely interference just started again.

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

And then it stopped!

hedgie said...

Even tho' there is obviously lots of meltimng going on, it seems tobe ,ostly underneath from ground warmth. Top of the snow shows little evidence of melt.
My pyracantha looks okay, but rhododendron and holly don't look good at all..:(

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

Well crap!

Mits said...

thinking all my old azaleas are history:(

Mits said...

crap what, Sharon???

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

The interference that is coming and going on the cam!

movin said...

Hi, Magpie. I did see that Paula had posted the info on TH, but I haven't checked it out yet.

It's looking like WE must have selected a new nesting spot, rather than rebuilding their old one, which fell apart at the end of last season... nothing but rock visible on that one now.


C(°ٿ°)D

Jim

stronghunter said...

Yes, Norma, I have school. We came back on Wednesday. We're on a delayed opening.

I've been very busy. Have to go write a test now.

glo said...

Norma I sent you an email right away wanting a copy of the magazine but I see it got returned :-(. Yes I want one an dYes I had mentioned in there if you order several I bet it will be cheaper. I will be happy to pay for my copy. Hedgie Hope you see this too. Just let me know if it gets ordered and who I need to send the money too. :-) Thanks

paula eagleholic said...

Caltrans got their second egg yesterday.

paula eagleholic said...

Jim - if you read the latest IWS update, the WE pair has been seen at their nest, and it has been noted that they have brought in new sticks. Info was just posted this week.

paula eagleholic said...

NOrma's email doesn't work!

Costume Lady said...

I WANT ONE TOO. HOW CAN WE DO THIS AND GET A DISCOUNT...WE NEED TO GET A SYSTEM OR PLAN. ONE OF US WILL DO THE ORDERING AND THOSE WHO WANT ONE CAN EMAIL THE PERSON INCHARGE AND LET THEM KNOW.

MARGY, don't even think about going to Swinging Bridge! At least make sure you have your cell with you and charged up!

magpie said...

You're welcome Paula....
YOU would have been an excellent author for the article, but I think the lady did a nice job...mentions last year's lone hatchling, and the previous year's...
is very readable for general audiences though...and the picture of the nest tree and eagle very good. Photographer for that was Ron Hagerty.
xo going to try to be on time for grocery shopping trip
xoxo Love to all ♥

Lynne2 said...

sunshine here today and already almost 40....break out the tank top and shorts!!!

Margy, saw robins yesterday!! And one lone grackle, strangely enough not long after Sharon posted she had one....hmmm...how long does it take a grackle to fly here from there...

Today, he brought a few friends!

My crocus are poking up, too! Sprung had begun to spring!! Going to head out later to see if I can uncover some of my little shrubs out front. Maybe take out the lawn chair and a glass of iced tea and soak up some rays!

magpie said...

Wanda: there is also a nice article in this issue about STONES ! and rocks and things....

hedgie said...

Glo, Norma can't get email anymore. Something wrong with her setup...she needs a cute geek!!

magpie said...

Are you all like me? I LOVE that open up picture of the juvenile eagle page for the ISW Two Harbors link !!

gotta go bye

xo

magpie said...

oh Lynne, crocus...how I love those little flowers..

Tundra Swans should be starting their northward trek soon....

did I say gotta go bye ?

glo said...

OK so yes I gatthered Norma's email doesn't work. Hmmm the cute geeks I know well they live kind of far from her. Maybe though they have relatives in the area. OK well whoever let me know when something gets organized and add me to the list of folks wanitng a copy of the March issue. OK Thanks

Mits said...

goodbye, Margy!!!!!

movin said...

Thanks, Paula. I looked at WE earlier in the week, or tried to, but the cam was down at the time.

I did read a recent answer by Dr. Sharpe to a question on that nest, and he thought they had changed locations.

WELL! All the better if they stay, since all the camera equipment is pointed that way, and it's been upgraded in the off season.


C(°ٿ°)D

Jim

hedgie said...

Lynne, don't carry it too far! LOL---definitely not sunbathing weather.

