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Decorah Mom and Dad
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Decorah HM and HD
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The Decorah Norths
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Trempealeau Eagles
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Great Spirit Bluffs Newman
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And so we begin Chapter 14 of the Beak Room
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al7ONqrdscY
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Beautiful photos of our beautiful eagle family Lani!!!! Newman is so handsome too!! ;D
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Good night! :-*
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https://lightingacandle.org/chapel/vigil-beak-room/
Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special Prayers For Tsk and Tim, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Karen and Piper, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Baz and family, Eagle and family, Tsk's DIL Amy, Puff, Blschue and family, Lori and family, Phyl's BIL Danny and brother Dan.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For those lost, pets, and the survivors from Hurricane Helene, and their rescuers, Hellgate Osprey Antali, Etta, Denton eaglets and nest, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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OMG, I just heard on MSNBC about the truck driving into a New Year's Eve crowd in New Orleans, 10 killed so far. WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE????
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/new-orleans-bourbon-street-live-multiple-dead-after-vehicle-plows-into-crowd/ar-AA1wNDR4?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Lori, good to see you! You remembered Zippo's Birthday! Glad you did because I didn't! Hope you and Destini are doing well!
Lani, love the kitty taking in the New Year fireworks! Mike was exhausted, good to let them sleep when they fall asleep like that...same with Ed... Love the pictures of all of our RRP family, they are all so beautiful! I got Kelsey's 2025 calendar up, she will see it when she gets up this morning. She loves her calendar, to keep track and know ahead of time what is going on. And thanks for all of the New Year celebrations around the world!
Phyl, Jim asleep in the Lazy Boy, another exhausted hubby... And we let them rest... You have been posting some great puzzle-worthy pictures! I love doing the puzzles online. If I just need a short break then I do one and set it with maybe 100 pieces. Sometimes I need a long break and set one at 300, the max!
karen, thanks for the update on SWFL! They are doing well! It won't be too long before we have little ones at NEFL!
tsk, so Tim had his Wednesday dinner last night... LOLOL, you didn't hide it well enough!
Lisa, Jeff is a very kind guy tov be the Innkeeper of the Kitty B&B. Wish there were more like him!
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Welcome...2025
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Good Morning Beakers ...Happy Wednesday !
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Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheerios and RRP / families.
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The New Yorker January 18, 1988 Issue
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Happy Birthday...Zippo !
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-01-01-mutual-support
https://www.nature365.tv
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KAREN Repairs being made and 1 more to go. Cute Snoopy. Thanks for the SWFL clip - the two buddies. ;D
BL Good way to end the year and begin anew. :D
LANI Oh no. Dead battery. Good thing you didn't need to be anywhere. Thanks for those fireworks links Dubai :o :o Nagasaki :o They had a drone show on America's Got Talent this year. That was a first for me. Amazing WOW What a nice review of our infamous RRP programs and their stars ;D Year 14 Hard to believe.
CLYNN Have not turned on AM news - How horrible for New Orleans. :'( A nice surprise for Kelsey today ;D
PHYL Beautiful AM photos. January Chapter 1 of 12 - Liked that. I remember that mutual support from the first time around 365
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No bounce
Prayers for New Orleans...
Sounds like the killer died. Too bad. I would have hung him in the street by his.... Oh, let me stop. Fix your barriers N. O.
Find some peace and hug your loved ones.
Happy New Year
Back to watching tennis for me...
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Hi Y'all...
Tsk--N365 is using older Jim Brandenburg classics...but digitally enhanced . The clips look better and are sharper images and
brighter colors that come with digital enhancement. Tim found left over Wednesday dinner, last night 'gobbled' it up... LOL
Lani & CLynn-- nice posts to start off the new day; lots of stuff to share New Year's Eve
Beakers... sad about horrible news out of New Orleans..**sigh**
When it's all analyzed...
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Happy New YeR to All as we start to celebrate a quarter of a century! A sad start to the year with the
Dispicable Violence in NOLA! A true damper to the celebrants of the Sugar .bowl! Lisa, I am glad we were not out pounding the pavement in the French Quarter last night!
A great day of sunshine and cooler temperatures as we begin a downward trend towards more seasonal weather!
Happy .birthday Zippo! Thanks for the heass up, Lori!
Tim🤡
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Happy New Year to all the Beak Room!!
I wish you each a healthy and pleasant 2025.
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Thanks Pauli!
Congratulations to the Illini for their win last night! Great season and good defensive line!
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Happy January 1st Beakers! 8)
Morning Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
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Prayers for New Orleans and our country. 🙏
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Good Morning Beakers.....HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
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BrokenLug - That was some light show and rumbling last night.
tsk - Oh no, on Tim's blood sugar.
karen - Glad you got two of your filters fixed. Aww, the SWFL kiddos are getting big.
Phyl - We didn't make it to the ball drop either, but I did wake at 1am to tell Jeff to turn off the TV. Jeff is thinking about buying another two-cat kitty house. :D Thanks for the 365, and pretty morning pics.
Lani - Thank you for the firework displays from around the world. Sorry about your car battery. Beautiful pics from all the RRP cams, and I am happy be here another year in the Beak with you all. :-*
Lori - Waving at ya! Hope you and Destini are doing well.
clynn - That was very nice of you to say about Jeff. Ha...I used that same exact NY pic on my FB this morning....GMTA!!! So very sad about what happened in New Orleans. :'(
tig - Enjoy your tennis today.
paulie - Happy New Year to you!
kb, oldguy and Puff - Morning :)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Zippo!
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Lani
"Prayers for New Orleans and our country. 🙏"
AMEN
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The ice bathers at Lake Harriet this morning. 15 degrees with a refreshing breeze from the west. Note the person with only hands exposed.. Water is a lot warmer than the air!
Lake Harriet is close to me..a few miles away and a previous favorite walking lake
They do this every year.......imho: i-iots
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PHYL Yes I am aware we are seeing some enhanced "older" programs. It's just with this one I remember that endearing photo.
PAULIE Happy New Year to you as well. Kind of you to jump in with the wishes ;D
LANI LOL Love that celebrating pup :D
LISA This is our first week now relying only on Ozempic .5 dose. After two weeks and averaging all of his blood sugars I will send to doc for comments. So far doc is happy with how we are doing. Jeff is earning a lot of brownie points with his concern for our furry friends. ;) ;) Thanks for posting Karen's message from CROW.
I was in bed by 9:30 and at 12:03 was awaken by quite a works display not far from us - Am not sure what neighbor LOL
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Thanks Lisa. Love the bird with the flower for Zippo!
Tsk, fireworks and gun shots here from about 6 until roughly 11pm. Very little at midnight! Must have run out of ammo!
Good job you and Tim are doing !
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Tsk-- Sorry. I misread you post . So glad Ozempic is working out for Tim.
Lisa--great New Year's greeting this AM; tks for sharing Karen's message from CROW. The kitties will love the extra shelter.
Lani--LOL the New Year's pooch
KB-- ice bathers in the lake...Brrrrr!
Praying for those killed and injured in these bombing today... New Orleans and Las Vegas.
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Lani... Did Mike watch the Peach Bowl? What a game. Arizona State almost made it. Sigh.
Camper spent the day with his grandsons playing board games. Awaiting his return...
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Kb - Those icebathers 🥶
Tsk - I am glad to hear that Tim’s doc is happy with how you all are handling things. I am hoping I am still holding the same A1C when I go back this time. I am been cheating with all these cookies Jeff has made.
Karen - You’re welcome. I had to LOL at your, “they must have ran out of ammo”.
Phyl - Thanks 😊 Oh, I didn’t hear about Las Vegas, going to Google that now.
Good night, everyone 😴
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KAREN LOLOLOL "Must have run out of ammo!!" ;D ;D
LISA Right. This has been a hard time during the holidays for Tim to be good. He just has to pick better snack foods at night as his AM is the highest of the day.
PHYL I also had to google Vegas - found four awful things that have happened there...
Got Barb and Tom to the airport early this AM and they are now safely in the sunny climes for 4 months.
Started taking down Christmas and by Sunday should be done.
Despite my still irritatingly sore right shoulder I started a 500 piece puzzle this afternoon using just my left arm/hand. ::) ::)
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Hello Beakers
Hope that every one had a great New Years Day.
The football game did not end as I wanted, but the Men & Women Basketball teams have had a great week. ;)
Yesterday on my way home from work, I noticed that I had a low tire - so after 3 stops to have it repaired, I finally got someone to look at the tire - they determined that the tire was not good and would not repair it. The tires were made in 2017 and suffering from sun rot. I was planning on replacing them soon. But they also found that the brakes were needing replacement on the front. So, I have an appointment for right after work to get everything repaired. This is the first repair other than oil changes , that have been needed in 50k+ miles in 8 years.
Some videos to get caught up on ...
MacMaster Leahy Kids Take Step-Dancing to the Next Level - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1c_jC63P_U
LuLu and Bunny's First Meeting (ENG SUB) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HInq41gJm4M
Be More Cat This Year - Caturday Film Club - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-TY86fHgOQ
Maru’s New Year’s Eve Soba Restaurant 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6bhgh9FdkM
Quarantine Kids play "1999" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88nqjSYs8hA
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2025 is starting out in a rotten way for some of us this year..Og his tires, our car accident and who knows what to who here. *sigh*
Jim was stopped at a red light on the way home today and the car behind anticipated the light change and plowed into the rear of the Ford. It was
jarring and crinkled the back of the Ford. The other vehicle was early model pick-up and no damages. I 'm a afraid to look at it.
Worried Jim might have some 'whiplash' or such. He won't see his Doc says he's fine. I said 'Sure you are'. Best get checked out while
the medical can go on auto insurance. ::)
OG tks for the links will check them out tomorrow.
Tsk-surprisingly the tree and ornaments and the evergreen garland over the arch from livingroom to dining room and on the outer
and rail of stairs... bows and Partridges all down and packed away over the weekend. Take care of the shoulder and have fun with the puzzles
Well... really tired tonight for some reason.
“ Good Evening Beakers'.. .SEDs to all.
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Happy birthday Zippo! I hope you're feeling good and will get lots of treats in celebration of your special day! 8)
Lori, thanks for letting us know it's Zippo's birthday! Happy New Year to you and Destini.
Clynn, love your morning posts! ;D. {{{Kelsey}}}
Phyl, love Zippo's birthday cake! ;D ... Thanks for nature video, It's JB's classics of the Ravens keeping each other's safe from the snow storm. One of my favorites... oh no, a car accident. Sending prayers for you and Jim.
Karen, The Sugar Bowl will be played tomorrow.... a sad day for those in NO :'( .. Thanks to Lisa for posting your FB for CROW! Bless them for all they've done this past year, including transporting and taking care of their patients through two hurricanes this year! ... "Must have run out of ammo!" LOL! Well thank God for that.
Hi Paulie, best wishes for this new year to you and your family!
Lisa, Mike bought a new battery jump starter today... got my car started, it's short term fix until we can get my car into a repair shop... When do you replace your flooring? I couldn't remember if it was this month or next. {{{Jeff}}}
Kb, ice bathers are crazy! I'm sure they're fun people, but crazy! LOL!
Tsk, sending prayers Tim does well on Ozempic. Good job to you both.... No fireworks here this year because lack of moisture. So all was quiet.... glad to hear the snowbirds Barb/Tom are safely back in Florida.... take care with your puzzle arm and Enjoy. ;D :-*
Tig, what a great game. At first we thought Texas was going to run away with it and then ASU caught up. Overtime and then... sigh... Campers having a good day too.
Oldguy, sorry about your tires. :-\ .. thanks for the links.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special Prayers For Tsk and Tim, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Karen and Piper, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Baz and family, Eagle and family, Tsk's DIL Amy, Puff, Blschue and family, Lori and family, Phyl's BIL Danny and brother Dan.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For those lost, pets, and the survivors from Hurricane Helene, and their rescuers, Hellgate Osprey Antali, Etta, Denton eaglets and nest, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers! Piper does not know why we are up so early, nor do I! Got coffee going at 4:45 am! Will crash early!
Cute puppy lani! Love brown puppies. Soulful eyes.
OG. Glad you are getting tires and brakes. It doesn’t pay to mess with these.
Phyl. Hope Jim is okay this am! Hope the Ford will be ok!
Hate to take the Christmas down! Particularly like the lights!
Tsk, B and T will probably feel a little chill in the air, not as much as you but the polar vortex is moving south!
Baz?
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OLDGUY What kind of car do you have? LOLOL 50,000 mi on tires is darn good as well as brakes. Regular oil changes is the secret!! From Claire's New Years meal. Got curious "Tteok is a Korean term for rice cakes that are made from steamed and pounded rice flour." Bellamy is certainly becoming an integral part of the group ;D
PHYL Bummer. Hope Jim called the police and got ins. info from pick up driver. Isn't that always the way it is. Hope Jim is OK Just keep monitoring. (((PHYL JIM)))
LANI Love the coloring on the good night pooch. :)
KAREN You certainly are up early. Today was 5:45 for me ;D
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Good Morning Beakers!
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karen, wow, you are up way early, I do imagine Piper's confusion! All of my Christmas is down and put away. I think you can leave some clear lights up all year if you like! Now to start again on my eBay room and sell or donate lots of stuff!! Thanks for the CROW info!
Lani, Kelsey loved seeing her calendar up and has noted all appointments on it! She also tracks all of our appointments on her iPhone! We are getting some snow today, it says 1-3", from 7:00-12:00, high 29. Then a long string of cold! Love that pup with your good night post, beautiful eyes...
Phyl, great 365 on the Ravens, looks like love to me... Oh no, Jim was rear-ended!!! He can still drive it? Nice warming fire...
baz, I forgot to wish Zippo a Happy Birthday! Give her a beak kiss for me!
oldguy, I would say your tires have served you well! I got new ones in the summer, my vehicle is a 2017, it had 40,000 miles on it then. It sits outside, I think that is harder on them. Simon's Cat, always good! Those kids are great step-dancers!
tsk, yes, this is a very hard time for holding back on the sweets!! Tim is not alone! Poor guy, he is a late snacker. That's when I want that Tillamook ice cream that is sitting in the freezer... I have heard of tennis elbow but never puzzle arm! LOLOL! Safe travels for Tom and Barb... Good to hear that Tim is doing well with the Ozempic.
Lisa, you too are having a hard time with the holiday sweets! I had to finally banish the remaining bits of ours. But I just can't throw the ice cream out, I have made a rule that I can only have ice cream in one of those tiny Tupperware bowls and no more than every other night!
SWFL - M15 E24 : Precious Capture With Dad - Photographer MLiz 1/1/25
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Top of planet earth, Mount Everest from a commercial plane. The value of one single tree🌳
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Winter
Anne Bradstreet
1612 –1672
Cold, moist, young phlegmy winter now doth lie
In swaddling clouts, like new-born infancy;
Bound up with frosts, and fur’d with hail & snows,
And, like an infant, still it taller grows.
December is my first, and now the sun
To the southward Tropick his swift race doth run.
This month he’s hous’d in horned Capricorn,
From thence he ’gins to length the shortened morn,
Through Christendom with great festivity,
Now’s held (but guessed) for blest Nativity.
Cold, frozen January next comes in,
Chilling the blood, and shrinking up the skin.
In Aquarius now keeps the long-wish’d sun,
And northward his unwearied course doth run.
The day much longer than it was before,
The cold not lessened, but augmented more.
Now toes and ears, and fingers often freeze,
And travelers their noses sometimes leese.
Moist snowy February is my last,
I care not how the winter-time doth haste.
In Pisces now the golden sun doth shine,
And northward still approaches to the line.
The rivers ’gin to ope, the snows to melt,
And some warm glances from his face are felt;
Which is increased by the lengthen’d day,
Until by’s heat, he drive all cold away.
And thus the year in circle runneth round;
Where first it did begin, in th’ end its found.
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Good Morning Beakers ...Happy Thursday!
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It's 26F and clear right now with, 46 F as High and tonight Low 26F
Missed some 'items' yesterday...
Tsk--glad Barb & Tom returned to FLA safely
OG--' Caturday Film Club' LOL cute wakeup; Maru lol cute & funny
Lani--Hurrah! you have your car running
Karen-- sure hope the Sugar bowl is play w/o incident tomorrow
CLynn-- tks for photo up date SWFL - M15 E24 Photographer MLiz 1/1/25
Karen-- like CLynn..you can leave the clear lights up all year long. I have some in the house for night time illumination
Prayers for: New Orleans and Las Vegas; Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And President #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheerios and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2024-12-02-over-the-northwoods
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Phyl, beautiful scenery in the 365, so serene... and a beautiful Snow Leopard! Same for the pictures of the crane and the marten! They all love the snow, not us so much It is snowing here right now, the soft, gentle snow that is so pretty. They say there is a squall going through, but the forecast for 1-3" has changed to 1". We shall see... the Winter poem, the circle of a year of the seasons begins again. Cute cat parade with their lanterns!
Downtown Des Moines circ. 1931.
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Good Morning Beakers
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tsk - Not saying I always pick the best snacks at night, but I do notice that if I eat my snack before 7pm, and take my insulin between 7/7:30pm, that my blood sugars are now lower in the morning. I think I want to be where B&T are this coming week. Im not ready for these cold temps. Hope you are resting that shoulder working on the new puzzle.
oldguy - You have done good with your maintenance if you have not needed anything since 2017!
Phyl - Oh no, sorry to hear about Jim and the Ford. I hope he is not too sore today. Thanks for the Winter poem, and the 365.
Lani - Glad to hear that Mike got your car started, even if it is till you get a permanent fix.
The contractor is waiting for the new doors to come in before he starts on the floor. Not sure exactly what day they will start this month.
karen - Oh my, you are Piper are up early today!
clynn - I have a feeling we will be throwing away alot of cookies, as Jeff is now on a kick of not wanting any sweets, cause he sees his blood sugar numbers rising. He started back on 1/1 his Glucerna's for his snack at night. He drinks one every night. Love the SWFL pic!
kb, Puff, tig and all - Morning
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Buenos Dias and gentle hugz to all
I took our car in this a.m. to get a new catalytic converter (wear and tear). I was given an Escape to drive home. Nice!
Warming with steel cut oatmeal, peanut butter, protein powder, molasses. Yum. And my one cup of coffee.
I have a few "paperwork" tasks to complete before the game.
It was so fun to welcome Camper home with all our Christmas lights a twinklin'. We use older strings of lights in various rooms. They will be up through January, at least.
The boys want grandpa to come back, maybe tomorrow, for more gaming and fun. He has old WW2 board games, etc. Hopefully our car will be finished so he may make the long drive to see them. (45 minutes)
TTFN
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Good morning Beakers! I wish it was snowing. :-*
Hi Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Karen, Love your Snoopy post... I'm taking the outside Christmas decor down today. And do the inside of our home, bit by bit until end of January... maybe you and Piper might take a light nap this afternoon. :-*
Tsk, I love Korean rice cakes. My sister's MIL makes delicious rice cakes wrapped in banana leaves and steamed, Filipino recipe. YUM!
{{{Phyl}}} I hope you and Jim are okay today and your not feeling the effects of yesterday's accident... beautiful nature video and winter poem.
Lisa, you might donate your cookies to the homeless shelter... Mike called Firestone and they have a battery for my car, which is located in the truck over the tire on the driver side. I guess they have to part of the back seat out too. Whatever? It was hard to find the battery. Thank goodness we can jump start my car under the front hood. Anyway, they can replace the battery this afternoon. WHEW!
Clynn, pretty morning posts.... love SWFL pic of baby and dad.... enjoy your snow, our junipers are already starting to bloom their yellow mustard seeds. Mike is so allergic to that. Usually they don't turn until late March or early April.... the value of a single tree provides so much :-*
Tig, Sounds like special times and memories being made for Camper and grandsons.... Your home sounds cozy and welcoming.... I'll keep some indoor Christmas lights up till the end of January.
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Clynn, the picture of DesMoines looks like something out of an old b&w movie!
Y Christmas lights are multi colored but I could leave it all up until January 12! Little Christmas! Probabky won’t!
Cold week or two coming up. High of only 58 degrees today!
Help not
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Love M15! He loves the babies, juvies, etc! A very caring eagle!
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karen - Oh no, sorry to hear about your help's father. Hope all is OK.
Lani - That is a good idea about donating cookies. Glad that they can replace your battery today!
tig - Nice loaner car you got! Mmm, that oatmeal sounds delicious.
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Voila!....new garbage disposal and new faucet at same sink!...been using only the right side of my two sided sink for 10 days...dishes don't really get cleaned well with that set up...
previous disposal was 20 years old and faucet over 26...started leaking a bit with bad rotation valve.
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BBC crew rescues/saves penguin group.
Happy Thursday all.
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LOL, Lori!! Thank you, sez Zippo! ;D :-* Sometimes we celebrate her birdday on the 1st, to coincide with celebrating the New Year, but this year we are celebrating it on Jan. 3rd - tomorrow!! Zip sez Oh Boy!! ;D That's because the 3rd is the anniversary date of the day Zippo came to live at my home. :-* :-* She turns 37 years old tomorrow!! :) :-*
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HAPPY NEW YEAR, BEAKERS!! :) I wish 2025 to be a better year for All! :-* :-*
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I never turned on my computer on New Year's Eve, I don't think, and I definitely didn't turn it on New Year's Day, LOL, but I'm here! ;D
Zippo says Chirp! Thank you! to ALL! who wish her a happy birdday! :) :-* We have often celebrated it on Jan. 1st, to coincide with celebrating the New Year, but this year we are celebrating her birdday on Jan. 3rd - tomorrow! Woot! Jan. 3rd is the anniversary of the date Zippo came to live with me! :-* :-* But she did get some extra treats yesterday for New Years, and her pre-birdday... lots of extra raw almonds - Thanks, Lori! LOL. You re-supplied her with those from your cake. ;) :D Tomorrow I will cook a sweet potato for her - one of her favs! She will be 37 years old! :-*
I didn't think I would stay up till midnight on The Eve, but I got a 2nd wind, and I did! That made for a late breakfast yesterday - around lunchtime, LOL! I didn't open the bubbly on The Eve, so I opened it yesterday for breakfast at lunchtime, and made Mimosas - to go with my big pot of coffee and a large slice of Carrot Cake - the Breakfast of Champions! ; :D Happy New Year to Me, I told myse'f!! ;D 8) Later, I made blackeyed peas with sausage and greens for my good luck New Year's Day dinner, along with a batch of yummy cornbread and butter. I added some shredded cheddar cheese and fresh chopped jalapenos to the cornbread batter, and it came out great - just used a box of good old Jiffy mix... kept it all very simple this year... and Mimosas went great with that dinner, too! ;D
I'm c-c-cold, and heading across the street to check the mail, and then I'm going to make some homemade veggie soup for dinner, to have with some leftover cornbread. Nothing since breakfast, so I'm hungry! :D
Good night, (((Beakers))). Peace. SED. :-*
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Old Lang Sign, y'all! ;) :D
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Baz what type of parrot is Zippo ?
I did a forum search and see that Zippo is a Senagal parrot. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senegal_parrot)
Happy 37th B-Day Zippo !
Enjoy your sweet potato ! 8) 8) 8)
Our dear talkative fowl mouthed friend Raiph is hanging about at about 40 ?
African Grey with quiet the vocabulary.
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CLYNN You always have such a nice set of AM photos :) I think that is a great rule for ice cream. I know I could follow it but not Tim so we cannot have it in the house. When I had my girls party and served that special cake - the name eludes me now - I bought 2 pints of Haggen Daz vanilla to go with. We finished one and the other was way back in the freezer. He found it ! GONE... ::) ::)
Great shot at SWFL Never underestimate the power of a tree. ;)
PHYL Gorgeous AM photos today Stunning crane. Watching Sugar bowl now - ND leading. Stunning 365
LISA Speaking of the puzzle. No name of the company on the box so did a search and found it. Notified them - China - They wanted a picture which I sent. apologized profusely and would send another puzzle no charge and I did not have to send the other back.
Well, I declined the offer. First I would never make the puzzle again and second I wasn't about to search piece by piece 1,000 pieces to find the missing one, if in fact it would be there LOLOL. I will just pass it on with a note saying what piece was missing...Sigh.
LANI I didn't know there was a device you could buy that would charge your battery. Thought it had to be done by another car with the jumper cable hook up. Cute snowman :D What kind of car do you drive??? Sounds complicated but at least timely!!
TIG Grandpa is a real sport ;D Do you know what some of the games are?
KAREN Gosh. I hope your helper's dad will be OK.
KB A good day for you at long last. Nice penguin rescue ;D BRRR
BAZI Wow 37 yr old Zippo. Mama is a good caregiver ;) ;) ;) Congrats. ;D You do such a great job cooking for yourself. Loved your breakfast of Champions LOL LOLOL Hi Carl. LOLOLOL " Old Lang sign - groaner. Love them.
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Remarkable - first time to have 8 teams in the playoffs and all 4 top seeds lost :o :o
My Cat Still Plays Fetch Just Like a Kitten Even After 6 Years! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHPMrbFcgII
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Bounce
Board, table games
Panzer Blitz from the 1970s ?.. Reenacts the German invasion of Russia 1941 to 1945
B17 ... Bomber tries to survive missions
Battle of Midway
Yay Notre Dame!!!
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Tsk-- thanks... I do keep an eye on him. And the folks at Publix know about accident so I'm sure they watch. so glad they proceeded w/ the Sugar Bowl game. Hope your fave team wins
Lani/ CLynn- the Ford is driveable, looks awful though. And the fella that hit him provided all his ins. info. Don't know if police were called I didn't ask and too late now. Jim's call the fella's insurerand t/t our carrier.
KB--congrats on new faucet and disposal
Karen--sorry to hear about passing of your dad's home health aid's parent
Lani---new car battery for your car ;)
Tig--nice loaner car for you
OG--tks for kitty video, cute
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Two lane stairs. Interesting concept.
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“ Good Evening Beakers'.. .SEDs to all.
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Phyl, I did not mean to indicate the helper’s father had died, her sister found him and her on the floor but he waS alive! Took him to the hospital for a mri to see if he had, had a stroke and if so what should/ could be Done! I a. Thinking he might have had. Loo blood sugar and hope I am right.
This I pad is bouncing all around somI will sign off! Oh, Soringfield, Il isforcasted to. Geypt 16 to 20 inches if snow on Sunday! Sedsk
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Tig yes go
Fighting Irish.
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Phyl, I did not mean to indicate the helper’s father had died, her sister found him and her on the floor but he waS alive! Took him to the hospital for a mri to see if he had, had a stroke and if so what should/ could be Done! I a. Thinking he might have had. Loo blood sugar and hope I am right.
This I pad is bouncing all around somI will sign off! Oh, Soringfield, Il isforcasted to. Geypt 16 to 20 inches if snow on Sunday! Sedsk
It's cool...I likely read to quickly and skipped some. Hugs to you and Piper.
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So the audio ear wired dog.
Kopje stay 2 yards creep easy.
Ralph says Kopje stay he sits like a sphinx
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Karen, I pray your Help's father will be okay...
Kb, I bet you're enjoying using your double sink and new faucet.... Glad the BBC crew aided the penguins.
{{{Baz and Zippo}}} Happy Happy birthday Zippo! 37 years old :-* Oh to be 37 again ;D ..... Love Mimosas and Carrot Cake! My kind of breakfast ;D... "Hi Carl!" LOL!!!
Tsk, It's a NOCO Boost Plus GB40 1000A UltraSafe Car Battery Jump Starter, 12V Jump Starter Battery Pack, Battery Booster, Jump Box, Portable Charger and Jumper Cables for 6.0L Gasoline and 3.0L Diesel Engines. It's lightweight and easy to use. Mike showed me how to do it myself, and you don't need another car to do it. You can recharge smartphones, tablets, and any USB devices.
Oldguy, I didn't realize the 4 top seeds lost. They've been great games.
Tig, Great tactical games Camper plays.... I played Midway Board game with my brother in the late 60's... happy for ND, good games this week.
SED Phyl, glad to know you both are doing okay. sending prayer ... I thought the photo of the stairs is a cartoon. Interesting ??? Looks like something that would be built in the Winchester Mansion.
SED BL, Pip and Kopje
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special Prayers For Tsk and Tim, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Karen and Piper, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Baz and family, Eagle and family, Tsk's DIL Amy, Puff, Blschue and family, Lori and family, Phyl's BIL Danny and brother Dan.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For those lost, pets, and the survivors from Hurricane Helene, and their rescuers, Hellgate Osprey Antali, Etta, Denton eaglets and nest, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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boun.... No! stay!
Who is a good boy?
Kopje
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, we have a jump starter too, I didn't realize it could charge a cell phone as well! Ours is an EverStart Maxx, very affordable, well worth the $50 at Walmart! Another sweet picture of sleeping pups! Here's one of a sleeping Sam...
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tig, those old war games sell very well in my eBay store! Risk, Stratego, Axis & Allies and several Milton Bradley American Heritage war games from the 60's. I think some people enjoy the camaraderie of something to do with others, no electronics involved...
BL, Kopje, what a good boy!
Phyl, oh those stairs! For skinny people that use the stairs a lot! On one of the home shows they built a slide down one side, for the kids. I think on the Fixer to Fabulous show. From things you have said before, I get the feeling that Jim's co-workers really like him and watch out for him. A good thing!
tsk, chuckling that Tim found the Haggen Daz you thought you hid! He knows where to search, that's for sure. There is only one place to hide ice cream! Maybe you could re-pack it in something else, maybe wrap it up and write LIVER on the package?? LOLOL!
baz, sounds like you had a good New Years Day, glad you got the second wind! Sounds like you had a good cay! Forgetful Folks Support Group, I forgot when the meeting was, and where!
MOUNT KAILASH - LOCATED IN HIMALAYAS IN TIBET... AWESOME VIEWS...!!!
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Mary Tyler Moore tossing her hat into the air at the Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis in 1970
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Sonnet 97: How like a winter hath my absence been
By William Shakespeare
How like a winter hath my absence been
From thee, the pleasure of the fleeting year!
What freezings have I felt, what dark days seen!
What old December's bareness everywhere!
And yet this time remov'd was summer's time,
The teeming autumn, big with rich increase,
Bearing the wanton burthen of the prime,
Like widow'd wombs after their lords' decease:
Yet this abundant issue seem'd to me
But hope of orphans and unfather'd fruit;
For summer and his pleasures wait on thee,
And thou away, the very birds are mute;
Or if they sing, 'tis with so dull a cheer
That leaves look pale, dreading the winter's near.
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Good Morning Beakers ...and TGIF...
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Currently: 40F cloudy , High 40F mostly sunny, with Low 25F
Lani--I tried to do a 'visual' search on the stairs as you comment Winchester Mystery House sounds plausible. But, nothing comes up. i have toured the Winchester Mystery house in California--there are spooks.
KB--double sinks are great.
CLynn--I luv the way cats sleep; I remember that opening scene of MTM show; wouldn't want to climb Mt. Kailash even if I could.
BL, Kopje's a 'good boy' !
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheerios and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-01-03-asleep
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In the 20s for the next 5 days or so. Will miss the next snow . ;D
OLDGUY Lulu is the first fetching cat we've ever had.
PHYL Don't get the purpose of the stairway. :o Loved your AM pics ;D Those chickadee feathers are so beautiful
BL You have a better than good dog there. :)
CLYNN Think Mom will get the storm that is missing us. Am sure you have stocked her frig. Sam the funny sleeper ;D Sure do remember that MTM scene. ;)
LANI Thanks for the info on the battery charger. New to me.
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Tsk-- my guess --purpose of stairway is so two people can go in opposite directions if needed.
10 yrs ago we had Mike, a cat who would fetch
a tossed squeaky Tweety Bird just like a dog and bring it back, drop it at your feet and wait for it to be tossed again, and again and again.
Little Maggie would watch in puzzlement .
Lani-- tks for info on battery charger ditto Tsk, new to me as well; doggy cuddle puddle, cute
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Very interesting mystery on the MISS -- what is the mystery object floating along through the icy covering on the river? My guess is an escapee buoy? Check out GSB cam
https://explore.org/livecams/explore-all-cams/falcon-nest-cam
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My latest report - First, a cam operator came on duty about 20 minutes after hour. Zoomed out and gave a different perspective. I think it was the ice floes moving that made it look like buoy was moving. Breaks in the ice trail was absolutely straight. When cam went panned out, wide pic made it become clearer. Buoy or whatever it is must be hooked on something. Harder to see since panned out, smaller image.
Anyway - excitement overload - no hooked, huge fish pulling it through the water. ::)
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Had no idea we had this many eagle's nest in Chicagoland!!!
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PHYL It just looks like a regular staircase with alternate stepping as you would on a regular staircase. A person who could only go one step at a time would be out of luck LOL Just the therapist in me...
PUFF Couldn't find anything unusual at this moment.
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I've seen those steps on tiny house TV show? It is for one person to walk up naturally, as if using a stair step machine.
Was posting at the same time TSK. You described it better.
Anyway... TGIF
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Good Morning Beakers....TGIF!!!
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kb - Glad to hear that you got your disposal and faucet fixed. Aww, much love for the BBC crew!
baz - Wow, 37 yrs old....hope Zippo enjoys her sweet potato. :D Everything sounds good that you made and are going to make food wise. Love homemade veggie soup!
tsk - Wow, sounds like alot to do for a missing puzzle piece. Very cool about all the eagle nests in your area.
oldguy - Thanks for the video. Oh wow, that is craxy about the 4 top seeds losing.
Phyl - That is crazy looking the two lane stairs ;D Thanks for the 365, and the sonnet.
karen - How is your help's dad?
Lani - Oh, that looks like a nice charger. I googled it. :) I need to get one for when I go to Decorah.
clynn - ROFL, at your comment to tsk about writing liver on the package. Love the pic of MTM throwing up her hat. Awww, Sam...so sweet!
BrokenLug - I am waiting for you to tell me if the Maryland weather people are correct for the Eastern Shore. Are we really getting 3 to 5 inches on Monday?
Puff - The buoy was cool looking, and sure could break thru the ice.
tig - Sounds likes fun board games that Camper plays.
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TGIF Beakers!
Hi Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Lisa, the charger was $82 at Autozone in Payson. It was the only place open on New Years Day, we needed one asap..... Home Depot, Walmart had a couple, it was a bit more expensive. You can get them between $40 and up online too, but make sure it's will work for your car make. Living in Payson, we had to get my car started. Towing cost $180 one way. At least one place, Firestone was able to get the battery replaced same day service. The other three car service repair shops were backed up to two to three weeks. We stopped paying for AAA last year, we had used their service for 30+ years. When they didn't answer Mike's call for help three times last year. He was stuck an hour from home on H188 at 6:30pm. Mike called a tow company in Sunflower that charged him $180 to tow him home. They called the next day to see if he needed help, drove to our home and towed the car to a service repair shop and charged $80. AAA never called back. AAA did the same thing to Aly when her car battery died outside of Las Vegas and she was on the way home to Oregon. Mike wrote a letter to AAA and Better Business Bureau. He has written to BBB about the washers and dryers we seem to be going through these last 13 years. LOL! Okay, looks like I've written a letter to you. ;D
Clynn, sweet pic of Sam... Beautiful gathering of Tibetan monks, stunning view.... Love that pic of MTM! .. a wrapped ice cream container with Liver written on the outside would stop me from touching it too.... looks like a heavy storm is coming your mom's way. Take care.
Tsk, thanks for the eagle article. I agree with you about wonky stairs. It would be like climbing a hill or mountain, R foot then Left, R, L, and so on. Great for the leg muscles. ;D
Phyl, "love the Shenanigan Squirrel" LOL! .. I believe the Winchester mansion is haunted, never seen it in person, but I believe it! ... the wonky house with the funny stairs, seems to have slanted floors. door ways, even wall paper is off. It plays tricks with your eyes. LOL! Even the other stairs look wonky. "Fun House." ;D ... love the cabin on a snowy mountain top... sweet Chickadee.
Puff, thanks for keeping us updated.
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Lani - :D :D a letter. Wow, I don't even know what to say, but I'm sorry that has happened with AAA!
from karen - https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02fUef7ZvLbiDwvHZkQSLcQHdmmfuTHMPkZrT6XVULy98CB5G13P3URVgnVrwpDX4dl&id=100044914332440
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HAPPY DAY, BEAKERS! :D
YAY for CROW!!! Thanks, Karen, and Lisa!! :)
Thanks for All the Beakers' wishes for Zippo to have a happy birthday! :) :-* :-* She is! :D :-*
Yes, she is 37 years old now. She hatched in 1988, and wears a closed leg band with that info, though I don't know her hatch date. She was 12 years old when she came to me in Jan., 2000 - 25 years ago today... 12 years + 25 years = 37 years. ;D ;D ;D Not new math. ;) :D She had 2 different owners over her first 12 years of life. She came to live with me 25 years ago, on Jan. 3rd, 2000. That's why we usually celebrate her birdday - today! Yay! :-*
She's had lots of bird treats today. But her birthday sweet potato is coming out of the oven now! She's going to love it!! :D
My re-heated veggie soup and cornbread is ready for me, too, so Zip and I are heading to an early supper now. :D
Good night Beakers. Peace. SED.
P.S. My oldest twin "greats" turned 10 years old the week before Christmas. They went with their Dad, and my Lil Sis, for a snow skiing getaway yesterday, and they had their 1st Ski School lesson this morning! ;)
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TIG Somehow on FB I'm getting tiny house entries. I could easily live in a tiny house except in those I've seen where the bed is upstairs I do not see a bathroom LOL Guess I would need a 1 story ::) ::)
LISA Do you suppose people can actually make those beautiful designs in coffee cups? Regarding that Tribune article - "60 eagle sightings in a 30 mile radius of The Sears ( Willis now) tower downtown". I'm only about 16 miles from downtown. Think I will be looking up more - Hopefully not while I'm driving LOL I'm going to remember that suggestion from CLYNN only I'll label it frozen squash. He doesn't like that LOL Thanks for posting for KAREN
LANI LOLOLOL " If Friday had a face" ;D ;D ;D Funny you should mention AAA. I also cancelled about 7-8 years ago when I had a flat tire in Wisconsin on the way up to Door County. (I had also been a member for 30+ years) I had Lucy in the car and it was winter. I called and they said they would send a truck. Meanwhile state police stopped and he called a guy to come right away. I had been waiting a long time. Actually I had to be towed. Sent the whole bill to AAA and they paid. I'm glad Mike is writing letters!!!
KAREN WOW Nice nest cleanup by CROW and Joshua Tree.
BAZI What a fun b-day present for the 10 yr olds. Hope they did well and enjoyed the experience. Closest I ever got to skiing was cross country. LOL
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TGIF and nice posts from everyone today. Weather will begin getting cooler as the days go forward but I am ready with my makeshift greenhouse on the screen porch or some plants particularly two poinsettias from last year that I’ve got the little tiny blooms as opposed to the big ones that usually appear from the nursery. I hope they will make it through some freezing weather , this week and am thinking they will. I have a wroght inotshelf on the porch. Covered with a plastic mattress cover. Has worked in the past.
Clynn, The KAILASH mountains look like meringue so pretty
Love the tiny houses, one story please that helps father suffered a slight stroke and is in the hospital as they are trying to break his blood pressure down. She worked hard today as I had all the Christmas stuff minus one big box to take down and put away and she helped as some of it was too heavy for me the house now looks bear and I miss the Christmas lights. Oh well onto the next season,
Az, Looks like the twins had a great birthday and Zeppo’s celebrating our 37 years in style with a fancy dinner. I do love the sound of your vegetable soup and cornbread. May have to look at making some next week.
My aunt was a member of AAA for years and I have used their trip tickets from time to time never was a member myself and I believe with the advent of cell phones and computers they need for them is somewhat diminished. The prices they have been charging, are pretty high in the waiting times inexcusable.
Lisa, Thanks for posting the Crowl article. Those people do a fantastic job and treat such a wide variety of species, speaking of which the squirrel in armor is a Real hoot .
Going to wish all SIDS and take Piper to bed by the way, she often sleeps in the same position As Sam
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Bounce!
MN wins da Mayo bowl.!!
Whoop 😁
SED
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BrokenLug - I am waiting for you to tell me if the Maryland weather people are correct for the Eastern Shore. Are we really getting 3 to 5 inches on Monday?
Lisa it's still a little to early to know snow amounts for sure, but I would tell Jeff to take a "snow day" on Monday and get the snow shovel ready.
If you guys end up in the 'sweet spot' of this relatively narrow snow swath I think 6 - 8" of snow is on the table for you guys.
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Lisa. LOL! nothing needs to be said. Thanks for Karen's FB post and reading mine. ;D I just read BL's post about the snow. Jeff may need to get another B&B ready. :-\
Karen, Wonderful rescue by CROW and Joshua Tree.... I imagine there's still a lot of debri after two hurricanes.
Baz, I bet {{{Zippo}}} enjoyed her birthday sweet potato.... cute pic of oldest twin greats and dad! What a fun time and new experiences they will have! I'll have to make veg soup next week, corn bread would be great with it too. YUM!
Tsk, you and Lucy had to be cold... glad state police stopped to help... you're lucky AAA paid, they didn't do that for us... so, Mike sent a letter.
Karen, I hope your greenhouse works. I have a makeshift one in my garage for a herb box and couple of potted plants. I have plant light and a cover over it. I pray your helper's dad's blood pressure goes down and he gets well soon. Glad she was able to help you today... you may be right about AAA. They certainly have changed and fees have gone up to where a membership is meaningless.
Tig, MN coach gets a Mayo bath too! LOL!
BL, thanks
Take care all who will be in the area of snow.
Good night!
Sweet Gray Seal Pup from Seal Island, Maine :-*
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special Prayers For Tsk and Tim, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Karen and Piper, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Baz and family, Eagle and family, Tsk's DIL Amy, Puff, Blschue and family, Lori and family, Phyl's BIL Danny and brother Dan.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For those lost, pets, and the survivors from Hurricane Helene, and their rescuers, Hellgate Osprey Antali, Etta, Denton eaglets and nest, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers! It's CATURDAY!!!
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Lani, we also have AAA, and have also had it for 30+ years, and had good service for the very few times we have had to use it. I will say, it's like $179 a year now and really not worth it anymore. Of course, as soon as I would cancel it something would happen! Sweet Seal pup, soulful eyes...
BL, my Mom in Albion IL is in the path of that snow tomorrow, I told her to get out and get anything she needed today!
karen, thanks for the CROW/Joshua Tree article, they are good peeps! Piper and Sam, funny sleepers! I bet they are close to the same size! Glad a helper was there to help with the Christmas stuff!
Sam & Sophie!
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tsk, 'frozen squash' will work and he will find it more believable!
baz, did Zippo enjoy her special treat? Did you sing to her? ;D ;D The twins are growing up! Time goes by too fast, it's now 2025 and I remember when we couldn't even foresee getting out of the 1900s!
Lisa, I hate to think of that bridge in the snow... Hope you don't get too much. I can remember many moons ago when our Frederick MD site got about 12+ inches of snow! They were closed for 3 days!
Imagine a pinecone as heavy as a bowling ball and the size of a chihuahua. Believe it or not, such pinecones exist—and they belong to the coulter pine (Pinus coulteri), a conifer that can be found in parts of North America including California and Mexico. Infamous among loggers and foresters, this tree is nicknamed "the widowmaker" because of the unlucky individuals who met their fate as a result of its falling pinecones. This species produces the largest pinecones on the planet, weighing up to 11 lbs (5 kg)!
Photo: damontighe, CC BY-NC 4.0, iNaturalist.... ✍️: American Museum of Natural History❤❤♥️
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That was a great Trib story on local Chicago/OHare eagle viewing. That was the first I heard of in the north side areas of the the loop.
It reminded of the nest you watched off I90/I190. Is it still viable?
My two closest sightings where in the forest preserve area off of LaGrange Road/129th Street. People who visited were thrilled to see - preserve police kept viewers 2 miles away from nest tree and across one of the preserve lakes. Not that I'm spoiled with location and setup in Decorah, but I never went back. (I'm reminded yet again of the time, 2015?, when an adult flew past me and along side, at about 8 feet up. It was off to the side of the runoff pond - I felt the breeze created by the powerful wings.
Then there's my illegal pic of the Divan sitting on a large post by a raceway - about 5-6 feet from me. Glad I took the shot - proof if my thrill.
There's the 4 Rivers Center west of me, also. I visited there maybe 4 years back; they were in the process of building and enlarging. Lovely, educational field building. Many nests and avian action. About 45 minute drive from me.
Love hearing about all the advancements - along with the National Bird designation.
Mornin' all. Week of chilly ahead of us here.
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KAREN Sorry to hear about your helper's Dad with a small stroke. Hopefully he will recover quickly. Prayers. My tree will come down today - Sad. House does look bare like you say. My brother - a geography major - worked for AAA his entire career. He was 5 months from retiring and they laid him off so they wouldn't have to pay him benefits. Nice company, huh? Needless to say he was heartbroken. A loyal and dedicated employee. Had received many awards...sigh
CLYNN Those were some great cat clips. Loved the kitty spraying milk all over and black cat's response LOLOL WOW What a pine cone!! Would love to see what the crafters do with those :o Your two kitties have beautiful coloring. :)
PUFF I am told the I90 nest has changed there a couple times. I have not gone out to see it tho.
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Good Morning Beakers...and Happy Caturday !
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Currently: 28F partly cloudy , High 39F , Low 28F
Hi Puff--I looked up the Trib story on local Chicago/OHare eagle viewing, nice article , so happy for them and great photos, https://news.wttw.com/2017/03/23/bald-eagles-spotted-near-o-hare-signal-comeback
Lisa-- Extra B&Bs for the kitties. 3" to 5" that's enough to make life difficult & risky driving IMHO. Be careful. I'm on about the same latitude ..but further inland and generally we get the same forecasts...snow forecast isn't going to hit us until this Sunday as a rain turning to snow about 8AM. Lasting thru Monday.
CLynn--that's a humongus pine cone;
Lani-- the crazy look on that shephard's face, perfect for TGIF LOL. Seal Island pup has such a darling face awwww.
Karen--wonderful rescue by CROW & Joshua Tree...two hurricanes! Tks for update.; hope your greenhouse works , lit a prayer candle for your
home helper's Dad
Baz--glad Zippo had a nice birthday and her sweet potato treat ;) ; tks for the family photo update w/ twin greats & their dad. Cute photo kids have grown ...a fun day for all.
Tsk--'Cat Conspiracy' LOL; AAA not worth the $$$ nowadays, my parents, when we lived in the Mojave Desert near Palm Spgs, because of the high summer temps and the long stretch of highway between where we lived and town with no stops back then... folks had those water bags on the front car grille.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheerios and RRP / families.
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Happy Caturday Beakers!
Hi Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, sweet Caturday pics, Sam & Sophie. hello to Harley too... WOW! 11 lb pine cone! Prayers for your mom and all in the path of the snow.
Tsk, what a heartless and disgusting thing that AAA did to your brother and I'm sure to a lot of employees near retirement age. That's *****!!! I'm sorry. >:( ... perfect Caturday post to go along with AAA.
Hi Puff
Phyl Cute Caturday pics.
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CLynn--didn't realize, until I just read Lani's post, that your mom was in the path of this winter storm! I've lit another prayer candle, just for her safe keeping.
Tsk-- I missed the part about your brother working for AAA ...a real bag of crap they did to him nearing retirement. Sadly that sort of treatment is getting very common nowadays . :( >:( :(
Lani-- oh what a sweet wiggley kitten this AM
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Nature 365:
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Good Morning Beakers.......It's Caturday!
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baz - Great pics of the older greats with Dad on ski trip.
tsk - There must be a school to make those pretty designs in coffee. Jeff says, this is me when I drive and spot an eagle. ;D ;D
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karen - CROW is awesome. Prayers for your helps father.
BrokenLug - Went an bought a new snow shovel, as the others are in the shed where the kitties are staying, so didn't want to disturb them. Also got me some Safe Paws ice melt for the patio.
Lani - Adorable gray seal pup!
clynn - I would love to have some of those pinecones for Christmas decorating! Hmm, I wonder if that snow of 12+ inches in Frederick would have been back in maybe 2010?
I think that is like the last time we had a significant amount of snow. Sam & Sophie are so beautiful.
Puff - Stay warm!
tsk - The same thing happened to my Dad with BellSouth. My Dad had 10 months to retire, and just because he was getting RA really bad and could not climb the poles as well as he use to, they told him he was a hazard to the company. He did not receive his full benefits either.
Phyl - I went and did my shopping this morning, unless I absolutely have to. Jeff is already hoping the Judiciary announces on Sunday night that they can work from home on Monday. If not, he will take a day off.
kb, tig, oldguy and all - Morning :)
I hope all will stay warm with the impending weather.
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Lisa, yes, it could have been 2010 for that big snow in Frederick! One of my friends there sent pictures of the parking lot for her apartment building. It was WOW! Love the picture of you driving and watching for eagles! That would be me too! Last year I caught a glimpse of one not too far from home. I quickly turned the car around and tried to find it but couldn't. Maybe I imagined it? I don't think so... Cute morning pic! I would love one of those pinecones too! I would soak it in cinnamon water and put a big red bow on the top! I just found some of them on Etsy...
Phyl, beautiful pic at the beginning of the 365, with the moon and pines. Yes, TWC says 6-11" and possibly another inch Monday morning. I am sure she is out getting what she needs for the next week! I also think it's crappy when companies crap on their employees. Your good morning cats look none too happy about their hats!
tsk, That stinks, what they did to your brother. Heartless. My last year at WF before retiring I was begging my boss to lay me off. I would have gotten a whole year of salary for severance. That would have been great! It used to be 2 weeks pay for every year of employment, but a couple of years before I retired they set the max at 12 months of pay. I worked there for 32 years. That would have been another 6 months of pay.
Lani, love that kitten in the bowl! Pictures of Harley and Honey in bowls and containers:
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BrokenLug - Went an bought a new snow shovel, as the others are in the shed where the kitties are staying, so didn't want to disturb them. Also got me some Safe Paws ice melt for the patio.
Lisa here's the latest NWS forecast (as of Saturday AM) for your area.
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-76.14876938436448&lat=38.99152628371402
If you guys get into that "purple Wintry Mix bubble" (3rd image) it would bring your snow amounts down, but if you don't get into that bubble you could exceed your Expected snow amount of 8". (Last image).
The Nitty Gritty ..
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tsk Did you view this link that PHYL posted? Different from the Trib article.
I'm thinking field trip this spring? We should talk about it?
https://news.wttw.com/2017/03/23/bald-eagles-spotted-near-o-hare-signal-comeback
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BL, my Mom in Albion IL is in the path of that snow tomorrow, I told her to get out and get anything she needed today!
Clynn the forecast for Albion is a little more tricky.
They could get in on the dreaded mix of sleet, snow and freezing rain there.
Tell you're hearty Mom to stay hunkered in for a few days especially with the bitter arctic blast of cold air that will pour in after the storm passes.
https://www.weather.gov/media/pah/DssPacket.pdf
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tsk Did you view this link that PHYL posted? Different from the Trib article.
I'm thinking field trip this spring? We should talk about it?
https://news.wttw.com/2017/03/23/bald-eagles-spotted-near-o-hare-signal-comeback
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That was what the search res ult for "Trib story on local Chicago/OHare eagle viewing" which I cut from you post this AM. Because I wanted to learn more about the eagles there. I didn't realize until your post, just now... this was old news.
What I get for being hurried this AM. Sorry.
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Good afternoon Beakers. I lost my link to the site that has all the Beakers locations. It might have happened when I replaced my hard drive. Would someone please repost that link? Thanks.
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Here you go ssrl. ;D
https://tiny.cc/pt533y
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Sam & Sophie!
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https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1030023669140014
baz, did Zippo enjoy her special treat? Did you sing to her? ;D ;D The twins are growing up! Time goes by too fast, it's now 2025 and I remember when we couldn't even foresee getting out of the 1900s!
Clynn, I love those pics of Sam and Soph!! :) :-* :-* Talk about growing up - look at them now! :D Yes, Zippo LOVED her just barely warm, fresh baked sweet potato!! To die for, she said! ;) Yes!! I sang her the whole birthday song! With the "look like a monkey and smell like one too" add-on, changed to "flying monkey" for her. ;) ;D I don't think she appreciated the effort. 8) ;) :-* :-*
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Clynn! I forgot to say... I LOVE your FB video link to those hilarious Caturday kitties! Some made me laugh out loud! I shared it with my sisters - my Mtns Sis and my Lil Sis. Thanks! :) Oh, I just saw the rest of today's posts... Awww... Harley - that lovable stinker! ;) :D :-* and your sweet Honey. :-* :-* :-* Great pics! Hugs.
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HAPPY CATURDAY, BEAKERS!! :)
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I think it should be illegal for companies to lay off long-term workers shortly before they would be able to qualify for retirement/pension benefits!! I have seen that happen to many people - it has been done by some companies for years - not anything new! There's no "these days" about it. A hex on companies that do that!! Curses, eee-vennn!! I would send a murder of crows to them! They would have probable caws!!
OK, I'm using a joke - but to send home a message that I feel strongly about - it just isn't right for companies to treat people that way!!
Karen, in addition to the cold temps, you may be in for severe weather tomorrow, so heads up on that, too! Fingers crossed you don't get any! Oh, I do hope your help's father has a good recovery! I'm glad she could help you today. LOL on how Piper sleeps. ;D By the way, you probably know... Even though poinsettias are popular at Christmas, they aren't cold weather plants in the least! They are native to warm weather areas of Mexico, and are only mostly greenhouse and hot-house grown for the popular Christmas season for them. They not only are not tolerant of freezing temps, they mostly don't even want to be near any temps below about 40 degrees. Though it sounds like you have some protective plans for yours, so fingers crossed they make it. :)
Lisa, yes! You are in for a good bit of snow accumulation! Hope Jeff gets the day as a work-from-home! Should! Bless ((you and Jeff)) for caring for those kitties who don't have their own forever homes right now, but all of whom are so thankful for your loving care and help. They will be safe and warm, thanks to y'all. :-* :-* :-* If any of their condos are outside the shed, you may need to use that new snow shovel to clear their entrances of snow, and for air circulation, as you know. I want to know what Jeff will grill tomorrow night for dinner after he clears the snow off his grill. Seems like steaks would be in order!! ;) ;D
TSK, that's just awful the way your brother was treated!! Makes me irate!!
The older twin greats - the 10-year old ones (the younger, 7-year old twin greats, are visiting with their paternal grandfather in the meantime) are having lots of fun at the ski resort, and head home tomorrow. He LOVED skiing, and caught on really fast. After the group lesson, he went for a private lesson on the beginner slope and had a blast skiing there with his instructor. His twin sister did NOT love skiing! I was shocked, because she is so athletic, as well! She loves swim team and gymnastics, and such. I don't know what it was about it that she didn't like, only that she didn't like it! But she is going snow tubing with her twin brother tonight after supper. I'm worrying about frostbite - high winds and wind chill temps in single digits there tonight. Bet they won't stay out long. LOL. She and her brother went to the pool with my Lil Sis today, and had fun there while their Dad got in some skiing time of his own. Then my twin great nephew went skiing again this afternoon on the beginner slope with his Dad while his twin sister hung out at the condo with my Lil Sis doing fun stuff there.
Waving to All the Beakers!! Stay safe and warm, All! :D
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baz, it's all about greed with most companies. Plain and simple greed. The twins are very active! To each his own! Love the crow sign, it reminded me of this video: https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=crows+circling+a+dead+cat&mid=5D8A03AAAE3C46938BF65D8A03AAAE3C46938BF6&FORM=VIRE
This video is very funny!
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=video+comedy+of+silent+letters&mid=8017392FE0FCFA3B66A58017392FE0FCFA3B66A5&FORM=VIRE
BL, I checked FB for some of my friends in Albion, sounds like they are all preparing for the worst! I think it is going to hit Springfield too.
SWFL 1/2/25
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SWFL Eagles - Karen Bowie - 1/4/2025
1:08 pm, Mom is watching something up above, the e's are sleeping after that meal. 1:09pm, she's on her feet and off she goes. 1:12 pm, Dad's back with more grass 1:16 pm, the e's are asleep, he rearranges some sticks then flies off. 1:20 pm, He flies to the upper branch for just a bit then comes back down to the nest, providing shade for the e's 1-4-25 Dick Pritchett cam
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Clynn! Yes! It's all about greed! And it's sinful! So much greed... Love that about the turkeys! I have seen so many turkeys in the wild over the years, and some funny things they do, but I never have seen anything like that! Wow! Who knew?!? Okay, now I think giant turkeys rightfully should be added to the carousels in the parks and fairs, along with the horses, unicorns, elephants, tigers, and giraffes! Look at them going 'round and 'round!! Love that funny stand-up routine from the BBC about silent letters! Laugh out loud good! LOL, I needed that! Thanks! I also shared that with my sisters. :D :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-wR5luONkw
Good night, Beakers. Stay safe and warm. Peace. SED.
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Baz, good night, and I leave you with Janis Joplin, who made Kris Kristofferson's song famous! My first year in college, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, both dead from drug overdoses... less than a month apart. Sitting in class when the news came...
Janis Joplin 1/19/1943-10/4/1970
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=janis+joplin+bobby+mcgee+youtube&mid=FE1BD25E7C2A360D1BA6FE1BD25E7C2A360D1BA6&FORM=VIRE
Jimi Hendrix 11/27/1942-9/18/1970
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=youtube%20jimmy%20hendrix%20video%20watchtower&mid=0C32F25FFB1D68B317EC0C32F25FFB1D68B317EC&ajaxhist=0
Thank you for leading me off on a tangent...again!
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Clynn - I figured it had to be around that time frame, cause Bradley was graduating high school, and it was like 2 snow storms back to back. Great pics of your kitties. One of my favorite Hallmark Christmas shows uses giant pine cones like that for decorations on the house in the show. I would love to have some to do that at Christmas time. Thanks for the tunes 🎶
BrokenLug - Thank you…I’m gonna be honest, not excited about 8” of snow.
Baz - Two of the cathouses are right out my back door. They are a good 10 inches off the ground. I don’t think Jeff will be grilling. 😂 He said today, it if wasn’t so windy this afternoon he would have grilled some steaks.
Good night, everyone….stay safe and warm!
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PHYL I would love to be able to dress a cat LOLOL That Busse woods nest is the one Puff and I were referring to. I would park in a parking garage across the xway and look with my binoculars - Not ideal but able to see them. Manicures - self serve LOLOL
LISA Wonder if your B&B guests are now wanting a cup of hot cocoa LOL Perfect!! Look up for the eagles LOLOL Very few jobs nowadays where people stay their whole life working at one place. :( Some companies are very good tho. My other bro in Green Bay worked his whole career for Proctor and Gamble - He has great benefits in retirement. Hope your boots are by the door!! Take care.
CLYNN Thanks for sharing your story as well. Luckily not all companies are like that. ::) There is just something about containers that cats love. Of course Lulu had to help with putting away ornaments. I put ornaments in smaller boxes and then they all go in one big ornament box which was empty and sitting half way on the coffee table. She was in it and pretty soon she and the box hit the floor. Boy did she fly LOLOL Love all your cat in container pics LOL Esp the wreath sitter ;D ;D ;D
That video was very funny. I have never seen anything like that with turkeys. Silent letters in words. So funny. Am glad I didn't have to learn this language.
PUFF Yes PHYL's was from 2017. That's about when I was using binoculars to watch from across the Xway.
BAZI I'd like to think Zippo was very appreciative of all the good care you provide. ;) ;) ;) :-* Another great groaner today "murder of crows" ;D Good report on the twins skiing adventure. You'll have to find out what she didn't like about skiing being as athletic as she is - For me it would be the cold - BRRR
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Brrrounce
We attended a local hockey game this afternoon. We stayed for 2 periods and then went to dinner. Camper got some good pics.
My joints were not happy, however. 9 degrees outside but barely in the 50s inside at the rink.
Baz... groan! LOL. Will be watching Coco again tonight. Talons crossed...
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Hi ssrl- "Brrr' cold for you and yours .
Tig--I hear ya on the joints and sitting in cramped seating and long time. >:(! Camper's photos ;) :)
Tsk-- binoculars not ideal for bird watching but as you said one gets to see them; my late dad retired from Kaiser Steel Corp. Better benefits not to be found as far as I know.
Lisa-- Yeah I thought you'd go out early before the frigid mess hit. LOL 'this is how I drive..."; -8" snow forecast arggggh! Lucky strays to have your B&Bs bet they'd drink some warm milk; LOL Jeff
CLynn--I was mostly thinking about her getting out to get the mail or such ...one can slip even with heavily treaded shoes or the like. Unless
there's a mail slot in the door or a neighbor gets that for her. Anyway, just always think about my widowed mom ( had a spill at mail box) with those Missouri winters after Jim and I moved here. Tks for captures from Dick Pritchett cam...those sweet eaglets in their silvery down. Sam and Sophie so cute. LOL those caturday shorts on FB... enjoyed KK song"Me and Bobby Magee" and link to KK and JJ performance videos...
ROLF Michael McIntyre Silent Letters
BL--thanks for the map always nice to know where everyone is located
Baz--Yep a 'murder' of crows... Nice snap of older great twin on skiis captures his enjoyment. Tks for the family update
Right now...It's 37F ptly cloudy and light rain and snow showers after 12 midnight nothing big. But, unless our forecast changes it's Tuesday 7th temps and Friday 10th precepts.
And, Jim will be working out in this wintery mess next week all day /week long. He'll bundle up for work of course... and when he gets home warm shower and warm towels to dry. With hot cocoa waiting in his fave recliner.
“ Good Evening Beakers".. .SEDs to all.
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Thanks BL, I feel whole again.
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Phyl, love the JB classic nature video of the lone black wolf.... sweet pic of gorgeous cats in front of the fireplace.
Lisa, Love the arrow sign. LOL! ;D ... I'm sorry your dad had the same treatment from BellSouth. :( ... I just watched the KC Chiefs land in Denver, and it's snowing... Sounds like you're ready to hunker down... Please stay safe and warm...
Clynn, The giant pinecones would be great Fall, Christmas and winter decor.... Love Harley and Honey's photos, especially the wreath sitter. :-* ... love the "Silent Letters" video.. LOL!! I listed to it twice... darling pic of the SWFL eaglets... don't know what to say about turkey mourning poor dead cat. Never have seen that. :'( ...
{{{Puff, Tsk, Tig}}}
Hi ssrl, glad BL reposted link. I lost mine.
Thanks BL for posting location map and weather update.
Baz, "probable caws" ;D... glad twins are having a good time, even they one doesn't like to ski, she finds her own fun. And that's what it's all about.... Me and Bobby McGee... One of my favorite songs.
Clynn, Baz, thanks for the music and memories they bring with it. :)
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special Prayers For Tsk and Tim, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Karen and Piper, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Baz and family, Eagle and family, Tsk's DIL Amy, Puff, Blschue and family, Lori and family, Phyl's BIL Danny and brother Dan.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For those lost, pets, and the survivors from Hurricane Helene, and their rescuers, Hellgate Osprey Antali, Etta, Denton eaglets and nest, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, hope you and Mike are doing well, I know you missed the girls being there for Christmas. Life is always changing... I look through the pictures of my cats often, just like I go back through the years and see how Talon and Bella have grown... Here is a picture Erin sent me, Bella sitting at her new desk, in the dark...
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BL, thanks for posting the Beakers Location link again! Maybe you could post it every new year, we are all getting older and more forgetful about the 'safe and I'll remember' place we put things!
Lisa, funny how those extreme snows stick in our mind! I remember the blizzard of 1978 when I lived in Springfield, but I have seen pictures of the 1967 blizzard in Chicago and remember hearing about it on the news. I think it was over 20" of snow. The picture of Lakeshore Drive sticks in my mind:
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tsk, do you remember living through that? I have been driving on Lake Shore Drive and I just can't imagine it with that much snow. What a mess
Phyl, hope the bad weather isn't as bad as they are predicting, you and Jim stay safe. On the radar it looks like we are in the path but then it dips south and we are spared...this time. Mom's driveway is hilly, I won't even back down it any time of the year! Blacktop road with ditches on both sides. I have backed into that ditch in younger years! Luckily there is space to get the car turned around. Mom doesn't walk down to the mailbox anymore, we have forbid her. She has neuropathy in her feet and uses a cane. Not going down that hill. Either the help brings her mail in or she gets it from the car before she heads up the driveway. Love the cuddly good night picture!
Book Store...
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TIG Speaking of Camper's photos. Does he have a few from your vacation out west to show us?
CLYNN Awww look at Miss Bella - growing up into a big girl. :D. Actually I didn't move to Chicago til July of 1969 But we had a major storm after that that paralyzed the city and burbs. I remember the 20.3" in 1979. Didn't realize Mom lived on a hill. Nor did I realize she still drove!!!
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Good Morning Beakers !
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Currently: 36F rain/snow mix , High 50F , Low 35F
Hope all those getting heavy snow fall from this winter weather are warm and safe inside. And, enjoying their fireplaces this Sunday.
CLynn-- sorry about your mom's health issues, esp. her feet. And relieved she has neighbors that help the mail and other things. Bella and her desk are a perfect fit so many buy children's furniture too large allowing for growth. Oh and those snowfall pictures ...I hope the weather doesn't get that bad for any of us as Lake Shore Drive. Whew, relieved your mom doesn't get the mail and other stuff... ;) When my mom had her stroke she'd just moved back her and was settle in a town house that had courtesies for seniors. Such a quaint looking bookstore :)
Lisa---how are B & B kitties this AM... doing well I hope.
Tsk--I luv orange juice and there's a tall one too ;)
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheerios and RRP / families.
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I'm glad I found this. Because I had been curious about where the best locations were..
The Ideal Places to See Bald Eagles in America
https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/animals/the-ideal-places-to-see-bald-eagles-in-america/vi-BB1pgYs6 (https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/animals/the-ideal-places-to-see-bald-eagles-in-america/vi-BB1pgYs6)
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-01--05-beach-game
https://www.nature365.tv
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brrrounce
TSK.... I have not yet seen the pictures! I'll need to give him a nudge. He was busy this Fall with senior pictures for 2 young people, and Christmas pics for the "Navy" family and in between he prepared for his camera club meetings, etc. Sigh.
I very much enjoyed watching tennis all night from Australia.
I won't spoil the news in case BAZ hasn't seen it yet. 8)
Just 11 hours left until kickoff!
SKOL!!!
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Good luck to all Minnesota Vikings fans tonight !
I did not realize the Vikings and the Lions have the same record this season.
I would love to see Kansas City VS Vikings for the Super Bowl. ;D
https://www.nfl.com/standings/playoff-picture
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LisaG Here's the Sunday AM briefing from the NWS for your area:
https://www.weather.gov/media/phi/current_briefing.pdf
In this link click on the blue 'tab' labeled "Probabilistic Snowfall Forecasts":
https://www.weather.gov/phi/winter
For all Beakers here's a link to all of the LINKS to your Local NWS Winter Weather Forecast Pages:
https://www.weather.gov/prob-snow/
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Phyl, love those beautiful winter wreaths, I wish I could design one like that! Not good at coming up with the ideas but good at copying! The 365 is so soothing, back and forth, in and out, over and over... What a crowd at the shoreline! Thanks for the video of the best places to see eagles! I think Mom can stay in her house for a long time. There are stairlifts that we had put in for Dad, walk-in shower and she can get as much help as she needs since she has Long Term Care. She has help 3 days a week for 3 hours per day. The gal she has now is good and they get along well.
tsk, yes, Mom still drives (she passed the test in November), she goes to Fairfield (15 miles west) or Mt Carmel (16 miles west) if she needs something, and she can go to the DG Market in Albion in a pinch! Most of her medical appointments are in Evansville, IN (55miles SE) and so are Aunt Linda's, so they always go together and Linda always drives! I will take a picture of the driveway when I go in April. It's not a huge hill but enough that I don't think one could get up it easily if there was ice on it. Looking at the house from the front it is a 2 story where the bedrooms, family room and garage are but in the back it looks 1-story, the hill still goes up into the little wooded area we call the back yard. Well, here is a picture of the 79 blizzard for you:
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Okay, this is gross but historical! snicker, snicker... ;D ;D
This is the largest fossilized human turd ever found. It belonged to a sick Viking in the 9th Century AD, and has been valued at $39,000".
The large, “precious” Poop, officially known as the Lloyds Bank Coprolite,
the word “Coprolite” simply meaning fossilized dung. This 1200 year old log that is thought to be the largest recorded in human history.
At 8 inches long and 2 inches wide, specimen was discovered, in York northwest England in 1972 by construction workers during the building of a Lloyds TSB branch, in an area once ruled by Norse warriors. It takes its name from institution Lloyds Bank.
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brrrounce
BL... yes. If we win, we get a bye week and home field advantage throughout... if not, we have to play a wild card game and go on the road = failure
Clynn... Oh my...
The "moment" on CBS Sunday morning today celebrated the Bald Eagle as official.
BBL
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Clynn By the looks of the forecast peeps might not be going up or down your Mom's driveway for a few. :(
https://www.weather.gov/pah/winter
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BL, she is safely hunkered down with provisions! I just looked at TWC radar and the storm, (Blair, they have named it) got up ALMOST to Des Moines but dropped south just in time!
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Good Morning Beakers...Happy Sunday!
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tsk - I would hope my lil B&B guest would want some hot cocoa. Boots, gloves, coat, scarf and snow brush for car are all by the door. :D
tig - Oh wow, cold outside, and cold in the rink. Brrr!
Phyl - We didn't need much, but I wanted to get some of the essentials at grocery yesterday. Are you all getting the wintry mix today? The B&B kitties are doing ok, fingers crossed they stay in the cat houses or shed tonight.
Lani - I am hunkered down. I pulled out a Butterball boneless turkey on Friday, and will do that today for dinner.
clynn - Oh my, Lakeshore Drive! Bella looks like she has a nice set up there in her room. I hope your Mama stays put with the storm. Love the book store!
kb and tig - Good luck to your teams.
BrokenLug - Thank you, appreciate all your weather posts. :)
karen, Puff, kb and all - Morning :)
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I'll just leave this here! ;)
Hope everyone in the path of the winter storm is prepared!.
For us we've had very very cold prolonged spells....not the typical couple days of freezing cold, but 10-14 days of it in a row.
I conferred with my sis yesterday who made me feel less alone about NOT being inspired to do anything!
Inside nor out....One would think this is the perfect weather to get lots of indoor work done, NOPE not inspired to do anything, nor is she...
Oh well, lots of winter left yet. 75 days till spring I heard!
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Sunday Blessings Beakers!
Hi Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, we're fine... oh my Miss Bella looks so grownup at her new desk.... I remember a few ice and snow storms that shut down I-70 & I-135 in Kansas.... darling book store.
I didn't realized she still drove, good for her. Sounds like she has good help, safely hunkered down and family nearby if I remember. Plus her girls who come and visit. :) ..... Mike has neuropathy in his feet now.... hugs for your {{{mom}}} ...
Phyl, beautiful wreaths... thanks for nature video....
Tig, good luck :)
BL ;D
KB, Then enjoy these quiet moments. Good luck to the Vikings!
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PHYL Beautiful wreaths. Interesting about what states are good for eagle viewing. No brainer - Alaska as #1 No surprise either with MN a strong second
TIG No problem. Just didn't want you to forget us LOL Settling down now to watch Bears Packers.
CLYNN Good thing Mom is healthy. Long way to go for medical appts :o :o :o I'm so used to 5-10 min! No comment on the poop. ::) ::) Think we will only get 1-3" on Monday.
LISA Snow starting later today but we are at the north end and only 1-3" for Monday.
LANI Sister pup is a bit scary. Hopefully cloistered LOL
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Go Bears!!!
Oops
Teehee
Da Bears,!
Happy 102nd bday Mrs. McCaskey !!!!!
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Tig--if you do see Camper's snap shots will you let us know? Enjoy your game. I've not kept up with those in ages. All I remember is LA Rams and KCMO Chiefs were trade off years go...I've lost track. But those teams are my fave. Pathetic isn't it. ::)
CLynn--tks for update on your mom. In view of her health...she does most well on her own. And, thats' a blessing for everyone.
Can't believe someone preserved human feces . Why? ::)
Lisa-- the weather fates have smiled upon us living in The South. ;D. Just a cold heavy rain all d-a-y lo-n-g . high temp now is 40F and low 30F 100% chance or precipitation later and tonight. Nice latte this AM. Gonna go down and make some hot cocoa to make Jim happy.
KB-- no hidden meaning...you have a lot of confidence in your team today.
Tsk-- comment Scary "Sister Pup...hopefully cloistered" LOL
"...may the best team win."
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Heavy thunderstorms tonight 31F
“ Good Evening Beakers'.. .SEDs to all.
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TIG What a great way to end the season for the Bears - a win and against the Packers no less. Exciting game and an ending similar to so many of them this year except they were finally on the winning end LOL Missed the part about Mrs M. being 102
PHYL Cozy fireplace scene. Our gas fireplace was used the first time this winter last night. :D
KB I'll be watching!!
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CLynn--tks for update on your mom. In view of her health...she does most well on her own. And, thats' a blessing for everyone.
Can't believe someone preserved human feces . Why? ::)
Phyl, it was discovered by a construction crew on a building site. The area was ruled by Norse warriors way back when. It was probably buried or in an outhouse pit. I would love to sit in that chair next to the fireplace and read...
tsk, Evansville, IN is the closest town with all the specialists. The small rural hospitals just can't afford to pay for them.
Lani, yes, Miss Bella is growing so fast! And she is into everything! She loves to make art, so the desk is perfect for her! One of the presents we got her is a thing that holds her iPad so she can make videos and such. I don't really know what all it does but she was excited when she opened it! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8Z38SR6/ref=pe_386300_440135490_TE_simp_item_image?th=1
Good Night Beakers!
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Boy O Boy.
Slumbering in a hammock the forest critters that have joined me there.
I counted 427 mammals excluding us. ;)
The 1st Black Bear in a hammock taco was in NM .. yo just sleeping .. thought for sure it was jumbo my brother Fn with me.
I played dead at 8 yrs old and it has served me very well ever since for black bear.
Curiously I've never had many birds perch on the hammock rails that I'm aware of upon awakening other than Harold the Owl.
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We're keeping our eye on the 3 week old Horton Fire.
Crews fighting Horton Fire near Payson almost double as blaze expected to spread
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-wildfires/2025/01/04/crews-fighting-horton-fire-near-payson-almost-double/77457710007/
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Man Lani you do need some prescription love there.
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pineapple expresses gently
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Bl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmoL-qXAr5o
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Tsk, Tig, what a great birthday present for Mrs. McCaskey! WOW 102 yrs.!!!
{{{Kb}}} sorry about the game. :-\ We kept changing channels to keep up with the games.
SED Phyl, hot cocoa is a nice comforting end to rainy day.
Clynn, what a great gift you gave her. Love your good night pic.
BL, Helicopters flying over our area right now, we're southwest of the Horton fire..... you have great camping stories, thanks for sharing and Winwood. ;D
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, constant prayers going out for the firefighters working to contain the Horton Fire. That is a bit too close for comfort. And helicopters circling overhead... Is Mike home this week? I hope Bella brings me a video to watch!
BL, you have such an interesting life and many great memories, you have experienced things we can't even imagine! Thanks for the Steve Winwood. https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?pglt=299&q=steve+winwood+youtube&cvid=e34132c8ef2340dfb3ec1ca7f153cff2&gs_lcrp=EgRlZGdlKgYIABBFGDkyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQABhAMgYIAhAAGEAyBggDEAAYQDIGCAQQABhAMgYIBRAAGEAyBggGEAAYQDIGCAcQABhAMgYICBBFGDzSAQg3MDU1ajBqMagCALACAA&PC=U531&ru=%2fsearch%3fpglt%3d299%26q%3dsteve%2bwinwood%2byoutube%26cvid%3de34132c8ef2340dfb3ec1ca7f153cff2%26gs_lcrp%3dEgRlZGdlKgYIABBFGDkyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQABhAMgYIAhAAGEAyBggDEAAYQDIGCAQQABhAMgYIBRAAGEAyBggGEAAYQDIGCAcQABhAMgYICBBFGDzSAQg3MDU1ajBqMagCALACAA%26FORM%3dANNTA1%26PC%3dU531&mmscn=vwrc&mid=4C89158427AD63FD1B384C89158427AD63FD1B38&FORM=WRVORC&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoSn2Y-b6wI&ntb=1&msockid=de61ff13cc2811ef80faaa325c454b9d
We will be checking on family today, Ed's family in Springfield and mine in Albion. Per the radar on TWC, it is still snowing at Mom's, looks like it will stop around 9:00 or so. The storm just moved out of Springfield. When I talked to Mom yesterday afternoon they had about 6" so far.
A couple of the Finalists of The 2022 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
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CLYNN Boy, the stuff for kids today. My "Broadway" great niece had so many interests growing up. They lasted about a year each until about 7 years ago she settled on musical theater. She will be 16 in a couple months. Don't you wonder where Bella will end up? ;) ;) Great finalists in the comedy nature awards - duck on the turtle bridge LOL
BL Lots of memories with CLYNN's night pic. ;) :)
LANI Prayers they can get this fire under control soon with no injuries. Such a worry. KC really took a hit also yesterday along with the Vikings
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Good Morning Beakers !
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Today we'll have 47F light rain turning to snow with wind gusts of 25mph tonight 26F
CLynn- LOL those Finalists of The 2022 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
Lani- Yikes the Horton fire. I've lit a prayer candle for the firefighters, emergency and those in the fire's path. Sending prayer your way ... Mike & kitties and Sadie Take care be safe with all that going on
Tsk- cute greeting this AM
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheerios and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-01-06-facing-the-waves
https://www.nature365.tv
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Took these yesterday...
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Cane Ridge Bluebird
Male bluebird 1-5-25
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Cane Ridge Bluebird
Cane Ridge Bluebird female pondering the mealworm feeder 1-5-25 afternoon
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Night raider opossum
1-4-25 peanut loving critter taking advantage of our forgetfulness
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Good Morning.
Lani, prayers the Horton fire is soon contained! So much damage ! Wish our weather would be more evenly soread across our country!
High of 69 here today followed by 3 nights if temps in the 20’s. Baz, two poinsettias have never been in the house. They were porch plants last Christmas and then spent the rest of the time on the screen porch, Will see how they do this year. Am not sure how well this years plant will do as it is very tall and not easy to cover! Fun picture of the twins skiing! I liked to water ski but hesitant to snow ski! In the first, you kean back and in the later , forward! Lol
The Chiefs plaYed their second team while the first team sat this one out! Not sure about the .vikings. Kind of like scheduling a bye week. Denver gets an easy win but no bragging rights!
Cute book store Clynn. Looks like a corner shop in faurhope, Al, the Desk for .bella can double as a vanity table!
Glad the loblollies do not produce 11 pound pinecones! Nothing would be safe!
Lisa, hope the kitties are goid and like the sound of the turkey.
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Been thinking about them since yesterday posts - now another mention today of the coulter pinecones - now I have to repeat my cone story. . .
Ton and I took ride around CA, maybe late 1980's. After being in and through several beaches, forests, parks, etc. I ended up with several of the pinecones. Have a couple sugar pinecones, several coulter pinecones.
Didn't know what a treasure collection I had until we got home and I researched. All I knew was I was keeping them and taking them home (Ton just shook his head - more "stuff.") Rather than carry them on the plane I shopped at mart and bought a large, flat-like under-the-bed cardboard box. Packed it up with the cones and checked it in as luggage! To this day I smile thinking of the baggage-check xray person when that image passed through the scanner. ::) What the he!!?
To this very day the pinecones are situated in a wicker basket on the concrete hearth of our fireplace. Also, to this day I have only drizzled pine-scented oil on them and a couple of times some dainty tiny spray glitter. I saw what some people do to them - spray paint white seems a sinful option.
That's another of my collections that I rue what will happen to them when I die. :'(
I took a hike downstairs just now - had to turn off the laundry room light I left on all night - and took inventory . . . 11 coulter pinecones 4 sugar pinecones
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Yep, a real creature....an axoloti, a type of salamander....too cute!
Still freezing here and won't change till Thursday/Friday...it seems my toilet vent has once again frozen over. Come spring I'll have to have someone check that out. Spring as not sure it's safe to send anyone up there during the winter with frost/ice on shingles.
Lani - geez, sure hope they get a better handle on that fire....too close for comfort. Better yet, some rain.
Hope Lisa is doing okay as well..
Imo Sam Darnold ( our QB) choked yesterday. So many opportunities to score at/near the end zone that didn't happen. An atypical showing up yesterday plus a few bad calls so obvious it's getting silly. But, mostly on Sam.
Hope he calms down for the rest of the playoffs.
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Good Morning Beakers
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kb - We are good, thanks for asking. Jeff has been outside shoveling every hour. Posted below is a pic from about an hour ago. Jeff says we have a good 6", he thinks. It is still coming down.
Lani - I had a Sister in elementary school that gave looks like that. ;D Hope that Horton Fire stays away from you.
tsk - How did you make out with the snow? From the trail cam, it looked like it started a lil bit after 1am here, and it is still falling.
tig - Wow, Mrs. McCaskey....102!
Phyl - Glad to hear that the snow has missed you. Thanks for the 365. Awww, you have some wildlife too in your backyard!
BrokenLug - Love hearing about your outdoor adventures.
clynn - Hope your Mom and Ed's family made out ok with the snow.
karen - The kitties were here early morning for their breakfast, and then went back to their shelters to stay warm while it continues to snow. The turkey was good.
Puff - I love pinecones in a wicker basket at Christmas time, with clear lights either wrapperd around the basket handle, or weaved thru the pinecones.
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Thank goodness we do not have to go across the bridge today. It was pre-treated, but still a mess to drive on.
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TRR Sloth TV cam
In 2024, our work in animal protection and welfare presented us with significant challenges.
During this period, we took in 676 animals who arrived at our facilities due to various circumstances, including illegal pet trade, trauma, diseases, attacks by other species, and, alarmingly, a number of orphaned animals.
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Heidi having her hair pulled by Opal :-*
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Good morning Beakers!
Hi Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, Pretty morning posts.... I pray all is well with your families as they deal with the snow... This morning the sky is thick with smoke. The fire was started is under investigation, started by human.... So far Mike will be home this week.... love the 2022 finalist, TV showing off their bloomers. LOL! sweet mama monkey and baby... turtle stepping stones. ;D
Tsk, KC played their 2nd team ??? ... good luck to your great niece! Smoke from the Horton fire is strong today. Sky is gray and smoke is low over our homes. Smell is strong and making me sleepy this morning.
Phyl, Thanks for nature video of the waders.... Thanks for your Bluebird pics and your night raider ;D...
Karen, We haven't had moisture since late August. :-\ ... hope your two poinsettias will do well under the makeshift cover on the porch. I'm sure they will.
Puff, I didn't realize how big Sugar Pine cones are... you have a beautiful collection of pine cones.
Kb, cute critter ;D
Lisa, great to see your post and know you, Jeff and cats are okay... It looks like it's more than 6" of snow to me. So glad you and Jeff don't have to travel the bridge... awww great to hear your B&B kitties are doing well. Take care :-*
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Some snow lisa! Saw the emergency for the Mid Atlantic area this am! All the governors urging folks to stay off the roads! Seems like a good day for Chili, hot chocolate, etc! Glad the kitties have good sense to stay inside!
Thanks for the sloth report LaNi
See below fir a glance at swfl and sunny skies.
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Lisa--that's a lot of snow, almost looks like a foot. Relieved the B & B kitties are fine. Y'all take care and avoid that bridge! I think your 'thaw' will be a while coming.
Yes have lots of critters... resident squirrels, bluebirds, sparrows, titmice (bird) chickadees, cardinals blue jays , vole (field mice)...visiting racoons,possums, deer ,red shouldered hawks, barred owls, bob cats and coyotes and a odd eagle. They all pass thru our property . So very thankful no bears!
Lani--tks for sloth report.LOL those funny sloths, too cute. Keep us updated on the Horton fire---Yep! some of our rain would be nice for your area.
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PHYL Seems so odd to see bluebirds with our cold blustery day today LOL I know you have them year round. Oh OH possum sniffed out the goodies :o
PUFF Are your coulters the 11 pound ones??
KB That axoloti looks like an alien creature...
LISA That is one really big snow for you. Keeping up with it prevents heart attacks from lifting heavy wet snow. I like his hourly breaks idea. YUP I see by your pics - Lots of snow. Bridge :o :o :o
LANI I see the TRR reports getting animals from illegal trade. I would never have thought of that. Sad So bad about the smoke now a part of your daily living. :( Did you go for your walk in it?
No 3" of snow but there is ice out there.
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tsk - Yes, a good amount of snow in a good while. You be careful with the ice, that is worse than snow in my opinion.
Phyl - Jeff and I were just cleaning off the cars, and shoveling the front walk. He measured in several areas and he said, 7.5". Snow has stopped for the moment, but they keep saying another round is coming this evening.
karen - I have had three cups of coffee today, wish I would have made some chili, but Jeff wants baked chicken thighs.
Lani - Thank you for TRR updates. Oh no, I hate to hear that the smoke is low over your home.
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from karen - https://www.facebook.com/reel/1615570469086066
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Howdy Beakers! :)
Everyone stay safe, and warm, and fingers crossed for all!
https://www.airnow.gov/air-quality-and-health/fires-and-your-health/
https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2021-07/reduce-your-smoke-exposure.pdf
Lani, prayers for all working around that Horton Fire, and all in the path of it and its smoke. I know you know about tiny smoke particulate that can't even be seen that gets breathed in, so I hope you are wearing a mask outdoors to help filter that out while that fire smoke is over your home. Fingers crossed for some precipitation to help the firefighters, and for favorable winds to lay down, as well.
Take care, (((Beakers))). :-*
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tsk Don't know about weight - but anywhere from 7-10 inches across on the coulter cones; silver about 8 inches long 3" across.
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Lisa, chicken thighs are goid! I find it hard to believe the little swfl eaglets are visabke fron the ground already! Thanks for posting the commeration of tge official disignation thingy! I’m
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LISA That's one healthy snow storm. Snow blower would be helpful but you don't get that many big ones to warrant the cost.
Threw pork tenderloin in the crockpot this AM. Serving with mashed potato and Brussel sprouts ;D Thanks for KAREN's post AEA honoring our National Bird LOL
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Tsk - Your dinner sounds delicious! Yea, I don’t know if a snow blower would be warranted, plus I have a stone driveway. One year while Jeff was weed whacking close by the stone driveway, he whipped up a rock and busted out my back window in my SUV. I can see him doing something like that with a snow blower. 😂
Karen - We love chicken thighs. Those SWFL kiddos are cuties.
Baz - Hope you are staying warm. Did you get any snow?
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Well this is weird. Don't think anyone from the Beak lives in this area, but I still know lots of peeps who do.
Never seen anything like this. This is NOT Santa Ana winds..these are more from the north and to suggest to stay away from windows as 100 mph gusts might happen....just geesh.
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Karen, wonderful pic of SWFL growing eaglets! :-*. Thanks for FB video by AEF honoring our magnificent American Eagle.
Tsk, I took Sadie to the dog park for 10 minutes instead of walking. The air cleared around noon. The fire is 19% contained, but they feel they are keeping it behind control lines. The afternoon air was much better. :) ... pork tenderloin simmering in a crockpot sounds delicious.
Lisa, baked chicken thighs sounds good too... I hope it doesn't snow tonight.... Thanks for posting Karen's video... take care.
Baz, thanks for links... unfortunately rain isn't forecast until maybe end of January or later... Tonto National Forest is closed.
Kb, thanks for CA weather warning. I don't think any of the Beakers live in that area.
Phyl, glad Dan doesn't live in that area.... wind must be awful there, take care.
Take care and keep warm Beakers.
Good night!
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Lani, I am so happy to hear that the air is better in Payson and the fire is a bit more contained! It's horrible to think that someone purposely started the fire, I hope they catch that awful excuse for a human being. I am glad to hear that they have closed the forest during this very dry time, too many careless or crazy people running around. Love the videos of Heidi and Opal playing! They are moving quite fast for a sloth! How do you cook your tenderloin in the crockpot? I ran across a recipe and thought I might try it tonight! https://cooktopcove.com/2016/05/18/how-to-make-slow-cooker-pork-tenderloin/?epik=dj0yJnU9YzIwc2dHT1c2THNyenU5Q1RLblZobUtMM1hLdEhCR0QmcD0wJm49a2d6SzB4MjBfNWRFV2p5dVdUUHczQSZ0PUFBQUFBR2Q5RWxN
Lisa, so how much snow do you think you got? I am going to call Mom and check on her this morning. Springfield got 8+ inches, that's all I could find online. I noticed on FB that more and more people are providing B&Bs outside for feral cats, from fancy to plain and simple. A good thing!
Phyl, thanks for the pics of your sweet bluebirds, and that possum! We have a possum that comes around occasionally, haven't seen a raccoon for a while! Great 365 yesterday, love watching the waders going back and forth with the waves. There must be a million of them!
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LANI Good to have an afternoon of relief from the bad air quality. Tonto closed. Amazing how dry it is for you out there, Sweet good night Mama and baby :)
CLYNN What a colorful post this AM That "patio" garden took one heck of a lot of planting. :o The recipe I use for the tenderloin is for pork chops but who cares. I can of cream of chicken soup ( I use heart healthy), 1/2 can of water, 1 pkg of dry ranch dressing. Mix and pour over tenderloin. Tim loves the gravy and meat falls apart. Our grocery had a sale and when they do I take advantage. Buy 1 ( about 2 1/2 pounds which are actually 2 pieces) and get 1 free. So I'm getting about 5# for $18.00 . When I'm home I make 4 separate packages. We get so many meals out of it.
Going to see ortho doc this afternoon late for my "puzzle-itis" It's been a month and somethings not right. Sigh.
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The snow has left, but the wind is here this morning. It is 23° with a real feel of 9° BRRR!
kb - Wow, that is some windstorm!
Lani - We had another inch fall last night. Glad to hear that the smoke has left the area.
clynn - We got a good 8 to 8.5" of snow. Hope your Mom made out ok with the storm. Love the Flatiron building in Omaha.
tsk - Oh no, good luck at the docs this morning for shoulder. Pray all is ok. Keep us posted.
tig, Puff, karen, Phyl and all - Morning :)
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Good Morning Beakers !
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Today we'll have 29F but feels like 19F and tonight 25F .
Last night, wind here blowing so hard one can hear the glass rattle in the window frame.
Tsk---LOl the Bluebirds ...only here this time of year because I keep mealworms out in the winter. And as you know Bluebirds love Mealworms. I've had winters where they'll will stay in the nesting boxes to keep out of the foul weather. Glad you're seeing the doc for you shoulder---hope it's not that bad in that it heals qu icly. Tks for recipe for crockpot tenderloin
Lisa-- On this end...Bitter cold temps here esp at night. No moisture forecasted here
for remainder of week. Until this Friday when there's a possibility of snow fall. tks for sharing Karen's link
Lani--awww sweet 'Good Night' momcat and kitten; Tks for update on the fire and glad the air cleared; tks for thinking of my bro Dan
KB-thanks for the weather/ wind update in my birth/ home state...California . Thank goodness Dan's in northern California. Like you ...I know lots of folks there... former class mates for a start. LOL that axolotl .
Karen--SWFL kids are so cute. Thanks
CLynn--Flatiron Building downtown Omaha is a unique shape. It seems to be popular style during that period
Hi Baz
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The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheerios and RRP / families.
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8 degrees here
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All...
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Oh Tig--those temps! Brrrr!
Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-01--07-light-sleepers
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January 6, 2025: Building and Beaking!
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Phyl, beautiful winter snow scene! So you are known as the Mealworm Pantry lady, how cute that they come back and see you often! Today's 365, love it! Some of the Dunlins are sleeping, others looking for food. The sound of the ocean, I love hearing it...
tig, same as here, brrr. For some reason I feel colder so far this winter...
Lisa, it's 8° here now! High 22 today. But not too windy, only 9mph! Love the morning coffee, what a pretty design! I googled Latte Art! True artists do it by hand, either with the pouring or a stylus tool. And then there are the latte stencils! That would be what I would have to use!
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tsk, do you cook your tenderloin in the crockpot? if so how long and hi/lo? A couple of times a year our grocery store has good sales on port tenderloins, one time last year it was buy 1 get 2 free. I bought 2 ($20) and got 6! They are 1 pounders. On no, your puzzle injury! The weirdest things start happening after one turns 70! Maybe wearing one of those wrist supports, it helps me. I don't like those thick bulky ones, I am on my second ACE brand, it's lightweight and very easy to put on and take off.
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KAKE News - Wichita, Kansas
Two linemen in Norton, Kansas went above and beyond during Sunday's ice storm when they got a bit of an unusual call... A mother bobcat and her kitten were frozen to the top of an electric pole. The linemen, Dominic Urban and Eric Hartwell, spent two hours getting both cats down safely. Both mom and baby ran off together and seemed to be doing fine, Urban told KAKE.
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clynn - OMG, the bobcats! Thank heavens for the linesmen! LOL, I would have to use the stencil too! :D
Phyl - Thanks for 365, and RRP posts. Stay warm with your bitter temps. Temps here have only went up 4°. Its now 27°, and the wind has calmed down a bit, so real feel is now up to 14°
tig - Stay safe and warm!
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Lisa, could you porovide housing for Bob Cats?lol
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Royal Albatross - Handsome Dad RLK / KA85 💙 on his nest 🥚 💕
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Good morning Beakers!
Hi Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, Lovely morning spring posts.... delicious crock pot recipe... cool building... I would have to use a latte stencil too.... Oh poor mama bobcat/baby. I bet a coyote was chasing them. Bless the linesmen who rescued them..... brrrr, 8 degrees there... stay in and take care.
Tsk, yummy recipe... sorry to hear you are continuing to have problems with your puzzle arm. I pray the ortho doc can be of help.
Lisa, Love this morning coffee.... I always check for "feels like" temps before I leave for our morning walks..... brrrr, it is cold at your home... stay in and take care.
Phyl, sweet little Dunlins in today's nature video.... thanks for RRP blog... I hope the winds will die down and it gets a warmer for you. Take care.
{{{Tig}}} brrrr, keep warm and take care.
Hi Karen, I hope you and Piper will have a good day.
I just took this pic from the USDA National Forest website. The fire area is now 7032 acres, only 19% contained. The smoke was thick this morning, as the sun warms the skies it seems to be clearing. You can see on the map how close Payson is to the area. Our HOA community borders Star Valley. Which can be confusing for mail as Star Valley has a different zip code. Sadie's vet is in Star Valley.
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PHYL Thanks for Amy's blog!
CLYNN thanks for all that info on " Latte Art " Never knew there was a name for it. Now I know how it is done. ;D Yes cook tenderloin on low about 6 hours or so. Oh my gosh!! Two cats frozen to a pole. Wow What a rescue. Glad they were OK.
LANI Great close-up of RLK :o That map really puts it in perspective. Thanks
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tsk - How did your appointment go?
Lani - Spent the morning cleaning off the car again, and went out for a haircut. Rt. 50 is cleared of snow, but some side roads are still a mess. Our street has only had one pass with what they town has as a plow, and you cannot even tell it has been plowed. My mailman got stuck in the snow in front of my house. Thanks for the Royal update.
karen - I might have a place for those bobcats :D
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Ryan Hall reports:
Massive wildfire threatens LA communities right now - evacuation orders across Topanga, Malibu area as extreme winds fuel rapid spread. Multiple fires visible from AlertCalifornia cameras. If you're in the area, stay alert and ready to evacuate.
They just ordered evacs from high in the hills to the pacific coast highway...
Pics on google news.
With those winds forecasted well!
Fire is NOW approaching Sunset Blvd in West Hollywood!...wow, I used to live there.
And I'm still sitting here with an unusable upstairs toilet.....too dang cold yet.
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Awe, Ollie is sad his previously moving fish has died! ;) ;) no longer moves.
We've ordered you another one for tomorrow Ollie....he's crying literally.
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Aw... Ollie man
Just found out TV is covering the procession for former President Jimmy C.
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LisaG here's a map of some snow totals for your area. Look about right to you ?
So how did I do on the forecast ? ;D ;)
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BL - You were spot on with the forecast, and those totals look correct. A few pics I took today.
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tig - We were watching the procession. :(
kb - Awww, poor Ollie...hang in there, tomorrow will be here before you know it! Oh my, those fires in CA!
Good night, everyone :)
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LISA Just got back from ortho appt. Xray looks good - no arthritis LOL but a little fluid at rotator cuff insertion and some biceps tendon irritation. Doc came in and had me talking a blue streak. I didn't see it coming but gave me an injection during a time when he was explaining in a funny way how I should do some certain stretching movements . He was actually positioning my arm for the injection - Yow!! I said " Nice trick to keep me talking and distracted" LOL Saw him about 2 minutes max. His PA did all the work before he came in I bet he sees 100 people/day! Homework: Use my arm - do stretches ( I refused therapy) and ice shoulder. Easy peasy. LOL
I feel so bad for towns like yours anywhere in the USA that do not get big snowfalls and do not have adequate plows etc.. Your poor mailman. Bet he dreaded getting out today.
KB I don't remember you having that toilet issue in years past. ??? ??? LOLOL funny pic of Ollie mourning his dead fish ;D ;D Scary in California.
TIG Home in time to see casket brought into Rotunda. :(
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tsk - no in years past no. But just a few weeks back with brutal cold the same thing happened but opened as temps got close to 32 in a day or so.
Now it's not getting warmer so the issue continues. Now on day 3, and no above freezing in the near future.
I will have to reach out to someone brave soon..meaning to get on my roof and attic in cold temps.
Watching live feed from several places in CA on JLR investigates podcast....for awhile now
Many structures/homes now on fire....a huge machine is just moving left cars on the roadway. Meaning people got trapped on Palisades Drive and left their cars on the road and walked out. The firefighters have to move them to get to the fire. They are imploring people to leave the car keys in the car if you abandon it.
I recognize the areas very well. Winds won't die down till sometime tomorrow night.
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Well...really peeved at Fox news...in middle of JEC' s funeral procession capitol rotunda... they resumed regular programing. >:(
Announced that everything can be view on Foxnews.com
I don't watch TV on the PC.
However, There are worse things that can happen. I know.
Thanks for the weather info and conversation.
I have a stock pot of homemade chili simmering for tomorrow.
It's cold here...unseasonably cold.
29F still feeling like 19F with cloudy skies and a nightime of 27F. No more rain today next will be this Friday rain/snow mix---all day long into the night.
I should have gotten out today. I know.
Tsk--glad you saw Doc good news on Xrays and all. You got that right...that talking while they work on you is taught to future doctors in first year med school. ;D
Not to be bossy---do your PT.
KB- so funny Ollieman mourning his dead fish. That fire in Cali... :o (to myself perhaps I should call Dan, anyway.)
Well Beakers hope you all had a good day at home or out and about. Sending 'SEDs to all."
Lotta snow Lisa---to this gal, a lotta snow.
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YIKES KB .. that Palisades Fire does not look good. :o :o
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Just Saw a report stating that it is colder in Kentucky then it is in Anchorage Alaska, so Phyllis no wonder you’re cold. It’s no pictures later.
That’s no pictures Lisa stay warm I’ll slow down. I am not surprised that you’ve already been out.
Tsk, Good news on your shoulder x-ray and I’m pleased you don’t have to have rotator cuff surgery. That is nasty. Do follow directions and wash yourself around some on the PT. Hi sis, big for pain although many folks prefer heat I have a nice person.
Tig, Our Eagles, and press anywhere near all the California fires I can’t remember exactly where she lives but it seemed that she was in the Los Angeles area. Let her know I’m thinking of her and how she say safe.
Lani, thanks for the Alby report. The feathers on that little man are incredible. Looking to me and look like fabric. You really have to look and know that that is a real life heard I hate it that you are so close to the fire and getting all of that small it is unhealthy for you to breathe in that toxic ass family. It’s not fair this afternoon. Have they found out who the idiot is that is responsible for that fire I hope he has a tremendous amount of sentencing in the Way
There is a flat iron building in Chicago that is located at Milwaukee Avenue North Avenue and another That was a nice close the patio with all those plants a little chair in
street. When is the distance can’t remember anyway I always thought it was kind of interesting taking up all the available land between all those roads. Thanks for the reminder of that.,
Nice enclosed patio with all the flowers and fancy rug. Nice place to sit.
Two weeks ago at a shelter in Central new York receive a beagle mix. Two year old who is very pregnant. Below is a picture of mama and her nine babies. She is in a foster home and is Lisa’s rollup pool see below.
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YIKES KB .. that Palisades Fire does not look good. :o :o
https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?pos=34.0800_-118.5493_10&id=Axis-Hel69B
Nope Zero containment with winds increasing tonight. It seems to be at east moving west, not east, for now anyway. I forgot I worked at a Chiropractic Office in Pacific Palisades for almost a year...I was doing a residency before taking boards. Love that area. Have multiple friends as well from there but they moved up to Santa Barbara so not there anymore. Loved Topanga Canyon drive especially...
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Been watching live feeds now for hours.
The wind did switch to the east and also west.
It's truly apocalyptic. Air support is not happening as winds are too strong and they have a call out for more firefighters.
I've never seen mandatory evacuations down the hills right into Santa Monica..the city of Santa Monica.
Night all. I fear in the morning the numbers will be horrific.
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Kb, awww {{{Ollie man}}} ...the CA fires are heartbreaking. I saw quite a few X photos and videos of the fire surrounding homes, their decks, etc... terrible :'(
Lisa, A girl's gotta get her haircut no matter what the weather! ;D ... That's a lot of snow. I just read Tsk's comment,... poor mailman... Nice to see the sun out.
{{{Tsk}}} glad your X-rays okay, a quick shot, a little home pt and ice shoulder if necessary. Sounds like the plan to take care of your shoulder. :-*
Tig, watched the funeral too.
Phyl, you are having some cold temps. Take care.
BL, Terrible photo :'(
Karen, If it's AE Shadow and Jack you're thinking of, I just checked their nest cam and all is well. But, I can't imagine all the wildlife being effected by the fires.... awww sweet mama Beagle and babies. I pray they all get adopted. :-*
Good night! Prayers for all in harms way of the fires in CA and AZ.
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
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I've been watching Fox News Los Angeles coverage of Palisades Fire.
A quick note...As of about 10: 19 PM The Pacific Palisades / Los Angeles wildfires burned 2,900 acres and some areas were contained. And, authorities said it was moving west skipping over highways and out to the ocean. That is if the Santa Ana winds didn't blow it east. The force of these winds were predicted
to be at hurricane force reaching 100 mph.
When the Spanish Conquistadors first arrived to our western shore and ventured inland they experienced my home state's searing hot temperatures and heat ... wildfires stemming from just a spark of the sun's concentrated light on dry brush.
They named the land 'California' meaning 'Land of the oven's heat'.
Los Angles Daily News
https://www.dailynews.com/2025/01/07/this-map-shows-where-the-palisades-fire-is-burning-in-pacific-palisades/
Fire Photo Girl on X
https://x.com/FirePhotoGirl/status/1876811104417984617
https://www.dailynews.com/2025/01/07/this-map-shows-where-the-palisades-fire-is-burning-in-pacific-palisades/
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Don't like seeing single digits early in the morning (8 degrees) at 5:30 am. Everyone take extra care.
No words enough to comfort and commiserate with those in CA. Prayers I'm sure are coming from all of the USA.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY PUFF. ENJOY THIS NEXT TRIP AROUND THE SUN
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY LORI
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PHYL Cozy scene last night ;) "Land of Oven's Heat" is sure true today. :'(
KAREN And none of those 9 pups look like Mama LOLOL
LANI Your good night pups are taking a lesson from, BL/PIP LOLOL
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Lori - OH! OH! My message got returned to me! New email address?
Just in case let me join the bandwagon here to wish you a happy birthday and super 2025.
Happy Happy to us!
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Overslept this morning! I think that is a good thing... ;D 6 degrees right now, looks cold outside. But on the 'bright side' it will be in the 30s for four days, starting tomorrow!
Phyl, the fires in CA are so bad, heartbreaking to even think about. Danny doesn't live near that area does he? That little X video is so sad. I heard on the news, a man desperate to get to his house so he could save his beloved dogs. Thank goodness he was finally able to get them out of the house and leave. Jimmy Carter's service was beautiful, watched the whole thing on MSNBC. I wish there were more like him, he was a good man. He is with Rosalynn now and they are happy again...
Lani, love the closeup of RLK! I checked earlier and it sounds like they are making some progress on the Horton Fire, it said 23% contained. Fingers crossed. Love the camping dogs!
karen, awww, what a sweet Beagle Mom with all of her babies! I am so glad she and her pups are safe!
tsk, glad to hear nothing seriously wrong with your shoulder. Did the Doc agree that it was 'puzzle arm? ;D I am sure you know exactly what pt you need!
Lisa, yes, you got dumped on. Wouldn't it be wonderful if all that snow could be teleported to CA and dumped on the Palisades Fire!
In Winona, Minnesota, there is a tiny community that is one of the most unique in the entire world. Made up of over 100 houseboats - each of different materials, and all moored on a Mississippi River island - this little community is truly special.
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Happy Birthday Puff!
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Happy Birthday Lori!
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Good Morning Beakers !
Today we'll have 29F mostly cloudy and 16F tonight
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Prayers for Pacific Palisades, California and loss of wildlife ---fortunately no injuries or loss of human life at this time.
CLynn--great idea for Lisa's snow---dump it on the massive fire in California ; I agree about Jimmy Carter
Lani- Horton Fire,looks like some progress lets hope so..too much loss with fires.; camping dogs LOL!
Tsk-how's your shoulder this AM
karen- so glad Beagle Mom with all of her pups are safe, such a cute picture
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheerios and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-01--08-passingby
https://www.nature365.tv
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Brrrrrounce. 5 degrees here
Prayers for CA
Happy Bird Day Puff
Lori
Making brownies for a pot luck this weekend and
banana bread for us
TTFN
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Dear Puff...
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to the traveler I would have loved to have been...wishing you a wonderful birthday! Many happy returns.
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Dear Lori...
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you're so sweet...thank you for remembering all of us on our special days. Many happy returns!
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I will be still about the complaint about my temp this morning. Several of you have "best-ed" me.
It could be worse - we could be in California. I've been following FOX since about 5:30 this morning. I have a lot of nerve to complain. Their reporter lives (lived) in the Palisades. Great coverage - knows the area, has contacts with friends, wife is a backup source since she is also a competitor reporter, his daughter was to graduate next year from the local high school. The high school is gone. He had word earlier that their home had caught fire. He didn't know for certain but he doesn't think his house will be there when they can get back there. Just imagine. But he'll go on until . . . he said.
He said the news is already to be faced - $16 million house gone just like the homes in the local mobile home park. With the sunrise the tears will be unstoppable. Can't even imagine the values of the contents of all the homes/businesses. Let's all say prayers for all - residents, workers, businesses, animals, pets, rescuers. They'll need an enormous amount of solace and prayers. Those down south have witnessed the value of our country's concern and help during their flooding. It's now time to share all we can with CA.
You'll not be hearing any complains from me in the future.
HUGS for thousands, again.
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The beginning of a 4th fire front nearing LA just reported.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Puff!!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Lori!!
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Happy birthday Puff!
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Happy birthday Lori!
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Peppermint mocha cupcakes are perfect sweet treats for the holidays! A dark chocolate cupcake with a hint of espresso, swirled with peppermint buttercream frosting, chocolate drizzle, and crushed peppermint candy.
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Lani, happenings in Kansas: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1556633808322312
tsk, https://usadepartmentstore.shop/collections/clearance-sales?campaign_id=6661335393721&adset_id=6661348948521&ad_id=6661348946321&fbclid=IwY2xjawHriRpleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQAAAYO91xrQQEdxdNQ9Zg8vEeTqmGC3NP4ZeXQZaGQDHf0PG_a5yGFBNN0YCs43wY4CRi8_aem_hFb_VH3pCakPocswQQSX4A
SWFL -Patricia Ellsworth - Good Morning Everyone!
Looks like the E's are in food coma and part of the meal is still there for later. They certainly are well fed and cared for. It has been fun watching this pair as they continue to grow. Pritchett Cam - 1/ 8 /25
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Back attcha' Lori Didn't ask Lori - - - Elvis would be 90, I'm 81, and you're ??
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Also my friend Kay's birthday, she passed away in April 2023. She would have been 63 today, I would be having her over for her Annual Birthday Dinner of roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn and finish with brownies with ice cream for desert...
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Good morning Beakers!
Hi Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Like Puff, I have no words for the heartbreaking tragedy in California unfolding before our eyes. It's hard to watch, you want to help and jump through your computer/tv screen put out the fire, rescue people, animals, wildlife... I'm so sorry... I know the world will be sending their prayers. 😢 🙏
Phyl, another JB classic nature video, the wolves are always my favorite.
Clynn, Sweet houseboat community.... I know they love boat living in the UK... I've had vacationing on a houseboat on my bucket list for over 40 years. Mike is not a fan. :-\ ... yep, I remember driving on icy roads.... happy to see the SWFL eaglets doing so well. Great job by their parents.
Tig, your home will be filled with delicious smells today.
{{{Puff}}} have a lovely day :-*
{{{Lori}}} have a wonderful day with Destini.
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Back attcha' Lori Didn't ask Lori - - - Elvis would be 90, I'm 81, and you're ??
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I will always be 29... ;D
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Happy Bird Day both Lori and Puff
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Clynn, you were such a good friend and neighbor to Kay! ((Clynn))
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some bounce
BTW... I checked on E4E, she and extended family are in a safe region, for now. :-\
BBL
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{{{Lori}}} have a wonderful day with Destini.
Thank you Lani, Destini is at the vet getting her hair & nails done ;D She will be mad at me for the next 2 days... :-\
Thank you all for the great birthday wishes so far today !!! ;D
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Thanks Tig. I e mailed her a little while ago!
Happy Birthday Puff and Lori! Hope ypu both celebrate in style and enjoy the coming year!
Like all of you I have watched the ceremonies honiring President .carter and will watch tomorrow’s service at our National cathedral.
Prayers for all affected by the horrific fires in California and Arizona. Terrible loss of habitat for humans, pets and wildlife! Hard to imagine the scared remains.
Take care All. Tsk, how is your shoulder?
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Howdy Beakers!
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I started this post early this morning, and time has got away from me.
tsk - Oh, those docs are tricky when it comes to giving you a shot! I hope your shoulder is feeling a lil better this morning.
Phyl - Chili sounds good for this cold weather. Loved that good night pic, looks so cozy. Thanks for the 365.
karen - ;D I can only stay contained in the house for so long. Aww, those pups.
kb - Prayers for all in CA!
Lani - LOL, so true about getting a haircut! Your campfire pups, too cute.
clynn - I would gladly share my snow with CA! Cute lil houses in Winona, MN. SWFL kiddos are growing. ((Kay)), happy heavenly birthday!
tig - Both sound yummy! Thanks for checking on E4E.
Lori - Doing anything special for your birthday?
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thanks, Lisa...I know the area of the Palisades, Malibu, and topanga intimately. I watched live feeds till 1am last night. It feels like "home" in a way.
the Pacific Palisades is gone....including the whole business district and the one I used to work in. there are no words for this level of devastation. I'm speechless.
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Good Morning Beakers!
Phyl, the fires in CA are so bad, heartbreaking to even think about. Danny doesn't live near that area does he? That little X video is so sad. I heard on the news, a man desperate to get to his house so he could save his beloved dogs. Thank goodness he was finally able to get them out of the house and leave. Jimmy Carter's service was beautiful, watched the whole thing on MSNBC. I wish there were more like him, he was a good man. He is with Rosalynn now and they are happy again..
My brother Dan lives further north in a lower suburb of San Francisco. He should be alight. Although I've not contacted him through all this.
I may send an email later.
I do have several classmates in the LA area who live in or near the fire areas.
California will always be 'near and dear' to my heart.
Needless to say...thank you for your concern and thoughtfulness in inquiring.
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some bounce
BTW... I checked on E4E, she and extended family are in a safe region, for now. :-\
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Tig, thank you for sharing that news about E4E and her family being safe from the wildfires at this time. I have been wondering and worrying about her and Kris and others in her family and her close friends she would speak of from time to time. Please share with her my thoughts and best wishes for them, and that she is missed in The Beak! :-* By the way, you can share scores and match results - it's fine. I won't be watching tennis till The Australian Open 1st Round match play starts in a few days. They started qualifier play a couple days ago. I hope Coco will do well - she had some off and on success during the off-season, and definitely appeared to have improved parts of her game in some of her matches I did watch not long ago.
Lisa, great snow pics! I hope you can enjoy it some since you don't get that much very often, that I know of. Your 1st pics of the snow there made me "hear the hush." I love that about the beginning of a good ground-cover snowfall... the hush is a wonderful sound. :) I'm so glad your outdoor-living kitties and other outdoor wildlife are getting some comfort and food and safety thanks to you and Jeff. :-* Lord no - no snow here... while you were getting all that, I had 69 degrees and wind advisories with a gale - was winds here sustained in the mid-20-mph all day with regular gusts in the mid-30-mph to 48 mph gusts. That was official at the airport, though local wx reporters noted some trusted reports of 50+ mph winds. Tho' they were the gusts, those gusts were one after the other, non-stop. It was whipping. We're in the deep freeze now though for our area - way below normal, as much of the country is, so that was a 1-day heat wave here.
Lani, I'm glad for some headway on controlling the Horton Fire... hugs to you, and hope the smoke isn't too bad there today, and that you all stay safe. :-*
Phyl, I made a giant pot of chili yesterday too! It really hit the spot on such a blustery and cold day here. Hope you don't get a lot of ice, and you and Jim stay safe when a-foot on whatever snow you get!
Waving to All the Beakers! :)
Prayers for all in the path of the wildfires and for all responders.
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CLYNN Love that Winona houseboat community. Would love to visit ;D
TIG Where's the potluck? Thanks for letting us know E4E is OK
PUFF Mother Nature certainly has her ire up. So many tragedies.
LANI Cute cake for LORI ;D The JB wolves were my favorites as well. Richard Attenburough ( 98 yrs) has a new 7 part series coming up on BBC I think, called ASIA or maybe on Nat geo. I'm not sure
CLYNN I can hardly watch that Kansas video - that truck driver :o :o :o Thanks for the link on puzzle organizers. Each puzzler has their own method LOLOL I prefer the 6 trays to a set you can buy. I have two tray sets. I can easily move them around .
It's been that long for Kay already?? We certainly remember what a good friend she was. :-*
For those that asked:
To be honest I must say my shoulder is worse than when I walked in there yesterday. I cannot even lift my arm up forward without assist from my left arm. :P :P Now I'm going to attribute that to the painful injection site and hope for a better day tomorrow. Of course I'm not laying around - Costco, ( Tim actually helped there). I then got my car and gassed it up, went to Trader Joes and local grocery to shop. Will rest this afternoon.
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(((Clynn and Family))), I know you and Kelsey and Ed, especially, are missing Kay, especially today, on her birthday, and the fun and yummy homemade meal y'all would be sharing. :-*
Remembering your good friend, Kay, on her birthday. And thinking of what a good friend you were to her and the special ways you showed that, including your special homemade birthday meal for her of roast beef and mashed potatoes with gravy, and corn, with brownies and ice cream for dessert! Hugs. :-*
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PUFF!! I hope you enjoy some special treats today! :)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LORI! :D I hope you have a fun day with lots of yummy treats and surprises! :)
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(((TSK))), ugh. I hope that shot's helpful benefits kick in soon! Wishing you a quick recovery, and some comfort till that happens. Feel better! :-*
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Karen, how have your outdoor plants done? Did you get below-freezing temps for long? I hope your poinsettia made it through!
((KB)), I know the sorrow you must be feeling over the loss and devastation of that beautiful area you knew so well.
I'm hungry! ;D So I'm headed to the kitchen to heat-and-eat some of that chili I made a couple days ago.
Take care, (((All!))) :)
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Thanks, baz - you "get it"
These fires of course are always worse than ANY news report.
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Happy Birthday Puff
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Happy Birthday Lori
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Happy Birthday Puff
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How did you know OG I actually had a '71 Charger - but mine wasn't decked out with that huge "ornament". Original equipment though was a 420 engine. ::) First and only speed ticket ever in that one. Ahhhh memories. . .
Appreciate the pic and the calorie free treat.
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BAZI Those are some spectacular treats for our b-day gals today ;D
OLDGUY Great greeting for PUFF ;D And LORI
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"Mistakes were made"
You won't believe this!....I had to cheer myself up...
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Pip and I are just grooving on the Puff and LoriD Birthday wishes.
Outstanding OG.
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The very cool home that I used to roost in the path is now toast.
I has a :(
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The very cool home that I used to roost in the path is now toast.
I has a :(
Malibu? Pacific Palisades?
Runyon Canyon in the Hollywood Hills just lit up...evacs from Mulholland to Hollywood Blvd...my god.
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Conflagration for sure.
The Eaton Fire took her up by Atladena
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.. we've driven over the same old ground and tight streets ?
Knuckle dragging volkswagen karmann ghia
I did in my Toyota MR2....so fun!....Altadena is nice too btw.
When Chris had severe colic for months Topanga Canyon was my go to to get his tummy to settle!
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{{{Lori}}} have a wonderful day with Destini.
Thank you Lani, Destini is at the vet getting her hair & nails done ;D She will be mad at me for the next 2 days... :-\
Thank you all for the great birthday wishes so far today !!! ;D
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{{{Lori and Destini}}} you will both be ready to celebrate your special day! Happy Birthday! :-*
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Pip & I regularly take the now pail banana yellow VW Ghia with QQ plates (that had a top long ago) as our go to summer runner.
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I watched the video of the humongous bulldozer pushing cars around.
Idiots Learned.
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while I abhorred the video of the humongous bull dozier
Idoits Learned.
I think I read they call it "Mr. McCranky" Our city paints smiley faces on ours...
Scott always thought that was pretty weird.
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The very cool home that I used to roost in the path is now toast.
I has a :(
sorry :(
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Happy Heavenly birthday Kay
Tig, Karen I heard back from Eagles4 too. So glad to know she, Kris and their family are okay.
I sent a message to Lindygold and Weasel. If I remember they both live not too far from LA.
Lori, beautiful post for Kay.
{{{Kb}}} "Mistakes were made" for sure. Dog is pretty proud of himself up in the tree, look at that wagging tail.... Fires exploding in Hollywood now.... no words .... sending hugs and prayers 😢
Baz, there was less smoke today, clear skies, cold weather is helping to keep smoke down. 8300+ acres burned 23% contained. But, compared to what's going on in CA, so sad and tragic. I can barely watch the news. 😢 ... wonderful post for Kay and Clynn... those brownies ;D ... lovely birthday posts for Puff and Lori... take care :-*
{{{Tsk}}} sore shoulder and you still went to Costco/Trader Joe. Brave woman :-* ... I pray your shoulder will feel better tomorrow. :-*
Oldguy, cool birthday posts for Puff and Lori ;D
Good night!
Dear Lord, we ask for Your protection over those in harm’s way. Shield every person, every family, every child, animal and wildlife caught in the path of these flames. Guide them to safety and provide shelter for the displaced.
Please help the firefighters, emergency responders, and volunteers who risk their lives daily to combat the flames. Strengthen them with courage and endurance, and surround them with Your divine protection. May their efforts be fruitful, and may they find rest and peace amidst their labor. Amen
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
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KB How in the heck did that dog get up in that tree LOL Hope he got down OK Do we call him a "bird dog"? ;)
BL WOW You have a direct connection to the fires. Any of your other friends in the middle of it? So very sad. Hard to watch.
LANI Thanks for notes to Lindygold and Weasel. Haven't heard from them in a long time. Beautiful goodnight prayer.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, thanks for the news on E4E, I was hoping they were okay. Good news on the Horton fire, I think I need to find the Rain Dance video for you and for California. When I was checking on your fire I read this article. https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/firefighters-slowly-gain-ground-on-horton-fire-thanks-to-weather/ar-AA1vU5dx?ocid=BingNewsSerp It says there are 525 firefighters working on the fire! Wow, that is a lot. It is just hard to imagine... I can hardly watch the videos of the Palisades fire. They have talked to many residents, hearing the sound of their voices and seeing them break down and cry is so very heartbreaking. Thank you for the beautiful prayer for all involved in the fires everywhere...
Lori, hope you had a good birthday! Destini, she will get over being mad at you by tomorrow! She knows she feels and looks like a Princess but she has to keep you in your place! LOLOL! Hope all your family is doing well!
baz, thank you for the roast beef dinner for Kay, I am sure she enjoyed it! I keep in touch with her sister Debbie who lives in northern Florida, she is doing well. Your chili should be even better today!
Lisa, your snow will be around for a while! Same with my Mom, she got about the same amount as you did. I am so glad we missed that one, just barely!
tsk, thanks for bring breakfast! Did that site have any puzzles that tickled your fancy? Or are you swearing off for a while?
kb, great video of the cat and dog in the tree. A call to the fire department would be in order next!
National Geographic Nature · Around 77 million years ago, during the Late Cretaceous period, North America looked vastly different from today. A shallow inland sea, the Western Interior Seaway, split the continent into two landmasses: Laramidia in the west and Appalachia in the east.
Laramidia, a narrow strip along the western coast, was a haven for dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, and duck-billed hadrosaurs. Appalachia, separated by the seaway, had its own unique ecosystems. Dense forests, swamps, and evolving flowering plants dominated the landscapes, while marine reptiles like mosasaurs and ammonites thrived in the seaway. The climate was warmer, with no polar ice caps, creating lush environments perfect for prehistoric giants.
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tsk All the talk day before re our area eagles . . . Article this week in Trib about local bald eagle that didn't make it. Couple in Hinsdale doing their morning walk came across mature eagle at road edge on the ground, trying occasionally to fly, could not do so. Called Willowbrook Rescue - now called something else - who came to rescue and take to facility. Long story short - was in advanced bird flu. Had to euthanize, sad to hear. :'( Provided a pic from couple. Full adult, fine looking creature. Protocol for couple, too. Located on Ogden close to Rte 83, about 3 miles north of me.
Lori - was that a for real pic of Destini at the spa day? BTW truth be told I'm now working on 82. :o
Glad to be able to have a decent day and now another chance for another year. Hope to be able to say the same after tomorrow. Happy smiles and hugs for the wishes from all our friends here.
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Good Morning Beakers !
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Our temp for today 25F and our forecast for Friday is calling for 4 .5" of snow. We shall see.
Watching the CA wildfires . Such despairing reports.
I never made it back in the evening to finishing posting for Wednesday. So playing catch-up this morning.
{{{CLynn}}}--Remembering your good friend and neighbor {{{ Kay }}}
glad to see the SWFL eaglets doing so well. Great job Mom and Dad.
{{{Lori & Destini}}} hope you both had a wonderful day of fun and celebration; LOL 'mousekeeping'
{{{Tsk}}} so sorry about the doc visit hope the injection improves you shoulder soon; breakfast looks good. Are you still going to puzzles
Baz--had the chili for last night's dinner with homemade guacamole & tortilla chips as one of the sides
Tig--thanks for checking on E4E, glad they're well and hopefully they'll stay safe
Karen- I'll bounce between the CA wildfires and President Carter's service at The National cathedral.
KB-video of the cat and dog in the tree Hopefully fire dept came to help
Puff -so sad about eagle you mentioned from the Trib article
Lani-touching prayer... my sentiments exactly !
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them.
And, the Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Castle Rock Falcons-Cliff view
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Decorah North Eagles
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Good Morning Beakers
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baz - Glad to hear that you did not get all this snow. We are supposed to get the 20 to 30mph winds with high gusts today.
tsk - Reading your post last night about the shoulder, I hope it is feeling better this morning? You remind me of Mama, she never let anything keep her down. :-*
BL - Sorry about the very cool home. :(
Lani - I sent E4E a message too, glad to hear she and Kris are ok. :D
clynn - I think you are right about the snow being here a while. I don't see any snow melt temps, but I do see some sunshine. I hope that will help. :)
kb, Puff, tig, Phyl and karen - Morning :)
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Gray Seal Island Pupping cam :-*
What a sweet butterball!
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Good morning Beakers!
Hi Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
{{{Tsk}}} I hope your shoulder is better today.
Clynn, It is hard to watch CA fire news.. :'(..... It's cold and windy today. Hopefully today's weather will cool down the Horton Fire.... How is your mom? ... Love the Rain dance video {{{Clynn}}} ;D .... National Geographic post is very interesting.
Puff, sad story about the eagle. I pray he or she didn't leave a mate alone with eggs.
Phyl, beautiful morning sunrise pics.
{{{Lisa and Jeff}}} I pray the sunshine will melt the snow. Prayers for your B&B kitties. I thought about them as I was breaking the ice on the 6 outside bird/wildlife water dishes that I have set about on the ground. It was 23 degrees at that time... brrrr, Sadie and I made a 15 minute stop at the dog park in the semi-darkness this morning.
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Well, I broke my low temp limit from mid 20's to 20 just now to walk Ollie....bundled up but the roads are dry so took advantage after many many days in the single digits so no walky walky. We did it Ollie!
They came and dug internet fiber lines next to my house hook up, through my garden to the boulevard this am. Believe me I was nervous considering all the gas line breaks past history. They had to dig just below a gas line from my house to the property line. I just prayed. As it's been very very cold...a few weeks and they will hook it all up. Will drop costs and provide more reliable internet service i assume being underground. But, you know what they say about assuming!
Toilet still not operational...next above freezing temp high is next Thursday.....ugg.
Glad to hear your Horton Fire might become safer for you Lani...
Hope your snow melts Lisa and not too much for you Phyl.
I'm still watching the CA fires....too much history there for me not to. Glad to see the fixed winged Canadian planes picking up water from the ocean and dropping on needed areas...thanks.
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Lani-seal pup is so cute. Happy the Horton fire is becoming safer for you and area residents
KB-Glad you and Ollie Man got out for a walk with you're improved weather. Sorry to hear the toilet is still not functioning properly
I hope the predicted snow doesn't last long.
I've been watching CA fires too. Just last night I was commenting to Jim
how bewildered I was that not one of our states or a neighboring countries are helping out with CA's wildfires. Then this AM on FNC a daylight clip was showing water bombing aircraft from Ontario,Quebec and British Columbian owned company's helicopters flying over LA to aid on frontlines.
Tks northern neighbor.
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no bounce
https://pasadenahumane.org/eaton-canyon-fire-update/
One place to donate
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Lani - That sure is one lil butterball ;D The B&B Kitties have all been in the shed, staying warm. They come out to eat, and go back inside.
kb - I am hoping for some melt too. Oh no, sorry to hear about your toilet. Glad that all went well with the digging around your house.
Phyl - Be safe with the weather headed your way.
tig - Thanks for the link.
Good night, everyone :)
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CLYNN As a matter of fact, just finished this 500 piece black cat. Have 3 more on the shelf LOL Will probably start a new one this weekend, I want to finish an afghan for our seminarian who is 6' 7". :o This thing weighs a ton! Hope to finish it up tonight and wash tomorrow. Every new priest, deacon or seminarian who comes through our parish gets an afghan in their favorite colors from someone in our shawl ministry. Re our country 77 mill yrs ago. My brother is a geography major and he loves that stuff!!!
PUFF I did not hear about that eagle found on the road. Very sad.
PHYL Very interesting collection of objects in your AM pic. Amazingly was home this AM to watch the Carter Memorial service at the Cathedral. Loved Gerald Ford's letter to Carter read by his grandson.
LANI Seal pups - which end is up. LOL Shoulder is a bit better today. :) Bet Sadie is glad too she's not on her long AM walk LOL
KB I cringe too when they lay new cable. Ours doesn't go near deep enough around here.
LISA Are the cats preferring the shed to the new condos Jeff set up?
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some bounce
I watched the funeral on CSPAN 2. I loved Jason Carter's eulogy.
Now, I'm watching Notre Dame...
I don't usually have coffee this late in the day but I had just one spoonful left in the jar and I added a bit of Grand Marnier... in honor of the Orange Bowl. And a toast to Jimmy. R.I.P.
SED
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Ta Da!....toilet opened....snow too, LOL
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Hope I'm caught up for the day...
Tsk-black cat puzzle would be a challenge. That's a huge shawl! That's a very nice gesture and gift. I'm sure those are treasured
There were several lovely eulogies and tributes to Pres. Carter. I liked them all his family seemed to appreciate them. Happy to read your shoulder
is some better today.
Lisa- thanks we'll do our best to take care. I'll be thinking of your B&B kitties ... the shed is a good place. The weather for Jim will be rough as he's in and out of it at the store all day. Im sure he'll head straight home
KB-good news on the toilet
Fox news has 'primed' the chest by giving $1 million to the relief fund of The Red Cross... to donate for LA fires is at :https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/FOXForward-pub.html/ (https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/FOXForward-pub.html/)
“ Good Evening and 'Good Night' Beakers'.. .SEDs to all.
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Watched the Pres, Carter service today. i worked 4 blocks from the White House during the Carter years and found the
tributes to him very dear and true.
The news on the fires is very depressing!
Phyg. There are fire fighters in CA from Oregon and Washington but it is my understanding the hydrants are dry. There are Navy flights out
Of San Diego and some other specialized military there or enroute. It is unimaginable and I will not criticize or second guess anyone on this! Was this a local Fox station or the news network? Just curious.
Hooe Jim stays well.
bird flu is becoming a problem. It was recently found in raw x
Cat food
on the West coast. Very contagious and folks are getting it in many parts of the country.
Lani, good walk with Sadie. Stay safe.
Tsk! Hope you are not overdoing!
Nice morning pics.
Baz, so fa so good on the flowers!
Seds
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{{{Lisa, Jeff, Misty, Bandit & B/B kitties}}} ;D
Tsk, love the puzzle, look's like Lisa's Bandit.... Sadie loves going to the park right now. Our walking buddy isn't able to walk right now. Physically his heart is not doing well right now. So, no walking... that will be a big shawl. Lovely gesture.
Tig, we watched the funeral and game too.
Kb, good news on the toilet. ;D
{{{Karen & Piper}}} lovely service for President Carter.
{{{Phyl, Jim, Maggie}}}
Good night!
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Dear Lord, we ask for Your protection over those in harm’s way. Shield every person, every family, every child, animal and wildlife caught in the path of these flames. Guide them to safety and provide shelter for the displaced.
Please help the firefighters, emergency responders, and volunteers who risk their lives daily to combat the flames. Strengthen them with courage and endurance, and surround them with Your divine protection. May their efforts be fruitful, and may they find rest and peace amidst their labor. Amen
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
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Wish me luck today. . . 20 degrees, promise of 2 inches of snow :(.
First pickup at 10 am for orthopedic doctor. Please GOD let them take cast/splint off my arm!!! Dec 12 a long time ago. Transport arriving for me at 10 am.
Hope I'm free and able to drive myself for a 3pm appt with cardiologist. Two trips to ER last week Fri/Sat.
Second visit I actually went down/out. Praying for some solid answers.
Strong & patient would seem to be the advice for the day. At least let me get my arm free. I'll check in with day's results/reports probably later today, 5 pm?
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, I love to picture you and Sadie on your morning walk, sorry to hear her walking buddy is having problems. Prayers for his heart to heal... Sweet sleeping puppy for your Good Night picture, looks so cuddly!
tsk, sounds like you are doing p/t on your shoulder with another puzzle! WOW, an afghan for a very tall guy! That would be heavy! Is it wool? Manly colors, I bet! I have a heavy afghan I made back in the 70s, it is Harvest Gold, Loden Green and Burnt Orange (that is what we called those colors back then!) I just can't get rid of it for some crazy reason...
Lisa, you and Jeff are so good to the outdoor cats, letting them stay in the shed as well as giving them B&B places!
karen, I watched the service for Jimmy Carter too, it was very moving. I hope some of the people there will be changed even a little. He was a kind and good man.
Puff, hope your arm is free today!
LA....
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Good Morning Beakers and TGIF !
Today we should have predicted rain and snow mix that begun about 3 AM with a forecasted accumulation of 5"3/4" . High 32F and 28F ...we shall see.
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L.A. God speed in outing those wildfires
Tsk - just noticed your snap of the puzzle you just finished. It's cute. Is another in your future? That shawl will be a lot to wrestle with wet when getting into the clothes dryer ...maybe dry clean
Lani-prayers for Sadie's walking buddy. Awww sleeping pup
Lisa, Jeff, Misty, Bandit & B/B kitties- hope all is well
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them.
The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Just enough light snow falling this AM to make it a rough AM rush hour.
KB The things we rejoice in. LOL
KAREN How many years did you work in DC?
LANI Feel bad - no walking buddy for the time. Hope he can recover. Sweet good night pup. :)
PUFF What do you mean with your second ER visit" down and out" - You passed out in the ER?? Prayers for today that they can get you back on the right track.
CLYNN Love that 3rd hanging. I'd buy it in a flash. LOL I remember those exact color names ;D. Our seminarian's favorite colors are red and gray - interesting. I love the combo. It is acrylic yarn and washable. Wow impressive from the air photo of LA
PHYL Ingenious kitty seeking the high and dry on the bike :D
Notre Dame wins - Went to bed at the tie - :o :o
Shoulder much better today. Crisis over LOL
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Trempealeau Eagles
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Of all the cams I peeked in on today. This was the only one that had it's eagles . "Mr. & Mrs. T " were picking at it... ???
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Woke to a dusting of snow---weather info still predicts 5.25" Says the snowfall to resume at 9AM until 9 PM
Tsk- glad you shoulder is much better. Tks for you post comments today as I read so fast I miss 'things' like...
Puff- ditto Tsk on the ER visit. What's going w/you :(
Karen-you worked in Wash. D.C.? In government?
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-01-10-camouflage
https://www.nature365.tv
Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-01-09-winter-sun
https://www.nature365.tv
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Good Morning sunshine! There was a tad of it peaking through the clouds earlier but now we are waiting for the rain! 40 degrees when Piper took her morning constitutional .
California dreaming was always a goal of many of my generation. Well, I’ve never had the good fortune of living there. It was a wonderful place to visit , now so many iconic buildings and neighborhoods have been completely destroyed. My hope is that. Somehow the areas will be restored as way many of the villages in Europe, following World War II . the devastation seems quite similar. It has been a very sad week, and a sad start to the new year as they say it can only go up from here, and hopefully there will be some rain for the parched western parts of our country in the near future.
Tough old bones take time to knit, and I hope your cast comes off and you will be able to resume more of your normal life’s activities. Do you let us know how the visit with the cardiologist is and prayers for more years of life, good life and travel.
Tsk, I cannot imagine the weight of your Afghan. You are an inspiration to all of us, and I wish I had just a smidgen of your energy and drive. Yours is a life well lived.
Lisa, I hope the kitty B&B is doing well this morning and bless you and Jeff for caring for these poor babies.
BZ, I checked on the plants this morning finds them still hanging in and not looking much worse for wear. Once we get through February, things should look better for them.
Phyl. You and Jimmy, careful driving in the snow. It could be pretty tricky on hills and slippery. Do you take care? Also, what was the results of Jim’s car accident? Did he get an estimate on Fixing the Ford?
I worked in Washington for seven years with Red Cross but their headquarters is located just a few blocks from the White House and it was a very fun environment to be in. I loved it there.
Tsk, Red and gray are a nice accommodation. The colors, Zeeland mentioned remind me of the old appliances, harvest, gold, avocado, green, and there was a brown or bronze color lol
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some bounce
pool was warm...
Flurries...
(((Puff)))
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Good Morning Beakers
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tsk - LOVE the black cat puzzle! What do you do with your puzzles when you are done with them? Do you donate them? Yea, the kitties are like the shed better than the cat houses. We have two big bowls of food in there too for them. Wow, your seminarian is tall! Glad to hear that your shoulder is feeling better. :-* Hope you don't get too much of a snowfall today.
tig - Your coffee sounded yummy!
kb - Yay on your toilet!
Phyl - I hope Jim bundles up having to go in and out all day. How much snow have you got so far?
Lani - :D
((Puff)) - Good luck at the docs today. Oh my, two trips to the ER? I hope all is OK?
clynn - :-*
karen - Kitties were out this morning romping in the snow for a bit, then headed back to the shed. We are having some sunshine, but no melt for them to stay out.
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From Karen - https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0TGY5Posj39qiBZFgZMFcBPF3QorTHJa91AANLaoDGYXsyVE8vTigJTuZgTQhBy8zl&id=100044914332440
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Well just finished snow blowing and my guess 2.5 to 3" with ice under it on the public sidewalks. Had to stand on the grass to push the blower so I wouldn't fall. Then took salt and put it down on the public walkways. We have a lot of dog walkers and if they're smart they will stay in the street.
PHYL Good 365's :)
KAREN LOL Must have been those School Sisters of Notre Dame in my formative years that said to us kids " An idle mind is a devil's workshop" LOLOL Finished the afghan today - washed and blocked it . With the leftover yarn I decided to start a shawl for our shawl ministry using the same colors and pattern. I bet those 8 years were a great experience in DC. I thought you may have been with the Red Cross your whole career???
LISA That sure looks like a real mitten in the cocoa ;) ;) Yes I donate the puzzles to the library spring book sale. Thanks for posting for KAREN . Who are these stupid people that shoot at birds? Really irks me.
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Hello Beakers
We have missed out on most of the snow here - it was too cold to snow - several days of single digit lows with highs of teens/ low 20s. Lots of snow/ice issues from this latest SE storm. Lots of power outages - some still out in Indiana. Atlanta had major problems, including an engine fire/failure on a airplane trying to take off this afternoon.
Puff - you let that slip out some years ago - I posted the version with a top hat, as I was sure you would love it... ;)
In Hawaii, Kilauea has not erupted - since Jan 3 - but lava is still visible, so status is "paused" https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updates
Info for our puzzle enthusiasts
What Do Puzzles do to Your Brain? A Neurology Expert Explains - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vRxB54SRHs
This video is 4 years old
How America's Largest Puzzle Factory Makes 2 Million Puzzles A Month - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gG9XdTz6E5s
Life Inside Strange Restaurant Delivering Burgers by Tiny Trains - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgYpPiud8Sk
Kittens Seeing Themselves for the First Time - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w3rO_fW6AY
Cats on January 1, 2025 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1OH6lc8JBk
Maru's fluffy meat bun is amazing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaHuqoAEYow
LuLu Has a Lot on His Mind These Days... (ENG SUB) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H_P-qZjm4I
This video has 3 of the younger siblings performing...
Snowman - Cotton Pickin Kiddos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy0GUvW9ys8
Quarantine Kids play "Gold on the Ceiling" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF5btBOlRbI
Quarantine Kids play "Drive My Car" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AZloOovVHg
Quarantine Kids play "Even the Losers" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ULsLpPgWL8
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kb I'm just about as jaw dropped as my jaw can be.
And I've seen me some.
Around There.
That lost house in California had such a view of the sun a a a setting _ _
All of 'my' human beings in that arena that are 'very shook up' are present and accounted for, not physically injured.
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BL yeah it's so devastating. it's truly hard to believe whole towns are just gone.
Have been recalling after forgetting really all the peeps I knew and hung out with in the Palisades. A dear friend who lived both in Manhattan and rented in the Palisades who took many of the pictures I have of Christopher as a baby. She unfortunately died of CML the year I moved back home to MN. I also visited her once in Manhattan.
Another friend for years and year including a visit from her here before Scott died had a lovely home with a view of the ocean and her friends. One of whom took my birthday party out on his boat in Marina del Rey where I lived at the time.
Another whom I hiked Will Rogers State park (the hills) with often with Christopher on my back in a back carrier. Am not sure how much of that park was burnt? It's such a lovely one.
These peeps all left the area for other parts around the time I did...December,1989.
Back then Pacific Palisades was a quaint little enclave that was middle to upper middle class. It felt like leaving the city.
I hear it was totally gentrified since I left and now/was a very wealthy enclave..
I lived all over LA btw...Venice Beach, West Hollywood, Marina del Rey, Playa del Rey and Sherman Oaks. I will still venture to guess I know California better than my hometown of Minnesota. I like to say I lived there in the "good years". LOL..70's and 80's
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My internet has been out all day and just now came back.
Until tomorrow, for now will just say...
“ Good Night Beakers' , SEDs to all.
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Good night Beakers,
I hope everyone had a good Friday, in spite of the sadness and worries of the fires in CA. It's terrible. :-\
I came down with a cold and headache. Feeling better tonight. Though my eyes are too watery. I'll be back in the morning.
{{{Puff}}} I pray you're doing okay. :-*
Oldguy, thanks for links, I'll check them out tomorrow. Though I did just check out the unusual restaurant with trains. Very cool. ;D
Sleep well everyone and take care.
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Dear Lord, we ask for Your protection over those in harm’s way. Shield every person, every family, every child, animal and wildlife caught in the path of these flames. Guide them to safety and provide shelter for the displaced.
Please help the firefighters, emergency responders, and volunteers who risk their lives daily to combat the flames. Strengthen them with courage and endurance, and surround them with Your divine protection. May their efforts be fruitful, and may they find rest and peace amidst their labor. Amen
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
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Good Morning Beakers! It's CATURDAY again!
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Lani, sorry to hear you have a cold! And a headache. That's a blah feeling for sure... Hope you get to feeling better today! Sweet goodnight picture!
Phyl, no internet, don't you feel sort of helpless? How in the world did we manage 20 years ago? Love the sleeping kitty...
oldguy, thanks for all of the links, fascinating one on the train restaurant! Very clever, I would eat there! Still checking on the rest of the links!
tsk, we didn't get any snow here, that's a rare one, when you get snow and we don't. Wow, the giant afghan is all ready to be used! Do you have a standard pattern you use for your shawl ministry? You are definitely the symbol of 'busy hands', never idle! I salute you!
Lisa, it's fun to watch kitties playing in the snow, I have only seen videos! Thank you for watching over the neighborhood feral cats. Kindness to animals is a sign of a good heart, for sure!
Some of the historic buildings destroyed in the LA fires: https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/news/nation/2025/01/10/historic-landmarks-destroyed-la-fire-photos/77586304007/
Harley, Sam & Sophie
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OLDGUY I found those two pieces on puzzling very interesting!!! Thanks We have a restaurant in the next suburb that delivers meals by train and one in Door County as well ;D Cute reaction from kitties seeing themselves :)
BL Glad to hear all of your friends are OK in California.
KB Good review of your times in the LA area. Young and mobile ;D
LANI Feel better - some relationship to all the smoke?
PHYL Bummer - no computer. Like Clynn said - What did we ever do?
CLYNN Kitty and birdy made me smile :) No special pattern for shawls. We have lots of variety and colors. I bet those firefighters felt so hopeless during all of this. What were Harley Sam and Sophie looking at in that one photo?
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Good Morning Beakers... Happy Caturday !
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Today we'll have 35F and cloudy feels like 21F no precipitation, nighttime 21F
Snow ended...yesterday afternoon. Now we have 4" accumulation here. I must say I sure wish I could send this snow to my home state, California...prayers and love.
I called Dan yesterday he said for a bit Thursday he was concerned the fires would
turn and head his way( he lives north a few hours from L.A.) Sad at the destruction of the areas he traveled on his way to work back in his days in L.A. .
CLynn- LOL no internet .
Karen- 4" snow ; thanks for asking, the other party's insurer contacted Jim and adjusted damages for repairs, etc...; Tks for the update from CROW glad to read the osprey w/ fractured wing by a pellet gun won't need surgery.
I hope it will be able to fly again
Lani--hoping your cold is better today
Tsk- cute kissing kitties
Lisa- sure looks like a real tiny mitten in that latte. Glad the B&B kitties are okay.
{{{Puff}}} hope all will be well
OG-will check out the links later--thanks
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-01-11-snowshoe
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From Amy's blog...
January 10, 2025: The Week in Bald Eagles!
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What can I say - - - Orthopedic news not so good. Still have to keep left arm in cast. Two more weeks is the latest sentence. But it isn't up to the elbow now; about 2 inches shorter, still down to the palm. Still removal if I need to break free now and then. :'(
Cardiologist had no good diagnoses. Now need/wants two repeats to see if there's any changes from May. Need new ecogram and another 2-week patch monitor. >:(
But I have to decide to go on. Putting on my big girl pants - and smile. Trying for some parts of my routine as best as I can. Going to try getting into hot rod - then if successful, make a trip to grocery store tomorrow. Mid Dec was last trip, although people have been helping with that. There's also a repair/replace project that came up in December. And lastly, since today and tomorrow are suppose to be better, I'm going to see if I can find a volunteer (?) to at least unplug all the outdoor Christmas lights that were put up in November. Looks to be a warmer break in the weather next week to actually take outside down.
Enough of my P and M!
Thanks for your encouragement and concerns: Karen, phyl, Lisa, OG, tig, Lani - Extra hugs sent out last night. Things will go on, me too.
Good story on the osprey, feels like we're in the same rehab.
Didn't know puzzles were that abundant.
Maybe when tree comes down I can dig out the folding table and find one.
OG "Top Hat" LOL Never heard that name before.
No more boring chit chat from me. It's been a month now with all this one-handed keying. Pretty good huh?
Again, can't thank ya'll for your thoughts, good wishes and prayers. HUGS
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Puff. Get an instacart account and ordergroceries and other things on line. Ifyou have an attached garage have them deliver in there. Watch delivery prigress on kine and meet them at the. Diir and have them bring them in the hiuse! Wirks very well fir me! Use your other resources for other things around the house. Are tgere teenagers in the neighborhood who you can oay to take outside decoratiins diwn? You will feel better once all is down, several years ago I had to purge the house of all my heavy decorations and lights that were up to high for me. What is left I can handle with minimal assistance! There does come a time! Things can go to family, friends or the poor! Jmho
Happy Caturday! Heavy rain for a bit last night. Piper came in soaking wet!
Lani, I hope you will feel better soon!
Tsk, also worked 2 years fir Department of Children and Family services, Neglect division, Cook .
county Court, State of
Ilinois Spent 4 years at retirement in Springfield with a community blood center!
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Good Afternoon Beakers......Happy Caturday!
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tsk - A nice snow fall amount for you all. We got another 1.5 inches last night. It does look like a real mitten in the coffee, huh? Very nice of you to donate your puzzles. :-* Love your morning Caturday pic.
oldguy - Thanks for all the videos. Glad that you missed some of the snow.
BL and kb - I just cannot imagine what the people in CA are going thru.
Phyl - Sorry about your internet yesterday, glad to hear it is back working. Wow, you got a good amount of snow! Thanks for 365, and RRP post.
Lani - Hope you are feeling better today.
clynn - Aww, that is nice of you to say about kindness to animals :-* Love the pics of your kitties.
Puff - Big ((hugs)) for you. I had to think for a minute about the, Enough of my P and M!, but I think I got it! ;D
kb, tig, karen and all - Afternoon :D
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Happy Caturday Beakers!
Hi Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Phyl, glad to hear Dan is okay.... thanks for nature video and RRP blog update.
{{{Puff}}} I'm sorry, prayers for continued healing... I understand how frustrating this is for you. Do you think your neighbors may have knowledge of non-profit youth or adult groups that may be able to help you with your lights, etc..... peace be with you. :-*
Tsk, I hope your shoulder is better today. :-* I think the smoke could be a small factor, it's so dry/dusty and very cold early morning temps.
Clynn, I'm feeling better today. I did take Sadie out for a walk yesterday and today... The fire is 75% contained. This week the early morning temps have been in the low 20's to 16 degrees yesterday, and day temps have been in mid 40's. I think that's made a difference as far as smoke over our area. The air is so dry/dusty, it's been having an allergy like effect on people. I know several who have come down with RSV symptoms and respiratory problems here.... We need rain. But, enough with complaining when what's going on in CA is so tragic. I can hardly watch the news :'( ... dear Lord, I pray the fires will stop spreading... Love your pics of Harley, Sophie & Sam. It gives us comfort to see our furry families safe. :-*.
Karen, so glad to see the osprey will not need surgery. I pray he will be able to be released. Bless CROW. I wonder where this beauty migrated from.... good suggestions for Puff... love your Caturday cartoon. LOL!
{{{Lisa, Jeff}}} ;D
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The very cool home that I used to roost in the path is now toast.
I has a :(
(((BL))), I'm so sorry. Such a sad time there for so many. Hugs.
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PHYL Thanks for the report on Dan. All good. Hope Jim doesn't have to clear your snow!!! Never noticed "meow" in homeowner LOL That was a good 365 today. Beautiful close-up. Thanks for Amy's summary blog.
PUFF You need a good handyman!!! and maybe a part time cleaning lady/helper for a couple months til you are back on track. Is that possible?? (((((PUFF ))))) I read on and agree with what Karen said.
KAREN DCF Bet there are stories there :o :o :o
LISA Love your AM angel kitty ;D ;D 1.5" looks like peanuts compared to what you got the first time LOL We had about 2.5-3" as measured by me in the driveway. O'Hare 1.5" officially. So got the snow blower out after dinner. Our driveway was fine BUT on the public sidewalk - glare ice under much of the snow. Stood on the snow covered grass to use the snowblower without my self falling. Was able then to spread safe salt on the sidewalk for the dog walkers - who were better off walking in the street IMHO
LANI What a great AM pic from you as well ;D ;D ;D Good that you could get into your usual routine with Sadie.
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HAPPY CATURDAY, BEAKERS!! :)
I loved seeing all the Caturday posts! :D
Clynn, it's fun to see Harley actually playing with Sam and Sophie!! I didn't know he had progressed that far... LOL. Cute pics of them!
Lisa, I love your Caturday kitten making the Snow Angel! :) He must have made that right before making this Snow Cat! ;) :D
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I thought this was hilarious! Very short - just "x" out the pop-up to see it, and then scroll down to "unmute" it so you can hear the hilarious commentary:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEfRykypvWG/?igsh=NHZvMHZyYTQ2bTJt ;D ;D ;D
Prayers for All those affected by the many fires, and those who are responding to them.
Take care, (((Beakers))). Stay safe and warm. I wish healing and comfort to All. :-*
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Lani - Kitty in the middle looks like Mama cat in the B&B.
tsk - That was nice of you to put out safe salt for the dog walkers. We dont have sidewalks in front of our houses on my street, but I did put some safe salt down on my front walk and patio for the kitties. When we went to grocery this morning, we came home Rt 18 and the snow drifts where higher than my car.
baz - LOL, your snow kitty!
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January 2025 snow. Just 4". Taken this morning.
And, so pretty...but so cold.
I think I know a place that would want this white stuff. :) ;)
The peanut jar is just out of sight lower R. hand corner near the glass doors. Neither of us is about to
cross the deck and set the jar in it's holder. LOL
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Hi Beak Room, A question please.
Does anyone keep in contact with Eagles4evr in California? I don't remember her exact location there.
She hasn't posted for a while. I pm'd her the other day thinking maybe she'd get an email notification but apparently not. I haven't heard back.
She's been in my thoughts since the fires began and hoping all is okay and safe with her.
Thanks in advance for any replies. Take care. :)
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When I signed them up for putting up the decorations they told me price included the taking down. I told them I'd call when the weather wasn't too insane.
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Hi Beak Room, A question please.
Does anyone keep in contact with Eagles4evr in California? I don't remember her exact location there.
She hasn't posted for a while. I pm'd her the other day thinking maybe she'd get an email notification but apparently not. I haven't heard back.
She's been in my thoughts since the fires began and hoping all is okay and safe with her.
Thanks in advance for any replies. Take care. :)
She doesn't live anywhere near the fires in LA
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Pauli, Eagles has been in touch with tig and I heard from her as well. She and family live about 4 hours north and are all fine! Nice of you to ask!
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KB/Karen-thanks for update on E4E . So glad all's well'
Puff- good you have helpers on holiday lights; "Enough of my P and M!" I got it! ;D
Tsk--very thoughtful of you to sprinkle ' safe salt' the streets for dog walkers and others
Baz- LOL 'snow kitty'
Lisa- cute snow Angel Kitty this AM
Lani- walkies with Sadie :) ; nice 'Good Night' Lab and kitty yesterday
OG- interesting about puzzle factory; cute kittens and mirror, reminds me of Maggie getting her first look; very realistic fish toy for Maru, Hana .
&Miri. Enjoyed the Q-Kids esp. performing Beatles 'Drive My Car'. Tks for Kilauea, HI update
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BAZI Someone did a good job on the snow cat with twig whiskers? and stone eyes? That was a great video voice. You have to wonder why the bird did that? ;D
LISA Hard to imagine all that snow out by your part of the USA. :o
PHYL A winter wonderland for you as well.
PAULIE Others have touched base with her and all family is good.
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A picture taken yesterday in Springfield
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Karen--nice snow covered twig arch way
Tsk- :)
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Bob
“ Good Evening Beakers'.. .SEDs to all.
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Hi Beak Room, A question please.
Does anyone keep in contact with Eagles4evr in California? I don't remember her exact location there.
She hasn't posted for a while. I pm'd her the other day thinking maybe she'd get an email notification but apparently not. I haven't heard back.
She's been in my thoughts since the fires began and hoping all is okay and safe with her.
Thanks in advance for any replies. Take care. :)
{{{Paulie}}} I've heard from Eagles4 a couple of times this week. She and family are fine. They are close to Monterey, south of Santa Cruz and San Jose. I'll let her know you asked about her. Take care. :-*
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{{{Tsk}}} nice of you to throw out salt for the walkers. I do the same too. It's appreciated... Also, glad you didn't hurt yourself too. :-*
Lisa, Love your kitty snow angel... awww you mama B&B kitty must be a beauty. Wait... do you have another pregnant cat? :o Or is it Misty you're talking about.. the snow drifts must be awful.
Baz. Love your Caturday snow cat ;D ... Love the two birds in the rain voice over. Obviously they are a bonded pair. LOL!
Puff, that's great they'll return to take down the lights.
Karen, cool photo
Phyl, pretty snow photo... good night Bob :)
Good night!
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Dear Lord, we ask for Your protection over those in harm’s way. Shield every person, every family, every child, animal and wildlife caught in the path of these flames. Guide them to safety and provide shelter for the displaced.
Please help the firefighters, emergency responders, and volunteers who risk their lives daily to combat the flames. Strengthen them with courage and endurance, and surround them with Your divine protection. May their efforts be fruitful, and may they find rest and peace amidst their labor. Amen
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
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KAREN Springfield, Il. Looks like a good hiking trail :)
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, yes, it is very sad to watch the news from the LA fires, especially when they are talking to people who have just seen that their home is no longer. When they start tearing up so do I...
Phyl, strange to see all that snow at your place when we have just a bit of old snow on the ground! Bob!
Lisa, remember when we were kids, a nice big showdrift was fun! When we lived in Duluth we had more snow than I had ever seen. We loved getting out in it, especially on the snowmobile! Love your kitty snow angel!
baz, love the video of the rain and the birds, so cute! Harley is getting better with Sam and Sophie! He would prefer to be an only child but he must have finally realized that they are here to stay!
tsk, I am not sure what the cats were looking at in that picture, unless Harley was just looking down, hoping they would disappear and they are trying to see what he is looking at, which is nothing...
karen, Was that snow picture you posted from Micky's place?
This pic is at Ed's niece's place in Springfield, her amaryllis was blooming:
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And from an old high school friend in rural Albion, the snow has melted down quite a bit:
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Los Angeles firefighters saving the life of a furry baby from the massive fires:
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To a Wreath of Snow
By Emily Brontë
O transient voyager of heaven!
O silent sign of winter skies!
What adverse wind thy sail has driven
To dungeons where a prisoner lies?
Methinks the hands that shut the sun
So sternly from this morning's brow
Might still their rebel task have done
And checked a thing so frail as thou.
They would have done it had they known
The talisman that dwelt in thee,
For all the suns that ever shone
Have never been so kind to me!
For many a week, and many a day
My heart was weighed with sinking gloom
When morning rose in mourning grey
And faintly lit my prison room
But angel like, when I awoke,
Thy silvery form, so soft and fair
Shining through darkness, sweetly spoke
Of cloudy skies and mountains bare;
The dearest to a mountaineer
Who, all life long has loved the snow
That crowned his native summits drear,
Better, than greenest plains below.
And voiceless, soulless, messenger
Thy presence waked a thrilling tone
That comforts me while thou art here
And will sustain when thou art gone
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Good Morning Beakers ...Happy Sunday
Today 49F Sunny and tonight 29F
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Lani--luv last night's kitty
Tsk-cute little bear w/sunflowers
CLynn- pretty striped amaryllis off Ed's niece ; Slow progress on L.A. fires now with the Santa Ana winds kicking up the Palisades will
be more difficult to fight. The firemen have to be beyond exhausted. So fortunate for that collie and now it's owners can be reunited
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-01-12-tracks
https://www.nature365.tv
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Let me recommend/remind y'all about a great snow experience. . .
Just outside Yellowstone rent a couple snow machines (yours to do whatever is within the rules, and there are rules). Your final rule is to bring them back before sunset- oh and watch the gas level. What a great day in the snow and enjoying a great landscape.
I didn't do this when I lived there growing up. We had to wait until they invented the machines.
Try it, you'll like it. Last time we did it was for a Valentine week. Loverly :-*
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A family of cheetah sleep with the forest guard every night.
Morning all.
for some reason yesterday I couldn't shake off that it Wasn't Friday!...lasted until I took a very long nap.
somehow I lost a day this last week.
Snow shoveling on my agenda.
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Good Morning!
Tsk, you are good! The snow picture is on a walking trail in Springfield! A friend and firmer working buddy posted it! Mickey had 10 inches or so but did not send any pictures. The last year that I officially lived in Chicago, in the mid 70’s there was 10 inches of snow on April 10th! What a mess , so unexpected!
Another picture of the walking trail.
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Sunday Blessings Beakers!
Hi Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, stunning blooming amaryllis. I love them and have one ready to do a second bloom... beautiful snow pic... oh my, thankful for firefighters saving people's animals. It's so sad they can't take them. :'(
Phyl, beautiful stain glass hummingbirds.. thanks for today's nature video.
Kb, Amazing site to see the Cheetah family wanting the warmth of the blanket and forest guard. He has earned their trust and devotion.
Karen, another beautiful snow pic.
Royal Albie RLK waits patiently for his mate GLG to return from her foraging for food.
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Royal Albatross ~ Ranger Sharyn Cuts The Grass Around The Royalcam Nest! 🌿 1.12.25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI2mH8Xuztw&t=1s
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Good Morning/Afternoon Beakers
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Phyl - You got a nice snowing! Thanks for the poem, and the 365.
{{Puff}} - That is great that the decoration service will come take them down for you.
tsk - We were up to 32° yesterday, which cause melt from the roof to make icicles by the end of the day. My street is still slick as an ice skating rink. Today we are supposed to be at 41°. Hoping for a lil more melt on the street, and in areas around the yard.
karen - Looks pretty in Springfield on the tree.
Lani - Mama cat in the B&B, is the mama to the outside B&B kitties. :) Thanks for the Royal update.
clynn - Oooo, I bet a snowmobile would be fun! Glad to see some melt in Albion. Very pretty Amaryllis. :-* the firefighters!
kb - Take it easy shoveling.
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Hi Beak Room, A question please.
Does anyone keep in contact with Eagles4evr in California? I don't remember her exact location there.
She hasn't posted for a while. I pm'd her the other day thinking maybe she'd get an email notification but apparently not. I haven't heard back.
She's been in my thoughts since the fires began and hoping all is okay and safe with her.
Thanks in advance for any replies. Take care. :)
{{{Paulie}}} I've heard from Eagles4 a couple of times this week. She and family are fine. They are close to Monterey, south of Santa Cruz and San Jose. I'll let her know you asked about her. Take care. :-*
Hi Lani, Hugs back to you. :) Good news about Eagles and her family! Thank you. And thank you for letting her know I asked.
I did a quick read just now and saw you have or had a cold and headache. I hope you're feeling better.
karen, kb and tsk, Thanks to you also for the news on Eagles.
Puff, You have your arm or wrist in a cast?? Sorry to read that. Take care.
Wishing all in the Beak a nice day. Stay warm!
