Friday, October 13, 2006

Friday the 13th

Back in VA thread.

194 comments:

paula eagleholic said...

Good Morning Eagleland!

Thanks for the new thread, Steve.

paula eagleholic said...

Beautiful fall day here. Hope Suzanne is having a great day off.

paula eagleholic said...

Eagle at Blackwater! He's a beaut!

paula eagleholic said...

Ooops, you sleepy heads, you missed him! They updated the gallery at Blackwater!

paula eagleholic said...

Maine cam is back up, live video is not on, but the still cam is.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Thanks, Steven. Welcome back to the EAST!

paula eagleholic said...

MOrning, Sharon. Thanks for stopping in! Starting to get lonely here.

wvgal_dana said...
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wvgal_dana said...

I deleted

Well I knew if I went back to bed for a while someone would be # 1....

Morning Paula and again to Sharon.

Thank you Steven for taking care of us when the blog froze yesterday. Plus Thank YOU for the New Thread for today. Take Care hope you have a Good Day.

paula eagleholic said...

Eagle at Kent cam #2

paula eagleholic said...

2 there now

paula eagleholic said...

She's back and Beautiful at the Kent 2 cam

wvgal_dana said...

Oh mine they both are so beautiful and magnificent.

Cam 2 Kent

Wow :) :)

wvgal_dana said...

I have to go eat

Those eagles sure did make the pink kitten purr lol :)

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

39° in Bluefield. I am freezing!

Mema Jo said...

Good Morning Sharon, Paula and Dana(who went to eat). Read comments first and headed on over to Kent Cam 2 and was able to get my eagle fix for the day. Yes, it is COLD - How about that snowfall up in NY - earliest ever.
I am in and right back out this morning- BBL

Just Vicky said...

Wonderful news, NEW THREAD!

paula eagleholic said...

Sharon,
Get some clothes on! (hee hee)

paula eagleholic said...

MT nests everywhere at the moment...

MITS said...

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!

MITS said...

Looks like DANA was lucky #13 this morning. What does she get for that?

paula eagleholic said...

Eeewww!! is back

MITS said...

What a face!!

paula eagleholic said...

Morning, Mits!

paula eagleholic said...

Only a face a mother could love!

MITS said...

You took the words right out of my mouth, PAULA.:):)

paula eagleholic said...

Kind of interesting...Suz and I didn't see any turkey vultures on our visit to BW.

MITS said...

Good Morning to you,ops, Good Afternoon, PAULA

paula eagleholic said...

Oh, I am wrong. There was a stuffed one at the visitor's center. We forgot to get a pic of him. Sorry.

MITS said...

They were probably lurking.

MITS said...

I believe Mr. Turkey-Lurky Vulture is either doing a poop-shoot or shaking his tail feathers.

MITS said...

All gone..Mr. Turkey-Lurky.

MITS said...

That's too bad, PAULA:):):)

MITS said...

Poor Mei looks exhausted. Screaming kids at the zoo today.

Mema Jo said...

2:35pm Tai is acting up!! Cute as a button on Cam 1............ I've been watching the YouTube videos, thanks to Mits! We've got a lot to look forward to as ButaButa grows......

MITS said...

He just makes me laugh. The highlight video of his 1st year is on the panda cam page under the cams.

MITS said...

The audio is now picking up when they run and some of the panda sounds.

MITS said...

Just let Tai and Mei inside.

Mema Jo said...

Hope Mei doesn't push him too hard - or down he is going to drop!!
I finally turned up my speakers full blast, and my deaf ears can hear things on the Fonz cams! Whoopee! Noisy kids, right Mits?

MITS said...

I'd rather hear Tai and Mei, the kids don't bother me as much as the whiny parents. Got to go out, TTUL!!

Mema Jo said...

See you later. I am waiting for my grandson to arrive from Catonsville for the weekend. Hubby went to pick him up.. 12 yr old - you know skateboarder and guitar player and sportsman - Don't know how my daughter keeps up with him. TTUL

paula eagleholic said...

