Thank you, GLO I will give MAGGIE the hug when I see her. Everyone loved the eagle bear and knew all the love and good wishes that came with it. Please keep praying for us, as some tests are still pending. Really can't go in to details right now. MTBRL!!
Happy Sunday. Mits - Love to you and Maggie, I hope she's doing well and everyone is getting good sleep at night already. Still praying. She is love and loved by all - that's the most important ingredient and the prayers just cement it all together.
Took me awhile to get in here- thanks Sharon for putting the link on the momster site - that's where I headed.
Now I have to get some work done... not having a great day again, so will be a chore. Ha - punny - work/chore.. sorry
I'll check back later - hope everyone is having a great day and can enjoy the beautiful weather. I am visioning our eagles soaring high in the beautiful skies
I will be staying close to home for awile, hoping that MAGGIE will get the go-ahead to come to the beach in the near future. She seems to be getting on a good schedule so far, fingers crossed, but she is such a good baby, much like my son was, very quiet and I think that has alot to do with how early she was, the hospital has classified her as a preemie. Thanks, BELLE Love is a powerful thing.
Ok, all you Grandmoms out there, educate me, son just called and his sister-in-law and brother-in-law are going to watch Baby Maggie for a couple of hours, so son and wife can go out to store, just to have some time together, and they have people coming at 2 and 5, so we will not get to see Maggie today. Darn! Must give them some space, right? No matter how much I want to be there, right> Tee Hee! I want to be a good Grandma.
Mits Yep its got its tough times trying to figure out what your role is now that the kids think they are old and grown up and you however are a Newly excited can't get enough of that baby, Grandma I think its a learning process..just like parenting is. Ya never quite figure it out. BUT your heart will help you know what to do not do/say and not say...Oh and when you ooops...Just remember you aren't gonna be a perfect Grandma but You will be a loving one!!!
Earlier Mom was sitting eating bamboo and Tai was on a limb just by Mom. He used his feet on her head to push off and biting at her. You could see her head push forward from the little stinker. I haven't been able for some reason to get into Conn. site to see Little smurf that is now Little Teddy bear. Anyone else having trouble there? When in different ways nope.
Great to hear from Geula!! Will be praying the cease fire really happens!
Mits, so, so, so glad you are back! Can't tell you about the grandma stuff, but I know from this mom's perspective, don't know what I would have done without my parents, especially being a single parent! God blessed me and Andrew with them for sure!
Okay, going out for a while. Going to Bluestone Dam to hunt for eagles! I pray I see one or 10 or something. Never have so hopefully today will be the day!! Will let you know as soon as I get back!
Good afternoon, Eagle Land. Hope ya'll are out enjoying the day!
Mits, so glad to hear that Maggie is home! Hope all the test results go your way. We are all praying for her. It is quite possible you saw an eagle at your sons. There are a lot of eagles around there. You will find your role as Grandma (is that what she is going to be calling you?). Takes patience and time, what with all the other relatives around, but it will come. And you will enjoy it!
Geula stay safe. We are all hoping the cease fire will take place and stay in place.
Mits what're you buyin for lil Maggie? If it is clothes, remember how quickly they grow! We're starving for more info - how long, weight, etc. Did she have hair or is she beautifully bald? If she has hair, what color?
I remember that soft sweet warm bundle in my arms - I miss it so much! Next time you hold her, concentrate on that gentle weight in your arms for me and give her an oh so gentle kiss of welcome to the world from one of her eagle buddy crowd.
I have returned from Shepherdstown Market! Saw FloralGirl and got 2 bunches of the most beautiful flowers. Spent some time talking with her & intoduced her to my daughter Jennifer. We were talking about Hawk Mt. and then about the Eagle Train. Out of the blue a gentleman must have overheard us & said he saw lots and lots of eagles when he went canoing & camping up where the Eagle Train runs. I asked him what month & he said in the spring. That is probably the time when they all return to the area. So I am going to stop thinking about the Eagle Train until this spring. I will tell you more about my morning trip after I go to the previous page to read comment from Geula. Some eagle crazy woman called me a few minutes ago from Bluestone Dam! She needed me to tell her the difference between an eagle & turkey bussard in flight... Now you know that is a legitimate question from one who has never seen an eagle in flight. I am not an Eagle Expert but I am convinced she was looking at an EAGLE !!! Holy Smollie......Sharon saw an Eagle!!! I just know she did.
HELLO EAGLE BUDDIES---I tried to get in a couple of times---then I went to the market---Read Sharon's mail--- & here I am---HOW HAPPY to have MITS back------but I am so jealous---Not only does she have a new beautiful granddaughter, she has her name in BLUE----WHOA--I am an expert on this Granny bit---First, Maggie w/decide what she wants to call you, with some coaxing---ho!---Also, it seems the mother's mother usually has a notch up---not always----But this is the a TOUCHY time---NO ONE KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT TO DO---You know Maggie looks exactly like your son----BUT----her mother knows she looks exactly like her mother did---so it goes---don't be pushy---just volunteer often----smile alot----that w/make your son happy---- do you all live close?-----First bath was a big deal for me---new moms are usually a little unsure about how this is done, etc.----Another good point---read an up-to-date baby book----(times have changed since you had a child)----I AM SO HAPPY, HAPPY FOR YOU MITS---you only have to do one thing for this little one----GIVE HER LOVE, LOVE & MORE LOVE----That's the easy part---"BLUE" MITS
GEULA-----We are praying----hopefully this bombing might stop tomorrow---Great to hear from you-----We w/pray that they will STOP--- Take care---we love you
Jo - I'm jealous - you got some of those pretty flowers. I really want to get down there to get some, too. Maybe on the 27th to get a special bunch or two to brighten up my classroom for the first day of school for the kids on the 28th... that sounds like a plan.
I bet you're right about Sharon's sighting. Hard for me to tell the difference when I see one or the other, but when both are in the air, the eagle looks so much more powerful and majestic, it is easy to see the difference. I bet with your descriptions of sightings, she can be sure she's seeing an eagle or 10 just like she'd hoped!
Norma, happy Sunday to you, Sharon is the pro at talking folks into turning blue (their name in the blog not holding their breath!) Ask her after she comes down from her eagle-high! Sounds like good grandparenting experience for Mits to follow. I know I was happy to have the help of both my mom and my mother in law when my kids were born.
Geula, we'll keep our prayers going for you and the ceasefire turning into long lasting peace! The thoughts of having to head to a safe room are so frightening!
I slept in this morning, which I enjoyed, but now I'm running behind. It's such a beautiful day in So Cal though that I can't get too down on anything, or anyone...
Checked several nestcams and didn't see a single bird ... except Frieda was asleep on the job in the early morning Brisbane shade.
Keep warm..and dry..and out of the sun at noonday.
I was so thankful to hear from Geula. I pray for the ceasefire to become a reality. Your right, Belle, when you mentioned the Safe Room - I pray for you Geula that you will not have to use the safe room much longer. All the advice I hear being given to you Mits is from experience - and that is the best kind to have. You really need to just play it by ear and always be available & offer your help. Are your daughter-in-law's parents near by? Everyone is right about one thing - Let her steal your heart (I think Maggie already has) & give her lot & lots & lots of your love!
Paula, Nilla,Vicky-Il,Norma and Belle I took Jennifer to the Clarion for lunch where we ate dinner the other evening. ALL EAGLE BUDDIES We decided to sit at an outside table. We walked out - I looked up - & IMMEDIATELY SAW 2 LARGE BIRDS WITH WINGS OUT STRAIGHT & SOME WHITE FEATHERS SHOWING ON THEIR STOMACHS CIRCLING ABOVE WITH A THIRD FARTHER UP IN THE SKY! We cranked our necks & at first Jennifer said, "I think the one has a white head." I about fell into their pond as I was backing up to see over the Hotel's roof where they were. There wasn't a white head - the sun just blinded us for a momment. I know it was the kids and nobody better try to tell me different!
