I've been MIA again: Very busy weekend! Haven't really read back much, but see that Lolly is not feeling 100%. Hope you feel better very soon!
The tree guys were here working all day Saturday, and we expect them back tomorrow to finish the job. Need to call later today and ask AT&T to come out and fix our land line phone. One of the huge tree branches hit the lines that come into the house, and now we have no dial tone.
Still have some house cleaning to do, but have given up on outdoor Christmas lights this year. Too many flying tree branches to be practical! They would surely be knocked down from the eaves.
Better go now. So much to do, so little time! Wishing everyone a fantastic day today! Will be back some time tomorrow. Oh--Emma has an appointment for a bath tomorrow morning. She will look so pretty for Christmas!
I love all the cooking talk! Thank heavens we have LOLLY to keep it going.
LOLLY, I suspected you still made your own from-scratch pie crust.
SHIRLEY, you are getting me in the holiday spirit with the talk of cooking and wrapping.
KAY, will you be staying home for Christmas, spending it with Julie and SIL & Seth?
HODA, love it that you're getting snow! It makes for such a festive Christmas.
Just got off the phone...spent 2 hours talking to tech support for the online math project I have to do. So frustrating, but alas, I am enrolled in the course for the 5 hour math project.
Kate is at her sisters baking cookies with her Mom who just turned 93 a few weeks ago. Hope it gives her some lasting memories.
Need to get something to eat. All this cooking talk has whetted my appetite!
Taking another break. Apple Slices in the oven. That just leaves the dressing and that's a piece of cake!
Received a surprise gift in the mail. It is from a very dear friend who has moved away. It is a Lennox ornament of 5 snowmen. The adult snowmen are labeled with Lolly and Jack, and the three little ones J, J, and Z. On the top it says "GranAnnie", what the boys called Annie, my friend. It is very special, indeed!
Good afternoon all! I am home from work and have the next two days off of work! Woot woot!
LORI: I don’t get to be a wild thang too often these days…..I had a great time, beyond great! This MIGHT be an annual trip to Knoxville….. I did post some pix on my blog for those who are not on facebook.
NO SODA HODA with gravy! Congrats!
It was a busy but good day at work. Lots of people coming in for gift cards. Lots of people getting massages, easing away that tension that the holidays can bring!
I have a couple more gifts to wrap tonight. Tom cleaned the house for me today and I truly appreciate that! I am making Yule left overs for dinner tonight….a bit of this, that and the other and I plan to chill!
Just wanted to report that we did not see any snowy owls. In fact we were lucky to see a few crows and 2 Canada Geese. But the day not a total loss,, another neighbor brought a plate of cookies. BTW, I don't do pie crust anymore. Boxed stuff much better than mine.
It seems we have a number of ways to differentiate between Belle and Shep. SANDI was asking for the way to identify from the rear since that's the only way she'd seen them so far this year. Has anyone seen Shep's black spot on the head yet ? He may lose that one of these years.
Well, guess our eagles are no shows for this evening.
LORI, yes, I'll be at Julie's for an enchilada and all the trimmings meal tomorrow night and we'll have our family gift exchange. The other "kids" send their gifts there since they know we'll all be together. On Christmas Day we'll be joined by dear old friend, Margaret Ann, for dinner. She's the mother of four, but only one lives in town and his family is going to KY for the holiday. In fact all her kids are going to be at in-law houses this year. No problem, she's been a second grandmother to Seth during the years when I lived in AZ and we love having her with us anytime !
JANET, great pics. Thought I was going to get to see some of your on the dance floor. Next time.
LYNNE1, Merry Christmas to you, too. I'm bummed right along with you that you didn't see the snowy owl. I wanted to see its picture.
Well, I have escaped another day of not doing any homework. Spent so much time on the phone with tech support, didn't have the brain power or energy to get to that online math assignment. Tomorrow is another day.
KAY, so excited for you and Ernie! I've been thinking about it all day - with a big smile on my face!
Kay, it is no surprise to me at all that you like anything Lemon....as, well...it is Yellow! Me to, I love lemon, am always putting slices in my water glass....it is a good de-toxifier
This here ol' blog is putting me in the Christmas spirit !
I treated myself to a Susan Boyle Christmas CD today, and it is wonderful
My late sister Kathy, was the baker and cook extraordinaire....her pie crust was unmatched...and her cherry pie, my first favorite....famous for its goodness
So I am one step closer to the Christmas card project...printed out some pictures today to attach to cards...hope you, my friends, are okay receiving something " one of these days" during the Holiday period...
grannyblt: My NY Naturalist Pal...near Erie but in New York, is on the watch also for the Snowy Owl....he says now that most of the snow has melted he has a better chance of seeing some !! Good luck to you on YOUR owl-venture
Well I heard two snow removal trucks and decided to venture out to the co-op. They will be closed 25, 26 th and I was running out of Fresh Vegetables. The regular stores are open but I do not shop there. So I thought I had better get to the coop. The other two health food stores will also be closed 25,26. I made a successful trip but the going was slow. Now temperatures are dropping and I have yet to hear or see the gravel trucks. I will not be going to Yoga tonight. I will practice at home. The roads will Be a sheet of ice in a couple of hours.
I have awesome vegetables and raw cacao and yes I indulged and got sugar free and gluten free dairy free dark chocolate!!! Yummers
I am very glad you have not done homework for two days now LORI. You need a break. You did spend time with a tech today and that however is NOT relaxation. LOVE TO YOU AND KATE AND FURBABIES.
It sounds wonderful at your place KAY. Blessed Be.
In my next life time I would like to live your American Dream LOLLY. Such joy to hear of all the happenings and the humour!!! Mother Mary telling the camel to shut up in her mind!!! Still laughing
Wasn't that funny, Soda? I guess you may not have seen the commercial of the camel walking through an office saying "Guess What day it is?" "It's hump day!" Wednesday being hump day.
We are blessed, Hoda! We have had a good life, raised two successful children and have three wonderful grandboys!! Oh, there has been some downs, but basically it has been ups! Not wealthy but well taken care of! Have excellent friends, as well!!!!
We are blessed, Hoda! We have had a good life, raised two successful children and have three wonderful grandboys!! Oh, there has been some downs, but basically it has been ups! Not wealthy but well taken care of! Have excellent friends, as well!!!!
1st Gravel Truck just went by. I like the public works guys of this town. That is one hard working day they have put in. Garbage was also collected.
The two police forces are out in full strength with check stops. Last week and into the end of the first full week of January.
NO LOLLY I have not seen that advertisement. It makes it even funnier. The thought of Mother Mary saying shut up was funny enough!!! Hump day and Wednesday and Christmas makes it even funnier!!!
Yep, Soda's her name. Someone did a great typo. I just love it! Sorry, Soda!!
Yes, when you said you laughed, I questioned if you had ever seen the commercial. It makes me laugh every time and when I saw this Christmas pic I really laughed.
I SEE YOU, DOUBLE E-S!! Twice at least in the few hours... well, in the few hours that I have been checking in and running off at the Magpie Mouth ! Hope all is well with the Southern Delegation, and your son, Kelsey, Alice and the whole dern gang!
Happy Merry West Virginia Christmas to all of you.... !!!!
Janet... not sure if I have your correct email address... I used the one I could get to from here...and I sent you a message about something really super neat that I received in the mail today :)
[...not meaning to be secretive or impolite to the rest of you...just something I needed to share one on one ]
Lolly: I received a $$ gift today from a niece, to I got some CDs on discount....I think most of my others are packed away in storage, but the music on the Public Radio channels today, was also magical and beateous
Good Night to your Kitchen :) (um, are there ANY cinnamon rolls left ??? )
I miss JUDIE and WANDA and Movin and RED and oh sooo many that aren't on maybe when our eagle are regulars they will say hi OK now that I am caught up I will get that shower
Hi all. Haven't read back but wanted to check in after having dinner with Brian and Lynnis. So ... sometime around June 22nd there will be a brand new member of the Roberts family in this world! Guess that means I will be a grandmother! Those of you who are already grandmothers will have to tell me all about what that's like since I have never really given much thought to me being a grandmother! Brian and Lynnis gave us a framed photo of today's sonogram - can't tell if it's a boy or a girl yet.