Osprey in CT..eating...haven't seen one there in a good while...

paula eagleholic said...

He should be there a good while, just starting in on the fishy....

paula eagleholic said...

That fishy is still flapping!!!

paula eagleholic said...

Sorry, fishy, you ain't gonna make it.

paula eagleholic said...

Osprey has a large white feather sticking straight up from his left wing.

paula eagleholic said...

I'll check in later, college kid is home for his first weekend since he left, and Colorfest is tomorrow!

Bird Girl said...

hi everyone... just checking in! hope you all have a great weekend! Mom and I are going to the Greek Festival on Sunday, yeah!!!

Bird Girl

p.s. The five owlets that we took to flight training a few weeks ago are ready to be released! I'll be sure to take pictures if I go to any of them :-) BG

Anonymous said...

Have to blog anon because my password does NOT work any more to log on as nillabean.. Just saying Happy Birthday to Jo..

floralgirl said...

Hello Nilla!!!!

glo said...

Hi everyone. back from my days drive. it was nice and lots of pretty scenery but very cold and windy. Kept hoping I owuldn't blow off some of the scenic outlooks. Had Swedish Pancakes for lunch at a place called Stockholm Inn they were wonderful and I have leftovers for tomorrow as well.

I am beat and Deal or No Deal is on. Will check back in before bed to say Good Night to all.

Anonymous said...

Hi Megan, Thanks for the nice card i received from you.

Mema Jo said...

I sure picked the exact time to sign back in
Hi Nilla! Thank you for your well wishes Are you watching the panda cam and seeing ButaButa all by herself. Isn't she a little cuddly thing?

Grandson is watching DVD movie we rented & I am in for the night!

Mema Jo said...

Nilla & Megan Are you gals planning on the NCTC open house next Saturday. Are you off work that day, Nilla? Maybe we could meet up & go together. Megan, will you have your family with you?

MITS said...

Hey NILLABEAN, glad to see you stopped by, miss you LOUISE watching Ghost Wispier.

floralgirl said...

Oh, that card made me laugh and I thought of you, Nilla. Hey, Jo, we are planning to go to open house next week together. Has become an annual family outing for us.

Mema Jo said...

Megan, what time do you try to arrive at NCTC? What did you say about parking and suttle bus?

Anonymous said...

I really cant say right now if i can attend. Might be to much walking for me, sorry.

Mema Jo said...

I'll bring 2 oxygen tanks & we can share.. Maybe we could just go to the cafateria and have lunch?? I've never heard that they are going to do anything concerning Liberty & Belle..

paula eagleholic said...

Hey Nilla, glad to here from ya!

paula eagleholic said...

Oh LOrd, how about "hear".

Smack me w/ a wet noodle

paula eagleholic said...

I wonder if Steve is in VA or WV

paula eagleholic said...

Wow, where are the chicks?

Mema Jo said...

I was wondering about that 'Back in VA' comment also.

Mema Jo said...

Haven't seen them all evening - just an empty ledge.

floralgirl said...

OK, sorry, hubby finally walked thru the door, Jo, we always get there 15-20 min before it starts, there are programs all day at different times, if you start early hopefully you can see all the ones that interest you. When you drive in they will direct you to a lot where you can catch a shuttle bus that will drop you off in front of the main building and when you go in you will get a program. That building has some interesting exhibits and also the auditorium.

Mema Jo said...

That info is helpful - thanks.

paula eagleholic said...

Hey all, go to the NCTC Homepage, there is something on the open house!!!

paula eagleholic said...

Ok, it is only a one page flyer, but says a couple of things...

paula eagleholic said...

Someone found the Aussie chicks...now showing 3 in the corner.

floralgirl said...

Thanks, Paula, hadn't checked their site in a couple of days.

floralgirl said...