Wanda, Norma said she would order and send out....I will cost-share with her this time!

BTW---Wanda, re: Survivor----before the new season started, they had done an episode with some of the previous winners and favorites---that was when Richard Hatch was on! It was a bit misleading---at the time, I thought those folks were the ones coming back for this Heroes and Villains season---but not so.

normabyrd said...

GLO---W/be happy to order you a copy!----Anyone else?

paula eagleholic said...

JIm - info and video in IWS update thread...

paula eagleholic said...

The snowpack around my house is a lot more dense with the melting yesterday....Boo was actually standing on top of the snow this morning. Can't believe you have crocus poking thru, Lynne. I don't have anything out there but snow!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

ME, Norma, I want one!!!!

movin said...

K-81, the male, just took over duties at TH, and as I was checking the PH nest, K26, the female, flew in and began work on the nest.


C(°ٿ°)D

Jim

movin said...

I like the picture this year at TH, and the sound seems good too.


C(°ٿ°)D

Jim

hedgie said...

Add me to your list, Norma! I want one.

movin said...

Norma, I don't know what you are talking about "ordering."

Quick fill in??


C(°ٿ°)D

Jim

Lynne2 said...

Paula, I moved the snow off of the back patio flower bed during both storms in and effort to save my little baby butterfly bush and I had planted crocus bulbs in there as well. The snow pack IS really dense now but much shorter so I have room to move the snow off of the front beds now too. That's on the very warm and sunny southern side of the house so I just bet they'll be coming up there in no time too!

hedgie said...

Okay, gang....I will send out a Momster mail about the magazine....please reply to me if you want one and then I'll give Norma the total and she will order.

floralgirl said...

Hello all:)
Crocus, huh? nice...just a note, if your butterfly bushes have gotten broken from the snow, just chop the broken branches off, and they should sprout from the remaining stalks in the Spring. They benefit from a pruning anyway, so hopefully can be saved. Luckily hubby had cut all ours back here, so I think mine will be ok. The only one that may have an issue is the weeping buddleia which grows very differently than the others, and I'm not sure how much damage mine will have.

kickngbird said...

lunch delivery - something big

normabyrd said...

KIDS!---I am gonna order a copy of the WV Magazine for everyone that would enjoy having a copy!---HEDGIE is checking the number of magazines we need!

normabyrd said...

TIGER IS ON TV!

kickngbird said...

Thought I might have seen rabbit ears

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

There is nothing but snow in my yard! There could be a giraffe out there and we wouldn't be able to see if for the snow. I sure would love to see a flower poke up through there, but it would have to be pretty tall!!!

Mits said...

haven't a clue what is was, Kick, but you right it was big when it came in.

floralgirl said...

I turned on the tv, but I didn't see a tiger...just a loser.

kickngbird said...

Fur - pooey - fur - pooey - fur - pooey -

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' MOVIN'JIM!---'OUR EAGLES' are featured in the WEST VIRGINIA magazine---It is published monthly by the WVDNR---(WV DEPT NATURAL RESOURCES)----will send you one--

Mits said...

lol....Kick

Dana Gray said...

Norma, I would definatly be interested in a copy. Each year I say to Ed that we should get a subscription. Maybe now I will.

Judie said...

Good morning, while it is still morning.

Working day today. Need to get creative and think up crime scenes for an exam.

Watched T.Woods. Seemed sincere. Wish him a full personal recovery for the sake of wife and kids.

Sunshine this morning and melting snow. At least the gutters have thawed.

Enjoy the morning!

kickngbird said...

I'm thinking that must be Belle chowing down, and how much energy she's expended laying 4 eggs, incubating through 2 major snowstorms. Amazing.

normabyrd said...

ON THE VIEW---They are having a dog show---with dogs that folks have picked up at the 'pound'!--so cool--

Lolly said...

I WANT A COPY OF THE MAGAZINE!

Lynn, I will email you. I want to pay for mine, you should not pay for it. I will email you.

Oh, and GOOD MORNING!☺♥♥♥

Lolly said...

