Good morning, Norma...# 1 LADY OF THE DAY! I brought this over from last thread: Hidey is sitting on Lib's launch pad. Can't see his head, but know he is looking for a place to land when he fledges. It was so much more fun last year, watching three eaglets interacting with each other. There was Pecky Pearl, who got first dibs on every meal. Then there was Middy who would sneak in and grab a bite when she could get away with it! And then last, but certainly not least...Tiny. He got the left-overs. Remember how he entertained us at our Nest Visit? We thought he surely was going to fledge while we were there. He had lift-off so many times, and each time we thought "this is it". But he didn't fledge for several days after our visit:) Next Saturday, at 10am, we will have the opportunity to experience this again. Hoooray! Hope to see as many of you as possible there!
I haven't seen anyone's avatars for a least a week. Anyone have any suggestions on how to get them back? I was updating my Internet Explorer, and it was then that I lost the Avatars.?
GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!!!---WHOA!---There is a whole 'lot of wing flapping' going on in our NEST!!----She is a LOUD FLAPPER!!--Our little 'MIRACLE' as SUZANNE calls her!---WOW!!--'AREN'T WE LUCKY TO HAVE HER---She is not only AWESOME---She is the most intelligent EAGLET in WV!!----
MORNIN' WANDA!---CONGRATS!!--You are our #1 EAGLE MAMA -- today & every day!!----I just saw her make a landing!!----ho!---bless her heart!---(think i am in love!---aren't we all)!!!
Dustin will be getting up soon, so I need to be thinking about a pre-breakfast for him. He always has two breakfasts when he visits. Capt. Eagle is up and coffee is done. BBL
Norma, I haven't heard anyone else say they were missing their avatars, so I know it is something I have done. Just need to look into it and see what I might need to do to get them back.
LARRY states the LOONS changed nests today at 5:00 am---The lake is a wee bit choppy---& that the LOON'S bones are almost solid--thus it is harder for them to fly fast--other birds have hollow bones!---
Read yesterday afternoon's blog!!--Oh!! -- I would love to go to NCTC!----I haven't seen you all forever!!----I bet 'LITTLE PRINCE TAI'---would not recognize me!! The little IMP!---ho! -- hope you all had a chance to see his MOM--'throwing straw on her head'---on TV!!----COOL--
MEGAN--HEDGIE!!---The 'LITTLE REBELS' are back!!---OH HAPPY DAY!!---But the site is a WEE BIT LIGHT---But one can still see them!---When that crew begins to fly---Will be lots of 'wing flapping' -- in that nest!!
Thanks, Norma....Rebels were back "on" yesterday afternoon...read back---think Paula posted the explanation! Wanda, sure that Paula can give you tips on your puter problem! Or Jim, or Red---if he would check in! Sad news here at the cabin this am....barn swallow nest that was up on an eave joist fell...one dead baby on the ground...mama just hanging around making noise. Don't see any other babies...boo.
DANA----Wanted you to know we have more than a PACE of DONKEYS this am!!---In fact so many---they all can't get up to the trough!--- PS--they have asked about you -- ho! sending you much love----
HEDGIE--Do you ever pick a winner in the PREAKNESS?----There is a FILLY running this year!!! 'RACHAEL ALEXANDER'--The jockey who rode 'MIND THAT BIRD' to victory at the DERBY---is riding RACHAEL today!!
Norma, my house! Did you see pictures on my blog? After the heartbreak of Barbaro, I try not to get too excited about the races. Couldn't take that heartbreak again. a FILLY win would be cool...but if I waas betting i'd put my money on ine that Bird in hopes of a Triple Crown! Feel so sorry for the mama bird....all her efforts for naught.
I have birds every where this am!!----Starts the day off on a good note! ho!---Someone asked yesterday about CARDINALS---I have a nest that has been around for ever---It is in a huge RHODODENRON bush!! they are so beautiful--WV state bird!!!
MORNIN' PAULA!----I love the little MIRACLE!!---She is so full of herself!!!---She was really flapping this am when I came on!! 'GOD love it's little heart'---
Our dark clouds are now blue skies & awesome white clouds----showers this afternoon or evening!!---You all must have a lot of wind at the nest???---we have no wind---(yet)?
Norma, no, not redwood...pine...dummy's who built it used a dark stain...no way to undo it....I use clear treatment. Thanks....,I love it. Small ="cozy" as my youngest called it when I bought it after divorce---went from 3500 sq. ft. to 990!!! Bigger now w/ sunroom!!!
From yesterday: Cardinals are few and far between here on Long Island. I think there was a problem with pesticides years back. I'm getting ready to put out my humming bird feeder soon. I didn't even know we had them till two years ago when my wife planted some flowers they like to feed on.
I HAVE TO BUY A NEW COMPUTER!!---no email---Now I am freezing every few min--How hard to transfer one's favorites to a new computer? WOW!!---I just checked---poor MIRACLE is about to be blown away!-----Very calm winds here now!!
Ricky, I think hummers end up anywhere there are flowers!!!! Scads here...and cards, too. Of course, they are the VA and WV state bird! I think some other states, too. Norma, a pro can transfer your stuff with ease!!
HEDGIE---My husband built our house--We both liked wood--Built in late 60s---so I need to marry a carpenter---or a computer 'geek'--ho!---what a choice???---- (shall i toss a coin)?---ho!
Norma: If you get a new PC. Get someone to take out your old hard drive and plug it in to one of your cd drive cables. You can take the files right off the drive.
Oh, Norma....gotcha....no, mailbox and paper tubes are out at the end of the driveway!! About 300 ft. out from the house! Could you make out the ROMNEY traffic light on the corner of the house?????