The man on the right side of the flyer is Larry Battson, he and his wife Cheryl have been coming to the open house for years. They will have many beautiful and interesting animals, ant the program is really informative and funny. You can read about them at http://whitetigerfoundation.tripod.com/battson.htm

Mema Jo said...

So the gates on Sat open at 9:30 for the events to start 10 until 4. I am going to make my very own pinecone bird feeder!!

Mema Jo said...

The Open House page events is

http://training.fws.gov/graphics/
OpenHouse06.pdf

Put it all on one line.....

paula eagleholic said...

Jo,
That is probably for kids!! (Darn!)

Roll the pinecone in peanut butter and then roll in birdseed!

paula eagleholic said...

Suz would just love it if they came w/ tigers!

floralgirl said...

Oh, Ive seen them have tigers before, lots of times they have adorable baby animals, usually some snakes too.

glo said...

Ok Watched some Tv. if I sit still much longer I will fall asleep. So good to see you Nilla

Guess I'll go read the Open House info and see what I'm going to miss.

Anonymous said...

I just dont know why my password doesnt work any more..I have NOT changed it.. Guess its a sign of sort's..

Mema Jo said...

It's a sign that you have been away tooooooooooooooo long

Maybe try to do a new profile????

paula eagleholic said...

Maybe you forgot it? Can they email it to you?

MITS said...

Snakes, did someone say SNAKES???

MITS said...

NILLABEAN, try using the name LOUISE

floralgirl said...

yesssssssssss....

MITS said...

Wonder how the BEAVERS did???

MITS said...

EWWWW, rather see a Turkey Vulture! Good one, FLORALGIRL

NillaWafer said...

Oh Lord i was typin in nillabean or user name DUhhhhhhh its not that... Geeesh.. Can i mention tomarrow is 2 months clean and nicotine free...

Mema Jo said...

Nilla If you could go back & find one of your BLUE Nilla comments and get to edit profile & the dashboard, there is a place on the upper right to 'change password'. Don't know if that would help.

I don't mind talking to anonymous as long as it is you........and you are here once more with us.........!!!

Mema Jo said...

SHE'S BACK! WOO HOO !

glo said...

Good Job Nilla So glad you are really back and in the blue as well. .except for smokingyou are definitely not a quitter

NillaWafer said...

Good Gracious i really has a redhead moment there.. i was typing in nillabean instead of the correct name.. no damn wonder it wasnt working...

MITS said...

BOOYAH, NILLA IS BACK

floralgirl said...

YEAH!!! Nice to hear from you Nillabean! Congrats on 2 months cigarette free!!

Mema Jo said...

Nilla
Congratulations on your 2 month mark!

floralgirl said...

Maybe you had a case of CRS!!

NillaWafer said...

Dont know its been rough at times and other times i dont think about cigarettes , last couple days really been wanting one like right now .. i sure would love to just take a long drag on a Salem... Jo its not the breathing its my knees cant walk far.. Last wknd went down to Baltimore and just could not walk.. But maybe if i feel better i will bring my great nephew and granddaughter Rosita.. We shall see..

Mema Jo said...

Oh My! Just remembered something and hope that Sharon shows up soon.... The Mean City for the game tonight that Sharon told us about... Hope she took a big stick with her! Sure hope she pops in here with no bruises.

Mema Jo said...

Nilla Jennifer is not certain she can come with me - may be having a SAT meeting at her work.. Let's keep in touch and play it by ear. I'll email you when I know what is going on with me. Maybe we both should get wheelchairs and maybe one for Dana too. On, My! Life is precious!

Mema Jo said...

Buta Buta is lying beside LunLun's backside She is on her belly and her little legs are stretching...

Mema Jo said...

FRIDAY THE 13th WAX

floralgirl said...

I'm out of here, TIRED- talk to everyone later. Nite all.

NillaWafer said...

Soon be getting daylight in Africa in awhile. Mits i do watch that cam , must have abig croc in there named fatty from what i read in blogs...