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Video shows goats being shepherded down a hillside in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Brentwood Friday night with flames from the approaching Palisades Fire in the background. Drivers got out of their cars to help grab goats after a dozen or more of them began running towards traffic in the street. They were eventually herded into blue trucks by handlers.
100's of them I heard....yah!
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CLYNN Beautiful red, ;) ;) white and black morning The amaryllis is a nice contrast to the snow outside ;D Very dramatic dog rescue - God bless those rescuers, :-*
PHYL Beautiful hummers
PUFF Wonderful memory for you and good advice for those entertaining the idea. ;) ;)
KB You've got to be kidding - Cheetah heating pads LOL What an effort to save all those goats.
KAREN Very true - April is no guaranty of gorgeous days to follow..LOL I remember cancelling my friend's b-day dinner out because of a blizzard on Apr 3rd
LANI Oh NO The twin sisterhood of the cloistered in prayer.. :o The albie feathers look like a new fallen snow :D
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Karen- Yes, so true... Pretty snap of, I think, a willow and catkins covered in snow/ice.
KB - just love the Cheetah video sleeping with their handler, lotta trust and affection there ; goat herding to save them video in Palisades. And, rented out to residents too. :) Easy on shoveling.
Lani--tks for the Royal Albie report-such snowy white feathers
Puff--hope your wrist is improving daily; nice snow memory using a snow blower.
Lisa--we're in the 'melt down' process today also; comfy socks.
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“ Good Evening Beakers'.. .SEDs to all.
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Lol, the twin , cloistered sisterhood look very crabby! Lolol!
Tsk, GreenBay is not up to snuff today but the game is t over!
Lisa, The Commanders play this evening so Jeff needs to stay up late and watch! I remember the days of melt and freeze and, melt and freeze! Icicle’s are dangerous! See if you have a long handled broom that will get them away from the door and ReS where the kitties might wait fir tge staff to bring dinner!
Been to Brentwood several times to get my hair cut by my Cargo Chicago, stylist who had relocated
I knew there were coyotes in the hills that would come down to get water from the swimming pools around the area, but never heard about the goats. I’m certainly glad that they are someplace safe so they will not be affected by fire. I can’t imagine leaving a pet at home during evacuation have left in a hurry from hurricanes and always piled my dogs in the car and took them wherever I thought I was going, sometimes with no plans!
Anyway, thank heavens for the firemen, who are saving pets, as well as people my prayers go out to them .
Seds
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We all there plied a tune up on the here.
We all present virtually hugged.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku_KhAX3BIA
I was feeling some acoustic love.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTMfT2Pr_P4
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5DPKfHeH4I
The Lookout...the map guy...Basically says the fires are all contained....for now
Many people were not able to get to their homes after the fire to get their pets.
Including this guy whose dog was found 5 days after fire.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nylbGM1gflU
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{{{Puff}}} Wonderful memory for you. I wish we would have taken the opportunity with the girls back in the days.... take care.
Lisa, Love the socks! ;D.. awww you have B&B kittens. I have questions, but I won't bombard you. ;D
Paulie, I feel better, thanks... you take care too. :-*
Kb, Posted below the pic...."These goats are used for clearing brush in the hills. They will eat up brush dry grass weeds. Especially on steep slopes. The workers are from a landscape firm -see shirt. They rent the goats out to clear brush for people. Cutting it close to get them back." poor animals. glad they got them. I hope they are all of them.
BL Thanks for the music... Iowa drones ;D
Kb, I pray they are contained, but I heard the wind is picking up.
Karen, I agree, my pets would be in the car first. When my friend lost her Star Valley home two summers ago, she said, first thing she did was grab their dog and cat, and put them in their car first... It's part of our Firewise plan too... so glad the firefighters and rescuers are finding people's pets, horses, livestock and taking them to safety... so heartbreaking. :'(
Good night!
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Dear Lord, we ask for Your protection over those in harm’s way. Shield every person, every family, every child, animal and wildlife caught in the path of these flames. Guide them to safety and provide shelter for the displaced.
Please help the firefighters, emergency responders, and volunteers who risk their lives daily to combat the flames. Strengthen them with courage and endurance, and surround them with Your divine protection. May their efforts be fruitful, and may they find rest and peace amidst their labor. Amen
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
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Good Morning! Up way too early! Routine appointment with pulmonary md this am. have to wash and dry haur! Wash every day for a week with medicated shampoo. Think issue us cpap material! Rain today and wish I could share with the west! Just heard there are land slides in Brazil asa result of too much rain!
Lani, I wondered if that is what the goats were for! Poor things!
Have a good day all. Stay warm, dry, or at least comfortable!
(((Lani)))
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Good Morning Beakers
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karen - Jeff does not watch, but when he opened his eyes this morning, he looked to see if the Commanders won or not. I saw a big smile on his face. :D Good luck with the pulmonary doc this morning. Keep us posted.
Lani - I love colorful socks, and wear socks all day around the house till I need to go out. Send me a PM with questions. ;D
BL - Awww, the pup that came out from the rubble.
Phyl - Glad to hear you are in the melt down process.
tsk - I remember too having snow in April here one year. I thought to myself how weird.
kb - Aww, so glad the goats were rescued!
Waving morning to clynn, tig, oldguy, Puff and all :)
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lisa, you are up early this morning, with another cozy cup of coffee! I can picture Jeff with a big smile on his face, Erin was the same when they came over yesterday! Manchester United won the soccer game! You should see all of the colorful socks nr has knitted, you would be in sock heaven. I wear the Isotoner black ballet-type slippers year round in the house, with thin socks in the winter. My feet get too hot in heavy socks and tennis shoes!
karen, and wow, you are up way early today! What does piper think about that??
Lani, I believe that everyone of us would get our furkids safely in the vehicle first if we had to evacuate quickly! I can't imagine not doing so. It is heartwarming seeing people rescue the pets that were left behind. I read that the Horton fire is 80% contained, that is good news. Now you need some rain! Love the Sister Nun pooches you posted yesterday!
tsk, I remember getting 4-6" of snow on May 2 in 2013! Of course, it didn't last long, I think it was gone the next morning. Only in Duluth would that be not uncommon!
kb, love seeing the man find his dog!
Phyl, did you and Jim finish your meltdown yesterday? Hope both of you are feeling chipper today! Maggie too!
Firefighters are heroes without capes.
In the midst of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, brave firefighters risk everything to save the most vulnerable—terrified cats, dogs, and other animals trapped in the flames. A touching story of courage, compassion, and hope. Let's honor these unsung heroes and remember the importance of protecting all lives, big or small.
Thank you Firefighters for your service on the frontlines and all that you do ❤️🐾🧯🚒🧑🚒
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KAREN Didn't think GB would go very far. Not quite up to the big league play. Itchy scalp? Maybe from Cpap fastener? Good doc visit today.
KB Tears with the guy who found his dog...
LANI ...."who we have in our lives that matters" :)
LISA You beat me to the post this AM LOL
CLYNN Those firefighter pet rescue pics make me teary.. God bless them.
Christmas take down at church this AM... :(
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Piper said, WhAat?….
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BL Great capture of a true "IA Drone" Thanks for finding/posting to whoever gave that to us.
KB Salvation of the animals :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Goodness to the utmost.
Background story on the goats appreciated.
BTW Since snowmachine peaked interest - It's not just for younger gen. I was in my 50's, Ton would have been in his 60's. Neither of us had ever been on a snowmachine. The temp was doable (shelter cabins for resting). Overwhelming beauty and peace!
kareng Hard task, washing hair. Still haven't conquered that. Friends, niece helped so far = over relying on them. Going to talk to my beautician - I know she does help homebound people. Don't want to burden her, but maybe a clue or two for me. Talking about itching - My routine was every other day; had a wash/dry maybe 3 times since December issue. :-[
Thanks, too, Karen, for joining the beak early club. We are a safe group, we don't bite.
Howdy to all my fellow early beakers. :-*
SOCKS!!! Now that's an interesting topic. My only contact with them is when I'm working outside. Long socks almost to the knee ---- have to keep from being food for the bugs/bites. Use my old gymmies - they are the first to come off when done. So far haven't had to use them since October (?). Do use flips most of rest of the year. Must have 30 pairs for varied reasons. And there are good reason - sticking to my story. I also am a big fan of the Brooklyn ballerina slipons made by Crocs.
Luckily I've not needed socks so far this winter - Actually incapable of putting them on anyway at the moment. Concentrating on the bra technique. :o
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Good Morning Beakers ...
Today 36F mostly sunny and to night 19F
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The firefighters and rescuers are fantastic ...rescuing people's pets and livestock ... making sure all out of harms way.
Heartbreaking the loss of human, wildlife and pet lives . The material losses in the billions ... devastating
Karen- And, there is no question Maggie would be the very first out of the house and packed in the car! She'd be 'terrified'. All the best w/pulmonary doc this AM. Keep us posted.
CLynn- Glad to see some snow melt down in Albion. Firefighter rescues are deeply touching...tears Nope. Meltdown continues today. But, the streets byways and highways are clear and completely 'snowless'.
KB slowly the fires are being contained. But those Santa Ana winds started picking up over the weekend. :(
Heard on FNC over the weekend police caught about 10 looters. ;D
BL-thanks for the music links
Hi Puff. :) Hugs
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-01-13-the-pack-
https://www.nature365.tv
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Join founder Charlie Annenberg during Monday's show to launch a 5-to-1 matching fundraiser for wildfire relief. A $1 donation = $5 for the Pasadena Humane Society or the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, up to $250k per non-profit.[/size]
https://www.youtube.com/live/KpR8gTNZfng (https://www.youtube.com/live/KpR8gTNZfng)
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PUFF I remember you referring to flip-flops year round - My toes are cringing just thinking about it LOLOL I have knee socks on today as I had to go out. ::)
PHYL Cute little tiny cabin ;D Loved the 365 Pack ;D
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HELLO BEAKERS! :) I just noticed while I was in the process of posting this, our Beak Room for 2024 thread was just archived, ending with Lani's New Years post at the end of 2024/beginning of 2025. Please note that this is now the Beak Room 2025! :)
;D ;)
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FYI... Some of the most up-to-date coverage of the California fires is available via several local Los Angeles TV stations, who have provided excellent and invaluable up-to-date information for people living in that area, and updates, as well as live coverage of press briefings by LA County officials, with their live coverage and also their new stories.
Some of the several local LA area TV stations providing excellent up-to-date fire coverage of the LA County fires include KNBC and KCBS, and there are others.
Here's a link to the KNBC tv station, local to Los Angeles:
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/
NOTE: There is the option to click on live coverage on their web page when it's available, or to see videos of their live reports after they've aired. But, PLEASE note the dates and times for some of them, and be aware that if you are looking at a story that's 20 hrs old, for instance, then you are not seeing the most current up-to-date info on those fires.
Prayers for All affected by the many fires, and all who are helping them.
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Stay warm and safe, All! I send wishes of comfort and healing to all in need. :-*
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Ms. Falcon's given us a new Beakroom for 2025...thank you, Amy.
Baz-I notice all that too right after my Morning post 7:30AM today.
Hi Tsk - gosh I haven't worn knee socks since school. I do see the sound logic in doing that. When indoors I wear thick socks w/ turn down cuff to keep my ankles warm. Flip-flops only when I've had a pedicure. Jim hates the sound of them.
Puff -- :)
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Goodness, I'm lost! ???
Hello!!!! I see Mrs. Falcon has been busy.
I'm still trying to figure out under what category Beak Room is posted.
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What a day!
Mike needs new car heater $1000 it's getting repaired.
I found out this am, our Samsung Refrig computer panels no longer work or available for replacement.
So Now I need a new refrig!!! I had to buy new car battery and a new dryer in the first week of January.
Now this!!! I'm going to post this and see where it lands! :-\
Thank you Amy! Happy New Year to you!!! ;D
Okay, click post! :P
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PHYL tsk Always have a pedicure! I deserve, have earned it, and like seeing nice - mani or pedi.
Right now in dire need of both though. :'( Physical elements of pedicures now impossible for do-it-myself projects. Embarrassed to have one hand of naked nails - the other hand a horrible mess. Just one of my terrible worries when younger to compensate for when $$ was available for such trivia. Did without when I had to, don't want to anymore.
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Okay, We're under Bald Eagles 2025> Child Boards> Decorah Lounge> Beakroom> LOL! I'm ready for 2025, I'm cash poor but my heart is full and in it for the long haul!!! ;D 8)
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Lani-- LOL luv your greeting for today---with curlers too! I hear you on being 'lost' here...When Amy was working earlier, I was bounced hither and yonder. LOL
Thanks for the breakdown on how to get back in Beak.
Gosh! Your pocketbook has been thru a lot. Sorry for the appliance/ auto difficulties...
Puff--ever since I had that meniscus arthroscopy on my knees (15 yrs ago) I've not done my own pedis . Then with this slipped thumb joint (both hands) I don't do manis either. ::) Yes I agree you deserve the pampering. ;) :-* Enjoy every minute!
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Hello to 2025 forums - thanks Amy
here is my list of bookmarks that I post each year for the 2 lounge forums and the 2 Decorah forums. These bookmarks will automatically go to your last read post in each forum.
Decorah Eagles 2025 Forum - https://www.raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/index.php?topic=2926.new.html#new
Decorah North Nest 2025 Forum - https://www.raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/index.php/topic,2925.new.html#new
Cheers 2025 Forum - https://www.raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/index.php?topic=2928.new.html#new
Beak Room 2025 Forum - https://www.raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/index.php?topic=2927.new.html#new
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Wow, a new section for 2025.
clynn - Congrats to Erin's team! Jeff thinks if he watches the game he will jinx them. ;D
Those ((firefighters))!
tsk - For some reason we were up at 4:05am this morning! Christmas all down at Church? Is the shoulder still feeling good?
Puff - Have you ever tried dry shampoo? It's like a powder and there is some that comes in a foam, that you put on at the scalp/roots area.
Phyl - Thanks for the 365. Love the snowy scene pics.
baz - Thanks for the links.
Lani - I hope you are laughing, and not crying from all of the repairs that need to be done. I would be stressed to the max!
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Wow, I also was lost when I popped in! We are in a totally new section!
Lisa, I remember using dry shampoo when I was a teenager! Yes, you and karen were both the early birds this morning!
oldguy, thanks for the bookmarks!
Lani, your Monday pooch doesn't look very happy! I got a home warranty policy in 2022 after I had a service call for a leaking water heater. They said they could fix it but could not guarantee it, so for $1795 they would install a new one. We chose the repair and have had no problem, still works fine. I found a good, reasonable policy and since then we haven't had an issue with anything!! You have had more than your share of troubles! Dang!
Phyl, love those felted dogs! That is the coziest little cabin in the woods! Another great 365!
baz, another year goes by... Thanks for the link to the local LA news station. I can't stop watching the fire news. Did you see the man who was reunited with his dog, he thought he had lost her. https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=la+fires+man+reunited+with+dog+video&mid=83BF1041A75EDAF5E2BF83BF1041A75EDAF5E2BF&FORM=VIRE
tsk, I haven't worn knee socks for years, and I don't know why! For some reason I feel colder this winter, I have been wearing a tee shirt under my sweatshirt for the last few days!
Puff, take care....
Glacier National Park, Montana
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Thanks OG ...
CLynn- when I'm at home in the winter all I wear are matching sweats and heavy socks (or those cute kitty slippers Maggie (Jim)gave
me for Christmas . Glacier National Park, Montana looks awesome. - Congrats to Erin's team!
Lisa - You and Karen were the 'Early Birds' this AM
Baz-- how well I remember those California TV stations...KCBS, KNBC, KTLA and KTTV , etc.
Puff- ditto Clynn "Take Care"
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.. .SEDs to all.
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THANKS OLDGUY! 8)
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It's a cold gorgeous moonlit night!
The coyotes are howling!
Good night!
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Dear Lord, we ask for your continued protection for all in harm's way of the CA fires. Shield every person, every family, every child, animal and wildlife caught in the path of these flames. Guide them to safety and provide shelter for the displaced.
Please help the firefighters, emergency responders, and volunteers who risk their lives daily to combat the flames. Strengthen them with courage and endurance, and surround them with Your divine protection. May their efforts be fruitful, and may they find rest and peace amidst their labor. Amen
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https://lightingacandle.org/chapel/vigil-beak-room/
Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
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Good Morning Beakers ...
Now 20F clear and later 47F and sunny skies ...tonight 18F Brrr!
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Lani--dramatic, coyote howling at the moon last night.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-01-14-hokkaido
https://www.nature365.tv
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, I wish you could record the coyotes howling, I would love to hear it! I can remember hearing them when we lived in AZ, Cathy and I were on a Girl Scout camping trip! Kelsey pointed the full moon out to me Suday night, I was surprised that she did that! Where is Mike this week? I can't keep track! I think Ed is going to retire in April, but he is home all the time now so it won't be much different...
Phyl, I don't know why, but I have never been a sweat pants wearer! I wear sweatshirts, but most are not the regular ones. I have the somewhat thinner ones with patterns and such. I think I get too hot in regular sweats, but I think I may be changing. I was colder this week! It is 3 right now, the high is 11 today. And it looks like we got a dusting of white stuff last night! It's supposed to get to 39 Thursday and 45 on Friday!! Just saw your morning post, love the 365, love watching the cranes and hearing the sounds! Cute and very detailed owl family!
tsk, I hope you find us this morning! I just saw your email this morning!
Iowa State Capital at Full Moon
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Well I found you thanks to everyone's help. LOL
PHYL Cute felted little pups yesterday afternoon :D Quirky AM owls ;) ;) Eerie 365 ;)
LANI WOW Cannot believe all the big expenses that have popped up to start the year.. How old is the frig?
LISA Yes Christmas down without the help of the 2 men volunteers that helped put up the 5 trees. Only a few of us. Stood for 2 hours without rest - Not a good thing but took Aleve and a nap after lunch LOLOL Shoulder is back to normal PHEW Did you catch Polar Opposites yet? Gorgeous scenery.
CLYNN The man reunited with his dog brought tears to my eyes... Ed to retire. Not so big a change for you. Cool pic of the state capital.
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bbrrrounce
-8 real temp. right now. going to be even colder next week. and a cold heart after the vikings loss.
think i'll make cookies today
hugz all
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Good Morning Beakers
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tsk - Yay, you found us!! Glad to hear that you had some help with the take down, but yikes standing for 2 hours. I too would have needed a nap and Aleve! I have not caught Polar Opposites yet. I looked for it on Hallmark+ yesterday and it wasn't up there yet. I just love every Hallmark that Rhiannon Fish has been in, and my favorite one My Norwegian Holiday.
clynn - Love you morning cuppa! Congrats to Ed on his upcoming retirement. Wow, the pic of the full moon at the State Capital. Gorgeous pic of Glacier National Park, Montana
Phyl - Thanks for the365, and love the owl family.
Lani - So cool that you get to hear coyotes howling.
karen, Puff, tig, kb and all - Morning :)
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Good Morning Beakers! Enjoyed all morning posts and pictures!
Clynn, used to hear coyotes in Springfield! Eerie sound at night! I ware sweats but not with the elastic banded leg and not matched sets! No socks but have a pair of knee socks. My bath robe is a full length sweatshirt! Love it! Snaps up the front!
Tsk, your two men helpers make st be slackers. Or forgetful!
Have to get ready for another regular dr appointment!. No biggie! Bbl
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaUN4-kIus0
The Lookout geologist explains the difference between "the fire is out" and percent containment.
He proclaimed the fire was out 2 days ago in describing the Palisades fire and the Eaton Fire.
He's correct. above is his describing the difference. Basically, containment lags reality and description of terms matter. He's a geologist and who informs the fire captains of reality to fire captains. Also in above talks the difference between good fires and bad fires...good fires are happening.
This was posted last night so doesn't describe the new Ventura fire that started last night.
The confusion on the major news channels in the last two days things like fires are still raging is wrong.
The firemen are holding the lines and no new eruptions/captures of land has occurred in 2 days.
Lastly, some of both the Palisades fire and Eaton fires were literally stopped/held by previous fires. That's why Topanga and Malibu in the hills didn't burn and why the Eaton Fire ended as well.
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Snuggle with our sloth babies :-*
https://x.com/i/status/1876282874049003552
OPAL :-*
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Hi Beakers!
Baz, thanks for posting an FYI on seeking info on the CA fires.
Phyl, love yesterday's morning post of the Felted dogs, so cute.... stunning nature video from Japan.
{{{Puff}}}
Lisa,
Clynn, Congratulations to Ed on his retirement! Not too many weeks left for him and then it's "Hello Thrift Shops and Flea Markets!" ;D ... photo of Ram overlooking the Glacier National Park is gorgeous. ... I wear socks year round, mostly heavy duty tennis socks and in the winter they are thicker. I have never worn shoes in my house, unless guests are visiting. LOL! The girls are the same way. It's the Hawaiian in me. When the girls were babies, if I was barefooted they were too. I drove my MIL crazy! ... Mike left for Gila Bend today and will return late Weds... stunning photo of Iowa State Capitol... oh my, the dog reunited with its owner had me in tears.
Tsk, the Samsung French door frig is 6 years old with a 10 year warranty that does not cover the 2 computer panels (naturally, warranties never cover computer panels) Right now the ice/water dispenser flap door is opening/closing constantly 24/7. And has been since the 20th of December. I've turned off the electric power to it to see if that would reset the panel, did that 3 times, but no go... the wires to the dispenser cannot be dismantled, or it will effect something else... anyway, the parts are no longer available.... glad you had help removing the Christmas trees and your shoulder is better.
Tig, sorry about the Vikings... take care with the -8 temps.
karen, I have a full length sweatshirt robe too. I love it! I wear it year round.
Kb, Zeke Lunder does a great job reporting on wildfire, forestry, land management, and CA rural areas... InciWeb is also a great link for information on https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/. InciWeb is an interagency all-risk incident web information management system provided by the United States Forest Service. This is what we use for daily updates in fire season. As well as the Tonto National Forests and Arizona Road links.
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karen - Good luck at doc appt.
kb - Thanks for info and video.
Lani - Thanks for the InciWeb link.
The contractor is coming tomorrow to start on my kitchen floor, and doors. I had to pack up everything in the standing pantry and on a bookcase shelf thingy I have in the kitchen, plus move the kitchen table and chairs. I am ready, I think. :)
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TIG Pretty sad game. Lost their spark but had a good season.
KAREN The men had very legitimate reasons LOL
LANI WOW Only 6 yrs old and no parts around. Did you check your home for an appliance gremlin??? I'll have to scout out a sweatshirt robe. Sounds perfect.
Gotta run..BBL
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Where is everybody this afternoon LOL
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3 year old child prodigy plays the drums with an orchestra....
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Where is everybody this afternoon LOL
I'm just sadly roosting here in January at mile marker something or other on the PCH. :(
I'll spin us up some vinlyl to keep us warm from the Great State of California.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1JZGT5BMbU&list=WL&index=15
Throwing diapers and water and money at the present LA fire situation is just not my cup of tea for those that really know me.
The credentials, experience and knowledge to actually help the people seriously hurting here.
As invited.
I was a passenger up in a USFS helicopter today.
All the cameras from any source never do justice to the ocular attached to your brain 360° swivel view.
I have sadly seen it before but hoped I would never have to see it again. Holly Shit.
I lost my professionalism for a bit.
Sara the crew member next to me handed me a days long dirty smoky faded reddish bandanna and said have a moment Sir.
We all have.
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BL, I hooe you are writing a book!
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Karen _ over the ear the thump noise of the rotors of a open door old Bell UH-1 Iroquois. Huey.
Well it's SOUNDS like rotor ear shot ground love rescue to me. :)
I always know what type of older flying carcass is flying my carcass. I knew I knew you peeps and this craft.
I'll kick your tires harder than you do.
1,000 ft above the terrain doing 140 MPH you can bet. ;)
Facial expressions say it all even with "helicopter headphones" on.
I gave Sara my now almost cheesecloth dirty smoky blue bandanna from the CA Camp Fire in 2018.
Sara can I keep this one ?
An elbow patch elbow bump nod and just took back off ..
HERE.
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Where is everybody this afternoon LOL
I was doing some spring cleaning in the downstairs closets. ;D
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Lisa, YAY! Exciting changes are coming! I'm sure all will go well with your contractor. ;D
Tsk, Aly wants me to sage the house and cleanse it of bad energy. :)
Kb, A young drum genius, look at those small arms and hands go!! awesome performance by one so young!
{{{BL}}}
Good night!
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Dear Lord, we ask for your continued protection for all in harm's way of the CA fires. Shield every person, every family, every child, animal and wildlife caught in the path of these flames. Guide them to safety and provide shelter for the displaced.
Please help the firefighters, emergency responders, and volunteers who risk their lives daily to combat the flames. Strengthen them with courage and endurance, and surround them with Your divine protection. May their efforts be fruitful, and may they find rest and peace amidst their labor. Amen
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https://lightingacandle.org/chapel/vigil-beak-room/
Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
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Good Morning Beakers ...
Today 47F sunny and 24F tonight
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CLynn- here's to Ed's future retirement this April; the Iowa State Capitol all lit up at night w/full moon is rather imposing
Tsk- You found us... glad your shoulder is back to 'normal' ...there's Betty Boop :)
Tig- a real 'Brrr' in your temp today; your Vikings lost :( ... cookies...what sort?
Lisa-thanks for the coca this AM; tomorrow is the big day for the floors/doors, it's gonna seem like a 'new' house.
I miss everything about the Desert- the coyote howling at night is sort of a lonely sound-
Lani- there's those cute funny sloths..tks for the report;
KB- amazing child prodigy
BL-tks for the Robert Plant and Alison Krause concert--sadly my speakers aren't working--new one have gotten detained they tell me. Cool ride in chopper I bet.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-01-15-tancho
https://www.nature365.tv
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From Amy's blog...
January 14, 2025: NestFlix and News from Decorah North and Fort St. Vrain
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Phyl, beautiful pics of houses in the snow! Beautiful Red-crowned Cranes in the 365. I would love to fall asleep to the sounds in all of the 365 videos... Thanks for Amy's Blog, the Norths are looking so beautiful and their nest does look cozy!
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Lani, I was intrigued with Aly's suggestion to sage your house! So I looked it up and there are actually instructions on how to do it! I say it wouldn't hurt, but I would have to wait and do it when it's warm enough to open all the windows in the house! https://i.pinimg.com/736x/05/76/e0/0576e0a15687a7f20ad666ada48707f5.jpg Thanks for the update on the baby sloths, sweet little babies... Sweet pup with his teddy bear...
BL, if I am understanding right, you were able to view the LA area via helicopter? Man, what feelings that must have evoked...
tsk, I was also doing some spring cleaning yesterday! A drawer here and there, a closet... Just getting the hidden areas done a little at a time. I am really trying to reduce the amount of stuff! Goodwill, get ready! Some stuff I can put out for DAV, which is where Ed and Kelsey go all the time. As long as it's my stuff! And I can tell him not to buy it!! ;D ;D
Lisa, your new floors are almost here! Will they get it all done today? Would love to see a before and after pic, it makes such a difference! I watch a lot of the decorating shows and love seeing the before/afters!
I found this article that shows several scenes of the destruction in LA, with one house that wasn't touched: https://apnews.com/article/california-wildfires-last-remaining-untouched-homes-photo-gallery-5adfbac6e9d52ffaed5126b7d7469733?user_email=ee49f33cb7c0743a6a2024111cc7baab9c847fd9093be752a928b36be515a5ed&utm_medium=Morning_Wire&utm_source=Sailthru_AP&utm_campaign=Morning%20Wire_14%20Jan_2025&utm_term=Morning%20Wire%20Subscribers
NEFL - waiting for a pip! Day 37
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LISA Yay It is finally beginning ;D Hope you've take a "before" photo. Thurs I'm having a cabinet guy come and evaluate my aging cabinets and wearing off of the stain around many of the knobs. I'd like to replace the fronts.
KB That little guy will go places on the drums.
BL What an experience. WOW I agree with KAREN You need to write an " Adventures with BL"
LANI Heard a fire story yesterday of a gentleman who sprinkled his home with Holy Water blessed by Pope John Paul II before he became a saint. His house is still standing with others gone around him.
PHYL Cozy homes in the woods :) Thanks for Amy's blog Some nice video.
CLYNN So funny with you trying to purge LOL Those photos of the unburned homes are miraculous. They must smell like smoke inside tho.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JILLTOSA
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Enjoy this fresh Strawberry Cake made with a homemade strawberry reduction. It's moist, tender, and the most beautiful shade of pink! It has layers of strawberry flavored cake with strawberry flavored cream cheese frosting, so you get fresh strawberry flavors with every bite. ;D
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I couldn't find you!!! :-\
I'm off to the pain clinic, so excited ;D Have a Beautiful day!
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Good Morning Beakers
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kb - The 3 year old child prodigy is awesome on those drums.
BL - Thanks for the tunes, and be safe!
Lani - I am excited, but I don't think Bandit & Misty are excited. They are a lil out of sorts with where their stuff has been placed.
Phyl - There is lots of things I miss about the South too, especially some of the food. I do bring an ice chest with me when I go down, so I can bring stuff back home. Thanks for 365, and RRP post.
tsk - I didn't take a before pic. These guys came in here so fast, that the old floor is already ripped up. There was another floor below that, and they are ripping that one up too. There will need to repair the sub floor by my back door, as it was a lil damaged there from the wind driven rain coming in. Your kitchen cabinets are so beautiful.
clynn - I am hoping they get everything done today, floors and doors. Hope things turn out good at NEFL, after all the drama they had after eggs were laid. Beautiful pic of the Norths.
Lori - Good luck at the pain clinic.
tig, oldguy, karen, Puff and all - Morning :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, jilltosa!!
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Good Morning!
Lori, good luck at the oain clinic!
Happy Birthday. Jiltosa! Enjoy the lucious Strawberry cake!
Ditto what everyone else has said!
Bl, the sounds of helicopters are hard to forget!
Incoming or while hitching a ride!
Snow posibke here a week from today!
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Lisa, is all the wirk disturbing tge kitties in tge b+b?
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Happy birthday Jilltosa! :-*
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Good morning Beakers!
Hi Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
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Good Morning Beakers
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Here is a Home builder from Texas that also does online build shows to promote better building practices and materials throughout the US. He is looking at some of the homes in the fire areas of LA that survived intact and why.
Lessons From Two Surviving LA Fire Homes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZe-TlYxm9g
Not much change at Kilauea - still listed as "paused" as it has had some very minor lava emitted at one vent location, but another location is deflating.
Some excitement in Iceland the past 2 days with some major earthquakes in the east glacial area where several volcanoes are - nothing going off yet.
Another video from Lesley...
Winter Warriors | How Birds Survive the Cold - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiSE5yyIUs8
Forgotten Sodas That We Grew Up Drinking, But Are Now Long Gone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTvrZ-5oXzQ
One brand not mentioned was "Pop Shoppe" , which was a direct market brand started in Canada...
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pop_Shoppe
Hibernating With My Cat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Yr4TcFDUu4
NaNa's Losing Her Teeth for Her Own Good... (ENG SUB) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrBU1BN1QtU
Maru enjoys the Osechi box - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cmb6C_b6c6s
Maru was got the most friendly revenge in the world - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIOTBrwrQ84
RHIANNON_(Fleetwood Mac) 70"s COVER @FRANZRhythm Father & Kids Band - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxdbmXcXGsc
YOU'RE SO VAIN_(Carly Simon) COVER @FRANZRhythm Father & Kids Band - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8U9rAyvt2Q
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Happy Birthday Jilltosa
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LORI I'm glad there is enough of Jilltosa's cake to go around. Looks great. Love strawberry. You seem very happy to be going to the pain clinic - Hope it solves the problems you are having. :-* :-*
LANI Sweet little bird gif for Jilltosa :) Hot from the oven crescents YUM
OLDGUY Very interesting piece on why some houses are still standing. Gosh I used to drink Tab by the gallons. LOL Cool Carley Simon cover :)
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karen - It was 9° here this morning with the wind chill, so I am thinking the kitties are all in the shed. I have not seen any since the work started around 9am. The guys have been in and out the back door alot.
Lani - Mmmm, I will take one of those croissants, please!
oldguy - Thanks for the videos.
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Lisa- an after photo will suffice; Bandit & Misty will be so happy when floors/doors are finished...so will their 'mom' . I wager the B &B kitties are none to happy either. Your temp today, 'Brrr!"
Lori- luscious strawberry cake for Jilltosa; all the best @ the pain clinic ; cute chicks excited about the snow
Karen- sure hope the snow misses you
Lani-a piping hot croissants please-- I have some real butter in the fridge. :)
OG-interesting article why some houses remain intact; tks for links will tackle later
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Happy Birthday Jilltosa!
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And, many "Happy Returns' .
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Happy Birthday Jilltosa!!! I hope you have a fun day filled with happy surprises and yummy treats! :)
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Howdy Beakers! :)
I have been chilled to the bone... all day! So mid-morning, I made a big scratch batch of hot chocolate, and delivered steaming mugs of it topped with mini-marshmallows to the doors of a couple of my neighbors. A sweet treat to warm our bones! I had 2 cups!! ;) :D
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Lani, gosh darn!! I can't belee your fridge is on the fritz!! Dang, eeevennn!! I would be beside myself, especially after all you have dealt with lately with cars and other appliances, and now Mike's heater repair, and such! I would definitely go the sage route! :D When I bought my wonderful house back in 1996 where I used to live, a good friend of mine, who has lots of experience with such, came over with big bunches of dried sage made for such, and we did a smudging all through my house - opened every closet, and all! Incantations, followed by snacks and wine! ;D ;D I say go for it! It can't hurt! Let the Universe know you are expecting the household operations powers-that-be to straighten up and fly right!! :D
Take care, All. Wishes for Comfort and healing for All in need. Peace. SED.
Prayers for All affected by so many fires, and All who help.
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I haven't been to Forum for a few days. I am soooo lost!!
I haven't a clue how I got here. I clicked on something and saw the name Beak Room 2025.
I can't find Cheers or other familiar threads either.
I don't know if I'll find my way back here to read if anyone posts instructions to Cheers or how to navigate this new setup.
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PHYL Beautiful cake for Jilltosa.
BAZI What a nice treat for your neighbors. Hot cocoa from scratch no less. Don't think I have ever made it from scratch. ::)
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PAULIE Go to Decorah Eagles 2025 and just under it is Child Boards and Beak room. Click Beak room and Cheers is right below on the same page along with puzzle addicts
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Hi tsk :) Thank you! Got it. My heavens I feel dumb! It was so easy! ;D
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Good morning Beakers!
Hi Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Thanks Lani, Looks delicious!! Mmmm need butter to melt and hot mug of coffee. :)
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Dear Lani,
In case I don't get to the Forum tomorrow here's an early Happy Birthday my friend! Enjoy your special day!!
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BAZ Hot cocoa from scratch ...nice treat for everyone.
“ Good Evening Beakers'.. .SEDs to all.
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Hello Beakers
Kilauea went active again this morning - starting out slow with little amounts of gas release - more of a flow, than eruption - after about 1 hour it resumed a more normal eruption flow with 200 ft. fountains. https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updates
Kilauea's Fourth Eruptive Phase Begins! Geologist Analysis - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_bP4kFWqt8
Underground coal fire burning near Boulder for 100 years is now out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85Nd3fPTRtM
Quarantine Kids play "Dig a Pony" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIoVbhTtmRg
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Dear Lani,
In case I don't get to the Forum tomorrow here's an early Happy Birthday my friend! Enjoy your special day!!
{{{Paulie}}} Thank you :-* and I'm so glad you were able to find the Cheers Room. I was lost on Monday when Amy made the changes to the forum.
Take care :-*
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Phyl, pretty morning snow pics... I wish there was snow outside of our windows. :-\ ... beautiful Red-Crown Cranes in today's nature video.... thanks for Amy's blog.... beautiful birthday cake for Jilltosa.... Your good night pic, now that is a room I could easily feel cozy and comfy. ;D
Clynn, The North's and their beautiful nest look ready for babies.... Aly had left a bundle of Sage for me. She buys it from a Herb Spice Shop in Pine. They make their own spices, the Sage bundle is made by a Navajo family... I pray all goes well for the NEFL family this season.
Tsk, you have a lovely kitchen...... I hope they provide you with great suggestions and reasonable prices.
Lori, yummy cake for Jilltosa! I'll have a piece please. ;D Good luck at the pain clinic, God bless :-*
Oldguy, thanks for the links and updates on Iceland/Kilauea.... I remember some of the Sodas. I drank a lot of Tab. Loved the Pepsi Blue...., in Hawaii we called fizz drinks Sodas, when I moved to Kansas, they called it Pop. ??? Which we still call it "Pop" .. beautiful cake for Jilltosa.
Lisa, brrrr you had very cold temps this morning.... I bet the B&B cats are wondering what's going on....
{{{Baz}}} you a wonderful neighbor! I bet they were so happy to receive your delicious hot chocolate with marshmallows :-* ... Your saging of the house is what Aly does too. So that's the plan.... the snacks and wine sounds like a good plan too. ;D
Good night!
Beautiful sunset from Seal Island Maine
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Dear Lord, we ask for your continued protection for all in harm's way of the CA fires. Shield every person, every family, every child, animal and wildlife caught in the path of these flames. Guide them to safety and provide shelter for the displaced.
Please help the firefighters, emergency responders, and volunteers who risk their lives daily to combat the flames. Strengthen them with courage and endurance, and surround them with Your divine protection. May their efforts be fruitful, and may they find rest and peace amidst their labor. Amen
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
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Hauʻoli Lā Hānau Lani
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Haupia coconut pudding with fresh fruit
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A cousin to Lani's favorite Haupia cake is this fabulous lemon coconut cake.
This ultra moist homemade Lemon Coconut Cake has three layers of coconut cake, homemade lemon curd and creamy lemon cream cheese frosting followed by toasted coconut!
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Happy Birthday, Lani!!
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-Island Whispers-
In the heart of the Pacific, whispers speak,
Of emerald valleys and mountain peaks.
A land where fire and water dance,
And sunsets invite the stars to prance.
Palm trees sway in the gentle breeze,
Ocean waves perform with such ease.
Rainbows bridge the sky in splendid arch,
Underneath, the islands embark.
A paradise where dreams are sown,
In rich volcanic soil, they’ve grown.
Hawaii, with your enchanting call,
You capture hearts, one and all.
Lani...Hauʻoli Lā Hānau
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Happy! Happy! Lani Am I really a whole week older than you? :P Enjoy all your gifted desserts.
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Good Morning Beakers ...
Today 51F tonight 27F
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Lani- lovely sunset Seal Island Maine
Puff-that's true...all those yummy desserts ;D
Lori -that Haupia cake looks out of this world
Hi Lisa - how do the floors and doors look this morning, Bandit and Misty are they settled ?
OG-tks for the linksand updates on Iceland/Kilauea
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-01-16-solo
https://www.nature365.tv
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PAULIE Someone told me how so am passing it on LOLOL
PHYL Love everything about that cozy couch and fireplace room.
LANI So funny. In Wisconsin coke/pepsi etc was soda. When I moved to Il I had to change to pop . ;) ;) How is it going on purchasing a new Frig? Gosh only 6 years.
LORI What a delicious cake for LANI Love " best friends forever" ;D Hope the pain clinic went well. :-*
HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY LANI
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Good morning!
Happy Birthday Lani! Piper and I had a piece of the delicious cake Lori made for you, with a coffee! Up at 4 am again! Piper said, Whaaat? Again?
Good posts , cakes and another cozy room!
Waiting for the man to come work on the dryer vent! H nis not dependable but does good work.
Baz, how nice of you. Home made hot chocolate.
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Happy Bird Day, Lani - have an excellent day!
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Wow, I really overslept this morning! And then I couldn't find my mouse anywhere, I looked and looked. Finally found it, it was under my chair!! How it got there I have no idea It had to be one of the cats! ;D ;D ;D
karen, you were up early again and I am late again. What is going on in the universe?? Piper thinks you are going crazy!!
tsk, I am a soda pop person! It changed so much in my childhood with moving so much, I just combined them and it stuck.
Phyl, love the 365, especially the view of the legs of the crane! I think the one was looking for his mate? The snow is so pretty! We are supposed to get to 40 today, 45 tomorrow. Yay! Then back in th deep freeze for a while. Love the good morning pic, those look like crabapples! What a beautiful poem for Lani!
Lori, oh that Lemon Coconut cake for Lani, it is exquisite and looks so very yummy! How did it go at the Pain Clinic yesterday? I hope you got some relief...
Lani, I looked up herb shop in Pine AZ and found it! OMGosh, there are some wonderful items there! I am going to order some things today!! https://www.herbstoponline.com/ Thank you! Yes, a beautiful sunset on Seal Island!
baz, you are a good neighbor! I am sure you are beloved in the neighborhood! We are close to the neighbors across the street, we help each other out when we can. I take Kelsey's lasagna and spaghetti sauce to them every now and then, they love it. And they take good care of our furbabies when we are all gone to Mom's.
Lisa, well, how did it go with the floors? Oh, I just saw them in FB, the floor is beautiful, love the color!
Lost Dutchman Snowing Arizona
Snow covers Lost Dutchman State Park. Named after the fabled lost gold mine, Lost Dutchman State Park is located in the Sonoran Desert, 40 miles east of Phoenix. Several trails lead from the park into the Superstition Wilderness and surrounding Tonto National Forest. Take a stroll along the Native Plant Trail or hike the challenging Siphon Draw Trail to the top of the Flatiron. Depending on the year’s rainfall, you might be treated to a carpet of desert wildflowers in the spring.
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Happy, Happy Birthday Lani!
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Good Morning Beakers
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Kitchen floor is completed. I did change my mind on a lighter color than I had originally picked out, and I am glad I did. I think the darker would have made the kitchen look smaller. The guys are here now, and working on the storm doors and front and back door.
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Phyl - The B&B kitties were very curious as to what all the ruckus was going on in their area of the backyard. Love the cozy room in your good night post. Thanks for 365.
baz - How sweet of you to make hot chocolate for your neighbors. Sounds yummy!
tsk - In my family growing up we have always called soda or pop, Coke for Coca-cola. It didn't matter if it was Pepsi or Coca-Cola it was, you want some Coke? Since moving here, I call it soda.
oldguy - Never heard that song before by the Q-Kids.
Lani - Awww, sweet seal pup. The B&B Kitties were happy last evening when the workers left for the day. We did see them on cam after it got dark, they were climbing on the saw horses. ;D
Lori - The Lemon coconut cake for Lani sounds delish!
Puff - Yay, you made it! :D
karen - Wow, you and Piper are up early again.
clynn - Thank you! :D
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Bounce
Lisa... Pretty
Lani... Happy Bird Day ☺️
Off to the dentist today for a crown replacement 😔
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Royal Albatross ~ GLG Returns Home! 💕 Beautiful Skycalls With RLK! 💕 Fast Changeover! 💕 1.15.25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iIKcAkoFFw
Jan 15, 2025
The video opens with RLK on the nest and GLG flying overhead on her return home! RLK recognizes her in mid air and he skycalls. GLG will circle around, land and come walking towards the nest - RLK skycalls to his beloved again. GLG returns his greeting as she approaches the nest. They both engage in some sweet affection and allopreening for a few minutes until RLK is ready to get up off the egg.
It is a fast changeover with RLK getting up and GLG immediately going to the egg to take over incubation duties. RLK stays around the nest to garden for a few minutes before he departs to the sea to forage for food.
GLG was gone twelve days at sea foraging for food. RLK now can enjoy some good fishing and squid meals! Thank you for watching! Video captured & edited by Lady Hawk
Mom GLG is returning home after 12 days at sea foraging for food. :-*
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A Big Welcome Home greeting from dad! ;D
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Good morning Beakers!
Hi Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Mahalo nui (Thank you very much) for the Mehana (beautiful) birthday greetings Oldguy, Lori, Tsk, Phyl, Clynn, Tig, Kb, Puff, Karen, Lisa, and All! ;D :-*
Mike needs my help with a project this morning.
I'll be right back to enjoy the delicious cakes and Haupia pudding (Oldguy, Coconut and Haupia pudding is my absolute favorite. In fact, I'm making a batch just for me later today! ;D )
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So tell me/us Lani. . . Do you have an authentic family recipe for the haupia? Or is there a good product we can buy? I don't recall ever being overwhelmed on the islands when I've had it.
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Happy Birthday, Lani!! :D I hope you have a wonderful day with yummy treats, including your coconut and Haupla pudding, and some fun surprises, too! :D
For your Happy Hour!
Shrimp Cocktail ;D
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And some Painkiller...
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The recipe is attached below - click to enlarge... it's from https://www.cocktailsnobnyc.com/recipes/painkiller
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no bounce
Home safe from the cheeseheads that zoomed past me going and coming as I drove the speed limit. My 45 minute drive takes me through countryside. I was overflown by 3 trumpeter swan.
I still have Novocaine so I brought some Popeyes tenders, mashed potatoes and gravy and Mac n cheese, which I will try later.
Hugz
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tig - Thank you, and mmm, Popeyes!
baz - That Shrimp cocktail looks yummy.
Lani - Thanks for the Royal update.
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CLYNN Snow and cacti That you don't see too often.
LISA Love the lighter floor. Wish we had gone lighter. Those kitties won't want to leave your B&B now that it has a playground :D
LANI Sure wonder what the albie conversation was about ;) ;)
BAZI Shrimp cocktail and a Pain Killer - ;D ;D ;D
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RIP David Lynch. As he said, “Keep your eye on the donut, not on the hole.”
No account required to view - just X out the pop-up to read the brief note from his family.
https://www.facebook.com/davidlynchofficial/posts/it-is-with-deep-regret-that-we-his-family-announce-the-passing-of-the-man-and-th/1179118190251944/
One of a kind. They broke the mold. I was a huge fan.
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RIP Bob Uecker, Mr. Baseball. No one like him.
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Lisa, your new floor is gorgeous!
Tsk, so glad your shoulder is okay now.
Lori, hope you had a helpful visit to the pain clinic. If not, I recommend a slice of that lemon coconut cake you gave Lani today for her birthday. A slice of that would rock my world. Hugs to you and Destini.
Tig, I hope you’re better and got to enjoy some of the yummy comfort food you took home. There’s been some crazy good tennis the last couple of days. Love seeing the younger ones who are playing some incredible matches and who will hoist the trophies in the future.
Clynn, wish I were your neighbor!
Karen, Piper says could you please pipe down in the pre-dawn! Just kidding. ;) I hope you both sleep well tonight.
Waving to all the Beakers. :) Take care, All.
Off to watch some Australian Open tennis. I miss my boyfriend!
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Baz... Yes! I've been rooting for them too. .. especially last night. Coco is looking better. 😊
SED
BL... 💜
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Lani
You know I just couldn't.
Lani and I happen to be in the same DRY time zone this evening for her Birthday.
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I've got a harsh-o-meter that goes from 1 to 10.
It's at an 8 or 9 everywhere here.
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I don't know and neither do the pros from Dover exactly.
The consensus was we're going to need a bigger boat and some water falling gently on it.
From A to Z Ladies and Gentleman.
Work the problem, don't let it work you.
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I've got a harsh-o-meter that goes from 1 to 10.
It's at an 8 or 9 everywhere here.
BL, :'(
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Phyl, "Island Whispers" just lovely.... beautiful graceful cranes on today's nature video....
Oldguy, my great niece Olivia would love the beautiful Hawaiian cake.
Lori, "Best Friends" :-* the birthday cake is looks so delicious, thank you :-* ... I pray your pain clinic was helpful.
Tsk, Love your birthday cat, thank you! :-* we haven't decided what to do about a new frig. It's a big cost we hadn't planned on. The ice/dispenser flap is still opening/closing 24/7.
karen, I hope the dryer vent repair man came today... I pray you and Piper get your beauty sleep tonight.
Clynn, Busy little furry critters busy doing laptop work while you're sleeping.. ;D .. There's always something off the kitchen counter that I find on the floor in the morning. ;D ... the. Herb Stop shop has a fantastic selection of goodies. I have the garlic pepper, their spices blends are fantastic. Aly buys their blended tea when she's home, as well as essential oils... I wish we had some of that snow over the Lost Dutchman Mine.... thank you for the beautiful cake and greetings. :-*
Lisa, the floors are gorgeous! awww happy to hear the B&B's are making themselves at home. LOL! ;D
{{{Tig}}} I hope your crown replacement went okay. :-* ... the swans had to have been an amazing sight to see... sleep well tonight. :-*
Baz, the "Pain Killer" is a great fix for anything that ails you! Thanks for the recipe! ;D :-* Love the shrimp cocktail too. :-* ... RIP David Lynch "Elephant Man" ... Bob Uecker rip... enjoy the tennis. ;D
BL thank you 8) Telling Warrior stories in hula https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFT-M18N2A4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LkJsw9-ypg
Good night!
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Dear Lord, we ask for your continued protection for all in harm's way of the CA fires. Shield every person, every family, every child, animal and wildlife caught in the path of these flames. Guide them to safety and provide shelter for the displaced.
Please help the firefighters, emergency responders, and volunteers who risk their lives daily to combat the flames. Strengthen them with courage and endurance, and surround them with Your divine protection. May their efforts be fruitful, and may they find rest and peace amidst their labor. Amen
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https://lightingacandle.org/chapel/vigil-beak-room/
Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
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No thank you Lani for that Utub video.
Now go enjoy whatever cake. :-*
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I'm presently staying in the house of an away comrade in Malibu who's home didn't burn down in December of 2024. ::)
Tanks staying somewhere in .. where again .. Europe .. apparently the country is becoming vague ..
I went badly surfing today in the pacific ocean at sunset to cleanse my brain.
Epic fail.
01.16.25. :) :-[
I think my concentration was off a titch. ;)
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Bazi
Mr. Baseball don't even get me started.
LOLOL
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LANI Another WOW for the cultural performance. It is always so enchanting. Like when there's an introduction/translation of the story being told. Talked a few times to devotees/story tellers. Also so fascinating. (Talking myself into a trip again. It's been a while.)
Thanks so much for the super, early start to the day.
BL - Great site we have here - isn't it. Not only for the birds.
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Good Morning Beakers ...
Today 59F mostly sunny w/ rain after 8pm; later at night 29F
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CLynn-enjoyed the photo of snow in Lost Dutchman State Park. I love to see a light snow on the desert it's such a wonderful contrast. I like
the 'wooden' crafted couple in yesterday's AM greeting. Yes, crabapples in yesterday morning greeting.
Lisa- kitchen floor looks great esp w/ lighter color. Glad the kitties are happy again.
{{{Tig}}}- hope the new crown work out and not too painful after novocaine wore off ; dinner sounds like a good treat; swans what an amazing sight
Lani- tks for the Royal Report... looks well; glad you made yourself a batch of Haupia pudding and kept if all for yourself :)
BL- Hawaiian dancers for Lani; :o '8' on the meter :(
Baz - can't resist a shrimp cocktail--I love those !
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-01-17-winter-storm
https://www.nature365.tv
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Decorah North Eagles
Jan.17, 2025 6:37 AM CST
Birchwoman
The Norths discussing actives of the day over morning 'coffee'.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Phyl, love the Peanuts good morning! 34 here now, we are supposed to get to 48 today! I desperately need to clean the outside of the family room window, it bugs me every morning when the sun is coming up (that's when all the dirt shows!) The snow in the Alps is beautiful and surreal! Ahh, the Norths! Love them!
BL, you are everywhere...and everywhere is in you. The experiences you have had are incredible... and more to come...
Lani, hope your birthday was wonderful! Thanks for the Warrior stories videos, I had no idea. Wow, the physical strength and stamina of the men in the first video! Sheer muscle! Hope you get to have one of those Pain Killers, they sure sound good to me! I am working on my order from the Herb Shop, so many wonderful items! Great video of GLG returning home! So sweet!
baz, I would love to have you for a neighbor as well! Thanks for the Pain Killer recipe, it sounds good! And able to kill pain quickly!
Lisa, I would love to have your floor color in all of my house! Now you are going to get the bug to change other things, I bet!
Sequoia National Park in California
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BAZI Gosh, for a minute there I thought you meant our RRP David Lynch .Phew. Twin Peaks was one of my favorite TV shows and Elephant Man was done really well. Agree with Lani . Bob Uecker - a legend and Milwaukee is in mourning. :(
LANI Loved the goodnight words. :-* That video was amazing. Those men train like "special forces". :o :o From the physical standpoint my thighs ache with the quad strength required. Amazing - such discipline.
BL Boy, you are in the middle of it. Sights your brain will never erase. Are you assisting while there?
PHYL Brrrr 365 :o
CLYNN Lots of color in this AM greeting Sequoias What can one say.
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High of 37 here today before winds whip in and lower our high temps at Minus 6 on Monday and Minus 16 Monday night.
Heading out with Ollie for a walk before winds kick up.
BL - Boy you have to be experiencing Heaven and Hell at the same time. Malibu area being the Heavenly part, er um, in part.
Later
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Good Morning! Piper and I slept way past 4 am today! Couple of appointments this afternoon!
High today of 67 and cold coming next week!
Snow on the Swiss Alps looks like meringue!
Rip, David and Bob.
Be safe BL!
Clynn, your am pictures look like summer!
(((Tsk)))
Lisa, doors installed? Lots of cooking goes on in that kitchen!
Tig, maybe time to get a dentist closer to home!
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Good Morning Beakers
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tsk - I am happy with the lighter color too. I showed the guys who laid the flooring the darker color and they said, it would have made the room smaller looking.
baz - Thank you! RIP David Lynch & Bob Uecker.
BL - Yikes on the harsh-o-meter stats.
Lani - Thank you! Hope you had a great birthday.
Phyl - Thanks! My own kitties are happy they do not have to be shut up in the bedroom today. Thanks for the 365, and the pic of the Norths.
clynn - Beautiful pics from Sequoia National Park. Funny you should say that, the flooring guy suggested that if I ever want to rip up the carpet in the living room, to put the same flooring in there that I put in kitchen.
kb - Hope you and Ollie had a good walk. Stay warm with that upcoming cold weather.
karen - The finished up the doors yesterday, but need to come back this morning for a few minor things to finish on them. Oh, and also to get paid! ;D
tig, Puff, oldguy - Morning :)
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bounce
Yes, Thanx. I recovered feeling in my face by 7 p.m. and enjoyed some more of the Popeye's; warmed. It was the first time a dentist provided the removed gold crown to me. Nice. ($) I have been a client since before we were married in 2001. It helped that she is a nice-looking, friendly person and a member of our church, when I encouraged Camper to become a client in 2002. It had been years, he needed major work done, and was nervous. We also see her husband there and it is a pretty drive we enjoy together at least once a year.
"... Just a bit outside..." LOLOL. R.I.P.
The pool was warm today
Hugz all
TTFN
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TGIF Beakers!
Hi Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
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LISA Bet the kitties were sniffing every inch of that new floor tho LOL
LANI Panda heaven ;D
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Hello Beakers
We are at 52 at 1pm - all downhill from here, forecast to go down to 0 by Sunday morning with only a high of 5 for the day.... Watching the forecasts and they are showing some snow/ice for the gulf coast, from Texas and all the way up to NC on Wed-Fri. With a small winter event for Washington to Boston on Sunday. Karen, you may have to bring those porch plants inside - one model shows you down to 10 with snow/ice and possible power outages. Lisa, looks like you need to do feed and water early Sunday for your outside cats for the storm.
Kilauea has gotten big again after it's slow start for the 4th Episode ... https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updates
Kilauea Eruption: Up-Close With Volcano Scientists (January 16, 2025) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1589czWImY
Kittens are Endlessly Entertaining! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9INdvbtSv0o
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Ran across a new one Jeanee Robertson New to me anyway.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtMwYZRRHFU
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Just returned home from another skin cancer burning off.....on thigh.
Was surprised to see a Cybertruck in my neighborhood..kind of dirty too!....Just haven't seen one in Minnesota before.
Hunkering down with all done before the next 4 days of "in the tundra".
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kb Cybertruck???
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https://www.tesla.com/cybertruck
It's Elon's bulletproof truck.....like the one that blew up in Las Vegas.
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Ah said the blind man - Now I see. Never heard that pseudo name. Only one I ever saw was on the news because one of the 2 guys they arrested had rented one. Weird looking crossbreed between truck and jet plane.
Thanks
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OLDGUY I do believe I heard today that the inauguration will be indoors on Monday because of the DC weather. Capitol rotunda. Not since Reagan in 1985 I think. Who needs a TV when you have kittens LOL
PUFF That was a good piece by Jeanne Robertson. ;D
KB What's a Cybertruck? OOPS I see you answered. Never knew that was its name.
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BL, I hope this was a better day. Take care.
Puff, I'm so glad you enjoyed the Kane (Male) Hula dancers.
Phyl, brrr very cold day in the Alps! sweet pic of The Norths.
Clynn, I need to clean a couple of outside windows too.... Love your morning pics... awesome pics of Sequoia National Park. I don't even want to imagine those beautiful trees burning. :'(
Tsk darling cookies.... Panda is making his own fun! ;D
Kb, love mama Lion and cub. sweet ;D Take care.
Karen, happy to hear you and Piper had a good night's sleep.
Lisa, WOW! Your kitchen project didn't take long at all... Now you can enjoy it.
Oldguy, Thanks for Kilauea update. It's been 23 years since we visited the craters. That one end of the volcano floor has risen more... thanks for links.
Puff, love Jeanne
Goodnight!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
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LANI Look at all the eyes in the tree hole :)
WOW Quiet night :o
BISCHUE Hope it is a day of memories for you on your Anniversary. May you hold Bill in your heart today.
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Good Morning Beakers! It's Caturday!!!
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Yesterday Ed noticed the cats at the sliding door to the deck, they were intently watching something. Then he thought he saw a mouse run across the floor, so he let them out. Sam was intently going around some buckets and stuff so Ed went out and moved things, and came back in. When I looked there was Sam at the door with two legs and a tail hanging out of his mouth!!! He caught the mouse!!! Ed went back out and it got away. Sam stayed out there for an hour watching for the mouse. I wish I had a picture! I was calling him Mousebreath!
Lani, I got the windows cleaned, it got up to 50 yesterday, today's high is 20! More cold temps coming for a few days. The panda in the snow!! Love the owl pic!
tsk, not what I pictured a 'cybertruck' to look like! Kind of weird looking. ::) ::)
Puff, thanks for the Jeanne Roberts, I hadn't seen that one either!
oldguy, love the kitten video, I have been through all of that this past year! Still going on with Sam and Sophie!
Lisa, has the Cat Inspection crew checked out the floor? Sophie, our Chief Inspector, has to check out absolutely everything that comes into this house!
tsk, I had the same thought as you when I saw that David Lynch had died! Relief when I saw it was someone else...
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Good Morning Beakers....Happy Caturday!!
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tig - Glad to hear you were able to enjoy your Popeye's after your dental appt.
tsk & Lani - Misty has done more sniffing and checking out the floor than Bandit. Bandit was more interested in the storm doors. He was like, wow...I can look out without having to get on a box! ;D
oldguy - Nice temp for you, and thank you for the info!
Puff - Thanks for the video.
kb - I laugh every time I see one of those Cybertrucks. I think they are ugly, but that is my personal opinion. Hope all is ok with your thigh skin cancer removal.
Lani - Love the good night pic! Jeff has already put a hole in the wall with the new door knob to the back door. ::) Project for today, go buy a wall stopper!
clynn - LOL, Sam!
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Good Morning Beakers ...Happy Caturday !
Today 46F rain, later temp 32F tonight 18F cloudy
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CLynn-raspberries :) , been a long time since I've been to Sequoia National Park in California--awesome ancient trees
BL- looks like you are in the middle of those LA fires. Stay safe
Tsk- cheery fruit shaped cookies
KB- lioness and her cub being playful :) ; hope all's well with your skin issues
Karen--LOL cartoon
Tig-a nice warm pool would feel nice for a swim
Puff- Jeanene :)
OG- Tks for Kilauea update. Nice temps for you.
Lani- LOL panda in heaven rolling in the snow; great camouflage mama owl and her owlets have
LOL all those Caturdays.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Maggie and Mike 2007; Maggie 2021
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Happy Caturday Beakers!
Hi Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Brrrrr .... it was 23 degrees when Sadie and I headed out the door this morning!!! I can't imagine how cold it must be for all of you, it must be freezing! :o
We're going to Walmart in a few moments. Big Game Day!!!
KU Basketball is at 11am and KC Chiefs starts at 2:30pm (our time) Talons crossed!!!
I'll be back, please be safe and keep warm. :-*
{{{Blschue}}} Thinking of you on this special day. :-*
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Lani... I be watching... Rooting... 8)
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CLYNN " I brought us breakfast" LOL Good going Sam!!! I pulled up next to a Cybertruck the other day at a stop sign. Didn't know about it at the time.
LISA Sweet AM pic ;D One happy Bandit LOL Ah yes - the wall stopper. ::)
PHYL Awww beautiful Maggie. :) Maggie show no obvious signs coat- wise of aging. Still a beauty in 2021
LANI Funny AM photo. I'll have to see if we get the Chiefs and what time. Detroit is tonight.
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((Blschue)) - Thinking of you on this day.
tsk - Got my wall stopper. :D
Lani - We did the Walmart run too this morning. Go Chiefs!
Phyl - Awww, love the pics of Maggie and Mike.
karen, kb, Puff, tig, baz and all Afternoon :D
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We are heading into southern Greenland temps soon......yes, Greenland...lows at -17 and not above zero tomorrow. Hang on water pipes etc.!
Not happy...bored out of my mind so, Ollie pic in warmer temps to warm me up. Wearing long underwear, sweaters on top of regular clothes inside the house.....ugg.
Take care, Bischue
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Dear Lani,
In case I don't get to the Forum tomorrow here's an early Happy Birthday my friend! Enjoy your special day!!
{{{Paulie}}} Thank you :-* and I'm so glad you were able to find the Cheers Room. I was lost on Monday when Amy made the changes to the forum.
Take care :-*
Lani, You're welcome of course. :) :-*
Your post in Cheers made me LOL.
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PAULIE Someone told me how so am passing it on LOLOL
TSK, Well I appreciate it! Because I was totally lost. ;D LOL
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Happy! Happy! Lani Am I really a whole week older than you? :P Enjoy all your gifted desserts.
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Puff! Happy Belated Birthday!!
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{{{Blschue}}} - especially thinking of you today. 🙏s
Lisa-so glad you got a door stopper for the knob
CLynn- LOL 'I brought breakfast'.
Tsk-Cybertrucks not attractive, look like an odd sort of tank IMHO
KB-Ollie Man in his younger days. :). Tks. he looks good.
Lani/Lisa- with you Walmart runs completed---y'all are set for thrills and spills at the games...KU Basketball and KC Chiefs; Lisa's Bandit
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LISA LOL Now to repair the wall - always something.
LANI With 3 minutes left - safe to say KC is the winner!
PHYL Yes the Cybertruck does look like a modernized tank. Thought the Hum-vees were weird when they first appeared.
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Good evening! Thanks for the weather alert, Old Guy! I will soon. Ive the Christmas plant to the garage. Will leave the rest in The make shift greenhouse and hope for the best! Snow or ice expected here Wednesday but there should be a rapid thaw!
Clynns morning Picture of the kitties let’s have coffee and knitted hats. Reminds me of Lisas BnB.
Phyl. You had some pretty Eminem kitties and they still looks great!
(((bischue)))
Lani happy afternoon at your house I think try to stay warm and give Sadie a few pets for me
Well, sign off and watch the commanders. I know Jeff is not watching this game. I hope he’s happy at the end of the day.
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Snug as a bug in a rug.
Not sleeping like a baby.
Walked out onto the sand and squished my toes into it for a couple mikes and then it really set in on me.
Overall.
A Royal cluster U Know what of inter agency organization, coordination and communications.
Sadly reminds me of 911.
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BL- Yes, Calif does.
Karen- Eminem kitties. ::)
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“ Good Evening Beakers"...SEDs to all.
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Lani... I be watching... Rooting... 8)
;D ;)
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Weather Temperature events a watching.
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Clynn, Sam's a mouser! Good for you Sam! ;D ... Love the Caturday pics and Bagel cat.
Lisa Love your Caturday pic.... Did you get the wall stopper on? That's something Mike would have done too... Walmart was busy today. Mike loves to look for bargains. ;D
Phyl, awww Maggie :-* .. Mike has sweet eyes and dignified stance. :-*
Sorry for our Lions fans .... How bout those CHIEFS! 8) .. Caitlin Clark was with Taylor Swift at the Chiefs game.
Baz, Tig, Are you watching the Australian Open? A great weekend for sports!
Hi Paulie, good to see you!
Kb, Ollie looks cozy... take care.
Karen, Congrats for the Commanders... You and Piper keep warm and take care.
{{{BL}}}
Keep warm and safe Beakers. :-*
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
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Pip break out the broom and way up the the critter straw.
A wicked cold is a coming to January Stay.
It was 60 feet backwards
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Good Morning Beakers!
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BL, are you still in CA? Hard to tear yourself away... I can imagine the chaos with the tremendous amount of destruction and so many lives turned upside down, all at once. It is unimaginable... I think you are the one the guys are holding up in the picture!
Lani, Mike and I would be good shopping together! I love finding those bargains! Our grocery store has a 4-shelf section in the back corner of the store where they put discontinued marked down items. Only most of the items are not discontinued, and I have never found anything expired. I have gotten several Squishmallows for Bella, for $2 as well as various food or household items. How are the furbabies?
Phyl, love the pictures of Mike and Maggie, both beauties and then there's Samantha! You take very good care of your furbabies, they live long lives. Mike looks so regal, looks like he is a long hair! also think those cybertrucks are not attractive at all, they are downright ugly. :o They remind me of how old tv shows used to depict the space age. Clunky.
NEFL - Egg #2 has a pip! (egg #1 did not hatch)
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Good Morning Beakers ...
Today 33F scattered snow showers and tonight 12F
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Hurrah! Egg #2 has a pip!
Lani- that cute bear at his laptop
{{{BL}}} if you're still in Calif---becareful; that is a humongous pine cone; LOL 'Pine nut'
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Good Morning Beakers...Happy Sunday!!
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kb - Brrr, stay warm!
Phyl - Are you getting a lil snow this morning?
tsk - Walmart did not have the rubber stoppers for the wall, but a big white round one that you stick to the wall.
karen - Jeff was VERY happy this morning! ;D
Lani - I just saw that on Facebook, Caitlin and Taylor together at the game!
BL - Ok, which one are you on the pic??
clynn - Yay for NEFL on their pip!!!
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-01-19-where-to
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From Amy's blog...
January 17, 2025: The Week in Pictures!
https://www.raptorresource.org/2025/01/17/january-17-2025-the-week-in-pictures/
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Meant to post this earlier--got bogged down with other 'stuff'...
'Dad" Bluebird 1-13-2025
Afternoon
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Monday afternoon a"Dad" (1 or 2 the latter is the son) perched on our deck rail.
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BL Good comparison to 911 :'(
LANI Didn't notice Caitlin with Taylor :)
CLYNN In the past was it always SWFL first or was it NEFL.?
PHYL Beautiful glass art. :) Thanks for Amy's blog.
LISA I've seen those big white ones. Work well and easy to install.
5 degrees feels like -2. High of 7 . Brrr
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Lisa-- that's what the forecast calls for today. Just until 9AM they say. Just looked out the window (upstairs) there' some falling right now-- so far 1/4" looks like. Glad the B&B kitties are safe.
Tsk--a tuckered out Snowman this AM. You have a 'Brrr!' morning too! How's Lulu? ???
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Key Lime Cupcakes – light, fluffy cupcakes full of key lime flavor! The cupcake itself is flavored with key lime juice and beautiful like flecks of finely grated key lime zest, topped with a tangy sweet lime frosting and graham cracker crumbs.
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Won't get to Zero today......ridiculous. Tomorrow night the worst: around Minus 20.....
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Iberian lynx..
I'm not letting Ollie have access to the back yard...closing the dog door. Though I don't think it's necessary, as a precaution, he comes inside awfully fast when he's on his tie out and done doing his business.
People on my city fb page implore people to not let their dogs and cats outside alone. Even the County Sheriff said so. Too many get loose. Hoping people abide as there are so many loose dog and cat posts.
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bbbbbrrrroooouuuu . . . .
-12, feels like -35
Here blankie
Yay Commanders, Chiefs... and Coco, Tommy, Carlos... etc. "How the ball bounces"
TTFN
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Posting a little remembrance for our dear Ted for his Birthday January 17th. I got the news from Lani in a post about the passing of our dear Ted on October 31st 2022 and wanted to repost this again this year. Ted was a gentle giant loved by many. He enjoyed lounging on the logs & taking dips in the pond as well as people watching... but most of all Ted loved snacking on grapes, strawberries and peanuts. Ted was a special bear, dear to our hearts and is missed & loved by many.
Thank you so much Lani so much for sharing "Bear" news, photos & updates from Dr. Lynn Rogers and the North American Bear Center. We appreciate all that you do... 💜
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Ted the Bear by PhotoSkunk, on Flickr
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World's Largest Black Bear ~ "Ted" by Jeff Wiles, on Flickr
Ted's best buddy Honey as a cub
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20121203 Ted Honey & Lucky by Angela Wessel, on Flickr
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Honey and Ted fun-101_3201 by spiderxcat, on Flickr
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20140607 B Ted & Honey by Angela Wessel, on Flickr
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20200628 Ted in his oval tub holding his bowl of watermelon grapes carrots and nuts by Angela Wessel, on Flickr
Meet Ted (1997 - 2022) https://bear.org/our-bears/ted/
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My favorite snow sculpture....from around the world they came to Stillwater, MN for this event this weekend. Brrrr....
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A view of some of the others.
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HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY ALY
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PHYL Lulu still enjoys her game of mouse retrieval before breakfast and is super intrigued by fabrics of every kind ;D
LORI Those lime cupcakes look amazing. I like "sour" ;) ;) What a nice tribute to TED, Lori. Thanks for the memories
KB That lynx looks amazed at your weather report LOL Stunning snow sculpture. :o
TIG Wow you guys are really in the deep freeze.
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Sunday Blessings Beakers!
Morning Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
BL Fun pic, I wonder if that's you being carried by your brothers.
Clynn, Fur babies are fine... that's a great price for Bella's favorite treasures... YAY Pip for NEFL, I pray the other eagles stay away this year....
Phyl, beautiful stained glass artworks.... brrrr stormy nature video..... a great RRP blog update, lots going on for RRP... sweet Bluebird family.
{{{Tsk, Tim and Lulu}}} brrrrr.. keep warm, maybe do a puzzle or two in front of the fireplace... ;D
{{{Lori and Destini}}} How are you feeling today? awww, thanks for remembering Aly's birthday with yummy Lime cupcakes one of her favorites :-* ! ... Love your tribute to Black Bears Ted and Honey. They are missed by many :-* ... {{{Ted, sweet Honey and Lucky}}} :-* :-*
{{{Kb, Chris & Ollie man}}} awww Look at the Lynx cub's big paws, a lot of growing left to do. ;D .... Keep warm and take care.... stunning snow sculptures.
{{{Tig and Camper}}} oh brrrrr! Stay home and enjoy the tennis.... Keep warm and take care.
Tsk, Aly and Dewey are staying with friends in San Fran to celebrate her birthday this weekend. She'll return to Oregon in Tuesday. She plans to look towards moving to San Fran or Seattle for her future plans... there is no way she can continue in Medford or Oregon under the new policy involving mental healthcare. Everything is up in the air for her... so here we go again. :-\
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-12, feels like -35
Here blankie
Yay Commanders, Chiefs... and Coco, Tommy, Carlos... etc. "How the ball bounces"
TTFN
camperstig Isn't it nice to have all these other events to fill in our stay-inside routines today. My day started with AO with Gauff this morning - good match. Day is full of options.
Grateful for the managed release of the 3 freed hostages.
We're lucky :-\ although that's debatable. We started out on the plus side, 4 degrees. How about up by you tsk? Your temp this morning? Now at 10 here.
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64-65 right now. Forecast is for below freezing temps for 4 or anything to write about! 5 days but not too much to writers about! Just cold for us! Possible snow/ice
continues in the forecast!
Great game last night!
Thanks Lori! Delicious sweets and sweet memories!
I am confused about the question/comment about SWFL & NEFL as I recall in the past NFL played and hatched eggs first with FCFL following closely behind as the parents changed at any NFL that seems to have changed and this new pair is still fairly young and perhaps not as Anxious to raise a family as the original pair. Good luck to them with a number two! Obviously, S WFL is early this year having babies hatch before Christmas.
Lisa, now that work is finished in the area of the B&B. Hopefully the kitties will settle back in and continue as before. The changes were made. You will have a better view of them and they have you with your new doors. I’m glad Jeff has at least one more game with the commanders this season. I would like to see them win at all, but I don’t know that they will be able to earn the rings this year
All beakers stay safe from whatever mother nature has in store for you BBL
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Phyl - Thanks for the 365, and RRP post. Glad you didn't get too much snow.
tsk - BRRR, you are cold too! Yea, the big white round one was easy peasy for Jeff to put on. ;D
Lori - Thanks for the birthday reminder, and for remembering Ted.
kb - Cute Iberian lynx. Ice sculptures are beautiful!
kb and tig - OMG...I cannot even imagine those cold temps.
Lani - Reading your post to tsk about Aly. :(
Puff - Afternoon :D
karen - Jeff said the same thing, he would like to see them win it all, but he don't think that will happen. He said, it would be a good Battle of the Beltway teams in the Superbowl tho! ;D
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Aly!!!
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Happy Birthday Aly! I am hopeful, that all good things will come to you in your future moves. Mental health is not an easy thing to find a good solution to as far as state governments are concerned believe it is very bad here in Georgia and probably Illinois has one of the best programs in existence I am sure, however you don’t have any desire to move that far away into the Midwest. Anyway, good luck to you and have a wonderful weekend in San Fran. Safe travels for you and Cewey back to Oregon.
Lisa/Jeff, I would love Beltway series or rather game, but I don’t know if that’s possible. Sorry, .lani and Mike But there is always basketball!
I am anxious to see the Ohio State Notre Dame game Monday night and hope that Notre Dame can continue. It’s winning ways almost to Hometown team..
BL let us know which one is you and that picture posted today like everyone I wonder if that is you being lifted high in the sky
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Happy Birthday Aly!
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Still in Cali with Aly. :D
That be me the one without my feet on terra firma.
Owls Head, Groton State Park, VT .. mid 80's.
Left to Right _ Steve , oldest brother Beak, middle brother Jumbo, youngest brother Brokenlug, Quog.
Sadly only Beak and I are still here. :(
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Lisa, thank you for posting for karen! Are the kitties used to the new floor by now? It was a cold day here, it made it all the way up to 5, but we have no snow on the ground!! Those warmer days we had last week melted all of it.
karen, I m so glad that beautiful juvie was rescued and is doing well! He just needs to hitch a ride south!
Puff, bitter cold, but it looks like a gradual warm up again! Crazy weather...
Lani, sweet little Jewish bulldog! Sad that Aly has to leave Oregon, that was a crappy new policy to put in place. I bet she's not the only one in a bind with it!
tsk, Sophie is intrigued by anything new that comes into the house. So we call her the Inspector General, she thoroughly goes over everything! Sam wanted out on the deck so bad but I told him no, it is too dang cold!
Lori, thank you for the lovely remembrances of Ted, and loved seeing Honey as a cub! Love all the pictures, and the yummy cake for Aly!!
kb, WOW on the ice sculptures!
BL, what are you up to in CA? I just knew that one was you in the picture!
Highway 1 in California - Palussiere Wilfried/shutterstock.com
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We had a surprise this morning when we assisted one of our pure Lleyn ewes give birth - we were expecting 5 lambs (not overly uncommon for our flock)
but she was actually carrying 7, a Septuplet! A first for us anyway! Credit: James Dugdale
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Clynn - I think the kitties are use to new floor now. We just had snow for about 2 hours. It looks like about an inch. Awww, the lambs!
BL - After I asked, which one was you, I noticed the boots, and figured that was you. I should have deleted my post.
Good night, everyone 😴
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Good Night Beakers!
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LANI I was wondering if rabbi Ruff would show up in the Beak ;D ;D ;D Thanks for the update on Aly. Nice that she is with friends and likely getting the scoop on San Fran. "Here we go again" Prayers that it is a smooth transition.
PUFF 4 degrees now as I type but did get to 7 today ;) ;)
LISA Quite a work of art for Aly ;D Thanks for posting KAREN's clip on the rescued Alaskan eagle. Quite an anomaly but like they say you never know how it got to that state.
BL Wow only you and Beak left. Treasure that!
CLYNN I may borrow that name " Inspector General" for Lulu. Her nose works overtime. WOW 7 baby lambs and they all look really good. :D
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KB- Iberian Lynx kitten :-*; glad to here Ollie is on outdoor restrictions save for the 'toilet'; lovely ice sculptures
Tig- 'blanke' weather for sure; I have my afgan for evenings in the recliner LOL; keep warm
Lori- keep warm and thanks for Ted reminder, RIP{{{Ted, sweet Honey and Lucky}}} ; hope all's well with you and yours
{{{Tsk, Tim and Lulu}}} - glad to hear Lulu still has some 'kitten' antics :-*
Lani- I always get excited to see our bluebirds in the winter always look forward to seeing them and feel blessed to have them
trust us. Thanks for update on Aly---another move--hoping the transition is 'smooth' . And more info on San Francisco. 🙏 s
Puff- ditto on the 3 freed hostages. Many more yet to be released.
Lisa-glad that work is finished in area of B&B. Here's to the kitties settling back continuing as before changes. And, a better view of them/ they you with new doors. Tks for sharing Karen's clip of rescued AK eagle
CLynn-- LOL nickname , Inspector General" for Lulu. Seven lambkins wow...and all looking healthy
Aly...
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“ Good Evening , Good Night Beakers''.. .SEDs to all.
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Joshua Tree at sunset, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
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BL, what are you up to in CA? I just knew that one was you in the picture!
Highway 1 in California - Palussiere Wilfried/shutterstock.com
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Clynn I'm assisting in the disaster recovery efforts. Wildfire, GIS mapping, disaster and forestry experience .. etc.
My dear friend and comrade Tank was on vacation in Europe when these "LA Fires" started and was very gracious to lend me the use of his home in Malibu. He said just don't burn it down for crying out loud. ;)
Several homes around his are leveled from the Franklin Fire (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_Fire) in December of 2024. :(
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(((BL))). Stay/safe, how long will you be there?
Clynn, I hope Mama will keep the baby lambs wRm and well fed! So sweet!
No Belt way game this year!
Seds
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Puff, yes, it was a good day to be indoors... very cold here too... great football games!
{{{Karen and Piper}}} keep warm and be snug in your home these next few days... it's going to be low 20's here for the next four mornings. I'm sure the "feels like temp" will be colder.
LOL! Chiefs will be in the game. 8)
Lisa, Aly's birthday cake post would make a great puzzle. Glad the white round one worked....
Lisa, Karen wonderful story about the juvie eagle rescue/release... Hopefully, it will be able to handle the rest of the winter months.
{{{BL and Beak}}}, great pic of you and bros. ... Say Hi to Aly! ;D .... take care during your time helping in CA.
Clynn, every final year apprentice working in the mental health system in Oregon is involved. They are forcing them into a non-profit system for another two years if they want to work in Oregon. Aly has spent over the last four years working for non-profits. She can't earn enough to live on her own working for non-profits.... oh my, that poor mama sheep is going to need extra help feeding those beautiful babies. They will probably see if mothers who lost their lambs will foster.... sweet good night pic.
Tsk, Inspector Lulu ;D Aly is also looking towards the mid-west, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri. But, she's definitely leaving Oregon.
Phyl, We're starting to see Robins around our feeders, along with the Dark Junco. The Bluebirds seem to hang out further in the forests. Every now and then I'll see a couple fly about between the large oaks. I always tell them I have 2 nice bird feeders. :-\
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
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Bbbrrrooouunncce
A high of minus 7 today is predicted.
Happy Martin Luther King Day
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tig, 0 degrees here, high 8. Brrrrr!
Lani, stayed in all day yesterday, probably the same today! I have 4 cities tagged at TWC so I can see the current temps at a glance, WDM 0, Rockville TX 20, Corvallis OR 29, Albion IL 3. Pretty darn cool for TX! So Aly has been working on the final requirement year at non-profits and now they have added two more years to the requirement in OR? That stinks! That afghan in your good night pic is very 1970ish! Love it!
BL, you are doing good, be careful and know that you are very much appreciated. I just cannot imagine the hell you are seeing. I keep praying that those folks will get the help they need and deserve. People are people, all deserving help in dire times...
Phyl, I did get to see the Joshua Tree Forest in the late 90s, Ed's sister Gina won a trip to Palm Springs and took me as her guest! Very unique and strangely beautiful!
tsk, Sophie will be glad to have a Sister Inspector General! I am still finding the little red-headed LOL doll around the house but have never yet caught her carrying it off! I call her Red, her hair is getting more and more unruly! :o :o
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The baobab tree, commonly known as the “Tree of Life,” is indigenous to the African continent, as well as certain regions of Australia and Madagascar, and is capable of living for thousands of years. Its scientific name, Adansonia digitata, honors the French botanist Michel Adanson, who documented this remarkable tree in the 18th century.
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Not sounding good for your weather tig. Not good at all.
Our temp this morning is -4. But, tonight (-9) is the predicted low, and predicted high tomorrow is 1.
My plans/recommendations - warm tea, hot chocolate, chili, and lots of historical TV (Trump, AO, football). Keeping warm and indoor is the plan for lots of us today. :-\
I've also decided to attempt doing a hair washing. Since the first week in December's fall I've had only 3 hair washings. Now the itching is out of control. My usual routine is every other day. I could scream. I mentioned before about my neighbor, a beautician, but with a pain-in-the---- husband. I don't want to cause trouble because of time used to wash and dry, 10 minutes? And, I've been trying to set things up with my own, regular lady. Found out Friday she has a hernia - and she's filled in her schedule getting time scheduled for all the regulars, for her surgery and rehab. So, I found out Friday I can get into car and drive to Jewel, get some needs. A few people have been helping with vitals the last few weeks. It was nice weather and felt good for the change. Tried finding a temp beautician to fill in for a few minutes twice a week? No, let me try a one-handed attempt.
Problem with car is not the getting in and out or steering; BTW, but it does take several minutes to click into the seatbelt. Asked around - and decided to use my friend's idea her pregnant daughter (twins) tried. Not legal I know - but I've never run into any accident issue is my excuse. I've asked retired cop next door (Michael) and two mechanic friends - they say it should work. Before getting into seat, buckle the seatbelt and let it lay behind your butt on the seat. I'm game, maybe Wednesday - three MD appointments the end of this week. It will save me the R/T transport time & $ and give me fresh air. Has anyone on here ever done the seatbelt trick or heard about it? Did it work? Did you get caught?
Well, that's enough complaining - thanks for the time to vent. Keep warm. Hugs
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Currently -2 and heading to a whopping 8 degrees today.
BL Boy, Tank is so lucky his home has been spared and that you have a place to stay while assisting. God bless your efforts and stay safe.
LANI ((((Aly))) Nasty trick for Oregon to play! Don't blame her. She is destined for something better. :-* Now that goodnight pup knows what side his bread is buttered on LOL
CLYNN Look at that squirrel in the hummer feeder :o :o :o WOW That baobab tree is a new one for me. Think of what the world was like thousands of years ago and who might have walked past that!
PUFF I've not tried that seat belt trick but it makes sense it should work. Hope you don't have far to go. Steering tho Hmmmmm
Well at midnight last night was awakened by the chirping of our upstairs smoke detector. All new ones 2 years ago guaranteed for 10 years In Nov of last year the basement one was replaced. Now two months later another one. Will call electrician this AM. So got the ladder out , unscrewed it off the plate and had to google again how to "unlock" the battery box. ::) This is such a frustrating problem in this house. I'm so sick of this.
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Good Morning Beakers ... Happy Monday !!
Today 9F mostly sunny Tonight 12F
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Lani-nice afgan, pup looks so comfy
CLynn- I've read about The baobab tree a.k.a “Tree of Life,”
Jim works today and he's all bundled up--hat and gloves
Tig- Brrr! Those temps
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Good Morning Beakers
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I was supposed to have a 9am doc appointment, but received an email saying the office was having a delayed opening for 10am, due to the snow last night. I am all rescheduled for this Wednesday.
Phyl - Brrr on your temps this morning, but your morning pics make me think of sunny warm days to come.
tsk - Oh no, not only I am sure you are sick of it, but also that is frightening in the middle of the night!
Puff - I do that seat belt thingy when I am at the Wildlife Refuge. I do the driving thru the refuge, while Jeff walks, but I also like to look out the windows with the binoculars or camera. I cannot stand to listen to the seat belt constantly ding...ding...ding, so locking it in place keeps that from happening. Just be careful since you are not in a seat belt, hope you don't have to go too far!
clynn - Wow, the tree of life! Love your morning squirrel pic.
tig and kb - Stay safe, warm and inside!
Lani - That cake is a puzzle! ;D But, I loved the splashed looking artwork of it.
karen - ;D no Battle of the Beltway!
I wish I could find the post that I saw on FB yesterday, but it was from a wildlife rehab that rescued an injured eagle that had a beak problem and after they got it to the facility, the eagle laid an egg!
Found it....
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NEFL Eagles
Welcome to the world little NE31 ;D
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AEF NEFL EAGLES ⭐1ST VIEW OF NE31⭐WELCOME TO THE WORLD AND CONGRATS TO NEW DADDY BEAU & GABRIELLE
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Here it is Lisa ;) oh, I see you found it ;D I will keep it on here anyway...
This is so exciting!!!🦅
Injured bald eagle thrilled rescue team with egg. Now South MS could get its own eagle cam By Martha Sanchez January 18, 2025 5:00 AM| A pair of bald eagles was spotted outside of the Sun Herald on Debuys Road in Gulfport on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Watch one of them take flight and fly away perching in a nearby tree. By Amanda McCoy The discovery thrilled Missy Dubuisson and her colleagues at Wild at Heart Rescue. A bald eagle delivered to them with injuries had suddenly laid an egg. “I never would’ve thought in a million years this would happen to us,” said Dubuisson, founder and director of the rescue in Jackson County. “It’s exciting and nerve-wracking.” The egg began a rush of excitement and caution that, Dubuisson joked, has everyone “walking on eggshells over here.” It is the first bald eagle egg they have ever been responsible for. Every next step is governed by federal authorities because bald eagles are protected by law. The eagle, named Orin, arrived Jan. 13 at Wild at Heart Rescue, which is state and federally permitted to possess and rehabilitate wildlife. Orin was found in Poplarville, where Dubuisson believes she may have been hit by a car. She had a painful beak fracture and a wing injury. Both were treated by a veterinarian, and Orin went to the rescue for rehabilitation. A bald eagle named Orin was delivered to Wild at Heart Rescue in Jackson County. Then she laid an egg. Wild at Heart Rescue She laid the egg on Wednesday. Laura Mioton, the caregiver for Orin and another eagle, saw the egg first and told Dubuisson. “It’s like a Christmas morning thing,” Dubuisson said. Eagles usually lay eggs from December to February. When one mate commands the nest, the other searches for food. Orin may have seen some food, such as a rabbit, in the road when she got hurt. It is unclear where Orin’s mate is, but Dubuisson said he may still be in a nest, somewhere, waiting. There is no way for them to know. Orin and her egg are tightly protected, and no visitors are allowed for her safety. But Dubuisson plans to install a camera before the rescue puts Orin in her new enclosure in about a week. Dubuisson said the rescue will upload footage and updates to its Facebook page. Eventually, Dubuisson wants people to be able to tune in to a live camera. For now, Orin is calm. If she becomes restless, Dubuisson said the rescue will consult with federal authorities about how to protect the egg. The egg could hatch by mid-February. The rescue hopes to move Orin to a larger enclosure as she heals with her baby. A full release is a long way off. But one day, Dubuisson hopes to release Orin and the baby together. Now the rescue team is determined to keep Orin well-fed, warm, safe and calm. “Each day the egg is intact,” Dubuisson said, “it’s the greatest thing.” MS Martha Sanchez Sun Herald https://www.sunherald.com/news/local/counties/jackson-county/article298665658.html
Photo from Lisa's FB link before repair
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Wild at Heart Rescue
We have news y’all!
I have just received our email from USFWS because we have a very unique situation here…
Our newly admitted Eagle (The one with the beak injury) Has laid an egg!!!!!!!!
Our Federal Agent, Reese, said be prepared for another egg in the next few days. They are very EGGcited about our journey with this Eagle and her Egg. We will be in very close contact with our Federal Agents with this situation.
A new Eagle Box is being constructed right now with easy to clean sides and we will share all of that information with you later.
There will be a camera inside the eagle box for our very own eagle cam.
We would like to share all this with you because this is very exciting.
What an honor to have this experience!!
Mommy Orin ~her beak has been repaired and she is in the proper restricted enclosure. This was her transport photo.
here is the egg
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Good morning Lani, Clynn, Karen, Kbs, tsk, Phyl, Lisa, oldguy, puff, tig, bazi, Jill, blschue, Paulie, T40, Emy, Lilbro, E4E, Peep, Nora, Ginger, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Eburg, Weasel, Ezee, lindy, Bggolden, godiva, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, nanimal, ruby, Oma, f22raptor, jicaji, LB, the cheers & Jewelies groups and ALL!
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Just talked to Pip and the morning low was 14°, but she got 5" of snow overnight N NJ.
She said .. "O' and BTW you suck for being in SoCal !" :-*
I'm the designated snow removal machine I guess. ::)
I surprised her and told her she can just hunker in as I've already contacted Bobby and he said he'd come over and dig you out. :-* :-*
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Thanks Lisa and Laurie for the news from wild heart rescue but I have questions I wonder where the daddy is and how he’s going to know the English and his babies are OK and what he’s doing. In the meantime I also wonder how they will teach these babies to flap around and fly off and know how to hunt when the time comes I’m assuming they have some kind of set up that we will see in the future but it is exciting news that is not something that happens often. Thanks for the post.
Clynn, last night on the magnolia channel, I watched some folks trying to buy a house in Des Moines. They showed three homes and I fell asleep before deciding which one before they decided which home they wanted anyway, it was really a nice program and perhaps you’ve seen that show or a similar one in the past! 0
I hope all keep warm in this extreme cold and I am sure that above average temperatures will return soon at least one can hope for A little warm spell🙃BL, 🤡
I prefer Spring!
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Blessed morning Beakers!
Hi Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
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Maybe there'll be a followup? How to do you fix a damaged eagle's beak? Avian Gorilla glue?
Long break, almost up the entire beak.
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Maybe there'll be a followup? How to do you fix a damaged eagle's beak? Avian Gorilla glue?
Long break, almost up the entire beak.
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It's not hard....glue, surgical pins, etc. are options depending on the break. It will grow back so not to worry.
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Thanks for the offering kb. Hope we'll be told what's happening in the future.
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Lori - Thanks for the NEFL update on their fluffball! Also, thanks for the article. I did not realize that rehab was in South Mississippi!
BL - Thank goodness for Bobby helping dig out Pip.
karen - The article that Lori posted said, they will try to post updates on FB and also maybe a live cam on that eagle. Hoping for the best outcome for eagle and egg! I prefer Spring, too! :D
Lani - Pretty morning flowers.
Puff - I am with kb on the eagle beak...glue maybe? The beak is like our fingernail, made with keratin.
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PHYL Love the "best of" from Maculay library. esp the babies next generation. LOL
LISA I have to remember that seat belt trick for things just like that. We can do a drive through at some the large Gardens in our area with frequent pull overs. Same if we ever get back to Door county with the same idea. You're only going 10 mph through the Park
What an amazing story and experience for Wild at Heart rescue - Sure do wonder about the back story on that and where she came from. Keep us posted. I see Lori has a back story.
LORI Thanks for the news on NEFL and new little NE31 You provided the back story on Orin. Feel bad for Daddy now waiting for Orin to come back :'( Love the dog with the red hat LOL
KAREN Cute Snoopy!
LANI Love those snowdrops. :)
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some bounce
Camper had a long and early day... assisting his son getting his car serviced, then driving almost an hour to play board games with two grandsons. He will come home to the aroma of homemade oven-baked beef stew.
I wish I could watch Coco play tennis tonite, but the Notre Dame game is on the channel I can access. Go Irish! I'll see CoCo's highlights (hopefully) later.
Hugz all. It has been a long, cold day. I'm ready for dinner and a nap.
SED
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TIG I can get the Notre Dame game as well. Gosh I sure hope they can win. Camper is a good guy! :-*
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TIG I can get the Notre Dame game as well. Gosh I sure hope they can win. Camper is a good guy! :-*
Sigh...
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NEFL Eagles
Welcome to the world little NE31 ;D
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AEF NEFL EAGLES ⭐1ST VIEW OF NE31⭐WELCOME TO THE WORLD AND CONGRATS TO NEW DADDY BEAU & GABRIELLE
https://youtu.be/Iy6C_ru_3Bk?feature=sharedvia DMORNINGSTAR
awww Welcome NE31 :-*
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Clynn, Love your morning squirrel pics! ;D ... brrrr, cold temps you are tracking. I just checked on your mom's home city temp, 10 degrees... it's windy here, our temp says 21 but feels like is 10 degrees. I can feel the cold air near the windows.... Aly had a little Red doll. I can't remember what she called it.... The Tree of Life is gorgeous.
{{{Puff}}} I hear your frustration.... I've tried that seat belt trick for my big dog Bandit when he was in the car with us. He always set off it. It works. I also used it after I had surgery and couldn't have a seat belt on my tummy... I'm so sorry you can't find a beautician to come to your home for a quick wash and rinse. Have you tried to see who senior resident homes use? Because they do here.
Tsk, we had to do the same thing with our smoke alarms. Replace 11 smoke alarms two years ago with 10 year lithium batteries only to have the go off last summer. It was suggested the one on the highest point in our home might have dust in them. Cleaned it and then all of them went off... Sadie became upset and wouldn't come into the house. So. we had to buy all new batteries again and replace....good luck.
Phyl, Beautiful sun catchers in your morning posts.. Love that color blue.... Mike told me it's suppose to snow in Reserve, LA tomorrow. :o That's where his plant is located... Keep warm and take care.... how interesting about the rescued female eagle with broken beak and she laid an egg.. I wonder if they will release her to be with her mate. Or if they know where her nest is...
Lori, thanks for more on the eagle Orin and egg. I pray they find her mate. What if she has an egg in her nest with mate? Beautiful morning posts. I hope you're well after your visit to the pain clinic.
Karen, love your Snoopy... I hope they try to find Orin's mate. Surely he's in the same area they found her. I feel bad for her mate and I'm worried she had an egg in that nest too. Now I'm going to worry about a lone male eagle.
Tig, Camper's had a good day... games with grandsons and then homemade stew and you... sorry about the game.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
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Good morning I’ve been up about an hour and read some of the posts I missed last night Lenny I agree with everything you have in your post and hope we’ll find out more about Ord today. Cute little baby Northeast Florida paper and I had to get up at Darko 30 in order to wake up and be ready for a delivery from Lowe’s that is scheduled for between 7 AM and 11 I guess now that I am up and ready for them it will probably arrive around 11.
We have a winter weather alert or advisory, and everyone is quite nervous about what is happening but I don’t quite understand it but HeLth called and didn’t want to come but I want her here because I have a few things I want done and then she can go school gets out at 2 PM. It is closed Wednesday so we shall see they predict snow for tonight. Temperatures Are in the 20s at night but up to the 40s or high 30s during the day. Certainly not conducive to a whole Lotta snow staying on the ground LANY I guess that would be the same for Louisiana. It will be a fun experience for kids who have not seen snow and piper might enjoy it. I don’t know time will tell what’s going to happen.
Back to the dryer I have the vents repaired and practically all replaced and then tested out the dryer and found it still was not drying well. I remembered a repair person in the house, saying to always use the high temperature setting as he thought there was some issue with the heating element information is that replacing one of those is almost as pricey as a new dryer so I decided to bite the bullet and ordered one. I’m getting a whirlpool which is what I am replacing and am getting a Similar model with knobs on the controls instead of a digital board I didn’t even know they made this option today. I was surprised that I could get delivery lesson 24 hours after placing the order now fingers crossed that everything will work well I hate to see my electric bill after running the dryer so many times to get things dry.
Love the color, blue, the glass, cactus, the tree of life the snow drops the squirrel of a hat and it’s turning out and so many other pictures posted the past few days. Stay warm, BBL.
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Sorry about the Notre Dame loss I really thought they would do better and upset Ohio
A note on seatbelts I really wish all of you would wear them at all times. I had a high school friend who suffered very serious injuries from car accidents while she was not wearing a seatbelt she didn’t like them because they wrinkled her clothes. She eventually died as a result of injuries, combined with a worsening condition of diabetes.
But if you are out and about in your car, perhaps you can go to one of the walk in hair salons and get a quick wash and dry. Otherwise the suggestion of seeing who goes to senior facilities is a good one. Good luck.
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TIG Too sad. I didn't stick with the game :(
LANI I do remember all the problems you have had with your smoke alarms. It has been a chronic problem in this home for 16 years now.
KAREN Somehow your internal clock is off kilter - another early AM ;) ;). Good luck with the dryer delivery today.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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tsk, now that is intricate coffee art! I would hate to stir it!
karen, it's been very cold here but warmer days are coming! In the 15-day forecast I see a long string of high 30s/low 40s! Right now it's -11 here (-25), 5 in Albion and 24 in Dallas and Corvallis. The weather is really getting crazy... Hope your help comes today to help you get your errands done!
Lani, I found 'Little Red' in 3 different places yesterday, still have not seen which cat is carrying her around! Cathy's daughter, Celia, had a doll who soon earned the nickname of 'Phyllis' because Celia carried her around by her hair and it resembled Phyllis Diller. She would say 'her not Phyllis!' but it wasn't long before Celia was calling her Phyllis. She still has that doll, she will be 49 in April!
Lori, thanks for the picture of NE31, I am so happy that the second egg hatched! Now we wait for SWFL!
Puff, I can barely remember years ago there was an eagle rescued with a damaged beak. I think a piece was missing, they made a piece to fit and yes, glue! It took quite a while but it worked! I will try to find the story...
Rugged Beauty - At first glance you might think these Bison must be cold, after all the temperature was below zero the morning I came across this scene. There is, however, a way to know that they are not. Wildlife of all sorts grow protective Winter coats and layers of fat that keep them warm. If they are well fed, healthy and not overly stressed, their coats will not allow much body heat to escape. If these Bison had been unwell, the snow would be melted by escaping body heat. So, despite the frigid February temperatures and the heavy snow falling all around them, I suspect these Bison are actually quite comfortable. They are just resting.
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Dryer in and hooked up! Not sure I really needed one as the old piece was full if stuff! Had twi dufferent fokks working in it and tgey did not dia goidjib! Oh well, the new ine is here! Now fir a nap! Lol
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You made my addled mind remember another Yellowstone mention clynn. I mentioned you have full range of doing what you can - but there are the MUST rules....
Do not bother the bison. They do have the right of way. If there's even just a group of two on the dressed trails you turn your machine off and wait until they saunter away. You will be penalized $$$ also.
They need no unwanted hassles.
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Good Morning Beakers ... Happy Tuesday !
This morning 18F / 21F mostly cloudy at night 26F
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Lori - Tks for info on Orinthe Eagle and 2nd egg hatched. Here's to the RRP finding her mate. Hope you feel better after your visit to pain clinic.
Tsk-elaborate art in the latte
{{{Puff}}}
Lani-a very cozy fire for that husky
Tig -a good day, Camper... games w/ grandsons and then your homemade stew.. game :(
Karen- LOL Snoopy, glad the dryer is delivered and connected
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Watch till the end to see why doggie moves security camera!..
Lordy. It's -16 but will get to zero by 1pm....supposedly ;D
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Whooops - Looks like the cold froze out the N1 cams. Now showing Highlights.
Good news story. . . Just went out to get paper off the drive and put mail in the mailbox (no mail yesterday for MLK day). Pleasant surprise waiting. Two days' delivery was at the top of the drive. :-* They had been tossed up for me. Y'all know about my refuse guys - When we switched to LRS I had super guys assigned to me. I think I told the story of they exit their trucks to roll mine back up the drive for me and to me (neighbors jealous?).
Well, the paper person is now tossing the newspaper, in its plastic cover, all the way up to the garage door. Noticed first time about a week ago. Slides right up to the garage, like magic. Now I've had Raul delivering papers since about '85 (my guess). We have the same guy - his wife now too I'm guessing. And, when I was teaching he graciously would deliver it before I left to drive into the city. Read with my tea start and at lunch. At Christmas he has always been remembered - and puts a thank you note in the "plastic paper sack". However---he must come by about 3 or 4 o'clock. I don't recall seeing him but maybe 5 or 6 times. And now, the thank you note has his wife (Anna) signed - Anna and Raul. There are some small, sweet things that make life pleasant.
Even in the worst of times ---- There are some gracious touches to make life enjoyable.
HUGS to Anna and Raul.
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Still got frostbite twinge doing the mailbox - Minus 9 here!
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Puff - my city, due to now organized waste collection, (meaning the city allotted 3 carriers to divide the city and for that got long term contracts with fee increases etc.
so, my city offered free bin "to the street and then return to house" services to anyone elderly or disabled.
I have had that service now for a few years. I feel bad for them in our extreme cold though.
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Puff- life's sweeter with thoughtful folks like Raul and Anna--tks for sharing. Your temps, Brrr!
KB-I couldn't access your link on Twitter and I have an account w/them.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-01-21-white-silence
https://www.nature365.tv
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Wow _ now I know it's really friggin cold everywhere, but you really don't ever see winter weather like this along the Gulf of Mexico coast or on top of the Denali.
Summited 1984.
The peeps there are just not equipped mechanically or physically to deal with weather like this ! :o
https://x.com/JaredWAFB/status/1881672284466762188
Stay toasty my friends .. ;D
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Big Easy snow chains .. LOL ;D
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Phyl - it's from the Science Girl twitter feed. Maybe? enter that in the search bar of twitter?
BL - how are the winds out there in So. Cal? I have lots of relatives in San Diego.
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kb Not to bad right now, but forecast gusts are expected to ramp up again over the next 48-72 hrs.
I do see the "chance of" -to- "showers likely" in the 7 day for around here so that's good.
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=34.0358&lon=-118.6915
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Off to do some wildfire disaster not so fun stuff. :(
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kb Not to bad right now, but forecast gusts are expected to ramp up again over the next 48-72 hrs.
I do see the "chance of" -to- "showers likely" in the 7 day for around here so that's good.
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=34.0358&lon=-118.6915
https://digital.weather.gov/?zoom=7&lat=33.73938&lon=-116.21182&layers=F00B0TTTFFTT®ion=0&element=13&mxmz=false&barbs=false&subl=TFFFFF&units=english&wunits=english&coords=latlon&tunits=localt
Off to do some wildfire disaster not so fun stuff. :(
Yah!....showers likely next weekend...do take care.
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Kia ora koutou (hello everyone) From Ranger Sharyn Broni
The Royalcam nest.
Currently Mom GLG is on the nest.
GLG arrived on the 15th of January.
The egg is now 70 days old. Visual checks for Signal Station Trig egg start in 3 days’ time on the 23rd of January.
Check out what we do and why we do it here: https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/albatrosses/royal-albatross-toroa/royal-cam/rangers-work-for-royal-albatross/
What To Expect On The Royal Albatross Cam: January | Hatching
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETjHi2xa8ds&t=1s
To add to our growing list of other species on Royalcam here is a Red Admiral butterfly, voted Bug of the Year 2024.
https://www.nzbutterflies.org.nz/species-info/red-admiral/
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Good morning Beakers!
Hi Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
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CLYNN Earthy tones this AM :) Celia and Phyllis LOLOL Cool info about the healthy bison.
PUFF Good advice for any of us heading that way. Thank you for sharing that story about Anna and Raul. Simple gesture but much appreciated by you! Glad to hear about this act of kindness.
PHYL Never heard the word "apricity" before. We have a lot of that today. :) Beautiful intricacies of the feathers. 365
LANI Boy when you see it all spelled out like that, the rangers have a huge job to do. Dehydration of the breeder was interesting.
KB Funny - bet owner had a hand in that video LOLOL
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Once, in the 80’s while living in Daphne, Al we experienced a nice snowfall! My neighbor bundled up and get the 3 kids across the street outside to build snowmen! There was enough snow on the golf course that they built two very large snowmen, they remained intact for quite a while after most of the snow had melted, but what fun they had. My neighbor had lived in Indiana, and was quite familiar with snow, but the children were not, and they just absolutely loved it. No ice at that time so accidents were at a minimum. This was a pretty, nice sbow ! Tgis current mess , Being referred to as a wintry mix is the kind of thing that knocks out power and breaks tree limbs, and does other kinds of nasty damage. Not looking forward to having more trees removed from my landscape of the hurricanes. The last two years have done a really fancy job of cutting down our canopy. BL I wish you would get more than a shower but not so much that it would cause landslides. We are really in a climate mess.
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Good Afternoon Beakers
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I hope all Beakers are staying warm. :)
We finally reached 19° a bit ago. The high for today was supposed to be 22°, doesn't look like that is going to happen.
tig - Oven-baked stew sounds delicious. Hope Camper had a fun time with guys yesterday.
karen - Glad to hear that your new dryer was there early, and is all installed for you. I hope you got your nap in.
tsk - Love that morning coffee design!
clynn - Wow, the bison pic...amazing! I often wonder that about many animals that have to deal with the cold and snow.
kb - Did you make it above zero?
Puff - Very nice of the newspaper delivery guy/gal to get the paper closer for you.
Phyl - Thanks for the 365.
BL - My hubby tagged me in Facebook on that same exact pic! ;D ;D
Lani - Thanks for the Royal update. :)
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it is 5 right now...
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Ha!....it says it's 6 above here tig....got you beat, LOL
I've opened up the dog door....Ollie took advantage of it an hour ago. Now closed again for the night.
Hopefully a walk in with him tomorrow....we shall see as they say :)
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Kb- I shall do that
BL- tks for update on the Santa Ana's and the like. I have some classmates in that area. You & your crew take care. Here's to the rain showers if they don't flood--they'll will be a blessing 🙏s
Lani--tks for the Royal Update; tks for the info on 'What we do and why' and other news
Tsk- I thought that word would be appropriate today.
Lisa- luv the contrast in your AM photo-spring tulips and snow
Tig- Brrr!
Well. I took a spill this AM to make it short---I got my feet wisted in the vacuum cleaner cord--too big hurry which put my balance off.
And down I went--first thought was my head and neck ( 3level ACDF C-3- C6 w/ plate). So I landed ony my r. knee and left elbow.
it's all tender and bruised and sensitive to pressure of use which has eased up as day progress and I take to me recliner w/ ice pack on and off.
The r. knee is another matter as it keeps swelling up and ice pack w/ gentle pressure helps tremendously and slowly the swelling has decreased.
Jim will do dinner, so after an ealy dinner I'll retreat to the recliner and continue with ice pack.
I do take the stairs : left foot on riser then right both feet are on the same step and repeat until I'm in upstairs hall
I think I'll see how it is in the AM and go from there. If it all hurts like it did at first I'll see a doc. My knees are bad in the first place and this
impact isn't going to help I'm sure. i'm due an injection from Dr. Amanda martin (US women's Olympic doc) so I'll call tomorrow for a appt
explaining what happened. Maybe i won't have to wait too long to see her. Either way i'd rather see her than go hither and yonder from one doc to another.
Gonna call an early “ Good Evening Beakers'.. .SEDs to all.
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KAREN So you just got a wintry mix and not the 1-2" forecasted? Still a mess however.
LISA OOOO. Love those tulips in the middle of winter. Noticed Trader Joes have their daffodils for sale. LOL
PHYL So sorry to hear about that fall. Doing great with the ice but do you have an ACE wrap??? ( ICE- ice compression elevation) Sure hope it is just bruised Ouch (((PHYL)))
Worked on cleaning up the basement today since Bible study was cancelled - Free day. Cut up boxes, purging yarn vases that accumulate etc
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You made my addled mind remember another Yellowstone mention clynn[/b.
I mentioned you have full range of doing what you can - but there are the MUST rules....
Do not bother the bison. They do have the right of way. If there's even just a group of two on the dressed trails you turn your machine off and wait until they saunter away. You will be penalized $$$ also.
They need no unwanted hassles.
Puff no truer words could be said.
I've "shut down" for a Rock ptarmigan for hours doing up her thing.
A fox nose pounding ice covered snow for a vole.
Glassed Grizzly Bears traversing talus slopes for moths with Mountain goats.
Is it not their Living Room we're all in ?
As a responsible operator of all sorts of Snow Machines on and off all sorts of snow would make ones head spin.
With these _ wow I'll never ever be here again with these conditions .. that still make my bones warm to the core since I was four.
Taught to me very well by my elders.
All things and critters In situ in the great outdoors in all of the seasons in their realm are afforded the greatest respect by me.
I might have to take one of you and eat you with way more reverence than than the hamburger from your grocery store.
All critters that inhabit their white world are to be utmost respected # 1.
in fact I slept inside a Caribou Carcass for a night that was like a week
Besides if you're correctly there you are appropriately prepared and in the know.
You might just see some once in a life time amazing critter stuff.
The true winter mammals smelled us long before we saw them. You guys are too chewy.
A red tail light took my snowmobile once to the foot of some mountain in full purple mountain majesty at sunset well into the Full moon near Yellowstone NP one night we set off on wide snowshoes to get far enough.
It was just like pine tree tranquility perfect.
The very deep snow equalizing the terrain like a giant marshmallow.
The sugar snow was like made for the machine I was on.
The weather was no wind at 32° F with a Full Moon on and a groovy planet alignment.
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Very perceptive, BL ::)
Tsk, Wintry mix going on earlier and looking more like there is more snow than rain or ice at this time it is supposed to continue all night, and I have never heard them say exactly how much we’re supposed to get, but if it snows all night , It might get up to 2 inches on the ground, although I’m not sure how much of it is going to remain, as it seems to be melting as it touche the wet earth , tomorrow will tell
Seds
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Tsk, just readm 1-3 inches. Heavy snow firvtge next hour and snow until tomorrow at 19
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Karen, good luck with your new dryer. I like my new Whirlpool, it has knobs, very easy.
SWFL update tonight: F23 spent a lot of time in the nest with rain soaked Es today. M was away most of the day. M and F fed the Es 5 fish. Es stretched wings, walked upright, preened and took shelter under F’s wings. M roosts in the attic. Sleep well Eagle family. Cam has a blurry view.. raindrops on it and it's very windy tonight.
Clynn, We saw Phyllis Diller a couple of times in Vegas. She was a hoot!!! ... gorgeous big boys sleeping in the snow. Gorgeous photo, I'd love to have one. Aly does ink drawings of the great plains buffalo. I have one she did when she was in college.
Kb, funny dog video and very smart cat. ;D
Puff, hugs to Anna and Raul. :)
{{{Phyl}}} thanks for nature video... Oh no! Sorry to read you had a fall. Sending prayers it's not serious tomorrow. Sleep well.
BL, funny snow tire chains....
Tig, brrrr, take care
Tsk, I need to spend time down stairs organizing some boxes too.
Lisa, Sent to Mike from Reserve, Louisiana
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Good night from NEFL eagle family!
Gabrielle keeping NE31 warm and safe from cold rainy weather. I hope it doesn't snow.
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, yes, I remember Phyllis Diller was a hoot! A real comedian for sure! SWFL, the kids are growing so fast! I also have been going through junk drawers, cabinets etc, pruning and organizing. A little here, a little there. Adding more to the Goodwill box. ;D Looks like we got a dusting of snow last night, it is supposed to get to 35 today, 18 tomorrow, then a long string of 30s/40s. Wow on Mike's pic of LA! I just checked on NEFL, they are very wet but I don't see any snow.
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karen, sounds like you got enough snow to build a snowman! did Piper go out to do her business?
BL, a very profound and sincere post...
tsk, sounds like you are sneaking up on the Spring cleaning too! A good thing to do in the winter.
Phyl, so sorry to hear you had a fall, I do hope a little rest and ice etc will take care of it!
Lisa, love your morning pic yesterday, with the tulips, the snow and the deer!
SWFL - Yesterday Evening - Karen Bowie
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NEFL, I checked again on NEFL and caught a feeding just now!
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Good Morning Beakers
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Another chilly morning here, 15° with a real feel of 2°
tig & kb - I hope your temps are somewhat warmer today.
Phyl - So sorry to hear about your fall, hope you are feeling a lil better today.
tsk - I loved the orange tulips too in the morning greeting. I need to take a trip to Trader Joe's. I haven't been in a while.
karen - Did you get alot of snow? My family in AL, MS and LA are all posting on FB at least 7 inches where they are. They cannot believe it. :D
Lani - A true winter wonderland for the people in Reserve! Aww, Gabby keeping her baby warm.
clynn - Thank you! So glad to hear that NEFL didn't get any snow. Thanks for the pics!
Off to the doctors....catch up later. :)
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Believe it or not but a second smoke alarm started chirping at 9:45 last night ::) ::) ::) At least we weren't sleeping. Guy is scheduled for Monday AM
BL Thought I would never hear anyone say they slept in a caribou carcass !! I sure hope you have a book of your adventures in the works with a bit of poetry thrown in.
LANI Thanks for the SWFL update. Those babies know where to go for shelter. ;) Aly is an artist too :D I love the simplicity of ink drawings. What a surprise for Reserve :o
CLYNN LOL You know me ;) I don't sit still for too long. If I could get rid of stuff I haven't used in a year I'd never have to purge again!! Babies are really getting big now at SWFL
LISA A very tempting cinnamon cocoa. :D Remember to buy that red bag of theater popcorn at TJs LOL I buy two at a time. :o
Off to doc with Tim this AM! I think doc will now do an A1C which will be very interesting.
HAVE A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY TODAY OLDGUY
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Good Morning Beakers ...
Today currently 10F feels like 8F; High 32F Tonight 10F
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House Beautiful--beautifully done...
Ended up going to So. Hills Med Ctr ER about 8:30 pm. Saw Doc who after examining ordered the portable
X-ray and 4 views were taken. The last was the most painful to pose.
Long story short. Dx is Traumatic ecchymosis for right knee. Pending review of radiologist(who will see films tomorrow or next) and they'll call
me if there are hidden signs of break in the patella. For the present my greatest fear is alleviated. I am to keep elevated with intermittent ice. And walk w/a cane (my late mother's will suffice) and wear an Ace. My knee is very black and very swollen to the point I can't flex it.
I keep the Band Aid w/antibiotic ointment on my deeply skinned knee for a couple of days more then take it off to allow the air to finish healing. Anyway it'll be two weeks at least at best.
Jim's taken off work today. And, I'm gonna go back to bed for a spell to keep my knee on some pillows and elevated with a fresh ice pack.
Lisa-all the best at doctor's today
Tsk- with the yellow field flowers --a glimpse of spring this AM
CLynn- tks for the photo up date on SWFL and NEFL nests
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
Happy birthday Old Guy. Enjoy all that bacon y ou're gonna get today.
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Phyl, love the decor in your morning pictures, would love to have that in my house! tsk had it right, ace bandage, ice and elevation! Your bruised knee sounds ouchy! Dad Bluebird, it's nice that stays around!
tsk, what fun you have had with the fire alarms...NOT! Have any gone off while you were sleeping? I think that would scare me to death!! Yes, we all know well that you can't sit still when there is work to be done! I hope Tim has a good report today!
Janet, our family friend from England sent me this video, it is so cute! https://uk.news.yahoo.com/chaotic-scenes-hundreds-sheep-run-145726458.html
Almost 10 inches in Pensacola, Florida!
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I'm all in!
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Just stopping in briefly to wish oldguy a very happy Bird Day!
Getting up to 30 today, so have lots to do before a cool down once again tomorrow.
Errands, walk Ollie etc.....whew, made it through days of that brutal cold...the kind of cold that feels angry when you step out in it!. LOL
Later
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Good Morning!
Old Guy, Happy Birthday! Enjoy aday of fun things!
Good show for Pensacola! Mobile probably got the same!
Snow covered neighborhood here but I am not going out to measure! Looks very peaceful!
Piper had a shock when she went out! I am pretty sure she has never seen snow! She ran around the yard faster than a bullet and back up to the house behind some bushes and back did another, WHAAAT?…. I said, SNOW! What fun! 🤩
Phyl, take care!
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Happy birthday Oldguy!
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bounce
Pool felt warm. Yup, even though we had the furnace temperature set at 72 at times, one could still feel the cold coming in through the windows. I had another " I need to sit down now" episode while preparing dinner last night. Darn low blood pressure. I've had this all my life but very infrequent.
(Phyl) Ouch
OldGuy... Happy Bird Day ! 🎂
BL... Profound.
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Beau and NE31 ❤️
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Good morning Beakers!
Morning Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, glad to see it didn't snow over NEFL area... sweet morning pics of NEFL and SWFL...... 10" of snow in Pensacola! :o
Lisa, good luck at your appt.
Tsk, I know it's been a few years since I posted about Aly's early adventures. She graduate from Academy of Art in SF and worked in their Fine Arts Dept. as an apprentice, then professor for 12 years. She taught ink drawing and fine arts watercolor painting, wood carving. She can create rice paper for drawing or writing. Or matted or felt paper... she received a grant to teach art in Kragero Norway for 3 years. That's where she found Luna her Portugeese Water dog that she brought to the US when she returned home. She can create T shirts designs and had her own little shop in our garage for 5 years... She uses art as part of her mental health therapy. :)
{{{Phyl}}} sending prayers... get lots of rest, TLC from Miss Maggie and Jim ... take care
Lori, Fun posts for Oldguy!
Kb, Ollie, Chris, take care
Karen, Love your description of Piper's first trip out this morning. LOL!!! ;D
Tig, you got some pool time in, good for you! Take care.
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Happy Birthday oldguy!
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Snow is beginning to melt! Prettyday.
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tsk - Oh no, not another alarm. Ooo, I love that red bag popcorn! Today was my yearly appt. and ultrasound since my kidney stone surgery. Last year, the ultrasound did not see any stone in right kidney, today she saw one there. Follow-up in one year. Good luck to Tim at docs. I had my bloodwork done last week for A1C...still 7.3! I was shocked!
((Phyl)) - Feel better soon, and hope you have a speedy recovery!
Lori - Waving at you! Hope all is good. :)
kb - Glad you got your walk in.
karen - Here is the pic of your snow you asked me to post.
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((tig)) - Hope you are feeling better today.
Lani - Thank you, and thanks for the NEFL pic, so sweet of Beau and baby!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, oldguy!!!
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PHYL cozy corners ;D Sounds like the worst didn't happen which is good. You are doing well in treating the residuals from the fall.
CLYNN Yes the one two nights before at midnight woke me and I tended to its removal from the ceiling on the ladder we keep upstairs and then reviewing on google how to remove the locked battery. ::) ::) So this one at 9:45 was a blessing and the unlocking I showed Tim how to do. At first it looked like the sheep were on their own and knew the way. LOL Gosh, I can't remember the last time we had 10" of snow. Pensacola :o :o
LORI Great greeting for OLDGUY. ;D
KAREN Cute reaction Piper had to the snow . I can just picture it. ;D ;D
TIG Are new windows on your list of home improvements - which never stop, I know! What causes your low BP? Dehydration?
LANI Awwww Sweet little NE31 gazing at Dad. I looked back in my notes on Beakers LOL Didn't have that info on Aly. Wow she's a woman of many talents. Thanks for that overview and the connection to Norway
CLYNN A bacon cake! LOLOL AND a card cake ;D
LISA Good for you on your A1C. When Tim last tested in Sept he was 10.5 - disastrous. So we will see how it turns out today. My guess is 8.0 Doc is 8.2 and Tim is hopeful it is 7.8 - LOL No money involved
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No... windows are original. We had them revamped a few years ago, from sash to tilt in type (using original glass, wood) and refinished. Much cheaper than replacements. We also have the exterior combination windows with screens that my parents replaced the old storm windows with in the 1970s (or 80s?).
I have always had a problem with standing still. I used to (try to) faint when we had to stand around a science table in high school. I had finished a 24 oz. water yesterday just an hour before. I'll ask the doctor next week. I've watching my diet this week. Maybe I need a little salt? IDK.
TTFN
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Thanks Lani....Aly's artistic talent reminds me: I was a few credits short of a liberal arts need when entering Chiropractic School. So, I took a pen and ink class in LA....I loved it and my art teacher wanted me to continue. I had other things in mind. I have many of those pieces framed in my house of roses and vegetation unique to California. I need her to inspire me to take it back up!
Got that walk in with Ollie man today.....he was so excited as it has been a long time he got the zoomies while I tried to put his coat on. Exasperated I did my okay we'll stay home until he settled down and let me put it on...we walked with light flurries the whole time but the roads were safe.
It reminded me how I used to love to hike until I reached that "in the zone" phase meaning I no longer had any thoughts and was more completely experiencing my surroundings of nature.
I don't get to that point at all walking Ollie.....remorseful about that.
Take care all esp. Phyl..
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tsk - What does the doc want Tim's to be? My mama once told me that her endo told her at her age, they didn't mind if her A1C was a lil higher, cause in older people they didn't want them to get too low of a blood sugar and pass out.
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Hummmm Earlier today DNF brought in fresh supply of soft stuff. Right then I thought to myself - Self, she's getting egg padding materials ready. Sure enough - he showed up - a bit later they mated.
Now, still in their constructed tree, they mated again. Just saying. . . . .
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Thanks Lisa for posting my snow picture we had a pretty decent melt today with the sun and a little higher temperatures. It is however going to be quite cold tonight , for Valdosta. It is Going to be in the low 20s so what melted today will freeze and cause problems. Tomorrow schools are closed again, and the help is not coming as she does not have a babysitter. truth be told I think she’s afraid to drive and what might be left on the road. 😮💨🥹
Where is Baz? Hope all is well!
Puff, just keep in us advised!
Phyl, are you better, tonight?
Praying alll can keep their a1c. Levels low and Lisa,, sorry abiut the stone. Di they still do lipotripsy to crush these and make passive age easier?
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TIG Life long problem you've had to deal with. Scary. Hope doc has some suggestions. :-*
KB Glad you both could get out today. Think Ollie is too much of a distraction to allow that meditative feeling.
LISA Tim will never get too low LOLOL Doc would like to see his daily blood sugars 140 or below. He averaged 160 in the 7 checks he did this week. Certainly not as good as when he was on insulin. So I suspect he will advance to 1 unit of Ozempic in a few weeks. He's cheating esp at night after dinner. Can't win with that. >:(
KAREN If everything ices up everyone needs to stay home. Here our salt trucks are out at the very hint of possible icy streets
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Thanks.
Have yet to hear on the series of X-rays.I;m to schedule appt w/my PCP which I'll call on tomorrow. Jim taking off tomorrow. I could use
his help. Couldn't find my mom's cane . So Jim bought me one--needs adjusting before I can use.
Sitting here all twisted in my chair w/ right leg painfully hoisted up in Maggies chair to keep elevated. :(
Nothing I have fits underneath this desk.
Earlier, I turned my r leg wrong and knee popped now hurting. ::) :(
Wishing everyone well.
Good Evening Beakers...SEDs all.
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From jaspurr - HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLDGUY ♦️♣️♥️♠️
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Phyl - Hoping you can get some rest tonight.
Tsk - I can’t remember if you told me, but does Tim take an oral med too for the diabetes in addition to the Ozempic?
Karen - You’re welcome.
Puff - Did you catch the copulation attempt from the Hatchery’s earlier this evening above N1? I posted a pic in the Decorah eagles thread.
Good night, everyone 😊
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Caught two of them Lisa. First in the nest bole, second on an out higher branch.
Not at hatchery though - was North Nest.
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Thanks to all for the Birthday wishes
I will have to go with Lori's gooey brownies as the favorite today... ;)
It has been a busy week here.
On Sunday evening Jan 12, MIL was taken to the hospital for breathing problems - after 3 days they released her to a rehap. - she was non cooperative with the rehab schedule, so they required her to transfer to a care center - that happened on Tue. this week. She is at 25% hearing in 1 ear only and very poor vision.
Then Sunday afternoon we lost water here. Bad communications from the office, as none for 24 hours and then only a short text, to say that repairs would not happen until Tues morning. Water did not start flowing until after midnight last night. Since the outage was over 24 hours, the Health Dept. has mandated a water boil until samples come back as safe. All of this with temps below 0.
The temps have started to get back into the 20s today with a on/off light snow all day - about 1 inch total for the day. Temps going back down for 2 nights before getting highs above freezing for a week.
Elsewhere...
A new fire north of LA today... BL may be busy out there for a while.... :(
Episode 5 for Kilauea started today...
Kilauea Eruption Resumes - This is the number 5 | Jan. 22nd, 2025 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W34EaKhYm7M
https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updates
First-ever Meteorite Crash Caught On Camera With Sound In Canada - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAR-6XTBdkI
Tig - thought you would enjoy this one...
⚓️Coast Guard Icebreaker CRUSHES Duluth Harbor - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A82Ops8Q8gE
From Cat Man Chris
Orange Cats are Unsurprisingly the Exception to the Rule - https://coleandmarmalade.com/2024/12/27/orange-tabbies-may-all-share-a-marmalade-gene-and-ancient-ancestor/
DD Got So Mad at Me! (ENG SUB) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aV-C1P9vpQ
Cats look like to be enjoying the Goemon bath - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7vTnYrT7Rs
Goemon was a thief that was punished by placing him in a large circular tub over a fire. - So in Japan all circular tubs are called Goemon baths.
Another Jan. birthday... Cash is 15
Quarantine Kids play "Whip It" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDUq8q0WGyk
Quarantine Kids play "Alright Now" LIVE from our 1/14/25 Livestream Concert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCEiTZDiZIM
Take the Long Way Home - Roger Hodgson (Supertramp) Writer and Composer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLP0y-X4uYs
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Oldguy, I'm sorry to hear about your MIL difficulties... sending prayers for her healing and comfort... thank you for the links, and Kilauea update. It's very sad to see more fires occurring in CA. There seems no end to these horrific fires... :-\... I hope you had a nice birthday in spite of the busy day. No one would be able to resist Lori's delicious brownies... thank you for the links.
{{{Phyl}}} sending prayers for a comfortable night and healing.
Kb, You should draw the beautiful flowers that bloom for you in the summer...
{{{Tsk and Tim}}} I hope the alarms are quiet tonight.
Karen, you and Piper be care with all that snow... I can understand how shocked little Piper would be seeing snow! LOL! Brrrr....
{{{Lisa}}} glad your yearly check up was okay.... sorry about the stone. :( Thanks for posting Karen's pic
BL, be safe and take care
Good night!
Seal Island Maine tonight
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Dear Lord, we ask for Your help in stopping these fires. Please shield every person, every family, every child, animal and wildlife caught in the path of these flames. Guide them to safety and provide shelter for those in need.
Please help the firefighters, emergency responders, and volunteers (BL) who risk their lives daily to combat the flames. Strengthen them with courage and endurance, and surround them with Your divine protection. May their efforts be fruitful, and may they find rest and peace amidst their labor. Amen
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
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Lani - good idea. Just read this about the fires in CA
https://x.com/i/status/1882290307934666775 (https://x.com/i/status/1882290307934666775)
An hour ago this video posted on twitter with this post:
Make no mistake about it… firefighters from across SoCal showed up in force today and literally saved the town of Castaic, CA 👨🚒🇺🇸
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, what a beautiful sunset at Seal Island... Love the picture of Beau and NE31, so happy for them!
oldguy, hope your birthday was a good one! I am watching the video of the ice breaker in Duluth, fascinating. Not quite halfway through it! The meteor crash! Love the pic of Maru, Hana and Miri in the Goeman baths!
Phyl, hope your knee starts feeling better quickly! I had to chuckle when you said Jim had to buy a cane for you. Ed collects canes, so you wouldn't believe how many canes we have around here. I have supplied Mom, her favorite one plus spares!
karen, your house looks beautiful in the snow!
tsk, I picked up my Ozempic refill yesterday, I about fell to the floor when she said it was $665.95. I forgot about the deductible! Last year the first one I got was $445, so the deductible has gone up! I hope the $2000 out of pocket limit for 2025 doesn't get the axe! Maybe Tim will need one of those FreeStyle Libre devices, it could help him know when he can have a sweet!
Snowball fights on Bourbon Street this week! Casino Beach at Pensacola Beach
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PHYL To adjust your cane properly. Stand tall arms relaxed at your side. When placed at your side the top of the cane should rest against your wrist. Try that. Cane is used on the side opposite the pain.
LISA He is weaned off the insulin. Just Ozempic now . His A1C came in last night 7.1 LOLOL Will now see what plan doc has for him at this juncture. Ozempic certainly not doing as good a job as the insulin which he has been off of for 2 weeks now.
OLDGUY Sorry to hear about MIL. Loss of hearing plus poor vision can make life very confusing and scary. Prayers for her.
YIKES How do you live without water for 3 days without a warning to stock up? I'm trying to imagine it. :o I always think of a meteorite as being something huge. Really got caught up in the coast guard video ;D Interesting about the orange tabby genetics
LANI An eagle taking a break on seal island :)
KB Boy, when will those fires ever stop :o I worry at this point about arson.
CLYNN A pink morning today :) I feel bad for all the snowbirds vacationing down south right now. LOL Tim has a flip phone and would live in a cave it that were an option. ::) ::)
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Brrr, once again.
tsk - good point on my walks with Ollie. He being the focus of my attention at least as much as my surroundings. Too bad he hates car rides or he would have loved walking in my childhood woods where we could have walked longer and I wouldn't have had to pay as much attention to him.
Yeah, I believe arson is a big factor at this point. Have to look into the new Sepulveda fire that started just very early this morning. That one is close to Bel Air.
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Go to NN right now to watch dad trying to handle a raccoon carcass.
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It was interesting to watch him, starting about 20 minutes before the hour. Cam found him on the ground digging in the tall grass. Did he want grass for the bole or was he on to something. It was the latter. First the mask at the mouth, then the eyes gave it away. Let's see what is next; too heavy in the entire?
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The death of Waylon a 3-finger sloth caused a huge uproar in the TRR chatroom. :'(
The survival rate of these beautiful baby 3-Finger sloths is so low that it has become heartbreaking for those who follow the cam and donate.
I have cut & pasted TRR posts acknowledging the uproar about the passing of Waylon, and other 3-Finger sloths.
A quick PSA from TRR:
We want to remind everyone that sloths are not pets! Despite their seemingly cuddly nature, they are wild animals that do not belong in our homes. While their friendly demeanor might suggest otherwise, sloths thrive in their natural habitats, not in human environments.
Many people are unaware of this, and that’s where you, our Explore.org sloth fans, come in! We invite you to join our team of educators and help spread the word about the importance of keeping sloths in the wild—where they belong.
By sharing your knowledge and respecting others, we can work together to create a safer, more informed world for both Two-Fingered and Three-Fingered sloths. Let’s make a difference by ensuring these animals are protected in their natural habitat!
PLEASE READ THIS MESSAGE FROM OUR ANIMAL CARE STAFF:
Toucan Rescue Ranch has always been incredibly thoughtful and meticulous about the animals we announce to the world. We implore you to understand that all animals you see at our center are rescues, usually from severe circumstances such as collisions, powerline electrocutions, animal attacks, and other traumas.
When you watch Sloth Preschool, you watch animals in a nursery hospital. All sloths are under 24/7 care. Many orphans we care for may have lung issues and underdeveloped organs; the list is exhaustive. All cases require a veterinarian and a detailed treatment plan based on their condition.
That said, we have always had a rule only to announce animals once we know they are stable. However, the difference between Explore.org and Sloth TV is that you get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at animals, sometimes in intensive care. So, sadly, due to this, we may experience an animal's death - even doing everything in our absolute power to save them. Sometimes, nature has another plan in store.
🕊️ In Memory Of
Waylon, 3F Sloth: With a heavy heart we have to announce that sadly, Waylon has passed away due to his chronic illness. We will miss him a lot but we are sure that he is cheering on his fellow sloths on their path to being released. :'( :'( :'(
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From TRR Mod:
We deeply understand your sorrow over Waylon’s passing, and we share in the sadness of no longer having him with us.
Waylon was a true fighter from the moment he arrived at our clinic. He faced multiple challenges, including recurring pneumonia, fluctuating health conditions, and skin issues that caused him to lose fur. These complications affected his appetite, leading to slower and less consistent weight gain. Our veterinary team worked tirelessly, even hand-feeding him at times, to ensure his stability and give him the best chance at recovery.
Three-fingered sloths are known to be a delicate species to rehabilitate. During his necropsy, it became clear that his various underlying conditions ultimately led to heart failure. We always strive to be as transparent as possible about the conditions and challenges the animals face. However, despite our best efforts and care, sometimes nature has plans beyond our control.
At Toucan Rescue Ranch, we have spent 20 years rescuing, rehabilitating, and rewilding Costa Rica’s wildlife. To date, we have worked with over 200 sloths and currently provide round-the-clock care to more than 30 sloths of varying ages. We’ve expanded our efforts with additional staff and resources to ensure every one of these animals gets the second chance they deserve.
Decisions regarding euthanasia are never made lightly. They are the result of careful evaluation, thoughtful discussions, and immense consideration. It is always a last resort and never used to make space for new arrivals.
Waylon’s story reminds us of the fragility and resilience of the species we dedicate our lives to protecting, and his memory will continue to inspire our work.
Good morning Beakers!
Hi Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
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LANI Thanks for the heartfelt statement from TRR. Its a hard job they have to perform on many sloths, like they say, who were terribly injured to start with. Great rejoicing when they graduate!
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Good Morning/Afternoon Beakers
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Lani - Thanks for the TRR info. So sad about Waylon :'(
tsk - I got you, now. I had to look up Ozempic. I actually thought that it was an insulin pen. I take oral meds (Metformin) and insulin. That is a good A1C for Tim!
clynn - I just got off the phone with my brother. He said, you all can keep this snow. I am going stir crazy! They got 6" in Mobile.
oldguy - Sorry about your MIL, and about the water problem.
Puff - OK, ok on DNN yesterday.
kb, tig, karen and all - Afternoon :)
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some bounce
Ready for a nap. Even though I record, I tend to stay up and watch the tennis matches live. Shame on me.
I returned to the dentist today for an adjustment. I'm ready for a nap.
Tnx OldGuy Camper and I had watched that icebreaker video. Very Cool...
BBL
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Lani, sorry about Waylon. Thanks fir the report from trr. They have a hard job.
Old Guy! What a week fir sure! Were you able to get bottled water before the shelves went dry? A rue necissity for every day living! Sorry about your mil as you well! Let us know how she is doing! Thanks for al
L the links!
Tsk, no salt here! A little sand on over passes and perhaps some treatment on I 75 but buying and storing all that stuff would not be prudent as the saying goes!
When Piper went out this morning there was a loud crunching noise as she ran across the snow! She yelled, who put all this ice in my bathroom! Melting in progress again! The
e60’s next week! Freezing again at 8 pm tonight,
Lisa, love tge little girl’s pretty hat and sweater, Kinds goes with clynns oink theme.
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karen - That is a pretty pic, where is that at? Awww, Piper not liking all that snow.
tig - Hope you had a good nap.
Phyl - Hope you are doing OK today, and are feeling a lil better.
Good night, everyone :)
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Lisa, an .a,ksy in .diwntown Valdosta. Here is the okd Courthouse, now a hustorical sire,
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LISA Love your cute little girl post. Right. Ozempic is not an insulin but acts differently. LOLOL Your brother's reaction to the snow So funny. My nephew's wife's parents from Fairhope got the 8" and she is worried about her bee hives. Don't blame her. They lost a hive during one of the hurricanes in recent years.
KAREN Where was that photo taken that you posted? Looks like some cool art on the walls. " Who put ice in my bathroom" LOL
I see you answered Lisa.
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1st things first.
Old Guy Happy Belated Birthday.
I was a wee bit busy yesterday.
What are you now about 52 ? :)
And btw what's up with don't drink the water notification _ post don't drink ? ::)
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clynn - I just got off the phone with my brother. He said, you all can keep this snow. I am going stir crazy!
They got 6" in Mobile.
Lisa I kind of missed the great south-land snow event, but I caught the general gist of the debilitating affects of it.
I saw this one and I think it pretty much said it all. :o ::)
https://x.com/iCyclone/status/1882223151221989398
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BL - there are 4 of us here in the Beak all the same age. ;)
With no water pressure for 3 days, the health dept. forced a boil order - this a a mobile home court of about 400 units.
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Here's an example of some of what I've been assisting with on the post fire Structure Damage Assessment mapping of things.
Note the definition of a structure could be any building, a fence, a shed, a utility pole or a car even .. etc.
In terms of wildfire damage, "structures" refer to any built building or fixed installation that can be impacted by a wildfire, including houses, sheds, garages, barns, outbuildings, utility poles, fences, and even certain infrastructure like bridges, depending on the context; essentially, anything that is not naturally occurring vegetation and can be physically damaged by fire.
The image below is a small snippet of a random neighborhood within the Palisades Fire Perimeter.
The damage to 'structures' are so hit or miss it's astonishing.
The whole area is a stew of noxious toxic hazardous materials in the soil and especially in the air.
Apocalyptic on the ground is not a stretch of a definition at all.
With winds howling and swirling through hyper local terrain and ground cover like they have there and the embers being cast in all those directions it was impossible to determine until after the fire by physical inspection what made it and what didn't.
I'm heading back to NJ tomorrow evening to tend to other stuff Pip & I have on our plate.
Whats today whats tomorrow ? Friday 01/24/25.
When did I get here One year ago on 01/13/25.
7 days after the conflagration began.
I want to see clean white snow don't you know.
Besides Tank returned & said get the hell out of my house and when Tank says's go home one does.
You look like 10 lbs of shit in a 1 lbs bag BL.
Man my big brother from another mother it's hell on scorched earth over there.
U & I have been in the shit before together, but these days here ain't going to help with my PTSD.
You need an adult beverage my friend, lets go down on the beach and tip a few.
I'm officially linked into the data I need from LA County to continue with it back home.
PS _ Lani I'm not really volunteering on this one.
I'm being appropriately compensated by the USFS.
The Hughes fire as fast as it took off got stomped on pretty good by all the assets in the area.
Haven't really drilled in on it's stats as of yet.
Whiskey Neat deep with a 6 pack chaser my dear fair haired viking friend I'm off the clock ..
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No fires on the beach here this eve.
Such great positive attitude people I've interacted with throughout.
Morale, Water, Food, Shelter, Sleep and Equipment is the recipe.
As weather sniffing old salty dogs Tank and I sensed a whiff of salt on the slight inshore flow. Moisture ?
Some burnt to the ground life guard stations "buildings really" directly on and in the middle of the sand next to us.
Surreal and absolutely unbelievable as the sun sizzles into the Pacific. If that's what it's still called.
Hundreds of yards from the nearest combustible vegetation on the ocean wet side sand to the west (south here) of the PCH kb.
Down sloping Hurricane Force wind forced embers like a blow torch. :o
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BL - I can smell the salt water from here deep in the tundra of Minnesota!...thanks.
ha, also reminds me Scott developed such a distaste for that smell....being and serving in the Navy and all.
Fresh water was his desired smell.
I see rain in the forecast for Los Angeles this weekend!..wonder what smell that rain will turn the apocalyptic structures into.
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Old Guy.i will guess 72 from your clue! Seem younger !
Bl, glad you are getting some compensation! Hugs to Pip when you get to the other coast! Sleep en route!
Tsk and Lisa, several down town alleys were adopted by the art community, University and other. Fun.
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BL - I can smell the salt water from here deep in the tundra of Minnesota!...thanks.
ha, also reminds me Scott developed such a distaste for that smell....being and serving in the Navy and all.
Fresh water was his desired smell.
I see rain in the forecast for Los Angeles this weekend!..wonder what smell that rain will turn the apocalyptic structures into.
kb if I get diverted to MSP from CA back to NJ because of some weenie southerners.
I'm going to leave a 3/4 full 1 quart Nalgene bottle of Pacific ocean water on your stoop.
You'll have to stir the salt. :-*
If the nalgene smells like smoke that's the one.
;) good one!
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A non sequiter but for some reason I just get a kick out of this above.
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LOL Kb ;D
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clynn, Love your morning posts, beautiful pink... I can't believe the snow pics from NO and Pensacola!
Kb, awww sweet cubs... I hope it's not a heavy rain over LA.
Tsk, I'll post the Sloth graduations Saturday. I have meetings starting early in the morning. It's so cold, I just want to stay home.... prayers for you and Tim.... Do they set out heaters for bee hives?
Lisa, WOW! 6" in Mobile. My sister from Hawaii called me today. She said it was 54 in Mililani (home)... She was sitting on her couch with an electric blanket. They don't have heating in their homes.
Hi Tig, Puff,
Karen, that's a pretty pic of downtown of downtown Valdosta. (I just read that in your post to Lisa ;D ... Poor Piper. Do you put a sweater on her?
BL, what a difference with the before/after pics of the snow covering the middle of the gulf coast.... glad your getting some compensation. But, thanks for all you are doing. I bet they will miss you. Tank may not, but I bet those you assisted will miss you.
Safe travels home.
Oldguy, sorry about the water. Prayers for your MIL and water situation. :(
{{{Phyl, Jim and Miss Maggie}}}
Good night!
This is Jupiter. He is the sleeping dog that every cartoon of a sleeping dog is based on. ;D
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Dear Lord, we ask for Your help in stopping these fires. Please shield every person, every family, every child, animal and wildlife caught in the path of these flames. Guide them to safety and provide shelter for those in need.
Please help the firefighters, emergency responders, and volunteers (BL) who risk their lives daily to combat the flames. Strengthen them with courage and endurance, and surround them with Your divine protection. May their efforts be fruitful, and may they find rest and peace amidst their labor. Amen
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https://lightingacandle.org/chapel/vigil-beak-room/
Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
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Lani I'm going to frame Sara's bandanna because it is exemplary.
If you have ever jumped out of a perfectly good aircraft into to a shit storm hell fire fight that was not in your own neck of the forest you're aces by me.
I just witnessed heroism by the survivors and volunteers that shames our efforts.
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BL - there are 4 of us here in the Beak all the same age. ;)
Ok OG whats that age ?
If you tell you're toast.
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I've always measured my age by miles behind my belt.
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BL Thanks for that summary of what you have been doing. How can you tell what everything is and to what % the damage is?
Safe trip home.
KAREN I think you may be one off in your age guess ;) ;) I would love to stroll that street you posted. ;D
KB Funny ;D
LANI Good question on the bee heaters. I don't think so as there are many. Busy Saturday for you. Your poor sister LOL Temperature is such a relative thing. ;) ;) Jupiter cute ;D
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Good Morning Beakers!
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I've always measured my age by miles behind my belt.
BL, then you must be about a million years old... The sights you have seen, both Wonderful Nature and Nature's Fury would sure fill a very large book full of tales! I would frame that bandana too, and in my will leave it to the 2025 LA Fires Memorial. Very interesting, the map showing the condition of each house or building.
Lani, I also pray for a slow, soft long-lasting rain for the LA area. No mudslides needed right now. Sad about Waylon, thanks for posting the words from TRR. Rescuing wild critters is a heart wrenching job I am sure. They do their very best to save everyone but it's not meant to be. I get the same feeling from Wild Heart Ranch, and even from
the Bear Center. I couldn't do it.
oldguy, well, I know of 2 of us that are the same age, maybe you know one other as well as yourself! 1952?
tsk, I had to chuckle, Tim has a flip phone and would live in a cave it that were an option. ::) Mom had a flip phone, but we all talked her into getting a smart phone. She never uses it. Too complicated for her. We need to get her a Jitterbug I think, they have a flip phone! Ed would live in a cave, The Mole Hole is kind of like a cave...
Lisa, your brother and a zillion others are not enjoying the snow but I bet the kids are! I bet most of the cities/towns were paralyzed!
baz, where are you??? It's been over a week! Hope all is okay...
karen, beautiful Valdosta courthouse! Looks pretty with snow! Everything looks pretty in snow!
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Lol! That squirrel is a riot! Good Morning! Pipers bathroon is still icy but perhaps this afternoon will make a big dent in the icy mess! I have not seen a squirrel since the snow started!
Bl, think you said you would continue your work From NJ! Technology is great!
Lani, 54 is cold when you are not used to it! Keep my house at 72>. She needs a portable heater to move around with her!
The Courthouse is pretty all the time! There are so many of these across our country!
There is a. Small town, east of here that has murals on many walks dipucting life there, including folks that lived there. Almost no solid, blank walls.
I loved my flip phone! Jitterbugs are good but you cannot replace the batteries. There are new flip phones now that are very pricey! They have wonderful features!
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TGI Beakers! 8)
Hi Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Kia ora koutou (hello everyone) from Ranger Sharyn Broni
The Royalcam nest.
Mom GLG and Dad RLK
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Currently GLG is on the nest.
The first check for signs of hatching on the 23rd of January.
Early Morning Egg Inspection at the #RoyalCam Nest | January 22, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy5dWbZ5aZ4&t=1s
Chick calling and tapping could be heard from within the shell.
The egg has pipped on the 24th of January and has been taken to the incubator for prevention of fly strike. This was at 10:20 am if scrolling back on the live stream or watch this highlight clip here:
:-*Today is the Day! Hatching Begins at the #RoyalCam Nest! January 24, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVuZ9zHjzac
Jan 23, 2025
As hatching nears at the Northern Royal Albatross nest featured on the Royal Cam, rangers from the New Zealand Department of Conservation are monitoring the status of all of the eggs at the albatross colony. At this stage of development, the rangers are looking for signs of the chick starting to break out of the egg (a process called "pipping"). Today was that day!
Now that the egg begun hatching, it is moved to an incubator to protect the hatching chick from fly infestation called "flystrike", and a fake egg will be tucked under the adult. After a successful hatch in the incubator, the chick will be returned to the nest and the breeding season will proceed as normal.
The nest was sprayed with Avian Insect Liquidator. Harmless to birds this product kills the flies who would lay their eggs in the hatching toroa egg given half a chance. The introduced sheep fly maggots hatch very quickly and do a lot of damage to the very vulnerable toroa chicks.
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CLYNN Winter whites today ;D I've got 3 of you in 1952 I'm missing one. LOL
KAREN Even too cold for our birds to approach the suit feeders. Will see a warm up tomorrow :D
LANI That pup really made me smile ;D ;D Pipping has started. Now the rangers will be busy!!
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Good Afternoon Beakers
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karen - Very pretty historic courthouse. I need to visit downtown Valdosta! Looks like a charming lil town.
tsk - Yes, for some reason, I thought Ozempic was insulin pen like I use nightly. Oh no, I hope your nephew's wife's parents do not lose their bees. Pretty morning greeting.
BrokenLug - Thanks for the pic of the before and after of the snow down South. Looking at the bottom pic row of pics of your home affected by fire...wow that first one on the left was not so lucky, and so close to the ones that has no damage.
oldguy - Sorry about the water problems.
kb - LOL, the treat breaker poster.
Lani - Aww, Jupiter. Ohh, that is chilly temps for your sister. Thanks for the Royal update.
clynn - Yes, my brother said, nothing is open and the roads are closed. I love when the lil squirrels do that. I give in and run inside for peanuts. Im a sucker!
Has anyone heard from Phyl on how she is doing?
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PHYL and BAZI MIA BAZI could be " at the Australian Open" ;) ;)
LISA Imagine - all roads closed!!
Spent a bit of time every day this week "purging the basement" Brought to a really cute Vintage shop near me 6 BIG sturdy baskets I used to have around the house for all previous cat beds. When we got this little kid, she avoided them all and picked the back of the great room love seat to be her bed. She also loves the back of the small sofa up in my nest upstairs lately as well. I kept one of the smaller wicker baskets - put some foam in it today and covered with a towel. Placed it in the great room out of the way. Not two minutes after she came down stairs after her afternoon nap, was she curled up in it sleeping LOLOL
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PHYL and BAZI MIA BAZI could be " at the Australian Open" ;) ;)
LISA Imagine - all roads closed!!
Spent a bit of time every day this week "purging the basement" Brought to a really cute Vintage shop near me 6 BIG sturdy baskets I used to have around the house for all previous cat beds. When we got this little kid, she avoided them all and picked the back of the great room love seat to be her bed. She also loves the back of the small sofa up in my nest upstairs lately as well. I kept one of the smaller wicker baskets - put some foam in it today and covered with a towel. Placed it in the great room out of the way. Not two minutes after she came down stairs after her afternoon nap, was she curled up in it sleeping LOLOL
cats! LOL! ;D
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TSK... aw
We saw Flight Risk today. Don't bother. Went to a local pizza shop for pasta. Yum. But... I would prefer to not go there in the evening in the future. Parents let their kids scream while playing on the arcade games. Grr...
Yes... I have been staying up watching tennis too. 2 more nights to go.
SED
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Tsk, beautiful cup full of Lilies of the Valley.... Tim has a flip phone. ;D I have a friend in Pine that has one too. She loves it. ;D ...
Clynn, Love your winter morning pics.... Love the squirrel LOL! ;D I checked out the Jitterbug. Didn't realize there was a phone named after the dance. LOL!
Karen, You have a flip phone too... I just checked there are some pretty cute flip phones online.... I hope Piper's bathroom has melted by now.
Tig, thanks for tip about Flight Risk.
{{{SED Phyl and Baz}}} Thinking of you both :-*
Goodnight!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
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Ok
Just watched Carry On on Netflix. Very, very good movie!
Ok. Time for tennis...
CU in the morning
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Good Morning Beakers ...Happy Caturday !
I've sent my special envoy...
the gentle cat, 'Lady Margaret of Cattington"
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Today cu rrently 23F and clear H 53F and Tonight 24F
I have an appt this coming Wednesday PM with an orthopedic /surgeon. Since my right leg is now swollen form top of knee to mid foot.
( I may have mentioned :-\ ). The hospital has put the series of images on a CD. Jim will go to their imaging dept and pick it up for me.
The only way I can sit here and keep my R. knee elevated is to stretch my R. leg out from the desk and prop it ontop of the PC processor. Not at all comfortable on two levels.
Sooooo, I'll be an irregular visitor for a bit. Until Doc says and can sit normally at the desk.
Thanks for remembering me. {{{}}} Take care 🙏 s
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Good Morning Beakers! It's Caturday!
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Phyl, love seeing Lady Margaret of Cattington, she really looks good for her age! The other picture has to be her baby picture! What a cutie! So sorry to hear that your 'incident' is causing you so much grief! Sounds very uncomfortable, I hope they can get you some relief, I hate that you have to wait util Wednesday!!! 26 now, high 38 today. And windy, of course. Seems like it's mostly windy here...
Lani, I have some of my old cell phones, the Munchkins liked to play with them, one is a flip phone. They were all so small 'back then'. if I remember, the smaller the better. Now they are getting bigger! I guess you have to have a bigger screen if you are going to watch a movie on it! I cannot imagine watching a two hour movie on my phone! Thanks for the Royal Albie update, so now we are waiting for a hatch!
tsk, we are both purging! When I come across something that needs to go I put it in a container in the back corner of my eBay room. I'll be making another trip to GW probably next Wednesday. It seems like the older we get the easier it is to part with some things we know we will never use! I just wish I could get Ed to see things the same way... Cats are peculiar creatures, the places they pick to sleep, the food they devour one day and won't touch the next day. And more!
Lisa, I get the big bag of peanuts at Menards for the Blue Jays and the squirrels, I love watching the Jays grab one and take it to the tree and then come back for another.
Harley in the crock pot carrier! All three on the cat tree!
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Good Morning Beakers...It's Caturday!!
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tsk - We need to do some purging here too. So glad that Lulu liked the basket you made up for her.
tig - Thanks for the movie reviews.
Lani - Cute good night picture!
{{Phyl}}
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clynn - Love the pic of Harley in the crock pot carrier. Wow, that is a big cat tree!
kb, Puff, karen, oldguy and all - Morning :)
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Morning Lisa - Morning all.
Mornings still nippy here.
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Welcome to CATURDAY morning :)
Reminder tonight is the start of David Attenborough's series on " Asia" on BBC network.
TIG We are going to see Wolfman this afternoon. I'm not a fan of this type of movie but will go. ::) ::) Don't have Netflix.
PHYL There you are. Such a beautiful Lady Maggie :) Love her leg makings and her forehead "M" is very pronounced. Feel bad Phyl that this injury has progressed. Painful? warm to touch? Take care. :-*
CLYNN Cat and the fence ;D Do you still have a pretty healthy Ebay business?? I have decided that unless Lulu is in the room, I will not put down her second serving of wet food. Yesterday's was still in the bowl this AM all dried up :P Harley is pulling a Maru LOL Boy that is some cat tower!!! All three enjoying it at the same time. Good shot ;D
This is our peanut feeder.
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LISA Sweet AM photo :)
Celebrating the new pandas at Washington DC - their panda cam https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams/panda-cam
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Clynn - the peanuts are on sale until 2-2-25
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oldguy, thanks for the heads up, I will be sure to stock up! I will go Monday or Tuesday, I hate going on the weekend! I also have some rebate money to spend!
tsk, I have been putting a little more time into eBay, trying to get rid of some things, another way of purging. ;D I look the item up and see what it has sold for in the last few months. If one like it hasn't sold I most likely put it in the GW box. If a like item has sold I use that to determine the price to list the item at. I also add the Make an Offer button, which pumps the sales up a bit. I can accept the offer, decline it or make a counter offer. I am rather tired of it so I am trying to get rid of as much as I can. Ed got that cat tower at (you guessed it) DAV, I think he paid $10 for it. It was like new when he got it. Sophie has claimed the top spot as her throne! She likes to look down on her subjects! I think I have a peanut feeder like yours, in the big shed. I'll have to go look for it!
Lisa, Harley loves to get into things, kind of like Maru. Sam likes to play with his pompoms and put them under the throw rugs. And I a pretty sure Sophie is the one that carries the LOL doll around the house (although I have no proof), (yet!). She is also the Inspector General! As you can see, she if testing the cookware!
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Happy Caturday Beakers!
Hi Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All![/b]
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CLYNN Gosh what a deal on that cat tower - They are expensive!! Barb gave me hers when Pepper died and I took it outside, scrubbed it up, hosed it down and let it sit in the sun to dry. Didn't know if the smell of her cat would determine if Lulu would use it - So now we have one on the porch and one indoors by the slider. Tim will put some seed on the patio to give her cat TV. EBAY is quite a business. I would think time consuming? And you have to wrap and send too. LOLOL Cats are great!!! Such funny pics. Love Sam and the rugs. Familiar photo LOL
LANI Those cats are looking at something very tempting ;D
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Cute caturday pictures!
Little patches of snow remaining here and there where the sun does not reach it. 57 today and I think tomorrow with continued freezing temps at night. The week after next it is supposed to get up to 77! Mother Nature is getting weird! :(
Bl, hope your travel home was/is successful !
Not much new here. Phyl take care.
Bbl
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Safe and sound back in NJ with my Pip and critters. ;D
Long travel evening last night, but no hiccups.
Re-adjusting the brain PST clock back to EST, it's still noon to me. ;)
Gotta hop on the honey do list if I'm going to catch the Playoff games tomorrow.
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Safe and sound back in NJ with my Pip and critters. ;D
Long travel evening last night, but no hiccups.
Re-adjusting the brain PST clock back to EST, it's still noon to me. ;)
Gotta hop on the honey do list if I'm going to catch the Playoff games tomorrow.
Good to hear, BL.
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I hung up all of my fire worn .. washed before returning home apparel out in the barn to air out.
Pip went out there and upon returning said she thought the barn was on fire. :o
My smoke sniffer must be a tad off because when I took it all out at the laundromat machine in CA it smelled like Snuggles to me.
That might explain why I had so much elbow room on the plane last night. ;D
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KAREN 32 here as I type. We should see the 40s next week. ;D
BL Good to be home safe and sound. Getting that "honey do" list done will be worth it for a good day of football. ;)
LOL elbow room on the plane. Lots of suggestions for getting smoke smell out of clothes:
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Among many home tasks today, I will have watched or skimmed thu 2.5 hrs. of tennis, 9 hrs. of hockey (Hockey Day in MN), 5 hrs. of basketball and 6.5 hrs. of other programming. Am I addicted?
Hey ... where is BAZ??
BL.. cyber hugs
SED
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Aw. bL! Tsk has you covered! Two more spins in the washing machine! A cup of vinegar in the first go round and a cup of baking soda with the second! No dryer between! I would throw a splash of your favorite aftershave lotion in the last Rinse water to top it off!.now while that first load is washing you hop in the shower with the rest of the vinegar and pour that on your head and let it run down all over , get scrubbed up with a nice smelling bar soap, and some shampoo hop out and dry off. The only thing left is whatever you used to cut those clothes Home in and you better let Pip. Do a sniff test on that before you store it isomeplace in the house !lol
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Pip and I had a basket waiting for us on our doorstep arriving back from JFK last night. 8)
I don't squat at a house without leaving it better than I came.
We instantly knew who.
Tank a true beast viking 7'2", 260 with naturally blond curly hair.
The heart of a Grizzly Bear that would give the fur off his back for you with the temperament of a Panda Bear as long as you leave THE Cubs and Bamboo alone.
He's pretty frigging old now .. DUCK .. oh yeah I don't have to .. and I'm 6'2" .. :-*
In our orbit of yore we just know him as Whitey.
Married his High School sweetheart a beautiful 6'1" women from Norway named Karen.
They had 2 kids a boy/girl 1 year apart.
Both stunningly good looking.
Shocking I know.
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Hey Tank go down and look at that dusty thing that you call a surfboard dude. ;D
Your and I's very favorite scotch be there but 20 yrs older than us. :o :)
Really man go down and snag that bottle before the "pool guy" does.
It's so palate smooth & very special I assure you.
In all transparency.
For seven foot two inches tall this very high hipped man called Whitey could CG his frame down on his big kahuna board in big waves just like the best of them.
Australia 1990's.
I was spit out of the same 20 ft face wave tube right next to him.
What a sight a man.
We we're probably smiling so hard with such cheeks & high fives as we rode out the thunderous froth back to the beach.
That beach exactly evades our memories. Not.
Whitey sets his board so gently down on the unbelievably white beach and saunters up to a bar nearby and orders a water.
The Locals bought him drinks locally for the weekend because they have never seen anyone that tall ride any board in those waves.
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All I have to type left until it's all post brain processed is what a wild ride man.
I was more of a helicopter and plane rides than BOTG for sure.
We were all like a damage assessment team walking into Nagasaki Japan when we distinctly said.
Holly Shit.
This is Altadena, CA.
Focus. you have to get it right for them. MANDATE.
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I'll spin one out . BL
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{{{Phyl}}} Lady Margaret of Cattington is a lovely envoy, beautiful markings... sweet baby pic :-*.... I'm sorry you have to wait until Weds to see someone... sending prayers, heal and rest. Take care.
Clynn, darling Caturday posts... love the pics of Harley S&S.. Love Sophie's ears back in pic, that's typical of Milo... Harley's like Maru ;D ... neat Cat tree with all three catching z's... My cats have picky appetites, and change their napping places depending on the season and moods.. great deal on the Cat tree!
Lisa Has the snow melted?
Tsk, neat peanut feeder.... Thanks for reminder for Asia.... good solution for BL
Hi Puff, Tig :)
Karen You and Tsk have great suggestions for BL. LOL! ;D
BL, nice of Tank to send a basket... have a peaceful night.
Good night!
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Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, I feed the cats and they seem to like the food, so I order a case, then they start turning their noses up! I end up donating cat food to one of the animal rescues nearby. Well, at least it goes to good use! Love the snugglers in your good night picture!