Good Xmas Eve Evening to everyone!It's Monday PM, 9:28PM here at the "Dunbar Hotel" in Bastrop, TX! We had good, but boring airport/flight times yesterday, but got to Austin about 7:00 PM. In AM Sunday, was 72° at our house and it was just starting to rain at BWI. We got to Atlanta where it was pouring, but on the way to TX, above the clouds, could see some beautiful rows of sundown colors. Re; Eagle Flower picture~~~it is the front and back pic in a sort of video I thought I might have gotten from a Momster awhile back. It's titled "America the Beautiful" and shows pics of each State Flower in alphabetical order. After they've all flipped through like book pages, flowers fly up and arrange themselves into the eagle shape! I copied the front page and I have no idea of the name of the moving pictures or I'd give you the link!Couldn't find a decent picture from the past year, so chose this for Xmas card. Everything is just great here! House is beautiful & I could stay for a looooong time! Outside today, saw some hawks, pileated woodpecker, 4 does and a bunny run through the yard! Hope everyone is ready for a joyful Xmas!! Happy HO HO, Luv to All, & SED ☺ ♥
I love being a grandmother I really didn't think I wanted to be one Angie and Carl tried for 13 yrs before Jordyn and Tommy my son says he wears two raincoats More than I wanted to know LOL as you know I have watched her Thur and FRi since 6wks old I know I have a great bond with her as you all know LOL She owns most of my heart now LOL
Boy the puppies are something they are pretty docile for puppies when I arrived they didn't get excited and jumpy like some puppies and boy are they lovey big time the female is the smaller one and the male Ice get so jealous and wants petted and played with So cute Jordyn was marching around with a flute and they were following her around the yard Piped piper LOL and now when they feed them they eat in different rooms and now they take their time other wise they would gulp the food down in seconds I guess being in the kennel it was first come first serve
All right LORI: thank you for reminding me. I added another small set of pix from Sat night. One IS of me dancing and the other 3 of me (ON STAGE) playing the djembe....on to reading....
Sandi: Hallelujah, Congratulations, Best Wishes....and you have my honest and whole-hearted opinion that you will be a Wonderful Grandmother....emphasis on GRAND xoxox (( HUGS ))
LORETTA as I was reading your answer I now remember that email MARGY I work normal hours 8-5 tomorrow and Walmart is Closed on Christmas so far that is one rule that they haven't changed from Sam Walton
CONGRATS SANDI! Being a grandparent is awesome! You never think you can love anyone as much as you do your kids....grandkids add a new dimension to that love....
Oh dear, we now have Hoda stuttering, or at least her computer is.... maybe we should leave her alone,at least til she enjoys some brownies, special ones made with that new dark chocolate she just got.....lol
MAGPIE: check your email inbox. ;)
JUDYE: Jordyn will love love love having those pups around!
Well tonight we got out of the house for a bit. We drove out to Opryland and looked at the lights inside the hotel. It is very pretty. JUDYE: had memories of 1998 when we went out to the Opryland amusement park with Mom and dad.... nice memories.
It was chilly out. We parked across the street and walked over. You could park on property for 20 min free, then itas $20. Nuts. It definately take more than 20 min to walk thru Opryland hotel!
All right, I have jabbered enough for one night, taking up space here. lol.
No work for me for 2 days. I am meeting a friend forlunch tomorrow. Really haven't seen her in several months. I think it will be nice to catch up.
ok. last post for the night. i put the opryland pix on my blog as well for anyone who have never been there and might like to peek it. its quite amazing, esp at the holidays. Nite!
Sandi, being a grandparent is awesome! You will thoroughly enjoy!!So very happy for all of you!
Welcome to Texas, Loretta! I have lived here my entire life and have never seen a pileated woodpecker in Texas. Had to go to OK to see one and then in Virginia saw one flying. I do know they are here, well mostly east Texas and I guess in Bastrop. lo Looks like you are going to have some nice weather while here. Enjoy!
Time to head to the pillows. Take Annie to the vet for boarding in the morning. Shhh, she does not know yet. Then heading to Laurel's. Will be taking my ipad.
I got in my junk mail this am that I have a notice to appear This is what it says and there is a attachment I AM NO GOING TO OPEN IT I don't think I have any case open any where so this must be spam
Notice to Appear,
Hereby you are notified that you have been scheduled to appear for your hearing that will take place in the court of Washington in January 16, 2014 at 11:00 am.
Please bring all documents and witnesses relating to this case with you to Court on your hearing date.
The copy of the court notice is attached to this letter. Please, read it thoroughly.
Note: If you do not attend the hearing the judge may hear the case in your absence.
Yours truly, Sophie Smith Clerk to the Court.
The funny thing is it just a plain email no letter head etc
Good Christmas Eve morning all my eagle friends. I had a dream last night about holding a little baby in my arms. Sitting here now looking at a photo of a tiny tiny little baby already sucking its thumb. The Brian and Lynnis having a baby part has sunk in. It's the being a grandma thing that I am having a little trouble with.
Lori I agree with whoever said you needed a break from schoolwork. But I also get the anxiety of knowing that something needs to get done and you haven't gotten to it.
Judy hope work isn't too awful today - the craziest will be out in full force.
Wahoo !!!! SANDI is going to join the ranks of grandmotherhood ! Easy to grasp the fact that our "babies" are a very important part of life when reading this blog ! You have so much joy ahead of you, SANDI !!!! Your heart will literally melt once you hold that baby for real !
LORI, you are sooo cute---90 year old Ernie is not mate material, but he is an amazing soulmate !
LORETTA, so happy to hear you are safely checked in to the "Dunbar Hotel"---it has to be one of the best B&B's ever !
JUDY, I'm glad you get the holiday off thanks to the dearly departed Sam Walton ! It wouldn't have surprised me if corporate greed had intervened, but I guess his heirs occasionally respect the example he set.
So much for the weather guys who said "no snow until after Christmas". There is now a fresh half inch on the ground---just enough to make my footwork more work ! Now "they" say such flurries are possible every day for the next week. Unfortunately that may mean we're sending all this eastward along I70 toward WV, PA and beyond.
Arrrrrggggh. Yahoo is all messed up and I can't get on for e-mail---keeps saying my session has expired and then occasionally the real cause, "Yahoo is experiencing problems". I'm so addicted that this kind of thing drives me up the wall !!!!!
Sandi, yes your heart will melt. It's definitely something to get used to...being a grandparent that is. Oh, and you don't have to be called "Grandma". There are lots of other interesting names out there...
Sorry about not coming on last evening - hubby closed computer down for me - came home from Pizza birthday party and crashed into my recliner.
Congratulations Sandy and Denny and especially to Lynnis and Brian Grandparenting is given to us to see new life from our own child. So very special Sandi - ♥
Just a quick good morning and a quick good bye! Gotta load and head out!
Later Gators! I will try to check in occasionally, but will be busy with family and Christmas. I wish each and everyone of you a Christmas filled with love! You mean the world to me! Love and hugs!!
Good morning to all. Just got up a bit ago. I SLEPT LATE. Its cold outside, but sunny. Other than lunch @ noon and kids over at 5, no big plans so it felt great snuggle with my pillow.....and zzzzzz
Blessed be, Christmas Eve morn again. I think about my parents so much this day, we always had such a nice family gathering in the evening....
I am feeling thankful and loving this morning .... had so much fun walking in the chilly air last night, wandering thru opryland...just enjoying with my family...
CONGRATULATONS SANDI! Wow, that's so exciting. I can understand the Grandma part - it's a new name and a whole new part of life. Big hugs!
MARGY, I would love to hear that Susan Boyle CD. Is it Christmas music?
LOLLY, enjoy your time with the family at Laurel's and happy cooking there.
JANET, cool pics! Thanks so much for sharing. I love it. I agree - it should be a yearly tradition for you.
PAULA, enjoy your time off, and all those baked goods you've been making. Guess you're spending Christmas in Paradise?
HODA, loved your HOD (God) typo...lmbo! Hope your weather clears in time for yoga tonight.
The cable guy is here - so excited to have TV back in the living room. AND, I got half of my math project done this morning with a 91% - it's two tests.
Okay, cable guy is kicking me out - he just put in a new DVR/cable box. Hope it works.
We've successfully hauled Miss Emma to Petsmart for her pre-Christmas bath. They'll call us when she's ready to come home.
We're hearing the pitter-patter of feet on the roof, but are pretty certain it's not reindeer! The tree guys are back to finish up. (Sounds more like klompity-klomp...THUD!)
Have some more last-minute stuff to do, so may not be back until late tonight. Want to wish everyone a BLESSED CHRISTMAS!!!
Good Afternoon now.... will be leaving the office in a little bit.. I might be taking the grandson and his father down to Shepherdstown, not really sure yet...if so maybe I will get another possible chance to see an Eagle :)
Maybe I will hear the animals talk at midnight also
MARGY, hope you spotted two eagles if you got to go by the nest today. What a gift that would be. :)
ANDY, I love a freshly bathed dog. YAY for Emma!
PAULA, how sweet of Larry to send flowers...sounds like a keeper. ♥
Finished up my math project a few min. ago...got a 92% on my second test. Happy with the scores, especially since they gave us IV pump programming questions & we haven't even done that yet.
Hope everyone is enjoying their Christmas Eve. Kate brought up the tree this afternoon. Love it!