WHOA! RICKY!---Thanks for the info!---I googled (long isl ny pesticides)---YEP--it seems you all have had problems--in re: birds & pesticides!!---- Wish I could send you a few dozen CARDINALS---then you could build me a computer!---ho!---(kiddin')!! You will love watching the hummers!!---
HEDGIE!---do you have the traffic light?----WHOA!---I thought ROBIN told me---she had it!!---that's so FUNNY!----Where did you get it? I MUST LOOK AGAIN!!
Norma, I think you got my email address of "robinwd" mixed up with Robyn Schonhans!! A friend got it at an auction up there---it was supposedly the first traffic light in Romney--a 3 way intersection--still has all but one of the original lenses. My Bill rewired it and it works beautifully. Friend got transferred out west and her hubby wouldn't let her take it, so I bought it from her.
HEDGIE!!---I have attempted to print out a copy of YOUR stop light!----AND--now my paper is stuck & I can't print-----Your FAULT!---ho! THAT IS SO COOL!!---Do you remember when your friend bought it?!!!
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OH HEDGIE!!---Every since I have lived in ROMNEY---we have had a '4-WAY LITE'--ho!! still can't quit laughing---You know we are the 'OLDEST TOWN IN THE STATE OF WV'----(don't tell sandy---she think SHEPHERDSTOWN is--)
I think it was about 10 yrs. ago, Norma. Sorry about your printer.....unjam whammy!! Hey, Mits, how's everything with you and the sisters? Did you have fun yesterday?
Larry has a very interesting article on the loons today. It is about their bones, their ability to dive and the difficulty in flying. Learned something today!
LOLLY---No one even acknowledged it----ho!---I knew you folks would understand!!----I read about your TEA PARTY!---What wonderful memories you all will have!---Hope you got a pic to show his WIFE in a few years!! ho!
LOLLY---I read LARRY'S update every morning---He writes well!--One can tell he loves the LOONS! A favorite of mine too---even if I have never seen one!!!
I need to post pictures of Jacob and me from yesterday. He is so precious. Oh, he causes Laurel lots of grief (He is sooo stubborn). I just keep telling her how cute he is!
This fall we take Jacob on a trip with us. Can hardly wait! It is his year to go with us to the Sante Fe Balloon Fiesta. We took Joseph, now it is Jacob's turn. It will be so much fun!
Mits, I am concerned. You said MM was ok. Would like to hear she is doing well! Glad you got to be with her. I only have one sister, love her dearly. Sorry for folks without brothers and sisters!
OMG!!! Hidey is just about putting me into cardiac arrest with those 'wingercises'!!! Hang on, Hidey!!!!! Hi, everyone-- have been going back and forth between housework and the eaglecam this morning. SoCal weather report: Mostly cloudy at the moment, but sun may burn thru later. Expected high is about 82. The dust on the entertainment center is calling me-- BBIALW! Happy Saturday! :o]
Lolly we are concerned about yhe swelling in her arms and feet, don't know if it is from meds are what, she is only taking one pain pill every 6 hours or more, but she has good coloring, still not happy about the drain, surgeon was not really up front about that.
Yes, Norma, I knew that. Right after the Derby, Calvin thought the owner of R. Alexandra would not run her in the Preakness, but he had committed to riding her if she was entered. So that's what happened..she was sold right after Derby day and the new owners entered her in the Preakness.
It could be a negative factor in Mine That Bird's race ... having a different rider. And he's still not too well known, although he won the big one a couple of weeks ago.
I'm leaning toward Rachel, but there are plenty of good horses in the field, including "Mine....", so I wouldn't be surprised at about anything in this race.
I bet it's going to be exciting for sure, but I can't pick an obvious winner.
Wouldn't it be ironic if after waiting more than 30 years for a Triple Crown Winner, a gelding won it (it's never happened before).
Had never seen rabbits here before until a couple of months ago when I started seeing an adult. Just found a baby munching on some wild violet leaves and got some pics. Will see how good they are when I put them on PC...will post to my blog if turn out good. Took some of raccoons a couple of nights ago, and they looked half-way decent on camera, but on puter they were black!
WHOA!!---JIM---Wouldn't that be WONDERFUL to have a TRIPLE CROWN---'MIND THAT BIRD' is 6-1 &'RACHEL A' is 8-5 in my paper!!---I AM BETTING ON THE FILLY---
HEDGIE---I still have my 'HOUSE RABBIT'--she is around all the time--Baby Bunnies have a hard time--people let cats loose & I swear they come almost a mile to get here!---
Hopefully on Monday a call to the surgeon will bring some info about the swelling. Fluid retention I would suppose but I really don't know - Just want her to be comfortable and on the road to recovery! Prayers for Mary Margaret's recovery being offered!
WOW!---SEND IN THE BAND!!!----There is an EAGLET at the OREGON NEST SITE!!----MOM is feeding the little one!!!----I never thought we would get to see that!!---film is grainy---but it is a beautiful picture!!!!
Mits, sometimes the fluid retention can be from inactivity. Has she ever been treated for congestive heart failure? If so, is she on fluid pills, and if so is she taking them as she was before surgery? Any shortness of breath? If so, need to call the doctor.
PA PEREGRINE FALCONS at the RACHEL CARSON BLDG!!---All the little chicks are moving around---one hobbled up to the end of the wooden box!---One can see the feet of either MOM or DAD on the top of the box!!----wish we could see the ledge---I enjoyed watching the traffic too! ho!---Maybe they will expand the site soon!---SUCH CUTE LITTLE BOBBLE HEADS!!---
Guess I will go get beautiful and then do some walking/excercises. Getting sleepy sitting here. Maybe I should get out and run errands. Can't work in the yard....do not know what to do with myself! :)
Breezy here now....trying to blow the stringy things off deck...but at least the rain damped down the pollen that they shed!! Almost choked to death on it Sunday when I was last able to do it!