BL, glad to hear you made it home safe and sound. What an experience you have had! So nice of Tank to send you some love for taking good care of his home. Are you still working on the honey-do list? Thanks for the tune!
tsk, yes, eBay is very time consuming but they have made several improvements for sellers in the last few years that have made it much easier. So you didn't say if Lulu took to Barb's cat tree? In the picture of Sam and the rugs, do you see the little pink pompom? That is what he plays with, he gets it under the rug and then proceeds to go after it like crazy. When I woke up this morning he was sleeping right next to me, on his back, all stretched out.
karen, is the snow all gone now? I bet Piper is glad if fit is!
Little Big Horn National Battlefield, Montana Devil's Tower, Wyoming Sequoia National Park, California
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Good Morning Beakers...Happy Sunday!
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tsk - I love the peanut feeder.
clynn - Love those rugs. Devils Tower is something I want to see one day. :)
Lani - The melt is getting there in the front yard, the back not so much.
karen - Nice temps your way, except for the refreeze at night.
BrokenLug - No place like home, right?
tig - I have wondered the same about baz.
kb, Phyl, Puff and all - Morning :)
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KAREN LOLOL BL has a big job to do. ;D ;D Love the vinegar shower...
BL WOW Tank is one generous tall Viking. Kids have to be tall as well? That California experience will be with you forever along with many others you have had - top 5, I bet.
LANI Sweet snuggling goodnight kitties :)
CLYNN Yes Lulu uses the "new" cat outlook post on the porch in the summer. Took her a while to sit in the higher "V" portion preferring the top of the lower circular area where her eyes are just above the window sill, so no critter can see her outdoors. LOL Back in the 70's I wanted Tim to see Mt Rushmore and the beginnings of the Crazy Horse memorial. The next day I said lets head over to Devil's Tower - Probably a couple hours away. In the pouring rain we got there drove around it and drove back :P Couldn't even get out of the car.
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Good morning and have a good day! Still have some snow around the house more in Pipers bathroom than in the front yard. It will be gone before the week is over actually quite early in the week as we are headed for Hy‘s in that little 70s starting soon won’t make any difference if there is sun or not I have really enjoyed seeing the snow and feeling the cool air is it’s been quite a while since I have been in this kind of weather.
Phyl, I Wish you had an iPad type of device that you could hold on your lap and not have to sit at a desk to be online. It certainly would be somewhat of a diversion for you while you are so incapacitated. Hopefully the swelling in the pain has subsided some well you sit with your leg elevated I just can’t imagine the pain
Cute pictures of Harley and s and s.
Off for more coffee? Oh Lisa, tell Jeff he has to wTch the commanders! Cheer them on!
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Good morning and have a good day! Still have some snow around the house more in Pipers bathroom than in the front yard. It will be gone before the week is over actually quite early in the week as we are headed for Hy‘s in that little 70s starting soon won’t make any difference if there is sun or not I have really enjoyed seeing the snow and feeling the cool air is it’s been quite a while since I have been in this kind of weather.
Phyl, I Wish you had an iPad type of device that you could hold on your lap and not have to sit at a desk to be online. It certainly would be somewhat of a diversion for you while you are so incapacitated. Hopefully the swelling in the pain has subsided some well you sit with your leg elevated I just can’t imagine the pain
Cute pictures of Harley and s and s.
Off for more coffee? Oh Lisa, tell Jeff he has to wTch the commanders! Cheer them on!
LOL, the morning funny is FUNNY!
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Sunday Blessings Beakers!
Hi Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, beautiful morning pics... love the open skies and beautiful Sequoia National Park pics... Someday I would drive to see Little Big Horn battlefield and Devil's Tower.
Tsk, too bad about Devil's Tower.... During our honeymoon in Lahaina/Kaanapali we wanted to see the sunrise on top of Haleakala Crater on Maui... we left around 3am to get up there. Midway to the top it was foggy and cars making their way to the top in front of us. It was raining by the time we got to the top it was so thick with fog, rain and temps was in the 50's we couldn't get out of our car and had to turn around. We were dressed for the beach, which we planned on hitting on that side of Maui. :-\ .... it was sunny and noon by the time we made it back down. We were too tired to go to the beach, so we returned home and I baked chocolate chip cookies.
Karen, good day for football... go Commanders and KC Chiefs!! 8) ... Funny cartoon LOL! ;D I sometimes wonder what Sadie and Milo thinks when they watch us dress in the morning. LOL!!
{{{Phyl, Tig, Puff, Baz}}}
Interesting post on Royal Albatross discussion - posted 9 hours ago.
Iceberg A23a actual position
Date: Jan. 22, 2025
Time: 14:40 – 21:40 UTC
https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/news/goes-east-tracking-a23a-the-worlds-largest-iceberg
Scientists are monitoring A23a closely due to concerns that it may collide with South Georgia Island, potentially threatening a delicate ecosystem which is home to penguins and seals. Satellites play a crucial role in tracking its journey as it travels through the icy waters surrounding Antarctica.
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Good Afternoon Beakers ...
Today 48F cloudy Tonight 31F
Im finding creative ways to elevated my right knee while sitting at his desk. None of which is comfortable and gives my
lower back lots of grief.
Still icing and all
Looking forward to seeing Dr Martin this Wedmesday PM..
Sorry I have't read the weeks post. Pls forgive.
Because you asked how my knee looked... Tsk, I sent you a snap Jim took of my R. knee from yesterday. As I thought it'd better describe how it looked than I would .
It was all black Monday night. I've been diligent at icing and all. The knot is the size of a small egg\ has shrunk some ---feels liike it's full of fluid.
. Lower leg is still swollen and changes color daily it seems.
But the cane is a bugger for me to adjust too. I know what you said about weight distyribution. Some how I find that easirer to do with both hands---yes cane & weight is on the left hand side.
I did enjoy the Caturdays !
Tks for thinking of me Y'all
Take care and stay warm!
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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You have been up Haleakala haven't you? Mike? Worth the view and sunrise. I usually offer my clients the van up/bike down option. I also always remind visitors about the possible freeze temps up there. Many new regulations two years ago. Now also discussing a possible environment effect charge to any visitors to the islands. I don't agree with some of the methods - not that anyone asked.
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karen - You know Jeff isn't watching the game, but checking online at score. He is just happy they have got this far, he said.
Lani - Oh no, on the iceberg. Go Chiefs!
{{Phyl}} - Thinking of you!
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KAREN Truly laughed out loud at your exercise cartoon ;D ;D ;D
LANI Now we see proof of how inclusive the rabbi community is. LOLOL And it was on your honeymoon too that very romantic attempt at a beautiful sunrise . :'( :'( I'm sure the CC cookies were much appreciated. :) Boy lets hope that iceberg collision never happens! Looks like Philadelphia will beat the Commanders. KC starts at 5:30 CST.
PHYL I didn't get a pic from you :-\
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Good night, everyone 😴
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Sad ending to a great season! Agree with Jeff! Goo little quarterback tho! From CA we nt to Az and LSu! Rookie player!
Snow still sticking around in little patches! Temps in the 50s too. Rain Possible tomorrow with highs in the 60’s So that should be The end of it
Seds
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HOW ABOUT THOSE CHIEFS!!! 8) ;D ;D ;D
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1/27 - Royal Albatross :-*
Ranger Sharyn Broni ~ Hatching Update: Jan 26
Photo 1 - The Signal Station Trig egg now has 3 star pips as of Sunday midday
Further Hatching Update: Jan 27
Photo 2 - Overnight the chick has opened up the shell creating a hole about 5cm x 3cm
Image Credits: DOC
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Good night!
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Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
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LANI What a game!!! ;D ;D Pretty soon a new baby albie :)
Busy day here today.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, hope we have a new Alby chick today! I bet Mike is a happy man today! Is he home for a while? Those Jewish dogs are so cute, the short and the tall!
tsk, well, on our honeymoon - we went on a cruise to the Bahamas (1984) and had a great time until the last day. Ed came down with something, he said it was like pins/needles stabbing him all over. The hotel called a cab to take him to the ER (it was an OLD Cadillac). They said he had 2nd degree sunburn and gave him pain meds. the total charge, $15. On the plane they had room and gave him all three seats so he could lay down. Emergency room somewhere in Chicago, they told him to go to his regular doctor. They couldn't find out what it was but his liver count was the opposite of cirrhosis. We got home. 3rd doctor, still no diagnosis. It went away by itself. End of story.
Lisa, is your snow all gone? How are you liking your new floors?
Phyl, hope your knee feels better today! Sounds like it looks awful! But that's the way bruises are! Mom fell on a trip to Colorado a few years ago and they stopped here on the way home. She looked like someone had beaten her up! The bruises were awful and they look worse before they look better! Take care! We have some nice (for winter) weather coming up! Starting today 48, 54, 48, 54, 45, 45, 44. Very weird for January! Are you going to have anything similar?
baz, where are you??
OH NO...
Southwest Florida Eagle Cam
We are devastated to post E24 passed away suddenly this evening in the nest. Showing signs of distress just a few minutes prior to passing (6:41pm), we have no concrete information beyond what was observed on the cameras. We do not want to speculate or provide inaccurate information about possible causes of death but will reach out to local wildlife officials to decide next steps and a possible necropsy. Fly High & Forever Free E24. Your 43 days on Earth will be cherished by all. ❤️❤️❤️
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Beakers ...
Currently today 35F / 42F high and Tonight 32F
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*Sigh* Lots of pain and lots of EX Tylenol. Gosh...I can hardly wait for Wed.'s doc appt. I did order thru Amazon a light compression sleeve for my knee. Hopefully that will work. That ACE is bruising my knee. And, leaving wrinkled bruises behind my knee. Gonna need more tylenol. Gonna go back to bed. Jim's due at work by 9AM so have help for a tiny bit today.
Tsk- I sent them to your PM here at RRP. So, I resent to your private e-mail last night. I just don't want to publish here...
I'm very concerned about the fluid build up in the knee and lower leg.
CLynn- tks for good wishes; strange story about Ed on your honeymoon; pretty photos this AM; Oh no! SWFL E24 suddenly passed away . :'(
Hope they discover the cause.
Lani- tks for the Royal update and snaps of the hatch and pips. New Life is always a celebration. Congrats on Chiefs win. Tks for your concern
Lisa- tks. :-*
Baz-gonna send out a search party. Hope you're not in Hospital, etc.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Sloth nursery guard Puma keeping a watchful eye during feeding time. ;D
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Good morning Cello, Denahi & Bonnie
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Good morning Beakers!
Hi Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
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Cute little sloth this morning in the puma on guard
I’m hoping that someone will get little 24 out of the nest at SWFL and perform a necropsy In order to assure no harm will come to the remaining three kids m15, F 23 and little 25
. Sure is odd that something would happen so quickly. I’m wondering if blood flow has anything to do with it
Thanks for posting clynn And BTW, I love the blue and your morning pictures such a great color
Monday morning, so I am going to do a little laundry having already washed myself
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Good Morning Beakers
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karen - Jeff is happy with how his team played this season. He had a feeling they wouldn't make it, but at least they tried.
Lani - Congrats to the Chiefs!! Thanks for the Royal update. Baby sloth pic, so cute...thanks for the TRR pics.
tsk - Don't work too hard on your busy day. Laundry day here. :D
clynn - Loving the new floors! Snow is not all the way gone, still have two piles that will need some sun, and the drive too. I just moved my car towards the end, so the sun could hit were mine sits in the snow. Its sunny today with a high of 43°. So sad about E24!
((Phyl)) - I see you sent tsk a message, and I sent her one last week and she didn't get it. Hmm, makes me wonder if something might have happened when Amy did the 2025 change over for forum.
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Hello Beakers
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Baz should be back soon - AO finals was yesterday - she has been logging in almost daily in the middle of the night.
Hit a low of 16 overnight - it is already 40 by noon, heading for 46. Highs from 45 to 52 for the week. :o
Hawaii volcano is still cycling on/off with varied times of length. https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updates
"GLORIA" like you never heard her before - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OmMhgaw1Aw
Goalkeeper Cat Gets Surprised with a GALATASARAY Jersey !! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIlwuqObmII
January is the WORST! - Caturday Film Club - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8lDLhGLea0
In Japan, most homes do not have central heating - the home is designed to breath freely to alloy the inside of the home to stay dry. (high humidity) The Kotatsu is the preferred method of staying warm in the winter. Family spends free time together sitting around it.
360°cute creature is relaxed at the Kotatsu - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAblJQ4RGLY
Maru goes for a walk at the shrine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG5p9jbcnJg
Quarantine Kids play "Hollywood Nights" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIIUV41lGWU
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CLYNN How weird was that honeymoon escapade. Oh no How sad is that E24 passing. Sure wish they could find the cause.
PHYL This is a time when days move like molasses. :P Testing out the new bird ID would be cool to do for those that have the time.
LANI Oh my, the birth of that baby sloth was something else . bungie cord LOL Interesting that they have never followed a 3 fingered sloth from gestation to birth!
Met with some of the girl group for lunch today. One told of her horrible experience with the Norovirus. First one I've know who has had it. A horrible 7 days for her. Makes me nervous!
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I just read that the Florida wildlife folks and Crowl have talked about a 24 and they will be retrieving the remains and doing a necropsy. I am glad they are doing this and think it is important on many fronts
Old guy how did you celebrate your birthday with imagine you had a party with your Saturday cards and hope things were fun and went well
Task I have heard of people with the norovirus And the stories were the same as with your friend a terrible thing to get and that much to be done about it except I guess, rest and fluids, etc.
Piper was just out in the yard and said there were a little tiny patches of snow left in her bathroom just a little bitty ones in the shade. I am sure they will be gone soon as it is warm and we have had a misty rain all day..
Going to sign off and read about the baby sloths and check into old guys links
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Hi Beakers. I'm fine! LOL, thank you for asking about me. I haven't had time to post, and don't have time now either - but wanted to let everyone know that I am A-OK. So this is short.
Phyl, take care. Sorry for your injury and hope you find a way to get more comfortable as you recover.
Happy Belated Birthday, Oldguy! Sorry I missed your party. Prayers for your MIL, and hope she is recovering and in comfort, and hope your home didn't suffer too terribly from lack of water. Many very old water mains have broken in my town during this cold weather, due to their age and shifting of the earth around and under them, but luckily not in my neighborhood. It's hard to go without, and to follow boil water advisories. Take care. Eat more cake, if you have any left. ;)
I have logged in only 3 times, that I recall, in the last week and a half, or thereabouts, to try to catch up quickly on posts, but without time to put my own post together.
This is quick - I'm in a dash, and hope I can get back here to post more soon - maybe tomorrow.
Re. people getting/not getting PM messages in Forum... I got a PM this morning from a Beaker, so it seems that's working, at least for me. I sent a reply PM, and hope that person gets it, but if not, hope they let me know.
RIP little E24 at the SWFL Eagles... so many things can befall nestlings, but I hate it happened, and glad it wasn't a long suffering. Thanks to CROW for helping to try to necrospy and find a cause/learn more. Fly high and free forevermore, E24!
Gotta run! Back tomorrow, I hope! Take care, All!
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BAZI Thanks for checking in. Hope you are involved in some fun things!
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I hung up all of my fire worn .. washed before returning home apparel out in the barn to air out.
Pip went out there and upon returning said she thought the barn was on fire. :o
My smoke sniffer must be a tad off because when I took it all out at the laundromat machine in CA it smelled like Snuggles to me.
That might explain why I had so much elbow room on the plane last night. ;D
EDIT
All of Pip and I's Hazardous Material gear has never entered the abodes we've ever lived in.
My initial turn out gear included.
Relegated to Sheds/Barns/Out Buildings on wood pegs.
We transport it all in old school heavy duty dry bags.
100 %
No water in no stink out.
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Tsk I've got a no top 10 until I get there.
Like tonight leading into tomorrow.
# 1.
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Clynn I'm loving on your bandana idea.
USFS Sara a flying in a USFS helicopter giving me the barf bag.
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Karen, Clynn, Very sad to read the news about E24. :'( Glad to read the news on SWFL cam E25 is alert and well. Both parents have been back to the nest to take care of E24.
Clynn, I'm as excited about the Chiefs win as Mike. I'm the bigger football fan and enjoy all the games... Mike is working from home this week. He has plans to leave for Ohio in a couple of weeks or so... I remember you sharing your honeymoon story, its sad he was so sick and doctors were unable to find out what he had... I still wonder if it was something he ate that his body was rejecting so severely. My SIL had that happen to her in Colorado. She was sick for a month, something in the water. Anyway, she lost 25 lbs. She couldn't keep anything down and physically she couldn't move.
{{{Phyl}}} I'm so sorry you're in a lot of pain... Hopefully, the compression sleeve will help give you some comfort. It helps Mike but for different reasons.
Lisa, beautiful morning cup
Oldguy, thanks for the Kilauea update... Very interesting about The Kotatsu...thanks for links, I'll check on the rest.... and the pup needs jumper cables. ;D
Tsk, I'm glad your friend is okay.... I've heard of a couple of cases of Norovirus in Pine right now... but more people have had RSV in the valley... talons crossed we all stay okay and not catch anything..🙏
{{{Baz}}} good to see your post! You and Zippo take care, see you soon! ;D
SED BL
Good night!
Seal Island
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https://lightingacandle.org/chapel/vigil-beak-room/
Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3r6H9ghsSg&list=RDxutO4ZfkV3s&index=18
All is groovy here in the barn.
bazi.
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Lani tell me some moisture laden air or rain or snow fell there ?
I'm watching AZ like a buzzard.
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I'm like Jim Cantore on a Hurricane.
You don't want me there for a wildfire.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7923AHiJ_U8
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Good Morning Beakers!
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BL, your time in CA is still with you, the time you will never forget... You have a lot of memorable times you have shared with us and we are honored.
Lani, yes, we think it was the conch (local food ) he ate that I didn't eat! That is the only explanation. Your poor sister, I hate to think one can get a bug like that here in the US! Oh those cute little baby sloths! Pretty sunset over Seal Island!
baz, good to hear that all is okay! Sometimes life gets busy, that is for sure. We all do what we can!
tsk, the days that move like molasses... in the winter. It's like the cold just slows things down. And sometimes we just don't feel like doing anything!
oldguy, going to Menards today to stock up on peanuts for the rest of the winter! Thanks for the tip! And thanks for the entertainment goodies!
Lisa, love yesterday's morning coffee cup, I would buy that one if I saw it in a store!
CROW - Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc.
We were deeply saddened to learn of the overnight passing of SW Eagle Cam eaglet E24. CROW was given permission to retrieve the deceased eaglet, and with the invaluable assistance of our friends at Joshua Tree, Inc, we were able to successfully recover E24. The next step is to conduct a necropsy to try to determine the cause of death. CROW remains on standby, ready to assist with any further needs or actions related to the nest or the eagle family. We truly appreciate the support and understanding of the public as we continue to work on behalf of wildlife in need.
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BL Good perspective on Top 10!
CLYNN Shades of red/orange this AM :) Am so glad they were able to retrieve E24 Sure wonder what happened. I hope it was something "genetic" vs man made that caused its death.
Just read that E25 fell from the nest and died!!! at SWFL :'( SWFL Bald eagle nest tragedy. E24 struggled and died on the nest yesterday at 43 days old. Its sibling E25, 41 days old, struggled in the early morning hours and fell off the nest. I've followed this nest for years. My heart is shattered. CROW - Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc. retrieved the body of E24 yesterday for necropsy. They retrieved the body of E25 minutes ago.
Praying for Mighty M15 and Lady F23 that they remain healthy. M15 was acting oddly yesterday. I am very heartbroken by this awful tragedy. Fly high E24 & E25. Rest easy in the loving wings of this nests Matriarch Harriet.
New 2025 Budweiser superbowl ad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k4OvcMbrOo
Another busy day here :(
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tsk - just came here to post the same about E25. You beat me too it. They will get to the bottom of it I'm sure.
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Southwest Florida Eagle Cam
We are completely shattered to report, this morning around 3am; E25 started to have seizures similar to those of E24 and fell out the nest. CROW - Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc. was able to get to the nest before sunrise to retrieve E25’s remains for a full necropsy. This is uncharted territory for our cameras and viewers. We will keep the cameras streaming to continue to observe the health of M15 & F23. When we have more information we will post it here. Fly High & Forever Free E24 & E25. 🦅❤️
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Prayers for M15 and F23! Hopefully they will not be affected by what ever this tragedy is! M so loved young eagles and must be grieving terribly. Things seemed to be going so well!
Low 60’s today. No snow, a few water puddles here and there.
Third morning picture is pretty. clynn. I would love that on my screen porch
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Southwest Florida Eagle Cam
We are completely shattered to report, this morning around 3am; E25 started to have seizures similar to those of E24 and fell out the nest. CROW - Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc. was able to get to the nest before sunrise to retrieve E25’s remains for a full necropsy. This is uncharted territory for our cameras and viewers. We will keep the cameras streaming to continue to observe the health of M15 & F23. When we have more information we will post it here. Fly High & Forever Free E24 & E25. 🦅❤️
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OMG! :'( :'( :'(
I can't believe this. I am very sorry to see this tragic news! I checked on E25 before I closed my post last night that was about before midnight central time. He was sleeping so peacefully. I am stunned. My heart is with the SWFL family and supporters. 🙏
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Good Morning Beakers ...
Today 58F and Tonight 32F
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Eagle prayers for parents M15 and F3. Fly high and soar the skies free E24 and E 25
Lani-Tks. awww Puma keeping a watchful eye on the little charges Cello, Denahi & Bonnie ; lovely Seal Island sunset; compression sleeve will also help keep my knee cap from 'popping' in and out . The ACE bandage doesn't afford that--. thinking I'll be wearing that a long time. Jim picked up the CD-Rom for my doc visit. I still remember human anatomy---I'll take a look at the X-rays on my PC.
Tsk- Cheerful red 'Good Morning' greeting today. Glad to read your friend is okay....
CLynn- & Karen, such sad news about SWFL's E25 :'( ; glad CROW was able to retrieve E25's body. Hopefully, learn what caused the seizures.
OG- LOL dog needs 'jumper' cables; l will look at the other links later, thanks.
Baz- Thanks. Glad you/Zippo are well. Yep! Life can sure get busy sometimes for long periods. More than we might want.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Was checking out Tsk's Budweiser Super Bowl commercial and found these...
All the Official Big Game Super Bowl Commercials TEASERS - 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLs040hwvvY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLs040hwvvY)
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Kia ora koutou(hello everyone)
The Royalcam nest.
The Royalcam chick has hatched!!!
Weighing in at 286g we will be tracking the chick’s weight up until fledging in September before this time the chick should weigh at least 7kg.
Currently GLG is on the nest RLK has been away for 14 days which is a long changeover.
https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/albatrosses/royal-albatross-toroa/royal-cam/rangers-work-for-royal-albatross/
The chick has been temporarily fostered to another nest where the egg has just started hatching and has had a fresh parent changeover ready to feed a new chick.
Where is RLK/A85?
The latest foraging trip of RLK/KA85 started out much closer to Pukekura than his first tagged trip when he went around Rekohū. He has subsequently headed north and has travelled a minimum of 1800 km in the last 14 days but looks like he is heading back now. RLK/A85 GPS track, a distance of at least 1800 km flown so far.
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Signal Station Trig chick being sprayed with Avian Insect Liquidator in preparation for return to a nest. The chick will be bought to the nest once there has been a changeover.
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Good morning Beakers!
BL Yep, we woke up to a sprinkling of snow on the ground. It was nice to see. Drove Sadie to the dog park and she ran and ran! It's melted now.
Clynn, pretty morning posts.... it was my Sister in law that was seriously ill many years ago... Conch, abalone, octopus, squid can cause food poisoning if not prepared or handled correctly. I love calamari fried, it's the only way I eat it... The others I won't eat... Abalone is like chewing rubber, my mom loved it. My sister loves raw octopus, squid and conch, I always gave her my share. ;D... I'm stunned about the SWFL babies, I can't believe both died. :'(
Tsk, Love the new Budweiser ad! I'll look forward to seeing it during Super Bowl.... I am stunned at the sudden loss of both eaglets.... I pray M15 and F23 will remain healthy. I think we've all followed this nest following our first Decorah season.... Horst/Eagle-Duck found this cam and we followed it.. :'( :'( :'(
Hi Karen, Kb a sad day for our SWFL family. Hopefully, answers will come quickly and parents will be okay.
{{{Phyl}}} beautiful coffee cups... hopefully, the compression sleeve will arrive today. That's interesting you can see your x-rays before your appt. My hiking buddy's wife has cancer, she's in her 6th year, and will have to continue on a trial program for the rest of her life. Mayo's has a portal available for her to check daily for tests results, etc... take care :)
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Good Morning Beakers
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Started my post early morning, but left to go to the endocrinologist.
oldguy - Thanks for all the videos. We are in the 40's today, and it feels so good!
tsk - Sorry to hear about your friend getting the Norovirus. I hear it is not fun to get. Thanks for the SWFL info, so sad! :'(
karen - SWFL :'( I hope M15 & F23 will be OK, too!
baz - Good to see you, and thanks for letting us know about the PM's. I tested out another one today, and the person received it. :D
Lani - Gorgeous pic from Seal Island. Thanks for the Royal update.
BL - Thanks for the tunes.
clynn - I loved that cuppa too, and thought the same as you.
((Phyl)) - Pretty cuppa today. I bet tomorrow cannot come soon enough for you.
kb, tig, Puff - Hi there :D
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Good to hear you got some precip, Lani
Love your pretty picture, Lisa
Hang in there Phyl!
Well, my new laptop is arriving soon...my macbook air is 11 years old, has had it's battery changed 2 years ago so got me some more life, but now battery replacement is junk again and CPU is overheating.
It's time.
Although Chris will do the transition I hate that I won't have one for a bit coming up...
Been purging like some of you all...it must be that time..can always do more but since I procrastinate and hate it I'm proud of how much I've already done. When I get on a roll, it's that time to keep a going!
Later
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Hello Beakers.
A quick stop here to say I am so sad about the further sad news at the SWFL Eagles nest! RIP E25. Fly high and free forevermore, and with your sibling, E24. Talons crossed for The Mighty M and his F23!! :-* I'm trying not to guess before hearing necropsy news, but a 2nd nestling death after seizures makes me suspect poisoning of some kind. I hope that all nestovers left in the nest will be removed when E25's body is retrieved, in case there is any tainted prey that is left in the nest that can affect M and F23, or any other animal that mite take any of it. Just awful. I believe I recall Eagles - I don't recall all the details now from long ago - have had a history of severe illness and death from ingesting tainted prey in that general region. Does anyone else recall this history, by chance? Was it fish that had eaten toxic algae? or maybe some other toxic substance from the waters the eagles in that region fished from. I'm not saying that is what happened to the SWFL nest's eaglets - just some history from that region that caused fish-eating birds to suffer. Oh, I just googled, "is there a history of fish-eating raptors in swfl getting poisoned from eating fish from toxic waters." It returned info confirming my memory of this - fish-eating birds, including Osprey, in some areas of Florida after eating fish that had fed on toxic algae - "red tide" and other types of toxic algae found in warm waters. Part of that info returned by my search query included this info, "Yes, there is a documented history of fish-eating raptors, particularly Ospreys, in Southwest Florida (SWFL) becoming poisoned from eating fish contaminated by toxic algae blooms, commonly known as "red tide," which can lead to significant health issues and even death for the birds; this is especially concerning when the red tide is particularly severe in the area." And this info, too, "Red tide toxin: When harmful algal blooms occur, they produce toxins that accumulate in fish, which can then be ingested by raptors like Ospreys, causing poisoning. Symptoms in birds: Signs of red tide poisoning in birds can include lethargy, difficulty flying, seizures, and ultimately death. Monitoring and research: Wildlife organizations in SWFL often monitor bird populations and conduct necropsies to assess the impact of red tide on local raptors."
A related story from 2015 about a neurotoxin from algae killing Eagles in NC, SC, GA, TX, and other places - called hydrilla algae (not red tide), a horrible problem!
https://coastalreview.org/2015/10/toxic-algae-threatens-bald-eagles/
Another related story from 2021 in SWFL (Tampa Bay area), related to a different algal toxin, known as red tide:
https://www.fox13news.com/news/birds-suffer-red-tide-toxicity-after-eating-fish-poisoned-by-toxic-algae
I am NOT saying this is what led to the problems and deaths of the eaglets in the SWFL nest the last few days, but toxic algae is known to have been a problem in the past in that region. We will hopefully learn the cause of death for E24 and E25 from the necropsy. Thank you CROW and other helpers! :-*
Prayers, and talons crossed for the SWFL Eagles, M and F23, to survive whatever is causing that issue at their nest, and for other Eagles, raptors, and all birds and wildlife in that area.
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Take care, Beakers. Peace. :-*
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/917237882325984/posts/1572301603486272/
info on the sw nest.....apparently Lady is showing the same symptoms...may be lead poisoning according to this postl 4-6 months for necropsy results..
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Dear Lord, please no more loss at this nest.
I pray they both can fight this.
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PHYL Love those red and white mugs ;D Thanks for posting the glimpse into the Super bowl ads. I missed that . Some are really good.
LANI That Royals tracking map is interesting - They sure go far to find food. I can't wait to hear what they find out about both chicks. Yikes - 4-6 months WOW
LISA There's that cool cup cozy again. Pretty soft pinks :D Endocrinologist happy??
KB Good for you. Think you will be very impressed with how newer models work. Hated to give up my 6 yr old phone but SO glad I did with all the new features. I will have to get a new PC computer this year but am putting that off til warmer weather. My niece will hopefully do the switch for me.
BAZI You could be right. If it is and the adults have also ingested, their immune systems my be able to handle it unlike chicks - Let's pray for that!!
I don't think I can face reading about the adults at the nest .....
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tsk - Endo was happy that I have stayed at 7.3 with A1C for a year and 5 months on the insulin pen, but what I have noticed in that year and 5 months is my legs swell during the day. At first, I thought it was my socks I was wearing, so I bought diabetic socks, and it is still happening. She said, the insulin I was on could cause edema, so she gave me two options: 1) stay on the insulin and add blood pressure meds, or 2) get off the insulin and take an additional oral med at breakfast and dinner to keep my blood sugars regular. I went with option 2, and we will see how that goes before I start taking BP meds.
Lani and kb - Praying that the SWFL adults will be OK!
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LISA Glad you opted for #2. Tim used to be controlled with meds for years until it finally caught up with him. And you don't cheat like he does so it should work well for you. Good thing you're trying this to see if it is really the insulin. Didn't realize insulin could do that. Has the snow melted in NO yet? LOL
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tsk - this is an apple laptop. I haven't used a PC in decades. Not assuming you were speaking of that. But, this apple product operates just like it did 11 years ago. Completely. No difference that I can see at all and that suits me very well.
the only difference is physical. I picked the same size. 13 inches. I thought it was smaller and it is. But the screen fills the whole laptop so the only difference is my older one had a border around it. It's also much lighter.
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Posting for Karen
https://myfwc.com/research/redtide/statewide/
I couldn't open the above link.
Could someone else try this link for Karen.
Thanks :)
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I have read the posts Kay be referred to about F 23 showing symptoms. This is strange because I looked at the Pritchards site and read the king cam operator reports of today’s activities and M 15 flew north at about 12:50 PM and F 23 flew north at 6:30 PM. There was no mention of either of them looking poorly when they left, and neither of them had returned to the nest at this hour. I am hoping that the Prichard reports are correct and they both will be back in the nest area soon flying strong and who knows a double clutch I think it’s possible and 15 loves his eaglet I along with bass and taking red tide, which I thought was usually a summertime event, but just saw an article stating that it has been very bad in January of this year.
As usual as he SEDS
Thanks Leilani I just saw that you posted the link to the red tide article. I was able to open it, so hope that others can access it.
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Baz. thank you for the information.
Tsk, I don't think I can read anymore about SWFL right now. All of this is hard to absorb. :'(
{{{Lisa}}} sending prayers for option 2 for you. Take care :-*
Kb, good luck with new laptop. I love my MAC
{{{Karen}}} I'm so glad you could open it. :-* .. I was so frightened to go to their cam. Thanks for update.
{{{Phyl}}}
Lots of prayers for SWFL pair. I wish they would give M15 a name...
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Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, the SWFL news is so sad... Remember back to 2020, Harriet and M15 had a second clutch in February (2/22 and 2/25), after E14 died and the second egg did not hatch. That is what I am hoping for... Love the beautiful Siamese good night! I hope RLK returns today, amazing how far they travel!
Nest history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southwest_Florida_Eagle_Cam
karen, I could open the link, I hope that is not the issue. We need some good news!
Lisa, you made the choice I would have made, for sure. Sometimes the body can right itself and one would never know if on too many meds. Like blood pressure meds, if you change your eating habits or lose weight or whatever, how would you know when you didn't need the blood pressure meds anymore.
baz, good to see you!!
NEFL
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LANI I was able to open KAREN's Fish and Wildlife Service article about red tide along SWFL coast. Possible cause of the deaths??
How did your Zoom meeting go?
CLYNN Thanks for that SWFL nest history. For a minute there I thought you outright remembered it! LOL Here's hoping NEFL has better luck.
I've tried twice in two days to get my car washed - Only about 12-15 cars ahead of me yesterday LOL I will persevere.
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Good Morning Beakers ... Happy Wednesday !
Today 60F and Tonight 34F
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I was on my feet too much yesterday and the injured knee was angry.
So been in the Lazyboy with ice packs for hours.
I'm not a sitter...My bum is aching!
Doc's office called ...I couldn't get to phone in time. They left a
message to return call. Turns out I have to reschedule to next week on same day (Wednesday) Feb. 5, 2025 but earlier in the PM...1:50. :( does no use to get angry.
Karen- 'Red Tide' SWFL coast link works for me
Lani- love the Siamese kitties last night; safe return for RLK they do travel so very far.
{{{Lisa}} so glad you took option 2 . 🙏s
CLynn- Awww. This is a wonderful tribute to E24 and E25 eaglets. Again, just breaks my heart. :( Tks for that SWFL nest history.
Hope NEFL has ' better luck'.
Lani- interesting Royal A tracking map tks. Will be on edge for the test results on Prichett eaglets...4 to 6 mos. Hope your 'Zoom" meeting
went well
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/917237882325984/posts/1572301603486272/
info on the sw nest.....apparently Lady is showing the same symptoms...may be lead poisoning according to this postl 4-6 months for necropsy results..
OH no! Not another sick bald eagle. Prayers for Lady.!
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From Amy's blog...
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-01-29-kind-of-blue
https://www.nature365.tv
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Good Morning Beakers
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tsk - Took my first dose of the additional oral med last night at dinner time, like I was supposed to along with my Metformin which I take at dinner. My blood sugar was 57 two hours later. That was scary to me. I messaged her thru the portal to let her know. Hope you can get your car washed today.
kb - I have everything Apple, except my PC...lol
clynn - Love the pic of the remembrance pic of E 24 & 25. Thanks for the NEFL pic. I am not a fan of taking meds as it is, and then having to change meds or add a new one puts me in a different frame of mind.
Lani - Thank you :) I tried the link you posted for karen, I got it to open.
karen - I hope M15 & F23 are away from the nest, just taking time for themselves. Praying all is ok with them.
Phyl - Oh no, on having to reschedule. Was there a cancellation list that you could get on to be seen sooner? Thanks for the 365.
tig, Puff, oldguy, baz and all - Morning :D
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Lisa- I'm on the 'Cancellation List'. Wednesday Feb. 5, 2025 is the next earliest. I just gave up and when I have ACE and support sleeve on ... am walking on the right knee w/ my weight on the left side. Nice warm cocoa this AM. Yikes on blood sugar...hope new med works out.
Days of the Year
National Puzzle Day
From jigsaws to Rubik’s Cubes, crosswords to riddles, give your brain a rewarding workout or try inventing a brand new puzzle of your own.
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:'( :'( :'( no!!!! omg I just found out. I am so sad. I am so angry also! tried to text you Clynn..
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Good Morning!
Well, not in View Of the nest cam, both M 15 and 23 have been seen flying around the area this morning. There are no reports from the camera operators or the site of any illness with these two adult birds I am hoping that this remains the case going forward and I cLynn mentioned they have double clutched before Actually, I’m 15 and Harriet.
There are totally different environmental conditions at Northeast Florida than Southwest so hopefully this nest will be fine gallons crust.
Temperature is here with a possible 73° today and the 70s through early February I guess I need to look for my summer clothes as the winter has been short-lived. Piper says it’s getting nice in her bathroom Phyllis I am sorry it’s taking so long for you to see an orthopedic MD. Do you have any other options or are you OK with this? Seems like a very long time to wait what did they say? Patients heal they self.
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Royal Albatross ~ RLK Is Back After Being Gone Two Weeks! 💕 1.29.25 video by Lady Hawk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c16jsGzxvn4
Jan 28, 2025
GLG has been incubating a dummy egg for the past few days as the SST chick is hatching. The rangers keep the hatching eggs in a incubator during the entire process to protect against fly strike. She has been on the egg for 14 days! RLK is seen walking up to her and they have a sweet reunion with allopreening on another.
GLG gets up at 03:37 for the changeover and she moves off the egg and begins her gardening. RLK goes right on the egg to continue incubating it. GLG does quite a bit of gardening around the nest before she leaves heading off to the left. The SST egg has hatched and is right now being kept in a foster nest. From Sharyn Broni - " A chick will be bought to the Signal Station Trig nest when we have one ready. The foster neat cannot be left on a dummy egg and their own chick is still a little way off hatching. I hope to have further news later in the day." Thank you for watching!! Video captured & edited by Lady Hawk
RLK greets mom GLG :-*
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Good morning Beakers!
Morning Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, Thanks for nest history... The SWFL Mods are keeping a close watch on the beautiful couple and have seen them in the area this morning.... Sweet photo of Beau and eaglet :-*
Tsk, zoom meeting went well... I hope SWFL will let everyone know cause of death sooner. I'm hoping worries about the health of M15 and F23 will hurry the tests.
{{{Phyl}}}Love the Donut Friar! Perfect name! Oh no, I'm very sorry your appt has delayed a week. :( ... another cute sign for a salon... Thank you for Nature Video and RRP update, I'll read it tonight and catch up.... Take care, rest and heal. :)
{{{Lisa}}} sorry about your scare last night... I pray it's better today and you hear from your dr.... I sent you an email.
Karen, so glad Piper's happy with her bathroom. Sadie would be concerned too. She's picky about such things. ;D .... I read SWFL's too, so far M15 and F23 seem okay, I'm sure they are mourning their loss. It would be something if they had a 2nd clutch.... But then I alway's felt Harriet was infallible like Decorah Mom. She was a hoot! Both strong-willed AEs ;D
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bounce
I rode the recumbent bike yesterday. Pool today. Some excitement... an older gentleman had an issue while in the sauna. EMS performed CPR and he was revived and transported. Talons crossed...
Annual exam was great. BP 110/64. 8) I celebrated by actually visiting the grocery store in person for some treats... avocado/sushi rice seaweed wrap for lunch for me, and a real pear (slurp); some bananas, cole slaw, some watermelon and a lemon bismark for Camper; etc.
Hugs all
TTFN
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PHYL Oh no! Maybe you could ask to be on a cancellation list? I read further and see that you are. That has worked for me a number of times. Love the donut friar LOL
LISA You may have to spread those doses out. Let me know what doc says. 8 cars at the car wash - most having inside done as well. I know when there are just 2 cars ahead of me and one getting hand washed in the bldg, it takes me 30 min. . I'll just try another time.
LANI Thanks for the Albie update. :D
TIG I can't imagine not going to the grocery store. LOL
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Hi Beakers,
I need help here.
Maybe Oldguy you might know what to do.
I have been receiving harassing texts on my iphone from a person. I do not answer it.
i keep deleting and reporting as junk. I've gone into my messaging and clicked the filter unknown callers.
This person is using an email. I've tried to block this.
This is upsetting for me.
Any suggestions would be helpful.
Thank you 🙏
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Lani, I just sent an email to Erin, he said to try this:
Add that email as a contact in your phone then within the contact click “block caller” this should prevent them from texting as well
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Clynn, I thought about doing what Erin suggested, and as I tried my fingers were shaking. I'm that upset and ready to take my phone to Verizon and have them help me.
But, you and Erin have given me the courage to go ahead and try it.
Serious abusive issues in my past have been triggered with this person texts. I've never had trouble getting something stopped before.
It's been very upsetting for a few days now. :'(
I'll try it. thanks.
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Lani you CAN. Do this! You are a strong woman! 👩
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((Phyl)) - Oh ok, I didn't realize that was the cancellation list. I thought maybe if they had an appt tomorrow or Friday, you could be called sooner. I hope you are being careful walking around.
{{Lori}}
karen - So glad that Piper got her bathroom back. :D I know the B&B kitties are glad the snow is mostly gone. We still 3 small piles, one in back and 2 in front.
Lani - Thanks for the email. Oh no, sorry that someone is harassing you. I hope what Erin told you to do, is blocking that person from contacting you now.
Thanks for the Royal update.
tig - Excellent BP...much better than mine was yesterday...160/90 :-\ Prayers for the man in the sauna!
tsk - LOL, the car wash line is shrinking. Doc messaged me back, she told me to try cutting the pill in half, and taking half at dinner to see how that works out, and take a whole one at breakfast as that is my most carby meal. I have 30 minutes to wait to see what blood sugar will be...fingers crossed!
Good night, everyone :)
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((( Lani )))
TSK ... I have been inside the grocery store maybe 3 times since March 2020.
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(((Lani))), that is awful about those harassing texts!! I hope Erin's method works! Let us know! Are they coming from someone you know? Or is it just random, but repeated? Even if Erin's method works, I would contact Verizon to report that you are receiving repetitive abusive texts (or are they emails? ) from someone on your mobile phone. Verizon may have other ways to block them, and I'm pretty sure they have ways to report people using their phone service for abuse, and may recommend that you report it to the FCC as well. But they would definitely be able to advise you. If it is email, and not text, that you are getting from that person, then contact the company that owns their email domain name if it is a legit domain name, and if it's domestic, and report the sender. Of course, the sender could be using an email address that's fake. Most legit domestic email service providers require their email users to agree to terms of service that say they can't use that email provider's service to send abusive or fraudulent emails. But most of all, I hope Erin's suggestion works for you! P.S. Verizon cell phone accounts have a way to sign in to your Verizon account online and use a Block Sender/Caller list option on your cell phone number there that you can add phone numbers to, but I don't know if you can add email addresses, if that's what you have for that person. Just throwing out some thoughts... Most of all... Hang in there!! HUGS! :-*
Hi Beakers! :)
I'm glad to hear that ((M15 and F23)) have been seen flying around the area of their SWFL nest today and apparently appearing normal. :-* :-*
Good night. Peace.
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LANI I can imagine how frightening that is. Personally I would have gone straight to Verizon or maybe just called them to give advice on the phone. Did you try Googling the solution? Let's hope Erin's method works. Agree with Karen. You are a very strong person!!
LISA Tim always has his BP done twice. Your reading is usually the first one and the second, before he leaves, is his usual 130/ 80
White coat syndrome. ;) ;) Are you just taking a second Metformin( to split) or an additional different diabetic med in addition to the usual dose of Metformin.?
TIG WOW I go a couple times a week sometimes for this or that. LOLOL I'm blessed I can still do that.
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LaNi, get Robo Killer software. Or Verizon Call filter. You might want to get this
Just sent you an e maik withtwoblockers
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TSK... I order online once every 2 weeks... and do pick up. It keeps me from impulse buying and helps my knees and low blood pressure to not have to spend that time standing.
( SWFL )
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ugg: A regional American Airline has crashed into a police helicopter...mass casualty event. Looking in the Potomac River....
Tig - which grocery store still provides pick up services? My local Lunds/Byerlys doesn't anymore. Neither does Whole Foods. Both still deliver however.
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WOW KB ....
Plane was from Wichita Kansas to Washington DC Reagan National Airport.
Now confirming a blackhawk helicopter. On video it looked like the helicopter flew right into the plane.
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KB... Cub foods
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Jim and I've been watching American Airline crash w/ US Army helicopter since 9PM.
60 passengers and 4 crew on Amer Airlines plane.
Live updates: American Airlines jet crashes into Potomac River after collision with Army helicopter near Reagan National Airport
A regional jet collided in midair with a helicopter while on approach to Reagan Washington National Airport around 9 p.m., the FAA said in a preliminary update.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/live-updates-plane-crashes-potomac-river-collision-helicopter-reagan-n-rcna189942
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Sending special prayers tonight for the Potomac River crash victims and their families of
American Eagle Flight 5342 and U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter.
A sad 'Good Night'...
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Sending special prayers tonight for the Potomac River crash victims and their families of
American Eagle Flight 5342 and U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter.
A sad 'Good Night'...
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Phyl, Kb, this is tragic news, adding Amen to your special prayers tonight for the crash victims, their families and first responders. 🙏
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Good night Beakers!🙏
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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baz - Waving to ya!
tsk - Jeff is like Tim....white coat syndrome. I will send you a email.
kb and Phyl - Such sad news about the air crash. :'(
Off to the dealership this morning to have the recall done on my car, that I have been waiting over a year to do. They say it will take 3 hours to do, so bringing my laptop to have something to do.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Listening to the morning news, what a tragedy on the Potomac. Prayers for those that can be saved and for the families of the others....
Lisa, another beautiful coffee pic! Good luck with that recall.
Lani, I hope all is well this new day... so glad to hear that RLK is back home!
baz, also glad to hear that M15 and F23 are still flying around. I remembered back to the year we lost 2 of the 3 eaglets on the North Nest, and Mom North was acting strange. She was able to fight whatever it was. It was something in what they ate and the eaglets were just too small to fight it. The one that survived was sleeping during the feeding, if I am remembering right.
Phyl, I am hoping someone will cancel today so you can get in to see the Doctor!
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TIG No I understand why shopping can be grueling for you. Just curious . How is the quality of the fresh food you order?
KB Heard about that in a break in to local programming last night. So sad. Will catch the details this AM
LISA Beautiful bright AM to help digest that awful crash last night. That is so funny. A year to do a recall. Good time to catch up with phone calls or nest action. ;) ;)
CLYNN Nice color palate this AM :) That sculpted eagle reminds me of the big ice festival happening at Lake Geneva, Wi I think this weekend. We went one year - It is a BIG DEAL Sculptors come from all over the world
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Good Thursday Morning Beakers ...
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Today 54F rain beginning about 7AM thru the day ( continuing Friday until 6AM) . Tonight 54F
Woke up this morning thinking of Potomac River crash victims American Eagle Flight 5342 and U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and their families ...their rescuers. A little prayer before rising.
Lani- bald eagle grieving over her lost and injured people :'(
CLynn-nice bald eagle ice sculpture this AM; the knot on my knee doesn't seem to want to go away it gets larger and takes more time to ice down.
I doubt that ER would do much as it's a job for an Ortho doc--I bet; thank you for your concern...a cancellation would be nice
Lisa-- all the best with recall repair
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Sauces Bald Eagles-Channel Islands (California)
Jan. 30, 2025 12:29 AM
Birchwoman
Jak (male) and Audacity (female) snoozing away
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TSK... Food selection has been good 99% of the time and almost always staff are in touch via text and pictures of ideas for replacements if the originally requested item is suddenly not available, which is somewhat rare.
Laundry day. And maybe some pruning of grasses later as it will be a very warm day here.
BBL
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Jan 29, 2025
The wait is over! The SSTrig chick of RLK & GLG has hatched and is now introduced to Dad RLK on the nest! What an absolutely beautiful moment to see this tiny white fluffy chick meet Dad and be placed underneath him (and note the small white bag!!) RLK is beside himself with excitement and he is enamored with his chick. He could not sit still & kept getting up to touch and look at this new life ♥
The SSTrig chick hatched on January 28th 2025. The chick was fostered to another nest to get fed from a parent that was on a dummy egg (there own chick was hatching in the incubator) From Sharyn Broni - "Yesterday the chick weighed 400g in the morning and 365g later in the day. Its tummy was very full in the morning so had not been feed by the afternoon weigh. The chicks weight is back up to 405g this morning. The dad at the foster nest has fed it well and have their own chick today now. The chick will be weighed twice a day until it is 7 days old. Then once a day for the following week. After which weighing will be weekly, typically on a Tuesday."
Happy day for GLG and RLK and SSTrig chick!💕 Mum GLG is going to get a wonderful surprise when she returns! Thank you for watching!
Royal Albatross ~ RLK Meets His New Chick! 🐣 Precious Bonding Time With Dad! 💕 1.30.25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWhN4IPcW-s
Video captured & edited by Lady Hawk
Dad RLK's first day with SSTrig chick :-*
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Good morning Beakers!
Morning Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
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TSK... Food selection has been good 99% of the time and almost always staff are in touch via text and pictures of ideas for replacements if the originally requested item is suddenly not available, which is somewhat rare.
Laundry day. And maybe some pruning of grasses later as it will be a very warm day here.
BBL
Same with delivery of fresh and other food here. These shoppers got better over time and are in touch as they shop. Use instacart here. 4 years after covid they got it down!
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Sorry KB... You asked the question. Duh.
Yup, Cub started with Instacart but within a year developed and improved their own platform.
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Sorry KB... You asked the question. Duh.
Yup, Cub started with Instacart but within a year developed and improved their own platform.
I don't understand what you are saying to me. But, I do get that they (yours at Cub) changed platforms. My only point is over time all the delivery services have improved.
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PHYL Enjoyed your grouping of winter bird pics :)
TIG That's great when the "shoppers" can communicate directly with texts and pics. Didn't know that.
LANI Dad is so watchful communicating a "hello" and " thank you" to Sharyn ;D
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Wow, it's 49 degrees....above zero!...I just spent the last 1 1/2 hours cutting spent hydrangea, picking up those that feel around, raking a little under my maple tree of squirrel nest stuff, and other pick ups.
Don't think I needed sunscreen yet ;) ;) ;)..but the sun sure did feel good! as did the physical labor outdoors.
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KB... you had asked what store... I responded to TSk, instead of you. that's all. ::)
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Afternoon Beakers
clynn - Love that snow eagle. Recall is all repaired. :)
tsk - I know, crazy on the year wait, but they said it was one of Honda's biggest recall on fuel pumps.
Phyl - Hope you are making out ok with the knee.
Lani - Awww, a new Royal baby!
Seen this posted on FB regarding the results of E24 & E25. Video is embedded in article.
https://www.wfla.com/news/live-researchers-explain-what-happened-to-deceased-florida-eaglets/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIIthtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHc6TEOuOHPj_AOs-X8fbnNeDEpLkLAzm8w4hfBGTL_XjaLFpmgbNdEWkpQ_aem_HxS2Vlt_eKwpKOEVw1bPpw
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Lisa, I am assuming your names Avian .flu is the cause if the swfl babies death! Hopefully M and F do not have this! Poor babiewps, Rio and Fly free!
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Lisa, I am assuming your names Avian .flu is the cause if the swfl babies death! Hopefully M and F do not have this! Poor babiewps, Rio and Fly free!
karen, yes the video is a statement from CROW confirming that it was the Avian flu.
Fingers crossed that M15 & F23 will be ok!
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KB Great day to be outdoors alto 53 today it did not feel like it with the winds again.
LISA Now you are all set for the next trip to NO or Decorah! WOW Who would have guessed on H5N1 avian bird flu. Surprising parents are good so far. Older and could tolerate it?
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Sauces Bald Eagles-Channel Islands (California)
Jan. 30, 2025 12:29 AM
Birchwoman
Jak (male) and Audacity (female) snoozing away
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A beautiful devoted pair. I pray they will have a successful season.
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Lisa, stunning knitting pieces.... fuel pump replaced. YAY! ... I'm so glad they completed the tests on SWFL eaglets... They had the Bird flu :( .... I pray M15 & F23 will be okay.
Clynn, stunning snow sculpture.
{{{Phyl}}} I wish a cancelation would pop up for you. It sounds like your knee is getting worse each day.... pretty winter birds
Tig, Kb enjoy your day.
Tsk, watching Dad RLK look amazed at his new baby. It is amazing to me how easily they accept changing the fake egg for the baby chick. LOL!
Good night!
Sunset at Seal Island
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Good night Beakers!🙏
Keeping the crash victims and their families in our prayers. :'( [/size]
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Lisa, I am assuming your names Avian .flu is the cause if the swfl babies death! Hopefully M and F do not have this! Poor babiewps, Rio and Fly free!
karen, yes the video is a statement from CROW confirming that it was the Avian flu.
Fingers crossed that M15 & F23 will be ok!
Lisa, thank you for that embedded video with that news report about the results of the testing on what caused the deaths of the 2 SWFL eaglets, E24 and E25. I encourage people to listen to the entire video embedded with that news article, including the excellent additional important info given at the end in the questions and answers. That is where the vet gives specific info as it relates to the potential for M15 and F23 to contract this highly infectious and deadly pathogenic strain of avian flu.
TSK, the vet answers a question at the end of that video Lisa posted from CROW that speaks directly to your comment and question about the health of M15 and F23, and what they know about raptors, and eagles in particular, as to their susceptibility to and, or, resistance to, HPAI, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, the type of avian flu that was the strain of H5N1 avian flu found in the eaglets. They said the next 2 weeks will likely be telling, and that people need to be prepared because of this strain’s highly pathogenic nature, and that an infected bird can appear perfectly normal and then suddenly show signs of severe illness and quickly die. They said mortality from this strain in raptors has shown to be around 90 percent. They also said resistance or immunity is very individual from animal to animal, even within a species.
I encourage everyone to listen to that entire embedded video in the link Lisa posted, including the Q and A at the end of it. It has way more info, and answers many viewers’ questions, that is not included in the print article below that video. The print article was only a high level summary of the results of the tests on the 2 eaglets that died. It also corrects some of the incorrect info that had made the rounds in a number of social media.
For those who missed it, here is what Lisa posted:
Seen this posted on FB regarding the results of E24 & E25. Video is embedded in article.
https://www.wfla.com/news/live-researchers-explain-what-happened-to-deceased-florida-eaglets/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIIthtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHc6TEOuOHPj_AOs-X8fbnNeDEpLkLAzm8w4hfBGTL_XjaLFpmgbNdEWkpQ_aem_HxS2Vlt_eKwpKOEVw1bPpw
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Lisa, thanks again! And waving backatcha! :D
Good night, Beakers. Peace. ☮️
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Hi Baz. Agree with your suggestions on listening to the video by CROW. Mterrible disease and soreading. I have been reading about this for a while. Very contagious!
We are up way to early for us and will go shopping this afternoon! That is, if tge help comes! She did not seem perky yesterday and I would not besurprised to leatrn she is staying home!
I cooked a pot roast yesterday. Pretty good and enjoyable as Imhad not had one in a long time. Almost too hot here for this!
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Phyl, love all the pretty pictures of the chickadees yesterday, I see them a lot at my bird feeders! Sweet pic of Jack and Audacity snoozing together...
Lani, thanks for the good news of the new chick for RLK & GLG! Those rangers sure do watch over the Albies and they take such good care of them! Have they ever named the chick like SSTrig before? Love the video of Dad admiring his baby!
Lisa, thanks for the information on what CROW found regarding the SWFL eaglets. So sad that there is an outbreak somewhere in the area. Prayers for M15 and F23 and other eagle families in the area. Very good video from CROW, thanks so much for posting it. Now it's just a wait and see regarding M15 and F24.
baz, and thanks for re-posting the CROW article. Prayers...
Big Bear Valley - A third egg for Jackie and Shadow! We’re now waiting about 35 days to see how many will hatch this time around.
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Norway is a country known by many for its fairy-tale landscapes, and this example confirms this.
This photograph is of the Bulandet archipelago on the western coast of the Nordic country.
It is made up of 15 main islands and more than 200 smaller islands. The total population is 260 people.
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Good Morning Beakers ... TGIF !
Today 64F rain late this afternoon and Tonight 45 F
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The swelling has not shrunk pas the size of the original 'egg' shape point of impact on my knee. I'm so close to doc appt and
I don't think ER can help me beyond what ER has already told me. Plus, I wouldn't be able to see an Ortho doc any sooner than
my current appointment. So I'll just keep doing what I've been told until then. I still have pain .
Clynn- tks for Big Bear Valley - Jackie and Shadow's 3rd egg.
Baz- tks for the more in depth look at Lisa's post about E24 and E25...and risk for M15 and F23. Read later
Lani- thank you! I agree "... Dad RLK looks amazed at his new baby. "
Lisa- Hurrah! Auto is fixed. Many tks for video on E24 and E25...bird flu :(. The kn ee seems to be going down hill .
Sending special prayers for the Potomac River crash victims and their families of
American Eagle Flight 5342 and U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Good Morning Beakers...TGIF!
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tsk - Yes! Car is all ready for my next road trip. :D Funny thing happened tho at dealership, when they were done with car and I got in it I had noticed that the outside temp gauge on car said 80°, it was not 80° here yesterday. So, I drove out the service center and around the building, and temp went down to 58°, it was 43° outside. I took it right back to the service center and told them. They were like OH, that is odd. Let us take a look. Waited a bit longer there, and he comes back and says, we took it for a drive and the temp is now back to normal. I said, if this is not correct, I will be back. He says, I know you will. ;D ;D
Lani - Another pretty pic from Seal Island!
baz - You're welcome, and I thought the video was very informative too. I had read an article later in the evening after posting the link about CROW's findings that said, the bird flu also affects birds in your backyard that you feed. It said, to clean your bird feeders once a week.
karen - You are up early! Mmm, pot roast sounds yummy! Hope the help comes.
clynn - The avian flu does sound miserable. Fingers crossed for a good season at Big Bear!
((Phyl)) - Hang in there!
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LANI Maybe albatross have a poor sense of smell not to notice the difference in fake and real egg. Must be the texture and size? I've always wondered that too.
BAZI thanks I did go back and listen to that video. Very sad.
CLYNN Third egg for Jackie and Shadow :) Norway is like living in another world.
PHYL Cute keyboard car ;D
LISA I notice when the car is in the garage it takes a while for the temperature to record accurately outside They know you pretty well however LOLOL
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From karen - https://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2025-01-31/h5n1-bird-flu-existential-threat-biodiversity-worldwide
tsk - ;D ;D yes, the know me well.
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TGIF Beakers!
Morning Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Baz, thanks for reposting Lisa's CROW article.
Clynn, yes, they have named all the Royal cam chicks.... Last year's Top Flat chick was named "Kiwa" before that "Manaaki" and "Lilibet". ... this year Royal Albatross cam nest location is at the Signal Station Trig (SST) Royalcam chick will be ID as SSTrig until they are ready to name him or her... I pray the Big Bear eagles will have a successful season. These last two years the eggs froze :'( ... You've posted Norway beautiful small islands before and each time I wish I lived there. I love the seclusion and simplicity of the area. I've mentioned the area to Aly, during her time there, she never visited at part of Norway.
Karen, pot roast sounds perfect for this week... I think I'll make one for Mike tomorrow....
{{{Phyl}}} cool car.... I can't imagine the discomfort and pain you're going through... sorry :( 🙏
Tsk, Phyl I wonder if any of the Royal Albatross have ever experienced having their chicks hatch under them... I mean do they think "wait you are taking my egg!! and then the next second... shazaaammm it's a two day old chick!!! ??? No fuss or mess ... amazing, just amazing! ;D
Lisa, I bet they know you well at the dealership. Are they on your Christmas card list? ;D ... thanks for posting Karen's article link.
Weigh Time for SST chick as Dad RLK watches
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Weighing in at 286g on hatching day and now at 400g on day 3, we will be tracking the chick’s weight up until fledging in September. Before this time the chick should weigh at least 7kg. https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/albatrosses/royal-albatross-toroa/royal-cam/track-the-chicks-weight/
Comparisons of average male and female chick weights and all the past Royalcam chicks are on these graphs also.
We will weigh the chick twice a day for the first week and once a day, typically in the morning for the second week. After the second week weighing will be once a week, mostly on a Tuesday, weather allowing.
During the first couple of weeks, we check the chick over for any issues such as food spills in the nest that can attract flies.
Read more about the work we do with the toroa here: https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/birds/birds-a-z/albatrosses/royal-albatross-toroa/royal-cam/rangers-work-for-royal-albatross/
Where is Mom GLG?
GLG has flown a distance of at least 450km in the last 3 days and is now off the coast of Christchurch/Banks Peninsula.
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LISA I get so depressed reading articles like that. Sure hope some researchers are trying to solve the problem!
LANI Fridayest Friday...LOLOL Gosh those rangers have so much to do! Like the tracking photo.
Raining all day! Free car wash!! ;D ;D
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tsk -Free carwash ;D We are having rain here today, till around 3pm-ish. I hope something can be done about the bird flu.
Lani - Aww, the Royal baby is so cute! Thanks for the info. Love your Friday post...lol
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Feeling nostalgic:
Marianne Faithful died yesterday at 78
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-efIjZ_1yQg
As tears go by.
took advantage of perhaps the last day of warmth. Cut by 1/3 6 more hydrangeas...and walked Ollie along with errands.
oh btw Chris got me some airbuds for my b'day...yes only a few months early. Will allow me to listen to my favorite music while gardening....from my playlist. ...oh i'm Hip!
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Tsk-your AM bear reminds me of the one in TS 2.
Lisa- reading everyone's posts about 'Bird Flu' got me to thinking... so I did some research of my own.
https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/avian-timeline/index.html
Lani- R. baby awwww. Your Friday greeting LOL; Those rangers are so busy with the royals. YThat tracking photo takes some work
KB- you've been busy out of doors. So nice of Chris to get you the 'earpods; RIP Marianne Faithfull... she left the world just the other day. :(
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KB Another legend gone. :( Chris knows what Mom needs LOL Chores will go much faster now. ;) ;)
PHYL The history of that virus goes way back.
So left my car out and when rain stopped ( 1.75") Got some Shamwows and wiped her down. Engine purred when I put her back in the garage LOL
And so we leave the first month of 2025.....
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Feeling nostalgic:
Marianne Faithful died yesterday at 78
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-efIjZ_1yQg
As tears go by.
took advantage of perhaps the last day of warmth. Cut by 1/3 6 more hydrangeas...and walked Ollie along with errands.
oh btw Chris got me some airbuds for my b'day...yes only a few months early. Will allow me to listen to my favorite music while gardening....from my playlist. ...oh i'm Hip!
KB We're hearing your airbuds. 8)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrtRucPEbsI&list=RDxutO4ZfkV3s&index=17
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I use to have to take one hand off of the rope/rock to hear and reply. :o
I like all of my 4 points touching solid vertical rock now as I more understand gravity and organs slashing past skeletons. :o
Young, dumb and full of rope.
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Feeling nostalgic:
Marianne Faithful died yesterday at 78
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-efIjZ_1yQg
As tears go by.
took advantage of perhaps the last day of warmth. Cut by 1/3 6 more hydrangeas...and walked Ollie along with errands.
oh btw Chris got me some airbuds for my b'day...yes only a few months early. Will allow me to listen to my favorite music while gardening....from my playlist. ...oh i'm Hip!
KB We're hearing your airbuds. 8)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrtRucPEbsI&list=RDxutO4ZfkV3s&index=17
Thanks! I'll download that to my playlist....would have been good pruning/cutting/deadheading millions of hydrangea flowers today....I did however avoid poking myself in the eyes....okay, a little hyperbolic with the number in the millions, but it felt like it, LOL...I also try to take about a third of most large branches back.
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Interesting but not fun way to end the day. . .
Outlook won't open. Tried the screen recommendation, told to refresh the application. Nada
Shut down all apps and machine, and rebooted from the start. Same non result.
Was working half hour ago. Went to weather, checked beak, tried Outlook. :-\
Anybody else? What do I try next? Open for suggestions.
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Hydrangea row
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You know what 'they say' a picture is worth a thousand words _ I always say a thousand words preceded the picture.
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Interesting but not fun way to end the day. . .
Outlook won't open. Tried the screen recommendation, told to refresh the application. Nada
Shut down all apps and machine, and rebooted from the start. Same non result.
Was working half hour ago. Went to weather, checked beak, tried Outlook. :-\
Anybody else? What do I try next? Open for suggestions.
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some questions...
did you do a shut down and then start or did you do a reboot? - only reboot will reset data points in Win 10 and 11 to help for your type of issue.
did you check your Windows Update status - check to see if an update to Windows occurred within the past day - if yes , uninstall the update. Check update status on Microsoft Office.
Open Task Manager to make sure the Outlook is not running in the background, preventing the outlook to open a new screen. Any tasks with Outlook open will need to be closed and then reboot machine.
A new version of Outlook has been released - on your app list, you may see 2 Outlook Apps - one labeled "classic" and the other "new"
Good luck
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kb get a very knowledgeable arborist and properly cable that Y (ash tree ? ) above the Y if you can.
I've seen me some astonishing ash trees after some very harsh weather events properly done up standing tall !
Little feat nation wide.
1977 DC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48P_imCuNiU&list=PLc7zUm38GAmGjsTtsEiSCFhkweXA0RMVu
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kb get a very knowledgeable arborist and properly cable that Y (ash tree ? ) above the Y if you can.
I've seen me some astonishing ash trees after some very harsh weather events properly done up standing tall !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhmNK-ANKIw&list=RDxutO4ZfkV3s&index=9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfnaxepWtOQ
Yes, it's an ash tree....treated every other year for emerald ash borer by my fave arborist for app 10 years or more now.. I'll check with him.
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The tower of power is cranking out some pretty smoking blues from the back 40, let's pay them love.
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Heartbreaking news of the medic plane crash in Philadelphia tonight. Our hearts and prayers go out to the little girl, her mother, medical crew, and pilots, and those that were on the ground. Prayers for the first responders, Shriners Children Hospital and all🙏 . so tragic. :'( :'( :'(
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Good night Beakers! 🙏
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Jumbo about 3 days late.
the reversed trunk lid open blaring the Allman Brothers.
High speed reverse Grand AM at 3 AM.
And this is not an exactly easy place to find or drive a car to. :)
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Good Morning Beakers ... It's Caturday !
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Today 50F, cloudy and Tonight 42F
Philadelphia, another tragic and heart-rending plane crash ...the little girl, her mother just coming back from her final life saving medical treatment; crew and their families. A wide ranging event, even for bystanders . 🙏 s
Lani--your grieving bald eagle perfectly summarizes how this country feels right now.
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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I'm Not Just February
by Annette Wynne
I'm not just February
With winds that blow
All day, and piled-up snow;
I'm Washington and Lincoln, too,
Who kept our country's flag for you!
I'm Valentine of airy grace—
With golden hearts and hearts of lace
And pretty cards that people send,
Quite as a secret, to a friend.
Though I am short of days and small,
I'm quite a big month, after all!
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Good Morning Beakers! It's CATURDAY!
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Phyl, love your kitties this morning! They are getting ready for Valentine's Day! I have been getting Valentine goodies ready for the Munchkins, I found Squishmallow Cookie Pops for Bella, and a cute Squishmallow named Cinnamon! Cute poem for February, one month closer to Spring! That cat looks like he is not messing around!!
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BL, great party picture! Looking at the table I can see how Jumbo lost his pants... ;D ;D ;D https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=youtube%20allman%20brothers%20midnight%20rider&mid=75957AE86D6879BE92A175957AE86D6879BE92A1&ajaxhist=0
Lani, I missed that the plane that crashed in PA was a Shriner's Plane, that is so sad. A little girl from Mexico headed home after surgery... There have been too many sad events these last few days.
tsk, very clever to get your Shamwow out right after the rain! I have thought of doing that in the summer!
Lisa, good that you stand your ground with the dealership!
I got this email from Geni (an ancestry app), I already have this in my tree but it was nice to see it all laid out like this:
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Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd President of the USA is Connie Lynn Dunn's second cousin four times removed!
Connie Lynn Dunn → Loretta Jean LeGrande (your mother) → Mildred Isabelle Gray (her mother) → Bertha Faye Edge (her mother) → Clara Francis Hortin (her mother) → James Hamilton Roosevelt (her father) → James I. Roosevelt (his father) → Dr. Isaac Daniel Roosevelt, II (his brother) → James Roosevelt, Sr. (his son) → Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd President of the USA (his son)
SWFL Wskrsnwings - TODAY'S MOVIE: https://youtu.be/ZTANpuxjUNE
M15 Is Home!!❤🦅❤ Brief Visit to Pond & Office Oak ~ Juvie Sighting In West Pasture 01.31.25
I felt the need to go to the nest for myself and all of us to 'talk' about the heartbreak of this past week and try to start to heal. It was a nice morning at the pasture with only a juvenile visitor perched quietly in a west pasture snag. Then M15 arrived at the pond and got a few drinks of water before flying to the office oak to perch in the shade. It was so wonderful to finally see M return home so everyone could see M is flying well and watchful of his territory. (F23 visited the pond and office oak yesterday.) CROW held a press conference yesterday morning at the nest to inform us of the cause of E24 and E25's sudden deaths earlier this week. Testing showed the E's had HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza). We are now closely monitoring the adults for possibly also having HPAI and watching for any signs of impairment. M appeared alert and flying well but was not seen preening which is a sign of a healthy bird. Also M had a crusted eye(s) & kept it closed at times. M's eyes have presented this crustiness for the past few seasons off and on, but it can also be a sign of illness. We all have hope for a good outcome for M & F. I am adding links for you to read and watch so you can understand more about this highly contagious and deadly virus.
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It's also CATURDAY
BL So you climbed that??? :o :o
PUFF I don't use Outlook :-\ I bet OLDGUY can help. And reading on I see he did LOL
KB Such hearty hydrangea. I have a variety of Annabel - no maintenance..LOL
LANI Before I went to bed I just heard a "plane" had fallen from the sky in Philly' Thanks for the update - How tragic is that!! What a rough start to 2025.
PHYL Chapter 2 of 12 LOL
CLYNN Bella will love her Valentine treat. ;D I agree that is a very cool and easy way to understand your Roosevelt roots. Was watching " Finding Your Roots" the other night and Sharon Stone is related to Charlemagne LOL I've not heard of Geni before. Thanks for the SWFL update. Let's keep hoping...
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Hello Beakers.....Happy Caturday!!!
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tsk - Colorful kitties this morning. Hard to believe it is already February!
clynn - Bella will love her Valentine Day gifts. Thanks for the update on on M15 & F23.
Phyl and Lani - So sad about the Philly plane crash. :'(
BrokenLug - Sure looks like Jumbo was having a great time. ;D
Puff - I hope oldguy's advice has helped. Computer stuff can be so frustrating.
kb - Hydrangea row....gorgeous! How nice of Chris to get you earbuds for an early b-day prezzie!
karen, tig, oldguy and all - Afternoon :)
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Happy Caturday Beakers!
Morning Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
BL, fun memory of Jumbo.
{{{Phyl}}} Here comes February, pretty posts, love the cat with a rose ;D .... Your Caturday shame post LOL! ;D .. sending prayers, take care.
Clynn, cute Caturday posts! Sweet Valentine gifts for Bella, She'll love them! ;D... The plane wasn't a Shriner's plane. I was acknowledging the Shriners Hospital grief in losing their pediatric patient that they just spent hours prior to the crash helping to save her life. It is known today, the plane was a medivac plane from Mexico and they were flying the little girl and her mother home to Mexico... awesome family discovery, thanks for sharing your family names with us... ;D ... When Mike's not working he spends his time on his family tree too. His connection to the Pilgrim founders, or Bush Family, Bing Crosby or Robert the Bruce in Scotland keeps him busy. Right now he's researching how his dna matches with someone in Cornwall on his mother's side. I wish he was able to travel and we won the lottery so we could go to Cornwall! It's on my bucket list!!! We discovered watching "Who Do You Think You Are" that Mike is related to Ashley Judd. LOL! Well, I keep buying him books for his birthday and special celebrations to help him follow the trail. ;D ... I want to thank you and Erin for helping me with my iphone situation. It's been almost 48 hours since I've received a text from that unknown person. Thank you, Baz, Tsk, Lisa, Karen, Phyl, Tig, KB, for caring. I was ready to throw my phone out the door. LOL! ;D ... Thank you for post pics and video from Wskrnswings. I still can't believe the eaglets are gone. Prayers for continued good health for parents.
Lisa, sweet Caturday posts. I hope you're doing well today. :-*
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A proud daddy 8)
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BL attached below is a bigger but not complete pic of my ash tree.
I thought more about your recommendation yesterday last night.
Over 26 years of living here and she was not young when I bought the property, she has only lost some large branches once or twice. Once in a May ice storm.
She sits low at the bottom of a steep hill. On the other hand, my willow was lost which sat up the hill next to my house in a microburst and a front yard ash uprooted in same storm.
Oh btw, Mr. Tower once perched on one of those curved branches. She's been pruned by Excel in a disastrous way one year claiming her branches hung over the power lines. Since only my fave arborist is allowed to touch her. Excel used an often berated subcontractor.
Anyway, she seems to be pretty protected low to the ground there as have been many of my neighbors similarly sited trees.
Lani - your convo about Mike's ancestry is interesting to me. As you know my maiden name is the same as his last name, now yours. I legally kept two names, one professional, and one married name.
But as all of my ancestors come from Norway except for my Grandfather's last name, my maiden name is Scottish or British..I've done as best I can studying my Norwegians but not my British/Scottish ancestry. Should do that sometime, somehow.
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Lani - Sending you a PM. Cornwall is on my bucket list too.
kb - Another pretty pic.
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A proud daddy 8)
https://x.com/i/status/1885737803666825299
Awww :-*
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LISA Perfect February Cat pic ;D
LANI What a sweet kitty gif ;D I sure hope you wrote down the solution to that stalking problem - Never know - We may need it in the future!! What a sweet vid of Big Daddy and little fella. ;D
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KB- lovely ash tree...this season maybe Mr. Tower will return to the ash to perch. I hope you have time to catch a snap.
CLynn- tks for SWFL Wskrsnwings's 1-31-25 update and movie she does awesome work and most informative post. Enjoyed so much.
Lani- Tks. Please post solution to that stalking problem. 'Cuz as soon as my right knee heals up I'm gonna start walking the neighborhood,again !
Good Evening Beakers...SEDs all.
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Good Evening Beakers
A cooler day here today, only made it to 37 with 10-15 mph winds, which felt cold. Back to mid 50s for the next 2 days...
There has been a lot of un-supported theories on the Med Evac flight crash last night. Here is a good look at it from Juan Brown...
Lear Jet Med Evac Crash KPNE 31 Jan 2025 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6_bLhBMngY
Constish/D'Artagnan's girlfriend has passed away - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u4r49t9r9M
My Cat ToTo Has No Nipples??? (ENG SUB) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVtfpG-55CA
Cat 10 Years CANCER FREE! + Marmalade's Funniest moments 🧡 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V77VUXW2dTY
Cat Bowling - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noaofJpW6VQ
Drive South - Suzy Bogguss cover by Foxes and Fossils - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWBL8luV39o
Quarantine Kids play "Taxman" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkX8SFG6SI0
Quarantine Kids play "Treat Her Right" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE6GTloCnio
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Thanks for the report in the philly med evac crash. So sad,
M15 and F23 flyying around and And looking good so far a little over a week to go to assure they did not have the virus along with the babies There have been beautiful subadult around the nest lately, and I can’t help but wonder if one of them or more Might be one of them 15s kids. They have flushed him several times and I have been digging in the nest. At least one of them has kind of fun to watch and I hope they Are also virus free
Thanks for all the Canada posts and cute pictures today I have been too tired to post. At least my eyes are not feeling good enough to write. I am using the speaking part of the iPad and it is not fool proof! interesting. Have a great time for the rest of Saturday night and enjoy Sunday morning Seds
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Kb, you and Chris should keep working on your ancestry. Mike enjoys it, it's a break from work. I hope Mr Tower returns.
Phyl, Love your good night pic... I was receiving upsetting texts on my iphone from someone... I've not been followed here, though while I was dealing with my text problems, I stopped walking and drove to the dog park in the early morning hours before the sunrises. Sadie and I will start walking this week, the temps will be in the high 30's. Rest and take care.
Oldguy, thanks for links.... I'll watch the Juan video later.... oh, that's sad about Constish, D'Artagnan's girlfriend - Looks like Walter is having issues too... The below was posted below under WalterSanti.
I still find it hard to believe that this actually happened. This past Monday evening, when I went down to the front yard for the evening feeding, Constance collapsed to the ground in front of me. And her heart stopped in around 20 seconds. I did cpr on her with my vet on the phone during the whole process but she didn’t come back. I checked the security cams and saw that she was well and acting normal until the time I arrived to the front yard. The vet said she most likely had a heart attack. She wasn’t sick or anything beforehand and there didn’t seem to be anything wrong with her on the outside at least.
She had been living with us for 8 years and we think she was around 9 years old.
She has always been known in our channel as D’Artagnan’s Girlfriend but for the past few years, she has had a real name. Her name was Constance; Constish for short. And it was finally going to be revealed at the end of the 5th part of their video series with D’Artish.
I still find myself putting one extra plate to the floor without realizing. This is the absolute worst part of having them.
We buried her in our farm just like Zoom.
And of course, when I am able to, I will finally honour her with a solo video that she very much deserves..
(An update on Walter: On the community page of our channel, I mentioned that he’s been receiving treatments related to his gastric issues. It’s been more than 3 weeks now and his treatment is almost over and he is okay right now gastric-wise. But unfortunately his movements have gotten slower very much lately. X-Rays showed that his vertebrae are in bad shape. (He is 13 years old.) I’ve been giving him joint supplements for a long time; but now with the suggestion of our vet, we will additionally try some extra medicine to ease his probable back pain. We were waiting for his gastric issues to resolve first since these pain killers can also cause gastric problems. I am hoping that his movements can benefit from that when we finally use it.)
SED Karen. This update on SWFL F23 was posted by Lady Hawk
(http://SWFL Eagles ~ F23 IS HOME 💕 TAKES A BATH & DRIES WINGS ON DSPS! IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM CROW 💕 2.1.25)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt67IyC9dks
F23 flies in strong this afternoon & lands at the pond's edge. She wades in the water and takes sips for several minutes, walking to the right (west). She looks good ♥ F23 will then start to take her bath and dunk her face and wings in the water. She then goes to the bank but changes her mind, returning to the water for another soak and then up the bank. She walks to the right (west) towards the overhang tree and stands in the water. F23 is hidden by the tree. Cam op finds F23 on the DSPS drying her wings. She looks beautiful! Seeing F23 resume normal eagle activities in the pond gives me hope that she will survive the HPAI. The same for M15 who was seen on the nest with the sub adult this morning.
M15 & F23 are not out of the woods and remain in a critical time period for the next 7-10 days for signs of the HPAI flu. We are continuing to hold M15 & F23 up in prayer for their health to remain strong. Thank you for watching!
Good night!🙏
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
Happy Sunday...maybe Phil's...
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https://www.almanac.com/groundhog-day
Today 67F sunny and Tonight 40F
Lani--Oh! I sure mis-read about your stalker. How scary for you. Nonetheless, was good idea to skip the walks for a few days ;) Thanks So very sorry to read about Constance (Constish, D'Artagnan's girlfriend). She was so young compared to my
Maggie. RIP Constance :-*
OG--tks for the links ... news update on Walter Santi's cats. Appears 'Walter' is having problems too. Looking forward to WS's Memoriam video for Constance
Karen/Lani-- tks for Lady Hawk's update on SWFL F23
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-02-02-only-crumbs
https://www.nature365.tv
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Good Morning Beakers...Happy Groundhog Day!!
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tsk - Thanks :)
oldguy - Thank you for the videos. We had some nice days here too, but it is quite chilly here this morning, 22° with a real feel of 16°
karen - You have done pretty good with the speaking part on the iPad. It sometimes does not like my voice if I talk too fast...lol
Phyl - Thanks for the 365.
Lani - I hope the texts have stopped, and that you can resume your daily activities.
clynn, kb, tig, Puff and all - Morning :)
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Phyl, beautiful fox in the 365, big fluffy tail! I had forgotten that it was Groundhog Day. His record isn't very good... ;D ;D Our high today will be 57, a heat wave! And wind only 6 mph! How is your knee doing? Praying for a cancellation for tomorrow! Sad about Walter Santi's cat, I have only ever had one cat that just passed away with no warning whatsoever, that was Beanie, my Blue Point Siamese in 2007. I think Walter is Santi's dog.
Lani, I am so glad to hear that you haven't had any scary texts for a while now. I wasn't sure if Erin's suggestion would work, I am so glad it did! You and Sadie need those morning walks, it's your therapy for dealing with this world. Any news from Aly and her job situation? Thanks for Lady Hawk's update on SWFL, prayers for M15 and F23... Love the kitty toe beans!
oldguy, the cat bowling video was very interesting! Thanks for all the links, still checking them out!
tsk, what I hope ended the annoying and scary texts was this: since they were coming from an email, set up a contact and enter the email address. Then scroll down and activate the Block Caller function. It would work the same way if you entered the phone number from a text. Just enter whatever you want as the name of the contact.
Lisa, cute good morning kitty pic yesterday, and a yummy looking cup of coffee today!
SWFL F23 watches a News crew do a story on her family.
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The Grand Canyon’s Bright Angel Trail, Arizona
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OLDGUY Awww on D'artagnon's girlfriend :( Cat bowling LOLOL That was quite a funny Claire video. ;D
KAREN Hope you feel a bit better tomorrow. I call that a "low energy day" when I just would love to take a nap. LOL I think you do really well speaking. I'm not good at it on my phone.
LANI thanks for that follow up info on Constance and Walter. Hard to lose any of those cats but he has cared so well for all of them. :'( Thanks also for the hopeful SWFL update. Long time to wait this out. :(
PHYL PHil right 30% of time. LOL
CLYNN Stunning mosaic guitar. I copied and pasted those directions to a document. thanks Hope I never have to use it. Great screen cap of F23 and crew down below
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So sad to read and watch loss of our dear furry and feathery friends. Makes us sad when - but makes us remember the joy of having them for our memories. Walter S losing Walter, Lani losing Constish, all SWFL friends losing 24 / 25 and watching parents carrying on lonely too.
But let's smile and cherish our past memories. We just get so spoiled having these "friends" as part of our lives. We are so privileged to have had such great joy having had them.
HUGS
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Sunday Blessings Beakers!
Morning Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Phyl, PP may have seen his shadow and declared six more weeks of winter, here temps have jumped 20 degrees this morning. Looks like warmer temps ahead for us.... Well, I had another text from unknown email address :-\ ... I did what Erin suggested, add to address book and then click on "Block Caller" and I deleted contact.... gorgeous Red Fox with Crows at his heels in another JB Classic nature video.
Lisa, pretty morning post... had another bad text from new unknown email address. Another gmail account.... I did what Erin recommended :-\ ... I drove to our communitiy dog park today. There must have been a coyote about, Sadie kept looking behind us. At least our community center exercise hall is always open at 6am and I can take Sadie in there if there's a problem with coyotes. One or two people start using the exercise equipment at 6am, so there is always someone close by.
Clynn, I love the mosaic guitar.... had another strange text this morning from new unknown email address. I repeated what Erin suggested.... Aly update: She's closing her office end of March and will return to live with us in April. She will work with a TeleHealth online system till she gets her license and has the funds to find a permanent situation in another state. Such as Washington, CA, or midwestern states.... wonderful photo of F23 :-* ... I'd love to walk the Bright Angel trail with Sadie. Have a good day.
Hi Tsk Have a good day ;D
{{{Hi Puff,}}} good to see your post! How are you doing? Did you find someone to help you with your hair? Walter S is okay, he's having a couple of issues related to being a 13 year old dog....
Royal Albatross - 2/2 Cross Fostering. (This is new for me)
Sharyn ~ Royalcam chick is not gaining as much weight as we would like to see.
We have a nest available that will feed the chick sooner.
This is a temporary move, and the chick will be returned to its nest at some point, possibly after a changeover here.
When mom GLG returns.
https://x.com/i/status/1885967958964605345
Cross fostering is a process where a chick not gaining weight in a nest will be swapped with a larger, fuller chick from another nest to get the smaller chick fed quicker by a parent. Toroa are accepting of other chicks prior to the end of the guard stage when there is a parent on the nest full time. This means less need for supplementary feeding which is better for the chick.
The rangers are wondering if finding the needed food is the reason they are traveling such a long distance away from the nest and taking almost two weeks before returning. The parents need to store more food in their stomach to provide nourishment for chicks.
Ranger Julia holding Signal Station Trig chick and Dad RLK
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BL So you climbed that??? :o :o
Yup. :)
Clynn posted a pick of SPIDER ROCK (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canyon_de_Chelly_National_Monument) last February. Some Beakers and I had some back and forth about it starting with Clynn's post here:
https://raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/index.php?topic=2867.msg786480#msg786480
And a few pages after her original Post ..
Location Map (https://mapper.acme.com/?ll=36.10772,-109.35027&z=12&t=U&marker0=36.10772%2C-109.35027%2Cunnamed)
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We use the more accurate Groundhog named Staten Island Chuck around here. ;) ;)
Punxsutawney Phil's record isn't really that good. ::)
Here's some more fun stats on some of the prognosticating Marmota monax .. ;D
https://x.com/NWSNewYorkNY/status/1886050435397808238
https://www.noaa.gov/heritage/stories/grading-groundhogs
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https://x.com/i/status/1886111747133640864 (https://x.com/i/status/1886111747133640864)
this is my favorite bird these days. A shoe bill stork most likely interacting with a caretaker.
Happy Sunday!
Took advantage of another 41 degree day. Walked Ollie, 4 times this week now, grocery shop, and blew the neighbor's ash seeds off my driveway and grass....we had a stiff wind yesterday.
My guess is we will have winter like we haven't had so far in the next six week no matter who does the predicting, LOl...yup cold AND snowy coming up.
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I agree KB.
I sure don't use any "shadow" predictors for the rest of Winter around here either. :P
February around here is when we traditionally get hit with the doozie crippling Nor'easters in the Tri-state area. ::)
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clynn - Thank you. :-* Ditto what tsk said about the guitar. Very cool that F23 was there while the news station was reporting on the nest.
Lani - Im sorry about the text, but if the blocking thing isn't stopping it, you may need to get the police involved. ((hugs)) Poor Sadie. Thanks for the Royal update, very cool that another parent will foster.
BrokenLug - I hope Chuck is right. I want an early Spring too, but I think we are in for some snow in a week or so!
tsk, Puff, kb tig - Waving at ya! :D
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Howdy Beakers! :)
Brr! Cold rain here today. We need it, but it's dreary out the window. I plan to watch the Grammys tonight at 8p Eastern, on CBS, I think.. Red carpet starts at 6p, Eastern, on the E! channel, I think.
So sad about the recent plane and helicopter crashes, over the Potomac near DC, and in Northeast Philadelphia. Prayers for all involved.
Regarding the mid-air collision crash over the Potomac... I finally saw the names of the pilots, based out of Charlotte, lost from the crashed American Airlines (American Eagle) plane, none of whom I know personally. I had been wondering because I was trained by 2 pilots who were hired by that airline, and I had flown often with a 3rd pilot who was also hired by American.
(((Lani))), yucky day in our college basketball worlds yesterday!! I'm so sorry about that harassment/stalking you're getting!! Please call Verizon to report your anonymous stalker, and request assistance with stopping it. Also, report it to the FCC. And make a police report! Definitely make a police report! P. S. I highly recommend that you make a police report if you haven't yet.
I didn't do much yesterday. Mostly because it was Caturday, and I my motivation came from this:
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... so that's the reason I never got here to post yesterday. ;D ;)
Oh, a few days ago, my twin greatnephew broke the metacarpal connected to his ring finger on his left hand - his dominant hand. It happened when he was catching a ball at school (I don't know how). He'll get a hard cast in a few days (don't know why not right away), and will need to wear it for 4 weeks. I hope he will still have some way to write while it heals. :-*
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LANI Oh MY LOLOL What can I say. I see the religious communities are embracing all. ;D ;D If you got an unwanted text wouldn't that mean it is coming from a phone number and not an email address??? ( I'm confused) Great to hear there is a safe place to go with Sadie if need be. I forget. Is that dog park fenced? You will have Aly back by spring - altho the circumstances could have been better. :( At least she will be able to work and save some money. That is so interesting that they can switch baby albies around like that . But better the natural feedings than the ones the Rangers would have to give, if I understand that properly.
BL Sorry I missed the fact that the climb had been discussed before - Brain fart! I vote for your groundhog!
KB Isn't that shoebill stork cute. :) You sure can't miss the sound ID :o
BAZI That was a freaky catch for your great nephew. Kids heal pretty quick. Think you may have forgotten to attach the photo??
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TSK, check again? The photo is attached. Do you see it? Yes, thankfully, he'll heal fast! I'm more concerned about the fact that it is his dominant hand - he needs to be able to write for school during the 4 weeks he'll be in a hard cast.
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Good night, Beakers. Stay warm. Peace. SED.
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Bounce
Just gotta say congrats to Rory. He won Pebble Beach today.
Hugz all
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clynn - Thank you. :-* Ditto what tsk said about the guitar. Very cool that F23 was there while the news station was reporting on the nest.
Lani - Im sorry about the text, but if the blocking thing isn't stopping it, you may need to get the police involved. ((hugs)) Poor Sadie. Thanks for the Royal update, very cool that another parent will foster.
BrokenLug - I hope Chuck is right. I want an early Spring too, but I think we are in for some snow in a week or so!
tsk, Puff, kb tig - Waving at ya! :D
Waving back Lisa - with the good hand. Doc said give it 6 more weeks, and lots of exercise. My own prescription is to stop using just one hand to type and use the correct fingering on the ugly hand. That hurts, self-imposed, BUT . . . :-\
Treated myself yesterday mani and pedi. Gave up on pedi years ago, arthritis in spine you know. But currently cannot paint the good hand because other hand doesn't work, plus gets the shakes. Tech looked up my record and said my last appt was 4 months ago! Toes still had FALL holiday color for Thanksgiving. I did have naked fingers though; just couldn't polish. My routine is once a week, do my fingers, read the daily newspaper while they dry. FOUR MONTHS!
Big plans for tomorrow, I'll report in with good news there, I hope. Another learning experience.
Thanks for listening to all of the Beak group - just venting.
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I don't really buy into that Groundhog Day stuff. After all it's just for fun. Just thought it'd make a fun post ;D
Lani/Tsk- I was wondering the same when I read that. I get lots of unsolicited 'garbage' texts. ::)
Gonna have to visit AT &T store for help. Tks for the Royal report and photos. Nice you and Sadie have a safer alternative to the walking trails.
CLynn- 'Far out!" F23 was there when station was reporting on the nest. Awesome mosaic guitar.
Puff-glad Doc said give it 6 more weeks, and lots of exercise. You'll be on the mend in on time. "Treated myself yesterday mani and pedi." So glad you were able to do that. :)
I did too. Well a mani at least. See Orthopedic surgeon on my R. knee injury this Wednesday gonna check on pedi as I don't' have full range of motion on that knee at this time.
Tig- heard on FNC about Rory at Pebble Beach Tourney
Baz- no photo of G. nephew here' to good recovry; LOL your Caturday
Good Evening Beakers...SEDs all.
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Baz, I see the photo of your Great Neohew just fine! Hoping he will be fine in four weeks when he’s an old man he may have some pain where the break occurred from arthritis setting in at least that’s what’s happened to me in my left wr
Puff glad you’re moving along with your orthopedic issues and Phyl, You have a short few days before seeing someone about your knee I am hopeful that they will be able to repair it for you or at least give you some relief somehow so you can get about doing your thing
Weather is pretty funny but I must say that we are going to be in the 70s for most of the next two months there will be one or two days and it only go to the 60s but no days below freezing or probably even in the 30s very strange weather as it is a little warm for this time of year I guess I need to get summer plants potted, and outside before they sell out. We’ll probably start some seeds As well, they sell out fast
Been busy for the last few days cleaning a few floors, my shower and the shower, mat washing clothes and putting the pot roast in the freezer. Did a few other things but I can’t remember what must not be important anyway will be watching the Grammys
It is hard to get over the tragedy of the last few days with aircraft and I have to say that I was on the bridge crossing the Potomac when the plane went down and I think 1982 it was really something to say and actually I wasn’t sure what I was looking at until I got home and turned on the news. I can’t tell you how many times I have flown in and out Of Reagan airport, which at the time I believe was called Washington National. Baz, I can sympathize with your anxiety while you waited to see who the pilots were on the American Eagle flight years ago a college roommate of mine Lane that went down in the Hudson killing everyone on board. She was on her way to Paris for a few months in the summer, staying in an apartment of a friend of hers, who spent the summer on the Riviera and let my friend use her apartment in Paris My friend Lois Lived in Manhattan, and while she hadn’t told me she was going to Paris at that time. Somehow, I sensed something was not right when I heard about the crash and Red the newspaper which had published a list of passengers, she was listed at the end. Very sad.
Piper and I will fold the laundry and turn in for the evening. so far I’m 15 and I have 23 are still doing well. I certainly hope this continues love watching the Juvies who have flying around the nest.
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BL Sorry I missed the fact that the climb had been discussed before - Brain fart! I vote for your groundhog!
Tsk no no.
So many places ?
I have literally lost track of them all but not really.
A mind meld of them all experiences is my motivation.
My next outing is to the Great State of Maine. ;D
There is not enough snow on the ground there to even report on. :(
Good Tin Roof fixing weather however they said ..
It's Feb in ME on an island out in the Atlantic Ocean.
Don't blow smoke up my wool skull cap.
I got me some righteous wool gear that wood shame a yodeler Pip said.
Our own world procured wool kit.
Trigger pulled.
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BL, Beautiful Miss Bella at 6 mo was the only pic I could see on your Spider Rock link. ;D ..so I looked it up... I remember you climbed that awesome rock... Chuck or Phil ... frankly I'd like more snow or rain.
Kb, Shoebill Stork is a beauty.
Lisa, the text was from a new email address, I blocked it doing what Erin recommended and it hasn't returned. Verizon said that was best or else change my phone number. I'd just as soon change my phone number then get the police involved.
{{{Baz}}} I can understand your concern about the AA pilots, so very tragic. :-*. I'm sorry about your great nephew, that looks like a very unusual cast for the hand. Looks so uncomfortable, and it's his dominant hand too.... Sending prayers for quick healing and comfort. Maybe the school will let him use a computer, it'll be slow, but at least it's something.
Hi Tig good for Rory.
Puff, YAY! I bet you felt great after a mani/pedi! Looking forward to hearing about your big plans.
Phyl, I enjoy reading about Ground Hog day which is a fun part of celebrating February then on to Valentine's and Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday is just 4 weeks away. ;D ... Time's buzzing by... garbage text I would just click Delete and Report to Junk.... I have to input to contact list and then click on Block Contact and then I delete contact. So far it's worked. Verizon said that's what I need to do or change my phone number. Which would be a hassle... lovely good night pic.
{{{Karen}}} I'm so sorry about your friend Lois and the tragic plane crash that has triggered sad memories... sorry...Yes, it looks like M15 and F23 had a good day, back and forth to the nest.... you and Piper enjoy the Grammys and have a peaceful night's sleep. :-*
Good night!🙏
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, speaking of Miss Bella, she has a birthday coming up this month! I wonder, about the texts... if you got another one from another number that would make me think it's a telemarketer fooling around when he should be calling people and annoying them. They have a different phone number every time. You may have to change your phone number unless the sender gives up after you block him several times. Keep blocking him for a while. (that's what I would do). Also, have you tried replying with an N. That is how to stop a text from the source. Maybe both the block and the N would work. Love the Albie reports, so cool how they can move the chicks around when needed and no one fusses!
BL, have a great time in Maine! Will Pip and Kopje be going with you?
karen, sounds like you are doing some Spring Cleaning here and there. I am glad to see that you are getting around and can do those thigs! I am so glad you have Piper, she is your little buddy!
Puff, good idea to try and use your 'ugly' hand a bit, although I am not a doctor...Six more weeks, dang! Our old bones heal slowly... ManiPedi always good!
baz, love the fron in the rain! I was able to see the picture of your nephew in the soft cast. I bet the teacher will work with him on how to manage for the 4 weeks.!
tsk, I looked up 'texting from an email address', and yes, there are several videos that show how to do it. I am betting telemarketers have started using it some and they can use random email addresses like they use random phone numbers to send from. Scammers are up with the latest ways to annoy or cheat people.
Phyl, have you tried replying to the texts with an N? I have done it many times, when I start getting texts from a company just because I looked at their site on the web. It works! I don't know if this is iPhone specific, if it is there should also be a way on an Android phone.
NEFL - NE31!
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Good Morning Beakers ... Happy Monday !
Today 73F Tonight 52F
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Lani--sweet mom and dad bulldog (?) admiring their sleeping puppies; hope you & Sadie have a nice walk. Rangers are
great with the R. Albies. Love how the Albies sit at the nest and look on as the ranger monitor and tend to the nests.
CLynn- nope not done that to the texts for phone sex. I just delete them. But will try that.
LOL...Jim says to tell them I'm not that kind of girl. Ah...I see a pretty blue mood for today. Tks for NEFL - NE31 wonderful photo. So Bella has
a birthday this month..what are the plans for her special day? Whatever they will be, it will great that's for sure.
{{{Puff}}}-- you have an 'ugly' hand and I have an 'ugly' knee.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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A Noble Vision of Gulls
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Here’s the best place to see northern lights in the U.S.
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Good Morning Beakers
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baz - Hope your twin great nephew has a speedy recovery!
tig - Yay to Rory!
Puff - Are you using the fingers/hand too much, and maybe that is why it is not healing quicker? I hope you only have 6 more weeks to go, as doctor said.
Phyl - Love the fence in your good night pic. Love the deer this morning.
((karen)) - Sorry about your friend Lois, and all these plane crashes triggering memories.
BrokenLug - Ooo, I have always wanted to visit Maine, too.
Lani - Oh yes, that is a better idea, change the number! Hoping the blocking works.
clynn - Pretty good morning flowers. Awww, NEFL baby is looking good, and looks like they have a pantree full.
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BAZI For some reason the pics did not load last night but are here this AM LOL They are hard to miss. Pictures speak louder than words. That is one massive cast. Will be interesting to see how this is managed in school. Just a peek at distal finger tips. :'(
TIG Agree. Long in coming for Rory.
PUFF No OT ordered??? You are right in just trying to use your hand normally - in short bouts at first. Open and close your fingers to start. Anxious to hear about your "big plans" ;D
KAREN LOL So funny - " get summer pots planted before they sell out" Strange sentence to hear in these parts LOL Awful story about your friend Lois :(
BL Will that be a "work" thing on the ME island or a fun trip? The next trip my traveling friend and I were going to do was Acadia - but then life got in the way :(
LANI How sweet - your good night pic of Mama and Papa in admiration :)
CLYNN thanks for the info. I did not know you could text from an email address. :o What does the "N " mean?
PHYL Love the line of sheep :) Nice story behind the gulls. Every bird has a story :)
LISA Wonder what the red sprinkle is on that cuppa..?
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tsk LisaG Each time at Ortho I've had session with therapist, also. Last time received a set of 8? pages. Arm, wrist, and finger exercising. Big obstacle would be the day-to-day issue of arthritis; can't bend fingers/thumb on a good day anyway. That's the brunt of the damage I did the end of the month (Nov). Knee, elbow, shoulder almost cleared now.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-02-03-sleeping-there
https://www.nature365.tv
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Lois was an interesting and very bright person , her first job, Following her graduation from Beloit College was as an English teacher at Morton High School! She told me about a student she had who’s she was encouraging to go into the theater. She claimed he was absolutely very talented and would go far and in that kind of work after pushing back on her for a while, he finally did become involved in the theater at the high school, and proceeded on from there. This person was Joe Mantegna . At Lois’s memorial service in Westchester county New York he credited her with his areer choice.
Niw waiting fir the Lowes delivery service to arrive and change the side the door opens in! Mentioned was wring when they brought it but they left without fixing it It has now been a hassle get ting it fixed.
Still warm!
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tsk - The title of the cuppa was: red velvet latte, Mmm, sounds good!
((Puff))
Phyl - Thanks for the 365.
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Lois was an interesting and very bright person , her first job, Following her graduation from Beloit College was as an English teacher at Morton High School! She told me about a student she had who’s she was encouraging to go into the theater. She claimed he was absolutely very talented and would go far and in that kind of work after pushing back on her for a while, he finally did become involved in the theater at the high school, and proceeded on from there. This person was Joe Mantegna . At Lois’s memorial service in Westchester county New York he credited her with his areer choice.
Niw waiting fir the Lowes delivery service to arrive and change the side the door opens in! Mentioned was wring when they brought it but they left without fixing it It has now been a hassle get ting it fixed.
Still warm!
Hope the delivery service shows up soon to fix your door.
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Feb 2, 2025 #RoyalCam
📌𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶, 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 (𝗗𝗢𝗖):
After being temporarily swapped to a neighbouring nest where the parent had plenty of food the Royalcam chick has been placed back in its own nest and the foster returned to its nest. There was a good weight gain for the Royalcam chick this morning.
At 6 days on the nest RLK/A85 is running low on food to sustain his chick. Now the chick weighs 575g it will not need fed again for a while.
Royal Albatross~🥰SST chick is bought back to Dad~11:58 am 2025/02/03
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Meanwhile Mom GLG having flown over 800km on a foraging trip up the coast seems to be on her way back.
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Good morning Beakers!
Morning Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, Miss Bella :-* .... the texts have an email address from gmail accounts. Not phone numbers. And the subjectively clad women or men are telemarketing themselves. I do not open the emails since the first two were sent. Since I am on a state committee for my women's education group I thought it would be from any of the 166 phone numbers/emails I keep track of for my state work. The email addresses were not part of my committee list.... so they are now BLOCKED and DELETED as per Erin suggested.... By the way, Mike replied on my phone with an STOP/N and they replied back with a laughing emoji!... Payson Verizon said, DON'T REPLY.....As I wrote before, I tried everything before asking for help here in the Beak.... and so far it's been 24 hours since last text, so we will wait and see.. I'm not changing phone numbers until I need to, as soon as my term is up for state committee work I'll delete the contacts... I do have a landline phone number which we keep for personal use too. We get Telemarketing, Fix your Roof, Taxes, Medicare, and Political phone calls on that one all the time.... awww sweet active NEFL baby. :-*
Phyl, Beautiful winter pics this morning... Sadie and I did go for a walk today. We met our walking buddy and his pups! He felt stronger to walk today, he has a failing heart and wanted to be out in the fresh air. It was slow and easy walk, but he did make a mile and a half trip. So God Bless him... And Sadie was happy to be with her pack again! ;D Love your morning pics... The Albies are very sweet and gentle natured. It's been fun to watch and learn from these beautiful birds.... Payson Verizon told me to delete the text and sent to junk. And Block.. do not reply. It's the clicks they want back. Thank you for the two articles, I'll read them tonight. I'm so behind on catching up with house stuff this morning...
Lisa, so far the blocking content has worked... and I pray your medications are working for you too. :-* .. I just read your answer to Tsk, oh yummy red velvet latte. ;D
{{{Puff}}} Take care :-*
Karen, thank you for sharing more about Lois.. talons crossed getting your door fixed.
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Dryer door reversed, am contemplating a return, Nyeay. Wii see.
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PHYL 365 :)
KAREN Sure hope they got the dryer door to open the right way. Why would you contemplate a return? WOW What a good call for your friend Lois! Joe Mantagna - one of my favs and Chicago born and bred!!
LANI Boy, you have to wonder what those albatross are thinking when a switch is made LOL We are sure learning a lot through what has been an awfully frustrating experience at your expense. :(
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karen - Oh no, why are you thinking of returning the dryer?
Lani - Glad to hear that the Royal chick gained some weight. Yay, the blocking content is working!
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Lani and all here that use I-Phones...
This video came up today that may be helpful for unwanted texts - it is 2 years old, but should still be accurate.
9 Hacks To Stop iPhone Spam TEXTS — Scammers Hate #5! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK7GAJt3ks4
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OLDGUY I saved that link altho I do have Android and can probably find similar solutions. Don't know what it is but on Friday Sat and today I have had to block 15-17 Spam calls - I have never had that many in one day before. Seems like the more I block the more I get LOLOL
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Good evening! Another Early summer day today the sun came out after noon and Berg with Augusta Road and take her pretty nice. This will go on I guess all the way through March.
As to the dryer. Like a gazillion other people, I like the dryer, and the way it operates. I hate the door. It is difficult to open and close and sounds like a piece of tin. It is evidently the way they are cutting costs and manufacturing the machine.This view is held by almost everyone that buys it, and reports back to the store.
Mickey became curious and went to Lowe’s in Springfield today and was testing the doors and all of the machines. A sales person approached her and said may I help you and she said no but my mother just purchased this machine and complains about the door. The salesman said to her that’s our best selling machine and everyone complains about the door. However, there is nothing she can do about it because all of the doors in these machines are the same and Mickey had found that out while she was going down the road opening and closing doors. The only exception is the machine that has the door which operates like a hamper opening that door is perfect but the machine is as they call it electronic I think that means. Digital the salesman said the problem is if anything goes wrong it just shuts down. On the model I have you can adjust the knobs and find a way to at least get your clothes dry based on her research survey and mine. I will keep the bad door and not return the machine hopefully, as time goes by and The machine is used more it will loosen up who knows.
I checked in on SWFL this morning, and there were no sightings of either. Mor F actually looked several times and started to get a little nervous about it.. late this afternoon they both appeared and perched in the nest tree, i think F 23 is still there. M attempted amating. Both were in the nest fluffing and aerating! Double clutch possible? I am hopeful that any virus that was in the nest has disappeared by now if not, that’s not good. Prayers for the adults continued health, and I am not sure whether I want to see another baby or two this year if the virus is still in the area which it probably is the little ones would be quite susceptible
Lani I am amazed at how docile the royal Albies are with the Rangers, moving babies around and approaching them they do not seem to have
any fear at all of humans. What a nice
Lisa, I will have a latte, but do they make one in chocolate red velvet is not chocolatey enough for me but it’s very pretty how are the kitties and have you seen Pepe
No spring cleaning here but just doing things that should be done on a monthly basis. Some of this has just gotten way behind in the spring I’m not going to do much until the yellow pollen is gone and then there has to be some heavy cleaning done on the windows, the house and the porch oh my.
Clynnn, I can do a little as long as I don’t try to go as fast as a whirling dervish. I do not wish to fall as I have done that once not a good thing for Old peop
I cannot say that I am enjoying the warm weather as I said is true early but I still have a sweater or two , To wear, what will I do with the long sleeved red sweater with the red sequins around the neck which is just made for Valentine’s Day. We’ll have to see if it gets cool enough to put it on for a few hours. L O L.
Signing off now and wishingall SEDS
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Reporting in with today's news. . .As i hoped I got some good "stuff" to report.
First, the Christmas that never was got put away today. Sat in rec room seeing its blubs, Mickey at the top, and that's all for 2 months. Nothing else really inside. I had taken out the other toys and decor but then the boom hit me.
All the outside garland, lights on the bushes, big wreath at front door, welcome holly mat under wreath front, goose dressed up as gingerbread man, antenna ball of gingerbread Mickey. Door garland around front door and garage door. Great find on Angi on line. But did throw out new UGLY wreath bought this year from Wayfair. Very disappointing - but did get them to give me a full chargeback. Fellows who helped to do the little that I mentioned never returned or contacted me to come back and take down. But I got lucky....Young fellow as a makeup was fantastic and pleasant, and cared for my "stuff" and cared about making me satisfied. Got his card/info for next year!
Second, afternoon was successful also in getting my honey-do list handled by niece Michelle and her husband Mickey (No, a real Mickey but not The Mickey). Just incidental but much needed chores for my starving feathered friends. WE - filled 3 of the outdoor feeders, filled the heated water feature. Let the other 8 stay empty because they're in the back yard and I don't go out there or see back there anyway. Then....we went back inside and they helped with the tiny mundane irritating personal things that came up during this horrid couple months. With much time and hurts, I stripped the bed this morning and washed the bedding. They both just zipped it back together in 5 minutes. Clean bed to sleep in tonight!!!! Yay!!
Thanks God - you must have known how I WAS feeling. Things look better tonight.
I have to add another note to karen - I second the motion - falling is not recommended! Makes you get very far behind, and doesn't feel good physically and mentally.
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{{{Puff}}} God bless Michelle and Mickey.... I bet the birds were singing their praises too ;D .. sleep well tonight and feel comforted :-*
Tsk, I keep learning more about Albatross every season.
Oldguy, Thanks so much for the video. I've copied and will send it to family members. Karen did suggest a couple of call blocks too. Like Karen, Verizon recommended Verizon Call Filter, RoboKiller and Truecaller (like in the video)... I'll go ahead and download a spam block app for extra protection. I've been hesitate to do that because of the list of contacts I have for this year's responsibility for my women's group.... . Also, now I know I should report unwanted texts to the FTC as the guys showed how to do in the video. Thank you.
Karen, if you have a Whirlpool with knobs that turn I think we have the same dryer. Which I just got a month ago.. I don't like the door either, but I pray it will last longer than the other dryers i've had... awww sweet snoopy cartoon.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good morning Baker’s piper and I are up early since I have two doctors appointments today one this morning and one in the afternoon ,HeLp is not coming as her child has flu but they have assigned someone else to come take me to the doctors offices. Piper says it’s way too early to be up but she is . I checked in on SWFL a few minutes ago. And F23 was just waking up on one of the nest tree branches still dark there but a lot of commuter traffic starting on the road already and M15 flow north east between six and seven last night and is still off wherever he spends the night I do pray these two remain safe from the nasty, bird flu
Lani, I do believe we have the same dryer , from what salesman in two stores say it is better than those operating with the digital control panel. I had a similar model prior to this that lasted over 15 years so fingers crossed.
Puff. I’m glad you got clean sheets on your bed. That is so nice to have. Thanks for your niece and her husband sounds to me like you had plenty of outside decorations to celebrate Christmas but then I Pare down every year. I hope everyone has a good day and stay safe. Be back later.
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Oh, temperature is now 56 going to 79 . Way to hot!
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Good Morning Beakers!
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karen, you and Piper are up way early this morning! Sounds like you just need to live with the dryer or go computerized! I would stay with the dryer you have if it works good otherwise... Thanks for the report on M15 and F23, I have a feeling they will be okay. Fingers crossed. Good luck with your doctor appointments today! We are 10, going to 26 today... ::)
Lani, I love reading the Albie reports, they are such a dedicated and caring group of rangers that watch over these beauties! Sweet Mama and baby kitties!
Puff, glad to hear that you got some help! Praises to Michelle and Mickey! You have been having a rough time, help is really appreciated I am sure!
tsk, I think that was cinnamon on the red velvet latte! Sometimes when you shop online they will send you a text. You reply with Y (yes) if you want to receive texts of sales, offers etc, N (no) if not.
SWFL Eagles - Barb Henry · So happy to see both M15 and F23 in the nest tree at the SW Florida nest. Even an attempted bonding❤🦅❤🦅
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Check out all the snow at the headquarters of Crater Lake National Park! ❄️❄️❄️
The road to Rim Village from park headquarters is closed due to the winter storm. They measured 117” of snow depth this morning with a 24-hour snow total of 17”.
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KAREN Well we have all learned a lot about dryers through Mickey's investigation. Hope it loosens up with use. Good luck at two doc appts today. Funny cartoons ;D
PUFF Good to hear the positives are coming back into your life. How nice of your niece and hubby to jump in and help you catch up. One step at a time. Glad you got the card of the nice guy that helped put Xmas away. Maybe he could be enlisted for other "handyman" type chores?
LANI Sweet good night snuggle. :)
CLYNN Got it N just means "no"
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Couple of great sunrises this morning - make that all three: Hatchery, NN, and Tremp. Working on a cold rest of the week here. Not over yet.
One more obstacle to go. Got a good night's sleep. Actually got up about 2 hours later than usual. Thanks for the additional hugs and understanding to y'all. Group hugs for all. See some of you are also getting some successful results on other issues, too. :-*
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Good Morning Beakers ...
Today 61F clear &/mostly cloudy and Tonight 47F
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My injured knee isn't so well the past two days...this AM its all red and swollen and throbbing swelling not going down with icing. Looks as it did 2.5 wks ago just no bruising.Been taking Tylenol EX Strength as label directs. Guess about all I can do on my own. I did some research earlier today and possible joint infection several medical sites say. I don't know... I'm beginning to worry. Tomorrow cant come soon enough !!
Puff- Michelle & Mickey ' a Godsend for you; tks for update on Hatchery, NN, and Tremp. I bet those sunrises were lovely
Lani-'all the best' w/ spammers; Sweet cat /kitten last night.
{{{Karen}}} tks for the check on SWFL ; awww snoopy cartoon.
OG- thoughtful video and all for Lani
Tsk- you just got it 'N" means 'NO' LOL needed a good laugh !
CLynn- tks for - Barb's news on SWFL Eagles · Glad to see both M15 & F23 in the SW Florida nest tree
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Good Morning Beakers
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oldguy - Thanks for the link, saved it too. I have iPhone.
karen - Good luck with the doctor appts. I am glad that they could send someone else to take you, since your help has a sick son. You don't need to be getting the flu. I think Pepe' and crew are in hibernation mode, but the backyard kitties are enjoying these warmer temps the past few days. Hmm, is your dryer door hard to open? My dryer is from Lowe's too, and the door is very hard to open. Love the funnies!
Puff - Glad to hear that you had some help doing things around the house that needed to be done. Hope you can get rid of that cold.
Lani - Awww, sweet good night pic!
clynn - Love your morning pics! So glad to see M15 & F23 on nest tree again. Wow, that is some snow at Crater Lake National Park.
tsk - I kinda thought maybe the sprinkle on the red velvet latte was crumbs of red velvet cake, but it could be cinnamon like, clynn said.
Phyl - ((hugs)), take it easy today.
kb and tig - Morning :D
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Y'all must have heard me gasp all the way to Decorah ---- A CARDINAL!
I haven't seen one on baywindow kitchen feeders since November.
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LOL! Pile up! How many sloth babies?
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Going Up, Coming Down! ;D
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Heidi and her cute nose! :-*
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Good morning Beakers! ;D
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We're Rooting For Audacity
A huge congrats to Audacity and Jak on their first egg of the 2025 season! If you're familiar with the nest history at Sauces Canyon, then you know that this pair has not raised an eaglet since 2021. They've seen years of multiple broken and unviable eggs.
With the first egg laid February 2nd, we will now wait patiently and watch the Sauces Cam for additional eggs and a successful incubation period. Stay tuned to the featured chat and our social media channels for important updates about the nest.
Never Stop Learning,
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If anyone hasn't heard...
US reports 1st outbreak of 'highly pathogenic' H5N9 virus in poultry. Should we worry?
News
By Emily Cooke published yesterday
Nearly 119,000 birds have been culled at a farm in California after a bird flu called H5N9 was detected among the poultry
https://www.livescience.com/health/flu/us-reports-1st-outbreak-of-highly-pathogenic-h5n9-virus-in-poultry-should-we-worry?utm_term=C190B63E-87C3-4395-B655-61057A13DDD2&lrh=85d7c3d5cd473d225368af62a6ed9988991e13ae1f632526d69b30725b7979c7&utm_campaign=368B3745-DDE0-4A69-A2E8-62503D85375D&utm_medium=email&utm_content=B9EE009A-E7D3-4D93-B0CF-6DAB38590CB4&utm_source=SmartBrief (https://www.livescience.com/health/flu/us-reports-1st-outbreak-of-highly-pathogenic-h5n9-virus-in-poultry-should-we-worry?utm_term=C190B63E-87C3-4395-B655-61057A13DDD2&lrh=85d7c3d5cd473d225368af62a6ed9988991e13ae1f632526d69b30725b7979c7&utm_campaign=368B3745-DDE0-4A69-A2E8-62503D85375D&utm_medium=email&utm_content=B9EE009A-E7D3-4D93-B0CF-6DAB38590CB4&utm_source=SmartBrief)
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Just had a thought watching Tremp nest as the afternoon train rolled by - - - Do you image eagle sitting there was counting the number of railcars there were like people do?
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Howdy Beakers :)
Oh, for those who mentioned my greatnephew's "cast" in the picture I posted... That isn't a cast! LOL. That is a temporary wrap. He will get a hard cast in a few days. He's just holding his arm out - that's not a hard wrap or cast in that pic - just a soft, temporary wrap. I may get a picture of his permanent hard cast after he gets it - we'll see.
Karen, I'm so sorry about your friend who died in that awful plane crash so long ago. It sounds like she really made a positive mark, and is certainly fondly remembered, and missed. Good luck with your dryer door - maybe you could think of using it as part of your daily upper body exercise! LOL. ;) I think Piper and I would get along well - neither of us are early risers. ;D
Lani, after you report it to the FTC, also report it to the FCC! The FTC take reports of spam, fraud, and harassing emails, use of internet, and phone! Glad you aren't getting any from them right now. Yep, NEVER reply to any spam or unwanted or fraudulent or harassing emails, texts, or messages. That is part of how the senders know they are reaching a valid numer. Simply delete it and report it. Keep reporting it, multiple times. Good luck! I don't think you should need to change your number. If the senders don't know who you are, you will eventually be successful in avoiding them. If you do think it is coming from someone who actually knows who you are, then definitely report it to the police, else, hit delete, and report it. Hugs!
Lani, and others with similar issues... Scroll down the web page at the link below to see some of the info and reporting options at the FCC:
https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us - FCC Consumer Inquiries and Complaints Center
It's 78 degrees here today, and severe clear, blue blue sky! Gorgeous! Nice walk! Tomorrow, it will be 20 degrees cooler and rainy. Then it will go to the mid-60s, and then cooler, and then back to the 60s and 70s, and then way cooler again with highs in the very low 50s after that. Screwy roller coaster weather - like many of you are having, as far as the up-and-down temps. Swampy the Gator was up and at 'em at the pond today! ??? :o He's not supposed to be! ::) Way too early for him to be up from his winter mud nap, and he wasn't even muddy, like he normally is when he first gets up from his winter mud nap. Swampy wants to know what's up with the weather, too! Pond turtles better be on alert - Swampy's gonna be hungry! He had his head up high, and his mouth open! Maybe he had already found some wake-up-from-winter-nap breakfast! Watch out! Gator get your granny! 8)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBfMLmNjFn4 - "Poke Salad Annie" - 1969 - Tony Joe White
Take care, All! :)
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PUFF So happy to hear you had a good night's sleep on your clean sheets LOL Take care of that cold! Any spare Campbells chicken noodle in the pantry? Love when we can see cardinals in the winter esp against any new snow.
PHYL Loved the AM pottery esp the bell. :) Feel so bad about your knee. The doc can be blamed if something serious is going on with the knee. :-\ Talons crossed for Audacity at this nest riddled with troubles.
LISA If that mug wasn't so $$$ on Etsy I would buy it LOLOL
LANI My guess is 4 sloths in that tangled mess LOLOL
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If anyone hasn't heard...
US reports 1st outbreak of 'highly pathogenic' H5N9 virus in poultry. Should we worry?
News
By Emily Cooke published yesterday
Nearly 119,000 birds have been culled at a farm in California after a bird flu called H5N9 was detected among the poultry
https://www.livescience.com/health/flu/us-reports-1st-outbreak-of-highly-pathogenic-h5n9-virus-in-poultry-should-we-worry?utm_term=C190B63E-87C3-4395-B655-61057A13DDD2&lrh=85d7c3d5cd473d225368af62a6ed9988991e13ae1f632526d69b30725b7979c7&utm_campaign=368B3745-DDE0-4A69-A2E8-62503D85375D&utm_medium=email&utm_content=B9EE009A-E7D3-4D93-B0CF-6DAB38590CB4&utm_source=SmartBrief (https://www.livescience.com/health/flu/us-reports-1st-outbreak-of-highly-pathogenic-h5n9-virus-in-poultry-should-we-worry?utm_term=C190B63E-87C3-4395-B655-61057A13DDD2&lrh=85d7c3d5cd473d225368af62a6ed9988991e13ae1f632526d69b30725b7979c7&utm_campaign=368B3745-DDE0-4A69-A2E8-62503D85375D&utm_medium=email&utm_content=B9EE009A-E7D3-4D93-B0CF-6DAB38590CB4&utm_source=SmartBrief)
I just hope that everyone stops pointing fingers at each and someone comes up with a viable solution before this already out of hand Bird Flu situation gets really out hand. ::)
It makes me nervous when I see H5N1 'bird flu' infecting more and more mammal species including humans. :(
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/as-bird-flu-ravages-poultry-industry-the-damage-spreads/
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Just had a thought watching Tremp nest as the afternoon train rolled by - - - Do you image eagle sitting there was counting the number of railcars there were like people do?
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I think Hellgate Osprey Iris does
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tsk Sky was beautiful blue, sun was full bright, his red-feathered body glowing red in the sun. A very special morning just enjoying his appearance. Also had some a few goldfinch and house finch show up.
Then the clouds, winds, and drop of temperature came and ruined the rest of the day.
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If anyone hasn't heard...
US reports 1st outbreak of 'highly pathogenic' H5N9 virus in poultry. Should we worry?
News
By Emily Cooke published yesterday
Nearly 119,000 birds have been culled at a farm in California after a bird flu called H5N9 was detected among the poultry
https://www.livescience.com/health/flu/us-reports-1st-outbreak-of-highly-pathogenic-h5n9-virus-in-poultry-should-we-worry?utm_term=C190B63E-87C3-4395-B655-61057A13DDD2&lrh=85d7c3d5cd473d225368af62a6ed9988991e13ae1f632526d69b30725b7979c7&utm_campaign=368B3745-DDE0-4A69-A2E8-62503D85375D&utm_medium=email&utm_content=B9EE009A-E7D3-4D93-B0CF-6DAB38590CB4&utm_source=SmartBrief (https://www.livescience.com/health/flu/us-reports-1st-outbreak-of-highly-pathogenic-h5n9-virus-in-poultry-should-we-worry?utm_term=C190B63E-87C3-4395-B655-61057A13DDD2&lrh=85d7c3d5cd473d225368af62a6ed9988991e13ae1f632526d69b30725b7979c7&utm_campaign=368B3745-DDE0-4A69-A2E8-62503D85375D&utm_medium=email&utm_content=B9EE009A-E7D3-4D93-B0CF-6DAB38590CB4&utm_source=SmartBrief)
I just hope that everyone stops pointing fingers at each and someone comes up with a viable solution before this already out of hand Bird Flu situation gets really out hand. ::)
It makes me nervous when I see H5N1 'bird flu' infecting more and more mammal species including humans. :(
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/as-bird-flu-ravages-poultry-industry-the-damage-spreads/
I wasn't pointing fingers by posting this. I for one hadn't heard a single word about this.
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I'm so stressed about this knee injury. Normally I don't get like this. ...but...
Tsk- I agree with you. Blame the doc's for not feeling how important this
'could ' be.
Gonna call it a day. As slow as I get about it'll be an early start to just make appt on time. Jim took off for the after noon and will drive.
LOL It's my driving leg that's put out of commission. :'(
Good Evening Beakers...SEDs all.
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Of all things, if you hadn't heard - On the Chicago/Lake Michigan shores this last week they found many birds, including over 100 dead mergansers of all things. Real sad and out of control now.
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Check out all the snow at the headquarters of Crater Lake National Park! ❄️❄️❄️
The road to Rim Village from park headquarters is closed due to the winter storm. They measured 117” of snow depth this morning with a 24-hour snow total of 17”.
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Clynn here's a time lapse video of the same seen.
The camera is inside of another building looking out of it's second story window now covered by snow.
https://x.com/accuweather/status/1886965492809916745
Steel Information Center Webcam.
https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm
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Of all things, if you hadn't heard - On the Chicago/Lake Michigan shores this last week they found many birds, including over 100 dead mergansers of all things. Real sad and out of control now.
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Puff, that's terrible :'(
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Karen I hope your dr appts went well... Love your cartoon.
BL, WOW! that timeline video is amazing! Aly is in Medford, it rarely snows. They received 6 inches today.
Clynn, "Stay Toasty" ;D .... lots of snow in Oregon! I'm thankful Aly had 4 wheel drive, Medford got 6 inches of snow... awww Wonderful to see M15 & F23 at their nest tree again. :-*
{{{Puff}}} glad you got a good night's sleep... here's hoping for more beautiful cardinals at your feeders. :-*
Phyl, love the beautiful ceramic items in your morning's posts.... I'm so sorry you're in such pain. Thankful your appt is tomorrow... I pray this will be a successful year for Audacity and Jak.... thanks for US report...
Baz, I hope your great nephew is comfortable and able to attend school.... Thanks for the information. :-* ... "gators gonna gate" LOL
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, wow on 6" of snow in Medford! I checked Corvallis, looks like they are having a mixture. It snows a little, then it melts, temps hovering on both sides of 32. Love the picture of the baby sloth cuddle on the branch! The Royal Albies are sure keeping the rangers busy! Wouldn't you love to go there for a day or two and just watch the rangers with care for the birds? Love seeing the picture of Iris and the train!
BL, thanks for the time lapse video of the snow on that same building, the snow buried the cam! I too am worried about the bird flu, it seems to be getting out of hand.
The CDC should be on this...
Puff, that is terrible news of all the dead birds...
Phyl, wishing you some real help for your knee today when you see the doctor! Cry if you have to! Terrible to have to wait this long when the pain is so bad. Reminds me of what the Dr said when I almost crawled into my appointment (1996), 'come back in 3 weeks of it isn't better'. Isn't it good news that the Sauces egg is a few days old? Hoping and praying that they have some good luck this year! Beautiful pic of Audacity and her precious egg...
baz, Swampy at the pond! He is befuddled by the roller coaster weather that we are all having, it seems! Thanks for Polk Salad Annie, haven't heard that one in a while!
David Attenborough · February 3 at 5:55 PM
"This poor little guy had fallen about 30 feet from the tree that they were denning in to the creek below. This photo was taken within about 1-2 minutes after the fall. Momma was very fast in getting to her baby and you can see her consoling it as it still has a dazed look on it's face. Baby appeared to be fine and has been seen with Momma over the last couple of days." -- Matt Skinner / Lights Out Photography ♥️♥️
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NEFL - Sue Bruhling - Little Cutie Patootie NE31 & his Momma, Gabby ❤
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Good Morning Beakers ...
Today 58F rain. Tonight 58F
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Busy day for pokey me ...after Doc' appt.... so tired of this "!*$@" ACE bandage...gonna shop for a medium compression sleeve for knee.
Have a good day all.
Thanks CLynn - 'cry if I have to..." I just might do that! Yes, wonderful news for Sauces nest. Pray all goes well for the this season.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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PUFF All those beautiful moments in a day make us grateful we had the time to witness. :D
PHYL Well you certainly will know something by the end of the day today. Prayers it all goes well. What darling fabric owls this AM. You are still bound to making us smile even through your pain. :-*
BL Thanks for the embellishment on CLYNN's story :o :o :o Can't imagine living there.
LANI At least Aly has experience with snow ;) ;) That little pink nose really pops on that white fur LOL
CLYNN Pure white themed morning today. Glad it isn't snow LOL Oh how awful for that little baby bear to be so traumatized and apparently unhurt - thankfully. How are the munchkins doing in school?
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Good Morning Beakers
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Puff - Aww, so glad that your birds are returning to your feeder. We have had lots of cardinals in the backyard, too. ;D the eagles counting train cars
Lani - Cute pics from TRR! Is Aly heading back home with you soon?
((Phyl)) - Cute owls this morning. Good luck with your appointment today. Hope the docs office can provide you with a sleeve for your knee.
baz - Swampy feeling that warm water, hope he behaves himself. ;D
tsk - Oh, you found that mug on Etsy? I thought it was pretty, too.
clynn - I love that pic from NEFL.
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BL, thanks for the time lapse video of the snow on that same building, the snow buried the cam! I too am worried about the bird flu, it seems to be getting out of hand.
The CDC should be on this...
A little more follow up on Steel Info Center @ Crater Lk NP.
Here's a Google Maps street view of the area at a less snowy time of the year.
"Grab and drag" the image/map for a 360° view.
Elev at parking lot is 6450'.
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Images:
#1) Window the camera is in. The Red Box.
#2) Visitor Center the camera is looking at _ NOTE the red arrows on top of those poles _ those are the snow plow markers. :o
#3) Map of Cam Locations.
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A funny story.
I was in the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Yosemite NP in the late Spring one year hiking.
My hiking buddy and I kept seeing Aspen Trees that were maybe 20'-25' tall that were just like bean poles but pointy on top.
They looked just like Pencils.
Hmm' that's a head scratch-er ?
As we ambled back out to the trail head we ran into an old codger FS Ranger.
What's up with the "Pencil Aspens" back up in there ?
Answer:
Sometimes in the early Spring all of the snow back in there gets a nice crust on top of it and the Beavers wander out on top of it and ...
Yum-Yum says the beaver ... tender juicy Aspen tops for me and my babies. 8) 8)
So when the snow melts in late Spring you're left with 'Pencil Aspens' :) ;D
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Royal Albatross ~ GLG Returns Home & Sees Her Chick For The 1st time! Begins A Feeding! 💞 💕 2.4.25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3o3JcLILvw
Mom feeding chick during the night
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#RoyalCam chick is feeling perky with Mum GLG back and topped up with food. Playing with grass. Great to see GLG enjoying her new chick.
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Good morning Beakers!
Morning Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, beautiful morning post... Aly said it's suppose to rain this afternoon, roads are a mess.... Yes, I would love to see the Albies... I just read juvie Albie Manaaki that we watched two seasons ago, his parents just had a new chick hatch... Hoping mama black bear and cub (poor baby) are now settled in their winter den till spring :-* ... adorable pic from NEFL.
{{{Phyl}}} the sweet little stuff owlet with the sad eyes makes me think of how you must feel right now... sending prayers you get the needed help and answers from doctor today! Good luck and God Bless.
Lisa, love your morning cup post... Aly plans to close her office the end of March... pack her big items/boxes in a storage pod and leave it there in Medford... then return here in mid- April... around the 1st of 2026 she should have an idea of where she can go after she receives her license. Then she'll have the storage pod delivered to her final destination. Wherever accepts her license... Hoping you, Jeff and furry babies doing well..... oh, and B&B family too. ;D
BL, thanks for info and pics.... I didn't know that, fun story about the Beavers and Aspens in the spring! ;D
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Oh oh, it's on my walking path a few blocks away....chain link fence, no problem.
Time for me to spray more wolf urine on my property. Luckily for me and Ollie it's still too cold to walk this morning. Was thinking early afternoon though. If I remember correctly its mating and pup season in February.
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Kb, yep, just like it is here. We're always careful. We don't use the spray here. Because we live in their territory anyway... We have a family of 3 just down the street. Take care.
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Kb, yep, just like it is here. We're always careful. We don't use the spray here. Because we live in their territory anyway... We have a family of 3 just down the street. Take care.
Yep these are urban coyotees, not wild anymore...since they "take" many dogs every year, small ones albeit, although big ones have been bitten I do take precautions. Have seen one walk right up my driveway on camera before. But, not since spraying. Crossing my fingers.
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KB you're are correct about it being mating season in your neck of the woods.
I just read an article about Coyote mating season yesterday.
Apparently coyotes can get a little screwy in the head and more aggressive at this time of year due to their mating hormones and to keep an extra close eye on your pets.
I've never been hassled by any coyotes or foxes in my wanderings .. wolves are a much different story however.
They can really get the hair on the back of your neck standing up if there's a pack shadowing you or you get to close to a kill. :o
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KB you're are correct about it being mating season in your neck of the woods.
I just read an article about Coyote mating season yesterday.
Apparently coyotes can get a little screwy in the head and more aggressive at this time of year due to their mating hormones and to keep an extra close eye on your pets.
I've never been hassled by any coyotes or foxes in my wanderings .. wolves are a much different story however.
They can really get the hair on the back of your neck standing up if there's a pack shadowing you or you get to close to a kill. :o
Yep. They can get screwy for sure, LOL....that's why btw I use wolf urine and follow directions on my property. 17 inches high every few feet or so....it still stinks mightily so I assume it's still effective, LOL
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That must be one fun job now that I think about it .. wolf urine collector. ;)
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That must be one fun job now that I think about it .. wolf urine collector. ;)
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Urban city I live in:
Density is 5,458 per sq. mile....only 7 sq miles in my city with 2 parks.
Anyone can look up their own city's density. yep these are urban coyotees not afraid much of humans.
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BL - Thanks for the info and pic.
Lani - Oh, she doesn't have too much longer in Oregon, before heading back to you. I bet you will be glad to have her home again. The Royal chick is adorable!
kb - Pretty coyote, but best to be safe around your home.
Looks like Spring Break around the retention pond ;D
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LISA What a beautiful Heart knitted red cosy and afghan :o :o Great shot at the retention pond - Spring break LOLOL
BL That link was amazing. Really gave the perspective for the amount of snow they received. Such a great story about the beavers - opportunists that they are - and the "pencil" aspens ;D ;D Nature's way.
LANI Sweet Mama and baby pic.
KB Looks pretty big for a coyote.
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tsk - I have seen a few other pics from neighboring cities today. Those coyote look even bigger.
Our urban coyote are not suffering from lack of food..
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I think Hellgate Osprey Iris does
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I do to!! Good one!! :D
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A funny story.
I was in the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Yosemite NP in the late Spring one year hiking.
My hiking buddy and I kept seeing Aspen Trees that were maybe 20'-25' tall that were just like bean poles but pointy on top.
They looked just like Pencils.
Hmm' that's a head scratch-er ?
As we ambled back out to the trail head we ran into an old codger FS Ranger.
What's up with the "Pencil Aspens" back up in there ?
Answer:
Sometimes in the early Spring all of the snow back in there gets a nice crust on top of it and the Beavers wander out on top of it and ...
Yum-Yum says the beaver ... tender juicy Aspen tops for me and my babies. 8) 8)
So when the snow melts in late Spring you're left with 'Pencil Aspens' :) ;D
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who wudda thunk it!?!? :D :D :D
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Hi Beakers! :)
Lots of coyotes in my immediate neighborhood. I see them occasionally during the day, and I hear them regularly very near my bldg at night - often immediately behind my unit - which seems to be a productive hunting "run" for them, which is a narrow grassy strip between my bldg and the Bog. I miss my neighborhood foxes - they aren't around much at all anymore since the coyotes have taken over in my immediate neighborhood.
Lisa, LOL on Spring Break at the pond! Swamy would love to join them. ;D Oh, Swampy wasn't enjoying warm water at my pond - just warm air. The pond was iced over till 2 days before he appeared this week. That's why we've had so much fog recently - cold water with warm air above... Loads of sea fog, which is pretty eerie, but very cool, to walk in at the beach.
Lani, thanks, yes, my greatnephew is in school, of course! I just hope he can find a way to write!! Aww, GLG saw her chick for the 1st time. :-* Welcome back, GLG! Are you ready for the game Sunday? I'm nervous. Go Chiefs! :D
Was hoping to see a report from Phyl by now - but don't know when her appt was.
Karen, I hope your doc appts went well. You're MIA today. Hope you and Piper are A-OK. Take care.
Have a good evening, Beakers! I'm starving... going to find something to eat. ;D
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Baz - Your description of the sea fog reminds me of the old movie, The Fog.
Tsk - Have been finding those cuppa’s on Pinterest.
Good night, everyone 😴
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PHYL and KAREN Report in ;D ;D
Signing off
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I just do love me some NPS old school architecture.
Imagine the tales below this roof line that stone fireplace vent tells .. :)
I know field stone but look at the foundation. :)
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I just do love me some NPS old school architecture.
Imagine the tales below this roof line that stone fireplace vent tells .. :)
I know field stone but look at the foundation. :)
Oh la la....that's gorgeous....have any idea what those roof shingles are made of?
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Tsk! Waving at you! 83 today! Some hiw I think the AC might have come on today. Will have HeLth check it tomorrow. We will be in the 60s sometime during March that boy it is very warm for February.
The bird flow is very concerning and is everywhere in the country. I have a map of what is infected where but I can’t find it at this point maybe PL can find it. Iowa is not exempt either. Anyway, I hope Phyllis is doing better after her visit to the doctor, but no word as of now.
SEDS
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Karen, Snoopy is so right! ;D ... I hope your appts went well. Our days have been in the 60's. I watered the perannials today and added a bucket of water on the junipers.
Kb, Urban coyotes and wild ones it doesn't matter.... I have a can of bear spray when we walk... Sadie's always checking her back. We can't see them, but she knows they are there.
Lisa, WOW! A large flock of geese on the pond... reminds me that Mother Goose should be checking out her nest again.... yes, I'm looking forward to it. We know it's only for six months or so... she really wants to move to San Fran and be near her college friends... I couldn't watch The Fog.
BL, Gorgeous stone building.
Baz, yes, I'm nervous for Sunday's game :-\ ... awww Swampy!... good luck wishes for your great nephew...
{{{Phyl}}}
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Lani - I spray my yard so I can let Ollie out in his back yard which is totally fenced in. He can go out there through his dog door in the wall of dining room. We did/built that so if there ever was a fire in the house and we were gone he'd have a chance of getting out.
Do you have a fenced in yard for Sadie?
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Kb, Yes, I know you spray your yard, and that's understandable.... We don't here.. I think I've shared here before. Our HOA does not allow a fenced in yard around property. We have a small fenced dog run 4'x10' connected to the house near lower fenced patio. I don't allow Sadie out in the dog run without someone watching. A coyote, Mountain Lion or BobCat can jump the 3 and half foot fence easily. Cats and dogs are not allowed off-leash. Also, Javelenas like to challenge a dog if it's on a patio and barking at it.
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KAREN Grateful it is! Hope appts went well. Weather is certainly topsy turvy these days.
KB Is the doggie door only 1 way? Otherwise how do you stop any critter from coming in?
PHYL How did it go yesterday?
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, I bet Sadie's nose is constantly sniffing everything on your morning walks! How I would love to walk with you and Sadie! Yes, Mother Goose should be showing up soon at N1. Wonder if anyone will be at N2B this year?
karen, I would love an 83 day. We had some freezing drizzle last evening, the news really made a big deal about it. School out early. WF sent a message out to all employees to work from home today. I just checked, cars are driving normally on the fairly busy road next to us and I can hear the normal sounds of the freeway close by. I think they needed something to jazz up their forecast since it's been so tame so far.
BL, have you ever been to the Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood in Oregon? I love those old buildings, this one was built by the WPA.
Lisa, The Fog, that's my kind of movie! Great pic of the geese at the Retention Pond! We have a lot of geese that permanently live here. Not unusual to have to stop and let the gang cross the roads, they do not get in a hurry!
baz, so Swampy was just checking the bog, he'll be back later!
tsk, what activities are you up to today?
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Good Morning Beakers
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BL - Gorgeous stone work on the Admin Bldg.
karen - Peanuts saying, so very true! You had some warm temps yesterday, send some my way! :D
Lani - I tried to count those geese, probably over 100 there. Yes, Mother Goose should be arriving soon. If I remember correctly, I think she arrived to nest around mid-Feb last season. Jeff loves those old movies like, The Fog, Invasion of Body Snatchers, Coma.
tsk - Pretty morning greeting!
((Phyl)) - Hope all went ok at appointment.
clynn - We have lots of geese visitors on the cornfields around here. :)
kb, tig, oldguy, Puff, and all - Morning :)
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2 more healthy ones nearby but not as close as yesterday.
Ice/graupel fell last night. Too slippery on driveway even with yaktrax on to shovel or sweep. I tried and poured more ice bite down as best I could where I could reach.
Big big storm coming here Tomorrow night into Saturday so hoping between now and then to get the ice off before the snow falls.
I hear VA and Maryland areas etc. are getting ice too.....
No won't be walking today Ollie.
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kb - We did have freezing rain from 9pm last evening, till 9am this morning. Things were a lil slippery outside.
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Beautiful Mum GLG and chick, morning tea, and Ranger Scott checked chick.
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Good morning Beakers!
Morning Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Hi Tsk, beautiful morning post! ;D
Clynn, Love today's Chicken theme! ;D .. Sadie is constantly sniffing the grounds when walking, hiking. She has a fantastic sense of smell and hearing. After all these years of living in AZ I've learned to #ID the prints left on the ground and the scat (fecal dropping) left on the ground.... Coyotes will leave their scat on our driveway or sidewalk to front door. They let us know it's their territory. And that makes Sadie furious! ... I hope the weather doesn't get dangerous for all.
Lisa. I can watch the old classic horror movies, but after Jaws and Poltergeist, no more horror movies for me. Also, some of the Stephen King books that they made into movies scared me to bits!!! Lord, I still can't get over Betty Davis in that corn field movie!! LOL!! Or the one with John Ritter and the poor baby. I can't handle horror movies that includes children or animals in their storyline... UGH!! Won't watch and I haven't read a Stephen King book in over 25 years.LOL! ... take care with the icy weather.
Kb, neat picture you captured of the coyotes. Makes me think of some of the nature videos... take care with the icy weather.
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I took my rollator to the Y today... for stability on the ice in the parking lot and it helped some when trying to get off the machines. I haven't done my weights workouts in a couple of years. I'll need to make some adjustments as my knees don't allow me the strength to get up off the seats. And I dinged my lower leg skin, just a little. Will prolly have a few little bruises tomorrow. The good news is that I went in 15 degrees and 20 mph wind.
BBL
(( Phyl )) R U in the hospital? :-[
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tig - Brrr! Sorry about your dings on your lower legs. Hope you are not too bruised tomorrow.
Lani - Agree, Royal mama and baby are beautiful. The icy sidewalk and steps were cleared around noon, but its been a gloomy cold day.
I am off to a cookie decorating class with a former co-worker this evening. We will get a bite to eat before the class starts. We were giggling earlier saying our cookies will probably turn out like those Pinterest fails. ;D ;D ;D
Good night, everyone :)
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Waving to All the Beakers! :D
Clynn, LOL, Swampy was at the retention pond, not the Bog. Gators don't like the Bog anymore because it's pretty small and very shallow, and has so many fallen trees in it now that they can't "swamp-around" in it well enough. But the Retention Pond is much larger and deeper and gives a gator more swampy-ing around room. ;) :D The Canada Geese here are year-round, too. Yep, they don't hurry across the road either. LOL!
Karen, I agree with your Peanuts quote! :)
Lani, aww, GLG and her chick and morning tea. :-* :-* Go Chiefs! ;D
KB, I saw about your weather, and there is a string of storms coming, one right behind the other, over the next 5 or 6 days. Looks like you'll get a good snow.
Lisa, I wondered if you got that freezing rain. I see more may be coming your way, and looks like some snow too. Several separate winter storms expected to come through that area, one behind the other, in a short period of time, according to The Weather Channel. Your outdoor kitties will be extra happy for shelter and food. Y'all stay warm and safe!
Tig, that's perseverence!
BL, those are huge chunks of stone for those walls. I'm cold looking at it, so I hope there's a rip-roaring fireplace going!
Phyl, are you home? I hope you got some helpful treatment at the doctor yesterday.
Oldguy, is your water back on and all normal again? How is your mother-in-law doing?
I'm hungry! I got up earlier than usual, and only have eaten breakfast with coffee. Heading to the kitchen now to get dinner going early - will bake a lobster cake to have with steamed asparagus and baby carrots, with a glash. ;)
Good night, Beakers. Peace. SED.
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YUM!
On our return trip from Yellowstone we had lunch at a Japanese cuisine Diners, Drive-ins & Dives favorite in Rapid City, SD https://www.bokujoramen.com/view-menu where Camper discovered Oko or Bao buns, stuffed with yummy pork or chicken or bacon.
I finally found a great place in a neighboring city, Eagan: https://www.kyuramen.com/about
We had the lunch special there today. I had Katsuobushi Pork Ramen, Pork Bao Bun, and Brown Sugar Bubble Milk. Camper had Original Chicken Ramen, Chicken Bao Bun and Amazing Lemonade. We shared a mango crepe dessert.
I'm very impressed. Camper is not one to venture too far from his Latino heritage when it comes to foods. He jokes he is allergic to vegetables. And won't usually try anything that doesn't "look right". He even ate the marinated egg! And some "green stuff" LOL
We were greeted warmly, with humor, and had great customer service. And the food was excellent.
BTW... while I was snow-raking the roof yesterday and looking up... I saw out local Bald Eagle soaring about a block over from our home.
Hugz all
Camper eats ramen!
decor
Bao bun
drinks
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CLYNN Loved the AM pieces "Bubbles Coopinghower" I don't feel it tho LOLOL I googled - Sequoias - Amazing photo. Finished my 5th winter puzzle this afternoon and that will be it for this winter. Doing lots today getting ready for our Lenten Food drive and other ministry activities. Will probably head to Verizon tomorrow - For a week now I've been getting 20 spam calls every day. I could scream.
LISA Was I mistaken - maybe saw an old pic? geese are at N2b? maybe it was an older piece. I often forget to check dates. another good cuppa with afghan and hearts :) We were slippery this AM too. I was doing the penguin walk LOL You had me at "maybe our cookies will turn out like Pintrist fails" LOLOLOL Please post pics - sounds like a fun time!!
LANI No kidding with coyote scat on your driveway and front walk. Yikes.
BAZI Fixed asparagus with meatloaf tonight. I usually steam it too but tried a little saute in olive oil seasoned with lemon pepper and Trader Joes bottle of multiple seasonings - I forget the name at the moment. He liked it.
TIG What a day you picked to go to the Y LOL. Easy does it. Fun to do something " out of the box" now and then. Kudos to Camper ;D Glad you took a pic of the bao buns. They look a little gooey?
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Hmm....Paul Douglas ( a meteorologist) posts that the European model for our weather is suggesting more like 3 or so inches!....rather than the 8 inch model. Too fast and not enough gulf moisture.
I'm going with the Europeans on this one ;) ;)
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Phyl, I hope you received some good news and additional relief from your appointment. Prayers for your healing.
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Talons crossed KB... I've still reserved the guys to come on Monday to clear the roof. $$$ :-\
TSK... the buns are soft and best eaten when they're fresh and warm. I'll use my rollator again tomorrow to see if the pool is as warm as it was on Wed.
SED
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Phyl, You have all of us waiting to hear what the orthopedic doctor had to say at your appointment. Hopefully you got some good news and that you are OK even though you’re not posting.
Tig, good luck at lunch and nice picture of camper enjoying some non-Hispanic food although it kind of resembles a puffy taco does look good because shuffle with the Rollator. If you have ice on the ground, they can get pretty if he on ice.
Waiting to see Lisa’s cookies to see if it’s in fact, a Pinterest fail. I’m sure they would be good to eat anyway. Piper and I had a busy day and have some activities planned for tomorrow as well at least I do she will be staying at home. Our temperatures will stay in the 80s or highlight high 70s at least through Valentine’s Day at which point they will drop a little bit for the rest of February and March going to get some seeds tomorrow and will be planting them anyway as it takes a very long time to sprout.
Baz, Good sounding dinner tonight. I had to look up a recipe for lobster cake and suppose you can use the recipe for crabcakes if so, desired they sound delicious.
SEDS bakers and take care oh and LANi mama and baby Albies were too sweet for words. Thanks for posting
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PHYL Where are you? I sure hope not in the hospital!
KAREN Hope your doc appts went well. I envy your weather :-*
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Tgif Beakers! Sun is up and another warm day! Piper has gone back to sleep! She is a late skeeper! Hooe we will hear from Phyl today!
Dr.appts were ok. Nothing one way ir tge other! Tsk, really too hot forvthis time of year!
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Missed Lani's good night! And Phyl's Good Morning, hope we hear from her today!
karen, we had our last 'warmer' day (47) for at least a couple of weeks. Colder days on the horizon!
tig, we got Mom one of those ultra light 3 wheeled walkers last year, after we made sure she could get it in and out of the car by herself. I think she has used it a couple of times. is that similar to what you have? Wow on Camper trying a totally different food! Now to see if he will go there again!
paulie, nice to see you in the Beak!
tsk, your busy time at the church is almost here! I remember how busy it was when I was taking the classes so that Ed and could get married in the Catholic church (he was already Catholic, I was Protestant). A lot was going on at Chruch of the Little Flower as it got closer to Easter Sunday!
baz, I had pond down first, then changed it to bog! Now I will surely remember Swampy/Pond! Your dinner sounds good, especially with the glash! Is a lobster cake like a crab cake? We got a bit of freezing rain, not much and it was gone by late morning. The sun was up all morning!
Lisa, I took a few cake decorating classes years ago, I loved making and decorating birthday cakes for the kids! Have you ever taken basket weaving? That was my favorite! One thing, Pinterest Fails are still tasty!
Lani, what a beautiful picture of Mom GLG and her new chick! They are such a pure white! I would not have guessed that you were a Stephen King fan! I have every one of his books in hard cover. I had joined a book club years ago, now I get the new ones from Sam's. I am a little behind in getting them read though. The Shining is the one that got me hooked!
Built from the ground up, pour by pour, and block by block. The Hoover Dam took 5 years to build by the Bureau of Reclamation. Even though the task ahead was daunting, construction was completed 2 years ahead of schedule. Here we see the first forms on the ground floor of the dam.
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Good Morning Beakers
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baz - Thanks for the heads up on my upcoming weather. Jeff will make sure the B&B kitties are warm, well fed. Mmmm, your dinner sounds delicious.
tig - Camper look very happy with his Ramen, and the Bao's look delish!
tsk - A pair of geese recently landed on N2B this week. They were there for a short time, then flew off to the retention pond. LOL, the penguin walk. I checked Phyl's profile she last logged in at 2:30am. Hopefully, she is reading the forum and knowing how worried we all are about her.
kb - Hope that European model is right.
karen - I think the cookies were a Pinterest fail. But, it was a fun night of laughing at how our cookies were coming along.
clynn - You are right, I missed Lani's good night post too! LOL, no on the basket weaving classes. I did take ceramic classes when I was a kid.
I wanted to eat the cookies before the decorating even begun, as they smelled so good!
Here is what we started with ....
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And, here is my finished box.....
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Lisa, your cookies are very cute! I would eat any one of them! I also took several ceramics classes! On the basket weaving, Ed's Mom and I took 4 classes together. The fourth class was a big egg basket Picture of an egg basket below). About halfway through she pushed it across the table to me and said I could have it! Basket weaving isn't for crazy people, it makes crazy people!
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Bounce
Now, I want cookies!!! Yum. The pool was nice and warm again today, almost 83 degrees.
Clynn... My rollator is an Evolution Trillium tall. It weighs 14 pounds and can support up to 350 pounds. https://evolutionwalker.com/
TTFN
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tsk - A pair of geese recently landed on N2B this week. They were there for a short time, then flew off to the retention pond. LOL, the penguin walk.
I checked Phyl's profile she last logged in at 2:30am. Hopefully, she is reading the forum and knowing how worried we all are about her.
Phyl's is logging in to the forum.
She logged in again at 10:30 am this morning.
How are you doing Phyl ?
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TGIF Beakers!
Morning Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
{{{Hi Phyl}}} I'm relieved to see you checked into the forum yesterday and today, so you know how much you are in everyone's thoughts and prayers.
I hope you're feeling better today and getting lots of rest/TLC from Miss Maggie and Jim.
I wasn't feeling well last night and I went to bed early.
It's a better day and I hope it is for all our Beakers too!
Hugs! ;D
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clynn - LOLOL on the basket weaving class with MIL!
tig - I bet that pool did feel great at 83°.
BL - Afternoon :)
Lani - Sorry to hear that you were not feeling well last night.
Thank you all for the kind words on the cookies.
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CLYNN Love those shovels - You find the cutest crafty things ;D The ministry I run with my friend Julie is preparing for the 6 week Lenten food collection. We deliver to various food pantries the Monday after each weekend of Lent. Lots of busy prep work. LOL
The Stephan King movie Misery with Kathy Bates - one of my all time favorite actors - was a good one as well.
Hoover Dam pics - hard to believe. My Dad took a cane chair weaving class. ;) ;) Mom had a couple for him to repair . I have one ;)
By the looks of that egg basket the craft looks very hard to do. :o
LISA I love red heart cups LOLOL. Thanks for verifying I wasn't crazy with the geese sighting LOL I am TRULY impressed with your decorating efforts!!! For the first time you did great. I bet you had all the right tools to do that as well.
TIG Looks good. I've not seen one like that.
LANI LOLOL Love the AM photo ;D Hope you feel better today.
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LISA I love red heart cups LOLOL. Thanks for verifying I wasn't crazy with the geese sighting LOL I am TRULY impressed with your decorating efforts!!! For the first time you did great. I bet you had all the right tools to do that as well.
tsk, Thank you! The class was $40, and everything was provided. The cookies, royal icing, scissors to snip the icing bags, a lil tool to smooth out the icing, and a lil practice sheet before you start.
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;D Lisa, You can go into the bakery business now and feature decorated cookies. The only problem is usually they use sugar cookies and I like peanut butter and chocolate chips. Oh well can’t have everything.
I have been thinking about Phyl and seem to remember her saying that sitting at her desk typing on the computer was not good for her knee. In fact, I think she mentioned that it made things a lot worse. She may have been told by her doctor that she can’t really do that yet and that is perhaps why she picks in to see what’s going on but has not been typing fill you might have to get the computer to fit on your lap and then hit the talk button instead of trying to type then you can at least come on and say all is well. I am hoping that is the case.
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LISA So you got to keep the tools - icing bags etc? Fun time. I would enjoy doing that.
So here we go. My store brand dozen eggs $7.99 today ( those were the cheapest.) Limit 2. Guess I won't need eggs for awhile. ::) ::)
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Clynn :)
You've got my snow head stuck on/in Crater Lake NP.
I've been there twice only for a few days each time, but never in the winter time .. thanks for the itch, like I need another one. ;)
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Tsk. I don’t know what size eggs you bought but I just checked Publix and they have a dozen eggs large free range Nellies brand and they are four dollars and something a dozen. They go all the way to 6.53 dozen and the Publix brand but they’re not free range or cage free. I guess that’s what they say. Our prices are cheaper this week than last week or the week before I don’t know what the differences but it is interesting. I heard today that chicken Place is like KFC and etc. are all having difficulty as they are unable to get the chickens they need to fry, so I guess it’s not only eggs. I don’t think there was a limit on the number of eggs we could buy but I do know that they had 18 eggs in a carton for $8.63. I think I don’t use that many eggs.
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Hi Clynn, Aww Thank you. I hope you pop into Cheers from time to time too. I bet you're as ready for Spring as I am. And gardening and pretty flowers!!
BL, What do the numbers 1 2 3 mean above the pine trees? And btw no Elk or herds were seen last Autumn. Not one. Darn it.
Lani, Good that you're feeling better. I just got over the flu. Nasty! I had flue shot too.
Everyone rest when need be and build up immune system to fight germs. Come on Spring!
I agree with you all and hope Phyl is resting and healing.
Phyl, Hope your resting and healing. Prayers continue.
SED to Beak Room.
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Came back after posting and seeing karen's post.
Karen, Interesting about Chicken Place and KFC!! Hadn't thought about that.
Regarding eggs. My husband eats 2 to 3 Jumbo eggs every morning for breakfast. A few weeks ago I paid $10 for one dozen. I'm in PA. Yea I'm going broke.
I usually get 2 dozen for him but got him just 1 dozen that shopping trip. I "suggested" he cut back on the number of eggs per breakfast or there might not be enough. ;) ::)
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Now for everyone that is going to get wintry precipitation events this week ,, ;)
I always like to think it could get even better outdoor snowfall wise. 8)
If precipitation is going to fall from the sky in the month of February north of the 40th parallel lets just say , and it will, one wants it to be just so cold enough to fall as little kid playground powder.
Just so cold Ice, Sleet, Mix and mud just sucks.
Or just Rain. :)
Nitty gritty snow data at Crater Lake NP, OR. Annie Springs Snotel station.
S.W.E.
https://missoulaavalanche.org/2021/01/what-is-swe-snow-water-equivalent/
https://www.nwrfc.noaa.gov/snow/snowplot.cgi?ANSO3
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BL, What do the numbers 1 2 3 mean above the pine trees?
And btw no Elk or herds were seen last Autumn. Not one. Darn it.
Paulie Just visually labeled reference points above the pine trees as seen from this camera.
In the region where your cabin is in, they the Elk, are notoriously shy, shadowy and cyclical especially so with the topsy turvy Fall and Winter weather of the past decade. :-\
That's why I still smile so hard at your front row elevated porch Eye to Eye with the Guy. 8)
Magnificent Deer they are.
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Pip, Kopje and I are Libating in front of one heck of a masterpiece of a fireplace on Mount Desert Island, ME.
6th generation right here.
Papa Smurf the proprietor of this joint, 3 boys same age as us 3 boys from same place in NJ.
His white chin whiskers and mine don't you know.
Huge hugs.
It's been too long a time old man.
Lightly toked a joint with us at the beach 'cabin'.
A 30' crows nest of windows sitting right on the Atlantic.
Watched the whales a blowing sea mist in the distance.
The entire home was engineered and constructed around it's locally quarried stone fireplace.
This home is expansion and contraction built.
If anything in nature can take this house out in 150 years it takes it.
This hearth will be around for hundreds of more years long after the wood bones are gone.
I pondered that for 1/2 a whiskey second and did not doubt it as fact.
Mr. P :-*
The F'n carriage roads, pardon my french, by horse carriage on top of the just right amount of snow with the absolutely stunning moon rise and sunset light. :o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xutO4ZfkV3s&list=RDgtlqZOT2fOo&index=12
https://mapper.acme.com/?ll=44.31107,-68.29308&z=12&t=U Seawall.
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Good night Beakers!
I must be getting old. LOL! I feel asleep right in the middle of my posting and poof! It all disappeared. :-[
I'll redo it in the morning... I hope you all had a good day! :)
{{{Phyl}}}
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers! CATURDAY!
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Lani, your body needed the rest, sometimes you just have to give in. Hope you're not coming down with something! We'll see you this morning!
Phyl, I hope we see you this morning! You are starting to worry us!
BL, your adventures are endless! Mount Desert Island looks like a beautiful place (googled it)! Looks like it's close to Acadia. We know you are having a great time! And sometime this year, a trip to Crater Lake!
Paulie, yes, waiting for Spring! It's what we do all winter... ;D I usually get Eggland's Best XL eggs at Walmart, they haven't had any at all for the last 3 weeks. Walmart brand $9.12 for 18. Our Hy-Vee grocery hasn't had any EB for several weeks, but I never get them there, they were much higher than Walmart.
tsk, wow on the eggs! And they are not something you can hoard for too long! There was even an egg heist! https://www.msn.com/en-us/crime/general/ceo-speaks-out-after-40k-egg-heist-in-pennsylvania/ar-AA1yBFvr?ocid=BingNewsSerp
Big Bear Eagles - Jackie and Shadow - Third egg arrived yesterday!
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Clynn Always love mountain/snow/ sunrise-sunset pics. . .
Not clear to me who did the time lapse pics of the burial of the Crater Lake cabin? Reminds me of my Rockies. Ashes-to-ashes dust-to-dust already in my will when I leave this earth. It's set in my will along with my other 4 spots.
paulie At least once a week, mostly twice, I have a "hardboiled" egg (actually nuked). My first thought, 2or 3 jumbo everyday is a lot of cholesterol. My problem is to find extra large at least - otherwise it's only like 2 bites. What I find in our area markets is the lack of jumbo - at least 4 bites per egg. Bought a carton of jumbo last week at Jewel, tsk. $6.59. Mostly impossible to find - Mariano's more frequent.
Nothing good happening in the way of weather around here. Some mention of snow flurries, highs around 30, lows in low 20's for the whole week. Nothing great - but nothing threatening.
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GOOD CATURDAY MORNING EVERYONE
BL Can't imagine being in that :o SWE interesting - Always estimated 1 foot of snow to 1 inch of water. Not so I see. Would love to see a photo of that fireplace!!!!
KAREN If I needed eggs that bad I'm sure our Walmart/ Butera would be cheaper. Believe me the case was full and don't think people will be buying them at that price. Unfortunately the restaurants, bakeries etc need them.
PAULIE Always happy to see you drop in. Wow, that is a lot of eggs hubby eats :o. I always hard boil a few for Tim so he can snack on something protein vs carbs LOL He likes an egg salad sandwich too :) Well you can hope that your flu was a mild version of the worst possible. I sure am on the lookout for that Norovirus - uggs from what I have heard from one of my friends who had it.