YEP the store was a real zoo today and everyone was upset because they couldn't find this or that and me under breath thinking Well when you wait to Christmas Eve what do you expect I marked down all my deleted Christmas baking good Didn't have as much as the previous years Buyers did a better job and didn't inundate us with overstock So far They still could have some in the warehouse and will ship when they find it So hope they buy it now and I won't have to deal with it Thursday LOL
today I got a letter from IRS first thought my check WRONG I was They have assigned a pin # for me to use on my next year tax to prevent it from happening again although they think it won't being they didn't get away with it this time
I'll say cold! Good Evening, Eagle Pals... darkness comes too soon, the eagle I might have seen would have seen about 2 miles down river from NCTC... maybe I can sneak a peek at the Royal Nest in the next few days.
"The Fellas" are safely delivered to the other grandparents' roost for a couple of evenings...down along the Potomac River
JudyE...I hope you are far far away from the Shopping Too Late crowds, and settling into your very own Christmas Eve events..
Same as for you and >, Paula... (( HUGS )) and Arf Arf Arf
And, thinking of all at this hour....
God Bless Us, Every One xoxox
JudyE....hope you are far far away from the hustle and bustle of the Shopping so Late Crowds and settling into your very own Christmas Eve...Judy-style!
Paula...and Nick...my Best Regards....(( HUGS )) ane Arf Arf
good evening all! quiet time here. i had a lovely 2 and half lunch with my friend. we haven't talked in quite some time and so it was catch up time. she is as busy as I typically am...so this was a real treat.
then, came home and prepped the food and the kids all came over. we sat and chatted and laughed for a couple of hours.
now everything is cleand up. livvy and i are in our commfy jammies and relaxing for a bit. hope everyone has a lovely night!
MARGY, are you working today? Sorry, I forgot your schedule. You're right - it's very cold this morning.
Didn't sleep a wink last night. Kept tossing and turning, had a headache and a stomach ache. Felt kind of yucky....it's a little better this morning. Must have had too much toffee!
So what's your plan for today? Anxious to hear what everyone is up to and details of Christmas with family. ♥
Haven't seen an eagle in the nest yet this morning.
Love you all & Merry Christmas wishes for a special day.
Yes, working today, will wear my feety Christmas PJ's they can pass as Holiday Garb :)
Sorry, Lori, that you had a rough night.....I hope you can take it easy today....get thee some good water into your system, maybe help move any "bad stuff" along, and REST! Remember Germs DO NOT Like REST, even on Christmas Day !
I do need to shake rattle and roll now to get ready for work.... IF I can get out of office right at 4 I might be able to go...to Swinging Bridge for a quick look-see.
Best Wishes to Every One, and all your Loved Ones.... today, every day
Thank you for working on the holiday dear MARGY ! We owe a lot to you and your colleagues across the nation who labor every day of the year to keep us safe !!! Glad that was just a Wanda white space back there last night---for a minute I thought it was snowing again !
Sorry you had a bad night, LORI ! I, on the other hand slept like a log, even missed Santa's touchdown in my hood. I'm sure he stopped by at little 6 yr. old George's house right behind me, at 8 yr. old Lucy's across the street and at the 4 yr. old house of twins just one house over...but I missed it !
Penny and I had a grand time at Julie's last night---delicious enchilada dinner and gift exchange---coming home with a bag full of delightful gifts. We'll return there at 4 today for the holiday feast and some game playing.
Love and prayers for all on this wonderful Christmas Day 2013 !
Merry Christmas to all. Hope everyone and everything has been good here. I see progress is being made on Nest Cam. Looking forward to season beginning. I've been busy working 6 days a week since Thanksgiving since we are two people short. We've been through a lot this past year but my son did graduate from high school in early December. He was in a special program at the Berkeley County Adult Education Center. Great people there for sure. They helped prep and pass the GED Exam and he will be awarded a diploma from Martinsburg High School in June. Now we need to get him his license and a job soon. This was the best Christmas present I could receive. Take care all. I'm hoping to check in at least weekly now. Enjoy your loved ones today/ Thanks aagin for allowing me to be a memeber here and for all the encouragement, kindness, prayers and support you have offered us this past year.
It is a Blessing to "see you" here and read of the wonderful achievements of your son.... Thinking of you and the family, knowing there have been some tough and sad times....may all be joyful and peaceful today...
Are you seeing Belle Now Jerry? I laugh when I see the big tree trunk piece on the right, bottom of nest, with the flashy "white tail" - reminds me of a big galoot of an eagle and a big fish at the same time :)
JERRY, delighted to "see" you here on Christmas Day ! What happy news it is to learn of your son's successes right at Christmastime !!! I'm curious about your dog's breed. The size, build, face, ears all look like my granddog, Malcolm, though he's mostly tan with white feet. We get different guesses from various people, but as my Stan would have said, "he's 100% dog" and that's all we know. ☺ Glad to hear you may be able to check in with us weekly---we'll soon be watching Belle and Shep day and night !
I have so enjoyed the banter here about Christmas shopping and baking along with the other everyday things that you do. It has really helped to secure that holiday feeling for me this year. So I just wanted to say Merry Christmas. Hope it is a special day for everyone.
Hi Margy and Kay. Bella is a "rat terrior" according to the Humane Society. She is a real joy to us. She's mostly white with some light brown sprinkled mostly on face, ears, back and legs. She was surrendered by her owners for adoption so I'm guessing they know her breed.
Suzan: it just turned into a more special day, seeing you here, and knowing you are with us on a daily basis too :)
Lolly, Jack, and all....sounds like the joy is pulsing with you and the kids and grandchildren....let us know when you might see Zacharooski and his parents too Nap, aaah, yes, one of the best gifts we can give ourselves !
Jerry: thanks, I know I will see the picture from home, I have a few filters here at work that sometimes block a few views. Thanks for all the information, she is one lucky lass to land on your doorstep :)
MERRY XMAS FROM TEXAS! Hope Everyone has a special blessed day that lasts all through the year! Panda nap may be in order now that packages are open and the chefs have begun the feast!(I love it!) On Xmas Eve, saw some early escorts for Santa and his sleigh~~~Caracaras which I know others on here have seen! A first for us. They are called Mexican Eagles and do fly like that but are in the falcon family. Have over a hundred pics already of everything down here! So heartwarming to be with family/friends today. We have a very nice older friend of Jimmy and Sherry spending day with us. He lives alone and no close by family. Makes you proud of your kids! God is good!
Just got home went to Angie this morning and then in the evening to her IL for dinner Tommy also went was really a nice time and soo nice out side 76° now its 68° gotta love it here in Fl
Gonna watch Jordyn at her house tomorrow the school is closed and this way she can play with her new Christmas stuff and I will take my laptop with me too Will have grand puppy time also LOL
good evening to all. I hope everyone has had a nice holiday. Its been busy with family…kids…grandkids…the like. We are home. I have prepped for work in the morning….and am relaxing for a bit before bedtime. I actually slept til 8 this morning….livvy woke me up. That was the first time in YEARS I slept past 7 a.m. on Dec. 25.
And long about 10 a.m. I laid down and napped for 2 hours.
Everyone have a lovely evening! Light, love, hugs and smiles to all!
Hunter was very surprised, Hoda. They left here about noon. She posted from the Florida Welcome Center a little while ago. I posted a video on FB of his happy dance. Hope you can see it.
HAPPY BOXING DAY, HODA ! What are your plans for the holiday ? Do you make the rounds tipping some folks and do children go door to door as in Halloween trick or treating here. I used to work with several Englishmen at Harrah's in NV and they spoke of these customs in Jolly Old England.
LORETTA, what a happy report from Texas ! You DO have a lovely daughter and SIL.
SHIRLEY, glad Hunter was surprised and happy with his Christmas present. That's one lucky fella !
PAULA, so glad you're going to be with your sweetie tonight ! Have I missed news on your vehicle---are you still driving his car ?
JUDY, enjoy your Jordyn and puppy time ! How could you not ? ☺
JO, you've described the kind of Christmas I had with my local kids. We are truly blessed with generous and loving children.
LYNNE2, hope you're over the flimgudgeons of the flip and no longer feel discomfagaffagated !
MARGY, sounds like heading for Swinging Bridge after work is good for the soul ! That's the kind of stress reliever we should all take advantage and often.
LORI and SHAR, thanks for the eagle n' eagle tails report. Wahoo !
JERRY, read up on Rat Terriers like your Bella. Malcolm has a similar look in some ways, but he's about ten pounds heavier than the norm for RT's and he's not overweight. His coloring isn't mentioned as possible for RT's either. He is no doubt a mix of many breeds and one of those may be RT. It matters not--our rescue pets are lucky to have us and we are even more lucky to have found them !!!
Goodorming my eagle friends. Will keep this very short since I m posting from my phone - kindle is not cooperating this AM.
Had a very busy and very wonderful day yesterday. Chilling today and then heading to the home of a former 5th grade student for a dinner party this evening.