I did drive on over into NCTC to the nest. Nilla's guard was there & he said, 'no problem'. I took another pic of the MT nest & also one of the entrance to NCTC for all to see. I'll put it on the RedByrd lunch album. I am going to ask Paula to change the name of the album to NCTC TRIPS
Jo I am jealous AGAIN - going to see the nest tree - that is such a peaceful, spirit filled place for me. Then the Clarion for lunch - YUM... and I know for sure that was our 'lets as they call them on the other blog. Glad you got a fix... I'll take mine vicariously through the fix you and Sharon have gotten today. Definitely worth a dip in the pond to get a good look at them...
Thanks for all the great advice. Maggies' other Grandmother lives 5 minutes from her, but I'm bigger, so if I gave her a hip shove, she would land 3 blocks away. The woman only weighs 95 lbs dripping wet. TeeHee!! Maggie weighed in at 5lbs 8oz, 18 inches long, light brown hair, feels like it might be curly like her Dad's. Of course she has blue eyes, like every baby and right now, quite a nice disposition. We shall see! Lots of great Eagle News. Can't wait to hear when Sharon gets back from her trip to the dam. Glad you didn't fall into the pond Jo!:):):) MAGGIE has already gotten huge (((HUGS))) from the Eagle Moms. Will have to take her to the tree when she is older, to show her where our eaglets were born in the same year she was born.
BELLE WVA I've ordered MAGGIE a CD with lullaby songs that incude her name song into the song. Also ordered a onesie, a bib, and matching booties with the word BLESSED on it, to put on after her christening. The little booties have a cross on them to match the onesie and bib. MAGGIE will be the 4th generation to wear the Kalis family Baptism gown. It was made in Poland with Polish lace. She will look gorgeous.
BELLE WVA I've ordered MAGGIE a CD with lullaby songs that incude her name song into the song. Also ordered a onesie, a bib, and matching booties with the word BLESSED on it, to put on after her christening. The little booties have a cross on them to match the onesie and bib. MAGGIE will be the 4th generation to wear the Kalis family Baptism gown. It was made in Poland with Polish lace. She will look gorgeous.
Mits OK So does this mean you are going to post all your grammy messages twice now so we can all remember that yo are a Grammy and what you are saying (((MITS))))
You best have a lot of pictures posted of that baby on her Christening day - I bet the gown is gorgeous. And of course we want pictures sooner, too, if the parents permit. I can imagine Mom might feel a bit funny about her newborn having pics posted on the net at first, best check with her first... I can recall I wasn't always 'rational' when it came to protecting my newborn at first LOL
MITS---Buying clothes for little girls is great FUN----so many beautiful outfits to choose from---and what a wonderful tradition---you have a family Baptism gown to pass down---she w/look so sweet---The Lullaby CDs are great----My grand-kids enjoyed them-----Enjoy---don't trip any one----ho!---save that for later---if needed--
Wow, I don't know how that happened. I know it took a long time to post, but, I swear I didn't push it twice. I do have pictures, not sure how to post, but sent some to Sharon, maybe she can post them for me. I have Annie's permission, but she said not to send all 185 to the Eagle Moms, she didn't want to bore you to death
Another Eagle Crazy Woman just called & she was 2 miles down the road from reaching NCTC. Of course, the Guard let her in even though she wasn't in a jeep !!! He just said,"Don't get out of your car". She's now riding down by the river then she'll see us on the blog!!
EAGLE BUDDIES----Try this New River Gorge site http://www.nps.gov/neri/peregine/htperegine/htm----Fifteen of 16 young peregrine falcons released in the New River Gorge National River since May are flying & learning to hunt. The young falcons were removed from nests on urban bridges & other structures in coastal Virginia, where their chances of learning to fly & fending for themselves were deemed slim, because of having to learn to fly over large expanses of open water & near highway traffic. Hunting habitat also is becoming scarce for peregrins in that region. five of the falcons were taken from nests on moth-balled warships in the James River Reserve. The last bird to join the group released in NRG came from the Walt Whitman Bridge in Philadelphia, where it was injured before making its first successful flight, then rehabilitated.....Second group of eight falcons arrived in the Gorge shortly after the 1st group was released. Fed. wildlife officals decided to relocate the Va. peregrines & the injured bird from PA to the NRG since it provides prime habitate for the cliff-nesting bird-eating predators, whose population in costal VA is taxing the available habitat. They are doing this using hack boxes to introduce them to their new surroundings. (I have been quoting the Charleston Gazette)---Please go to the site & there are more details, describing how well they are adapting to the NRG Park----Also several beautiful photos of the little "fuzz balls" to the birds in flight----The NRGNP is beautiful----this is the area MITS went to when she was whitewater rafting-----
Mits - Your daughter in law obviously doesn't know us very well - would take way more than 185 pictures of a baby to bore us - LOL that will be very entertaining - and I like the idea Jo had for the album - let us know when we can go see 'em!
Norma, thanks for the info - I think that is great - certainly a gorgeous area for them to be.
Just returned from my Sunday ride and as Jo told you i went over to NCTC..LOL Well just went out to DQ for an ice cream cone and was so nice i kept sriving..lol Anyhow i was talking to Jo on the cell phones as i drove down the road and into NCTC.. He was very nice but not my guard.. sniff I drove in and the sun was so bright towards the nest, had to manuver around to see it.. But i called Jo and asked if she had seen anything in the nest and she said No but there was something in there ( didnt take binoculars duhhh) Just like the night Spunky was in the nest.. So i drove out and thanksed the guard.. Then drove down the road towards the river and spotted a wildlife veiwing area ok i drive and drive see the sigh go go goo nothing almost to river.. Oh might i mention could only drive about 5 mph because deer was running every where across the road saw 2 beautiful bucks in velvet right next to the road and several others plus 2 smaller fawns.. So i am driving and thinkng to myself .. self your gona get lost finally i came to the river and talked to some people there who told me they have seen the eagles up and down the river.. I was so happyyyyyy.. Anywho i thought well Nilla now git your rear out ofhere its getting dark.. i drove hopefully the same way i went and finally saw Shepherd Grade road and knew i was not lost..lol Mits sending lots of hugs to you have missed you.. Thats right girly if it was not for your sons sperm donation the other granny would not have Maggie..lol j/k My daughter n son in law lived with us when Nathan was born so i didnt have that problem of seeing him.. Lets see i better end now my Washington Redskins is playing Bengals .. Ooooo and losing right now!!! BBL
MEMA JO-----What a day you have had------While eating at THE CLARION----the eaglets came to you--------I bet Jennifer was impressed-----Now that is WAY COOL------
Okay, back from my eagle hunt. Not really sure if I saw an eagle or not though. Binoculars I had really sucked. I did see quite a few really big birds but couldn't make out white heads or tails! More will be revealed. I will be traveling back down there. I was sitting on the side of the road in a chair (sound familiar anyone?) up from the Bluestone River and my phone rang. It was work wanting to know if I could cover for somebody sick this evening. Explained to them where I was and that I was hunting for eagles, could very well type from there. I thought that was pretty funny.
We ate at McDonald's in Hinton, drove to the dam and watched a while from there, all I saw was a duck. Then we drove down the road and sat a while. It was such a beautiful day.
Mits is beautiful, hubby very handsome, son very good-looking, daughter-in-law very pretty but Maggie outshines them all!
This shorter url can be used to get to the article Norma has told us about. I couldn't get through on the other one. I can't wait to see Frieda's 3 little fuzzy chicks. I forgot how funny they look until I looked at the article from River Gorge site.
Wow I like all the stories about eagle spottings and bird rehabilitations etc. So ggod to hear from Mits and more and more about maggie. Also good to hear from Nilla a couple of times and what a wonderful little trip she has been ontoday..next to eagles..give me deer!!! How absolutely gorgeous. No report yet from Sharon on her eagles escapades..hmmm. I ams ure she will be reporting back to us though. TTYL
NORMA She is already folowing in Spunky's talons. She is a spunkster. Mom was in labor all night, went to hospital, sent her home and went back 3 hours later and then they kept her. When it was time to push it only took 9 mins for MAGGIE to make her debut. SHARON, glad you had a nice day, thanks for the kind words.