LANI Now THAT is tired LOLOL
CLYNN Darling kitties in their fall snugglies :) Yes the egg heist made the news. Here's hoping for Jackie and Shadow. EAGLE sofa :o :o :o :o
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Good Morning Beakers.....It's Caturday!
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karen - LOL, on the bakery business. I would be eating all the merchandise. :)
tsk - We got to keep everything, but the scissors and lil tool. I noticed yesterday in grocery that the brown eggs are cheaper than white eggs. Cozy kitties this morning.
BL - That snow...wow!
paulie - Glad to hear you are feeling better from the flu.
Lani - Sorry about your post last night.
clynn - Cute Caturday pics. Yay for Jackie & Shadow! I hope they have a good season. The eagle couch, wow.
Puff - Stay warm.
kb, tig, oldguy, and all - Morning :)
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some bounce
I could still see the sidewalk cracks at 6 a.m., but another 6 hours of fluffy snow expected. I'll work on taxes after breakfast and head outside this afternoon and more clean up tomorrow. We expect around 3 to 4 inches on this side of town.
TTFN
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some bounce
I could still see the sidewalk cracks at 6 a.m., but another 6 hours of fluffy snow expected. I'll work on taxes after breakfast and head outside this afternoon and more clean up tomorrow. We expect around 3 to 4 inches on this side of town.
TTFN
Huge flakes coming down on this side now tig....hate to say it but kind of pretty, LOL
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some bounce
I could still see the sidewalk cracks at 6 a.m., but another 6 hours of fluffy snow expected. I'll work on taxes after breakfast and head outside this afternoon and more clean up tomorrow. We expect around 3 to 4 inches on this side of town.
TTFN
Huge flakes coming down on this side now tig....hate to say it but kind of pretty, LOL
Yep... the big flakes have arrived here too. >:(
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Jim here...
Sorry, Phyllis asked me to post this Thursday. I got busy with work and her.
Wednesday Ortho Doc said Bursitis. Aspirated 15ml of blood from knee. Sent it off ofr test
Big blood clot is left at base of knee. Suppose to dissolve n time
Ordered to stay off knee , elevate and ice until next Wednesday's Doc visit. Next Tue3sday 4:30pma scan of right knee.
She's have a tough recovery for some reason. Told she cant sit at desk with out elevating. So far she can’t figure out how to do that with this desk.
I've been peeking inhere having a look around from time to time. Is that 'okay' ?
Says to remind she's always logged in 24/7. Whatever that means.
Have a good one.
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Jim here...
Sorry, Phyllis asked me to post this Thursday. I got busy with work and her.
Wednesday Ortho Doc said Bursitis. Aspirated 15ml of blood from knee. Sent it off ofr test
Big blood clot is left at base of knee. Suppose to dissolve n time
Ordered to stay off knee , elevate and ice until next Wednesday's Doc visit. Next Tue3sday 4:30pma scan of right knee.
She's have a tough recovery for some reason. Told she cant sit at desk with out elevating. So far she can’t figure out how to do that with this desk.
I've been peeking inhere having a look around from time to time. Is that 'okay' ?
Says to remind she's always logged in 24/7. Whatever that means.
Have a good one.
Hi Jim! Welcome to the Beak! And many thanks for letting us know how Phyl is doing.
I'm very sorry she's having a tough recovery, but relieved she's taking extra care of elevating her knee and continuing to ice... extra TLC is always needed.
Please stop in anytime, and give her gentle hugs and our prayers.
Take care
Lani
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tig & kb - Stay safe and warm. We saw a few flakes heading back from the store, and not seen any since. Looks like an icy mix coming later this evening, if that doesn't change.
{{Jim/Phyl}} - Thank you for the update on Phyl. Gentle ((hugs)) for her. I hope she is resting. Please let her know we are thinking of her.
Lani - Morning :)
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LISA Like the cute white kitty :D WOW Brown eggs cheaper - I'll need to check - That would be a first for here.
TIG I do think the worst of the snow will be way north but supposedly an advisory here for later this afternoon.
PHYL Jim, you are a sweetheart!! Thanks so much for the update on Phyl. She sure is having a rough time and am sure it is killing her to be so inactive. Prayers for you both and take care of yourself too.
LANI And there's our spring robin ;D
Just finished a pot of split pea and meatball soup for dinner. Made the meatballs yesterday to save some standing time.
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Happy Caturday Beakers!
Morning Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, I stopped reading Stephen King books or watching any of his movies over 20+ years ago. Mike got tired of my nightmares waking him up in the middle of the night! So, no more horror movies for me. Just the old classics.... gorgeous basket! ... beautiful Caturday pics.... I pray nothing but sun for Jackie and Shadow. No more snow. I pray for a successful season for them. :-* ... awesome eagle furniture.
Lisa, Beautiful Valentine cookies and they look yummy!
Tsk, dz eggs cost between $7.99 - $9.00 here. Walmart has the best selection of eggs at fair prices....
Paulie, Glad you're okay after having the flu.. I don't know if I have the flu, my body has been tired lately.... Like your hubby, I love eggs every morning for breakfast (poached). Mike doesn't like eggs, so they last me 2 weeks or longer... We buy 2 cartons Jumbo at Walmart for $9.00+, EX L in box of 18 is available too.
BL, Mount Desert looks like a beautiful and adventurous place to visit... lots of fun islands to explore too... looks like we may have rain this next week. Talons crossed.
Puff, that's a great price for Jumbo eggs!
{{{Tig, Kb}}} Take care
Royal Albatross update
SST chick entering world - sweet little squeaks
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Tn9H4WRp6Iw
Royal Albatross ~ Dad RLK Returns At Night! GLG Leaves & Returns For Short Visit Before Departing 2.7.25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQEG12TYMRc
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RLK is seen returning to his nest late at night (21:52). GLG awakens and gives him a beautiuful skycall greeting! He sits next to her for a couple of minutes - she will get up for the changeover rather quickly this time at 03:06. She stays for a few extra minutes before walking out of view. Apparently she did not leave the island as she came back at 05:56 this morning! She greets RLK but he does not get up - he is happy to be brooding their chick. So she walks to the left and then to the right and out of view. I think GLG did not want to leave her new baby yet!
I included some footage from early morning with RLK and SSTrig chick waking up at 09:25! Cute little tiny wingers already!! Thank you for watching!
📌 Ranger's work for royal albatross: https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native...
📌 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏𝟎 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐦 (2024-2025)
Nest site: Signal Station Trig. Taiaroa Head, New Zealand
Royalcam Couple: RLK (Red, Lime, black) 12-year-old male and GLG (Green, Lime Green) 14-year-old female.
Egg laid: November 11th 2024. It has been candled and is fertile. RLK and GLG will take turns to incubate the egg for 2.5 months.
Egg hatched: January 28th 2025
This pair started breeding in 2019/20, but their egg failed that season. They successfully raised two female chicks during 2021 and 2023 respectively. Their nests during these seasons were not far from the Royalcam nests of Tiaki and Manaaki and the chicks were seen on cam later in the season.
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Video captured & edited by Lady Hawk
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well...
Camper's son showed up out of the blue and shoveled. He was pushing two shovels at once down the driveway! He is a "monster" LOL. Camper finished up with the snow pup. The son brought his dog which did a nice sweep of the yard, looking for vermin. I'll clean a bit of the shorter roof in the morning when there is less wind.
I finished our taxes in 2.5 hours and Camper will drop them off at our preparer on his way to watch his grandson play in a bball tournament.
Good to hear Phyl is on the mend. (I had a sneaking suspicion it was Jim dropping in) 8)
Back to watching sports...
TTFN
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Hello Beakers - it is Caturday :)
FOOD FIGHT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPoPofO5af4
How To Get A Date This Valentine's Day - Caturday in COLOUR! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j55xe7vzdxY
Girl saves lynx from iron trap - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyUXlBt8Yz8
Cats and Setsubun 2025 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PSzn1eNPmw
Maru is sleeping in the warm bed - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD3Z1i-DutQ
There's a 99.1% Chance That DD's the Culprit! (ENG SUB) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2u0frgv-h0
Eagle stealing the show.... wait for it! slow mo at the end - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzO5pwjg1TI
Gray Fox Goes Aerial to Get This - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5_oh3CrXaw
NASA's new SPHEREx space telescope to launch in February - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q88wB2UPiog
New song from HF
Home Free - Boxes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjqVrSAhLLY
This girl is expanding her skills...
The Beatles - "Ob La Di, Ob La Da" Cover by Ellen Alaverdyan (ONE GIRL BAND) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDQBAIgZDck
The Clarks have returned from a 3 state tour - got some new material from New Orleans...
Quarantine Kids play "Ripple" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8YArDMwWHA
Quarantine Kids play "Tootie Ma is a Big Fine Thing" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Kg5ldCm72U
Got some snow around noon - tracking snow level - all gone (melted) by 1pm - It looks like it may be white and cold next week.
Kilauea had it's 8th episode on the 4th - lasted only 21.5 hours - next episode may happen this weekend.
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Happy Canada Day bakers it sounds like everybody is having a great day today and it’s the weather hasn’t been too horrendous for anyone camper. Son is a real blessing to take him camper and now if somebody else would clear off the roof, that would be a real great thing to happen. I never cleared a roof off living in Chicago but I don’t imagine it is an easy thing to do while we clear off here is pine straw and it could really pile up.
Piper wishes all the cats, a happy day and their owners as well. It was very nice to hear from Jim and confirm that Phyllis is resting her knee and an elevated position with plenty of ice Phyl, you might not want to spend the dollars but think about getting a tablet for yourself that you can use while you sit in the recliner with your feet up. They are really great and you don’t need anything with too many bells and whistles but you could get the news and the bird sites on one and communicate with us whether you talk into it or type would be up to you check Best Buy and see what their prices are today and maybe you could even get one that’s refurbished It’s just a thought, but I find it to be a godsend and you could use it as you wish and when you want to, but I can see you sitting in your recliner with one . thank Jim for us for his report on you and tell him to take care of himself as well.
Nothing much going on here today and I should be spending the time following tigs Lead and doing taxes oh, I hate shuffling all those papers
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karen - LOL, your Peanuts funny!
oldguy - Getting ready to get started on the videos. Thank you!
tig - How nice of Camper's son to come help shovel.
Lani - Thank you for kind words on the cookies. Thanks for the Royal update.
Good night, everyone :)
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LANI A real struggle to get out of that shell - Loved the squeak LOL Good review of that nest.
TIG " Monster" is right Would loved to have seen a photo of Camper's son. LOL
OLDGUY Loved the birds in "food fight" LOL Gray fox going after that final piece of fruit. ;D Boy that new telescope will be amazing. How much to still learn. Thanks for all the good links as usual ;D
KAREN LOL funny Snoopy - " cat hair" arghh.
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oldguy, thanks for the entertainment! I don't think I have heard the Clarkson's do a Grateful Dead song before! I always wonder where Mom is! I am still going through the links! The bird food fight was good!
karen, most of us know cat hair well! LOLOL! Siamese don't seem to shed near as much as others. Ed can comb a ton of fur from Harley! Sam's fur is like velvet, Sophie's is not as thick, I call her fur silky.
Lani, love the Alby update, what a sweet little sound from the hatching chick. I wished it had been longer, would love to see it get out of the shell... It looks like it was pretty windy when RLK returned, maybe he was late because he had to fly against the wind! He is happy as a clam taking care of the baby!
Jim, thanks so much for letting us know about Phyl, we have been worried! I can't remember the last time she missed a day of posting! I hate that she is having so much pain! But we know you are taking good care of her!
This is a picture of the Oregon trail ruts to the west on Biggs on US 30. This picture was taken from the WA side on SR 14.
The ruts are very clear to the right of the group of trees going down the hill to US 30. I-84 is just below along the river...
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Tig, nice of Camper's son to come and help...
Oldguy, thank you for posting your videos... I'll start on it when I finish this post. I'll check on Kilauea. I couldn't resist checking out Simon.
karen, love Snoopy! LOL!
Clynn, Awesome history of the Oregon Trail. We've visited a section of the trail in Kansas and Nebraska... I enjoy reading books from that period, also, Lewis and Clark. Love your Cat good night pics.
SED Tsk, Lisa
{{{Phyl, Jim and Miss Maggie}}}
Not a care in the world..🐈🐾😅
Weekend relaxation..🐾😸
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Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, I had forgotten that the Oregon trail started in Kansas! There is a plaque in downtown Springfield marking the spot where the Donner Party started heading west. I love the pioneer history, I cannot imagine leaving everything and heading for the unknown. I remember watching Wagon Train in much younger years, it was a good family show! Sam relaxes like the cat in the X video! Harley was on the love seat last night and Sophie tried to lay next to him. He wasn't much for it, only lasted a few seconds! Great nighttime picture of the Kansas City skyline and the Union Station, complete with the KC Chiefs logo!
Phyl, miss seeing you in the morning! Hope you are doing a bit better... I bet Miss Maggie is keeping you company!
The arches of Arches National Park in Utah, USA, with the most famous rock formation known as The Cartwheels or Broken Bridge.
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Good Morning Beakers....Happy Sunday!
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Lani - Relaxation ;D ;D
clynn - Interesting info on the Oregon Trail. The arches of Arches National Park, beautiful!
tsk - How did your split pea and meatball soup come out?
Happy Superbowl Sunday, everyone!
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Wish I had the life of that kitty right now Lani. Not only staying warm and comfy but not a care in the world. Wish I were there. Working on things on this end.
Enjoy the game everyone - hoping it's an exciting, good, fun game for any and all.
Mornin' Lisa Clynn.
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CLYNN Lulu's fur is the softest fur of any cat we have had. That must have been some trip on the Oregon trail to get to a better life.
Wonder if someday there will be a similar trail on the moon/planet. ??? Love the menace smile on that kitty LOL Beautiful blue and white Sunday. Arches is a beautiful nat'l pk - So different.
LANI Now that is what I would call one relaxed cat. ;D
LISA Great heart cup. It should be in my cupboard. ::) Soup was very good. We usually don't exchange Xmas gifts but Tim thought he would surprise me with 2 cookbooks - one on soups and one on crockpots. ( I just purged all my cookbooks down to 2!) I told him - OK you go through both book and mark the recipes you want me to make. This was one of them but required homemade meatballs! Not likely to make home made again. Then he said it would be just as good without the meatballs. Told him, That's how I usually make split pea soup. ::) ::) ::) LOLOL
PUFF How's your hand a wrist doing? Getting more active?
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Bet you can't listen to this National Anthem sung by Whitney Houston with a dry eye! May be the best one ever sung imho.
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Bet you can't listen to this National Anthem sung by Whitney Houston with a dry eye! May be the best one ever sung imho.
Saw that mention this morning, too, KB on Fox. Brought up memories and emotional wet eyes, too. All the old memories and feelings for the song, for the USA, and for Whitney. Pure joy and deep emotions for all three. She sure had her way with that song.
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tsk and probably other interested beakers. . .
Wrist has improved, is better; caveat was "it will not be the same." :-[ PT to start this week, given a 6-8 week more plan. Cast and splint also now gone - but wear it if I need it direction. One of my biggest hopes is that the bloating/swelling will go down. I'm working toward the goal of wearing "our rings" again.
Also, finished up with 2-week monitor Friday, now waiting for Wednesday's appt with cardio for anything that might have been shown.
Also, there has been more info but no repair on my internet issues. Even have work scheduled for this afternoon. BTW that strange message I asked you about was a clue something was wrong. Remember?
Among other issues I ended up having no access to my email, in or out. What an unpleasant 10 days this has been. Except for the RRP beaker link. Don't ask, too horrid. I shall survive this too. :'(
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Puff - Glad to hear your wrist is improving, and hopefully PT will help you get it back to normal use. Hope all is good with the heart monitor results, too.
kb - Those were the good days, when stars sang the anthem. Too much dramatics now in their voices.
tsk - Pretty morning greeting. Oh, so the meatballs went in the split pea soup? I thought you had made two separate soups. Jeff hates peas, but he loves split pea soup, and I cannot make it like his mama did!
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Jim here...
Sorry, Phyllis asked me to post this Thursday. I got busy with work and her.
Wednesday Ortho Doc said Bursitis. Aspirated 15ml of blood from knee. Sent it off ofr test
Big blood clot is left at base of knee. Suppose to dissolve n time
Ordered to stay off knee , elevate and ice until next Wednesday's Doc visit. Next Tue3sday 4:30pma scan of right knee.
She's have a tough recovery for some reason. Told she cant sit at desk with out elevating. So far she can’t figure out how to do that with this desk.
I've been peeking inhere having a look around from time to time. Is that 'okay' ?
Says to remind she's always logged in 24/7. Whatever that means.
Have a good one.
Thank you Jim for the update on Phyl's.
Phyl's I hope each day finds your knee better and better.
Here's a gentle group hug from your Beaker friends and some of your bird buddies .. :-*
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From KAREN YIKES
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KB She certainly could hit the high notes!
PUFF So happy to hear you are now ready for PT. Will they come to the house or must you go to where??? So sorry about all the computer issues. Makes me very grouchy when that happens.
BL What a sweet note to PHYL ;D ;D ;D
Barb ( in Florida) woke at 1 AM diarrhea and vomiting at the same time - Norovirus I suspect. Tom went out to get some Gatorade.
I feel so bad for anyone who gets this.
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tsk - have her check out otc emetrol....for nausea....learned about this myself from Cedars Sinai with HG (extreme morning sickness) and used it throughout Chris' childhood years.
Lisa - couldn't agree more.
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Happy Day, Beakers! :)
Phyl, keep recuperating and feel better soon! Thanks, Jim!
I made fresh guac this morning to have during the game. And I made a spinach, tomato, and gouda cheese omelet for brunch for Zippo and me. Extra coffee for me.
Gotta run a quick errand, and then back to watch the new tv commercials. Will take bathroom breaks during the game so I won’t miss the ads. ;)
Oh, the game! I’m wearing red and gold, head to toe. Yeah, baby. Go Chiefs! :D
P. S. Zippo sez no way she’s pulling for any Eagles! ;D
Sending wishes for comfort and healing to All in need.
Take care, Beakers, and have a good day! Peace.
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BL, What do the numbers 1 2 3 mean above the pine trees?
And btw no Elk or herds were seen last Autumn. Not one. Darn it.
Paulie Just visually labeled reference points above the pine trees as seen from this camera.
In the region where your cabin is in, they the Elk, are notoriously shy, shadowy and cyclical especially so with the topsy turvy Fall and Winter weather of the past decade. :-\
That's why I still smile so hard at your front row elevated porch Eye to Eye with the Guy. 8)
Magnificent Deer they are.
BL, Okay. Thanks for the explanation.
Interesting about the Elk being so shy etc. I did not know that. The Fall and Winter weather makes sense.
You made me laugh at your "front row" etc description of my encounter with "the Guy." True ... Huge! And yes Magnificent.
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Sunday Blessings Beakers! :)
Morning Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
{{{Phyl, Jim and Miss Maggie}}} Phyl I pray this is a better day. Take care.
Clynn, Beautiful Sunday posts.... Stunning photos of the Arches National Park.... there are so many wonderful historic places to explore in the midwest! When I traveled with Mike to check out his asphalt/milling jobs, I was the map reader. I loved looking out for historic markers. Fun fun fun! I still watch Wagon Train reruns, and listen to westerns on my iphone.... {{{Sam, Sophie and Harley}}}
Lisa, love this mornings cup!
{{{Puff}}} Happy to read your wrist is improving. YAY! I pray monitor results will be good, and pt will help too... good luck with the internet :-\. ... I wish I was that kitty too! Living its best life!!
Tsk, at least Tim shows interest in what you are making. Mike has never bought me a cookbook! Just the basics for him, meat and potato. I wouldn't like meat balls in split pea soup either.... prayers for Barb. I hope she goes to Urgent Care.
Kb, Whitney's version will always be #1!
BL, sweet post to Phyl
Karen, Tsk, what an eagle fight, glad to know it ended okay. I could barely watch to the end! She was brave to get in the middle of that. She acted like it was a brawl between two kids... I'm surprised the eagles didn't turn around and bit her. :o
Hi Baz, Nervous about the game. I'll be here alone, Mike left for Ohio an hour ago.. I've got my snacks ready and red on!! Sorry Zippo, GO CHIEFS!! 8)
Hi Paulie! ;D
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Paulie, yes, waiting for Spring! It's what we do all winter... ;D I usually get Eggland's Best XL eggs at Walmart, they haven't had any at all for the last 3 weeks. Walmart brand $9.12 for 18. Our Hy-Vee grocery hasn't had any EB for several weeks, but I never get them there, they were much higher than Walmart.
clynn, True! Well said! "It's what we do all winter." LOL My heavens Walmart brand $9.12 for eggs. Honestly .. and I'm surprised I'm going to say this .. maybe $9.12 isn't a bad price for 18. Can't believe I said that.
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paulie At least once a week, mostly twice, I have a "hardboiled" egg (actually nuked). My first thought, 2or 3 jumbo everyday is a lot of cholesterol. My problem is to find extra large at least - otherwise it's only like 2 bites. What I find in our area markets is the lack of jumbo - at least 4 bites per egg. Bought a carton of jumbo last week at Jewel, tsk. $6.59. Mostly impossible to find - Mariano's more frequent.
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Puff, Nice to a carton of jumbo for $6.59. I agree to a lot of cholesterol having 2 or 3 jumbo everyday.
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PAULIE Always happy to see you drop in. Wow, that is a lot of eggs hubby eats :o. I always hard boil a few for Tim so he can snack on something protein vs carbs LOL He likes an egg salad sandwich too :) Well you can hope that your flu was a mild version of the worst possible. I sure am on the lookout for that Norovirus - uggs from what I have heard from one of my friends who had it.
Aww Tsk Thank you. Agreed to hubby and lots of eggs. Too much. That's very nice of you to hard boil a few for Tim. That's a healthy snack. Mmm to egg salad sandwich.
Oh my yes stay away from that Norovirus from what I've heard about it too. Sounds like your friend had it rough.
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I'm going to reply to posts this way. I was taking up too much space before. Sorry about that. I'm not used to replying as much in Cheers. :)
Lisa, Thank you about me feeling better.
Jim/Phyl, Thank you Jim for the updated info on Phyl. Prayers continue for Phyl's healing.
Lani, Hi back at ya! Sorry you're still feeling tired. I don't think it's flu for you because you'd have other symptoms I think. Maybe a doctor visit and blood test would determine if you're low on B12 or something and getting a boost through a med will help you. Just a thought. Eggs! You get Jumbos too! Mmmm to poached.
BL, Aww that was a very considerate message to Phyl. Very nice.
Well had an ice storm here last night. I've been waiting all day for melt so I can take trash cans to curb. I sprinkled ice melt earlier.
Going to go look again. I want to get this done. It's cold out!
I wish everyone a pleasant afternoon and enjoy watching the Super Bowl this evening .. and the commercials! :)
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Eggs: the healthiest food on the planet imho. Recent research proves they don't have much of an impact on blood cholesterol as previously thought....I knew that decades ago.
Eat your heart out with eggs!
I'm about ready to grill some steak...the second healthiest food on the planet imho.!
I have no skin in the game today. Will peek in is all and maybe look for the celebratory parts and commercials.
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Lani, I don't understand... Why are you saying "Sorry Zippo" ? ? ? I said she is NOT pulling for any Eagles! LOL, because Eagles eat birds! :o That means Zippo's pulling for the Chiefs, with me! And you!! :D Oh wow - I guess Mike will get to his hotel in time to watch the game, I hope. You can cheer and shout and eat however you want... LOL. Enjoy your game snacks! Go Chiefs! ;D
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KB Thanks I texted her with the info.
BAZI LOL BR breaks during the game...LOL
LANI Oh no, are those the holy Lamb slippers for this order of nuns?? LOLOLOL There really is nothing they can do for the virus except to keep hydrated. Our friend Jean had it and she just weathered the storm. I think she will know if she has to go to ER.
With that eagle video I had to believe she has had some experience with eagles otherwise kind of reckless? Oh no. Mike will have to rely on his phone for the score LOL Maybe that is a better way ;D
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Well _ you know I gotta go for the KC three-peat.
There is just no way I can root for the Eagles as a Giant.
May the best team win. 8)
Crater lake, OR was looking mighty sweet today BTW.
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Hi Baz, Nervous about the game.
Mike left for Ohio an hour ago ..
I've got my snacks ready and red on!!
.. Oh no. Mike will have to rely on his phone for the score LOL Maybe that is a better way. ;D
Lani
I heard on the www there is a TV & Radio blackout on the game in Ohio due to Hotel room damage. :-\
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Pauli, good to see you! You did not take up top much room!
I was happy to see the tribute to Virginia Halas McCaskey at today’s game. Write a family history and yes she lives. I believe in this place not too far from you.
Dr. Hall came by today with a nice little baby rose plant in a pot for me and it will stay in planters and knocked on the ground as it is one of the little bitty games. Very nice Valentines present. Hyper was beside herself with joy to see her old friend and I think she knows that without Dr. Hall she might still be in the pond anyway they’re best friends
T Task I have also heard the neurovirus is a bear and that one of the nice ones it’s unfortunate. They can only deal with symptoms and keeping a patient comfortable and there is nothing available so far to get rid of it. I have heard of people having it and it’s not fun Prayers for us for Barb’s. Quick recovery.
Postrd below is, I have the Ball, I Win!
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You know what they say ..
You take it easy in the big easy the night before.
You really do it up the night after the big game if your an Eagle.
Kudos from ME to the Philadelphia Bald Eagles.
That game right there was all Philly Defense smash mouth old school football which I love. :)
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Hi Paulie, good to see you! I'm fine, just need to go to bed earlier. LOL! I'm an early riser. I love the quiet of the night as well as the first cup of coffee in the early hours of the day.
I just took our trash bins out for tomorrow's pick up too. Take care of your icy roads.
Baz, sorry about Zippo comment just misread your post to me. No worries from me.. just this game is a heartbreaker. I hope Chris Jones will be okay.. what a great man with a big heart. He always cries when they play the National Anthem. :-\
Tsk, Mike is at a meeting tonight. No watching the game for him. I haven't heard from him since he landed in Cleveland. {{{Barb}}}
Karen, what a lovely Valentine's gift from Dr. Hall for you and Piper. Love the pups! ;D
BL, I wonder what Hotel Mike is staying at.. He forgot to send me the link to his travel schedule.... Lots of snow at Crater, wish I was there. LOL!. That reminds me of Mammoth Mountain, CA last year. Mike won't be able to watch the game tonight, he's at a meeting... Who has meetings on Super Bowl night!!! Anyway, it's probably best, this is a heartbreaking game. :-\ But, what a great season!! Yep, Eagles Defense is Player of the Game!
{{{Phyl, Jim and Miss Maggie}}}
Congratulations to the Eagles! We'll get you next year! LOL! ;D
Good Night!
Royal Albatross ~ Sweet Reunion! GLG Returns Quickly From Foraging At Sea To Be w/ Her Chick 2.9.25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRdqoIwY-7M&t=16s
Feb 8, 2025
GLG returns to the nest after being gone for only two days at sea! RLK greets her with a beautiful skycall and GLG will join in as well. A Mother's love brings her back to be with her new chick. RLK was only gone three days when he returned as well. Both parents are very devoted to their chick especially at this early stage. RLK begins to allopreen GLG with some sweet affection. She will reciprocate to him as well. They sit very close to one another - almost leaning upon one another. RLK will then get up and GLG immediately will take over brooding their chick. RLK gardens briefly before he departs. Don't be surprised if we see him back quickly as well.
More importantly than returning quickly is that they find enough food during their trip foraging at sea to be able to feed their chick. Thank you for watching!
Such a loving pair :-*
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Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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So we're going down the beach cabin road with headlamps (red only) on like mouse pissing on cotton to see the baby seals and those being born.
Who steps out onto the beach ingress but Mr. Bullwinkle himself 50' away. We all being in the quiet & know froze like the month.
NON-SHALL-PASS.
Yes sir.
He shot us a glance off of the back of his rack as to say you peeps be cool as he melded back into the snow covered pine trees.
YES SIR.
Midnight EST, 19 ° F, S wind calm, Severe clear sky. Montana type stars.
U know I'm down now. ;D
I Don't think PIP has ever quite seen a sight like this before .. I've only ever seen it once before myself. 8)
They don't call it Acadia Magic for nothing !
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Pip said something with just her eyes and a rye smile.
You know there are certain places at a certain time & place with some people seeing critters that just don't do it justice.
I know baby I got it.
These peeps are the real deal. 8)
Now back to our regularly scheduled fire
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Kopje and his adventure of the month club newest best girlfriend ever _
A border collie named Sadie nestled in a huge dog bed together like they knew each other for a thousand years tending to the oak wedges ... ;D
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The fire wasn't any more stoked than when us humans left.
Curiously there were whole wedges of wood next to the dog bed waiting.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Phyl (Jim), hope this day finds you a little bit better than yesterday. We miss you!
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BL, sounds like you and the family are having an epic time! What a huge fireplace! And I am pretty sure you are the brother on the top in the picture! Wow on running into a huge moose!
Lani, I can't believe Mike didn't get to watch the game, but maybe it was a good thing... But who has meetings on Super Bowl night! And on Sunday night! Are you sure it wasn't a Super Bowl Party in disguise? ;D ;D Awww, RLK and GLG are such a sweet couple, and they are always so gentle and calm. Love that they are finding enough food that they can take short trips. I imaging a gauge in their throat that tells them when the pantry is full and they can head home!
karen, so nice of Dr. Hall to bring a Valentine present and visit Piper! She knows she did a good thing putting you two together! I couldn't watch the eagle video, it looked like it might not end well, glad to hear it did!
tsk, poor Barb, prayers going to her for a quick recovery. It sucks to be sick!
Paulie, I looked up how many eggs a day was too much and found this: 'The Heart Foundation currently sets no limit for healthy people when it comes to how many eggs you can eat per day. The key is enjoying them, as part of a healthy and balanced diet.' You might try one thing for your hubby that I do, I whisk 2 eggs with about 1/4th of a cup of egg whites (you can buy this in a carton) and then scramble them. Can't tell the difference and it's healthier. Of course, wouldn't work with anything but scrambled eggs.
Sue Bruhling - February 8 at 1:17 PM · Oh! How Beautiful! ❤ A Stunning Portrait of Beau, Gabby & NE31 ❤"The Hamlet 2025" ❤
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BL Those two? walkers at Crater Lake really give some perspective. Thanks for the requested pic of the fireplace - Awesome! Who chops the wood? You definitely know how to handle a run in with the BIG ONE :o
KAREN How nice to have a visit from Dr Hall who came bearing a gift for Valentines day :) Cute pic. Looks like " Skippy" got distracted LOL
LANI Agree -" Who has meetings on Super Bowl night?" LOLOL The Chiefs are a great team no matter what. A good season. Eagles earned the win. This is a fun Royals nest to watch. Thanks for the update.
CLYNN Just got Barb's report.Slept through the night. Will put herself on clear liquids today . Thinks the vomiting is over. Now to master the other one. They had to cancel a play and joining their condo's Super Bowl party - All just things! I said just get better! You are so right about the egg whites. I heard a trick with scrambled eggs as well. Add a little cottage cheese - It is really yummy ;D
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Morning Beakers ...
Currently 34F Today 48F and Tonight 35F
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Thank Y’all for thinking of me and sending prayers and all for healing. I have a lot of pain in my knee cap.
I’ve figured out how I can keep knee elevated and sit for short periods at this desk. So, I’ll be ‘playing catch-up in my threads and limiting my time.
Knee scan this Tues at 5pm. See Doc following Wed in mid afternoon.
Needing a good verdict!
Can't tolerate standing on right leg. Still using mom’s cane and will at least until Doc visit Wednesday. I hate using it as with vertigo I almost fall over.
Take care everyone.
Prayers for all in need ...as always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
Post Script: Watched Super bowl yesterday as my next fave team Chiefs was playing. Sad that they lost. I think they waited too late to give it
their all.
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Jim here...
Sorry, Phyllis asked me to post this Thursday. I got busy with work and her.
Wednesday Ortho Doc said Bursitis. Aspirated 15ml of blood from knee. Sent it off ofr test
Big blood clot is left at base of knee. Suppose to dissolve n time
Ordered to stay off knee , elevate and ice until next Wednesday's Doc visit. Next Tue3sday 4:30pma scan of right knee.
She's have a tough recovery for some reason. Told she cant sit at desk with out elevating. So far she can’t figure out how to do that with this desk.
I've been peeking inhere having a look around from time to time. Is that 'okay' ?
Says to remind she's always logged in 24/7. Whatever that means.
Have a good one.
Thank you Jim for the update on Phyl's.
Phyl's I hope each day finds your knee better and better.
Here's a gentle group hug from your Beaker friends and some of your bird buddies .. :-*
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Thank you!
I luv this.
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Good Morning Beakers
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tsk - Sorry to hear about Barb. Is she feeling any better? I hope Tom doesn't get it, but they say if you are around anyone who has it, you may get it if she has the Norovirus.
karen - How nice of Dr. Hall to bring you the baby rose plant, and that Piper got to visit with her.
Lani - I hope Mike wasn't too disappointed in his team. They had a good season! Thanks for the Royal update.
BrokenLug - The "rowdy crowd" is that that pic reminds me of with you all by the fireplace.
clynn - Love the family pics from NEFL :-*
Phyl - Good to see you posting. Take it easy.
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Good Morning,
kb, Interesting about eggs. Okay!! Sounds good to me. Mmmmm to steak.
karen, Hi and okay. Thanks.
BL, "That game right there was a Philly Defense smash mouth old school football." YES!!!
Lani, Oh! Okay you need to go to bed earlier. Lol I understand staying up too late. Well today we bring the trash cans back to the garage or wherever kept. Exercise!! ;D
clynn, Very nice of you to look up how many eggs a day. Thank you for the healthy scrambled egg suggestion. Good idea! Now to convice Charlie. :D ::)
Phyl!! Good to see you're able to post even for just a short time. Keep resting. Sorry about so much pain. Prayers continue for you and good news of some sort after knee scan.
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Sure do hope John and Amy built that redo strong enough to hold all the "trunks" and other heavy loads DN is brining in today. Busy! Busy!
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Good morning Beshayer, time for breakfast! :-*
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I'm ready ;D
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Good morning Beakers!
Morning Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
BL, sounds like a good time for all! Great fireplace and photo of you/bros!
Clynn, beautiful morning posts, love the pic of the NEFL family, very sweet... Mike was very tired when he called me in his hotel room at 10 central time.
{{{Phyl}}} great to see your post... rest and take care.
Tsk, prayers continued for {{{Barb}}} also Tom, I hope he doesn't come down with it..
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PHYL Good to see you . However, your note screams a walker! Do you have a walker? - a must as far as I'm concerned. It has 4 extra legs and not just 1. It can be a rolling walker not necessarily a "pick-up" walker. (((PHYL)))
LISA Love the coffee art this AM ;D Barb said she can get rid of her puke bucket but not so much the other end! It is spread by contact not air- born. If they touch the same thing and then touch their face etc it can spread. Must keep washing hands with SOAP - not sanitizer.
LANI Beshayer has quite the tongue LOL
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Brr, Beakers! :)
Royal Albatross ~ Sweet Reunion! GLG Returns Quickly From Foraging At Sea To Be w/ Her Chick 2.9.25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRdqoIwY-7M&t=16s
Feb 8, 2025
GLG returns to the nest after being gone for only two days at sea! RLK greets her with a beautiful skycall and GLG will join in as well. A Mother's love brings her back to be with her new chick. RLK was only gone three days when he returned as well. Both parents are very devoted to their chick especially at this early stage. RLK begins to allopreen GLG with some sweet affection. She will reciprocate to him as well. They sit very close to one another - almost leaning upon one another. RLK will then get up and GLG immediately will take over brooding their chick. RLK gardens briefly before he departs. Don't be surprised if we see him back quickly as well.
More importantly than returning quickly is that they find enough food during their trip foraging at sea to be able to feed their chick. Thank you for watching!
Such a loving pair :-*
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Lani, I love this Albie update! GLG and RLK and their chick!! :-* :-* Hope she was able to bring back plenty of food to feed, too. :-* :-* LOL, you know Zippo was in our camp for the game! She was disappointed at the Chiefs' play. Eagles deserved to win - they played great. Ugh. It didn't affect the snacks though! ;D ;D :D Right, who in their right mind would schedule a meeting during the Super Bowl?!? Wonder why the people attending the meeting didn’t ask to reschedule it? Hope it was short.
Lisa, big snow coming your way? Looks like you might be getting some tomorrow and Wed.? Hope you don't get any of the at least 2 ice events coming this week! My western NC and mtn communities may get the severe icing with damaging impact... like the people there, who have lost so much, need that. I hope it doesn’t happen.
Phyl, I haven't caught up yet on today's posts, so don't know if you or Jim have posted yet today. Either way, I'm sending you extra wishes for more comfort and recovery. Thanks again to Jim!
BL, you're right about the game.
Karen, nice of the vet!
TSK, poor Barb! I hope she is some better soon! Just awful! I saw on the news this weekend that a large cruise ship has hundreds on board suffering from norovirus. Oh geez. That's no way to take a vacation.
Take care, and stay warm, Beakers.
I'm heading back to read today's posts - I have some catching up to do. :)
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baz - Yes, gearing up for the big storm. I have not seen anything definite on what they think we are getting inch-wise. It keeps changing on the locals news.
tsk - Maybe my next class to attend will be coffee art class.
Lani - Awww, sweet pics from TRR!
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BAZI Not looking good for the Mtn community - Let's pray none of that happens. Barb doing better today. Cream of wheat staying down but just goes right out.. :(. She's taking Imodium which seems to be helping.
LISA Now there's an idea but I think you need special tools for that coffee art craft LOL
Big storm headed this way - Our first "big one" starting after AM rush hour on Wed and will snow all day ending in the early hours of Thurs. 4" to 8" predicted.
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Boy it sure looks like a pretty big chunk of the country is going to get striped by this snow storm over the next 72 hrs.
Tsk it's looking like Chicagoland might be the bullseye for this one. ::)
Use the time slider at the top, zoom in and then hover cursor over your location for snow amount readout.
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Lisa, What a fun plan to take a coffee art class! You, Jeff, Furry Family and B/B family take care. I hope the snowstorm isn't bad.
Tsk, glad to hear Barb is a little better, continue prayers. I hope Tom doesn't get it... or you and Tim.. take care.
Baz and Zippo, take care
BL, thanks for the weather map update.
{{{Phyl, Jim and Miss Maggie}}}
Beakers take care with the coming snow storms.
Good night from Seal Island!
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Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Lani I'm about 33 miles NE of Seal Island, ME.
The sunset last evening looked almost exactly the same here. 8)
We're staying in the beach cabin tonight. It has a very nice wood stove in it so we're nice and toasty.
The cabin is about 2,000 ft from the main house on the level sand "beach road" where we saw "Bullwinkle" Sunday night after the game. Mr P said he's been in this part of the island for years, but is rarely seen so " you guys lucked out the other night ". :)
I forgot how spectacular the night sky is here in the dead of winter and Mr. P has an awesome telescope out here so we've been peeking through it often all night. We can sleep when we get back home. ;D
Of course Kopje isn't much into telescopes so he's snoozing by the wood stove like a cat. ;)
We've seen a few seals and their pups up on the rocky beach. They don't get nearly the same number of seals on
Mt Desert Island as Seal Island however.
Sunrise at Bar Harbor is 6:30 am so we've got some strong ass coffee a brewing.
We figured we caught the sunset so we might as well catch the sunrise too.
We should enjoy here while we're here ... 'cause there's no here, there !
Ziggy.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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BL, sounds like you are in a good place! When I see the words Bar Harbor I think of how the New Englanders say it, at least the ones in Cabot Cove Maine (Murder She Wrote). Bah Habah! Found this: So ‘ Bar Harbor ’ is ‘Baahr Haarbahr.’ Pronounce ‘a’ as in ‘bat’ and just whisper the ‘r.’ Goin’ to the shto-eh in Baahr Haarbahr under a mackerel sky. Another feature of Maine-speak is the long o’s that sound like a rock dropped into a well. It goes with those elongated syllables.
Lani, yes, we have some snow coming, we have had so little so far! But this too shall pass! Supposed to start around 8:00 tonight and continue most of the day tomorrow. Light snow it says. We shall see. And then again Friday/Saturday. BUT, Spring is on the way! Hope you and Mike are staying well, is he home yet? Gorgeous sunset at Seal Island... Cute baby sloth yawning so big!
baz, cute little pup with his big winter coat on! See you later!
tsk, we have it coming, the snow I mean! I can't get straight on how much, it keeps changing and forecasts don't agree!
Lisa, latte art class! Here is an online class, but I think you would have to have an espresso machine? I had one but never used it, kind of wary of the pressure thing. Beck has worn out two machines, she makes lattes every morning. Oregon is a very big coffee state! https://www.latteartguide.com/
Phyl, good to see your post, I wish things were easier for you... At least you are safe and watched over with Jim and Maggie there with you...
Channel Islands (Sauces) - Jak brought hungry mama-to-be, Audacity, some fish, which she gladly claimed.
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BL Our Iowa friends in on the big one as well. The snow blower is saying "finally" ;D Sounds like you are making the most of your visit to Mt Desert Island - like you always do. :)
CLYNN Enjoyed your heart post this AM ;D Loved your description of the Me accent. Early in our marriage, Tim got an espresso machine. Think he used it twice... ::) Becky sounds like a real enthusiast. Does she bring the machine when they go to Mom's? LOL
PHYL Knee scan today?
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Some iffy news on our local weather today tsk. Very limited margins. Currently by me 23, high forecasted 26, low predicted 22. Not much wiggle room - snow numbers another story.
Waiting for 8 am to call and verify that cardio got the monitor results back from CA before I travel out local for an appointment about the results. ::)
It does sound like some of the beakers are not at all working on good news. Take care everyone. Later.....
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So funny - Yesterday it was the battle at NN. ND brought the "log" and NM showed him where it should be. Today it's the battle at Tremp. She said to her mate - Listen mister, when it hits the nest it becomes my decision. :o
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Good Tuesday Morning Beakers ...
Now: 39F rain Today 47F rain and Tonight 26F
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God be with all who have snow storms.
CLynn-thank for the 'Get Well' card and t houghts; family pics from NEFL :-* ; tks for Channel Islands Sauces Jak & Audacity update
Lisa- I drank both your coups of hot cocoa yesterday...
Tsk - Sorry to hear about Barb & Tom. That Norovirus is mean. IMHO ; pretty V-heart this AM
Karen - thoughtful of Dr. Hall to bring you mini rose plant: Piper got a visit ;)
Lani - I believe I'm as disappointed as Mike with Super Bowl... good season. Thaks for Royal update.
Baz- Thank you! Cute Bulldog in parka yesterday
BL - The "rowdy crowd" is that pic ; ‘Thank you ; Sounds like you are making the most of your visit to Mt Desert Island
Puff- all the best w/cardio results; tks for Trempealeau update
A lot to read form yesterday .Catch Up later. Scan of right knee later this afternoon. Jim will drive me. Then I see Doc's PA Wednesday afternoon. Will report back as soon as possible.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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In view of the looming demise of the " One cent coin" I thought these tidbits of info would be interesting
10 Surprising Facts About the Penny
https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-penny?cmpid=email-hist-inside-history-2025-0210-02102025&om_rid=
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From Amy's blog...
Golden Eagle Diaries: GOEA 150
February 6, 2025 RaptorResource
https://www.raptorresource.org/2025/02/06/golden-eagle-diaries-goea-150/
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From Amy's blog...
February 10, 2025: NestFlix and News from Decorah North and Fort St. Vrain!
February 10, 2025 RaptorResource
https://www.raptorresource.org/2025/02/10/february-10-2025-nestflix-and-news-from-decorah-north-and-fort-st-vrain/
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-02-11-wild-party
https://www.nature365.tv
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some bounce
((Phyl))
I caught my fall yesterday but gouged the top of my wrist. The price we pay...
0 degrees going to 2 today. Will stay inside and start packing up the Christmas decorations and do some home exercise.
I made it upstairs and slept in our bed last night (the first time since September!). I made it for about 5 hours. I only slept a little. I came back down to the easy chair and slept for about 3 hours... even though it was bright. Our Hue light system is acting up. Grr.
Hugs all
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Royal Albatross cam
Since entering the world at 286g on the 28th of January, the Royalcam chick at Signal Station Flat has grown to 1.02kg on day 12 (Sunday 9th of February)
Day 13: Royal Albatross Nestling Receives Routine Health Check from DOC Rangers| February 10, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB9qorwJm3E&t=1s
Peek a boo! :-*
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Good morning Beakers!
Morning Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
BL You find the beautiful places to rest the spirit and feed the soul. Stunning peaceful sunsets... there seems to be a few eagles that spend time on Seal Island. Besides Mr P., You've probably seen a few eagles too.
Clynn, beautiful posts... Mike will return Thursday... love the pics from Sauces nest, prayers for a successful season...
Lisa, Clynn I can't drink Espresso coffee, it's too strong for me. Just like Chicory Coffee from New Orleans/Mexico. I had the terrible nightmares after drinking them, and I do love the taste with milk. yum!! But nightmares NO! It was like being in a Stephen King movie! I do love lattes, but I can't have them in the afternoon. And I hate decaf... why drink coffee if you have to have decaf. ugh!
{{{Puff}}} sending prayers for good results... thanks for nest update. always love the tussle over nestorations. ;D
{{{Phyl}}} beautiful morning posts... great RRP blog about Goldens and nest news! I have a jar of pennies dating back to the 60's ... Thanks for nature video, another Jim B. Classic. Good luck with your scan appt today.
{{{Tig}}} Take care :-*
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Good Morning/Afternoon Beakers
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I have been trying to post since 6am. Keep getting side-tracked. ::)
tsk - That coffee art class would would turn out to be a MESS! ;D ;D Be safe and warm! We are in the 4 to 6" range, they say.
BL - Thanks for the weather slider.
Lani - Thank you. Have been looking outside, and watching the B&B kitties go from shed to cat houses. They all have their spot. Awww, Royal baby so cute! Oooo, French Market Coffee & Chicory is the BEST!
clynn - Love your morning hearts. Thanks for the online latte class info. :D Hope all goes well for Sauces!
((Puff)) - Hope all went well with monitor.
((Phyl)) - Glad you enjoyed the cuppa's. Good luck with your scan!
((tig)) - Ouch, sorry about your wrist.
kb, karen, oldguy - Afternoon :)
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I want those cookies!
Luckily, no pain. But I had to go to the door to approve and sign the time charge for our roof snow removal while holding a bloody paper towel on my wrist. Embarrassing.
BBL
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PUFF Smart move - No sense in going to doc if results are not in! Thanks for the funnies at DNN and Tremp. ;D
PHYL A long post today. I love hearts, In fact for next year winter, I ordered a 1,000 piece heart puzzle. Decided to do 1- 1,000 to kick off the winter and the rest 500's LOL About time with that penny! Costs 2 cents to make ::) ::) Thanks for Amy's blog. All that great data they are collecting on the golden eagle population. That North nest has some mighty big lumber! 365 - our star!
TIG Oh NO - How did you almost fall?? Had to look up hue lights.
LANI What a cute peek a boo ;D To show you what an undiscriminating palate I have, I can't taste the difference between decaf and regular ::) ::)
LISA All your favorite new hobbies in one photo LOLOL Your B&B kitties have a routine down pat this winter. Thanks much for caring for them. :)
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tsk - :-* :-* from the B&B kitties.
from karen - https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0X5pBEHqMBJUY1xdeS9nRuxoN9Et8moneggTZKotksfvMjBQVXX6u8XzVpMk6BrATl&id=100064755334430
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TSK... it was strange. Just walking near a doorway and somehow my foot stopped without stubbing the toe (!) but it caused me to begin to lose my balance. My left hand was on my cane and stopped that side of my body. My right side lurched forward but I instinctively threw my right arm out. My wrist stopped against the wood door jam.
I got all packed up except the ornaments/lights.
SED
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from karen - https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0X5pBEHqMBJUY1xdeS9nRuxoN9Et8moneggTZKotksfvMjBQVXX6u8XzVpMk6BrATl&id=100064755334430
Karen, THANK YOU FOR THAT GOOD NEWS SWFL UPDATE!!! :) :-* I am sooo relieved and happy at the info in that link that M and F23 are now past the period of concern over if they were suffering from avian flu, too. Whew!! And they are back to their normal routine again! Woot! What great news!! :-* :-* We can't know what might develop in the future, of course, but just wonderful to know they are in the clear for now! :-* :-*
Lisa, thank you for posting that great SWFL news from Karen!! :) And thanks to you and Jeff for keeping the outdoor kitties safe, warm, and fed - especially with the winter temps and frozen precip! :-* :-* I hope you have a pretty snow and skip any ice, and that it doesn't cause a lot of work or issues. Stay safe - stay off the slippery stuff! :)
Waving to All the Beakers! Take care All!
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Hello Beakers
Snow is expected to start here about midnight and last 24 hours. Totals forecasted ranges from 4 inches to 8 inches, depending on source. It should be a light dry snow, as the temps will be 20 down to 0 during that time period.
Episode 9 started at 10:16 Hawaii time at Kilauea today - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-u4TkMRXwU
Spare Me, DD! (ENG SUB) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH5z9JnO-vQ
Two of my favorite street performers teamed up - D0VYDAS and Karolina
I Ask if She Knows Pink Floyd and This Violinist Stuns The Crowd - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ESXs9ePoaA
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Oldguy - Stay safe and warm. Thanks for the videos.
Baz - You’re welcome. The snow started a lil later than they said, but by 3pm the yard was covered. Jeff got to leave work at 12:30, so he and I made sure the kitties outside were well fed and had plenty of warm water.
Beakers who are dealing with the weather, stay safe and warm.
Good night 😴
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((Phyl))
I caught my fall yesterday but gouged the top of my wrist. The price we pay...
0 degrees going to 2 today. Will stay inside and start packing up the Christmas decorations and do some home exercise.
I made it upstairs and slept in our bed last night (the first time since September!). I made it for about 5 hours. I only slept a little. I came back down to the easy chair and slept for about 3 hours... even though it was bright. Our Hue light system is acting up. Grr.
Hugs all
I almost didn't feel so bad that I was no doubt the only person who still hadn't put the holiday back in storage yet. But then I remembered that you leave yours up late - I never even got mine put up to begin with. I was still putting away fall/Thanksgiving things when things happened. I can do more and more each day, BUT. . .
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KAREN thanks for having LISA post about the SWFL eagles - AT least they are alive. and for that we are grateful.
TIG It's just freaky how those balance losses happen. It's when you least expect something to go wrong. In another week or so will take down Valentines Day LOLOL
OLDGUY Dovydos - now those are real musician street performers. Very cool. Love the guy in the crowd LOL The snow you are sending us should arrive about 9 or 10 tomorrow AM.
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Lisa, Love the morning coffee with heart cookies. YUM!... yes, NOLA coffee with Chicory. So good, and yet so lethal if you have a cup after dinner. 8) And I do love a cup after dinner, especially when we're eating out. I have tea now, I'm having Earl Grey right now... sending hugs to you and Jeff for taking care of the B/B family :-*
Karen, Lisa, Fantastic update on SWFL M/F! They look well and content on their tree. :-* Thank you both! (God, I wish they would give them names)
{{{Tig}}} Take care
Oldguy, Karolina did a great job! Thanks for links!
SED Baz, Puff, Tsk :)
{{{Phyl, Jim and Miss Maggie}}} I hope your scan went well today... sleep well.
Mike is expecting snow tomorrow. He'll return home Thursday.
Take care Beakers who are dealing with the snowy weather.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers
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Puff - Glad to hear you say, you can do more and more each day.
tsk - How is Barb doing?
Lani - LOL, you are so right about the French Market Coffee & Chicory at night. It will keep you up!
clynn, kb, karen, tig, Phyl, and all - Morning :D
We got a good 7.5" of snow again it looks like. All the B&B kitties have been account for, and have been fed this morning. Here is one that we call Lil Spotty, as he has smaller spots on him. He slept in the cat house last night, but likes to lay in the hay under the picnic table during the day.
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DNF laid her 1st egg last evening around 5pmCT....Congrats to the Norths!
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Good Morning Beakers!
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I woke up to a blanket of snow outside...so pretty and quiet...
Lisa, beautiful picture of DNF and the first egg at the North Nest! Wow, you got a good bit of snow!
Phyl, I hope you get good news and some relief today when you see the Dr.! Thanks you your usual post, full of the regular goodies we are used to! The 365, Amy's Blog and interesting things!
Lani, I have never had chicory coffee, but I can remember my Mom and my Dad talking about it, Mom said it was all people could afford bac! !k in the Depression, and they grew to like it! I have at least one cup of tea every day, usually in the afternoon (tea time)! I am still drinking the black tea Janet sent from England! I bet Mike will be glad to get back home tomorrow! Love that sweet ginger kitty!
tsk, I try to be extra careful about falling! Fingers crossed, no falls for years. They always ask at my yearly physical, they will be proud of me this year, no falls and I have lost 24 pounds! But I seem to be forgetting more... Interesting puzzle plan!
Lisa, so you already have snow! Is it still snowing there? TWC says for here: Snow this morning will give way to lingering snow showers this afternoon. So we shall see what 'lingering snow showers' adds up to...
karen, wonderful news on SWFL!! I hope they have a second clutch, but if they don't that will be good too. At least we still have them! Like Lani, I wish they would give them decent names!
A blast to the past: https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=8+solid+minutes+of+vintage+kids+targeted+commercials+from+the+1950%e2%80%99s+and+60%e2%80%99s.&qpvt=8+solid+minutes+of+vintage+kids+targeted+commercials+from+the+1950%e2%80%99s+and+60%e2%80%99s.&mid=963DEFF419ABE619AE69963DEFF419ABE619AE69&&FORM=VRDGAR
SWFL - 2/11/2025 update at the SW Florida eagle cam nest. It's been 2 weeks since the chicks passed but today, both M15 and F23 actually were in the nest building. Here is M15 bringing in a huge stick. Roman Kurywczak.
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LANI Yes for sure Mike will have to wait it out in Ohio. Hope the plows can keep up with it and he can get out on time.
LISA Full court press on the hearts this AM ;D Barb reported yesterday she is at 80% Good thing because her sister arrived yesterday for a week LOLOL WOW 7.5" of snow. I think you may get more snow this season than we will. Your town may just have to invest in a couple of good snow plows :o :o Love how you put hay out under the picnic table - Great idea. Spotty is cute . How many kittens are there again? Yes read about Mrs North - a few days early ;D Will need to check the nest today and see how much snow they are getting.
CLYNN Love those little birdies with the hats on. :D The little single birdie on the fence paid more for his ticket LOL I also have a cup of tea in the afternoon - usually around 2 ish. I'm enjoying some peppermint tea during the winter. Good for you - no falling and all that nice weight loss. ;D I think LISA got the snow storm that only gave us the dusting we had early yesterday. Except for maybe two, I don't remember any of those commercials!!! :o
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clynn - Yes, lots of snow again, and it is supposed to start raining/sleeting this afternoon around 4pm. I need to get out and clean my car off before all that mess starts. Good to read that M15 & F23 are back to working on nest.
tsk - Glad to hear that Barb is almost back to normal. Yes, enough of the snow, Jeff said!
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Good Wednesday Morning Beakers ...
Today 55F and Tonight 36F
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All dealing with snow pls. Take care.
With all the rain we’re getting I’m surprised the overflow ditch isn’t full up.
BTW scan went well. I enjoyed the spa music. LOL
See Doc Martin’s PA , Amy Jean, for knee scan results this afternoon.
Will let Y’all know how it goes.
Still kicking my self for the clumsiness that got me an injured knee
Nice Valentine greetings this AM
Congrats to the Norths! DNF laid her 1st egg yesterday. Hope more eggs to come.
CLynn-all those house wrens ( sparrows ?) lined up for inspection on the snowy branch; I've had chicory as a 'coffee'. One cup was enough.
Tks for SWFL photo by Roman Kurywczak.
Tsk- glad Barb is recoveribg and near her normal self
Lisa- nice Valenitine greetings ths AM; good bit of snow for you; awww Spoitty :-* :-*
Skimmed thru the post yesterday.:
{{{Puff}}}
Lani- agree w/Lisa, Royal Albie chick so cute; I told Jim we need to salt away some pennies
while still in circulation. Safe travels for Mike
Lisa-so glad the kitties are tucked in, fed and well watered.; enjoyed the cookies last night. More snow for y'all
OG- to me that’s a lot of snow you’ll get
{{{Karen}}}, tks for SWFL update...good news
{{{Tig}}}
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
I best get busy ! Or the AM will pass me by...Jim will be home to drive to Doc's
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https://food.allwomenstalk.com/valentines-cookies-for-all-your-loved-ones/
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Great Backyard Bird CountBird Count in February
Join the world in connecting to birds February 14–17, 2025. Watch the video to learn more about the count.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-02-12-yezo
https://www.nature365.tv
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Good morning Beakers!
Morning Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
{{{Phyl}}} great to see your post... I pray the results will help your comfort and healing... beautiful deer in nature video.. thanks for cookie recipe.
Lisa, sweet Lil Spotty, the hay is perfect for keeping them warm... aww Congrats to the Norths! ;D
Clynn, Sweet morning pics.... I drink English Breakfast Tea most of the day, along with water.... great video, I never liked grapenut cereal, most of the items they didn't sell in Hawaii... Love Lifesavers and I still do! ;D... awww nest building at SWFL.. Life goes on :-*
Tsk, I worry that Mike won't make it out of Ohio too... glad to read Barb is feeling a bit better!! Talons crossed her sister won't get it.
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Just checked the DNN and just some light snow it appears. Parent hunkered down on egg.
PHYL Thanks for the heart maze. I have the best luck when I start at the end and work back LOL Good luck on doc assessment of your knee scan. 365 yezo ;D ;D
LANI Beautiful heart reflection
Been snowing since about 10 AM CST
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Here's a sunrise time lapse video from today (02/12/25) from Mt Desert Island, ME.
http://www.barharborcam.com/webcams/dysarts/sunrise_sw_harbor.mp4
Dysart's marina is in Southwest Harbor about 1.5 miles NW 'up' the road from where we are staying at Mr P's house.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tFCvR6UWLzKgQQPd9
Mr. P is a close family friend I have known since .. heck, as long as I can remember. 8)
He has/had 3 boys the exact same ages as me and my 2 brothers.
Our family lost our middle brother Jumbo in 2005 and Mr. P lost his oldest son Don in a motorcycle accident in 2008. :( Cry.
We all grew up in the same NJ town, went to the same schools and all 6 of us boys got into as much trouble as was humanly possible. ;D ;)
This family "compound" very near Acadia NP has been in his family for over 60+ years.
Mr. P's father, Old Man P left the property to him 30+ yrs ago and Mr. P retired up here to live year round in the 90's.
Old Man P worked directly for Henry Ford as an engineer and secured the family fortune.
All 6 of us boys spent many a summers up here over the years raising cain on this island. ::)
Such great times and very fond memories for sure.
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Howdy Beakers! :)
I'm heading to the dentist - a crown came off my molar this past weekend... hope it's a simple and quick re-glue.
It's a misty foggy day here - upper 40s... feels raw out.
Stay safe and warm, Beakers! :)
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Phyl - Hope all went well at the docs today. Thanks for the 365, and the Great Backyard Bird Count info.
Lani - The B&B kitties do like the hay. Pretty morning greeting.
tsk - How much snow did you get?
BL - Very cool sunrise time lapse video.
baz - Good luck at the dentist.
Good night, everyone :)
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Some storm... :-* Just snow blowed 1.5" off the driveway and walks - very windy and snow has been light all day. We may get a bit more overnight but certainly no 4"-8". ::)
BL Did you do that time lapse? Very cool. Wow thanks for sharing the Mr P family story. Life long friends and family you just cannot beat. 6 boys raising hell..LOLOL Explains a lot. ;) ;) ;)
BAZI Hope it is a quick repair. I have a crown on a front tooth - I hope that one NEVER comes off LOL I'd have to wear a mask until repair :o
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Seds Beakers! Hot , humid day.
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TSK... my dentist makes the new crown while I wait! New tech. ...
We go to sign off on our taxes tomorrow. Prolly will do a Mexican food buffet after. I'll need to work hard in the pool in the a.m. I worked very hard today too. I didn't want to get my injured wrist wet so I held my hands above the water while I marched and even while I kicked into the deep end. :o
Camper took nice pics of "Tchaikovsky" tonight.
SED
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Tsk no just one of the many webcams around here. :)
https://barharborcam.com/
Mr P or Papa Smurf as he is colloquially known to all of us. *
So dearly beloved to all of us as a pillar of wisdom. :-*
No Spring chicken either. 88 years young now. :o
Smoking a J with Pip and I just the other night at the "seal shack" listening to Lynyrd Skynyrd. ;D
I went for a walk with him up by Beech Mtn today and he imparted some subtle wisdom upon me that I'll take with me to the end.
Some I'll share. You got a great woman in Pip there Phil cherish it. Yes Sir I know. :-*
The other wise advise I'll put in my back pocket.
https://mapper.acme.com/?ll=44.31402,-68.34492&z=14&t=UL
* Would often flip us the keys to this slice of heaven back in the day.
The only admonishment to his and us boys was leave it better than you found it or don't bother coming back home !
We all - his sons - Brian, Alan and Don and us brothers BL, Jumbo and beak - built the "seal shack" one summer as a wedding gift to Mr. P and his new bride Betty as a surprise.
Hinted hey why don't you and Betty take a walk down to the beach.
You guys just made Betty and I cry.
That was the aim James enjoy the sunrise.
Get your own Fn wood. ;)
Now Mr. P's father, Old Man Mr. P was a frigging riot of a hoot of an old codger too.
Long grey hair & beard with a floppy felt hat and as eccentric as the day is long.
Every Tuesday at sunrise weather permitting his "banjo band" would knock it out of the park on top of Cadillac Mtn.
The 1st place in the USA the sunrises every day BTW.
I met him 3 times when I was just a pup and it was the 1st time I ever saw the USA's 1st sunrise on top of Cadillac Mtn.
These old guys picking rocked the sunrise better than I've yet to hear again
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Hello Beakers
It is back to winter here now... The snow is just about over, according to the radar - the NOAA page that BL posted earlier is showing 8-9 inches for the Iowa City area - that is close to my measurements here. Spent about 40 minutes early afternoon with about 5 inches and then at 6pm for another 3-4 inches clearing the cars, parking and steps.
Working tomorrow, so hoping that the streets are in good condition by the time I head in.
Kilauea is in pause status again... after 22:30 hours of fountaining...
https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updates
Lahaina Maui HI - HUGE Update !!! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUA0Q12i83E
Japan is also having lots of snow this month...
Japan is Freezing !✈️ Planes & Homes Completely Buried in Snow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA71_63LS9A&t=21s
ateyama Snow Corridor - 65 Feet High Snow Walls - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqgW8dSJAyM
Maru is completely relaxed in front of the wood stove - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0wwsUNPlS4
Quarantine Kids play "Ain't No Sunshine" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71u8oAekHws
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Oldguy, Front street :( ... Thank you for the update on Lahaina. It was very meaningful to see the green palm trees, the plants, trees looked beautiful, especially the majestic Banyan tree... it was wonderful to see the homes that survived... But Front Street will never be the same. (https://www.raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/Smileys/default/cry.gif) I've sent the video to family and friends. Thank you for links.
BL, beautiful sunrise video... lovely area... lovely memories for you.
{{{Baz}}} ouch, good luck at the dentist.
Tsk, How is your puzzle shoulder?
Karen, love Snoopy ;D
Tig, beautiful Christmas tree.. Look forward to Camper's pics... Taxes, we're nearing that time of the year. UGH! :(
{{{Phyl, Jim, Miss Maggie}}}
Good night from Seal Island!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Lani don't you know Pip and I are just loving the Bald Eagles pics from Seal Island Maine. :)
That pair is looking scrumptiously like the ones we saw on M.D.I.
Pip, Kopje and I watched many mature Bald Eagles perch and fly over Eagle Lake while there.
https://mapper.acme.com/?ll=44.36289,-68.24879&z=14&t=UL
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In the wee dark hours from Maine we sadly busted a move back south towards home due to incoming Winter.
Interstates dry and clear en-route back now don't you know.
Long drive.
Kopje's other best girl friend named Angela in CT with cookies and a fireplace.
Wag Wag goes the tail. ;D
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Good Morning Beakers!
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A fancy chicken morning! We got 6" of pretty white snow yesterday! Very cold today, -4 right now, high today 10. Brrrr!
BL, love your stories of your times with Papa Smurf and the boys. I imagine all you boys are a fairly rowdy group! The bits and pieces we get to know about you, Phil! The time lapse video was beautiful!
Lani, pretty sunset at Seal Island, love the eagle couple! Mike home tomorrow, I bet you are planning his favorite dinner!
oldguy, you got about the same amount of snow that we got! Thanks for the videos, love Maru in front of the fireplace!
karen, hot humid day indeed! ::) ::)
tsk, you must have been on the edge of the snow, i]which we have had so far this winter. Until yesterday!
Lisa, thank Jeff for putting hay in the B&B for the kitties!
Phyl, so good to see your post yesterday! I think you got caught up! Thanks for the 365 and for Amy's Blog. We should get another egg today or tomorrow! Wonder if 2 or 3 this year...
baz, hope your crown was just super-glued back on! I have had that happen twice, same crown!
SWFL - Two weeks after both eaglets died from bird flu, veterinarians think the adult eagles in the world famous North Fort Myers Eagle Cam are in the clear. They continue to look strong and healthy.
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In an incredible display of nature, a female red-breasted merganser in Minnesota has been spotted caring for a staggering 76 ducklings! 🐣🐣🐣
This remarkable moment was captured by amateur wildlife photographer Brent Cizek on a trip to Lake Bemidji, about 150 miles northwest of Duluth. His stunning image shows the devoted mother leading a massive group of fluffy little ones across the water—a true supermom of the bird world!
Mergansers are known to practice "creching," where multiple broods combine under the care of a single female. But seeing 76 ducklings together? That’s a once-in-a-lifetime sight!Nature never ceases to amaze.
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KAREN Snoopy ;) ;)
TIG Beauty of a tree TIG Camper knows just how to take good ones.
BL What an amazing family - generations of Mr P. You boys weren't always rascals building that "seal shack". What was its use?
OLDGUY Interesting video on Lahaina. Clean up is amazing. Good news that the majority of properties can begin rebuild sooner.
The planets weather systems have sure been in chaos - Japan. :o :o Tateyama Wall - :o :o :o Interesting how they have to locate the road vis GPS to start clearing it LOL
LANI Puzzle shoulder is great ;D Cool visitors to Seal Island. :)
CLYNN Interesting themed morning ;D I think that snow you sent this way was the heaviest south of me. Looked out this AM and it appears my neighbor cleared our driveway and sidewalks early this AM. Think it was about another inch or so. Sent him a text thanking our Guardian Angel. ;) ;) A Merganser commune LOLOL
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Good Morning Beakers
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tsk - Glad you didn't get the 4 to 8" range of snow. The temps rose above freezing yesterday, and it also rained, so some of ours has melted. So very nice of your neighbor to clear walks and drive for you.
karen - I felt the same as Snoopy last night, ready for bed. Oooo, hot and humid already?
tig - Beautiful tree.
BL - Thanks for the link to the Bar Harbor cam. Thanks for the tunes.
oldguy - Thanks for the videos, and good song by the Q-Kids!
Lani - Nice view from Seal Island. :D
clynn - I sure will. :D Love your fancy chicken morning...lol Wow, the Merganser and ducklings!
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Not as enchanting as yesterday's BL. How many read the small print?: Wind 31, gusts to 42,
temp 28.
https://barharborcam.com/
Not beach or even fishing weather. I liked yesterday's sunrise more, much nicer.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minneapolis-water-main-break-west-50th-street-penn-avenue-south
only 14 blocks north of me....water main break couldn't be stopped for hours....Oh no, one of my most favorite restaurants flooded....and stores...
They can't drop salt as it's too dang cold to unfreeze it so a multiple block ice skating rink
Residents being told to evacuate their cars on the streets east or they will freeze to the ground.
Man it's been one of the coldest winters I can remember. Hardly out of the single digits or teens for the last 6 weeks. And way below zero at night. Makes me feel curmudgeonly. At best.
Spring needs to show up pretty dang soon....
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75 and heavy rain! Piper wants an indoor potty! Think it may cool down a little now.
Thanks to all for sharing. Bl, did you wake up in NJ?
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Likewise a big thank you for the Lahina and Japan posts. Already forwarded Lahina sites to other travel advisors, and friends in Maui and to my clients.
Very impressive snow road - Never heard of Japan's Snow Corridor.
On the other end of the climate - tsk already gave her area - I had about 2 or 3 inches total for yesterday and last night. Started out today at 26 degrees and it is falling and will continue to fall below zero tonight.
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There you are KB. Hugs
Yup, a bit cold on the face when I left for the pool this a.m. at -8 degrees.
A bit depressed to discover another little section of kitchen ceiling that has a small crack in the paint. The whole ceiling will need repair at some point. :-\
A friend was late to the pool this morning because her neighbor called her over to ask what bird was in her back yard. The pool friend is a birder. She visits South America for birding and went to Iceland last June to bird.
TTFN
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I actually measured with a ruler on the generator top 2" exactly. Big deal.
LISA While I was away for a bit this AM - the other neighbor cleared the entry to the driveway where the plow had pushed the snow. I'm starting to feel old LOLOL I had planned to do that when I got back. ::)
KB Gosh, what a shame for those restaurants and any residences. Old city - old pipes - Chicago that is.
PUFF As usual - temps plummet after a snow. At least the sun is shining. :)
TIG Nice friend to have. Expert in birds
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Happy Thursday Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
BL, The adult and juvie eagles seem to be the baby seal nannies... they are always watchful.... You and Pip have many awesome experiences of your adventures together....Safe
Clynn, pretty Spring-like morning pics.... Mike is in Denver and will be leaving for Phoenix in a few minutes.... I'm so happy for the SWFL family and chatters. :-* ... awesome devoted Mergansers and duck families...
Tsk, you have a wonderful guardian angel, bless your neighbor.
Karen, awww poor Piper, I don't blame her. She needs a little roof over her potty area. ;D
{{{Kb, Tig, Puff }}}keep warm and take care
Royal Albatross cam ;D
Dad RLK/A85 big wing stretch.
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Then 13 seconds later :-*
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tsk - yeah sis and I have been brainstorming how the heck they will ever get that to unfreeze in the next 2 weeks?....it's at least a 7 block area long and I have no idea how many wide...That paperback store might be the culprit?...all the books floated away. I dropped off oh maybe 50 there long ago. They just couldn't get the water to shut off for 5 hours..I don't know why yet. So, it might be a building's owner responsibility? We shall see as they say.
It's a wonderful area much like 50th and France it's neighbor to the west...like a bit of old Europe.
Worse, it's going to snow tomorrow night!...
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Come out and play!! ;D ;D ;D
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http://Royal Albatross cam ;D
Dad RLK/A85 big wing stretch.
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Then 13 seconds later :-*
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Lani, LOLOL! I love this 2-shot series of Dad RLK and his chick!! :-* :-* :-* Yay, Mike's on his way home! :) What's for dinner? ;) :D
Howdy Beakers! :)
My dentist visit yesterday went well - he only had to re-glue the crown on my molar. Yay!! :D
The forecast is showing 5-8 inches of snow over this weekend across much of Iowa, including the northeast corner - Decorah! Ugh, hope the Norths, and all, will be safe and their eggs warm. Poor things... but thankful they have all those warm feathers, great nest bowls, and great parents, who all have succeeded through such weather before! :-* :-*
Clynn, it looks like the Des Moines/West Des Moines area won't get as much snow as the Decorah area this coming weekend, but it looks like another few inches for your area. Stay warm! Brr!!
I'm still catching up on all of today's posts...
Take care, and Stay warm, Beakers!! :-*
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Come out and play!! ;D ;D ;D
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Lani, LOLOL! I love it! She likes to play in the snow the same way the pandas do!! ... rolling with it, for real!! ;) :D
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Good Afternoon Beakers ...
Today 45F cloudy and Tonight 24F
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I'm running very late today...hobble, hobble, hobble.
Yesterday's Doc appt.:
Got the results of my MRI in short down underneath inside the joint, it all looks fine... just as it should. The trouble is the bursa.
She was thrilled to see how good my poor battered knee looked. Complimented me how I was taking care of it.
I have two more weeks of icing and elevating.
Amy Jean also aspirated what fluid and blood remained and then broke up the blood clot and pushed it out the hole made by the needle. My right knee almost looks normal. Almost! ;D I also got two injections into the knee...steroid to dry it up and antibiotic as precaution plus an Rx for same.
She said I could iksnay the cane right now. Wear the black brace I brought (she approved my selection). Oh joy!
And begin to walk normally wearing the brace only. Oh joy!
After the two additional weeks of icing elevating I could do housework...no brace ...and use my stationary bike. I'll probably wear a light brace, for a while, just to make myself feel more supported until I regain strength.
I have an exercise sheet. These are to strengthen the knee.
I' m to wait until mid March resume my walking outside in the evenings. ;D
Well, with this post I hope I'm caught up here and in RRP. Opened my email from last few days 450+ items. :o Being caught up... won't count on it though. LOL
BL --lovely sunrise video.What an amazing family - generations of Mr P.
OG--tks for update on Lahaina;. I enjoy the links
Baz--good news on your crown very simple fix
Tig--arghhh! Taxes are upon us. Look forward to Camper's snaps; Oh no your kitchen ceiling!
Tsk--glad 'puzzle' shoulder is improved. Nice of neighbor to clear the snow for you. Hopefully not much more snow for y'all
Karen--always enjoy 'Peanuts' and Snoopy posts; Hopefully a roof for Piper"s potty area.
Lani- lovely 'Good Morning' this AM; tks for the Royal update today...'Come out mf play' LOL so funny
KB-sorry to read about water the flooding near your area [main/ hydrant / bookstore ( ?)] hope the book store and area can recover
Clynn- Enjoyed the Spring-like morning snaps
{{{Kb, Tig, Puff }}} bad weather ...know you will...but do take care while out and about
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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From Amy's blog...
February 12, 2025: Mr. North Meets His Egg!
February 12, 2025 RaptorResource
https://www.raptorresource.org/2025/02/12/february-12-2025-mr-north-meets-his-egg/
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-02-13-kushiro-marsh
https://www.nature365.tv
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Phyl - no not a main water pipe. Instead a restaurant on the corner....apartments above it. And, across the street from my favorite restaurant. Same owner.
So, it seems the culprit will be a building owner, not the public main water pipe......ugg.
Glad to hear of your results.
BTW, it's not atypical for water pipes to burst inside even homes with this long of cold temps...like I said we've been below average for 6 weeks. below zero at night by a mile, and in the single digits/teens for highs for weeks.
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Phyl - no not a main water pipe. Instead a restaurant on the corner....apartments above it. And, across the street from my favorite restaurant. Same owner.
So, it seems the culprit will be a building owner, not the public main water pipe......ugg.
Glad to hear of your results.
Oh thanks for the correction. I agree... "Ugg." on the situation.
Thanks...so relieved on test results.
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Phyl - no not a main water pipe. Instead a restaurant on the corner....apartments above it. And, across the street from my favorite restaurant. Same owner.
So, it seems the culprit will be a building owner, not the public main water pipe......ugg.
Glad to hear of your results.
Oh thanks for the correction. I agree... "Ugg." on the situation.
Thanks...so relieved on test results.
No problem I don't expect people who don't live in the tundra to get it....take care.
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Tig, my paternal grandfather along with his mother and siblings settled in Wisconsin and I never heard of them leaving a Christmas tree up until February so of course I looked it up and found these interesting things Catholic Germans follow the practice you describe and leave their tree up till February the protestant Germans leave the tree up until about January 6 Epiphany or as they called it in parts of Chicago ,little Christmas .I thought this was very interesting To see how people from the same country have different practices with a Christmas tree . Germany is I believe the founder of decorating Christmas trees for the holidays.
Phyl, I am pleased to hear the results of your MRI and consultation with the PA. You are well on your way to recovery now, and must feel much better knowing that there’s an end to all of this and that your knee itself is in good shape I would probably still keep the Kay near in order to be sure I don’t do any more damage, but I’m just overly cautious. I’ve only fallen once, and don’t you look forward to a repeat
Lani, I am continually amazed at how calm The royal Albies are , they act like they expect people to come by and give them a pat on the head and maybe something to eat and just don’t seem nervous at all around humans. Amazing. I hope Mike made it home safely and can rest up for a few days before his next adventure.
Tsk, Be sure to post a picture of your 1000 piece puzzle. As soon as you finish, you know you might want another one to work on during March when is sometimes lingers.
Nice Morning, Valentine posts, lovely hearts, and flowers
As I said no snow, but the backyard looks like a lake as we have had quite a bit of rain. I wish I could send some of it west, but then the landslide seem to be kicking up and they don’t need too much water, but maybe some that were just sort of trickle in in a gentle manner. Piper does not want to go out and there is no roof over her bathroom no plans to build a roof either. She is fairly waterproof though and I suspect she can swim if she has to lol. Going to dig around in the freezer and see what we have for dinner. Don’t have a taste for anything that will eat. Baz, Good quick Dental fix
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Out running errand - never saw who to credit for the raccoon in NN. DNM wasn't interested however. Laid on the side for quite a while. Now she picked it up and took it away. Where did she drop it? Cam never honed in on it either. Could be she wanted the eating crumbs not to end up in the bole? Meanwhile E#1 is getting col in the single digit temp.
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Seds Beakers. Old Guy, hooe the roads were not too bad!
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{{{Baz}}} good news on the crown! YAY! I love the elderly friends enjoying the snow, each other, just laughing at what is!!!! ;D I hope I'm like that when I get old! LOL!! ;D
{{{Phyl}}} Good results, I'm happy for you! Now you're on your way to recovery! Prayers answered! Amen! .... awww North Dad meets egg :-* .... Love Red Crown Cranes, so graceful... sleep well and take care.
{{{KB, Tig, PUff}}} Take care
{{{Puff}}} Thanks for North nest update.
{{{SED Karen and Piper}}} Mike arrived home safely before the rain started... It's a soft gentle rain... cute Snoopy....
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers....Happy Valentine's Day!!!
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Lani - Sweet good night pic. Glad to hear that Mike arrived home before the rain.
karen - Aww, Snoopy. I saw on radar all that rain you got yesterday. Jeff keeps saying, who said we were going to have a mild winter? If its not snowing, its windy or raining. I see rain for two days for us, starting tomorrow.
Puff - It was Mr N who brought in the raccoon, and an interloper followed him from what I could tell. DNF got up off the egg for a bit to take care of business, and run off the interloper.
Phyl - Thanks for the 365, and RRP post. Sounds like your results appt went well. Take care.
baz - Yay, on your re-glue, and not a re-do. :D
kb - Yikes on the busted pipe.
Off to the dealership this morning to take Jeff's car for a oil change and tire rotation. Catch up later.
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Lisa - Spent a good part of the day keeping tabs on DNF - She was more then a little bit angry and defensive against intruder. She did leave a large part of the coon on her nest. I have the opinion that the bole is too small. Not only that but it's up against the trunk of the tree, she was beak to trunk at times, too many cornhusks and not enough soft stuff to her liking. Needs some interior designer help. Hope we get a valentine egg today. Definitely need some more room for mom's girth and more eggs.
Trempealeau chatroom aims to open today.
Don't know why - but looking at my avatar pic today - Thinking Woman let me use it years ago when I first started. What a special person and friend to me and quite a few of us. RIP :'(
Special Valentine Hugs for all of you today. :-*
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Puff, yes, a Valentine's Day egg would be wonderful!
Lisa, love the good morning picture! Do you cross the bridge to take care of Jeff's car? You tell Jeff, rain is better than snow!
Lani, glad to hear that Mike made it home safely! I can tell that you are enjoying the soft gentle rain! Mike home and the rain you need - a good evening! And soon you will have Aly back for a while! Life is good... And how in the world did they get those three dogs to pose for that cute picture! Cute video of the elderly ladies in the snow, what fun they were having! And the Royal Alby update, love RLK's wing spread, and especially the little one copying Dad! So sweet!
karen, so Piper doesn't appreciate Lake Gramke in her back yard? I remember when we lived in Duluth MN (yes, I lived in the tundra), many left their Christmas decorations up until February. The locals told us it was the Finlanders! I don't know if that was true or just a joke!
Phyl, good 365, the Red-crowned cranes are beautiful and so graceful! Thanks again for Amy's Blog, we should be seeing another egg sometime today! Sounds like you are getting your knee going in the right direction! Nothing is easy these days!
baz, we got about 6" of the white stuff. And a little more coming in the next couple of days. It's warming up today, high will be 31! Some really cold temps coming next week, I see a string of 9/-4, 3/-13, 0/-16, -1/-14 coming up then a slow warm up to 47 on 2/28. A roller coaster of temps again!
The Norths - A Beautiful Couple!
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Big Bear - Shadow and the eggs!
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I see I did not post last night ::) ::)
LANI Cute lady with the rose skirt - very creative artist. Mike had a lot of travel all at once. :o :o Glad he is home safe. LOLOL Dad Royal and darling baby royal. " Is this the way, Dad?" Who could not laugh at those feisty ladies in the snow - Great!
That good night set of Valentine noses is so cute :D
BAZI Snoopy's nose warmer ;D Yay on the super glue fix!
PHYL Wonderful report on your knee!!! Keep up the good work.
KB Ah so the water main is not the culprit. Boy the cost of cleanup and damages $$$$
LISA You are having quite a winter this year.
CLYNN The page bursts open with hearts ;D ;D Love the setting of that Big Bear nest.
KAREN Awwwww Cute Snoopy and Charlie Brown for Valentines Day ;D ;D
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Baz Tsk and I going to be on a roller coaster ride too. 30's and even 40's today/tomorrow, then dive to high's in the teens and single digit highs even for a week. And then?????
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Puff - The DNN nest does look a lil smaller, but maybe over time it will get bigger and bigger. The tree trunk does seem to be in the way, so maybe they will have to adapt to that. I think I remember Amy saying that they when they rebuilt nest, they went a lil further down the nest tree trunk to start it.
clynn - Thanks! Yea, I do have to take his car across the bridge. We do not have any car dealerships in the County where I live, so its across the bridge for most things. Love the pics of The Norths and BB!
tsk - I know, this weather is crazy.
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Good Morning Beakers ...
Today 47F and Tonight 27F
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I lost my comments to my post...twice ! This is al I can recall.
LOL Snoopy's nose warmer
Lani-glad Mike is safely home from his business trip
Clynn- tks The Norths and Big Bear snap
Karen-Yes. I keep Mom's cane on the bed across the bottom at night as I don't wear a brace while sleeping; Snoopy cartoon was cute
Puff-Tks for North nest update.
Lisa- with your winter you're bound to have a lovely spring
{{{KB, Tig, PUff}}} be careful out there in the snow
Tsk- your greeting this AM reminds me...Jim wanted to get me chocolates for today. ::) I opted for flowers
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-02-14-juvenile
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Happy Valentine's Day Beakers! :-*
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Happy Valentine’s Day. I enjoyed all of those pretty pictures and posts this morning and have been eating the top layer of candy posted by tsk. Think there was a heart box of candy posted a day or two ago, and I wanting to get into that as well. Thanks Clynn.
Lisa, your weather sounds like that in Washington DC for seven years. I lived there the very heavy February snows our rate is gone for now but will return Sunday and then will have a week of cooler temperatures today is only in the 60s but tomorrow will be 81° again. The cooldown begins after that, Odd winter. Take care on that bridge.
Have a good day and trust the Eagles
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Decorah North Eagles
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Egg Watch today! If DNF sticks to her usual interval between eggs, today would be the day! Keep your 👀 peeled for a 💝🥚!
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One of two orphaned North American River Otter babies at C.rOW. So cute
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Good Morning Beakers
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Pretty pics this morning.
Well, got a walk in just now with Ollie at 19 above....the first one since Jan 2 as it's been too cold.
Snow incoming soon...maybe 3 inches?....and then back into a very cold stretch so that might be it for awhile again.
Poor guy.
So cold even today he lifted up both front paws at various times for me to clean out the ice in his paws...
Hopefully, Ollie the next time we go it will be close to average temps here?
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Hi Clynn, Karen, Kbs, tsk, Lani, Phyl, Lisa, oldguy, puff, tig, bazi, Jill, blschue, Paulie, T40, Emy, Lilbro, E4E, Peep, Nora, Ginger, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Eburg, Weasel, Ezee, lindy, Bggolden, godiva, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, nanimal, ruby, Oma, f22raptor, jicaji, LB, the cheers & Jewelies groups and All! Miss and love ya!
Enjoy some Krispy Kremes and cupcakes with a yummy cherry mocha latte' ;D ;D ;D
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Yum! 😋
Hi all... ❤️
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PHYL Cute little cupid :) I have some flowers on my kitchen counter as well. :D We're trying out a new restaurant in town Saturday
Mrs DN will lay that egg this afternoon I'm betting. ;) ;)
LANI Swan heart :)
KAREN Awww. Sweet little river otter orphan.
LORI What an abundance of Valentine treats you brought today ;D
Just finished a batch of oatmeal cookies - Must thank my two neighbors!
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Tsk- So glad you & Tim are dinning out...tell us all about it. Jim leaves at 530 AM for work. Guessing he had them in his car all night, as they were waiting for me when I got downstairs this AM. I had left 2 valentines courtesy of Cornell Lab of Ornithology website. I can't drive and didn't think a head. So Providence provided something. Oatmeal cookies a lovely 'thank you'.
I bet you're right on Mrs. DN
Karen - Sweet little orphan otter. :-*
Tig- I hope you and Camper have a wonderful Valentines
Lori - all those Valentine treats you made for today . Nobody does holidays better. Charming greeting's ;)
Lani -swan 'heart' how nice
{{{OllieMan}}} KB you're a good mommy.
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Sauces Bald Eagles---Channel Islands, California
Feb. 14, 2025 11:39 AM
Camera Time: Feb. 14, 2025 9:38 AM PST
Not much success for nest this season. Audie we're sending Eagle prayers for you and Jak
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Decorah North Female laid her 2nd egg at 3:00 PM CST.
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Thanks BL tsk gets the prize. She can pick out any of the candies Lori posted and I’m sure made for her wedding. Guess an egg number two and Lori thank you for all the goodies they look scrumptious. I’ve had two pieces of candy already happy V day.
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Lori- couldn't decide which Valentine's candy I wanted. So I sampled them all. ;D
Good Evening Beakers...SEDs all.
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Pip, Kopje and I are back home safe and sound in Joisey. ;)
Just to be on the safe side we bugged out of Maine, M.D.I. earlier than planned due to the winter storm rolling into the NE this weekend. :(
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It's rather easy to get stuck on the Island for a few days at this time of year. ::)
We often do our traveling up/down to MDI in the middle of the night as the Interstates are practically empty except for the truckers.
We almost always hook up with them via CB radio. Still the best Smokey look outs on the road _ hammer down. ;D
ME-NH-MA-CT-NY back to N. NJ.
General route of travel:
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Trust me it's always longer than 8 hours !
We did a layover in CT at Pips best friends house in CT Yesterday.
We traveled the last 2 hrs back to home this AM.
Even the Energizer Bunny, AKA Kopje is tuckered out. ;D
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Good Evening Beakers
We have been without internet service, since a lil after noon, and it just returned. It seems they were doing some major maintenance, as it was a widespread outage in my area.
Phyl - So ready for Spring! Sorry about losing your post. Thanks for the pics of DNF.
Lani - Pretty Valentine post/pics.
karen - Look who let me pet them today :) I wasn't sure how they would feel if I tried to pick him up, and I didn't want to find out, if he clawed me to death. ;D Baby otter so cute!
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oldguy - Happy Valentine's Day!
kb - Boy, you and Ollie had a chilly walk.
Lori - I am like Phyl, I sampled a lil of everything. ;D
tsk - Yum on the cookies!
BL - Thanks for the DNN info...yay for the Valentine egg! Welcome home.
Good night, everyone :)
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Lisa, don't you feel a bit lost when your internet is down?!! Thank goodness for the smart phone! Is that your little Cat Village? Jeff even put tarps on the fence to keep the wind away, what a sweetie!
Phyl, Audacity is still brooding the first egg, right? I know the second and third eggs broke, at least that is what they think. I sure wish the pair would find another place to build a nest, something is not right with the fish in that area... I was curious so I looked up some information on that nest. This problem goes way back EXCEPT for 2018 when three eggs were laid, hatched and all 3 fledged! At least twice they have had 8 eggs total and all broke. https://www.iws.org/sauces-nest-history
Lori, what a Valentine's Day spread! I think we are all snacking! Hope you and Destini are doing well, we miss you but glad you bring us goodies on special days!
BL, yay on Egg #2 at DNN! Glad to hear you and your clan are safe at home once again! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPndmL6HfIs
tsk, I had to run to the grocery store to pick up a prescription. Man, it was almost a steady stream of men coming and going and a long line at the floral department. Kind of like Christmas Eve shoppers. A bunch at the Hallmark area as well!
Lani, love your morning pictures!
karen, baby otters are so darn cute!
The Hoover Dam is located right on the border between the states of Arizona and Nevada. Because these states are in different time zones, there is a one-hour difference between the two sides of the dam for most of the year.
Nevada is in the Pacific Time Zone (UTC-8) and observes Daylight Savings Time, moving forward one hour between March and November. Arizona, on the other hand, is in the Mountain Time Zone (UTC-7) but does not observe Daylight Savings Time, except on the Navajo Nation. This means that between March and November, there is a one-hour time difference between the two sides of the dam, while the rest of the year the time is the same on both sides.
This peculiarity makes the Hoover Dam a unique place, where, depending on the time of year, you can be in two different time zones just by crossing from one side of the dam to the other.Credits to Pierangelo Piacentini of the group Art, Architecture, Places & Cultural Heritage Around The World
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BL What did I tell ya' Mrs DN laid #2 YAY Great map and fun to see your route. You're at the very tipee top of NJ. Time to do laundry before the next outing. LOL
LISA Thanks for the glimpse of the B&B Such a nice area for the kitties - Love the rooms ;D Is that fence covering to block the wind?
CLYNN Wonder if MPMOM still watches that nest. I wish they would move - Something is wrong there. Funny you should mention the store. Wanted a few things from Trader Joes this AM - Took me 5 min to park! - Most everyone in line with flowers. Then at the grocery store the same thing - You're right to compare to Xmas eve. ::) ::) Hoover Dam Quite and amazing structure. Tim and I went there when we did a long weekend to Vegas in the 80's
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Bounce
Movie time...
BL... Glad you are all home safe. Give a llama a hug for me ( if I remember correctly)
SED
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Tsk ;D So happy for the DNN pair. 8)
BL What did I tell ya' Mrs DN laid #2 YAY Great map and fun to see your route. You're at the very tipee top of NJ.
Time to do laundry before the next outing. LOL
We bought a commercial grade heavy duty front loading washing machine (think laundromat) maybe 20 yrs ago due to our lifestyle and laundering needs. :)
It has no computerized BS electronics to deal with. It's almost purely mechanical and the electronic solid state boards are plug and wash.
It's very easy to maintain. Take the panel off the back and replace the readily available easily accessible parts.
Not that I've had to ever . 8)
It washes mud caked ATV Carhartt's and fire smoked turn out gear and everything in between etc etc ..
It goes all the way down to it's "gentle cycle" for things like blood stained Fleece and Gore-Tex without damaging any of it.
We just use good old fashion cheap powdered detergent without all of the scents, waxes, chemical additives and dyes like Dear old Mom use to use. :)
Powdered Tallow basically.
Pip's has a regular LG POS washer/dryer stack right next to it for her unmentionables which we have had to to replace twice in the same time period for $$$$.
No comment.
Laundry room efficiency design so important to a homestead like ours in IMHO.
Our floor is a non slick/slip something, subway tiled from the floor 3/4 up the walls to the ceiling. Direct drains in the floor with water leakage alarms.
4 x 8' island white Formica laundry folding table. Snuggled warm missing cats are often found here in the unfolded.
Enough stout steel rods and plastic hangers to dry hang an army.
I have been known to create an army's worth of laundry on my outings as Pip would say. :-*
You leave with a backpack and a dry bag ?
We have and never will look back again.
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Tig you remembered correctly. :-*
Pip, Kopje and I got so many wet sloppy kisses from Leroy the llama we had to take another shower don't you know. ;D
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Lisa G and Jeff :-* :-*
This picture is worth a thousand words and just so righteous. Kudos.
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Happy Valentine's Day!
I'm late posting but got here before mid-night! I hope all in the Beak Room had a pleasant day. :)
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Awwww, Little Spotty! He will want to come in soon and curl up with you and a goid book! 📕
Bl, lovr the Landry room! When I was looking at dryers I looked at a commercial on and passed it up! Have been sorry! Who takes care of the Llama while you are gone! Does it have a barn?
Seds. Oh, M and F have been mating and fixing tge boke a d tbe nest! Second clutch may hapoen in swfl. P
Happy vale tines paulie!
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Wow, now that's some snow art!
snowing here most of the day too.
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Kb
WOW holly you know what ! 8) 8) 8)
I'm appreciating the temps there more than I already knew in your neck of "the tundra" now.
Is that a real pic ?
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Aw... Camper.... Lovely pink roses for my vase. Check.
White Castle dinner. Check.
Cards and gifts. Check.
Movie. Check.
SED
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KG we got got something similar around here .. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An2a1_Do_fc
Yes a Barn.
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Clynn thank you for one of my most favorite songs from John Denver.
Cry
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Tig it sounds like that camper guy might just be a keeper. :)
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Kb
WOW holly you know what ! 8) 8) 8)
I'm appreciating the temps there more than I already knew in your neck of "the tundra" now.
Is that a real pic ?
yes it is!
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My brain, body and soul is tired and I'm going to call it an evening my Beakers. :-*
Don't let the harshness of the Winter that's left get you down.
Spring always follows it ..
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kb I think that is one of the most astonishing snow/ice sculptures I've ever seen! :o
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SEDS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP_MDIYhPH0
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Wow, now that's some snow art!
snowing here most of the day too.
Kb, Gorgeous!
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Beautiful Valentines Beakers! :-*
Clynn, We had almost an inch of rain! So nice!!!! ;D ... I love seeing The Big Bear Lake eagles nest without snow!! YAY!! Wonderful pic of three eggs... and North couple :-*... Prayers for the Sauces eagles.... right now Nevada is on Pac Time and we're on Mountain Time.. in the spring, we'll be on Pac Time. And we don't change our clocks.
Tsk, Mike is leaving for Houston and then Louisiana on Monday, he'll be back Thursday. :( ... MpMom watches the Sauces Nest and has a thread here in the forum.
Phyl, love the Valentine cupid! ;D ... thank you for the nature video.... beautiful feather detail in the North photos.
Karen, awww sweet rescued baby otters :-* ... A little lovin going on at SWFL ;D
Lori, Love your Valentines and delicious goodies! :-*
Hi Paulie, Happy Valentine's Day! ;D
Tsk, yum oatmeal cookies, that reminds me to bake Mike a batch sometime.
Kb, I hope you have a happy Valentines Day with your boys.
Tig and Camper A good day and evening. Check. ;D
BL, Congrats to the North eagles! ;D ... glad you all are safely back home! .. I forgot you have a Llama! What a great laundry room! SED..
{{{Lisa and Jeff}}} awww what a beautiful Tuxedo boy, looks like my Milo... what a great B&B set up for them. Even a nice tarp on the fence for protection... glad you're internet returned. We have new building going up in our area, three new homes and someone always ends up cutting line or we're having to be down while they making connections! So frustrating.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Happy Valentines, Beakers.
:-* :-* My fav Valentine’s Day story:
https://www.npr.org/2025/02/14/nx-s1-5297871/wisdom-albatross-mother-midway - “At 74, Wisdom the albatross is welcoming new motherhood once again” :-*
Please scroll past the ads to see the whole story. It’s a short and sweet one. There’s a still pic of Wisdom and her new mate. :-* But a little below that picture is an embedded very short 30-second video of Wisdom with her new chick. So sweet, and so amazing! :-* If you recall, Wisdom is a Laysan Albatross, and at a confirmed 74 years of age, and possibly older, she is the oldest known living wild bird, by far! The next oldest living wild bird known is a mere 52 years old. This is a great update on a bird many of us have loved from afar and followed for years. Also, at the end of this brief story, there’s a link to a longer, more full story about Wisdom. She is an incredible wonder! :-* :-* :-* :)
Good night, Beakers. Peace. SED.
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A new bird fossil shows avian evolution was much earlier than previously thought. A recently found avian fossil from the Jurassic period, of a quail-sized bird, helps fill in gaps about avian evolution.
“Chinese fossil of a Jurassic bird rewrites history of avian evolution”
“Birds with modern-day features roamed the skies millions of years earlier than previously thought, according to a study published in the journal Nature.”
Here’s a good news article about it…
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/chinese-fossil-jurassic-bird-rewrites-history-avian-evolution-rcna191980
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Good Morning Beakers! It's Caturday again!
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baz, very interesting, about the bird fossil, I have always been amazed at how much information the scientists can get from a fossil or a bone! I read about Wisdom several years ago, and she is still going strong! Wow, what a long life she is having, and still laying eggs!
Lani, I wish the powers that be would decide on one time, Daylight Savings or not, just pick one! They have talked about it for years! Seems every time they vote it's a tie. So they should take a poll, ask 'who cares' which one and then pick the one that AZ uses so nothing has to change. Mike has to travel again? Poor guy, he just got back! So Mike is an oatmeal cookie fan! I have a Banana Oatmeal cookie recipe that I got from Ed's Mom, it's Ed's favorite. I think I have posted the recipe before. I love oatmeal with raisins!
karen, oh I do hope SWFL has a second clutch! There is still time! Has your backyard lake resided? TWC says occasional snow showers for today, but less than an inch accumulation. I have to get Bella's presents wrapped for tomorrow and get those pink sprinkle cupcakes made!
BL, sounds like you have settled in! You are right about the old washer/dryers. We had a used pair when we got married, the dryer was my Grandmother's. It finally wore out, probably 30+ years old, so we replaced both. And have replaced those two since then. Waiting for the current pair (LG) to die any time now.
tig, you had a great Valentine's Day! We exchange cards and I always get Ed a bag of Turtles.
My Cat is an Asshole · Kathy McDonough · Yesterday
I love the name of this website. Gotta have a sense of humor when you have this special cat breed. This is my kitty from a farm litter, father unknown🐆. His 1st name is Monkey 🐒. He has a few others😘You can't open a cabinet, drawer, box or appliance without his exploration. He likes to flip hall light switch on @2am. Ceiling fan strings too. The higher the better. He is wicked fast and being an asshole is his super power 🤣
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Good Morning Beakers ...Happy Caturday!
Today 63F rain commenced around 3AM continues thru Tonight 43F and into Tomorrow and beyond
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The skies ar e noisy this morn... rolling thunderous burst with down pours. Just peeked in on Sauces nest...Audie is sleeping peacefully on
her nest. :-*
CLynn-an assort. of critters this am; two eggs for Decorah North ;)
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Lisa- you and Jeff have a nice set up for the kitties at your house! I luv it…
BL - Tks for the DNN info... a Valentine egg! Glad you, Pip, Kopje are back home safe & sound in 'Joisey'.
OG- hope you both had a nice Valentine's day
Tsk- If I recall...Sauces nest once had DDT sprayed to kill an infestation of some sort in the larger area; Yes... MpMOM still watches this nest. As do I.
KB-awesome snow sculpture
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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BL That is some "laundromat" you have . ;D ;D Figured it had to be something special with all that you, and Pip do. I tend to look at the practical side of things. LOL
PAULIE Did you go to the cabin? Happy Valentines back at ya' :D
KB Remarkable and beautiful piece of snow sculpting :o
TIG Perfect Valentines day ;) ;)
LANI Looks like Mike is making the rounds! YAY for finally some rain in your backyard ;D Can't tell you how many times our cable has been cut! Electric co and gas co have to come out and mark the lines but not cable!
BAZI Thanks for bring that sweet video of the amazing Wisdom to us. Miracles in nature are everywhere. PBS Nature just had a program about the bird fossils.
CLYNN Love all your cat pics this AM- bird on dog's head LOL Love the genetics of the last one :o " Asshole cat" LOLOL
PHYL Burrr 365
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Good Morning Beakers....Happy Caturday!
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clynn - Yes, felt very loss with no internet, and Jeff was in the middle of teleworking, too.
Love that....cat village...LOL Awww, DNF and her eggs.
tsk - The tarps are for the wind, but also to keep my nosey neighbor from looking thru the slats. I had notice a few months ago, that he had a cam sitting outside where he places his garbage cans, and it was pointing straight at my back door. I felt that was a lil too much like invasion of my privacy. My trail cam is not pointed at his home.
tig - Hope you enjoyed your movie.
BL - Just call us the CRAZY cat people! ;D ;D
karen - Yes, lil Spotty ;D
kb - Wow, the snow art!
Lani - There are two tuxedo's in the B&B. Lil Spotty and Big Spotty. Big Spotty has more black on his body.
baz - Aww, Wisdom :-*
Phyl - Thanks :) Thanks for the 365.
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Interesting posts from you clynn this morning...
Sounds like Betty Crocker oatmeal; it is my fav at any rate. What makes hers the best is the way the raisins are treated. Boil /simmer for a while to soft, but save the juice. Definitely added to recipe. Then that juice is then poured in to add to the liquid - yummy.
Loved the lineup of the pets - How to accomplish that and the patience for both animals and camera person? That would be a job.
Even the cat lineup - What a beautiful cat family. Mom is a great greyish color. For the little ones I'd like the baby spotted.
Another inch to inch/half last night. Waiting for the temp to dive next.
Morning All
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For those interested.... this is the ambiance...
Snow removal are the words of the day >:(
TTFN
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So cute Camper/ Tig. . . Take advantage of the love. Miss my Ton.
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So cute Camper/ Tig. . . Take advantage of the love. Miss my Ton.
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My caption would be: "you go first, no you go first".....emperor penguin chicks take their first jump into the water from a 50 foot cliff!
I turned the music off, not my cup of tea.
Thanks, Lani
Yah!...Chris just tried out our battery powered snowblower and finished the driveway for me. Boy, it's light and worked well on this type of fluffy snow...maybe 2 1/2? inches.
I followed with clean up.
Now off to push/shovel the snow off the decks.....Later
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Happy Caturday Beakers! 8)
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Wow that deck shoveling wasn't bad, in fact a titch enjoyable!
Not cold, it's 19 above!
Even hippier hipster here. Put in my air pods I just got and played my playlist while shoveling, sweeping!
What a difference it makes for me......and, seems to bring me even closer to Scott as we so often shared music together.
Thanks, Phyl I enjoy so much being his mommy..cause he's such a good boy!
Down into the polar vortex for the next week upcoming....I'm ready.
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Great caturday posts From all the beakers, nice valentines pictures From TIG. Clynn, Where do you ever find all the pictures you post thanks to all
Weather here is odd as it is 78° and yes the water is gone from the yard. We are expecting rain tomorrow so there may be some for a short time again and then we’re getting more seasonable temperatures. I am really ready for a cool down. The taste of winter we had with the snow day was about all the cool weather we have had this year we have been running at least 14° above normal if not more.
M 15 and F23 or mighty Mike and Flossie as I call them have been busy at the nest, bringing in sticks, digging in the bowl and getting ready for a new family this morning. Mike had to chase an intruder away but this afternoon things are quiet. Only time will tell if we will have more babies.
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PHYL I can hear the Mission Impossible music too ;D
LISA Cute Caturday - fried chicken :D Dual purpose tarp :o
PUFF Yes after breakfast I snow blowed about 1.5" off the driveway and front walk. A neighbor had already done the public sidewalk on our whole block. We kind of doo that here. Whoever is out there first... ((((PUFF))))
TIG Awwww... How sweet are those pics ;D ;D
KB Boy that drop is something else. I didn't like the music either LOL Baby geese have a similar jump - not as far but more fragile. Wonder if any penguins die doing that jump. Where do they come back to land?? That was some good exercise for Chris. Glad you like the battery powered.
KAREN Handsome wood carving sculpture of a rose tree :)
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Good Afternoon,
kd, Whoa to that snow art! Awesome!
BL, I wondered the same initially about the snow art.
Sounds like you were headed to a good night's sleep. :)
clynn, "My cat is an asshole" ..... Loved it. LOL ;D
Phyl, Your Caturday photo kept me laughing. ;D
tsk, No to cabin this weekend. We're planning to next weekend. The guys signed up for Coyote hunt. :(
Charlie/hubby bought a coyote call. It looks like a small radio. Cranks up very loud. And oh my gosh! There are so many different calls. Some are hard to listen to sounding either scary or very sad. One made me teary. The hunt is at night so I'll definitely be inside.
Tig, Very nice pics of you and Camper! I like your hair style and pretty sweater.
kb, The Emperor Penguins!! The first jump I was horrified thinking poor penguin! Then the second. By the time the third jumped I had the giggles that turned to laughter watching all the jumps. Holy!! At first I felt bad laughing until I realized they were okay upon landing. ;D
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Happy Caturday! :D
This is Lily, my neighbor's meanie Maine Coon Cat - LOL! Another "A-hole" - LOL, must be related to Kathy McDonough's cat in Clynn's post this morning!! ;D ;D ;D My neighbor took this selfie of her and her cat, Lily, today when I went out for a walk. Don't let Lily's relaxed "in the lap" Caturday pose fool you!! My neighbor's 2-year old granddaughter calls Lily "Mean Cat." That's the name her granddaughter has for the cat!! Apt!!
Heeerrrrre's Lily! ;D ;D ;D
Clynn, LOL on Kathy McDonough's "Asshole" cat!! ;D ;D I love oatmeal cookies! Any kind! So, is tomorrow Bella's birthday? For some reason, I was thinking it was in March. Get those presents wrapped! ;) :D
Tig, great pics! You look very pretty, and I love Camper's shirt! ;) Happy couple in love, for sure! :) :-*
Lani, glad Mike's home. Guess it's a quick wash, dry, and re-pack for his next trip! Yay for you getting some rain! Finally! Like Clynn, I can smell that rain-soaked pine forest from here! :)
Lisa, you and I are next in line for the stormy line affecting Phyl. I don't think you or Jeff will be crossing the bridge tomorrow or Monday - big, big wind coming your way with that storm!! And another right behind it - with more snow/ice! Y'all be careful. Yay for that great Cat Condo set-up you and Jeff have put together. Love the pic!! :) :-* :-*
Phyl, glad you got good news about your knee, in terms of structure. Hope you're feeling loads better after the fluid/clot removal, too! Stay safe - stormy weather - some getting really severe stuff, like tornadic weather, and major flooding - hopefully, not your town! I bet your pond and creek will be running way high!
KB, glad the new snow blower worked great!
Puff, I like Betty Crocker's oatmeal raisin cookies - but I need someone else to make them for me! ;) ;D
BL, glad you, Pip, and Kopje are getting some nice, restful downtime at home, with lots of sloppy llama kisses. ;) :-* Boy, Maine, and the northeast, are getting ready to get slammed big time! May set a record low pressure for February there, too, as that storm intensifies and approaches... supposedly will intensify quickly, approaching bomb cyclone status, and may turn into a for-real big time nor'easter! Gonna make for some record-breaking stats, if the forecast verifies! P.S. I want your laundry room set-up!! My kind of place!!
Oldguy, glad you didn't get too much more snow the other day, but I guess you're getting another round today, maybe? Oh, and that tundra-like temps - coming to you and so many in the midwest, and northeast. Stay inside, and stay warm! Thinking of your MIL, and hoping she is recovering.
TSK, that was so nice of your neighbor to clear your walk! I love Wisdom's story - and that video of her with her fluffy little brown chick was sooo sweet!! She was just preening and loving on that chick... love it! :-* :-* The Laysan Albie chicks are brown - different from the Royal Albatross' white chicks!
Hi Paulie! Nice to see you visiting and posting here in The Beak! :)
Lori, I loved your Valentines Day post, and I'm still snacking on all those goodies!! Hugs to you and Destini! :) :-* :-*
Karen, glad your "swimming pool" yard area drained... maybe in time to get re-filled. LOL, Piper may need a rubber ducky float! ;) :D :-* Like this!! ;D
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Waving to All the Beakers! Stay warm and safe, All! :)
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True horse girl got carrots comin out all sides
I love how she knocks on their door ;D :-*
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Brrounce
I went out twice, with a rest in between. Cleared what I could from the roof.
Tnx for the nice words. That reminds me to grab a picture of the roses...
Spring, and my bday, can't be far away... as I purchased tickets for 3 baseball games today for our local Triple - A team.
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Lots of good Caturdays!
How I miss my mom's from scratch oatmeal raisin cookies.
Hi Paulie! - Thanks and Thank you. I really need to be careful so not to twist the knee. I move quickly and that'd be easy to to...
Hope you & Charlie are at the 'cabin' right now. Howdy 'LB'
Baz- Yes...we've had some nasty weather this AM...quiet right now. But, who knows later. Cute pooch & duck floater...no way my kitty would do that. LOL ;awww Lily. IMHO She needs lots of TLC inspite/ despite of herself.
Lani- 'single mom is my fave .She looks all tuckered out! Will check out links later.
Glad Mike made it home safely---turn right around and go back again?
Karen relieved your "swimming pool"drained in your yard
OG-your MIL hoping, she's recovering.
Tsk-Wisdom's story ... video of her w/ her sweet little brown chick :-*
Tig, great pics of you two ;) ---pretty you Camper took; nice table setting at Castle. Sometime , matching tops for you both?
Lisa-did want to say..brilliant idea w/ tarp on the fence
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From Amy's blog...
Happy Second Egg/Valentine’s Day!
February 14, 2025 RaptorResource
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PAULIE Oh NO Do you need a license to kill coyote? or it sounds like a guide takes you out? I hate to see any animal killed :'(
BAZI I think it may be the camera view but that is one big long hair Lily! Love the rubber ducky you picked out for Piper ;D
LANI Oh NO And the cats just thought it was a new toy. LOLOL Those were great X videos Loved the black cat who asks to exercise LOLOL And how about that saunter of that white cat on the last video ;D That was the sweetest little girl with all the carrots holstered in her pants and how she knocks on their door So cute.
TIG That's the spirit - think spring.. I do believe spring training has begun for the major leagues Right?
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A clowder...
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...a group or cluster of cats.
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/clowder
Good Evening ...Good Night,Beakers...SEDs all.
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Phyl, Lily, the neighbor’s Maine Coon cat is spoiled rotten. She was a rescue/re-home about a year ago, I think my neighbor said. She gets major TLC!! My neighbor has really been working with her, bit by bit, to get her to be more trustful, and relaxed. Baby steps. That is a very rare thing that Lily would get in my neighbor’s lap, or even be picked up. Normally, Lily doesn’t allow touching of any kind, if the person initiates it. But Lily will sometimes decide to rub against your leg very sweetly, and she has done that with me several times. Just don’t try to even very calmly reach down to touch any part of her, at least unless you’ve banked a pint of blood at the ready. ;D That big storm line is nearing Nashville now. Keep your weather alerts on, and hopefully it will lose some of its oomph soon. I had to post that story about Wisdom, after seeing she had layed an egg again this year, and was so sweet in that video with her sweet little hatchling. So amazing! Lol, Rosie’s grounded!! A clowder! That’s a new one for me. They’re a very cute clowder! :)
Tsk, I’m sure you’re familiar with Maine Coon cats. As you know, they have several very distinctive physical characteristics that make them so very different from most other domestic cats. That uneven thick fur, their giant tufted feet, their long very fluffy tail, and their overall very large size. And even tho’ that was a camera angle exxageration of her, I noticed today that Lily is starting to look a little “girthy.” ;) Her mom gives her loads of treats, in her effort to bring out Lily’s more positive attitude, and it’s definitely affecting her girlish figure. They are typically laid back and sweet-tempered, but Lily is defiant. Lol! But she’s showing signs of progress with her “‘tude.” :) I think their history is pretty interesting.
https://www.thesprucepets.com/maine-coon-cat-breed-profile-characteristics-and-care-5221962
P. S. I have wondered if Lily might actually be a Siberian cat. They are very similar in appearance to Maine Coon, and I think Lily more closely resembles the Siberian cat breed.
https://www.thesprucepets.com/siberian-cat-4178148
Good night, Beakers. Peace. SED.
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Baz, {{{Wisdom and chick}}} wonderful update, thanks :-* ... interesting about the bird fossil... Lily does look serious, she is a beauty. I agree she does resemble a Siberian cat a bit more than Maine coon. :P ... okay love the pup enjoying a summer day!
Clynn, sweet Caturday pics... I love oatmeal with raisins too, otherwise they're too dry for me.... I'll stick with the name Monkey! LOL! ... sweet pic of North's two precious egglets.
Phyl, love your morning Caturday pic! .. mission impossible ;D ... "Rosie" ;D .. I just read Baz's post about storms coming your way... Take care.
Tsk, The cable lines get cut even if they are marked. :-\ .. the exercising black cat was a fun one... doing the cat strut!.. I adored the little girl with her carrots packed on her, so cute..
Lisa, Nosy neighbors I'd place a tarp there too.... awww the Spotty family!
Puff, yummy oatmeal raisin recipe. I'll have to try that. I prefer raisins in my oatmeal cookie.
{{{Tig and Camper}}} Sweet pic
Kb, scary jump... good luck penguins!
Hi Paulie :)
Karen, I love the names "Mike and Flossie" ;D thanks for update.... stunning rose sculpture... I'm not ready for spring yet.
The most beautiful surveillance system in the world.
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, love the video of the little girl and the horses, so sweet, and cute how she manages all those carrots! What a great surveillance system, the cat and the owl, and their heads seem synchronized! All those cute little videos! My favorite is the black cat that kneads when he purrs. And then there's the cat bakers and the single cat mom! You found a LOT of goodies for Caturday! Mike must be on his way to the airport this morning...
baz, good idea to be very cautious with Lily, those Maine Coons are BIG cats! Found this little bit about the visual differences: Siberian vs Maine Coon. I agree with Lani, more like a Siberian.
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Phyl, hoping your knee is feeling better today! I just checked on the Sauces nest, the first egg (they think) is still okay! I remember googling the area a few years ago and somewhere not too far from the nest there is an old illegal DDT dump that I thought might be the problem, but I was puzzled by the one season right in the middle of the timeline where all three eggs fledged. Puzzling! Picture below is from yesterday afternoon, Jak on the nest brooding the egg:
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Lisa, cute cats taking a selfie! Love how you and Jeff name the B&B cats! They are family! So you have a Gladys Kravitz next door!! But the wind is a good excuse for the tarps!
Puff, I too always boil the raisins (lots of raisins!) for the Oatmeal Raisin cookies, then after they are drained I shake a little flour over them before adding to the cookie dough. I don't like them to spread too much!
tsk, yay for the neighborhood guy who does the whole block of sidewalk. Why not, when you have a big snowblower, men love their big machines! Our next door neighbor has a bad leg. It looks like he has polio, he used to do his own driveway and sidewalk but finally is unable to do the snow or the lawn. Erin always doe his when he does ours.
tig, great Valentine pics!
NEFL - Debbie Botelho: Mom & Dad have spent most of the day on the nest at NEF, and kept the Baby quite FULL, and I think it's because of the wind, they are trying to keep him grounded....lol....and it's working ❤ 🙂 ❤ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd16h5pzg9U
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PHYL A clowder of cats ;)
BAZI Interesting about the Maine Coon - considered the oldest native American cat breed. Eye color dependent on coat color- Interesting Lily has a past life and doesn't know she is a 'gentle giant". :( Then reading about the Siberian cat makes me wonder which two breeds joined to make her?
OH LANI That surveillance team was so funny .Great pair. ;D ;D
CLYNN Bright yellow morning to compensate for our dreary one. Erin is a wonderful guy. :-* That crop will definitely keep NWFL juvie "grounded" LOL
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BELLA
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tsk Outstanding find - you outdid your sparkle choices. (Told you before I always look at your postings to find the hint/joy of glitter). Fantastic today.!
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Let's see who has faster fingers and more knowledge. . .
About 10 minutes before the hour NND looks alerted, chants his warning. The intruder attacks him and nest, followed by NNF. She's in the nest before intruder can even get the dad.
Looked like another raptor, not an eagle by the pattern of the tail feathers. I'm guessing, maybe falcon but too big?
About 5 minutes later intruder was back to put nest back on alert.
Mom takes over brooding. BTW Looks like prey at the back end of Mom. Maybe pheasant?
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Rain this am.
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HapoyBirthday Bella!
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This will blow your mind away if you haven't seen it on AGT.....where magic and reality meet.
Pasha and Aliona are not just an ultimate dolls Illusion. They are a real world-class adagio dance team and that is not where their artistry ends.
Here, they tricked the judges of AGT with the Ultimate Illusion.
I guess I'm bored with our outrageously cold temperatures, LOL....but you will enjoy.
However, the Daytona 500 is on this afternoon...assuming it's not rained out.
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Happy birthday Bella!
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Sunday Blessings Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
The Norths :-*
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Good Morning Beakers ... Happy Sunday!
Just got our Internet back !!
Today 37F rain continues and Tonight 23F
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A wild and thunderous stormy night...everything is soaked to the gills.
Tks for sharing Twitter post of 'The Norths' looking "majestic
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Lani- adorable vid of little 'horse girl'; . Lovely in black Nature surveillance
kb- yes...a scary jump for the penguins; yes indeed...Daytona 500 in the afternoon...tks for reminder almost forgot!
Karen cute names "Mike and Flossie" thanks for update ;awesome rose sculpture
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Bella...
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Nature 365:
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chocolate swirled Babka!
OMG LANI adorable pic! NEFL baby is such a cutie! Bella is so BEAUTIFUL!!! Good morning Lani, Clynn, Lisa, e4e, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, ER, Emy, Lilbro, Blschue, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie & the cheers group and all!Miss you all![/b]
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CLYNN Bella is really growing up ;) Cute pic.
KAREN Love your Happy B-day to Bella - Charlie Brown and gang. ;D
KB Saw that one live when it was AGT. Amazing
LANI I think that is Linda of the missionary order of veterinary nurses. ;D ;D ;D Beautiful Norths
PHYL So you did get those bad storms. Any yard damage?
LORI Babka - immediate thought of Jerry Seinfeld and Elaine shopping for Babka..LOLOL
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Good Morning Beakers...Happy Sunday!
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I am late this morning. I have been in kitchen making some chili for supper. I am also a few pages behind, so need to catch up.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Bella!!!
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Puff - That looked like a sub-adult that flew in.
tsk - Like your glittery hearts this morning. Yes, dual purpose tarp! ;D
clynn - It is a Mr. Kravitz ;D He does not like the cats, only cause he has dogs. They do not go in his yard, and stay in mine. NEFL baby looking good!
Lani - What a beautiful kitty in your good night pic! Wow, the surveillance team....gorgeous!
;D ;D tried baking a cake! awww....a single mom who works 2 jobs
baz - You doing OK with that storm line this morning? Thank goodness Jeff is off for holiday tomorrow, so no bridge crossing. :D
Phyl - Thank you, and thanks for the RRP post. How is the knee doing?
karen - Love the names fro M & F! ;D
Lori - Mmm, that Babka looks delish!
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Lisa Had the same first response. But then I replayed twice and got it stopped for freeze pic. With tail fanned out there were multiple colors of tan, reddish tips, black lines between, no white. Hoped someone else also caught the tail.
Tig Nice memories or are you busy watching the race?
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Such cute Birthday cards for Miss Bella! She is actually 7 today, although it doesn't seem like she should be! Mom said Kelsey told her she was going to be 6, so Mom only put $6 in her card! I said, well she was 6 when you talked to Kelsey Wednesday! I am going to slip another $1 to her! I will show her all the birthday wishes this evening! She wanted er Birthday Dinner from Applebees, so that is what we are having this evening! I will get pictures when she opens her presents! This was her Birthday Breakfast:
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Lisa, what a pretty scene for your Good Morning! I am going to make some Turkey Green Bean Chili tomorrow, an old Weight Watchers recipe! That would be Abner Kravitz then, only he wasn't nosey, he constantly rolled his eyes at her!
tsk, I love the titles you come up with for Lani's Holy pictures! Linda of the missionary order of veterinary nurses!
Phyl, what cute little mice! Hope you are able to stay dry, gosh, I heard on the news that 9 people have died from the flooding down your way. Mainly Kentucky I think.
Gotta go get presents wrapped. I made Glittery Pink Cupcakes this morning!
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Happy Birthday Bella
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LISA Beautiful winter view out the window. I love chili.
CLYNN What a great day Miss Bella is having. WOW Look at you making those glittery cupcakes with all the right frosting techniques.
I'm impressed! :o
OLDGUY WOW Nice b-day card for Bella ;D
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Tsk - Thank you on morning greeting. Chili was good. I started it at 9am, and it it simmered all day.
Clynn - Mmm, those pancakes and cupcakes look delicious for the birthday girl 🥳. Hope she enjoys her dinner and presents 🎁
Puff - Check the Decorah North thread, I see someone posted a pic of the sub’s tail.
Have good night, everyone 😴
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CLynn- yummy cup cakes for Bella, look at that pile of whipped cream...I hope she took a spoon and dove right into it ! Sounds like a nice
dinner out for her. Oh boy! pictures. Darn...so sorry about the age mistake ::)
OG-nice cheery BD card & cake for Bela
Lisa--knee not so good, think i need the knee brace back, looks like blood clot returned. I go back on 26th . Oh my chili...I could eat that twice a week at least. :-[ NEFL hatchling looks good
Karen-- sweet Happy B-day to Bella . Charlie Brown & gang
Tsk--we sure did get the storms...window rattled sometimes---not sure about the roof, over flow is flooded
Lori-chocolate swirled Babka Looks 'delish' I can't wait for a plate full
Good Evening ...Good Night,Beakers...SEDs all.
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Bella with all her new jewelry and her Beats earphones! She got lots of clothes too!
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Good Night Dear Beakers! And thank you all for the birthday wishes for Bella, she loved them all!
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Ready for this February Polar Plunge everyone ? ;)
Keep the wool layers, gloves, hats and shell gear handy !
It looks like just about all the Beakers are going to get in on the Purple and Blue temps on this one.
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Clynn, beautiful morning posts...Birthday girl Bella looks sweet, happy and ready for her big day! :-* Her birthday breakfast looks delicious!!... love the beautiful cats, and yes, there is a difference in the long facial structure of a Maine Coon cat vs Siberian. And the Maine Coone... awww {{{NEFL eaglet}}} so adorable... prayers for Sauces eagles/egglet.... {{{Erin}}} ... your cupcakes for Bella looks delicous! .. wonderful photos of Bella tonight! :-* ... love your good night pic.
Tsk, love your heart post... Bella's cake is beautiful.... "Linda of the missionary order of veterinary nurses" LOLOLOL!! You give my Sunday clergy such fun names. ;D
Karen, love your morning Snoopy post and Bella's card is adorable....
Kb, that was fantastic illusion!
Lori, adorable birthday card and cake for Miss Bella! ... Yummy Babka bread, also reminds me of Strawberry Hill Povitica bread from Kansas City. A Croatian treat.
{{{Phyl}}} peaceful nature video.... sending gentle hugs and prayers. I hope the blood clot dissolves.
Lisa, Kravitz is a perfect name for your neighbor... your chili will be delicious!
Oldguy, fun birthday card and video for Bella! ;D
BL, oh my what terribly cold temps on your map!
Take care Beakers!
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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This Marshall Tucker Band audio and video was recorded at just a "regular" old house party in USR, NJ on one of the finest weather nights in June of 1990.
300 ticketed attendees I know for sure as Bob McNasty and I took all of the tickets.
2 big Guys 'bouncing' VS a golf course .. forget about it .. 100's more ?
Toy Caldwell and his band was going to play for maybe 1.5 hrs maybe at around 9 pm.
I'm talking as sweet as the human existing weather ever gets kind of day.
A very groovy crowd had already assembled you see already dancing and digging on the tunes and the outside dance floor.
Him and the whole band started warming up & started playing at 3 pm and they just kept playing sets until 1 am. :)
I woke up in the morning in a sand trap in a cuddle puddle of music loving people all fully summer clothed & total strangers,
What hole are we on ?
Nobody of any age hateing or loving on that type of music could ignore the beautiful wafting sounds across the valley.
~ Clint the owner of the private golf club ~ who told the local cops to get off my private property the night before ~
His Cadillac was center-hung, teetering, front doors both open on the edge of another sand trap 2 fairways over.
whoa, whoa, what - zombies staggering in for coffee as it was described to me later.
Recorded at the 'Hurting hotel' as it was known back then on Carlough Rd as an off shoot of the 'Sherwood Forest' Shows. ;)
Some Names, Places and Events have been edited to protect the not so innocent. :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mIDivNOySQ&list=RDMM&start_radio=1&rv=dAeeJOInJ7I
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Good Morning Beakers ...
Today 33F partly sunny Tonight 26F
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Jim gave me some bad weather news...gonna get some days with 6F above !!
CLynn- Bella looks like she really enjoyed her birthday. Great snaps and thanks.
Lani--lovely sunset with the Royals soaring in the sky
BL-tks "In My Own Way' from a live Toy Caldwell Band concert
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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BL, wow, a sort of private Marshall Tucker Band concert! Has it ever been the same since Toy Caldwell died? I love their music, it has a twang of something I can't describe, two of their songs that are in my top ten. Music is in so many good memories, it takes your mind to another time and place... you know that so well...
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Lani, so many beautiful birthday posts for my Bella! Mike is gone again, they are sure making use of him before he retires... and he so deserves to retire! But, there are many men who just can't retire. Not because of physical or financial reasons, they are just driven to work. We have a terribly cold week this week then another warm up! High today is 3! Have you had any more rain? Peaceful sunset in Albie Land...
Phyl, oh no, your knee is acting up again, I hate that you are having so much pain. Hope it calms down today... Yes, it's Monday again! Good to see you this morning, did your knee calm down during the night?
oldguy, Bella was amazed at the birthday video, with her name!
Humpback whale swallows kayak and man: https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=whale+swallows+kayaker+video&&mid=DE3DB4F5B12E5C131D29DE3DB4F5B12E5C131D29&FORM=VAMGZC
The Cascade Volcanic Arc's best display is five peaks, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, Mt. St. Helens, and Mt. Rainier, in one picture taken from a plane.
More details/photos: https://bit.ly/3SUA1Ly
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3 degrees heading to 9 today. Highs under 20 degrees every day til Friday BRRR :o
PHYL Disappointed to hear about your knee not progressing! Wonder why? Cute Snoopy last night LOL. I love Mondays LOL
CLYNN Cute B-day pics ;D ;D Do you think she has a smile like Erin?? LOVE your AM greeting so full of color. ;D That humpback whale story made the news and he was interviewed. Can you ever imagine that?? Spectacular mountains pic.
BL That map tells the story :o :o
LANI I just googled povitica bread as I had not heard of it. WOW A very labor intensive bread to make $$$ Interesting.
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Good Morning Beakers
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Phyl - Sorry to hear that you think the blood clot might be back. Wish you could go sooner than the 26th. Stay warm!
clynn - Looks like Bella had a great birthday! Very colorful morning pics, so ready for Spring and flowers! Humpback whale :o
BL - Fire looks cozy!
Lani - Chili was good. Pretty pic from Royal cam.
tsk - Brrrr! Stay warm!
kb, tig, karen, Puff, oldguy and all - Morning :)
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bbrrrrrrrounce
- 14 now... going to a "high" of - 2
Tomorrow will be colder
Lisa... I just snarfed down that whole table! LOL
Stayin' in.... until we take the tree to the farm this afternoon.
BBL
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John Denver singing with Johnny Cash singing "Take me Home, Country Roads"
Oldie but goodie.
My family knew Annie as she lived in the same place as my Mom's sister and my cousins. John and Annie met at Gustavus Adolphus in St. Peter, MN where my cousins and aunt and uncle lived and worked at the college.
Is there a better word than brrr?...it's intolerable to me. intolerable brr. Not getting above ZERO today and tomorrow night might be -17 without wind.
Even Ollie is afraid to stay outside long..
Tig - even driving in the car sounds too much to me...stay safe out there.
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Royal Albatross ~ SSTrig Chick Graduates To A Larger Bag! 🎉 Sharyn Weighs & Gives Thumbs Up 2.16.25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoWEQoRBLMo
Ranger Sharyn came to the nest to weigh SSTrig chick. Dad RLK is on the nest and he gives her a few clacks as she approaches. Sharyn pulls some grass and offers as a gift and then reaches in to grab the chick. She realizes that she will need to use a larger bag today! So she pulls out a brown bag and then takes the chick and weighs it. She returns the chick and records the weight and gives us a brief thumbs up before she leaves! Great news that RLK and GLG's chick is putting on enough weight! Thank you for watching! Lady Hawk
Royal Albatross ~ RoyalCam Chick Gets Blood Sample Taken To Determine Gender! 💗 🐥 2.17.25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8G40-YxKQM
Feb 17, 2025
Ranger Sharyn and another helper went to the nest to weigh SSTrig chick and also to draw a small blood sample to perform DNA analysis that will be used to determine gender. This helps the rangers know if the chicks weight is healthy, as males become heavier than females after a few months. The samples are sent to the University of Otago’s Zoology Department for analysis. It takes several weeks to get the results back. Thank you for watching! Lady Hawk
SSTrig and Mom GLG :-* Both parents are going on short forages and quickly returning to be with their chick :-*
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Good Morning Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Internet is working slow this morning.
I'll be back :)
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LISA Boy, those are beautifully decorated cookies. Would hate to bite into them LOL
TIG Tell me again what the farm does to the tree after you return it?
KB What a great duet. It's a small world! ( Annie)
LANI Baby says "I'm comfy and warm under Mama" ;D Thanks for video.
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Watch this 17 month old baby dance (good) to Dad's music during his concert.
I need this on a frigid Monday!
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Ugg, A delta airplane out of the twin Cities to Toronto Canada crashed and is upside down. Apparently, everyone is safe. i can't imagine trying to get out of a plane from the upside down position.
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TSK... They mulch and use that around new trees on the farm
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KB- so very sad to hear of another airline crash. FNC will no doubt give fu ll details. tks for mentioning; Baby dance ;) ; great duet "Take me Home, Country Roads"
Lisa - Oh my would love to say I'd hate to bite into those beautifully decorated cookies. LOL
CLynn- tks for snap article Cascade Volcanic Arc'st display five peaks,
Lani- Tks for Royal A. updates amd photos...Mama and Albie chick sweet and all cozy
Tsk -Lisa - tks for President's Day reminder; Re: knee... by the color it just looks like another blood clot. I had to tell Doc about my ITP being in remission. She gasped. I said ...But, I don't have
any purpurea dotting my skin ...she said I realize that however...
Tig- be safe in this weather
BL- tks for the weather map...we're in for mid 20"s and a few 6F as Jim told me last night ( six above is very unseasonal for us)
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I snapped this fella, Dad #2 on the 16th. And, yes...the overflow ditch is near full to crestng
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This lovely lady is Mom #2. I was on a roll and couldn't pass up this snap either
She's one or the other...fluffed up feathers or PG and about ready to lay her eggs.
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Nature 365:
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kb - Oh my, the Delta crash. Thanks goodness all is OK. Cute baby dancing.
tig - Hope you enjoyed the cookies. ;D
Lani - We are in the same boat today with the internet. Mine has not worked right since the maintenance/outage on Friday. They are coming Wednesday to take a look. Awww, Royal baby so adorable!
tsk - I agree with your cookie statement. :D
Phyl - Go ahead...take a bite. Take it easy on that knee!
Good night, everyone :)
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Update... we postponed the tree trip until tomorrow
SED
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KB That was so cute! Loved the pacifier ;D Just saw that Delta story on the news tonight - How do you get out of your seatbelt upside down? Guess everyone survived and a few to the hospital are OK. Tim said her heard 80 MPH wind gusts?
TIG Thanks. That's what I told Tim but wanted to make sure.
PHYL Besides BB, that is a good shot of the overflow ditch :o
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Tsk, NBCC reported Winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph occurring at the time of the plane crash. Although there had been snow earlier in the day, there was no snow falling at the time of the crash. Multiple agencies from Canada and the US will be investigating few injuries and I hope they recover.
I have been eating my way through the posts from yesterday and can say that everything tasted good. Clynn, How did you make the frosting on those cupcakes with all those little roses or Flowers on the top very pretty. I’m glad Bella enjoyed her seventh birthday.
Good pose from everyone again and the reports of cold weather. How about equal to Bls map. We have cooled down considerably, and it feels good for a change after rain on Wednesday we will be dipping down even further for at least a week. I’m happy to be wearing sweatshirts and sweaters again at the rate I’m wearing them they will never wear out.
Have a good evening and take care of if you’re out and about and taste stay tuned to the eagle world and watching SWFL as their behavior indicates eggs could be coming
SEDS and see you tomorrow
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KB That was so cute! Loved the pacifier ;D Just saw that Delta story on the news tonight - How do you get out of your seatbelt upside down? Guess everyone survived and a few to the hospital are OK. Tim said her heard 80 MPH wind gusts?
TIG Thanks. That's what I told Tim but wanted to make sure.
PHYL Besides BB, that is a good shot of the overflow ditch :o
Yep, you fall to the ceiling getting out of your seatbelt....besides wind gusts I saw a flap actuator failure issue...there is a video of the actual landing on X....
The flight attendants ( I was one once) would have had to release their belts and open the doors from the upside down position as well.
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FNC had some good reporting on the Delta plane crash. Jim was a big help on explaining it all. He was a corporate pilot for over 25 yrs.
Special prayers for Delta plane crash.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
Good Evening Beakers...SEDs all.
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{{{Phyl}}} I hope your back yard isn't flooding with the storms in TN. I wish they'd come our way.... sending prayers and hoping that blood clot will dissolve.... awww sweet pics of BB enjoying the rain... Oh I can see the water overflow in the background.
Clynn, very colorful Monday morning! ;D Somedays I feel like the gal in the middle.... we haven't had anymore rain. Supposedly we won't for 90 days or so... a very dry spring. I'm going to hate the summer months. :( ... I saw that whale swallowing the kayaker last week. YIKES! Couldn't believe it! I can't even imagine it! ..
Tsk, Povitica Bread is full of cinnamon and oh so good toasted. Melts in your mouth yummy!!! Your temps are so cold! Please send your rain our way.
Lisa, love the valentine cookies and coffee ;D... it's hard for Mike and Jeff who work at home when the internet doesn't work properly. Sorry they can't come till Weds.
Kb, I remember watching that episode of John Denver and Johnny Cash. Great duet! I didn't miss a Denver show.... His voice always made you feel good, you wanted to soar with the eagles.... awww love the toddler dancing to his dad's singing. So cute! ... terrible plane crash, so glad no one was died.
Karen, That would be something if SWFL has an egg again. :-*
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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-5 feels like -20 High today 9 degrees :o :o
KB Thanks for your perspective on that plane flip over. Harrowing. :o
LANI Great good night photo ;D
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Wow, I overslept this morning or I should say I didn't wake up so dang early this morning!
Lani, another cold day here...can't wait for the warm-up! Ed works from home and also has occasional internet issues. I don't think this world could ever go back to the normal of 25 years ago! Great picture of GLG and the chick, nice that they are able to take shorter trips for food. Sweet good night picture, you always find the sweetest!
Phyl, oh no, I hope your ITP isn't a complication...Love that you know your Bluebird neighbors so well and that you and Jim provide a good home for them. Another plane crash, it was all over MSNBC as well. What in the world is going on. too many in a short time! Interesting 365, all those things moving under the surface!
karen, good that you have a stash of sweatshirts and sweaters! Does Piper have a sweater?
tsk, -11 here right now, wind chill -27. High today is 3. We are in the ice box! TWC says 50 for next Tuesday!
Denali National Park, Alaska - Denali forever
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Bbbrrrrrooounce. - 15 going to 2
A new video showing the plane landing... looks to me like a hard landing and the wing gets severed and a flash of fire at that point. Perhaps the wind caused a sudden drop of the craft onto the runway earlier than expected? Anyway... Amazing survival.
BBL
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Good Morning Beakers ...
Today 31F and Tonight 19F Snow fall about 10 PM
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Lisa-thank you for your concern :-*
Lani- no the backyard didn’t flood. Although I’ve tseen he ditch has over flooded to the
bottom deck steps 20yrs ago we had a monsoon the 2nd spring we lived at this address.
Tig- Brrrr!
Karen- Does Piper have a sweater?
CLynn-I see Doc on the 26th so I'll know more...can hardly wait to ge back to my evening walks
Lani- awww good night photo...cuddle up
Prayers for:
Delta plane crash...Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-02-18-crowded-pond-
https://www.nature365.tv
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Good Morning Beakers
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I am having a heatwave over here compared to most of you Beakers! I am at 26° this morning.
karen - LOL, eating your way thru the posts. Good thing those posts do not put on the pounds.
kb - I never thought about that, falling out of your seat belt to the ceiling! Ouch!!!
Lani - I know, I wish they had a sooner appointment for internet, but I will be patient. ;D
tsk - Brrrr, that is just TOO cold! Stay warm.
clynn - Love that last morning pic. You are in the ice box! ;D Stay warm! Denali National Park, beautiful.
tig - Brrr for you and KB, too! Stay warm!!
Phyl - Love that last pic of the deer in the distance. Thanks for the 365.
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Yikes ....
The "Miracle in Toronto".
The fact that everyone survived this crash is amazing. :o
18 people total were injured. Mostly with 'minor' injuries.
A man, women and child were in critical last night. but this morning I heard the child was in good condition .. the 2 adults I haven't heard an update on, but are expected to survive.
A lot of the safety experts on the news channels are crediting the quick, calm work of the flight attendants and passengers .. the fact that the fuselage stayed structurally intact .. and that there was no fire/smoke intrusion into the cabin.
One of the main safety improvements that they are crediting with the survival of people on this flight is what they call 16G seats.
https://www.seatmaestro.com/16g-seats/
2 new videos from X :
https://x.com/airmainengineer/status/1891800990317191428
https://x.com/ABC/status/1891836109962768408
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Woot Woot!. it's upt to -2 heading to 3 above!.....
https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/mn/richfield/KMNRICHF22
Have no idea why the airport just east of me always reports colder than all surrounding areas....oh well, not me.
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Baby 3Finger Sloth Reunited with Mother.
https://x.com/i/status/1891854144287211660
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Stanley needs help with morning feedings and Boris can feed himself :-*
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Good morning Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, beautiful pic of Denali.... sweet morning pics... Is Ed retiring this year?
Phyl, beautiful morning pics... spring has come in today's nature video.
Lisa, pretty morning pic. Enjoy your warm temp ;D
BL, thanks for info.
Hi Kb, Tig :)
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Woot Woot!. it's upt to -2 heading to 3 above!.....
https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/mn/richfield/KMNRICHF22
Have no idea why the airport just east of me always reports colder than all surrounding areas....oh well, not me.
kb I never really understood why the NWS chose to place their major weather reporting stations at area airports.
In NYC they use a weather station situated in Central Park that provides readings that are more representative of ones neighborhood.
https://vlab.noaa.gov/web/nws-heritage/-/100-years-of-weather-observations-at-belvedere-castle-in-central-park
I mean I get why you would want a weather station at an airport for flight safety, but the stations are generally situated in rather poor locations at the airports.
They are in wide open areas with no terrain or trees/bushes and usually very little grass even.
The wind that is reported by the station is generally elevated because there is very little 'ground friction' around them.
Direction will be accurate though.
In summer the high temperatures are usually elevated due to all of the blacktop absorbing and holding the heat. Heat island.
And the heat from jet engines.
In winter the low temps are generally reported lower at the airport again due to the open nature of their location and radiational cooling from the area being so flat and wide open.
And there are (in northern climes) usually piles/berms of snow on the sides of the runways.
Rain, snow, humidity, etc instrument readings/measurements are usually pretty good or better in an open area however.
My 2cents. ;)
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Erin just posted this on FB:
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Clynn, I haven't made it to Forum for a couple of days now.. I missed Bella's birthday!! I love Erin's picture of the Birthday Girl!! She is growing so fast, and look how pretty amd happy she is!!
Happy Belated Birthday to Bella!! :) :-*
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Woot Woot!. it's upt to -2 heading to 3 above!.....
https://www.wunderground.com/weather/us/mn/richfield/KMNRICHF22
Have no idea why the airport just east of me always reports colder than all surrounding areas....oh well, not me.
kb I never really understood why the NWS chose to place their major weather reporting stations at area airports.
In NYC they use a weather station situated in Central Park that provides readings that are more representative of ones neighborhood.
https://vlab.noaa.gov/web/nws-heritage/-/100-years-of-weather-observations-at-belvedere-castle-in-central-park
I mean I get why you would want a weather station at an airport for flight safety, but the stations are generally situated in rather poor locations at the airports.
They are in wide open areas with no terrain or trees/bushes and usually very little grass even.
The wind that is reported by the station is generally elevated because there is very little 'ground friction' around them.
Direction will be accurate though.
In summer the high temperatures are usually elevated due to all of the blacktop absorbing and holding the heat. Heat island.
And the heat from jet engines.
In winter the low temps are generally reported lower at the airport again due to the open nature of their location and radiational cooling from the area being so flat and wide open.
And there are (in northern climes) usually piles/berms of snow on the sides of the runways.
Rain, snow, humidity, etc instrument readings/measurements are usually pretty good or better in an open area however.
My 2cents. ;)
And, you make too much common sense ;) ;) Thanks
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Baby 3Finger Sloth Reunited with Mother.
https://x.com/i/status/1891854144287211660
Lani, that made me cry happy tears!! I loved the sound, too! Watched it several times! :-* :-* :-*
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Everyone stay warm, dry, vertical, and safe! :)
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Bbrroounce
Trying to, BAZ... 8)
Today, I made peanut butter protein cookies, lemon cream cheese crescent rolls, and white chicken chili. This batch has chopped onion, garlic, cumin, ginger, tumeric, chili pepper, carrots, pulled chicken, white beans, cream of chicken with rice, cream of bacon, cream of jalapeno soups and some cream cheese. I may add some chopped spinach to my bowl.
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CLYNN You certainly did oversleep! LOL Wondered where you were when we usually are typing at the same time ;D
We were a lot colder than many usual cold spots in the world today - Juneau was at 43
TIG Briefly saw some of the video now coming through from those on the plane taking videos of folks hanging upside down. :o
Wow that is some chili LOL
PHYL Enjoyed your AM selections of our antlered friends. Like that last one with the lone deer on the trail. 365 -loved the frogs eager for some lovin' LOL
LISA Cute mugs. Tomorrow your service should be up and running . ;D
BL thanks for the info on the 16G seats. Every little bit helps. Even tho I am only a few miles east of O'Hare I'm never what they record. You pointed out some very interesting reasons for the discrepancy however.
LANI Awww That baby sloth reunited with Mom. :-* Heartwarming. Boris feeding himself LOLOL
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Hello Beakers
A video from Juan Brown this afternoon on the Toronto accident - good info...
Delta CRJ-900 Crash Toronto - 17 Feb. 2025 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOYiQG43v64
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Life is interesting and varied. In this area the local stations give 3 locations, all different, O'Hare, Midway, Loop. Then there's tsk and me; we're always different; both west of Chi, she's NW and I
m SW, and we're about 15 miles apart. I came across a channel on computer called Wunderground locally. Always wondered if it was national. Anybody else have it? Wunder has several local tiny areas, must be 30-40 in the area, I found mine which is in a local fire station about a mile away. Can't get any closer than that. Local terrain and things like the lake, buildings, green spaces add to the difference. I also found it advantageous to look out the window ::) or the moving radar screen on Wunderground. ;D
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As always loved the Juan Brown additional info. So much to think about. So much training and knowledge placed on the crew. Impressive. Thanks OG getting it to us.
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Thank you oldguy for the JB video. 8)
Tsk - Too cold or Too hot on any given day in the contiguous United States. ;)
I always look at the weather like a glash 3/4 Full. :)
If it ain't great where you is or how you like it, go to where it is. ;D
How could there be so much 'disturbed weather' in between the two locations about 1,200 miles apart I ask facetiously ? ;)
https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=nathilo
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Puff - Weather Underground is my main source of local weather. The forecasts are locally tailored from the NOAA info. The data sites are mostly private weather stations (most cost about $500-$800) that direct feed their data to the Weather Underground web site, with communication bursts every 5-10 seconds. These weather stations can be added to the radar map display. Go to any location and zoom in, to see what the weather is like at that location. Rural locations are sparse, but most towns over 2500 people have 1 or more stations. If you use the map from BL with the general locations of RRP participants, you find out what their current weather is. ;)
This is the link to the radar map showing the NE Iowa area...
https://www.wunderground.com/wundermap?lat=43.302&lon=-91.788
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News tonight said pilot landed to hard, fast and short and caused the wing to clop the ground and caused the wing to Hit the ground and tear off, No, it’s a technical terms but I guess you can get the idea and we will see you later what is decided if this is true I hate it for the pilot.
Headed for a brief cool down I’m a few days with two nights below freezing after about four days the temperatures will be rising back to the high 60s low 70s. Hope everyone in the Chicago area and other places with subzero temperatures stay warm and safe I can still remember the biting wind coming off the lake and the Chicago River in the morning on my way to work . Brrrr is not even Cold enough
Anyone else having a nice evening. Seds
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I also found it advantageous to look out the window ::)
No truer words could be said Puff.
If one truly wants to know what the weather is really doing outside do it the old fashion way. 8)
Step outside generally clothed as your local forecast has indicated away from your building.
1st things 1st look up at your USA Proudly Flying Flag and salute it.
Adjust your clothing layers based on the following human readings.
Suck on your index finger and hold it up straight up in the air.
Your wind speed and direction is known right there assuming one knows there homes orientation, very important, N.S.E.W.
Then put both naked palms facing up with arms straight out in front of you for 30 seconds - precipitation type done.
If you do this every morning you'll establish your own personal apparel baseline and become a human weather station at your front door location.
~ Now these are "flat land" Urban, Suburban Rural suggestions ~
~ Mountain locations with elevation need other prognostication tools, but dressing in LAYERS still always apply ~
Did I mention dressing in layers ?
#1 A synthetic wicking layer next to ones skin.
#2 Air is insulation just like snow is - wool is my go to 'middle' layer. (Stays warm even if wet).
(Cotton I don't even know what that fabric even means in winter time anywhere USA).
#3 Shell gear. I'm GORE-TEX all the way as I was a beta tester way back in the day. I'm prejudiced on this one.
Now if you ever have the great fortune of sleeping outdoors in the open in the dead of winter get a really good ground pad and a goose down insulated sleeping bag.
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We loose a fair amount of body heat through our heads, so keep your noggins covered. ;D
I use my go to wool shell ear flapped 'scull cap' lined with turtle fur from Walgreens that Pip bought me years ago.
It's efficiency correlates to it's simplicity.
The most funny looking hat that is thermally efficient and works for you is the one for you.
The look of your hair - hypothermia just doesn't care. ;)
Gloved _ fingers _ don't skimp.
Footwear_the very most important piece of my winter kit bar none.
I'm already missing digits and pieces of digits on my feet and hands so I'm very susceptible to frost bite these days. ::)
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Everyone stay warm, dry, vertical, and safe! :)
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Tig, great chili! Dinner/dessert sounds yummy! ;D
Oldguy, thanks for Juan Brown, his explanations are simple and understandable. It's amazing everyone survived. A great crew!... wunderground is a great map...I checked on everyone in our family, I see Salina, KS is -1 tonight.. Mike's in Beaumont, TX.
Thanks BL and Oldguy for weather info...
BL, thanks for weather info and prepping for what to wear when going out in cold weather. It all makes perfect sense. Sadie and I do check the wind on our 2nd floor deck before dressing for our walk.... I had to smile at your "cotton" comment.... sorry about the loss of your digits on your foot... yep, I won't skimp on gloves, socks and boots when I head out in the early morning hours with Sadie. And I wear two winter knitted caps (forget the hair). "Turtle fur" Do turtles have fur? ???
{{{SED Karen and Piper}}}
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Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Lani yes some turtles do have "fur" BTW. :)
Think Platypus.
Turtle Fur is a fleece Brand also.
LOL :)
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Speaking of weather .
Keep your heads on a swivel hereabouts.
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Hump day dawns cold.
But there is always warmth in music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WASxq-ri4bA
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Good Morning Beakers
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Lani - Thanks for the updates from TRR. Love that good night pic.
baz - Waving at you! Hope you are warm and cozy, too.
tig - Everything that you made yesterday, sounds delicious.
tig - Wanna know what's funny, the internet kept cutting out all day yesterday, then last night we had none at all. This morning, working like a charm. I am still having them come out!
oldguy - Thanks for the JB video.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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We're starting the warm-up today, -2, high 6 for the high. 41 by Sunday!
Lisa, maybe the internet just had to settle in... ;D Good to hear that it is working now!
BL, I would hate to be a weather forecaster these days! Thanks for the Little Feat! And hooray for the Turtle Fur... Great old school weather station, your hands!
Lani, sweet baby sleeping with the kittens... Oh, that baby sloth reunited with his Mama! She looked like she couldn't believe her baby was back, love it!
oldguy, thanks for the Juan Brown, we haven't seen him for a while. His videos are very good, his voice is calming...
tsk, I think my 'oversleeping' may be getting to be normal! I have been trying to break my years long routine of getting up at 5:00 for work! Crazy when Alaska is way warmer than we are!!
NEFL - NE31
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OLDGUY Thanks for Juan Brown's report - Always very technical and thorough.
PUFF I have Wunderground as well as one of my many weather apps.
BL When I ask Tim what's the weather like today he says " I'll go outside and check" LOL You above all would know how to handle the outdoors! Can't believe you are "missing digits" with all you know. Maybe happened when you were a naïve young buck ;) ;)
Like LANI questioned " turtle fur?" Ah reading on I see you "explained turtle fur" :o Now I need to google LOL
LANI What a beautiful good night photo. :-*
LISA Isn't that always the way. I would definitely have them still come out and check your internet connection.
CLYNN Cute lantern nest :) What a shot of NE31 :o :o :o
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Good Morning Beakers ...Brrrr!
Currently 19F with Today 23F and Tonight 10F
Last night and until 9AM...Southern KY got 6" Snowing with possible 7.9 accumulation . I'll post a snapshot later .
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Well I woke up to at least 6" of snow !!! Jim drove to work in about the same amount
What a snap of NE31 !
BL/ OG-tks for the weather map, etc
Lani- sweet baby and kittens
OG-truly a miracle everyone survived Delta crash
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Happy Wednesday.....er, um, I'll be much happier on Saturday!: temps head back closer to normal here. Still -8 at the moment.
Lani - oh, that pic last night: The prettiest baby I've seen in awhile!
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Howdy Beakers! :)
Everyone stay safe and warm! :)
I've been using Wunderground (Weather Underground) over 25 years - since before it was bought by Weather Company (the Weather Channel).
Puff, FYI, click on the attached screen shot for a tidbit of related info.
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PHYL Lots of snow for you!!! Hope the roads were OK for Jim. Funny - snow gloves ;D
BAZI Interesting history of Wunderground - Didn't know all that.
Heading soon to see "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at one of our suburban theaters in the round. My 6th or 7th time seeing this since the 70s when I saw the original on stage in Dublin not knowing then what a classic it would be. LOL I love the energy!
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What To Expect On The Royal Albatross Cam: March–April | Post-Guard Stage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOjXZgNsP1I&t=4s
Mar 19, 2021 By the start of March, Northern Royal Albatross chicks have
grown large enough to spend time alone at the nest. At the start of this "post-guard" stage, both parents begin
to spend more time at sea gathering food to feed their chick.
Come April, the adults will only touch down at the nest site for
short visits, often for as little as 10 minutes, to feed their chick. By this point, it's normal for chicks to spend several
days at the nest alone before their next meal arrives.
As temperatures rise, sprinklers are turned on
near nests to help keep chicks from overheating.
As the chicks grow stronger and gain some mobility,
they may begin to explore areas around their nest site. The young birds often make "play nests" near their
natal nest where they may stay for long periods.
Curious juvenile albatross may also visit chicks at their nests.
They don't typically cause harm but may make the chick anxious. Keep watching to learn how the chick will develop into one of the
largest nestlings in the world as it prepares for its first flight.
The guard stage, end of guard stageRLK/A85 standing over his chick.
We can expect to see more of this behaviour as the end of the guard stage approaches.
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Good morning Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
BL, I didn't realize Platypus was in the turtle family, new info for me. Thanks for weather update.
The platypus was hunted for its fur, but it has been a legally protected species in all states where it occurs since 1912. Its population is not under severe threat, although captive-breeding programs have had slight success, and it is vulnerable to pollution. It is classified as a near-threatened species by the IUCN, but a November 2020 report has recommended that it be upgraded to threatened species under the federal EPBC Act, due to habitat destruction and declining numbers in all states.
Lisa, glad you're internet is back, but it's good them still come out and check. We've done the same, it's hard to get an appt.
Clynn, enjoy sleeping in what a precious pic of NE31 :-*
Tsk, I need to read more about Turtles... Have a wonderful time seeing the play. It's one of our favorites too. The last time we saw it was at a KC theater. And then there was the Donny Osmond version by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Phyl, Love the glove/snow post. LOL!
Kb, gorgeous fox
Baz, Never heard of Wunderground before until Oldguy's post... I'll check into that.
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The Platypus is an egg-laying mammal. It is a really, really, really cool animal!! :)
Platypuses are one-of-a-kind. They are in the Class Mammalia, Subclass Prototheria, Order Monotremata, and Family Ornithorhynchidae. It is the only species in the Family Ornithorhynchidae!!
Here's an excellent article about the Platypus from the Journal of Mammalogy, dated April 24, 2019, which says the Platypus is "one of the world’s most evolutionarily distinct mammals":
https://academic.oup.com/jmammal/article/100/2/308/5477503
Waving to Lisa, Lani, and Tsk! Enjoy the play, Tsk! :D
Also waving to All the Beakers!! :D
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Phew, I am glad I didn't cancel the cable appointment. There was a blown splitter in the box that was on the side of my home. The tech said, when they did the widespread maintenance on Friday, that they went into the main box across the street and reconnected the cable, it blew mine. That is why I was having the spotty internet. He just left, very nice guy.
clynn - Love the bird nest lantern! Awww, NEFL kiddo looking good.
tsk - Tim is a good man to go outside and check that weather for you. Jeff say, I don't know, look at the weather app on your phone. ;D Enjoy the musical.
Phyl - Hope Jim made it safely to work in that 6" of snow. LOL, if you had enough cold!
kb - Pretty fox
baz - Howdy!
Lani - Royal Baby looking good.
karen, Puff, tig, and all - Afternoon :)
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This is so dang sweet. Doubt you can keep a happy tear away....85 yr old who says you are invited until the cops arrive!.
I'd have definitely gone.
My neighbors are 87 ad 88...and they are the funnest people on the block....wish we had more of them.
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I haven't hear d from Publix or Jim so I guess Jim arrived safely. He' s off at 2pm + errands...should be home soon.
KB-handsome fox
Baz- Hi Y'all!
Tsk - Tim is a good guy to check weather outside for you. Enjoy the musical.
Clynn - cool bird nest lantern; Awww, NEFL kiddo looks great
Lani- tks for Royal A. photos and update. Enjoy reading about them.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-02-19-cold-snap
https://www.nature365.tv
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First Snow of the year 2025
About 6' very unusual for The South and most unusual for us in Nashville. Our front porch...7:34 AM
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First Snow of the year 2025
About 6' very unusual for The South and most unusual for us in Nashville. Our back deck 7:34 AM ...the over flow ditch is full up of snow
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Snow
Eliza Cook
1818 –
1889
Brave Winter and I shall ever agree,
Though a stern and frowning gaffer is he.
I like to hear him, with hail and rain,
Come tapping against the window pane;
I joy to see him come marching forth
Begirt with the icicle gems of the north;
But I like him best when he comes bedight
In his velvet robes of stainless white.
A cheer for the snow—the drifting snow!
Smoother and purer than beauty’s brow!
The creature of thought scarce likes to tread
On the delicate carpet so richly spread.
With feathery wreaths the forest is bound,
And the hills are with glittering diadems crown’d;
’Tis the fairest scene we can have below.
Sing, welcome, then, to the drifting snow!
The urchins gaze with eloquent eye
To see the flakes go dancing by.
In the thick of the storm how happy are they
To welcome the first deep snowy day;
Shouting and pelting—what bliss to fall
Half-smother’d beneath the well-aim’d ball!
Men of fourscore, did ye ever know
Such sport as ye had in the drifting snow?
I’m true to my theme, for I loved it well.
When the gossiping nurse would sit and tell
The tale of the geese—though hardly believed—
I doubted and question’d the words that deceived.
I rejoice in it still, and love to see
The ermine mantle on tower and tree.
’Tis the fairest scene we can have below.
Hurrah! then, hurrah! for the drifting snow!
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Water receding from Lake Gramke. Piper said she could Find High ground and went for a little outing for the second time today she was glad the rain Had stopped Colder temperatures are getting ready to settle in, but we will not have anything cooler than 27°, which will be only for one evening or rather night.
I just made a mess in the kitchen By overwatering a poinsettia. The water ran through the pot, which was good for the plant that a mess to clean up. Hope the heat will now dry the floor in the barstool Seat. Have a load of laundry of the new dryer, which seems to be working well and other than that nothing for today I did read Baz’s article on the platypus and found it quite interesting. I have never know much about him other than that they were in existence almost a little too detailed for my brain but interesting thanks,Baz.
Lani, Interesting differences between the royal Albies, and the Elvis, both very sweet.
Clynn, I don’t know what you call that lovely treat you had on the plate in your morning picture but I called delicious and enjoy the whole thing. Sorry for eating it without asking permission very good.
Tsk, Hope you stayed warm, going to and coming from the theater and that you enjoyed the play.
Lisa, good afternoon to you. How are the kitties at the B&B?
BL you are a wealth of information. Thanks a lot.
Phyl, your snow looks very pretty and it’s nice to see the picture but you are right that’s very unusual for your area. My family and friends in that area never mentioned snow if more than a dusting, so I totally understand that things may be a little disrupted until there’s some melting going on or a few plows out. I hope Jim is safe going and coming from work and doesn’t do too much shoveling when he gets home it’s dangerous in the cold to be out with a shovel pushing things you’re not used to, so have him.
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karen - I saw you had lots of rain this morning. Poor Piper, she need some wading boots to got out an potty. ;D The B&B kitties are doing good.
Phyl - Pretty snow for you today. We got a lil dusting. Thanks for the 365.
kb - Awww, Doug's party
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LANI Thanks for the Royals preview of coming attractions :D I think of that little chick all alone but then again their life is pretty solitary on the whole. I hope this one has some friends eventually. Saw Donny 3 times when he was in Chicago. He did 2,000 performances in 5 years. He had a home in one of the north burbs and his kids were enrolled in school here. That musical is now 50 yrs old!
BAZI Platypus truly an odd looking creature.
KB Saw that on FB the other day - the 85 yr old delivering his b-day invites. :-*
LISA AMEN Good thing he found the problem. YAY
PHYL Love your covered front porch. Good pics telling the story. Are there plows around?
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Hi Karen--Jim's fine & got a workout bagging and carry ing purchases. No plows the snow's about half gone by dinnertime
Tsk- thanks, no plows in our housing development. We're in the 'country' and outer roads probably need them though. I went out in my robe and slippers on the porch and took snap of the street. The deck I took from 2nd story window in this room (computer)
Lisa- next time I'll get the dusting of snow LOL
Lani-Thanks for the Royals I agree w/ Tsk and feel the same. Some times the lives of our wildlife makes me sad. But, then I remember He provides for them.
Good Evening Beakers...SEDs all.