Thanks for the eagle reports yesterday since I didnt do any nest watching.
at Angies I brought my lap top and can't get the ie to connect say connection is avai but need password I should have checked before they left for work for password It said something about pushing button on back of router but don't want to mess with that so will just have to use Angie desktop on and off
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I've been MIA again: Very busy weekend! Haven't really read back much, but see that Lolly is not feeling 100%. Hope you feel better very soon!
The tree guys were here working all day Saturday, and we expect them back tomorrow to finish the job. Need to call later today and ask AT&T to come out and fix our land line phone. One of the huge tree branches hit the lines that come into the house, and now we have no dial tone.
Still have some house cleaning to do, but have given up on outdoor Christmas lights this year. Too many flying tree branches to be practical! They would surely be knocked down from the eaves.
Better go now. So much to do, so little time! Wishing everyone a fantastic day today! Will be back some time tomorrow. Oh--Emma has an appointment for a bath tomorrow morning. She will look so pretty for Christmas!
Merry Christmas to everyone!
I ♥ us!!!!
HELLO eagle buds from MCDS on lunch and watching the FL eagles and our MTnest
I love all the cooking talk! Thank heavens we have LOLLY to keep it going.
LOLLY, I suspected you still made your own from-scratch pie crust.
SHIRLEY, you are getting me in the holiday spirit with the talk of cooking and wrapping.
KAY, will you be staying home for Christmas, spending it with Julie and SIL & Seth?
HODA, love it that you're getting snow! It makes for such a festive Christmas.
Just got off the phone...spent 2 hours talking to tech support for the online math project I have to do. So frustrating, but alas, I am enrolled in the course for the 5 hour math project.
Kate is at her sisters baking cookies with her Mom who just turned 93 a few weeks ago. Hope it gives her some lasting memories.
Need to get something to eat. All this cooking talk has whetted my appetite!
I do remember something about the tailfeather from a while ago
Can't wait to hear SANDI's Brian & Lynnis announcement. Hope she doesn't make us wait and checks in tonight before bed.
Hi JUDYE...is it a crazy madhouse there today? Or, will it be worse tomorrow?
Merry Eve of Christmas Eve all my eagle budlets!
O Canada!
I am on the gravy train!
They did deposit.
SHIRLEY NOT the PM, THE CROWN.
Don't think much of the present PM.
Happy Happy Happy Dance!
Woo! Woo! Soda is on the gravy train!!!!!
Taking another break. Apple Slices in the oven. That just leaves the dressing and that's a piece of cake!
Received a surprise gift in the mail. It is from a very dear friend who has moved away. It is a Lennox ornament of 5 snowmen. The adult snowmen are labeled with Lolly and Jack, and the three little ones J, J, and Z. On the top it says "GranAnnie", what the boys called Annie, my friend. It is very special, indeed!
Congratulations, HODA!
Good afternoon all! I am home from work and have the next two days off of work! Woot woot!
LORI: I don’t get to be a wild thang too often these days…..I had a great time, beyond great! This MIGHT be an annual trip to Knoxville…..
I did post some pix on my blog for those who are not on facebook.
NO SODA HODA with gravy! Congrats!
It was a busy but good day at work. Lots of people coming in for gift cards. Lots of people getting massages, easing away that tension that the holidays can bring!
I have a couple more gifts to wrap tonight. Tom cleaned the house for me today and I truly appreciate that! I am making Yule left overs for dinner tonight….a bit of this, that and the other and I plan to chill!
Hope everyone has a pleasant evening!
Just wanted to report that we did not see any snowy owls. In fact we were lucky to see a few crows and 2 Canada Geese. But the day not a total loss,, another neighbor brought a plate of cookies. BTW, I don't do pie crust anymore. Boxed stuff much better than mine.
It seems we have a number of ways to differentiate between Belle and Shep. SANDI was asking for the way to identify from the rear since that's the only way she'd seen them so far this year. Has anyone seen Shep's black spot on the head yet ? He may lose that one of these years.
Well, guess our eagles are no shows for this evening.
LORI, yes, I'll be at Julie's for an enchilada and all the trimmings meal tomorrow night and we'll have our family gift exchange. The other "kids" send their gifts there since they know we'll all be together. On Christmas Day we'll be joined by dear old friend, Margaret Ann, for dinner. She's the mother of four, but only one lives in town and his family is going to KY for the holiday. In fact all her kids are going to be at in-law houses this year. No problem, she's been a second grandmother to Seth during the years when I lived in AZ and we love having her with us anytime !
LYNNE1, sorry there were no Snowy Owls in sight, but glad you had cookies for consolation !
ANDY, are you expecting company for Christmas ? Merry Christmas to you, too !!!
JANET, thanks for posting pics for we FB holdouts ! Glad you had such a great time in Knoxville !
Time to fix a salad for dinner and still have a dishwasher to unload and a load of clothes to fold. Women's work is never done, even in retirement ! ☺
Love and prayers for all !!!
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
JANET, great pics. Thought I was going to get to see some of your on the dance floor. Next time.
LYNNE1, Merry Christmas to you, too. I'm bummed right along with you that you didn't see the snowy owl. I wanted to see its picture.
Well, I have escaped another day of not doing any homework. Spent so much time on the phone with tech support, didn't have the brain power or energy to get to that online math assignment. Tomorrow is another day.
KAY, so excited for you and Ernie! I've been thinking about it all day - with a big smile on my face!
Oh, sorry. That was ANDY who said Merry Christmas.
ANDY, Merry Christmas to you and your family. May you get caught up and have a festive and reflective Christmas.
And, big hugs to SHARON who checked in earlier.
Big hugs bakatcha Lori!!
Hot buttered gingerbread! Sign me upo!!
Kay, it is no surprise to me at all that you like anything Lemon....as, well...it is Yellow! Me to, I love lemon, am always putting slices in my water glass....it is a good de-toxifier
This here ol' blog is putting me in the Christmas spirit !
Good Evening, Eagle Pals xoxo
I treated myself to a Susan Boyle Christmas CD today, and it is wonderful
My late sister Kathy, was the baker and cook extraordinaire....her pie crust was unmatched...and her cherry pie, my first favorite....famous for its goodness
Oh Jo, very warm wishes for Samantha's 12th birthday tomorrow....and thinking of the joy tonight at Pizza Hut !
((Hugs ))
Lori...steady as she goes....you will get your work done in all good time....Believe !!
Shirley
You are so gentle and sweet as you speak of your children and traditions, and all things going on about you there....past, and present
Lolly: I love that report of your gift from your friend who has moved away...how very dear
Good to see Andrea...busy busy, oh, I can just picture in my mind how BEAUTEOUS Emma will look in the morning with her Christmas Shampoo :)
Janet....I love that your hubby is being such a good Christmas elf with the housecleaning and such...
you know we sometimes take the first initial of the fellows' names and add "ubby" but I do NOT want to call Tom " Tubby" - LOL -
I like the ease of your evening meal today...
So I am one step closer to the
Christmas card project...printed out some pictures today to attach to cards...hope you, my friends, are okay receiving something "
one of these days" during the Holiday period...
grannyblt:
My NY Naturalist Pal...near Erie but in New York, is on the watch also for the Snowy Owl....he says now that most of the snow has melted he has a better chance of seeing some !!
Good luck to you on YOUR owl-venture
xoxo
HELLO from Angies house came over to see my grandpuppies and we are going out to dinner They are so cute
have to shut down and restart, laptop is being all wonky !
xo ttfn xo
Well I heard two snow removal trucks and decided to venture out to the co-op. They will be closed 25, 26 th and I was running out of Fresh Vegetables. The regular stores are open but I do not shop there. So I thought I had better get to the coop. The other two health food stores will also be closed 25,26.
I made a successful trip but the going was slow.
Now temperatures are dropping and I have yet to hear or see the gravel trucks. I will not be going to Yoga tonight. I will practice at home. The roads will Be a sheet of ice in a couple of hours.
I have awesome vegetables and raw cacao and yes I indulged and got sugar free and gluten free dairy free dark chocolate!!! Yummers
Kitchen has been closed for a while now. It is closed....until I move to Laurel's kitchen. LOL
Finally talked with Michael. That boy is giving me fits! We hopefully will be getting together with them this coming weekend.
Jealous, Margy, of your new CD. I meant to buy myself one. I am sure it is beautiful!
I am very glad you have not done homework for two days now LORI. You need a break. You did spend time with a tech today and that however is NOT relaxation.
LOVE TO YOU AND KATE AND FURBABIES.
It sounds wonderful at your place KAY. Blessed Be.
In my next life time I would like to live your American Dream LOLLY. Such joy to hear of all the happenings and the humour!!! Mother Mary telling the camel to shut up in her mind!!! Still laughing
Wasn't that funny, Soda? I guess you may not have seen the commercial of the camel walking through an office saying "Guess What day it is?" "It's hump day!" Wednesday being hump day.