Oh-oh, just heard thunder. Just buried the baby bird....big, but still just downy...and BIG feet and long legs...poor little thing. No sign of mama now...guess she realized it was hopeless. Imagine that with the mud of the nest all dried out and the weight of it, her and the baby on a sloped surface there just wasn't any guarantee that it would stay in place long enough for a fledge.
Good afternoon Everyone!!!! HAD to get a Hidey fix! Been so busy at work & at home trying to get house & everything to pack for trip ready,that I'm getting brain cramps! My Dad had a great cartoon on his Fed. Gov't. office wall that said, "Blessed are those that go around in circles, for they shall be known as Big Wheels!" Back to late lunch & chores...☺
Hidey is back up at noon after a nap. Heard noise earlier & it was big flapping! Think the air show at Andrews is this weekend--not a lot of planes yet, but think they're starting.Practice the last few days has been rattling house big time! Can't wait for Preakness--I like both Mine and the filly. Mits,Ceil, hope MM gets better--sounds like edema.She may need diuretic for that. ☺ ♥ ☺
Good storm here...didn't get bath---very leery of getting in cast iron tub during storm! Got hair done quickly in case power went out!! So far, so good. Loretta, have never been to Andrews for their air show....maybe someday! But have been to the ones here at Shepherd Field/Air National Guard, and to numerous fly-ins at Hagerstown and once even to OshKosh, WI for experimental aircraft owners assoc. I am a big aero enthusiast!
Just a quick glance to see how Hidey is doing. I've been working on our pond again adding some more flowers. My husband is finding every pot he can just to put soil in. we have have a couple of pop up storms and another on the way. Kinda spoils plans for tonight.. but, i know that it wont last for long. Hidey looks sooo big standing there. Like s/he is looking straight at you. HOPE EVERYONE IS ENJOYING THEIR WEEKEND!!
Hey Jo. Hidey is on the left side of the nest looking out. I said to Helen yesterday. They never seem to go to the left side of the nest. MM called me. Someone was at the door and I had to stop my message. Don't know if it will go through.
I think she is looking all over the place for leftovers! I haven't been on so much today so I don't know if there were any food drops.
Keep us posted on MM progress. I guess I am going to get ready for Mass in a little while. I'll be praying for you gals!
Germany Gal just called - I am getting anxious for mid June to arrive to see them. Elizabeth turns 1 yr old June 5 and I have NOT held her yet! Christine says she keeps saying 'What's That' and also that she gave up her bottle and is an official "Zippy Cup Gal"! That will make is easier flying from Germany and while she is here. She is a great little eater! Dr says it's OK.
Just checked back - adult with Hidey with food Hidey was up at noon position with back to adult - then when I looked Hidey had hidden behind the adult - WHOOO! SCARED ME! I thought she jumped!
Meanwhile, in the U.S.,watch for all the televised action taking place from Pimlico on NBC at 5 PM ET on Saturday, May 16, 2009 with post time approx. 6:05 PM ET.
Lynn is already out having fun. Those Barn Swallows, will probably set up shop in the very same place! I had a house years ago and had at least three families one season, had to dodge the birds when I went out the door, they like to dive-bomb humans !
Sad about the little bird tyke though, glad he got a good burial in a nice place...
Hope everyone enjoys their afternoons and evenings...I head back to work in a little while. Saturday night : Woof! People tend to get into fights at the bars and strip joints! :(
Girls Rule!!! Been trying to get online since race was over!!IE has "Error & had to close", wouldn't reopen, other old 'puter slow as Moses! ARRGGHH. My 2 favorite horses #1 & 2!!! I was really surprised when Rachel A. went to front at start & stayed there. Only saw that happen once before. But since Calvin Borel usually rides her, guess he knew what she could do. Very dark here, light rain, no more planes flying--think they stop at 5PM. Werather alert on TV for Culpepper area, etc---severe storms.
Paula, No, I didn't go outside but I sure heard them! Might see some tomorrow. I remember that I guess a year ago, they flew by & I got pic of Blue Angel that I put on as avatar! Time sure flies! Wed. PM, the Thunderbirds were supposed to come in, but I didn't see them at Chelsea Exhibit Office. Finally saw some goslings there yesterday. Our 2 resident pond geese pairs did not have any babies. When I went out at lunchtime, 4 adults and about 6 goslings were scooting up the dirt road in front of my car!Poor things were booking it as fast as their tiny legs would take them. I went at about 1-2 mph & they finally moved off the road! There is also a containment pond up there, so maybe that's where their nests were. In PM, they had come down to the other side of our pond & I got some pics. If I ever get to dwnld, will put them on here. Gotta fix dinner.....duh
Hi Everyone that is dropping in and out of Eagleland.
Prayers going up for Mary Margaret..sure hope that swelling goes down. Praying she soon feels much much better and healing moves faster.
Want to thank everyone for Prayers for Ed's Nephew and Wife and their families and friends.
Ed has also been sick so it has been exhausting. I do believe (hoping I'm just not getting hopes up) he is a little better. Bacteria infection as he had in January. This time they got it sooner. Although he only has antibotic until Monday AM. That is the last of it...I do know it continues to work for awhile. Will call dr. Mon or Tues. to confer.
Right now spidey is all over the nest. A moving white blob but throwing out those spidey strings.
Lynn so sorry about your birdie. I sure you placed him in a nice area.
Hi Dana. I have not been able to tell you how sorry to hear about Ed's nephews baby. So sad. Did say prayers for the parents and for Ed and you. Hope Ed gets well. MM is doing well. Just will not keep feet elevated. BBL
Hidey seems to be doing fine. I am very tired today. Waiting for Sister Catherine to come and bring MM Communion. She has to wait until practice for First Communion is over.