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Baz, thank you for the info on the Platypus, "egg laying" is a real surprise. I keep learning new things everyday.
Lisa. WOW! Good thing you kept the appt. I hope your internet works 100% now!
Kb, I love Doug's Winter Party invite story. ;D
Phyl, thanks for the nature video, the last days of winter...brrrr .... And speaking of winter, yesterday it was raining at your and today your covered in snow. You have an inviting front porch and wonderful view of your bird feeders.... yes, he does provide for them.... Love your good night pic, it would make a great puzzle, very soothing.
Karen, glad to hear your new dryer is working out well.... Happy for Miss Piper finding high ground for her personal needs. ;D
Tsk, we really enjoyed watching Donny's performance.... I always feel bad when the Albie chick is left alone especially when the teenagers walk through the area... . I haven't been able to see if there's a nest nearby. There's got to be one maybe 12 to 15 feet away in either direction.
Good night!
Not too many seal pups left.... here's one enjoying the sunset :-*
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers ...
Today 19F and Tonight 9F Got a touch more snow over night.
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Lani-thank y ou ! Your 'Good Night' sunset is lovely
KB-enjoyed Doug's ' winter party' invitation story
Baz- I knew about platypuses...didn't know about 'egg laying'
Lisa- ;) pays to keep one's appt ...internet working now
Karen-very glad y our clothes dryer is working out well...Piper has good spot for her 'personals' that's important
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Finally got this last installment posted...
Historic Places of the World
The Colosseum, Rome, Italy
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Also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is an iconic symbol of ancient Rome. Completed in AD 80, it hosted gladiatorial contests, animal hunts, and public performances for thousands of spectators. With its distinctive elliptical shape and towering arches, the Colosseum is a remarkable showcase of architectural prowess and is one of the most significant historical sites in Italy. Marvel at the grandeur of the amphitheater, explore the underground chambers, and envision the events that unfolded within its walls. A visit to the Colosseum is a step back in time, offering a glimpse into the vibrant history of Rome and the cultural legacy of the Roman Empire.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-02-20-entre-pecheurs
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, I love reading the Albie updates, thank you for posting them so faithfully for us! Wouldn't it be wonderful to actually get to go to New Zealand and see them! I wonder how close they let people get to them. How are Norman and Milo these days? Sophie is my little mischievous one, she gets into everything, Sam stands back and watches. I found a new cat toy that they seem to like, I will post about it on Caturday!
Phyl, love the good night picture, I have already made a puzzle! Your porch looks pretty, just right for sitting out in the warm weather. Wow, you have a lot of snow, I bet it's soon gone! Ours will take a while to melt, but starting Sunday we have a week of 40s temps, even a couple of 50s. That was a cold 365, the birds just curl up and ride the choppy waves. I used to worry about the geese that overwinter here, at work we could see them on the frozen water, not moving, curled up in a ball. I thought they were frozen. They would eventually start moving, sometimes not until noon.
Baz, interesting platypus facts! I have always marveled at how there so many different animals on this earth, and have pictured God having such fun when he created some of them! There are some very weird creatures in this world!
Lisa, wow, glad they found a problem with the fiber optics before you had to call again! We have new Google fiber in our area but we haven't switched to it yet. Our email is from our internet provider and I will have to get a new email account somewhere else if I switch. And they say they have no way to transfer all my folders to a new email. Erin is trying to find a way to do it.
I need to get ready, I have to go have lab work done before our appointments tomorrow. Kelsey and I have our yearly physical. Ed took her for labs yesterday morning, she does really well!
In early September 2024, a visitor accidentally dropped a bag of Cheetos inside Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico, which sparked unexpected consequences for the cave’s delicate ecosystem. The Cheetos, softened by the cave's humidity, created an ideal environment for microbial and fungal growth. This prompted a temporary food web involving cave crickets, mites, spiders, and flies, disrupting the cave’s fragile balance.
Such disruptions are especially impactful because caves are sensitive environments where organisms have adapted to survive with minimal nutrients, and introducing foreign elements can cause significant ecological shifts. Even minor human actions can have substantial effects on these ecosystems, making the impact of the Cheetos far greater than it might seem.
Park rangers spent 20 minutes meticulously removing the Cheetos and molds from the cave surfaces, highlighting the importance of following park rules, which prohibit consuming anything but plain water in the caverns. This incident underscores the broader message of "Leave No Trace," encouraging visitors to minimize their impact on natural environments.
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PHYL Hope Jim can get some rest today? Enjoyed the good night pic. Had to Google McKenzie-Childs. Love it. Didn't realize the Coliseum was an AD structure. :o That was a good 365 today. The cute kingfisher is such a recognizable little bird. :)
LANI You have an eye for a good puzzle ( PHYL's post last night) ;D
CLYNN Giving us an orange morning today. My first sofa in my first apt was orange LOL Got it at a garage sale LOL. It was a sleeper and weighed a ton. Lulu's new toy the other day was the little wooden stick that Tim uses to stir the 1/2& 1/2 into his coffee LOL Speaking of odd creatures - don't know if anyone is watching ASIA ON BBC by David Attenborough? Amazing . Soon to start is AMERICA narrated by Tom Hanks - 10 part series. Trailer is really good. Carlsbad Caverns :o :o What are people thinking? Wonder how the bag got by the park rangers??
((PUFF)) Remembering Tony's passing today and may you remember all the fun times you both had together. :-* :-* :-*
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Good Morning Beakers
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tsk - Fun time at the musical? Did you all do lunch or dinner, too?
Phyl - Love the good night pic. Thanks for the 365. Our dusting od snow was gone, as fast as it came.
Lani - Pretty pics from Seal Island. Don't want to jinx myself, but internet is working good this morning. ;D
clynn - Good luck to you and Kelsey at your appointments this morning. Interesting about the Cheetos bag and the cave.
((Puff)) - Thinking of you on this day. HUGS!
karen, tig, kb and all - Morning :)
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Tsk, you beat me with comments on Phyl’s McKenzie Childs display! Have a few small things but do like the courtley check!
Clynn, good report for tomorrow s Check up for you and Kelsey.
Busy morning at FWFL with nest building and meeting going on following about an hours activity. Both Eagles flew off. Will check back later this afternoon and see what the latest brings a cooler and cloudy day there and the same can be said here where it looks very dreary outside. Temperatures will be going down to about 27 tonight
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Our pair at Tremp are trying anything/everything to get placement for each of the longest 2 sticks I recall ever seeing to fit just anywhere on their nest. Good luck. Plus they take a break now and then to bicker about who is winning. Let me go back to check out the competition. About at the top of the hour
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Sloth TV - Baby Heidi :-*
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Good morning Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Phyl, Love today's McKenzie-Childs black and white decor pieces... beautiful Kingfisher in today's nature Video.
Clynn Pretty orange theme today. The Mary Dee Design piece is very interesting. Looks like a perfect Shabby Chic piece.... our furry boys are doing well... I hope Erin will be able to figure out how to transfer your email folders into a possible new account.... I had Incredimail years ago. Then Microsoft bought it and wouldn't allow it to be used. They just shut it down. I didn't want to lose my folders. But, they wouldn't transfer it, so I just saved it on a usb stick. I didn't want to lose Mike's mom's emails to us. I kept them all as notes. In fact, I still have her email address on my contact list. I don't want to delete it :-* ... I pray all goes well with your lab work. :)
Hi Tsk :)
Lisa, YAY!!! I'm knocking on wood for you ;D
Karen, Love your morning pic! ;D
{{{Puff}}} Thanks for Tremp update. I have to check it out! ... Thinking of you and remembering Ton :-*
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bounce
First time outside in days... took the car in for an oil change. Had a hankerin' for a White Castle waffle sammy. Decided to come home and make my own. Too many carbs n calories of course, but prolly healthier here and a lot cheaper! LOL. Frozen waffles (smallish) and frozen pulled chicken, a touch of butter and honey and a pinch of salt. I'll have to make one for Camper when he gets up. Of course I'll need to swap the honey for syrup. Some folks just don't know what's good. ::)
((( Puff )))
TTFN
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Happy Day, Beakers! Stay warm! :)
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Well hang in there Beakers ..
All of us should be getting a nice break from this Arctic blast of cold air at the beginning of next week.
Mouse-over the days in table below the map and watch the pretty colors go to above average Temps. :) ;D
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GSB Falcons. A Peregrine Falcon has arrived - explore.org 02-20-2025 https://youtu.be/1xqU3uEVj80?feature=shared via rosieann
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LISA Comfy AM post. :) Musical great as usual :) We pass on the way home a renown fish place in our area https://www.bobchinns.com/ I had a char broiled fish sandwich ( basa fish = "Basa fish fillets are large, white, boneless pieces of fish with a mild flavor and firm texture. Basa is a type of catfish that's native to Southeast Asia. It's also known as swai, river cobbler, and Vietnamese cobbler. " I actually didn't know what fish it was I was eating but had said to Tim "this fish is so mild I can hardly taste fish" So we asked the waiter and there you have it. Tim had lobster tails of course. He loves lobster.
KAREN Isn't that a cute little AM princess LOL We're still in single digits at night til the weekend. Sunday afternoon - mid 40s We have some great sunshine today which makes everything better ;D
LANI Baby Heidi is a winner ;D
TIG I have all the ingredients for that sandwich. Was not familiar with it. :o
BL Sure looking good for next week ;D
LORI Thanks for the heads up on falcon return!
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Baz these are some pretty crazy snowfall amounts in your old stomping grounds/ neck of the woods from Winter Storm Kingston.
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I've only seen it snow once on the OBX.
Kitty Hawk got 4". Which must have looked very cool this AM. ;D 8)
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karen - You and Piper stay warm.
Puff - Did you see the Tremp pair arguing over the meal one of them brought in? LOL
Lani - Thanks :D Awww, Baby Heidi, so cute!
tig - A month ago, Sam's Club has some Chicken & Waffle breakfast sandwiches made by their brand Members Mark. Jeff got a couple boxes and really liked them. Of course, I went back to get more, not carrying them any longer.
BL - Trying to hang in there!
Lori - Oh, nice...a falcon at GSB!
tsk - The menu looks delicious at Bob Chinn's.
Good night, everyone!
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Lori - so nice...a falcon at GSB wonderful to see!
Lani - Awww, Baby Heidi, so cute! Tks Reminds me of the old fashioned naked baby w/ botton up on a fur skin
Baz- love the bluebird today
Karen- you and Piper keep warm
{{{Puff}}}-thinking of you today as you remember your 'Ton'.
Good Evening ...Good Night,Beakers...SEDs all.
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Phyl, Beautiful fire in the fireplace in your last picture don’t you know that Poppy is warm piper and I will be fine she’ll go outside but she strolls around the yard grazing and doesn’t seem to mind the cold. I’ll wait for her inside and it’s warm here Tomorrow morning may be a little chilly. It’s 48° now it must be a heat wave for some of you.
The big pot of chili tonight or late this afternoon and have divided it up into containers getting ready for the refrigerator in the freezer. It was tasty and that better tasting than what I made in the past. Don’t ask what it was because I just saw the dump stuff in no cream soup so tag so you might not like
Tsk, nice day out for you and Tim and nice restaurant to stop in instead of passing by
Clynnn, I had a Christmas tree one year that had all orangey lights on. It gave quite a glowed of the road and I really kind of liked it years ago and I’ve rented apartment in Chicago
Heidi Is a real sweetheart, and I hope she does well the sloths send a very, very fragile
Old guy I heard yesterday that Menards sells meats and snacks etc. is that only in Springfield or all over my friend had bacon wrapped pork fillets stuffed with spinach and cheese. She said they were delicious I just doesn’t seem to go with the store but nice for Those that have a Menards in the town.
Bl, oh you are a whiz With those weather maps thanks for posting
Lori, good news on the Falcons and thanks for the picture. Hope you are staying warm and are well.
(((puff)))
Seds
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karen - You and Piper stay warm.
Puff - Did you see the Tremp pair arguing over the meal one of them brought in? LOL
Lani - Thanks :D Awww, Baby Heidi, so cute!
tig - A month ago, Sam's Club has some Chicken & Waffle breakfast sandwiches made by their brand Members Mark. Jeff got a couple boxes and really liked them. Of course, I went back to get more, not carrying them any longer.
BL - Trying to hang in there!
Lori - Oh, nice...a falcon at GSB!
tsk - The menu looks delicious at Bob Chinn's.
Good night, everyone!
No LisaDidn't see the battle of the dinner. I was busy making my own. Who won?
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KAREN We will se 40 this Sunday - YAY
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karen - You and Piper stay warm.
Puff - Did you see the Tremp pair arguing over the meal one of them brought in? LOL
Lani - Thanks :D Awww, Baby Heidi, so cute!
tig - A month ago, Sam's Club has some Chicken & Waffle breakfast sandwiches made by their brand Members Mark. Jeff got a couple boxes and really liked them. Of course, I went back to get more, not carrying them any longer.
BL - Trying to hang in there!
Lori - Oh, nice...a falcon at GSB!
tsk - The menu looks delicious at Bob Chinn's.
Good night, everyone!
No LisaDidn't see the battle of the dinner. I was busy making my own. Who won?
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Mrs T brought it in the meal, and Mr T took it and flew off with it after their lil scuffle.
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The cad!!! LOL
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Karen - Menards expanded the food section about 4 years ago. This includes some refrigerator units and freezer units - these are like the 6 foot tall, 30" wide with glass door like the grocery stores use. These are for the standard products like milk, cheese, eggs, ice cream, frozen pizza, hot dogs, and sandwich meats, etc. There is also 3 chest freezers with sliding top doors (similar to ice cream treat freezers in convenience stores.) This product selection is on a 3 month rotation. The current items are Bew Pub Lotzza Motzza Pizzas. Last month was the Family Farms Market Bacon Wrapped Chicken Teasers with different stuffings. The 3rd item of rotation is Lloyd's® St. Louis Style Pork Spareribs and Hormel® Black Label® Original Bacon.
Hello Beakers
Kilauea began episode 10 last evening and ended this morning at 9:18 am HST (about 13 hours of fountaining)
https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updates
Still no activity reported from Iceland...
2 more mornings of single digit temps and then 2 days of highs in the 30s and then 6 days of 40 - 50 degree days in the current forecast. ;D ;D
Dog slobber, extra fries and a visit from the Babysitter! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jhkyQFsb4E
Maru has a smug face in the unstable container - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBZ4yLu_VKE
Maru goes to watch the strong wind - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d9c-Fk8mvo
My sister thought dogs were better companions until she watched this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKPqz-sVzW4
Quarantine Kids play "Lovesong" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWljbL2-6XM
Quarantine Kids play "Oh, Pretty Woman" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evZ6DaL9fH8
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Hi Beak Room :)
I've been MIA for five days from the Forum. I hope all's good with everyone. I'll try to catch up reading in a day or so.
Take care. Keep warm!!
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BL - Trying to hang in there!
LisaG a very slight atmospheric river weather wobble would have put those snowfall amounts in your backyard or ours.
So be happy and hang in there. :)
24 days to St. Paddy's Day .. ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blUSVALW_Z4
My favorite version @ 24:30 minutes by Pete Seeger (with the hiss and pop of the vinyl as it should be) from Carnegie Hall 1963.
http://tiny.cc/e5ta001
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Bl, oh you are a wiz with those weather maps.
Karen in my realm of the great outdoors 'some' weather knowledge has rubbed off and seeped into my brain _ a little old school and modernized.
A map is a place you throw a dart at when you're young.
So now your are there.
Have you done your local knowledge homework ?
What secrets and best possible weather outcomes one takes away and absorbs from the tip of the dart is the magic and mostly on your now knowing.
Knowing as much as one can about the destination, customs, language *, trails, rules, topography, weather, bugs, climate, flora, fauna etc, etc etc ...
Is the Key to how I still type here.
* My mother was a librarian and taught me Latin at a very young age so I can generally work my way through most.
I wish more, but just like books and places there are just so many ...
Many major excursions long before the 'internet age'.
So many "outdoor type peeps" using electronic battery operated hand held devices. Totally turned around. ::)
Pip and I ask kindly .. can we help you ?
No we're good. You can see the head scratching navigational look.
We tortoise walk up/down Mtn trails with paper maps and a compass like Magellan all the time.
I never ever walk into an unfamiliar place in the lower 48 without a USGS 7.5 Minute Paper Map and a Compass and the reliable knowledge on how to use both.
We try to scoop up most of the GPS/Smartphone users wandering around as best as we can as we come back down. ::)
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Baz these are some pretty crazy snowfall amounts in your old stomping grounds/ neck of the woods from Winter Storm Kingston.
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I've only seen it snow once on the OBX.
Kitty Hawk got 4". Which must have looked very cool this AM. ;D 8)
BL, big, fun snow in northeastern NC coastal areas/Northern Outer Banks!
Currituck County (Northern Outer Banks) got lots of snow. Here's a photo I liked of one of the wild horses in the snow at Corolla, at the Currituck Banks Reserve. You don't see that every day!
https://www.instagram.com/imagesbynalls/p/DGUWajLNRuZ/ (Just "X" out to close the pop-up to see the pic)
And another, of the wild horses on the beach in the snow at Carova, in the Currituck Nat'l Wildlife Refuge - just north of Corolla:
https://www.facebook.com/ncweatherauthority/posts/7-inches-of-snow-on-carova-beach-nc-currituck-county-photos-ginger-robinson/648370390918760/ (It's hard to see, but the dark horses are in the foreground on the flat snow in front of the brushy hill)
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The cad!!! LOL
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LOL! ;D
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Hi Beak Room :)
I've been MIA for five days from the Forum. I hope all's good with everyone. I'll try to catch up reading in a day or so.
Take care. Keep warm!!
Hi Paulie I hope you weren't sick... glad you're here. ;D
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SED BL, Oldguy, Baz, Lisa, Karen, Phyl, Tis see you in the morning.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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baz you know the red wolves of NC were frolicking in the snow like no ones business in there secret haunt's like canines are known to do.
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Good Morning Beakers ... Happy Friday !
Today 30F and Tonight 13F We still have some lingering snow. Lots left on the deck with various animal tracks
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Lani- love your aurora borealis from last night. Hope everyone is doing well.
Hi Paulie- hope all's well at your place
BL / OG - thanks for links and all
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, cute baby Heidi, it's hard to tell how small they are! The video of the Mom and Baby reunion gave us a good idea though! Sweet that you still have Mike's Mom's emails... I have a folder with Kay's emails, and her last text from 4/24/23. She passed on 4/27. Life goes on, nothing stays the same...
baz, wow, so many areas that rarely get any snow are getting not just a bit, but several inches! I would guess no one has a sled laying around! When we lived in Duluth Cathy and I had some local friends from church. Weekends were for either riding the snowmobiles or the toboggan!
BL, my Mom is a die-hard map person. of course she is, she is 90! Maps aren't always great in rural areas, we drove all over way down south in Illinois, found ourselves in Metropolis. As far south in Illinois as you can get. We were looking for the peach orchard/store but she wasn't sure exactly where it was. We did finally find it at Alto Pass, IL.
The warm-up starts today! 19! Then 34, 42, 49, 51 on Tuesday! Kitty Hawk with snow!!
Lori, hello girl! Thanks for the falcon alert! Hope you and Destini are doing well!
tsk, I have never heard of that fish! I do love catfish though! The place we used to go to when at Mom's was right on the Wabash River and they served fresh-caught catfish filets. So good, but sadly it closed during the pandemic.
Lisa, I hate it when a store stops carrying something I have bought for ages! Sam's is bad at that, other stores too!
NEFL - N31 Thanks SMB!
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-02-21-deer-at-dusk
https://www.nature365.tv
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OLDGUY Cute Ginger :) Maru deciding between 2 containers LOL Q Kids - Pretty Woman ;D
PAULIE Love having you here. :)
BL Besides Latin, did you get this sense of adventure from your parents? Most kids today would not have a clue about what a compass is. I love maps and prefer that to using GPS in my car. LOL Loved your trail story LOL Maybe one day you could tell us how you and Pip met?
BAZI Isn't that amazing for the Outer Banks.
CLYNN A rustic morning :) NEFL baby sure isn't lacking for food LOL
PHYL Beautifully photographed pics this AM Cute little snowman on the swing. Can imagine a little kid putting him there. :)
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Phyl, lovely winter pics this morning, snow is beautiful but hopefully Spring will be here soon! I feel sorry for all the deer and others that have to hunt for food in the winter. A rough life for sure! Janet, my friend in England, sent pictures of the Snowdrops in her garden, she has a lot of them! So pretty! I havent seen any around here! Mom said her Daffodils arecoming up. The birds on the fence, love it and the snowman on the swing!
tsk, BL is an enigma for sure! (BL, I mean that in a good way!) ;D ;D We find out things in tiny bits here and there...like his name is Phil... I remember earning a Compass badge in Girl Scouts, that would have been back in the mid 60s! Wonder if they still do those things these days... We tried to get Erin interested in Cub Scouts but it didn't take. Too much interest in video games and technology.
oldguy, our Menards is set up just like you said.! I like to browse through the 'grocery store' aisles, but I can't say that I get my makeup at Menards! Thanks for Maru and Penny!
Sue Bruhling - What a Beautiful Image of Stunning, Mighty M & Lady F23 ❤ Wooooowza!!!!!!! 🙂
Southwest Florida Eagles - February 19, 2025 Thank You! MLiz Photos for sharing your Picture with all of us! ❤
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Good Morning Beakers
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oldguy - Thanks for the videos. Love the Q-kids songs!
BL - Thanks for the tunes!
Lani - Pretty lights in your good night pic.
Phyl - How is the knee doing? Thanks for the 365.
clynn - I agree, Sam's is the worse. You like something, and a month later, no longer carry.
Look at that crop on NEFL kiddo! Great pic from SWFL! Liz takes great pics! Agree what you said about BL in your comment to tsk. :D
tsk - Jeff and I found an old spiraled World Atlas not too long ago, that we use to use before GPS. Those maps books were useful!
paulie, kb, tig, Puff , karen and all - Morning :)
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TGIF Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Oldguy, thanks for links. I'll look at them now.
Lisa, beautiful morning cup, we have an old spiral map someone in our boxes from Kansas.
Clynn, darling pic of NEFL eaglet by Smb. I hope dr appt. goes well for you and Kelsey... MLiz takes fantastic photos.. this one of SWFL is the Best yet! What a majestic capture of many different emotions in one photo shot!
Phyl, sweet nature video...
HI Tsk, Karen, Tig, Puff, Kb, Paulie, Baz :)
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baz you know the red wolves of NC were frolicking in the snow like no ones business in there secret haunt's like canines are known to do.
BL, for sure :) ... the ones that are still there. I remember, and know the location very well, when and where they were originally released. It's been a long and winding road for them since then. Hope they are healthily frolicking!! :-* :-*
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Sue Bruhling - What a Beautiful Image of Stunning, Mighty M & Lady F23 ❤ Wooooowza!!!!!!! 🙂
Southwest Florida Eagles - February 19, 2025 Thank You! MLiz Photos for sharing your Picture with all of us! ❤
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OMG!!! :-* :-* :-* :-* That is such a spectacular photo of the Might M and F23 at SWFL!!! Thanks to MLiz for the stunning shot, and sharing it, and thanks to Sue B. for bringing extra attention to it, and Thanks, CLYNN!!! for making sure it was also posted for All to see here in The Beak Room!!! WOWZA YOWZA!! :) :-* :-* :-*
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HAPPY DAY, BEAKERS! :) :-*
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LANI, LOLOL!!! Best Friday Face ever!! :D :D :-* :-*
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CLYNN That is truly a calendar pic from SWFL WOW Did you and Kelsey have your doc appts today??
LISA Love how all those colors blend in your AM pic :D
LANI Your morning pic is just too funny ;D ;D ;D
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Lani - Love the Friday face.
Tsk - Thanks 😊
Good night, everyone 😴
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tsk, yes, we had our appointments today! Kelsey has been talking about it for a month, she got quite anxious when she had to sit on the table, but she made it! She got covid and tetanus shots, and she didn't flinch at all! She is still a bit anemic, so they upped her iron pills. I got my Ozympic today, it was only $186.00! Last month it was $668.00! And all last year after the first month it was around $268.00. We shall soon see if the max $2000.00 out of pocket for Medicare pans out... Last year I paid around $3400 total!
Lani, love your Friday Face!
baz, great idea, to be a happier person than yesterday!
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Bella got a new hairdo!! Do you think it makes her look older?
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Good Night Beakers!
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Lisa- very Springtime image this AM
Tsk- sweet white kitty upside down this AM
OG- Cute Ginger; LOL Maru
BL- enjoyed your trail story LOL
CLynn-- going rustic this morning; the NEFL chick obviously isn't lacking for food ;D
Baz-- the news is full of many areas that almost never get any snow ...getting more than a bit,...but inches upon inches of the white cold stuff
What a riot that Friday face you posted Lani. Lady bug on his nose...LOL
CLynn- WOW snap from SWFL is truly calendar worthy...a spectacular photo Sue's snap
stunning, Mighty M & Lady F23 ❤ !!
Southwest Florida Eagles - Tks MLiz Photos for sharing your February 19 Picture with us! ❤
Yes. Bella's new do makes her look more mature...that's okay.
Glad Doc visit went well. Geez the cost of meds any more. Mercy!
Hey Y'all...learned a new word today...Brumous (adj.) of cloudy grey foggy skies; cold winter days
A very early Good Evening ...Good Night,Beakers...SEDs all.
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CLYNN I never had long hair in my life..LOL I think she does look older. I started 40 mg of iron after last July visit. I take it only 3 times/week and try to up some iron enriched food . Grits is one! Kelsey did a good job. ;D Tim has a supplemental drug program and pays $94 for two pens. What dose do you take? That's a lot of bucks!
PHYL New word for me too!!!
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Good evening beakers! Woke up to temperatures of 36° and it is now 50 on the way down by Tuesday we will have a high of 77 so our temperatures will be going up starting our spring warm up. Piper says she can’t wait.Baz, Love the pictures of the Outer Banks and hope the deer are able to dig under the snow and find enough to eat. I feel so sorry for all the wild animals having to work so hard for food but guess They have don it for years. Think I should be able to call chewy and have a drop shipment to them lol
in my driving days I kept an atlas in the car on every trip. Like a GPS we’re driving in town Have enjoyed, exploring the Outer Banks several times kind of a magical place in quite different
Lisa, I have a stupid question is a picture from Liz when she took was a camera with a photo lens or is that a cashier from pho Kim Anh the tree I’m only asking as it would seem to be hard to get a picture of that clear in the distance, it would be from the ground to the nest, or to the branches of the tree. At any rate it’s not necessary picture suitable for framing as they
Clynn, Glad you and Suzi got a good report card and maybe you don’t have to go back for A WHILE.
I sent HeLth home early today as she was having terrible allergy symptoms or something told her to go see the doctor which she did and I’m assuming she had allergies from what he prescribed for her. She got a bad set of symptoms as she was finishing her lunch, which was Chinese food from the mall I don’t know if that was what it was or if it was something else but I suspect it could Have been a number of factors.
Lisa, your morning picture was so colorful and pretty I enjoyed it. Thanks.
The Friday face with something else I love Northern lights as a child on vacation in northern Wisconsin where are used to sit on the lake and watch them every so often and they were spectacular. Sometimes she felt you were sitting under a colorful dome. I did not know how far south they were visible, but it was rural and dark where we were so the sky was more spectacular. Something I’ve never forgotten.
ah. . Ella looks about age and definitely more mature with her new style. Oh she likes it and keeps her bangs trimmed so they don’t get in her eyes.
I take a lot of medication’s, but don’t pay anywhere near the out-of-pocket costs you’re mentioning I don’t know whether it has to do with a drug prescriptions or the cost of the drugs or what the difference is I know I’m not on Ozempic which is I think fairly costly, but shouldn’t be as it’s mostly used for diabetics. I don’t understand the up-and-down cost of the drug either.
Seds and TGIF!
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HAPPY DAY, BEAKERS! :) :-*
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Baz, so true! ;D
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Bounce
When I drove thru Ireland, Scotland and Wales for three weeks on my way to Italy in 1998, before I had access to the Internet and before I had a cell phone, I traveled with just one carry on bag. Along with lightweight clothing, I carried one sheet of atlas map, three small pages of lodging, and one page of attractions per day. I never got lost. If I had strayed from the map I would have been sunk. I was the map keeper on our family vacations thru the lower 48. Hence, my nickname... pam da map.
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Clynn, Miss Bella looks older and taller with her new haircut. Love the bangs and long hair it frames her lovely eyes and smile. The cut/style makes her face look longer and thinner. She's a beautiful 7 going on 8! Where has the time gone.... ;D :-* ... glad your appts went well... thanks for the planet post info. Sleep well.
{{{Phyl}}} "Brumous" that's a new word for me too! Love the kitty in front of the heater... sending prayers and take care. :)
{{{SED Karen and Piper}}} :-*
{{{SED Tsk, Lisa}}}
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers! CATURDAY again!
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Lani, I don't know where the time goes.... but it goes too fast! I can't remember, is Mike home for the weekend? Ed will retire April 30th. It won't be much of a change, at least for me. He works from home, 4 hours a day in the Mile Hole. Hopefully I can get him to clean and purge down there!
karen, the kids will stop by today, I will get some more pictures of Bella and her new look!
tsk, what is the supplemental drug plan Tim has, are you referring to Medicare Part D? I am on the 0.5 dose. Dr told me she chose that drug because of the cardiovascular benefits, the other benefits are a plus! I found a list of the benefits:
Benefits of Ozempic Treatment
Blood sugar control and HbA1C reduction*
Significant weight loss support
Lower risk of heart attack and stroke
Improved cardiovascular health in type 2 diabetes patients
Slows the decline of kidney disease and improves cardiovascular outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes.
Phyl, brumous, never heard that word! Lots of words that are rarely used I imagine! I checked on the Sauces nest just now, the egg is still there!
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Good Morning Beakers ... Happy Caturday Ailurophiles!
Today 33F and Tonight 21F
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CLynn-great news for sauces nes. Hope it's viable.
Lani- love the Disney kitties...thank you
Hi Tig ...Karen...
That's true Baz
Clynn- enjoyed the planetary alignments charts
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
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https://www.nature365.tv
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It's Caturday
KAREN Wasn't too long ago that I gave away my Ocracoke tee shirt LOL Love saying that word.
TIG Was that a solo trip you did through Ireland etc? When I was in high school our family always did our "vacation" in early August. We camped so had to figure where to land each day based on mileage Dad wanted to drive and sites along the way. I was the one who mapped it all out. I loved it LOLOL My younger brother is a geography major so needless to say he is all maps! Thanks "Pam da map" ;D
LANI Cute "goodnight" :D
CLYNN LOL " drink coffee and be sexy" LOL Love that kitty paw!! The little girl kissing her kitty :-* :-* :-* What will Ed do with those 4 extra hours each day? - purge or add LOLOL His drug program is through Humana I believe. He is also on .5 BUT it is not enough to keep his daily sugars low enough. I suspect he will go to 1.0 maybe next doc visit?. Via MyChart I send him every 2-3 weeks worth of blood sugar averages. My drug plan is through Wellcare and I pay no premium and my 2 prescription drugs are free so far. SIGH
PHYL John, James and Ernest with their cats ;D 365 The deer caught the scent! 365
OOPS on the double pic
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TSK... Yes, alone... Back when I was a security officer and fit. It was Spring... so I mailed my sweater and some souvenirs home after three weeks on the island. When I got to Rome my choir arrived and brought my robe and music. We toured for another 10 days or so.
My Bro was living in NJ at the time, playing a gig with S I.L. My Mom went into the hospital the day after I left with an adverse reaction to a hormone drug. The nurses were confused when Mom got phone calls every day from NJ and various cities across the pond. I called her and then called Dad at home... it was a challenge for him to take care of himself, the house, my dog, and visit Mom. ::)
Lots of memories have I.
Happy Caturday
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GREAT SPIRIT BLUFFS VISITOR...
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I got a couple pics of partial numbers...
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Lynne Mall writes: New traffic controllers at MSP....minneapolis international airport.
People have been posting pics of Snowies all winter long at the airport. This one is a first!
Ah, I feel like i can breathe again. The warm up begins.
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GSB Beautiful whoever he/she may be :) (BANDED)
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Happy Caturday from Canada.
I don't think Winter is over there yet.
What say you Emyrauld ?
https://x.com/LiftForever67/status/1891695134632186223
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https://twitter.com/i/status/1892722715087294537 (https://twitter.com/i/status/1892722715087294537)
An antidote to the cat in the snow....
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https://x.com/gunsnrosesgirl3/status/1893218175740686362
I'm pretty big, are these wings going to really lift me ... ;D
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Good Caturday Morning Beakers
Don't you dare Milo . Milo . Noooo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vMJKRxEQPo
#cutecat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Joqp3xpFDg0
CATS: Crazy Antics and Unstoppable Chaos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iY66B5NB2w
Home Free - Good Night - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dyWhUa5BEc
Quarantine Kids play "I Can't Dance" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4-8Mg-712Q
Currently 24 and heading to 33 after a week of fridged weather - Schools were cancelled or delayed for Monday to Thursday for extreme cold - back to normal times on Friday. The 10 day is showing 40s & 50s starting tomorrow.
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Happy Caturday Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, Mike's home for the next week or so... cute Caturday pics... awww Mrs Sauces and her egglet 🙏
Phyl, special Caturday pics ;D... Love John Wayne :-* .. EH loved cats ... thanks for nature video, a JB with deer/coyote "run run run".
Tsk, never heard of Ocracoke, so I went to google... what fun family trips you had. ;D ... awww Lulu :-*
{{{Tig}}} thanks for sharing your special memories :)
Lori, thanks for GSB update, beautiful view! .. a new one? He or she is a beauty.
Kb, love the traffic controllers! ;D. "Buster" ;D
BL, great Caturday video. Love the winter gear. LOL! ;D ... gorgeous Condor, live well and free!
Oldguy, fun Caturday vids... beautiful Home Free song, perfect harmony.... glad to hear temps are warming this next week.
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TIG What an experience that was! Good thing we were younger when those kinds of adventures happened. Lots going on all at once.
LORI Good attempt at ID at GSB. Nice array of kitties this AM :)
KB What a pair of "air traffic controllers" LOL Dogs are really cool. ;D
BL That cat was hysterical LOL Condors are breathtaking.
OLDGUY The eyes on Milo LOL Those were some good cat compilations ;D
LANI Such a sweet AM pic . Can't help but smile at that one. Actually Ocracoke was a trip I did with my traveling buddy from Vancouver Wa. who at the time was living in Wash DC. We did the East coast via the barrier islands. Ended up in the most NE part of SC. Then drove up to Hendersonville NC which was our ultimate destination.
Monday ( holiday) through Friday we received mail 1 time!! It has been terrible. Tim was waiting for some tax info from our financial guy who said he mailed it over a week ago - Still haven't gotten in and he will mail again. He said he's had so many calls like that of people not getting their mail. Took 9 days for Tim's nephew's Valentine to get here!!
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Interesting tale of the mail tsk. We didn't miss any mail here except for Presidents Day. But the frigid temps made it too cold, mostly at night - about 4 nights in minus degrees I'm thinking for both us. Even cleared freezing here right now, 37 degrees. Forties tomorrow. All uphill now (yay, sun through the kitchen bay feels real good).
OG I agree - great cat posts today.
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Howdy Beakers.....Happy Caturday!!!
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clynn - Wow, what a transformation with the new hairdo on Bella, and yes she looks so grown up and alot like her Mama! Another wow, on the Ozempic price you pay. ((Kelsey))
Phyl - Never heard that word either...lol Aww, what part of stay home do you not understand! Thanks for the 365.
tsk - I love grits with lots of butter, salt & a lil pepper. Love the pics of Lulu sunning herself.
karen - Liz has a super duper long lens that she uses to take the pics at SWFL. Have you heard from your help? How is she doing? Hope all is OK.
tig - You are a good traveler!
Lori - Pretty pics from GSB
kb - Nice air traffic controllers ;D
BL - LOL, the snow kitty!
oldguy - Thank you! Glad to see your temps are rising.
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HAPPY CATURDAY, BEAKERS!! :D
BL, LOLOL on your jaunty Caturday Kitty! Love the style - that's one Cool Cat! :D I love California Condors!!! I have followed several of their nests over the years. They are incredible - what a journey for their species, but making some progress! Your release video made me happy sniffle!! :-* :-*
KB, tell those ATC BEs to stay well out of all approach, takeoff, and runway patterns and paths!! Scares me to see them there! I won't think about it anymore. They're gorgeous!
PDM, aka Tig, LOL! :D
Lani, love your Caturday baby with the Maine Coon cat... like minds. ;) :D :-* You and I both have basketball games to watch - now! Go Team!! ;D Good luck to yours, too. ;)
Clynn, I can't believe Bella went for bangs!! She looks like an old lady! Ha ha ha... just kidding!! Your Caturday sexy yellow Tabby looks good doing her Sun Salute... :-* I need to get my yoga mat out and get back to my regular morning Sun Salutes! It's just my knees that stop me! ::) 8)
TSK, love your picture of your Lulu the Catuday Calico doing her version of a sexy Sun Salute! ;) ;D :-*
OG, it's going to get warmer! Yay!
Lori, thanks for the great s'caps of the beautimous PEFA at GSB! Maybe RRP will get a chance to ID it - I'm thinking it's maybe a "her," only because GSB so often gets an early roaming female visit there at the cliff nest. :) :-*
Karen, I hope you're enjoying your sweatshirt weather - you and Piper are going to have a big warm-up soon it sounds like! Hope your HH aide will be better fast and back to help you out again soon. I just love Ocracoke!! I use my Howard's Pub cup from fun and relaxing brewskie breaks there often! ;D It takes me away... to the island and Ocracoke, and the wind, waves, and aroma there... a la Calgon! ;) :D
Waving to Phyl, Lisa, and Puff, and All the Beakers! :D :-*
Take care, All! :) I'm off to watch my game - and enjoy the shrimp, asparagus, and pasta salad I made a little while ago... to go with the guacamole I made, with some tortilla chips. I think I have 2 very hoppy brewskies in the fridge, too - should be just right!! Go Heels! Good Lord knows, we need a win! ::) ;D
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BL- your 'genteel' Caturday Kitty ;)
Lani- awww Caturday Maine Coon w/baby
Tig-LOL :D
Tsk- aww your picture of your Lulu sunning her kittyself. Tsk so much for posting her. :-*
Baz- enjoy y o ur game and fan food today; you and I with our poor knees. I see Ortho doctor this coming Wednesday. So hoping that I get clearance to use my stationary bike again. I have some extra pounds to loose. LOL
OG- so hoping that in a few weeks our temps are back to our southern normal. Mercy how those unwanted sprouts are popping up. Some
one has to do something about them ASAP. A permanent exemption form gardening may be on the horizon...won't that be 'loverly'.
Karen- hope you're enjoying sweatshirt weather - you / Pip enjoy warm-up weather .Hope your HH aide gets better soon to help you out soon.
Lori- tks for the great snaps of the the avian pulchritude at GSB. Here's to RRP getting chance to ID
KB Air Traffic Controllers ...BE's at their posts
For dinner from scratch pepperoni, mozzarella and mushroom pizzas; our own fave brews and green salads. Jimmy 's dessert is whatever he
can scrounge up.
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Good Evening ...Good Night,Beakers...SEDs all.
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No mail today either and its above freezing LOL In all fairness, our mail gal is on vacation this week - but still!
LISA LOLOL I love that kitty out for a cuppa'. Love the turquoise :) The instant grits in the packets have a lot of added iron which I'm supposed to be getting more of. Tim eats his like you do but I do the fruit - like cereal. Maybe mix in a little yogurt too. Loved the picture of Lulu too, squinting in the sun LOL
BAZI The weekend viewpoint LOL
PHYL I have a cute 3 pic series I took of her this week that I will post next Caturday. Are you still walking with a device and knee brace? Has your backyard "lake" receded?
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BL Besides Latin, did you get this sense of adventure from your parents?
Tsk It skipped a generation from my Dad's Father and Mother.
My Grandparents.
My most treasured in a fire safe are felt pendants from all 50 states and Countries. :o
John and Charlotte. :-*
Pip & I tried to emulate some of their adventures.
We really have no idea how J & C accomplished their adventures back in the day.
We are completely astounded, flumixed and in awe ! :o
Stuff, we ain't got 1/3 the travel on those two under our belts come to think of it.
May all Beaker's spatula groove like, bacon, pancakes and waffles come a Sunday Morning a Rising. 8)
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Baz, YAY NC won and so did KU... though KU has had a terrible year. The team hasn't been able to jell this season. We'll be surprised if they even make March Madness this year. :-\ ... you're having a yummy dinner. ;D
Tsk, sorry about your mail situation. The weather must have been difficult for postal service... oh I just read your mail gal on vacation. Don't they get a substitute? Hopefully Monday :-\
BL Wonderful story Mr. Denali Fail... and two years later so the adventures begin... may you and Pip enjoy many more adventures traveling the paths of J & C.
{{{Phyl}}} sounds like your ready for more physical activity, Hopefully your dr appt on Weds will give you good news... awww Bob... SED.
SED Puff, Lisa, Karen, KB, Tig
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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BL Wonderful story Mr. Denali Fail... and two years later so the adventures begin... may you and Pip enjoy many more adventures traveling the paths of J & C.
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Lani :)
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One more from the road my Grandmother god bless her heart on the road.
Hey Bus driver I keep seeing signs for PIPELINE every few miles ?
When do we get there
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I'd want to thank those who sent messages about my Ton. Thank you all for the sentiments and thoughtfulness. I've been coping through the third year wondering why it became more difficult than the first two. Coping is suppose to get better. Just different though, not better. Accepting it is for real?
Love you all. Tons of hugs for your help.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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BL, you and Pip are filling some big shoes! And just think how different it was for John & Charlotte, the world was much simpler then, and safer... no cell phones, GPS or laptops. Maybe they had a transistor radio for music, if they could get a signal! Thanks for the Van Morrison! Oh my gosh, that condor release was incredible, loved the way he(she) surveyed the scene very carefully before taking off What a wing spread!
Lani, sweet kitty asleep in the books.. Glad to hear that you have Mike home this week! You will probably be fixing his favorite dinner for him!
Phyl, I hope your weather gets back to normal too! One might expect an inch or so of snow every few years, but 6-8", wow! And I feel for the poor critters in those areas! We are supposed to get to 47 today, so the inches of snow on the ground will be melting. 61 by Friday! Is your knee feeling any better?
tsk, I also have some pics of Sam playing that I am saving for next Caturday! Sam & Sophie, and even Harley will be glad they will get to go out on the deck today!
baz, Bella was in the baby doll mood today! She switches from art to Barbies to babies and was asking when we could go to the park! I will have them on Wednesdays as soon as school is out, it will be fun! Talon is always in the same position... ;D
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Lisa, love your cute kitty morning pic! I picture Liz with a lens like one of these... Does wskrsnwings still take pictures?
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oldguy, thanks for the videos, and aren't we glad to bet some good weather this week!
Lori, thanks for the GSB news, wonder who that falcon is! Maybe Newman's new mate?
Kevin Schuchmann Photography, Delaware County, Iowa. This town is in Lori's part of Iowa
The wintery landscape northeast of Hopkinton at sunset featuring twin red-domed silos. The single-digit atmosphere unseen but certainly felt.
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Good Morning Beakers....Happy Sunday!
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baz - Hope you enjoyed your delicious sounding meal, and game.
Phyl - Your pizza's sounded great.
tsk - That is crazy with your mail.
BL - I might need a second breakfast...you made me hungry with the bacon, pancakes and waffles!
Lani - Adorable kitty last night!
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BL John and Charlotte. Yes I can see what you are saying about "How did they ever do it" without all the advances of rugged adventures in today's world. How fun to try and repeat some of their adventures. You are blessed to be given this wanderlust. :)
Thanks for that story.
LANI Book shelf kitty :D
CLYNN I love starting over each morning ;D Talon " always in the same position" LOL Does he ever get intrigued by Grandpa's treasure trove in the basement? Bella will make a good Mama some day. ;D 61 degrees - WOW
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Interesting new chirper at the hatchery this morning. Anyone else hearing it? Just before 7:25 CT this morning.
Replays anyone???
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((Puff))
clynn - Cute pics of the munchkins! Talon reminds me of Bradley when he was little, always has headphones on, or some handheld video game device in his hands. LOL, Liz's lens looks like the 2nd one you posted. I will have to ask her about wskrsnwings, but I think she does. That is a very pretty wintry landscape.
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One more from the road my Grandmother god bless her heart on the road.
Hey Bus driver I keep seeing signs for PIPELINE every few miles ?
When do we get there
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Sunday Blessings Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
BL, Never heard The Cowboy Junkies before... peaceful, soothing, the accordian is lovely .. I think Mike would like this too... yes, Cowboy Junkies, I'll look it up on Siriux for tonight's dinner music. Thanks for sharing. :)
{{{Puff}}}
Clynn, beautiful pink morning! Sweet pics of Bella, love her hair.... and there's Talon ;D ... beautiful wintery Iowa.
Dad and chick
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Chick too big to brood now
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Post Guard time has begun... chick will be left on its own while parents forage for food.
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It's 46 degrees here!.....above zero that is ;)...you can guess where I've been the last few hours...
Shortening snow piles, chopping ice and picking up poo front and back yard after that so very long cold spell.
Been a tough 3 days with Ollie man. I only now can breathe and rest a little. He gets the "gaggies" periodically and because that means he's nauseous for whatever reason he wants to eat grass, er um, no grass, or snow or just recently and not since a puppy he chose to eat almost a half of my very large basket of plastic flowers/leaves in my bedroom.
I didn't even wake up that night (2 days ago) and hear it. Since, he has vomited then up 6 times.
My vet wasn't in yesterday so spoke at an emergency hospital and they had a 3 hour wait. They told me to check his respirations and if they were in the 10-30 per minute range they would upon first arriving hold him for more critical patients for another 3 hours no matter when/if we arrived.
I spent most of the day with him yesterday breathing with him and counting and laying next to him. Each time he vomited he seemed a little better. But, at some point he could hardly walk.
He threw up a small amount of plastic flowers this am and is walking normally and acting much more normally.
Now to get him to eat ice cubes and some food. He did eat a little of my smelly gouda cheese last night.
Whew, our dang pets. They sure can cause us heart break. I'm pretty sure he's now on the mend and happy none of the sharper edges of branches he didn't apparently eat.
Going to take er easy the rest of the day and he's sitting in the sun on our front porch soaking the warmer temps up.
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Receipt ;)
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LANI His Holiness has asked me to represent him today as he has not been feeling well. I'm his representative of all creatures great and small... ;) Chick: " oops, I'm not fitting so good any more" :D
KB Oh how awful and worrisome. What after all this time would Ollie chew on those flowers - Maybe thought they would be a good substitute for grass?? Has he pooped yet? (((Poor Ollie and Mama)))
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LANI His Holiness has asked me to represent him today as he has not been feeling well. I'm his representative of all creatures great and small... ;) Chick: " oops, I'm not fitting so good any more" :D
KB Oh how awful and worrisome. What after all this time would Ollie chew on those flowers - Maybe thought they would be a good substitute for grass?? Has he pooped yet? (((Poor Ollie and Mama)))
Thanks for those questions. Yes, he's pooped, and just now eaten a whole bowl of food...and running around inside wanting to play ball. He'd like a walk today, but I'm waiting one more day to see if he holds down his dog food.
I'm happy today though...yes, it's been awful and frightening. I also assume indeed he thought those plastic flowers and leaves were real outside vegetation.
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Bad times for you and Ollie kb. Does seem like things are looking up. Take a couple deep swallows for yourself and relax for the night. Keep us up-to-date on the puppy.
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Bad times for you and Ollie kb. Does seem like things are looking up. Take a couple deep swallows for yourself and relax for the night. Keep us up-to-date on the puppy.
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Will do. Puff.....I'm actually dancing to Jackson Browne sing "Late for the sky".....imbibing early with an early dinner and rest...
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KB Sounds like Ollie should get through the night OK. So no "leaf" material got through the intestines and stayed in the stomach. That is good.
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KB Sounds like Ollie should get through the night OK. So no "leaf" material got through the intestines and stayed in the stomach. That is good.
Yup....all of it 6 vomits full, LOL...pink flowers and green leafs.
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Good evening bakers high of 66 today with a lot of sun and it’s time for me to put the sweatshirts away and Hall out something lighter way. We’ll see how long this lasts before we have another cool down. Perhaps I enjoyed all of Canada pictures today both of the cats end of Bella and Talon all great and a few of them made me really chuckle out loud piper said what are you laughing at? I said these cats are Very cute and funny.
Anyway, I wanted to say that I had a Shihtzu who swallowed a wire shaped piece of felt it was the Leaf top of a toy carrot. I called the vet right away and was told to wait I think at least four if not longer days for it to pass through the digestive system, which is ultimately did on one of our walks and I picked it up. It was clean as a whistle and all intact so hopefully the same will happen in a few more days with ollie man, but it does take time for these things to go through the system.
Hope the thaw is slow enough that no one gets extreme flooding!
BL you and Pip seem to have a very compatible life for which I’m sure you are grateful. Enjoy it and do as much as you can while you’re physically able retirement is not the time to start on a travel program and unfortunately many people don’t have time to travel much while working. I was fairly lucky. And what I was able to see of our country and the world there’s more I would like to see, but I am happy to be able to view most of it. I’m sitting at home. Your grandparents must have made a major impact on your bed for them. Thanks for the tunes. I especially enjoy Kris K.
How do you spoke with the HeLth today and the medication she has been given have taken effect and she is feeling much better. I expect to see her Tuesday.
M and F were MIA at the nest today I hope all is good and if they were off at a little Sojourn uchecking out new fishing holes or scenery, if in fact, I’m going to have a second Clutch this might’ve been a little getaway before the serious work Begins again .Hopefully that’s the case.
Nothing new here today so I’m going to sign off and watch a little bit of HGTV. I love the hometown show from Laurel Mississippi.
TIG was that a church choir you traveled with interesting trip and I’m sure a lot of f
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{{{Kb and Ollie}}} poor Ollie man... I pray the rest of whatever he ate is out of his system. It is frightening, glad he's better... Both of you sleep well tonight. :-*
{{{Tsk}}} Prayers for His Holiness and his Representative of All Creatures Great and Small. :-*
{{{SED Puff, Karen and Piper}}}
Good night from Seal Island!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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(happy birthday today brokenlug and happy birthday tomorrow pip!!!)
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Is this Kopje driving again?
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The BEST homemade German Chocolate Cake with layers of coconut pecan frosting and chocolate frosting.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, soft sunset at Seal Island... hope your day is soft and peaceful... Love the Albie pics, the little ones look so sweer! And such a pure white! LOLOL, the Pontiff Weiner Dog!
karen, we got to 55 yesterday, supposed to be 56 today! The snow is disappearing fast, especially when it is way above freezing during the night. Dare I say SPRING? I hope your help is better and can help you today.
kb, I hope Ollie is okay and back to his normal self today!
tsk, Bella loves to come into my eBay room and nose around for a game or something, she has found something several times! She looks for any excuse to go down to the Mole Hole and see Papa, she looks around like she is overwhelmed. (I do the same when I have to go down there...). I don't if Talon has ever been down there!
Low tide distress message from Acadia National Park Sand Beach - Officials say the bacteria levels have exceeded public health standards, stay away.
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We can learn so much from our neighbors to the North. Banff National Park has the oldest most successful wildlife crossing in the world!
Come on NPS ! Let’s get this working in Yellowstone! 🐻💙
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CLYNN Nice summery greeting this AM Not such good news coming from Acadia. :'(
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BL AND PIP ( TOMORROW) WISHING YOU MANY MORE ADVENTURES AHEAD
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Good Morning Beakers ... Happy Monday!
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Enjoyed all the weekend posts and family news and snapshots especially.
Thanks for all the updates.
My right knee ...both...were bothering me so much I could hardly take steps.I kept it elevated and iced. *Siged*
Wednesday can't come soon enough . I keep hoping I'll get happy news this Wednesday .
Prayers for Pope Francis and a speedy recovery
CLynn, nice springtime greeting; Banff National Park is lovely; Acadia. :'(
Tsk, Luved the snaps of LuLu. Tks for Springtime daisies in your greeting today
Lani, Thanks for the Royal A. report; lovely sunset from Seal Island
KB/ here's to Ollieman's recovery . Some Maggie prayers for Ollie.
Puff, Karen and Piper
Prayers for: Pope Francis and a speedy recovery ; Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
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Congratulations to Ma and Pa FSV on their first egg of 2025!
February 23, 2025 RaptorResource
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Good Morning Beakers
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Lani - Thanks for the Royal update. Baby is so adorable. Pretty view from Seal Island.
kb - Hoping Ollie is feeling much better.
karen - Nice temp for you yesterday. We are headed to a high of 51°. YAY!
Lori - Waving at ya!
clynn - Love the boat of sunflowers. Very cool interstate wildlife crossing.
tsk - Hope you are having a beautiful morning.
((Phyl)) - Take it easy....Wednesday will be here before you know it. HUGS!
Thanks for the 365, and RRP post.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to BrokenLug, and to Pip (tomorrow)!!!!
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Happy Birthday BL & Pip!!!
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Happy Bird Days Bl and Pip
Thanks all!....Ollie had a normal night's sleep last night and kept his dog food down. Think he's totally back to his ol self.....will hop outside with him within the hour for a nice walk.
Later.
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I almost forgot...
BL and Pip wishing you both a very Happy birthday !!
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Phyl, love your abstract birds this morning! Praying for a good report Wednesday! Hang in there! Time flies except when you're waiting... The beaver and the melting ice way up north, a sure sign of Spring creeping in! Good news from FSV!
Sauces Nest this morning!
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Lisa, you are getting the Spring fever too! We are headed for 56 today, can't believe it might be warmer here than in MD! The B&B cats will be happy!
tsk, the B&P birthdays are tomorrow? Then I will repeat tomorrow, can't have enough Happys!
Lori, ooh, the German Chocolate cake!
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge · Iowa - Exciting news! An otter was spotted in Walnut Creek today!🦦 The beavers are coming out for Spring!
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Bounce
The pool was 83.8 degrees today! I had a vigorous workout.
BL and Pip ... Happy happy Bird Day bird day ☺️
TTFN
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got that walk in just fine. Happy I wore my winter coat and ear muffs though due to wind gusts blowing off some snow piles along the boulevards.
Meteorologist Paul Douglas writes:
A week ago today the metro high was -2F with windchills in the -30s. Today: low 50s, typical for early April. It will feel about 85-90 degrees warmer than it did a week ago
that's some adjustment yes.
Chris is out in the driveway trying to help Dennis with his new car's computer. Dennis is 89...apparently their pickup truck also a Chevy went to the grave yard after if I recall not too many years.
But, i compare to my now 25 yr old Jeep Grand Cherokee with only 66,000 miles on it.
Chris hasn't worked a computer screen in a new car however. He's probably helpful nonetheless and if nothing else will learn something.
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Happy Monday Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
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Nice summer spring flowers this morning, bakers, and fantastic posts for BL and PIP! I have a great two day celebration and enjoy the cakes posted here you could have one today and another tomorrow and then for the puppy maybe a little frosting from the German chocolate, the white, coconut part here’s to many more trips around the world if not all the whole way around, at least around part of the world, I know You will not sit still for long!
Temps Today will be in the mid 60s but looking out the window at the gray skies makes me think of the Midwest just before it snows way too warm for that here but we may have a little rain we’re getting a lot of that and it’s supposed to be April showers that were a long way away from that
Prayers for Pope Francis
And 15 was Backe bringing sticks to the nest this morning and F 23 testing the area out sleeping in it or at least rest I get it shortly after I started watching they flew off so time will still tell if we’re going to see any little Baby birdies.
Thanks for all the morning posts and Lori. It’s great to see you posting going to do a few chores and maybe be back later
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BL AND PIP!!! :D
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Happy Birthday BL & Pip
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Chocolate Raspberry Cake - Vegan
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PHYL Great array o AM critters ;D Loved that little beaver 365. peek a boo. Thanks for the good news at FSV :) Good greeting for BL and PIP ;D
CLYNN Somehow I missed that interstate animal crossing this AM. I think they are trying to do a lot more of these where able. Love the cake you made for BL and PIP LOL I have BL's b-day today and Pip's is tomorrow.
LISA Had my shawl ministry group this AM for 2 hours of chatter! and some crocheting LOL Cute greeting for BL and PIP ;D
KB Bet Chris was thrilled to be able to help Dennis even if he has to figure it out himself.. Us old people need to rely on the youngsters LOL
LANI LOLOL Bull dog with curlers - too funny ;D
KAREN Charlie Brown - the wise man. :)
BAZI I'm scooping up one of those brownies quick.....
OLDGUY You have the right idea!!!
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tsk After an hour sitting in my driveway with Dennis Chris said, no problem figuring it out. Problem is the following: Dennis doesn't have a smart phone so that doesn't allow him to use much of the computer screen. GPS and other stuff.
Chris also wondered how much Dennis retained.
Chris taught him how to turn on the air/heat, and most of the other stuff......but,??????
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Pip and I want to thank all of you Beakers for the lovely B-Day wishes and B-Day treats ! 8) ;D
I think we both gained 20 lbs just by looking at all of the goodies ! :)
I'm usually 2 yrs older than Pip, except for today when I'm 3 yrs older for almost exactly 24 hrs.
~ Pip never lets my B-day go by without reminding me of this trivia ~ ;)
As both of us were born in the 3 am Hour.
Both Mom's not happy about that hour. Sorry Moms. :-* :-* :-*
I won't get into our actual ages here in the Beak, but we still "boogie" like we're in our 40's ??, unfortunately our joints are starting to feel much older than we are.
Gravity and many foot miles on both of our "chassis" so what are you going to do ? :-\
CLYNN - I have BL's b-day as today and Pip's is tomorrow.
Tsk your master calendar is correct. :-*
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clynn - Now that's a BL and Pip birthday cake ;D ;D The B&B kitties have been enjoying this gorgeous day. They have been lounging in the sun. Lil Spotty came up to the backdoor while Misty and Bandit were sunning. He was face to face with Misty, Bandit hissed at him. ::)
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kb - Glad to hear that Ollie is back to his ol' self.
Phyl - Great cake too for BL and Pip
tig - Pool temp sounds wonderful.
Lani - Your morning pic is a hoot!
karen - LOL, your Peanuts funny.
tsk - That would be me too, more chatter and less crocheting.
baz and oldguy - Afternoon :D
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OMG Roberta Flack died today....don't even get me started on how I felt about a boyfriend break up while this song of hers was playing:
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The first time ever I saw your face.
Rest in peace to Roberta Flack. Her cover of “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” is one of the most beautiful songs in pop history. Clint Eastwood played the entire 5 minutes+ in an extraordinarily touching scene in “Play Misty For Me.”
However, when someone makes it to 88 I feel they lived a good long life.....RIP Roberta.
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RIP {{{Roberta.}}}.. :-*
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Roberta Flack, Grammy Award-winning singer, dead at 88
https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/24/entertainment/roberta-flack-death/index.html
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KB All Dennis need in his life is how to stop and start the car, open the gas tank ( this was a puzzle for me), keep lights on auto, how to turn heat and A/C on, turn wipers on and signal LOLOL Tim doesn't have a smart phone either but does have a CD disc player which is all he needs. He uses his flip phone to make calls and doesn't use GPS - Has a Garmin he mounts on his dash or I map out his trip. I just saw that about Roberta Flack - Some real classic songs that I loved. Thanks for the clip. Songs are very powerful for memories!
LISA Good catch. Little Spotty just wanted to make a friend ;) ;)
Day 6 - still no mail. I'm going to the post office tomorrow
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KB, tks for news on Roberta Flack; nice Lion and lioness for BL and Pip to day
Lisa, tks for the snap of Mr. Spotty :-*. They do depend on you both.
BL, you and Pip are most welcome. {{{}}} Chocolate Raspberry Cake looks delish
Lani, that bulldog w/ those hard plastic curlers...far too funny.
CLynn, tks for Sauces Nest snaps this morning :-* :-*
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge luv the otters
I learned a new word today...'Burble' (verb) bur-buh l. to speak in an excited manner
Good Evening Beakers...SEDs all.
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PHYL. Thanks for the obituary on Roberta Flack what an outstanding talent for music was wonderful. Rest in peace, lady and thanks for all you did.Old Guy, I meant to thank you for your explanation of Menards grocery sales quite interesting and the cake for Bill today looks spectacular. I ate a piece of it along with some of the other delights that were posted for him so Bill and PIP you couldn’t gain 20 pounds because I ate some of it. Hope you had a good day, and I hope Pepes one tomorrow
Lisa little spotty wants to come in. How sweet is that Thanks for posting it picture of him right up next to bandit perhaps bandit will get used to him and stop hissing. He is such a cutie.
Piper and I are tired today and she’s up here on the sofa snoring away, but he hast to go outside one more time before we can go to bed that will be in. I don’t know a couple hours or more.
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We both get just one throw of a dart at a map of the lower 48 eyes wide open once a year.
A 4' x 8' foot paper map of the contiguous 48 tacked on the barn wall.
As we always do on our b days for 20 + years.
Now that's one good dart right there Pip.
15 years ish ago https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrsq1werkfs
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And your dart went where, BL?
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I hit a rafter.
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kg your as sharp as a tack and I love it.
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Happy Birthday BL and Pip! Adventures awaits!
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route number, state, heading into .. ?
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Bonnie Johnson, photographer often at the DNR nest, took this pic in New Richmond, WI...just east of the MN border line of Stillwater MN.
She called it a tornado nest....I totally agree....so unusual thought I'd post it here.
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Good Evening Beakers
A clip from Big Bear Valley Nest cams
Brave Jackie🦅 Wingslaps a Persistent Raven a Few Times!💪 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOSb2egFP0w
A new Video for Lesley
What is Bird Mobbing? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otkmx_ENBQM
Maru's meat buns became muddy and was washed - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynr8rMV-kvE
Hilarious Neighbors Who Turned Next-Door Living Into Pure Comedy Gold! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDW97xwg4j4
This family band is on the rise - They made it to Ashville...
Cotton Pickin Kids at Bluegrass First Class 2025 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1HZL8NvCBI
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Kb solid.
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route number, state, heading into .. ?
Mt. Denali 8)
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Lower 48 contiguous states
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What state ?
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Beautiful birthday posts for BL and Pip!
Yummy cakes too! ;D
Clynn, I think there are other national parks that are creating wildlife crossing like Banff National Park... {{{Sauces nest}}} ...
{{{Phyl}}} Very colorful and fun looking critters you posted this morning.... Congratulations to the Fort St. Vrain nest! ... Take care, soon it will be Weds. :-* .. love your good night pic.
{{{Kb and Ollie}}} Happy to hear Ollie had a good night.... the nest does look like a tornado!
Hi Tig,
Karen, Charlie Brown "Mother nature get back on your meds!" LOL!!
Lisa, awww Lil Spotty.... Bandit ;D
Tsk, Still No Mail?!
Oldguy thanks for videos... I hope the Ravens stay away from the Big Bear nest.
Rip Roberta Flack, beautiful woman, lovely voice..... I remember listening to her music on the wide open Kansas roads. Sound up full blast!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrudT410TAI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBT1neIA0tc
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, you are right, I found this article showing animal bridges all over the world! https://allthatsinteresting.com/animal-bridges-wildlife-crossings Thanks for the Roberta Flack music, her voice was beautiful... the music was always up full blast on the road! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8_fLu2yrP4
oldguy, love the Lesley video, never heard of 'bird mobbing'! Very interesting! Great video of Jackie and Shadow, pesky raven better stay clear! The weather looks good at Big Bear, what a lovely view!
BL, so today is Pip's birthday! My sister Cathy is 1.5 years younger than me, and she lords it over me for the half year that I am 2 years older than her... Love your birthday tradition with the map! You sure made a good choice with Pip, she has the wanderlust that you have! Did you meet somewhere in the wilderness?
Lisa, I think my cats would have been howling if they came face to face with another cat on the other side of the door! I know Harley and Honey did. I heard the blood curdling howls and ran to the front hall to see what the heck was going on. There were fur bits all over the rug and their tails were huge. A cat on the porch looking at them. They jumped each other in their panic! Haven't seen that with Sam & Sophie ...yet. I did hear one howl a couple of weeks ago when I let them go on the deck. I didn't see anything, but both of their tails were bushed out and the ridge on their backs were standing up when I let them in!
tsk, no mail for 6 days? Not honestly possible with all the junk mail out there! Made me think of the Seinfeld episode when Newman showed the bags of mail he had stashed in his storage because he was too lazy to deliver it! And it really does happen: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nyc-postman-was-real-life-newman-who-hoarded-mail-officials-n212381
Sue Bruhling - Handsome Mr. North & his Two Golden Eggs! ❤ Surrounded by a wall of Grasses to keep them Warm & Dry!! ❤
The Eggs look great as well as him! ❤ Thank you! Debbie Botelho for sharing your Post & Pictures with us! ❤
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PHYL You have us going on a new word a day LOL " burble - Like the sound of that word. :)
BL So you both throw a dart and decide which trip to do? or do both in a year? Cool! That was some beautiful scenery in the Van Morrison song. Wyoming?
KB Beautiful shot from Bonnie Johnson. Huge nest!
OLDGUY Either the raven is new to the area or has a death wish LOL Funny neighbors - humor certainly needed in this world. Will catch bird mobbing later
CLYNN Beautiful AM post pics :)
I'm highly recommending the new 10 part series The Americas narrated by Tom Hanks. First episode was East Coast and second Mexico. Absolutely stunning photography often of very familiar things but done in a different perspective.
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Good Morning Beakers ...
Today 71F and Tonight 38F
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Lovely birthday posts for BL & Pip...I don't dare look at those cakes. ::)
{{{Sauces nest}}}
{{{Kb and Ollie}}} Hopefully another good night for Ollie Man; Bonnie Johnson, photo of New Richmond, WI nest aka 'Tornado nest' Thanks.
Tsk- Yes! we've been watching " The Americas" narrated by Tom Hanks. No mail for days :o I'd wonder and watch my box
OG -Tks for videos...BBVNC Jackie gave that raven the 'what for'; Maru 'meat buns' = paws...not a cat of mine would agree to paw washing...cool piano fence and nice tree arch covered side walk
Lani- 'Hoot, hoot"; Tks for the R. Flack :-*
CLynn- Tks for sharing Sue's handsome Mr. North & his Two Golden Eggs; I , all too well remember 'Newman' of Seinfeld and his mail bags. Yes it does happen to some folks.
BL - Pretty cool throwing a dart to decide which trip. Van Morrison song had some awesome scenery. Like Tsk guessing Wyoming.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-02-25-pancake-ice
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Bounce
Pool was 83.9 degrees ! Woohoo! And a new suit. And sunshine.
I missed this... R.I.Peace Mr. Hill. Finally. https://www.npr.org/2025/02/25/g-s1-50565/clint-hill-secret-service-obit
TTFN
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Royal Albatross Ranger Sharyn Broni
"Kia ora koutou" (hello everyone)
Royal Albatross ~ DOC Ranger Weighs SSTrig In A Larger Pink Bag! 2.25.25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3JL2IvBVAw
Feb 24, 2025
It is weight day for all the chicks in the colony and SSTrig gets its weight taken this morning in a new larger pink bag! SSTrig is feisty and ready to clack and defend itself! The DOC ranger is extra gentle and moves slowly to not upset the chick, picking it up and putting it in the bag. SSTrig's head is sticking out as he raises the bag to take the weight! Then it slips down into the bag lol . The ranger carefully takes SSTrig out and puts on the nest and untangles its paddle from the bag. Enjoy some nice closeups of the chick wet from a rain shower this morning. RLK did return to brood SSTrig from the rain.
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Since hatching at 286g on the 28th of January, the Royalcam chick at Signal Station Flat has grown to 2 kg on day 28, (Tuesday 25th of February). This is a 600g increase on the weight from last week. :-*
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Good Morning Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, Beautiful pics of Decorah North nest by Debbie Botelho
Tsk, I hope you get mail today!
Phyl, stunning stainglass pieces... thanks for nature video. Take care.
Tig, thanks for posting about Mr. Hill.. rip
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📺 SLOTH TV
🦥Sloth Preschool Update
Malibu 2F Sloth: We are very proud of Malibu! He’s growing steadily and maintaining a healthy appetite, learning more each day.
Lula 2F Sloth: Lula has been having some digestive issues, we are closely monitoring her condition to ensure her quick recovery.
Beshayer 2F Sloth: She is growing quickly and thriving! We are really happy with her progress!
Zayed, 2F Sloth: He’s doing wonderfully, showing all the typical behaviors for his age, and he remains closely bonded with Beshayer!
Denahi, 2F Sloth: She is currently recovering from a fungal infection and is already showing significant improvement. Now, she’s spending more time relaxing with the other sloth babies!
Heidi, 2F Sloth: Heidi is steadily gaining weight, growing strong, and enjoying long, peaceful naps just like the other babies!
Cello, 2F Sloth: Cello is fully recovering from his previous skin condition. He keeps growing and gaining weight really well. We are incredibly proud of all of his progress!
Pablo, 2F Sloth: Pablo has an excellent appetite and is steadily growing and gaining weight each day, while also enjoying plenty of sleep!
Bonnie, 2F Sloth: Bonnie is doing wonderfully, steadily growing and gaining weight. She’s still incredibly close with Clyde and is now getting ready to graduate to Sloth Preschool! Isn’t that exciting?
Clyde, 2F Sloth: Clyde remains very close with Bonnie, and thanks to their progress, they are both preparing to graduate to the Sloth Elementary!
🌳Sloth Elementary / High School Update. 🙏
Pixie, 2F Sloth: She’s doing great, adapting well to her new environment at Sloth Elementary, and even spending more time outside in an outside enclosure!
Opal, 2F Sloth: Opal is doing great adapting to her new environment at Sloth Elementary and loves to sleep a lot!
Klara, 2F Sloth: Klara has the character of a fighter. She doesn't like to be near people - which is good for her independence!
TayTay, 2F Sloth: She’s still the biggest and heaviest girl at Sloth Elementary, and her healthy appetite remains strong!
Pretzel, 2F Sloth: Pretzel keeps undergoing treatment for anemia, our Vet Team is dedicated to providing her with the best care and attention possible to ensure her quick recovery.
Blake, 2F Sloth: Blake has been becoming a more independent sloth each day and loves to spend more time outdoors!
Nevada, 2F Sloth: Nevada is growing fastly and healthy like a big girl. She is also becoming more independent and enjoying spending her time alone.
Bruno, 2F Sloth: Bruno is mastering more and more his independence and keeps practicing for his life in the wild! He spends a lot of time on the tree and is steadily growing and gaining strength.
Fiesta, 2F Sloth: Fiesta is spending more time with the other juveniles in the outside enclosure. Her health is good and she is growing strong.
Wyatt, 2F Sloth: We are proud of the progress Wyatt has made. He is practising his independence while spending more time on the tree!
Tulip, 2F Sloth: Tulip is spending more time outside on the tree. She is growing to a healthy independent Sloth!
Rose, 2F Sloth: We’re so proud of Rose’s progress! She continues to be the "big sister" to the younger sloths, but she also enjoys her time alone in the tree. She’s getting more comfortable with solitude, which is preparing her perfectly for life in the wild!
Moose, 2F Sloth: Moose continues to take on the role of the “bigger brother” for the other juveniles at Sloth Elementary. He’s gradually and steadily gaining weight.
Grover, 2F Sloth: Grover is the biggest boy at Sloth Elementary! His behavior shows he’s well-prepared to graduate to Sloth University, and he’s working hard to gain the weight needed to complete his journey.
Binx, 2F Sloth: She is growing well and enjoying her smoothie and leaves! She is practicing independent wild behavior and some alone time on the tree.
🎓Sloth University Update 🙏
JJ, 2F Sloth: JJ has fully adjusted to independent living and is thriving in his enclosure, happily munching on the leaves provided.
Phoenix, 2F Sloth: Thanks to the hard work of our volunteers and the Vet Team at the Release Site, Phoenix has adapted to living independently. He spends his days sleeping, eating, and climbing around his enclosure, maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Roo, 2F Sloth: Roo has become fully independent and well-adjusted to life in the wild. He thrives in his enclosure, enjoying plenty of branches to climb and leaves to snack, as he prepares for his upcoming release into the wild.
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🕊️ In Memory Of 😢
Mimi, 2F Sloth: With a heavy heart, we must announce that, sadly, Mimi has passed away due to a fungal infection affecting her breathing system. Even though our Vet Team found her and rushed to provide treatment, sadly, we couldn’t do anything to save her. We are deeply saddened by her loss. She was a fighter from the very beginning, and her resilience will always be remembered.
Britney 2F Sloth: It is with deep sorrow that we announce Britney has passed away from the effects of pneumonia after spending a few weeks at TRR. We are truly heartbroken by her loss. She will always have a special place in our hearts, and we will miss her dearly.
How many babies will this canopy hold? :-*
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OOPS! Pablo :-*
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Hapoy Birthday, Pip! You win at Darts!
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PHYL Great AM glass bird hangers. I wasn't here when at 11:30 Tim called to say our mail gal had just made a special stop here with the mail truck to deliver 6 days of mail to us. I was just on my way to the post office to get the mail...Good timing. I would have generated some conversation with her but Tim always leaves that to me LOLOL She's off again next week Boo
TIG I really liked Clint Hill's book Mrs Kennedy and Me. RIP
LANI I love how the Royals are needing a bigger bag for weighing - a good sign. LOL Special trip by mail gal Anna to deliver 6 days of mail. She's off again next week. Some repair work on her plumbing. No 3 fingered sloths this time around. Pablo LOLOL
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PHYL Great AM glass bird hangers. I wasn't here when at 11:30 Tim called to say our mail gal had just made a special stop here with the mail truck to deliver 6 days of mail to us. I was just on my way to the post office to get the mail...Good timing. I would have generated some conversation with her but Tim always leaves that to me LOLOL She's off again next week Boo
TIG I really liked Clint Hill's book Mrs Kennedy and Me. RIP
LANI I love how the Royals are needing a bigger bag for weighing - a good sign. LOL Special trip by mail gal Anna to deliver 6 days of mail. She's off again next week. Some repair work on her plumbing. No 3 fingered sloths this time around. Pablo LOLOL
I think I read Five Presidents... not sure now. I'm not an ardent fan, but, Mike Rowe gave a nice tribute to Clint on his page: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealMikeRowe
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Good Afternoon Beakers
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kb - So sad about Roberta Flack, RIP.
tsk - Lil Spotty is the friendliest of all the B&B kitties. Keep us posted on the mail. Do you get informed delivery, so you know what you are expecting in your box everyday? Thanks for The Americas recommendation. I will have to see if I can find it on one of my streaming channels.
Phyl - How is the knees this morning? Pretty stained glass pieces!
karen - I bet Lil Spotty would come in, if he trusted us a lil more. Hope you and Piper had a good night sleep.
BL - Where did your darts end up? Maybe I didn't read it yet?
Lani - Love the pic of the owl. Thanks for the TRR and Royal updates.
clynn - Oh, yikes on the hair standing up and tails fluffed out. Bandit did nip at Misty yesterday when lil Spotty was out there. I was wondering if he was thinking, is that Misty outside, or is my parents thinking of letting another cat inside. ;D
oldguy, Puff, tig, baz and all - Afternoon :)
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I'm watching The Americas this afternoon. Yes, the photographyis extraordinary, the music great, the writing unique, and the narrator excellent.
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TIG Yes I saw Mike Rowe's tribute on FB yesterday. Well done. Glad you are enjoying The Americas too - agree with your comment 100%
LISA An orange theme coffee today ;D Yes I get informed delivery to see what mail I'm not getting LOL. Tim finally went through it all this afternoon. Mostly junk mail of course, 5 pieces of first class for him and 3 for me! Bandit and Misty: I remember with our first shelter cat Big Kitty - a tabby. It was summer and I heard her "growling" at the back door and if I remember it was another cat crossing the porch. I came up behind her to check it out and she quick turned around and bit my leg! I think it's a cat thing and from that time on I never went near any of our cats behaving like that.
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Hi Beak Room :)
I've been MIA for five days from the Forum. I hope all's good with everyone. I'll try to catch up reading in a day or so.
Take care. Keep warm!!
Hi Paulie I hope you weren't sick... glad you're here. ;D
Hi Lani, Nope was feeling okay just seem to be busier than usual doing and getting things done. Thank you. :)
Phyl and Lisa, Hi back at ya. :)
Phyl, I hope your knee is healing.
tsk, Awww Thank you!! BTW this past weekend was the coyote hunt. There were pics of coyotes on the different trail cams around the cabin. The guys did hunt. Outcome was no coyotes were taken down. :)
We all had a scary arrival though with unexpected ice. I wrote about it in Cheers.
clynn, Bella is sooo pretty! I like her new hairdo.
Tig, Very cool to your driving in Europe. When living in Germany I drove from Mainz, Germany down thru Germany attending Octoberfest in Munich then Austria finally arriving in Rome. Was awesome and beautiful .. and fun. ;D
kb, Very good your Ollie is feeling better.
BL and pip, Happy Belated Birthday!
Wishing everyone a pleasant night and good sleep!
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Tsk, YAY! You got mail! And now she's taking off next week. Will there be a sub? .... there are no surviving 3F sloths :(
Lisa, Bandit probably thinks that's one of Misty's kids! It's a sweet cat. Do you think you could find it a home?
Paulie, good to see you. I'll go and read your Cheers post about unexpected ice.
Karen, I read about the wild pigs too, we have Javalenas here... I haven't seen as many here like we did when we lived in Scottsdale... good night.
SED Tig, Puff, Kb
Pip and BL, I hope Pip had a nice birthday! :)
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Hello Beakers
Another nice warm day here... 57 for a high and sunny - the weekend is forecast to only be in the 40s before going back up - March in Iowa can be nasty, but the beginning is looking great... ;D
Ran across this video tonight - never thought to see this performer at the Grand O'l Opry...
Ringo Starr debut at the Opry 2/21/25 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEvinZAW_rs
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Good Morning Beakers ...
Today 77F and Tonight 45F
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Paulie, so nice to see you. And, tks for your message. Read your 'Cheers' post... "That was crazy nasty and scary. " I'd say! Oh mercy!
Glad y'all made it to your homes safely.
OG, luv Ringo Starr. Tks . Temps will stabilize eventually
Lani, tks for the Royal Report great snaps too. Sorry to hear about the 3F sloths. Sweet kittens heart shaped cuddle puddle
last night.
Karen, yes the warthogs have slowly been taking over the state for a while now. Thank goodness we've not seen them in our
neck of the woods
Lisa, tks for asking. The right knee is a constant problem. Who knows what Doc visit will bring this afternoon. Jim coming for me.
Tig / KB thanks for info
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
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Phyl, love the sound on the 365, the tide coming in is so peaceful. I still wonder how birds never run into each other when flying in bunches like they do! Today is your Dr appointment, I do hope they find something they can do for you! Cute morning pics!
oldguy, wow, Ringo at the Grand Ol' Opry! I would never have imagined it either, he still sounds good! He will be 85 this year! We had the same as you yesterday, Friday is forecasted to be 60! Then 39 on Saturday. Spring in Iowa...
Lani, oh those sweet kittens cuddling in a heart shape! Love seeing huddles of little sloths hanging on the limb! Thanks for the Albie updates, they are growing fast!
karen, I just can't imagine wild pigs running around! I hope they can get control of them! I was looking for a picture and ame across this article. They are also coming down from Canada! They are getting ready in MN! https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/11/14/minnesota-feral-pigs-officials-ready-for-potential-invasion
paulie, I have never heard of a coyote hunt! There must not be too many around if they didn't get any, or else they were all bad shots! ;D I'll check out your ice story! Where did you live in Germany? We lived there when I was a child, Dad was in the AF. Frankfurt, Wiesbaden and Ramstein.
tsk, yes, I do think it is a thing with some cats, when they get their hackles up they attack the closest person or cat! I just learned that there is really a name for the hackles - https://www.petful.com/behaviors/piloerection/
Lisa, did you notice the hair on Bandit's back standing up or his tail bushed out when he saw the cat outside?
tsk, did you ever get any explanation of why no mail for 6 days? You could have missed something important!!
Phyl, love all the stained glass birds you posted yesterday! Mom has one in her front window like the first picture! So pretty when the sun comes up, her picture window faces East, she watches the sun come up every morning.
I remember reading about this many years ago, it was in the Sunday Parade insert that came with the Sunday paper
Woman with most children in history - Valentina Vassilyeva, born in 1707 and passed away in 1782, is recognized as "the woman with the most children in history" according to the Guinness Book of Records. She was the first wife of Feodor Vassilyev, a peasant from Shuya, Russia. At that time, there were no methods of birth control, and having children was considered both a religious and social obligation for women.
Valentina gave birth on 27 occasions, bringing into the world 16 pairs of twins, seven sets of triplets and four quadruplets, adding to an incredible total of 69 children. Although it seems incredible, this extraordinary feat has been officially documented and recognized by Guinness World Records.
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Big Bear, Jackie and Shadow! And their beautiful view!
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PAULI I'll give it another smile that no coyotes were taken :) When did you live in Germany? That sounds like a great trip! On my way to Cheers when done here.
LANI Kitties are so cute - Always lol
OLDGUY WOW Like Ringo's look! Makes him look younger LOL
PHYL Looking for some good positives this afternoon for you. ;) Ocean sounds on Tim's bedside sound machine 365
CLYNN Love that tree photo this AM :) No way does Ringo look 85 WOW Feral swine problem - who would have guessed that one. I wasn't home when Anna deliverd mail yesterday. But I will ask her for sure. We usually get mail late in the afternoon and I hope to see her today. I'm gone from 8:15 til about 3 today LOLOL Hard to imagine Valentina's life. :o :o :o
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Good morning Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
We're leaving for the valley to run errands.
Have a great day Everyone!
See you tonight! :-*
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The pool was 84 degrees today! I had a great workout...
OldGuy - "in like a lamb..." :-\
I'm going to make pork chops for maybe the third time in my life. !?!! And brownies with mint...
TTFN
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OldGuy - "in like a lamb..." :-\
I'm going to make pork chops for maybe the third time in my life. !?!! And brownies with mint...
TTFN
"out like a Lion" :(
I do bone in pork chops about once a month - I use a cast iron skillet on the stove top - a thick chop is about 30 minutes on medium heat (keep skillet heat below oil spatter temp) I also make gravy in the pan after chops are done and put it over the chops.
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OldGuy - "in like a lamb..." :-\
I'm going to make pork chops for maybe the third time in my life. !?!! And brownies with mint...
TTFN
"out like a Lion" :(
I do bone in pork chops about once a month - I use a cast iron skillet on the stove top - a thick chop is about 30 minutes on medium heat (keep skillet heat below oil spatter temp) I also make gravy in the pan after chops are done and put it over the chops.
Thanx O.G. Yum! These are boneless (from Omaha Steak Co.) I found a recipe... Coat with oil, season with salt/pepper, onion, garlic, paprika. Bake @ 20 min., check with thermometer. I'll make "fake... no egg" fried rice with brown rice, carrot/pea, bacon bits, soy sauce for Camper's side and chopped spinach for me.
Tax returns received... Woohoo! Some for us, some for Camper, and my portion will go to paying off the furnace. 8) But, I have been purchasing things for myself and for Camper. A pair of step-in shoes for him and a hoodie for me: https://x.com/Lady_Warriors00/status/1878141410722865566
https://truthandreconciliationwarroad2.itemorder.com/shop/home/
BBL
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HAPPY DAY, BEAKERS! :)
It's a gorgeous afternoon here - 75 degrees right now, with severe clear skies. Yep, I'm headed out for a nice neighborhood walk.
Take care, All, and enjoy your day! :) :-*
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Good Afternoon Beakers
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It feels like a Spring day here!
baz - Ooo, you are a lil warmer than me. We are only 62°, but it feels great!
tig - Your dinner sounds good, and the brownies even better! Yay for you getting some tax money back.
oldguy - That sounds wonderful how you cook the bone-in pork chops.
Lani - Have a great day in the valley. I had wondered about Bandit thinking it might be Misty out there...LOL Awww, the kitties!
tsk - Pretty morning greeting. ;D Informing you of what you aren't getting!!!
clynn - Love your greenish theme today. Bandit's hair on his back was standing up when he saw a male out there. Poor Valentina, she looks tired. I would be too after all those kids!
Phyl - Good luck with doc appt.
Howdy to karen kb, Puff and all :)
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80° yesterday and 82° as we speak sat out in the yard with Piper this afternoon got a little sun on my face enhance the wrinkles don’t you know I figure I’m too old for the cancer gene so not too concerned about it at this point perhaps I should be there any way the sun felt great and his best said a severe blue sky if you can see forever and no clouds it’ll get cooler later in the week and stay in the 50s 60s for a while and then move back up again
Tig and Old Guy, The porkchops sound delicious and I like the idea of baking. The bone in chops in the oven. 20 minutes sounds good I don’t like them to dry out too much.
I am not watching the roadside antique show, which I haven’t seen in years. Kind of fun every once in a while there is something that I would like to have but most of the time I am just pretty amazed at what things sell for.
I have a few things that should be sold, but I have not had luck in finding a buyer and can’t Lynn I have not been on eBay. I should probably try that next.
Going back outside.
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LANI Cute little bunny playing hide and seek LOL Hope it was a fun day and lunch in the valley :)
TIG I cook pork chops - esp if thick - in the crockpot topped with cream of mushroom mixed with either a packet of onion soup mix or a packet of dry ranch dressing Usually throw in some sliced onions too. This way I can make several and package and freeze for meals later. the "step in shoes"? Sketchers?? I LOVE those shoes ;D
OLDGUY Do you dry bread crumb your chops? Fry in olive oil?
BAZI Took a 20 min walk yesterday when it hit the 50s. What a treat. Today windier and low 40s. I didn't have time anyway unless a 45 min walk through the grocery counts LOL. We DID get mail today ;D ;D Back on track!
KAREN 82 and a sit outside sounds wonderful :) Sometimes the Roadshow will show and older show of maybe 7-10 years and then show what the value was then and now. Be amazed at how many lose value
LISA Spring time is what we need ;) ;)
PHYL A good day???
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I never acquired the skill to bread meat - and also prefer non-breaded. About the only breaded items I order in the restaurants are Fried Chicken, Veal Parmesan and Pork Tenderloins. I prefer fried steaks and pork - mostly only hams and roast in the crook pot. I do have a recipe from my Scouting days for Dutch Oven Beefy Mushroom Steak. This was cubed steaks, mushroom soup, beefy mushroom soup, onion, garlic and rice - add enough water to meet the needs of the rice and 1/2 of the condensed soup. 45 to 60 minutes.
I normally use Crisco oil for the skillet - too easy to get olive oil too hot on a gas stove.
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tsk - your recipe for chops in the crock pot sounds really good and it sounds like they wouldn't get too dry.
How long would you guess you put them in the crock pot and at what setting?
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HAPPY DAY, BEAKERS! :)
It's a gorgeous afternoon here - 75 degrees right now, with severe clear skies. Yep, I'm headed out for a nice neighborhood walk.
Take care, All, and enjoy your day! :) :-*
Hi Baz, Great post! I hope you had a good day too!
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Phyl, love your morning posts, would make cute puzzles.... I pray your doc appt was promising.....sweet Sandpipers..
Clynn, poor Valentina Vassilyeva.... can you imagine? :P . God bless her. ... beautiful morning posts.... what a beautiful day for Shadow and Jackie... there's a couple of Ravens that have been bothering them these last few days.
Tig, .. yes, in like a lamb for us too.... Pork Chops! YUM! Love them fried in a skillet or broiled in the oven. I have some chops in the freezer... you're making brownies too. Yummy dinner! Enjoy!!!
Oldguy, Great way to cook bone-in chops! Pork Chop gravy is the best! The Dutch Oven Beefy Mushroom Steak recipe sounds delicious.
Lisa, You had a nice early spring day.... it was 88 in Scottsdale today... early warm days here. I'm so glad when we head back up to the pines!
Karen, what a lovely afternoon you and Piper enjoyed... Mike enjoys watching Antique Road Show when he's bored with sports. Then he starts looking around our home wondering what antique item might be worth a dollar or two. LOL!
Tsk, your pork chop recipe sounds delicious! I'll have to try that sometime. Mike would't like it, but I could freeze in bags for me when he's out of town. I usually broil pork chops when he's out of town.
Kb, I'm hungry for pork chops now!
There will be no wild spring flowers from Payson to the valley... Landscape looks dry and brittle.. no wild grass for the critters to enjoy.... ugh.. I pray March goes out like a Lion and we have rain!!
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Good night!
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Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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OLDGUY Thanks for that info. I just became aware of olive oil specifically for frying.....I use it for stir fry for example.
KB I just looked up the recipe to be sure. Bone in pork chops, topped with 1 can cream of chicken soup mixed with the dry packet of ranch dressing ( the one to make dips) and 1/2 can of water. 6 hours on Low There are lots of variations on this and can be used for chicken pieces or substitute the soup or the packets.
LANI What a shame your ride to the valley wasn't more scenic. I remember when my traveling friend from Vancouver Wa. and I went to Tucson and B&B'd and spent 5 days or so exploring the area. Went hiking in the Sonoran desert expecting to see lots of blossoms - Nothing as it had been a dry winter. It was disappointing as that was one reason we went there LOLOL
Morning Zoom today...
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Lani, I am praying for some rain for the pines! My Dad used to always marvel at how good the Iowa chops (1.5" thick) were that Ed cooked on the old $88 Sunbeam grill that was falling apart! That's about the only way we eat pork chops now, although on a nice Weber grill! Love the picture of the bunny ears peeking out of the frozen grass!
https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/Article/The-fascinating-history-of-the-Iowa-Chop
Phyl, thinking of you this morning and wondering how your Dr. appointment went. Hope you got some good news!
tsk, your pork chop method sounds good to me, but Ed would think it unheard of not to cook them on the grill... We'll see how he feels when he's older...
karen, Mom loves to watch the Antiques Road Show, so does Ed!
Lisa, love your flower pots from yesterday!
Mt. Shasta, CA
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The Law Library at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa. Brian Abeling / Iowa Road Trip
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Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife and dog found dead in their New Mexico home. https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/oscar-winning-actor-gene-hackman-and-his-wife-and-dog-found-dead-in-their-new-mexico-home/ar-AA1zTvlS?ocid=BingNewsVerp
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Good Morning Beakers ...Fairy Tales from the Shadow Box
Last night some occasional showers. Today 65F mostly sunny and Tonight 36F
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Had a good Doc visit...a long one.
Reason for long recliner confinement was to insure a good healing. Doc said not to give my knee a second thought 'so-to-speak'
She saw no problem with my exercise bike as now it will serve to loosen my right knee...wear brace and take tension to lowest level and gradually
increase...slow pedaling for 5 minutes and gradually increase time and speed as tolerated daily . I'm released for evening walks w/ wo brace that's up to me... again start off short walks. Only wear brace if needed. Take stairs as usual...icing not necessary. Bruising and swelling will take a few more months as is normal w/ this sort of injury. PT was set up at Star Phys Therapy weekly and shall address Vertigo issues as well. Until then I'm to use the previous exercise sheet for knee strengthening. I'm to return in 4 weeks.
I had been feeling pretty low...the 'dull drums'. Now feeling much happier and lighter of spirit .
Such sad, sad news about actor Gene Hackman , his wife and their beloved pet. He is one of my favorite actors. RIP Gene!
Clynn, poor Valentina Vassilyeva... her life story is written on her face. :(
Tig / OG nice dinner last night
Lani-.,sad you'll not have spring wildflowers in the valley. Perhaps later in the spring it will improve and you'll have some
Lisa, sounds like a nice early spring day for you; loved the rustic posts and their spring flowers inside
OG / Tig, love pork chops too.
Lani, add me to the 'praying ...rain for the pines' list
Tsk, Huey, Louie and Dewy off to some 'mischief'
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-02-27-lack-of-space
https://www.nature365.tv
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Good Morning Beakers
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A rain day for us today.
karen - You were quite warm yesterday with those temps, but I bet it felt great.
tsk - Yes, Spring is what we need. :D Yay, on your mail delivery yesterday! You recipe for the chops in crockpot sound good. Have a good Zoom!
oldguy - Like your recipe for Dutch Oven Beefy Mushroom Steak.
Lani - Wow, you had a warm day too!
clynn - Thank you, and love your pretty morning pics! Beautiful Law library! So sad about Gene Hackman and family.
Phyl - Sounds like good news about your knee. Take it easy. Thanks for the 365.
kb, tig, Puff, karen and all - Morning :)
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Good Morning,
clynn, We lived in Mainz. We were Army. I'm familiar with the towns you mention. So pretty over there and along the Rhine River and all the castles in different towns. My first two children were born in Wiesbaden AF Hospital. After delivery and resting afterward I was handed bed sheets/pillow cases and told where my room was to then go to fix bed for myself. I was surprised! Lol
We moms went into hallway to get our meals off carts then back to rooms to eat. We all had fun together.
tsk, Agreed to smiling about no coyotes. We lived in Mainz, Germany. The first time I went to a flower shop I said I was buying flowers as a gift to a friend. I was told not to use the word gift but to say present because for that locale gift meant poison. Surprised me!
Tig, You made me hungry for pork chops.
Phyl! Good news! Yay!
I wish all in the Beak Room a pleasant day. Take care.
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some bounce
R.I.P. Gene. A great.
Pool was quiet today. Nice.
Off to the basement for a half day... laundry.
I think I'll cook up chicken breasts tonight and add to a corn chowder.
TTFN
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Past Royalcam parent news
The parents of Manaaki have one of the older chicks this season and YRK (parent of Atawhai and Lilibet) and her new mate also have a chick. At 31 years of age YRK is a very experienced breeder having raised 8 chicks (including 2 foster chicks) previously. GLY and L, the parents of Manaaki are raising their 4th chick. These chicks are both older than the Royalcam chick and are also in the post-guard stage.
The Royalcam chick was left alone by RLK/A85 on day 26 for the first time on day 26. He returned 1 hour 40 minutes later after a short trip out to sea.
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Good morning Beakers! :)
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
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1) https://raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/index.php?topic=2927.msg804919#msg804919
2) https://raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/index.php?topic=2927.msg804924#msg804924
A few days ago I was wondering if anyone could figure out what road is in the Van Morrison video below ..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrsq1werkfs
It was one of Pip's "Dart throws" from many moons ago. 2010 maybe ?
Answer: The dart hit almost exactly on Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park, MT.
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EtMDYCH9s6z11ghU8
Montana Hwy 2 southbound next to the Jefferson River heading into Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park, very nice park BTW. 8)
We exited from I-90.
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Thanks, tsk - I bought the ingredients today when shopping and will give it a try next week......
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BL, comment underneath the youtube screen:
5,635,690 views Aug 17, 2010
Exited off the interstate (Interstate 90) to make the 7 mile trip to Lewis and Clark cavern in Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park in Cardwell, Montana, about an hour SE of Butte. Song is Philosopher's Stone by Van Morrison of his album 'back on top'.
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ROTFLOL Clynn.
I'm :-[ .
I guess it wasn't much of a brain teaser after all. ;) ;D
I guess I should have scrolled down a tad also.
Didn't even have to hit the 'more button'.
I'm laughing at myself.
I had never seen that Van Morrison youtube video before and I got so excited to show it to Pip.
I Might have had a few adult beverages for my B-Day also. :-X
Pip do you recognize this stretch of road in the video ?
After a minute - is that - yup. 8)
Anyway it was a really cool road trip over from Bozeman. :)
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BL, LOLOL is right! I was an Analyst by trade, for 40 years, which involved a LOT of researching! My best effort was researching several monthly GNMA Security Holder checks that not been cashed. I went back and found the last check that had been cashed over a year earlier. It was endorsed by the Executor of the person's estate, so now I know the person is deceased. There was also a 'Forwarding Address Expired' on the envelope. I got that big ol' BANK book out (about 6" thick) and looked up the Bank/ branch of the bank the last check was cashed at in LA. So I called branch and asked the person that answered if they knew the deceased person. Yes, they knew him, and they had the name of the executor. They gave me his number and I called him and explained the checks to him. He had written a note to GNMA saying to cancel the security, he stopped getting the checks so he thought all was fine. Well, I said, you can't cancel a Security that way, you need to call Chemical Bank in NY, they handle the Securities. All that, coast to coast from Springfield, IL in the late 80s. No internet, no cell phones, no computers, barely even a fax machine! I got those outstanding checks off of my list!
Sorry, that is kind of long-winded but it was a bit complicated!
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Howdy Beakers! :D
It was another gorgeous day here - 77 degrees during my afternoon walk, with a brisk breeze - SSW at 27mph, gusting at 45 mph... Hold on to your skivvies! Your hat will already be gone. ;) ;D
Take care, All, and I hope you enjoy this day! :) :-*
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BAZI Pretty hefty gusts on your walk today but the 77 was ideal.
CLYNN I could never do what you did LOLOL
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Bazi rocking the sweet NC weather.
We love it. 8)
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We bow out gracefully .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPOeZnbEcBU
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One more for
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuLBhxZUkmU&list=WL
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German Shepherd "playing" with baby.....Ollie does this. Anyone who visits gets kisses on the face...play with me!
Sound on
Have a great evening all.
BL- you heading towards warmer waters?
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Kb like Belize and a fresh tuna fish sandwich.
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Clynn is in tge pink today! Another day in tge 70-80 range! Thanks for all the jappy posts! Seds
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Tsk, no rain or snow makes for a dry winter, colorless spring and a long hot summer.... Thanks for pork chop recipe.
Clynn, pretty-in-pink morning posts... Iowa Chops YUM!! .... stunning Iowa library... so sad about Gene Hackman, wife and dog :'(
Phyl, sounds like good news about your knees. So glad for you... Pretty bird pics this morning....
Paulie, oh my, interesting story about what it was like in a Wiesbaden AF Maternity ward. ;D .. interesting about the gift vs present. ???
BL, Clynn, as Karen said "thanks for all the yappy posts!" and music. ;D
Kb, awww cute baby and shepherd playtime. ;D
Hi Lisa, Tig, Puff, Baz, Karen I hope you all had a nice day!
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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I have an early start tomorrow, so I'm sending my birthday wishes early 🥳
Happy birthday to Miss Bella and Talon's mom Sydney!
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Happy birthday Eaglesrock! ;D
Thinking of you and sending you prayers!
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Beakers ...
Today 68F and Tonight 38F
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Clynn-in-pink yesterday morning post...
BL, Clynn, as Karen said "thanks for all the yappy posts!"music. ;D
Paulie, nice to see you here interesting story about Wiesbaden AF Maternity ward
Kb, awww cute baby and shepherd at play
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-02-28-momonga
https://www.nature365.tv
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Happy Birthday Eaglesrock! ;D
Sending you prayers!
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Happy Birthday Bella ...Talon's mom Sydney!
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Phyl, pretty Birthday card for Sydney! Kelsey is glad they are the same age now, 31! Cute little Momonga in the 365! Thanks for the Peanuts Good Morning, always love Snoopy and the gang!
Lani, great pic of the hawk peering into the tree nest, and the blooming cactus, cool! Sydney's birthday is today, we had her birthday dinner at Cracker Barrel, her brownies and gifts at our house after dinner. Bella's birthday was the 16th, she picked Applebee's for her Birthday Dinner - those are my two favorite places to eat out! I am hoping you don't have a colorless Spring and a hot summer!
BL, thanks for the CSN&Y, I could listen to them all day!
bazi, I can't wait for a 77 degree day! We are getting there though: Today - A mix of clouds and sun with gusty winds. High 61F. Winds WNW at 25 to 35 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 50 mph. Windy Iowa! Have another good day today you Free Spirit!
Phyl, love your bird pics from yesterday! Sounds like your knee will be okay, just takes time... So don't fall again! That's an order!!!
Paulie, what years were you stationed in Germany? I was very young , don't remember a whole lot. Cathy and I were born in New Mexico, then to Germany, back to New Mexico and Becky was born there, then to England, to Arizona, Dad to Viet Nam then to Minnesota where he retired after 23 years. We were all born in the AF hospital at Holloman AFB, I have the hospital bill in my baby album - $11.73. I am going to ask Mom about the maternity ward and what she had to do for herself!
Sue Bruhling - I just Love this Picture of DNF incubating her & Mr. North's Two Golden Eggs ❤ Thank you! Rose Swailes for sharing your Picture with all of us! ❤
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Sauces Eagles The egg is still intact! Yay!
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Happy Birthday EaglesRock!
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KB That was so cute - the shepherd and baby.
LANI Hope you day goes well. ;)
PHYL You open today with my favs ;D That momonga was a new one for me. Cute little guy :)
CLYNN A winter white morning today ;) Great highlights of the north nest. Serene :o
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EAGLESROCK
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ERIN'S SYDNEY
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Happy Birthday EaglesRock!
Happy Birthday Sydney!
Hope both of you enjoy a special day with treats and hints of.soring in the air!
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Happy Birthday Eaglesrock
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Happy Birthday Sydney
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Good Morning Beakers.......TGIF!!!!
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paulie - Thank goodness you were warned about gift and present. :D
tig - Your corn chowder with chicken sounds delicious. I have made corn chowder with crabmeat before...delicious, too.
Lani - Thanks so much for the Royal update.
BL - It's good to laugh at yourself sometimes...its healthy!
baz - Nice temps for you yesterday!
Phyl - Thanks for the 365.
clynn - Thanks for the DNN and Sauces pic.
tsk, karen, oldguy - Morning :)
Happy Birthday to clynn's Sydney!!
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Happy Birthday, EaglesRock!!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, (((EAGLESROCK))) !!! :) I hope your day soars, and each year gets better and better! I hope you enjoy some special treats and surprises today, and maybe some fun wishes from your "grands," too! :D
As your signature says, "When a storm is coming, all other birds seek shelter. The eagle alone avoids the storm by flying above it. So, in the storms of life may your heart be like an eagle's and soar above." - Anonymous
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Birthday Dance B'Day!! Woo Hoo!! ;D
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SYDNEY!! :D You're a busy Mom! So I hope you have an extra fun birthday, with lots of surprises and yummy treats! Spoil yourself, and enjoy your day!! :D
I'm sending you a few virtual gifts to get through the last of the chilly weather...
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And some yummy treats, too! :D
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HAPPY LAST DAY OF (METEOROLOGICAL) WINTER, BEAKERS!!! WOO HOOOO!!! ;D
https://weather.com/science/weather-explainers/news/2025-02-26-meteorological-spring-explained-march-april-may
P.S. ;) ;) ;D
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LISA Love your AM full or treats ;D
BAZI Cute gift guide for Sydney LOL All good posts this AM LOL I'm all for the meteorological end to winter LOL
Boy is it windy here today. Had to hang on to my car door kind of day. 40 -45 mph wind gusts Hardly feels like the 50s :(
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tsk - Thank you! I was wondering if you all were having these crazy winds that Decorah is having. Those nests are rocking today.
baz - Last day of winter, something I am happy to hear! :D
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This Strawberry Milkshake Cupcake has a vanilla malt base and is topped with strawberry milk whipped cream frosting, sprinkles, and a whopper!
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This Rocky Road cupcake has a chocolate cake base loaded with walnuts and filled with marshmallow fluff in the center. Topped with a creamy whipped chocolate frosting, more walnuts, sprinkles, and mini marshmallows!!
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LISA It is still howling out there. Our woodpecker has to hit a moving target if he wants some suet today. LOL
LORI You find the best desserts to help us celebrate birthdays ;D Love that chocolate one LOL
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What a wonderful day today we had temperatures again in the high 70s with a sunshiny sky and a light breeze. Piper said it was wonderful out in her backyard bathroom maybe get a little rain on Sunday and temperatures will be cooling down to the 60s with one day in the 50s I’m loving the weather but I am concerned that it’s too hot too early in the azaleas are starting to bloom in town. My Japanese magnolia is in full bloom and just gorgeous at the corner of my front yard. The trees are starting to leave out and all in all Springer‘s first and fourth when I wasn’t out driving around, taking my lamp to be repaired I was on the beach, eating some of the wonderful goodies for the birthday girls. Oh the chocolate is just really fabulous.
The morning posts are very interesting and pretty from Clynns cool whites To Lisa’s
orange, and beautiful tulips. Phyl, Interesting 365 this morning from Japan. I hope you are taking care of your knee today and resting it. Busy day for you Wednesday.
I hope everyone enjoyed the day and is having a wonderful evening TGIF and s EDS
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CLynn- tks for Sue and Sauces nest snaps
Tsk-glad you enjoyed the 'Peanuts'
Lori- tks for the treats today
Good Evening ...Good Night,Beakers...SEDs all.
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Phyl, cute Snoopy posts this morning... thanks for nature video.
Clynn, pretty morning pics.... Cracker Barrel and Applebees are great places for family celebrations... I love the gift shop at Cracker Barrel.... prayers for Sauces nest... beautiful pics of Sauces and North nests... I hope Sydney had a lovely birthday.
Tsk, it was a busy day, but good one.... you had terrible windy day!
Baz, lovely and fun birthday posts for Sydney and Eaglesrock! ;D ... yep, winter has come to an end. I'm so glad for all of you!
Lori, what delicious birthday treats today! I'll start with the Rocky Road. and continue with Oldguy, Tsk, Baz, Lisa YUM! ;D
Karen, sounds like you and Piper had a lovely day.
{{{Phyl}}} Sorry your knee is doing well today... sending prayers.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Hello Beakers
We only got to 62 today ;) but had wind gust up to 33 this afternoon as the temps started to drop. Forecast to get down to a more normal temp of 21 by morning, only making it to 31 for a high Sat. Back to upper 50s for Monday & Tuesday as the next storm moves thru.
Some cat videos and music...
Maru watches over the customization of the cat tower - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_57YOvb8xs
Destroying Penny's precious Cat Tree! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7cSHGzt1xE
"American Girl" | Cover by Foxes and Fossils - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eos8w64ZIc
This is an old video from 1971...
In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McJZqnzy6Vs
Quarantine Kids play "I've Just Seen a Face" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Gprbq790r8
Quarantine Kids play "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0bHI8W0Nn0
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Good Morning Beakers ...
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The last day of Winter...and first day of Spring according to the Equinox
Thu, Mar 20, 2025 – Fri, Jun 20, 2025
Northern Hemisphere
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In 2025, the vernal equinox will occur on Thursday, March 20, at 5:01 a.m. ET. Its counterpart in fall, the autumnal equinox, and also the summer and winter solstices, occur in late September, June and December, respectively, due to the tilt of the Earth's axis as it revolves around the sun. Published 2 days ago
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Good Morning Beakers! It's March and it's Caturday!
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Phyl, Good Morning!
oldguy, yes, a very windy day yesterday! kind of cancelled the nice temp! High today here 35!!! But it starts going back up on Sunday! Crazy! Great video on how to re-furbish a cat tree, I saved it, I would never thought of using rugs! I have that album, Iron Butterfly, In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida!
Lani, we got to Cracker Barrel early (it's only about 2 miles from us) so I could go over everything in the store, I love it! It always smells so good, especially by the Woodwick and Yankee candles! The have the cutest outfits for little ones, I loved looking for stuff for Bella when she was a toddler! And the food is great! Sweet good night puppy...
Phyl, hope your knee is feeling better this morning!
karen, sounds like you are having beautiful weather! It will be a while before we see things greening up...but it will come! A chilly day today, 35. But back up to 51 tomorrow and 61 Monday. Crazy weather!
tsk, a terribly windy day yesterday here too!
baz, winter can't be gone soon enough! It won't be long until it's officially Spring! Next Sunday we will be an hour ahead of where we are now...and I just got used to regular time. I hope they can choose one or the other and just do it!
Lisa, love the tulip morning pic yesterday!
The kids are dropping the Munchkins off this evening so they can go out to dinner, so I will be able to show Sydney all the birthday wishes!! Thank you all!!
David Attenborough Fans · This crocodile has lived over 124 years and fathered 10,000 babies.
Henry, the world's oldest known crocodile, had his 124th birthday in December 2024 at the Crocworld Conservation Centre in South Africa.
Originally captured in Botswana’s Okavango Delta in 1903, the massive Nile crocodile has spent nearly four decades at Crocworld, where he has fathered over 10,000 offspring.
Living in captivity has further ensured Henry’s long life, providing him with consistent food and protection from natural threats. Scientists studying aging in reptiles say Henry’s case is remarkable and could offer insights into longevity across species.
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Good Morning Beakers ... Happy Caturday !
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Today 50F and Tonight 27F
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Clylnn That interesting from David Attenborough This crocodile about has lived over 124 years ...lives at
Conservation Centre in South Africa.
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IT'S CATURDAY, MARCH 1
The series of Lulu I did when she was laying on me as I was reading :D
KAREN WOW Magnolia in full bloom. Must be beautiful - What color?
OLDGUY Deluxe cat tower!! WOW that is some cat tree for Penny. :o So creative and cheerful.
CLYNN. WOW Amazing Henry the croc. :o
PHYL Funny kitty on the stool ;D Have you tried the first 5 min on your exercise bike?
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Bounce
lululap 8)
TTFN
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Happy Caturday Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, I found fun xmas stocking gifts at Cracker Barrel....I wish it wasn't 2 hours away or else we'd go there for their fried chicken/gravy more often. That is the one thing they do not have up here, a good fried chicken restaurant.... sweet morning pics.... Henry looks very spry for his age, and still has all his teeth!
Phyl, cats really don't care how we feel, so true!! LOL! ... Love the kitty stool. LOL! ;D
Tsk, darling pics of Lulu, she gave you her best poses. Front and sides. She is very contented... ;D :-*
March comes in like a Lamb
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Good afternoon Baker’s temperatures in the high 70s today and we will be having a slight cool down next week and then up and down for a little while not unusual for the area although there’s no snow in the forecast
Tsk, great pictures of Lulu. I meant to mention that on the post you made earlier, when you said you were going to be showing the series she has a pretty little thing And I am guessing a great personality for you and Tim.
Cracker Barrel has some great home cooking items on their menu I particularly like their breakfast. The story is great. I had a colleague when I was working who was employed in Nashville Tennessee and lost his job. I called him to see if he wanted to move for another job and he said no he was OK. Turns out his best friend had opened a small restaurant east of Nashville. He was expanding the business. My colleague was smart enough to purchase a bunch of stock at a very low rate, and said the return was unbelievable. I always think of him when I passed a restaurant with the rocking chairs in the parking lot full of cars a great investment for himself, and a great help to his friend.
My Japanese magnolia flowers are purple at the base, turning white to the top. Strangely, it is not rated for my climate zone, but has been doing extremely well with no assistance from me whatsoever. Been very happy with it. I also meant to say that my little house Finches are Backe saw them yesterday for the first time flying in and out of the nest and will be watching to see if she is truly incubating anything at this time
SWFL posted I believe on Facebook that they did not know whether or not there would be a second clutch or not. The behavior of both eagles would indicate that eggs are eminent, but the hope is that they will not second clutch due to the lateness of the season, I was curious as to what that meant since I’m just now laying eggs in the north, and it appears they are concerned about hurricanes and l Fledges occurring this late. They concluded by saying the Eagles will do what they do the nest looks great with high rails and lots of soft grasses in the middle and M has been bringing fish treats for F so I stay tuned
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Piper is napping and softly snoring a sweet sound to my ears. Have a great Caturday!
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Good Afternoon Beakers.....Happy Caturday!!
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Jeff and I went out shopping early this morning. We needed to make sure everything is stocked up for him, B&M, and the B&B kitties since I will be away at the end of this coming week and the next.
Lori - I agree with tsk, you find the best birthday desserts for the Beak celebrations.
karen - Sounds like some nice weather you are having. I hope I have that for my drive. :D
Lani - Adorable good night pic last evening. That is my favorite meal at CB too!
oldguy - Thanks for the videos.
clynn - Have a good day with the munchkins.
Phyl - How's your knee? You taking it easy?
tsk - Sweet pics of Lulu on your lap.
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LANI That looks like it might be a calico peeking at us this AM :)
KAREN Wow what an investment for your friend - How would one ever know since many restaurants don't make it. That link you sent said that magnolia was suited to Zone 6!
LISA I googled that artist Lizzie Jayne. She has a lot of cute paintings on that theme. Where are you headed?? See your brother and niece? Maybe I missed that....
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LISA I googled that artist Lizzie Jayne. She has a lot of cute paintings on that theme. Where are you headed?? See your brother and niece? Maybe I missed that....
I am headed down to New Orleans to see my real Dad. He is 81.
I am going to stop at brothers on the way back, and pop in on niece and see if she is keeping the place up. ::)
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Tsk, when I moved here I was in climate zone 8b planted the tree in that zone. Zone eight is the hottest zone. The tree has been tested for, I am now in zone 9A And the tree seems to be doing well. I believe you posted once that your climate zone had changed as well. Quite interesting.
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LISA How great to see Dad - When was the last time you saw him? A stop to see your niece is certainly on the menu. ;) ;)
KAREN I think we have a little bit of Zone 6 entering our 5 zone. You are right - Good memory. ;D To me, zone isn't always a criteria. So many other things influence whether or not something will grow in your yard even if it is the approved zone. I say if it grows - it grows. LOLOL
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LISA How great to see Dad - When was the last time you saw him? A stop to see your niece is certainly on the menu. ;) ;)
The last time I saw him was when Bradley was 2 years old. It has been a while. He was closer to my brother Kerry, who passed in 2020.
Oh, forgot to tell you, I got a text message from Bradley that he was sitting crossed leg on the floor, and went to get up and heard something pop and he couldn’t move his leg or stand. He went to urgent care, and is in a hinged brace, they said he tore his LCL? Needs to follow up in 3 weeks to see how it is healing, or if he will need surgery.
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https://raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/index.php?topic=2927.msg805047#msg805047
We don't know if the offshore fish are catching us or if we're catching them.
A spectacular bite is on is all we know.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfAqP_3oNn8
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BL, catch one! Thought tuna was a cold water Fish tho, have to look it up! Have a good time and don’t stay in any storms
There was a storm coming in out of the golf soon, so Lisa will have to be careful on her trip south I think she needs to go in the dead of winter going to check out the path of this thing. Myself is all it shows for us is a little rain and I wanna make sure I don’t have to batten down the hatches.
Have a nice evening bakers, and SEDS
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8 souls onboard.
4 blond & 4 grey.
Inner ear.
Sea legs.
Every forearm muscle a screaming.
I actually smelled Ben Gay.
20 plus 'trophy worthy' bill fish released just today. 8)
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Bl, lololol! Have fun!
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{{{Lisa}}} I'm sorry to hear about Bradley's injury. OUCH! I hope he won't need surgery. Sending prayers and good wishes for your trip. :-*
Karen, soon you will be having baby finches. ;D ... It will be interesting to see if SWFL nest will have an egg soon. I understand their worries, probably worried about the heat too, there's isn't many leaves on the tree for protection from the sun.... Japanese Magnolias are beautiful, I had a couple of trees in Kansas. "Cat burglar" LOL! ... awww sweet Piper, SED.
BL, Have fun! ;D
Tsk, I agree with you about planting zones.... Plant nursery here differs about will grow or not.
{{{SED Phyl}}} I hope your knee is better tmorrow.
SED Baz, Kb, Tig, Puff, take care.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, perfect good night pic of a totally relaxed cat sleeping in a fluffy bed! If I remember right, it was late February when SWFL had the second clutch a few years ago. Of course, these are different eagles so who knows. We just have to trust them!
BL, ah, the distinctive aroma of BenGay...LOLOL!
Lisa, so sorry to hear about Bradley, I can just hear that sickening pop! Hope they can fix him up quickly! When do you leave on your trip? Good that you have relatives to see down south!
karen, I think we are Zone 5 here, have to be careful on the perennials! I think Mom had a Magnolia tree years ago, she is Zone 6. So glad to hear that your finches are back! I know you love checking on them! AWWW, Piper, sweet little girl! Don't you love watching her sleep, so serene!
Phyl, yes, so true, cats don't care! Or don't want us to know that they care!! But we know they love us! Hope your knee is a bit better each day!
This iconic road winds through the heart of Humboldt Redwoods State Park of the Avenue of the Giants in California, surrounded by towering ancient redwoods that create a majestic canopy overhead.
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LISA I wonder if he tore his ACL - ( anterior cruciate ligament) in his knee? Let's hope no surgery involved. Not a rare injury by any means. Boy, That's a long time not seeing real Dad. :(
BL So the dart landed in Belize? Have you been there before? I'm seasick! :o 8) Is Pip fishing too?
LANI Brings to mind.. Hope that is a real heart on that sweet kitty and not AI generated. Now on FB so many people comment about how the video is AI - usually on some nature event. Can't believe anything you see anymore. Sad. I'll believe it is real ;D
CLYNN Eye-popping us right into a new week ;D Sure would love to drive that road in the redwoods :o :o How was last night with the munchkins?
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Good Morning Beakers ... Happy Sunday
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Today 44F and Tonight 27F
{{{Lisa}}} I'm sorry to hear about Bradley's injury.Safe journey there... Sending prayers for healing and good wishes for your trip. Long time
not seeing your Dad...have a wonderful visit
BL, Belize... Y'all have fun!
Karen, hopefully SWFL nest will have an egg soon. .... Japanese Magnolias are beautiful, "Cat burglar" LOL! ... awww Piper, SED.
Tsk, planting zones.... different most everywhere ...have to be.
CLynn- how were the Munchkins last night...awesome road winds heart of Humboldt Redwoods State Park ...Avenue of the Giants in California
Baz, Kb, Tig, Puff, take care.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47 he follows Your Will. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-03-01-unicorn
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-03-02-blue-tit
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Good morning bakers what an explosion of colors this morning from Clynn! Love the Third picture in the road through the redwoods Best. Hope you had a nice evening with the kids and that you took pictures that will be posted later.
Our weather here is my normal. We went from a high of 81 yesterday to55 this morning and a high prediction of the mid 60s. I think it’s going to be cooler up and down at least for the next week or so Lisa take a lightweight something or other with you or at least check the weather before you leave home. I don’t think it’s going to be tropical if you’d wait a little while you could go to Mardi Gras but I think it’s like this year.
BL are you all out fishing this morning or resting your muscles? You are a true traveling man.
Tsk, The only temperatures what is the ones that make much difference are those when you try to plant something that requires a lot of chilling through the winter in an area that doesn’t stay cold enough I did that in Mobile planting a lilac and a peony both rated for warmer climates. Didn’t work within two years both were dead, and even though they lived a little bit never produced a bloom of any kind I guess if I wanna trade those two for azaleas I need to move
Phyl, The 365s from France are always interesting. I guess I love the scenery and the topography of the mountain areas today with the snow was interesting.
How’s the night going?
Lani is Michael and this week and when does A,y get their? It would be nice for you to have her there. How is Shannon doing? I’m assuming well what is she doing? She is able to do several different careers and I’m just wondering what she settled in or maybe nothing she still looking around
Have a good day, Bakers
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Good aim, Good hit Pip/BL!!!!
Twice - would jump at a third chance.
There is no bad food on there, especially on the Caye. One of the few spots in the Caribbean that has remained an island atmosphere. If you get there devote most of you stay on Ambergris Caye. Belize City is on land, Caye is on a long thin island. Fishing soooo good. Even recommend you hire a native- they supply bait, motor and/or known spots, even clean and cook if you want. It is on a long reef, B City now getting filled and more busier - but all lowrise and a lot of small cute residences, not even close to high-rise or commercial town like on some Caribbean islands. Sounds good as I sit here in 10 degrees this a.m. As I said - maybe a third time if someone gives me a offer. They do have some natural/native Mayan stuff to get a taste of that.
BTW my professional opine - always recommend Caribbean areas over Mexico areas.
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PHYL Hobbit houses ;D Both good 365s ;D that blue tit close up - feather detail awesome
PUFF You are our go to travel advisor ;D
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Good Morning Beakers
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karen - Thank you for looking out on the weather on my trip down. I looked at radar, and it looks like it may be a windy day on Thursday when I leave to head out. I was hoping BL would give a weather report, but I see he is fishing? Mardi Gras is Tuesday, so I am going to miss it. I am hoping I can still find a Kind Cake somewhere, after the festivities. Like, I need one! ;D ;D
Lani - Thank you, twice! :D Aww, the heart on the kitty.
clynn - Thank you, I hope he heals up quickly too. I am leaving on Thursday morning, driving about 11 hrs that day. I would love to drive that road, need to add it to my bucket list.
tsk - I texted him again to make sure I heard him correct, he said, LCL (Lateral Collateral Ligament). I had only ever heard of ACL. Yes, a long time to not see Dad. He and mama had a bitter divorced when I was 3yrs old, and he never really took my brother and I when we were younger. I had reached out to him several times, but he always acted like he didn't want to be bothered with us. He had a stroke in April before my mama passed, no one called to tell me. I only knew cause I sent him a email to tell him about mama, and my stepmom emailed me back to tell me about him. She told me when they were testing his memory in the hospital after the stroke, he knew me right away as his daughter. I know.....TMI!!!! ::)
Phyl - Thank you, and thanks for the 365's. How are you doing?
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Sunday Blessings Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, Pretty Sunday posts.... In regards to SWFL nest, I was acknowledging Karen's thoughts, I agree with you both... basically, Eagles will do what Eagles do best, as does all of nature.
Tsk, I never think about AI when I post a pic, unless it looks cartoonish or maybe photo op. I try to be careful, you can discount it if you like. :)
{{{Phyl}}}Great morning pics... I'd live in the one on the right. ;D It'd be fun to visit a Hobbit's home. LOL! ... pretty Blue Tit in today's nature video... I hope you're feeling better today.
Karen, Both girls are well and busy... Aly will be coming here maybe late April now. It was going to be late March, but Oregon's Medical Assoc (or whoever is making these laws) is allowing Aly to keep her clients until May. They seem to be changing the rules every other week or so, and she's getting only half of the money that is due her.... it's very unsettling for her.... Shannon started working for Circa in Vegas a couple of weeks ago. Pit Boss/Supervisor role. She is going to continue looking for a better paying job in other casinos. She has her Nevada Real Estate license now, as well as an Arizona license and sold a home in Mesa last month... I can't imagine buying a home online, but I guess more and more people are doing that. Mike's home this week and working out of his office here... It's good having him nearby... Our weather warmed up and next week we may have rain/snow. :-\ ... Thanks for asking and take care :-*
{{{Lisa}}} It's never TMI, thanks for sharing... I didn't meet my biological dad until I was 18, so I understand ... it's good to close those incomplete ties. :-* ... Prayers for Bradley. I can't imagine the pain he must be in. OUCH! ... thinking about how much time he spends chasing a little one around too. Ouch!! :-\ .... I can't believe this week is Fat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent... time goes by so quickly.
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From karen - https://dickpritchettrealestate.com/2025/02/25/swfec-information-on-second-clutches/
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Correct the posted input above - should start dick
Read it - very informative
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Correct the posted input above - should start dick
Read it - very informative
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Thanks, Puff :D I corrected it.
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Didn't know til I checked back Lisa that you posted.
It's a good thing you're going to do. Take advantage and make 3+ people happy.
My friend in AZ and I both glad I traveled to AZ so we could share lunch that day. Even her husband mentions it off and on. Sad news is he's in hospital and things don't look good.
Not good to wait - I too think a good decision.
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LISA I'm using a yarn that is just that color for a shawl I am making - I am also using with it a dark gray and a white ;) ;)
I'll need to look up the LCL tear as you don't hear about those often. I just did look it up. ;D Hopefully not a tear but maybe a strain or sprain?? and just like PHYL treat with R I C E Rest, ice, compression, elevation and PT So maybe no surgery - YAY
Hey, I now remember you telling us about your Dad's stroke when you attempted to tell him about Mom's passing. It is so nice that you are reaching out to him. :-* :-*
LANI " I've been summoned by my master who is in the hospital. How do I look?" No all your posts are great. I never meant anything by the comment. It just brought to mind all the ridiculous things you can now see on FB and commenters would be so angry that "fake stuff" is being passed off as real to some people. That was one really lucky kitty to have that perfect heart. I've been trying to think of a really good name for her. " Precious" comes to mind. LOL Thanks for the update on the girls. Just googled Circa. Has the " Worlds largest betting Sports Book" Never heard of that before. :o
KAREN - thanks Lisa - How quickly I forget what has happened at SWFL Thanks for that recap. We'll just wait and see.
PUFF So sorry to hear about your friend's hubby. We pray for his recovery. You are right - don't wait!
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I haven't seen yet anybody mention the wildfires in NC...multiples of fires.
Hope baz is okay.
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Congratulations to Big Bear Jackie & Shadow, confirmed PIP!!!
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INITIAL PIP CONFIRMED❗️🥚Jackie& Shadow Loudly Announce It To The World💕@FOBBVCAM 2025-03-02 https://youtu.be/ZHrp5_3hGLU?feature=shared VIA CALI CONDOR
Mar 2, 2025 BIG BEAR LAKE
Original live video courtesy of @FOBBVCAM https://www.friendsofbigbearvalley.org/
The opinions presented on this channel do not necessarily reflect the opinions of FOBBV.
ℹPip Watch 2025: Initial Pip confirmed 3/2/25 at 15:09.
Congratulations Jackie and Shadow and the entire eagle family! We’ve been waiting for almost 3 years.❤
Jackie and Shadow’s previous chick Spirit pipped exactly 3 years ago to the date.
🐣Hatching is a long process that may take a few days: https://bit.ly/3UVVy8D
ℹThe eggs have many beautiful and interesting markings (dirt, fluff, blood from lay, imperfections etc.). This is completely normal, but may make the correct Pip Identification difficult. If you suspect a pip, keep an eye on that spot. A real pip grows over time & becomes a larger, more obvious Pip Site.
ℹBEWARE OF PWI: "Pip Watch Itch" manifests as an urgent need to study all egg rolls frame-by-frame & pronounce every dirt speck or fluff a Pip. It is highly transmissible, occurs seasonally, and has no known cure.💊😁
🥚Egg1 laid 1/22 17:05, Egg2 laid 1/25 16:44, Egg3 laid 1/28 17:43
ℹResident Bald Eagle male: Shadow (unbanded) since May 2018. Estimated hatch year: 2014
ℹResident Bald Eagle female: Jackie (unbanded) since September 2016. Estimated hatch year: 2012
🔴LIVE Recap & Observations https://bit.ly/3Md8TSz
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Thanks Lori!
Possinke Baz is thanks some smoke at her house from the files. I haven’t seen an article stating that her community is involved but many surrounding ones are I have been noticing smoke in the air here, although not heavy, but sort of a faint smell of people burning things in the yard but I don’t think that’s what it was. I think it’s in the air from the fires in Georgia. These fires are going all the way up to the Delmarva peninsula Lisa. You better check the fires in addition to the weather before you start your trip. If the rain pans out to what they think it should help with some of these fires out and at least damp in the areas that have not burned why it’s always something like me in the West Coast to the East Coast and so far other than some tornadoes scattered around the Midwest seems to be OK except for some cold weather maybe I should move back to Chicago Have a good evening bakers, and enjoy the Oscars quesadillas
Lisa, I like the blue and orange colors in your morning picture kind of warm and cool at the same time
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Leilani, thanks for the update I don’t have family. Sounds like everybody is doing well and CPS again.
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Cool photo...Wayzata MN...most likely Lake Minnetonka.
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Leilani, thanks for the update I don’t have family. Sounds like everybody is doing well and CPS again.
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Thank you Lisa and Karen for the SWFL info on 2nd clutches, very informative and good memories of Harriet. :-*
{{{Puff}}} so true, I'm sorry to hear about your AZ friend's husband. Sending prayers. We've loss a couple of dear Kansas friends this past two weeks.
Tsk, the Circa Sportsbook area would be a great place to watch Football or March Madness! I'm hoping Lisa's Bradley can do what Phyl has done these past weeks instead of surgery.
Kb, the NC and SC fires are terrible. NC has been through so much, flooding and now fires. dear God :'( I pray Baz is okay too.
Lori, I am so happy for Shadow and Jackie!! It's been so long since they've had an eaglet to care and love... Thanks for their history. I pray the snow stays away. Just sunny days and no fires. :-*
{{{Phyl}}} I pray you had a more comfortable day. 🙏
Good night!
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Prayers for all in harm's way of the fires in the Carolinas. 🙏
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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I haven't seen yet anybody mention the wildfires in NC...multiples of fires.
Hope baz is okay.
I think I know bazi's general location by Wilminton, NC and it appears that she should be in the clear of the wildfires. I checked the NC wildfire map and the fires in that area all looked to be Contained and/or Controlled.
LisaG don't head out on the road down south before Thursday as the weather will be awful/severe along your route of travel before then.
https://www.accuweather.com/en/severe-weather/dangerous-early-march-severe-weather-outbreak-to-span-nearly-2-dozen-states/1750066
Puff you can be my travel agent anytime.
We are fishing out of Ambergris Caye with a local guide at the helm. :)
The bill fish and tuna are practically throwing themselves into the boat. :o
Well the coffee is almost gone and it's time to pack up and hit the water .. it's a guys only day today, the gals are going shopping. I can feel my wallet bleeding already. ;)
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BL Sounds like I was johnny-on-the-spot late. :-\ I took the dart selection game was to determine your next trip to put together. You already had it together.
Enjoy that very fresh catch. Last I heard, 3yrs, prices hadn't gone hogwild crazy like some of the Carib islands. Isn't it beautiful though!
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BL So the dart landed in Belize? Have you been there before? I'm seasick! :o 8) Is Pip fishing too?
Nope the dart trip pick (DTP) is only for the contiguous lower 48 states.
We each get one throw and choose one 'prospective location' we might head to.
Both of our B-Day darts this year landed in Idaho, one very close to the River Of No Return Wilderness.
We'll have to see about that outing .. that's some seriously rough country as the name implies and would take some very good logistical planning and knees. ;)
https://mapper.acme.com/?ll=45.06794,-114.80095&z=12&t=U
Actually this trip to Belize was planned for 3 years ago, but Covid-19 put a kink in our travel plans. :(
Pip is fishing, snorkeling, beach lounging AND SHOPPING on this trip. ::)
I have been here once before back in the early 90's. It's a magical place as Puff said. 8)
Old neighbors of ours are/were from Costa Rico and Mr. Hose turned me onto both C.R. & Belize. 8) 8)
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Good Morning Beakers ...
Today 61F and Tonight 32F
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The Carolinas have been thru so very much with the hurricane floods and now the fires
BL thanks for some thoughts on Baz and N & S Carolina fire. I'm quite sure you're correct and she's safe. Relieved by your post that those fires 'appear' to be clear and contained. LOL " ...can fell your wallet bleeding" Sounds like a fun trip for you and Pip...safe travels home.
KB-Cool photo...Wayzata MN all those shards of ice :o
Lori- a big Congrats to Big Bear Jackie & Shadow, confirmed PIP!!!
Lisa- How quickly one s forget what's happened at SWFL Thanks for that recap.
Puff- very sorry to hear about your friend's hubby. Sending many prayers and hugs. Do keep us posted.
Lani- thank you (CLynn, Lisa and Tsk) for good wishes on my knee. Doc and Amy each told me this would take many more
months to completely heal. My lower back is giving me 'H' from the lack of stretching and laying in that @*%@ recliner for two months. I can't
even walk up right I'm so stiff and in pain. Getting up off that yoga mat is a massive struggle! Right knee is still far too tender to put
any weight on it when using yoga mat for floor work out
{{{Karen}}}- glad you enjoyed the N 365; still I think your weather is heading in good shape
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #4 he follows Your Will. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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BL Sounds like I was johnny-on-the-spot late. :-\ I took the dart selection game was to determine your next trip to put together. You already had it together.
Enjoy that very fresh catch. Last I heard, 3yrs, prices hadn't gone hogwild crazy like some of the Carib islands. Isn't it beautiful though!
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I was here once before in the early 90's and the prices are still very reasonable here in 2025.
Doesn't look all that much more developed than it was back then either. 8)
"Isn't it beautiful though!"
You got that darn tootin right ! :) ;D
The weather has been just stellar ...
Really gotta run as I'm getting the evil eye from me mates as the sun rises.
Heading out for some Wahoo today.
Our fishing guide Adam (he's an expat from NY) knows a secret honey hole he says. ;D ;D ;D
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Slept late again this morning! I'll be in trouble next week, when the clocks spring forward an hour!
BL, I think the fact that both you and Pip hit Idaho means that is your destiny! Glad to hear that the NC fires are under control. I am sure all are relieved... Glad you finally got to go on your Belize trip! Sorry to hear that your wallet is bleeding, but it will be okay! Have a good fishing day!
Phyl, lovely 365, a sure sign of Spring! Love the morning pics and here we are in the third chapter of 2025! :D :D Sounds like your knee will eventually be okay, patience and perseverance. It just takes longer the older we get... sorry is has you in so much pain...
Sauces Nest, the egg is 4 weeks old today!
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Lori, I am so happy for Jackie and Shadow! I have been posting about them for you, I know that nest is special to you. Hopefully we will have 3 eagletssoon! And it looks like there will be an eaglet at the Sauces nest, I keep an eye on that one for Phyl!
tsk, I agree about the AI stuff on FB, and it's very hard or impossible to tell if it's AI or real. They do have kind of a perfect look. I right-click and 'check the web for image'. If I see the picture in other places, and identified then I assume it's real. About all we can do these days!
Lisa, thanks for posting the link from Karen, I remember the year there were two clutches at SWFL!
Canada's longest rail route, known as Trans-Canadian, is operated by VIA Rail and connects the cities of Vancouver (on the west coast) with Toronto (on the east), crossing the country side by side. This passage covers about 4,466 kilometers, traversing various regions and breathtaking landscapes, such as the Rocky Mountains, the prairies of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, the forests of Ontario and the northern lakes
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Same here BL discovered/introduced/fam trip in the 90's.
PHYL Yep - takes time, too much time. I fractured my wrist/arm December 12. First guess(?) was told 4-6 weeks. Long, sore, depressive guess was no good. Have 2 appts this week. The last discussion/guess was 4-6 weeks. That was just passed; hope to get something of encouragement on Friday.
TV just reminded of another topic that happened this Saturday while watching Fox & Friends. As a 30 year business teacher in Chicago Public High School, retired/quit 1994, I was flabbergasted. A discussion came up ala statistics about the recent learning levels in US schools. One of the mentioned crazy findings is that they stopped teaching cursive writing in 3rd/4th grade. WHAT!! How can that be? How could kids not know it anyway. Next, each of the morning team gave a sample of their writing style. One of the panel is Rachel Campo-Duffy. Probably in her 50's, military upbringing, husband was a congressional rep now Secretary of Transportation, several kids (6?) two in college. . .sounds good as to educational, day-to-day family, world travelers.
Test of panel - wait. Each of the three was given a sheet to write the name of the show in cursive. Fox & Friends. My first thought was the ampersand. . .Nooooo. She didn't know how to Cursive write an F. F looked liked this F. The others tried to tell her - she said NO. An F is an F. I just still do not believe she believed them or would believe anyone.
Maybe things changed for the worse - time to be good parents/grandparents/teachers and to go back and fill in the holes!!
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-03-03-first-spring-outing
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Hi CLynn- awww the seaside...love being near the ocean , the relaxing sound of the surf. Yep this old gal's knee is gonna take time.
{{{Puff-}}}I remember you talking about you wrist. Tks for your sympathy/commiseration. I feel for you...esp it being your wrist and the struggle with just basic functions. Still do, I'm sure.
Any way...I'll let Y'all know when I can do some 'moves'. LOL Have a good AM folks.
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LORI Thanks for the update on Big Bear. ;D
KAREN So true - your good night Snoopy :-* Boy, what next in this country. Narrowing down the states that have been spared..
KB Cool shoreline natural ice sculpture.
BL Have fun today - reel 'em in ;D Certainly worth the wait through the Covid era! I'll tag along with Pip today LOL
PHYL " Madhubani" art - stunning. Love the last really colorful pic. I've seen this advertised on FB but you could look around for something less expensive.
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CLYNN Nice AM of earth tones ;D Thanks for the tip on right clicking on FB image. I usually rely on the "comments". Wouldn't you love to have the time to do that Trans Canadian train ride?
PUFF Feel so bad your wrist isn't healing fast enough. Hope the doc has something more positive to say today. :-* Can't imagine not knowing cursive but you don't have cursive keys on a typewriter LOL
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tsk Friday, dr. appt. But after tea/toast I'm calling to see if PT can conference with me same day before or after dr.
Otherwise, do you know of a good therapist? :P
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Good Morning Beakers
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Lani - Thanks for saying that. :-* I bet Mama is having her own lil Mardi Gras in heaven. ;D ;D
Puff - So sorry to hear about your friend's hubby. Hope you get some good news about your wrist/arm.
tsk - I bet the shawl in that color will be beautiful! I hope not a tear either for Bradley. They are re-checking it at three weeks, he said. Love your morning greeting.
kb - Thanks for the heads up about the fires. Hope all is OK with baz. Cool pic of the ice on lake.
Lori - YAY.....so happy for Big Bear!!!!!!!!!
karen - I am kinda liking that blue color. It's sort of in my morning pic today. Will check on fires and weather. :)
BrokenLug - Not traveling on Wednesday, thanks so much! :D Enjoy your day fishing.
Phyl - Ooo, be careful doing yoga with that knee!
clynn - I do hope all goes good at Sauces.
Off to do errands, catch up later.
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Royal Albatross ~ SSTrig Does Its First Skycall At 34 Days Old 🎺 Cute Trilling ♫ RLK Feeding 3.3.25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii2xLUGnBD0
Mar 2, 2025
This was an exciting day for SSTrig! The chick successfully handled spending the past two nights alone. This morning RLK does a flyby and then lands and walks up to the nest with skycalls to his chick! RLK will feed SSTrig and afterwards, SSTrig is talkative to Dad in its little baby voice. RLK will walk a few steps from the nest and sit down & rest before he departs and SSTrig will do its very first skycall for Dad beginning at 13:09! What an adorable little trilling skycall SSTrig belted out!! I am sure RLK is very proud of his chick! SSTrig is 34 days old today! Thank you for watching! video by Lady Hawk
Timestamps:
00:00 Opening RLK flying in
05:27 RLK begins a feeding
10:56 SSTrig chick chatter at Dad
13:09 SSTrig 1st skycall to Dad!
Mom GLG sitting next to chick. It's a cold morning compared to yesterday's warm temps.
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Good morning Beakers! :)
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
BL, thanks for the comforting post on Baz and Zippo's location. We have friends in South Carolina, thankfully not near the fires... Thanks for the weather map, looks like we will get a day or two of moisture!! YAY!!! It's cold and cloudy today... . Sounds like its great fishing for you too..... Wahoo (like Ono fish in Hawaii, Mike's favorite) Yummy seafood, warm sunny days and best mate....Best wishes to you and Pip! have a fun and safe trip.
{{{Puff}}} I pray your doctor and pt can give you positive info on your wrist this week ... I think the computer age has changed cursive writing. I remember hours spent in elementary practicing writing, over and over again. My late mother was left handed, her handwriting was perfect. My MIL was the same way too, excellent handwriting. Aly's a lefty and she writes like her dad, I can't understand a word. except her name.
{{{Phyl}}} sorry you continue to be in a lot of pain and discomfort... I can't imagine how painful it must be using a yoga mat. OUCH! ... morning little mouse popping its body out of the snow. Cute LOL!
Clynn, serene, beautiful morning pics, you and BL remind me of my beautiful islands, ready to go back home. LOL! .. prayers for Sauces nest, they are so devoted to their egglet... One of the most beautiful train trips is the Trans-Canadian. I have many special trips on my bucket list, maybe someday. LOL!
Tsk, Beautiful colors for your shawl.... your morning pic was Milo and Norman at 5am today. Milo is especially noisy, he should have been a rooster. :-\
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I wish this could work with cats ;D
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Great Spirit Bluff Falcons--Cliff View
Mar. 3, 2025 9:47 AM
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Well, look who we have here...
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Good Morning
Puff, cursive hasbeen disapoearing for several years. In some of the areas that removed it from the curriculum, it is being replaced which is I guess a good thing. I was very disturbed to hear that it was being removed from the educational process and then began thinking that perhaps there is going to be less and less of a need for this, as time goes by so many things are thought to be disappearing, such as the use of checks that need to write books as we have computers to type on and so many other things to communicate with it is of course disturbing to think that people may no longer be able to read all documents. It’s a dilemma OK things that are disturbing in this world are A1 scam, phone calls, etc. etc. etc. but then keys will become a thing of the
As more and more people change to keypad locks which can become problematic if batteries wear out or the power goes out, depending on how the keypad is operating, but that’s the future
Clynn, I was thinking about the train that runs across Canada just the other day so funny you posted. I have known people who took that trip and find it absolutely fascinating and recommended it highly. I never did do it but wish I had the scenery is supposedly spectacular.
I participated in a wedding years ago in Wayzata, Minnesota, Astoria sister /Roommate was married in June, Still no ice on the lake I went back to Chicago and she moved to California
Prayers that all the breaks and sprains injuries and illnesses and bad weather. I’ve gone in a flash it is all been going on for too long. Lisa be careful doing your errands today and hope the weather clears before you leave Thursday.
Mighty Mike and Flossie we’re very busy this morning bringing sticks to the nest for about two hours. The rails are both off well and the Nashville is full of soft materials ready for a new baby time. We’ll see if that’s Portillo’s or if it has to be redone next year.
When he thanks for the RB report they are always so good and complete
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Phyl, Newman? ;D
Morning Karen :)
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Congratulations to Big Bear Jackie & Shadow, confirmed PIP!!!
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INITIAL PIP CONFIRMED❗️🥚Jackie& Shadow Loudly Announce It To The World💕@FOBBVCAM 2025-03-02 https://youtu.be/ZHrp5_3hGLU?feature=shared VIA CALI CONDOR
Mar 2, 2025 BIG BEAR LAKE
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ℹPip Watch 2025: Initial Pip confirmed 3/2/25 at 15:09.
Congratulations Jackie and Shadow and the entire eagle family! We’ve been waiting for almost 3 years.❤
Jackie and Shadow’s previous chick Spirit pipped exactly 3 years ago to the date.
🐣Hatching is a long process that may take a few days: https://bit.ly/3UVVy8D
ℹThe eggs have many beautiful and interesting markings (dirt, fluff, blood from lay, imperfections etc.). This is completely normal, but may make the correct Pip Identification difficult. If you suspect a pip, keep an eye on that spot. A real pip grows over time & becomes a larger, more obvious Pip Site.
ℹBEWARE OF PWI: "Pip Watch Itch" manifests as an urgent need to study all egg rolls frame-by-frame & pronounce every dirt speck or fluff a Pip. It is highly transmissible, occurs seasonally, and has no known cure.💊😁
🥚Egg1 laid 1/22 17:05, Egg2 laid 1/25 16:44, Egg3 laid 1/28 17:43
ℹResident Bald Eagle male: Shadow (unbanded) since May 2018. Estimated hatch year: 2014
ℹResident Bald Eagle female: Jackie (unbanded) since September 2016. Estimated hatch year: 2012
🔴LIVE Recap & Observations https://bit.ly/3Md8TSz
Lori, thanks for this great news! :) YAY for (((Jackie and Shadow's egglet pip))) !! Talons crossed!! :-* :-* :-* And, LOLOL on that PWI condition - Pip Watch Itch. Yep, it's highly contagious! ;D ;D ;D P.S. Not BL's Pip. ;) ;D
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BL So the dart landed in Belize? Have you been there before? I'm seasick! :o 8) Is Pip fishing too?
Nope the dart trip pick (DTP) is only for the contiguous lower 48 states.
We each get one throw and choose one 'prospective location' we might head to.
Both of our B-Day darts this year landed in Idaho, one very close to the River Of No Return Wilderness.
We'll have to see about that outing .. that's some seriously rough country as the name implies and would take some very good logistical planning and knees. ;)
https://mapper.acme.com/?ll=45.06794,-114.80095&z=12&t=U
Actually this trip to Belize was planned for 3 years ago, but Covid-19 put a kink in our travel plans. :(
Pip is fishing, snorkeling, beach lounging AND SHOPPING on this trip. ::)
I have been here once before back in the early 90's. It's a magical place as Puff said. 8)
Old neighbors of ours are/were from Costa Rico and Mr. Hose turned me onto both C.R. & Belize. 8) 8)
BL, what a great trip for you and Pip!! So much fun!! Just please don't get stabbed by any bills flying by your head or in the boat!! For real!! :o Meanwhile, I know y'all are really enjoying all that fun, despite your sore forearms... and wallet. ;) :D I came this close to moving to Costa Rica in the mid-to-late 1990s... with thoughts of building and opening a retreat of sorts. Actually got as far as a rough design of the wooded waterside retreat, using some of my long-ago past life architecture and design background. I still see it, and am "there," in my mind's eye, often. I never made it to Belize - a friend and former co-worker's husband used to spend much time in Belize visiting his brother, who lives in an American ex-pat seaside community there, for many years now. I haven't been in touch with that former colleague in a long time, but last I knew, her husband was looking to make a permanent move there, to Belize. You're killing me... Oh, Calgon...
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PUFF I know that question may have been retorical but I've had very good luck with PTs from Illinois Bone and Joint as well as Athletico. You doc may have his favorites.
LANI Awww Such a cute baby voice on SSTrig :D If Lulu is not waking me up by 5:45 to 6:00AM I worry, what is she doing? LOL
Wonder if this time will change when we put the clocks ahead this weekend. Ahhh I agree - a cool way to give meds. Right - a cat - no way.
PHYL I ask like Lani - Newman? I don't know how to recognize the falcons.
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I wish this could work with cats ;D
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Lani, LOL! Love that!! Yes, wouldn't it be great if it worked with cats! ... And parrots! ;D Loving that sky call SSTrig made to his dad! :-* :-*
Howdy Beakers! :) All good near my abode - smoky air and smell at times, depending on wind direction, natch. As of this morning, no structures burned, and no one injuried, from the forest fire near Myrtle Beach. The fires closer to me were controlled (not clear) as of yesterday. I haven't seen today's update. There's a burn ban, but tell that to the weather, and the idiots, and the accidentals. Still have some evacuations in places in SC and NC. Fingers crossed the firefighters can get and keep the fires contained. Many smaller new ones keep popping up - it depends on the winds and speed of reporting/response on how large they get how fast. My area includes both moderate and severe drought designations. The winds and lack of humidity are not helpful. Just a few embers blown and landing in the wrong spot can turn everything on its head. Prayers for all in the path of the fires.
P.S. You know I'm a sucker for silly, punny jokes, so, there's one attached below. ;D ;D
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;D ;D ;D All in fun...
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Happy Day, Beakers! :)
I'm heading out for a walk, before I talk myself out of it. ;) :D
Take care, All!
Oh, I meant to post earlier... my Lil Sis was visiting last week with her daughter and grandchildren in VA, so I have a few recent pics of my Littlest Greatniece and her Baby Bro, attached. The stuffed kitty my Lil Sis is holding in the 1st picture is my LGN's "Ginger Kitty," who has traveled far and wide, many times across the continent, with my LGN, and lives on. ;) :D :-* :-*
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Lisa
Agree with BL on not starting before Thursday - it may be a little damp yet in the morning, but the severe weather will be out to sea. But you may want to keep route options fluid for the trip because of wildfires. On goggle maps, touch the icon that is a diamond with a v under it - that will open a screen of map types and details and select wildfires. Now it will show major fires on the map with details. Scroll the map along the intended route for the day to see if any surprises developed overnight.
On the way back, keep up to date on the weather, as another storm system will be coming thru Mobile on Sat.
Have a safe and fun trip to the Gulf... ;D
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tsk Ah Ha Funny you should mention it, Truth be told - Good Sam ER visit sent me to IBJI for ortho surgeon, who then referred me to PT here by Downers Grove. They took over our Hinsdale Orthopedics (Ton and me) who we were with quite a while. Ton had several of the usual replacements and then also other surgeries. HO did my replacements, then my guy went into his own practice; he has now gone home to practice. He is/was from France. He did a lot for the two of us; good find, sad loss. I was referred to a new Good Sam practice who started working with my hip/spinal work. Because of meds effects only had one start. That IBJI group has a few locations. Hope I'm OK'd and released Friday NOT :'(
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Phyl, Newman? ;D
Morning Karen :)
Morning :)
Yes. Chat was saying this AM that Newman had returned to GSB-cliff branch
Later Zazu was seen on same branch--different angle.
Great Spirit Bluff Falcons--Cliff View
Mar. 3, 2025 1:31 PM
Camera Time: Mar.3, 2025 l:30 PM
Zasu
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Big Bear Bald Eagles... little one wants to come out and see us! 2nd pip also :) Home of Jackie and Shadow and 3 eggies.
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@FOBBVCAM Happy and proud Jackie and Shadow 03.03.2025 https://youtu.be/MdI9hLbsmiU?feature=shared VIA BAIBA
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Lori, That’s how she’s coming along quite well more than a PIP. It’s becoming quite a crack. Thanks for following and posting bakers. Have a good night Advanced it was good to see you and the pictures of the greats and your little sister CVS.
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Bounce
Pool was cool today. Brr...
I had a good visit with my endocrinologist. BP 114/64. Bone density has increased. Yay. But I'll take a pause in the bone med next Mar. I asked for a clarification... I have euthyroidism. Check the Google.
Yay birdies
Yay BAZ
BL :)
SED
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BAZI Thanks for your fire update. Phew so far! " 2 knights" ::) ::) ::) "Turning the radio down so you can see better" LOLOLOLOL It's true ;D
Those are the sweetest photos. Is it my imagination or is lil Bro's hair getting darker? maybe the lighting. And look at all that hair on Punkin' :o :o
LORI Your screen clip of Big Bear reminds me our local ABC station at almost 5 PM today did a live piece on Big Bear!!! Cool.
TIG What bone med increases density??? Didn't think that could happen... :-\ euthyroidism - "a normally functioning thyroid??"
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Wow I forgot just how special this Caye really is . ;D
All us boat departing lads are utterly sea legged and tuckered out.
Even after the best Wahoo catching day of our lives to a man.
Wow will you look at that !
Shower.
Locate Women Folk.
Rum 10:00 PM.
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TSK ... Alendronate (Fosamax) . I've not experienced any side effects. Luckily. I have osteopenia.
I developed a multi nodule goiter in 2000. They could not pinpoint the cause... Weight loss or change of life or ... ?? Anyway... they just monitor with physical exams, lab work and ultrasound.
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Well the girls found us. :-*
With rum punch in hand for all at the foot of the dock. :)
A nice afternoon was had by all of you sexy women I can see from the glow. ;D 8)
Maniac guys hooked up with maniac broads.
Boys
We all wanna go take a shower, like back at the room.
Girls
Oh' Please. Put your fish stinky butts in the back of this old island hooptie Range Rover and come with us.
It's hardly got anymore floorboards said one .. just keep your feet up and you'll probably be alright. ;)
Relax.
That's Pip right there behind the wheel of this R.R. 5 speed.
Heck she even took her shades off now that it is way dark. 8)
Her and I sped away from a Cape Buffalo once.
Oh' shit I'm going to take a Hit Pip ..
Pip was the one at the wheel and slamming gears out of there.
Never forget it.
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Paulie, what years were you stationed in Germany? I was very young , don't remember a whole lot. Cathy and I were born in New Mexico, then to Germany, back to New Mexico and Becky was born there, then to England, to Arizona, Dad to Viet Nam then to Minnesota where he retired after 23 years. We were all born in the AF hospital at Holloman AFB, I have the hospital bill in my baby album - $11.73. I am going to ask Mom about the maternity ward and what she had to do for herself!
Hi clynn, Sorry for delayed reply. End of last week was busy as was last weekend with family at my home and also had a birthday dinner for one of my children this weekend. :) Anyway ....
I was in Germany 1976 thru 1976. You and your sister got around to lots of interesting places with your parents for sure! Nice!
Interesting you have the hospital bill. We didn't get a bill for anything. Army vs Air Force rules? No clue.
Also in the maternity ward we mothers went to the nursery to get our baby, change diaper then feed. Afterwards we changed diapers again and put back in the bassinets. The nurses didn't do any of that. We were all afraid of the head nurse of the ward. I don't remember her rank. Captain probably. My heavens she was strict and mean! Needless to say the maternity ward functioned smoothly. lol
Did your mom say what her maternity ward rules were?
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My last time here was Page 93. This is Page 100. Oh my! There's no way I'll be able to catch up all those pages to read tonight so .....
I hope everyone all in Beak Room is doing well.
Phyl, I hope your knee continues to heal nicely.
Oh! For anyone who read about thick ice at cabin in Cheers we had a guy go to check things out. Turns out a french drain is needed to divert water away from rear and side of cabin and also what's called deadman concrete blocks to stack in front of hill where water drains through coming down from top of mountain and seeps out the hill and also has hill sliding down not staying upright like it was.
Anyway that's the fix. I hope it makes sense. Also we hope we can afford it!!
Take care. Night. SED
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Tsk, I always worry if I hadn't seen or heard from either cats throughout the day. Something's up and it's not good. ??? I caught Norman on the 2nd floor patio fence acting like Spidercat by trying to get on the other side of a wall to bother a Stellar Jay at the feeder.
{{{Baz}}} glad all is okay with you and Zippo.. "Two Knights Please" LOL!!! awww, sweet pics of your sister, LGN and Bro. They've got grandma surrounded! LGN's hair is adorable, so curly as is Lil Bro. God, he's going to break some hearts when he's older. ;D ..... Oh, they are growing up so fast.. Like Miss Bella.. much too quickly.
Phyl, Thanks for answering.... I see Zazu is banded. Great name by the way! ;D ... I see she's banded, has she been to the nest last year? I pray the owls stay away.
Lori, great news to see 2 pips and first one battling it's way out... I bet he's saying "brrrr, it's cold out there. Lots of prayers.
BL, gorgeous sunset, obviously it was a great day of fishing and enjoying Life! Have Fun! Enjoyed Playing for Change!
{{{Tig}}}
Paulie, glad you had someone check on the cabin and found the problem. I hope it isn't a costly fix, but now you know and can make plans. :)
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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I'm doubling up on the accolades of BL. As I already said "posssibly 1st place in the best of the Carib".
Your review/travelog would be great in a review of the island. How long are you there for?
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Good Morning Beakers ...
Today 68F and Tonight 55F
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Lani- LOL Norman and the Steller Jay; Zazu was GSB Cliff last season
{{{Baz}}} Glad you & Zippo are well; your grands and parents look like doing good
Lori- many tks for nest update , wonderful to see the 2 pips sending prayers
BL -awesome sunset; sounds like fun fishing...I've only done 'pier fishing'.
{{{Tig}}}
Paulie- relieved you found someone to check out the cabin...hope repairs don't cost ...now plans can be made
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #4 he follows Your Will. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Phyl, beautiful blues this morning! Going to read Amy's Blog now, thanks!
Lani, I am like you with the cats! If I haven't seen any of them in a while I start looking. Love how they stay silent when you are calling their name! And then all of a sudden there they are. Sophie found a way to get up to the gutter, where the deck roof attaches to the house roof. She can't get any farther but geez! Harley gets in the cabinet under the half bath sink, and sleeps on Kelsey's jammies. Sam is my good boy!
BL, sounds like you and Pip are having a wonderful time! Thanks for Playing for Change! Love the 'Shower. Locate womenfolk. Rum 10:00 PM'
Paulie, I keep forgetting to ask Mom about the hospital! I will be talking to her tomorrow, Kelsey and I call her every Wednesday and Sunday!Glad to hear that there is fix for the water issue, there is always something...
Lori, beautiful picture of Jackie and Shadow and the pipping eggs! No more snow there, please!!
Phyl, so Newman is back and Zazu will be his mate! She is a beauty! Time to get busy you two!
baz, great pics of the kids! Lil' Punkin is looking great with her curly hair, and Lil' Bro is such a cutie! I have also caught myself turning the radio down so I could see better! How funny! Ginger Kitty is very special!
Lisa, almost time for your trip! Hope you have a safe and wonderful time!
Upper Falls Overlook - Yellowstone National Park, WY
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BL Bet your arms are sore from all that reeling in. ;D Beautiful weather and fun time. Did you intend to post a pic? LOL
Pip /Nascar????? LOL
TIG OK Thanks. When first diagnosed I took Fosamax for 5 years which staves off osteoporosis for a while I guess, cuz full blown now despite all efforts. Some genetics involved I believe.
PAULIE Sounds like a complicated fix to the ice problem. Hope it isn't too $$$. Your maternity ward experience was funny. Not a very compassionate "matron" Captain. ::)
LANI That Norman!!! ;D
CLYNN Very colorful roosters ;D ;D One episode of the "Americas" Sunday was the " Great Plains" some of it Yellowstone.
PHYL A "blues" AM for you today :D
Somewhere - mostly south of here there, are thunder and lightening storms. Not a drop yet here. Supposed to rain all day today and tomorrow AM. In the 50s.
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tsk, a LOUD thunderstorm went through around 2:00 this morning. So loud it woke me up and then had trouble getting back to sleep! I think I will need a nap this afternoon for sure! There is a new drug that claims to build bone density, I have seen the commercial on TV. Evenity it's called. https://www.evenity.com/about-evenity?cid=PPC-accountype:MICROSOFT-campaign:BND_DTC_Decision_General+Info_WPP_Win_EXM%2BPHM_2019-searchterm:evenity-adgroup:Core_EXM-keywordid:p81319417730&gclid=e4f49336412110d359c6f4f144190182&gclsrc=3p.ds&msclkid=e4f49336412110d359c6f4f144190182
The Custer Expedition’s wagon train descending the Castle Creek valley on July 26, 1874
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Big Bear Bald Eagles home of Jackie, Shadow and 1 hatch, 1 hatching and 1 egg. Congratulations!!!!!
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shift change this morning, Shadow takes a double take, is that my new baby?
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Good Morning Beakers....Happy Mardi Gras!!
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I am two pages behind this morning. I keep getting sidetracked, and not getting my suitcase packed.
Lani - Thanks for the Royal update. That would be awesome if that worked with cats...lol. I worry too when I don't hear or see the cats. My thought is, ohhh, did I not shut the door all the way and did they get out.
Phyl - Thanks for the GSB pics. Love your blue post pics this morning.
karen - Looking at TWC app on phone, looks like weather will start sometime around or after noon tomorrow and end about 6pm. I hope I am back from my appointment tomorrow morning before it starts. Jeff took the day off, so he don't have to try and head home in it. You be safe today!
baz - Glad to hear you are not in any danger with the fires. Baby Bro and Punkin are getting so big, both so cute!
tsk - I forgot to ask yesterday, when you are done with the shawl that you are making in the color I have been posting for coffee cups, will you post a pic of the shawl, please. :D Be safe with that weather headed to you.
oldguy - Thanks for your weather/drive input too! I am going to Google maps right now.
Lori - Great pics of the PIPs/HIPs at BB!! Awww, so happy for Shadow and Jackie! I bet they are tickled to death to care for their babies!
tig - Yay for a good visit with the endo!
BL - Beautiful sunset. Had to laugh at your...Locate Women Folk ;D
clynn - Thank you! I love roosters!!
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Kia ora koutou (hello everyone) The Royalcam nest.
Since hatching at 286g on the 28th of January, the Royalcam chick at Signal Station Flat has grown to 3.1 kg on day 35 (Tuesday 4th of March). This is a big 1.1 kg increase on the weight from last week.
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Mum, Dad and female chick! :-*
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The results are in. Signal Station Trig chick is a female & she weighed a whopping 3.1 kg! What are her parents feeding her-chick was fed 5/6x over the last couple of days.
Good thing Rangers Colin & Scott used the green basket!