Deer are really plentiful - On Shepherd Grade Road in a wooded area, Jennifer counted about 8 in a group. Then this evening hubby & I driving to our son's in a residential area - I spotted a young deer in someone's driveway! When we got to my son's (wooded area) there were about 6 staring at us from the back of his home as we got out of the car. Suzanne is famous for passing them very cautously on the road to work in her morning travels. Jim says that a car horn will help them not run into your car. You really don't 'hit' deer, they 'hit' you!
Glo there is awhole report above from Sharon..lol Clean your glasses dear..lol Mits are you ignoring me???? Oh my skins are gettin the crap kicked out of themmmmArrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Jo the deer were every wheres just standing and then afew would jump into road.. but living in Pa on a back road i am very mindfully and know if 1 goes across there is others behind so just stop and wait..lol Those bucks in velvet were beautiful just stood and looked at me, then back into the woods.. Maybe we came make atrip and get some good deer pics for the album to Jo..
Sharon, sounds like a wonderful place to see eagles. Chairs are good, blankets are good too.
Nilla, sounds like you had a blast. Glad you had a good time. Did you take any pictures? Oh wait you didn't have binoculars, so probably didn't have a camera - who needs that stuff for an icecream cone?
Jim is talking about California deer ..lol They stop and pose for photo's like celebrities..lol These WV deer most of the time all you see is the white of their tails..lol But the deer in NCTC area many are near housing developments and not afraid of people at all, even thou it is in the country.
Ok where is Sharon i have reread my comments and i sure need to go over them before i click publish button..lol Gives ya something to try and figure out.. I ment Jo we can make atrip 1 evening over the back roads and possibly get some great pictures of deer? Belle sound good to you???
I agree Mits start little Maggie's album. Ha 185 pics is that all lol; we'll all go in and look at that many of Maggie and more. Suzanne hasn't checked in yet I don't think about her journey to the Zoo. Waiting to hear her report. Norma that was very interesting about relocating the falcons. When Steven see only this little amount of posting he'll wonder what else were we up too. Has anyone gotten in the site where the blue stuff teddy bear is Conn.?
I wonder if they will keep Freida up close and personal after the babies hatch. Don't really want to see birds being ripped apart that close to the camera. Way too much for me! I guess they will back off a little, huh?
Nilla - sounds like a great plan! We have a neighborhood 'herd' of deer also, lots of mornings they cross at a certain point, so have a clue where to slow down and watch, but like all animals, they change their mind once in awhile
LOL Sharon, is that what those are for? Here I thought they were for ME - silly gal I am. Guess the ones who don't listen are the law breakers of the deer world - they call humans Jay walkers - what do we call deer? Bambi walkers?
eagles vs. buzzards First, eagles are much larger... where I grew up, we had buzzards and Red-tailed Hawks riding the thermals over our house almost every day, and when they're at altitude it is difficult to tell the difference from the wings (Red-tails and buzzards are more similar in size).
But keep one fact in mind, large hawks and eagles fly with their tails fanned out at all times; however buzzards never fan the tail out...so just check to see if the tail is straight back from the body (buzzard) or spread in the shape of a fan (eagle, large hawk)
I am jealous of you girls' sightings, but I wanted to tell you that even if some of the birds had white heads, if they are in Liberty-Belle's territory, which it sounds like they were, they have to be from the Shepherdstown eagle family..."NO TRESPASSING ALLOWED" in Eagleland.
Congratulations on sighting them...wish Todd or someone could get some camera shots.
Hey all- Mits- Maggie is beautiful!Jo- how nice it was to see you at market and to meet Jenifer.Deer-all over my yard,constantly-they are not afraid of me at all-I will gladly lasso them and send them to anyone that would like to have them-they eat my plants nonstop.
Nilla, she is one of the most beautiful birds I have ever seen. The incubation period is 36 days so I am going to say around the 10th of September.
Boy, that sounds like I know what I am talking about, don't it. Went to the frodocam site and pulled up about peregrine falcons. It told me the incubation period so I just guessed the date!! :)
Belle, Got a lot of the shopping done the other night, just a couple of odds and ends to get before he leaves for school in 3 weeks, on Sept 3. What he really needs to do is clean his room before he goes! (Whod've guessed that!) I am happy he is going to have that on-campus, away from home experience... but I will miss him dearly! He's my baby!
Mits, What was the family name shortened from? My grandfather and grandmother on my father's side immigrated from Poland in 1917. They shortened their name from Bartosiewicz to Bartos.
just hopped over to see the newest eaglet of the group and she is adorable ..Mits your just as i pictured you also.. Maggie sure looks like you Mits bet she has that Mischievious smile too..lol Feida seems to be watching something on the ledge perhaps studmuffin setting there..lol I agree Sharon the cam is very close and that would really be up close and personal view of nature once the babies are being fed.. Our Jo is so talented!!
Eagles are larger and there wings at the end of tip are spread apart they also fly with feet under them back.. Remember the day we were all over to NCTC the group of bussards that flew close to the kids.. Big bunch of them
ROFLMAOOOOO Ok Mits this might be ahint dear.. you said your belly is big... big hint pass gas when necessary might help..LMAO my ex use to do it in the grocery store then run around n watch people walk into the smell.. Sickcoooo But laughable..lol
Well the way i been feeling and not knowing if i would end up in hospitol (still dont) I took care of all those unmentionables today in the shower.. silky smooth now...lol
My daddy loved to break wind at the meat counter and then wait for people to talk about the rotten meat. Men- what are we going to do with them. Andrew likes to snap 3 times and clap 8 times when he does it. If he knew I was putting this on here, he would probably kill me!!
Ohhhh my grandsons the labs.. Spike n Buddy Ewwww they sure do especially when sleeping next to you in the bed.. Mits did you see i got anew grandson also.. lil Chi-Wah Wah so tiny n cute now i can buy it clothes at pet smart..lol
SHARON Hope Andrew does not walk in on you. LOL! NILLA Congrats on you new baby. Is that his name? GOOD NIGHT AGAIN!. Oh, by the way, MAGGIE is a Redskin fan. My husband and I are Ravens fans and the other Grandparents are Buffalo Bill fans.
BTW, does anyone watch Freida on live video? I am on dialup, won't even try it if it;s there, was just wondering. I do like the 10 second refresh...that will be really nice when the chicks hatch.
Can't help myself sometimes. Going to bed now, to watch a little TV. Think I might watch the 11 o'clock news. Haven't done that in about 2 months. Don't really even want to know what is happening out there though.
Where have our UK girls been? Where is Chrissy, where is D?
Did anybody ever hear anything from Angie?
Good night, my friends of fine feathers. Have a wonderful night and sweet eagle dreams!!
My worst pet peeve is when someone gets the news paper before me and doesnt put it back in the right order Oh i hate that!!! Then throws it on the floor...
Nilla, here is one for ya - my niece gets my paper out of the box and takes it to my sister's. I would take it out of order and in the floor, if I could just get it! :)
The Bluefield Beavers were playing in a playoff game against Weir High School a couple of years ago, losing 14-0 with 1:36 left on the clock. Intercepted a pass and ran in for a touchdown. Then they did an on-side kick, run in for another touchdown and tied the game. They won in double OT and went on to win the state championship. Miracles really do happen.
Aren't there any DALLAS COWBOYS out there??????-----When Dallas beats the REDSKINS----I am HIGH for a week----takes so little to make me happy----Time for me to say "Goodnight John Boy"----
I wish i had taken my binoculars with me to NCTC tonight because there was something in the nest setting and i bet it was Spunky.. Jo said there was nothing in the nest when she was there..
Norma your such an adorable sweetie that we will forgive you for being a Dallas fan..lol Just dont remind me when we meet again and water is near...lolllll j/k Loves ya Ut Oh Clinton is injured with shoulder injury.