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1 – 200 of 471 Newer› Newest»GOOD MORNING STEVE!---THANKS for the SUNNY THREAD!!---ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY!!----
Good morning, Norma...# 1 LADY OF THE DAY! I brought this over from last thread:
Hidey is sitting on Lib's launch pad. Can't see his head, but know he is looking for a place to land when he fledges. It was so much more fun last year, watching three eaglets interacting with each other. There was Pecky Pearl, who got first dibs on every meal. Then there was Middy who would sneak in and grab a bite when she could get away with it! And then last, but certainly not least...Tiny. He got the left-overs. Remember how he entertained us at our Nest Visit? We thought he surely was going to fledge while we were there. He had lift-off so many times, and each time we thought "this is it". But he didn't fledge for several days after our visit:) Next Saturday, at 10am, we will have the opportunity to experience this again. Hoooray!
Hope to see as many of you as possible there!
Saturday, May 16, 2009 7:55:00 AM
I haven't seen anyone's avatars for a least a week. Anyone have any suggestions on how to get them back? I was updating my Internet Explorer, and it was then that I lost the Avatars.?
GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES!!!---WHOA!---There is a whole 'lot of wing flapping' going on in our NEST!!----She is a LOUD FLAPPER!!--Our little 'MIRACLE' as SUZANNE calls her!---WOW!!--'AREN'T WE LUCKY TO HAVE HER---She is not only AWESOME---She is the most intelligent EAGLET in WV!!----
MORNIN' WANDA!---CONGRATS!!--You are our #1 EAGLE MAMA -- today & every day!!----I just saw her make a landing!!----ho!---bless her heart!---(think i am in love!---aren't we all)!!!
WANDA---I see the AVATARS!
Dustin will be getting up soon, so I need to be thinking about a pre-breakfast for him. He always has two breakfasts when he visits. Capt. Eagle is up and coffee is done. BBL
Norma, I haven't heard anyone else say they were missing their avatars, so I know it is something I have done. Just need to look into it and see what I might need to do to get them back.
LARRY states the LOONS changed nests today at 5:00 am---The lake is a wee bit choppy---& that the LOON'S bones are almost solid--thus it is harder for them to fly fast--other birds have hollow bones!---
WANDA--Your blog is showing your AVATAR---
NPR -- MOST CLOUDY--PRETTY GOOD CHANCE OF THUNDER STORMS!----
Read yesterday afternoon's blog!!--Oh!! -- I would love to go to NCTC!----I haven't seen you all forever!!----I bet 'LITTLE PRINCE TAI'---would not recognize me!! The little IMP!---ho! -- hope you all had a chance to see his MOM--'throwing straw on her head'---on TV!!----COOL--
MEGAN--HEDGIE!!---The 'LITTLE REBELS' are back!!---OH HAPPY DAY!!---But the site is a WEE BIT LIGHT---But one can still see them!---When that crew begins to fly---Will be lots of 'wing flapping' -- in that nest!!
BEAUTIFUL SUNNY sight at the FINNEY WATER NEST!---OSPREY on nest!!!
My Favorite!----FINLAND NEST----OSPREY looks so majestic sitting on the nest----need a bit more green trees!---But this is one COOL nest!!!
FUZZY KESTREL CHICKS are alone--in a huddle in one corner of their box!!--CUTIES!
Thanks, Norma....Rebels were back "on" yesterday afternoon...read back---think Paula posted the explanation!
Wanda, sure that Paula can give you tips on your puter problem! Or Jim, or Red---if he would check in!
Sad news here at the cabin this am....barn swallow nest that was up on an eave joist fell...one dead baby on the ground...mama just hanging around making noise. Don't see any other babies...boo.
DANA----Wanted you to know we have more than a PACE of DONKEYS this am!!---In fact so many---they all can't get up to the trough!---
PS--they have asked about you -- ho! sending you much love----
MORNIN' HEDGIE!---So sorry about the swallow---where is the cabin?--
Really hurts--doesn't it---
HEDGIE--Do you ever pick a winner in the PREAKNESS?----There is a FILLY running this year!!!
'RACHAEL ALEXANDER'--The jockey who rode 'MIND THAT BIRD' to victory at the DERBY---is riding RACHAEL today!!
Morning, all.
Thanks for the new thread Steve.
We have a flapping peeping eaglet this morning!!
There is already a fish in the nest! Parent just arrived and is eating the fish!
Hidey is peeping for breakfast and is getting fed now!
Guess Hidey is in the "feed me" mode today!
Love love love hearing that "crunch"
Norma, my house! Did you see pictures on my blog?
After the heartbreak of Barbaro, I try not to get too excited about the races. Couldn't take that heartbreak again. a FILLY win would be cool...but if I waas betting i'd put my money on ine that Bird in hopes of a Triple Crown!
Feel so sorry for the mama bird....all her efforts for naught.
Sound is great today!
Morning Norma and Lynn!!
I have birds every where this am!!----Starts the day off on a good note! ho!---Someone asked yesterday about CARDINALS---I have a nest that has been around for ever---It is in a huge RHODODENRON bush!! they are so beautiful--WV state bird!!!
Sorry about your swallows, Lynn.
The white on Hidey's tail is down feathers...
Someone else posted about NBG, their internet line got knocked out...they are working on it!
Just had a tussle over a big piece! Hidey won!
MORNIN' PAULA!----I love the little MIRACLE!!---She is so full of herself!!!---She was really flapping this am when I came on!!
'GOD love it's little heart'---
Ever notice how Hidey chirps but his beak isn't open??
Lib is having some of the fish too.
Fish is gone...Lib looking to leaving...Hidey asking "where's the rest!"
Lib took off from the launch pad.
Middy had a lot of those white down feathers on her tail too, that's how I was able to ID her last year...