Mema Jo said...

PAULA
MEGAN
MITS
GLO

WHERE ARE YOU ALL HIDING ??

glo said...

Well I am going to go to bed...very tired. I do hope you All figure out a way to go, and that you all have a ownderful time.

NillaWafer said...

Wheel chair my butt i want aHovaround...lol

Mema Jo said...

On the Africam, how do you get rid of that blinking ad under the cam??? It makes my cam blink.

MITS said...

Been watching the Jefferson cam in Bluefield, looking for the bus. Sharon drove by it the other day and waved at the cam. Yeah, she was not happy about going to this one, said it is the armpit of the state.

MITS said...

Can't believe I havn't seen the gator, NILLA

paula eagleholic said...

I'm here Jo, was working on some other stuff....Good for you Nilla, smoke free and remembered your password!

MITS said...

Yeah, JO, that is really annoying.

paula eagleholic said...

Hey Mits, how's it going?

MITS said...

Super, PAULA. How's it going with you??

MITS said...

Giraffe and annoying duck on Africam

paula eagleholic said...

Hey I can go check out the Africa cam!

NillaWafer said...

Heading home from work now c u at home in alittle while..

MITS said...

The Aficam looks almost too light for the time over there, checked Pete's Pond (same time) and it is darker. Both of those cams really mess the puter up by freezing and not responding at times.

Mema Jo said...

The giraffe is beautiful...I have the sound turned off...

paula eagleholic said...

What the hell is that noise on the Africam, my dogs are going crazy!

paula eagleholic said...

cant find the volume,,,,help!

Mema Jo said...

Lower left of screen......

MITS said...

Poor puppies, think it is a duck.

paula eagleholic said...

OMG that was so funny, that was so darn loud the dogs came running down from upstairs....I couldn't find my volume control, it was gone from my toolbar....finally got it muted...the dogs are outside hunting now....

MITS said...

A goose???

MITS said...

I would have loved to have seen that...LOL!

Mema Jo said...

Looks like a regular duck but sure doesn't sound like a regular duck...Soooooooo loud...

Mits, did you see the monkeys in the high grass after the giraffe walked away... They were hiding......

MITS said...

Man, put a sock in it.

MITS said...

Missed them!

Mema Jo said...

That duck must be related to the storch (stork) He is standing on one leg...... Hee Hee....

MITS said...

If it walks like a duck and sounds like a duck..must be a duck!

MITS said...

ROFLMAO!!! silly duck.

paula eagleholic said...

Maybe it is a repeat from earlier today?

MITS said...

It looks like he has a bum leg. He is really annoying the other birds.

MITS said...

I think he annoyed the cam man or someone did away with him, my sound went off.

paula eagleholic said...

I see what you mean about freezing up,,,mine doesn't freeze up, just stops playing, you have to reload page.

paula eagleholic said...

LOL, I got a couple of socks for that duck....

Mema Jo said...

I would love to be able to stay up until Nilla gets home from work and until Sharon gets home from the game..But my eyes are so heavy - been going all day long & grandson is sound asleep and assured me he gets up at 7:00. I told him that he knew where the milk and cereal was!!! He's 12 - great guy!!
Paula, is your college guy out for the evening? Enjoy yourself at ColorFest tomorrow-at least no rain this year is predicted--maybe some snow LOL.......
Mits are you going home tomorrow? I just remember your saying something about Sat.......

MITS said...

How about some DUCK TAPE for him!! tee-hee!

paula eagleholic said...

Temp here is 35 now, finally turned on the heat tonight

paula eagleholic said...

And he is still quacking away...

NillaWafer said...

Mits i dont have any blinking ad on my screen at petes pond?? I dont have any trouble viewing it at all. The reason its so light now is the camera man hasnt changed the filters on the camera to day light like it should be. We had the same problem the other night and screen was white n grey til they fixed it..

MITS said...