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Good morning Beakers! :)
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Phyl, beautiful blue theme, I'm having a blueberry muffin with my coffee. ;D
Clynn, it's Rooster Day! Love your pics! They are gorgeous, my grandfather raised them...awww Harley and Kelsey's jammies.... I agree about cats. I can call and call and there is nothing but silence. But, when I'm busy in the kitchen, there's Norman behind me and I'm about to back up and step on him.... I don't know if either are good or bad boys... Milo likes to jump on Norman's back and bite him.... when Norman cries I know his brother is being mean again. :P ... amazing Custer Expedition photo. You can't help but feel heartache, for we all know what awaits him and all those wagons. :'(
Tsk, Clynn, We're watching Kevin Costner's docu of Yellowstone on Fox Nation. It's very good too. He's got a great voice. ;D I can't help thinking of Whitney Houston when I see him.
Lori, Congratulations Big Bear Eagle Family! I'm so happy for this pair, please no more snow and ravens. Let this be a successful season. :-*
Lisa, Mardi Gras! Yep.... we're having pancakes for dinner!!! 8)
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I've seen that Evinity advertized. Thankful for the present I can skip this. Gonna see if Jim will take me to an appointment later this
afternoon .
We are very windy today. In fact all last night...so begins March for us.
Tsk- I've been meaning to explain that my Yoga mat is padded w/ 1" foam . AMy said I could get om my R. knee...it's painful, almost unbearable.So I try to avoid it when doing so right now...a funny sight. LOL
My return appt. is later this month...she said if I still had any issue...she'd give a cortisone inject. If she recalls each knee is suppose to get lucky. LOL
CLynn- usually do my AM post the night before. I thought a soft 'blue' would be Spring-ish. Looked at the landscape beds... :o
Almost there for my evening walks. This 'Ol Desert Gal needs temps to warm up some. ;)
That 'T' storm last night...Hopefully you'll be able to catch a nap.
Lori- tks so ,much for the BBEs and sharing Jackie & Shadow. Congrats on their first hatch! We have mocking birds, bluebirds , sparrows, cardinals and the
entire avian gang in the 'mood for love'. Those nesting boxes and tree branches are gonna get some new home construction. ;) Just want to let you know how much I enjoy / appreciate your posts, short videos and info on the bald eagles and goodies. Hope things all going well for you and your family. Think of y'all often.
Lani- tks for the Royal Report. Sounds and looks like SS Trig Chicken is thriving. Great snaps. Will need to finish reading later today.
Later...
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CLYNN Thanks Had not heard of Evenity. I can mention it to my doctor in July. Prolea is what was mentioned to me by a rheumatologist. Daily for the rest of my life with possibilities of back issues.. I said I'll take my chances... Well we know that wagon train photo wasn't taken by a drone!! ;D Such brave people.
LISA Thanks for the reminder. Did I hear Mardi Gras festivities were cancelled cuz of the weather?? No rain here. Just cloudy and very windy again.
LANI SST is a little fatty ;D Graduated now to the green basket LOL
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I got rain tsk. Anything up by you yet?
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tsk - The Mardi Gras parades were only cancelled in Jefferson Parish. That parade rolls along Vererans Hwy in Metairie, LA. The uptown and downtown parades were still on. I saw a live feed view from EarthCam, as they always show Bourbon Street on Mardi Gras Day. People were still partying.
Phyl - Hope Jim got you an appointment today.
Lani - The "green basket" really shows you how big the Royal babies are in size. Mmmm, pancakes!
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PUFF It actually began raining around noon today and stopped a little bit ago.
LISA Thanks for the clarification on the Mardi Gras parade. Someone else said to me they thought it was cancelled as well.
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Happy Mardi Gras, Beakers!! :)
Fill up on all the Fat Tuesday cakes and pancakes today!! :D Lent starts tomorrow - Ash Wednesday!
I forgot to wear my beads today! Maybe because the radio was so loud? 8)
(((Jackie and Shadow, and All in their BB nest))) :-* :-* :-*
(((SSTrig chick and her mom and dad))) Great family portrait! Little tubby chick ;) growing so fast - Mom and Dad keeping her very well-fed! Yay! :D :-* :-* :-*
Ambergris Caye yesterday at sunset - most bee-yoo-tamous!!
Oh, and ambergris... https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/marine-mammals/mystery-ambergris
((Everyone stay safe)) and stay alert for any possible severe weather.
Night, (((All))). Peace. SED.
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Welp....9 inches of heavy wet snow ending tomorrow morning/afternoon with 1 plus inches an hour sometime tonight.
Just went out with Ollie on the steps and it's that very very wet slushy stuff...
Praying for my arborvitaes...this is the kind of snow that broke multiples of them on an April first a few years back.
Ordered a plow for the driveway this time, no battery powered snowblower, NOPE.
Chris and I will attack the decks.
Also praying nobody loses power.
Snow this am was all gone......guess winter is back.
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Well, the summer weather we have had the past month is a little early and I think the snow in Minnesota is more suited for the time of year but I’m glad I’m not responsible for removing it and waiting for the storm to come in with winds and rain and maybe it will help the drought we’re having even though I’ve had water standing in the backyard from two days of rain. We are still listed as a serious drought area. Low humidity and lack of rain is creating fire hazards Everywhere. In the south east we’ll see what this storm Briggs.
I think there is more to come, and Lisa will have to watch her return trip as closely as she has watched the one she’s the party debarking on on Thursday. Be careful, Lisa.
Cute colorful morning pictures the last few days and great roosters!
Picture below fir Clynn
Super pictures of Jackie and shadow, the new baby and the two eggs. Also great pictures of the little great niece and little baby brother who was up in the tree with all GEN or somebody over to the right if you’re Think it’s time to turn in and get ready for a new day tomorrow and CGS maybe her family funny picture.
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{{{Phyl}}} I hope you were able to get to your appt. Take care.
Tsk, I agree SSTrig is a little fatty.. ;D .... she's lucky to have two parents who come in often to feed her... chicks look so fluffy, I'd love to hold one.
Lisa, Mike's Louisiana employees were heading down to the parade after work today... Mike loves banana pancakes for supper and we freeze what's left for weekend breakfast.
Baz, I learned another new thing this week "Ambergris". Very interesting info, did not know it's in perfume. I've copied the link.... LGN is the cutest little bird up in the tree. :-*
Kb, sorry about the snow... we may get snow on Friday.
Karen, very funny cartoon for Clynn! LOL! I wouldn't be able to get out of a bean bag now. LOL!
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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BAZI Punkin' climber ;D
KB We are having a record low snow this winter so far... ::)
KAREN Funny bean bag ;D I used to have one in my first apt in Chicago. ::)
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Good Morning Beakers!
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The wind howled all night, we had blizzard warnings and all schools closed for today. I looked out when I got up and it looks like maybe an inch of snow! I thought there would be much more! Temp is 27, high 32, high tomorrow is 44, so the snow will be gone quickly.
Lani, fat babies are a good thing, SST looks wonderfully fat and fluffy, and I agree it would be special to hold one! We love pancakes or French toast for Sunday dinner and extras never get thrown away!
karen, believe it or not, Ed did bring a bean bag chair from the Thrift store once. It was a kid sized one, it was in need of more 'beans' and I thought it smelled. I told him it belonged in the trash and there it went. He evidently can't smell anything because he smokes...
baz, thanks for the article on Ambergris, I had no idea where it came from! When in perfumes it is listed as amber and is often paired with the earthy scents like sandalwood, cedar, bergamot, musk, etc. Those are my favorites, especially with Patchouli! Great pic of Lil' Punkin in the tree, she looks so pretty and happy!
tsk, it rained basically all day yesterday, it was a very soft rain until evening. I imagine there is ice under that inch of snow! I re-scheduled my oil change from today to tomorrow. Not going anywhere today! Have you been working on your current shawl? Let us see it when it's done.
Phyl, hope you made it to your appointment, Jim is a good man, he takes good care of you! Souds like it was windy everywhere yesterday!
Lisa, I read that more people are getting chickens for their back yard! That's what the price of eggs does! Cities are allowing people to have so many in their yards (no roosters). Backyard Chicken Ownership Continues Its Boom: https://www.aarp.org/home-family/your-home/info-2020/backyard-chickens.html?msockid=09e74c5ca70c63f123c55fa9a6726282
Lori, thanks for the video of the Big Bear nest! So exciting!! Praying all are successful this year!
Around 77 million years ago, during the Late Cretaceous period, North America looked vastly different than today. A shallow inland sea, the Western Interior Seaway, split the continent into two landmasses: Laramidia in the west and Appalachia in the east.
Laramidia, a narrow strip along the western coast, was a haven for dinosaurs such as Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, and duck-billed hadrosaurs. Appalachia, separated by the seaway, had its own unique ecosystems. Dense forests, swamps, and evolving flowering plants dominated the landscape, while marine reptiles like mosasaurs and ammonites thrived in the seaway. The climate was warmer, with no polar ice caps, creating lush environments perfect for prehistoric giants.
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Today 56F and Tonight 33F
We had real rain and wind storm all night long. I'm confident we won't be getting a flock of chickens as just wouldn't be worth the
HOA fines or city fees.
If true...too bad Mardi Gras celebration cancelled.
Lani Yes. Made it appointment, thank you. SST ..." Graduated now to the green basket" LOL
"Ambergris" in short whale 'puck' as high school boys would tease us that's what we were wearing. I loved my mom's Channel #5 and Shalimar
Tsk-wishing you success w/ meds
Baz- forgot all about 'Mardi Gras'. Evidently didn't miss after all. Cute snap of LGN in the tree
Karen- What a hoot bean bag cartoon. With my back and knees----No way anywhere could or would I ever do that. :o Hope all's well with you and Piper
CLynn- PreHistoric period and the world was still cooling off, oceans warm and brewing up Life...spewing up dinosaurs . Colorful posies this AM. Wow snow! The weeds are peeking thru and, Jim is having to think about them.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
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Good Morning Beakers
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baz - Cute pic of Punkin climbing tree.
kb - Hoping your arborvitaes make it thru the snow storm.
karen - I will keep watching the weather for my return trip. I want a nice sunny drive. :)
Lani - Mmm, banana pancakes, yummy! My aunt use to make those for us when we spent the night at her house. She would top them with a lil powdered sugar and a lil drizzle of syrup.
tsk - Are you getting the rain and wind today?
clynn - Pretty morning flowers in your pics. I have heard that too about people getting chickens. Our town limits does not allow that, but if you live in the County, you can have chickens.
Phyl - Thanks for the 365.
Puff, tig, oldguy, and all - Morning :)
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Morning Beakers
Snow has just started here this morning - we have have had about 1.4 in. of rain in the past 24 hrs. - this is forecast to end by noon. Temp is 34 and falling.
Clynn - I see that almost every highway and interstate going out of Des Moines is closed by multiple accidents.
Iowa folklore is that Girls HS State BB Tournament week will have a major storm causing travel issues somewhere in the state - rack up another checkmark for this year...
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I have no idea how much snow we got last night....so much wind as well.
I do know I'm closing all blinds and waiting till spring ;)
The back from inside....can't open the doors yet.
Aw yes, I peeked at my surveillance camera out front, and the neighbor's once again broke my property line fence.
Trying to drive a large van in and out of their driveway...Why?....it's now stuck in the middle of the street.
Just why even try to move that thing.
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I would estimate 5 inches here, give or take 2? I've only looked toward the back, so far. Heavy evergreen branches. Drifts over the sidewalk and windy still. I'll venture out around lunchtime to begin the cleanup. Garage looks good... the wind has blown the roof clear but there are some drifts hanging over the sidewalk. Hoping for a similar result for the house. Looks like our Amazon delivery is delayed to tomorrow. Yay.
OldGuy - we have the same "tradition" here in St. Paul. It is boys' State hockey tournament this week.
Hugz
TTFN
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https://www.fox9.com/weather/minnesota-weather-snow-totals-march-4-5
As of only 6am....you know more has fallen since....tig - lists your area as 6 inches
I'm on the Edina border so somewhere between 7.2 and 8 at 6am...for me.
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Yep, KB, I was just coming here to report...I saw that Fox 9 list. And MPR says 7.2 for Richfield. I love that they bother with decimals. But, yes, downtown St. Paul at 7ish and Roseville at 6ish .... that puts us at 6.56347 inches. LOL... except it is not a laughing matter. Since we prolly won't be above freezing and it will still be windy, I won't attempt the roof until tomorrow. All sorts of things closed and buses not running. VERY surprised to see my neighbor out shoveling her whole LONG driveway. She historically never touches a shovel. Perhaps she needs to drive to werk? Sheesh.
Anyway.
Give Ollie a hug for me and stay warm and safe today. :-*
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Yep, KB, I was just coming here to report...I saw that Fox 9 list. And MPR says 7.2 for Richfield. I love that they bother with decimals. But, yes, downtown St. Paul at 7ish and Roseville at 6ish .... that puts us at 6.56347 inches. LOL... except it is not a laughing matter. Since we prolly won't be above freezing and it will still be windy, I won't attempt the roof until tomorrow. All sorts of things closed and buses not running. VERY surprised to see my neighbor out shoveling her whole LONG driveway. She historically never touches a shovel. Perhaps she needs to drive to werk? Sheesh.
Anyway.
Give Ollie a hug for me and stay warm and safe today. :-*
Thanks, will do. I did have to try to open one of 3 doors for Ollie. Got one downstairs...looked like 2 feet of wind blown snow against the door. Haven't even tried the front door yet as Chris is sleeping in his recliner in the living room.
I'm buying a much taller property line fence this spring...and, asking Andrew to scout out some more boulders...argg.
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Yes, our neighbor to the north built a wood fence a foot from our chain link about 5 yrs. ago. Not good for neighborly relations, but great to block some of the north wind.
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Yes, our neighbor to the north built a wood fence a foot from our chain link about 5 yrs. ago. Not good for neighborly relations, but great to block some of the north wind.
and also stops some of their garbage!
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Big Bear Valley eagles just got free air time on FOX News - Yeah for them and us.
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Kb/Tig that's a pretty good early march snowfall for MSP, not a real big one for this time of year up by you, but enough to bring everything to a grinding halt. ::)
https://www.weather.gov/source/crh/snowmap.html?zoom=7&lat=44.96&lon=-93.13&hr=36
Not to rub it in but the weather here is a tad bit different. ;)
It's friggin hot & humid here big time.
This northern tier boy is not acclimated to this type of heat at this time of year. I'm laying low today in the shade. ;D
https://www.accuweather.com/en/bz/san-pedro/1162402/weather-forecast/1162402
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That is cruel BL. Good for you Pip and friends - not good for most beakers today. Assorted bad weather for many areas.
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How to lose a lot of sleep. . .
Drizzle, then rain, then pouring rain started about 6pm. First noticed the sump pump about 8. Laid on bed, sump pump now cycling about 10-5 minutes; went down to 2 minutes. Then I started counting seconds between cycles. Woke about 2 - now I'm really worried - there was no more noise from below (bedroom above utility room) not a comforting silence. The pumps were not running at all. Waited and waited. Made my way to all the window views to see the water pools around the yard. Not good. :-\ Then made my way downstairs expecting trouble ya know. Green light on pump was a go, no water on floor, couldn't even hear any water flowing into hole. Nope, no water by the bottom stair, no water in the back.
Don't know the why or how of any of it - all was fine when I got up at 5a. :)
Promise of more rain ??? and flurries/snow later to come today. :(
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Toucan TV - TRR cam https://explore.org/livecams/members/toucanrescueranch/toucan-tv
I was lucky to see the Great Potoo Owl ib the Toucan cam (Sloth TV) that is one of the residents at TRR.
Isn't it gorgeous! https://www.animalspot.net/great-potoo.html
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Good morning Beakers! :)
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, a very warm, colorful posts! ;D .. The Great Potoo Owl that you have posted pics of before is on the Toucan TV (Sloth TV) cam right now. ;D ... Shannon wanted to raise chickens during the lockdown. Mesa allows farm animals, horses, goats, chickens, etc... She hates the smell of fish or strong odors. I knew if she got them I'd have to clean up after them. She said she'd give me all the brown eggs I wanted.... no way LOL!! I did many years of that growing up in Hawaii... Now, if she got a horse or baby goats ;D ... our HOA won't allow it, but anywhere else in Payson and surrounding communities does. Horses, goats, etc...
Phyl, I think its funny boys teased girls with wearing Ambergris?! Growing up in Hawaii with such a diverse community, I can't remember what the boys teased us with, it was said in many different languages, it just went in one ear and out the other. ;D ... a beautiful owl enjoying the sun's rays, thanks for nature video....
Oldguy, You and our Iowa Beakers stay safe and take care.
Lisa, beautiful morning pic.
{{{Kb, Chris, Ollie}}} stay warm and take care.
{{{Tig and Camper}}} you both stay safe and take care too.
BL please take care, wouldn't want you to get a sunburned or overheated. 8)
{{{Puff}}} stay warm and take care.
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Thanks Lani.
Sunburn not a problem as I stay pretty well covered up with lite colored loose fitting "fishing attire" when out on the water.
Back onshore is when I have to be careful to stay slathered up with sunscreen.
I'm a blue eyed Irishman so I know to stay protected from the sun.
I'm sticking to the shade, hotel AC and cold water only today .. cocktails this evening after dinner and sunset to be sure. :) ;)
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CLYNN What a beautiful AM post ;D Chicken raising not allowed in my town. Was at Costco this AM and next door is an Aldi's
Eggs $5.79 vs $7.99 at my regular grocery. Bananas MORE than my regular grocery and no one can beat Trader Joes for bananas.
Wonder how they come up with those millions of years old maps! May get some snow this afternoon.
PHYL Darling 365. Loved the one-eyed look LOL I voted yesterday. Hard to pick but went for the California quail but any would be good winners.
LISA Yes, windy and picking up as the day goes on. Done with my 4 errand stops by noon so am done with my outside day. ;D
KB Too bad about the fence - You just have to wonder! You got a good bunch of snow. I usually like to measure off the top of the flat generator.
PUFF Big Bear was on ABC afternoon news yesterday. These were obviously news people who had never seen a nest before. Hope it encourages others to check in on Big Bear. It is how I first knew about Decorah - saw it on the AM news and the rest is history.
BL Need a day to chill anyway ;D
LANI That great potoo would just blend right into a tree. I always wonder how many owls I have passed on hiking trips LOL
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Howdy Beakers! :)
Zip's in the safe room, away from any potential falling very tall trees, biding her time during the high winds, till the storms have passed. All good here, so far. She's waiting for that cat to let go. ;D ;) 8)
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Have a safe afternoon, All, and a restful night. Peace. SED. :-*
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I was out for an hour and a half. I made a narrow path down the sidewalk to the garage and shoveled in front of the door. I made a narrow path on the patio to the north side of the house. Luckily there was a path made by the wind so I could go to the other end of that side to check on the furnace exhaust area which needed clearing! I also made a path to the front steps and was shoveling them and the porch in front of the door when the Amazon delivery person stopped out front! Lucky I was there. 1. the delivery was scheduled for tomorrow. 2. I asked her to please walk the box around to the back porch, which she did. Which is where it is supposed to be delivered. Of course the box was sitting in melted snow when I got back there to take it inside. I then pulled some snow off the roof on the west side below a huge drift. I hope to get to the area below the two drifts in the valleys out front tomorrow when there is less wind.
I'm pooped.
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No snow here 😆
an piper and I slept through the rain and the big wind As it blew through from west to east, headed for Baz And Lisa.There’s evidently came in last night. Wow that was a pleasant way to go through the storm today is sunny with a high of 81° but there is wind water is not standing around anywhere so I guess the serious drought warnings are true. It would be nice to see that designation ended.
I hope all the bakers stay safe, warm and dry, except bl. Who needs a little bit of a cool breeze those were shoveling. Be careful and try not to do too much. It will melt. Do you be careful I did see a TV presentation of the Eagles but I’m not sure of the station. It had to of been NBC, CBS for the weather channel, but there was a beautiful picture of the nest with the birds in it, and it was delightful to see
I am still watching southwest Florida but there’s no eggs just a beautiful nest with high rails and a lot of fluff in the middle. Perfect for a few babies to play in and eat. I am not sure there will be any eggs in there and it’ll have to be redone next year, even if it isn’t used now.
Have A nice evening and see you later
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Good Evening Beakers
kb - Wow, you got alot of snow, so pretty looking.
Lani - Thank you, and love the Great Potoo Owl, very interesting looking.
BL - Sounds like a nice day.
tsk - Same here for us with the weather, and I also got stuck for a couple hours on the other side of the bridge as they closed the bridge!
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Bounce
The sun has been working hard to melt. Camper just went out to work on the driveway and luckily the little snow pup is able to handle the heavy wet snow. What a trooper!
Time to make dinner.
SED
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We got 10.4 inches if not more...no plow yet and lots of snow to shovel....sun does not much here.
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Good night, everyone 😴
Getting up early to head out, but will try to pop in while I am away.
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Southbound down shiny sides up.
LG your good to travel. :-*
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We've all agreed via a very intense quorum.
We're never ever leaving here.
It never ever leaves us.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQetemT1sWc
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{{{Lisa}}}- safe travels tomorrow and your entire trip. Kind regards to all from me---have loads of fun and love .
KB- Oh my! That's a lotta snow. Tks for snaps, pretty snow. You're a wonder. Wear your Mukluks
{{{Tig / Camper}}}
Lani - the Great Potoo Owl, very interesting looking. Tks for sharing Toucan TV - TRR cam
OG- Brrrr! Take care out there. ;)
{{{Puff}}} I watched FNC tonight as well--- Bret did the spot on Jackie & Shadow. Take care with your weather
BL-lots of sunscreen eh?
Tsk- almost went for California quail ---instead opted for the hummingbird in flight.
Baz-- Winnie the Pooh perfect for today in middle Tenn
{{{Karen & Piper}}}
Good Evening Beakers...SEDs all.
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4th egg laid at Ft St Vrain :o
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4th egg laid at Ft St Vrain :o
Oh WOW Tsk!! It's been a while since an eagle has had 4 eggs! Praying for a good season!
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Tsk, I've wondered the same thing about owls in our national forest. Sometimes I can hear them make their calls, but can't see them. They blend into the trees so well.
{{{Baz and Zippo}}} poor cat... you two stay safe and take care. :-*
{{{SED Karen and Piper}}} :-*
{{{Lisa}}} We'll miss you.... Safe travels and sending prayers... :-*
BL ;D
{{{Phyl}}} Take care
Good night and take care Beakers!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, I have heard an owl before but have never seen them, they are experts at camouflage! Love the kitty in the bowl! Sophie loves to get into things, I caught her asleep in this bowl, but of course she woke up when I got the camera there!
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tsk, wow, 4 eggs at FSV!! That is pretty rare, I hope they all make it, it will be newsworthy!
Phyl, love the moon on the clothesline!
BL, sounds like you and Pip had a wonderfully memorable time on your long-awaited vacation!
Lisa, safe travels today!
baz, perfect Pooh for yesterday!
Sue Bruhling - Oh! My! CUTNESS OVERLOAD ❤ My Heart is Full and bursting with Love & Joy!! ❤
Just Look at these Two Bobbleheads sitting up so Proud. Alert & Healthy along with their Sibling's Egg in the Middle! Priceless... ❤
Big Bear Eagles _ March 5, 2025Thank You! Debbie Botelho for sharing your Post & Picture with all of us! ❤
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An awesome picture of the Albuquerque interchange! Maui's historic banyan tree in Lahaina is recovering! 🙏
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Good Morning Beakers ...
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Today 49F and Tonight 35F
Hope this finds everyone with a good start to their AM.
And, going safely about their day.
Tsk, I read that in a RRP news letter--- 4 eggs at FSV! Thanks.
CLynn- Woodsey this AM; Cute snap of Sophie. Tks for sharing Sue Bruhling "CUTNESS OVERLOAD" Look at these Two Bobbleheads
BiBEs . And, Tks for sharing Debbie Botelho's 3-5-25 Post ; awesome about Maui's historic banyan tree how it's recovering.
Lisa- gonna miss you .
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-03-06-eurasian-curlew
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BAZI How did the night go?
TIG Hope you got a good rest after that snow clearing.
LISA Oh no. You got stuck on the wrong side of the bridge! What do you do for all that time? What if you had to pee? LOL
Safe travels today. :-*
BL You can always go back.... :)
LANI Loved your good night pic. :)
CLYNN I'm wondering about the cabin door right on the stream LOLOL That interchange is something else!!! Banyan tree - a source of hope.
PHYL What a cute AM post :D The artists are very creative. ;D
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some bounce
LISA - tnx. Safe trip.
TSK... yes, after I made fish for dinner... so we could afford to have the 300+ calories in the Omaha Steak caramel apple tartlets for dessert. LOL. I did have some knee pain at one point last night. And just now I was having a dream that my knee hurt that woke me. Sigh.
The good news is Camper's son will be coming this morning to clear what the plow leaves and tackle the public sidewalk for us. I plan to remove a bit from the roof valleys in the front. The melt during the day but freeze at night can cause ice dams.
Love the eagle pics and Banyan tree,
TTFN
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Good morning bakers are temperatures here in Valdosta. We’re 54 this morning going to Ohio 64 this afternoon this is quite a change from our previous high of 81° but I can’t say that it’s unwelcome. Even Piper seems to be a little bit more active in the cooler weather normally we have heat and humidity that Bill mentioned from Belize.
Lisa, be careful driving and don’t be in too much of a hurry. We’re being watched by the Georgia state patrol.
TIG a.m. impressed with all the work you were able to do given your previous mention of some health issues. Please be careful and don’t overdo. I know you watch pretty carefully but again don’t overdo and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Glad to hear camper son is coming with the plow.
I have an appointment this afternoon, so will sign off now and get ready to go
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Sloth TV
Babies snuggled in for a nice nap.
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Newbie 3F Delilah winks her good morning! God bless little one :-*
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Good morning Beakers! :)
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, Love the carved heart on the tree bark!... it's fun being able to watch the Potoo owl live on a cam. I'm trying to find out why its at the rescue center. Illness, wing injury or what....
Sweet Sophie :-* ... It's a cold, gentle rain morning (YAY) Milo and Norman have nestled them in their baskets.... awww Big Bear Eaglets :-* ... we've driven through the Albuquerque interchange! .... the Lahaina Banyon tree looks fantastic! :-* Oldguy shared a video a couple of weeks ago, that showed Lahaina today... it's sad not to see the Pioneer Inn next to the tree. Everything is gone oceanside, except the pier posts... they will not rebuild oceanside... but the Banyon tree and other greenery are coming back, such a blessing :-*
Phyl, cute morning pics.... thanks for nature video.
{{{Tig}}} glad Camper's son is coming to help... take care
Karen, I hope your appt goes well.
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TIG LOL 300 C dessert - I'd have to skip lunch in order to have that LOLOL
KAREN Good luck at your appt. Hope it is a routine one.
LANI Isn't Delilah a cutie ;D and a 3F too
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BAZI How did the night go?
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TSK, no problems here during the night... the big line of storms blew through here during the afternoon yesterday - it was all over before dark. No damage around me, thankfully. The high winds started very early yesterday morning, and continued after the storm - the winds were a separate issue from the storm line, except for winds specifically associated with the severe thunderstorms. Still have high winds here today, as in many places in the country, but the gusts are not quite as high as they were yesterday. The trees are swaying big time, but none are down around me. Yay! I saw you may be getting some snow later... hopefully not too much... though I think much of the country needs precipitation to help alleviate dryness and drought.
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Waving to All the Beakers! :) :-*
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BAZI Somehow my town sits in an oasis and we have not had any snow even tho predicted. Now for tomorrow there is up to a 94% chance that we will get snow from 8 AM to 6 PM We shall see!! I would love the precipitation.
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Good evening bakers a bright sunny day today but a bit chilly and a cold night expected but I think the temperatures are going to rise and I think we have rain all weekend. I may have said that this morning anyway I went to the dermatologist this afternoon to have a cyst removed that was behind my ear when she was telling me how she was going to take it off. I asked if she could just puncture it and squeeze the inside out. She said she could but it might leave the route and I said I’d be all right at my age it might take a little while to come back anyway, it was less invasive and now I just have a pain back there from the Opening in the work on the area. assist was 2 cm long and as big around as a large pea End it was hard hardest but Kind of like hard rubber weird she thinks it’s possible the route came out with it. I am glad to have it over with. If it comes back, she said she’s punching a hole Again and hope for the best nothing too exciting.
SEDS and take care
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Howdy Beakers!!
Checking in before I head to bed. I had a nice drive till I got closer to Atlanta....traffic accidents, road construction, and this craziness happened to me. I was minding my business waiting to get on an exit on I-85 getting closer to the hotel, and a guy in a truck in the lane to the right of me wanted to get over to the left of me. I moved up so he could go behind me, and when he went behind a box fell out of the back of his truck. It was full of cleaning supplies, well here comes a car going about 80mph and runs over a bleach bottle and it busts all over my drivers side of the car and windshield. Thank goodness for windshield wipers, but I could not see a things out of the drivers window and lordy the bleach smell was coming inside the car. There was a good car wash near the hotel, so I went there first and got my car cleaned up, cause I was worried that bleach would eat at my paint.
BL - Thanks for looking out for my drive. :-*
Phyl - Thank you! Thanks for the 365.
tsk - 4 eggs are very rare. I hope all hatch, that would be something! On my wait to cross the bridge.....I looked at Facebook, Instagram, called Jeff and niece. And, yes..I did have to pee...LOL I told Jeff..DO NOT be in the bathroom when I get home and make sure the front door is unlocked...I will be running in! ;D
Lani - I miss you Beakers too when I am away. :-* Thanks for the TRR pics.
tig - Thank you!
karen - The South Carolina troopers were out today. If I didn't know any better I think one was following me. He even stopped at the same gas station when I filled up! Hope your appointment went ok.
baz - Waving at ya!
clynn - Thank you! How wonderful the Banyan tree is thriving! BB fluffballs are adorbs!
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Hi Beak Room :)
Geez Louise to the storm that moved west to east. There's still 50mph gusts at my house in PA. Sounds nasty outside.
Tig and kb, Darn it to all the snow both your areas got! Don't overdo.
clynn, No biggie about remembering to ask your mom.
Lani, tsk and Lisa, True we now know what needs done at cabin. It depends on estimate. There's some masonry work needing done here at home too so might have to make a choice.
Phyl, I really like your morning photos.
Everyone in the Beak cozy in for the night and relax I hope.
SED
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Wow, watched a video of the largest cargo plane, the Antonov, land in Minneapolis today. The video is property of the MSP so not available to copy......sure do wonder sometimes what kind of cargo would be on that large a plane.
Whew, got a wife/husband team to remove all the snow off my lower deck, steps, and what was left on the top deck...They did a very good job and had to consult with me where to put a lot of it....yup, a difficult decision.
Andrew plowed my driveway late last night and for the first time I have to conclude he did a very poor job. And charged me 90 bucks cause in his words "it's very heavy"....indeed but he had a plow?...I'm not on his seasonal contract list so he fits me in with others that do the same on an as needed basis.. Those who paid for the season in advance got screwed royally except for early plow out yesterday. In the past he's charged me 35....hmm. There are many now who offer the same service for much less, so will use them instead if there's a next time. Chris and I can handle 3-4 inches ourselves.
I hear rumors of a "similar" in size snow storm the 14th and 15th....sure hope not. underground says rain, but models are predicting potential snow.
Can't wait for true spring!
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Howdy Beakers!!
Checking in before I head to bed. I had a nice drive till I got closer to Atlanta....traffic accidents, road construction, and this craziness happened to me. I was minding my business waiting to get on an exit on I-85 getting closer to the hotel, and a guy in a truck in the lane to the right of me wanted to get over to the left of me. I moved up so he could go behind me, and when he went behind a box fell out of the back of his truck. It was full of cleaning supplies, well here comes a car going about 80mph and runs over a bleach bottle and it busts all over my drivers side of the car and windshield. Thank goodness for windshield wipers, but I could not see a things out of the drivers window and lordy the bleach smell was coming inside the car. There was a good car wash near the hotel, so I went there first and got my car cleaned up, cause I was worried that bleach would eat at my paint.
Goodness Lisa !
That could have been so very much worse. So glad this went the other way for you---car cleaned up right-a-way was the best thing to do.
Glad you checked-in and made an early night.
Get plenty of 'shut eye'
SEDs
Phyl
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{{{Karen}}} ouch! I hope she got it all... take care
Kb, that is a large cargo plane... glad your snow was removed... Snow removal costs $200 and up here...
Paulie, I understand what you're saying, we have three or four big things we need to repair, and we're having to make difficult choices... take care :-*
{{{Lisa}}} Oh Lordy is right! Thank God your window wasn't down. I bet the smell and fumes made your eyes blurry. Can you imagine the mess on the highway?! Glad you're okay, sleep well tonight. Safe travels in the morning. :-*
Baz, glad your okay :-*
SED Tsk, Tig, Phyl, take care :-*
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers ... Happy Friday !
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Today 47F and Tonight 26F
Hi Paulie ! Nice to 'see' you. Hope all's well on your end. How's the snow / ice at the cabin?
Baz- glad all went well last night for you.
Lani- the sloth babies looking good. Winky, winky Newbie 3F Delilah ;)
Tsk- I had heard that about Banyan tree. Tuckered out snowman this AM
KB- Just bet that video of the largest cargo plane, Antonov was interesting. Why didn't you share it? Nice you got some help from Andrew and neighbors
Lani- enjoyed your 'Good Night' owl last night
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, another cuddle puddle of baby sloths! Prayers for all of them... There is always something that needs to be fixed when you own a home! Yesterday there was a crew taking a tree down two houses down and the guy came over to ask if we needed any tree work while he was in the neighborhood. Well, of course we do! I had them trim the oak tree, the crabapple and a couple of pine branches that were touching the house. And 3 tall Juniper (?) bushes that were half dead. $1,000, which was a bargain!
kb, there was something I saw on tv earlier this week about the Antonov, it is used to fly heavy equipment like helicopters and tanks overseas. It is hard to imagine the size of it! https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=the%20antonov%20on%20tv%20lately&mid=1212BD9841D3E8F408631212BD9841D3E8F40863&ajaxhist=0
Paulie, I talked to Mom Wednesday and forgot to ask her about the maternity ward at Holloman AFB! I have made myself a note to ask her next time we talk, I am curious! Do you ever watch the Maine Cabin Masters show? I bet you would love wo win a cabin makeover by them. They seem to be able to do a lot with not much $$$. Nothing fancy, a cabin shouldn't be fancy!
Lisa, oh my! What are the odds of that kind of accident happening? So glad your car wasn't damaged! I remember years ago when we lived in Sedalia Mo, a rendering truck had an accident on a small bridge. They had to detour traffic because it was basically grease all over the road, cars were sliding! YUK! Hope the rest of your trip is/was uneventful!
tsk, we didn't get much snow, but wow, the wind! It all melted yesterday except where it drifted. We have a small drift by Ed's car, about 2' high! Good weather coming, plenty of spring rain. Next Friday forecast is for 75! The wind has calmed down to 14mph for today!
A BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE: After Big Bear added two bald eagles earlier this week, a third eaglet is on its way.
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KAREN Ouch! Check that off the list! :-*
OH LISA That could have been so much worse but how timely that you found a car wash. Safe trip today and hopefully without incident!! Scary about the SC trouper :o :o
KB That plane is a 747 right? Do they still make those or do you suppose this is a recycle from the passenger version? HUGE
Wet snow is a bear. A good amt for for our little Toro is 3-4" How did you find the husband and wife team??
PHYL Love a low tide landscape. 365
CLYNN Peach of a morning today ;D Boy, I'll say that was a bargain on that tree trimming price. That is one $$ task to be done. Thanks for that video on the Antonov. HUGE Wingspan - football field. Really gives it perspective.
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tsk - no the Antonov is NOT a 747. It's built in Russia and is the largest fixed wing aircraft in the world.
Yeah, I found the wife/husband team on my communities fb page....they only charged me 60 bucks and it took them almost an hour...well deserved although she did say "wow what a big deck" you might want to call it a basketball court as your pics didn't show how big it is!....LOL
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Let me add this to a couple of comments in Beak re Hawaii/Maui recently. Lani, Clynn, Phyl, and lots of interest in reports from islands by OG. I am certified with Maui Visitors Bureau (actually all 5 islands); many friends/business contacts keep me informed and in the loop. What I'll miss visiting is KoKo's on Lahaina beach. Can sit for hours watching the whales pay and exercise in the bay (they also made fantastic MaiTai and good pupu). Hours well spent - as mentioned those businesses right on the water are not going to be allowed to be replaced. KoKo's was actually partially over the water. No, I haven't been back since fire.
But as I said, locals keep me in touch. There's also a group of mainland travel advisors who share information around. That brings me to the sites a local in Lahaina, Jessie, sent out to give his up-to-date and personally involved vids of the west wide of Maui island. There are two, one leads from first to another. A bit long, but very thorough.
youtube.com/watch?v=fUA0Q12i83E
youtube.com/watch?v=HXXiQH8pjRU
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KB - you have the wrong plane in your picture yesterday - the plane that landed yesterday was the Antonov 124, which was the predecessor to the 225. The only AN-225 was destroyed at the start of the Ukraine/Russia war 3 years ago. The AN-124 is still a large cargo plane - it can carry 17% more cargo weight than the C-5A Galaxy that the US Air Force uses. Here is a short detail comparison...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk6GZIEB4w8
The AN-225 did land at MSP in 2014
World's largest plane takes off from Minneapolis airport - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjj2-YwaRhg
The easy to identify feature is that the AN-124 has 4 engines the AN-225 has 6 engines.
Here is a video that describes the AN-225 and the efforts to construct a new plane...
Antonov AN-225 Is Making a HUGE COMEBACK - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VcO4LUnQQQ
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Big Bear Lake's Jackie and Shadow featured again on Fox News...Bill and Dana reporting on progress
of our pair's four eggs. Sadly one egg 'ripped' . But our three eaglets thriving. :-*
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KB - you have the wrong plane in your picture yesterday - the plane that landed yesterday was the Antonov 124, which was the predecessor to the 225. The only AN-225 was destroyed at the start of the Ukraine/Russia war 3 years ago. The AN-124 is still a large cargo plane - it can carry 17% more cargo weight than the C-5A Galaxy that the US Air Force uses. Here is a short detail comparison...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk6GZIEB4w8
The AN-225 did land at MSP in 2014
World's largest plane takes off from Minneapolis airport - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjj2-YwaRhg
The easy to identify feature is that the AN-124 has 4 engines the AN-225 has 6 engines.
Here is a video that describes the AN-225 and the efforts to construct a new plane...
Antonov AN-225 Is Making a HUGE COMEBACK - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VcO4LUnQQQ
Gotcha. Just did a quick google of pics of the plane not knowing the exact one that was here at MSP.....still didn't know our airport could handle a plane that big...Now I know
the video I watched yesterday was posted to X from the actual airport peeps. It was not available to copy video and stated due to ownership by the airport whatever that meant.
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TGIF Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Big Bear cam - feeding time this snowy morning, you can see little beak popping out of 3rd egg. And then there will be three little ones :-* I wish it would stop snowing. :(
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IT'S SNOWING HERE! ;D
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Bird feeder on right side. This is the feeder Spidercat Norman was trying to get to.
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Howdy Beakers!!
Checking in before I head to bed. I had a nice drive till I got closer to Atlanta....traffic accidents, road construction, and this craziness happened to me. I was minding my business waiting to get on an exit on I-85 getting closer to the hotel, and a guy in a truck in the lane to the right of me wanted to get over to the left of me. I moved up so he could go behind me, and when he went behind a box fell out of the back of his truck. It was full of cleaning supplies, well here comes a car going about 80mph and runs over a bleach bottle and it busts all over my drivers side of the car and windshield. Thank goodness for windshield wipers, but I could not see a things out of the drivers window and lordy the bleach smell was coming inside the car. There was a good car wash near the hotel, so I went there first and got my car cleaned up, cause I was worried that bleach would eat at my paint.
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(((Lisa))), I'm so glad you got to your destination ok yesterday, eventually! So glad the bleach spray wasn't worse than it was, and that you had your window up!! I hope you turned your air/heat system to recirculate, so it would not bring in any air from the outside. Those bleach fumes could've been dangerous to breathe!! So glad you'ro okay and you got to a good car wash soon after, and hope the rest of your trip is uneventful, except for the good events!! Take care, and smooth travels.
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BAZI Somehow my town sits in an oasis and we have not had any snow even tho predicted. Now for tomorrow there is up to a 94% chance that we will get snow from 8 AM to 6 PM We shall see!! I would love the precipitation.
TSK, yes, that is the snow forecast I was referencing in my post yesterday. I know you've had a big snow deficit this winter! Hope this one will be quick, and not a lot to clean up, and that your area gets some good moisture out of it.
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Happy FRI DAY, Beakers! ;D
Lani, yay for your snow!!! I saw the forecast for your area on the Weather Channel yesterday, and wondered how close you would be to the largest number of inches they were showing might happen in that region... so let us know how much you think you end up getting after it's through. I haven't had a chance to look at the weather update today for your area. I know that area needs that moisture!! Maybe you will get a dessert bloom this Spring after all!! Fingers crossed! Your pictures are great - so pretty!! Tell Spideycat Norman to stay put!! ;D Build a fire and relax and watch the pretty snowfall... with a hot toddy. ;) :D
((Karen)), glad that's a done deal!! You and Piper enjoy your weekend! :)
BL, I don't know if you were too far west, or the space debris' path too low in the sky at its distance, to see the debris/fallout from the breakup of the SpaceX unmanned test flight out of Texas last night... so many parts lighting up and streaking across parts of the Caribbean sky, that was seen and videoed by so many people in the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, and parts of Florida. Watch out! :o
I'm heading out to run some errands...
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Have a great day, Beakers! :)
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PUFF Nice to have contacts sending links to what you have to know. Thanks
OLDGUY The comeback video is amazing.
PHYL Oh no one of the Big Bear 4 eggs "ripped"? - broke?
LANI LOLOL Your snow is the beautiful kind ;) It started here about noon but is a very wet snow and not sticking yet anyway.
That feeder looks to be a bit off the porch?
BAZI Our 8 AM snowfall as predicted did not start in my yard til around noon and is combo of rain and snow and not sticking so far. I'll take moisture any way we can get it.
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Ditto what TSK said. No wind either.
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Our "snow" lasted about 90 minutes and just a drizzle after that.
Got a walleye dinner at Culvers - deeelish!
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Yes on the walleye. 8)
Lani
I'm loving some snow on Phil's Course there below the Rim.
Harsh Dry your neck of the woods is. I'm watching it like an old smoke jumper ..
Like I've said before.
I'm like Jim Cantore showing up in your County before a Hurricane.
You really don't want me there for a wildfire.
BL, I don't know if you were too far west, or the space debris' path too low in the sky at its distance, to see the debris/fallout from the breakup of the SpaceX unmanned test flight out of Texas last night... so many parts lighting up and streaking across parts of the Caribbean sky, that was seen and videoed by so many people in the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, and parts of Florida. Watch out! :o
Have a great day, Beakers! :)
Baz to far SW.
Who's writing off on these 'civilian launches' , # 7 & 8 epic fails raining debris down on us , The FAA ?
Ok so I'm scampering down a trail at 80 years old on a Caribbean Island and get hit in the head by a piece of space junk _
Thunck dead.
Who exactly do my dearly departed beloved ones speak to about that ?
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Holly cow what a coincidence I found some peeps I know.
Well Well Well .. you all clean up pretty well I must say. :)
Except for the guy missing a little piece of a toe.
There's always one.
I clearly said keep your feet up .. yeah ok bro he said to me. ;D
You know the 1st time I lost a toe was to frostbite and he barfed right there, the other three missing toes a bear took.
With my very expensive boot tip to boot !
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Ah, Tsk, I could have had a walleye!
Lani beautiful snow!
Bl, tgif! I do not want Jim Cantore in my house, county or on a path moving near me!
See You all in the morning Lisa I’m hoping you are safely and scones in Louisiana and by the way I had a wheel barrel fly off the back of a truck as I was crossing. I 10 over Mobile Bay during rush-hour morning traffic and it was scary trying to avoid the wheel barrel and not get hit by cars barely behind me. Fortunately, they all saw it and we all got tomorrow morning office space in good shape.
SEDS
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BL, we've had 5" of snow!! ;D ... I had to google Jim Cantore after Karen's comment. LOL!
Phyl, Love the Geezers! ;D .. great business signs.... thanks for nature video.... The Big Bear Eagles have 3 eggs ??? ... Is it the Fort St. Vrain Eagles with 4 egglets? .. sending prayers and hope knee is improving. :-*
Clynn, Love the peach theme.... that's a great price for removing trees. That's about what it would cost here... I've never heard of the Antonov, it is huge, thanks for more info.... Love Maine Cabin Masters. I've watched all the seasons...
Puff, Thanks for youtube links. I'll watch tomorrow when I return from the valley.... Great to have contacts on the islands. We haven't been to Maui since 1982, we spent every year after that on the Big Isle until 2002.
Baz, it's been snowing all day, 5" so far, it's snowing tonight. It's going to be sunny tomorrow, which is fine. We leave early in the morning for the valley. I have to go to Tucson for a meeting. That's a 3 hour drive there and then 3 hour trip home. :-\ ... I hope you have good day! Cute pup!
Tsk, it's been a lovely snowy day. Thankfully it's not cold enough to stick on the road,so it's soaking into the ground. Birds have been singing all day. I hope you get some moisture... Love Culver's walleye dinner. I usually get the Cranberry Bacon Bleu with chicken salad. yum!
{{{Karen}}} omg! The wheel barrel incident could have been tragic! Lord, when did that happen?! So glad you're okay!!!
Lisa, I hope you're at your destination! Sending hugs and prayers.
Have a great Caturday!
I'll be back tomorrow night.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers! Another CATURDAY!
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Lani, so glad for your snow! Did it snow through the night? Especially the kind that doesn't stick to the roads. And the birds joyfully singing makes it even better! Love the pictures from your window, so very pretty and peaceful looking... Safe travel to Tucson. One of my very good friends, and also my mentor from WF moved to Tucson a few years ago. Say hi and I miss him if you see him! ;D Tim and family went there one summer to help his terminally ill brother and fell in love with the place.
karen, a wheelbarrow! That could cause some damage! A few years agon on I80/35 there was an older car in the middle lane with a mattress tied to the roof, it was sliding to the side, everyone trying to get past him!
BL, did you really have 3 toes removed by a bear? :o That sounds horrific! And very, very scary!
tsk, we have the Walleye from Culvers at least once a month, and it seems like the On the Hook food truck is here at least once a month! https://www.facebook.com/OnTheHookCod Big Bear has 3 eggs, It's Ft. ST. Vrain that has four. So many nests now it's hard to keep track!
Phyl, hope your knee is feeling better today. 27 here right now, High 51 for today. The snow is all melted except the places it drifted or plowed, Monday will be 74! that will get rid of the rest of it!
Lisa, hope you are nice and warm and having a good time down south!
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Big Bear - no clear pic of #3 yet but almost out of the shell!
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Lani Agree - Big Island my fav. Has a composite of the other island special draws. Only thing missing is the "downtown" commercial area of Oahu. Remember too, I think I mentioned, 1 of the 5 places for the ashes designated to be on Big Island's Anaeho'omula beach at Kohala Beach Area.
Enjoy Caturday all. Think the rough weather is coming to a close for most of us.
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Good Morning Beakers ... Happy Caturday !
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http://Today 61F and Tonight 38F
The winds are horrific here. Weather is living up to it's reputation. >:(
We have bit of a project going on today. Gonna be busy---esp for Jim. :-* Jim's up
early and at breakfast. Easier for me to get the room cleared out while he's gone.
Saves time
Lani- :o 5"---glad it's to be sunny today, safe travels to Tucson today ; Yes. Ft St Vrain nest has 4 eggs; Thanks, I wish right knee felt better :(
CLynn-'Guru Cat'--- 'Simon's Cat' LOL ; looks like everything was 'Peechey' at your house yesterday. Add me to list of those who've not heard of the Antonov, it is monstrous.
Lisa-hopefully you're at your destination
Baz-cute pup
Tsk- did you get any rain? We have a Culver's in Cool Spgs. Never been . Their Cranberry Bacon Bleu chicken salad sounds good
Puff- thanks for the link--hoping I have time to check them out today.
{{{Karen}}} :o That wheel barrel incident --- could have been disaster ous--when did that occur? Relieved you're fine.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Never Mind, March
by Annette Wynne
Never mind, March, we know
When you blow
You're not really mad
Or angry or bad;
You're only blowing the winter away
To get the world ready for April and May.
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Just love all the western cats. Always amazing how they're made to go along with the poses. I've have thought, though, that some photo shopping is sometimes involved. I've never a cat who would go along with the posing or the dressing. Thanks for pics Clynn and Phyl.
Ah yes, Women's Day! First time I ever heard of it was while in Russia, Europe tradition, too. Ladies walking around with corsages, flowers sitting at desks/cash registers, etc. Who would have thunk it there?
Low helicopters again this a.m. Many sirens last night. Something must have happened. Darien's city municipal offices about a 1/8 miles down the road, includes police headquarters. Hope someone on block is signed in for emergency notices. Always meant to do that.
I'm all in favor of US given recognition, too. Enjoy ladies!
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IT'S CATURDAY EVERYONE
BL Not sure what to make of your post last night LOLOL You're 80 and have lost 4 toes?? ;D ;D ;D
KAREN A wheelbarrow heading for you - I'd probably stop breathing :o :o
LANI I had to Google Jim as well LOL. YEA on finally getting some snow. Bet it is beautiful in the woods.
Long ride to Tucson! Safe trip. Looks to be overnight..
CLYNN Love the guru cat ;D Around here they have the walleye only during Lent. The place was packed last night at 5:30! Other times the fish filet is cod. Cute Simon pic ;D
PHYL Is it carpet cleaning time??? ( room cleared out). We had a rain/ snow mix yesterday for a couple hours.
Lulu and friend ;D
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Bounce
Authentic homemade Cheese and onion enchiladas for us https://www.olgcatholic.org/
Culver's sounds good...
BL ... ! ???
TTFN
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Good Morning Beakers
A quick post from my phone, as there is no internet connection here at my Dads.
I made it here yesterday morning just before noon. I stopped at my aunts house for a quick visit with her before heading to my dads.
He was surprised to see me. My stepmom says, he has improved some from the stroke, but there are times when he is talking and he knows what he wants to say, but it just don’t come out like it is supposed to.
We went out for dinner last evening. I got half a shrimp poboy with a cup og shrimp gumbo for my side. Delicious!
And, on the way back home, we stopped at Cafe du Monde for beignets and a cafe au lait. None of that did my blood sugar good, but as Jeff reminded me, it is something I only get once in a blue moon!
Will try to check in later.
Have a good Caturday 🐈⬛
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Big Bear Bald Eagles home of Jackie, Shadow and THREE little ones! The 3rd hatched last night. She has never had 3 before, first time :)
Beautiful!!!
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TIG Nice fundraiser for the church - Were they good?
LISA Good that you got a post in. Was going to post the one you sent to Jasper I sure to remember Cafe du Monde and beignets.
I'm sure Dad is really glad to see you. :-*
LORI All three babies look really good!!
Just made a pot of chili - Had a hankering... ;D
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TSK - Yup! And more tonight... I'll make some rice I found in the cupboard for Camper. I'm restricting my calories and carbs... We usually go out before St. Pat's Day to grab a bite and listen to Irish music at a place in the neighborhood. And I have a bday coming up, which means a couple of dinners or lunch. And I have my appt. with knee doc approaching, for x-rays and scheduling.
Happy Caturday
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Tonight...
Sun, Mar 9, 2025 – Sun, Nov 2, 2025
United States
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time, also referred to as daylight saving, daylight savings time, daylight time, or summer time, is the practice of advancing clocks to make better use of the longer daylight available during summer so that darkness falls at a later clock time. Wikipedia
Event Length: 240 Day
Observed for: 116 years
Significance: The practice of advancing clocks during warmer months so that darkness falls at a later clock time.
What states are getting rid of daylight savings time?
Only two U.S. states, Arizona and Hawaii, don't observe daylight saving time at all, refusing to roll their clocks forward and backward every year. But Hawaii and Arizona are outliers, relying on a loophole in a 58-year-old federal law that requires states to stay on daylight saving time
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No kitty...
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Hello Beakers
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HANGRY CAT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_YTvpEM2y8
Cats Vs Dogs - Caturday Film Club - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n2mZ8vD00c
Maru is recruiting the Empress - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3F0rcK_DfI
Hana&Miri found the strange creature basking in the sun - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgEPDH1AmK4
"Cats With Jobs" Who Deserve a Raise - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEghoWqOyZk
The sun is out today - heading for low 50s. We got about 1 inch of snow on Wed., but most of it was gone by end of Thurs. - some flurries on Fri. but nothing stuck - about 1.75 in. of rain for the week, which was needed. Did not notice any delays with the Girls BB tourney in Des Moines, despite the closed roads in the Western half of the state - enough warning, that the schools spent an extra day in Des Moines. Roads in my area were only wet. Warm temps all week here, with the highest on Friday of 76 with some rain.
This is an interesting story on the history of Iron Butterfly as told by one of the founders...
IRON BUTTERFLY | THE OFFICIAL STORY BY RON BUSHY - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnJ_-buVMas
Another new release...
Home Free - Get Low, Get High - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtqkM5Lxo34
Quarantine Kids play "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APpZ7a7B48c
Quarantine Kids play "I'm a Man" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z49mPoF2VVI
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oldguy... I like Iron Butterfly.... 1 shot vodka, 1 shot Irish Cream, 1 shot Kahlua 8)
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One more song - done by Ellen Plays Bass - to celebrate International Women's Day - in Armenian
Ellen Alaverdyan - "Lusin" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDUsJsTCQbM
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Lori, the BB Babies look so good! I am keeping my fingers crossed and prayers going that all goes well and they all fledge! Wouldn't that be wonderful?
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oldguy, thanks for the Simons! Hana and Miri staring at Maru on the deck with a bag on his head, how funny! Cats with Jobs, great! All we have left of the last snow is part of the 2' drift by Ed's car! It will be gone tomorrow. TWC says 75 for Monday!! Thanks for the Iron Butterfly video!
Phyl, ugh, I hate changing the time forward!
Lisa, sounds like you had a perfect dinner last night! How long will you be down there?
tsk, you made me hanker chili, think I'll make some Tuesday!
Phyl, love the cowboy (or cowgirl) cats!
The Munchkins at Saylorville Lake today!
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The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve in Lancaster, California 🌼
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This is what happened at DNN yesterday late afternoon!!! It's OK- the ending good
https://www.facebook.com/100001047917313/videos/4219178144972768
OLDGUY TACO CAT LOL Maru basking - good grief LOL Cats with jobs was great LOL
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Happy Caturday!
I'm watching Lani's Jayhawks for her while she's in Tucson. 3 minutes left! I won't mention the score in case they are recording it to watch later. Or maybe they're home now. My team plays starting in 10 minutes.
I made a batch of chili a few days ago, and finished it for lunch today. It was yum!
Have a good night, All. Peace. SED.
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BAZI Has the tournament started now with these games?
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The women's bball tournament has started. I watch UConn, as the star player is from MN.
For maybe the second time in my life I made a pot of old fashioned white rice tonight. (I usually use the instant individual cups). The rice went well with the enchiladas.
Tomorrow morning I'll make Arroz con leche. My Mom used to make cold rice with raisins and milk and cinnamon sugar. How a 100% German knew about the Mexican dish, I don't know. :o
SED
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Is BL - home yet?...there are massive fires on Long Island. The smoke can be seen from Connecticut.
Perhaps also NJ?
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Call it what you will tag but my scotch Irish English southern mother made that rice dish in the early 40s that I am aware of how far back she knew about it. I don’t know I think everyone made it and called it what they would get their native tongue at any rate it’s good.
Happy Katter day pictures and thanks for all the lovely posts they were great including pictures, videos, etc.clynn Cute pictures of the kids at the lake. What did they do the shore looking for interesting things that washed up too cold for swimming I know.
Phyl, Sorry to read your knee is still giving you problems. I was hoping to hear that the pain had subsided.
Lori, thanks for the pictures of the three cute little bobble heads just adorable. I do hope that they will survive to fledge and lead long healthy lives.
I don’t think SFWL will have a second clutch after all there’s still no signs of eggs the nest is perfect but I don’t believe there will be any egg laying until next season. It is getting pretty late for that part of the world having said that they’ll probably landing tomorrow. Lol OL.
We are expecting rain tonight in sometime tomorrow and then I drop in temperatures for a few days before it goes back up again Upsey, daisy or Dipsy do we can use the water according to the people who said we were in a drought however, I got a news flash on the iPad a little while ago saying we were under a flood watch so I don’t know whether we’re too wet or dry at any rate it’s going to rain
Lani, I hope you had a nice time in Tucson even if it was for a meeting I have a very good friend who lives there I was in her wedding. She was a nurse in the hospital in Vietnam and the wedding took place in San Francisco. She married of Air Force Academy graduate pilot who is deceased at this time he was a great guy, and they had a lovely family, and she remained in their home in Tucson, where he lived as after he became head of the Arizona, Aaron National Guard, and any rate she loves it there originally from. Piper and I are going to reset the clocks now and be ready for tomorrow. I’ve tried to explain to her that her dinner time will be a little different and I don’t think she cares one bit as long as she gets food.
No Canaday pictures were today so I’ll leave you with the soft posted below
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A long day of driving, 7 hours (traffic :P ) on the road and 4 1/2 hr in Tucson, and Mexican lunch ;D...
I hope you all had a good day, see you in the morning.
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, I bet you were pooped out when you got home last evening! Is there still snow on the ground? I can always imagine the feeling you have when you first see the Payson sign, almost home...
karen, the kids were at Saylorville Lake to see the eagles! The eagles are fishing! We are going to drive over and see them today! There are several places to see them this time of year, at the lake or along the Des Moines River.
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tig, my Mom made rice with raisins, milk and cinnamon when we were kids too, but it was warm! I love rice pudding, make it once in a while!
baz, chili is always good or better the next day or so! I am going to make some next weekend when it will be in the id 40s!!
Big Bear - #3 First Breakfast with Dad @9:10 am.. he looks very strong~ actually up front (right)..is #3.! Happy Shadow came along he distributed food to each one so well!
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Good Morning Beakers ... Happy Sunday
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Today 62F and Tonight 39F
Glad yesterday went well for everyone---safe driving, good meals and all. Thanks for update on
Big Bear and snap of #3 having "First Breakfast" with Dad yesterday AM.
Tig, I think everyone's Mom made warm rice pudding with raisins, milk and cinnamon when we were kids too
Lani- no doubt you were all tuckered out when you got home yesterday evening---driving alone can be tiring
Clynn- purple this AM; cu te snap of the Munchkins at Saylorville Lake eagle seeing
Baz, chili is always good fresh or leftover and most any time
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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March
by William Cullen Bryant
The stormy March is come at last,
With wind, and cloud, and changing skies;
I hear the rushing of the blast,
That through the snowy valley flies.
Ah, passing few are they who speak,
Wild stormy month! in praise of thee;
Yet, though thy winds are loud and bleak,
Thou art a welcome month to me.
For thou, to northern lands again,
The glad and glorious sun dost bring,
And thou hast joined the gentle train
And wear'st the gentle name of Spring.
And, in thy reign of blast and storm,
Smiles many a long, bright, sunny day,
When the changed winds are soft and warm,
And heaven puts on the blue of May.
Then sing aloud the gushing rills
And the full springs, from frost set free,
That, brightly leaping down the hills,
Are just set out to meet the sea.
The year's departing beauty hides
Of wintry storms the sullen threat;
But, in thy sternest frown abides
A look of kindly promise yet.
Thou bring'st the hope of those calm skies,
And that soft time of sunny showers,
When the wide bloom, on earth that lies,
Seems of a brighter world than ours.
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TIG My Dad loved rice pudding. :D
KB Bad part about clocks ahead is now we are in for dark mornings again for a while :P
LANI Was that a trip you make alone or was Mike with? Very long day and night driving :( You're home safe.
CLYNN A lavender morning ;D One of my favorite smells. Big Bear looks like they are doing a great job.
Did anyone watch that DNN video? :o :o
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tsk, I not only watched but I sent it to Erin, Talon is real interested in Eagles! I couldn't believe how long the sub-adult stayed on the nest! DNMom did great job of protecting her eggs! I wonder if the intruder would have tried to break the eggs if he had access...
Phyl, tulips this morning! Cute little worm at the end! Nice March poem...
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The women's bball tournament has started. I watch UConn, as the star player is from MN.
For maybe the second time in my life I made a pot of old fashioned white rice tonight. (I usually use the instant individual cups). The rice went well with the enchiladas.
Tomorrow morning I'll make Arroz con leche. My Mom used to make cold rice with raisins and milk and cinnamon sugar. How a 100% German knew about the Mexican dish, I don't know.
SED
Sounds just like my recipe - for rice pudding! ??? I haven't made that for years. Truth be told it was my SIL's recipe, who was Polish? I'm multi = American.
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tsk - I watched it....and, was shocked how long the juvie hung out!
yeah, I dislike moving the clocks forward. I'm for keeping standard time year round. Probably will never change as it's a 50/50 deal.
Sat in the sun for an hour with temp at 43 yesterday!...protected from the wind on my lower deck. Ollie enjoyed hanging out with me in it for sure.
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We have the promise of a week of spring - temps from 50's to 70's for the week, sunny skies, too. THEN - back down next Sunday. Will feel g00d!
Sounds like good week - and a lot of rice pudding, for most of us.
Good morning all. Enjoy the day!!!
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Cornell's best bird/sounds videos of last year.
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/best-bird-videos-macaulay-2025/?utm_campaign=Lab%20eNews%202024&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--p4GI2j-3k3PuT_A2Lq9ooGEKBVSiSAWrWHfc0A8Tm_mz7axkSKgSyZVXmjw618JJrdCGfx-pbHgpUhVs20xdtUk0ugQ&_hsmi=350800239&utm_content=350805523&utm_source=hs_email
KB Hope to get outside today for a walk this afternoon. :)
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Good morning and thanks for the posts see Glen I love the lavender I did watch the day and then video and thought it looked like a very hungry sub adult seem to be wanting the nest overs and I don’t think would mess with the eggs. Sorry for him or her.
It is a dark rainy day today regardless of whether we’re on standard or daylight savings time it is still dark for the hour temps are in the high 60s in about 68 so it isn’t cold. I think tomorrow is supposed to be a repeat of today, and I haven’t looked to see what the rest of the week will bring.
I made a pot of chili a couple weeks ago and put it in the freezer and have been taking out a container every once in a while I like it the rice pudding that you all talk about I think it’s 2 to 2 varieties one is an actual pudding and the other is rice with milk and cinnamon, etc. but not actually I put it as there’s no eggs in it. I had both as a child eggs are a little more than a dollar a dozen. In Panama friends in Springfield are there and find groceries very reasonable
Lenny, I’m glad you’re home safely and hope you got a good nights sleep anxious to hear if there is still snow in your area
Phyl, Interesting poem about blustery March no word on your knee
Best I don’t think you were happy with last nights basketball results
Clynn, Enjoy the day of the eagle watching good deal
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Big Bear Bald Eagles home of Jackie, Shadow and THREE little ones! The 3rd hatched last night. She has never had 3 before, first time :)
Beautiful!!!
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Lori, love this :-*
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Happy Caturday!
I'm watching Lani's Jayhawks for her while she's in Tucson. 3 minutes left! I won't mention the score in case they are recording it to watch later. Or maybe they're home now. My team plays starting in 10 minutes.
I made a batch of chili a few days ago, and finished it for lunch today. It was yum!
Have a good night, All. Peace. SED.
Thank you {{{BAZ!!}}} I bet you brought us luck. I won't ask you to do this if we make it in March Madness this year (which I really doubt, Lord we had a bad year :-\ ) ... darn those Blue Devils, sorry about that. :(
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The women's bball tournament has started. I watch UConn, as the star player is from MN.
For maybe the second time in my life I made a pot of old fashioned white rice tonight. (I usually use the instant individual cups). The rice went well with the enchiladas.
Tomorrow morning I'll make Arroz con leche. My Mom used to make cold rice with raisins and milk and cinnamon sugar. How a 100% German knew about the Mexican dish, I don't know. :o
SED
Oh yum!! My mom made this in Hawaii, without raisins, it would be our breakfast, if we didn't have oatmeal or eggs. We always had white rice ;D
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Sunday Blessings Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, Love Guru Cat! ;D We did have more snow Friday night. Thankfully, the roads were clear and it was absolutely gorgeous, like a winter wonderland.... Snow was gone by the time we returned home last night.... I didn't see Tim or I would have said Hi! ;D ... Tucson has grown, Mexican luncheon was delicious!!! I brought a doggy bag home, for me. ;D lots of traffic driving into town. It was slow going on I-10 we came upon two car accidents. So we were late for our meeting, but they couldn't start without me, since I was leading it. LOL!! ... the munchkins look like their having a good time. ;D .. beautiful California Poppies, hopefully, highway 87 down to the valley will be sprinkled with them this spring... what great eagle pics the kids took... have a safe trip and fun time with them today!! .... get the hummingbird feeders out!! ;D
Mike and Sadie drove me to Scottsdale (1:30 minute drive) to then drove down to Tucson with a group of 4 gals and met 2 gals in Tucson.. Mike/Sadie returned to Payson to rest at home, watch KU, Etc and then returned to Scottsdale and met me at 6pm and we returned to my beautiful, peaceful green, valley in the pines! :-* ... love the Big Bear 3 bobbleheads. I so happy for this couple waited a long time to continue their line.
The gal that was doing the driving decided we should take the back road out of Tucson to avoid the traffic on I-10... Which I have never seen. For those of you who lived here, we drove past the Santa Catalina mountains. They are stunning. New resorts, homes have been built below the mountains... drove through Oracle, past a Greek Orthodox Monastery in Florence, Saddlebrook, up to what's now called San Tan Valley, Casa Grande and Queen Creek to drop off one of the women.. lots of new buildings, golf resorts/communities, farm lands of cotton, horses, cattle/ goats/even ostriches :o , orange/limes/lemon/peach groves, Agritourism is big in San Tan Valley/Casa Grande/Queen Creek... then up the 24 to Scottsdale and to my Mike/Sadie. We picked up Culver's butterburgers on the way home.
{{{Puff}}} yes, I remember the area you've chosen on the big isle. One of the most special areas of this historic island. :-* .. I love rice pudding, I imagine it's why I love bread pudding too. The best bread pudding I had was in New Orleans! YUM!
{{{Phyl}}} I'm sorry about your knee :( .. darling Caturday pics... my Milo and Norman looked like the top two when I returned home last night. Ears back, disgust on their faces and in their eyes. WTH have you been written all over their faces. Our food is cold and disgusting! >:( LOL!!! ;D ... We may not move our clocks, now AZ is on Pac Time, and you all are 2 hours ahead of me, East coasters are 3. All our favorite shows are an hour ahead now. We still have to adjust our schedules to fit everyone else. :( ... love the stain glass pieces this morning. I just ordered a puzzle with an stain-glass design of an Arizona cactus landscape. I'm about finished with my work for my women's edu group and ready to do a puzzle for a change. Get away from the computer for awhile.
Tsk, awww a very gentile/beautiful Lulu :-* ... I was so glad to have Mike/Sadie with me on the way home. It's not a good feeling to drive North 87 up to Payson. Lots of curves and critters trying to cross at unexpecting times. And you lose internet for 45 minutes and with no highway lights from Fountain Hills to Payson, it's a bit scary. They don't even have little caution lights on the center lines... Total darkness... your morning pic would make a great puzzle... I watched the DNN video. Poor mom, where in the heck was dad! Even the geese started howling for him!!! ... I think the sub adult was one of their kids just returning home for nestovers...
Tig, this must have been a church fundraiser. YUM!
Lisa, wonderful to hear you are at your final destination... and enjoying Louisiana cuisine! YUM!
Oldguy, thanks for links. I'll settle in tonight and watch them.... oh good grief, poor Mrs North. It took Mr North long enough to come to her aid. Even the geese were calling him!!!
Karen, Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson.. they also have the largest airplane boneyard https://airplaneboneyards.com/davis-monthan-afb-amarg-airplane-boneyard.htm
news on Aaron National Guard in 2024 https://www.kold.com/2024/03/28/arizona-national-guard-breaks-ground-new-operations-center-tucson-area/. .... Love yesterday's cartoon. ;D
I wish we would band the Decorah eaglets, then we'd know for sure if they return back to their nest areas in the winter...
Kb, I don't know if congress will change it either. Frankly I like it when we're only 1 hour difference from Central Time. but, whatever..
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Lani - Scott and I have friends that live in the San Tan Valley...a place called Encanterra housing complex. They sold their city home and bought this oh maybe 10 years ago...they also have a summer home in Iowa....Spirit Lake.
Cause Dan has blood cancer he visits the Mayo Clinic there in AZ often and he was too cold in Minnesota is why they bought there.
We nor I have visited their home there but we have at their Spirit Lake home.
Just returned from a walk with Ollie man...snow is a melting, yah!...also did my least favorite thing in life: grocery shopping, LOL...gotta do it.
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Big Bear Bald Eagles home of Jackie, Shadow and THREE little ones! The 3rd hatched last night. She has never had 3 before, first time :)
Beautiful!!!
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Lori, love this :-*
None of the little ones even know or care that they're in the middle of bole surrounded by that chilly white stuff. All they know is they're hungry. ;D
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LANI That was a good system you had with Mike and Sadie driving you part way there and back. Greeting Mike and Sadie and Culvers butter burgers was a high point of the day besides that new route your friend took with the stunning scenery. All I remember about my time in Tucson - I think the 90s - was how hot it was and how brown everything was except the golf courses LOL All yards were zeroscape.. Show and tell on your puzzle when done. ;D I think in that intruder video it was amazing to see how protective a Mom will be to save her eggs and for such a long time. Ya - I kept saying " where is he?" First time hearing of an airport boneyard. :o
KB Just came back from a good 35 min walk. So beautiful at 57 and sunny.
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Hello Beakers
We had rice with milk & cinnamon/sugar as well - usually served hot. Most Americans started eating rice toward the end of the Depression, as California started the massive rice fields in Northern Cal. The southern states have grown rice since the late 1700s. Rice was abundant during WWII and not on the ration list, so more people started eating more of it to stretch out the rationed staples. Rice pudding was a common food item in most of the British Isles by the 1600s.
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BAZI Has the tournament started now with these games?
TSK, those 2 games were the last game of the regular season play for Lani's team, and for my team. Then the conferences have their own tournaments. Each conference tournament has their own schedule. Some have already started, and ended! The first day of my team's ACC Tournament play is this coming Tuesday.
The big NCAA Tournament (Men's Division 1) - March Madness, or the Big Dance, as some like to call it - will select its 68 teams that will play in it on Selection Sunday, which is next Sunday, the 16th, at 6pm, ET, on CBS. The "First Four play March 18 and 19, and the First Round is March 20, 21.
Read all about it: :D
https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2024-05-03/2025-march-madness-mens-ncaa-tournament-schedule-dates
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Howdy Beakers! :D
Well, I was here, now, planning to put together a post related to many of the topics y'all have posted about the last few days... but here I am, 7 minutes till Happy Hour, and the oven's timer just started buzzing, meaning my appetizer/hors d'oeuvres for my Happy Hour are ready! ;D It is stuffed clams, that I dressed up with extra chopped clams and clam juice, and some extra seasoning with butter. So, what's a hungry, thirsty girl to do?!? 8) ;)
Gotta run! Later, Gators! :D
Take care, Beakers. Peace. SED. :-*
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bounce
Yep, my Mom grew up during the depression and she used to tell of eating lard sandwiches. She created well balanced meals for us every day. But she had a different palate for snacks for herself... head cheese, raw wieners from the fridge, limburger cheese, herring, etc. When we had BLTs... she would not eat a sandwich. She would wrap lettuce around a Tbs. of sugar, dip pieces of bread in the bacon grease and salt them, and eat the tomatoes with sugar and the bacon plain. ::)
BBL
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Back in NJ safe and sound as of late last night.
No travel problems to speak of from Belize City back to Home.
~ Just pack your patience as they say these days ~ ::)
Now wait a gosh darn one hour time change .. let me get this time change nonsense straight. ::) ::) ::)
I was on EST when I left NYC on 02/28 and landed in Belize on 02/28.
Clocks do not change in Belize so it's CST there year round.
So I "lost" one time zone going there.
So I "gained" one time zone back to EST last night.
But the man made Daylight Savings Time took 1 time zone back at 2:00 AM this morning.
UTC (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coordinated_Universal_Time)
Our blue marble planet that we all live on orbits the sun as it has for as long as we humans know.
Very predictably and very accurately.
Sunrise and Sunset. Celestially unchanged for long before us.
It's our human evolved brains that divided that nice natural cycle into 24 human understandable increments of time long before 'clocks'.
Lets put a line N to S and call it time "zero" for navigational purposes.
Cool.
War.
Lets fudge the human body clock by an hour with our man made clocks ?
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OLDGUY Thanks for the history lesson on rice pudding . ;D
BAZI Boy a year went fast. Seems like we just did March madness LOLOL They certainly give all parts of the country a chance to see a match. Enjoy your apps and dinner.
TIG Wow your Mom sure sacrificed so you kids could eat. Can't get my "tongue" around lard sandwich. :-\
BL Home safe and sound......for how long?? LOL Who takes care of Kopje? Bet he did a lot of tail wags and turn arounds ;D
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Tsk- nice greeting for today; 'tis true about time change and dark mornings---won't last long though. Didn't see all the DNN video
Cornell's best bird/sounds videos of last year ---Cornell has some great videos
CLynn, good article on the hummers in Iowa. What a 'treat' for Iowans all those tiny helicopters. :-* Tks for the snap.
Puff, hope your Sunday was nice; "None of the little ones even know or care that they're in the middle of bole surrounded by that chilly white stuff. All they know is they're hungry." Yep. ;D
Lani, your new puzzle sounds like some fun. I love stained glass . Pls. post a snap of the completed puzzle ---would be fun change from the other.
BL , Bet Kopje was glad to see your
Lisa, great to hear from you & are at your destination... don't you love that Louisiana cuisine
Baz, enjoy your /hors d'oeuvres . Sound yummy.
OG, tks for backstory on Rice Pudding
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Good Evening Beakers...SEDs all.
Won't be too long and the Sun will be ...
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Look what I found nestled in my "Phil" as I was watering today. That Camper is a sneaky one sometimes...
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Nope Kopje is totally upset with M & D yeah right for about 30 seconds. ;D
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He knows there are some long in the canine tooth outings he's not rated for.
Bazi your and Zippos clocks seem to be in order. ;)
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Hello Beakers
A new release from Lesley
Why Robins Are the Ultimate Symbol of Spring - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHtevoQcK5c
25 Forgotten Vegetables That Grandparents Grew to Survive the Great Depression! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mEpiqw7Yho
Fuego Volcano (Guatemala) went active today with a loud shockwave - start at 2:00 - noise is 26 seconds after the blast - camera is 5 miles from the crater...
Mar 9, 2025: Fuego Wakes up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Snz3Lejgvbo
The Nolichucky River Gorge, still has 1 mile of channel that is untouched after Hurricane Helene...
Rebuilding the Clinchfield Railroad Series ~ 1 MILE TO GO - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrZUvSJFoiA
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srn5Cd9yR3Y
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Howdy Beakers! :D
Well, I was here, now, planning to put together a post related to many of the topics y'all have posted about the last few days... but here I am, 7 minutes till Happy Hour, and the oven's timer just started buzzing, meaning my appetizer/hors d'oeuvres for my Happy Hour are ready! ;D It is stuffed clams, that I dressed up with extra chopped clams and clam juice, and some extra seasoning with butter. So, what's a hungry, thirsty girl to do?!? 8) ;)
Gotta run! Later, Gators! :D
Take care, Beakers. Peace. SED. :-*
Go enjoy the clams, is what a hungry girl should do! 8) ... YUM!! ;D
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Good Evening Beakers...SEDs all.
Won't be too long and the Sun will be ...
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I can't wrap my Hawaiian tongue around this word. LOL
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Tsk, Tucson is still brown and dry.
Oldguy, thanks for history of rice pudding. We had it hot too... I watched the "Rebuilding the Clinchfield Railroad" video, so sad to see how much the flooding destroyed.. a lot of hardwork going into rebuilding... beautiful river.
Baz, Big 12 conference starts Tuesday too... good luck!
BL, welcome home! I bet pup was happy to see you both! Did you bring your fish home? Or will it be frozen and shipped to you?... enjoyed the Robert Plant and Alison Krauss video. I've near heard that song before, I listened to it twice.
Tig, sweet pic of the butterflies and plants.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, that pup has the watchful eye...! I had the same feeling as you did, about tig's Mom's 'lard sandwich'. When Cathy and I were kids in England, Miss O'Ferrell served us watercress sandwiches, with thick butter on the bread. It was all I could do to get that down. ::) Can I have a biscuit (cookie)please? And a cup of tea? Hope you and Mike had a restful day after your Saturday trip! Is Mike home for the week?
oldguy, always enjoy Lesley's videos, thanks! Interesting video of the Clinchfield Railroad rebuild, what a mess to work with, looks like they are building it in the same space as it was before? Fantastic view of the volcano in Guatemala!
BL, Kopje was very glad to see you and Pip home...again! Sounds like you had a time to remember in Belize! I agree on the time changes, just pick one or the other!
tig, don't you just love sneaky surprises? Camper is a very thoughtful guy!
Phyl, love the tulip cake, so pretty! Go easy on that knee today... ;D
tsk, I am always wondering where the time goes! How can it be 2025 already? I had the same reflex as you on the lard sandwich. 'Nuff said. Can't even think about it.
baz, you were totally righteous to choose your lovely meal!
Lisa, hope you are getting your fill of your favorite food!
MORE CRANES THAN SANDBARS -- An early Saturday morning photograph from an airplane of sandhill cranes on their roost along the Platte River in central Nebraska. Biologists estimate that more than 50,000 cranes have already arrived in the area to rest and refuel before heading on north.
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We will hit 67 today and Friday. Middle of the week windy again.
PHYL New word for me. Would stick on my tongue if I tried to use it LOL
TIG Awww How sweet of Camper. :)
OLDGUY The piece on depression veggies was great. Dad loved rutabaga and Mom would fix it often. I have done so periodically.
Never knew Guatemala had a volcano. :o
LANI Good night pup looks guilty ;) ;) ;)
CLYNN Love the good morning girl. :) When we were young tho I remember lunch was often bread butter and sugar! What an amazing crane shot.
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tsk, I remember lunch one time in the 2nd grade. Something reddish, soupy, mushy and chunky on the plate. I asked what it was. Breaded tomatoes. YUK! Here is what we are supposed to get today: Sunny with gusty winds developing this afternoon. High near 75F. Winds SW at 20 to 30 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. I guess I don't remember meals like you and tig had decades ago, maybe because my Dad was in the Service? I do remember Spam was a regular dinner meat though!
Paulie, I remembered to ask Mom about the maternity ward in the AF Hospital! She said they didn't have to make their own bed but they did have to go get the babies to feed. She also said they would bring in a huge load of fresh diapers from the dryers and the mothers would fold them. Mom has a picture from when I was born and it looked like this one:
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-03-10-rideaux-de-neige
https://www.nature365.tv
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Today 68F unfteenth day with gusty winds and Tonight 43F
CLynn- cheery 'Good Morning' girl
Hi Paulie- hope everyone's fine,
BL- thanks for Robert Plant and Alison Krauss: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Lani 'Good night' pup looks rather guilty
OG- I 've never eaten rutabaga, My mom was a farm girl during The Great Depression and she never mentioned mangel-wurzel . Grandpa and Grandma grew lots of veg that were fed to the livestock. Never knew Guatemala had a volcano. always enjoy Lesley's videos, thanks!
Tsk -nice temp for you; lonesome leaf; on the lard sandwich Blah!
Tig- magically appearing Monarch butterflies from Camper how nice
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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March 8, 2025
Dad bluebird #1 perched on back of deck chair looking inside our dinning room
watching me that afternoon.
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This is from February 16, 2025
Mom is perched on top of seed box feeder pole.
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tsk and all -- I also had sugar sandwiches. Remember, I was 1940's generation. But not bread/butter/sugar. We had bread/oleo/sugar. And oleo had to be mix with the ball to get the right color.
Enjoying just thinking of today's temp, 60's ;D
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CLYNN Boy that's a blast from the past ;D Bet the Moms didn't mind folding diapers - you could chat during that time.
PHYL Blues Monday today - but sunny out LOL What a good shot of Dad bluebird cooperating with his photo shoot ;) ;)
PUFF I do remember the red dot in the oleo bag :P I think when Mom said "butter" she meant oleo!
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tsk, it's 70 degrees here now! Deck door open!
Puff, Mom has told me about the little capsule (?) of coloring that came with the oleo, she and her 2 sisters took turns getting the oleo to the pretty yellow color. My Aunt June made her own butter, it was always white. Cathy and I did not care for it!! Here's something I didn't know, there was almost a war over coloring the oleo! https://fee.org/articles/the-war-on-margarine/#:~:text=State%20legislatures%20saw
Phyl, you amaze me at how you recognize your birds, reminds me of Lesley and her Blue Jays! Chilly 365!
I went to take a picture of the last little shrinking patch of snow. This was the spot where it drifted to 2 feet, I think this is the only snow I see down the whole block! And to my surprise, there was the first Robin I have seen!
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Royal Albatross cam
Chick SSTrig, a nighttime visitor 🐁/. and busy moments watching Ranger Sharyn, Mom visits, etc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FuAfC4UDc0
Mar 8, 2025
00:00 Chick SSTrig and and little buddy🐁/Pisklę SSTrig i mały kompanion🐁
00:18 Ranger Sharyn clipping grass/Ranger Sharyn przycina trawę
01:08 Mom GLG arrives/przybywa Mom GLG
01:55 feeding, close-up/ karmienie, zbliżenia
03:26 Mom leaves/Mom odchodzi
03:55 I'm tidying up my “bed”🤗/ porządkuję “łóżeczko”
04:18 Chick: how to cut this grass😁/Pisklę: jak urwać to trawsko😁
04:52 “MSC Cruises” ship is passing by/ przepływa statek wycieczkowy
05:36 snoozing😴/drzemka😴
Courtesy of Cornell Lab Bird Cams and
New Zealand Dept. of Conservation
MCS Magnifica and our magnificent chick.
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In this photo you can see 4 nests with chicks. SSTrig Chick is the one in the middle, you can see the cam stand just a few feet away from her. Now you can see where other chicks are located.
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Good morning Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, Love the Happy Monday girl!! I haven't had watercress since my childhood. We ate it as a vegetable cold or hot. It was part of our staple, like rice... . My grandpa and mom both stir fried it with beef or made into a stew.... delicious!! . I wouldn't eat it in a sandwich with butter. But, I know the English do love their tea time. ;D ... Mike will work out of our home this week (talon's crossed) ... love the photo of the Sandhills Cranes, gorgeous shot... my MIL and Mike's grandmother loved breaded tomatoes.. I could not eat it. :-X Nor did I like tomato aspic... Now I loved fresh sliced tomato in a sandwich, but mushy breaded tomato.. :-X ... that looks like our hospital we went to in Hawaii back in the late 50's.... I did a lot of folding diapers. Pampers was available until I moved to Kansas. Mike's mom would mail me a box from Kansas to help with our plane ride from Hawaii.
Tsk, love your morning pic.... never had bread and sugar... but, in elementary school, if you didn't have the quarter for lunch, you were given a peanut butter/butter sandwich with guava juice. There were many times I didn't have money for lunch and nor did we have enough food that my mother would allow me to make for a lunch bag. If you didn't bring either, you couldn't remain with the students whose lunch was brought on trays and served in the classroom. So, I would sit outside and wait. Then the lunchroom lady would come and get those of us without lunches take us to the cafeteria and give us our sandwich, guava juice and shortbread cookie. YUM! Then we would help clean the lunch trays that were returned to the cafeteria on metal carts.
Phyl, A beautiful blue and blue bird day to you!!! thank you for nature video. We may be having more snow Weds and Thurs....
Hi Puff ;D
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Hello Beakers
A new release from Lesley
Why Robins Are the Ultimate Symbol of Spring - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHtevoQcK5c
25 Forgotten Vegetables That Grandparents Grew to Survive the Great Depression! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mEpiqw7Yho
Fuego Volcano (Guatemala) went active today with a loud shockwave - start at 2:00 - noise is 26 seconds after the blast - camera is 5 miles from the crater...
Mar 9, 2025: Fuego Wakes up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Snz3Lejgvbo
The Nolichucky River Gorge, still has 1 mile of channel that is untouched after Hurricane Helene...
Rebuilding the Clinchfield Railroad Series ~ 1 MILE TO GO - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrZUvSJFoiA
Oldguy, thanks for the videos. I loved seeing the 25 forgotten vegetables grown during the depression! There were a few I didn't know about.
While I was watching OG's vegetable video, I saw this video off to the side and decided to watch it. I think there are some Beakers who might enjoy seeing this, too. It's 17 minutes long - skip the 2 or 3 ads that are embedded, so you can see the great ending! I think there might be a couple of Beakers (Tig, maybe?), or their other half/hubbies (Clynn's Ed and Bella perhaps?), who might want to try this experiment at the right time of year. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyW5QciFAhc
I really liked the guy who has that garden channel - he's easy to listen to, so the videos go pretty fast. This is another one of his fun patio gardening experiments that is a bit longer, but very interesting, and also would make for a fun experiment to do with the kids, maybe in a smaller version with fewer plants. Have fun watching how this turns out - this one was started at the beginning of June, based on the 90-day first check-up being on Sept. 2nd, per the info in the video, and he said he started them a little late, so maybe it could've been started a bit earlier in the spring. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK1zt-AcOgg
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Happy Day, Beakers! :)
Oldguy, I forgot to say that video of rebuilding the railroad through the Nolichucky River Gorge gives a great view of some of the awful damage there. They are doing an incredible job of that rebuilding! I still cry over the horrible damage done to so much of that beautiful country. I have run parts of the Nolichucky. I don't imagine it will be safe to do so again for a very long time. My heart goes out to all affected so badly by all that destruction.
Clynn and Lani, that dish you're calling breaded tomatoes is what I grew up calling stewed tomatios. I loved it when Mom made it! I make it every once in a while - a winter dish for me, it seems, for no reason, LOL. It takes me back to my childhood. When Mom made it, I was the one who always went back in the kitchen to see if any was left in the pan, and I would always finish it all if there was. ;) I also recall a rare butter and sugar sandwich when I was very small. I remember the first time I heard someone talk about oleo - my best friend's mom - and I didn't know what she was talking about. I thought maybe she meant something like corn oil. I laughed when I found out she was talking about butter - or rather, margarine, which is what I grew up calling it. Even though it was margarine, we always said "butter." My father's sister, who was 12 years older than him, said her husband wouldn't touch margarine after having grown up during the Depression, and would only eat real butter. So my aunt would save the wrappers from real butter sticks, and re-wrap the sticks of margarine with them so my uncle wouldn't know he was eating margarine. HAHAHA!!
Clynn, great picture - and yay on your Robin! I love the pics of the Munchkins at the lake the other day! Wow on all those eagles!! Did you go yesterday and see the Eagles?
Lani, those were some lean years in your childhood. :-* I wonder if SSTrig will be close enough to one of those other chick's nests that they will visit when they get bigger, like some of the chicks there do some years? I love it when they do that. You have no worries about your KU Jayhawks making the NCAA Tourney - last I saw they were forecasted to be a 6-seed, but who knows what seed they will end up. That was before their big win yesterday, and they still have their conference tourney to go till we find out next Sunday which teams land where in the big NCAA Tourney's brackets. My team has barely a whisper of a chance to make that tourney. I think they would have to win the ACC Tournament to get to the NCAA Tourney this year, so it is very unlikely they will play again after this week.
Phyl, I never had seen or eaten a rutabaga till my mother-in-law cooked them for part of our Sunday dinner one time my first husband and I visited her. It was yummy! She was a great cook! I have never been able to make them taste the way she did. Your bluebirds are pretty. Mine stay year-round here, and they have been very active just recently. I wish I knew where their nest is, but I haven't discovered it yet.
BL, I'm glad you and Pip had a good return trip home, full of sun, fresh fish, and island beverages and vibes. I'm sure Kopje is loving hearing about all your fish tails, er, tales. :D
Tig, I can't remember now - was it your mother who ate lard sandwiches, and other Depression-era "delicacies" when she was growing up? Those were very hard and hungry years for so many people. I think I would've done the same, were I a hungry child during that time. My mother was very young then, but she remembers her family feeding people at their back door after their meals - apparently it was not an uncommon occurence. They were lucky to have been able to have done so. They weren't rich by any means, but they got by better than some during those years. She also said some people took in laundry to do in their homes to make a little extra money during the Depression, but I can't recall if she said her mother did so. That was a fun surprise discovery of the butterflies Camper left for you to find with "Phil." :D
Lisa, I'm glad you got down there okay. Yum dinner with your father and stepmom! Did you find any King Cake to enjoy, post-Mardi Gras? All that good food you're getting to enjoy! I'm dreaming of it! Have you visited your niece yet? I hope she "does you proud" with how she has been getting along. I know you must be meandering down lots of memory lanes, especially some that include your mother. Hugs. :-*
Karen, I should've frozen some of my chili, like you did with yours, but I didn't think it was going to go as far as it did. LOL. There's some severe thunderstormy weather, and tornadoes, too, today, south of you in Florida. I hope it does not come your way! You and Piper keep your ear to the weather, and hopefully you will only get some drought-busting rain. It sounds like, from what you said, you might get enough rain to fill your backyard pool back up... but hopefully it will sink into the soil fast... It's getting too close to mosquito season now, with the warmer temps, to have water standing in the yard for more than a day or two. They pop out here every Spring sooner than I think they will. ::) :P
Waving to All the Beakers! :D
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Rest in peace Felicia. Well done good and faithful servant. Good for you to forgive your attacker.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/03/10/watch-funeral-service-with-full-police-honors-for-former-st-paul-officer-felicia-reilly
She is now resting just 2 miles from us
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Oldguy, thanks for the videos. I loved seeing the 25 forgotten vegetables grown during the depression! There were a few I didn't know about.
While I was watching OG's vegetable video, I saw this video off to the side and decided to watch it. I think there are some Beakers who might enjoy seeing this, too. It's 17 minutes long - skip the 2 or 3 ads that are embedded, so you can see the great ending! I think there might be a couple of Beakers (Tig, maybe?), or their other half/hubbies (Clynn's Ed and Bella perhaps?), who might want to try this experiment at the right time of year. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyW5QciFAhc
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The one thing I disagreed with the guy in the video, is his planting an entire potato.
My Dad's sister lived near Stevens Point Wis. This is potato farming land. He learned how the farmers planted them. He planted enough potatoes every spring to last all year, using some of the previous harvest for the next. He said that what was planted should not have more than 4 eyes per piece of potato - and at least 1 ft. between. This was to promote larger potatoes and more quantity per mound. This same concept is used today when planting crops - crops need space to grow to full potential - too close together reduces yield/distance - too far away also reduces yield/acre. He was a farmer during the Depression with 4 children born before the end of depression in 1941. Most of the plants in that video have not been promoted for use since the 1950s, when the economy was strong, except in some very poor areas of the US.
On subject of butter/margarine - our family were dairy farmers - we could by butter from the truck that picked up our milk at about half the cost of the store - place the order with the driver on his stop one day and get the butter on his next stop back. I was in my teens before I knew about margarine, which in Iowa you could buy it pre-colored by then.(but not in Wis.) ;)
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CLYNN Got to 68 here but the record for this date was 70 :( Lulu was out on the porch several times today getting reacquainted with her tower out there LOL It was always a question about how Wisconsin allowed oleo...being the dairy state. :-\ Right place at the right time for that robin ;D
LANI Took me two tries to find the little buddy to royal baby LOL Cruise ship a nice touch to that magnificent view ;D That's a good perspective on the nests in the area. Camera placement too. Interesting lunchroom story from your past :-*
PHYL I was fascinated with the potato growing. That would be fun to do!!! You have to have a lot of time to do those projects - regrowing store veggies.
BAZI LOLOL Rewrapping the margarine in butter papers ;D ;D Love your story telling today ;D
OLDGUY I have a friend who lives right near Stevens Point and when a bit younger she was hired with many to harvest potatoes LOL
LISA just texted me as I was typing and here is what she wanted me to post " I made it to Mobile for the night and I will be heading to Savannah tomorrow and be back home Wednesday evening. Hope all is good with you! Miss you."
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LisaG If you happen to peak in here this evening the weather along your route looks "clean & green" tomorrow and Wednesday.
There could be some dense fog tomorrow AM in southern GA so be aware of that.
Safe travels and watch out for the flying bleach. :-*
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Lol. Stevens point I think on route 51 and ATown wings pass through every year going to Land O Lakes and coming back home. I always like that place and never knew they grew potatoes. I did question planting the whole potatoes though as I always thought the ice created the plants, and somehow knew that when you planted potatoes, she used the seed potatoes, which were pieces of a potato why did I say?
Best I am interested that you identifies the breaded potatoes bread tomatoes and stewed tomatoes I dish I had as a child as well and I really enjoyed it but I’ve never made it myself. My mother did a great job of it and I found it tasty. My father was a person who ate bread butter with sugar on it, and I have had a piece or two in my life and found a pretty good having a family from Wisconsin. We did not eat olio or margarine at home as my father would only eat butter there was no fooling him wrapping anything in paper, I did have an uncle who did not like leg of lamb and my mother served it at a dinner he attended. I was warned not to mention it, and was amazed when he kept asking for more and more pieces of meat. He finally asked my mother what is this, and she replied roast. Don’t think he ever knew what he was eating. The depression Years were very rough and almost everyone and we’re followed by rationing of World War II. What a Time to live through.
I am a rutabaga lover, but I find it’s very difficult to find in the south. Maybe it comes frozen I haven’t looked. It’s particularly good in Stew. as our parsnips also like turnips oh well, I’ve just eaten a whole handful of grapes and take it’s time for piper and I to go to bed. Well it’s good you’re back home and old guy. It’s good to keep us on track of what’s true or not true and some of the videos I to heard about olio as a teenager and came home asking my mother to buy some because I wanted to pick squish that red button in the package to make that white stuff turn. Yellow., After quite a while, she finally bought one for me to play with and after tasting it I kind of wished I had kept quiet as I think butter is better. I also like the higher fat content in Wisconsin ice cream. I’m not sure they still do that, but it was delicious.
Have a good evening, bakers, and clynn, Stay in the pink pill don’t get to blue. I’ve had a hummingbird feeder up for over a week and I’m not sure I’ve seen any plumbers there, but thought I did prior to putting it up time will tell! Lani, A peanut butter sandwich is not too bad, but I can’t stand spam. SEDS
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The King takes care of his son in the rays of the sun ...
https://x.com/i/status/1899109972203524489
Good night Beakers!
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https://lightingacandle.org/chapel/vigil-beak-room/
Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, beautiful picture of the eagle landing! I couldn't open the link but I am sure the landing was smooth! Thank you for the Albie report and updates, I love the view they have from their nests! Nice that Mike gets to work from home this week!
karen, we never had butter when I was a kid, just oleo. Mom still calls it oleo even though it was later margarine. Now you can't even find margarine, it's all vegetable oil spread. Fleischmann's used to be real margarine but no more. We use butter, and crazy enough, Mom uses butter now! Margarine on hand for baking, and she keeps a small can of Crisco for baking. Grandparents always had a huge garden, they had to get through to the next season. Two deep freezers in the basement and many canning jars full by the end of the summer. Grandpa always bought seeding potatoes to plant. Being a housewife in those days was a lot of work!
tsk, it got to 78 here yesterday, I had the deck door open all day, the cats were thrilled! Lots of bird and squirrel action! Thanks for the message from Lisa!
oldguy, my Grandparents had to have a big garden during the Depression, with 4 kids! Grandpa worked as a farm hand until he finally got on at Snap-On Tools. I can't remember the name of the place where he got all of the seeds for the garden, but I remember the seeds were in wooden bins and sold by the pound. Fence went up for the peas to climb, poles up for the green beans (pole beans), mounds were the potato row. We always got to help pick. Snapped green beans, shucked peas while watching cartoons. They lived in the country, had a cow for milk/butter, raised chickens for eggs and to eat/sell, and had pigs for meat. I never realized as a kid that they were poor...
baz, we didn't go to the lake Sunday, but are going to go the next nice day! None of you are going to convince me that breaded tomatoes are righteous! LOLOL! It would be like trying to convince Erin to eat Brussels sprouts! Yes, there were very lean years in our parent's and Grandparents times. You just don't see it as a kid. Mom was the oldest , she married my Dad and started her military life. The other 2 sisters married farmers and both worked very hard through those lean times. Love the relaxing frog!
Lisa, have a safe trip home!
Crazy Horse Memorial - Crazy Horse's Left Arm, outstretched into the distance, has been steadily taking shape. On the original Sculpture created by Korczak Ziolkowski, Crazy Horse's Right Arm rests at his side. As you can see in this #MountainMonday image, Carvers have been removing granite in the area where his Right Shoulder will emerge from the granite in the future.
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KAREN Funny note last night LOLOL
LANI Wasn't able to open that link last night. :(
CLYNN Again I will say you have some amazing openers for the day. ;D Mom switched to butter in their later years. I don't use margarine at all any more even to bake. Tried a new chocolate chip cookie recipe yesterday that uses only brown sugar and no white sugar. Much better taste to me. Great story about your grandparents. Life was so much harder then but they didn't know that LOL Those who have worked on that amazing Crazy Horse Monument will never see then completion which is kind of sad.
Off at 9 AM for Tim's trigger finger surgery. I think this is the 2nd or third. Different rules when on Ozempic. Have to stop it and then fast for 24 hours before the surgery. I still don't understand the reason for that.
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Today 78F and Tonight 47F
CLynn- our bluebirds have stayed with us constantly for the past 22 years.
Lani- lovely bald eagles in the sunset Took me tries to find the little buddy to royal baby
Lisa- safe travels home
Tsk-sending good wishers for Tim's successful surgery; potato growing is fun---I needed a science project for 6th grade school; thanks for sharing Lisa's post---good progress; hopefully she'll be all rested and ready for her final leg of her journey
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-03-11-frozen-morning
https://www.nature365.tv
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9 Actors Who Won an Oscar Playing a Famous Historical Figure
https://www.history.com/news/9-actors-who-won-an-oscar-playing-a-famous-historical-figure?cmpid=email-hist-inside-history-onequestion-2025-0228-02282025&om_rid=
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Good Morning!
Love the bright colors this morning and guess that Lisa is heading east end of the sun and I 10. It is a bright sunny day and she will be in at all the way to Jacksonville at which point she turns north towards .Savannah! Be safe speeding along this fast stretch of your trip, Lisa. Next you get into the traffic on I 95 and then home to Jeff in the B&B and Misty and bandit.
Cool morning here but he is expected in the 70s with a flood alert. There is only a small puddle in my backyard, and it will sink in before mosquito season sets in. Baz, do you think I need to get some malaria preventative pills? Lol I think I have a hummingbird here already and they are pretty good bug eaters. I haven’t seen it except I think once but put food out in the event that it is hanging around I have seen the little house finches a few times but I’m not sure what they’re doing as they don’t appear to be sitting on the nest, so I guess he has no eggs yet.
You ladies are right life in the 30s 40s and even the 50s was not easy for housewives when I think of the conveniences today it is amazing how our parents were able to manage. I’m just glad I don’t have to do it including that part about hanging the clothes out on the line and taking them all in and folding them and then making up the beds hanging those sheets with something.
Tsk, When you talk to the computer instead of writing, there is no such thing as punctuation. So just go ahead and put periods commas in?’s wherever you think they should be. Lolol! The later in the day It gets the worse my eyes become, and I don’t read what’s being typed!
Enjoy the day bakers, and take time to smell the flowers. Oh Phyl, I love the sound of the ice melting and blowing around on the trees in this morning’s 365. That sounds great. Thanks for posting.
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Day nurse Puma taking a break ;D
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Good morning Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, Love your morning posts, the marigolds are my favorite to plant as they last from spring thru fall... The video link was of a father lion loving/playing with his young cub as the sun was going down.... stunning photos of Crazy Horse monument.
Baz, great garden video. I've subscribed to the channel.... my childhood with my mother/stepfather may have been lean and difficult years, but I remember those and my early years with my grandparents with love and reverence.... no regrets/wouldn't have wanted my path towards Mike to be any different. :) ... I looked up Rutabaga, because I was sure my MIL made that, and she did, she made it in a creamy dish, which I liked. Any veg that she thought I wouldn't try, she made it creamy. LOL! I hated lima beans and brussel sprouts. I still won't eat lima beans creamy or not, but I do love pickled brussel sprouts. Which is a midwest thing, farmers loved it with their midday lunch during harvesting...Mike's grandmother pickled them, along with watermelon, etc. I miss her, she was a hoot! So many cherished memories of her and my dear MIL. ;D ... Mike thinks KU will make the big dance... but who knows. What a terrible year. I don't know if you had any thoughts about the new system of using the Portal to get new players. For me, I think it hasn't helped to create a feeling of being part of a team. KU use to be all about being part of a team, with the point guard being the central player to blend and hold the players together... from last year to this year this team has just not bonded... :-\ And I miss not being part of a smaller conference. BIG 8 was fantastic, fun, you knew the coaches, schools.... it's not the same... I know, I'm old school ;D
Tig, I'm sorry RIP officer Reilly.
Tsk, I look forward to seeing which way SSTrig will go when she's able to go visiting other nests... the link was from an X account. video of Father Lion protecting and loving on his cub as the sun was setting.... good wishes and prayers for Tim's surgery.
Karen, I love peanut butter/butter sandwiches to this day. I treat myself maybe a couple times in a year. Mike loves peanut butter/jelly sandwiches/celery sticks we always have a jar of Skippy's handy. Love your posts, no matter what time of day. ;D
Phyl, darling pics... thank you for today's nature video... only a couple of the movies I didn't see. I love Henry Fonda as Abe Lincoln, that's a classic.
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Oldguy, thanks for the videos. I loved seeing the 25 forgotten vegetables grown during the depression! There were a few I didn't know about.
While I was watching OG's vegetable video, I saw this video off to the side and decided to watch it. I think there are some Beakers who might enjoy seeing this, too. It's 17 minutes long - skip the 2 or 3 ads that are embedded, so you can see the great ending! I think there might be a couple of Beakers (Tig, maybe?), or their other half/hubbies (Clynn's Ed and Bella perhaps?), who might want to try this experiment at the right time of year. Enjoy!
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The one thing I disagreed with the guy in the video, is his planting an entire potato.
My Dad's sister lived near Stevens Point Wis. This is potato farming land. He learned how the farmers planted them. He planted enough potatoes every spring to last all year, using some of the previous harvest for the next. He said that what was planted should not have more than 4 eyes per piece of potato - and at least 1 ft. between. This was to promote larger potatoes and more quantity per mound. This same concept is used today when planting crops - crops need space to grow to full potential - too close together reduces yield/distance - too far away also reduces yield/acre. He was a farmer during the Depression with 4 children born before the end of depression in 1941. Most of the plants in that video have not been promoted for use since the 1950s, when the economy was strong, except in some very poor areas of the US.
On subject of butter/margarine - our family were dairy farmers - we could by butter from the truck that picked up our milk at about half the cost of the store - place the order with the driver on his stop one day and get the butter on his next stop back. I was in my teens before I knew about margarine, which in Iowa you could buy it pre-colored by then.(but not in Wis.) ;)
Oldguy, that's cool how you got your butter when you were growing up! :) Our margarine was pre-colored, too, when I was a kid growing up in NC. On the whole potato remarks... The planting methods you talk about are similar to the ones my in-laws used as well. I think the person in that video said that was a method he was doing, to show the possible kind of yield he could get by using only a small patio space and a small "throw-away" box leftover from an amazon delivery as the planting container. He was emphasizing how people who say they don't have space for a garden, or can't afford the planters for container gardeneing, could use other ways they may already have, at a very low cost, such as a "free" leftover small cardboard box, and a small patio space, and still find a way to produce some decent yield. As he dug out the resulting potato harvest from that cardboard box, he commented several times how he got more and better yield than he had expected. I don't think he would've used those methods if he were planting rows in a larger farming space.
I thought it was a fun experiment, and one that some people might enjoy trying. :)
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PHYL Some thought provoking pics this AM ;) Enjoyed frozen morning 365
KAREN You are so funny. I love guessing what word you said as the computer doesn't always get it right. This AM was so funny "hummers" came out as "plumbers" to the feeder LOLOL I'm still laughing. " Bakers" of course is "Beakers" but many of us are bakers so it works!!! I'm so grateful that you are here and share such wonderful stories with us no matter how they get to the page.
:-* :-* :-* PS My Mom hung out clothes almost til the day she died. My SIL Barb always hangs out her washed sheets as she loves the smell of them on the bed.
LANI Day nurse Puma :-* I always have a pot of marigolds on my patio - last til the snow comes! I have peanut butter 5 of 7 days a week as a rule - spread on club crackers with a bit of cheese on the top. or pb spread on a toasted English muffin topped with jelly and banana slices ;D
BAZI I too thought it was a good experiment for kids in school - manageable and educational.
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Happy Day, Beakers! :D
... or bakers... as Karen's voice-to-text translates it, since it doesn't know anything about Beakers. Tee hee! I like that!! :D :D
Karen, I love seeing what your voice-to-text decides to type in its translation. It makes for some extra fun reading. LOL! Glad to hear your post-rain yard pond isn't too big. I got 3 inches of rain yesterday!! My area needed every bit of it, too. We had gone to the severe drought rating just this past week.
Lisa, enjoy your return trip! With the warm-up in temps this week, I bet Jeff will have something yummy to throw on the grill for you for your return dinner! :)
Clynn, I can't wait to hear if you get to see a lot of eagles whenever you all get a chance on a good day to go to the lake. Your kitties are getting a Spring preview with your doors open. I bet their noses were twitching big time!
TSK, I forgot to mention the other day that I just loved that pic you posted of Lulu. She looks like such a sweet-tempered kitty. I hope Tim's surgery goes well. I didn't know he had to have a series of them. Was that a plan from the beginning, or is this surgery because he didn't get the desired result from a previous one?
Lani, I agree with you about how the college basketball portal is negatively affecting the building of a cohesive group of players into a close team over the course of several years. It has also affected how many coaches coach and work, and I think a lot of them are retiring sooner rather than later because of it. I think many of them so enjoyed the character-building and mentoring they did with their young players and seeing their growth over 3 or 4 years of play. We were already seeing some of that change begin when the biggest stars started going to the pros after 1 or 2 years of college play - you know, the "one and done" thing. But the transfer portal, of course, affects a larger part of the teams now - not just a superstar player here and there. I think the combination of the player transfer portal with the NIL happenings here and there, and some of the legal wrangling and lawsuits resulting in places, will lead to some changes in both of those newer parts of the NCAA basketball business in the coming years. I also miss the smaller ACC conference of a few years ago. It is now way too big, but it's all about money now - that, or money... and also it's really about the money! ::) ::) :( And besides, what part of the Atlantic Coast are some of the schools that are now part of the conference, such as Stanford, or California, or Pittsburgh, or Notre Dame, or Louisville, or... oh well, you get my point. ::) There have been a lot of jokes about what "ACC" stands for now, since the conference includes so many non-Atlantic Coast teams! Oh well, I will still cheer just as loud and long for my Carolina Tarheels, because, as the UNC Fight Song goes... "I'm a Tar Heel born. I'm a Tar Heel bred. And when I die I'll be a Tar Heel dead. So it's rah rah Carolina-lina. ..." and it goes on. ;) :D :D
Gotta run! :D
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TSK, I just now saw your post, as I was still composing mine when you posted yours. LOL, you and I have the same kind of fun reading Karen's voice-to-text posts! Is Tim's surgery over today? I hope it went well and helps!
Karen, LOL, it can be kind of funny to see how a machine translates our voices. I love your posts, and they are even more fun now that you have gone mostly to voice, instead of typing them - a highlight of my time visiting in Forum! ;) :D :-* :-* P.S. I hope you won't need to take any anti-malarial drugs! :o
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Howdy Beakers
I made it to Savannah around 5pm, and I stopped to get something to eat before checking in the hotel.
I am heading out early tomorrow, as I want to try and beat the evening traffic home. I don't think I will, but I will try!
Miss you all!!!
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BAZI I picture 3" of rain in my gauge and that is a lot of rain at one time. It will help that severe drought reading for sure.
To clarify this is the third trigger finger surgery he's had - 3 different fingers. Do not know how that happens to him. It has been over many years. After that explanation to Lani about "portal?" ( I know nothing about the behind the scenes of basketball) I'm ready for Mr Toad's ride LOLOL Yes his surgery went very well. Sitting with right arm elevated and ice bag on his palm.
LISA Hope you can get over that bridge tomorrow! Be safe.
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Bounce
Left spa day. Waiting for a pickup at Texas Roadhouse!
((( Tim )))
Safe trip Lisa
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Good evening beakers! Baz’ Picture of the black and white cow remind me of a childhood episode. my father‘s cousin had a dairy farm just north of Janesville Wisconsin, and we visited one year when I was still fairly young as something to do while visiting my grandmother when we got to the farm they were very excited to see us and announced that they had a new CAL fand wanted me particularly to see . went to the barn and there was the sweetest little black and white calf only one day old. They looked at me and said we’ve named her Karen.
My animal loving joy, so no bounds the excitement lasted until we went back to my grandmothers and back to our house in Chicago and I talked about it forever and sweet litt calf. The next year, we went back to see them again and of course I went running out to the barn and asked where was the little baby cat Karen . She is seems to me it was bundled up and wrapping paper in the freezer. I was absolutely devastated and we never went back again. I think we may have seen them at some event. But we definitely did not go back to see any of the cows and a little baby farmers have no appreciation for the temperament of a city girl I would’ve made a pet out of everything they had roaming the area, including the chickens lol. 😝 lol
Tsk, wishing Tim a speedy recovery. No fun, waving your hand around in the air for a long
Disc I have heard the fresh air song for years well most of my life, and I guess it was an excuse for not having a dryer that we hung clothes out on a line to freshen them up. My first apartment was on the lake in Chicago actually was on the Chicago Evanston line and the building backed up to a patio that was directly on Lake Michigan. I hung a pair of white fiberglass type draperies. On the windows in the front during the summer evenings, I open the windows about a foot to get some of that fresh like air blowing in to cool things down when I left the apartment I was trying to see what I was going to save and what I had to throw away and took the draperies down. I was amazed to look at the back and find a foot of black greasy dirt that I could not wash off those curtains. This oily black staff was evidently the result of people heating the buildings with a lot of coal, and evidently it was still in the area in the summertime, and what he did was not pretty that was the last time I ever thought of fresh air and decided we needed to do something to clean up the environment. I will not be hanging anything out for any length of time, but I do sit outside and Enjoy the environment, hopefully your sister-in-law does not leave things on the line too Long!💻
Broke a tooth, horrizontally! Have an Appointment with the dentist Thursday afternoon.
Have a good night beakers And Lisa be careful and 95 stop in the Carolinas for biscuits and sausage gravy, or a biscuit and sausage a nice brunch
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My mother also hung clothes on a clothesline while we lived on the Mojave Desert. Oddly enough it was those damp chilly winters there that
prompted a clothes dryer next to the clothes washer in the house. The food freezer occupied the spot in the attached garage.
Lisa- glad to hear f rom you and that you'll be on your way home. Take care coming home and beating...be safe
that traffic. Know you will---be on garde over your bridge to get home. Bandit and Misty will be thrilled to have you back. As
Jeff , no doubt will too. ;D "See you' back here when you get settled home.
Tsk- so glad (((Tim's surgery))) went well. Glad he has a good 'nurse' (you). I'm sure
it's all bandaged up . Is Lulu curious about his hand? sniffing it?
Tig- so sorry--- RIP officer Reilly. Hope you had a relaxing spa day. Texas Roadhouse--- afters dinner ?
CLynn- pretty zinnas (?) and marigolds this AM. We use Kerrygold Irish butter. I read ages ago that it was better for the brain.
Karen-voice to text---how cool and what fun. Esp[ to read and translate. LOL
Lani- the sloths look good and so does their napping day nurse Puma :-*
Karen- what a sad memory ot that tiny calf on your grand parents farm. Fact of life I know-- still sad IMHO
Cloths left to dry in the desert sun on a clothesline are stiff like cardboard LOL and even funnier to take down.
That lipsticked cow---what a hoot!
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Phyl, The dairy farm belonged to my father’s cousin and his wife and daughter. We visited there when we visited my grandmother who lived south of there and did not have a farm. She did have a smallish vegetable garden, and also grew raspberries and had a deep freeze in the basement, but she just had vegetables and fruits in there if there was part of the calf, I never knew it.
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Tsk, I'm going to have to try pb on cracker with piece of cheese! Love the banana and jelly idea too... so good! ;D .. glad to hear {{{Tim's surgery}}} went well. I imagine Lulu is keeping a close eye on him... I hope he doesn't have to wave his hand up in the air too long ( like Karen said)
Baz, agree with all you wrote about college basketball.. sigh... I couldn't watch any of today's games. We don't stream ESPN+ :-\ .. thank goodness games will be on ESPN2 tomorrow.
Love the toad ;D
{{{Lisa}}} YAY! Get a good night's sleep.. enjoy the sausage, biscuits and gravy (karen's suggestion ;D .. mine too. YUM!! ) prayers for your trip home tomorrow! :-*
{{{Karen}}} I would have become a vegetarian if someone named a calf after me and it ended up in the freezer. :'( ..... sorry about the tooth OUCH! ... love Snoopy and Woodstock.
{{{Phyl}}} great good night pic... sending a prayer for healing and comfort.
BL, thanks for the music. :)
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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KAREN What a sad story about your "pet baby calf Karen". Too much for a little girl to comprehend. Sorry about that tooth. Is it one that is seen? Woodstock and his root beers LOL
PHYL Had to look twice at that good night pic :)
BL Doctor My Eyes ;D ;D ;D
LANI So funny : " I would have become a vegetarian".... ;D ;D Adorable 3 little kitties . I bet I know what color daddy was. LOL
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, love the Mama kitty with her babies, all of them have some of her pretty coloring! Puma looks worn out after watching the baby sloths all morning! Thanks for the updates!
BL, good tune!
karen, I do hope someone was teasing you about the calf... I do know that farmers have a somewhat different view of animals. I suppose they have to if they are raising food... Can't think about it...
Phyl, my Mom also hung clothes on the line! Most houses had a clothesline, but you rarely see one these days. I can remember my Grandma washing clothes, I am sure the washer was in the shed or the barn, it was one of those ringer washers and Cathy and I thought it was fascinating! The first house Ed and I bought had a clothesline, and I liked to hang the bed sheets out!
karen, are you using Dragon Naturally Speaking for your voice to text? That is what I used to use when listing things on eBay. It is probably much improved since then, but I remember having to tell it the punctuation and if I wanted to start a new paragraph or skip a line. It is a wonderful thing! Ed had to install it for one of the Senior executives at WF when surgery had him in a cast with his writing hand. He didn't know such a thing existed until Ed told him!
Lisa, you are on your way home today, St. Christopher be with you!
baz, we are getting a chuckle out some of the word translations from karen's posts! It's a good thing that she is able to post more, lots of interesting memories...
tsk, oh my, do you think all of Tim's digits will eventually be affected? What do they call it Wow, 3" is a good rain, especially for a drought area. I agree with you about karen's posts, sometimes it just cracks me up! And we all know what she is saying!
Raptor Resource Project - March 5th - We saw a once-in-a-nest event at Xcel Energy's Fort St. Vrain last night! Ma FSV has been a three-egg layer for most of her laying career, and we had no reason to think this year would be any different until she laid egg #4 at 6:32 MT last night. Congratulations, Ma and Pa – we’re so egg-cited for you! Watch live here: https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/xcel-energy-cams/.
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Never Mind, March
by Annette Wynne
Never mind, March, we know
When you blow
You're not really mad
Or angry or bad;
You're only blowing the winter away
To get the world ready for April and May.
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Hello Beakers or " Bakers" and ...
Good Morning!
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Today 78F and Tonight 56F
Well, gang... remember the nasty spill I had a month ago and the misery? Well...I have PT this afternoon 'bout 4pm. Mostly some instruction on exercises for a couple of days then I'm sent home with a print out.Then do forever.
{{{Karen}}} :'( so sorry about the tooth ... love Snoopy and Woodstock. Got it 'bout the farm
Lisa- on the home stretch this AM. Remember you have a 'co-pilot' ---St. Christopher.
Tsk- hoping Tim will have full use of his hand---
BL -thanks for the 'melodies'
Lani- Peanut butter & cheese on Triscut Hint of Salt is better LOL ; love the kitties last night
CLynn- in the pink today I see. Tks for update on' the once-in-a-nest event 'at Xcel Energy's Fort St. Vrain
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-03-12-hakucho
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OK Phyl and Tim/Tsk - check-in on my arm/hand issue from Dec 12 - Got clearance from ortho on Friday, Mar 7. Residual effects minor for maybe June. Continue PT through then or a needed? Whatever that means. . . Hoping to start yard chores by April weather permitting - I will be taking it slow and easy.
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Does anyone have further info on what's happened at Hatchery nest? Last night one egg, this morning two. Second one showed up during the night? It almost didn't make the nest? Now got pushed toward the center. Both are tending the two eggs, one on Y branch and the other at nest center. Took a while and a lot of pushing. LOL
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Ah ha -- Mystery of the eggs solved. Thanks god for replay.
About 8 P there was a visit by a raccoon. It didn't seem to cause any harm to either egg, first had to uncover the one egg. I'm still not sure how the one got "hanging" on the edge. Both have now left the nest today, but not before covering the eggs.
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Not sure if y'all have seen this ...
I watched it live the other day.
March 11, 2025: Mrs. T and the Mouse!
March 11, 2025 RaptorResource
https://www.raptorresource.org/2025/03/11/march-11-2025-mrs-t-and-the-mouse/
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Royal Albatross cam update
“Here with breakfast dad? Great!
Just give me a second, okay?”
Ah, that’s better. Let’s eat!🫣😂😂
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Mar 11, 2025
Yesterday Chick SSTrig turned 42 days old, her weight was 3 kg
That's a weight loss of only 100 g since last week.
Plus she was fed by Mom GLG a couple of hours after being weighed.
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Good morning Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Tsk, the kitties are adorable, each one so different.... How is Tim today?
Clynn, Did you download Dragon Naturally Speaking? I wonder if this is compatible with MAC. I need to see how this works. I love using the microphone when I text on my iPhone. Thanks for RRP update.
Phyl, I have pb, trisket, cheese and kosher salt. It'll be my noon snack. ;D ... love your morning pics and nature video with swans... Mrs T said EEK a mouse!!Then left woke Mr T expressing her displeasure, flew over and jumped on Mr T! LOL! Told him go take care of the nest! Loved it! I'd do the same! ;D
{{{Puff}}} good news... "slow and easy" into your spring chores :-*
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Lease is less than 200 miles away from home and I didn’t realize she had sent me that message until a few minutes ago but I’m sure she still got about 100 miles to go if not a little more be back later
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CLYNN Very cool owl dream catcher. ;D Would love to see them all make it at Ft St Vrain.
PHYL Cute March poem. ;) Someone love succulents ;D You probably know most of those exercises already... :-\ Saw the Mrs T and mouse. Had to look a couple times ;D
PUFF Good clearance for you. What is still the one thing you have trouble with?
LANI Interesting guest at SST. Now that all the anesthetic has worn off - he's "feelin' the pain" ;) ;) He ran out to do some banking but am sure will spend the PM in his chair with a pillow to elevate and ice.
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Happy Day, Beakers! :D
Karen, yikes on the childhood newborn calf gone to the freezer wrapped in paper the next year! :o Thanks for the update on Lisa's return trip home - sounds like she's made great time so far... now the DC section... hope it won't put to much of a crimp in her progress.
TSK, I didn't know Tim's 3 surgeries were for 3 different fingers! Glad it went well, and hopefully miss sweetie pie Lulu will help put the pain a bit to the background after he gets home and settles into a comfortable chair.
Clynn, we had a square clothesline in the backyard where I grew up that could be raised and lowered, like an inverted umbrella, so to speak, and I used to help hang the clothes and take them in. I loved the smell of the sheets after drying on the line. When we were little kids, we would sometimes hide in between the lines of hung sheets. :D :D I recall many times running to get them brought in very quickly when we would get a surprise pop-up summer thunderstorm. My second husband and I lived in an apt for a while with no washer or dryer, so laundry meant spending time and money at a laundromat, so we very much appreciated that two long clotheslines were in the back courtyard behind our bldg, that was shared with our bldg, and the 3 other bldgs that made that grassy backyard courtyard. We used it often to save on the time and cost of using a dryer at the laundromat.
Tig, yum... steak?
Phyl, good luck with the new PT exercises.
Puff, yay on the release from the doc, and take it easy. Can you click yourself in your car with the seat bealt now, and close your car door better now, too?
Lani, I love peanut butter with lots of things, but I have never known about it in combo with cheese. I'll have to give it a try later, too, if I remember! Let us know what you think about that. I always loved PB and banana sandwiches, with some mayo, when I was a kid, and I still do!
BL, Jackson Browne is still so very easy on the eyes. ;) :D :-* Thanks! :) Russ Kunkel and Leland Sklar a bonus!!
Lisa, fingers crossed you beat that traffic home! But mostly that you get back safe and sound. Have a nice dinner with Jeff, and sleep well tonight!
Waving to All the Beakers! :)
My UNC Tarheels just started their ACC Conference Tourney game against Notre Dame, so I need to get to watching that... Go Heels! :D :D
P.S. I meant to post the attached "funny" below the other day, but I don't think I did. Sorry if it's a repeat... Karen's childhood farm horror story reminded me... 8)
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Baz, lolol! Gkaspd you were able to translate !ease to Lisa!
Water dried up in the yard so no fear if an anopheles infestation! At least nit right now.
I was in the backyard for a while this afternoon with Piper and it was a lovely day beautiful temperature not too humid light breeze and blue skies. Perfect. My kind of weather for all Time of the year don’t I wish.
Tsk, Thanks for Tim and I hope the pain abates soon. I also hope he doesn’t have another finger that requires this type of treatment not good but then lucky to have something that can be done about it.
You ask about the tooth and yes it’s visible as it’s a lower front tooth I think there’s some others down there that might break off at sometime but we’ll see one at a time. I certainly hope my dentist will pull it rather than referring me to an unknown, Oral surgeon!
Phyl, Interesting that your bluebird looks into your house. Several of my house finches sit on the ledge above the door and look in looking all around. I wonder what they’re thinking maybe they don’t like the decorating or they’re trying to figure out if there’s room for them to move inside during bad weather or what who knows but it’s cute when they look in.
Not much new here so I’ll get a glass of water and maybe sit on the porch. Enjoy the rest of the day.
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Lani it looks like you're going to get another nice little snowfall below the Rim.
Keep them coming I'm sure you're both saying. 8)
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tsk #1 problem??? Hummmm I seem to be unable to control the shakes of the hand/fingers.
Two digits, thumb and #2 = Strength and quivers. As Karen said that there's something they can do for Tim. My fingers have a limited ability already because of the arthritis. Now two others are almost a loss both strength wise and painful. They don't move and they hurt down into the palm and wrist when I try to grab something. Frequent inconvenience is the cell phone. Too flat to grab with left hand and then steady the grip; then if I answer with right hand the left had can't push the numbers. This journey really complicated by the arthritis. I'll take any and all suggestions. You're our resident pro PT. PM me on the side channel?
Funny that you should ask baz. Yesterday after getting home with groceries I made me get the seatbelt ready for the real thing. Unclicked it from behind my butt and tried putting it in a good spot to grab on the left. We'll see how that works. But, as I mentioned before, on a good day drivers have trouble sometimes getting the belt to click into the gizmo clicker at the right. Big heavy door is easier now as my two working fingers on the left hand get stronger. Also, when I first sit down inside, I have pulled the top of the door window to the inside somewhat. I'll find out tomorrow; I have to drive somewhere.
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BAZI Yes I am very familiar with PB banana and mayo - Yum. Circle of life ;D ;D ;D
KAREN When it was 68 here two days ago both Tim and I said we could easily live in 68 to 72 degrees forever. LOL
PUFF You are making some headway slow but sure. I wish you doc could give you a referral to an OT. There are so many new gadgets/adaptations out there these days, I suspect a good OT would have a few up their sleeve.
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I'm working with new office of Illinois Bone & Joint Institute now in Downers Grove. Formerly Ton and I used Hinsdale Ortho. On discharge Friday I was given the option of PT. Letterhead order given me only mentions HEP, ROM. and modalities. Would they also have OT. Have you heard of them? Any good news?
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PUFF Yes IBJI has OT.. Go see the PT and she can get the doc referral if need be or she may have the tricks of the trade as well.
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Thank You! Thank You! Will do.
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Tsk, Puff. i was wondering about ot aswell when I read your problems Puff! ,would encourageyou to google. Oroducts abailabke fir disabled hand. There is a product for holding a phone and all kinds of items for arthritis and all different kinds of things and be kind of fun to read it and then see what she might have and what kind of prices she could get you some of these items at a few of them are very expensive and some are more crazy. Good luck to you. s
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Tsk, Puff. i was wondering about it as well when I read your problems Puff! ,
I'm going to look at it as a challenge. 8)
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Puff- "Continue PT through then or a needed? I think means you keep doing PT to the stated end date unless you feel you need further . All the best Puff.
Tsk- I have a new set of PT exercise concentrating on my hips mostly then knees. She said hips were weak enough to influence my balance.
Huh..." PB banana and mayo..." blah
Lani- tks for the Royal Report will tackle tomorrow as we were at Star PT for 3 hours
BL- more snow for Lani??!
Lisa- hope you're safely back home by now
I tired.
Good Evening Beakers...SEDs all.
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{{{Tsk}}} I hope Tim is feeling a bit more comfortable after more elevation and ice. :) ... we're comfortable with 68-72 too.. I turn it down to 68 before we go to bed.
{{{Baz}}} Congrats to your NC Tarheels!! ;D
Karen,
{{{Puff}}} sending you good wishes and prayers. :-*
BL, snow tomorrow night and into Friday is a real surprise... we had a nice rain shower Monday and Tuesday...... this snow will be a treat, though it comes with cold temps... Hopefully Flagstaff, Show Low, Pine Top and other ski areas will get a nice blast of snow for spring break! ;D. Thanks for the update ;D
{{{ SED Phyl, Karen, Lisa, Tig, Kb}}}
Good might!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, I am so happy to hear that you are getting more rain/snow, I am sure the forest is thankful! We are supposed to get to 75 today with maybe some rain, and of course WIND tomorrow! Sweet Hello Kitty outfit on the kitty! The Albies are looking beautiful, thanks for the updates and pics, love them. And yes, Dragon Naturally Speaking is available for MAC!
Phyl, time to get those hips in shape, maybe take up hula? I have some arthritis in my hips, I do a few stretches every morning. I am with you on the PB, banana and mayo. ::)
tsk, 75 today and mild wind, I plan to spend some time outside and see what needs to be done! I have a dentist appt at 9:00, Big Squeeze at 10:45 and Bone Density test at 11:15. And I need to get in the shower before Kelsey. She uses all the hot water!! I hope Lulu is enjoying Tim, is she keeping him company while resting his hand? Dragon Naturally Speaking, I purchased the package at Best Buy years ago, now you can buy it online.
karen, or should I say Snagglepuss? LOLOL! I chipped the corner of one of my front teeth years ago and OMG, I looked like a hillbilly! You don't think the dentist will be able to do a crown?
baz, when we had a clothesline at our first home in Springfield, it was a long one, there was a very long pole we used to prop it up in the middle. I remember Grandma doing that with hers. Hang those sheets, then raise them up high!
Lisa, hope you made it home safely last evening!
This is what my squirrels look like!
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-03-13-kaze
https://www.nature365.tv
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Hello Beakers and ...
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Today 76F and Tonight 55F
CLynn- in a brown mechanical mood this AM; I had no idea that weak hips could make one's balance off. Gee---you have alot planned for today---dentist and Mammo and such. No fun today.
Oh My !
As you can see we're going ot make it to 76F and the leaves are coming out too. Gonna say we're in Springtime.
Lani-love last night's 'Hello Kitty'; hoping you get your snow today---but just enough
Tsk- how's (((Tim)))?
Lisa- you've made it safely home I hope? And, we'll see you later today?
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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If you've not read Ms Amy's Blog or seen NestFlix here's your chance
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From Amy's blog...
Who’s That Bird?
March 12, 2025 RaptorResource
https://www.raptorresource.org/2025/03/12/whos-that-bird-4/
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PUFF I googled and there are so many options available out there for your phone. I'm sure you will have some luck with an OT.
KAREN After I typed this , I see you were on the same search for PUFF. LOL
PHYL You were at PT for 3 hours??? Was most of that waiting?? Hope you also got ankle exercises cuz those are the first to go with balance issues. Can you stand on one leg for 20 sec? You are bursting with spring this AM ;D
LANI That is one fanciful kitty LOL
CLYNN How clever is that "tool" woodpecker LOLOL I tool a picture to send to my wood worker of a brother. His home is right up against a woods. It would look cute in one of the trees. My Mom used a pole too to stretch those sheets way up high. Dad's white tee shirts had to be in the sun so they would "bleach" from the sun. ;D Busy day for you. Hope you got that shower in. LOL Love the squirrel ;)
Lulu to the vet this AM for year check. Our vets have all left after the office was bought out. Am only taking her to see what the differences are. One thing is that they have an app, another is an on line reminder of a visit coming up. They now offer grooming services. So we shall see how much more $$ it will be.
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Good Morning Beakers
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I got back home yesterday evening around 4pm. I was very tired, as I did not sleep good the night before. It is good to be home. :)
karen & tsk - Thanks for posting in the Beak for me on my whereabouts. :D
baz - I was actually AMAZED that the traffic around the VA/DC area at the time I hit it was not bad at all. I only had some stop and go traffic at the Woodrow Wilson bridge, and near the 495/50 split where I turn off to head home.
((Puff)) - Hope the PT can get your fingers/hand back in working order.
tsk - How is Tim feeling? I see I missed that he was having surgery on his finger.
Lani - Thanks for the Royal update. The Royal baby is getting big!
Phyl - Thanks for your 365's while I was gone.
I was on a mission to have a few of my favorite foods while I was away. My stepmom does not like to cook, so we went out to eat every evening. They are very late sleepers, so we only ate a light late breakfast, and then supper. First night I arrived, we went to Parran's poboys and I had half a shrimp poboy and cup of shrimp gumbo. On Saturday, we went to another poboy place that my Dad and stepmom have been going every Saturday evening for 21 years. I got a roast beef poboy.
On Monday, when I was heading out, I stopped and had lunch with my Aunt Patsy, cousin Monique and her daughter Lauren, and my niece Ashley's mom and her friend Cindy. I got a muffuletta. It was nice to see everyone and the food was great!
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I’m in Beakers ! Lisa, glad you are home. How was your sugar? And are you rested now?
Love the daffodils, the woodpecker, and all the other posts,
Our redbud trees are in full bloom trees, leaving out and squirrels running all over the place. I guess spring has sprung.
Leilani, how much snow did you get? Wow I said LANY and it typed your full name lol.
My day is not as busy as clynns, but I do have to get going because I have to go to the bank to the lamp store and to the dentist desk. I don’t think the tooth can be saved as the crack and missing piece is on the side going from the top of the tooth to just above the gum line that would be some work securing a new piece on it. I don’t think it would hold either. I will just have another tooth added to my bridge. And be done with it.
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Welcome home, Lisa - what a great idea on your part too to visit your Dad....
Walked with Vi and Ollie for the first time since oh maybe a year ago. She is cancer free and walks very well. A little faster than even I....she's 89....
Headed outside for a bit. Heading to 66 here today and 75 tomorrow. I now think winter is over for us. Not a false spring...a real one. Hallelujah!
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kb - Thank you. It was a nice visit with my Dad, stepmom and half sister. Sounds like nice temps for you today.
karen - Sugar was 114 this morning! :D I got some good sleep last night. You have a busy day ahead.
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TRR Toucan TV cam,
TRR has named their Great Potoo Owl "Kala" :-*
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Good morning Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, the squirrel does not look happy! LOL!! .... good luck at your appts.
Phyl, gusty winds making standing difficult for the swans in today's nature video.... Love the Daffodil basket... thanks for RRP blog.
Tsk, Good luck at the vets..... We have three veterinary offices here. Two were bought out by corporations from the valley, only one family owned business left. All three cost as much as they do in the valley. And only one works half day on Saturdays. So, if you pet gets sick at night or weekend you have to take it to a 24-hr vet hospital in Mesa... Also, no grooming or overnight stays allowed at the vets.
Hi Lisa! Welcome back! Glad your visits went well. :) I bet Jeff and the cats were happy to see you... love your St Pat's post! Your pics are great, it made me hungry! Have a good day settling back in... I hope Bradley is healing.
Hi Kb, That's wonderful news about Vi! Glad you were able to walk with them... I hope winter's over for you and other Beakers.
Hi Karen! ;D
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BL, snow tomorrow night and into Friday is a real surprise... we had a nice rain shower Monday and Tuesday...... this snow will be a treat, though it comes with cold temps... Hopefully Flagstaff, Show Low, Pine Top and other ski areas will get a nice blast of snow for spring break! ;D. Thanks for the update ;D
Lani it looks like the forecast snowfall amounts by Payson are going up slightly.
I wouldn't be surprised if you end up with another 5-6" from the 2 pieces of this system. :) ;D 8)
Stay warm, enjoy the view of the "great white Rim" and reap the much needed moisture benefits for your area. ;D
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Posted on Montana Ospreys at Hellgate Facebook
Gifts of the Corvids: Raven and Crow Research in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BE8GCxx8sw
Mar 6, 2025
This talk took place at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in front of a live audience on March 6, 2025.
Corvids—the ubiquitous crows, ravens, magpies, jays, nutcrackers, and relatives—are familiar backyard birds with extraordinary behaviors that enable them to thrive where most species cannot. In this presentation, Marzluff highlights the secrets of corvid life unveiled by experiments and observations over the past four decades with his colleagues and students. The audience will learn how crows have mastered city life, including their long-lasting ability to recognize people and hold grudges. He will draw parallels between human cognition and that of crows by discussing brain imaging experiments that reveal how birds assess danger, rewards, and the difficulty of mastering tool use.
Marzluff’s latest work on ravens in Yellowstone National Park involved tagging 60 birds with state-of-the-art transmitters. The birds shared their secrets as they flew a hundred miles directly to new kills, commandeered territory, found mates, and reared young. The picture that emerged from the study was that of a highly opportunistic bird with the knowledge that allowed them to exploit wolves but not depend on them. Marzluff discusses the tenuous and evolving relationship between humans, wolves, and ravens and the challenges animals face when they wander beyond the protection a national park provides.
Biography:
Marzluff’s research has been the focus of articles in the New York Times, National Geographic, Audubon, Boys Life, The Seattle Times, National Wildlife, Consumer Reports, Time, and Science. PBS’s Nature featured his raven research in its production “Ravens,” and his crow research in the film documentary “A Murder of Crows.” His current research focuses on the interactions of ravens and wolves in Yellowstone. He teaches field ecology courses at the University of Washington and for Yellowstone Forever.
Marzluff has written six books and edited several others. His graduate research in communication, social organization, demography, and foraging behavior is the subject of The Pinyon Jay (1992, Academic Press, coauthored with his advisor Russell Balda). His book, In the Company of Crows and Ravens (with Tony Angell, 2005 Yale U. Press) blends biology, conservation, and anthropology to suggest that human and crow cultures have co-evolved. This book won the 2006 Washington State Book Award for general nonfiction. With his wife, Colleen, he published Dog Days, Raven Nights (2011, Yale University Press), which combines reflection with biology and the recreational pursuit of dog sledding to show how a life in science blooms. Gifts of the Crow (2012, Free Press, coauthored with Tony Angell) applies a neurobiological perspective to understand the amazing feats of corvids. Marzluff’s Welcome to Subirdia (2014, Yale) discovers that moderately settled lands host a splendid array of biological diversity and suggests ways in which people can steward these riches to benefit birds and themselves. His most recent book In Search of Meadowlarks (2020, Yale) connects our agriculture and diets to the conservation of birds and other wildlife.
Marzluff has mentored more than 40 graduate students and authored more than 170 scientific papers on various aspects of bird behavior and wildlife management. He is a Fellow of the American Ornithologist’s Union, a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and a National Geographic Explorer.
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BL, snow tomorrow night and into Friday is a real surprise... we had a nice rain shower Monday and Tuesday...... this snow will be a treat, though it comes with cold temps... Hopefully Flagstaff, Show Low, Pine Top and other ski areas will get a nice blast of snow for spring break! ;D. Thanks for the update ;D
Lani it looks like the forecast snowfall amounts by Payson are going up slightly.
I wouldn't be surprised if you end up with another 5-6" from the 2 pieces of this system. :) ;D 8)
Stay warm, enjoy the view of the "great white Rim" and reap the much needed moisture benefits for your area. ;D
BL, Thanks! I'm suppose to go to a meeting in the morning. I'm rethinking now.
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HAPPY DAY, BEAKERS! :)
Lisa, glad you're safely home and hope you slept great last night. Yay on the traffic being ok for your last leg leading home! :)
Lani, I caught the very end of your KU Jayhawks game last night - a squeaker of a win in OT, but it was a win! Congrats! I see they play Arizona next - tonight - 9:30p, eastern time. My UNC Tarheels play their next game today - in about a half hour from now, vs. Wake Forest. I hope the Heels will play as well as they did yesterday - their shooting was so much better, thanks in part to Withers playing in his hometown with his family and friends in attendance - he was shooting the lights out from behind the 3-pt line! Do that again today, Withers!! Duke is up by 6 points now with a minute left in their game. Though not expected, I wish Ga Tech would find a way to pull out a win over Duke!! ;D ;D 8)
I need to run to get ready to watch my UNC Tarheels play now, so...
Waving to All the Beakers! Have a great day!! :D
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PHYL Nice history from Amy on Maggie. She's not a young bird by any means.
LISA He's doing better every day. He came with me to the vet. ;D You did some mighty fine eating there Miss LISA LOL
LANI reminded me about Bradley's knee - How is it? - I echo LANI.
KAREN Sounds like you have the perfect solution to your broken tooth problem.
KB Sure hope winter is over for you, but we don't put the snow blowers to bed until April LOLOL How nice to get out with Vi again. Am sure she is happy for the walking partner as well.
LANI Marzluff is certainly the go to guy on this topic! Read a book a while back on Corvids but don't remember the author. Fascinating birds.
LANI Potoo Kala. I like that.
New vet visit. A good experience. Vet very calm, slow moving, kind. Likely late 40s. Runs a non profit cat shelter. Has about 600 cats. Female tech very funny. When I had spoken about how shy Lulu is she related that she has two 14 yr old cats that her mother has never seen LOLOL Blood work done complete exam done and a nail cutting and I will bring in a stool sample tomorrow. $447.00 :o Lulu did not make one move or make a sound while there. They couldn't believe how well behaved she was or how soft her fur was. Gave her a "purrfect rating" LOL Got her home and she FLEW out of he carrier no where to be seen for 10 minutes.
Heading out for a walk - Gorgeous day here.
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Lani - Jeff and Bandit were excited to see me, but Misty was like, who are you, till I got in the bed with the iPad and she was like..Oh yea...you are my person! ;D
tsk & Lani - Bradley is putting some weight on his leg/knee and trying walk around. He was on crutches, but he said, now that he can stand on it a bit, he bought a cane to use to walk for support. He goes back to the doctor on March 19th for a re-check.
tsk - Yes, I did some good eating, and it showed in my blood sugar too, yikes! Glad to hear that Tim is doing better. Sounds like a nice new vet for Miss Lulu.
baz - Thank you! Enjoy watching your game.
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Lani, I enjoyed reading the report on the ravens and crows was very interesting birds would like to spend some time with the author just listening! Thanks!
Dentist Surprised me by giving me two options on my tooth, one of which was to somehow cabbage, and the other was, of course, to pull it in his opinion the first option was a waste of money as he didn’t think it would last very long due to a lack of bone In that area. I told him that I was not particularly fond of the tooth and it had expected that it would have to come out so I have an appointment Wednesday at 8:30 AM for removal and probably will be able to pick up my enhanced appliance with the tooth added the afternoon. Due to my driver about availability and time I believe that I will pick the thing up on Thursday which he said would be fine anyway, on the way home we passed Culver’s, and I stopped in for the walleye dinner. I ate a lot of walleye is a child has my parents were quite a fisher people and walleyes or one of the things they caught a lot of I always have remembered the taste, and I’m going to guess that the Culver’s walleye is Pollock. I won’t report them for mislabeling, but I am pretty sure that mild white fish under that fried coating is a pollock.Nice smile piece of fish. I have never seen that fish, except as it appears under a fried coding have never seen that swimming but when I have a question several restaurants who said they served walleye about the taste of the fish, they told me it was Pollock so I guess that’s what this is and I’d like to know where it’s swims. I’ll have to look it up and see what it looks like on Wikipedia, or some such place. It never came into a boat. My parents were Fishing from. Piper enjoyed some fish and chips or fries as we called him and said she thought it was all quite good
Just your vet visit sounds good. Any of the vets here have been bought out by financial companies. Going to change vets for Piper as I don’t like the current one she has. Wow, 600 hundred cats! I hope she has help taking care of them and wonder how many of them are Cheryl and how many have been tamed? Wow.
Oh, my dentist said Toothless split right down the middle and he wanted to know how I did that and I tend to tell him I had no idea of how it happened when it happened or where the tooth lead he just shook his head and he said no pain I said not now I’m not wanted happened curious
Illinois playing Iowa at 6:30 Eastern time with Illinois a 10 point favorite go Illini!
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LISA LOLOL Misty 's recollection of who you are :-* Thanks for the update on Bradley. Looks like he dodged a bullet and maybe no surgery.
KAREN Walleye is a very mild fish and Tim knows his walleye. I would hate to think he's been fooled.
Forgot to mention Lulu now weighs 9.3# from a previous steady weight of 10#. Need to bring in her stool sample tomorrow and then I should get her blood work some time after that.
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Karen...
There are 2 different fish called Walleye.
1 - The fresh water version is the most common as a upper mid-west fish - most of the fish come from Canadian lakes that are found in the markets, but they are found in small quantities in Minn. and Wis. lakes. This is a member of the Perch Family.
2 - The other is salt water habitat. North Pacific and Eastern Bering Sea. - In 2014 scientists reclassified Alaskan Pollock and salt water Walleye as the same species. Creating a new name of Walleye Pollock. This is a cheap Fillet fish and is used by most of the large chain restaurants under either name. It is also the common fish used in fish sticks.
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Lisa- glad to see you home safely. Chow looks good. ;) Nice snap of the ladies in your family. Sounds like Bradley is recovering nicely.
Tsk- no ankle exercises were Rx'd . I think my therapist believes my hip gave out instead if me actually tripping on the vacuum
cleaner cord. She's never seem by tiny dining room. LOL Who knows. I'll have research good ankle exercises as I believe I'd like to add a few to my list.
How's Tim doing today? Well I hope. Pets to Miss Lulu. ..sounds like good vet visit today.
Lani- enjoyed reading report on ravens and crows --- very interesting birds we had a murder of crows and "conspiracy" of ravens here two
years ago. It's true that these birds remember human faces and certain faces they find friendly and others will drive them away. Tks for update from TRR / naming their Great Potoo Owl "Kala" nice snaps of the ranch guests. tks for notes on the lecture from Buffalo Bill Center of the West , I'll read them later tonight
Karen- glad you found perfect solution to your broken tooth problem.
OG- tks for the skinny on Walleye fish.
Time for dinner...
Good Evening Beakers...SEDs all.
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oldguy Minnesota is known for its abundance of walleye...I'm assuming Wisconsin might be as well.
Minnesota is considered one of the premiere walleye fishing hotspots in the US.
I wonder why then walleye sold in restaurants is from Canada and not from MN or WI?...
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Oh, my dentist said Toothless split right down the middle and he wanted to know how I did that and I tend to tell him I had no idea of how it happened when it happened or where the tooth lead he just shook his head and he said no pain I said not now I’m not wanted happened curious
KAREN you make me laugh so hard
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I have tasted expertly prepared very locally lake acquired real lake real world Walleye in NYS.
Paul Smiths College prepared.
An over 100 year old Cast Iron Huge Skillet.
Seasoned to the key.
As far as we know it has never been washed.
The Walleye Pan.
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KB - only 2 Minn. lakes have commercial fishing of walleye - Red Lake and Milles Lake - and these are run by the native tribes that the lakes reside in. All other walleye fishing in Minn. is from May to Feb. with a limit of of either 2 or 6 with only 1 over a specified length, dependent on lake. This is to assure that recreational fishing has a sufficient population of walleye. Minn. has a stocking program for over 900 inland lakes of Minn.
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KB - only 2 Minn. lakes have commercial fishing of walleye - Red Lake and Milles Lake - and these are run by the native tribes that the lakes reside in. All other walleye fishing in Minn. is from May to Feb. with a limit of of either 2 or 6 with only 1 over a specified length, dependent on lake. This is to assure that recreational fishing has a sufficient population of walleye. Minn. has a stocking program for over 900 inland lakes of Minn.
Gotcha. I sure do remember eating lots of walleye as a kid both at home and at restaurants that were fresh.
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KB
Huge shout out to all the service dogs everywhere !
I had a Chesapeake Bay Retriever save me when I was 5 they tell me.
WEATHER AWARE
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I can only impart upon ALL BAKERS to pay very close attention to ones weather 72 hrs.
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BL, Glad to hear that you are getting a good laugh from my typing lady. The one I talk to who types what I say except that I can’t understand half of what she types either. lol O lol.
The moon in south Georgia is slowly disappearing and I’m not sure if it’s the eclipse or clouds, but whatever it is, I won’t stay up and look all night. The moon is not blood red.
Old guy thanks for the lesson on why I believe that you are saying and think what I have eaten as an adult is not the walleye I eat as a child. Oh, I’ll have to get a fishing pole and go to Northern Wisconsin and see what I can find In Lac Vieux desert.; probably not happening! I would probably or surely surely SURLEY Crack, another tooth!
SEDS beakers. I can’t tell you how many times I have changed that word from Bakers!lol
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Miss Karen G.
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God bless them :-*
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Baz, Congrats to NC!! ;D ... sadly our Hawks could never catch up... yet, there's more great basketball to watch! 8)
BL, it's been snowing since 5pm. We canceled our meeting for tomorrow.... great duo, thanks for the music.
Tsk, sounds like a great vet and a wonderful carer of cats ... WOW 600 of them, its sad to know there are so many unwanted cats, but at least they are safe, warm and full tummies....Glad Lulu did well with her checkup, your cost is about what a visit here would cost... {{{Lulu}}} .. sending prayers for Tim.
Lisa I guess Bradley didn't have surgery, glad to hear he's taking it one day at a time... best wishes sent to him... {{{Misty}}} ;D
Karen, Glad you enjoyed the article... they are fascinating critters... glad you have a good solution about your tooth... SED Piper :-*
Oldguy, thanks for the info on the walleye.
{{{Phyl}}} cute good night pic... take care.
SED Kb, Tig, Puff
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Lani, I was hoping for Kansas when I saw they got the game score tied late in the 2nd half, but I guess it wasn't meant to be tonight. Well, they will have more time to get ready for their first NCAA Tourney game now. Yes, lots more basketball ahead. I hope you're enjoying watching the snowfall, though you had to cancel your planned travel tomorrow. Snoopy in the snow!
Karen, glad you and your dentist have a plan for your tooth, and I'm glad you aren't having any pain! I think the Beakers are all fine with "bakers." We all know why, and it makes for a fun smile to see it. ;) :D
Clynn, your squirrel was not happy!
Tsk, glad the new vet and staff, and Lulu's visit, all turned out good. Lulu got home and was thinking, "Good grief, I'm outta here!" ;) :D
BL, yep, that's a large weather disturbance that's going to move across the country over the next several days and bring storms with it. I hope everyone will stay aware and safe.
OG, that's interesting about the Walleye.
Lisa, good pics of the family, and good get-togethers over yummy food! Good news that Bradley is making good progress with his knee injury recovery.
Waving good night to KB, Phyl, Tig, Puff, and All the Beakers.
Peace. SED.
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March
by Emily Dickinson
We like March, his shoes are purple,
He is new and high;
Makes he mud for dog and peddler,
Makes he forest dry;
Knows the adder's tongue his coming,
And begets her spot.
Stands the sun so close and mighty
That our minds are hot.
News is he of all the others;
Bold it were to die
With the blue-birds buccaneering
On his British sky.
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Hello Beakers and ...
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Today 79F and Tonight 61F
A belated salute to all the K-9 Veterans Day participants. ;)
Baz-I don't follow much sports. but, congrats on the NC win.
Lani-Brrr.
Tsk- hope Tim had a good day of recovery yesterday. 🙏 s (((Lulu)))
(((Tig, KB and Puff)))
OG- learn something new everyday---about fish sticks
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-03-14-flock
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OLDGUY I never knew that! I printed that info for Tim. Either way the fish tastes good LOL You are always such a wealth of information. ;D
BL Best walleye ever was in Hayward Wi. Tim's favorite fish. I know we are headed for close to 50 mph wind gusts tomorrow - Hopefully after they dye the River and have the Parade!
KAREN LOL You can keep it Bakers - We all know what it means LOL I see I'm echoing BAZI ;D
LANI A much desired winter wonderland for you ;D
PHYL Another greeting this AM bursting with spring ;D
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Good Morning Beakers!
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tsk, so nice to have a good vet, I am glad you have one (even though costly!) Our new vet that we went to for the kittens sends reminder texts when it's time for shots. I need to make an appointment! Good to hear that Tim is almost back to normal with his hand! Sounds like you are in for the same weather that we are supposed to get!
Phyl, beautiful Good Morning Birds! 365, the Pyrénées are beautiful, would love to spend some time there. Hoping for some Spring scenes soon! Fish sticks, we ate them a lot whe we were kids!
baz, my squirrels are never angry like that squirrel, they get too many snacks at the bird feeders That's how I pay them for entertaining Sam and Sophie with the live squirrel tv! Hope you are able to get out for a walk today!
Lani, did it finally quit snowing? I would have loved to have been there, snow in the forest... I am so glad you are getting the moisture you need! Looks like Snoopy loves the snow too! Thanks for the Raven and crow info, very interesting and smart birds! I am hoping we see you-now-who in about a month!
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karen, you keep us Bakers entertained! I need to bake something today! I had my 3 new crowns installed yesterday, can't wait to see that bill! ::) I told my dentist when I went for my cleaning that if I needed any more crowns I needed to get them by the end of April. That is when Ed retires and the end of the premiere dental insurance we have. It pays about 3/4ths of the cost. He said he could justify them to the insurance, I hope he was right!
BL, are we on the skitchy weather map today? TWC says Windy with scattered strong thunderstorms this afternoon. Damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado with some storms. High 78F. Winds SSE at 25 to 35 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Phyl, your hip gave out causing your fall? Oh my! I pray that your doctors can get you back to normal soon! Falls scare me... Our stairs have a landing, 2 steps then a 90 degree turn. The other morning I was coming down and after I turned to take the last two steps down, I mis-stepped and took them both at once! I landed on both feet with a big thud! Ed and Kelsey both came to see what was going on. Now I am more careful going down... Love the good night sheep pic! And how is Miss Maggie doing, and of course Jim?
Lisa, your food pictures look delicious! And I am sure it was worth it, you can get that sugar down. Sometimes we need a splurge! Misty did what my cats do when I come back from a week at Mom's!
tsk, so nice to have a good vet, I am glad you have one (even though costly!) Our new vet that we went to for the kittens sends reminder texts when it's time for shots. I need to make an appointment! Good to hear that Tim is almost back to normal with his hand!
Big Bear Eagles - With a break in the weather, Jackie takes the opportunity to feed the chicks. She gets up to take some bites of the coot that was brought earlier. After a couple bites she starts feeding the chicks, including chick 3, who got bites! After a few more minutes of offering the eaglets bites, she covers them back up to keep them warm with her brood patch.
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Karen Not aware of the "translation" bakers errors. As a former typing teacher, I bit my tongue about the continuous errors. Didn't know much about the accent/pronunciation problems of recorded messages. I'm glad I kept my fingers quiet.
I've really had a lot "spelling errors" since the hand issues. If you know the keyboard fingering issues it accounts for more then a few mistakes. I've been trying to proofread before posting, and fix most. Some slip by - my reading skills get worked on next. :o But it does take extra time - and a human trait is to not find or accept that we make mistakes. Thanks for the keyboard god for pointing out most of them for me with red underlining.. A and S finger errors are the most common and space (thumb) errors, too.
Do we like being "corrected" by a non-human? But I'll keep trying - as I mentioned before, it's good physical therapy for hand.
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Good Morning Beakers.....TGIF!!!
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karen - Glad the dentist has a plan for your tooth. LOL, on your talk to text. My lady doesn't like my voice at times too! ;D
tsk - Misty is very skittish of anyone coming in the house, even her people when they leave. ;D Hope Bradley gets good news on his upcoming appointment. Lulu is a good weight. Oh yikes, 50mph winds :o
oldguy - Interesting about the Walleye.
Phyl - Thank you. Yes, the food was so good. I did go to the grocery store while I was there, and brought home some fresh muffuletta bread to freeze and some olive salad to make them at a later time. Thanks for the 365.
BL - Thanks for the weather awareness alert! Thanks for the tunes.
Lani - Thank you. How much snow did you get? Glad to hear that you have cancelled your meeting.
baz - Thanks :D
clynn - Jeff says, you are on vacation...eat what you want. ;D Wow, Big Bear got lots of snow! I have not seen any of our osprey arrive yet. They should be coming soon.
Lori - Bandit says, thank you ;) Hope you have a beautiful day, too!
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Paulie, I remembered to ask Mom about the maternity ward in the AF Hospital! She said they didn't have to make their own bed but they did have to go get the babies to feed. She also said they would bring in a huge load of fresh diapers from the dryers and the mothers would fold them. Mom has a picture from when I was born and it looked like this one:[/size]
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clynn, Nice pictures your mom has of where you were born. Good memories for her I'm sure. Sounds like moms getting their babies was the same in all military facilities. I hadn't heard about folding fresh diapers. I bet they smelled good! :)
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I'm waving to all in Beak Room. I've had a busssy week. Some days busy with guys doing some electric and plumbing repairs we hadn't planned on when we had home warranty yearly inspection. We have been putting some things off but decided it's time to just do it!
Lani, I thought of you regarding repairs because you commented you and hubby are having to pick and choose what to do too.
Well these repairs make the french drain at cabin look like maybe not happening. Not sure yet.
My youngest granddaughter 10 yr is coming to have a sleepover weekend. Not sure yet what we'll do to keep busy.
I wish everyone a pleasant day and weekend too.
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Funny thing about falling clynn. Well, not funny, but unique can happen. My house is two layers, raised ranch is what its called. Five rooms upstairs, two rooms down. Also (cuz you're trying to form pic) and large rec room, laundry room, 2 bath. There's 7 steps up to main floor, entry level foyer, 6 steps down. Staircases on both stairs. My own OT arrangement is to have as much of the daily stuff upstairs as possible to eliminate stairs. Ergo, upper level looks like a rummage sale.
My fall (also called learning experience) actually happened on the entry floor! I know the reasons for falling, all my fault (rushing, multiple thinking, multi tasking, no concentration, flooring of slate with non-slip soled shoes frosty temp = DOWN). BTW I am making progress - Managed 4 times with using the car seatbelt yesterday.
Out to fix one of birds' feeders. Slipped down the pulley line, probably 4 or 5 feet above ground. Squirrel found it right away.
tsk and all - right about the wind. Kicking up already. Will double check my feeder lines. No snow though, only much rain later. Did anybody see the eclipse last night? First time about 1/2 hour into - couldn't even find the moon. Complete at 1:30 - 2:30 of course I wouldn't see anything. Slept the rest of the night. Nobody here or local news even mentioning??
Big Bear on Fox again this morn.
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Head monitor Sally on interview said the nest is about - ready - 135 feet high; tree about 150-160 feet tall.
Another addition - who climbed the tree for installing the cams? Would Amy/John do that?
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Good morning beakers! HeLth coming in a few minutes early today so it’s a good thing. I am up with the door open.
Hopefully the storms do not do much damage anywhere. I would much prefer colder temperature in snow than the warmer temperatures and rain and wind. The risk of tornadoes are scary. When is the things I hate about Spring.
Think I saw the start of the eclipse last night, but that was not sure if it was that or clouds.
Thanks for posts. Be back later.
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Good Morning Beakers!
Phyl, your hip gave out causing your fall? Oh my! I pray that your doctors can get you back to normal soon! Falls scare me... Our stairs have a landing, 2 steps then a 90 degree turn. The other morning I was coming down and after I turned to take the last two steps down, I mis-stepped and took them both at once! I landed on both feet with a big thud! Ed and Kelsey both came to see what was going on. Now I am more careful going down... Love the good night sheep pic! And how is Miss Maggie doing, and of course Jim?
No...my hip/s are fine. I tripped on the vacuum cleaner cord as I wasn't watching what I was doing. I just said the PT thinks that.
At any rate I'll do 'exercises' at home. I won't go back to Star PT. She wants me to do 'things' that my PC and neurologist says not to do
...this way I can keep my lower back from danger... so-to - speak. Anyway, can't wait to get back to walking. Been away from that so long.
Maggie is doing well for a geratric kitty. She's do for a check up...over $600...not sure if I can afford those any more. :'(
Jim's gettomg tired of working---anywhere. But he knows what'll happen to us if he stops.
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Big Bear Bald Eagles home of Jackie, Shadow and 3 littles...
Big Bear had another big storm last night here is Jackie being the protective awesome Mom she is...
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This morning so far we can only view 2 eaglets... it looks like the smallest one is not visible... no official word yet. These storms are very difficult for the animals in the wild everywhere, but especially in Big Bear. Prayers for Jackie & Shadows little ones and pray the 3rd baby is ok. :'(
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3/14 Recap
During the first feeding session today only two chicks were visible. We cannot see the entire nest bowl because the view remains partially obstructed by snow. We are observers of nature and do not know the entirety of the current situation.
March 13th... 📝Daddy Duty Report: Shadow attended the nest for: 47 minutes, 3 visits. ONE Coot and ONE Bird were delivered!
📝Meals and Mutes: Jackie and Shadow served 1 feeding. All chicks got bites.
C1 (Nest Cam)🔴 9:02, 10:14 J shakes snow, chicks visible; 12:35 S#1 stick; 12:42 Jackie up all chicks visible; 12:43 S out; 14:13 S#1 coot; 14:15 J out; 14:47 J#2 coot; 14:51 S out; 18:50 S#3 bird (webbed feet, likely a duck); 18:51 S out;
C2 (Wide View)🔵 8:51 S to basement; 9:04 S off basement, S on ST; 10:13 S off ST;
🐥😋Feedings: 18:14 J all chicks got bites (18:19:54+ Chick3);
Courtesy of FOBBV https://www.friendsofbigbearvalley.org/
The opinions presented do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV).
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Puff- I saw the piece Fox did on Jackie & Shadow this AM too. Sally who monitors the nest is a wealth of info and
enjoys talking about them with Dana Perino.
Lori- thanks for photo update on JAckie and Shadow. The snow is dreadful IMHO. J and S are dedicated parents and I'm hopeful
the three eaglets will be fine. 🙏 s
Hi Paulie.
Tsk- windy here today. The trees are leafing and greening by the hour. Soon will be time to mow and all the other
work that goes with it. :( I get a pass on that now . Kinda feel bad about not helping Jim. But he has 'guys' who mow
which just leaves the weed.
Reminds me to nudge Jim to check the bluebirds nest boxes for activity. And get some snaps.