I only hope that the end of all this war stops soon!!! Hate to listen to the news so much hurt and devestation in this world.. They just said more childern have been killed than soldiers... Pray the cease fire happens!!!!
Well ladies (and gents), made a big pot of spaghetti sauce w/ tomatoes from the garden today...gotta go get that put away before I can hit the hay. Have a beautiful evening, and sweet dreams to all my eagle friends.
Mits - LOVELY famiily. That Annie frosts me though - she looks so pretty and perky and ready to go out in public - and she just gave BIRTH - how do some women do that? I only had 12 hrs of labor with my daughter and way less than that with my son, a couple pushes and they were out - no big deal, but I looked like a train wreck. Well I guess I always do, now that I think about it...
Maggie is adorable! You and your husband must be so thrilled. Though in the pic Grampa Jay looks a bit nervous about that little bundle! LOL
Don't even get me started about the flatulence 'thang' - my house - omg - it can be quite the smell zone at times - dog, son and husband - of course NEVER me !
Pet Peeves... hmmm bumping your teeth on silverware when you're eating - that clicking noise just goes right through me - not sure why LOL
Paula i dont know what your paying for your ISP but Verizon is offering DSL for $17.99 amonth if you take a years contract.. Go to there site and see if its avaiable in your area..
NOT ME .. Think its way to early and still vivid in peoples minds the sight of that horrible tragic day.. Heck i cant even watch JFK movie after all these years i cry in the 1st few minutes.. The day President Regan was shot(1981) i had just had surgery (tubes tied)son was 10 months old and came back to room with that on tv.
Time for me to say goodnight to all my Eagle Buddies who have already signed off for the evening. Finished the pics on the NCTC visits. This has been a very blessed day!
Good Morning Suzane - for real! I'm here for a moment at least. How was the trip to the zoo? Did the camera work out for you? I sure hope so since I was so 'pushy' about my camera type. I'm very happy you got out this weekend. All work and no play makes Suzanne an unhappy gal.
Surgery is Wednesday - thanks for asking. It is outpatient, so should be home that afternoon.
Good morning all. .Suzanne Did you check your email yet. Did you get your stuff from cafe press? If not i sent you some info you can use today I think. Hope everyone has a great start to the morning. Maggie is prescious
Suzanne, my week was great! Nothing major happened except my precious little baby boy dumped a while tub of cold water over my head while I was trying to get them to let a freshman out of the cold shower. Then 1 girl flipped me the bird because I was getting her to go clean the bathroom for the third time. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again!! The band learned the show wonderfully well and performed it for the parents Friday evening at 5, then we came home. Sad for the seniors since it was their last band camp.
GOOD MORNING MY FRIENDS Hope you all have a peaceful day. SHARON, To bad you didn't break that little snots finger. How rude! Going to try to get house in order today and go to store, no food in house.
Thought about waiting to post this on the new blog but never know for sure if there will be one.
My son's dog Lady (bug) now has a residency at Rainbow Bridge If you have a minute to stop by to meet Lady and sign the guest book and or send off an ecard from the site, I know it would mean a lot to him, and to me, since this is really the only thing I can do to help him through this time of loss He wrote his Tribute out for her on sat. night and I have opened the Residency as of yesterday. Tonight Tom, myslef and his sister (Elia's Mom) will meet with the others in a room for their Candle light Ceremony.
They do a nice job of helping people who have loved a pet as a member of the family deal with the loss. They donate a part of their proceeds to a local Shelter. Have met some very nice but also pretty sad people in there over the past week.
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Hey all There are messages on previous thread from Mits and Geula go back to read them have a great day everyone TTYL
((((Mits ansd Maggie)))) and (((Geula)))
Thank you, GLO I will give MAGGIE the hug when I see her. Everyone loved the eagle bear and knew all the love and good wishes that came with it. Please keep praying for us, as some tests are still pending. Really can't go in to details right now. MTBRL!!
Prayers will continue in here for Geula and little Maggie who is Mits first Grandchild. Did anyone know that?
Mits where are you home or back to O.C.?
Good morning all,
Happy Sunday. Mits - Love to you and Maggie, I hope she's doing well and everyone is getting good sleep at night already. Still praying. She is love and loved by all - that's the most important ingredient and the prayers just cement it all together.
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Took me awhile to get in here- thanks Sharon for putting the link on the momster site - that's where I headed.
Now I have to get some work done... not having a great day again, so will be a chore. Ha - punny - work/chore.. sorry
I'll check back later - hope everyone is having a great day and can enjoy the beautiful weather. I am visioning our eagles soaring high in the beautiful skies
I will be staying close to home for awile, hoping that MAGGIE will get the go-ahead to come to the beach in the near future. She seems to be getting on a good schedule so far, fingers crossed, but she is such a good baby, much like my son was, very quiet and I think that has alot to do with how early she was, the hospital has classified her as a preemie. Thanks, BELLE Love is a powerful thing.
Ok, all you Grandmoms out there, educate me, son just called and his sister-in-law and brother-in-law are going to watch Baby Maggie for a couple of hours, so son and wife can go out to store, just to have some time together, and they have people coming at 2 and 5, so we will not get to see Maggie today. Darn! Must give them some space, right? No matter how much I want to be there, right> Tee Hee! I want to be a good Grandma.
Mits Yep its got its tough times trying to figure out what your role is now that the kids think they are old and grown up and you however are a Newly excited can't get enough of that baby, Grandma I think its a learning process..just like parenting is. Ya never quite figure it out. BUT your heart will help you know what to do not do/say and not say...Oh and when you ooops...Just remember you aren't gonna be a perfect Grandma but You will be a loving one!!!
Tai and Mei are putting on quite the show..
Thanks, GLO
Earlier Mom was sitting eating bamboo and Tai was on a limb just by Mom. He used his feet on her head to push off and biting at her.
You could see her head push forward from the little stinker.
I haven't been able for some reason to get into Conn. site to see Little smurf that is now Little Teddy bear. Anyone else having trouble there? When in different ways nope.
Great to hear from Geula!! Will be praying the cease fire really happens!
Mits, so, so, so glad you are back! Can't tell you about the grandma stuff, but I know from this mom's perspective, don't know what I would have done without my parents, especially being a single parent! God blessed me and Andrew with them for sure!
Okay, going out for a while. Going to Bluestone Dam to hunt for eagles! I pray I see one or 10 or something. Never have so hopefully today will be the day!! Will let you know as soon as I get back!
Good afternoon, Eagle Land. Hope ya'll are out enjoying the day!
Mits, so glad to hear that Maggie is home! Hope all the test results go your way. We are all praying for her. It is quite possible you saw an eagle at your sons. There are a lot of eagles around there. You will find your role as Grandma (is that what she is going to be calling you?). Takes patience and time, what with all the other relatives around, but it will come. And you will enjoy it!
Geula stay safe. We are all hoping the cease fire will take place and stay in place.
Sharon, I hope you get to see your first eagle!
Floralgirl , where are you in Frederick on Saturdays?
Jo, I hope you get a glimpse of our babies.
Have a great day, BBL tonight!
THANK YOU, PAULA. Since I am home today, I'm ordering stuff for Maggie. I'm having soooo much fun!!
Mits what're you buyin for lil Maggie? If it is clothes, remember how quickly they grow! We're starving for more info - how long, weight, etc. Did she have hair or is she beautifully bald? If she has hair, what color?
I remember that soft sweet warm bundle in my arms - I miss it so much! Next time you hold her, concentrate on that gentle weight in your arms for me and give her an oh so gentle kiss of welcome to the world from one of her eagle buddy crowd.
Paula is your boy all ready to head to college? When does he leave? Bittersweet feeling for sure, I can imagine.
I have returned from Shepherdstown Market! Saw FloralGirl and got 2 bunches of the most beautiful flowers. Spent some time talking with her & intoduced her to my daughter Jennifer. We were talking about Hawk Mt. and then about the Eagle Train. Out of the blue a gentleman must have overheard us & said he saw lots and lots of eagles when he went canoing & camping up where the Eagle Train runs. I asked him what month & he said in the spring. That is probably the time when they all return to the area. So I am going to stop thinking about the Eagle Train until this spring. I will tell you more about my morning trip after I go to the previous page to read comment from Geula.