We are blessed, Hoda! We have had a good life, raised two successful children and have three wonderful grandboys!! Oh, there has been some downs, but basically it has been ups! Not wealthy but well taken care of! Have excellent friends, as well!!!!
We are blessed, Hoda! We have had a good life, raised two successful children and have three wonderful grandboys!! Oh, there has been some downs, but basically it has been ups! Not wealthy but well taken care of! Have excellent friends, as well!!!!
Well, now, how did that double post occur? LOL mystery for sure!
So Hoda has a new name Lolly? Soda? :)
NOOOOOOOOOOO SHAR!
Do not encourage LOLLY!!!
H O D A is the name!
I do not touch soda!!!
LOL!!!
Blessed Be LOLLY Blessed Be
To you JACK and the Family.
1st Gravel Truck just went by.
I like the public works guys of this town.
That is one hard working day they have put in.
Garbage was also collected.
The two police forces are out in full strength with check stops. Last week and into the end of the first full week of January.
NO LOLLY I have not seen that advertisement. It makes it even funnier. The thought of Mother Mary saying shut up was funny enough!!! Hump day and Wednesday and Christmas makes it even funnier!!!
Yep, Soda's her name. Someone did a great typo. I just love it!
Sorry, Soda!!
Yes, when you said you laughed, I questioned if you had ever seen the commercial. It makes me laugh every time and when I saw this Christmas pic I really laughed.
Hump Day Commercial
For Soda....hope this works.
Ha ha ha ha LOLLY!
What is Geico and what are they selling?
Off I go to google
Government Employees Insurance Company!
Pretty irreverent for an insurance company!!!
LOL
Thinking of SANDI and her seeing BRIAN.
Sending Love and Light as we await their announcement.
I SEE YOU, DOUBLE E-S!!
Twice at least in the few hours...
well, in the few hours that I have been checking in and running off at the Magpie Mouth !
Hope all is well with the Southern Delegation, and your son, Kelsey,
Alice and the whole dern gang!
Happy Merry West Virginia Christmas to all of you.... !!!!
Janet...
not sure if I have
your correct email address...
I used the one I could get to from here...and I sent you a message
about something really super neat that I received in the mail today :)
[...not meaning to be secretive or impolite to the rest of you...just something I needed to share one on one ]
Hoda...
I just love hearing of your
activities....If there are citizens of the year awards up your way,
YOU would be the best choice....
well, you know, I feel the same
way about all my friends near and far....
Okay, so now I am playing Martina McBride, so you know I am going
to wax sentimental and mushy :)
Love you, pals...
time to wrap a few little things for the two Jameses and the other set of maternal grandparents
ttfn xoxo
Lolly:
I received a $$ gift today from
a niece, to I got some CDs on discount....I think most of my others
are packed away in storage, but the music on the Public Radio channels today, was also magical and beateous
Good Night to your Kitchen :)
(um, are there ANY cinnamon rolls left ??? )
okay, 'bye for now
Evening all!
Got my Russian tea cakes aka Mexican wedding cakes made tonight .
Will make up sugar cookies dough tonight to bake on Christmas day.
work Tuesday and Thursday ..off Friday.
Yup Soda Hoda that is correct about our eagles tails .
Kay I listened to TGW as well while I was reading last night.
Lori glad you have chilled for the last couple of days.
l
Lynn.e1 sorry you didn't get to see the snowy owl.
Yay Hoda for getting on the gravy train
Janet sounds like a great weekend
Hope Lowreeda arrived safely and Sandi is enjoying her dinner..wonder what the news Will be.
Shirley glad the kids are helping out.
P A U U L L A A!
Not you too!!!
For Hod's sake LOLLY does not need any encouragement!!!
O M G
For GOD'S SAKE
Not
Hod!!!
I definitely dislike autocorrect
Hello,
Well, it has gotten cool enough to have a fire tonight. Sitting my the fire and watching TV.
SHARON yep we have several new peeps on the blog SODA and JUFIE and LOLLYPOP
Just got home now need to go jump in the shower
I miss Judie!!!! I even miss Jufie!!!!!
So, now it's Soda Hoda Hod!!!!
I miss JUDIE and WANDA and Movin and RED and oh sooo many that aren't on maybe when our eagle are regulars they will say hi OK now that I am caught up I will get that shower
Hi all. Haven't read back but wanted to check in after having dinner with Brian and Lynnis. So ... sometime around June 22nd there will be a brand new member of the Roberts family in this world! Guess that means I will be a grandmother! Those of you who are already grandmothers will have to tell me all about what that's like since I have never really given much thought to me being a grandmother! Brian and Lynnis gave us a framed photo of today's sonogram - can't tell if it's a boy or a girl yet.
Well I'm beat. Goodnight all - see you in the AM!
CONGRATULATIONS SANDI
”*°•.¸☆ ★ ☆¸.•°*”★”*°•.¸☆..★..
˜˜”*°•.¸☆ ★ ☆¸.•°*”★”*°•.¸☆..★
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Good Xmas Eve Evening to everyone!It's Monday PM, 9:28PM here at the "Dunbar Hotel" in Bastrop, TX!
We had good, but boring airport/flight times yesterday, but got to Austin about 7:00 PM.
In AM Sunday, was 72° at our house and it was just starting to rain at BWI. We got to Atlanta where it was pouring, but on the way to TX, above the clouds, could see some beautiful rows of sundown colors.
Re; Eagle Flower picture~~~it is the front and back pic in a sort of video I thought I might have gotten from a Momster awhile back.
It's titled "America the Beautiful" and shows pics of each State Flower in alphabetical order. After they've all flipped through like book pages, flowers fly up and arrange themselves into the eagle shape! I copied the front page and I have no idea of the name of the moving pictures or I'd give you the link!Couldn't find a decent picture from the past year, so chose this for Xmas card.
Everything is just great here! House is beautiful & I could stay for a looooong time! Outside today, saw some hawks, pileated woodpecker, 4 does and a bunny run through the yard!
Hope everyone is ready for a joyful Xmas!!
Happy HO HO, Luv to All, & SED ☺ ♥
I love being a grandmother I really didn't think I wanted to be one Angie and Carl tried for 13 yrs before Jordyn and Tommy my son says he wears two raincoats More than I wanted to know LOL
as you know I have watched her Thur and FRi since 6wks old
I know I have a great bond with her as you all know LOL
She owns most of my heart now LOL
Boy the puppies are something they are pretty docile for puppies when I arrived they didn't get excited and jumpy like some puppies and boy are they lovey big time the female is the smaller one and the male Ice get so jealous and wants petted and played with So cute Jordyn was marching around with a flute and they were following her around the yard Piped piper LOL
and now when they feed them they eat in different rooms and now they take their time other wise they would gulp the food down in seconds I guess being in the kennel it was first come first serve
Just saw the new news on here while I was writing!
Sandi, Congratulations!!!!
All right LORI: thank you for reminding me. I added another small set of pix from Sat night. One IS of me dancing and the other 3 of me (ON STAGE) playing the djembe....on to reading....
Sandi:
Hallelujah, Congratulations, Best Wishes....and you have my
honest and whole-hearted opinion that you will be a Wonderful Grandmother....emphasis on GRAND
xoxox (( HUGS ))
CONGRATULATIONS SANDI!
Wow!!! A Grandma!
You will make a terrific Grandma.
Congratulations to BRIAN and LYNNIS too.
Also to DENIS.
Janet
Thank You, from all parts of my heart and tummy.....
your package arrived today
I will get you a more formal thank you....
Loretta: Sounds wonderful, enjoy every single second, minute, hour and day of your wonderful visit
wonderful to read of all your
doins' Paula..
Happy Christmas in Paradise
JudyE....when do get off work
Christmas Eve....and please tell me you are off on Christmas day...please
LORETTA as I was reading your answer I now remember that email MARGY I work normal hours 8-5 tomorrow and Walmart is Closed on Christmas so far that is one rule that they haven't changed from Sam Walton
Speaking of work,
I have to report at 0800...
for the next five days, guess I better get a few hours of sleep
Catch y'all in the Morning
Lovins' and (( HUGS )) to all...
Prayers for Wellness, and Serenity.....
Good Night, Precious Pals
God Bless Us,
Every One xoxox
CONGRATS SANDI! Being a grandparent is awesome! You never think you can love anyone as much as you do your kids....grandkids add a new dimension to that love....
Oh dear, we now have Hoda stuttering, or at least her computer is.... maybe we should leave her alone,at least til she enjoys some brownies, special ones made with that new dark chocolate she just got.....lol
MAGPIE: check your email inbox. ;)
JUDYE: Jordyn will love love love having those pups around!
Well tonight we got out of the house for a bit. We drove out to Opryland and looked at the lights inside the hotel. It is very pretty. JUDYE: had memories of 1998 when we went out to the Opryland amusement park with Mom and dad.... nice memories.