Hidey trying to do nestorations....
OK gonna take a rest in the bowl now.
HEDGIE!---I think your 'cabin' is awesome!!----Is that redwood?---I have a wood house too--cedar shake!---I LOVE WOOD!----I think it is beautiful!!
PAULA---when do you think MIRACLE will take off??----She is lifting off & flapping loudly----
Our dark clouds are now blue skies & awesome white clouds----showers this afternoon or evening!!---You all must have a lot of wind at the nest???---we have no wind---(yet)?
WHOA! HEDGIE----I didn't see your infamous 'mail box'----ho!
Hidey hasn't even hovered yet in the nest...I am guessing 2 weeks or so, Norma....
Hidey is 9 weeks old today!
Heading out for now...gonna go get some stuff to plant before the rain tonight!
BWE Update
05/16/09:
We now hear from a visitor and a volunteer that it looks like Choptank has also fledged.
Yesterday we saw the two eaglets helping themselves to a fish that was dropped off by a parent, then the adult showed up for the meal.
Norma, no, not redwood...pine...dummy's who built it used a dark stain...no way to undo it....I use clear treatment. Thanks....,I love it. Small ="cozy" as my youngest called it when I bought it after divorce---went from 3500 sq. ft. to 990!!! Bigger now w/ sunroom!!!
From yesterday:
Cardinals are few and far between here on Long Island. I think there was a problem with pesticides years back. I'm getting ready to put out my humming bird feeder soon. I didn't even know we had them till two years ago when my wife planted some flowers they like to feed on.
I HAVE TO BUY A NEW COMPUTER!!---no email---Now I am freezing every few min--How hard to transfer one's favorites to a new computer?
WOW!!---I just checked---poor MIRACLE is about to be blown away!-----Very calm winds here now!!
Norma, confused...what mailbox???
MORNIN' RICKY376---I bet you have several beautiful birds---they we don't have---We just happen to have CARDINALS!---
Ricky, I think hummers end up anywhere there are flowers!!!! Scads here...and cards, too. Of course, they are the VA and WV state bird! I think some other states, too.
Norma, a pro can transfer your stuff with ease!!
Well they are my favorite. Looks like hidey is ready to go. I hope Im watching when it happens.
HEDGIE---My husband built our house--We both liked wood--Built in late 60s---so I need to marry a carpenter---or a computer 'geek'--ho!---what a choice???----
(shall i toss a coin)?---ho!
HEDGIE---Aren't you always saying--you have to go to the mail box to get your morning paper??
Norma: If you get a new PC. Get someone to take out your old hard drive and plug it in to one of your cd drive cables. You can take the files right off the drive.
I build my own computers. Never buy another one.
Oh, Norma....gotcha....no, mailbox and paper tubes are out at the end of the driveway!! About 300 ft. out from the house! Could you make out the ROMNEY traffic light on the corner of the house?????
No wind here....sun is trying to come out....of course, nest is about 25 miles from me, so could be a breeze off the river.
WHOA! RICKY!---Thanks for the info!---I googled (long isl ny pesticides)---YEP--it seems you all have had problems--in re: birds & pesticides!!----
Wish I could send you a few dozen CARDINALS---then you could build me a computer!---ho!---(kiddin')!!
You will love watching the hummers!!---
HEDGIE!---do you have the traffic light?----WHOA!---I thought ROBIN told me---she had it!!---that's so FUNNY!----Where did you get it? I MUST LOOK AGAIN!!
good morning everyone...have a good Saturday
Norma, I think you got my email address of "robinwd" mixed up with Robyn Schonhans!! A friend got it at an auction up there---it was supposedly the first traffic light in Romney--a 3 way intersection--still has all but one of the original lenses. My Bill rewired it and it works beautifully.
Friend got transferred out west and her hubby wouldn't let her take it, so I bought it from her.
HEDGIE!!---I have attempted to print out a copy of YOUR stop light!----AND--now my paper is stuck & I can't print-----Your FAULT!---ho! THAT IS SO COOL!!---Do you remember when your friend bought it?!!!
MORNIN' MITS!---I see you survived your day!! ho!
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Showers and thunderstorms in the evening...then showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph...becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 80 percent.
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Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms in the morning...then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
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Sunday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening...then clearing. Patchy frost after midnight. Colder with lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
AMEN
OH HEDGIE!!---Every since I have lived in ROMNEY---we have had a '4-WAY LITE'--ho!! still can't quit laughing---You know we are the 'OLDEST TOWN IN THE STATE OF WV'----(don't tell sandy---she think SHEPHERDSTOWN is--)
RICKY & MITS---Hope you folks don't think HEDGIE & I are 'NUTS'-----but you all haven't lived in a small town!---LIFE IS HILARIOUS--MOST OF THE TIME!!
Good morning! 66 here and raining. It will be a lazy day for me!
I think it was about 10 yrs. ago, Norma.
Sorry about your printer.....unjam whammy!!
Hey, Mits, how's everything with you and the sisters? Did you have fun yesterday?
MORNIN' LOLLY!----I posted this message yesterday!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EMMITT SMITH!!
OUR COWBOY IS 40!-----ho!---He has always been a favorite of mine!!!
Larry has a very interesting article on the loons today. It is about their bones, their ability to dive and the difficulty in flying. Learned something today!
LOLLY---No one even acknowledged it----ho!---I knew you folks would understand!!----I read about your TEA PARTY!---What wonderful memories you all will have!---Hope you got a pic to show his WIFE in a few years!! ho!
Morning Norma! Emmitt has alway6s been a favorite of our as well. DIL went to high school with him in Florida. Her cat was named Emmitt! LOL
LOLLY---I read LARRY'S update every morning---He writes well!--One can tell he loves the LOONS!