Some eagle crazy woman called me a few minutes ago from Bluestone Dam! She needed me to tell her the difference between an eagle & turkey bussard in flight... Now you know that is a legitimate question from one who has never seen an eagle in flight. I am not an Eagle Expert but I am convinced she was looking at an EAGLE !!! Holy Smollie......Sharon saw an Eagle!!! I just know she did.
LOL .How cool is that I am happy to hear that crazy woman has seen an eagle soaring right above where she is.
HELLO EAGLE BUDDIES---I tried to get in a couple of times---then I went to the market---Read Sharon's mail--- & here I am---HOW HAPPY to have MITS back------but I am so jealous---Not only does she have a new beautiful granddaughter, she has her name in BLUE----WHOA--I am an expert on this Granny bit---First, Maggie w/decide what she wants to call you, with some coaxing---ho!---Also, it seems the mother's mother usually has a notch up---not always----But this is the a TOUCHY time---NO ONE KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT TO DO---You know Maggie looks exactly like your son----BUT----her mother knows she looks exactly like her mother did---so it goes---don't be pushy---just volunteer often----smile alot----that w/make your son happy---- do you all live close?-----First bath was a big deal for me---new moms are usually a little unsure about how this is done, etc.----Another good point---read an up-to-date baby book----(times have changed since you had a child)----I AM SO HAPPY, HAPPY FOR YOU MITS---you only have to do one thing for this little one----GIVE HER LOVE, LOVE & MORE LOVE----That's the easy part---"BLUE" MITS
GEULA-----We are praying----hopefully this bombing might stop tomorrow---Great to hear from you-----We w/pray that they will STOP---
Take care---we love you
Jo - I'm jealous - you got some of those pretty flowers. I really want to get down there to get some, too. Maybe on the 27th to get a special bunch or two to brighten up my classroom for the first day of school for the kids on the 28th... that sounds like a plan.
I bet you're right about Sharon's sighting. Hard for me to tell the difference when I see one or the other, but when both are in the air, the eagle looks so much more powerful and majestic, it is easy to see the difference. I bet with your descriptions of sightings, she can be sure she's seeing an eagle or 10 just like she'd hoped!
Norma, happy Sunday to you, Sharon is the pro at talking folks into turning blue (their name in the blog not holding their breath!) Ask her after she comes down from her eagle-high! Sounds like good grandparenting experience for Mits to follow. I know I was happy to have the help of both my mom and my mother in law when my kids were born.
Geula, we'll keep our prayers going for you and the ceasefire turning into long lasting peace! The thoughts of having to head to a safe room are so frightening!
How you all this beautiful Sunday??
I slept in this morning, which I enjoyed, but now I'm running behind. It's such a beautiful day in So Cal though that I can't get too down on anything, or anyone...
Checked several nestcams and didn't see a single bird ... except Frieda was asleep on the job in the early morning Brisbane shade.
Keep warm..and dry..and out of the sun at noonday.
Jim
I was so thankful to hear from Geula. I pray for the ceasefire to become a reality. Your right, Belle, when you mentioned the Safe Room - I pray for you Geula that you will not have to use the safe room much longer.
All the advice I hear being given to you Mits is from experience - and that is the best kind to have. You really need to just play it by ear and always be available & offer your help. Are your daughter-in-law's parents near by? Everyone is right about one thing - Let her steal your heart (I think Maggie already has) & give her lot & lots & lots of your love!
Paula, Nilla,Vicky-Il,Norma and Belle I took Jennifer to the Clarion for lunch where we ate dinner the other evening.
ALL EAGLE BUDDIES
We decided to sit at an outside table. We walked out - I looked up - & IMMEDIATELY SAW 2 LARGE BIRDS WITH WINGS OUT STRAIGHT & SOME WHITE FEATHERS SHOWING ON THEIR STOMACHS CIRCLING ABOVE WITH A THIRD FARTHER UP IN THE SKY! We cranked our necks & at first Jennifer said, "I think the one has a white head." I about fell into their pond as I was backing up to see over the Hotel's roof where they were. There wasn't a white head - the sun just blinded us for a momment. I know it was the kids and nobody better try to tell me different!
I did drive on over into NCTC to the nest. Nilla's guard was there & he said, 'no problem'. I took another pic of the MT nest & also one of the entrance to NCTC for all to see. I'll put it on the RedByrd lunch album. I am going to ask Paula to change the name of the album to NCTC TRIPS
I GOT AN EAGLE FIX !!
Dinner time - some family members coming over......... BBL
Jo I am jealous AGAIN - going to see the nest tree - that is such a peaceful, spirit filled place for me. Then the Clarion for lunch - YUM... and I know for sure that was our 'lets as they call them on the other blog. Glad you got a fix... I'll take mine vicariously through the fix you and Sharon have gotten today. Definitely worth a dip in the pond to get a good look at them...
Thanks for all the great advice. Maggies' other Grandmother lives 5 minutes from her, but I'm bigger, so if I gave her a hip shove, she would land 3 blocks away. The woman only weighs 95 lbs dripping wet. TeeHee!! Maggie weighed in at 5lbs 8oz, 18 inches long, light brown hair, feels like it might be curly like her Dad's. Of course she has blue eyes, like every baby and right now, quite a nice disposition. We shall see! Lots of great Eagle News. Can't wait to hear when Sharon gets back from her trip to the dam. Glad you didn't fall into the pond Jo!:):):) MAGGIE has already gotten huge (((HUGS))) from the Eagle Moms. Will have to take her to the tree when she is older, to show her where our eaglets were born in the same year she was born.
Just checked in on FREIDA. She has left the nest. How many eggs does she have?? Do I see three?
That was fast FREIDA is back.
BELLE WVA I've ordered MAGGIE a CD with lullaby songs that incude her name song into the song. Also ordered a onesie, a bib, and matching booties with the word BLESSED on it, to put on after her christening. The little booties have a cross on them to match the onesie and bib. MAGGIE will be the 4th generation to wear the Kalis family Baptism gown. It was made in Poland with Polish lace. She will look gorgeous.
BELLE WVA I've ordered MAGGIE a CD with lullaby songs that incude her name song into the song. Also ordered a onesie, a bib, and matching booties with the word BLESSED on it, to put on after her christening. The little booties have a cross on them to match the onesie and bib. MAGGIE will be the 4th generation to wear the Kalis family Baptism gown. It was made in Poland with Polish lace. She will look gorgeous.
Mits OK So does this mean you are going to post all your grammy messages twice now so we can all remember that yo are a Grammy and what you are saying (((MITS))))
Wow so many exciting things to hear about. Jo you seen our "eaglets" oh my.
Sharon has now gotten to see eagles; bet she is thrilled.
You best have a lot of pictures posted of that baby on her Christening day - I bet the gown is gorgeous. And of course we want pictures sooner, too, if the parents permit. I can imagine Mom might feel a bit funny about her newborn having pics posted on the net at first, best check with her first... I can recall I wasn't always 'rational' when it came to protecting my newborn at first LOL
MITS---Buying clothes for little girls is great FUN----so many beautiful outfits to choose from---and what a wonderful tradition---you have a family Baptism gown to pass down---she w/look so sweet---The Lullaby CDs are great----My grand-kids enjoyed them-----Enjoy---don't trip any one----ho!---save that for later---if needed--
Wow, I don't know how that happened. I know it took a long time to post, but, I swear I didn't push it twice. I do have pictures, not sure how to post, but sent some to Sharon, maybe she can post them for me. I have Annie's permission, but she said not to send all 185 to the Eagle Moms, she didn't want to bore you to death
TEE-HEE< NORMA I promise I won't push anyone.
