SHIRLEY---Last time I bought a sofa---fretted, etc---then I just chose one----when I brought it home--after a week---discovered---I liked it---(i'm easy)---ho!
Megan will be glad to hear about the orchid. Wonder how they found it. I probably would have said pretty flower and picked it. Morning Norma number 1 today etc, etc. LOL
Good Sunday morning all. Wonderful news about Koo---and good pics, Loretta! Hopefully, good sign for hopeful future for her. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAGGIE Think I was a day early!! Interesting story about the pagonia!! Hope it thrives! Gotta get ready to head out....taking grandgirls school clothes shopping---my annual treat, which is definitely needed this year. Both daughters going, too, so the 5 of us should have lots of laughs!! Hope every one has a good day. Stay as cool as you can---it's already terribly "heavy" out there.
BWO has some action. First the Mom was there with a fish, waiting and looking around, for quite a while. And when I just checked back the fledgling was there with her in the nest.
Wow, Mom and all three eyasses are at home in Finney's nest. The third one was on one foot, flapping furiously and leaning forward as though he was about to take off. And while he was doing that, a large bird flew by in front and below him very quickly...maybe Dad.
Anyway they are all there trying to encourage the last one to fledge.
Just came from Kathryn's house. We were out in her front yard discussing the fact that the neighbor has left a swimming pool out most of the summer. Kathryn said they had been having a terrible problem with mosquitoes and when she investigated, the pool was swarming. She poured bleach into it. Later, she poured dish detergent. They also told the neighbors what they had done and asked them to empty the water out, but it still sits there.
Then they noticed that the pit bull in the pen in the back yard wasn't moving. It is usually trying to jump over the fence. They checked, and the poor dog had no food and no water. They gave food and water to the dog and called the sheriff's dept. Sheriff sent out animal control, but, when I left they had done nothing at all.
Memorial service for Frank's aunt was a very nice remembrance. We stayed with his maternal uncle & his wife. Drove back this morning. Horribly lumpy bed so not much sleep and now very, very tired. I need one of Lolly's G&Ts -- maybe three or six or ten!
So, what to I find after trying to catch up?
Lolly is in a bottle but I couldn't figure out if it was the G or the T. Shirley is apparently about to sew something by threading facial hair. Maybe Hunter got into Lolly's G&T because osprey are circling Shirley' house. I just can't leave you momsters alone!
Very happy to know that Koo has tried to leave the nest and hope that will be successful.
Happy birthday Maggie.
Very sad about prospects of Deb's eaglet. Will say eaglet prayers, also.
Wanda, one thought is to try a local Italian restaurant to find out if anyone working there is fluent in Italian. If that doesn't work, I'll ask my neighbor if she would be willing to do email help with translating. She is fluent in Italian and several other laguages. Of course, be careful and do not meet with this person unless it is public and with at least one other person.
Shirley, so happy you have ordered a new sofa. I know that is exciting. Just think how lovely you will look sitting on your new sofa in all your curly glory!
Okay, need to take a panda nap. BLTs for dinner tonight. Don't have energy, or food, for anything else.
Lynn2 posts on the Eaglet Momsters page once in awhile, and I agree, Shirley, we have not heard from several in awhile, including Bibee and LoriEaglicious... Just hoping that EVERYONE is doing well.
Like the sofa, now how about you with your new perm SITTING on the Sofa ?
Most special thing about today is that it is Maggie, one of the two M&M girls that Mits talks about (her two grand-daughters) is celebrating her Birthday #3 today !
Shirley: were you watching Loch of the Lowe's Osprey nest or Loch Garten? Loch of the Lowe's is the nest with overhanging branches and a view of the water, so I think that is the one you were watching.
Yes, Loch of Lowes. There was a lot of activity. I think one osprey landed at the nest for awhile, but it was what I was hearing that had me wondering, especially the quacking.
Ah yes, the one I forgot. I find that Norma is delusional. She thinks if she keeps car windows rolled up air conditioning will be created. I need to take the licensing exam and set up a blog practice.
Shirley, about the pit bull, please see if animal control will take the dog and investigate the possibility of dog fighting or actual physical abuse by the owners. It seems as if the conditions would justify intervention (animal abuse; animal neglect; being an unfit owner) until an investigation has been completed. Lord how I wish there were some way to stop animal abuse!!!
I still need to check posted pictures, etc. to really catch up.
Called Kathryn, and she said that the dog is no longer in the pen. The gate is open and the dog is missing.
Those people are not model citizens by any means. Right after they moved in, the man went to jail for DUI. Kathryn and Tom are the ones to follow up on it, because they have observed the dog since it has been there, but I will check back with them. They have been upset about that situation for some time. They have been afraid the dog would attack one of them or one of their pets, but they do not want it mistreated.
The sores do make you wonder if there has been fighting going on.
Early this AM, baby wren had fledged & was in top of tree w/parent raising a ruckus, trying to direct it I guess.Other baby kept popping head out of house & all of a sudden, bailed right out to a twig under house. It found a sturdy branch & sat quietly. Both parents went to house door, before finding last chick. It got fed right there & eventually sailed down. Think their all 1 or 2 yards away now. What a saga---Caruso started tidying up house in May, then couldn't get a date! I think last year's group was out by end of June. Someone here called them the dysfunctional family!!! Now I can just observe if we still have bunnies or not. Did see big rabbit in yard this morning, but don't know if it was Mom & she fed them. It's always something!!! ;>)
Showed Will the picture of my new sofa. He looked and said,"Okay."
Men!