A favorite of mine too---even if I have never seen one!!!
I need to post pictures of Jacob and me from yesterday. He is so precious. Oh, he causes Laurel lots of grief (He is sooo stubborn). I just keep telling her how cute he is!
we had a very nice visit yesterday, Lynn....MM is doing ok. Told her to take it easy, it was major surgery.
LOLLY---Tell your DIL that I am jealous!-----ho!---By the way our temp is 81° & SUN is shining brightly!!----
This fall we take Jacob on a trip with us. Can hardly wait! It is his year to go with us to the Sante Fe Balloon Fiesta. We took Joseph, now it is Jacob's turn. It will be so much fun!
** GOOD MORNING **
** EVERYBODY **
C(°Ù¿°)D
Jim
LOLLY---does he take after his GRAND-DAD or GRAND-MOTHER?--- ho!ENJOY!
Mits, I am concerned. You said MM was ok. Would like to hear she is doing well! Glad you got to be with her. I only have one sister, love her dearly. Sorry for folks without brothers and sisters!
It's a cloudy 63° with 75% humidity right now, but it's due to get up into the 80's today.
We'll see... it was supposed to make 77° yesterday, but it barely broke 70°.
But I'm happy this morn ... or I'm still dreaming.
How are you all??
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Jim
MORNIN' MOVIN'JIM!!---Whose your favorite???----Did you know the winning JOCKEY at the DERBY is riding 'RACHEL ALEXANDRA' today---
Well, the stubborn bit he got from his Grandaddy and his mother. ha! But, his cute looks came from me. LOL
Wonder why the jockey switched? You would think the same jockey would ride.
Whoa!! Hidey, you are about to take off with wing flaps like that!
Getting late...better eat some breakfast.
BBL
OMG!!! Hidey is just about putting me into cardiac arrest with those 'wingercises'!!! Hang on, Hidey!!!!! Hi, everyone-- have been going back and forth between housework and the eaglecam this morning. SoCal weather report: Mostly cloudy at the moment, but sun may burn thru later. Expected high is about 82. The dust on the entertainment center is calling me-- BBIALW! Happy Saturday! :o]
LOLLY---I didn't need to ask?--ho!
Lolly, the jockey had been previously committed to ride this horse today.
MS BOOKWORM-----PAULA thinks our 'EAGLET' will fledge in about 2weeks--SHE/HE is 9 wks old today!!
PAULA also heard that at the BWE site---'CHOP' has now fledged!---CHESS fledged earlier!
Lolly we are concerned about yhe swelling in her arms and feet, don't know if it is from meds are what, she is only taking one pain pill every 6 hours or more, but she has good coloring, still not happy about the drain, surgeon was not really up front about that.
Yes, Norma, I knew that. Right after the Derby, Calvin thought the owner of R. Alexandra would not run her in the Preakness, but he had committed to riding her if she was entered. So that's what happened..she was sold right after Derby day and the new owners entered her in the Preakness.
It could be a negative factor in Mine That Bird's race ... having a different rider. And he's still not too well known, although he won the big one a couple of weeks ago.
I'm leaning toward Rachel, but there are plenty of good horses in the field, including "Mine....", so I wouldn't be surprised at about anything in this race.
I bet it's going to be exciting for sure, but I can't pick an obvious winner.
Wouldn't it be ironic if after waiting more than 30 years for a Triple Crown Winner, a gelding won it (it's never happened before).
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Jim
Had never seen rabbits here before until a couple of months ago when I started seeing an adult. Just found a baby munching on some wild violet leaves and got some pics. Will see how good they are when I put them on PC...will post to my blog if turn out good. Took some of raccoons a couple of nights ago, and they looked half-way decent on camera, but on puter they were black!
WHOA!!---JIM---Wouldn't that be WONDERFUL to have a TRIPLE CROWN---'MIND THAT BIRD' is 6-1 &'RACHEL A' is 8-5 in my paper!!---I AM BETTING ON THE FILLY---
HEDGIE---I still have my 'HOUSE RABBIT'--she is around all the time--Baby Bunnies have a hard time--people let cats loose & I swear they come almost a mile to get here!---
Mits, we most definitly will keep MM in our prayers. I felt that not all was right.
Conn osprey nest has a sign, We are running a test????
Good Afternoon All
Good to read all your comments from this morning. Looks like rain is headed our way here in the valley.
both O's at BWO
Another reason I don't like cats!! Did you get the printer unjammed, Norma?
I haven't seen the raccoons this year yet---the small ones are ADORABLE!---must be careful with them--(rabies)--
I don't like the cat owners who let them run wild to kill my birds....worse than hawks
Is Hidey sitting out on a branch?
Hidey at noon position
Ohhhh, I am a cat person! I love my kitty!
Hidey is just so high up that I thought he was out of the nest.
HEDGIE---no problem with the stuck paper!---ho!---Your trees look wonderful when I printed your house today!!
Two have hatched at Loch of the Lowes. Just got a good view of the two little ones!
MOMA BEAR is sleeping on the straw that she was throwing on her head last night on TV!!!
Hopefully on Monday a call to the surgeon will bring some info about the swelling. Fluid retention I would suppose but I really don't know - Just want her to be comfortable and on the road to recovery! Prayers for Mary Margaret's recovery being offered!
Not sure what Mei is going to do today! We never know about her! Maybe just panda napping all day with a little bamboo in between the naps!
WOW!---SEND IN THE BAND!!!----There is an EAGLET at the OREGON NEST SITE!!----MOM is feeding the little one!!!----I never thought we would get to see that!!---film is grainy---but it is a beautiful picture!!!!
MORNIN' MEMA JO!!---There seems to be some kind of action in every nest!!!!---LIFE IS GOOD!
I have kept MM in my thoughts & prayers----Did you ask HEDGIE---she is a nurse!