MITS Start an album on Eaglet Momsters site. Call it
Maggie - Our Littlest Eaglet
Another Eagle Crazy Woman just called & she was 2 miles down the road from reaching NCTC. Of course, the Guard let her in even though she wasn't in a jeep !!! He just said,"Don't get out of your car".
She's now riding down by the river
then she'll see us on the blog!!
A lot of Eagelitis going on!
BBL Going to visit son at new
residence.
MEMA-JO I like that, MAGGIE OUR LITTLEST EAGLET.
EAGLE BUDDIES----Try this New River Gorge site http://www.nps.gov/neri/peregine/htperegine/htm----Fifteen of 16 young peregrine falcons released in the New River Gorge National River since May are flying & learning to hunt. The young falcons were removed from nests on urban bridges & other structures in coastal Virginia, where their chances of learning to fly & fending for themselves were deemed slim, because of having to learn to fly over large expanses of open water & near highway traffic. Hunting habitat also is becoming scarce for peregrins in that region. five of the falcons were taken from nests on moth-balled warships in the James River Reserve. The last bird to join the group released in NRG came from the Walt Whitman Bridge in Philadelphia, where it was injured before making its first successful flight, then rehabilitated.....Second group of eight falcons arrived in the Gorge shortly after the 1st group was released. Fed. wildlife officals decided to relocate the Va. peregrines & the injured bird from PA to the NRG since it provides prime habitate for the cliff-nesting bird-eating predators, whose population in costal VA is taxing the available habitat. They are doing this using hack boxes to introduce them to their new surroundings. (I have been quoting the Charleston Gazette)---Please go to the site & there are more details, describing how well they are adapting to the NRG Park----Also several beautiful photos of the little "fuzz balls" to the birds in flight----The NRGNP is beautiful----this is the area MITS went to when she was whitewater rafting-----
THANKS, NORMA, LUCKY BIRDS ARE IN GOD'S COUNTRY.
MITS----Are you ever going to tell Baby Maggie that we Eaglet_Momsters
voted to name her "Baby Spunky"---KIDDIN'-----the thought crossed my mind-----
Mits - Your daughter in law obviously doesn't know us very well - would take way more than 185 pictures of a baby to bore us - LOL that will be very entertaining - and I like the idea Jo had for the album - let us know when we can go see 'em!
Norma, thanks for the info - I think that is great - certainly a gorgeous area for them to be.
Just returned from my Sunday ride and as Jo told you i went over to NCTC..LOL Well just went out to DQ for an ice cream cone and was so nice i kept sriving..lol Anyhow i was talking to Jo on the cell phones as i drove down the road and into NCTC.. He was very nice but not my guard.. sniff I drove in and the sun was so bright towards the nest, had to manuver around to see it.. But i called Jo and asked if she had seen anything in the nest and she said No but there was something in there ( didnt take binoculars duhhh) Just like the night Spunky was in the nest.. So i drove out and thanksed the guard.. Then drove down the road towards the river and spotted a wildlife veiwing area ok i drive and drive see the sigh go go goo nothing almost to river.. Oh might i mention could only drive about 5 mph because deer was running every where across the road saw 2 beautiful bucks in velvet right next to the road and several others plus 2 smaller fawns.. So i am driving and thinkng to myself .. self your gona get lost finally i came to the river and talked to some people there who told me they have seen the eagles up and down the river.. I was so happyyyyyy.. Anywho i thought well Nilla now git your rear out ofhere its getting dark.. i drove hopefully the same way i went and finally saw Shepherd Grade road and knew i was not lost..lol Mits sending lots of hugs to you have missed you.. Thats right girly if it was not for your sons sperm donation the other granny would not have Maggie..lol j/k My daughter n son in law lived with us when Nathan was born so i didnt have that problem of seeing him.. Lets see i better end now my Washington Redskins is playing Bengals .. Ooooo and losing right now!!! BBL
MEMA JO-----What a day you have had------While eating at THE CLARION----the eaglets came to you--------I bet Jennifer was impressed-----Now that is WAY COOL------
Time for dinner---Later------
Okay, back from my eagle hunt. Not really sure if I saw an eagle or not though. Binoculars I had really sucked. I did see quite a few really big birds but couldn't make out white heads or tails! More will be revealed. I will be traveling back down there. I was sitting on the side of the road in a chair (sound familiar anyone?) up from the Bluestone River and my phone rang. It was work wanting to know if I could cover for somebody sick this evening. Explained to them where I was and that I was hunting for eagles, could very well type from there. I thought that was pretty funny.
We ate at McDonald's in Hinton, drove to the dam and watched a while from there, all I saw was a duck. Then we drove down the road and sat a while. It was such a beautiful day.
Mits is beautiful, hubby very handsome, son very good-looking, daughter-in-law very pretty but Maggie outshines them all!
http://www.nps.gov/neri/peregrine.htm
This shorter url can be used to get to the article Norma has told us about. I couldn't get through on the other one.
I can't wait to see Frieda's 3 little fuzzy chicks. I forgot how funny they look until I looked at the article from River Gorge site.
Wow I like all the stories about eagle spottings and bird rehabilitations etc. So ggod to hear from Mits and more and more about maggie. Also good to hear from Nilla a couple of times and what a wonderful little trip she has been ontoday..next to eagles..give me deer!!! How absolutely gorgeous. No report yet from Sharon on her eagles escapades..hmmm. I ams ure she will be reporting back to us though. TTYL
NORMA She is already folowing in Spunky's talons. She is a spunkster. Mom was in labor all night, went to hospital, sent her home and went back 3 hours later and then they kept her. When it was time to push it only took 9 mins for MAGGIE to make her debut. SHARON, glad you had a nice day, thanks for the kind words.
Deer are really plentiful - On Shepherd Grade Road in a wooded area, Jennifer counted about 8 in a group. Then this evening hubby & I driving to our son's in a residential area - I spotted a young deer in someone's driveway! When we got to my son's (wooded area) there were about 6 staring at us from the back of his home as we got out of the car.
Suzanne is famous for passing them very cautously on the road to work in her morning travels.
Jim says that a car horn will help them not run into your car. You really don't 'hit' deer, they 'hit' you!
I guess I did not appreciate how beautiful the falcons really are, until you see them up close and personal. Loved the West Virginia falcons.
Sharon & Mits
Want to start the project on Momsters for the album--
MAGGIE Our Littlest Eaglet
Glo there is awhole report above from Sharon..lol Clean your glasses dear..lol Mits are you ignoring me???? Oh my skins are gettin the crap kicked out of themmmmArrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Jo the deer were every wheres just standing and then afew would jump into road.. but living in Pa on a back road i am very mindfully and know if 1 goes across there is others behind so just stop and wait..lol Those bucks in velvet were beautiful just stood and looked at me, then back into the woods.. Maybe we came make atrip and get some good deer pics for the album to Jo..
Sharon, sounds like a wonderful place to see eagles. Chairs are good, blankets are good too.
Nilla, sounds like you had a blast. Glad you had a good time. Did you take any pictures? Oh wait you didn't have binoculars, so probably didn't have a camera - who needs that stuff for an icecream cone?
Jim is talking about California deer ..lol They stop and pose for photo's like celebrities..lol These WV deer most of the time all you see is the white of their tails..lol But the deer in NCTC area many are near housing developments and not afraid of people at all, even thou it is in the country.
MITS SHARON
You need to answer your mail.
Ok where is Sharon i have reread my comments and i sure need to go over them before i click publish button..lol Gives ya something to try and figure out.. I ment Jo we can make atrip 1 evening over the back roads and possibly get some great pictures of deer? Belle sound good to you???
I agree Mits start little Maggie's album. Ha 185 pics is that all lol; we'll all go in and look at that many of Maggie and more.
Suzanne hasn't checked in yet I don't think about her journey to the Zoo. Waiting to hear her report.
Norma that was very interesting about relocating the falcons.
When Steven see only this little amount of posting he'll wonder what else were we up too.
Has anyone gotten in the site where the blue stuff teddy bear is Conn.?
I need the url for Freida cam lost it
Jo, Mits - answered the mail!