It was chilly out. We parked across the street and walked over. You could park on property for 20 min free, then itas $20. Nuts. It definately take more than 20 min to walk thru Opryland hotel!
All right, I have jabbered enough for one night, taking up space here. lol.
No work for me for 2 days. I am meeting a friend forlunch tomorrow. Really haven't seen her in several months. I think it will be nice to catch up.
Light, love, hugs, smiles to all!
Good Deal, JudyE....thanks, I like that answer pretty well
Best Wishes on battling those last minute throngs....
G'Night, all
10-4 Janet, as we say in "the business" where I work....
xo xo
Was already in bed when I remembered to say please don't post anything on Facebook about the new baby news!! Thx and goodnight!
ok. last post for the night. i put the opryland pix on my blog as well for anyone who have never been there and might like to peek it. its quite amazing, esp at the holidays. Nite!
Oh, Sandi! Congratulations. Being a grandparent is wonderful.
Happy to see you are safely in Texas, Loretta.
Going to have to say good night now. My brain is winding down. I've had a busy day.
SED.
Sandi, being a grandparent is awesome! You will thoroughly enjoy!!So very happy for all of you!
Welcome to Texas, Loretta! I have lived here my entire life and have never seen a pileated woodpecker in Texas. Had to go to OK to see one and then in Virginia saw one flying. I do know they are here, well mostly east Texas and I guess in Bastrop. lo Looks like you are going to have some nice weather while here. Enjoy!
Time to head to the pillows. Take Annie to the vet for boarding in the morning. Shhh, she does not know yet. Then heading to Laurel's. Will be taking my ipad.
Merry Christmas Eve! SED!
Missing JO
She did not check in here or on FB.
Goodnight All
God Bless Us All
Good Morning, Eagle Pals
Merry Christmas Eve
Empty Nest...so far
Best Wishes for a Very Good Day to All...
"See Ya' from Work"
xoxo
GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDS
I got in my junk mail this am that I have a notice to appear
This is what it says and there is a attachment I AM NO GOING TO OPEN IT I don't think I have any case open any where so this must be spam
Notice to Appear,
Hereby you are notified that you have been scheduled to appear for your hearing that
will take place in the court of Washington in January 16, 2014 at 11:00 am.
Please bring all documents and witnesses relating to this case with you to Court on your hearing date.
The copy of the court notice is attached to this letter.
Please, read it thoroughly.
Note: If you do not attend the hearing the judge may hear the case in your absence.
Yours truly,
Sophie Smith
Clerk to the Court.
The funny thing is it just a plain email no letter head etc
I just came back, and saw Eagle Tail !
And now, the Rest of the Eagle and I think it is Shep...I see a barely visible spot on the head :)
The attachment seems to be title Court Notice Jones Day -Wa 6924
yEP I SEE and got pic
Merry Christmas Eve, Indeed
shucks, heck of a time to have to get ready for work
got a lot colder overnight....
30's here now and windy....
Okay, must leave this wonderful view
xoxox
Would love to see Lady Sycamore
Belle show up also !!
Earlier today than normal Yey
I sent out a Christmas Card in email just now and I got Kay's email bounced back to me :-(
Still in nest but moved to 12 where we can only see tail feathers
POOF
Good Christmas Eve morning all my eagle friends. I had a dream last night about holding a little baby in my arms. Sitting here now looking at a photo of a tiny tiny little baby already sucking its thumb. The Brian and Lynnis having a baby part has sunk in. It's the being a grandma thing that I am having a little trouble with.
Lori I agree with whoever said you needed a break from schoolwork. But I also get the anxiety of knowing that something needs to get done and you haven't gotten to it.
Judy hope work isn't too awful today - the craziest will be out in full force.
Have a great day all.
Good morning,
Colder here, too, Margy.
Reading back . . .
Good Morning Eagle Buds !!!!
Wahoo !!!! SANDI is going to join the ranks of grandmotherhood ! Easy to grasp the fact that our "babies" are a very important part of life when reading this blog ! You have so much joy ahead of you, SANDI !!!! Your heart will literally melt once you hold that baby for real !
LORI, you are sooo cute---90 year old Ernie is not mate material, but he is an amazing soulmate !
LORETTA, so happy to hear you are safely checked in to the "Dunbar Hotel"---it has to be one of the best B&B's ever !
JUDY, I'm glad you get the holiday off thanks to the dearly departed Sam Walton ! It wouldn't have surprised me if corporate greed had intervened, but I guess his heirs occasionally respect the example he set.
So much for the weather guys who said "no snow until after Christmas". There is now a fresh half inch on the ground---just enough to make my footwork more work ! Now "they" say such flurries are possible every day for the next week. Unfortunately that may mean we're sending all this eastward along I70 toward WV, PA and beyond.
Arrrrrggggh. Yahoo is all messed up and I can't get on for e-mail---keeps saying my session has expired and then occasionally the real cause, "Yahoo is experiencing problems". I'm so addicted that this kind of thing drives me up the wall !!!!!
Google has a nice image today...I think if I were home it might be animated, maybe ?
Good Morning, More Eagle Pals....
I'd like a wee bit of snow, but the Christmasy wintry West Virginia colder temperatures have returned
Congrats Sandi & Dennis and Brian & Lynnis!!!
Sandi, yes your heart will melt. It's definitely something to get used to...being a grandparent that is. Oh, and you don't have to be called "Grandma". There are lots of other interesting names out there...
Is Lynnis showing yet?
Margy, the image doesn't seem to be animated, but there is a link to a Santa tracker that is animated and interactive. Very nice.
Okay Shirley, Good Morning, and Thanks !
Probably something for m e to try on the laptop at home....
much later on....
Good Morning Paula...and Kay and all other Eagle Pals to follow....
looking forward to the first
Mema Jo post of the day too....
xoxo
Merry Christmas Eve!
I'm happy again. Yahoo has cooperated. I had a mailing for a cousin that I so urgently wanted to send. Done deal !
Merry Christmas Eve to you dear PAULA and thanks for another year of helping us all with puter and blog problems !
Good morning to all on the Eve of Christmas ♥
Sorry about not coming on last evening - hubby closed computer down for me - came home from Pizza birthday party and crashed into my recliner.
Congratulations Sandy and Denny and especially to Lynnis and Brian Grandparenting is given to us to see new life from our own child. So very special Sandi - ♥
Loretta - have a great time in TX but
remember you are coming back to MD ♥
I will be attending Mass at 4:00 and then to dinner with some of the children.
BBL
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE!!!
Just a quick good morning and a quick good bye! Gotta load and head out!
Later Gators! I will try to check in occasionally, but will be busy with family and Christmas. I wish each and everyone of you a Christmas filled with love! You mean the world to me! Love and hugs!!
Congratulations Sandi to you and the whole family. Exciting times ahead.
Good morning:
JUDYE: I got that EXACT same email. I didn't open it either. I KNOW I have no case anywhere....
Good morning to all. Just got up a bit ago. I SLEPT LATE. Its cold outside, but sunny. Other than lunch @ noon and kids over at 5, no big plans so it felt great snuggle with my pillow.....and zzzzzz
Blessed be, Christmas Eve morn again. I think about my parents so much this day, we always had such a nice family gathering in the evening....
I am feeling thankful and loving this morning .... had so much fun walking in the chilly air last night, wandering thru opryland...just enjoying with my family...
Check in later. Have a lovely day!
CONGRATULATONS SANDI! Wow, that's so exciting. I can understand the Grandma part - it's a new name and a whole new part of life. Big hugs!
MARGY, I would love to hear that Susan Boyle CD. Is it Christmas music?
LOLLY, enjoy your time with the family at Laurel's and happy cooking there.
JANET, cool pics! Thanks so much for sharing. I love it. I agree - it should be a yearly tradition for you.
PAULA, enjoy your time off, and all those baked goods you've been making. Guess you're spending Christmas in Paradise?
HODA, loved your HOD (God) typo...lmbo!
Hope your weather clears in time for yoga tonight.
The cable guy is here - so excited to have TV back in the living room. AND, I got half of my math project done this morning with a 91% - it's two tests.
Okay, cable guy is kicking me out - he just put in a new DVR/cable box. Hope it works.
Merry Christmas Eve and safe travels everyone.
Merry Christmas Eve!
LOL, I think it's OK to say that twice!
Lori, good for you on your test!
Lollipop, have a wonderful time at Laurels! :) ( that one was for you, Hoda ;)
Yes, Lori, spending Christmas Eve and Day in Paradise. Need to finish my baking and start wrapping!
Easy day here at work. I am straightening up our extra file room. Larry sent me some flowers, in a Polar Bear cookie jar...really cute.
Hi, Gang!
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE!!!