OMG Oregon has a chick...what wonderful news....thanks, Norma!
JO---We still have sunshine & temp is up to 85° now!!!---Have you picked a horse??---
Hidey is perched at the noon position at the big trunk...enjoying the breeze
Mits, sometimes the fluid retention can be from inactivity. Has she ever been treated for congestive heart failure? If so, is she on fluid pills, and if so is she taking them as she was before surgery? Any shortness of breath? If so, need to call the doctor.
Headed outside...will check back on a break...
PA PEREGRINE FALCONS at the RACHEL CARSON BLDG!!---All the little chicks are moving around---one hobbled up to the end of the wooden box!---One can see the feet of either MOM or DAD on the top of the box!!----wish we could see the ledge---I enjoyed watching the traffic too! ho!---Maybe they will expand the site soon!---SUCH CUTE LITTLE BOBBLE HEADS!!---
Guess I will go get beautiful and then do some walking/excercises. Getting sleepy sitting here. Maybe I should get out and run errands. Can't work in the yard....do not know what to do with myself! :)
PAULA---I never thought I would live long enough to see an OREGON EAGLET either!---COOL--
been on since am---need food--
LOLLY---you can come clean my house!---NOT!
Breezy here now....trying to blow the stringy things off deck...but at least the rain damped down the pollen that they shed!! Almost choked to death on it Sunday when I was last able to do it!
Oh-oh, just heard thunder.
Just buried the baby bird....big, but still just downy...and BIG feet and long legs...poor little thing. No sign of mama now...guess she realized it was hopeless. Imagine that with the mud of the nest all dried out and the weight of it, her and the baby on a sloped surface there just wasn't any guarantee that it would stay in place long enough for a fledge.
I don't believe this....both swallow parents are back and it looks like they are pondering rebuilding in the same stupid place!
Does anybody like V8??? I love it...one of the best diet "foods" there is...cheers---drinking a glass now for lunch!
Mother-Daughter banquet at Church this evening, so will be heading out around 4. Gotta start getting ready---heading for tub. BBL!
In for a break..see Hidey hasn't moved!
Gotta go get some mulch!
Good afternoon Everyone!!!! HAD to get a Hidey fix! Been so busy at work & at home trying to get house & everything to pack for trip ready,that I'm getting brain cramps!
My Dad had a great cartoon on his Fed. Gov't. office wall that said, "Blessed are those that go around in circles, for they shall be known as Big Wheels!"
Back to late lunch & chores...☺
Hidey is back up at noon after a nap. Heard noise earlier & it was big flapping!
Think the air show at Andrews is this weekend--not a lot of planes yet, but think they're starting.Practice the last few days has been rattling house big time!
Can't wait for Preakness--I like both Mine and the filly.
Mits,Ceil, hope MM gets better--sounds like edema.She may need diuretic for that. ☺ ♥ ☺
Good storm here...didn't get bath---very leery of getting in cast iron tub during storm! Got hair done quickly in case power went out!! So far, so good.
Loretta, have never been to Andrews for their air show....maybe someday! But have been to the ones here at Shepherd Field/Air National Guard, and to numerous fly-ins at Hagerstown and once even to OshKosh, WI for experimental aircraft owners assoc. I am a big aero enthusiast!
Popping in to check on Mei and Hidey.
I thought Mei was getting up & about but she flopped right back down!
I don't know if Hidey is doing nestorations or looking for leftovers.
Seems to be fascinated with the leaves but isn't sure if they are food or not!
I think she has found some food.
I have been zooming in on her beak.
Just a quick glance to see how Hidey is doing. I've been working on our pond again adding some more flowers. My husband is finding every pot he can just to put soil in. we have have a couple of pop up storms and another on the way. Kinda spoils plans for tonight.. but, i know that it wont last for long. Hidey looks sooo big standing there. Like s/he is looking straight at you. HOPE EVERYONE IS ENJOYING THEIR WEEKEND!!
Mei is playing with her "Biscuit Ball"
and just sitting in the birthing den.
Hidey is standing there in the nest surveying where he will be going in the next week or two. Beautiful pose!
Okay, fowl friends, signing off now. Will see you much later this evening. Hope the storms miss you all!
Hey Jo. Hidey is on the left side of the nest looking out. I said to Helen yesterday. They never seem to go to the left side of the nest. MM called me. Someone was at the door and I had to stop my message. Don't know if it will go through.
It worked the other night blogger cop ate it. Jim and I are off to Church. Goldielocks will be by herself. Have a great evening all.
I think she is looking all over the place for leftovers! I haven't been on so much today so I don't know if there were any food drops.
Keep us posted on MM progress.
I guess I am going to get ready for Mass in a little while. I'll be praying for
you gals!
Germany Gal just called - I am getting anxious for mid June to arrive to see them. Elizabeth turns 1 yr old June 5 and I have NOT held her yet! Christine says she keeps saying 'What's That' and also that she gave up her bottle and is an official "Zippy Cup Gal"! That will make is easier flying from Germany and while she is here. She is a great little eater! Dr says it's OK.
Just checked back - adult with Hidey with food
Hidey was up at noon position with back to adult - then when I looked Hidey had hidden behind the adult - WHOOO! SCARED ME! I thought she jumped!
Mei has her head hanging downward as she lies on her stomach on the table in the birthing den....... Doesn't look like anything going on!
Little does Hidey realize that she will be out fetching her own prey within the upcoming month!
Hidey perching at 2:00 position
Had a very light rain shower - could have counted the drops
Getting ready for Mass
BBL
Could anyone tell what Mom was feeding Hidey a little while ago? Was that a fish?
Isla's two chicks are being fed right now ! ☺
Hi Folks !
Back in for a break....buildup for the Preakness is on...anyone hear what post time is?