I wonder if they will keep Freida up close and personal after the babies hatch. Don't really want to see birds being ripped apart that close to the camera. Way too much for me! I guess they will back off a little, huh?
Well Sharon said Mits n Hubby were cute n her son n daughter in law n baby so i went looking for mail or album in yahoo and didnt find nuffin??? Hmmmm
http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/
extras/frodocam/default.htm
Or, go to google and type in frodocam.
I don't know why they call it Frodocam when it is Frieda doing all the work.
Nilla - sounds like a great plan! We have a neighborhood 'herd' of deer also, lots of mornings they cross at a certain point, so have a clue where to slow down and watch, but like all animals, they change their mind once in awhile
Belle, they need to put a deer crossing sign up so they will know where to cross every time! :):)
What's the url for the baby smurf site with the blue teddybear? I don't think I've ever gone to it.
LOL Sharon, is that what those are for? Here I thought they were for ME - silly gal I am. Guess the ones who don't listen are the law breakers of the deer world - they call humans Jay walkers - what do we call deer? Bambi walkers?
Mits you can send out the
invitation now.
Baby Smurf:
http://67.86.143.68:81/view/index.
shtml
But for some reason, it is down today.
Hi, eagle spotters...
eagles vs. buzzards
First, eagles are much larger... where I grew up, we had buzzards and Red-tailed Hawks riding the thermals over our house almost every day, and when they're at altitude it is difficult to tell the difference from the wings (Red-tails and buzzards are more similar in size).
But keep one fact in mind, large hawks and eagles fly with their tails fanned out at all times; however buzzards never fan the tail out...so just check to see if the tail is straight back from the body (buzzard) or spread in the shape of a fan (eagle, large hawk)
I am jealous of you girls' sightings, but I wanted to tell you that even if some of the birds had white heads, if they are in Liberty-Belle's territory, which it sounds like they were, they have to be from the Shepherdstown eagle family..."NO TRESPASSING ALLOWED" in Eagleland.
Congratulations on sighting them...wish Todd or someone could get some camera shots.
Jim
Hey all- Mits- Maggie is beautiful!Jo- how nice it was to see you at market and to meet Jenifer.Deer-all over my yard,constantly-they are not afraid of me at all-I will gladly lasso them and send them to anyone that would like to have them-they eat my plants nonstop.
Got it Sharon thanks... Now has anyone figured out the gestation of the eggs and when they should be hatching? She is beautiful
JO has been kind enough to put some pics of MAGGIE AND ME AND HUBBY, AND ALSO THE REAL STARS OF THE SHOW, KEVIN, ANNIE AND MAGGIE. These were taken about 5 hours after her birth. She's our little Spunkster. Oh the pics are on the Momster-site. Been a really long day, so, Good Night my Friends, thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.
Nilla, she is one of the most beautiful birds I have ever seen. The incubation period is 36 days so I am going to say around the 10th of September.
Boy, that sounds like I know what I am talking about, don't it. Went to the frodocam site and pulled up about peregrine falcons. It told me the incubation period so I just guessed the date!! :)
Just viewed our newest little Spunkster's pics on yahoo. Love it, love her, love you Mits!!!!!
Belle, Got a lot of the shopping done the other night, just a couple of odds and ends to get before he leaves for school in 3 weeks, on Sept 3. What he really needs to do is clean his room before he goes! (Whod've guessed that!) I am happy he is going to have that on-campus, away from home experience... but I will miss him dearly! He's my baby!
So glad that Sharon and Jo got an eagle fix today!
LINK TO MAGGIE!!
http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/
eaglet_momsters/photos/view/c228?b=1
Paula, not quite so sure I got the eagle fix but did see some big birds soaring high!
Mits, What was the family name shortened from? My grandfather and grandmother on my father's side immigrated from Poland in 1917. They shortened their name from Bartosiewicz to Bartos.
Hi Paula
Just created a new album over on
Momsters - It's called
Maggie Our Littlest Eaglet
Sharon, A Turkey buzzard had a really small head, the eagles head is distinctive, you can definitely tell they have one.
Look at that file on the momsters group labeled Close encounters. It has pics at the end comparing large birds to eagles.
Okay, who hasn't won the can of wax yet? That is who we want to get #100. Share the love, you know. I think Jim would be a good one!
PAULA It was Kaliszewski, but father-in-law said the army made him shorten it to fit on his uniform, so it became Kalis.My maiden name was Radomski.
just hopped over to see the newest eaglet of the group and she is adorable ..Mits your just as i pictured you also.. Maggie sure looks like you Mits bet she has that Mischievious smile too..lol Feida seems to be watching something on the ledge perhaps studmuffin setting there..lol I agree Sharon the cam is very close and that would really be up close and personal view of nature once the babies are being fed.. Our Jo is so talented!!
Now JIM would be my choice. TeeHee!!:):):)
Eagles are larger and there wings at the end of tip are spread apart they also fly with feet under them back.. Remember the day we were all over to NCTC the group of bussards that flew close to the kids.. Big bunch of them
My mind goes back to the screen in the movie 40 Year Old Virgin and i dont think Jim is ready for that kind of pain..lol
NILLA Maggie may look like me, but, she farts like her Grandpop.I don't fart, I just hold it in til I get that rosy complextion look.
Baby smurf cam is at Connecticut Audobon Society and Frieda/Frodo cam is under Peregrine Falcons - Brisbane australia on the momsters links.
MITS - ROFLMAO!!!!!
OKAY, SEND ME THE WAX
Who was # 100??
I just couldn't not do it. Might need some therapy for that, too!
The wax goes to our own "QUEEN OF THE BLOGS", Sharon. We will know you by your smooth silky skin.
ROFLMAOOOOO Ok Mits this might be ahint dear.. you said your belly is big... big hint pass gas when necessary might help..LMAO my ex use to do it in the grocery store then run around n watch people walk into the smell.. Sickcoooo But laughable..lol
Ok, goin to check out the baby pics!
ROFLMAO!!! I had a dog that would pass gas, then get up and look us straight in the eye, like, Why did you do that??
Well the way i been feeling and not knowing if i would end up in hospitol (still dont) I took care of all those unmentionables today in the shower.. silky smooth now...lol
Jo,
Got the name changed on your album
Mits,
What a beautiful family you have.
NILLA When are you going to the Doctors'?
My daddy loved to break wind at the meat counter and then wait for people to talk about the rotten meat. Men- what are we going to do with them. Andrew likes to snap 3 times and clap 8 times when he does it. If he knew I was putting this on here, he would probably kill me!!
Ohhhh my grandsons the labs.. Spike n Buddy Ewwww they sure do especially when sleeping next to you in the bed.. Mits did you see i got anew grandson also.. lil Chi-Wah Wah so tiny n cute now i can buy it clothes at pet smart..lol
Thank you, PAULA
When I hear the snapping fingers start, I know to run!
LMAO...O and the "PULL MY FINGER TRICK...lol
Jo,
The album is now on the second page because of the name change. The albums are listed in Alphabetical order.
Daughter is still trying to get me in with her doctor in Winchester.. hopefully get appointment soon..
Oh my god, Nilla, it is chihuahua, get with the spellchecker darlin'! LMAO!!
It took a few years for me to learn not to do the "pull my finger" trick with Daddy. I was slow but I finally got there!
MY oldest son just lets it rip, anytime, anywhere. Used to try to blame it on the dog!
Oh, no, now we have resorted to talking about body functions. What is next?
Thanks, Paula. I will add about 3 new ones to it from today.
SHARON Hope Andrew does not walk in on you. LOL! NILLA Congrats on you new baby. Is that his name? GOOD NIGHT AGAIN!. Oh, by the way, MAGGIE is a Redskin fan. My husband and I are Ravens fans and the other Grandparents are Buffalo Bill fans.
Then there are those SBD's. (Silent But Deadly ones). Those are the killers!
Sharon,
I agree....we are in bad shape!
Go Maggie! Love those Skins!