He was shocked when I told them that if I wanted a swatch of the fabric to match up with other things, they would want a $100.00 deposit. I passed on the swatch and just took a picture of it!
Good Sunday evening, my eagle budlets! I am in Bedford. Had a wonderful day of swimming, eating pizza and fellowshipping here in Bedford with friends. Will be here all week!
Hello everyone, thanks for the well wishes from our littlest eaglet Maggie,,,we had a great time....gave her her gifts this a.m., then they went home....hubby left this afternoon, was supposed to come home on Tuesday, but am re-thinking that...know I have zoo on Wednesday, but have some things that need to be done down here, and I don't really want to come home in the heat...MTBR...just have to stop feeling guilty about not doing the zoo, Judie, what does that say about me:(.
I am home. 12 Osprey all accounted for, flying free. Not one water rescue yet! We already have some Osprey taking baths in the lake. Pictures are downloading.
Sad news, which we were all expecting is that the rescue Eagle didn't survive. They waited to tell me today instead of last night.
Very sad to know that the young eagle's life won't be lived out - But you can be sure he is soaring high now and forever. Are you going to mention his name? ok if you don't.
I guess Lynn will shop till they all drop! I hope Sissy maybe will get on and give us an update on how Tom's weekend was. Hope she gets that Dr appointment for tomorrow.
Deb so sorry and beautiful name. Mits I would not worry. Might be too hot for tourist to be there. Doubt it. Suppose to be cooler by Wednesday I think. Judi sure am glad we had a nice day yesterday and electicity was not off today.
The sofa will be in the room with the new hardwood floor, the room that is now forbidden to George.
Have rigged up a baby-gate with a scat mat in front. It takes both to keep him out. He can jump over the gate or the scat mat, but not both. People will have to wear shoes to enter, jump over the mat, or get zapped. I will remove the set-up when guests come, not that I have many barefoot guests.
Kathryn suggested I put a door on the room, but that's not in the budget for now.
Jo--Yeah, they said I would be allowed to keep the swatch for about 3 days. I am guessing that they just do not have extras and want to hold on the ones they have.
I do not want to pay a $100 dollar deposit for a piece of cloth, and I do not want to be rushed into shopping for only 3 days for accessories. I might very well decide to get some curtains online. We will see.
Helen, I would not want to drive home in the kind of heat we had today, but I would especially not want to work at the zoo in such heat. Surely the pandas will stay inside in the air conditioning, as should the rest of us.
Have a good week, Sharon.
Ceil, it is really a good thing that you had air conditioning today!
Good that Judie is back to keep us all safe and sane.
I am so sorry about the eagle, Deb.
I will be checking with Tom and Kathryn about the welfare of the pit bull. Those dogs do make me uneasy--there's one next door to me, too. But no animal should be mistreated. Kathryn has been thinking that the mistreatment is the very thing that will make the dog meaner, and I agree.
Ed's granddaughter has a pit bull. They say it is so loving. The people that rented before her had one and made it mean. So even though landlord said her's is loving. Can't have it there. She cried and her ex-bf is keeping it for her. Sad they have given them such a bad name. I too am scare to chance one.
Ok, so I am going to give you a little update on Tom. He did get out of the hospital on Friday night. He didn't go to the wedding yesterday but did go to the reception. They went to the lake yesterday evening (stayed at Tom's nephew's place that was already set up and he didn't have to do any work). They went out on the boat today. I know this evening they took Mattie school clothes shopping so I think he is doing alright!
Deb, I am so heartbroken. I know how much you, and all of us, wanted a happy ending to this very valiant effort. I am so very, very sorry. Prayers for you and for Dakota.
I'm so very tired and now so very sad. Going to sleep now. As Annie would sing: "The sun will come up tomorrow.."
Goodnight everyone. Turning off my light but leaving the night light on for others.
Nice Sofa, Shirley. Love the fabric as well. 6-8 weeks isn't a bad wait nowadays. Most of the furniture we buy now is made overseas...most of the US manufacturers even make most of it over there.
I thought it was interesting that the cushions are stuffed with shredded recycled soda bottles. The salesman showed me one that used sprite bottles, and it was green--both literally and figuratively.
Hi gang! Didn't get home til 7, kids left at 8, then spent awhile getting things straightened up, put away, etc., and talked to Mr. Bill. What a long day---thank goodness for AC in truck and stores. Fruitful shopping excursion and a good lunch out. But I am exhausted. And while not broke, still spent more than I expected...and that with good sales! It is what it is!! The girls seemed happy with their "take"! Deb, SO sorry about Dakota...very sad. But he won't suffer and that is the most important thing. Know that you are heartbroken. :( Good to hear that Tom felt up to getting on the lake, but bet clothes shopping wasn't real high on his list of things to want to do! Sharon, have a good week in Bedford. Stay in touch!! Hi to Thelma!! Saw a license plate today that said THELMAT, and thought of our T-bird! Nice pics, Loretta....would love to see a bunting up close. Shirley, NICE loveseat---good choice! Where did you end up shopping? Mits, zoo will manage---this will probably be your best beach week, weather-wise! Glad that Maggie had a great b-day.
Got a lot done at the house this weekend...shame we have to prime everything and then paint, but oh well. Got all my doors ordered and found a realtor.
Hi Paula - Market was well attended despite the heat of the day! Lots of fresh veggies & peaches! Got to visit with Megan. I didn't visit NCTC this time.
Sounds like the house is progressing quite well, Paula. I do hope you are enjoying the time family is together working.
Shirly, like the love seat. We will have to have pictures of this room. We do not let our cat into the living room/dining room. One door is closed and on the other side of the room we have a child's gate up. Annie is not a jumper and will not go in there. Silly cat!