Hidey laying down..facing 10ish
Welcome Hawk...don't know, but good chance it was...
Hey margy
Airplane...
Fish disappear in about 10 minutes...mammals take much longer
GA Girl - we are getting pop up sprinkles here...just enough to get everything wet!
Preakness
Meanwhile, in the U.S.,watch for all the televised action taking place from Pimlico on NBC at 5 PM ET on Saturday, May 16, 2009 with post time approx. 6:05 PM ET.
Hi Paula..did you get your planting done?
My Megan Flowers are doing well, marigolds have some buds, Salvia is taking off, but no buds yet ☺
Chatty Bunch today! Lots of news, good about Oregon Eaglet...
And we all know that Chrissy is ga-ga over Isla and Angus's Twins! One egg left to hatch....hope it will be threesome at that nest ☺
Lynn is already out having fun. Those Barn Swallows, will probably set up shop in the very same place!
I had a house years ago and had at least three families one season, had to dodge the birds when I went out the door, they like to dive-bomb humans !
Sad about the little bird tyke though, glad he got a good burial in a nice place...
Hope everyone enjoys their afternoons and evenings...I head back to work in a little while. Saturday night : Woof! People tend to get into fights at the bars and strip joints! :(
Hidey looks very comfortable...
Taking a break, Margy...got a few more to go!
Good to hear a report from The Three Sisters
Prayers for continued recovery for Mary Margaret...hope each new day is better than the one before. ♥
Take Care, All..."See you" Sunday morning ☺ xo ♥
Preakness coming up soon! I am leaning towards Rachael A. :)
Parent just hopped in from branch above...not sure if food or not...kinda looks like it
Aha...Hidey is whining because Lib was empty taloned! He went off the back...above.
Hidey is a flappin...might be some drops
Yup, rain at the nest
#4 horse is Luv Guv...named for NY governor Spitzer!! ROFLMAO
Rain is coming!!
My dish on Channel 4 just went out...found the race on CH 25..Hagerstown
Rain over at the nest
Into the gates...
Poop shoot!
and they're off
THE FILLY WON!!!!
MINE THAT BIRD WAS SECOND!!
Gotta go finish planting...
Well, how about that gal! Way to goi!
It is raining cats and dogs here and Hidey is just taking it all in stride. Good boy! 72°
Hidey is doing some major wingersizes this evening. Driving me nuts!
How is everybody this evening?
Girls Rule!!! Been trying to get online since race was over!!IE has "Error & had to close", wouldn't reopen, other old 'puter slow as Moses! ARRGGHH.
My 2 favorite horses #1 & 2!!! I was really surprised when Rachel A. went to front at start & stayed there. Only saw that happen once before. But since Calvin Borel usually rides her, guess he knew what she could do.
Very dark here, light rain, no more planes flying--think they stop at 5PM. Werather alert on TV for Culpepper area, etc---severe storms.
Get to see some of the air show, Loretta?
Paula, No, I didn't go outside but I sure heard them! Might see some tomorrow. I remember that I guess a year ago, they flew by & I got pic of Blue Angel that I put on as avatar! Time sure flies! Wed. PM, the Thunderbirds were supposed to come in, but I didn't see them at Chelsea Exhibit Office.
Finally saw some goslings there yesterday. Our 2 resident pond geese pairs did not have any babies. When I went out at lunchtime, 4 adults and about 6 goslings were scooting up the dirt road in front of my car!Poor things were booking it as fast as their tiny legs would take them. I went at about 1-2 mph & they finally moved off the road! There is also a containment pond up there, so maybe that's where their nests were. In PM, they had come down to the other side of our pond & I got some pics. If I ever get to dwnld, will put them on here.
Gotta fix dinner.....duh
Hi Everyone that is dropping in and out of Eagleland.
Prayers going up for Mary Margaret..sure hope that swelling goes down. Praying she soon feels much much better and healing moves faster.
Want to thank everyone for Prayers for Ed's Nephew and Wife and their families and friends.
Ed has also been sick so it has been exhausting. I do believe (hoping I'm just not getting hopes up) he is a little better. Bacteria infection as he had in January. This time they got it sooner. Although he only has antibotic until Monday AM. That is the last of it...I do know it continues to work for awhile. Will call dr. Mon or Tues. to confer.
Right now spidey is all over the nest. A moving white blob but throwing out those spidey strings.
Lynn so sorry about your birdie. I sure you placed him in a nice area.
Raining buckets at the nest. Poor Hidey/ Miracle/Big Bird standing like a little soldier.
Just stopped in to look at the cam. BBL
poor hidey storms passing thru
Hi Dana. I have not been able to tell you how sorry to hear about Ed's nephews baby. So sad. Did say prayers for the parents and for Ed and you. Hope Ed gets well. MM is doing well. Just will not keep feet elevated. BBL
Hey sister. How's it going today?
There is thunder at the nest now.
I'm wiped out today, don't know why.....must have been all the party time yesterday:)
wonder what Hidey thinks of the thunder and lightning
Hello Sisters!
I'm done planting...the rain is here!
Hidey is getting wet!
Gotta eat...bbialw
Or should I say "party animals"?
Hidey seems to be doing fine. I am very tired today. Waiting for Sister Catherine to come and bring MM Communion. She has to wait until practice for First Communion is over.
Wow, cool hearing the thunder on the cam...lightening too.
Old people Sharon.
Thank you Ceil....I know others have prayed too. I thank them so much.
Mits rest and re-coup ( :
No you are not old!
Hidey looks like a statue. Paula can you video the storm?
Hope the storm stops soon. Really do have to leave. See you all later. Have a great night.
Wowser! BIG THUNDER
cam went off for a moment!
I'm trying Ceil...puter keeps freezing up
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