We've successfully hauled Miss Emma to Petsmart for her pre-Christmas bath. They'll call us when she's ready to come home.
We're hearing the pitter-patter of feet on the roof, but are pretty certain it's not reindeer!
The tree guys are back to finish up. (Sounds more like klompity-klomp...THUD!)
Have some more last-minute stuff to do, so may not be back until late tonight. Want to wish everyone a BLESSED CHRISTMAS!!!
I ♥ us!!!!
Christmas Music CD, Lori...the Susan Boyle CD...is very nice, gentle, lilting...
Congratulations on those great scores on your math homework project also !!
Really nice to see even just an itty bitty checking-in post from friends
I agree with you, Paula...
One can say Merry Christmas Eve more than once :)
xo
HELLO on lunch at MCDs
LOVE it that I can do that
Good Afternoon now....
will be leaving the office in a little bit..
I might be taking the grandson and his father down to Shepherdstown, not really sure yet...if so maybe I will get another possible chance to see an Eagle :)
Maybe I will hear the animals talk at midnight also
God Bless Us,
Every One xoxox
MARGY, hope you spotted two eagles if you got to go by the nest today. What a gift that would be. :)
ANDY, I love a freshly bathed dog. YAY for Emma!
PAULA, how sweet of Larry to send flowers...sounds like a keeper. ♥
Finished up my math project a few min. ago...got a 92% on my second test. Happy with the scores, especially since they gave us IV pump programming questions & we haven't even done that yet.
Hope everyone is enjoying their Christmas Eve. Kate brought up the tree this afternoon. Love it!
Big holiday hugs for everyone.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE
to all the eagle momster and dadsters out there
MARGY I hope you get to see both eagles today
LORI so proud of you and your scores YOU GO GIRL ♥
YEP the store was a real zoo today and everyone was upset because they couldn't find this or that and me under breath thinking Well when you wait to Christmas Eve what do you expect
I marked down all my deleted Christmas baking good Didn't have as much as the previous years Buyers did a better job and didn't inundate us with overstock So far They still could have some in the warehouse and will ship when they find it
So hope they buy it now and I won't have to deal with it Thursday LOL
today I got a letter from IRS first thought my check WRONG I was They have assigned a pin # for me to use on my next year tax to prevent it from happening again although they think it won't being they didn't get away with it this time
The weather is so nice now 63° now with a cold front gone through already suppose to go to 41° and the high tomorrow 71° OK gonna go finish the news
Evening all!
Have done about 1/2 the wrapping ..just fed Nick and myself ...windy and cold here...tis the season :-)
I'll say cold! Good Evening, Eagle Pals...
darkness comes too soon, the eagle I might have seen would have seen
about 2 miles down river from NCTC...
maybe I can sneak a peek at the Royal Nest in the next few days.
"The Fellas" are safely delivered to the other grandparents' roost for a couple of evenings...down along the Potomac River
JudyE...I hope you are far far away from the Shopping Too Late crowds, and settling into your very own Christmas Eve events..
Same as for you and >, Paula...
(( HUGS )) and Arf Arf Arf
And, thinking of all at this hour....
God Bless Us,
Every One xoxox
JudyE....hope you are far far away from the hustle and bustle of the Shopping so Late Crowds and settling into your very own Christmas Eve...Judy-style!
Paula...and Nick...my Best Regards....(( HUGS )) ane Arf Arf
God Bless Us,
Every One xoxo
God Bless Us, Every One....
I just had a feeling that message was going to be all goofed up!
Sorry, pals!
I'm just going to leave it that way !
:)
tubby time, be back before bedtime...
xoxox
I'm feeling like Wanda with some WHITE EMPTY SPACE !
good evening all! quiet time here. i had a lovely 2 and half lunch with my friend. we haven't talked in quite some time and so it was catch up time. she is as busy as I typically am...so this was a real treat.
then, came home and prepped the food and the kids all came over. we sat and chatted and laughed for a couple of hours.
now everything is cleand up. livvy and i are in our commfy jammies and relaxing for a bit.
hope everyone has a lovely night!
Lori!
Congratulations on yet another stellar score on that test
okay, ttfn xo
lol Margy ... don't know how you pulled off that post !
Big Wanda white space for sure :-)
Hope everyone will soon be tucked in for the night ...
Reading for awhile yet.
SEd and Special Santa dreams too.
Love you all !
Merry Christmas to all
Goodnight
God Bless Us All.
Good Night, and Merry Christmas to you too, Hoda Soda Hod :)
Love you Much....
and I missed Janet's fun post because I was gabbing at the same time !
Comfy pj's - I can relate !!
Have a pair of footie pj's that I just might be able to work Wednesday!
Christmasy it is....I can pull this off....
Jewels is working her shift tonight until 0600...then she will have a couple of Christmasy days off too :)
Good Night, Eagle Pals
Christmas right around the corner
Prayers for Wellness...
God Bless Us,
Every One xoxox
...and Now, Merry Christmas,
Every One
Cold and Clear and Star-Filled Sky here this morning...Santa is still finishing his rounds for sure
God Bless Us,
Every One xoxox
MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!
MARGY, are you working today? Sorry, I forgot your schedule. You're right - it's very cold this morning.
Didn't sleep a wink last night. Kept tossing and turning, had a headache and a stomach ache. Felt kind of yucky....it's a little better this morning. Must have had too much toffee!
So what's your plan for today?
Anxious to hear what everyone is up to and details of Christmas with family. ♥
Haven't seen an eagle in the nest yet this morning.
Love you all & Merry Christmas wishes for a special day.
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
G'Morning Morning GLori
Yes, working today, will wear my feety Christmas PJ's they can pass as Holiday Garb :)
Sorry, Lori, that you had a rough night.....I hope you can take it easy today....get thee some good water into your system, maybe help
move any "bad stuff" along, and
REST! Remember Germs DO NOT Like REST, even on Christmas Day !
xoxo
I was away from the computer for a little while, if any Eagles slid in or out I missed it, but we do now
have the
Daytime Colors
I do need to shake rattle and roll now to get ready for work....
IF I can get out of office right at
4 I might be able to go...to Swinging Bridge for a quick look-see.
Best Wishes to Every One, and all your Loved Ones....
today, every day
xoxo (( ALL DAY Christmas HUGS ))
Merry Christmas, Belle & Shep
xo
Still waiting on Belle & Shep to appear.
Oh Yes, Lori...oops, I guess my post wishing the Royal Pair a Merry Christmas...
might have given the impression they were there !
I can watch from work now
Hello !
Merry Christmas Eagle Buds !!!
Thank you for working on the holiday dear MARGY ! We owe a lot to you and your colleagues across the nation who labor every day of the year to keep us safe !!! Glad that was just a Wanda white space back there last night---for a minute I thought it was snowing again !
Sorry you had a bad night, LORI ! I, on the other hand slept like a log, even missed Santa's touchdown in my hood. I'm sure he stopped by at little 6 yr. old George's house right behind me, at 8 yr. old Lucy's across the street and at the 4 yr. old house of twins just one house over...but I missed it !
Penny and I had a grand time at Julie's last night---delicious enchilada dinner and gift exchange---coming home with a bag full of delightful gifts. We'll return there at 4 today for the holiday feast and some game playing.
Love and prayers for all on this wonderful Christmas Day 2013 !
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
MERRY CHRISTMAS !!
Merry Christmas.
Feeling Blessed.
Merry Christmas to all. Hope everyone and everything has been good here. I see progress is being made on Nest Cam. Looking forward to season beginning. I've been busy working 6 days a week since Thanksgiving since we are two people short. We've been through a lot this past year but my son did graduate from high school in early December. He was in a special program at the Berkeley County Adult Education Center. Great people there for sure. They helped prep and pass the GED Exam and he will be awarded a diploma from Martinsburg High School in June. Now we need to get him his license and a job soon. This was the best Christmas present I could receive. Take care all. I'm hoping to check in at least weekly now. Enjoy your loved ones today/ Thanks aagin for allowing me to be a memeber here and for all the encouragement, kindness, prayers and support you have offered us this past year.
Oh good...you can see Bella now. Finally got a picture like everyone else's.:-)
Merry Christmas, Indeed Jerry!
It is a Blessing to "see you" here and read of the wonderful achievements of your son....
Thinking of you and the family,
knowing there have been some tough and sad times....may all be joyful and peaceful today...
xoxox
Are you seeing Belle Now Jerry?
I laugh when I see the big tree trunk piece on the right, bottom of nest, with the flashy "white tail" -
reminds me of a big galoot of an eagle and a big fish at the same
time
:)
JERRY, delighted to "see" you here on Christmas Day ! What happy news it is to learn of your son's successes right at Christmastime !!! I'm curious about your dog's breed. The size, build, face, ears all look like my granddog, Malcolm, though he's mostly tan with white feet. We get different guesses from various people, but as my Stan would have said, "he's 100% dog" and that's all we know. ☺ Glad to hear you may be able to check in with us weekly---we'll soon be watching Belle and Shep day and night !
oooh..Bella....is on the avatar for Jerry...though right now it is not showing for me
Good Morning Kay!