Deb, sorry about Dakota. Really like the name. Have to have a Dakota II some time to honor him.
Have not done much today. Have decided NOT to go to the dentist for the root canal tomorrow. They are going to love my cancellation. The antibiotics apparently cured the infection. Never did hurt, but was sinsitive and that has gone away. I really do not want to spend that much money in that way at this time!!
Tuesday I go to Laurel's for a couple of days. She needs to work in her classroom. She can not do it with the boys. ha! I'll take my puter so I can still talk with you.
Glad that you are making good progress, Paula....steady as she "goes'!! SIL gave me some maters today---better than the ones from the farm market--yummm. I'm slam wore out as S&S would say...bath and bed for me. Talk to you in the morning. Peace and prayers for all.
Thanks, Judie, for leaving the nightlight on:) Now, about my caterpillar/butterfly. It was showing up very dark this morning, which means it is getting ready to break out of the chrysalis. Eventually, you could see the winngs through the, now, very thin capsule. Gene was video taping this process and decided not to go to church so that he could get the whole process. Can you imagine the story I had to make up to those who asked where Gene was";)
Had a wonderful day with GeeGee. We went to Shoney's for breakfast, after church and ate a ton of pancakes, eggs, grits, ham and bacon. Then we went shopping for some plants to take the place of some that had died. Her new knee is still sore from the shot, but she is walking pretty well.
When I go home, Gene was sitting at his desk with the caterpillar house and said, "Congratulations, you are a Mommy" and then told the butterfly that "Your Mommy is home". We are a crazy couple! We do laugh a lot:)
It is late and I think I can sleep now. Chat with you all tomorrow.
Have to jump on here to say... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAGGIE!... before it isn't Sunday any more.
It's been quite a weekend. Haven't seen Gimpy Heron all weekend, and am not sure what became of him. Hope he managed to gather up the strength to fly off. Last day I saw him he seemed much more energetic, so I'll just hope for the best. The heron sibling #3 that was with him here all day Thursday was looking kinda skinny yesterday morning, so I took some sardines out to him. He let me get pretty close, and when I mimicked some heron noises, he came running over to me! Put the sardines on the grass, and he nibbled some. By the end of the day, he had eaten 4 good sized sardines (1" wide x 4" long), and had flown off. Bad news--fasten your seat belts! This morning we had a dead adult night heron on our patio cover, about 3 feet from our back door. It had bled all over the patio below, thru the lattice. Had to take a hula hoe handle and push it the complete width of our patio cover to get it down, and found that it appeared to have been shot! Then tonight, just before sunset, heard what sounded like BB gun shots coming from the house behind us. I took the phone into the bathroom, closed the door so no one back there could hear me talking, and called the police on their business number. They sent two officers out, and I explained that we were still hearing BB gun shots, and they said not to talk to the people, they would go investigate. It's been quiet since then. Hope THAT stops! Geez, they could hit more birds (which I'm sure they were trying to do), or somebody's window, or pet, or car, OR they could hit a person! There's an ordinance against firing a gun in the city, so hope they decide it's not worth it. Really has me upset--I hope their aim is lousy! We still have a pair of goshawks in one of our trees! Can hear herons up there too. Seems like there's always one in every crowd. I think our next door neighbor called the cops about them, too, because they went to their house, also. Hope the trigger happy nut cases don't know who called. MTBR...
Well if not the last, one of the latest. I wasn't able to sleep so got up to check on the Ospreys in Finland (Land) Koo is wingersizing and flying above the nest several times. The landings aren't graceful with his bum leg, but sure is trying like a trooper. His siblings and parents are there once in a while to cheer him on. Horrah!!! I'll sleep better now. Hope all do who are still up. Blessings!
Glad to see that Judie is home safely; missed you while you were gone! Need to read more of the blog from this weekend and catch up. Also must study for school tomorrow. Will try to get here really early in the morning--maybe one of our eagles will make an appearance! If they do, they'll be a sight for sore eyes! Prayers being said for all, for healing and comfort, and safety, and for a good night's rest for everyone. Blessings on you guys! Will talk to you tomorrow. G'night!
Miserable that people do things destructive and if this is what got the adult night heron, Andrea, that is REALLY bad. So sorry to hear of this. Chrissy over in England, had her patio doors shattered by the same kind of firearm....Friday night...she was home alone and scared to death. Police came, did report, but who is the culprit? Unknown.
Too late to reach most of you with my comments, but anyway: Deb, good news about the Ospreys, Sad news about Dakota. Mits sounds dreamy, with Maggie...☺ Wanda and Gene Congratulations Mom and Dad Tom and Sissy things are sounding better Everyone else: Like your reports too ! ☺
Andrea, between your neighbor and Kathryn's neighbor, we have quite a pair. The dregs of humanity, you might say. Is that you in the bridge scene? Nice picture. Lovely lady and lovely scene.
When I called Kathryn last night, she had gone indoors with a bad headache and had sent Tom grocery shopping. I am sure the headache was from sitting outdoors in near 100-degree heat for as long as she did yesterday.
I took 38 literature books and a couple of notebooks over to her house to go to a back-to-school giveaway program she knows about. Hope someone gets good use of them; I will enjoy the extra space in the garage.
And now gone. No peeps or anything. I think Belle was there first.. the best I could do was take some pictures. Will post them now, I was not expecting to be back up so early...that's what a bathroom break does for ya'! Back in a few if the pics go up. xo ☺
Okay, Eagle Friends, it's the best I could do. Check "Magpie's Roost" link on my profile - there is at least one of the Eagle pulling at the Nest Plant. I think this is Liberty, both were there earlier. This is a good sign, maybe we will all see some live action today !