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TGIF Beakers! ;D
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Hi Baz, Yes, I canceled meeting. It did stop snowinging Several ladies would have been traveling from Pine, it's a dangerous drive in bad weather.... Good Luck sent to NC!!!
Phyl, beautiful Pyrenean valleys ... I watched the Big Bear piece on Fox too. Praying for sun there.
Clynn, I've been counting the weeks for Iris and praying for Finnigan's return too. :-* ... I'm praying for warm sunny days to melt the snow at Big Bear nest! Sweet Family, Big Bear has the best views!
Puff, My fingers don't work very well when texting on my iPhone so I use the microphone... It is very frustrating when the words or meaning is changed, so I'm extra careful before I click send. ;D
Hi Lori! Love Bandit's birthday posts... thank you for Krispy Kremes! They are perfect on this cold snow covered day here in Rim Country..... Love the Big Bear pics, I pray for a warm sunny day for this beautiful eagle family. :-*
Lisa, Happy birthday Bandit!! 8)
Paulie, I understand. There's always something that needs to be repaired. I was just looking at the area where we store our trash bin. We need to repair the top part of the fencing around the bins. The hot sun really does a job on the wood. :-\ So, another thing to add to the to-do list. Take care. :)
Karen Have a good day :-*
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CLYNN Live squirrel TV LOL You were lucky for all those years to have dental covered by Ed's ins. Glad you weren't hurt on the stair misstep!! Taking care of Barb's house while they are in Fl. I need to go in the basement to do various chores periodically. I've fallen twice off the bottom 2 steps. I've now put yellow tape on the bottom step while they are gone so I know where the last step is. I've told no one. One of those times I did not have shoes on and their steps are painted with no runner. I slipped :( Wish Big Bear didn't have so much snow!
PAULIE Nice granddtr visit - Some good kids movies out now. Does she like to shop?
PUFF You've got lots of stairs to manage! Like the progress on the seat belts!! ;D
PHYL Is Jim anywhere near retirement age? How much longer to go?
LORI You're the pet tracker LOL Happy Birthday Bandit. ;D How are the grandmas doing??
LANI Cute snowy paw waving . Tim yelled to me - " Fox has a Jackie and Shadow on TV." I said yup - Know them well LOLOL
BOY The wind is really blowing out there now. Was going to take my walk but now am reconsidering...
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Today is March 14th - making this 3.14. HAPPY PI DAY, Beakers!!! :D
Spell it any way you want!! On purpose, or by accident! :D :D
Beakers, I am all A-OK with any and all misspellings in the Beak Room! I am just happy you are all here and feel like conversing about all things we like to discuss and cuss here. You can spell it, or misspell it, any which way you like!! :D :-* :-* :-*
I did NOT get up in the middle of my Eastern time night to find the moon disappearing in my shadow, and between and behind the cloudy skies!! ;)
Everyone please stay aware and prepared for any possible severe weather that may come your way today, and over the next several days, as it moves east across the country. The National Weather Service issued a special statement about it being a multi-state severe weather system with all possible severe hazards, including severe long-track tornadoes and damaging straight-line winds up to 75 mph, and extreme fire danger in many areas. This system will last the next three days as it moves east across the country. Be alert to all potential severe weather forecasts for your area, and be prepared to take quick action to be safe. I personally recommend postponing any travel in areas where the threat of severe damaging weather is expected anytime around that travel time. Do it later, after the threat has passed. It's not a good idea to be anywhere outside, or on the road, even in your car, in that kind of severe weather. Just stay alert, informed, and prepared, and most of all, stay safe, Beakers! :-*
Meanwhile... ;) I'm headed to the store to get a large, hot pizza - on sale today only!! - $3.14 off the regular price!! For Pi Day!! Woot!! It will go down good with the basketball game tonight... with a glash. ;D ;)
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Bounce
Checked with insurance today...they cover knee replacement totally, including recovery program https://tcoexcel.com/
Sweet. I see the doc next week to start the process.
We just saw the Black Bag movie. Enjoyable
I'm making a pizza for pi day.
AMENDED... On second thought... I'm doing the same as BAZ !!! :o
TTFN
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Hello Beakers, we are having a beautiful day in Minnesota!! Fun to break up the winter and get revitalized.
Tig, I'm so happy your insurance covers your total knee replacement and you are considering the tcoexcel recovery program. That is what I did and am so happy with the results. In May it will be one year for me. The best thing I ever did to keep my mobility. Anyway, good luck and I'm wishing all the best for you. If you ever have questions, feel free to contact me.
Have a good day all. 8)
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Hello Beakers
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The winds have been picking up this afternoon - peaked at 84 about 2pm - now starting to drop as the clouds are coming in - forecast is for rain to get here near 8pm and last about 1 hour. Rain is currently on the radar about half way between Des Moines and Omaha.
Kilauea has had 2 short events in the past 10 days - episodes 12 & 13 - 12 last about 24 hours and 13 lasted only 12.5 hours.
Iceland is still waiting for the next event - could be any day now as tilt meters are above the levels of previous event starting.
At BGT last week their was an 11 yo that got a gold buzzer...
Olly Pearson 11 Year Old Guitarist Golden Buzzer Full Performance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLkQgj79Kag
BGT’s Olly Pearson Reacts To His Golden Buzzer Moment | This Morning - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcqkuf-yDH8
An interesting video on cat vision...
What Colors Can Cats See? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0akN8Bleng
Warm steamed meat bun of Maru - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5WS85tLrBE
When Maru comes home from outside he's like a different cat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miqy4oO43Sg
Quarantine Kids play "Every Night" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bX4rl5IQ8I
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;D. Happy Birthday Bandit! Lori, thanks for the news and the Delicious Krispy Kreme’s. They are so good and it’s been a while since we had them anyway thanks again.
Baz, Thanks for the storm warnings and have a good time eating pizza and I am hoping your team wins. See einsrein, below! Birthday today!
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baz It had me wondering about language used - cussing - and whether or not it's treated just like any other word. Did it ever come up? I'm not saying you might be a sailor. Does the language get auto censored? ;D
Speaking about me and the door tsk and the weather and the windf car . . . They all three came into play when I finished grocery shopping and went to get body back behind the wheel. I have talked about big heavy door. It got really undoable with the 50 mph wind blowing it open from behind rear of car. Impossible!!! Finally someone stopped to ask if I needed help. "Yes, when I get seated and have the belt on, would you help closing the door from the outside." I never used that phrase ever before in my many years. Of course I accepted the offer.
tig you hit the jackpot on free knee surgery info. I'm thinking at least 10 here have first person facts and new parts. Full information office on knees and eye/cataract surgery and rehab.
I'll be busy the next couple days so I won't hog the forum - tomorrow some Irish soda bread, more on Sunday. Have spoiled a few people, they've already asked. Monday the corned beef and brussel sprouts. What? I don't like slimy cabbage.
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Thanx SSRL ! I'm scared and don't want to go through this, but I know the outcome will be much better if I am engaged. Sigh.
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TIG Wow a decision has been made to go ahead with a knee replacement - Good going. Completely forgot about PI day!! Tim wished he had done it long before it was done in 2008. He had both done at the same time. :o :o
SSRL Good support for TIG. :-*
OLDGUY Olly is going places ;D Interesting to know about cat's and blue and yellow color receptors .
PUFF I bought some Irish soda bread . I have made it in the past but I like the store brand better LOL I just may skip the corned beef. Will head to the store tomorrow.
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paulie - Hope you have a nice time with your granddaughter.
Puff - I missed the lunar eclipse. I sure wish I would have caught it.
karen - Looks like you and I are going to get the wind and rain on Sunday.
Lori - Thanks for the Big Bear post. Hope all is OK.
Phyl - Getting a pass on the mowing..lol
Lani - Cute pup this morning.
tsk - Mmmm, Irish soda bread!
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Clynn heads up as it looks like Des Moines is and will be getting rocked by severe weather.
Stay safe hunker down and lay low.
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Short Irish story. My original cardiologist Jim Moran, sound Irish? Somehow the discussion came up about Irish and Irish soda bread. He wanted to know how I made mine. After I put the list out he said "You don't make Irish soda bread, you make American Irish soda bread. My wife makes it the same way you do and she's Italian."
A lot of "discussions" about Irish anything in the area of Chicago. I do believe we have the largest majority of Irish in the USA. There are so many that they divided among themselves into Northside Irish and Southside Irish. And never shall they meld. LOLOLOL They even have separate parades.
The only country I've been certified advisor from is Ireland-certified-specialist. I have been there a few times. Great to visit! Just don't eat their native recipe soda bread. Yuck. When I travel I experiment on foods and such - just not on Irish bread.
And do try new ideas as they're offered. I don't drink beer - but I've had both Guinness and Smithwick's (Smithwick's like our Pabst image). I have had both while there, learning the area, of course - it's my job. I've had Smithwick's with blood potatoes for breakfast. BTW Guinness' biggest production and market is in Africa???? NOW What I really will enjoy this weekend is the Bailey's I have Sunday and Monday!!!! And when you do make it to Ireland make sure you order some and even buy some to bring back to the USA. The product sold here is "toyed" with, pasteurized, and all those things the latest news is telling us about in food we buy here. Has to clear customs - changes it. Really yummy if you get the real thing. Whenever a client offers to bring me something back - I always let it be known.
OK that's my short story - sorry it took so long. :o
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PUFF You have a wealth of good stories. I enjoy hearing them. ;D I looked up a " Genuine from Ireland" recipe for soda bread. The ingredients didn't seem any different? Why do you think you don't like it?
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tsk - I wonder if it isn't something like the difference between American wheat and European wheat. People allergic/sensitive to wheat can eat European wheat but can't American. Agricultural practices and much more gluten in ours.
European food unless it's imported from America has far fewer chemicals/issues than ours does.
Watched a whole program about it by an evolutionary biologist.
But, Puff can chime in.
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Godspeed Spacex.....a successful lift off today and they will return those poor astronauts who've been up there like "forever" um since June.
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OK? Why? What? I've never seen or used the "other" recipe so can't compare ingredients. I have had it, it's dry and tasteless. From their comments - they defend the bread because it isn't the bread - it's what you're dunking it in or what it is that is being put into a sandwich - that's the main purpose?
Mine/ours/the good one has flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar. That is then combined/mixed in with butter, eggs, buttermilk, raisins, caraway seeds.
That is great in the morning with my tea (Irish breakfast tea of course), warmed. I've already been sipping my Irish tea, Sunday morning will be splendid - I'll have both together. Sunday night it's time for the Bailey's - worried about opening the bottle with one hand. I know. . . .when I deliver their breads I'll ask one of them to stop by and open my bottle. ;)
Got my version of recipe from another travel advisor, Barbara - northside agent - who worked at an agency up north. It is labeled Uncle Marvin's Irish Soda Bread (giving credit where credit is due). He was born, raised on the Emerald Isle. I have to admit it was sometimes hard to know what he was saying with the brough accent, but was written down when they gave it to me.
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OG how's the weather by you?
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We had some winds in the Iowa City area approaching 25mph before the very light rain started and then the winds stopped. Severe wind Reports to the north of Cedar Rapids and to the east near Davenport - most of them prior to the rain. MO has all of the big storms tonight, it think that is reducing the severity of the storms in IA
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Tsk, very smart to put yellow tape on Barb's last step... I did the same thing to our next door neighbor's steps to their lower level when I took care of their pets. They have pine floors throughout the house, including down the steps.. no carpet on the steps, and the grain of the steps matched perfectly when going down the stairs. You couldn't tell where the steps were. I fell twice.. so I taped the steps... I think the new owners have a runner on the steps.
I don't get Pi Day and never have... reminds me of Willi, she never liked it either. ???
{{{Baz}}} I am so sorry about the game :(
{{{Tig}}}, that's good news about your insurance...
ssrl, Good to see you and great support for Tig
Oldguy, thanks for Kilauea update.... interesting info on cats... I'll have to check out blue and yellow toys.
{{{Puff}}} Love your stories.... I'll look for soda bread tomorrow...
Kb, Amen
Prayers for all in harm's way of the storms 🙏
Good night!
Last night's Lunar eclipse taken by Andrew McCarthy.
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, Wilson, Godiva, MpMom and Pete, Marrymo, Keystone, TxTeacher, Smb, Naimoj, Thyla/Anne, D7Birder, Indy, Neva, Smb, Alice, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, WW JW, Keystone, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers! CATURDAY!!!
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Lani, LOLOL, I remember willi not liking Pi Day... We all have to watch those steps these days! No falling needed!! Do you still have snow on the ground? It got to 79 here yesterday, the storm that went through was not much. The birds were really singing, the cats spent a lot of time on the deck! Beautiful moon pic! Wow!
oldguy, after the storm/tornado siren went off 3 times the storm passed through without incident, or even much rain. The wind whipped up for a few minutes.
puff, found this about wheat flower: https://foodisinthehouse.com/the-truth-behind-wheat-why-bread-in-the-u-s-isnt-the-same-as-europe/ and this one about the Irish in the US. https://www.rismedia.com/2022/03/17/most-irish-cities-in-america/
kb, the stranded astronauts on being stranded: https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/we-dont-feel-stranded-astronauts-stuck-in-space-set-the-record-straight
BL, the big storm was a dawdle here...
tsk, wonder if your store imports flour from Europe to make their soda bread? You can buy it online. I remember when we lived off-base i England, Mom would send Cathy and I off on our bikes to get bread at the bakery in our little town Walsingham. She would give me the farthing (1/4 of a penny) to get a loaf of fresh baked bread. It's now a B&B! https://www.justinharmer.com/the-old-bakehouse
Big Bear Eagles - the snow should be melting today. No sign of the 3rd chick, but these 2 are getting lots of foo!
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KB Good point on the manufacturing process of the flour...Thanks for the update on Spacex launch. Didn't listen to news yesterday and just got up ::) ::) ( 9 hours last night - ugh)
LANI Thanks for your similar story on steps. Glad you weren't hurt either. Thought my depth perception was going. The stairways in our home have deeper steps and are carpeted and I'm used to the count LOL
CLYNN A blast of color this AM to wake me after 9 hours of sleep - YIKES It hit 77 here. I woke at 1 AM to a distant crash of thunder and some gentle rain but do not know yet if I slept through worse. Interesting piece about the most Irish cities. Didn't mention dying our River green LOL Thanks for the article on comments from the Astronauts. What an assault on the body functions after returning to earth. But it is what they are trained for and love what they do .
Old Bake House a B&B. I love them. On all the trips my friend and I took we always stayed in B&Bs. Best place to be and to get to know the area and what the locals like..
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Today 70F rain commencing at 5AM and throughout the night with 53F and continuing as tremendous down pour to next day. With wind 22mph N and gusts at 40mph [/size
Speaking of stairs...just took me one stub and tumble down entire flight of stairs to give me lifetime phobia going down them.
An impinged spinal cord resulting in surgery and vertigo from drilling screw holes for the 6" titanium plate to keep
my spine from collapsing.
Lani- LOL I understand Pi TT (3.14159) Day... simplified, a wee mathematical play on words . Good idea about colored tapestairs
Everyone- awesome and successful launch of SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket . Don't know a soul of my generation who hasn't been watching the US Space Program from it's infantacy . God be with you Space X on your rescue mission and you additional human
passengers on return flight.
(((Tig))) great news about your insurance coverage
(((Puff)))your stories can be so entertaining
BAZ- so sorry about the game :(
SSRL- nice to 'see' you. So kind of you to be there for Tig
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Good Morning Beakers! CATURDAY!!!
oldguy, after the storm/tornado siren went off 3 times the storm passed through without incident, or even much rain. The wind whipped up for a few minutes.
BL, the big storm was a dawdle here...
That's good to hear Clynn, because it sure looked a little ornery on the radar. ;D
Some Caturday tweets :) ;)
https://x.com/Yoda4ever/status/1895144373006016616
https://x.com/DickKingSmith/status/1894670517811962093
https://x.com/Yoda4ever/status/1897356503209988503
Non Caturday - volume up https://x.com/TheFigen_/status/1897010549722075630
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Wish I had met BOB while I was in England. :'( When I get back (?) I will find and sit with him on the bench.
Boston - #1 Irish, who would have thunk it!
Actually I don't eat much blah bread at all. Do like sourdough, Bays Brioche, Pepperidge Farm raisin; don't usually even eat hotdog with bun just dip in mustard, Italian sausage plain - BUT I do make white loaf bread (use evil processed gold medal) hot with lots of X2 evil butter. Usually have about 8 loafs to hand out at Christmas time to unexpected guests or family. Ooops, no more family. This year was a lot of nothing except a bad couple months. No cookies either.
Two Irish food stories - First related to the potato famine in Ireland. Because of money shortages, the growing conditions, and results thereof, the workers of Ireland (men) on average ate 40 lbs of potatoes a day. Then there was a climate/loss of crop reason to look for new environs. Many deaths. Interesting museum display in northern town of Cobh and the Cobh Heritage Center. Very moving and sad. Can you imagine eating that much potatoes!
Just by chance, Ton and I did a cruise in the Caribbean and met 2 couples, some of who were born in Ireland and migrated during the famine as young people. Was told about the title of "The 25-cent ers. England decided to offer a free cruise and a quarter for anyone to migrate to Australia. Ships of people were filled taking up the offer. Very scarce information that I could find on line???? Will never forget that group. Ton and I had no idea of half what they were saying (mix of brough and Aussie?).
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No bounce, er, bad bounce
I was helping Camper soak up some spilled water this early morning in the kitchen. I goofed and put too much of my weight on my cane which was on a towel. It slipped out and I went down on my butt. Bounce. No pain on tail bone but in surrounding muscles and lack of total support. I'm icing with rest. I'm worried about compression or organ damage though, so I think I'll wake Camper in a bit and head to the walk-in clinic.
What a dumb move. I have a smart hubby tho. While I was sitting and we were discussing how to get me up, he had a great idea. I scooted over to the back door and he laid a couple of our heavy door rugs(mats) over the threshold and onto the porch. I scooted out to the steps and stood. I was lucky it was 50 degrees with a light mist at the time. Pics to come. He was like... "What?!?" I told him the Beakers need to see. Lol.
Update later
Prayers appreciated
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The same stairs that we fear and diss can be help I found out with first knee replacement. Surgery hurts for a few days, that eases soon. But, tig, what I discovered soon (my mantra) don't fall down. Even getting up from low seat, make sure the chair has arms. I've discussed this many times with rehab for both Ton and me. Getting up is worse than going down!
But those same stairs that make us cringe can be a saver. You just scoot over to stairs, especially down flight with railing, and do what you said - lower your feet to a lower level and pull up on railing. When I took my tumble in December I was on a flat slate floor, had to scoot about 4 feet over to the staircase, and then put my plan into motion. Doesn't help the pain and there was nothing broken in leg - but I could have been there for who knows how long. Got up via the plan and walked out to the garage where's there is a phone hanging right handy. 911 on way.
Also, as a helpful hint, and past bright idea. First was to eliminate the two steps at the front door. Broke down concrete and made it one slight slanted new pour so it angled right up the door.
Also, at that before mentioned garage, about 5 years ago we put in a grab bar at the inside right wall; there is one step there. If you think about it - moving grocery bags from the car to the foyer frees an otherwise unused hand/arm. May as well steady yourself.
Do we need to start a Helpful Hints chat? Can't wait to see your butt. ;D For sure you should check things out.
Mine would not be an anything special pic. Elbow/arm was almost blue/purple/black. Current issue is the wrist/hand.
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🎉IT'S A HATCH🎉 Audacity and Jak's long-awaited eaglet has arrived on the Sauces Canyon nest at Channel Islands National Park. We've waited years for this.
https://x.com/i/status/1900910251077235165
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Great news, Lani!...hallelujah.
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Ok' so Pip and I can get a wholesale deal on some of these.
We were going to ship them out to all Bakers for X-Mas, but now we're thinking we should expedite the order. ;)
Seriously I hope you're alright Tig. :-*
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BL LOL on all the noses under the door ;D So funny - skate boarding accident ;D ;D Awww, they want their babies back. Those were great. OOPS Almost missed the bubble wrap suit LOLOLOL
TIG Oh NO - Where was your bubble wrap :( Good solution which tells me you are unable to get up on your hands and knees?
I bet you will be OK! :-*
PUFF So funny " A Helpful Hints" chat LOLOL
Off to see great niece's ice skating show ( sister of future Broadway star) Am carrying my parka! Freezing inside.
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Ok' so Pip and I can get a wholesale deal on some of these.
We were going to ship them out to all Bakers for X-Mas, but now we're thinking we should expedite the order. ;)
Seriously I hope you're alright Tig. :-*
Oh dear BL, how thoughtful LOL!
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Happy Caturday Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, Glad you and family are okay after the storms.... love your Caturday pics, they would make great puzzles! Woke up to a big surprise! 5" of snow!! :o ... interesting about the Bakery becoming a B&B ... I checked the Big Bear Cam chat, they said they have no way of knowing which eaglet passed or if it may be deep in the nest, and because eaglets are close in size. They are going to wait for further info when the sun shines and snow melts on the nest.
Tsk, I count stairs too. LOL! ;D .... How is Tim today? Enjoy your niece's ice skating show! Keep warm. ;D
Phyl, oh my, so sorry about your fall and the long lasting effects.... Love Bob pics.
BL, great Caturday videos... and the Cow. LOL!!
{{{oh Tig}}} sending prayers :-*
Puff, "Helpful Hints Chat" sounds like a great idea! Along with BL/Pip's safety first suggestions. ;D
Sadie at the dog park this morning (6:50am)
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Godspeed Spacex.....a successful lift off today and they will return those poor astronauts who've been up there like "forever" um since June.
If you're a night owl you can watch the SpaceX capsule dock with the ISS live tonight on NASA TV.
"Docking is scheduled at 11:30 p.m. EDT _ hatch opening is scheduled at 1:05 a.m. EDT on March 16."
https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-video/nasas-spacex-crew-10-rendezvous-and-docking/
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Godspeed Spacex.....a successful lift off today and they will return those poor astronauts who've been up there like "forever" um since June.
If you're a night owl you can watch the SpaceX capsule dock with the ISS live tonight on NASA TV.
"Docking is scheduled at 11:30 p.m. EDT _ hatch opening is scheduled at 1:05 a.m. EDT on March 16."
https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-video/nasas-spacex-crew-10-rendezvous-and-docking/
Thank you. That will be cool and lately, I've been more of a night owl...
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Thanx BL... Make mine a double
I'm at the doc now...
I'm really glad I told Camper to not try to lift me. We don't need two patients.
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I love this video!...lots of babies...and a few ol seniors!....hello Tig....makes me wish I'd had more than one child.
Lani - how much does Sadie weigh?....just curious. As I can tell Ollie is shorter to the ground than Sadie but there are similarities...esp. Ollie ears. Ollie man which we now call Prince Ollie man...weighs 36-38 pounds...not pickupable for me anymore..LOL
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Good Afternoon Beakers.....Happy Caturday!!
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We just had the biggest scare of our life....came home and Bandit did not greet us at the door. My house is small, so not alot of places for him to hide. We kept calling him and no meows. We were both walking the street looking for him, and in the woods behind the house. Came back inside to check again, calling his name and I finally said, Bandit want some chicken and we heard a meow...could not find where it was coming from. Finally Jeff realized, he was in my suitcase at the end of the hallway that was zipped up! We have not idea how he got in there, but he could not get out...LOL PHEW!!
I hope all Beakers who are having this wild weather are OK!
BL - I will gladly take a bubble wrap outfit. ;D Thanks for the SpaceX info.
Lani - Wow, you got alot of snow! Great pic of Sadie. So happy for Sauce's, and their new fluffball.
tsk - Enjoy your great niece's ice skating show. Oh, distant crashing noise at 1am, that is scary!
Puff - Helpful Hints chat ;D ;D
((tig)) - Prayers for you, and hope you get good news from the walk-in clinic on your fall.
clynn - Love your colorful Caturday pics. Oh yikes, the tornado sirens going off. :'( 3rd chick at BB.
Phyl - Looks like you are having the bad weather now?
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No bounce, er, bad bounce
I was helping Camper soak up some spilled water this early morning in the kitchen. I goofed and put too much of my weight on my cane which was on a towel. It slipped out and I went down on my butt. Bounce. No pain on tail bone but in surrounding muscles and lack of total support. I'm icing with rest. I'm worried about compression or organ damage though, so I think I'll wake Camper in a bit and head to the walk-in clinic.
What a dumb move. I have a smart hubby tho. While I was sitting and we were discussing how to get me up, he had a great idea. I scooted over to the back door and he laid a couple of our heavy door rugs(mats) over the threshold and onto the porch. I scooted out to the steps and stood. I was lucky it was 50 degrees with a light mist at the time. Pics to come. He was like... "What?!?" I told him the Beakers need to see. Lol.
Update later
Prayers appreciated
Tig, so sorry! Prayers with hugs, and hope no serious injury, though the bruising on its own is enough! But way to solve the how to get up puzzle! And, I was glad to see you chuckle over needing Camper to take pics 'cause "the Beakers gotta see." LOLOLOL. That's a great example of my oft-used phrase... "I had to laugh to keep from crying." ;) :D :-* :-*
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Ok' so Pip and I can get a wholesale deal on some of these.
We were going to ship them out to all Bakers for X-Mas, but now we're thinking we should expedite the order. ;)
Seriously I hope you're alright Tig. :-*
BL, EXPEDITE!!
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no bouncing allowed... 8)
Tnx, all, for the good wishes and prayers.
Yes, BAZ, I laughed... and then I cried.
They did x-rays and sent me home. 2 hours have lapsed. No phone call. Hopefully no news is good news. Will see.
Meanwhile... here are the pics
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Lisa- cats can give a good 'scare' that's for sure. Glad Bandit could be found and is fine. We've been having severe weather last night and all day today experiencing heavy rain Thunderstorms , skies are dark gray. Trees started the day out with no leaves. But, now leaves are visible from my 2nd story back windows, esp. the redbud tree almost in full bloom now. Any way...storm and all continues thru tonight, into Sunday with tornados possible. Right now, I can hear the rain against the windows with little visibility.
Lani - you got tons of snow! Nice snap of Sadie, she looks so happy. Leprechaun kitty is looking festive for Monday
((tig)) - 🙏 s do hope you get good news while at walk-in clinic . All the best. Oooops!. Just saw your new post. No phone call let's hope. What an accident ! Mercy!
CLynn- super colorful Caturday pics. Iowa so flat tornados aren't surprising --- take care.
{{{Puff}}}- news about Bob
Tsk - How is Tim today? your niece's ice skating show sounds like fun---I love watching ice skating
KB- Yes Jim and I will be watching SpaceX Falcon 9 docking w/ ISIS too.
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Lisa, Oh no, That's Scary!! I'm so glad y'all found Bandit when you did!! :-* :-* Whew! I hope your other kitty is not a sinister, plotting murder-cat!! :o ;) Just kidding about that part...
Lani, those are great pics of Sadie and your new snow!! Sadie says, "Mom! Mom! Mom! Come play with me! C'mon! It's fresh snow!!" :D :-* LOL on Pi Day confusion. Some people try to make it difficult, but it really isn't. First, measure a circle's circumference (the distance all the way around the outside edge of the circle), and then measure the same circle's diameter (the distance all the way through the middle of the circle from one side to the other - the width of the circle, so to speak). Now, divide your circumference number by your diameter number. The number you get from that division ends up being 3.14... every single time! no matter how big or small the circle is that you measure. Every circle's circumference, divided by its diameter, will always give you 3.14 for the answer to that division problem. It doesn't come out exactly even, but that's what the first three numbers round out to - 3.14. And because of that mathematical oddity, someone named that resulting number of 3.14, like we name Eagles, LOL, and they named it Pi. It turns out the word Pi is the Greek letter whose symbol looks like two columns with a stone across the top, written in cursive. LOL! But why did they decide to call it Pi? Oh, that was because that Greek letter, Pi, is the first letter of the Greek word for perimeter (which would be a circle's cicumference). Okay, somewhere along the way, people got reminded of that 3.14 number (called Pi) every year on March 14th, because March 14th is often written as 3-14, or 3.14. So they called that date Pi Day for fun. And for extra fun, silly people who like puns, decided to call Pi Day the day to eat pies, of all kinds - including pizza pies! Hence, lots of places put pies and pizzas on sale on March 14th, which is also written as 3.14, which is also the number you get when you divide a circle's circumference (its perimeter) by its diameter, and that's called Pi. ;)
Reminds me of a song. There's always a song! ;D ;D
"Now friends, let me tell you what I mean
You got 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 pockets in a table
Pockets that mark the difference between a gentleman and a bum
With a capital "B" and that rhymes with "P" and that stands for pool"
From:
https://tinyurl.com/mum3fms2
Listen here: haha!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI_Oe-jtgdI - oh yeah... right here in River City - Trouble, I say!! ;D ;D
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baz - Funny you should say that about other cat (Misty), she was running around the house, playing with a ball like she was the only cat in the house. Never had a care that we were in a panic about Bandit being missing.
Phyl - Looking at the radar, you be safe!
((tig)) - Fingers crossed all is good with the x-rays.
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kb, that is a beautiful video....
Lisa, my cats do that to me often, I call and call, check upstairs, downstairs, outside up and down 2 more times. Then one will come out of nowhere looking at me like 'were you calling me?' I found one in an overnight bag sleeping one time. It is funny that cats act like nothing is odd when we are in a panic over the other cat! I remember when we were looking all over for Sophie and finally heard her up on the roof of the family room! Sam was oblivious!
Lani, looks like Sadie loves the snow! I am so glad you got some more moisture, maybe you will get your spring flowers in the forest after all!
tig, hope nothing serious with your fall! Now be more careful!
baz, one of my favorite pies:
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Did all of the Beakers keep their powder dry and teepees intact over the past 24 hrs ?
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LANI That cat looks none to happy LOL Tim gets to take his big compression bandage off tomorrow. YAY and can shower without a bag on his hand. :D What a nice dog park and Sadie said "Mom where did we get all of this white stuff ?" LOL ;D
BL I will be sleeping for that docking but did watch one a couple years ago and was surprised it takes two hours before the hatch is opened! Once again nothing in my backyard except gentle rain and thunder off in the distance. Supposedly snow by tomorrow AM but I doubt it LOL
TIG How did it go with the xrays? Those pics were exactly how I pictured it. ;) ;)
KB Got teary with that video. How sweet - pure love.
LISA A St Patrick's day kitty ;D LOLOLOLOL Poor Bandit. How on earth could you zip a suitcase with Bandit in it LOLOLl Coincidentally, last night I came downstairs from my nest to say good night to Tim. Lulu was not in his lap. I said where's Lulu? I looked in the kitchen and here she was locked out on the porch and looking in the French door window!!! Tim said " Oh I didn't see her out there when I locked the door" ::) ::) ::) Your story beats them all. I will tell Tim. ;D
BAZI You are a wonderful human being for providing that very accurate and organized explanation of Pi day !!! Clapping Emogi
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tsk Your report of our local weather conditions to bl was what I've been thinking all day. Except I didn't want to make the weather gods to get even for saying they were wrong. Just a bigger wind than necessary - but nothing that should be labeled dangerous or worrisome. Lots of things stayed south of us and has now moved east.
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Tsk it's not like opening the screen door to let the cats come back in.
Slow Steady Safety.
This funny thing called the vacuum of space.
You get the hard dock just once and you get it right.
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We went down a music rabbit hole and some how ended up here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5dwksSbD34
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Watching docking...about 400 meters away from the station. I had to ask Grok what is the turn around time for the 2 astronauts. Grok said 4-5 days before they will leave the space station with return time of only 6-19 hours. So, won't expect a return before March 19-20.
approach is starting.
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Did all of the Beakers keep their powder dry and teepees intact over the past 24 hrs ?
Our 'teepee''s intact ...bur the drainage ditch has crested!
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Good Morning Beakers....Happy Sunday!
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clynn - Ooo, that pie looks delicious. Bandit is not really a hider, Misty is and I know her two spots. So, when Bandit didn't greet us at door, especially when I came in with a rotisserie chicken in hand, we panicked. ;D
BL - I don't think we will get the weather nearly as bad here, as some of the Beakers did the past few days.
tsk - We have no idea how he got into it, unless there was a small part on the side that wasn't zipped and he got in but couldn't get out. The suitcase is now in the attic till July ;D Aww, Lulu getting locked out on the porch.
tig - Hope you are feeling a lil better today.
Phyl - Oh no, your ditch has crested. One of my friends that lives in Hixson, TN said, she got 3.2 inches of rain.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lisa, isn't it funny how cats have such different personalities? Harley likes to sleep in the cabinet under the sink in the half bath, Sophie's spot is the top level of the cat tree and Sam is everywhere! And I totally understand the panic! That's a coconut cream pie...yum! Just my take on Pi day. ::)
Phyl, the drainage ditch has crested! Has it ever gotten closer to your house?
BL, love that music from the Rabbit Hole! Last week Innagadadavida sent me down the Rabbit Hole. Animals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZntYBFyuZd4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHjKzr6tLz0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3mgapAcVdU
tsk, I see that word 'snow' in our forecast for Wednesday! Monday 74, Tuesday 77, Wednesday 45, rain, snow, wind. Then 52, 58, 61, 59. That bit of snow keeps sneaking in when the weather is trying to turn into Spring! Harley spent the night out on the deck last fall, luckily it was still warm! He learned how to pull the sliding door open, so I think he was fine being out there. And it seems he has taught Sam how to do it! Now I make sure I know where they are before I lock the door!
Big Bear Eagles - the snow has stopped, finally.
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Gee, somehow missed the docking last night. Kept checking through channels trying to find anything. I'm thinking it must have been online? Bummer.
Lost part of my veggie garden/privacy fence. That's what I was hoping for, another kink in my things to do. :P
Now, snow today?
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Hello Beakers and ...
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Today 76F and Tonight 55F
Yes. the ditch behind the house has overflowed and flooded the yard up to the bottom
of the deck steps. And, up to the f ront door. The entire development was that bad
CLynn- that looks like 'Coconut Cream Pie' near as I can tell ; Hurrah snow has stopped at Big Bear Lake.
BL- tks ,"Taxi" is good. But... 'Cat's In The Cradle' is my favorite of his songs
(((Tig)))
Tsk- (((tim))) doing well?
(((Puff)))- the docking was on the NASA channel. Coverage was also on Fox and other channels like ABC . I know cuz I watched it. Sure something to see everyone hug ...all smiles and so h-a-p-p-y ! And, yes NASA broadcasted the entire moment online on website. BUt...you can catch it all in live videos on YouTube . ;) Sorry you lost your veggie patch fencing.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-03-16-on-and-on
https://www.nature365.tv
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BL No getting past safety for sure.
CLYNN Beautiful pink Sunday :)
PUFF Only some light rain here - No snow once again My neighbor ran all the gas out of his snow blower yesterday. I'm waiting...
PHYL Thank goodness you have that ditch...I don't remember you mentioning the water getting that high before. I should plant some daffodils! Tim can take off his big compression bandage today. :)
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some bounce
I can't believe I feel this much better after the pain I was in yesterday... especially while on the x-ray table (even though it was padded). Baby steps for a couple of days yet. We plan to visit a local pub today for a bite and to listen to some Irish music. https://www.facebook.com/p/Irish-Brigade-Twin-Cities-100068411648904/
Hugs to all of you and the creatures...
Erin Go Braugh!!! (Or braless, as we used to say in high school. The x-ray tech asked if I was going to put "it" back on when she finished, and I said "of course not! I'll just stuff it in my pocket." She laughed and said "I didn't think so". I said, "I am retired after all". LOL ) ;) I love winter and sweaters...
BBL
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Big Bear Bald Eagles home of Jackie Shadow and 3 little ones... sad update.
https://youtu.be/ccXfYrBPpSE?feature=sharedvia FOBBV
We are deeply saddened to report that one of Jackie and Shadow’s chicks did not make it through the winter storm that brought 2 feet of snow to the area. As snow melted, the shorter snow berm made that chick partially visible in the nest bowl.
The chick’s passing happened sometime after all three were observed together getting fed at 6 pm on 3/13. We have no way to know what happened or why the chick passed. We also do not know which chick it was because they were all very close in size.
We understand that this news is very hard to hear. Even when nature is difficult to watch, and sometimes even harder to understand, we must trust that it has its reasons. Please allow yourself to feel the sadness; please allow yourself to feel whatever you feel.
In the midst of the sadness, we want to honor the life of this chick for its courage in getting as far as it did and for the joy it brought to us in its short time here.
We are happy to report the other two chicks are doing well. Jackie fed them both early this morning. As they stood up and sometimes tripped over each other, they each got a few large bites. Jackie had trouble pulling the pieces apart small enough, but both chicks managed to get the giant bits into their tiny mouths.
The chicks got 9 feedings today as Jackie and Shadow continue to take great care of them. Shadow brought 3 fish and Jackie brought a coot to add to their dinner table. Jackie even left the chicks in the beautiful sun for a short time for them and the nest to dry out from the storm. Jackie and Shadow are always close by even when not on the nest.
Shadow also made a sweet visit at dusk to check on Jackie and the chicks before he headed off to roost.
The storm impacted our equipment as well. The microphone and IR light on the nest camera went out today. For now, we are feeding the sound from camera2 to the nest camera, and we plan to use the IR light on camera2 as a substitute light source. Please remember that the IR light on both cameras is completely invisible to both eagles and humans. Only the cameras can see it to create an image.
Thank you all for caring so much about Jackie and Shadow and their chicks.
Sandy
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Big Bear Bald Eagles home of Jackie & Shadow and their little ones...
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Third hatch in the middle
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All 3 little ones, 3rd hatch on the left💕
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Jackie & Shadow tandem feeding :-*
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A little tumble💜
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baz, one of my favorite pies:
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Clynn, mmm, good!! Coconut custard - I love it!! I want some!! :)
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Sunday Blessings Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
I have searched everywhere, but I cannot find my good night post.
I know I posted it! ???
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BAZI You are a wonderful human being for providing that very accurate and organized explanation of Pi day !!! Clapping Emog
TSK, LOL, my inner nerd. ::) ;D Glad Tim gets his compression wrap off. Will that help him see better? So he will discover Lulu locked out next time?? Ha ha... Just kidding!! Glad you saw Lulu - she would've been c-c-cold. :-* Lulu says, "Thanks, Mom! And, piss on you, Dad!" ;D ;D ;) ;)
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Kauai's Northern Coast....so beautiful!
Lani - maybe you were watching this while posting last night? ;)
Just returned from a very chilly 28 degree walk....after wearing shorts on Friday's 75...
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TIG So the test results were OK? Enjoy the nice Irish distraction today ;D
LORI Thanks for the J&S update. RIP little one. Too bad that storm moved in but that is Mother Nature.
LANI Sherlock Hound is making an appearance today ;D
BAZI LOLOL You are so funny.
KB Kauai is a beautiful Island.
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((Lori)), :-* Thank you for your beautiful tribute, and remembrance cam clips, of the family and little eaglet at Big Bear nest, who didn't make it. So very sad to hear that definitive news. We will never know if it was the cold, or something else, even possibly something congenital. We all know that Jackie and Shadow are great parents, who cared equally for all 3 of their hatchlings. Life goes on for the rest of their family, and talons crossed for good there for the rest of their nesting season. :-* :-* Rest In Peace, Little One. Fly high, like the Eagle you are.
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Lani, you posted last night?? Sure you did ;) ... LOL. Dang, hate when that happens! Well, your morning "P.I. Pup" is so cute and funny. :D :-* TSK said "Sherlock Hound," and here I was trying to say this mouthful - "Inspector Dachsheau." ;D
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clynn - Pretty in Pink this morning :D I love Coconut Cream pie, too, my favorite. Thank goodness the snow has stopped at BB.
Puff - Sorry about your veggie garden/privacy fence. :(
tsk - Glad to hear that Tim can remove his big compression bandage today.
Phyl - I hope the ditch has gone down some since you posted. Thanks for the 365.
tig - ;D stuff it in your purse.
Lori - Thanks for the post from Big Bear, and the nice tribute.
Lani - Awww, your lil Sherlock Hound is cute. Sorry about your post.
baz - LOL, your Lulu "thoughts"!
kb - Agree with tsk, Kauai is beautiful!
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HAPPY DAY BEFORE, BEAKERS!! :D
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...OBSERVED... ;D
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One of our resident
Bewick's wren sporting either winter 'fat' or carrying a
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Time to check nesting boxes #1 and #2 ;)
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some bounce
Lol... I haven't carried a purse in a decade. Wallet and keys in one pocket, phone in the other... whether it be a jacket or slacks.
We remembered the Irish music plays every Friday, so we decided I needed to rest and not have to fight crowds for a decent seating situation.
Happy Sunday
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Tig, So sorry about your fall but very glad you're feeling better. Oh my I agree about winter and sweaters and sweatshirts. LOL
Great news about your insurance covering both your knee replacement and recovery program. That recovery program vs no hospital sounds really nice! Do you stay there just one night after the surgical procedure?
I applaud you on making the decision to get it done. That's definitely not an easy decision.
I return to my ortho Dr tomorrow for another round of Euflexxa knee gel injections. He agreed to do another set of them. Whew!
Lani, Geesh to repairs around your trash bin area now. As jicaji would say, There's always something!
Phyl, Hi back at ya.
tsk, Hmmm Does my granddaughter Grace 10 like to go shopping? YES! ;D We have fun when we do whether for clothing etc. She still enjoys playing with Slime! Ugh!
You mentioned your hubby had both knee replacements at the same time I think. Did I read that correctly? If so how in the world did he manage doing that? Sounds double painful and difficult.
Lisa, Thank you. Yes we had fun.
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tsk Still not even enough to make the grass white, just wet. Whatever there was is now melted. Two good misses. How about up by you??
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Hi Puff, I'm moving your post from Cheers to here. :)
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BAZI Liked your Inspector Dachsheau - that's his alias for undercover work ;D ;D ;D Jim Gaffigan is a very funny comedian ;D.
PHYL Bewick's wren - very cool.
PAULIE Back in the 2000s and maybe 1990s there was a group of 3 docs who developed the now famous Illinois Bone and Joint Institute. They are all still practicing ( and some son's have now joined) and the practice is HUGE now covering all joints with specialist for everything. Wayne Goldstein did my husband's 2 knees at once because that was kind of his thing AND the patient rehabbed much faster as there was not a "good" knee to rely on. It was rough going the first several days but ultimately he felt it was the best way and should have done it sooner had he been brave enough. This was in 2008 and still going on those knees today.
PUFF Yes it did snow for several hours not sticking on the sidewalks but the grass was covered pretty well. Now it is all gone.
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RIP Little Big Bear Bald Eagle #3. Soar with the eagles that have gone before you.
Tig- glad you're doing better. A good Irish night out. ;) Stuff that 'thing' in a purse or pocket. LOL
Lisa- no snow at the BB, ;) And the overflow ditch has receded. ;)
Lani - cute Lil Sherlock Hound. Sorry The Forum has eaten your post.
Tsk- glad to hear Tim can take that compression glove off. Those compression 'things' ... get old fast. Glad that snow is gone.
KB- tks for sharing--Kauai is a beautiful Island.
Lori - Thanks for the post from Big Bear, and the nice tribute to #3
Hi Paulie !
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Good Evening Beakers...SEDs all.
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Good evening bakers, beakers! Well, I got them to type it. lol O L! Glad to see that clynn Yes, still in the pink love all the colorful post this morning and yesterday and an early St. Patrick’s Day greeting to all I do love the green even in Saint Pat only loves the blue. Thanks for your views on that baz!
I think the storms sort of slipped past us for which I am grateful. There was a deafening roar of thunder and lightning in the early morning hours, and rain enough to make a pool small though in the backyard it has been breezy all day, but the sun has been in and out with no more precipitation. We are still under a flood alert, and I believe that lasts until mid week. No snow here, Temps have been in the low 80s to the low 70s for the past several days really quite warm as the humidity has been up,
Leilani, I never realized what a pretty Sadie lady looked like I had her pictured as a totally different looking dog and when I saw her picture, she reminded me of Piper’s alter ego other than her feet and head size. She looks very much like a Large version of piper. I assume Sadie has some lab in her if she doesn’t she a bet Nice dog park and beautiful snow pictures again, I am so happy that you are getting some moisture to help with possible fires and to encourage some pretty flower growth in the desert and in the forest , fingers crossed that this is true. Sorry your post was lost.
It is kind of interesting to see the teams that I started to play in March madness. I was amazed to see Southern Illinois listed, and not only the one that Is the main school in Carbondale but what it’s always been considered a smaller one in Edwardsville will be interesting to see how everything turns out and according to some of the broadcasters I am sorry Baz but it’s going to be Duke. We will see.
Tsk,is the compression bandage n I know Tim will be happy if it is and I hope that the surgical procedure has healed. Your discussion about double knee replacement was kind of interesting to me as I had a neighbor in Alabama, who had both of her knees done it once the reason for that was that she did not have a good night she was a long time recovering and I believe the process at the time was not as well developed as of yesterday and also I don’t believe she was put through any kind of physical therapy prior to the surgery which I have heard helps tremendously. It’s a surgery I do not wish to hell and I’m not sure. How will I would do as I hate exercise particularly when it hurts, so I applaud anyone Who has a surgery and particularly will get both done it once to me. That seems to be the easiest thing to do. Is the river green yet or are they waiting for tomorrow? I Thank God it’s a lot of green dye used in Savannah as well and they have very few Irish there in comparison to other cities but love to have a parade and have a good time. I’ll stay home and hope to see you on TV.
Faulie, Good luck in prioritizing repair work at both your home and the cabin. I don’t envy you having two homes to maintain as one is about all I wish to handle. It’s true there is always something that can be done or has to be done better if it’s an optional item. Lol, For a minute I stopped talking and thought I was going to see the typing lady put some of the news I’m listening to on the farm
Sorry to hear about the baby at big bear and prayers. It flies high ,exciting about saucers new little one. This morning I clicked onto Southwest Florida I thought I saw F 23 on the nest, digging into the bowl and getting into the Brooding position in the nest. She was on that last for a long long time and from reading the comment above the picture she had been in and out of the nest and calling all morning. This went on until 1130 or so when she finally flew away from the nest , Cam operator reported that there was an intruder in the area and they both drove her out andprotecting the nest! Poor mama wanna be may have lost her nest in a windstorm who knows but she cannot have this one even though it probably will not be used this year .
MeNt Do you say thank you to Larry for your lovely posts this morning?
SEDS
abandoned the nest. They pointed into the bowl and it was empty so I thought she maybe had false labor over
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wow, good news: NASA says:
@NASA
will provide live coverage of Crew-9’s return to Earth from the @Space_Station
, beginning with @SpaceX
Dragon hatch closure preparations at 10:45pm ET Monday, March 17.
Splashdown is slated for approximately 5:57pm Tuesday, March 18: https://nasa.gov/news-release/n
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Thanks kb for the heads up.
Nasa moved the timeline for splash down to tuesday, it had been slated for Wednesday.
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BL - I haven't heard whether they are landing off California or Florida yet. When the 10 crew arrived at the space station they said California, but now that it's scheduled earlier I'm not sure anymore. Was wondering about the weather too.
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kb they mentioned the weather off the coast of Florida would be best on Tuesday for splash down and capsule recovery.
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kb they mentioned the weather off the coast of Florida would be best on Tuesday for splash down and capsule recovery.
Gotcha.....was thinking that. Another West Coast storm is predicted to head in to our area by mid week.
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wow, good news: NASA says:
@NASA
will provide live coverage of Crew-9’s return to Earth from the @Space_Station
, beginning with @SpaceX
Dragon hatch closure preparations at 10:45pm ET Monday, March 17.
Splashdown is slated for approximately 5:57pm Tuesday, March 18: https://nasa.gov/news-release/n
Thanks for this update.
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kb they mentioned the weather off the coast of Florida would be best on Tuesday for splash down and capsule recovery.
Thanks BL
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Sorry I wasn't able to return to finish my morning post. Mike didn't feel well today. A bit of the flu.
He seems to be better tonight.
I hope everyone had a nice Sunday. :) And I did post last night, I'm sure I checked it posted.
{{{Tig}}} glad you're feeling better... I wear long sweaters and flannel shirts in the winter.
{{{Lisa}}} glad Bandit was found... I can see Misty acting like nothing is wrong.. Milo would do that too.
Clynn, the pie looks delicious, I hope it's coconut.... I'm crazy about coconut on desserts only.. the snow was gone by Saturday evening. It just soaked in the ground, which will be great.... Sadie loves the snow, she was a happy girl... Norman is the quiet cat and follows me into the garage or patio, I'll close the door without realizing he's in there. Now, I make sure I check where he is before I go to bed.... thankful it stopped snowing for the Big Bear family, lovely night pics..... beautiful Sunday posts
Tsk, I hope Tim was able to get his bandage off today, and is a bit more comfortable... Poor Lulu, Norman is my quiet one and often gets locked in the garage or out on the patio... Interesting story about the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute.... glad your snow is gone.. Our 5" disappeared by late afternoon, just soaked into the ground.
Kb, I was watching the docking with you last night. That was amazing.... stunning Kauai coast video.
BL, thanks for music from the Rabbit Hole. ;D
Puff, I watched the docking on NASA online, it was neat to watch.... sorry about your garden fence....
Phyl, glad your home was okay after the storm... I hope the water has receded from your steps.... stunning JB classic nature video.... sweet wren is ready for spring.
Lisa, beautiful morning pic....
Lori, sorry about the Big Bear eaglet passing, Fly High little one.... thank you for the beautiful tribute and lovely gifs... I pray the snow stops.
Baz, I did post last night. Spent an hour on it.... "Inspector Dachsheau" spent time looking for it. ???
Hi Paulie, nothing more special than making wonderful memories with your granddaughter. ;D ...
Karen, Sadie is Lab/Border Collie mix... your day temps sounds lovely, though I pray the wet weather stays away.... oh dear, intruder at SWFL nest, we don't need another nest being taken over. I hope tomorrow's a better day for F23/M15.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, hope Mike is feeling even better today! I do believe your Saturday night post went POOF! The internet has mysterious ways... Yes, that was a coconut cream pie, one of my favorites! I love coconut anything, and it is solely intended for sweet treats only, in my opinion! Just yesterday Sophie sneaked into the closet without me seeing her! Luckily I had to get something out of the closet just a bit later!
Phyl, glad to hear the water receded, do you think it would ever reach your house? Did you get to check the nesting boxes?
tsk, cool weekend here, 75, 76 for today and tomorrow, then back to 45 Wednesday. Roller coaster weather! Bet Tim is glad to get that thing off his hand!
The kids are on Spring Break this week, I am going to go pick up Talon and Bella and we will have them for the day. The new equipment at the park is finally done! Ed took the day off today so he can take them to the park! Need to get some surprises out for them!
Rare reddish-orange snowy Owl in Huron County, Michigan, captivates bird watchers
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The Lake Isle of Innisfree
By William Butler Yeats
I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,
And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made;
Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee,
And live alone in the bee-loud glade.
And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow,
Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings;
There midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow,
And evening full of the linnet’s wings.
I will arise and go now, for always night and day
I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore;
While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey,
I hear it in the deep heart’s core.
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Maidin mhaith.Beakers angus "Dia duit" ...
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Currently is 35F later Today 57F and Tonight 34F
Lani- sorry Mike was ill yesterday---but so glad he's feeling better And, am sure he'll be his old self very soon. It seemed y ou posted night before.
at least I thought I saw it. Seemed 'Poof' and was gone. Oh tks for breed 'history' on Sadie. Pretty gal you have
CLynn- Never head of a Rare reddish-orange snowy owl, much less saw one. Thanks for the photo. The nesting boxes are on a slope, my knees and vertigo are so bad I can't manage it. So Jim checks them. He's been felling very tired and
he just finished putting new bath carpet down in the master bathroom over the weekend. I think he'll get to the boxes either today or tomorrow. No I don't think the overflow will ever reach the house, again. Not at least, the drain in the ditch gets blocked by debris from a storm or actual flood.
Tsk- hope Tim is doing better with out his support sleeve for his hand. Pets to Lulu.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-03-17-behind-the-reeds
https://www.nature365.tv
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Going back to pic of north coast of Kauai - Na Pali, Hanalei area. North of island waters can be rocking and rollllling. But it is not to be missed. Many options that seem to work; there's a small neighborhood (?) enterprising store that also distributes cruise tickets who makes extra dispensing remedies. Three most used: ginger candy, dramamine, behind-the-ear patch. Really worth the precautions. Flights also available but pricier and better views from water's edge.
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KAREN The River was dyed Sat and the parade was that day too.
KB Splashdown at a decent time - Hope it is on TV and not just NASA channel.
LANI ((( Mike))) Hope he is better today.
CLYNN Giving us a heavy dose of the much expected green today ;D ;D Love that Irish blessing. We are at 25 degrees this AM getting to 50 at about 1 PM today Tues and Wed will be in the 60's Holy smokes That orange speckled snowy is gorgeous. I just googled the photo - "rufous snowy"
Finally the park is ready for the kids. Can't wait to see the surprises for the munchkins. ;) ;)
PHYL Love all your Irish greeting this AM :) Wonder if 365 was Crex Meadows?
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Cool photo!....reminds me of seeing the Space X Dragon approaching the space station!
Warmer here today before a potential storm ( won't say the S word) Wednesday....models don't agree yet.
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Switching locale from Kauai to Ireland . . .
Cead Mile Failte or as my front door mat says: Failte
Yes, legitimately I do have the Irish gene, one of 4 nationalities from Dad. (2 from Mom) = American Mix
I'll have my usual tea and banana then head out to deliver 2 more soda breads. A banana just because. Difference today will be switching from Bigelow Perfectly Mint to Connemara Irish Breakfast Tea. After deliveries it's time to start simmering the corned beef. My day then finishes with beef, brussel sprouts, bread, Bailey's - The 4 B's of the day!
Only thing missing would be the blast we could all have together. Can you image? :o :o :o
Not only my heritage but the Irish Tourist Bureau says I'm allowed to claims, remember. It's been a lot of joy getting that certification. ;D
Maybe go to Ireland for the day next year?
Enjoy!
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some bounce
Congrats Rory! Happy St. Patrick's Day...
One more day of rest for me
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Tsk, Time was when holidays were celebrated when the holidays were and not when it was convenient for the working group. It was fun at one time to wander around downtown Chicago on the lunch break bumping into people wearing the green and even may be carrying a beer in college there was a bar over on the Illinois side of the Beloit Illinois, Wisconsin line that serve green beer and green hard-boiled eggs and the students flocked over there before Class for a sip of beer and an egg and test back for normal activities
My reading has it that we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the US of a fire more than folks in Ireland deal so probably you’ll have more fun downtown Chicago then he will in Dublin. Anyway, happy St. Patrick’s Day to all and enjoy the
Lori meant to thank you for the green, frosted glazed cake case this morning having one with a copy also, thanks for the cute animal Saint Pattys day greetings day
Lani I remember now you’re saying what Sadie’s mix was and I think I pictured her more at the border collie them the lab at any rate. She’s a very pretty girl. Thanks for reminding me.
It would be quite nice if the splash down Would occur during early evening hours, or during the day, and that it would be televised on one of the national channels.
I hope your day with Talon and Bella is a fun one for all
They are who are suffering today. Feel much better and may all those who wander around devastating storm damage over the weekend. Find someway to recover and find shelter. I understand from a report earlier that there were 40 people dead in this
spate of storms.
Temperature is here today or a little cooler than they have been and it feels good sun is out and the water has soaked in everywhere so hopefully we will not have the floods we keep getting warned About
Interesting and pretty owl. It concerns me that the snow is already coming, so prevalent South of the border.
Off to take care of some business having have a great day
Lori, thank you for the Green, blaze. KK’s delicious with my coffee. Also thanks for the cute pups and kitties with their Saint Pattys day greetings.
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Good Morning Beakers....Happy St. Patrick's Day!!
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paulie - Glad to hear you had fun. :)
tsk - Oh wow, on Tim's both knees at once. He must have been a trooper to do that!
karen - The storms were not at all bad here. We got a light rain last night, just enough to make the yard a lil messy.
Lani - Sorry to hear about Mike not feeling well. I hope he feels somewhat better today.
Awww, Royal baby in your good night pic.
clynn - The rare reddish-orange snowy Owl, gorgeous! Hope you have a great day with the munchkins.
Phyl - Love the Irish greeting. Thanks for the 365.
kb - That is a cool photo of the cardinal.
Puff, Lori, tig, oldguy and all - Morning :)
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I had to look see. . .
Ireland = little over 5 million people
Chicago Have to include greater Chicago since South pop moved a tad out of southside and North pop moved tad north = a little over 9 million
Boston = about 5.3
And, in the last 10 years or so the celebrants of Ireland have adopted some of our celebration to go along with own historical observation. Crazy is contagious I guess.
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Happy St Patrick's Day Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
This is what we call "Rim Country - the Mogollon Rim" that can be seen from our community.
Arizona is NOT what it Seems! "Exploring the Mogollon Rim" Jesse Drone Adventures
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2j3zfiJdus
Mike feels better and is calling, so I'll post now in case I'm needed longer.
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Congrats Rory! Happy St. Patrick's Day...
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Céad míle fáilte all Beakers.
Pronunciation: The phrase is pronounced as "kay-d mee-luh fahl-tuh".
Rory is going to be tipping some pints and Jägerbomb's in a little while I'm sure. :) ;)
His second Players Championship win, both wins on St Patrick's Day itself. 8)
Finishing up the honey do list and then off to tip some pints ourselves ... ;D
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The Forum was a big wonky for me 30 minutes ago. I couldn't see any photos or avatars and it wouldn't allow me to post or read my profile or messages.
Very strange ???
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KB Unusual shot of a cardinal :o
PUFF You have a great day planned for yourself. ;D Maybe I'll join you in that Baileys ;D
LORI What our pets go through to amuse the humans LOL Love the super coffee at the bottom .
KAREN Thanks for the reminder on all those involved in the recent tornados that went through several states. Such a terrible natural disaster start to the New Year 24 :'(
PUFF Wonder if they dye the River Shannon LOLOL Interesting stats on # of Irish folks
LANI What can I say about those bull dogs in formal attire LOLOL I was fascinated by the Jessie's Drone video - Boy does he love what he does. Learned that Mogollon is pronounced mow-gee- on and that Payson is considered the center of the state for all practical purposes ( I had thought it much further north.) Have you ever done that Rim walk? I'd be crawling out on to those ledges LOL
BL Didn't know that both of Rory's winds were on ST Pat's day Meant to be!
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Puff - I am not a drinker, but I would love to go to The Temple Bar Pub in Dublin on St. Paddy's Day. I bet that would be so much fun, just to people watch.
Lani - Thanks for the video, so pretty where you live. Oh my, that ledge he was standing on.....no way! Glad to hear Mike is feeling better.
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Darn Darn Darn (My Fair Lady image) People keep interrupting my notes. . .
Trying to work with people to get my downed fence taken care of; at least I'm getting response calls.''
But then comes Jessie's Drone. Permanent images forever ours. I looked for you Lani or your house. Maybe you were kidding about living in Payson. I sure am sorry I didn't take an extra day in October but then I didn't know about the Rim Road. Have you been there, done that? I've never been in that area of AZ.
The views in a picture would be cool; the live drone takes that and blows the presentation away. No words yet made would do the description of God's work even close. When I was just there they had set the all time heat record of 21 days straight with a high of 120 degrees plus. The hike on the Rim is not only adventurous, it also cools you down. One more example of the hundreds of thrills and beauty of the USA.
tsk I have some left over Bailey's still cooling. ::) I'd even give you a doggy bag of ISB and Corned Beef.
Have not seen or even heard of them dying River Shannon.
Lisa Bars are indescribable!!! At the end of the "night" it's one big family of friends. Everyone has smiles, all hours of the day . I don't recall ever seeing a snarl or hearing a "darn". Everyone sings along even when we don't know the words. People watching is for sure a big pastime wherever and whenever I travel.
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Happy St. Patrick's Day, Beakers! :D
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Congrats Rory! Happy St. Patrick's Day...
One more day of rest for me
Tig, Oh pooh, I forgot!! I watched the tie on the 18th yesterday, but forgot about the playoff today! Congrats to Rory! P.S. Erin Go Bragh! (Less!!) 8) I love that!! LOL!, now I will always think of you, and that, on March 17th!! ;D ;D
I was busy yesterday and today - a neighbor went into hospice this past week, and passed yesterday afternoon. I visited her husband at home today. He will leave tomorrow to travel to her hometown, several hours drive away, where her services will be. She died yesterday afternoon, on their wedding anniversary, and his birthday is today. Poor guy - he is so sad, of course.
Karen, enjoyed your post, and the bakers were Beakers... on the Farm. ;) ;D ;D Gotta love it! The Forum has a new little chuckle, thanks to your voice-to-text program... LOL. Don't change it - we need the chuckles these days! At least I do! ;) :D :-* So, many of the teams that you might not normally have expected to make the NCAA Tourney got automatic bids to play in it because they won their conference's season-ending tournament. All the various conferences had their own tournaments, and the winners all automatically get to play in the 1st Round of the NCAA Tourney- the Big Dance! Yay for all of them!! :D Oh, I know you have learned, for certain, that "it isn't over till it's over!!" :D The UNC Tarheels WILL play in the NCAA Tourney - in one of the "First Four" games, vs. San Diego State, and the winner of that game will be an #11 seed in the Tourney's 1st Round, vs. the #6 seed, Ole Miss. Go Heels!! ;D They will play that "first Four" game tomorrow night, 9:00 pm, Eastern time, on the Tru TV channel.
Lani, the internet monster got your post the other night!! Grr!
Paulie, I know it must be a total blast to go shopping with your granddaughter! That's a fun age! :)
Lisa, thanks for reminding me of your other kitty's name... I kept on thinking "Missy" when I was typing about that Bandit incident, but I knew that wasn't right, but I couldn't produce "Misty" - close, but not close enough. Brain fart. LOL. But I might remember now, because in my mind, she is out to get Bandit, conniving in secret, LOL, and I will think of that scary thriller movie from way back, with Clint Eastwood - "Play Misty For Me." ;D 8)
Clynn, glad you discovered Kitty in the closet! ;) :D :-* Oh, have fun giving the Munchkins their surprises! I bet they are having fun at the "new" playground with Ed, too! :D :-*
Phyl, love your wren - wrens are my very mostest favorite little songbird in the world!! And they are such fun to watch, if you can - they don't sit still for a second... always on the go!
TSK, I forgot what you said about Saturday's weather - hope it cooperated with all the Chicago green river, St. Patrick's Day Parade, and other fun activities. Is Tim's compression wrap off now? I hope Lulu has forgiven him and will give him some extra therapy kisses for his hand. :D :-*
Lori, love the Irish furries all dressed up! :D :-* Thanks for that yummy looking libation! I don't even know what it is, but I'm going to enjoy it! ;) ;D Happy St. Paddy's Day backatcha!
Oldguy, are you cooking up a corned beef traditional feast for St. Patrick's Day? It seems like you always have something yummy coming out of your kitchen! :)
KB and BL, I might miss the hatch closing and return trip from the ISS, but I hope to catch it on replay.
Gotta run...
Waving to All the Beakers! :D :-*
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From karen - https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/2025/03/16/st-patrick-13-facts-you-need-to-know-about-irelands-patron-saint/
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Baz - Sorry to hear about your neighbor. I will have to ask Jeff if he heard of that movie. We just watched a good movie that Clint was in the other night called The Mule.
Puff - Love people watching.
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BAZI Oh how doubly sad for your neighbor's husband with all the special dates around her passing. How old was she? Does he have family to help care for him? So hard... Will offer some prayers. I caught Karen's Farm as well. I always laugh out loud!
"Bakers in the Farm" ;D ;D ;D Lulu hasn't missed a beat with Tim. One sniff and she was OK with it all on Tim's hand. As long as her reserved spot on his legs while he sits in his recliner is still available and got her treat ball at 7:45, ( she tells time) - all is well in her world. ;) ;)
KAREN We love you :-* :-*
LISA Thanks for posting Karen's link. Play Misty for Me was a great thriller.
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BAZ... Hugs
That was me BTW... Braugh (less) ;)
I watched a lot of tennis last week too... Very happy to see Iga, Daniil and Aryna loose. Sorry about Coco, Sasha, Carlos...
I will be rooting for Michigan State (guys) and UConn (gals)
Back from dinner. Very uncomfortable... good to be back in my comfy pants and feet up. The Guinness was good.
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Happy St Patrick's Day Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
This is what we call "Rim Country - the Mogollon Rim" that can be seen from our community.
Arizona is NOT what it Seems! "Exploring the Mogollon Rim" Jesse Drone Adventures
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2j3zfiJdus
Mike feels better and is calling, so I'll post now in case I'm needed longer.
It was kind of packed at the Pub <-> to begin with
------ then the entire REDACTED County Police Emerald Society Pipes & Drums Band marched in playing booming loud in full parade regalia.
Having just come north out of NYC the boys are just nicely getting tuned up this afternoon.
The Pub was a mighty thumping when Pip & I bailed out early taking the rest of the day/night back to our place - SAFE- with some lads and lasses.
After having One of Each of our obligatory perfect Pint of Guinness and a Shot of Bushmill 21. :)
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Baz, Sorry to read about your neighbor And her poor sad husband. Oh nice of you to provide him a hot dinner, and a hug before he departs for his hometown.
I have to say that I tried to correct some of the errors printed as heard, or said bye and the typist, but they don’t stay corrected. Very weird. So we’ll leave it at the funny farm
Thanks for posting the article on Saint Patrick Lisa I read it almost every year. Find it very interesting. Our party version of 317 Began in America. I would love to have an Irish coffee but I don’t have any Baileys. I do have the whip cream, but somehow that doesn’t quite make the drink. I thought they were best served in San Francisco.
Tsk, i’m glad to hear the Lulu and Tim is
going strong and the surgery did not stop her piper also tells time and can tell me when it’s time to have lunch and dinner funniest thing I’ve ever seen. I also carry treats in my walker and she pushes that when she wants one, she can roll it quite a distance.
Lisa, I love your coffee cup with the shamrocks and think that Phyl Posted a very similar version.
Take care, everyone and SEDS!
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A shot of whiskey for 14 years neat.
Mistakenly pulled by the Tar Bender on every 03/17.
Séamas. 8)
Or as they like to call it the angels civilian share. :-*
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Good Evening ...Good Night,Beakers...SEDs all.
OG- our dinner was nothing like yours... just Ruben sandwiches , corned beef, swiss cheese and some sauerkraut w/
Thousand Island dressing. Real Irish butter though to grilled. Always gotta grill them of course. And a brew each.
BaZ-so sad about your neighbors husband...his memories ...so sorry. Glad you enjoyed our Bewick's wren . This critter sat on
the newel post for quite a while that day then 'poof'.
Karen- cute story about your Piper and your walker; when my hands are all full of arthritis I'll get one of the voice to text apps too
Lisa- pretty shamrock cup
Lani-those tough 'guy' Irish type bulldogs remind me of the Irish descent insurance agent I once worked with
Puff- tks for your Irish stats in US cities post
KB-far out photo of cardinal in flight
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Cool photo!....reminds me of seeing the Space X Dragon approaching the space station!
Warmer here today before a potential storm ( won't say the S word) Wednesday....models don't agree yet.
Kb, perfect photo.
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Tig, I just came to read posts before hitting the hay, and saw my boo boo from my post this afternoon, and corrected it to say Tig, not KB. Then I saw your post mentioning it after I had already caught my error and corrected it. Sorry about that. I haven’t watched any tennis recently.
Lisa, that movie I mentioned has become a bit of a classic. I think there’s been a remake, too, but not sure. It was a big hit, so I’m surprised you aren’t familiar with it. Clint Eastwood was a real heartthrob in it. Lol.
Tsk, and others, I went on too long about my neighbor. I’ve edited that.
Tsk, thank you. I’m glad all’s well between Tim and Lulu.
Karen, lol on the typist. She wants it her way! Funny about Piper pushing the walker at treat time.
Lani, I hope Mike is feeling better, and will be well again soon.
Phyl, your dinner sounds yummy. But I didn’t see where OG posted about his. Was that today?
Good night, Beakers. Peace. SED.
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Tsk, sorry, I forgot to answer… my neighbor is in his early 60s, and his wife was about 15 years older than him, as I recall. Yes, he has family in town, and spends a lot of time with his 4 young grandkids, when he is not at work. I know they will buoy him.
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Clynn, Love the Irish Blessing.... glad you found Sophie... I've got to keep an eye on Norman..... have a fun day with the munchkins! Beautiful and unusual owl...
{{{Phyl}}} I'm so sorry your knees and vertigo are bothering you .... I'm so positive I posted Saturday night. Gremlins are popping about in the forum....I hope the water overflow has receded.... sweet St Pat's pic..... prayers for you and Jim.
Puff, interesting stats.... Payson population is about 16,000 now, and then there are many people who live off the grid..
Tsk, Mike is feeling better today. Taking lots of cat naps between working at his desk... The Rim walk is on my list. I'd crawl along that ledge too :o In fact, I wouldn't even do it. LOL! .... Beautiful Tonto National Forest..... You can see why we spend a lot of time doing Firewise cleanup. In fact, spring firewise work starts next week..... Glad all is well with Tim and especially Lulu's world. ;D
{{{Tig}}}
{{{Baz}}} I'm so sorry for the passing of your neighbor, may God hold and comfort for husband and family. So Sad..... Yes, it's time for the Big Dance!!! One of my favorite times of the year, March Madness!!! Looking forward to watching NC tomorrow night.
SED Karen, thank you for the St Patrick info... one of the best Irish pubs I've been in was in the St. Francis on Union in San Francisco.. It's probably called something else now.
Lisa, thank you for posting for Karen... I've completely forgot to keep an eye on Mother Goose... and now she has laid 6 eggs on N1. Bless her.
Kb, Norman and I have been watching the Crew 9 mission undocking... Safe travels home to the crew!
BL ;D
Good night!
Mother, Father Goose and six egglings. :-*
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Lani, we had kind of a quiet day yesterday, Bella is a bit under the weather. They took her to the ER last Friday, she had a temp of 104. Dr. said it was a virus, treat with ibuprofen and tylenol. She was still coughing a bit, didn't want to go to the park with Talon & Papa. And, only ONE helping of mac and cheese! That was a first! I have a couple of pictures, just haven't transferred them to Pinterest yet. I will after I post. Good to hear that Mike is feeling better! Mother Goose! I forgot about her too!
baz, sending prayers for your neighbor, good that he has family close. I have a cousin who was living in Florida, taking care of her Mom. She was having a hard time, kept having to leave her job to care for Mom. She packed up their belongings and headed for the Grand Canyon, the place her Mom always wanted to go. Had to stop in El Paso, got help for her Mom (Aunt Betty) who passed away in late February. She is having a very hard time. Basically, she is homeless trying to figure out what to do next. Sometimes we just don't realize how good we have it...
Phyl, your Reuben sandwiches sound delicious! Great 365 yesterday, love the sandhill cranes. Does kind of look like Crex Meadows! We have Irish butter here too! Ed is Irish on both sides - Mom was a Carey, and Dunn is also Irish. His hair was auburn before it turned gray... ::)
karen, when I used the voice-to-text program, it said that it would eventually recognize your manner of speaking and adapt. As long as you keep correcting it, that is. Aww, Piper lets you know when he needs a treat! Sam is always letting me know that he needs me to play with him. He loves to chase things!
tsk, a beautiful day yesterday, and another one today, Wednesday the mix of everything! If we get some snow it won't last long. Awww, Lulu has her good place back, along with her human... If I have my legs on the coffee table Harley always wants to lay on them. I stand it as long as I can, he is 17+ pounds!
BL, we used to do St. Patty's Day good, there was a bar in Springfield called The Same Old Shillelagh! It was the best, spilled out into the parking lot every year. Many moons ago! Sounds like you and Pip had a great time!
Lisa, I would love to sit in The Temple Bar Pub and watch with you!
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Big Bear Eagles Someone needs to clean up the pantry! Snow is melting!
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CLynn- sorry to hear Bella is so sick, those viruses are dreadful. Hope she's improving and will be her old self soon.
Baz- 🙏 s for your neighbor
Lani- Tks . your last night's post reminded me about N1. Glad Mike is doing better. Your Rim Walk would be awesome and I'd do that---imagine the
photos
Lisa- I completely missed reading your post for Karen and Mother & Father Goose and their six eggs in N!. So sorry. Will go back/read.
{{{Tig}}}
CLynn- Lots of Springy daffodils this morning. I don't have an ounce of Irish/Scottish blood---just British, German, French and Native North American Indian.
Tsk- lots of bright birthday balloons for Lisa this AM. Maggie ( and Mike) always "checked me over' when I came home for the hospital from
my two surgeries. It was the hospital smell and the long absence. And the little mother that was Maggie would tightly snuggle me and purr
never leaving my side until I was my old self. Poor Mike wasn't allowed close...not Jim even.
BL- sounds like you and Pip had a some good old Irish fun yesterday. There's an Irish Bar in downtown Nashville we use to visit
on St Pat's day...haven't been a while and Jim and I were just chatting about that last night.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Lisa, from your B &B kitties...
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-03-18-going-north
https://www.nature365.tv
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Lisa...
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Hope you have a wonderful celebration...lots of kitty kisses and cake n' ice cream.
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LISA, have a great day
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Lost my post - No time to go back now sigh Good morning everyone.
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Lani You made me check - Beautiful downtown Darien, 21 + population in 2023.
And we have a Birthday Girl?! Enjoy Lisa.
Phyl Opened topic for me this morning. My grandfather's mother was from the Cherokee nation. Took the name "Maria" on the birth certificate. Wondered about her native name. One of my brothers was trying to research it. Never had any info; now with all other family members passed, I wonder what happened to the birth certificate. So sad - bothers me.
Loved that sand hill crane takeoff. Taking drives back to Colorado many times Platte River would be off to the side of the road. Saw the masse take-off once. Noise still part of my memories.
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Enjoy this light, fluffy, low sugar Angel Food Cake with sprinkles!!! (my favorite) ;)
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Good Evening Beakers
Had a relaxing day on the computer for St. Patty's Day. Made some Fried Rice for lunch - never was one to like Irish foods, other than potatoes. My dad was German and his tastes prevailed in the family for food choices. My Mom's mom was Catholic Irish and her dad was a mixture of Irish, Scotch, English, Norman and Dutch - all forms of church of England background. My Mom got her first job at 17 as a live-in house keeper/cook/nanny for a farm family with German background as the Depression hit. My dad got a job at the same farm about 2 years later as a farm hand. Mom would make cooked cabbage and sour croute, but that was also a German food as well as Irish. I had a rather plain food background at home. Experienced Mexican food at college and Japanese a few years later at Benihana in Chicago on a training coarse for work. Never cared for most of the Chinese foods though except for the fried rice.
About 10 years ago I acquired several books on the Irish/Celtic history, including the migrations over the course of history. Argentina and Brazil was another area of major movement in the 1800's. There were more emigrant's out of Scotland, Wales and Ireland in the past 200 years than the current population of Great Britain. A major contributor for the Irish, was most families were large - 7-12 children was common. Land was scarce and for many decades, Catholics were required to live several miles from a village - so farm life was the only place for them. Only the first born male could inherit the land. Britain was more than happy to help them leave Ireland.
Started this last night - see that I forgot to finish it and hit post...
This guy has been showing the damage and rebuilding of the Nolichucky River gorge weekly since the flood - in his description is links to all of the videos on this - feel free to look back at some of the earlier videos to get a better idea as to how much work has been done.
Part 17: Rebuilding the Clinchfield Railroad Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4JUz4YOS5Q
Penny shocks us with a freestyle and her Sack Boy skills! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWiwNY7XOM8
Quarantine Kids play "19th Nervous Breakdown" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMExJc_DmsY
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Have a fun day, Lisa
Lani - I watched the undocking last night too. At least as long as I could. Basically when they broke and said they'd be back in an hour I crashed so missed the actual undocking but watched for over an hour, the preparation.
Yes, Godspeed. I look forward to the splashdown this afternoon.
Loved the video of the Rim.....did you notice the guy was from Minnesota?
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Good Morning Beakers
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tsk & baz - I asked Jeff, he said he has seen Play Misty for Me. He loves Clint Eastwood movies.
BL - Glad you enjoyed your pint and shot. :D
karen - Thank you. I saw Phyl's cuppa shamrocks. There was lots of cute cuppa's on Pinterest for St. Paddy's Day. :)
Phyl - I LOVE that shamrocks lighted garland. Your dinner sounded delicious. I think Jeff would have liked that better than the corned beef and cabbage I made. Pretty flowers this morning. I am ready for Spring. Thanks for the 365.
Lani - Yes, Mother Goose laid her 6th egg yesterday after 5:45CT. Hope its a lucky one to make the jump!
clynn - LOL, yes, the pantree needs a good cleaning at BB! Let's go....and people watch ;D I sometimes see The Temple Bar Pub on Earth Cam...I people watch there...LOL Hope Bella is feeling a lil better today.
oldguy - Your fried rice sounds good.
kb - My favorite pup! I had a red one.
Thank you, Beakers for the birthday wishes. :)
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Happy Birthday Lisa!
Beautiful daffodils Clynn! Sorry Bella is not well!
Nice flowers this am too Phyl.
Waving to all have a good day
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Happy Birthday Lisa!
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Phyl, love your springy flowers this morning! We are all getting Spring Fever!
Lisa, I think we all forgot about N1! We missed 5 egg appearances! I hope Mother and Father Goose have a good season! When I was working at the downtown bank in Springfield, my friend and I would sit on the ledge in front of the Old Capital and watch all the people who worked downtown. Sometimes we would just look at each other and roll our eyes...
oldguy, haven't finished watching the re-building of the Clinchfield Railroad, wow, what an undertaking! Looks like whatever was built under the tracks held up, at least in the part I have seen. Right on the edge!
Lori, cute Bandit kitty and angel food cake for Lisa!
Phyl, love the sounds of the cranes in the 365!
tsk, don't we all get frustrated by the POOF posts! Dagnabit!
Amazing Nature!
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Happy birthday Lisa!
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TIG Guinness for me - could not get past the smell of it - dirty dish rag :o ::) Drank Harp when there...LOL
KAREN Piper has learned all the tricks ;) ;)
PHYL I actually prefer a Reuben to the dinner of corned beef. Like to order it out every now and then.
BL Sounds like a good St Paddy's day for you and Pip ;D
BAZI Feel better knowing your neighbor has family around to be there for him. Will be a tough road for a while.
LANI Yes, I now have a better sense of why firewise is so important. :)
CLYNN Love our new title LOL My neighbor's green leaves on their daffodils are a good 3 " above ground now. ;D (((BELLA))) Sorry to hear what your cousin is having to go through in the absence of her Mom. Pray she will find her way.
Harley - a whopping 17# Lulu a scant 9.3# ( down from 10) Yes, they need to clean the frig at Big Bear.. ::) Unusual photo of Mama giraffe and baby.
PUFF You can't miss the noise should you be lucky enough to have a flock fly over the house as it has happened once when I heard them.
OLDGUY Thanks for that ineresting history of your heritage. Your Mom at 17 as a live-in nanny/cook etc fascinates me. She probably had that job until she married your Dad?? This railroad rebuilding series is phenominal. These engineers are geniuses. I have no idea how you even start a project like that. " The patience of Job" :o :o
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Happy Bird Day Lisa!
I did a gentle pool workout and spent 15 minutes in the hot tub this morning. It really helped.
BBL
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Is that link for the splashdown NASA.gov?
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tsk - I would think that is the link. :)
tig - Pool and hot tub sound like a good day.
Lani - Morning :)
clynn - I don't remember seeing much posting about it. The first goose egg was laid back on 3/9. Beautiful giraffes.
karen - You have a good day.
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Royal Albatross update :-*
Since hatching at 286g on the 28th of January, the Royalcam chick at Signal Station Flat has grown to 4.1kg on day 49 (Tuesday 18h of March). This is a 1.1 kg increase on last week's weight and does not include the feed from dad, RLK/A85 at 2.30 pm. Today’s weight is 500g above average for a female.
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Heat and gular fluttering
During warm days birds keep their body temperature down by moving the thin skin on the throat. This is called gular fluttering. We only turn on irrigation for chicks in the post-guard stage if the heat is extreme. A parent returning from the ocean can also feel the heat from the land more readily than one that has been on the nest for a while. They soon adjust, however.
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When we do irrigate, each nest is set up with an individual so that the wind direction directs the mist to the birds. mist spray which needs to be situated.
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Good morning Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, {{{Miss Bella}}} I pray she's feeling better today. :-* ... I love to people watch.... awww, Big Bear pantry is full, happy to see the snow is melting. I pray it's the last one... I'm sorry your cousin is having a hard time, prayers she finds peace. 🙏 love the giraffe family pic.
Phyl, lovely morning pics.... lovely JB classic video with Sandhill Cranes.. off they go! ;D ..
Puff, Have you tried these links to seek information from the Cherokee Nation..
https://visitcherokeenation.com/attractions/cherokee-nation-research-center/genealogy/
https://www.cherokee.org/all-services/tribal-registration/genealogy-information/
Oldguy, Thank you for sharing your family heritage and history... my mom's first job at age 15 was a full time nanny to a family with 5 children from San Francisco. She met them at Waikiki beach, this almost a year after the war.... She left with them to SF to take care of their children... Fried rice is the best... rebuilding Clinchfield Railroad is a hard neverending job. God Bless them.
Kb, Looking forward to watching the landing today. ;D
{{{Lisa}}} I hope you have a fantastic day :-* and get a delicious meal out! I love to watch the Waimea Bay & Beach cam, see the people, listen to the sounds of the wave... I miss the that.
{{{Karen and Piper}}} looking forward to the start of March Madness.
Baz, sending lots of good wishes for NC today!
Tsk, I prefer a Reuben too! YUM! yes, the https://www.nasa.gov/
Tig, glad time in the pool helped. :)
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The NASA address for Crew-9 that I have listed is almost exact https://www.nasa.gov/live ?
On air about 3:45, splashdown anticipated 4:45 But I didn't find any notice on if that's CDT.
Anyone have other info, more definite?
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Puff.... I heard 3:45... I think that is central time...
Camper to eye doc and me to knee doc this afternoon... and then my bday breakfast at Perkins. ::)
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Lisa, Happy Birthday!! Enjoy your special day.
tig, Your birthday too? Happy Birthday or Belated Birthday! Enjoy Perkins! Nice Restaurant.
Good luck at your knee Dr appointment.
tsk and Puff, Thank you for NASA links.
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The NASA address for Crew-9 that I have listed is almost exact https://www.nasa.gov/live ?
On air about 3:45, splashdown anticipated 4:45 But I didn't find any notice on if that's CDT.
Anyone have other info, more definite?
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Puff, thanks.
I found this from today at Space.com - splashdown expected around 5:57PM, Eastern time - and some additional "how to watch" info in that link, also:
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/what-time-are-nasas-starliner-astronauts-landing-with-spacexs-crew-9-today ;) :)
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I'm guessing maybe Amy has been doing some maintenance work on Forum, based on some things I've seen happening here - like my avatar going blank again - it does every year when she does Forum maintenance. So I will get that fixed back with my avatar pic in a bit. But that might explain some of the Forum kinks people have been experiencing the last few days. ;) :)
Thanks, Amy!! for all you do for RRP, and all who enjoy the many RRP resources! :) :-*
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I'm just doing a little Forum housecleaning here to put my avatar back in order... ;) :D
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OK - agree on the 4:47 spashdown. Other quoted time was for about 3:37 for live following of return vessel ala NASA.
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Okey dokey... my profile's avatar is baaack! ;D A cam shot I captured of Mom Decorah, from 04-10-2016. :-* :-* :-*
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Howdy Beakers! :D
TSK, I love Harp! But I also love Guiness Draught! I guess it was appropriate then that a fellow I dated, back when, turned me on to Half-and Half - half Guiness and half Harp. We made it the old fashioned way - pouring both beers into one glass. It's usually layered, so it makes a pretty picture when first poured. Of course you can buy a beer now that's actually named Half and Half. But that's cheating, and takes away the fun of the layering during the pour. :D
BL, your Bushmill's shot sounds yum - a tradition! :D I used to go to an Irish bar every St. Patrick's Day, and would always have a shot, or two, 8) of Jameson's Irish Whiskey, before I found my way back out the door. ;) ;D
Oldguy, yum on your fried rice! I love it too... the real thing, that is. A lot of places make what I call "fake fried rice." LOL. Family histories are so interesting, and fun, to learn about!
Clynn, oh no, sorry to hear Bella is sick, an dI hope she is back in the pink again soon - with a double helping of mac and cheese! :-*
Lani, I think Amy has been doing Forum maintenance, best I can guess, from some things I have seen. So I'm thinking that is how your post was "disappeared." :o Love seeing the sweet Albie chick "in the mist." :-*
Tig, a group of tennis players and the Tennis Players Association, have sued some tennis associations - news today, if you want to check into it. I haven't looked at all the details - I just saw a blurb about it on TV. Hot tub sounds good to me!
Waving to Karen, Lori, Paulie, Phyl, Lisa, KB, Puff, and ALL the Beakers in Forum, and the Bakers on the Farm! ;D :-*
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Love my avatar, baz. Whenever the subject comes up I'm reminded of Thinking Woman. It was hers - she gave me OK to use it about 2012. Beautiful Lady, so sweet, did you ever meet her? Almost the same as yours, see?.
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UPDATED!! Had incorrect info!
The referenced photo of the horses on the beach IS NOT REAL, per TSK, it is AI-generated!! per her reading and looking more closely, and per info in her related post about that below. Thanks, TSK![/b]
Karen shared this link with me, and so I'm sharing it here - of the wild horses on Assateague Island, VA - not too far from Lisa's stomping ground! :D It has some really good info about them! Like the wild horses on several other barrier islands of the VA, NC, and SC coast, they are just gorgeous, and incredible animals. Incredible histories! Some of the wild horses on some of the barrier islands have starved and died from illness or injury in the past. Sadly. Most of the barrier islands with the wild horses have programs now to provide additional food during tough times to prevent starvation, and to assess if vet care is needed to treat illness or injury. It has been a contentious topic from time to time, over the past 4 or 5 decades that I have followed some of them. They are just something else to see in the photos, and even more so to see in person, if you ever have the chance. :)
The picture is not real - it is AI-generated - on that public FB page of some of those wild horses on Assateague Island, VA, looking like they are in the sand by the surf, alongside nearby people doing the same. NOT REAL! :P
P.S. I am not a FB member, and no login is required to view this FB page - Just "X" out of the popup sign-in page, and you will see the informative post. Then you can scroll down from there to see that FAKE PHOTO of the horses on the beach by the people sunbathing by the surf! That is NOT a real photo - it is AI-generated.
Here's that link. Thanks, Karen! :) :-*
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Love my avatar, baz. Whenever the subject comes up I'm reminded of Thinking Woman. It was hers - she gave me OK to use it about 2012. Beautiful Lady, so sweet, did you ever meet her? Almost the same as yours, see?.
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Puff, no I never got to Decorah, and so never had the pleasure of meeting Thinking Woman, though we did do some PMs back and forth a long time ago. I remember that avatar of hers - a great shot of Mom Decorah! Just beautiful! So nice of her to share it with you. She was a special lady. :)
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LANI More confirmation that SST is a little "chubby" albie Cool technique for misting the chicks.
Interesting that your Mom also was a nanny and moved with the family - WOW
TIG So what did you decide for your Perkins breakfast? ;) ;)
BAZI Thanks for the landing info - I see another source is Space.com Thanks for Karen's link - comment on FB say the phot is AI generated. Back leg on back horse is all wrong so they say. " Horses on the Island do not look like that " says another.
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If that's the case perhaps Amy forgot to give us heads up. No matter---we've been here long enough to the 'skinny'. IMHO
On the splash down FNC has said about 4:45 - 4:57 CST or later. I'll start watching about 3:30pm CST.At any rate "The Five' could be pre-empted.
Jim is excited about watching this ...we're both crazy about space travel.
Lani- nothing to be done about the knees save for replacing the joints. I have a lifetime of spills and falls on them due to various reasons , people
etc., etc. Tks for the Royal Albies Report. Gosh RLK /A85 and SST have grown. I doubt I'll ever get the names straight.
Puff- I remember 'Thinking Woman' a gentle lady. She was still in Beak when I joined. Good news on your avatar. But I could see it.
OG-tks for the links and Q Kids
Tsk- Yes. Space.com is a great site for all things 'spacy'. ;D
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LISA!! :D I hope you have a relaxing and fun day, with lots of special treats! Hugs! Enjoy! :D :-*
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https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/baked-banana-cheesecake
Forget banana bread, use up over-ripe fruit in this low-sugar cheesecake with a chocolate and nut base and a ricotta and yogurt topping.
Or cheat! LIKE THIS!! ;D
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BAZI Thanks for the landing info - I see another source is Space.com Thanks for Karen's link - comment on FB say the phot is AI generated. Back leg on back horse is all wrong so they say. " Horses on the Island do not look like that " says another.
TSK, oh pooh on that turning out to be an AI-generated photo of those wild horses! I will update my post as a result. Hope Karen sees your post about that. I didn't look at it up close, but I was very surprised to see that those wild horses would lay down on the sand by the surf with the beachgoers right there, too. NOT! :o ::) I hate people doing that stuff. I will update my post about that!
Karen, take note!
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Here is what was on the Nasa website:
Return to Earth
Coverage of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 return to Earth from the International Space Station resumes at 4:45 p.m. EDT. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft undocked from the orbiting laboratory at 1:05 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, March 18, heading for a targeted splashdown at 5:57 p.m. EDT off the coast of Florida.
Lani, thanks again for the Albie updates, what a chubby girl SST is! Good for her!
karen, thanks for the article on the Assateague Island wild horses! I have heard about them, they are pretty famous!
Lisa, hope you are having a wonderful birthday!
Phyl, I agree, the RRP website is being tweaked or something. I tried to open another window and it just spins.
Some pictures of Bella and Talon yesterday. And Rome and Rosie! When I was there yesterday Rosie was a jumping jack! It won't be long until she reaches the top and makes her way over. She is a Yorkie, she just had a haircut at the spa. I have a video, it is so funny, but I can't post it!! Boing!! Boing!! Boing!!
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Sitka, Alaska from above (and one of the world’s most thrilling runways!). Photo by Baranof Backcountry Outfitters
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Clynn, thanks for additional astronauts landing info - straight from the NASA. Yes, I, also, just now couldn't get a post to go through on Forum - just got a spinning circle for forever. Then it took me forever to get logged out, and then logged back in, eventually. All my other web pages and links were working perfectly normally. Certainly, Forum maintenance is underway, or else there's a buggy something happening. I'm thinking it's maintenance - the usual time of year for that work, it seems, though sometimes it happens earlier. My avatar always disappears during a new year of Forum maintenance time,and I always have to reset it, like I did today. Great pics of the Munchkins, and Boing! Boing! Boing! Love it! :D :-*
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Just go to nasa.gov....I'm watching live now. They are now landing in the gulf side....closer to Tallahasee.
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Doc says no to Xcel program, I need to be in hospital because it is such a major reconstruction. Poo. But, I get to start p.t. right away.
Our grandpup Yorkie, Rosie, gets to come visit next month.
My bday isn't until Friday... Just having the free foods now. Magnificent 7...
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Baz,, thanks for posting my fake news picture at least the write up is pretty accurate I hate a one I have been dealing with it all day and scream at these people constantly in order to try to get a real life human on the other end of my phone line however it doesn’t do either one of us any good because I don’t care if I scream my head off and I screaming does it usually have any effect on the speed with which I can get to talk to a human being anyway Thanks for posting the picture and maybe someone will want to do some research on these lovely ponies on our Outer Banks on the East Coast. They are truly magnificent and I enjoyed seeing I did actually think it was odd that the horses were so close to the sunbathers and that they were all brown because I believe the ponies were actually multicolored when I saw them some brown, but not solid like these. Oh well onto something else. I also got a spam email telling me that I was being subscribed to a year of some form of service of which I knew nothing and that a charge would be made unless I called a number to cancel. Unfortunately, the number you have to call didn’t work so I spent time calling my credit card speaking to an a AI person and finally got a human being Who said not honor the charge so my day has been filled with speaking to artificial intelligence, some of which is not very intelligent just my opinion.
Yesterday was spent printing off tax documents, contacting the holder of a stock I own, who did not do what I wanted, which was reinvesting the dividend. I will have to buy the stock myself with a dividend that has been sitting, earning nothing idiots working places. Paid some bills and then spent an inordinate amount of time searching the entire house in my car for a checkbook. I never looked located it so this morning I called the bank and froze the account. I also called the only place I’ve been in to see if they had found the checkbook which they had when the HeLth came I told her that I had lost the checkbook in the first place she liked was where I first looked the car only this time it was successful, and she found the checkbook so then I called the bank and release the freeze on my account so now That it is thawed I can pay some bills if I could see better life would be a lot easier. Reward myself for bad behavior I purchased a Reuben for my supper and I just ate it and it was good thanks to all who mentioned them yesterday I always forget about them tastyTHOUGH they are.
Baz, I computer was acting up yesterday and today in more than just the form, and I had to shut down and start over again To get rid of those dang little circles that info on and on and you are nit able to type .
and it seems to be gone now and all I have left is the typing lady lol
Sweet little AL BIe And Mother Goose always good to see both of them. I would prefer Eagles at n1 That little gosling’s are good once on the land it’s fun to watch them formal line and follow their mama to the water. Nature is great.
Clynn, where did the pups come from yesterday? That little one is so darling with those fluffy ears? She is just amazing. Would like to have them with a trainer in tow. Lol OL piper is good though. She went for a ride with us today And she enjoyed the treat at the drugstore drive up don’t you know. Good pictures of the kids and I hope Bella feels better soon
Tooth Will be
PULLED tomorrow around 830 . Not an early riser, but I’ll have to be up and out any earlier. I would’ve had to get substitute help..
Signing off for now and as usual
sEDS
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Dolphins are playing and greeting the spacecraft!.....LOL.....true. A pod, not just a few.
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That's the 1st Space X/ Dragon splashdown and recovery I've ever watched.
A safe and very slick operation I must say. ;D
Doing it at night must be a bit more tricky I'm guessing.
Bloody good show as they say ... :)
So very cool of the Florida Chamber of Commerce to send out the official Dolphin Welcoming Committee . 8)
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BAZI I'll take a slice of the cake - Thank you.. ;D ;D
CLYNN I don't remember when they got the Yorkie??? :o :o Cute little guy. That's one scary runway- Sitka :o :o
KB Did you hear this is the last landing in the East. Rest will be in the Pacific.
TIG Did you set a surgery date??
KAREN What a horribly frustrating day. I hope not to have one like that all year! (((KAREN))) Good luck with the early rise and tooth pulling. :-* :-*
BL I enjoyed the welcoming committee as well. BUT If I heard "Egress/exit" one more time....sigh
Beautiful sight - those chutes up against that blue sky. WOW
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Happy Birthday Lisa
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tsk - no I didn't. But, I watched it all online from NASA not on tv.....I investigated this and see it's to diminish space debris ( the trunk that is expelled during deorbit) and other reasons. The first Dragons (Space x's)) all landed in the Pacific.
Twas very very cool to watch.
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some bounce
They will call me to set a date, hopefully in September.
I finally obtained the X-ray report and will drop a copy to my G.P. tomorrow. I'm unsure the meaning of some and will ask for explanation and mention some concerning ongoing symptoms.
SED
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Sitka, Alaska from above (and one of the world’s most thrilling runways!). Photo by Baranof Backcountry Outfitters
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This is the 'airport' and strip Jim and Rod used for landing when they ( I got to go along) took company jaunt to Juneau, AK . We spent a
week there at Juneau waiting for the suits to return. Actually I took a photo very similar to this one.
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Jim made it home in time to watch the Space X/ Dragon Crew 9 splashdown and recovery in the Gulf of America with me. It was awesome!. And loved the welcoming committee of dolphins---an entire pod, no less. How about that !
LOL I learned a new word "egress'/ exit.
{{{Tig}}} so sorry to read about your upcoming surgery on your knee/s. Tomorrow's doc visit will be a great time to clear up concerns
before too much time passes. Sending 🙏 s. Please keep us posted.
CLYnn that's a cute little Yorkie (?)
Tsk- didn't hear about this being last landing in the East. But back in the Pacific which has mu ch calmer waters. Do agree the parachutes with
red design against the blue sky was striking
{{{Karen}}} all the best with the early start tooth extraction . Piper will want to cuddle when you get home I'm sure. ;)
Good Evening / Good Night Beakers...SEDs all.
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Baz, well now, Forum maintenance time makes sense. My avatar was gone and I couldn't get the forum to post two days ago. It's a bit slow for me tonight. Love your avatar.
Kb, BL, Baz, I watched Nasa link on my youtube.... awesome return by Crew 9! Just amazing! Loved the dolphins being part of the Welcome Committee.
Puff, I remember Thinking Woman.... She was a Decorah mod too. Love your avatar. There's a lot of early forum members that no longer post.
Tsk, Little Albie is a chubby girl for sure... I felt the same way about the gal saying "egress/exit" LOL! The chutes opening was an awesome sight against the blue sky. It was wonderful to see it up close.
Karen, thanks for the article on the Assateague Island wild horses! I don't care about the AI generated pics, you have to look so closely now.
Clynn, nice pics of the munchkins.... I hope Bella is feeling better today... . Love Rome and Rosie's pic! Love Rosie's ears! :-* ... beautiful area of Alaska.
{{{Tig}}} sending hugs and prayers.
{{{Karen}}} sorry you've had a difficult day..... hate those kind of calls. I end up hanging up.... good luck with your early morning appt.. sending prayers.
Oldguy, yummy birthday dessert for Lisa. ;D
SED Phyl :)
Good night!
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Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers! Both alarm clocksendedup ddD! Electric one gone andthe wind u.p one dead! Mickey called from Panama and s he gave me a call this am! Piper now back to s,eeo and I. Amodf to the shower! All gopod! Coffee, coffee!
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Good Morning Beakers! And Bakers!
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Lani, I remember Thinking Woman too, from the Decorah nest chat. Remember when sometimes you had to wait until someone left to get in? I can still see in my mind the 2011 Goodbye when they were going to close the cam for the season. Bob, Amy and all of the crew in front of the white barn. And then they brought the cam back! There was a constant chatter named Thylacine, and then she posted in the Beak later as ThylaAnn (I think that was it, we called her TA)). Wonder what happened to her... Rosie looks so different with all of her Yorkie hair gone! I was cracking up at the jumping!
Phyl, the splashdown was great, wasn't it!! The pretty parachutes, and then the dolphins! I was hoping to see Suni's hair, I thought it was so fun to see her in space with her hair going straight up! I think the weather will be better for take-offs and landings on the west coast instead of the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic Coast. We shall see! Yes, Rosie is a Yorkie, she just had her summer haircut, so she doesn't look like a Yorkie! How cool that Jim and you have been at the airstrip in Sitka! I remember flying from Springfield into Chicago at Meigs Field, it was a tiny airport on the water!
tsk, The kids got Rosie in July last year, she is a jumper and a yapper, typical Yorkie!
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karen, ugh, I hate those times when you can't get anyone on the phone to understand what you are talking about. Especially if you get someone who doesn't speak English well. I have had to tell them I cannot understand them, and I am sure they don't understand what I am trying to say! Hope your tooth deal goes smoothly. I have only had one tooth pulled, it was the last one in the back left, so that then allowed my wisdom tooth to make its way in. So now I have one wisdom tooth amongst the others.
It is amazing how thousands of sandhills can lift off and not crash into each other. Platte River in Nebraska from a blind at the Crane Cabin Retreat at mid-day. — at Crane Cabin Retreat.
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Big Bear - March 18, evening update
The pantry at the "Ritz of Sticks" is bursting at the seams and so are the crops of our little chicks! (6 fresh fish & 1 coot were delivered!😋) The chicks were left in charge this afternoon while mom and dad perched nearby. They seemed to enjoy basking in the sun along with some unsupervised bonking.🙃
📝Daddy Duty Report: Shadow attended the nest for: 6hr, 2min, 10 visits. FOUR fish and ONE Coot were delivered!
📝Meals and Mutes: Jackie and Shadow served 11 feedings. Both chicks were fed. Full crops were observed. 16+ PS (Poop Shots) were sliced, 1 was right on 🎯!
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Hello Beakers and ...
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Today 69F and Tonight 42F
Lani- awwww sweet lab and calico kitty last night. How's Mike --- doing better?
CLy nn- tks for Sandhills update---look at their take-off; LOL "Ritz Sticks'. appreciate the update on Big Bear for March 18-eaglets are looking good and well fed; Bella loves her Rosie---a real cutie
Karen-Thank goodness for Mickey this AM to back up your 'dead' alarm clocks with a phone call; good old coffee to rev up the day's start.
Will be thinking of you while at the dentist.
l missed reading some things in your post from yesterday.I'm sorry ---missing a lot of things in my reading lately and have to
go back. ::) Read too fast
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-03-19-gelee-blanche
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Best Bird Videos: 21 Favorites from Our Macaulay Library
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KB I also watched NASA on line. Fox news picked it up at the first visual sighting and then I watched on the big screen TV
PHYL What an experience that was to land on that Sitka runway :o :o Was Jim ever nervous about it?
LANI Good night pals cozying up to the fireplace. ;D
KAREN You sure are up early after an early AM yesterday ;D
CLYNN I remember Thyla There was also an early poster who live in a suburb NW of me and I'm forgetting her name. Meigs was the airfield along the Lake that Mayor Daley at the time had bulldozed down in the dead of the night much to the chagrin of
most of the City ::) Now I believe it is a much under utilized park.. Maybe PUFF knows more. Rosie is one cute puppy!
" Ritz of Sticks" LOLOL
Haven't heard from EZEE and wonder what happened to PEEPSPY
Could be some rough weather this PM
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tsk Meigs? Another plot of green on the lakefront - Northerly Island. That's all for years.
Alice Witt?? We still share notes.
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The forum here is still definitely acting a little wonky.
Very slow to load any thread .. bouncing ball or spinning wheel.
( I cleared all of my cookies & cache and rebooted my computer with no "fixing" effect ).
All my other web sites are acting normal on my machine.
Not sure whats up ? :-\
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I've landed at the Sitka Airport many moons ago.
I must say it is a bit intimidating on approach as a passenger. :o
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Oh' and stay very weather aware if you're in the bullseye area in the image below. 8)
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tiny bounce
... and missing Pink and E4E and.... and...
I got the report from the doc who read the x-rays (in doctor-speak) and dropped it off at my clinic this a.m. after the Y. I managed to get an appt. to see my G.P. this afternoon.
TTFN
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Busy morning at Sloth TV ;D
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"My, My, My Delilah!" :-* 8)
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3F - Delilah says "Just give me a minute, I've got to make sure I look my best." ;D
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Good morning Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
My internet is slow this morning. I had a hard time getting this posted.
I'll be back later before my post goes POOF!
Have a good day Everyone! :)
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Home from the dentist about an hour ago tooth gone in many impressions taken. I go back tomorrow afternoon and pick up my partial.
No pain involved except for three little pinpricks at one point, but my mouth is still dead and I still have some bleeding in one of those cotton things watered up in there when I came home, Piper was right behind me until I sat down and she jumped up and got right in my face. She was sniffing all around and kissing him and having a fit I don’t know what she smelled, but I guess she thought the cat was sticking out of my mouth was pretty funny. Anyway, she’s a nurse piper today. It was funny as one of the numbing Drugs got me real shaky, and I had to drink a bottle of water while sitting in the chair. All good now except a little bleeding.
2011. What is an exciting and fun year in the form? Anticipation, what was the happen, the whole process of the hatching and fledging, etc. what is new and really just a tremendous experience I would imagine it’s the same for anyone tuning into a nest for the first time, there is still a little magic in the air When the little babies poke out of the egg.
Forum Seems to be working OK for me today but I had problems in the last few days. Not sure if it’s the form or my machine.
Mickey tells me I can use the iPad as an alarm clock but she says she went back to sleep so no big deal about her calling me at 5 AM, Per her. Tells me I can use the iPad As an alarm, I’ll check that out sometime but in the meantime, I’m going to buy some new clocks and a battery for my watch!
Good news tig
Thanks for the sloth report Lani.
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Good Afternoon Beakers
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I meant to post this earlier this morning, and time got away from me. Better late, then never!
Just wanted to say THANK YOU, again for all the birthday wishes. You all made my day.
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Lani - Thanks for the Royal update, very interesting about the irrigation. Sorry about your internet, but thanks for the TRR update.
tig - Hope all went well at the appointments for you and Camper. Hope all if ok with your x-rays.
baz - That cheese cake...YUM! I was having a lil wonky thing happen all week when I opened the forum, I was getting a Norton threat from a certain site. I reported it to Amy, so I wonder if she was trying to fix that?
clynn - I did have a good birthday, except for the visit to the H&R Block office. That put a damper on my day. We decided to go eat this weekend for my birthday. Hope Bella is feeling better. Talon is getting so big, can see the change in his look.
karen - Hope all went well with the tooth pulling this morning. ((hugs)) Oops, I see it did!
tsk - I loved the parachutes too, so pretty!
Lani - I would have loved that dessert from oldguy. ;D
Phyl - Love the Good Morning Wednesday pic. Thanks for the links.
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PHYL I would have a hard time picking a favorite in those 21 bird videos. Amazing photography In the Tom Hanks " Americas" series Sunday night they did " The Gulf Coast". Included in that were the burrowing owls of Marco Island. Barb and Tom see them when they take a drive down to Marco.
PUFF Yes, that was Alice Witt. So you still hear from her? Is she in Arlington Heights? Yes, Northerly Island - What a waste.
BL As I type just a bit of drizzling.
TIG Keep us posted.
LANI Delilah LOLOL
KAREN Your dental work gets done fast! Bleeding should stop soon - Maybe no tea in the meantime LOL
I've not experienced any problems on the Forum so far. ;) ;)
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tsk, I remember Alice Witt! She was in the forum back in 2011 when all the new eagle nest watchers joined in! The quiet forum turned into a monster for those original people! Was it called the Decorah Lounge back then? I can't quite remember! I know it was eventually split into Cheers and the Beak Room. Most of the mods were in Cheers. They are all gone now. But we are still here!
Lisa, love your pink Good Morning! Where will you be dining this weekend for your Birthday? Ed always picks Outback, I like Applebee's. I like Outback too, we usually go there for our Anniversary. The last two anniversaries we have eaten there. We order the Bloomin' Onion and share a dinner, with Filet Mignon and Grilled shrimp, he gets fries and I get a salad. It's perfect, but I wish the Bloomin' Onion had a small version. Well, there's that tangent I went off on ... :o
Lani, the sloth babies are active this morning! In slow motion, I am sure!
karen, Piper was worried about you! Glad that's over, right? I can remember Mom getting a tooth pulled when we lived in England, she had something called a dry socket. She put a wet tea bag on it, something about the tannins in tea.
Phyl, the bird video was excellent! Thank you for sharing! Like tsk, I would have a hard time choosing one! Great morning pics, love the Hollyhocks!
Amsterdam, Netherlands, tulips!
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Moki Dugway in Utah
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Michael Winslow, the man of 10,000 sound effects replicating Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin.
On this very dreary day the above made me smile!.....my nephew who works at Mayo in Rochester has endured a blizzard today.....not yet home.
We lucked out and got nothing but the drearies...
I think Chicago lucked out as well?
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karen, Piper was worried about you! Glad that's over, right?
I can remember Mom getting a tooth pulled when we lived in England, she had something called a dry socket.
Use the post extraction instructions that the dentist sent home with you and follow them to the letter.
I had Dry Socket once after a wisdom tooth extraction and you really don't want anything to do with it. Trust me.
Big time pain, as in make a grown man cry.
Post extraction general instructions:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-to-prevent-dry-socket#prevention
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Boy that's just not right central US. :(
This is the 24 Hour Temperature Change:
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Howdy Bakers! ;) ;D
I watched the parachute drop and splashdown yesterday on TV - watched on a few different channels, and then picked out the one that had the commentators I liked the best, LOL. Egress is definitely not a new word for me, but good law... could they have said it 500 more times?!? And I LOVED seeing the dolphin pod welcoming committee!! :-* :-* I kept yelling at the people in the boats, who were there to collect parachutes and get to the module for tasks. I was yelling at them to slow down! Don't hit any of the dolphins!! I was so nervous they might get on a collision course. I watched till all 4 astronauts were safely out of the module, and wheeled off. Loved seeing everyone. I have watched one of these before, so I knew the process. Still, it's fun to watch, and always nice to see everyone looking good, and happy to be back home on Earth. I hope they get to hug their families before too long, and hope all will have a successful rehab back to their pre-space living/activity levels, with no serious unexpected health issues.
Clynn, what a cute pic of Bella and little Rosie. I hope Bella is feeling much better and has more energy today. Rome and Rosie sure are cuties.
Lani, that's a lot of cute sloths "hanging around!" ;) :D I saw Tom Jones sing this in person - underpants thrown and all, LOL... not mine! LOL! ;D :o My older Mtns Sis and I went together and saw him - on a very hot and humid summer night in the South, at an outdoor concert setting, and we were pretty close to him! Do you remember how much he always sweated during his performances? Well, he was much older when we saw him, but he was still waaay sexy, and still sang great, and still sweated up a storm! Even more so, of course, in that setting. LOL. He sweated so much during that show, that, I kid you not, smoke was coming off of him! Steam!! For real! My sister and I were laughing so hard when we noticed it - rising up from his shoulders and top of his head into the stagelit night. That's HOT! (as Paris Hilton might say.) He was "hot" in every sense of the word. It was a great concert, and he performed a very long set, with several encores. Always loved Tom Jones!! :-* :-*
For Delilah the Sloth (but not with the same ending as in the song!) : :-* :-*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIIU9xkGAMs - Tom Jones - "Delilah" - from the Ed Sullivan Show, April 21, 1968 - almost 57 years ago, but seems like yesterday in some ways. :o 8) ;)
Lisa, did you have a birthday movie night?
((Karen))
I've never been to Alaska - love that Sitka airport view! I used to land a single-engine plane on this runway at Lake Norman, NC (not too far from Charlotte), on a finger of a large lake, that had many fingers! - after the runway had been paved and lengthened to 3000' X 40', in the late '80s. It wasn't easy to locate! but an exciting landing and takeoff, every time! :D
https://www.lakenormanairpark.org/
https://www.lakenormanairpark.org/Photos/LNAPaerial.jpg
https://www.lakenormanairpark.org/airport.html
The view from above, approaching the lake... okay, there's a landing strip on one of those fingers... but there's a lot of fingers! LOL!
https://blog.berryski.com/2018/11/1-depth-map-for-lake-norman.html (click on the pic to see the whole picture)
I've got the hongries! Gotta run...
Have a great evening, Beakers! Watch out for any severe weather, coming to some areas this evening.
It's not bedtime yet, by a long shot, but... :)
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Heads up Chicago area weather wise.
Ground stop at Midway and O'hare airports last I heard ..
https://streamtimelive.com/midway/
https://www.tornadohq.com/live/#map
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Howdy Bakers! ;) ;D
I've never been to Alaska - love that Sitka airport view!
I used to land a single-engine plane on this runway at Lake Norman, NC (not too far from Charlotte), on a finger of a large lake, that had many fingers! - after the runway had been paved and lengthened to 3000' X 40', in the late '80s. It wasn't easy to locate! but an exciting landing and takeoff, every time! :D
https://www.lakenormanairpark.org/
https://www.lakenormanairpark.org/Photos/LNAPaerial.jpg
https://www.lakenormanairpark.org/airport.html
Cool beans baziunc. 8)
I remember you saying you have/had your pilots license ?
When was the last time you were current ?
Cessna high wing ?
I know I'd fly with you as you seem very well grounded, even keeled, calm and prepared. :)
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CLYNN I think we should be given an award - all those who started off in the Lounge - I think that was it. Didn't LANI start the Beak? What a fun time those Amsterdam garden artists must have. Why do I think a prank would be in the making putting some yellow colored bulbs in with the reds LOLOL No scenic pullover on that road at Moki Dugway :o :o
KB Isn't Michael Winslow something else ;D I think the tornado warning is over but I think most of anything was south of us once again. We've had maybe 3 or 4 short downpours since mid afternoon. More is coming they say overnight.
BL By the sounds of it you don't want to have a dry socket :o :o :'( That temp change map - what date and year??? Are those wind chills? Cool tornado map. Another downpour going on now. I'd feel perfectly safe with Bazi as well. :) :)
BAZI And cute ole Tom was sweating on Ed's show too. LOL Yes he was quite the heart throb. Definitely a lot of fingers at lake Norman but a similar short landing strip to Sitka
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tsk and I made it through the latest weather. We're both just north of all the serious stuff. Horrid winds that are suppose to cdontinue through tomorrow, and then flakes.
Reminder - planes and water craft only was to travel. Road, what's a road. (Unfinished bumps)
Ah yes, Tom Jones. A definite fav.......Loved his crooning, had some enticing (?) moves, lots of sweat. Saw him a few times. Still makes me smile.
Another road I 've missed - Moki Dugway in Utah.
Trying to remember, tsk. Alice was working/volunteering up north with birds. Do you remember where?
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some bounce
I like my doctor. She reassured me I don't have a fracture but I do have some irritated spots for sure. She recommended p.t. so I will start at my clinic (which is close by) for issues related to the fall and then switch to the Ortho clinic for the knee p.t.
My surgery date is at the end of September. My health insurance says I can go to p.t. as many times as I want. But I have a $15 per time copay.
I was having a new little shooting pain this afternoon. I'm wrapped up in my blankies and staying still. Doctor agreed that being reassured will help my brain heal my body
SED
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Bl, your post extraction instructions are just like a doctor gave me giver take a few words, and I’m trying to follow them for the first time, although I have followed most of them before except I smoked at one time and smoked as soon as I got in the car and grabbed a hot cup of coffee and never got a dry socket. Knock on wood. I hope I don’t get one. No I have never heard that anyone was happy having a dry socket.
As tsk suggested, the bleeding has stopped, and I think basically things are good, but I’ll find out tomorrow when I pick up the PARTIAL. My typing lady how to spell that as in Marshall with a P so now it’s in all caps!
Clynn, I believe your Amsterdam tulip garden is needlework either that or a one, but it looks like some form of needlework. I’m not sure what kind very intricate however and I think attractive a pretty big piece and I don’t know what you do with it, except hanging on the It has been a long day, so piper and I are going to say SEDS.
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That temp change map - what date and year??? Are those wind chills? Cool tornado map. Another downpour going on now. I'd feel perfectly safe with Bazi as well. :) :)
Today 03/19/2025.
The prior 24 hour mercury thermometer temperature change in degrees Fahrenheit from the time of my post.
No wind chill.
Ambient air temperature as it were I guess.
We're just swimmingly here in a spring eve.
50° F
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Bl, your post extraction instructions are just like a doctor gave me giver take a few words, and I’m trying to follow them for the first time, although I have followed most of them before except I smoked at one time and smoked as soon as I got in the car and grabbed a hot cup of coffee and never got a dry socket. Knock on wood. I hope I don’t get one. No I have never heard that anyone was happy having a dry socket.
As tsk suggested, the bleeding has stopped, and I think basically things are good, but I’ll find out tomorrow when I pick up the PARTIAL. My typing lady how to spell that as in Marshall with a P so now it’s in all caps!
Clynn, I believe your Amsterdam tulip garden is needlework either that or a one, but it looks like some form of needlework. I’m not sure what kind very intricate however and I think attractive a pretty big piece and I don’t know what you do with it, except hanging on the It has been a long day, so piper and I are going to say SEDS.
Amsterdam, Netherlands, tulips!
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According to Google this is an aerial view of Keukenhof Park, also known as the Garden of Europe, it is one of the world's largest flower gardens, situated in the municipality of Lisse, in the Netherlands. Covers an area of 32 hectares and approximately 7 million flower bulbs are planted in the gardens annually. Good reviews overall, but many complaints about high prices for food.
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OK then.
It's settled.
Baziunc.
It's clearly time to tune up on the DC 10 girl. :-*
I see some Bakers are a boarding.
You gals/guys are a riot.
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My most favorite type of a landing soft has always been by a float plane.
Set you down like a lake at sunrise.
Portage _ _
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Lisa, beautiful morning pic ... who would go visit a tax place on their birthday! ???
Clynn, beautiful morning posts... yes, I remember Thyla/Anne and her son Sam, she wrote they lived in the Smoky Mountains. Really sweet gal I think she had MS or something like that... I keep her on our prayer list... awww {{{Rosie and Bella}}} ... beautiful pic of the Sandhills and love the Big Bear Bobsie Twins! They look like they are ready to rumble!! With a pantry full like that I don't know what they have to fuss about. LOL! ... gorgeous tulips. I wonder if they sold bulbs too.
Phyl, beautiful morning pics... Mike is much better, he's a bit quiet though.... nice nature video... Thank you Cornell Nature videos...
Tsk, I hear from Peepspy she's busy and doing well. You can find her on the Puffin and a couple of other chats on Explore.org.... Ezee removed his name from the forum, I hope he's well.I keep him on our prayer list... Horst/Eagle-Duck was Homedi in 2011, he started the Beak. :-*
Puff, I remember Alice Witt, she was very nice and I learned a lot about eagles from her in our early forum years... She also volunteered for a Raptor Rescue too... Maryanne was also a favorite forum member too.
BL, thanks for the weather alert.... The temp chart can't be right for the midwest. Kansas temps is unimaginable to me! Lived there 32 years and never experienced that!!
{{{Tig}}} Take care..... I miss Pink and Eagles4 too :(
{{{Karen}}} I hope you'll feel better in the morning... I loved 2011 followed by 2012... Great fun, learned a lot about Raptors ... Met and made many wonderful friends from all over. {{{ Horst/Eagle-Duck}}} :-* ...
Kb, I just listened to Michael Winslow video about an hour ago.. great! Safe travels home for your nephew.
Baz, love your Tom Jones story, I saw him in Vegas ;D ... Congrats to your NC Tarheels! ..
you flying us somewhere Baz? BL? Looking forward to the trip! It's been awhile since I've been anywhere, never been to Alaska. It's on my bucket list!
Good night!
Keep warm and take care Beakers!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers! It's Spring!
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Lani, you have a wonderful memory! Now I recall the reason the Lounge split, Homedi vs a couple of the early Mods! And then there was Iceline, the wonderful photographer who used to sit at the Decorah Fish Hatchery and take pictures! Quite some times back then between The Beak room and Cheers... ::) Seems like decades ago... Happy to hear that Mike is feeling better!
BL, we got tiny hail for about 15 minutes yesterday morning, high winds and a few flurries, nothing on the ground after the hail quickly melted!
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oldguy, thanks for the additional information on the tulip fields!
karen, how is your 'hole where the tooth was' doing?
tsk, that tulip picture makes one wonder, they must have a machine that plants the bulbs if there are 7 million every year! How do they know the color? That would be a prank, to mix a few renegades in, I bet they would spot it and rush to replace it!
baz, love the picture of the little airfield you used! I picture you like Amelia Earhart!
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I remember the swooning over Tom Jones, he was considered a hunk! Loved his songs, his voice was just so...I don't know what, but we loved it
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Arizona bobcat standing on top of a cactus in Tucson!
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Song: Spring
By William Shakespeare
(from Love's Labours Lost)
When daisies pied and violets blue
And lady-smocks all silver-white
And cuckoo-buds of yellow hue
Do paint the meadows with delight,
The cuckoo then, on every tree,
Mocks married men; for thus sings he,
Cuckoo;
Cuckoo, cuckoo: Oh word of fear,
Unpleasing to a married ear!
When shepherds pipe on oaten straws,
And merry larks are plowmen’s clocks,
When turtles tread, and rooks, and daws,
And maidens bleach their summer smocks,
The cuckoo then, on every tree,
Mocks married men; for thus sings he,
Cuckoo;
Cuckoo, cuckoo: Oh word of fear,
Unpleasing to a married ear!
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Beakers Good Morning and...
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Today 54F and Tonight 32F
I arrived om Beakroom in the Spring of 2014 there were still some of the ' very first' Beakers here. Esp. MpMom, {{{Willie}}} {{{Eagle Duck}}} , Godiva to name a few
Tsk- No Jim wasn't nervous landing at Sitka, AK . He's been a jet pilot for 40 yrs before he retired . When I took the same photo of Sitka, AK that was posted I was standing up in the cockpit ;D
Been meaning to ask about Tim. I'm sure Lulu's been cuddling
Lani-tks for the Sloth Report and snaps. Oh just look at Delilah primping her fur!
Karen- how's the 'old place' where your tooth was ? Glad the tooth extraction went well. And your socket has a clot -isn't dry. Keep the liquids you drink tempid.
CLynn- Amsterdam tulips fields make me think of a patchwork quilt; just a little dusting of snow for you--like powdered sugar
KB safe travels for your nephew
{{{Tig}}} glad you like your doctor. And you're getting PT. ;)
{{{ Horst/Eagle-Duck}}} He helped me with my "Dina' Sauces nest Avatar --- in Channel Islands, CA
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-0-20-long-eared-owl
https://www.nature365.tv
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About an inch of snow but is covering the sidewalks and trees - Terrible commute this AM. NW Indiana had the worst of the weather. Think there was a tornado. High will be 42.
PUFF I believe Alice is in the Arlington Heights area and DOES or did work at a rescue sanctuary. I'd have to google what is out that way.
TIG Long way out for that knee replacement. Lots of time to build strength in your legs tho and that is good.
KAREN That garden is real - Keukenhof OOPS I see reading on OLDGUY has more info. You never fail to give me a morning chuckle " Marshall except with a p" LOLOL
LISA Missed your post yesterday - Always wondered how crafters could work with that really think yarn. Great pillow. ;D
BL On a float plane once going St Thomas to St Croix in the Virgin Islands. Pretty cool.
LANI If I remember Peeps does wiring diagrams for cars or something like that. Nice that you keep in touch. Didn't realize Horst started the BEAK. I think PINK joined the same time as LORI. She was one busy gal. Alaska on my bucket list as well - maybe by cruise....
CLYNN Nice to see you wonderful spring morning post amidst our spring snowfall. ::) Ahh You have the answer to planting those tulips - a machine does it. Has to be. Bobcat has tough paws. :o
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Nice trip down memory Lane this morning! I remember there were some industry issues for peeps and her job at one time that I thought was straightened out. I hope things are still going well for her would be nice to see her back in the back if she has time or the inclination I thought maybe Eagles would be back sometime soon but no such luck so tag when you mention message her give her wishes from. From me too, I think pink disappeared while I was at the home I miss her and her bike, riding stories and updates on her children and grandchildren. Think of her when there’s bad weather through that part of the state.(((Eagle Duck))). He helped many on the forum with their avatars a nice man.
Spilled a bottle of slim fast in my lap this morning. Don’t ask pajamas washed in the dryer along with some other clothes and didn’t make much other damage. My mouth is fine except for a tooth next to the extraction which is loose and hurts. I suggested that they come out to, but the dentist wasn’t inclined to do that. It is just loose and kind of hurts in the area where it attaches. No biggie and I will. It will clear up I hope or I’ll go back and have it pulled out. It seems there is a solution to most problems in life and I wish they would include morels. Then they do solutions that is.
I still think the flowers in the Netherlands look fake when I expand the picture they look just like needlepoint nuts that someone has painstakingly done over a number of years. They don’t look at all like tulip flowers. Anyway, the colors are beautiful and everything is arranged perfectly. Dutch settlers owned and operated large Garbage/Trash collection businesses in the Chicago area years ago. I don’t know what that has to do with tulips, but something that just popped in my mind.
Lisa, did The kitties give you a birthday greeting? They should shower you with diamonds
All have a good day Maybe BBL
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You made me look things up tsk Otherwise it would pop up in the middle of my sleep tonight. Some others mentioned Alice Witt from the past also.
She lives in Palatine, does work at Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabitation in Barrington, IL.
I also got a reminder of our birthday -- OUR birthday is exactly the same date and year - different locations. ???
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Hi Clynn, Karen, Kbs, tsk, Lani, Phyl, Lisa, oldguy, puff, tig, bazi, Jill, blschue, Paulie, T40, Emy, Lilbro, E4E, Peep, Nora, Ginger, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Eburg, Weasel, Ezee, lindy, Bggolden, godiva, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, nanimal, ruby, Oma, f22raptor, jicaji, LB, the cheers & Jewelies groups and All!
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Yes, that's a beluga whale..although i clearly see knees and hips!....LOL..it's just blubber.
Nephew made it home safely, thanks. He lives in the NW corner of Rochester. Works downtown. There was a steep gradient, cut off line between north and south metro Rochester. Between 2 NW and 8 SE.....so weird when that happens.
Am waiting for my plumber to bring a new Kolher toilet for my bathroom downstairs. It's really old...and though the inerds have been replaced multiple times the city informed me I have a leaky toiet. Our smart meters inform them of that kind of thing. It's taller and needs replacing so here we go. Looks like he might be late?
Also have left my Jeep at the mechanics for a week. I prepared. Still stalls at low RPM's. Twice on Tuesday while running errands. Too scary for me and I replaced the battery. Troubeshooting looks like they previously checked most items off the list. No error message, transmission fine, battery replaced, PCM main brain checked out fine.
Problem is they need it to stall for them to diagnose and they haven't been able to do that.
Down to 4 possibles for now: PCM, body computer, crank shaft, or a theft thingy on the ignition switch.
Poor Nellie, and me!...she only has 66,000 miles on her, looks new, runs fine but for this issue and is a V8
Looking at vehicles I see they don't make V8's anymore.....
WTH!
Hoping both issues are addressed today/tomorrow.
City finally fixed my street light that's been out for a month, so things looking up!....LOL
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I tried to post I got the red warning - while you were reading 3 new replies have been posted. You may wish to review your post!
There's nothing to review it's gone! All gone!!! POOF!! >:( :'(
I'll be back ... meanwhile here's my morning pic.
Happy Spring with the Sauces Family :-*
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Happy Spring Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
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Good Morning Beakers...Happy Spring!
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clynn - Love that pics of the tulips yesterday. I have given Jeff a few places I would like to go on Saturday, I will let him choose. Outback was one of them. :D Pretty Spring flowers this morning.
kb - Glad to hear that you missed out on the snowstorm yesterday.
BrokenLug - Ouch on the dry socket. Painful, I hear!
baz - We did have a movie night for my birthday, at home. One of our all time favorites, Trading Places with Dan Akyroyd and Eddie Murphy.
Puff - Glad to hear that you made it thru the weather. :-*
tig - It is good to like your doctor. I love all of mine, gives me comfort.
karen - ;D ;D your typing lady!
Lani - LOL, wasn't my choice to visit the tax office on my birthday. My appointment was supposed to be last month, and my lady got sick. They wanted to put me in with this other woman in the office, but Jeff only likes go to our lady.
Phyl - Thanks for the Shakespeare, and 365. Pretty flowers this morning.
tsk - Love your pretty Spring greeting. I was wondering if you got all that bad weather yesterday. I am jealous of crafty people. My have never been crafty.
Lori - Waving hi to you!
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Oooh, Laurie! That rumble looks delicious!
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KAREN Feel bad there is still discomfort in the area of the removed tooth How is the bridge for fit? Oh well as long as your whole day doesn't go the way of the spilled Slim Fast :-\
PUFF You are exactly right - Flint Creek. I always wanted to go out there - Maybe I will this Spring.
LORI Like that tulip coffee cup ;D Beautiful indigo buntings
KB I think it is AI. Google search finds nothing. Lots to deal with. So many times you can't get the car to do at the dealer, what happens to you all the time.
LANI Gorgeous Sauces scene I did lose my AM post but think it was my fault.
LISA Love the AM color combo. Tim reruns that movie a lot as well LOL Sun has been shining all day so too bad those early AM commuters couldn't have gone in at noon LOL Sidewalks and streets now clear and almost all the grass.
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tsk - it's not AI....in the comment section you can watch videos of beluga's swimming that look similar.
Down to: "talking" between the skim module( anti-theft device/module in ignition, body module, and main brain module PCM.....they will figure it out as refurbished older parts don't cost that much, but being puters and electrical can mess up the whole car they said if don't function well.
My problem will be finding old mechanics or ones who've worked on old cars (not easy), mine is retiring next year after 48 years, and finding old parts that are reliable and work.
My thoughts: if they fix it, a big if, and say in 3 months or so it has the same problem, I'll buy a new/newer vehicle for feeling safe.
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Puff- tks for update on the original Beakers. So interesting to know where everyone is nowadays. How nice you and Alice Witt share the same birthday. :)
Karen- a jaunt down memory lane indeed. Lucky your breakfast drink didn't stain any more than it did. Extracted tooth's neighbor might
be feeling 'sympathy' pains---thinking the nerves are all connected. IMHO. Sure hope your dental issues all work out for you. ;)
Ditto Lisa "your typing lady'. LOL
Lori- what a wonderful Springtime greeting for Beakers today. Love it! And the Blackberry Crumble is difficult to resist! Thank you for
the dessert and thinking of us all. Hope all's well with you , Destini and your family. Hope you have a lovely Spring this year.
KB- that beluga whale is amazing. Sure does look like a female human. Glad nephew arrived home safely. Shucks on the bathroom probs. Hope it
works out for you. Poor Nellie---V8. I sure hope you can get what you need for Nellie.
Lisa-nice spring baby's breath and bulky knit comforter. Sounds like a nice birthday celebration at home. 'Trading Places' is sooo funny.
Ditto 'typing lady' for Karen's voice to text.
Lani- tks for update on Sauces pair Jak and Audacity look fantastic. Love those two. :-* :-* :-*
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Historic Travellers Rest Historic House Museum
Plantation in Nashville, Tennessee
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is a former plantation and historic plantation house, located in Nashville, Tennessee. The first owner of the site was John Overton in 1796, who built the first family home in 1799.
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karen - Oh no, sorry about the Slim Fast. I did something similar last night trying to open a fruit cup of peaches, instead of eating them, I was wearing them. ::)
kb - Yikes, you have alot on your plate with all the repairs and such. I see the same as you on the whale...knees and hips.
tsk - Thank you, I loved that color, too. We are supposed to have a thunderstorm tonight.
Phyl - Thanks! Very pretty plantation, thanks for the link.
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Pip at DNN!!! Thanks for the news Amy!!
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Unofficial storm reports from yesterdays storms ..
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/yesterday.html
BL, thanks for the weather alert....
The temp chart can't be right for the midwest. Kansas temps is unimaginable to me! Lived there 32 years and never experienced that!!
Lani that NWS map of temperatures is generally considered to be accurate.
24 hour temp changes swing pretty good at this time of year.
They happen more often then you would think.
Here's today's .. click on the -40's for example. ;D
https://www.weather.gov/wrh/hazards?&zoom=7&scroll_zoom=false¢er=39.036252959636606,-80.44189453125001&boundaries=false,false,false,false,false,false,false,false,false,false,false&tab=observation&obs=true&obs_type=air_temp_change_24_hour&obs_popup=false&obs_density=60&obs_provider=ALL
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PHYL Have you ever been to that museum?
LISA Those fruit cups are tricky. I use them too. ;)
CLYNN YAY Action at DNN Here we go!
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Unofficial storm reports from yesterdays storms ..
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/yesterday.html
BL, thanks for the weather alert....
The temp chart can't be right for the midwest. Kansas temps is unimaginable to me! Lived there 32 years and never experienced that!!
Lani that NWS map of temperatures is generally considered to be accurate.
24 hour temp changes swing pretty good at this time of year.
They happen more often then you would think.
Here's today's .. click on the -40's for example. ;D
https://www.weather.gov/wrh/hazards?&zoom=7&scroll_zoom=false¢er=39.036252959636606,-80.44189453125001&boundaries=false,false,false,false,false,false,false,false,false,false,false&tab=observation&obs=true&obs_type=air_temp_change_24_hour&obs_popup=false&obs_density=60&obs_provider=ALL
Yep, about a week ago, we had a 50 degree temperature swing in less than 48 hours...
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The Typing lady did it again she typed LAURIE for LORI and rumble for crumble. Lol. Anyway, thanks Lori LORI for your post this morning.
Mouth is not too bad in any discomfort is bearable. I see the dentist Tuesday as I have an appointment for a cleaning then they have to check say partial as well. I think they made it smaller or narrower as it is almost impossible to get off I don’t know that I will be wearing it until I see them Tuesday. However, I think it’s an easy fix.
Got a new battery for my watch today and believe I located the clock I want alarm type at Walmart it has everything in big digital letters and also flashes the time on the ceiling so you can lay in bed and look at the time lol OL they say it’s for the elderly and those with dementia. Ha ha ha.
Thanks for the post things. I had something I meant to say what a complement for somebody about some thing, but I forgotten about it now so I will sign off and say SEDS.
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Lisa- we sent the storms up your way. Kinda got tired of them. LOL :-* ;) I will say come this Sunday you'll have the last laugh as Sunday 11PM monster rain storms all night until 11pm Monday. Pets to the B & B kitties stay inside and snuggle up.
Tsk-yes I've been to Travellers Rest. They keep feral cats there---the manager of the gift shop had a PG stray wonder in and drop her litter. At his expense had her spade. Over time more wondered in and stayed. They didn't venture far and never went near the plantation itself.
Clynn-tks for up date on DNN and snap of pip on the egglet.
BL tks for stats on yesterday storms---check 'em out later.
Karen- Glad your dental extraction is settling down. Good news on the dental appointment this coming Tuesday.
Sounds like you're gonna be all fixed up. And, that digital clock would be easy to see on ceiling no rolling over or twisting about to view.
I would like that with my fused neck. :)
Good Evening / Good Night Beakers...SEDs all.
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Clynn, A pip at DNN! Great news! Very pretty spring pics! Great memories of the early years of the Beak. Iceline introduced us to the Crex Meadows Sandhill Cranes.... Many great members no longer with us Lindawyo, Ming, Jpalm, Willi, MpMom, Neva, Naimoj, Lindy, Marrymo, TxTeacher, Indy, .... I noticed there are 98 RRP forum members now, there use to be a lot more... that poor Bobcat, you know there was something big that chased him up to the top of that cactus. He's not up there enjoying the view... Love your link to Tom Jones music... I loved everyone one of his songs...
Phyl Stunning video of the GHO in today's nature video... it is wonderful to see a baby at the Sauces nest again. When I received the Explore.org pic of the Sauces baby I called MpMom and they were heading out of town for a bit. She was thrilled. ;D I posted the explore video on her Sauces thread... beautiful historic plantation museum.
Tsk, Did your snow melt today? ...the post was blank after I clicked "Post" then it stopped because of 3 replies before me, normally you're able to see your post in the box, but mine was gone! Empty! Nada!!... :-\ I'd love to do the early fall Alaska cruise, I've heard that's a wonderful one to see eagles, brown bears, etc... I know Eagles/Kris had a great Alaska trip last fall. ;D
{{{Karen}}} Sorry about the Slim Fast.... Glad your not having a lot of discomfort. .... I'll let Eagles know you're thinking about her... You and Piper sleep well tonight. :)
Puff, glad to know you and Alice share the same birth date... now, I remember the Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabitation is where Alice works.
Lori, beautiful spring pics! Love the Blackberry Crumble Bars. YUM!
Kb, that's an eerie pic of the Beluga whale, they do look like they have knees. But, of course they don't, it's blubber or muscle moving with the ocean currents. Glad your nephew made it safely home.... after everything, glad things are looking up! ;D
Lisa, I don't even want to think about taxes.. :P ... Trading Places is a fun movie, a perfect ending to your special day... Outback sounds like the perfect birthday dinner. YUM! ;D
BL I'm glad it's 44 here. ;D ... I 've never seen so maniy below zero temps this time of year.brrrrr.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Oops, low battery. SED
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, yes, the forums are not as big as they were, but the Beak Room is still going strong, probably about half of what it was back then! I would love a cruise to Alaska! We should get to 58 today, still a bit windy though. TWC is saying 80 for next Friday! I sure hope we have Spring for a while and not just a jump into Summer!
Phyl, I love businesses that have resident cats! There was a store in Portland called The Cat's Meow, everything and anything cats, there was one welcoming us at the front door and a couple more inside! I always brought presents home for the cats. Sadly, it didn't survive the pandemic... Has Jim been able to check the Bluebird B&B? I would love to visit The Traveler's Inn, love the double wrap around porches!
karen, The Typing Lady, LOLOL! I can just see you lying in bed, eyes wide open, staring at the time on the ceiling!
Lisa, have fun and good eats for your Birthday Dinner today!
tsk, some nice Spring weather coming up this next week! Soon the gardening places will be bursting with flowers! I always spend my birthday money from Mom on plants, can't wait! I will be visiting Mom April 12-20th. There is a big flower place out in the country that we go to. I will be hunting for another hosta and let Mom pick out something for Mother's day! Her daffodils are all in bloom, I wish she knew how to take a picture with her phone!
DNN - Per GABear (mod) - As of 3/20/25, both of our eggs have pips! We'll be watching the hatching process closely!
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Lani Best time for Alaska - Mid May opens, through mid June. Busy seasonal June - Aug; ends start of September, but by then there's almost fast shutdown by end of September. PM me, more info.
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Today 61F and Tonight 47F
Thanks Lani for sharing---Such wonderful news at Jak and Audi's Sauces nest in the Channel Islands. I just wonder why, when I've selected to 'notify' of replies. I'm not getting the thread notifications. ???
Hi Baz and Puff...
Clynn- Checking the BB's nesting boxes is on his list for the weekend. As you know I'll post in my Bluebird thread here in Forum and then
in Beakroom.
Thanks for photo update on DNN - from chat mod GABear - 3/20/25, both of eggs have pips! Look at those two eagle possibilities ---Mom keep them warm!
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-03-21-big-woods-awakening
https://www.nature365.tv
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KAREN I know someone who had that clock that flashed the time on the ceiling. They loved it ;D
LANI All snow gone except in all shady areas. Lots of Beakers come and gone. I have a 31 others on my list who were very short timers. I'll post them some time today. Checked on Flint Creek yesterday - Want to know if they have a visitors center. Waiting for response. Don't think they do
CLYNN Bright yellow morning. Hope it is sunny here today. Next week below ave temps :P You will be driving home on Easter from Mom's ;D I have a memo to myself to dig out a hosta where it gets buried in ferns and move it to another area. It's huge so may split it at the same time. Need to cut down my roses tho. May do that today.
PUFF Thanks for the advice on an Alaskan trip.
My new computer tower should arrive today with Windows 11. Will need to wait however until my niece has time to transfer for me. ::) ;) ;)
PHYL sunflowers - one of my favorites
HAVE A GREAT DAY TIG
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Hi Tsk- y ou work circles around me in the garden! When you say 'cut down' don't you mean 'prune' or actually cut down as in get
rid of---all gone? Gosh it's Brrrr cold here this AM. You got your new PC already. Which brand? I haven't even started shopping! Suppose i best get busy. Anyway I'm anxious to know all about yours.
Still too cold in evenings here for walking. :(
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PHYL Not really working circles...I prune the roses back by cutting off about 2/3 of the plants I have 3 knockout roses. That's the only thing I do now. LOL I currently have an Acer Aspire. I upgraded to the TC 1775 UR12 on sale and has 16GB which my advisor ( friend of my nephew) said was essential. He approved my choice. Coming from Amazon. Hope no one steals it from my porch LOL
These are Beakers who have posted at least once and who are no longer on the Members list.
WRG, Masswatch, Maxie, Cwells, JaneCR, Dlong, JFrancl, Keystone, Freehaws, Neverbeen, Grumantomcat, KellyKadette, F22Raptor 2, Doberman, Faith, NonnaG, Schneid, Keamama, Barbells, JJ, Sparky, WWJW, AbbieinTx, Firetruck, Littlejet, Samanson, MyShatze
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Happy Birthday Tig
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Berry Tiramisu Trifle
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Forgive me I missed your B-Day the other day. :-[
So ... Happy Belated Birth Day from Pip, Kopje & I :-*
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Tigger you have a wonderful B-Day today you here !
Doctors orders. ;) :-*
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Got a new battery for my watch today and believe I located the clock I want alarm type at Walmart it has everything in big digital letters and also flashes the time on the ceiling so you can lay in bed and look at the time lol OL they say it’s for the elderly and those with dementia. Ha ha ha.
Karen do you also have a good weather alert radio in your home/bedroom ?
They make models that not only have the audio alarm (very loud) ...
https://midlandusa.com/collections/at-home1/products/wr-120-weather-radio
Also an accessory external strobe light to alert people visually.
https://midlandusa.com/products/str180-strobe-light
There's even a external "pillow shaker" accessory for heavy sleepers.
https://midlandusa.com/products/shkr100-pillow-shaker-1?variant=39972348362929
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Lani I double checked on that 24 hour temperature change in Kansas from the other day.
On 03/18/25 @ 4:52 pm CDT it was 87°
On 03/19/25 @ 4:52 pm CDT it was 39°
~ EDIT to add ~ The temp actually dropped - 56 ° in less than 24 hrs at Dodge City, KA.
From 87° on 3/18 4:52 pm to 31° on 3/19 8:52 am. :o :o :o
And that's how one gets severe weather outbreaks in Kansas in March. ::)
The weather station that reported the - 48 ° 24 hr temp change (° F ambient) was located at the Dodge City Regional Airport. (https://www.weather.gov/wrh/timeseries?site=KDDC&hours=72&units=english&chart=on&headers=on&obs=tabular&hourly=true&pview=standard&font=12&plot=)
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You know .. for getting out of Dodge .. ;) :D
That's a good thing because it's most likely an accurate reading as opposed to a "Joe Blow's" weather station. 8)
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Have a chill Bird Day,tsk
Interesting on these new toilets....mine is a Kohler 19 incher..I need to get used to the new oval bigger seat. I "feel" like I might fall in!....temporary feeling I'm sure I'll get used to. Consequently the base of the bowl sticks out further into the room, thereby making my previous long rug not work....Oh well, I'll either cut out the rug for the bowl, or just use a different rug. The flushing thing is different too.
You all probably have newer toilets than my first stab at it, but it will take some getting used to, LOL.
Have to time my grilling of steak today to dodge the raindrops...
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some bounce
Thanx all :D
Yum!
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Happy birthday CampersTig!
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TGIF Beakers! 8)
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
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Good Morning Beakers....TGIF!!!!
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clynn - That was a great view of the Pip! Pretty morning colors. Thanks, and thanks again for the DNN pic this morning. We are doing to birthday dinner on Sunday. Jeff wants to go to Chevy's Mexican Restaurant. That was one of my choices. :D
karen - Glad to hear that you are not in too much discomfort. Interesting alarm clock.
Phyl - Pretty sunflowers this morning, and thanks for the 365.
tsk - Hope you enjoy your new computer. :)
Lani - Loved that good night pic!
BL - Thank you, and you are forgiven. :-*
kb - Your new toilet sounds like mine, but it is a Vortex.
Puff, Lori, oldguy - Morning :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, tig!!!
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Lisa - Did it take you a bit to get used to? I googled yours and yes looks quite like mine.
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Lisa - Did it take you a bit to get used to? I googled yours and yes looks quite like mine.
Yes, it did.
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KB Not my Bday - think you meant TIG LOL What is different about the flusher on your new toilet??
LISA Beautiful AM pic ;D The computer probably won't get set up til June. My niece works at the high school so in June will work only 4 days a week.
TIG You certainly have some might nice looking treats ;D
The greatest thing about spring other than waking to bird songs is to be outdoors cutting my roses and being serenaded by our resident cardinal ;D
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KB Not my Bday - think you meant TIG LOL What is different about the flusher on your new toilet??
LISA Beautiful AM pic ;D The computer probably won't get set up til June. My niece works at the high school so in June will work only 4 days a week.
TIG You certainly have some might nice looking treats ;D
The greatest thing about spring other than waking to bird songs is to be outdoors cutting my roses and being serenaded by our resident cardinal ;D
LOLOL.... I didn't even notice in KB's post! I read Tig ! Sheesh 8)
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Woops, My Bad!....well, you all know that tsk and tig both start with a T right?.....sorry tig.
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tsk - faster flush unless you hold it down....less water in the tank and handle is behind a big self closing toilet seat to name a few.
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tsk, I remember Keystone! Always posted in the wee hours, we always thought he/she was a little tipsy! You missed Naimoj! She posts on FB a lot, mostly food or political. I never comment. I can't remember a poster that was close to Decorah, she lived close to The Wapsipinicon River. Was it Samonson? Yes, I think that was it and she's on your list! Can't remember the last forum name Iceline used when he sneaked back in the last time! I need to split some hostas this spring, I think it would be the easiest when they first pop up out of the ground
oldguy, love that Berry Tiramisu Trifle you cooked up for tig! Yum! And so pretty!
Phyl, beautiful sunflower pics this morning! I am so happy to know that Jack and Audacity will have the little one to raise this year!
Kayaking in the Buffalo National River, Arkansas
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Happy Birthday tig!
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Clynn-would be awesome kayaking on Buffalo National River in Ark. for one who was adventuresome enough
OG- that Berry Tiramisu Trifle for Tig would be nice for breakfast and hot coffee too. Where do you fine the time ... ;)
Lori-sweet birthday greetings for Tig ;)
Lisa-charming little robin this AM; some name for a toilet " Vortex' LOL
Lani- darling Yorkie for Tig today. She'll love him/her
KB- that's some grizzley---he said he wanted to cuddle---I said 'No thanks'. LOL
Jim should be home soon---best get my busy on...
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{{{Tig}}}, wishing you ...
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...a very Happy Birthday!
Hoping you have a wonderful celebration with Camper, family and friends.
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Happy Birthday Tig, hope you have a fabulous day :)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TIG!! :) I hope you have a very bouncy day! :D
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And...
Bailey's Irish Cream Cake! :D
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https://www.chewoutloud.com/baileys-irish-cream-chocolate-cake-with-whipped-frosting/
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Happy Day, Beakers!
Lani, sorry about the Jayhawks' game. Boo hiss. My Heels are playing now, and I don't like the score so far. I hope it turns around! Fingers crossed!
Karen, I hope you enjoy your new timepieces. I hope all is progressing well with the dental work. Don't mess with that nearby tooth. Hopefully it will settle back to normal soon. If the time was lit up on my ceiling at night, I would consider that a bad day, er, night, in hell. 8)
BL, yes, I got my pilot license when I was in my early 30s. Did most all of my training in multiple different models of Cessnas. Lucky for me, I learned to fly at a small, in-the-country, airport, where lots of retired airline pilots (and they were almost all former military pilots) hangared their planes - mostly vintage aircraft - a very wide variety of aircraft. They took me under their wing, so to speak, pun not intended this time. I hung out with them on the weekends, in their hangars, or in the FBO, with pots of stews or soups or chili on top of the woodburning stove on cold, bad weather days. They invited me to fly with them often, so I got to log lots of hours in those vintage aircraft - all kinds... Piper Cubs, all kinds of Taylorcraft/taildraggers, aerobatic open air biplanes, classic Air Force and Navy Air military training aircraft - different kinds, including sliding canopy, etc. I often flew with them on weekends to some other small airports, where pilots from all over would gather just to howdy-do and kick each others' tires in the tie-down area... usually at places where there was also some good grub, either at the airport, or very nearby. Many of those little airports would loan us a car to go grab a bite nearby, if we asked. Those guys were very nice to me, and taught me a lot, too. :-* I got to take off and land at all kinds of runways - paved airports and private strips, as well as grass strips here and there, some private property ones if invited to after waggling our wings at the owner. I only got to fly in float planes as a passenger. Once you have a pilot license, you always have one, unless the FAA revokes it for some reason. But I haven't been current in many years now. I still look up to ID single engine planes overhead whenever I hear that familiar sound, which immediately transports me, in my mind, to the left seat and staring at the instrument panel.
Back to the game. Later, Beakers! :)
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Lori - The Best Fudgy Cocoa Brownies look yummy!
tsk - Thank you! Too bad we don't live closer, Jeff could set you up. ;)
clynn - Beautiful pic from Buffalo National River.
Phyl - Thank you :)
baz - Enjoy your game.
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CLYNN Yes I forgot Nai and Karen reminded me I also forgot Nanimal's friend Linda ( we went all together and you knew her from those visits) who worked as a volunteer at Ojai. I can't for the life of me think of her last name - She would write wonderful posts of her training sessions and her time spent at Ojai. She died of a brain tumor Next to Keystone's name I had "Odd" LOL
Iceline went by several names . He was always in trouble ...LOL
BAZI How interesting about your years in the air!
LISA and I would have loved it - the early set up LOL
KAREN I just thought of Linda's last name - Mc Pherson!
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I remember Keystone as the one to infrequently post some songs and encouraging others to do as well and called it the Sat. night concert. I could never get a vibe on his/her background, other than a music fan or maybe a musician. I don't think Keystone was under the influence when posting, as the posts were very controlled with no identifying info. Almost all of the posts were after 9pm on a Sat. night and then stop about 1am. One of the posts remarked that the forum needed more music.
Jon Anderson is now 80 yo and going strong...
Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks - "Roundabout" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQNKdGzuGMI
Q Kids did a tour of MS, TX, and LA - some highlights of their sightseeing...
Our Trip Through Mississippi, Texas and Louisiana - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbqEmKnHifE
Quarantine Kids play "The Waiting" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36z4VzWNCsk
DD and LaLa and LuLu and TT and MoMo and ChuChu and ToTo's Spring Time Escapades (ENG SUB) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecblpCvpP_k
Maru keeps his beauty with a steamed towel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXwda1p3uMU
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OLDGUY Interesting - your memories of Keystone. ;) ;) Lots of good meals on the Clarke family excursion. Fun shopping places and New Orleans - very recognizable ;D
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Oh tsk thanks so much for remembering McPherson. I don’t know why that’s hard for me to keep in my mind. I believe Nanimal told me that just a few years ago. Linda’s descriptions of her training and handling. The birds was very interesting and you almost felt like you were with her in that rehab place. I’m sure they miss her as she was quite dedicated to that job. I’m sure also that her daughter misses her as well.
Those early days in the back, we will be something. It was almost a full-time job to keep up.
Az Interesting description of your flight school training sessions. I know you had a great time and learned a lot.. I worked with a man who flew during World War II and went to a training school as you described after the war ended. His discussions of life were fascinating. When I knew him, he was no longer in the fight business, although I think his heart was still there. I think once a pilot always a pilot
TIG happy birthday you have had some marvelous treats today and I’ve tasted some of all of them absolutely delicious Lori you again came through with fabulous birthday treat and great pictures. I can’t say that the rest were wonderful but you seem to score 100% every time.
Interesting discussion on toilets, particularly the flesh function. I’ve noticed that with my color as well.
Lisa, you’re a little bird and the bird cup was too cute for words. Truly enjoyed your morning picture.
Lynn, your morning yellows remind me of the Midwest and forsythia so much I neighbor here grew forsythia bush, but it just doesn’t do well in the heat. Many things need the lawn chill of a winter. We don’t have that.
Phyl, You are sunflowers, share a reminder of the summer to come love the cherry faces
Will sign off now. Wish everyone TGIF.
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Happy Birthday Tig!! I hope you've been enjoying your special day. :)
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Tig- I sure hope you've been celebrating your Birthday and maybe Camper has some snaps of our birthday girl.
Karen- Gosh that's what I was thinking of when I first saw Clynn's AM post 'forsythia' ::)
Jim's gone on a take out run. ;)
Thanks for all the 'bits and pieces' of Beakroom from days gone by.
Good Evening ...Good Night,Beakers...SEDs all.
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Some one mentioned of looking for plants for the yard - our suppliers made the first delivery a week ago - shrubs, fruit trees and arborvitae. The next day they delivered potted flowers - pansies and some garden plants. So if your in Iowa or Ill. and your yard is ready for some new plants, checkout your favorite plant store. Minn. may be available in another 1 - 2 weeks.
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Bazi a very cool history of flying you have under your chin yoke. 8)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWoCLqMq8qM
The 'old timers' at small airports are a wealth of flying safely information for sure. 8)
That's why they're old timers. ;)
Taking off from gravity is very exciting.
Flying is relatively easy.
Landing is the learned rub. ;)
My nirvana is a P - 51 Mustang.
That's one Sexy plane.
You had to pilot those wings.
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some bounce
Thanx, again, for all the nice wishes and treats!
We had a lovely evening (after Camper presented me with gifts and a rose).
Here is a pic he took of me and a cake the restaurant provided (!) and a selfie I took.
SED
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Lani I double checked on that 24 hour temperature change in Kansas from the other day.
On 03/18/25 @ 4:52 pm CDT it was 87°
On 03/19/25 @ 4:52 pm CDT it was 39°
~ EDIT to add ~ The temp actually dropped - 56 ° in less than 24 hrs at Dodge City, KA.
From 87° on 3/18 4:52 pm to 31° on 3/19 8:52 am. :o :o :o
And that's how one gets severe weather outbreaks in Kansas in March. ::)
The weather station that reported the - 48 ° 24 hr temp change (° F ambient) was located at the Dodge City Regional Airport. (https://www.weather.gov/wrh/timeseries?site=KDDC&hours=72&units=english&chart=on&headers=on&obs=tabular&hourly=true&pview=standard&font=12&plot=)
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You know .. for getting out of Dodge .. ;) :D
That's a good thing because it's most likely an accurate reading as opposed to a "Joe Blow's" weather station. 8)
Thanks BL ;D
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Clynn, Awww thanks for posting GABear's DN pics.... The snow has melted and Mom Decorah North is keeping her egglets nice and warm tonight... But, boy is it windy! .. Father Decorah Goose is always near mother goose/eggs on N! ...I liked Keystone a lot.... Iceline's last name was D7, there was a couple others, but D7 is the one I remember.
{{{Phyl}}} beautiful morning pics.... I don't get thread notifications either... Love today's Big Wood's awakening video... Love your good night pic/poem.
Puff, thanks for advice... probably won't be doing any time soon.
Oldguy, Love the Berry Tiramisu Trifle you made for Tig, YUM! Thanks for the links... Did you see Kilauea update?
https://www.kitv.com/news/local/kilauea-14th-episode-officially-ends/article_f2881806-873e-4822-beac-5c5d688a9804.html
Tsk, I had to look up computer tower... WOW! Looking forward to hearing about it when it's all set up.... I remember the members you posted. Thank you, Keamama was from Hawaii too...Lots of good memories from the names you posted..... I feel the same way about spring too... I saw a Goldfinch the other day.... flocks of geese have been flying over our home going north.... I remember Linda's posting and pics of Ojai. Was that her full forum name?
Kb, love the Budda Bear ;D
Lisa, beautiful morning pic! Just visited with a friend an hour ago, she was in a restaurant on Bourbon street in New Orleans eating oysters! Wish I was there too! ;D
{{{Baz}}} sorry about the Tarheels :( .... next year..... I did read on a Jayhawk X account that Bill Self was going to rethink how to use the portal... Mike and I will continue to watch the games.... Gotta cheer on McNeese and St. Mary's ;D ... delicious cake for Tig.... thanks for sharing your flying history.
{{{SED Karen and Piper}}}
{{{Tig}}} Lovely pics of you... Happy birthday and many best wishes. :)
Good night!
Keystone, You always made me smile, laugh and think about what type of mood you were in by the music you choose that Saturday night. I enjoyed taking the Saturday concert night ride with you.... I pray that you are well and enjoying your grandchildren, maybe great grandchildren now, and of course your Saturday concert nights.
She loved music from the 50's on up.... Rock, folk, soul, country, easy listening or hard rock, whatever, she just loved music! Good for the Soul!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E6WIkHxyTw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6waXtxosJ4A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPQsbCslyMQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jta56wBl7SM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQOuxByR5VI
This is my contribution :)
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x851ycz
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https://lightingacandle.org/chapel/vigil-beak-room/
Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers! Caturday!
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Lani, I hope we have two little ones at Decorah North by the end of day tomorrow! Snow disappears quickly this time of year, thank goodness! The snow is all gone at the Big Bear nest too! There has been something amazing going on at NEFL, a young eaglet, has been dropping in at the nest. He is close to the size of Bodie (Gabby & Beau's eaglet) and they are feeding him along with their eaglet! He comes and goes, Bodie hasn't fledged yet, so they think this eaglet might be a fledge from farther south? Pictures below! Love those rock star cats, reminds me of ZZTop, love seeing Billy Gibbons in Bones tv show! Cyndi Lauper is there too!
tig, sounds like you had a wonderful birthday! Love your classy hairdo in your birthday picture, makes you look young!
baz, wow on your pilot history! You are a very interesting woman! We all learn more about each other as time goes by! I am picturing you flying through the sky, you are like Amelia Earhart!
Phyl, love your good night pic! My Grandmother said 'one more snow after the forsythia blooms'. I haven't seen any forsythia around here! A few years back it snowed on May 2, about 4" but it didn't stay around long!
karen, the forsythia loves a light snow!
tsk, I remember Linda from our time in Decorah, her and Nanimal were good friends! I have heard from Nan a couple of times.. Do you remember shuffman or was it just shuff? I think she was mod also, She left because of posts she made, she was very opinionated! And she came back a couple of times with another forum name, but her writing style was unmistakable!
Lisa, Birthday Dinner tonight!!
Big Bear Nest
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NEFL - Stormy and Bodie!
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Caturday
OLDGUY Love those early pansies - they love cool weather.
TIG Cute pics of you. Restaurant provided a cake :o :o I like your hair up. :-* ((((CAMPER))))
LANI You are right with D7 I had forgotten that alias. LOL The description of Kilauea makes me think it had indigestion LOL
That was Linda's real name. I do not remember her Forum name. I got part way through the Illinois Xavier game and see now that Illinois advances. LOVED that Hollies song. Haven't heard that in ages. Both Sides Now - another fav. :) Funny cat rock band ;D
CLYNN Funny Siamese ;D ;D Cute series. NEFL Something new we haven't seen before with the juvie dropping in the nest for some take-out!! You are right. I forgot about Shuff? I knew I wouldn't get them all. I did not start keeping records at the very beginning. Was just getting used to the Forum and still taking care of Mom in Milwaukee. Cute pic at Big Bear. " Who are you?"
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Hello Beakers and ... Happy Caturday !
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Today 76F and Tonight 55F
Tig- you looked fabulous last night for your birthday! ;) That 'up-do' is very becoming. Nice cake you recieved.
Tsk- tks for the info on your new 'PC'.
Baz- too bad about your pro games. :(
Lani- That's some wild looking kitty rock band
CLynn-that Big Bear nest is a mess! Tks for NEFL too. Funny Siamese
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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For your Caturday viewing pleasure:
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Good Caturday Morning Beakers
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The "Cats" photo reminded me, Frank Beard, drummer for ZZ Top, has taken a leave from their tour to handle a health issue.
Maru spends long his time in the elephant - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czdU_pLbB_g
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guess what creature this is?....sheep, dog, something else? LOL
Lani - loved the Carly Simon video last night. So wholesome, esp. compared to some of today's music videos. Plus, it's Carly!
Phyl - what a different looking cat!...ears don't look right!...
I'm slowly getting used to my new toilet. Nellie in the garage over the weekend......grr.
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KB - Google Lens IDs it as an Alpaca
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KB - Google Lens IDs it as an Alpaca
Thanks oldguy....I haven't yet taught myself how to use that function....
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Good Afternoon Beakers.....Happy Caturday!
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Let's try this again, had to reboot my PC right when I was about to post.
tsk - LOL, I love your notes for the Beakers!!
oldguy - Thanks for the videos.
karen - Thank you, the pic looked Springy.
Phyl - What did Jim get on his take-out run? I did Chinese last night. I have been hankering on that.
tig - Glad you had a nice evening for your birthday.
Lani - Thank you. Did you and friend do Facetime while she was in restaurant? Mmmm, oysters!
clynn - LOL, we decided to go tomorrow to lunch at Chevy's! Jeff better not change the day on me again. ;D Thanks for the info from NEFL. Must be a hatch from last year at another nest to be able to fly.
kb - Sorry about Nellie.