Lovely report from you :)
thank you for your kind words, Kay...
things blissfully quiet and peaceful in here right now
I am grateful to have a good and secure job...unfortunately,
there will always be police, fire and ambulance emergencies as part of daily life...
lovely report from you....about
your doins'
xo
Okay well I guess have a few little things to tend to here...
"See Ya' Later "
xo
I have so enjoyed the banter here about Christmas shopping and baking along with the other everyday things that you do. It has really helped to secure that holiday feeling for me this year. So I just wanted to say Merry Christmas. Hope it is a special day for everyone.
Hi Margy and Kay. Bella is a "rat terrior" according to the Humane Society. She is a real joy to us. She's mostly white with some light brown sprinkled mostly on face, ears, back and legs. She was surrendered by her owners for adoption so I'm guessing they know her breed.
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Hope you are having a grand day as we are! I foresee a nap in my future. We have been up since 6:15, groan.
Suzan:
it just turned into a more special day, seeing you here, and knowing you are with us on a daily basis too :)
Lolly, Jack, and all....sounds like the joy is pulsing with you and the kids and grandchildren....let us know when you might see Zacharooski and his parents too
Nap, aaah, yes, one of the best gifts we can give ourselves !
Jerry: thanks, I know I will see the picture from home, I have a few filters here at work that sometimes block a few views.
Thanks for all the information, she is one lucky lass to land on your doorstep :)
Merry Christmas to all of my Friends
I'll be back later - my house is filled with Christmas Spirits
BBL
We Christmas with Ellis east on Sunday at their abode!
MERRY XMAS FROM TEXAS!
Hope Everyone has a special blessed day that lasts all through the year!
Panda nap may be in order now that packages are open and the chefs have begun the feast!(I love it!)
On Xmas Eve, saw some early escorts for Santa and his sleigh~~~Caracaras which I know others on here have seen! A first for us. They are called Mexican Eagles and do fly like that but are in the falcon family. Have over a hundred pics already of everything down here!
So heartwarming to be with family/friends today. We have a very nice older friend of Jimmy and Sherry spending day with us. He lives alone and no close by family.
Makes you proud of your kids! God is good!
Sounds like a grand day !Took a walk and saw ice..eagle ...heron and ducks.
time to bake some more cookies and finish wrapping .
Merry Christmas to all my eagle budlets.
I ♥ US!!!
I am working today. :(
There is an eagle in our nest.
I saw 2 tails in the nest!
Hi
Looks like a GHO Great Horned Owl at the BWO platform....
Hello Eagle Pals !!
Sharon, Lori...
Good that you both some Eagle Action at the Royal Palace :)
Went out to Swinging Bridge right after work, nothing much going on there but But COLD, swirling water, and one Junco....
but it was beautiful just the same :)
didn't have much daylight left...
so most of any of the birds there were probably already tucked in for the night
Merry Christmas
Hope each one of you had a great Christmas
Just got home
went to Angie this morning and then in the evening to her IL for dinner Tommy also went was really a nice time and soo nice out side 76° now its 68° gotta love it here in Fl
Gonna watch Jordyn at her house tomorrow the school is closed and this way she can play with her new Christmas stuff and I will take my laptop with me too Will have grand puppy time also LOL
Really disappointed in Google not animated for such a special day thought it would be HUM
Good evening,
Am relaxing after a very nice day with my family.
Kathryn and Hunter took off heading south to Florida about noon. Last word is that they're in Georgia.
Merry Christmas by beloved Eaglet Momsters and Dadsters! Been breezing through here and FB and it looks like a wonderful day for all!
I wasn't feeling to spiffy early this afternoon and went to lie down and slept for 3 hours. WHEW!
We had a nice day, too! Love to all, need to shower and go back to bed....
good evening to all. I hope everyone has had a nice holiday.
Its been busy with family…kids…grandkids…the like. We are home. I have prepped for work in the morning….and am relaxing for a bit before bedtime. I actually slept til 8 this morning….livvy woke me up. That was the first time in YEARS I slept past 7 a.m. on Dec. 25.
And long about 10 a.m. I laid down and napped for 2 hours.
Everyone have a lovely evening! Light, love, hugs and smiles to all!
Sorry to hear you are not well LYNNE.
Get better soon.
Was HUNTER surprised about the Florida trip SHIRLEY.
What did you think of the boy friend?
Does he know how to laugh?
All is well here.
Good day.
Feel Blessed
Very good to read comments from all of you... Our Christmas was wonderful - very warm and loving
SED and AOYP
Goodnight to all ♥
Hunter was very surprised, Hoda. They left here about noon. She posted from the Florida Welcome Center a little while ago. I posted a video on FB of his happy dance. Hope you can see it.
Susan's boyfriend seems very nice.
Wonderful reports Shirley and Jo.
Hope you feel better Lynne .
Heading to Eburg tomorrow evening...will be happy to see my sweetie tomorrow night :-)
SED LOVE AND HUGS FOR ALL<3
Time to say good night to all of my eagle friends. God bless and Merry Christmas.
I will see you tomorrow.
SED.
I can not see the video on FB SHIRLEY.
Good Morning Eagle Buds !!!!
HAPPY BOXING DAY, HODA ! What are your plans for the holiday ? Do you make the rounds tipping some folks and do children go door to door as in Halloween trick or treating here. I used to work with several Englishmen at Harrah's in NV and they spoke of these customs in Jolly Old England.
LORETTA, what a happy report from Texas ! You DO have a lovely daughter and SIL.
SHIRLEY, glad Hunter was surprised and happy with his Christmas present. That's one lucky fella !
PAULA, so glad you're going to be with your sweetie tonight ! Have I missed news on your vehicle---are you still driving his car ?
JUDY, enjoy your Jordyn and puppy time ! How could you not ? ☺
JO, you've described the kind of Christmas I had with my local kids. We are truly blessed with generous and loving children.
LYNNE2, hope you're over the flimgudgeons of the flip and no longer feel discomfagaffagated !
MARGY, sounds like heading for Swinging Bridge after work is good for the soul ! That's the kind of stress reliever we should all take advantage and often.
LORI and SHAR, thanks for the eagle n' eagle tails report. Wahoo !
JERRY, read up on Rat Terriers like your Bella. Malcolm has a similar look in some ways, but he's about ten pounds heavier than the norm for RT's and he's not overweight. His coloring isn't mentioned as possible for RT's either. He is no doubt a mix of many breeds and one of those may be RT. It matters not--our rescue pets are lucky to have us and we are even more lucky to have found them !!!
BBL no doubt !
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
good THURSDAY morning to all. i am all kinds of confused as to what day it may be...lol.
It is dark and everyone else here is snuggling their pillows. I have to leave ina bit for work.
We were all in bed by 10 last night. Lots of love, laughter n fun yesterday. Most thankful.
HODA: would be most interested to hear of BOXING day. Enjoy!
Have a fabulous day! light, love, smiles, and hugs to all.
Good Morning Eagle buds
Getting ready to head over to Angies
Good Morning, Eagle Pals...
Good to read of the evening comments, and Kay's early early post
and now Janet's and sis Judy's....
Not much daylight here yet, have some cloud cover, maybe I'll see an eagle or two before I leave this morning..that would be nice
Worktime looms....
Best Wishes for a Very Good Day after Christmas Day, Pals...
Shirley, very fun thinking of Kathryn and Hunter near their destination !!
xoxox
Well, I Had typed
Happy Boxing Day, Hoda....
but that sentence disappeared!
ok, so there it is !
xo ttfn
Goodorming my eagle friends. Will keep this very short since I m posting from my phone - kindle is not cooperating this AM.
Had a very busy and very wonderful day yesterday. Chilling today and then heading to the home of a former 5th grade student for a dinner party this evening.
Thanks for the eagle reports yesterday since I didnt do any nest watching.
Thinking of hunter enjoying his christmas in FL.
Have a great day all.
at Angies I brought my lap top and can't get the ie to connect say connection is avai but need password I should have checked before they left for work for password It said something about pushing button on back of router but don't want to mess with that so will just have to use Angie desktop on and off
puppies are outside at present time and Jordyn playing so I will talk at ya later
Good Morning everyone!
LYNNE2, hope you're feeling better today!
SHIRLEY, I must see that video of Hunter doing his Happy Dance. :) Glad you seem to be enjoying your quiet time.
HODA, yes, what is Boxing Day all about? Curious.
Glad everyone survived the day yesterday with happy spirits. Hope today is equally happy.
Off to get the car inspected and to breakfast!
NEW BOXING DAY THREAD, EVERYONE....
SEE YA' OVER THERE !!
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