Lucky Margie, too see both adults! Good morning, everyone.
Sounds like Maggie had a wonderful birthday weekend. Paula got a lot accomplished. I don't understand people who are cruel to animals. Wanda, congrats on the butterfly!
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GOOD MORNING STEVE!---Thank you for the 'HOT' THREAD this am---
ENJOY YOUR DAY!!---WILL BRING THE OTHERS OVER--
Thanks Norma and Steve.
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Agitated osprey has landed at the Scottish nest . . . I think. Behind overhanging branch.
Sunday, August 09, 2009 9:34:00 AM
Off to Market to get some flowers and veggies!
Make it a good day!
BBL
SHIRLEY---Last time I bought a sofa---fretted, etc---then I just chose one----when I brought it home--after a week---discovered---I liked it---(i'm easy)---ho!
M/T NEST at NORFOLK SITE---last note -- AZALEA is still in & out of the nest---but believe she w/venture farther away soon---
MORNIN' JO!--Buy lots of flowers --don't want MEGAN out in the sun too long today---ho!
Rare Plant Delays Construction
Thought this was interesting. Makes me think of the eagle nest issue in DC.
Going to take off for awhile and get some things done . . . BBL.
Norma, maybe I'll hit another furniture store. If I buy at least one piece, it will be easier to do more . . . I think.
WHAT A COOL STORY---This makes my day!!---folks have begun to protect our enviroment---no matter how small---
Megan will be glad to hear about the orchid. Wonder how they found it. I probably would have said pretty flower and picked it.
Morning Norma number 1 today etc, etc. LOL
MORNIN' CEIL!---Did you read SHIRLEY'S note----It is pictured --in all it's glory---growing all alone!---makes one's heart feel warm!!
CEIL!---This orchid is protected by federal law---in fact there is a
4.3 acre buffer around the plant---written in the deed!
WHOA!---There is a 'REBEL' now branching at the NORFORLK site----Can't tell if it is AZALEA---can't see her back!----
Good Sunday morning all.
Wonderful news about Koo---and good pics, Loretta! Hopefully, good sign for hopeful future for her.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAGGIE
Think I was a day early!!
Interesting story about the pagonia!! Hope it thrives!
Gotta get ready to head out....taking grandgirls school clothes shopping---my annual treat, which is definitely needed this year. Both daughters going, too, so the 5 of us should have lots of laughs!!
Hope every one has a good day. Stay as cool as you can---it's already terribly "heavy" out there.
Everyone is home in Finney except papa!
I am off to see how the birds are doing. Hopefully the Eagle is still alive. BB
DEB!---EAGLE PRAYERS go with you---
** GOOD MORNING **
** EVERYONE **
How is everyone this A.M.??
BWO has some action. First the Mom was there with a fish, waiting and looking around, for quite a while. And when I just checked back the fledgling was there with her in the nest.
C(°ٿ°)D
Jim
Wow, Mom and all three eyasses are at home in Finney's nest. The third one was on one foot, flapping furiously and leaning forward as though he was about to take off. And while he was doing that, a large bird flew by in front and below him very quickly...maybe Dad.
Anyway they are all there trying to encourage the last one to fledge.
C(°ٿ°)D
Jim
Home from church. Loved the plant story. Now let's see what they can do for an eagle nest!
Going to take it easy today. Possibly go to the grocery store. Hey, if I don't go I save on gas and money!. May stay home. ☺
Need to go to SD cam and check on baby there.
Hello - I am home from Market and lunch with family at the Blue Moon.
IT IS HOT OUT THERE!
Megan's eye looks ok now. She has such beautiful colorful bouquets.
Got some peaches and some green beans.
I am going to put my feet up for awhile. BBILW
New sofa--love seat actually--is on order. Will be 6-8 weeks before it is ready. Long wait.
Picture will be on my blog soon--yes the price tag says 50% off, and I got another 20% off that.
The sofa will be the same color as the one in the store. The pillows will be the floral design on the swatch I placed on the pillow.
Oh there is noise at the mic...maybe just the wind rattling things.
Lolly is home saving money, and Lynn is out boosting the retail economy shopping with the grand-girls for school !
Jo is relaxing after market...
and I bet Mits's Grand-daughter Maggie is having the time of her life !
Good Eagle Afternoon, Friends ☺ ♥
Sofa picture is posted.
Just came from Kathryn's house. We were out in her front yard discussing the fact that the neighbor has left a swimming pool out most of the summer. Kathryn said they had been having a terrible problem with mosquitoes and when she investigated, the pool was swarming. She poured bleach into it. Later, she poured dish detergent. They also told the neighbors what they had done and asked them to empty the water out, but it still sits there.
Then they noticed that the pit bull in the pen in the back yard wasn't moving. It is usually trying to jump over the fence. They checked, and the poor dog had no food and no water. They gave food and water to the dog and called the sheriff's dept. Sheriff sent out animal control, but, when I left they had done nothing at all.
Some people should not be allowed to have pets.
Tom also noticed that the dog has sores around its head and wondered if it had been fighting.
96 degrees--feels like 110 here. Plenty hot!
Hi everyone,
We have returned home!
Memorial service for Frank's aunt was a very nice remembrance. We stayed with his maternal uncle & his wife. Drove back this morning. Horribly lumpy bed so not much sleep and now very, very tired. I need one of Lolly's G&Ts -- maybe three or six or ten!