JO I was supposed to go home tomorrow, hubby was in NY yesterday and informed me he has to go back tomorrow and Sunday, so I'm staying here, I don't have to be home til the end of the month, for Maggie's' christening.

MITS said...

NILLA I'm not on Pete's Pond, I'm on Africam.

MITS said...

Geez! its 37° here, That's what I like about this building, it does not feel chilly at all. I'm in my summer pj's.

paula eagleholic said...

Did anyone notice this thread is titled "Friday the 13th"

MITS said...

Yep, I did.

paula eagleholic said...

Summer Pj's! I have on pants, sweatshirt and robe!

Yup, college kid is out for the evening. What else!?

MITS said...

So, how is he doing?? How long will he be home?

Mema Jo said...

OK Nilla is home Hope Sharon comes in soon.

I must get to bed.........

Good Night All
Sweet Dreams.........



Nilla - I'm happy you are back in BLUE

paula eagleholic said...

Ok, enough of the duck...

paula eagleholic said...

Night, Jo. And Yes, I'll have fun at Colorfest...

College kid is home until sometime on Sunday...will see him some tomorrow at Colorfest, plus we have a family dinner planned for tomorrow night..

paula eagleholic said...

gotta go find the hunting dogs...brb

NillaWafer said...

I have both sites up Petes n Africam and both have ducks quackin..Wild cam africa is white no picture thats Petes.. Africam that pond is very small compared to Petes and havent seen as much action there.. But Mits i dont have anything blinkin on either cam that annoying.. The wild cam did the white thing the other morning they will fix it

paula eagleholic said...

Mits, you need to come home for the open house!

paula eagleholic said...

Nilla,
Would love to see you there too, if only for a little while...it would be fun!

paula eagleholic said...

Well, ladies, I am beat. No sleeping in tomorrow, going to Colorfest all day to hunt for crafty items!

Have a good eve and a great Saturday!

MITS said...

Nilla, right at the bottom corner of the screen it says GET PREMIUM TODAY and it keeps flashing

MITS said...

Have fun at COLORFEST, PAULA

NillaWafer said...

Mits you mean the subscription thingy? i dont see that because i minamize all the screens side b y side smaller all i see is the camera window... I just sent a blog notice about the camera being white again and so have many others ..

MITS said...

I bought myself "Windows XP for Dummies" and a visual guide for XP users today. When you all start talking technical, I am totally lost.

NillaWafer said...

Mits i say we go a duck huntin n shoot the wasually duck..lolol Wild cam is still white no picture yet

NillaWafer said...

ok see the middle box up at the top in the right hand corner? click it will make those windows smaller.. then use the slide bar to arrange the window.. Not hard

MITS said...

LOL! I just got kicked off the blog with my last post.

NillaWafer said...

Grip any where on the blue at top and hold dowm mouse left side to drag your windows around.. to make them smaller also move your curser over the side til you get like adouble arrow and then hold down left side mouse n drag it in or out making it smaller or bigger..

MITS said...

Tee-Hee, it doesn't bother me that much!! I'm heading to bed, Louise, before Thelma gets kicked off again. If you are here when Sharon gets home tell I said GOOD NIGHT!

NillaWafer said...

Lets start with this blog box ok? The middle box righthand corner.. click it .. the blog page becomes smaller... Now just as a test put your curser at the top in the blue left click holding it down drag the box around.. do that

NillaWafer said...

Okie Dokie but it is so simple to learn.. I do want to make it down the the new Asian panda thing to see them if possible.. Niters

MITS said...

LOL!!!! ZZZZZ!!! I'm sleeping.Nitey Nite, Nilla!

NillaWafer said...

Yada Yada Yada can i have a B give me a A and a C whats it spell BAaaaacccC BAaaaaC BAaaaaaaaaCCC chicken sounds...... Niterssss LOL

NillaWafer said...

Here Mits i found this so you know about Fatty,,,,,,Who or what is “Fatty”?