Pet Peeves perhaps??? We have never touched that subject..lol Sharon i spell like aman dear like the word sounds..lol
BTW, does anyone watch Freida on live video? I am on dialup, won't even try it if it;s there, was just wondering. I do like the 10 second refresh...that will be really nice when the chicks hatch.
Someone earlier asked how many eggs...still 3
<~~ REDSKIN fan since back in the early 60s..
Everything from A to Z, including flatuence on this blog. I love that word FLATUENCE
Looks like her eyes are closed? Anyone else noticed that?
WHERE IS SPUNKY, WHERE IS SPUNKY?
Can't help myself sometimes. Going to bed now, to watch a little TV. Think I might watch the 11 o'clock news. Haven't done that in about 2 months. Don't really even want to know what is happening out there though.
Where have our UK girls been? Where is Chrissy, where is D?
Did anybody ever hear anything from Angie?
Good night, my friends of fine feathers. Have a wonderful night and sweet eagle dreams!!
yup 3 eggs but she did have that look of grunting n here comes another one but only 3 ..
Redskins fan here too, brought the boys up that way, also! Dressed them in skins gear since they were babies, now got it on the grandson!
Hey SPELLCHECKER Did I spell flatuence correctly?
How can I go to bed when you guys won't stop blogging?
I love the word flatulence too, Mits.
NO, see previous comment!
Niters Sharon you will be back..lol
MITS----You have a beautiful "little one"----You folks are one HANDSOME family----Wishing you MUCH LOVE & HAPPINESS--
My worst pet peeve is when someone gets the news paper before me and doesnt put it back in the right order Oh i hate that!!! Then throws it on the floor...
Okay, no news watching for me, Skins are still on!
Nilla, here is one for ya - my niece gets my paper out of the box and takes it to my sister's. I would take it out of order and in the floor, if I could just get it! :)
Didn't know the Skins were getting skinned by the Bengals. That sucks!!
3 - 19 aint that a damn shame!!!
Hmmm Sharon thats where a mouse trap might be handy..lol
Sure is, better luck next time!
The Bluefield Beavers were playing in a playoff game against Weir High School a couple of years ago, losing 14-0 with 1:36 left on the clock. Intercepted a pass and ran in for a touchdown. Then they did an on-side kick, run in for another touchdown and tied the game. They won in double OT and went on to win the state championship. Miracles really do happen.
Aren't there any DALLAS COWBOYS out there??????-----When Dallas beats the REDSKINS----I am HIGH for a week----takes so little to make me happy----Time for me to say "Goodnight John Boy"----
Not a cowchips fan here!!
I wish i had taken my binoculars with me to NCTC tonight because there was something in the nest setting and i bet it was Spunky.. Jo said there was nothing in the nest when she was there..
Good night!! (maybe)
It's only pre-season!
Nilla, need to keep your binoculars on your person at all times. You just never know!
Sharon,
Have a great day off tomorrow!
Bluefield Beavers beat Nitro in the scrimmage yesterday.
The biggest thing I love at our high school games is -- what else -- the band!!!!!!!!!!!
Norma your such an adorable sweetie that we will forgive you for being a Dallas fan..lol Just dont remind me when we meet again and water is near...lolllll j/k Loves ya Ut Oh Clinton is injured with shoulder injury.
Oh me local news is on so going to watch Lien Lou's Forcast.. Have Freida up and watching her.
Well i normally so Sharon but grandson had car and i cleaned it out so they were laying on dining room table.. Duhhh
Paula, don't think they have live feed on Frieda!
I only hope that the end of all this war stops soon!!! Hate to listen to the news so much hurt and devestation in this world.. They just said more childern have been killed than soldiers... Pray the cease fire happens!!!!
No i have the 10 second video up..
Well ladies (and gents), made a big pot of spaghetti sauce w/ tomatoes from the garden today...gotta go get that put away before I can hit the hay. Have a beautiful evening, and sweet dreams to all my eagle friends.
Cease fire supposed to start in 2 hours, guess I'll find out in the a.m. if it holds - I hope so!
She's off the eggs.
Mits - LOVELY famiily. That Annie frosts me though - she looks so pretty and perky and ready to go out in public - and she just gave BIRTH - how do some women do that? I only had 12 hrs of labor with my daughter and way less than that with my son, a couple pushes and they were out - no big deal, but I looked like a train wreck. Well I guess I always do, now that I think about it...
Maggie is adorable! You and your husband must be so thrilled. Though in the pic Grampa Jay looks a bit nervous about that little bundle! LOL
Don't even get me started about the flatulence 'thang' - my house - omg - it can be quite the smell zone at times - dog, son and husband - of course NEVER me !
Pet Peeves... hmmm bumping your teeth on silverware when you're eating - that clicking noise just goes right through me - not sure why LOL
She's on the eggs, man is she quick...
Good nite!
Paula i dont know what your paying for your ISP but Verizon is offering DSL for $17.99 amonth if you take a years contract.. Go to there site and see if its avaiable in your area..
Oppps Available right Sharon?lol Ok is anyone planning to attend the movie "World Trade Center"?
Night all - gonna get up early in the morning so I can take my girl to band camp and get blood work done.... see ya all tomorrow.
Sweet dreams of eagles and other wonderful things!
Gone for real this time. Good night everybody!
NOT ME .. Think its way to early and still vivid in peoples minds the sight of that horrible tragic day.. Heck i cant even watch JFK movie after all these years i cry in the 1st few minutes.. The day President Regan was shot(1981) i had just had surgery (tubes tied)son was 10 months old and came back to room with that on tv.
Nighty nite early for me in AM to 9-10pm long day..
Time for me to say goodnight to all my Eagle Buddies who have already signed off for the evening. Finished the pics on the NCTC visits. This has been a very blessed day!
Sweet Eagle Dreams........LOLove
Good Morning Suzane - for real! I'm here for a moment at least. How was the trip to the zoo? Did the camera work out for you? I sure hope so since I was so 'pushy' about my camera type.
I'm very happy you got out this weekend. All work and no play makes Suzanne an unhappy gal.
Surgery is Wednesday - thanks for asking. It is outpatient, so should be home that afternoon.
Have a great day everyone. {{{hugs}}}}}
Good morning everybody. I hope everybody makes a good day.
Don't forget to do random acts of kindness. Rewards are great!
Thanks Suzanne. Great to be back. Have to start back to work tomorrow.
Good morning all. .Suzanne Did you check your email yet. Did you get your stuff from cafe press? If not i sent you some info you can use today I think. Hope everyone has a great start to the morning. Maggie is prescious
Suzanne, my week was great! Nothing major happened except my precious little baby boy dumped a while tub of cold water over my head while I was trying to get them to let a freshman out of the cold shower. Then 1 girl flipped me the bird because I was getting her to go clean the bathroom for the third time. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again!! The band learned the show wonderfully well and performed it for the parents Friday evening at 5, then we came home. Sad for the seniors since it was their last band camp.
GOOD MORNING MY FRIENDS Hope you all have a peaceful day. SHARON, To bad you didn't break that little snots finger. How rude! Going to try to get house in order today and go to store, no food in house.
Thought about waiting to post this on the new blog but never know for sure if there will be one.
My son's dog Lady (bug) now has a residency at Rainbow Bridge If you have a minute to stop by to meet Lady and sign the guest book and or send off an ecard from the site, I know it would mean a lot to him, and to me, since this is really the only thing I can do to help him through this time of loss He wrote his Tribute out for her on sat. night and I have opened the Residency as of yesterday. Tonight Tom, myslef and his sister (Elia's Mom) will meet with the others in a room for their Candle light Ceremony.
They do a nice job of helping people who have loved a pet as a member of the family deal with the loss. They donate a part of their proceeds to a local Shelter. Have met some very nice but also pretty sad people in there over the past week.
Anyway thanks for your visit and time, here is the link
http://rainbowsbridge.com/
residents/LADYB009/Resident.htm
NEW THREAD IS UP!
OK EVERYONE OVER TO THE NEW THREAD
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