Yes, our couple are amazing!

Lolly said...

Stayed up really late last night watching the olympics. It was a good night. Then slept in.

Need to check cams. Enjoyed watching Belle chow down,.

Ms Bookworm said...

Good Morning, Everyone!
Am up a lot earlier today. Have to drive up to the house in the high desert to check on it, and to pick up the mail in the P.O. box there.

Still mighty windy at the nest! Hope our eagles have rocks in their pockets.

Cloudy here in SoCal, and rain expected tonight into tomorrow. Thought it wise to go to the desert early today, before rain starts. Supposed to rain all weekend.

Better get going~~will be back later when I get home. Take care, everyone! :o]

Lolly said...

Had OK up. Not sure where they have the left side cam pointed, maybe in the direction of the new nest. An eagle flew across the screen. It was really strange, in that the cam slowed it down.

Dana Gray said...

I need to run for now. I hope everyone enjoys the rest of the day. My blog has been updated and now I need to get to work and finish some stuff before this evening.

kickngbird said...

Yes, I shouldn't neglect to mention the equally amazing Liberty, who brought the big meal in today and just moved right onto the eggs.

(My husband wore the eagle on his shoulder when he was in the military: 101st Airborne. Such a wonderful symbol of strength, dedication, power, and THIS is who you turn to when you want to get the job done.)

normabyrd said...

PAULA---I CAN STAND on the snow at my place!!---The only green I can see are the 'broken bushes & shrubbery!---

Lynne2 said...

Kicking bird, my hubby served in the 82nd in the late 80s!! AIRBORNE!!

Judie, picture this crime scene....Wife leaves dog alone in home. Husband comes home and finds wife's slipper all chewed up and strewn across the floor. Calls wife to tell her. Dog mysteriously disappears the next day. Husband tells dog police that wife has been heard to say "I'm going to kill that dog". Husband now missing as well. No evidence of foul play.

I'm going to Walmart, Yuk.

hedgie said...

Phyrfly Dana---click on my profile and then on contact/email me and send me your mailing address, please, so I can give to Norma for magazine! I clicked on your webpage and contact link, but puter froze up!

normabyrd said...

OK LOLLY--'SUNSHINE'!!---We folks in WILD & WONDERFUL WEST VIRGINIA---don't accept money!---LOVE SHARING OUR STATE WITH YOU WONDERFUL BLOGGERS!

normabyrd said...

WAX! SHARON!

hedgie said...

Lynne, where did the dog-icide story come from??????? Hmmmm.

normabyrd said...

LYNN2--I think your little 'SHOE CHEWER' needs a playmate!--bet the chewing would stop!!---ho!

Lolly said...

No sign of foul play, huh? Bodies by any chance buried in northern Minn? ??????????

Lolly said...

♥♥♥Norma♥♥♥ You guys are just too kind!! (((HUGS)))

When I was a young girl, just a few years ago, I had a pen pal. Think we became pen pals through Highlights magazine. Her name was Carol and she lived in WV. How about that sports fans?!!!!

Lolly said...

Very vocal on the nest. Time to switch?

Mits said...

Kicking and Lynne, (((hugs))) to your hubbies for their service to our country:)

Lolly said...

Anyone hear anything about Caltrans? Time for a second egg. I watched for a while, saw two at the nest, hoped there would be a switch, but no luck.

Lolly said...

Meant to comment about the pink armadillo. Jack will not shoot it UNLESS it starts to plow through MY yard!!!☺ Jack is not a hunter, does not like to shoot animals. Heck he doesn't like killing the moles that tear up the lawn either.

paula eagleholic said...

Oh Lolly, I remember pen pals. I had two, one from Bethlehem, PA (Can't remember her name at the moment, might have been Margaret), and Queenie (I can remember the name but not where she lived). And yes, that was just a few years ago...tee hee.

normabyrd said...

need food---

Lolly said...

I am off. Things to do. Places to go. Cooking today. Sunday is Joey's 40th birthday. Laurel is having a BIG party tomorrow evening. I am helping by preparing some food. Then we will be up there tomorrow.