So, what to I find after trying to catch up?
Lolly is in a bottle but I couldn't figure out if it was the G or the T. Shirley is apparently about to sew something by threading facial hair. Maybe Hunter got into Lolly's G&T because osprey are circling Shirley' house. I just can't leave you momsters alone!
Very happy to know that Koo has tried to leave the nest and hope that will be successful.
Happy birthday Maggie.
Very sad about prospects of Deb's eaglet. Will say eaglet prayers, also.
Wanda, one thought is to try a local Italian restaurant to find out if anyone working there is fluent in Italian. If that doesn't work, I'll ask my neighbor if she would be willing to do email help with translating. She is fluent in Italian and several other laguages. Of course, be careful and do not meet with this person unless it is public and with at least one other person.
Shirley, so happy you have ordered a new sofa. I know that is exciting. Just think how lovely you will look sitting on your new sofa in all your curly glory!
Okay, need to take a panda nap. BLTs for dinner tonight. Don't have energy, or food, for anything else.
Did check in on SD panda -- Bai is NOT sharing!
Good to be home and back with my friends.
Judie
So good to see you back Judie. As usual, you had me ROFLMAO. We have missed you.
And I found my cheat sheet book.
Wonder what happened to Lynne2? Bunch of others in my book we have not heard from for awhile.
Lynn2 posts on the Eaglet Momsters page once in awhile, and I agree, Shirley, we have not heard from several in awhile, including Bibee and LoriEaglicious...
Just hoping that EVERYONE is doing well.
Like the sofa, now how about you with your new perm SITTING on the Sofa ?
Most special thing about today is that it is Maggie, one of the two M&M girls that Mits talks about (her two grand-daughters) is celebrating her Birthday #3 today !
Welcome Home, Judie...good to see you back. xo
It took us most of the summer to get these kinds of HOT DAYS !
Wonder, what our Indian Summer will be like when that gets here.
Hope Norma has REAL air conditioning in her car and does not feel the need to drive around with the windows up pretending
Terrible about the pit bull, Shirley - Animal Control needs to take this dog....!!!!!!
Shirley: were you watching Loch of the Lowe's Osprey nest or Loch Garten? Loch of the Lowe's is the nest with overhanging branches and a view of the water, so I think that is the one you were watching.
Let's try this for summer:
Garfield in the Summer
☺
Yes, Loch of Lowes. There was a lot of activity. I think one osprey landed at the nest for awhile, but it was what I was hearing that had me wondering, especially the quacking.
Of course, None of us on Here is Lazy !
Yes, Shirley, lots of bird noises there, sometimes Canada Geese too.
Loved the Garfield thing, Margy.
Don't watch this one while you are eating!
How to Stop a Cat Fight
Happy Birthday to Little Maggie ☺♥
Well, the Time Bandit has struck again! Time to get ready for just a six-hour shift, then a couple of days off.
Hope the Day has been a good one....really do, especially for all those with Wellness Concerns, and Concerns of the Heart.
TTFN Friends. xo ☺ ♥
God Bless Us, Every One
Bye, Margy.
OH NO, Blogger wouldn't post my message & it was a lulu!
Put sets of pics on blogspot---Robins, Ospreys at Park, & painted bunting.
Ah yes, the one I forgot. I find that Norma is delusional. She thinks if she keeps car windows rolled up air conditioning will be created. I need to take the licensing exam and set up a blog practice.
Shirley, about the pit bull, please see if animal control will take the dog and investigate the possibility of dog fighting or actual physical abuse by the owners. It seems as if the conditions would justify intervention (animal abuse; animal neglect; being an unfit owner) until an investigation has been completed. Lord how I wish there were some way to stop animal abuse!!!
I still need to check posted pictures, etc. to really catch up.
Cheers,
Judie
Will be waiting to see those, Loretta. I looked up the painted bunting, and it is beautiful. I would love to see one of those.
Called Kathryn, and she said that the dog is no longer in the pen. The gate is open and the dog is missing.
Those people are not model citizens by any means. Right after they moved in, the man went to jail for DUI. Kathryn and Tom are the ones to follow up on it, because they have observed the dog since it has been there, but I will check back with them. They have been upset about that situation for some time. They have been afraid the dog would attack one of them or one of their pets, but they do not want it mistreated.
The sores do make you wonder if there has been fighting going on.
Early this AM, baby wren had fledged & was in top of tree w/parent raising a ruckus, trying to direct it I guess.Other baby kept popping head out of house & all of a sudden, bailed right out to a twig under house. It found a sturdy branch & sat quietly. Both parents went to house door, before finding last chick. It got fed right there & eventually sailed down. Think their all 1 or 2 yards away now. What a saga---Caruso started tidying up house in May, then couldn't get a date!
I think last year's group was out by end of June. Someone here called them the dysfunctional family!!!
Now I can just observe if we still have bunnies or not. Did see big rabbit in yard this morning, but don't know if it was Mom & she fed them. It's always something!!! ;>)
Showed Will the picture of my new sofa. He looked and said,"Okay."
Men!
He was shocked when I told them that if I wanted a swatch of the fabric to match up with other things, they would want a $100.00 deposit. I passed on the swatch and just took a picture of it!
Shirley, My pics are there. If you want to see a live Painted Bunting, you'll have to go the TX,LA,OK, or ARK!
I'm draggin---gotta fix din din
BBL
I was thinking of some curtains, and think I can do just fine without the swatch.
Good Sunday evening, my eagle budlets! I am in Bedford. Had a wonderful day of swimming, eating pizza and fellowshipping here in Bedford with friends. Will be here all week!