Lots of interesting info at the FAQ's page about the animals at the pond.




Fatty is the resident juvenile Nile crocodile. He was raised as part of a reintroduction program but was out-competing his fellows for food in the "nursery" and therefore growing much faster than they were - hence his name, Fatty. Last year he was moved to the pond to let the other little crocs have a chance at the food.

Last year he caught a fish almost as big as he was. This year, he is bigger (about 2 meters long) and has lunged at warthogs and ostriches, and successfully caught a guinea fowl. There are YouTube videos of all these events listed in the ScreenShots/Videos thread.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Just got home. The football team lost but the BAND ROCKED!!! Tomorrow is competition in Wytheville, Virginia but don't have to get up early for that. We don't leave until noon. Great to see you here, Nilla. Have missed you terribly.

Good night and sweet eagle dreams, my friends of fine feathers.

NillaWafer said...

Well now i can go to bed Sharon is home tucked safe n sound sorry the team lost. Niters Burrrrr baby its cold out sideeeee Bundle up ifn your going out...

NillaWafer said...

Having a conversation with alady from Maryland named Laura over in forum at petes pond since it down nt working at the moment and bring her over to blog she loves animals and also watches Tai and Mei

NillaWafer said...

Nighty nite its 2 am

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

2 eagles at BW

floralgirl said...

GOOD MORNING!!! Beautiful Fall morning, the air feels crisp and clean. Fed the birds some sunflower seed, walked thru the garden, the pineapple sage and Indigo Blue salvias are 5' tall and still blooming beautifully! Everything else is looking sad, two heavy frosts, more to come this wknd. Hope everyone has a great day, sure Paula is already at Colorfest, and Sharon hope the band does great at competition this afternoon. Hummers are definitely gone, but a huge flock of cedarwaxwings,(60-75)has arrived!

MITS said...

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE what are cedarwaxings, FLORALGIRL?

glo said...

Wow Colorfest sounds beautiufl and fun. Have afun day those who are going.

Sharon sounds like a fun day for a Band Competition too, Enjoy!

Will Blog some off and on later, depending on if there is someone to BLOG too, and how time plays out. yardwork to do now tha the iwnd has finally pretty much calmed down.

Have a Great day Eagle land wherever you are and whatever you are doing

MITS said...

One eagle at BW, I think she sent him out for more food, that fish was not that big.

MITS said...

All gone eagles.

MITS said...

Where did everybody go?

MITS said...

Cool, thank you SHARON. This is Tai in his new yard.

MITS said...

You are welcome, Mits.

MITS said...

He is a cutie-pie!!!

MITS said...

Maine pic is down. Dawn at Kent. MT nests at BW and CT

MITS said...

Blog is acting weird for me.

MITS said...

Wonder if we will get a NEW THREAD today?

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I was still signed in under you, Mits. OOPS.

MITS said...

That's ok, Sharon.:):)

Mema Jo said...

Mits, if we're under 300 - no new thread (HeeHee) I betcha. Sharon, glad I didn't wait up for you- Sounds good that the band ROCKED. Bet they do well today. So glad to have Nilla back on last night! Been away too long. Not sure of my plans for today yet - Grandson will probably plan it for me.. Need to get a movin'. Hey, Jim didn't get on last night!

glo said...

Just watched Lun Lun picking up Buta Buta...it does look like the change in size and weight is making all of this a little tricker for lun lun to maneuver until Buta Buta is a little more mobile and helpfull as her size increases. Lun Lun seemed very careful as he picked her up.

MITS said...

JIM, has been having that cold of his hanging on. Was surprised not to see him.

MITS said...

Seagull at CT. still no Maine pic, MT nests at BW and Kent.

MITS said...

Tai and Mei are wrestling.

glo said...

New Thread

11 12 24 pm solo scout

1159 1204 12:15 we leave at 12:21 12:21we return w stick left at 1221 in the original Nest one arrives well12 23 gone from the original ...