BBL

paula eagleholic said...

I missed the big lunch delivery!

LOL, kicking bird, I can imagine it now!

Lolly said...

Paula, I still have pictures of Carol, my pen pal. Do not remember where she lived in WV. Wish I did.

normabyrd said...

FRONT ROYAL'S LEOPARD CUBS on ABC-CH 7!---TOOOOO CUTE!

hedgie said...

Lolly, think my penpal was through Highlights, too.....don't remember name or where she lived!

Mema Jo said...

I've returned! Took long enough didn't I!
I did get my phone call from Christine (Germany) - They have been in Germany for 26 months but may need to stay longer. Won't know anything for certain until after Patrick has another meeting this upcoming week as to chances of getting back into the states. I'll keep you informed BUT
please pray a 'Reassignment to States' prayer for them. Thanks!

Mema Jo said...

Lunch time here in my sunny but windy valley....

Lolly said...

Just saw 2 eggs at Caltrans!!!!

Lolly said...

You got it, Jo! It is time for them to come home!

floralgirl said...

Lynne's story is interesting, wonder if walmart trip is an alibi...
92° and sunny in the gh!

Mits said...

Be right there, Megan, will bring lunch:)

floralgirl said...

OK:) please bring your own chair, and don't mind the mess.
Eagle just flew in!

normabyrd said...

Sending PRAYERS for a RESIGNMENT TO STATES for MEMA JO'S family! --GOD BLESS!--

Costume Lady said...

Don't forget me, Norma.

paula eagleholic said...

Looks like Belle is back

Lolly said...

My gh is so tiny, we should have built a larger one. I do love to go in there, love the smell and the warmth. lol

paula eagleholic said...

LOlly - thought you were gone, was going to let you know that I had posted 2 eggs for Caltrans...

Lolly said...

Just got another view of the Caltran's two eggs.

paula eagleholic said...

Megan, I will bring my own chair and some drinks to share!

Lolly said...

Well, I was gone but have been keeping a close eye on Caltrans as I was eating my breakfast. lol Saw the 2 eggs about 15 min ago.

paula eagleholic said...

Eagle chatter from Lib...

paula eagleholic said...

Wonder if they will have 3 again this year as well.

paula eagleholic said...

And CO, too. Wonder if they will have 3.

They don't think it's a new pair, BTW. They think last year that something kept one of them from returning to the nest during that snowstorm...could have been self preservation.

paula eagleholic said...

BTW, they were eating possum at CRC earlier...wonder if it was donated, LOL.

Mits said...

self preservation during a snowstorm..hell, I can relate to that.

floralgirl said...

Yeah, me too:) eagle flew out, switch

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Heck, this winter has been all about self-preservation!!! And I don't think it is over for us. They are talking trash about another storm next week. Wonder if domestic homicide has gone up? I can see how it could happen!! ROFL!!

Mits said...

actually in DC, there were no homicides for over a week:)

magpie said...

Wonderful WV Magazine...
one year sub $18

A friend of mine and I each give the other a subscription every year !

I have them going back to 1990 and then some

Well worth it...

Passing through, groceries done, coffee brewing, next stop :

Morgan County and James

Looks like everyone is percolating pretty good on here.

We have to remind Jim
to READ UP ☺ lol

shoes back on... Where's Ceil ?
she brings in the new thread, quite often ! ☺ ♥ and it would be a good time for one !
ttfn xo

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Hmm, maybe all this snow is keeping the bad guys in!!

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Maybe not homicide, but a little maiming has crossed my mind!!!

Lolly said...

Hmmmmmmm?????? Wonder if a lot of babies will born 9 months after being snowed in???????

Lolly said...

We won't worry about you Lynn! We know you were snowed in alone!☺

magpie said...

Not at Magpie's Roost !!

lol ☺

bye

floralgirl said...

Whoa- no violence or babies here!

Lolly said...

Now after making these brilliant remarks...I am off to "walk". Did not walk yesterday, worked in the yard instead. Cloudy today. More rain a comin! YUK!