One of the sites said the southern coast of NC; but I don't think I've ever seen one there.
And today is our littlest eaglet's birthday? HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAGGIE!
Beautiful pictures, Loretta!
Loretta, Pics are great. Bunting is gorgeous. Would love to see one in real life.
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Hello everyone, thanks for the well wishes from our littlest eaglet Maggie,,,we had a great time....gave her her gifts this a.m., then they went home....hubby left this afternoon, was supposed to come home on Tuesday, but am re-thinking that...know I have zoo on Wednesday, but have some things that need to be done down here, and I don't really want to come home in the heat...MTBR...just have to stop feeling guilty about not doing the zoo, Judie, what does that say about me:(.
ttyal...
I am home. 12 Osprey all accounted for, flying free. Not one water rescue yet! We already have some Osprey taking baths in the lake. Pictures are downloading.
Sad news, which we were all expecting is that the rescue Eagle didn't survive. They waited to tell me today instead of last night.
Nice couch, Shirley. I like your pictures, Loretta.
Post BLT:
Loretta, beautiful pictures. What a treat to see a bunting in real life!
Mits, it says you are like so many of us -- we have responsibilities we love and we have responsibilities = life = time out?
Shirley, really like the sofa/love seat. Men don't often care about decorating. I believe it is a genetic defect. No offense eaglet dad Jim.
Sharon, so happy you had a nice day.
Checking for bunnies: sprinkel some talcom/baby powder around the area. If bunny prints appear, you have an active next and the powder is harmless.
Think I will try to catch up on local newspaper before I crash. I'll be back to turn out my light.
Judie
Deb - good report on the released Osprey
Very sad to know that the young eagle's life won't be lived out - But you can be sure he is soaring high now and forever. Are you going to mention his name? ok if you don't.
Pics are great Loretta. Thanks again for your alert today about Koo's 1st flight!
Hi Sharon - have a great week!
Hi Mits - Happy the day went well for you. It is even too hot to travel!
Judie - Happy you and hubby had safe trip and that the memorial went well.
Shirley - can't get over the swatch costing $100 - very wise to take the pic! Will the couch be in the room with the new hardwood floor?
Ceil - glad your a/c was running today with the electricity on!
I guess Lynn will shop till they all drop!
I hope Sissy maybe will get on and give us an update on how Tom's weekend was. Hope she gets that Dr appointment for tomorrow.
I see Dana over in the emails!
They named him Dakota, Jo.
That sure is appropriate!
Deb, so sorry about Dakota.
Snowman Cam - Ms Goose has her rain gear on again!
There is a raccoon behind Ms Goose - didn't see it until I enlarged the pic.
Deb so sorry and beautiful name.
Mits I would not worry. Might be too hot for tourist to be there. Doubt it. Suppose to be cooler by Wednesday I think.
Judi sure am glad we had a nice day yesterday and electicity was not off today.
The sofa will be in the room with the new hardwood floor, the room that is now forbidden to George.
Have rigged up a baby-gate with a scat mat in front. It takes both to keep him out. He can jump over the gate or the scat mat, but not both. People will have to wear shoes to enter, jump over the mat, or get zapped. I will remove the set-up when guests come, not that I have many barefoot guests.
Kathryn suggested I put a door on the room, but that's not in the budget for now.
Jo--Yeah, they said I would be allowed to keep the swatch for about 3 days. I am guessing that they just do not have extras and want to hold on the ones they have.
I do not want to pay a $100 dollar deposit for a piece of cloth, and I do not want to be rushed into shopping for only 3 days for accessories. I might very well decide to get some curtains online. We will see.
Helen, I would not want to drive home in the kind of heat we had today, but I would especially not want to work at the zoo in such heat. Surely the pandas will stay inside in the air conditioning, as should the rest of us.
Have a good week, Sharon.
Ceil, it is really a good thing that you had air conditioning today!
Good that Judie is back to keep us all safe and sane.
I am so sorry about the eagle, Deb.
I will be checking with Tom and Kathryn about the welfare of the pit bull. Those dogs do make me uneasy--there's one next door to me, too. But no animal should be mistreated. Kathryn has been thinking that the mistreatment is the very thing that will make the dog meaner, and I agree.
Going to take a break
BBILW
Haven't caught up on all comments yet.
Deb sorry about Dakota.
Ed's granddaughter has a pit bull. They say it is so loving. The people that rented before her had one and made it mean. So even though landlord said her's is loving. Can't have it there. She cried and her ex-bf is keeping it for her. Sad they have given them such a bad name. I too am scare to chance one.
I'll have to find out about Megan's eye??
Happy Birthday little Maggie!!!
Have a great week Sharon. ( :
Ok, so I am going to give you a little update on Tom. He did get out of the hospital on Friday night. He didn't go to the wedding yesterday but did go to the reception. They went to the lake yesterday evening (stayed at Tom's nephew's place that was already set up and he didn't have to do any work). They went out on the boat today. I know this evening they took Mattie school clothes shopping so I think he is doing alright!
Thanks Sharon for the update.
Dana - a bee/wasp stung Megan & it had swelled - It is ok now.
Evening, all.
Thanks Sharon, glad Tom is feeling a little bit better!
Sharon, thanks for the update on Tom.
Calling it a night. Peaceful dreams to all.
Jo, how was the market?
Nite, Ceil.
Aww, Happy Birthday Maggie!
Poor eagle, sorry Deb.
Deb, I am so heartbroken. I know how much you, and all of us, wanted a happy ending to this very valiant effort. I am so very, very sorry. Prayers for you and for Dakota.