BBL

Lolly said...

Hey, but you had your parking lot plowed! lol

hedgie said...

LOL, Lolly.........even if not alone and if young, NO chance of it here since '76!!!

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

And if they kill somebody, they will be stuck with the body in the house until the snow clears.

Eagle-Eyed's Sissy said...

Oooh, true! Thanks for reminding me of that. That may be the deterrent I need, Sher!!

Mits said...

hubby was not here during most of the storms, so I'm clear;)

paula eagleholic said...

What's that old saying...Make love, not war...

movin said...

Uh, oh... I must have been on other topics for more than an hour. Sorry, Norma, I'll check out the magazine thing and get back to you.

I hurried over to CNN to watch Tiger's speech and a bunch of other related stuff; then I got into the Figure Skating Gold Medal, which seems controversial to some at least...couldn't find a video of the performance anywhere on the INet, but there are plenty of clips for and against the winner's performance; then I got intrigued with the medal presentation to the Dalai Lama......

I just want to say that I thought Tiger's speech sounded like he (and his family) are pursuing the right course to get his life back on track and heading in the right direction.


C(°ٿ°)D

Jim

Eagle-Eyed Shar said...

Phew, I know you are grateful Mits! :)

Mits said...

for sure, Sharon:)

movin said...

Did you see they switched the Pandas and enclosures at SD??

Diego and Mom are in one with better climbing structures and better cameras now. You can actually see some good detail up close now.


C(°ٿ°)D

Jim

floralgirl said...

Egg roll!

Mits said...

yeah well, they better trim the plant that is in front of the cam...., blocks the view of the panda...

ceil said...

Murder did someone say Murder I am about to kill someone if they don't pick up the trash on the corner. Our day is Wednesday. I called yesterday and the lady said mamn it is still early. I said trash day was yesterday Oh she says. Well still there Called today. Lady says we asked that you all put trash in one place. I said it is in one place. One hundred bags and growing. Now the mayor is saying don't save the spots that you cleaned for days. Murder did some one say murder.
Oh hi everyone. Hope you are having a nice day.
Kick loved the food interpretation
fur phoey

hedgie said...

Whew---spent an hour trying to fix problems with my all-in-one printer. Had to uninstall, FIND the disc, and then re-install, in order to fix a stupid printer head. Now everything is fine again, except for the ink on my fingers that won't wash off! :(

Mits said...

yeah and your taxes are being paid for what....that is terrible

ceil said...

Crocus mine will be late this year. July maybe. Jim threw a lot of the snow in the garden so we could feed the birds. Saw the cardinal pair that I thought was gone. They are not coming to my yard and that is unusual.

Mits said...

knew it was going to happen, but just not when....the gutter in the back of the house just came crashing down, just could not hold the snow and ice any longer, and hubby tried to get some of it off last night when we saw it sagging, oh well, it is what it is:(

ceil said...

The girl down the street said to me wasn't it a beautiful snow. I asked her where the h she had been the last couple of weeks. She laughed.
Luckily my downspout is in the sun and I kept hitting it to get the ice to move. It is open now.
BBL things to do.

hedgie said...

Oh, Ceil....sounds dreadful. Have you seen any rats?? Yuck! Bill took my 1st weeks worth to dumpster at the shop; hoping that they make it this coming Monday. Wonder if they'll give us credit for 2 weeks missed?? In my dreams, right?

hedgie said...

NEW THREAD IS UP!

Lolly said...

No, need to keep any bodies in the house still spring. They will keep nicely in the snow.

I have finished my walking. That is one good way to warm up! Jack did not walk. Something is wrong with his foot. The ball of his foot is painful and he did not do anything to it. At least anything that he can remember. He is now resting his foot and putting ice on it. It is gradually getting better. So, I walked alone.

I am worried about Daisy. She we put out a canine alert? ☺

ceil said...

Lynn that is funny. No rats yet. I feel bad for the guy whose house has all the trash in front of it.
They picked up the recycle today.

ceil said...

Lolly if you are still here.
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