I'm so very tired and now so very sad. Going to sleep now. As Annie would sing: "The sun will come up tomorrow.."
Goodnight everyone. Turning off my light but leaving the night light on for others.
Judie
Thanks for sharing the news about Tom, Sharon.
Goodnight, Judie. Rest well.
Good night, Ceil. Take care.
Gnite, Judie. Glad all went well and you are home safe.
Nice Sofa, Shirley. Love the fabric as well. 6-8 weeks isn't a bad wait nowadays. Most of the furniture we buy now is made overseas...most of the US manufacturers even make most of it over there.
I thought it was interesting that the cushions are stuffed with shredded recycled soda bottles. The salesman showed me one that used sprite bottles, and it was green--both literally and figuratively.
I am going to sign out for the evening. Very tired.
Judie--I did not even go the BLT route; I ordered pizza and wings. Will mowed the grass and then we had a pizza / wings supper.
Hi gang! Didn't get home til 7, kids left at 8, then spent awhile getting things straightened up, put away, etc., and talked to Mr. Bill.
What a long day---thank goodness for AC in truck and stores. Fruitful shopping excursion and a good lunch out. But I am exhausted. And while not broke, still spent more than I expected...and that with good sales! It is what it is!! The girls seemed happy with their "take"!
Deb, SO sorry about Dakota...very sad. But he won't suffer and that is the most important thing. Know that you are heartbroken. :(
Good to hear that Tom felt up to getting on the lake, but bet clothes shopping wasn't real high on his list of things to want to do!
Sharon, have a good week in Bedford. Stay in touch!! Hi to Thelma!! Saw a license plate today that said THELMAT, and thought of our T-bird!
Nice pics, Loretta....would love to see a bunting up close.
Shirley, NICE loveseat---good choice! Where did you end up shopping?
Mits, zoo will manage---this will probably be your best beach week, weather-wise! Glad that Maggie had a great b-day.
Glad to hear that Megans' eye has cleared up!
Time for sofa and Army Wives. BBL.
Interesting, Shirley! Have a good sleep.
We ordered chinese for dinner last night, so I had some more tonight. My brothers tomatoes are in, so we had them on sandwiches at lunchtime...yummy!
Got a lot done at the house this weekend...shame we have to prime everything and then paint, but oh well. Got all my doors ordered and found a realtor.
Hi Paula - Market was well attended despite the heat of the day! Lots of fresh veggies & peaches! Got to visit with Megan.
I didn't visit NCTC this time.
Sounds like the house is progressing quite well, Paula. I do hope you are enjoying the time family is together working.
Shirly, like the love seat. We will have to have pictures of this room. We do not let our cat into the living room/dining room. One door is closed and on the other side of the room we have a child's gate up. Annie is not a jumper and will not go in there. Silly cat!
Deb, sorry about Dakota. Really like the name. Have to have a Dakota II some time to honor him.
Have not done much today. Have decided NOT to go to the dentist for the root canal tomorrow. They are going to love my cancellation. The antibiotics apparently cured the infection. Never did hurt, but was sinsitive and that has gone away. I really do not want to spend that much money in that way at this time!!
Tuesday I go to Laurel's for a couple of days. She needs to work in her classroom. She can not do it with the boys. ha! I'll take my puter so I can still talk with you.
Hi Lolly - I'm going to "Hit the Hay"
Good night all
Prayers for all needs being offered
((hugs)) ♥
Glad that you are making good progress, Paula....steady as she "goes'!!
SIL gave me some maters today---better than the ones from the farm market--yummm.
I'm slam wore out as S&S would say...bath and bed for me. Talk to you in the morning. Peace and prayers for all.
Heading to bed, catch ya'll later.
Hugs to all ♥
night everyone...prayers for all:).
Well, I might be the last one tonight, but blessings to all in need or want.
Sleep well.
Thanks, Judie, for leaving the nightlight on:)
Now, about my caterpillar/butterfly. It was showing up very dark this morning, which means it is getting ready to break out of the chrysalis. Eventually, you could see the winngs through the, now, very thin capsule. Gene was video taping this process and decided not to go to church so that he could get the whole process. Can you imagine the story I had to make up to those who asked where Gene was";)
Had a wonderful day with GeeGee. We went to Shoney's for breakfast, after church and ate a ton of pancakes, eggs, grits, ham and bacon. Then we went shopping for some plants to take the place of some that had died. Her new knee is still sore from the shot, but she is walking pretty well.
When I go home, Gene was sitting at his desk with the caterpillar house and said, "Congratulations, you are a Mommy" and then told the butterfly that "Your Mommy is home". We are a crazy couple! We do laugh a lot:)
It is late and I think I can sleep now. Chat with you all tomorrow.
GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE
SLEEP TIGHT
PRAYERS FOR ALL
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SWEET MAGGIE ((HUGS))
Nope DIANN, You are not the last one on. How was your camping trip?
Hot wasn't it? Hope it was a fun weekend.
Nope, looks like I might be the last one on, Thanks for the night light.
Wanda, love your caterpillar story. More fun!
Time to head towards the bedroom.
Nite all! Prayers for all!
Sweet dreams!
And, here in Texas it is still Maggie's birthday. Happy Birthday Maggie! Blessings on you!
Hi, Everyone!
Have to jump on here to say...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAGGIE!...
before it isn't Sunday any more.
It's been quite a weekend. Haven't seen Gimpy Heron all weekend, and am not sure what became of him. Hope he managed to gather up the strength to fly off. Last day I saw him he seemed much more energetic, so I'll just hope for the best. The heron sibling #3 that was with him here all day Thursday was looking kinda skinny yesterday morning, so I took some sardines out to him. He let me get pretty close, and when I mimicked some heron noises, he came running over to me! Put the sardines on the grass, and he nibbled some. By the end of the day, he had eaten 4 good sized sardines (1" wide x 4" long), and had flown off.
Bad news--fasten your seat belts! This morning we had a dead adult night heron on our patio cover, about 3 feet from our back door. It had bled all over the patio below, thru the lattice. Had to take a hula hoe handle and push it the complete width of our patio cover to get it down, and found that it appeared to have been shot! Then tonight, just before sunset, heard what sounded like BB gun shots coming from the house behind us. I took the phone into the bathroom, closed the door so no one back there could hear me talking, and called the police on their business number. They sent two officers out, and I explained that we were still hearing BB gun shots, and they said not to talk to the people, they would go investigate. It's been quiet since then. Hope THAT stops! Geez, they could hit more birds (which I'm sure they were trying to do), or somebody's window, or pet, or car, OR they could hit a person! There's an ordinance against firing a gun in the city, so hope they decide it's not worth it. Really has me upset--I hope their aim is lousy! We still have a pair of goshawks in one of our trees! Can hear herons up there too. Seems like there's always one in every crowd. I think our next door neighbor called the cops about them, too, because they went to their house, also. Hope the trigger happy nut cases don't know who called. MTBR...
Well if not the last, one of the latest. I wasn't able to sleep so got up to check on the Ospreys in Finland (Land) Koo is wingersizing and flying above the nest several times. The landings aren't graceful with his bum leg, but sure is trying like a trooper.
His siblings and parents are there once in a while to cheer him on.
Horrah!!! I'll sleep better now.
Hope all do who are still up.
Blessings!
Glad to see that Judie is home safely; missed you while you were gone!
Need to read more of the blog from this weekend and catch up. Also must study for school tomorrow. Will try to get here really early in the morning--maybe one of our eagles will make an appearance! If they do, they'll be a sight for sore eyes!
Prayers being said for all, for healing and comfort, and safety, and for a good night's rest for everyone. Blessings on you guys! Will talk to you tomorrow. G'night!
Hi, PA Nana,
Think I may check out the Finney nest, too. Haven't had much nerve to go there lately, but sounds encouraging. Have a good night!
Oh, none of you above me is the last one on...!
Miserable that people do things destructive and if this is what got the adult night heron, Andrea, that is REALLY bad. So sorry to hear of this. Chrissy over in England, had her patio doors shattered by the same kind of firearm....Friday night...she was home alone and scared to death. Police came, did report, but who is the culprit? Unknown.
Too late to reach most of you with my comments, but anyway:
Deb, good news about the Ospreys, Sad news about Dakota.
Mits sounds dreamy, with Maggie...☺
Wanda and Gene Congratulations Mom and Dad
Tom and Sissy things are sounding better
Everyone else: Like your reports too ! ☺
Gald you got to see Koo doing some lift offs, Diann...
Two chicks and a parent there now, two chicks at Finland water, one with food and not sharing, one trying to weasel in and get some !
Lynn I am doing the shopping routine with the grandson Monday....$$$$$
Now three chicks and NO parent at Finneys
Second parent at Finney's just made an awesome Fish Food Drop Off !
I guess I better say Good Night...
I will leave the light on.
I will not be one of the first ones on in the morning ☺
so, Best Wishes in Advance, for a Good Day for all.
xo
****
Good night/Good morning
to all our birders....
C(°ٿ°)D
Jim
*****
Good morning, Jim.
Still very early and very quiet around here. I may go back to bed.
Andrea, between your neighbor and Kathryn's neighbor, we have quite a pair. The dregs of humanity, you might say. Is that you in the bridge scene? Nice picture. Lovely lady and lovely scene.
When I called Kathryn last night, she had gone indoors with a bad headache and had sent Tom grocery shopping. I am sure the headache was from sitting outdoors in near 100-degree heat for as long as she did yesterday.
I took 38 literature books and a couple of notebooks over to her house to go to a back-to-school giveaway program she knows about. Hope someone gets good use of them; I will enjoy the extra space in the garage.
Cloudy at Finney's. Two siblings in nest.
Finland beautiful but empty.
Going to crawl back into bed for awhile. Tom is staying home today, so Hunter will be with him. Hunter will be here tomorrow.
There is an adult eagle at NCTC !!
tearing at the leaves of the Nest Tree !
Now Liberty and Belle are both there !
Oh how I wish I could do a video !
One just left, the other tearing at the leaves !
Thinking of their needs for next year's nest maybe ? Can't wait to see what the plant looks like in the daylight !
I think it is Liberty.
Soooooo magnificent !
And now gone.
No peeps or anything. I think Belle was there first..
the best I could do was take some pictures. Will post them now,
I was not expecting to be back up so early...that's what a bathroom break does for ya'!
Back in a few if the pics go up.
xo ☺
Okay, Eagle Friends, it's the best I could do. Check "Magpie's Roost" link on my profile - there is at least one of the Eagle pulling at the Nest Plant. I think this is Liberty, both were there earlier. This is a good sign, maybe we will all see some live action today !
Going back to bed. xoxo ☺
COME ON OVER KIDS---HANDSOME STEVE has given us ANOTHER STEAMY THREAD!!!
Lucky Margie, too see both adults! Good morning, everyone.
Sounds like Maggie had a wonderful birthday weekend. Paula got a lot accomplished. I don't understand people who are cruel to animals. Wanda, congrats on the butterfly!
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