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This kitty is an Oriental Shorthair.
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Happy Caturday Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, Love your Caturday Pics! ;D that's really interesting what's going on at NEFL! Great pic of the two eaglets!... I thought of ZZ Tops too! ;D ... Love the pic of the two Big Bear Siblings, it seems like they're always glaring at each other! LOL! ... Oh my, yes, I remember Shuff, yes, she was straight forward with her comments :) .... Like Elfenruler. Remember him?
Tsk, Sweet Caturday pic.... After I closed my post for the night I started thinking about former forum members. LOL! Was Linda's forum name "Boomer"? I can see pics of her handling the beautiful critters.... Iceline was D7Birder, D7 for short... I bet he's still out at his meadows taking great pics!
Phyl, Love the Caturday pic, cartoon LOL and watermelon cat!! LOL!! ;D ... oh my the cat getting it's paws scratched!! LOL!! Milo would bite me if I tried that.... Thanks for sharing more info on your gorgeous morning Caturday pic.
Oldguy, Thanks for Maru's and siblings video... great view of seeing all three sitting near each other. Miri has grown..
Kb, Whatever it is, it's in bad need of shearing. LOL! I just read Oldguy.
Lisa, I had to cut my post and save it on a notepad and then reboot to be able to post. Forum wouldn't let me post.... no, friend and I didn't do facetime. Though I could taste those oysters! She and her hubby are doing the Viking's Mississippi cruise. I'm so envious! ;D
Explore.org
Potoo bird! Our partners at @ToucanRescue have rescued this special bird! Watch it live! https://explore.org/livecams/currently-live/toucan-tv
wonderful video of Kala
https://x.com/i/status/1903103385919951097
Kala the Great Potoo Owl
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Just checked DNN Still no hatch :(
PHYL I cannot imagine the legs on that Italian shorthair :o :o :o Loved the cat on the watermelon LOL Very cute Pintrest videos ;D ;D
CLYNN Maru knew to get his rear end settled before bringing in his front legs LOL
KB Well cheating, I would never have guessed an alpaca LOL OOPS I see OLDGUY did the same thing ;) ;)
LISA Cute AM Caturday post ;D After keeping pages of Beak notebook pages at first , it has all been transferred to my PC years ago now. LOLOL
LANI Sweet AM gif. ;) ;D Remember the name Elfenruler but not much about him. Thank you Thank you Yes it was Boomer!! Phew. Been hoping it would come to me LOL That's another thing on my bucket list - Mississippi cruise $$$$
Kala's feathers look rough but am suspecting are soft.
George Forman died today Age 76 RIP
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The vocal soloist is on the timpani for this song... btw, she is married to the conductor and is the video poster for Maestro Guido
Very SPECIAL Timpani Player: Irish Washerwoman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwNxQzJGhMg
A new release from the Mat & Savanna Shaw
Wind Beneath My Wings (Official) | with One Voice Children's Choir - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmvR3bYumlg
My Cat's Red Flags - Caturday Film Club - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeaTZ003mF8
LIFE WITH CATS - Laundry Day is Fun! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROCg6OfK3Bo
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Kb - I thought a sheep, till I seen oldguy's post. :D
Phyl - What an interesting looking kitty, the Oriental Shorthair.
Lani - I went to hit post, and got the "host not found" message...I was like..hit the back arrow, not close, phew! Kala...so interesting looking, too! Oh, how nice...Viking on the Mississippi!
tsk - You are so organized with us Beakers! RIP George!
oldguy - Thanks for the videos.
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Bazi a very cool history of flying you have under your chin yoke. 8)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWoCLqMq8qM
The 'old timers' at small airports are a wealth of flying safely information for sure. 8)
That's why they're old timers. ;)
Taking off from gravity is very exciting.
Flying is relatively easy.
Landing is the learned rub. ;)
My nirvana is a P - 51 Mustang.
That's one Sexy plane.
You had to pilot those wings.
BL, Jim Backus is hilarious! Ah, the P-51. Revered by most. Gotta love that engine!! I never got to fly one - I just got to sit in one. LOL! It was hangared at a nearby airport. I was told by other pilots who knew that P-51's owner that he must've liked me if he let me even just sit in his plane! Ha ha. They said he sometimes would have a major cow if someone even just touched it! Ha ha. He was kind of a curmudgeon. One of the older pilots I flew with often, in his Piper Cub, who used to have a glider pilot school, used to try to get me to go with him to the P-51 Mustang races every year in Reno. I've only watched them on TV. What a crazy race around those pylons! And so dangerous! I was actually afraid to go to it, and I also quit going to air shows. I couldn't handle the crashes... too much for me.
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Tsk- thanks---haven't had the news on yet. Indeed---RIP George (Foreman)
KB- At first I surmised some other member of the Bovidae family .I would never have guessed an alpaca LOL
CLynn- Maru knew to get his bum in then settle etc.
Lani- you're AM greeting-sweet
OG- thanks for the links---will view after I get J, P and M's dinner. I'm sure all great as usual.
Lisa- often times when hit post I get that "host not found" message. Even when I switch 'pages' on the web etc.
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((Lani)), yep, next year! For both of us!! :( I am still watching some of the games. I pulled hard for McNeese today! I was so hoping they would go through! Loved the back story on their team mgr, and the fun socks their cheerleaders wore with his face on them. He went viral. LOL. The McNeese head coach seems like such a good guy, and he has accepted the head coaching job at NC State - one of the Tar Heels' big rivals, in Raleigh, NC, which is only a hop, skip, and a jump from UNC's Chapel Hill. And Duke's Durham campus is only 8 miles from Chapel Hill's campus. That makes for a lot of intense rivalry nearby between those 3 schools! LOL. So I will be seeing him in his new job next year. I will be pulling hard for Baylor tomorrow afternoon!! I've been wearing my "Beat Duke" button every day of the tourney!! LOL... it goes with everything! ;D I love that Carly Simon video, and that song. I always liked her so much. I think I saw her on TV when she sang that at Martha's Vineyard! I google it from time to time. Thanks! :)
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Phyl. funny Caturday pic! :D Oh, the games are all college basketball games - part of the season-ending nationwide college basketball tournament, known as the NCAA Tournament.
Tig, love your birthday pics! Camper did good! Again!! ;) :D
Clynn, I love that about the visiting juvie at DNN!! :D :-*
HAPPY CATURDAY HELLO TO ALL THE BEAKERS!! :D
Meanwhile... I haven't eaten since breakfast, and I have the hongries! And I missed Happy Hour!! ;) ;D So I'm going to take care of all that, right now!
Later, Gators! :D :-*
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Good evening bakers! Tsk, Boomer it is! That is certainly not a hard thing to remember is it anyway I miss her posting and I know her daughter and grandchild miss her as well so many people have left us and others are I think still around, but not posting here now animal post quite frequently and some of the bird forms and I thought I saw HeLth earlier hosting someplace not long ago but maybe not. Thanks for keeping the record that your dad and Sharon get here
I stayed up through the end of the Illinois game and was happy to share the blue and orange on the line. I need a win and I’m not sure it’ll be this year but the team is very young and if they stay together there’s always next year if they say I have some other favorites did cheer for an as with everything they are not everybody’s favorite bands I still think Duke is a pretty good team. Also, I like Wisconsin Gonzaga, UCLA, Purdue, and there may be a few more stuck in there someplace at any rate may the best team win and it’s enjoyable, watching the kids play.
I saw the article today but couldn’t get the picture to post so I sent it to Lisa and if she’s still reading on here, she may post it for you, but it’s an article on some cougar kittens that were found by a driver in the Michigan upper peninsula the two little kittens were estimated to be 7 to 8 weeks old by biologist who looked at the pictures and consulted with each other. Usually these kittens stay with a mother for two years and it’s not know where she is and if she was in. The area when the picture was taken. This is the first sign of cougars. In this area and at least 100 years for years, they were hunted and the population decimated. Hope it’s a budget for these little kids to make it.
Good posts from all Today what is the story of the visitor at the nest at Northeast Florida? How nice of them to express some southern hospitality and feed that little one it had to of come from a nearby nest someplace and perhaps fledged a little too soon but with only one baby to feed it’s not too bad to have a visitor to dinner. I still check in at SWFL. Every day and can report that both MNF are still bringing sticks to the nest and soft materials for baby still sit in it is very late now for them to lay another egg and I don’t think that’s going to happen this year. I believe the last time it happened. Laid the second clutch!
Going to check DeCora north and see what’s going on there before signing off to watch the Wisconsin game. I can’t understand why it’s taking so long for the hatches to occur. It’s been going on more than a couple of days now and I hope nothing is wrong.
I’ll have a good evening and see you tomorrow . SEDS
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OLDGUY I've never known a cat who hasn't loved the laundry basket ;)
KAREN I wondered that about the DNN as well :-\ ???
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Phyl. funny Caturday pic! :D Oh, the games are all college basketball games - part of the season-ending nationwide college basketball tournament, known as the NCAA Tournament.
Thanks.
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Good Evening and Good Night Beakers...SEDs all.
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Oldguy, Loved the Irish Washerwoman and the Mat/Savanna/One Children choir... thanks for Caturday videos. ;D
Lisa, I went through that a couple of times with posting...Glad you were able to use the back arrow.....Now, I'm copying what I've written before I click post.
{{{Baz}}} We were cheering for McNeese too... We knew Houston and Gonzaga was going to be a close one... we're going to have to swallow a lot of pride to cheer for Baylor, they're our biggest rival. But, I will for you.... What a win for BYU! ... Carly Simon's song I played last night is my favorite pick me up! The song's meaning is special, No matter what life throws at you, you just pick yourself up and keep on keeping on.... The itsy bitsy spider was the first song I was taught when learning how to do the hula when I was 5 ;D
Karen, Nanimal posts in the Decorah North thread....
{{{ Phyl}}} good night Bob :-*
Good night from Decorah North!
Hatch in progress on Decorah North posted by GABear :-*
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Today 69F and Tonight 46F
Jim's promised me a photo or two of the bluebird nests today. We shall see.
Karen- finally got back to reading your post. I sure hope the cougar kittens will be fine and nothing's happened
to their mom. And there is funding for their welfare.
Lani- appreciate the snapshot of the Decorah North Nest pip and hatching. I do hope that there aren't
any mishaps at any bald eagle nests.
OG-finally got back to your posts. You know I always love the Cat (urday) videos and children's choir/s.Thanks
Lisa- I'm sorry. I did intend to answer your query about our take out Friday night. It was Chinese. Actually we didn't finish it all. And, someone's gonna have Beef n' Broccoli w/ carrots and mushrooms plus trimmings
for dinner tonight. LOL
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-03-23-there-was-the-water
https://www.nature365.tv
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Here's another lost and found tsk
cwelles is over at Trempealeau nest posting.
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KB The way I identify a photo - someone taught me - is to right click on the photo and the menu come up - at the bottom is says google search. Click on that and the answer comes up on the right side of the screen.
KAREN Wisconsin just couldn't do it .
LANI Which brings me to the question. Do children take hula lessons as part of a dance class or is it a separate thing ?
PHYL Bright yellow morning Think it will be a rainy day here today. 365 :)
PUFF Are you sure about CWELLS ? She's not on the member list.
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Tsk, not posting under that name.
I don’t remember I catch taking as long as the car north appears to be I hope everything will be all right there I wish Amy would say something, but there has been nothing from her since she announced twins as both patches started that’s been days ago
Tsk, Wisconsin State 8 to 11 points behind last night until they pulled right up to the end and close the gap to only two points. What a heartbreaker for them but I don’t know where they were earlier in the game. Well maybe next year is it with that what they always say piper said she’s tired of basketball as it was on for 12 hours yesterday finally went to sleep before the end of the UCLA game.. Will start again today and then I guess we’re at the prom
Bright yellow this morning Phyl!
Have a great Sunday
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Good Morning Beakers....Happy Sunday!
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I am off for my birthday lunch in about an hour, finally! ;D
Phyl - Oh wow, I was thinking Amy had been doing some forum work again with that message. Mmmm, your Chinese meal sounded good too. I had pork friend rice, cream cheese wontons, and something on their menu called chicken on a stick. Thanks for 365.
baz - Hope you had something really good to eat.
karen - I will check my email and look for that post. I saw I had 300 emails to go thru as of last night. :o
tsk - Saw a good view earlier this morning, slow hatching but it is progressing. Pretty butterfly this morning.
Lani - That is always a good idea to do...copy and paste!
Be back later.
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some bounce
Just checking in... still in pain. P.T. assessment will be on Tuesday.
KB... I've been intending to send hugs your way re: your vehicle. And, I luv tall toilets. LOL
Hugz to all
I'm off to have bday cake for breakfast. My pain yesterday made me forget to have a piece?!??
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Lisa, enjoy your belated Birthday celebration!
Just spoke to .clynn! She is having computer problems! waiting fir Erin to either fix it ir buy a new key board!
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Sunday Blessings Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Phyl, Pretty nature video..
Hi Puff :)
Hi Karen sorry to hear Clynn is having computer problems.
Tig, Enjoy your cake ;D
Lisa, Enjoy your birthday celebration with Jeff! ;D
Tsk, pretty butterfly pic... I bet you can hardly wait to start your butterfly babies ;D ... children learn hula from Halau Hula classes taught in after school or hall programs. I hope you can see the facebook videos I posted of my sister's granddaughter Olivia. She's a lovely hula dancer for someone so young.
My great niece Olivia age 8 1/2 https://www.facebook.com/hai.manglallan/videos/681653002888252
Here she age 10 https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18mXNQVWYP/
Oliva competing with her gymnastic team this March https://www.facebook.com/reel/4055036851398570
Karen sent me this pic of this pretty 2F Sloth from Panama.
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Well allergy sufferers it looks like it's going to be an early season for you. :(
https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2025/03/22/allergy-season-spring-pollen-symptoms/82568198007/
Click on the 1st map on the left "Spring First Leaf Index" to see the animated progression of Spring so far.
https://www.usanpn.org/data/maps/spring
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A little late for Caturday, but this cat has got a serious chip on its shoulder and shows Bucky who's deck this really is. ;D
Video: https://youtu.be/hTVVu5sooF4?feature=shared
Article: https://www.ksl.com/article/51193831/have-you-seen-this-housecat-shows-bear-whos-boss
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From Karen - https://www.wbay.com/2025/03/13/first-cougar-cubs-verified-michigan-more-than-century/
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Lani - none of your fb pages opened for me.....said not available at this time. Sorry.
Tig - thanks. yes, it's a difficult situation to discern how to move forward. Still giving them some time to figure it out, but I'm running out of food and such....
BL - that cool cat vs. Bear....luved it..
I brought 3 huge garbage cans of hydrangea flowers and leaves up the hill to dump next to my garage in 2 lawn waste buckets (96 gallons) in preparation for April 15 yard waste pick up and to have room for near future need.
Am thinking within a week or so I might actually be able to start the mower in back for pick up of sticks, bark, leaves, dead grass....I do this early so new grass can breathe and grow free of junk...mower won't start unless it's at least 45 and sits in the sun for an hour. Looks like towards the end of next week that might happen. Am looking forward to it. As, I walked the back yard today. It's dry and filled with debris.
Took a "chilly" walk with Ollie earlier due to the wind and only 45 above.
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Phyl. funny Caturday pic! :D Oh, the games are all college basketball games - part of the season-ending nationwide college basketball tournament, known as the NCAA Tournament.
Thanks.
I know ---
Phyl, Otay. ;) :D I only mentioned it to clarify, because you had posted to me saying, "Baz- too bad about your pro games. :( "
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Well, I just checked things out. At 5:58 cwellsla just checked out of Tremp chat? But does that la make a difference. Chat now closed by scroll back?
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KAREN Just now turned on Florida/Uconn 1 minute left. wondered why CLYNN hadn't posted - thanks - I have an extra keyboard - too bad I'm not closer LOL
LISA Hope you enjoyed your lunch today ;) ;) Gosh, can't remember a hatch taking so long..
TIG Cake should certainly help the pain ;D ;D
LANI Sister has been seeing visions. Will the Pope consider the validity of them? The first two videos - the content unavailable the 3rd link ( gymnastics) was a little boy on the golf tee ??? ??? ??? IN fact I checked it several times and it was a different one each tine LOL How those sloths get comfortable is beyond me LOL
BL 20 days early for out area. Leaf mold for me! One very smart bear LOL
PUFF I misunderstood. I thought you meant posting in the Tremp thread.
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{{{Baz}}} We were cheering for McNeese too... We knew Houston and Gonzaga was going to be a close one... we're going to have to swallow a lot of pride to cheer for Baylor, they're our biggest rival. But, I will for you.... What a win for BYU! ... Carly Simon's song I played last night is my favorite pick me up! The song's meaning is special, No matter what life throws at you, you just pick yourself up and keep on keeping on.... The itsy bitsy spider was the first song I was taught when learning how to do the hula when I was 5 ;D
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Lani, LOL, you don't have to pull for your arch rival on my account! LOL! I understand! It's matchups like that sometimes where I have to say, "Can both teams lose?" ;D ;D I don't know if I could pull for my arch rival anymore. LOL. Though I did in my more naive past, in a previous lifetime... till I came to my senses! ;D ;D You and I understand our home teams worlds so well - Kansas and UNC have such a storied intertwined basketball program history, and share much the same culture!! I'm still watching some of the games. I just pulled for UConn, and that's crazy!! But I really wanted Florida to lose!! LOL. Dang, FL won by 2... close!! Duke's 2nd Round game starts in a few minutes. You know well that they are my team's arch rival. I'm wearing my "Beat Duke" button still! Go Baylor Bears! ;D 8) Maybe you can think of it as pulling for the Bears? Instead of Baylor? You know how much we all pull for the bears in wildlife worlds. :D
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Phyl. funny Caturday pic! :D Oh, the games are all college basketball games - part of the season-ending nationwide college basketball tournament, known as the NCAA Tournament.
Thanks.
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Phyl, Otay. ;) :D I only mentioned it to clarify, because you had posted to me saying, "Baz- too bad about your pro games. :( "
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KB The way I identify a photo - someone taught me - is to right click on the photo and the menu come up - at the bottom is says google search. Click on that and the answer comes up on the right side of the screen.
KAREN Wisconsin just couldn't do it .
LANI Which brings me to the question. Do children take hula lessons as part of a dance class or is it a separate thing ?
PHYL Bright yellow morning Think it will be a rainy day here today. 365 :)
PUFF Are you sure about CWELLS ? She's not on the member list.
TSK, I use Google Lens often to try to identify stuff in pics. And I did today with your "Common Blue Butterfly" photo posted this morning, to discover what it was. It's antennae were so striking-looking that I had to look it up. Gorgeous!
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Well...there are three orange keys in the upper right keyboard. I never touch them because I have no idea what they are for. Erin found my issue very quickly! The first button is for WiFi, the other two are for Blue Tooth. Evidently Sam stepped on one of the Blue Tooth keys trying to get to the screen. My keyboard is set up with WiFi so it couldn't find any Blue Tooth to hook up to. I really don't understand, I thought WiFi and Blue tooth were kind of connected... ::) ::)
BL, I think cats scare a lot of other animals, especially big dogs! https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=youtube+big+dogs+scared+of+cats&mid=9AD0B8D1F3BD0CCAF0C79AD0B8D1F3BD0CCAF0C7&FORM=VIRE
Lani, good dog, perfect for Sunday! I couldn't open the first two links, the third one was a different reel each time I tried, all different. Dang, I would love to see Oliva and her hula dancing!
karen, thanks for calling!
Lisa, how was your Birthday lunch? Pretty springy good morning! No news on Decorah yet, North Mom must be keeping those babies warm, it's chilly and rainy today!
tsk, what a beautiful butterfly you posted this morning! I see you check images like I do, Search the web for image. It is almost impossible to tell if somethign is IA or not.
Phyl, pretty ducks in the 365, soon the trees will be green and pretty!
NEFL - Bodie and the adopted eaglet Stormy! Looks like Stormy has found a home...
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Early morning Sandhills somewhere near Grand Forks ND
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A little late for Caturday, but this cat has got a serious chip on its shoulder and shows Bucky who's deck this really is. ;D
Video: https://youtu.be/hTVVu5sooF4?feature=shared
Article: https://www.ksl.com/article/51193831/have-you-seen-this-housecat-shows-bear-whos-boss
BL, LOLOL! Cat was like, "Bring it on, B!" And that "B" did not stand for "Bear." 8)
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HAPPY DAY, BEAKERS! :)
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Clynn, glad you're computer is all A-OK again! Yep, wifi and bluetooth are connected, but they're not the same thing. Your bluetooth devices (for instance, maybe your bluetooth earpods) connect via wifi to whatever device you want to listen to (like maybe your smartphone).
((Tig))
Lisa, hurry to your birthday lunch before Jeff changes his mind!! LOLOL! Just kidding... enjoy!!
Lani, same as some others here, I get the message "video is no longer available" when I tried your links. Wish we could see them.
KB, fingers crossed for your car.
Puff, I read your cwelles mention earlier the same way TSK did... thought you meant a thread in the Forum for Tremp. Thanks for clarifying.
TSK, I read the cwelles mention the same way you did.
Karen, good pic of that 2-fingered sloth. Thanks, Lani.
BL, thanks. My car is already sporting a nice coating of yellow powder... mostly pine pollen, but not only pine pollen.
OG, the garden center areas of the big box stores here have new stuff being put out every day, it seems. I'm so tempted by it all! I wish I had a real garden space.
Phyl, I'll take that leftover Chinese dinner!! ;D
Fingers crossed for the 2 egglets/hatchlets!! :-* :-*
:-* :-* for the juvie drop-in visitor at the NEFL nest getting to hang on the nest with the "hatched there" NEFL juvie!
Off to help cheer on Baylor to beat the Dookies!! ;D
Waving to ALL the Beakers! :)
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Bazand Lani! I cannot think if anything that would or coukd Entice me to cheer for Baylor. I sure hope they don’t win this game. Don’t ask but I haven’t had a friend in Waco who talk to me about that school and I just can’t do it. Lol.
Mickey took the picture of the sloth while she was in Panama using her phone pretty good shot so that is a picture of one in the Wilde. Thanks for posting LANY and Lisa thanks for posting the article on the cougar cubs in northern Michigan and Bill very funny house, cat chasing the Black Bear back to the games.
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Forgot btw:
right clicking on a pic on a macbook doesn't give you an opportunity to find out about a picture. Maybe just microsoft?
Furthermore: google lens is an app......before you can use it. I'll have to ask Chris if it's worth it to download.
So: I may have to rely on all of you for picture identification, LOL
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KB - Google Lens is built-in to the Chrome browser on my Windows computer - I am not sure if it is as well on your iPhone if you have Chrome browser installed. Yes, the app is available for apple phones, but would work slightly different.
Clynn - a smart phone has 3 different wireless connections. They all work together, but are separate systems.
WiFi - which is a peer to peer network connection, that allows you to connect to your router/internet and has a range of about 75 feet.
Bluetooth - this is a device to device connection, that allows you to connect earbuds, speakers, keyboards/mice, cars, etc. for data exchange - range is about 20 feet. Laptops have bluetooth standard, but most desktops do not - so to connect wireless keyboards and mice a dongle has be inserted in to a USB port - the dongle has the bluetooth device in it.
Cell Phone - your connection between your phone and cell towers for phone service and internet connection. range is about 5-10 miles
All 3 use a different radio freq. for the communications, allowing all 3 to be used at the same time. Internet connection from your phone can be either WiFi or Cell service, depending on settings and strength of signal for either. If you do not have cell service at a location, you can still access the internet if you can connect to a network by WiFi. This is common in larger buildings, where the business supplies a Guest WiFi connection, because the cell service is weak.
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The videos are reels that I guess come from Instagram and posted on their facebook
Oh shoot! Does anyone here do Instagram? Or know how I can repost the reels?
Olivia won Best All Around in Hawaii State Gymnastic Championship.
I want to post the reel I just received. :)
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Another learning experience . . .
I've been on line with RRP since 2011 - You've never seen me posting in threads either. I was just "hanging" in chat and watching nest sights. ::) No other time for more. Just finished clearing (yesterday/today) a good number of the built-up emails I've been unable to get into. Seems that in switching programs and opening my own agency, somehow the email was pushed into the corner at never-never space. I'm not well versed on computerese and since we're so unable to "speak" to any human at Microsoft or GoDaddy duh. You know, well some of you know, it's been a wall since February 2. Fortunately, I turned to Ton's son-in-law and his company and connections (E2Services, Inc.). He has the connections to handle the impossible for us novices. When he found someone to talk to it got worked out. So far too I've worked out the email # count. Almost 2,000 emails now down to 350. Whew!
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Well...there are three orange keys in the upper right keyboard. I never touch them because I have no idea what they are for. Erin found my issue very quickly! The first button is for WiFi, the other two are for Blue Tooth. Evidently Sam stepped on one of the Blue Tooth keys trying to get to the screen. My keyboard is set up with WiFi so it couldn't find any Blue Tooth to hook up to. I really don't understand, I thought WiFi and Blue tooth were kind of connected... ::) ::)
Not really the same thing, but along the general line of what the heck electronic stuff.
Clynn we had a wireless doorbell at a place we rented once. For some reason no one ever installed a real one. ???
Battery operated button mounted outside in a normal doorbell button location.
Inside chime also running on batteries.
Button push outside transmitted a signal to the chime inside, Ding Dong, it worked great.
About a year after we put it up it would go DING DONG almost everyday around 5-6 o'clock.
Some kids must be messing with us, so we set up a little "spy action".
Doorbell would ring when nobody even touched it nobody. What the ...
Replace all batteries. Nope still ringing around 5-6 pm.
Maybe the unit is just faulty and we were about ready to contact the company.
Then we noticed something, whenever the new neighbor across the street came home from work and opened his garage door via his remote in his car .. DING DONG .. AHA ! and EUREKA. ;)
His garage opener was on the same frequency as the outside button transmitter.
Checked the doorbell user manual to see if we could "change the channel" on the button, nope not on this model.
So we sort of knew the new neighbor and asked him .. I know this is a weird question and request, but can you change the frequency/channel on your garage door opener?
Yeah actually I can, why? Our doorbell Yada yada yada .... he changed the channel on his button and inside opener in like a minute.
No more Ding Dong between 5 & 6. Modern technology keeps us sharp and on our toes. ;D
We ran into him at the local watering whole a week later and bought him a beer.
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KB - Google Lens is built-in to the Chrome browser on my Windows computer - I am not sure if it is as well on your iPhone if you have Chrome browser installed. Yes, the app is available for apple phones, but would work slightly different.
Clynn - a smart phone has 3 different wireless connections. They all work together, but are separate systems.
WiFi - which is a peer to peer network connection, that allows you to connect to your router/internet and has a range of about 75 feet.
Bluetooth - this is a device to device connection, that allows you to connect earbuds, speakers, keyboards/mice, cars, etc. for data exchange - range is about 20 feet. Laptops have bluetooth standard, but most desktops do not - so to connect wireless keyboards and mice a dongle has be inserted in to a USB port - the dongle has the bluetooth device in it.
Cell Phone - your connection between your phone and cell towers for phone service and internet connection. range is about 5-10 miles
All 3 use a different radio freq. for the communications, allowing all 3 to be used at the same time. Internet connection from your phone can be either WiFi or Cell service, depending on settings and strength of signal for either. If you do not have cell service at a location, you can still access the internet if you can connect to a network by WiFi. This is common in larger buildings, where the business supplies a Guest WiFi connection, because the cell service is weak.
Thanks, oldguy. that worked for me. I have firefox, safari, and chrome downloaded on my laptop. And, therefore my phone but I don't use that for reading/browsing.
My default (unconcious) use is with firefox. Now I know if I have a pic in question I can go to chrome and follow the steps you outlined. I just tried it and it works. thanks.
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Also have left my Jeep at the mechanics for a week. I prepared. Still stalls at low RPM's. Twice on Tuesday while running errands. Too scary for me and I replaced the battery. Troubeshooting looks like they previously checked most items off the list. No error message, transmission fine, battery replaced, PCM main brain checked out fine.
Problem is they need it to stall for them to diagnose and they haven't been able to do that.
Down to 4 possibles for now: PCM, body computer, crank shaft, or a theft thingy on the ignition switch.
Poor Nellie, and me!...she only has 66,000 miles on her, looks new, runs fine but for this issue and is a V8
Looking at vehicles I see they don't make V8's anymore.....
WTH!
So KB what's this gremlin that's running around in your Jeep ?
What year and model is Nellie again ?
I understand your concern about it stalling at low RPM's, but they sure don't make them them like that anymore.
And you would be just about as happy with a newfangled SUV as you would be with an all electronic talking fridge with a see thru door that talks to your smart phone. ::)
10 - 15 years life span if you're lucky. ::) ::)
I sure hope they can troubleshoot her for you.
The old time mechanics start to look at it like a challenge, and I know you've been taking her to the same shop for a long time, so they might get a bee in their bonnet and get er' done. ;D
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CLYNN Well is sounds like you went to school on your three orange keys LOL Glad you're back. Stormy and Bodie - so glad to see that happen and widen yet more of our knowledge about eagles - Another new thing we learned.
OLDGUY Printed off that explanation..Thanks
LANI CONGRATS to Olivia - Gymnasts are so tiny LOL
PUFF Yikes!
BL You played a good Sherlock Holmes on the tricky doorbell situation ;) ;)
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Bazi- okay you can have leftovers from Chinese dinner w/ pork fried rice. LOL
Awesome 'Mr. Sun' in shades
Lisa-how was the BD lunch?
Lani- nice photo of Olivia and her competitors. Y'all must be so pleased and happy. Congratulations.
KB-nope Microsoft Win 10 doesn't allow for that. One can copy the address and that can be pasted into the url window and search. I don't have Google Lens. :(
Lani/Lisa where's article on cougar kittens?
CLynn- tks for sharing NEFL - Bodie and the adopted eaglet Stormy; that's a lot of Sandhills near Grand Forks ; I do agree on the AI photo issue
BL- Bucky has mucho 'cattitude' protecting the deck and all.
Puff- O-oh
Tig- cake will make any one feel better. ;)
I still can't find that article on the cougar cubs. >:(
Other than that think I've caught up. I hope.
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Good Evening ...Good Night,Beakers...SEDs all.
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Also have left my Jeep at the mechanics for a week. I prepared. Still stalls at low RPM's. Twice on Tuesday while running errands. Too scary for me and I replaced the battery. Troubeshooting looks like they previously checked most items off the list. No error message, transmission fine, battery replaced, PCM main brain checked out fine.
Problem is they need it to stall for them to diagnose and they haven't been able to do that.
Down to 4 possibles for now: PCM, body computer, crank shaft, or a theft thingy on the ignition switch.
Poor Nellie, and me!...she only has 66,000 miles on her, looks new, runs fine but for this issue and is a V8
Looking at vehicles I see they don't make V8's anymore.....
WTH!
So KB what's this gremlin that's running around in your Jeep ?
What year and model is Nellie again ?
I understand your concern about it stalling at low RPM's, but they sure don't make them them like that anymore.
And you would be just about as happy with a newfangled SUV as you would be with an all electronic talking fridge with a see thru door that talks to your smart phone. ::)
10 - 15 years life span if you're lucky. ::) ::)
I sure hope they can troubleshoot her for you.
The old time mechanics start to look at it like a challenge, and I know you've been taking her to the same shop for a long time, so they might get a bee in their bonnet and get er' done. ;D
Yup I sure do want them to find the issue. She's a Jeep Grand Cherokee with a V8 and tow package. She's fast.
But I do a lot of city driving near me with lots of stop signs and light stops. And then those residential neighbor turns at low RPM's....
I might need to get her (she's within walking distance) and get some groceries and take Ollie man for toe nail clip and grin and bear it. I hate to keep planning my route to keep those rpm's up and potentially step on the gas and brake at the same time at stop signs. but, I'm wanting them to figure it out. I'd give her back after my trips mid week.
Problem is, is to reproduce the stall. They've been driving her around the neighborhood etc. They got it to stall with Chris' key but not mine yet. I'm secretly hoping the mechanic took her home with him and drove it around all weekend.
I'm even thinking of asking them if I stall nearby (say within a few blocks) I can call them and have them drive over. ?....trick is though, if I put her in park and turn the key, she usually starts right back up.
You are correct sir. I know I won't like the newer vehicles. Yuk.
Funny thing is I bought her in 2002, with 27,000 miles on her, new tires and brakes throughout the last 23 years, battery changes, and regular oil changes even less than 3,000 miles. About every other year. No problems except the air conditioner which they replaced. That's it. She's a 2000 yr. built. So, 25 years old but looks like new as she sits in a garage whenever not in use. No sun or snow on her. No rust.
After a new battery installed last fall, she has only stalled twice until last week, twice in one day...so 4 times in oh say 5 months or so. I know some young whipper snapper wouldn't buy a new one just for that, but I'm an old lady that worries about being rear ended or something worse.
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KB - your mechanics have most likely covered the basics - fuel, air, spark - the infrequent causes for 1 of these 3 to not work can be any part that is connected to those 3 - that is a lot of items to check. One of the hardest to locate is a damaged wire. I watch a mechanic on YouTube that is the go to by dealers in his area to fix older cars that they could not repair. He has 2-3 videos a month that dealing with engine issues that end up being a wire that is damaged between engine components and the CPU. All the techs are using on-line troubleshooting guides that never have then check the wiring. So verify if they have covered this possibility.
Side note - my son in law just had a problem 2 weeks ago on his Ford F150. He drove it to work (3rd shift) and no problems. Goes to leave in the morning and it won't start. Had it towed to the dealers shop - 1 or more rodents had a feast on his wiring. Almost every harness in the engine compartment was damaged beyond repair. He traded it in...
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KB - your mechanics have most likely covered the basics - fuel, air, spark - the infrequent causes for 1 of these 3 to not work can be any part that is connected to those 3 - that is a lot of items to check. One of the hardest to locate is a damaged wire. I watch a mechanic on YouTube that is the go to by dealers in his area to fix older cars that they could not repair. He has 2-3 videos a month that dealing with engine issues that end up being a wire that is damaged between engine components and the CPU. All the techs are using on-line troubleshooting guides that never have then check the wiring. So verify if they have covered this possibility.
Side note - my son in law just had a problem 2 weeks ago on his Ford F150. He drove it to work (3rd shift) and no problems. Goes to leave in the morning and it won't start. Had it towed to the dealers shop - 1 or more rodents had a feast on his wiring. Almost every harness in the engine compartment was damaged beyond repair. He traded it in...
thanks Oldguy. I'll mention that to them tomorrow....to check the wires. What they have checked: transmission, fuel, spark, not sure about air and more. The dang thing doesn't show an error code when they use their diagnostic equipment on it. So, they are left to check everything. Dang on the mouser for your son. Gee I've seen a mouse in my garage before. Since then I had a new garage door bottom thingy put on and none since, but still...that's just awful.
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Phyl, page 137 post from Lisa!
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Side note - my son in law just had a problem 2 weeks ago on his Ford F150. He drove it to work (3rd shift) and no problems. Goes to leave in the morning and it won't start. Had it towed to the dealers shop - 1 or more rodents had a feast on his wiring. Almost every harness in the engine compartment was damaged beyond repair. He traded it in...
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I only have 2 questions what kind of Rodent and State ?
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I was almost killed by a Grizzly Bear once.
It ate my brake lines. True sweet.
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BL - He lives in the Iowa City area - not sure of the details on the ID of rodent, but Son in law told us that it was a chipmunk. I have not heard of chipmunks causing this kind of damage before.
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Lisa, thank you for posting Karen's article's on the Cougar cubs.
Kb, Tsk, Clynn, Baz I guess I'm unable to post reels from my niece-in-law's facebook. She uses Instagram too. Thanks for trying and your interest.
I won't post them again until I figure how to do it. :)
Baz, I absolutely understand college rivalries. Yes, I love bears and I do love the color green... LOL! Houston is one of those I can't cheer for too.. I don't like the coach. I couldn't cheer for St. John because of the coach. LOL! The Colorado St - Maryland game was a great game! A last sec win for Maryland...
Clynn, Glad Erin was able to solve your computer problems... I have a pexiglass top over my keyboard to prevent Milo and Norman from stepping on my keyboard. So now, they just step on that instead of the keyboard.... that is a fascinating story about what's going on at the NEFL nest, sweet pic of Bodie and Stormy.
Karen, I don't blame you about not being able to cheer for Baylor... I couldn't do it, so I didn't watch the game. We had it on another channel. LOL! Sorry Baz.
Hi Puff
Phyl, I see karen answered your question.... have a good night.
Good Night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Hello Beakers Good Morning and ...
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Today 72F and Tonight 48F
CLynn- glad you had Erin to help you on your computer probs. Very 'interesting' story about what's going on at the NEFL nest, sweet photo of Bodie and Stormy.
Karen / Lisa- tks for posting were the mountain lion article is located here in Beak
Lani- good idea plexiglass top over your keyboard to prevent Milo and Norman from stepping on keys
BL- this is nice. Tks for Eric Clapton/Nathan East " Can't Find My Way Home"
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-03-24-common-kestrel
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, see if Lori can figure out something to post the videos! She is super clever at that sort of thing, she posted a text video for me a few years ago. I have thought of the plexiglass over the keyboard but my pc is in a computer cabinet, with a pull-out for my keyboard so there is no way I could fit one of those over it. I can push the shelf in when I am not using it, that would help! I also think it is a fascinating story at NEFL, I have never heard of anything similar! I am sure that dog in your picture is snoring!
Phyl, how are you and Jim doing? I think about the two, well, really three of you often. Got to include Ms. Maggie! Pretty good night picture! Pretty pink for Monday morning! I see 80 in our forecast for Friday!! The kestral is a pretty little raptor!
BL, Ed drives a 2015 Toyota Prius. For the last several years when he gets a certain distance from our house a little short tune plays. No matter what direction he is coming from, and it doesn't do it when he leaves. We are fairly close to the freeway, and it even does it when he goes by the subdivision on the freeway! Toyota has no idea what causes this! They have looked and looked!
tsk, yes, I know about those orange keys now and which one to push if this happens again! I would have had to haul the darn thing into the Geek Squad if I didn't have Erin!
Look at this nest on a cactus gigantes in the AZ desert! Looks like an osprey on the nest!
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PHYL Windows 10 and using Chrome the google lens is built in
KB If it does turn out to be wiring/mouse you may need to set traps in the garage - All they need is a tiny hole.
BL How on earth did a grizzly eat your brake lines??
CLYNN A Charlie Brown morning ;D Think you forgot to post the link to Az cactus ;D Have my new PC but now need to wait til my niece can come and transfer stuff for me...Maybe June Ug
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Tsk- I no sooner posted that about Google Chrome & Google Lens then that little light in my memory came on. LOL
Thanks. Hopefully you'll be able to get all your data transferred to you new PC soon . And the adventure of getting
acquainted with a new desktop PC will begin.
Clynn- thank you for thinking of us---three.
Hi Lisa and Karen- I can hear our menagerie of birds calling and singing as I type.
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Good morning very overcast here today with I think drizzly rain will clear up and go to 75 however, before the afternoon is finished Lani, thank you for posting about your great niece and her accomplishments in gymnastics. I was able to see the picture of the real in the big when you posted it and all of the little girls standing for I guess the award ceremony I happen to hate reels as they seem to go too fast and end up from something Like a gymnastics award ceremony to a recipe that’s only half there in a flash of a pay it anyway reels have seem to I’ve taken over in the posting world today. Congratulations to her for her accomplishments.
C,ynn, What would an osprey be doing in the desert? They are fish eaters and I didn’t see any water in that picture. Lol. The picture of the kids in the NAFL nest, and I spent of nature
Paper set UGG another 12 hours of basketball. She’s hoping today is better viewing.
There were some great games yesterday Even though everyone’s favorites didn’t win, the Maryland game was exciting and I know those players were thrilled a true buzzer beater. Oregon has lost to Arizona before so sometimes I know we’re not surprised with that outcome. It was an exciting game however sometimes like Illinois I came to the game a little bit too late to end up at the big dance but that team is very young and may have a chance next year.that ‘s what they always say.
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Well, it's not a wiring issue. Just got off the phone. Tim, my mechanic, is driving it around right now. Can't get her to stall. They also can't be sure it's one of the 3 modules they suspect until she does stall. Andrew did say if I drove her mid week and she did stall to drive it to the shop and they can check and see if an error code is saved with their scanner. In older cars it might not save "the issue"
Tsk - oh I did have an exterminator examine my garage and he left 4-5 mouse traps in there. Until I hired a contractor to fix the bottom of the garage door to be flush with the ground. After that no mice in the traps.
So they will keep her a few more days and may strike out?.....I may have to find a different mechanic?.....or?
I'm currently trying to hunt down the head owner of the dealerships I bought her from in 2002. He would know of a mechanic "in the know" of these kinds of issues me thinks. I knew him personally. I am frustrated.
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Good Morning Beakers
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Catching up this morning....I see I am a few pages behind.
tig - Hope you enjoyed that birthday cake for breakfast yesterday. Sorry about your pain.
karen - Thanks, and thanks for letting me know about clynn!
Lani - Thanks :D Pretty pic from karen of the 2F sloth. Congrats to Olivia on Best All Around in Hawaii State Gymnastic Championship!!
BL - I believe it about an early allergy season. Hubby already had a lil flare up, while I was away down South.
kb - Glad you got a lil walk in with Ollie, even if it was a lil chilly.
tsk - The birthday lunch was nice. I got my favorite combo meal...tacos and chicken flautas. The hatch seems to be progressing from the latest views, just taking a long time.
clynn - Pretty colorful pics yesterday afternoon. Glad to hear that Erin got you all fixed up! Wow, that is alot of Sandie's in ND! Aww, NEFL.
baz - Thank you! ;D
Puff - Wowza, that is alot of emails....I get frantic when mine build up during the day, and most of it is junk mail in my inbox.
Phyl - Did you find the cougar link I posted for karen? Oops, reading further, I see you found it. Thanks for the 365.
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Royal Albatross - SSTrig's cutest little skycall ! 🎶🎵🎶. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkGNoZz8OuQ&t=1s
Mom GLG coming to feed her growing girl SSTrig :-*
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Good morning Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Phyl, pretty morning pics.... sweet Common Kestral in today's nature video.... Thanks for the Cornell newsletter.
Hi Kb
Lisa, sounds like a delicious meal! We're having tacos today.
Clynn, Love Snoopy and the gang! Very bright and colorful, perfect for a Monday morning. ;D ... good idea about asking Lori. I wonder if my niece-in-law has a lock on it for family and friends only... anyway, thanks for the help :-* ... no worries. I'll deal with this off the forum... looks like there's two birds in the raptor/cactus pic. If it's an osprey there better be a nice lake near by. It is an amazing size nest.
Tsk, a June wait would be too long for me to be able to play with a new pc. LOL!
Karen, Thanks for acknowledging our sweet Olivia. I won't try posting reels again. LOL! I had to laugh when I saw your comment to Clynn about the osprey. My exact same thought, as my eyes were searching for water!!! ;D .. the Colorado St/Maryland game was a win at the buzzer and by one point!!! What a great game! Now, I need to pick out my next favorite for the Sweet 16! I'm already looking forward to football season! 8)
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karen/Lani, found this article: https://tucsonbirds.org/bird_profile/osprey/?ref=tas
Sea Eagles in Arizona? Yes, arid Southeast Arizona does indeed have habitat for the fish eating Osprey. This striking, long-winged raptor with a stark white and brown body, dark face mask, and intense yellow eyes breeds in North America, Europe, and Asia, and then winters in subtropical and tropical regions. Most sightings near Tucson occur in our cooler months and during migration—birds are usually seen at Patagonia Lake, Lakeside Park, and other larger water bodies.
Lani, what a sweet picture of Mom GLG and her little girl! I had to make my Pinterest board of My Grandchildren private, Erin saw a couple of pictures of Bella that someone posted on FB with a caption. They were taken with my family room plainly in the background! It wasn't anything bad but no one needs to take pictures of others and post them on FB!
Lisa, the DNN hatch sure is taking a long time! I hope everything is okay! Now, Erin. Sydney and Sydney's Mom post pictures of the kids on FB all the time. I don't post anything on FB except animal and bird causes!
NEFL - Bodie and Stormy! I don't know which is which, but they look to be about the same age? Maybe Stormy was from a more southern Florida nest and fledged early?
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PHYL Thanks for nest watch digest annual report. What would we do without these agencies.
KB Good luck with your search.
LANI That little sky call made me smile. Looked like it was fluffing and primping ahead of time to give us the best that could be mustered. LOL I know - my niece and I already set for the First Friday in June. She is on a family vacation now so won't let her know I got the new computer until mid April LOL We'll see.
CLYNN Good research!!! on desert osprey. I've never posted on FB.....Most I've done is comment or "like"
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Forgot btw:
right clicking on a pic on a macbook doesn't give you an opportunity to find out about a picture. Maybe just microsoft?
Furthermore: google lens is an app......before you can use it. I'll have to ask Chris if it's worth it to download.
So: I may have to rely on all of you for picture identification, LOL
KB, that right-clicking on a photo thing is a Windows thing. Google Lens is built in as part of the google chrome browser running in Windows - not a separate app that needs to be downloaded in that environment. Of course Mac has its own apps and options and browser considerations. I assume you're using the Safari browser that's the default browser on Mac and most IOS devices. Don't know if you might want to download the google chrome browser on your mac, or if you can, or if you would have any desire to use it for its sometimes different abilities... just adding info here as a side note.
Update: I have been posting as I have been in catch-up mode reading the posts here since I last posted yesterday. I see now you have already gotten around to this. Glad you have that option. LOL, I'm now going back to finishing reading previous evening/night's posts, and today's posts up till now. ;) :D
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The videos are reels that I guess come from Instagram and posted on their facebook
Oh shoot! Does anyone here do Instagram? Or know how I can repost the reels?
Olivia won Best All Around in Hawaii State Gymnastic Championship.
I want to post the reel I just received. :)
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Lani, congrats to Olivia!! WOOT!! That's wonderful!! :D
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BL - He lives in the Iowa City area - not sure of the details on the ID of rodent, but Son in law told us that it was a chipmunk. I have not heard of chipmunks causing this kind of damage before.
OG, same thing happened to my neighbor's car - in NC - squirrel was the likely culprit his mechanic said - we have hoards of them - he had electronic gremlins pop up and it turned out some of his wiring was chewed on.
BL, tell that bear to get his own car!
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Baz, I absolutely understand college rivalries. Yes, I love bears and I do love the color green... LOL! Houston is one of those I can't cheer for too.. I don't like the coach. I couldn't cheer for St. John because of the coach. LOL! The Colorado St - Maryland game was a great game! A last sec win for Maryland...
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Lani, I knowhutumean!! ;D I was glad St. John's lost because I can't stand anything about that coach, and would never pull for his team, no matter what! I was sad when he was offered that position! Was hoping he wouldn't get hired back into college basketball anywhere after he got fired at Louisville (not for losing). 8)
Karen and Lani, that's funny about Baylor. I get it! I can't pull for Maryland - because of much of their history with a former coach when they were still part of the ACC. LOL! We all have our druthers based on rivalries and dislikes. That's part of what makes March Madness so fun. :D
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Well, it's not a wiring issue. Just got off the phone. Tim, my mechanic, is driving it around right now. Can't get her to stall. They also can't be sure it's one of the 3 modules they suspect until she does stall. Andrew did say if I drove her mid week and she did stall to drive it to the shop and they can check and see if an error code is saved with their scanner. In older cars it might not save "the issue"
Tsk - oh I did have an exterminator examine my garage and he left 4-5 mouse traps in there. Until I hired a contractor to fix the bottom of the garage door to be flush with the ground. After that no mice in the traps.
So they will keep her a few more days and may strike out?.....I may have to find a different mechanic?.....or?
I'm currently trying to hunt down the head owner of the dealerships I bought her from in 2002. He would know of a mechanic "in the know" of these kinds of issues me thinks. I knew him personally. I am frustrated.
KB, ugh, frustrating! This link, below, is for a somewhat similar problem with various different model years/engines, etc of Jeep Grand Cherokees having intermittent stalling issues. You might want to scroll through and see if any match yours as far as year, engine size, description of issue, etc. - or maybe submit a question... I have never used this site and don't know anything about it. I just saw it pop up when I did a quick google, and I don't know if you have already done the same. Anyway, you might browse through it and maybe get some ideas to ask your mechanic about - or to check on elsewhere... See link below...
Just a thought:
https://www.justanswer.com/jeep/2xlrg-2000-grand-cherokee-engine-problem.html
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Happy Day, Beakers! :)
Guess what time it is? As per my usual, recently, I haven't eaten since breakfast, so...
It's time for my hongries!! I'm off to fix that problem... ;D
Have a great evening, Beakers! :) :-*
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BL How on earth did a grizzly eat your brake lines??
Tsk AK Grizzly Bear have acquired a taste/smell for almost all types of petroleum products unfortunately. They think it began when oil started flowing through the pipeline. There were drips and leaks here and there and they liked the warm sweet smell of the crude oil.
So human vehicles have become of interest to some of them. I had a very lifted pick-up truck and had just had it to a jiffy lube and had everything on the underside greased up as it was very wise to do up there with the cold temps. One must have gotten to rooting around under there for some grease Pâté one night and clawed off/broke a brake line. Next morning off I go to work down the long driveway and hit the breaks at the 1st bend, um yeah no breaks, nada.
Into a very high snow drift was the best soft landing option. I was not the only one to have this happen to up there, doesn't happen often but it does happen. ::)
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Thanks, baz - yes my son was on that or similar chat all morning with a mechanic. Said to check the idle air control valve and throttle body for carbon build up....I immediately called my mechanic and he will check. Luckily for me they are open to hearing ideas from me and do follow up. And, Chris is feverishly contacting mechanics online.
Haven't heard from them back yet today, but they can keep her for now 2 more days at least. My intuition tells me it's a "finding the problem" issue, not a fixing issue. We shall see as they say. My guess if they find it it will be a not costly issue to fix.
I had a childhood friend....pick me up to run some errands today so now I don't need a vehicle till Thursday. Ollie nail trim....I can reschedule, or pick her up, use her and bring her back.
shhh, don't encourage my son. He'd like a newer car as they have upgraded music systems. Not fully understanding that would greatly impair his inheritance to last long enough for him. Although eventually he will need one.
This is the only way I think anymore, as I'm not a spring chicken, and he can't work.
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BL Well That's a new one on me. Bears and the sweet smell of crude oil.. :o
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BL- tks for the bit of info on bears and their attraction to crude oil. Just never would have thought. That's a scary happening--brakes w/o fluid in the lines.
{{{KB}}}- without a doubt frustrating vehicle issues. Sounds like a good suggestion from Bazi
Lisa/CLynn Yes, the DNN hatch seems to be taking a long time. I hope everything is well in side those egglets.
CLynn- I thought maybe that was the deal with NEFL - Bodie and Storm , Likr you I can't tell which one is which However I think they lookabout the same age too.
Lani-tks for the Royal Report on SSTrig' and Mom GLG ---young SSTrig a cute sky call :-*
Gotta run Jim says dinner's ready. And, Tomorrow is a visit to Dr. Martin's office and Amy Jean. Arggghhh! Jim will come for me ---we'll get going for a 'late afternoon appt. Long story why the visit might not be a good one.
Good Evening / Good Night Beakers...SEDs all.
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Clynn, Thanks for the article, I know ospreys have been known to be in Tucson in the winter near the lakes and ponds... they definitely need water.... Mike has seen one near Gila Bend, then they were gone.... They are probably heading north this week. It's going to be in the high 80's low 90's in Tucson this week. It was warm when I was there two weeks ago. I'm glad I live in the Pines! ;D... Interesting Stormy doesn't spend the night at NEFL. I wonder if he returns home or stays in the area. I haven't posted on my FB for five years or more. I've clicked like on favorite FB. Both girls use Instagram. My Pinterest is private with pics of the different raptor families, recipes, Caturday, etc..
Baz, thank you for acknowledging my great niece Olivia. She works very hard, as does her two brothers with sports and school. ... about college coaches. I don't like Kentucky, Louisville, because of Pitino's time with them and now he's at St. John... can't stand Pitino :(... We were cheering for Colorado St (sorry Lisa)... the rivalries and coaches personalities make March Madness special!
{{{Kb}}} hope things work out. :)
{{{Phyl}}} I hope your dr appt goes well.
SED Karen, Tsk, Lisa :-*
Good night!
Good night Mother and Father Goose :-*.
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, nice picture of Mother and Father Goose! Always brings back memories of Fred and Wilma Goosestone and the drama that went on there. What was the name of that beautiful place? Eaglecrest? I rarely post on FB, I share posts about eagles or other wildlife. Wait, I do post Happy Birthdays, that's all. Olivia is the one with the flower crown, right?
Phyl, I hope you have a good doctor appointment today! Fingers crossed and prayers for good news!
baz, hope you got your hongries fixed!
NEFL Eagle Haven - Gladen Gilera Lieb · March 23 at 1:29 AM · I think Bodie is a female and buddy is a male… based on their “beak size and shape”. My opinion anyways😁🦅🦅❤️
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Big Bear Family!
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A March Motto
by Anonymous
Month of bluster, ice and sleet,
Silent wood and ugly street,
Winds that roar and flakes that fly,
Frozen earth and gloomy sky,—
Angry March, thy name to me
Like a battle-cry shall be!
"Forward, march!" but leave behind
Stubborn will and stupid mind.
"Forward, march!" and sing a song
As we stoutly march along.
"Forward, march!" away from sin;
"Forward, march!" the goal to win;
"Forward, march!" without a fear;
"Forward, march!" through all the year.
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Good Morning Beakers ...
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Today 70F mostly clear skies and Tonight 42F
Lani- I had thought Olivia was the one wearing a flower crown---again 'Congratulations"
CLynn- tks for the update March 23, 2025 on NEFL eagles. Glad to finally know more about them and who's who.
Bodie is a female and Buddy is a male. Very nice photo update on Big Bear Lake eagles.
I'm gonna be very busy today. Y'all have a 'good day.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-03-25-ready-to-nest
https://www.nature365.tv
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How Movie Theaters Got Their Start in America
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-03-25-ready-to-nest
https://www.nature365.tv
I do always follow your Nature 365 postings phyl. Have to comment on today's.
Beautiful special plummage for the little kingfisher. What I really have to praise is the fact that the nest in the mud wall (?) was discovered. Patience is a virtue.
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PHYL You left us with a cliff hanger. Hope the doc visit goes well. ??? Jim prepared dinner?? Oh Oh. Pretty classy set of measuring cups :o Love all the color. :D 365 ;D Very interesting about the beginnings of the movie theater. Life was simple then.
LANI Wonder if it is the same goose pair each year at N1?
CLYNN I do wonder what kind of a monarch season it will be this year. Only 2 monarchs last year. Everyone had a terrible year.
Beautiful photo from Big Bear.
PUFF If it weren't for our diligent, patient photographers we would not see beautiful kingfishers They are so beautiful
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Good morning it is now the fifth day of hatching at the north nest and so far nothing I wish there was a way for someone to message on top of the nest. What’s going on and what’s been saying like they do at Southwest Florida I have been watching and see nothing when they roll the egg except the same crack open place but no sign of any movement inside of there but wet feathers. I hope nothing is wrong but if. The egg Stonehedge I hope someone from RRP will go up and get them out and take them to a wildlife specialist for examination. This seems like the longest hatch I’ve witnessed..
Hope everyone has a good day and thanks for the bright, colorful greetings this morning BBL
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Toucan TV update
Kala the Great Potoo! She arrived at Toucan Rescue Ranch in 2023 as a chick who had molted all her feathers off at the same time. Kala’s feathers have since come in perfectly and she is healthy although at this time she is not able to be rewilded. As you might have noticed, Kala does not move much. After many attempts of enticing Kala to fly and hunt for herself, our veterinarian team has found she is able to, but most likely would not fend well for herself in the wild. Luckily for Kala we have an incredible team to care for her so she can thrive and live a long life!
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Good morning Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, Pretty morning pics...... yes, Olivia is the one with the Haku Lei (flower crown) on 1st place podium.... Mother and Father Goose have used this nest before... just like Wilma and Fred Goosestone at Eaglecrest. I often think of that cam, there were several regular chatters/mods who were posters on the forum. They left once Eaglecrest cam was stopped.... it was a beautiful place. Gorgeous sunrises and sunsets... sweet pics of NEFL eaglet and buddy, interesting comparison.... Everytime I see a pic of the Big Bear siblings they are beak to beak LOL!!
Phyl, The beautiful bowls remind me of Fiesta Dishes... Gorgeous Kingfishers preparing their nest, perfect little home and area. I think of fairies when I see them... thank you for the history of Movie Theaters... Olivia (11yrs) with the Haku Lei (flower crown) is on the 1st place podium for Best All Around.
Tsk, I think it's the same goose pair using N1, they are usually territorial. I think I learned that from Eaglecrest Geese.
Karen, {{{Decorah North}}} prayers.
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Good Morning Beakers
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If anyone visited Decorah chat this morning, you probably know now that the hatching eaglet didn't make it. Amy came to chat and said, she would make a post about it later. :'(
Lani - Great pic of N1MG & FG. The goose cam went live yesterday at N2B, so now we have two goose ladies on eggs. N1 goose has 6 eggs, and N2B goose has 5 eggs.
karen - Good luck at dentist! After your call, I went to chat and got the above info about the North nest. Sad :(
tsk - Love your Bugs Bunny good morning, my favorite cartoon as a kid :D
Phyl - Thanks for the 365, love Kingfishers.
clynn - Pretty morning flowers. Good to see the BB kiddos looking good.
Puff, kb, tig, oldguy - Morning :)
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Chat on DNN the hatching eaglet has died. Owwaiting fir the second one todo something.
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Chat on DNN the hatching eaglet has died. Owwaiting fir the second one todo something.
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I dod not see your post when I posted. Dentist cancelled !
I hope they can get that shell and eaglet out of the nest. Should be checked for bird flu. Very prevalent in this area and biologist would be interesed if some how. Transferred once shell opened or From parents.
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RRP post this on FB just a few ago...
Raptor Resource Project
We are sad to announce that DN19 died in hatch. We saw the egg’s first external pip at 12:03 PM on March 20, but after four days of hatch in progress, all movement ceased. Hatch had been proceeding for about 103 hours at that point: longer than the longest documented hatch time that we could find, and much longer than the 24 to 48 hours post-pip that we usually see here.
As of this post, we don’t know why DN19 failed to hatch. As usual, DNF laid two eggs about three days apart. She and Mr. North incubated them through roller-coaster temperatures and some bad weather, but spring is unpredictable: if bald eagles couldn’t cope with weather variability, they wouldn’t be nesting here. The first external pip happened on schedule and things appeared to be proceeding normally…until they weren’t.
What about the second egg?
We finally got a good look at the blunt end of the second egg and confirmed that there was not, contrary to our Thursday announcement, a pip: good news, since it means that DN20 could still hatch. DN20 turns 39 days old today and we are watching for a pip.
We’ll be sticking to DN19 and DN20, even though DN19 failed to hatch. We’ll discuss future plans moving forward: nomenclature gets complicated, and I’d like to know what researchers have done in similar situations.
What will you do if both eggs fail to hatch?
If both eggs fail, we’ll try to retrieve them for necropsy and testing. We might not learn what happened, but there are causes – malpositioning, HPAI, environmental contaminants, injury – that we can confirm or rule out.
We would especially like the eggs tested for HPAI if neither egg hatches. Early on, it was believed that the disease was fatal to Bald Eagles regardless of age: if anyone had HPAI, everyone died. But it’s become clear that isn’t the case. If the outbreak is killing young at greater rates than adults, that could have serious implications for population health five to ten years from now.
Will the Norths reclutch if both eggs fail?
Right now, the North’s hormonal regime is driving incubation and brooding behavior. If egg two remains intact, they will probably incubate it for quite some time: long enough to interfere with any potential reclutching. But if it breaks or we retrieve the eggs, they might reclutch. We saw a reclutch at the North Nest in 2018 and reclutches have been documented elsewhere. Mr. North would need to bring DNF back into condition for reclutching to happen.
For you, the broken-hearted nest watcher, I quote Kaeli Swift: “Please, rather than shutting down those deep feelings you have for wildlife…lean into them. Teach your friends and neighbors and children to feel those deep feelings. Because it’s from that space that we can do best by wildlife…”. Thank you so much for taking this journey with us.
Hatch watch starts at our Fort St. Vrain nest on March 31st, and at our Trempealeau nest on April 9. If we have any new updates about the North nest, we’ll post them on our website and Facebook page.
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Had my first visit to P.T. I like the doc. The doctor ran me through a few movements to see how the pain was. He was gobsmacked when I bent over and placed my hands flat on the floor! :o Four things I got from my Mom... organization, low blood pressure, being judgemental, flexibility. He gave me exercises to do and I'll see him once/week, for now. Camper hooked up the heating pad for me. Ahhhhh....
(( Kala )) ((( DNN ))) ???
Phyl ??? How did it go?
Going to a movie...TTFN
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BL, Ed drives a 2015 Toyota Prius. For the last several years when he gets a certain distance from our house a little short tune plays. No matter what direction he is coming from, and it doesn't do it when he leaves. We are fairly close to the freeway, and it even does it when he goes by the subdivision on the freeway! Toyota has no idea what causes this! They have looked and looked!
Clynn that does sound like a weird occurrence especially since Toyota knows nothing about it. ???
I did take a quick peak at a Prius chat/forum and there was some slight mentions about a similar issue.
They were mentioning pings or bongs more than "a little short tune plays" however.
It sounds like it has something to do with the built in Navigation Unit.
Like some sort of proximity alert to ones home location.
Have Ed delete your home location from the Nav unit and see if it stops doing it ?
We've had a 2019 Honda CRV with a Nav unit for 3 years now and I still have no clue about half of what it does, and I'm pretty good with those kind of things.
The instructions TOME gives you a headache after about 15 minutes.
It's like reading the fine print on a insurance policy .. not real intuitive IMHO.
Peeps under 30 probably set the whole thing up using the touch screen in like 20 minutes without the manual even. ;) ;D
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I walked up to get my Jeep as they had nada for a diagnostic. Been a week or so. In doing so I stopped at another store where upon hearing my issue said immediately: "you want to sell it" knowing it stalled 4 times this winter.
Upon entering the mechanics the owner said: "want to sell it"......it's in high demand as i can't buy another one like it in today's market. The mechanics/owner all acted like what's the big deal?
I have an appt in mid April at a Jeep dealer nearby after speaking with them for a long time and feeling good about their mechanics having 30 yrs plus of working with Jeeps. Also there are sub groups of Jeep geeks out there apparently that could probably fix her pronto. We shall see.
Meanwhile I shall drive her and deal with it....if it even happens with warmer temps.
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Had my first visit to P.T. I like the doc. The doctor ran me through a few movements to see how the pain was.
He was gobsmacked when I bent over and placed my hands flat on the floor! :o
Four things I got from my Mom... organization, low blood pressure, being judgemental, flexibility. He gave me exercises to do and I'll see him once/week, for now. Camper hooked up the heating pad for me. Ahhhhh....
(( Kala )) ((( DNN ))) ???
Phyl ??? How did it go?
Going to a movie...TTFN
Tig why no bounce ?
I'd be doing cart wheels if I could place both palms of my hands flat on the floor. :)
I've never been able to do that even in my teens. :o
Pip wants to know if your arms are like 4 feet long or if you were doing a split. LOL :-*
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Happy Day, Beakers! :)
I love Kingfishers!! :-* :-* A Belted Kingfisher dives for fish every day at my retention pond. At the end of every day, he flies across the street, through the trees, toward the intracoastal waterway there. Sometimes there is a female Kingfisher fishing at my pond, but usually it's the male. They are gorgeous!! And so fun to watch - roost on branch by the pond, and look and look, and then fly/dive, then continue on to a branch on the other side of the pond, then consume any fish caught. Rest, and repeat. LOL. Gotta love that call and their special rattle!!
Lani, ditto on Pitino. :P I will be cheering against the Duke men as long as it takes. ;D I watched the UNC women play in the 2nd round of the Womens NCAA Tourney last night. They are a 3 seed, and won. Yay! Now they go to the Sweet 16, and just guess who they will play... yep, the Dookie women! You gotta be kidding me. LOL. Duke women are a 2 seed in the NCAA Tourney this year, and this is the first time ever that the UNC women will play Duke in the NCAA Tourney. Go Lady Tarheels!! My "Beat Duke" button is getting double duty! :D I love the Potoos, and Kala is such a little beauty! Thanks for posting about her. I hate that she can't be re-wilded, but I'm glad she is in such a great, caring forever home. :-*
((Karen)), ruh-roh. I'm sorry your dentist cancelled - I hope they re-booked you, and that you won't have to wait long to get back in to their office.
Lisa, thank you for sharing RRP's informative update on the failure of DN19's hatch attempt. So sad. We have seen that happen before in more than one nest, of course, but it is still a disappointment for the Decorah North pair. Talons crossed for DN20 to hatch, and for the North Eagle Family to be healthy! :-* :-* :-* :-*
DN19, you tried your best; now Peace. Soar high like the Eagle you are. :-* :-* :-*
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JASPURR sent this to me and gave permission to post
"The Potoo is NOT an owl. It is cousin of the nightjars which includes nighthawks and whip-poor-wills. I heard one in Panama. It scared the living daylights out of me. A group of divers built a fire on the beach after a night dive. Some of us, including myself, fell asleep and heard this awful ghostly noise. All of us got up and went back to our tents. LOL. Dr Gale of the Panama Smithsonian Research Center told me what we heard.
https://ebird.org/species/compot1"
LANI I couldn't think of " fiesta dishes" earlier . Was thinking the same thing LOL Thanks for that and the "territorial geese" comment. ;D
LISA Don't think the other will hatch either.. Sure do wonder why that happened. Gosh I didn't know we have both nests with geese sigh... Thanks for posting Amy's report. Never thought about the issue with naming..
TIG Did you see an actual PT doctor ( physiatrist) or a regular PT with a Phd? which is what they all are now. Flexible is the word! :o :o :o
BL The negatives of our generation - not as sharp as kids with the modern day electronics.. Pip's query LOLOL
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tsk - We will have lots of lil goslings roaming the hatchery grounds, if all make the leap! Praying the other egg hatches at DNN, but we will see.
baz - You're welcome, just passing along the info. :)
BL - My Honda Pilot is a 2019 with Nav unit, and I am like you, I have no idea what half the stuff is for..LOL
kb - Hope you will find a fix for your Nellie.
tig - Enjoy your movie.
Good night, everyone :)
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BL The negatives of our generation - not as sharp as kids with the modern day electronics.. Pip's query LOLOL
I actually disagree.
We are way sharper.
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BL/Pip... LOL
TSK...He is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (U of MN), Board certified orthopedic clinical specialist. B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from West Point, served in U.S. Army for 20 yrs. PT, DPT, OCS
Movie was OK... Alto Knights (language, some violence) A character study.
SED
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BL Agree way smarter but maybe not just in the area of modern computers - I'll speak for myself ;) ;) ;)
TIG Thanks
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Kb let me get this totally straight with Nellie the Jeep.
You have A.
V8 4.7 Liter, 4WD, year 2000 built, garage kept, 2 owner highly maintained, 66,000 mile, with tow package Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition ?
We call that around here a Grandma driven to church on Sundays garage kept used vehicle.
It's not painted hot pink with yellow and orange flames on it I assume.
It's intermittently gremlin stalling at low speeds/RPM.
Fully stopped on the brake pedal only ?
No gas no brake rolling to a stop low rpm ?
Tooling along on a country road very slow no gas no brake around a curve?
I'd install a covered safe dashboard button that deploys a big ass physical road anchor attached to the hitch and call it a day.
Even with all that Nellie has to offer from a used car perspective ..
Even an outrageously good cash offer to buy it wouldn't even cover the cost of a Trim Package upgrade on a new SUV.
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BL you got the Nellie vehicle
She has stalled during the following:
1.Stopped at a red light, brake on, no gas
2. Low rpm turning slowly gas only on a residential road.
3. Turning slowly with gas, no brake.
4. Braking but not at the stop sign yet, but low rpms.
Does that cover it? I think so. Turning, and going straight, braking, stopped, and gas only but going slow.
I think you are saying: Keep her?
That's my intention. Not my son's who at least in his most hyperbolic mood ( he can calm down days later) says he won't drive it anymore (too afraid) or won't even drive with me....We shall see.
One last looky see next month at a Jeep dealer might seal the deal...?
Also as I've said: He primarily wants a newer vehicle for the upgrades in music, computer stuff, I'd like to say a different word than stuff, but also for his anxiety....He's not a farm boy...not a rural boy. And, one of two of his primary disabilities is extreme anxiety.
I'm paying for it, I'm the MOM, and I shall make the decision!.
Let me know if you meant to get rid of it or not?. Not exactly sure. I was just trying to express that in 15 minutes I had two people wanting to buy it; One worked on it, one never saw it but I described it. So confirms to me she's yes a Grandma vehicle, but worth keeping.
BTW, the dealer looked her up and she has a totally unrelated secondary recall on her which they will repair free of charge by Jeep. The hitch, I called her tow package, needs welding as it might not sustain a low level rear end without more damage to the rear than it should. I don't tow anything anymore, but said sure why not.
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Baz
Jumbo and I smiled once a watching a river bank in New York State.
The far river bank and the Swallows.
A King Fisher just swooped in and snagged a fish.
That was was way cool bro
Hanging out like Buddhas on a granite perch now.
This outdoor show is about to go off the rails cool live eyes.
River Otters being all cute and shit with Bald Eagles over head type stuff.
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BL - I re read your questions...and post. Yeah, you are NOT suggesting I could get enough for her to buy a newer vehicle...and probably as from before NOT like a new one.
I'm a hanging on to her if I can BL....I love her btw...only some people think she deserves a highway drive or a cross country drive once in awhile for her benefit...
Sorry Nellie...You've done well for me now for 23 years..of 25 of your life. LOL so hang on.
If you and Pip are ever in MN and need a drive across a few states. Let me know. She'd probably benefit/enjoy it. I'd surrender her for a few days just for her sake.
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Keep HER absolutely.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0KlBoY96Xg
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Great video BL....I haven't heard that song before and I have several of Alison's albums...
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Baz, I didn't realize there Rick Pitino has a son that is also a coach... Richard Pitino is the new coach for Xavier! Goodness that was quick! The colleges move fast after they complete their season in March Madness! Go Lady Tarheels!! :-*
{{{Tig}}} Take care and God bless your mom ;D
Lisa, Karen, Puff, I'm so sorry to hear the news about the Decorah North D19... Thank you Lisa for posting Amy's blog post.... . it tried so hard to break through ... I pray the other egg will hatch.
Tsk, Thank you for posting Jaspurr's comment and her experience... And in big letters too! Couldn't miss that. I could read it without my glasses. LOL!!! I stand corrected... Though, I didn't make it up it was written in the TRR a few times.... It is still a sad story as it is unknown why Kala will not fly or fend for herself. She is a mystery and thankfully she will have a safe and loving home with TRR. Maybe in time will help :-*
BL Robert Plant, Alison Krauss great duo, very hot song. After that I had to listen to a couple more with T Bone Burnett too.
Good night!
A raccoon has been bothering Mother and Father Goose tonight!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good morning Baker’s piper and I are up at dark 30 today and have had a bit of breakfast and a coffee temperature is 58° headed for 84 late this afternoon.
Reading the beach yesterday was like listening to Car talk haven’t thought of that radio show in ages but used to listen to it a lot driving around tune in to NPR. The two brothers used to fix cars all over the place. They were pretty funny to listen to. They always recommended some highway driving Instead of the short trips taken while grocery shopping, etc. somehow that’s not supposed to be good .
Larry, great catch of the raccoon visiting n. one last nigh. Pretty brave to try and rob the nest of an egg with those two parents on duty. Trust he/She got away quickly.
Time For another coffee
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, Kala will have a good life living at TRR, no doubt she will be spoiled by the people that care for the residents... She must have some owl-like characteristics, wonder if she can turn her head 180 degrees. Those darn raccoons, they love climbing N1! Those geese can get pretty darn fierce defending their nest!
tsk, I agree with you on the technical stuff, and I really do think some people's brains are wired to understand. Erin had no training whatsoever, all the knowledge he has came from playing video games at an early age and just poking around, trying this and that. But he texts me, asking how to boil eggs... ::) ::)
Lisa, so sad for DNN, I am hoping and praying for DN20 to hatch. I don't think we have seen a hatch-in-progress fail. We are finding out many new things.
karen, I take my car out on the freeway once a week and let her rip! A mechanic told me the same thing. Good for the battery syste,!
Big Bear Bald Eagles
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LANI I know you did not originate the Potoo "owl" description. TRR described Kala that way. Sad little story about her tho.
KAREN I've always heard that about giving a car some "xway" driving . "Blows out the carbon" :-\
CLYNN I'll take the painted cans over those gorgeous painted bottles. One strong gust of wind and bye-bye LOLOL I had a ceramic wind chime once - Didn't last long. :( Erin asking you how to boil eggs LOLOL And we can even operate a rotary phone if need be. LOL I so agree about always learning something new each season about our eagles nests.
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Today 76F and Tonight 55 F Today
KB-if I were Nellie I'd want to be kept safe in garage ---and only taken out on weekends
Tsk tks for posting Jaspurr's comment
Lani-here's to Mother & Father goose this season
{{{Tig}}} Take care and God bless
Lisa, Karen, Puff, such sad news about the Decorah North D19... Tks Lisa for posting Amy's blog post.
Tig- those sound like good credentials; Doc visit was 'okay'...told tell me my wait time on evening walks ..."just a few more days. ::)
BL LOL
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-03-26-musk-rat
https://www.nature365.tv
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"Stand Off !
March 25, 2025
Yesterday, after we arrived back home from doc's I found this little drama going on.
Once I snapped the picture. I stood and watched for a while longer then each took off
going their separate way in opposite directions.
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Left, Dad Mocking bird and on the right, Dad Bluebird.
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Just chillin!...so dang cute.
Phyl - I agree....some just think her engine would like a long highway trip once in awhile.
Morning all.
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Cute pic KB
Pain in my low back at 3 - 4 a.m. 3 nights in a row has caused a lack of sleep and kept me home from the pool. Talons crossed for tomorrow as I start my home exercises today.
TTFN
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Kia ora koutou (hello everyone)
The Royalcam nest.
On rainy days the double layer of down protects the chicks from the weather now they are in post-guard stage.
Since hatching at 286g on the 28th of January, the Royalcam chick at Signal Station Trig has grown to 4.7 kg on day 56 (Tuesday 25th of March). This is a 0.6 kg increase on last week’s weight. Today’s weight is 600g above average for a female.
Big girl! ;D
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Bad hair day! ;D
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Good morning Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Karen, Mike takes my car down to the valley once every six weeks or so to make sure all is well. You should have heard mother goose did a lot of hissing at the raccoon. Raccoon played peek-a-boo with it for a few minutes.
Clynn, Love this mornings colorful pots and displays... My neighbors who are part-timers, display a bottle tree year round. They have a couple of them at the Tucson winter home. Mother goose did a lot of hissing and flapping of wings at the raccoon. Raccoon didn't seem too impressed.... the Big Bear eaglets are doing so well. They have beautiful views, I'm glad to see the snow is gone.
Hi Tsk, Puff, Lisa :)
{{{Phyl}}} sorry to hear just a few more days until evening walks allowed.... Musk rat ;D ... cute capture of Mockingbird and Bluebird :-*
Kb, cute ;D
{{{Tig}}} sorry :( ... Talons crossed and prayers for comfort and healing as you start your exercises. Get a good nap in today, take care.
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Which do you prefer?
second swatch down from the top, left or right? Right one is bluer (cooler) left one is greener (warmer)
I'm having my living room re-painted
Wall color behind swatches is discontinued.....my living room....Lacks natural light until noon or later...
Warm red/yellow stained wood (oak) trim everywhere.
Chris wants right (bluer) I want left one (greener)
Thanks in advance ;)
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KB - IMHO, it is a toss up. For instance, we have the warm oak floors, trim, doors, and wood blinds throughout. In the living, dining, halls and upstairs bedrooms we used a light beige on the walls. In the first floor "bedrooms" we used a very light gray. The bathrooms are light blue and light blue/green. The kitchen a light yellow. I think the best part about either choice is selecting the lighter version, as you have. :D
Time to exercise
BBL
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KB green is my favorite color so I tend towards the lightest green. However from the samples, the lightest blue looks brighter. Hmmm, always a tough decision picking paint colors :)
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Good Morning/Afternoon Beakers
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kb - I like the blue, but Im thinking about your trim and the green would probably go better with it.
Lani - Love the bad hair day pic on the Royal baby ;D She is a big girl. FYI - Mother Goose at N2B had her 6th egg this morning!
tig - Sorry about your pain, hope the home exercises help.
Phyl - A bird standoff...LOL Thanks for the 365. Hope all went well at doc appt, oops I see you answered.
tsk - LOL, one strong wind gust and bye-bye.
clynn - I am like tsk, love the painted cans. :) I hope DN20 hatches, too. There was a good look at the eggs earlier this morning on live feed, but I didn't see anything that looked like a pip on 2nd egg, unless it is on the underside. Awww, BB kiddos!
karen - You and Piper were up early this morning!
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PHYL But you're still supposed to do your exercises, right? And I always thought musk rat was one word LOLOL
What a good catch on the mockingbird and bluebird Dads :)
TIG Gosh, I would think the warm pool water would be helpful to your back. Too bad you can't get there. :(
LANI Big albie girl is right LOL The big green basket now and 2 guys on this weigh-in. ;)
KB Depends on how much you want your walls to be noticed. I'd do first swatch in greens. ;) ;)
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thanks all....appreciate it.
I'm getting my ceiling done this week. Walls next week, so I have more days to sit and stare and imagine.
As i stated I'm leaning green and I'll ask my painter this week too.
We too have light yellow in our dining room kitchen and hall and the taupe/beige/tan or whatever in large bedroom downstairs and both bedrooms upstairs.
I'm leaning towards more color. Frankly, I'm tired of the grey and taupe and said so at Hirshfields yesterday. She said: Yah someone who likes color, me too....They promote the greys/beiges she said cause Minnesotans don't like color.
I like to be a bit of a renegade myself. The second row of either side is my choice. lighter but still color.
Thanks again.
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tsk - thanks...now I get it. The walls will recede a little the lighter you go. I don't have that great of furniture, so I want the walls to pop a bit frankly. got it.
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kb as an interior painter for a few years we hated getting asked "what color should I pick".
We would give a very polite wishy washy non-committal answer.
We take the paint out of the can and spread it around on the walls lady. ;) :-*
We never wanted to get the call after the paint was dry ..
We don't like this color and you recommended we pick color A .. well now we want color B.
If you now want color B we can make an appointment and come back and repaint the room for slightly less $$$ than color A absolutely.
All the prep work is already done (70 % of a good painting job), but not 70% < $$$ for coming back to re-paint the room. ;D
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BL - I hear ya. But my painter is special. I literally grew up with him in my house. Not to mention he's a supreme artist. Spent Monday all day with him already. He's cool and has a good eye.
If it wasn't him, wouldn't ask them.
He fiberglassed huge life sized moose, 8 of them....sold. Worked for Disney etc.....supreme artist who needs the money and has painted many houses.
I would NOT ask an opinion from anyone else...I can't put words to the talent of this guy.
Wish I could find a pic of his Moose and post.....you'd be impressed.
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KB If you want the walls to pop maybe the third choice down.
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tsk - thanks. yes, an option....for sure.
Here is my painter's moose: He makes them in his studio/garage at his house on the same creek I grew up on.
He's made 8 of them, sold 7...people in his city don't want him to sell his last one as they enjoy driving by and seeing it. Fiberglass monsters.
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BTW. I'm convinced if I could find the older Jeep groups here that commiserate about everything Jeep I'd find my problem.....I no longer know these types of people. I grew up with them, but they are gone.
at least I have a painter I trust...
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kb gorgeous moose sculpture. I want one. :)
That must be a real head turner when someone drives buy.
Hopefully some drunken yahoo hunter doesn't take an illegal pot shot at it. ;) ::)
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kb gorgeous moose sculpture. I want one. :)
That must be a real head turner when someone drives buy.
Hopefully some drunken yahoo hunter doesn't take an illegal pot shot at it. ;) ::)
It's for sale for $12,000.00 I hear!...hopefully no one will take a shot at it!
People love it too much me thinks.
He just sold his 1920 something vehicle...he had to drop off the certified title etc. He's a unique guy.
BTW, my son has come around already to see the value of my Jeep....speaking about music upgrades etc. LOL
I know him well. But have to put up with some hyperbole for a few days first. Whew.
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BTW. I'm convinced if I could find the older Jeep groups here that commiserate about everything Jeep I'd find my problem.....I no longer know these types of people. I grew up with them, but they are gone.
No doubt kb there's some old school Jeep head out there that knows exactly what's going on with Nellie.
Now Chris just needs to reach out and find him/her on a Jeep forum somewhere. 8)
12 Grand, hmm, I think I'm going to have to stick with my garden gnome. LOL.
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Which states will see the March 29 solar eclipse — and which will see a 'double sunrise'?
By Jamie Carter published 3 days ago
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Good Evening and Good Night,Beakers...SEDs all.
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KB Very handsome moose!!! Isn't there someway you can put it out there - maybe in your neighborhood FB page - you're looking for a Jeep "club" on a FB page for Jeep fans? Can't think of the word for it - special interest??
I do believe BL has it - a Jeep forum!!!
BL Garden gnome LOLOL
PHYL Those lucky very north easters :o :o
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tsk - good idea.....jeep forum probably the closest idea. But who knows, I am persistent. thinking of walking to the very nearby Land rover place...they rehab very old ones and everyone loves to see them from the street. One block away. Just gotta keep looking/asking.
BL - LOL yeah I can't afford the moose either....If I recall boards, city governments, and the like have previously purchased them. Organizations like that.
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KB - one of the major users of old jeeps are the off road vehicle groups - they prefer jeeps that are over 20 years old and do minor to extensive modifications to them. They know these vehicles inside out as they mostly do their own repairs. I am sure that there are many in the Twin Cities. Members of these groups would know a local specialist mechanic that would have some fresh ideas. The areas that they utilize are called OHV parks.
On the wall paint - have you considered 3 walls with the light shades of either green or blue and then the 4th wall a brighter accent wall with a color than can harmonize with the other walls.
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thanks oldguy, love the ideas!.
waiting for pending joining a Jeep Life fb group with 550,000 members.
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Which states will see the March 29 solar eclipse — and which will see a 'double sunrise'?
By Jamie Carter published 3 days ago
https://www.livescience.com/space/the-sun/which-states-will-see-the-march-29-solar-eclipse-and-which-will-see-a-double-sunrise?utm_term=C190B63E-87C3-4395-B655-61057A13DDD2&lrh=85d7c3d5cd473d225368af62a6ed9988991e13ae1f632526d69b30725b7979c7&utm_campaign=368B3745-DDE0-4A69-A2E8-62503D85375D&utm_medium=email&utm_content=5458E790-BFCA-441E-887C-765803C0DD04&utm_source=SmartBrief
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Thanks Phyl :)
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Good Morning/Afternoon Beakers
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kb - I like the blue, but Im thinking about your trim and the green would probably go better with it.
Lani - Love the bad hair day pic on the Royal baby ;D She is a big girl. FYI - Mother Goose at N2B had her 6th egg this morning!
tig - Sorry about your pain, hope the home exercises help.
Phyl - A bird standoff...LOL Thanks for the 365. Hope all went well at doc appt, oops I see you answered.
tsk - LOL, one strong wind gust and bye-bye.
clynn - I am like tsk, love the painted cans. :) I hope DN20 hatches, too. There was a good look at the eggs earlier this morning on live feed, but I didn't see anything that looked like a pip on 2nd egg, unless it is on the underside. Awww, BB kiddos!
karen - You and Piper were up early this morning!
Thanks Lisa, There's going to be lots of goslings this spring. I read there was an intruder on N1 today. It's probably another female goose looking for a ready made nest.
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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KB With all the wall paint advice you are getting - do you know a friend who is an interior designer to settle it all. LOLOL
OLDGUY Good advice for KB.
LANI The orange and purple is an interesting mix. Pretty.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, wow on the Royalcam chick at Signal Station Trig! She certainly is a big girl! Hard to call her a chick! Love seeing pictures with her and the 'hoomans', you can tell how really big those birds are! Are you getting ready for Aly to come home for a while? Oh no, not another nest stealer at N1. I remember all of that turmoil that year at Eaglecrest!
Phyl, great picture of Dad MockingBird and Dad Bluebird having a Spring conversation!
tsk, Ed has a rotary phone down in the Mole Hole somewhere, I need to pull it out and show it to the Munchkins, and show them how it worked. So many things!
Lisa, love the purple and orange good morning picture yesterday, very vibrant! I was just checking DNN, RRP has made a statement. The Decorah North Nest has failed https://www.raptorresource.org/2025/03/26/the-decorah-north-nest-has-failed/ So sad...
BREAKING: Kilauea appears ready to erupt at any moment on the Big Island of Hawaii; we see lava splashing out of it's primary vent inside its caldera crater. You can watch the webcam live here: https://www.youtube.com/usgs/live
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We are also closely monitoring Mount Spurr which could also erupt very soon near Anchorage, Alaska.
Also being monitored is the Axial Seamount off the coast of Washington which may also erupt in the coming weeks.
USGS had previously warned that the volcano in Hawaii could erupt in hours/days, the volcano in Alaska would erupt in days/weeks, and the Washington volcano could erupt in weeks/months: https://weatherboy.com/usgs-warns-three-u-s-volcanoes.../
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Morning bakers/beakers! Lisa, that purple and orange is Stunning
, I didn’t notice it yesterday for some reason that saw it this morning in Lanis post from last night! I do not know how I could have missed it
Waiting to hear what is happening with the egg in Decorah north but I am thinking Amy needs to get the bucket truck ordered
I don’t think Debi needs my advice and paint color But it’s cold as long as Minnesota winters can be I would prefer a warmer shade on the walls but since I don’t live there, it doesn’t make much difference as usual old guy good advice
Dentist appointment this afternoon to get the partial adjusted and I am still waiting for the cleaning appointment to be rescheduled. Something evidently happened to the dental assistant I have been saying and so I wait I don’t think it’s a big issue though.
Hopefully, all with aches and pains are feeling much better today and getting on with PT. BBL
Reading further in Clynns Post I see RRP Has announced a failure at the north nest. So sad to read the parents did a good job trying to nurture that would be chicks as I said earlier get the bucket truck out Amy.
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CLYNN That would be funny with the kids and the rotary phone. Should ask them first what they think it is and how it would work LOLOL Such sad news at DNN. I sure wish there was a way to find out what happened. :-\ Yikes Mother Earth certainly has a lot to say in coming days. :o
Just a reminder: Let's remember the passing of Neva on the 27th and Lindawyo on the 29th We were blessed to have them come our way. RIP
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Hello Beakers and 'Good Morning !"
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Today 77F and Tonight 50F Today
CLynn- I read that statement last night from RRP about Decorah nest failing. It's so very sad. In a way, it felt appropriate to have bald eagles featured in my morning post today.
KB- maybe a 'Jeep Enthusiast Organization' or the like.
Tsk- To get back t o your question from yesterday PM. I do : Crab Walk, butt clenches, clam shells, clam shells at the ankles and then at knees; alternating staggered stance getting up/down from chair (hands folded as if in prayer);bridge and another most all with a graduated resistance bands. Yes the 'standoff' was an awesome photo catch. I'm always ready to take a good snapshot. I always take two of each pose or capture. ;)
Lisa- very psychodelic orange and purple yesterday AM; still in love with the new floor? Jim's been home past 3 days with 'something'. Doc said it wasn't Flu or CoVid or even a head cold. Figured allergies. ::) Think he's going back in tomorrow. I tired from it. LOL I mostly wait hand and foot on him when he's ill like this.
Lani-awwww dog silhouetted against sunset.
Karen-hopefully your dental appt will turn out well today. Thinking of you.
Thanks Tsk...Remembering the passing of two loved Beakers...Neva on the 27th and Lindawyo on the 29th "" We were blessed to have them come our way." RIP ladies.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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New State of the Birds Report Is a Clarion Call for Conservation Action
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If you've not read Ms Amy's Blog or seen NestFlix ...this is sad news.
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From Amy's blog...
The Decorah North Nest has failed
March 26, 2025 RaptorResource
https://www.raptorresource.org/2025/03/26/the-decorah-north-nest-has-failed/
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-03-27-wild-turkeys
https://www.nature365.tv
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Clynn - youtube feed you a less than current feed - Episode 15 started Tuesday and stopped last night at 7:10pm HST - it was a spectacular episode lasting 31 hours with fountain heights of over 1000 ft.
https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updates.
Adding to your list is Iceland - they have been on high alert for about 2 weeks now and waiting.
Live cam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faH3xrKyP_o
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Good Morning Beakers
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Lani - Yes, think the poor intruder girl might have needed to dump an egg. I hope she got that laid, if that was the case.
clynn - Thanks! Pretty pink morning. Sad about DNN, but I think DNF knows something is up, it's taking Mr N a bit longer. He is still on egg. :(
karen - Good luck at dentist today.
tsk - Thank you for the reminder dates of the passing of Neva and Lindawyo....RIP!
Phyl - Oh no, sorry to hear that Jim has come down with something. Hope he feels better soon. Thanks for links.
oldguy, kb, tig, Puff and all - Morning :)
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Thinking of you Neva!
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Hellgate Osprey update
Cam 2 is on the side of the building! #HellgateOsprey
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A new and improved Cam 1 has been installed at Hellgate Osprey nest.
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Good morning Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, Cheery morning pics... Things have been changing with Aly's work situation weekly. At this point she is not coming home until first week in May for a two week visit. We don't even ask anymore. LOL! ... I've been worried about the flocks of geese at Decorah, there has to be a couple of nutty female geese wanting to lay their eggs wherever with no responsibility. Or even trying to destroy other nests! Just like at Eaglecrest! I'd hate to see that at Decorah. :-\ ... heartbreaking news at Decorah North. :'( ... thanks for volcano updates. Been watching too.
Karen, good luck at the dentist... it would be interesting if RRP could get the eggs at the North nest to see what went wrong. But, I have a feeling they will leave the eggs as it and let nature deal with it. :'(
Phyl, beautiful American Bald Eagle photos! Thank you for the bird report and RRP's sad announcement. :( ... sorry to hear Jim hasn't been feeling well. Sending prayers for you both.
Lisa, I hope Miss need-a-nest goose found her own little place to lay her egg.
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The Sauces Canyon eaglet has a name! Please welcome Betty Lou, a combination name in honor of Betty White and a donor's grandmother (Louise) 💚
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Lani, what a sweet little video of Betty Lou and her Mom & Dad! I am so happy for them to have a baby to raise this year! Oh no with Aly, but a two week visit will be nice! I hope Shannon is doing well in Las Vegas! The view of the nest from the new cam that I saw yesterday was a slightly different angle, I couldn't see where the train goes by...Beautiful view of the mountains with the snow! I love the 'Miss-need-a-nest' comment!
Lisa, you find the prettiest morning coffee cups! Looks like some latte art on top of the coffee!!
Phyl, Great 365, a few years ago we could see wild turkeys in a field across the road, it was fun to watch them. What is a group of wild turkeys called? Generally a flock, but... https://birdfact.com/articles/what-is-a-group-of-turkeys-called#:~:text=1.%20A%20brood%20of%20turkeys Beautiful eagles in your Good Morning!
oldguy, dang, I forgot to look at the date on that news! Looks pretty calm in Iceland right now...
karen, maybe when Dad North stops brooding RRP will go up and get the eggs. So sad, we had such high hopes....
Should I try this for the Munchkins?
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PHYL WOW Stunning eagle shots . I don't think I can crab walk. LOLOL Sounds like a pretty busy program. Scary results from Cornell. (((Jim)))
LISA You always find such cozy AM pics ;D
LANI I've been following those nice upgrades at Hellgate. Cute name at Sauces ;D Gosh, Now May is only a 2 week visit - before a move back!
CLYNN I'd be very nervous to do that with the bar of Ivory. There was a gal on the news a few days ago who microwaved a gummy substance that was kid friendly for the microwave - It burned the whole side of her face... :-\ Phew - Lake Superior Island!
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JASPURR sent this to me and gave permission to post
"The Potoo is NOT an owl. It is cousin of the nightjars which includes nighthawks and whip-poor-wills. I heard one in Panama. It scared the living daylights out of me. A group of divers built a fire on the beach after a night dive. Some of us, including myself, fell asleep and heard this awful ghostly noise. All of us got up and went back to our tents. LOL. Dr Gale of the Panama Smithsonian Research Center told me what we heard.
https://ebird.org/species/compot1"
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Gosh, sorry I said the word, "owl" in my post to Lani about Kala the Potoo. I think I remember Lani posting a while back that related info from the place caring for Kala the Potoo about the potoo being in the nightjar family, too. Or maybe not just recently, but someone did once before. Oh, maybe that wonderful rehab place made a boo boo in that earlier more recent post - not the end of the world. I know it's in the nightjar family, but "owl" is what fell out of my keyboard when I posted. Harsh. Geez... I feel castigated. Anyway, it's all good, and always good to clarify the correct bird family it's in. Thanks.
TSK, you can tell Jaspurr I corrected my previous post to Lani about the potoo, and I removed the word, "owl."
I have a special fondness for another member of the Nightjar family - the Chuck-Will's-Widow, which bears a striking resemblance to the Potoo. Every summer, a Chuck-will's-widow calls outside my back bedroom window, from the shrub line around the natural "bog" a few feet behind my building. I will listen as long as it lasts, as the call is wonderful, and seemingly endless at that time of day. A very special bird.
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Chuck-wills-widow/id
Have a good evening, Beakers. I just stopped by to try to catch up on a couple days of posts in the Beak. Well, I only had time to read 1 post from where I last posted a couple of days ago, and I think I will need to finish reading the rest of them sometime tomorrow.
Lani, I will be pulling for Arizona tonight! ;) ;D
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Here's a little more detail on the islands:
#1 Isle Royale _ on Lake Superior.
#2 Ryan Island _ on Siskiwit Lake.
#3 Vernal pond _ on Ryan Island.
#4 Small boulder _ in vernal pond on Ryan Island on Siskiwit Lake on Lake Superior.
~ Clear as mud Ay' ~
Worlds coolest island turtle on that day perhaps . ;D
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This incredible natural phenomenon exists on Lake Superior, which is the largest freshwater lake in the world. Within this massive lake lies Isle Royale, a large island surrounded by the clear waters of Lake Superior. But the story doesn’t stop there. On Isle Royale, there is another smaller lake called Siskiwit Lake.
Inside Siskiwit Lake, there is yet another island, known as Ryan Island, and on this island, there is a small pond that holds a little boulder.
When the pond on Ryan Island floods, this boulder essentially becomes the smallest "island" on what could be considered the most layered island setting in the world. It’s an island within a lake, on an island within another lake, on the largest island in the largest freshwater lake on the planet. This layered structure is a fascinating example of how complex and unexpected nature can be. It’s like a natural nesting doll, showcasing the wonder of our world’s geography in a simple, yet mind-bending way.
I can't find the small pond on Ryan Island with a little boulder in it on google maps, but I have no doubt there is a little seasonal / vernal pond on Ryan Island with a little boulder in it. 8)
So if there's a turtle on that boulder he/she is in a very unique place on the planet and doesn't even know it. 8) 8)
BTW Clynn if you're thinking about heading to Ryan Island it is not a "for the faint of heart" kind of place to get to at all. :)
I suppose we could cheat and take a float plane with canoes/kayaks to Isle Royal, but even from the 3 legal landing sites it quite the paddle/portage adventure to Siskiwit Lake and then on to Ryan Island. From there the "finding" begins.
And ain't no one saying exactly where the vernal pond on Ryan Island is exactly.
Ryan Island is also a trail less bushwhack island and it's about 39 Acres in size. :o ::)
You know me. Now I wanna go . ;) ;D
https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/michigan/experiences/news/what-its-like-to-paddle-solo-to-the-largest-island-on-the-largest-lake-in-the-world
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I felt a small release in my back this morning when I did a gentle twist, so I went to the pool after a good night's rest.
And the P.T. doc called to see how I was. He offered a massage before appt Tuesday and will come to the pool on the 11th to recommend moves...
TTFN
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Lani- ;D Miss need-a-nest goose, hilarious! I hope she found a place, too. Those look like some nice cams too that Hellgate installed, very clear pics. Wonder if they are 4K cams.
Awww, Betty Lou!
clynn - Yes, try that for the munchkins and also for us Beakers, who want to know if it really works! ;D ;D The remains of DN19 was taken out a lil after 11:30am by Mr N, as shown on live feed. He and DNF are still taking turns on the remaining egg.
tsk - Thank you! Pinterest has the best coffee cups. I just type in Spring coffee, or Winter coffee and all the different cuppa's come up.
baz and BL - Waving at ya!
Good night, everyone :)
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Thanks BL - I was wondering if it was Lake Siskiwit or Lake Sargent - both having an island large enough to have a pond. I checked on Google Earth and no pond shows up on either small island. In 1974 I hiked from Windigo to Rock Harbor - camped on the shore of Lake Desor. Did not go to either of the big lakes. I have the old topo map filed somewhere here, but came up empty on my quick search - o well ::)
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BL Will cheer you on as you tackle Ryan Island and see for sure there is a boulder in the little pond LOL I could hardly get through that guy's story. :o :o
TIG What a nice DOC/PT to come to the pool to guide you - WOW
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Many moons ago... sometime in the 80s? ... I joined a group of 11 strangers (my boss at the time knew a captain) on a sailing trip (6 folks each on 2 40 footers) from Port Superior, WI to Isle Royale. We spent a day at Chippewa Harbor. The plan was ... to take a dingy to Lake Richie and make it to Hastings Island. I could have those locations incorrect, I only remember the "visit the largest island in the largest lake on the largest island in the largest lake". Unfortunately, the little outboard wouldn't fire up. We did, however, fight a 60 m.p.h. gale in 14 ft. seas on our way out of Indigo a few days later. We retreated to the island and sailed out the next day. There are many more stories of that trip. Quite the memory.
My Bro had taught me how to sail on his 35 footer on Lake Pepin.
SED
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Well, I downloaded (USGS 7.5 Topo of Todd Harbor) both the current map (2020) as well as the archive map. (which was aerial photo'd in 1955 and 1981, with verification in 1984 and published in 1985) and neither indicate a pond on Ryan Island - so I guess BL needs to go there and do a recon to verify ... ;) ;D
Some videos...
Soothing by peaceful cat's nail trimming - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiKYhp9ah28
When Cats Get the Zoomies: Pure Chaos! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iQQi57ZXSY
Why This Bird Deserves Your Attention - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYT5QF64LmQ&t=17s
This is a fiction story - and is 1:24:52 long, but is well written with a good outcome.
A Little Girl Walks Her Dogs Every Morning, Until People Discover She Is Hiding Unbelievable Secret! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxFzRxgaMdc
Quarantine Kids play "Junior's Farm" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6k7GWGSCV8
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All I remember about Isle Royale is the wolf stories....During some winters they can cross between the mainland and Isle Royale. However, there has been in breeding when the water is open some winters.
Gee, I can't remember much of the rest except maybe a rescue drop has been made to try and recover the pack to more diversity?
You all see any wolves?
Are there wolves on the island in 2025?...guess I'll have to check with Grok...LOL
Quite the distance on a sailboat tig!....I've only sailed once off the coast of Santa Monica on a large sailboat, that's it. How many miles was that hike oldguy?..
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It was a 6 day hike - I think it was about 35 miles - so not rushed, but the terrain along the backbone was wicked (about 2 days) - limited tree cover and sharp/uneven rocks, constantly up and down. My then wife was the experienced hiker (Girl Scouts) and we traveled at about 30% body weight for backpacks. Met a solo hiker that passed us in that area that was traveling at 60% with full ax and fishing gear, he left us behind real quick. I had improper foot wear for the terrain and damaged my feet - new expensive shoes and 3-4 weeks before I could walk without pain. Still can not wear cheap shoes today.
Here is the stats on Moose/Wolf populations from 1980 to 2019
https://www.nps.gov/isro/learn/nature/wolf-moose-populations.htm
Wiki article with more info - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolves_and_moose_on_Isle_Royale
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It was a 6 day hike - I think it was about 35 miles - so not rushed, but the terrain along the backbone was wicked (about 2 days) - limited tree cover and sharp/uneven rocks, constantly up and down. My then wife was the experienced hiker (Girl Scouts) and we traveled at about 30% body weight for backpacks. Met a solo hiker that passed us in that area that was traveling at 60% with full ax and fishing gear, he left us behind real quick. I had improper foot wear for the terrain and damaged my feet - new expensive shoes and 3-4 weeks before I could walk without pain. Still can not wear cheap shoes today.
Wow, oldguy. that's very impressive. Not the story about your feet but still. Thanks.
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Not so known news is that Macy's in Phily has closed for good this past weekend. Finial song played on the Wanamaker Organ by Peter Conte on Sunday. A crowd estimated at 10,000 in attendance.
Come Sweet Death, Final Song of and Era - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXsgaklyYlg
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og I could only dig this one up.
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Oldguy and Camperstig you're our kind of adventure type peeps. 8) 8) 8)
baziunc you're going to have to brush up on your De Havilland Beaver Seaplane skills cause some Bakers are wanting to board and drop in on Isle Royale. :-*
No worries Baz. It all being picked up by, by, ah, um some not yet gutted government science research grant. All of the flight training, plane, supplies, lodging, fuel, permits and such, done. Don't worry about it Joey.
After all, we scientific minded folks are very concerned about that turtle.
baziunc this very huge lake is kinda like landing on a paved runway.
Well not at all really, not on this lake due to the weather however.
It's just a little bit mushier
Yeah sure it might be undulating slightly like a wave a little bit from the north at 1 to 2 foot
LOL
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BL - all the maps are available here... Map name of Todd Harbor
https://apps.nationalmap.gov/downloader/#/maps
That was my only backpacking trek because of my feet - moved on to car camping, with 2 week treks to cooler climates in the summer - Canada, Rockies, Great Lakes, even a train trip from Sault St. Marie to Moosenee and Moose Factory Island.
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BL...
So... A couple of us walked to a pond after arrival at the harbor up island. " Don't get any important parts in the water.... organisms..." Hair washed and heading back down the trail, Tig says " these Fall foliage are so brilliant!!" Back at the boat the mirror confirmed one dilated pupil. Prolly rubbed my eye after removing my transdermal patch. Oops.
On our final night sailing back to home harbor, a research vessel passed between our boats, towing a mile long cable with sounding buoy. There was some confusion at first as we kept hearing a strange sound below deck. Phew.
Ok
SED
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Tig I hear your pings.
Leaches and various water pond cooties we humans don't belong in some times water bodies happen.
BUT we dive in anyway. You know why, because we can. 8)
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SEDS my dearly loved Beakers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew5J8wWsYEs&list=PLxIAWuMJCEOy1Y7PLUzro0RpEeIf2DLPl&index=3
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All I remember about Isle Royale is the wolf stories....During some winters they can cross between the mainland and Isle Royale. However, there has been in breeding when the water is open some winters.
Gee, I can't remember much of the rest except maybe a rescue drop has been made to try and recover the pack to more diversity?
You all see any wolves?
Are there wolves on the island in 2025?...guess I'll have to check with Grok...LOL
Quite the distance on a sailboat tig!....I've only sailed once off the coast of Santa Monica on a large sailboat, that's it. How many miles was that hike oldguy?..
I've never really gotten the phobia of wolves, bears and such taking of humans by the land mammals of North America.
Total Bunk.
You stink like human stuff to them and they don't want anything to do with you.
They want nothing to do with you.
You walk into their Living Room there will be words.
I've lost a few body pieces.
I F'd up.
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All I remember about Isle Royale is the wolf stories....During some winters they can cross between the mainland and Isle Royale. However, there has been in breeding when the water is open some winters.
Gee, I can't remember much of the rest except maybe a rescue drop has been made to try and recover the pack to more diversity?
You all see any wolves?
Are there wolves on the island in 2025?...guess I'll have to check with Grok...LOL
Quite the distance on a sailboat tig!....I've only sailed once off the coast of Santa Monica on a large sailboat, that's it. How many miles was that hike oldguy?..
I've never really gotten the phobia of wolves, bears and such taking of humans by the land mammals of North America.
Total Bunk.
You stink like human stuff to them and they don't want anything to do with you.
They want nothing to do with you.
You walk into their Living Room there will be words.
I've lost a few body pieces.
I F'd up.
I had no intention of displaying anything of what you speak. I was actually hoping there are more of them. I spoke of the issue of incestuous breeding due to not being able to go back and forth across the ice. Wondering if the DNR helped or not.
I'm not afraid of any of the animals you list. No phobias by me if that's who you are speaking to.
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just in general KB.
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https://www.npca.org/advocacy/37-isle-royale-a-unique-island-for-wildlife
In the twin cities this issue has been discussed often....here is just one of the examples.
Last I heard their efforts were not that successful....the above article is more hopeful
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My lips kissed Bart the bear once.
Wholly shit this mammal is so huge.
My head popping now .
Peanut Butter off of my tongue to his.
Take my head off like a dandelion with a claw flick type critter.
Bart I purred together with a bear hug.
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Clynn, We're looking forward to seeing Aly in May. She's going to try to ride out the changes in the Oregon Medicare system and stay in Medford for this year... So far that's her plan... the Hellgate cam is back on the nest tonight, very clear and wide look of nest. You can see the road traffic in the background... The Munchkins would like the soap craft. I might even try it. LOL! ;D... that's interesting about the island in Lake Superior.
Tsk, Aly isn't moving back. She's going to try to ride out the Oregon Medicare situation this year... that is a terrible story about the gal microwaving a bar of soap.
{{{Baz}}} I'm laughing about your post on the "Potoo" ;D...I felt the same... never was a critter so talked about by people so many thousand miles away! ;D ... Well, just watched AZ lose to Duke :( ... another Big 12 team went down tonight, along with BYU.. Big 12 Texas Tech and Arkansas are tied and going into overtime.
Chuck-will's-widow is an interesting name. I can see the resemblance with the other birds in your article. You have so many interesting critters in your bog.
Kb, interesting info on wolves and wildlife. :)
BL, thanks for info on Lake Superior Islands.... the stories you tell... I'm going to be thinking about you, peanut butter and Bart the Bear!
{{{Tig}}} So glad you had a good night's sleep and you were able to enjoy the pool again.... you have a wonderful P.T. doctor checking up on you and even willing to help with pool exercises... many fond memories and adventures, thanks for sharing your story.
Lisa, sad for the Decorah North eagles and our SWFL eagle family. :'( ... And then we're filled with joy for the Sauces Eagles and their one eaglet after a three or four unsuccessful years.
Oldguy, very interesting video of the White throated Sparrow and change in the songs... our cat Milo is laying in his basket by my computer. He just lifted his head and is looking for the bird.... what a hiking trip.. sorry about your feet... I go through three pairs of walking shoes a year...
Good night!
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Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Hello Beakers and 'Good Morning'
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Kb - tks for interesting info on wolves
Lani- some good news on the Hellgate cam; all the best to Aly dealing w/ the changes in Oregon Medi Sys. hope it works out well for her
{{{Tig}}} happy you got good night's rest and you could enjoy the pool again....
BL-tks for Lake Superior Islands info. And, gonna be difficult to forget about peanut butter and you and Bart the Bear. LOL
OG- interesting video on White throated Sparrow tks. What a hiking trip.. and your poor feet :-[
CLynn- the bar soap craft sounds like some fun. How does that leave the microwave oven?
{{{Baz}}} LOL your post on the "Potoo"
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-03-28-goodbye-hokkaido-
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Phyl, pretty scenery in the 365, winter is over...Pretty flowers in vases! We are at 54 right now, high will be 81 today! 71 tomorrow, 45 on Sunday! Crazy! I'll let you know about the soap thing, if I try it!
Lani, interesting news about Aly, wonder if she is not the only one dismayed by the changes that were put in place! The people can have a voice if enough protest the change! Beautiful wolf picture, can't tell for sure, are there two snuggling together?
BL, lots of good and interesting information on the place on the place on the island...Great article, sounds like a very grueling trip to get there! No kidding, when your body gets too old and feeble to have adventures you need to write a book full of your mazing memories. You can get a voice-to-text program and talk and talk. It would be kind of like Garrison Keillor...
oldguy, you are like an instant encyclopedia! Thank you! Sounds like you would have been like BL if you had better shoes! Dang!
Boulder County CO - first osprey has shown up!
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TIG I could get seasick just getting to Isle Royale LOL What an experience!
OLDGUY Sparrow song piece fascinating - Some very dedicated people had to study and recognize that from the very beginning.
Gosh, I do not have 1 hour 24 to listen to the story but sounds so interesting. I'll do it in spurts LOL Lesson learned on that 6 day hike. Ouch. And someone actually counts all the wolves and moose. Sure are a lot of moose for that Island. Now we know you are quite the adventurer as well ;D ;D
BL Am not so sure about the Bart the bear story... :o :o :o
LANI Hope it isn't a tough rest of the year for Aly. :-\
PHYL Lots of spring color this AM :) Thanks for the new words.
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tsk, pretty dramatic sunrise, wouldn't you love to see that every morning!
Big Bear Kids!
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Many moons ago... sometime in the 80s? ... I joined a group of 11 strangers (my boss at the time knew a captain) on a sailing trip (6 folks each on 2 40 footers) from Port Superior, WI to Isle Royale. We spent a day at Chippewa Harbor. The plan was ... to take a dingy to Lake Richie and make it to Hastings Island. I could have those locations incorrect, I only remember the "visit the largest island in the largest lake on the largest island in the largest lake". Unfortunately, the little outboard wouldn't fire up. We did, however, fight a 60 m.p.h. gale in 14 ft. seas on our way out of Indigo a few days later. We retreated to the island and sailed out the next day. There are many more stories of that trip. Quite the memory.
My Bro had taught me how to sail on his 35 footer on Lake Pepin.
SED
Wow Tig! That was quite a trip! And made for indelible memories, for sure!
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It was a 6 day hike - I think it was about 35 miles - so not rushed, but the terrain along the backbone was wicked (about 2 days) - limited tree cover and sharp/uneven rocks, constantly up and down. My then wife was the experienced hiker (Girl Scouts) and we traveled at about 30% body weight for backpacks. Met a solo hiker that passed us in that area that was traveling at 60% with full ax and fishing gear, he left us behind real quick. I had improper foot wear for the terrain and damaged my feet - new expensive shoes and 3-4 weeks before I could walk without pain. Still can not wear cheap shoes today.
Here is the stats on Moose/Wolf populations from 1980 to 2019
https://www.nps.gov/isro/learn/nature/wolf-moose-populations.htm
Wiki article with more info - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolves_and_moose_on_Isle_Royale
Holy moly on that hiking trip, OG!! And whoa on the loaded down hiker who passed you!
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Tig I hear your pings.
Leaches and various water pond cooties we humans don't belong in some times water bodies happen.
BUT we dive in anyway. You know why, because we can. 8)
Fo' sho' on dat pond water cooties and other you-don't-wants! I no longer contact my local retention pond water with skin. Possibly a seasonal/nasty type algae thing, but not taking any chances anymore... Last time I put my hand in it to retrieve trash, I ended up with a nasty rash. I mean nasty. Not short-lived, and not just ugly, itchy. Not gonna test those waters anymore. All trash now retrieved via extension pole.
BL, brushing up on the floatplane... not in my retention pond. ;D However, a small plane low-and-slow flyover might be in order first, followed up by jumps, instead of landing and bushwhacking, pondside to the island's pond with an island with a pond with an island with a pond with a boulder with a turtle.
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Windigo Harbor at the south end of the island was our departure point, twice
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the Pudu in Chile the smallest deer in the world.
Ceiling painting today!....
BTW a large 7.7 earthquake happened in Myranmar and also affecting Thailand (Bangkok) for those who didn't know. Pictures of are amazing. 7-10 inches of plate movement over each other...Wow
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HAPPY DAY, BEAKERS! :)
I still need to read a couple of days posts, but I have read the last day's posts, finally. More later.
Lani, I'm still wearing my "Beat Duke" button. It goes with everything! ;D I was so hoping Arizona would win last night, and tried to look past Caleb Love having left UNC for there. He had a great game, despite their loss to you-know-who. I will be pulling for the Alabama men on Saturday!! Never thought I would have a really good reason to say, "Roll Tide!" LOL. This afternoon, it's the UNC women taking on the Dookies. Go Tarheels!! :D
Clynn, yes! You and the Munchkins should check out that soap thing! Just don't touch it when it comes out of the microwave till it's cooled down - including in the middle of it. Yowza!
Later, gators. :)
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So beautiful:
A girl, her horse, and a dog...with the wind at their back:
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Reminds me how much fun I had skating from Venice Beach to Redondo Beach and back on their bike path...just minus the horse and doggo.
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Good Morning Beakers
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kb - Pretty neat that the horse follows her while rollerblading. Good luck with your ceiling painting.
baz - Waving at ya!
clynn - Pretty colors this morning in your post. Yay for the Boulder ospreys! Ours have returned here this week, too. Awww, sweet pic of the BB kids! Thanks for the link for the scenic drive pic. :)
tsk - Would love to be sitting on that beach looking at that beautiful view.
Phyl - Pretty vases and flowers. Thanks for 365.
Lani - Hope everything works for Aly. :)
oldguy - Still going thru your videos, but thank you!
tig, karen, Puff and all - Morning :)
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CLYNN I'd need a beach to see a sunrise like that. LOL Now I'm thrilled to see a sunrise over the roof tops. LOL Can you imagine seeing that gorgeous Arizona view everyday on your way to work and then really "not seeing it"? :(
KB Had to learn more about the Pudu. It's predators are cougar, fox, small cats and the eagle owl. Poor little guy :( Have not had the TV on yet to hear about the earthquake. Gone all morning. Beautiful horse keeping an eye on the pup LOL
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Soft, fluffy, and moist, these fresh Strawberry Cupcakes will melt in your mouth! Easily made from scratch, these cupcakes are filled with fresh strawberries and topped with a beautiful pink strawberry frosting.
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Boy Very windy here today - Official high at the airport 77 degrees.
Tim saw a coyote early this AM on the other side of our backyard fence :o
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Tsk - Yikes on the coyote. We have has a nice day here too, 67 was the high.
Lori - Thank for the reminder!
Happy Birthday to MpMom 🎂🎁🎈
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OLDGUY Just did the 1 hr 24 min story - Should be a Hallmark movie. Very good.
Where was Karen today???
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OLDGUY Just did the 1 hr 24 min story - Should be a Hallmark movie. Very good.
Where was Karen today???
Glad you enjoyed it - I felt is was worth an 1:24 watch :D
We had a high of 80 today - we had a peak of 33 mph winds this afternoon. Back up to 75 tomorrow.
Quarantine Kids play "Black Water" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ1FVGOnRDU
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this is our current light show in Minneapolis. Video is by someone else....
I took Ollie out back and after dark I put him on a leash and saw the same light show, then heard thunder.
We hustled back inside quickly.
A little odd for this area in March, but we've had March's like this before, just not very often.
Cooling temps for us through the weekend with a possibility of mixed precip or light snow.
House still smells like paint even though it's low VOC (volatile chemicals). Furnace fan on all day and windows open still...
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Happy Birthday to Loris Mom! Lovely cupcake!
What Baz said!
Great colors again this am Lisa!
Tig your pt man reminds me of the old fashion doctors who made house calls how lucky you found him
Old Guy, sorry, your feet are still bothering you from yours would be fun hike. Ouch I am familiar with expensive shoes as I’ve had to wear the most of my life fantasy from the 3 inch high heels to my tennis shoes. I have to watch the Michigan Auburn game. I am cheering for the orange I don’t know what I’ll do if the orange plays the red rolling tide that would be something as well in Michigan and Michigan State game
SED bakers/beakers.
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MpMom...
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Hoping you have wonderful birthday celebration.
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Phyl, beautiful blue vases.... beautiful and peaceful nature video ... Thank you for your good wishes for Aly.
Clynn, all of the Oregon apprentice therapists will have to accept these changes. Aly would not have accepted the Oregon apprentice offer if she knew there would be a two year non-profit work obligation before you can become a licensed therapists. She worked two years here in Payson for a non-profit and then two year apprenticeship in Oregon. Oh well, I'm just keeping my mouth shut. LOL! ... Rumor has it Louis and his mate Star arrived at their Hellgate nest.... darling pic of Big Bear eaglets :-* Puff has often posted about AZ 89A, we've been on part of it. Stunning views.
Tsk, We hope the same for Aly too.... How is Tim? :) .. YIKES coyote!!
Kb, darling Pudu deer... saw videos of the earthquake, terrible.. hope the ceiling painting goes well. .. fun video of horse, girl and dog...
Baz, sorry about today's women's UNC game... I don't like Purdue but they almost beat Houston, I would have liked that. Too bad.
Lisa, thanks for your good wishes for Aly.
Hi Tig, Puff
Happy birthday to MpMom!
SED Karen, I had Auburn winning too... Love the "Who Care Stage" ;D
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Pooh. I just lost my post. Argh! I shouldn’t be up. I’m off to sleep now. Too tired to re-do my post.
Happy Birthday, MpMom!
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March
by Douglas Malloch
In what a travail is our Springtime born!—
'Mid leaden skies and garmenture of gloom.
Wild waves of cloud the drifting stars consume
And shipless seas of heaven greet the morn.
The forest trees stand sad and tempest-torn,
Memorials of Summer's ended bloom;
For unto March, the sister most forlorn,
No roses come her pathway to illume.
Yet 'tis the month the Winter northward flies
With one last trumpeting of savage might.
Now stirs the earth of green that underlies
This other earth enwrapped in garb of white.
And while poor March, grown weary, droops and dies
The little Springtime opens wide its eyes.
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Hello Beakers and ... Happy Caturday !
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Today 71F and Tonight 65 F Today
Did see the news videos of the earthquake.;..just dreadful
Tsk - How is Tim?
Lani- your 'Good Nite' Kitty reminds me of Lisa's Bandit
Kb - sweet Pudu deer... sure hope the ceiling painting goes well. Was gonna say "here's mud in your eye" LOL Was a fun video of horse, girl and dog.
Baz- too bad 'bout yesterday's women's UNC game
Karen, Tig, Puff- Howdy ladies! :)
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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The cat’s song
By Marge Piercy
Mine, says the cat, putting out his paw of darkness.
My lover, my friend, my slave, my toy, says
the cat making on your chest his gesture of drawing
milk from his mother’s forgotten breasts.
Let us walk in the woods, says the cat.
I’ll teach you to read the tabloid of scents,
to fade into shadow, wait like a trap, to hunt.
Now I lay this plump warm mouse on your mat.
You feed me, I try to feed you, we are friends,
says the cat, although I am more equal than you.
Can you leap twenty times the height of your body?
Can you run up and down trees? Jump between roofs?
Let us rub our bodies together and talk of touch.
My emotions are pure as salt crystals and as hard.
My lusts glow like my eyes. I sing to you in the mornings
walking round and round your bed and into your face.
Come I will teach you to dance as naturally
as falling asleep and waking and stretching long, long.
I speak greed with my paws and fear with my whiskers.
Envy lashes my tail. Love speaks me entire, a word
of fur. I will teach you to be still as an egg
and to slip like the ghost of wind through the grass.
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Good Morning Beakers! It's CATURDAY again!
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Phyl, very unique, The Cat's Song! I like it... And love the pretty Calico ladies. We have had a calico in the yard lately, Sam and Sophie are very interested! Yes, Spring is really coming, I will be watching to see the hostas peeking up, I want to move some of them around!
baz, oh no! Somewhere there is a black hole with all of our lost posts in it! Hope you got a good sleep!
Lani, well, Aly has one year down, right? I can't remember exactly when she headed for Oregon, but it seems like it might have been a year ago. We all know how time flies, so hopefully she can manage just one more year... It's a shame they won't count her volunteer time in Payson. Yeah, I'll just keep my mouth shut as well... ::) It's time to start watching for Iris to return! Kitty Carlyle posted Iris's return dates for the past several years!
Wed April 4th, 2012
April 7th., 2013
April 12th, 2014
April 5th, 2015
Mon April 4th, 2016
Fri April 7th, 2017
Friday April 6th, 2018
Tue April 2nd, 2019
April 4th, 2020
April 7th, 2021
April 7th, 2022
April 8, 2023
April 5, 2024
tsk, very windy here yesterday also, it got to 81! Says 69 today, 44 tomorrow. I think tomorrow will be a day for chili! All the cats where they aren't supposed to be, on the island! I couldn't get Sam in the picture, he kept moving around!
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IT'S CATURDAY
OLDGUY We hit 77 officially at the airport but 79 on our outdoor thermometer and my phone. LOL Wind gusts were something else last night. Can't remember a time when wind was an issue for so many days.
KB Check that project off the list ;D
KAREN Back in the late 50's we always had the doctor come to the house for all of our childhood diseases pre vaccinations. First vaccination I remember was polio. Love the "who cares" stage ;D
LANI That sleeping tent in last night's pic is one I have that Lucy used to sleep in all the time. ( I washed it after Lucy passed to remove all the hair) Have put it out on a few occasions for Lulu and after she uses it once or twice - that's it LOL Gosh - so heartbreaking for Aly having to do double duty on the non-profits... :( Tim OK
PHYL Cute AM triplets ;D Tim doing OK I learned about the eartip in the Beak ;D
CLYNN What a group of cats this AM. Like that third one ;D With a couple exceptions Iris should arrive before the 8th ;) ;)The view is better from the island ;D Lulu is always on the island but NEVER on the food prep areas by the sink/stove. Don't know why that is but am happy for it.
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Um, some ideas for Lisa....winter cat "hotel"
tsk - I have the walls yet to have painted. Deciding yet on a color, and then have to remove a ton of books from a book case to move it to the middle of the room, and a large tv credenza type thing with heavy equipment in it. TV is mounted to the wall but all old audio equipment plus other "stuff". It's heavy too so will have to get Colin's help.
another coat on the ceiling first next week. Doesn't smell too bad this morning....
Rain/snow heading in for most of the week till Wednesday. Won't be much apparently, just damp and ugly.
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Good Morning/Afternoon Beakers....Happy Caturday!
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kb - I need to find someone to build me that ;D
tsk - Pretty ginger kitties this morning. The wind has been crazy this year.
clynn - Love the Caturday pics this morning, and look at your two beauties. :)
Phyl - Cute kitties with their lil ruffled bows. Thanks for the cat's song, and March poem.
baz - Sorry about your lost post. :(
Lani - As Phyl said, that does look like my Bandit in your good night pic. :D
karen - Thanks :)
Jeff is calling me to come outside. He is cleaning up the yard today, so need to go help.
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KB Holy smokes!! That is quite a cat hotel.
LISA I think if Jeff starts now he can have KB's cat hotel ready for next winter LOLOL OOPS I see reading ahead - you would hire out that project LOLOL
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For Linda, she posted this years ago ;)
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From Karen - https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a64323622/new-cat-color-discovered/
Tsk - Jeff is not a directions follower when putting something together, so I cannot see the cat house coming out like that 😂
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Remembering Lindawyo on her birthday,
and thinking of her Libro, as he remembers her on this day!
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Happy Caturday Beakers! ;D
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
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Can't thank oldguy enough. I joined a Jeep fb page, just got accepted as it's private, and lo and behold a Jeep off road group said they could diagnose her, just as Oldguy thought.
That's 21 miles south of me by freeway, but also got lots of other thoughts. I think most have been covered already, but can't hurt to get a second opinion...
Mid April I bring her local to a dealer for a recall item anyway. If they can't diagnose I'll see if someone can help me get her to Lakeville to the off road group.
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Can't thank oldguy enough. I joined a Jeep fb page, just got accepted as it's private, and lo and behold a Jeep off road group said they could diagnose her, just as Oldguy thought.
That's 21 miles south of me by freeway, but also got lots of other thoughts. I think most have been covered already, but can't hurt to get a second opinion...
Mid April I bring her local to a dealer for a recall item anyway. If they can't diagnose I'll see if someone can help me get her to Lakeville to the off road group.
So happy for you and 'Nellie' !
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Phyl - yes thanks. I now have options...we shall see as they say.
Meanwhile a Cessna out of Des Moines headed to Anoka County/Blaine airport landed on a single family home in Brooklyn Park.....all inside the home got out. More info to come.
https://www.mncrime.com/latest/photos-plane-crashes-into-brooklyn-park-home
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Good deal kb. 8)
It's sounds you'll get Nellie back to her old self soon enough. :)
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Remembering Lindawyo ...
thinking of Libro, as he remembers his sister today.
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Hi Clynn, Karen, Kbs, tsk, Lani, Phyl, Lisa, oldguy, puff, tig, bazi, Jill, blschue, Paulie, T40, Emy, Lilbro, E4E, Peep, Nora, Ginger, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Eburg, Weasel, Ezee, lindy, Bggolden, godiva, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, nanimal, ruby, Oma, f22raptor, jicaji, LB, the cheers & Jewelies groups and All!
My guess is April 2nd for Iris to return!!
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Good deal kb. 8)
It's sounds you'll get Nellie back to her old self soon enough. :)
Indeed. Although this is premature, from comments it sounds like she needs to have an install a mopar crank sensor and perform a cam crank relearn procedure!
That's not something my local mechanic would do.
But again, we shall see.
Watched a great you tube video last night of a guy who is incredible. Saying what we already know: That any vehicle earlier than an earlier 2000 will not last long and be much more expensive to repair. Finding the right people to fix older vehicles is a niche deal but imperative and doable.
He made an efficient (like 127 miles per gallon) diesel vehicle but nobody wanted it. Car guy engineer.
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kb Believe it or not I have heard of a crankshaft sensor and the re-learn procedure.
A failing one does fit your 2000 J.G.C. symptoms to a T btw.
When you take Nellie into the the Jeep dealer for her recall let them kick the crankshaft sensor troubleshoot idea around _ the whole deal does not sound like a hairy expensive or hard mechanical fix either. 8)
I have a good fuzzy feeling that you and Chris are on an all out 'Nellie resuscitation mission' now. :D
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Happy Heavenly Birthday, Lyndawyo, and thinking of you lilbro :-*
Stop in and say hello!
Lani - If I fits, I sits! ;D ;D
kb - Hope someone on the Jeep page can help. Glad to hear that all in home got out safely.
Lori - Your afternoon goodies look delicious.
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kb Believe it or not I have heard of a crankshaft sensor and the re-learn procedure.
A failing one does fit your 2000 J.G.C. symptoms to a T btw.
When you take Nellie into the the Jeep dealer for her recall let them kick the crankshaft sensor troubleshoot idea around _ the whole deal does not sound like a hairy expensive or hard mechanical fix either. 8)
I have a good fuzzy feeling that you and Chris are on an all out 'Nellie resuscitation mission' now. :D
Thank you. I will do....and have my list ready. I'm pretty good at asking for what I want btw...and batting my eyelashes, LOL
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Thank you. I will do....and have my list ready. I'm pretty good at asking for what I want btw...and batting my eyelashes, LOL
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KB.... me too 8) :o
good luck :)
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LORI I so remember that winter gardening post from Lindawyo ;D Would be fun to do a guess on Iris - I'll say Apr 5th!!
KAREN " technically cats only come in two colors either black or orange!!" New to me - so no picture of the cat!!! :P
Thanks LISA
LANI Love the cat jumping in the red bean bag chair LOL
KB OLDGUY is a gem . :-* :-* WOW Can you imagine that neighborhood seeing that plane come down. So glad everyone got out. Can't wait to hear what happened.
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kb don't get saucy with me bearnaise. :-*
Ain't my 1st or last Saturday night.
kb you know I'm the last one you would want to take Nellie up on the Freeway.
I'd trip her trip computer far out.
I'd be off road in about an hour heading for some MN dirt road one a way trip to a Quad. ;)
It's a Lake affliction.
Even my shrink can't find it in Freud's handbook.
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Karen what the heck laughing hardily.
It looks like Grizzly rain
It kind of reminds of Woodstock NY roads back in the day without the tie dye. 8)
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kb don't get saucy with me bearnaise. :-*
Ain't my 1st or last Saturday night.
kb you know I'm the last one you would want to take Nellie up on the Freeway.
I'd trip her trip computer far out.
I'd be off road in about an hour heading for some MN dirt road one a way trip to a Quad. ;)
It's a Lake affliction.
Even my shrink can't find it in Freud's handbook.
LOL too funny :-*
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A tune
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Wow, what an interesting find. When Steven Tyler goes to church. (Aerosmith) singing "Amazing Grace"
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Another one from the road.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7wAohYGf04
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Bl need s to:go to Yellowstone With a case of peanut butter
OMG! LOLOLOL!!
BL, Looking forward to pics!
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Can't thank oldguy enough. I joined a Jeep fb page, just got accepted as it's private, and lo and behold a Jeep off road group said they could diagnose her, just as Oldguy thought.
That's 21 miles south of me by freeway, but also got lots of other thoughts. I think most have been covered already, but can't hurt to get a second opinion...
Mid April I bring her local to a dealer for a recall item anyway. If they can't diagnose I'll see if someone can help me get her to Lakeville to the off road group.
That's great news Kb!!! ;D
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You know what's funny. Out of curiosity I asked Grok specifically what would cause intermittent stalls at low rpm's on my vehicle I described.
I was very impressed it gave me all the things to check that the mechanics all mentioned in the fb page and that I told my original mechanic to check.
Also spoke about my skim module question after I mentioned only once did they find that error code.
I copied all to bring to the jeep dealer.
One thing to consider is that Jeep dealers have scanners that have software specific to jeep and not sure my mechanic does.
anyway I still need someone to fix her and I'm sure I will one way or another. Grok also told me yes my Jeep with the condition she's in is very valuable and worth fixing!
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Thanks for all the Caturday kitties .
Lil'Bro- to echo everyone here...'Stop in and visit a spell' You're missed.
Clynn- those kitties are serving up a mighty good breakfast this AM
Lani- LOL ' If I fits...I sits.' LOL cat jumping in the red bean bag chair
Lori- the goodies look so delish; Here's to Iris's return. How I remember that winter gardening post from Lindawyo
KB- hope the 'Jeep gang' will be able to help. Relieved to know that all in that home got out safely.
BL- tks for the tunes
Here's my baby...thankful I still have Maggie with me after all these many, many years !
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Good Night and SEDs Beakers and families! :-*
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KB - good to hear that the Jeep group responded so quickly to your request - hopefully this will result in Nellie getting back to full dependable use, either from them or the Jeep dealer. :D
A new video from Turkey...
Big Old Male Cat Acts as a Father to All New Kittens that Come to Our Backyard - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLIaqGsYVh8
Designs in Orbit mentioned last week that he was hoping to take a week off - it don't look like that happened, as a new video was released today... ::)
Part 18: Rebuilding the Clinchfield Railroad Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UGyzQYUe88
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Bl need s to:go to Yellowstone With a case of peanut butter
OMG! LOLOLOL!!
BL, Looking forward to pics!
No pics of BL with a case of peanut butter in Yellowstone.
That was one time on an atoll Pippy. ;)
Some fork lifts of pallets of to how now get there now
Broken chain.
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Phyl - no kidding. But the owners weren't in the home. The wife was running errands and the husband was walking their dog....the plane looked like on video it went straight down.
talk about luck..
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Phyl, Love this morning Caturday pics, so cute with the headbands. Reminds me of Rosie the Riveter. ;D ... sweet Maggie :-*
Clynn, Love your morning Caturday cool cats! I'll have my eggs over easy please! ;D .... Time has gone by so fast. It'll be two years this June since Aly moved to Oregon. Thanks for Iris's return dates. I posted one in the Hellgate thread too... I can hardly wait to see her and Finnigan! What a great pic of Harley and Sophie.
Tsk, My two boys won't use a cat tent my Kansas cats used. They avoid it.... Glad Tim's doing okay. :)
Kb, great cat DIY hotel.... a busy time at your home... terrible crash, they say there are no survivors on the plane, glad everyone in the home is okay.
Lisa, I hope you had a good day outside.... interesting story on cats you posted for Karen. I need to reread it again.
Hi Lori beautiful Caturday pics.. love blueberry goodies. ;D
BL, thanks for Saturday night music! ;D
Oldguy, great story of Toraman and two kittens. Thanks for videos.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Today 71F and Tonight 62 F with rain showers throughout the day and night.
OG- tks for Walter's new video . Easy to see Toraman, become a good father figure to those kittens. Between he and Walter those kittens and cats have wonderful companionship and love. Whoa! Rebuilding the Clinchfield Railroad footage .
BL-No photos with a case of peanut butter while in Yellowstone? ;D
Lani- cute animation of black cat against full moon . Yes, yesterday kitties with tied up head bands are reminiscent of
'Rosie the Riveter' WWII
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Raptor Resource Project news from the nests!
Excerpts:
Hatch and Egg Watches
What are Canada Geese Doing in a Bald Eagle Nest?
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-03-30-quiet-evening
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, two years? Seems like just last year! Oh my, time just flies by! I have to start RMD this year, I kept thinking that was a long way off, I can't be that age! Ed was not feeling well most of the week, but yesterday he was back to normal, so we are all back to normal. The kids stopped by, Bella is into rocks at school. Erin made the mistake of asking Ed if he had any rocks or geodes. Oh my, he started digging through the piles. Of course your Dad has a rock collection! LOLOL! He let her take a few home, she was thrilled! We will soon be on Iris watch!
Phyl, love the pictures of Ms. Maggie! She looks really good, you take such excellent care of her! How old is she now? 23? Very peaceful and beautiful 365... Thanks for the RRP news! Lovely flowers for Sunday! Chilly here today, high 41 and windy!
oldguy, love all the Walter Santi videos, love all his cats! He is the Cat Man! Very interesting, the Clinchfield Railroad rebuild. Those big machines look like toys ! What a grueling job!
karen, I saw that Yellowstone picture on FB! Wow if it's real! I can see that happening on a chilly day when the sun is shining and the road warms up!
Lori, such wonderfully delicious goodies you bring us! Good to see you, hope you and Destini are doing well!
Big Bear - Jacie and Shadow and the kids yesterday!
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KAREN FB is so much AI now...I always look in comments. :P
PHYL Maggie is such a precious family member. :-* Love the lilacs :)
OLDGUY That was a good Santi Octo1 and Octo2 LOL Such a blessing for God's creatures. A painfully slow process rebuilding a railroad. :o
LANI 2 years - Boy that went fast.
CLYNN LOLOL " of course your Dad has rocks" Bears were AI Some didn't have heads. Good shot from Big Bear.
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tsk, that's what I thought too, I searched for the image. Still a good picture though! Sam and Sophie are running around like crazy, I think I saw a fly go by... They are running from room to room!
Phyl, I wish my lilac bush would bloom like that! It used to, I think it's getting old, it was about 4 ft tall when we moved here in 1996. Maybe I will try to get some starts from it.
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Good Morning Beakers.....Happy Sunday!
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tsk - Always willing to help a Beaker out :) Thank you :-* :-*
karen - Oh my, all those bears!
BL & kb - Thanks for the tunes.
Phyl - awww, Sweet Maggie! Pretty flowers this morning. Thanks for 365, and blog post.
oldguy - awww, the Big Old Male cat
Lani - Wow, it has been two years that Aly has been in Oregon, does not seem that long.
clynn - Good pic of the BB kids, and such a size difference, too! That is my kinda camping. :D ;D
tig, Puff, and all - Morning :D
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Sunday Blessings Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Phyl, very colorful morning pics.. love lilacs, we had quite a few lilac bushes in Kansas. I miss them.... Thank you for the RRP blog on the Canadian Geese. I'll read it after I post.... and there they are in today's nature video, sweet... Oh, did you see pic of Newman's new mate, someone posted there is an egg in the nest box. Reading the chatter, it seems Newman's girl has another mate and left an egg in that nest box too. It sounds very confusing ???
Clynn, Glad to hear Ed is feeling better.... Miss Bella and Ed can go rock/geodes hunting together. It's a big deal in Arizona! ;D .... there are a few Hellgate watchers that predict Iris will return next week. I just want Louis to stay away. LOL! There's pics of Louis and Star on Hellgate FB, they've already started making babies LOL!.... nice pics of Big Bear family! Babies are so cute.... love the old camping family pic. Now that's adventure camping! Every kid's dream. ;D
Tsk, Lisa, Clynn, Phyl, Karen yes, 2 years has gone fast! Aly and I were just talking about it this morning. Her San Fran Friends are coming to visit her this week. They will go hiking.. She will close her office end of April. Then will join a Non-Profit Art Therapy group mid-April. They will be taking 55% of her monthly fees.
Hi Tig, Kb, Puff and All! :)
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Good afternoon woke up to a very dark drizzly morning but the sun is trying to come out now temperatures will be mostly in the low to mid 80s with one day at 77 tomorrow an a day next week I guess I’ll have to get the air conditioner turned on as I don’t think I’m going to be needing heat. Nothing has been running for a month at least.
Leilani, I have to say I do not understand any of the business with Allie and her therapy groups and the money situation. It makes absolutely no sense to me and I’m going to have to Google and see what I can find before making further comments but good luck to her nicer San Francisco friends are coming for a hike.
I sent Tesk another article on the cat genetics that included a picture of this particular coloration a pretty cat, but it wouldn’t allow me to copy the post here
The bears in Yellowstone Without heads, lost their heads over all the peanut butter!🧈
Baz, Sorry about Duke, but you have to admit their North Carolina team whether they beat UNC or not they are until they are expected to win the big dance And one of their players is number one draft choice for professional basketball this year. Some thing for you to be proud of really.
Maggie is some good looking old lady kudos to you HeLth for taking care of her I’m here
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tsk Did you see the warning until 7pm? Batten down the hatches. Seems like we're both in the warning.
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Siblings in the park I grew up in in Bloomington by Lisa Sanmartin
Happy Sunday!....miserable weather day here....hope tsk and Puff will be okay.
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CLYNN Speaking of lilacs, I saw several forsythia in full bloom today on my walk. With your lilac remove 1/3 of it by cutting down the oldest - usually the tallest stalks. Bet that camper can't go under some bridges LOL Your camper is more like it ;D
LANI Nice to see Mother Superior Holy Molly posing for her real ID... ;) ;) I'm certainly not up to date on Newman's " As the Nest Turns" episodes. :o :o Ouch on her non-profit take.. >:(
KAREN I found this on Youtube New cat color https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCBULvbsPCY
PUFF Left my car in the drive and it is pouring - Will bring it in garage and wipe it down - Brand spanking clean LOL
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Tsk, the cat us beautiful. Wonder how long it will take for them to be bought tonthe US! Would love to see how a Torti would look! Perhaps Lisa will find one at her BB ! Lol.
Interesting this genetic mutation is the same one that produced the piebald goise!
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S word in our yard and in the sky. Grr
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S word in our yard and in the sky. Grr
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You betcha......it's gross.
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tsk, cut the oldest/tallest lilac stalks, down to the ground? I haven't seen any forsythia around here! Did you leave your car out on purpose so you could get a free wash?
It's snowing like a banshee here right now! It's 37 degrees, it was over 70 Friday and Saturday. This is craziness! :o
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Lani, is that Sister Felicity? Or, like tsk said, Mother Superior Holy Molly? She looks serious! Well, now I'm confused about the GSB nestbox! Have they named the female yet? And she's a Floozie? Oh no! I actually hope Finn comes back first, that should keep Louis away! I remember camping on the way from Phoenix to Grandpa & Grandma's in Bone Gap, IL. Dad had a tent that fit over the back of the station wagon. We three girls slept in the back of the station wagon (a Mercury Meteor) and Dad and Mom slept in the tent. We had some great adventures!
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Lisa, I doubt if that camper would fit under any bridge!
NEFL - The happy family!
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KB TIG How much are you getting? Just rain here and my car is nice and clean LOL
CLYNN Lilac - Almost to the ground - It will sprout new growth. That is what I was told to do with a lilac. Awkward cutting with a saw but if you have a good strong pruner it should work. Yes, left my car out on purpose. Then drove it back in the garage and used my Sham Wow and wiped it all down. It's 68 here :o Cool tent of the back of the station wagon.. Never saw one like that. We had a tent trailer - Mom refused to sleep on the ground LOL Nice year for NEFL so far.
This was short and pretty good!
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Good night, everyone 😴
Catch up in the morning!
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tsk am just guessing. It's done now. A little over an inch stuck....very wet heavy snow.
Possible snow once again on Tues night into Wednesday here.
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Phyl's heads up on the weather headed into the Nashville area.
This line of storms has been pretty nasty.
https://www.tornadohq.com/live/#map
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Phyl's heads up on the weather headed into the Nashville area.
This line of storms has been pretty nasty.
https://www.tornadohq.com/live/#map
BL, many thanks for the heads-up. I hear a faint 'gurgle'. I'll take a look.
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CLynn / Lani- I've been remiss in Newman-watching. Shame on me!! So I took a peek-e-pooh. Elaine is in the 'box' for the night.
Newman made a quick stop , bowed to her and left. There are eggs.
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Yes it's gonna be confusing in that 'arrangement'. And, I'm getting in on the 'excitement' late ! >:(
Just don't know what to say about everyone's weather.
Tsk- you have a 'sham wow'? Seen 'em advertised but never thought to buy one. I guess they work well .
CLynn- so nice to see the happy family at NEFL . Tks for the snapshot everyone looking good. ;)
Your camping adventures were a blast i wager. :)
Glad Ed's feeling better. Sure wish Jim was. The poor guy is having it rough. Missing work tomorrow and trying to
get a Doc visit then. I just don't know what to do for him. Feeling a bit puny myself. As long as I keep this from
Maggie.
KB- nice owl photo. Tks for sharing. Their camo serves them well.
Lani- tks for news on Aly...doesn't seem fair that a Non-Profit Art Therapy taking 55% of her monthly fees. Or don't I
understand? Prob the later. My 'batting average' hasn't been very good these days. :(
Good Evening / Good Night Beakers...SEDs all.
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Marilyn Monroeowl!......LOL
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Karen, Starting in July Oregon's Medicare service is requiring all apprentice therapist with Medicare patients will be required to work two years for a non-profit organization that deals with medicare patients... The state is having difficulty finding therapist wanting to work in a non-profit organization. So, they have decided for those apprentices that has not yet received their state license will be required to work two years for a non-profit before they receive their license. If you have medicare clients the non-profit will now be in charge of them. The non-profit will get the full medicare fee and Aly will receive 45% of that. No matter what state she would move to she would have to restart as an apprentice and follow that state's regulation. It is confusing and we know she will have an even tighter budget to deal with.
Puff, Tsk, Phyl, Tig, Kb, sorry about the bad weather. I hope all is well for everyone tonight.
Clynn, I hope the snow stopped.... The GSB chatter said the female is called Elaine.. NEFL has adopted an fledged eaglet.. Decorah North has their own sad story... GSB has a young mother-to- be with two nest boxes with eggs. Strange times. ??? ... let's pray Iris will have another successful season... I don't think my heart could stand it if Finn or Iris doesn't return... Fun family camping memories... ;D
Tsk, Love your car wash set up! I've done that a few times. ;D ... I wish we could have a Lilac here.
SED Lisa :)
Phyl, You've been busy with health issues and such, I knew you would be surprised by the GSB situation. I didn't know about it until I received a video from Explore into my X account. I never read about an Elaine. Who assigns these names ... well, I hope she doesn't leave Newman, I'm sorry for the eggs in the other box. But, Newman is overdue for some TLC and a good season. ;D Shams are washable and great! Sending get well and healing prayers for {{{you, Jim and Miss Maggie}}}
Baz, sorry about Duke. The Duke vs Houston game will be a tough one. Well, it's an interesting Final Four. I wish I was excited. :-\ ... oh well. Football will be here soon! ;D And I'll be watching KC Royals and AZ Diamondback baseball. ;D
LOL Kb! Look at those leggins! What a HOOT! 8)
Good night!
Sauces eaglet and Mom :-*
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers and ...
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Today 62F and thunderstorms until 6AM then Tonight 43 F
It was a scary night with the tornado weather. Have yet to look out side.
I hope Jim can see his Doc today. So he can get better...
Lani- many tks for the prayers. Hope all goes well for Aly.
Baz- too bad about Duke. Perhaps better luck next time.
Tsk- I use to have a huge lilac bush in Missouri. Yeah... Don't use chamois... when my back was 'healthy' I washed my own car. I did everything myself.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-03-31-blackcaps
https://www.nature365.tv
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Sauces Bald Eagles---Channel Islands, California
Mar 30, 2025 9:49 PM
Camera Time: Mar 30 2025 7:49 PM PDT
Birchwoman
Mom's baby nestled at her talons for the night. :-*
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Phyl, Springy Daisy morning! Praying that Jim gets to see the Dr. today and gets something to help him feel better...
Lani, sounds like Medicare needs to review what they are willing to pay for psychological care. Now the non-profit is getting a profit. It stinks. The snow stopped and was quickly gone, the ground was too warm! Does RRP have a camera on the other nest that Elaine is laying eggs in? How can they know all this if there is no cam? I am also impatiently waiting for Iris and Finn, hopefully Finn first so Louis stays away! Wouldn't it be fun if they both arrived at the same time! Sweet picture of the Sauces baby and Mom...
tsk, I am going to try to prune down the lilac. I'll get out and try to get a picture of it so you can maybe tell me how much to cut down. Should I wait until after it blooms? I always chuckle when you mention the ShamWoW, I remember the commercial, Germans always make good stuff! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q39yGLPkMY
Phyl, wonder how many eggs at GSB! Do you know if they have a cam on the other nest that Elaine is laying eggs in? I wish you and Jim could feel better, maybe things will look up once Spring really is here and we have more warm weather! We all, or most of us, know how you feel. Things we used to do are no longer doable, at least not easily. We just have to adjust as we age...
This cathedral is close to where we lived, I try to check on it often.
Hawk and Owl Trust - Peregrine news from Norwich Cathedral! The amazing Peregrine falcons have just laid their *fourth* egg! 🥚🥚🥚🥚 #PeregrineWatch #NorwichCathedral
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PHYL I've been using Sham Wows for years. It's better than the old chamois i used to use on my car. I have one in several areas of the house. Great for absorbing spills. You can cut to size depending on how used. Love the one in the shower for wiping down tile. Jim is such a hard worker. Hope he can see the doc and get some rest too.
KB That owl was cute pulling a Marylin... ;D
CLYNN Good Sham commercial Would always see them demonstrated in stores and the auto show LOL Check out some of the youtube videos re pruning. I would do right after the bloom this year.
Forgot to mention yesterday that Richard Chamberlin died at 90 - Dr Kildare and Thorn Birds to name two of many.
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Good Morning Beakers
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Lani - Sweet pic of lil Betty Lou :D Yikes, Aly will have some tight purse strings with only 45% of the fee.
kb - Marilyn Monroeowl, too cute!
Phyl - Hope Jim can get a doc appointment and you take care, too! Hope you made out ok with the storms.
clynn - That weather is crazy! LOL, you are right, that camper would surely not under some bridges. Aww, the NEFL family. Pretty cuppa this morning.
tsk - RIP Richard Chamberlain
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Good morning
Tsk, Thanks for mentioning Richard Chamberlain forgot to do that yesterday born in Canada 90 years ago and died in Hawaii played in many exciting shows. I had a CHAMOISE years ago and cannot remember what happened to it. I should get another they are great.
Clynn, Good luck at cutting down your lilac. It will rejuvenate your plant. I would be tempted to begin the pruning process now, and then fertilize and repeat next year. The video that I saw that KISS closed it was pretty Explicit as to how to do that good luck I miss having one in my yard but then haven’t had one since moving south years ago I can still smell them and see the gorgeous flowers and used to cut them and have them all over the house beautiful flowers.
Lani, thanks for the explanation of the Medicare rules in Oregon. I still don’t understand why she can’t transfer her apprenticeship from Arizona and that that she’s already had in Oregon and qualified for full-time benefits. How many times do you have to become an apprentice if someone was a licensed therapist in Kansas, for example, and has worked there for 30 years, and moved to Oregon where they have to do a two-year apprentice I am missing something.
Kb.after giving us information about the plane crash can you provide further information on what happened and how many people were in the plane need an updated article maybe I’ll just go to google
I have things to do so will sign off now and hope everyone has a great day and no bad weather. We are expecting rain and thunderstorms about four this afternoon so I’m going to take the garbage out to the street at about three.
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Good Monday Morning :)
Just popping in to say everyone in line with these nasty storms stay safe please!
Take care.
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This hyrax thinks it's in the army!....
Hyrax: Hyraxes are not rodents; they are more closely related to elephants and manatees, belonging to the order Hyracoidea, not Rodentia. Live in Africa and parts of the Middle East.
this one is silly but made me smile:
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Olga Bazova
@OlgaBazova
In case you missed the solar eclipse yesterday, we have obtained the high quality video of the event for your enjoyment.
Happy Monday...
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The nest of KA87, YRK, and their female chick is located at Wet Rock Track. Nests of other well-known adult Royal Albatross that you might recognize their names from past seasons.
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Here mom GLG is teaching SSTrig the Clacking Defense. She sniffs the area where Dad RLK had been and makes a noise/gesture to warn SSTrig of another Albie's presence. SSTrig understands and copies.... This will help SS to defend herself against young Albie Juvies or adults that may seek to harm her.
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Royal Albatross - Wings in the wind ... Morning wings exercises and standing on her nest !
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Good morning Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
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karen - You be safe with that weather headed your way. I looked earlier, and it looked bad for Mobile.
paulie - Hi there :)
kb - lol, the hyrax
Lani - Thanks for the view of where each nest is located.
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It was a 6 day hike - I think it was about 35 miles - so not rushed, but the terrain along the backbone was wicked (about 2 days) - limited tree cover and sharp/uneven rocks, constantly up and down. My then wife was the experienced hiker (Girl Scouts) and we traveled at about 30% body weight for backpacks. Met a solo hiker that passed us in that area that was traveling at 60% with full ax and fishing gear, he left us behind real quick. I had improper foot wear for the terrain and damaged my feet - new expensive shoes and 3-4 weeks before I could walk without pain. Still can not wear cheap shoes today.
Here is the stats on Moose/Wolf populations from 1980 to 2019
https://www.nps.gov/isro/learn/nature/wolf-moose-populations.htm
Wiki article with more info - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolves_and_moose_on_Isle_Royale
In 1974 I hiked from Windigo to Rock Harbor - camped on the shore of Lake Desor.
Og I meant to ask you the other night about your Isle Royal hike back in 1974.
Did you hike the Greenstone Ridge Trail from Windigo to Rock Harbor ?
What month of the year did you do that backpack trip ?
And my real question - what were the BUGS like ?
I've read a few trip reports from the Island and peeps all mention the nasty bighting buggers can be really bad there. ::)
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BL - yes on the ridge trail. Trip was in July of 74. Took the slow ferry from Grand Portage to Windigo and the fast ferry from Rock Harbor back to Grand Portage. The first 2 days out of Windigo is full tree cover with soft trail surface, making travel pleasant. Do not remember a significant bug problem at any time, but I was experienced with Minn. skeeters. ::) The middle 2 days going over the ridge is more open land with open meadows in areas, but the trail was very rocky - hard to keep balance in places. Had a weather front come thru during this part with first fog and then rain. Saw my only moose up close eating in a clearing during the morning fog - about 100 ft. away - stopped moving long enough for the moose to disappear again in the fog. The last 2 days were back in more tree cover, but the trail was smooth again.
Did a canoe trip with the Boy Scouts in 92 in the Canadian Boundary Waters. One campsite was on a small island - skeeters were not big, but almost cloud factor - could not keep them out of tent. Very miserable night. The rest of trip was not as bad.
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The only person who died in the plane crash was the pilot. No passengers. Terry Dolan was the pilot, a US banker. A top CIO of the company. No one was in the home when it crashed. NTSB on the scene still.
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PAULIE Are you in that storm front as well?
KB Not in a million years would I have guess that a hydrax was not of the rodent family - elephant :o- What a stretch. I can see elephant and manatee tho.
LANI Wonder what "Trig" stands for? Thanks for the observation piece. Cute little wingercise.. :D
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Jim left for his appointment with his PCP early this afternoon. He had been dealing with an unproductive cough, among other issues. Dr. Crouse sent him to So. Hills Med Ctr. ER 3 hrs. ago.
Jim called saying his ER Doc has admitted him ...currently waiting for his bed assignment. He has fluid around his heart and this has been aspirated.
Jim's being kept overnight for observation. This isn't the first time he's had this issue...been some time ago this has flared .
At any rate...if all goes well he says he could come home tomorrow and he'll go into detail later to night.
I have a low opinion of those walk in clinics that Jim is so fond of using. IMHO it ought to have been Dx yesterday when he was there. I don't use them. It's best to see one's PCP or just go to the ER.
Please keep Jim in your prayers...not a good time for us. But, then there never is one for these sort of happenings.
Gonna finally have some chow today...Maggie's snoozing in my office chair, oblivious to the day's happenings. Bless her little kitty heart.
*Sigh*
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Most exsiting weather has passed.
Rolling Thunder and Lightning boom.
Rain pissing on the dry land as it were. :(
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Phyl, Sorry about Jim and HeLth. He is home soon so you can take care of him. Sounds like he should be seeing a cardiologist but what do I know? Certainly sending up prayers
Bl, You had more bad weather than we did. It was here and gone, and I didn’t realize we even had rain, but the water on the pavement proves me wrong. I think I heard a little rumble of thunder off in the distance did not see any lightning and I did find it is dark as pitch before the storm really pass by I think probably at sideswiped us is what it did. I’ll be glad when he gets out to where it’s going and hope there’s not another one soon, but I think there is next week.
I find it very interesting about the plane crash into the house as I have read KBS report twice and sent two news articles about it. One article was particularly interesting as they had a picture of a house with a damaged roof, but certainly not burned up into a skeletal shape, and the story told of the couple being at home in bed and looking up and seeing the tire of the plane over their head they of course got up and got out before the police got fired, but it was put out before the place was completely destroyed. They also stated in this article. In the plane with the pilot in article, even named the two people that were passengers and told her business, there was another article showing a house, which she look like a trailer or a split level rancher, large with nothing but the skeleton of the house left standing after the fire, which was totally different than the house in the other news. Article is interesting to me that they have such different stories about things printed within days of each other. It’s no wonder people don’t know what to believe. I guess. We’ll just wait for Kb in the NTSB. good night and SIDS
oh by the way, Facebook has an article on an eagle that died after being picked up on the ground in the area. They’re not sure it’s HM that’s not at my face book so sad testing showed it was not bird flu but they’re continuing to identify the , problem , I wish theywould to get the egg out of the nest at north and see what that tells them as well. It seems like that would be the scientific thing to do. It sounds like a Covid year for birds
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BL, great song by John Cruz. I've never heard of him before, I had to google and find out more. I spent a wonderful hour listening to his story and songs, which took me to other unknown Hawaiian song writers/singers... Thank you :)
{{{Phyl, Jim, Miss Maggie}}} I'm sorry to hear Jim is in the hospital. Sending prayers he'll be well enough to come home tomorrow.
SED Karen and Piper I said good night to Mr North, he's not leaving the egg, bless him. :-*
Tsk, Signal Station Trig is the name of the area where the Royal Cam is set up.
Here is a link about Trig Stations https://www.linz.govt.nz/guidance/geodetic-system/about-trig-stations-and-geodetic-marks
Trig beacons are also used as a navigational aid.
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Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, I feel so sad for Mr. North, he still has hope... Thanks for the Trig Station news, I would never have guessed what those things were for! New Zealand is a very interesting country! Thanks for the picture with the nest locations! That really is Albie country! Very interesting to know how they teach their young how to be an Albatross!
We are waiting on you 'Our sweet Iris' Please hurry back home
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BL, thanks for the Playing for Change, first one I've seen with just one performer!
karen, glad to hear you were only sideswiped by the storm!
Phyl, oh no, Jim in the hospital. Sending prayers that the Docs will take good care of him and maybe he can come home today! You and Maggie hold the fort down! 'Sigh' is right! And I think Maggie knows, she is sending her own kitty prayers for Jim...
tsk, this popped up in FB, a 5000 piece puzzle of the Sistine Chappel! (a little pricey though!)
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https://www.amazon.com/Ravensburger-Sistine-Chapel-Jigsaw-Puzzle/dp/B00KAAE7D6
Big Bear Bald Eagles - Jackie and Shadow - FOBBV Official Group - Cali Condor · March 31, evening update
An amazing, record breaking 12 fish were delivered by Jackie and Shadow today! BC & SC are so blessed with loving parents and bountiful food, and we are blessed to witness it all!
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"April Rain Song"
by Langston Hughes
*The rain is falling,
April rain,
On the roofs of the city,
And in the streets again.*
*The rain is falling,
April rain,
On the flowers and the trees,
And on the birds in the trees.*
*The rain is falling,
April rain,
On the faces of the people,
And on the streets again.*
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Good Morning Beakers and ...
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On this April Fool's Day in Nashville, we'll have 66F and Tonight 46F
From last night's conversation... Jim will be in hospital for 3 days. The guy sounds good with all that fluid being flushed out from around his heart by diuretics. Not so out-of-breath or tired. I'll call him later this AM after he's been awake a bit and had some breakfast.
Lani- many thanks for the good wishes and esp prayers. And, tks for info about 'Trig Stations' I appreciate the photo, finish reading tomorrow
Blessings to {{{Mr. North }}} for his dedication to the egglet. Be safe Mr. & Mrs. North. Cute sleeping West Highland Terrier
BL- I'm another who's never heard of and Googled John Cruz thank you!
Hi Karen & Piper; Puff
CLynn- tks for update on Big Bear Bald Eagles - Jackie and Shadow ; great snapshot of Iris; Humdinger of a puzzle
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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April Fool's Day
"... What to know about the unofficial holiday"
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2025/03/28/what-day-is-april-fools-2025/82670398007/
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Announcing the 2025 BirdSpotter Photo Contest Winners:
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-04-01-crocus
https://www.nature365.tv
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(((PHYL and JIM))) Prayers for a quick resolve to Jim's congestion. Cute piece of art work :D. Is Jim on a diuretic normally? Good to hear he is more comfortable this AM already. :-* Was amazed I voted for the winner in Cornell contest. LOL
LANI There is my answer: Trig= triangulation. "A trig station (also known as a triangulation station, geodetic mark, or trig) is a geodetic survey mark that surveyors use to form a triangulation network of angles and distances." That was very interesting about their geodetic markers.
CLYNN A bright colorful morning today. ;D They would probably have to bury me with the incomplete puzzle ::) :o Boy, look at that Big Bear pantree. :o
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The activity has started in Iceland this morning. Most of output is to the east side of hill by Blue Lagoon, but extends to near the greenhouse on the north edge of Grindavik. Location is marked on Google maps. Live stream by Shawn Willsey at the time - not sure how long it will run...
Eruption Near Grindavik, Iceland Begins! Geologist Analysis - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpAQHhOB6QQ
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Toucan Rescue Ranch Cam
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Happy April Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
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Hi Lori
((Phyl/Jim))
My low back is somewhat better, but I had pain in my side yesterday... prolly because I was sitting upright. then standing and doing unusual movements for 4.5 hours while doing laundry. Camper helped in his usual way... bringing up the clean laundry, household supplies and food for the month. He also assisted (and learned) in cleaning the dryer lint trap, loading the washer and folding the heavy flannel sheets. He also got some Popeye's chicken for supper. I'll prolly have him practice laundry more this summer since he will prolly need to do it at least once after I have my knee done.
Off to P.T.
TTFN
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Good Morning/Afternoon Beakers...Happy April Fools' Day!
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kb - Spring time, Minnesota style ;D ;D
tsk - Did you get bad weather last night? We had some thunderstorms. Cute morning greeting :)
Phyl - Prayers for you and Jim. Hope he is feeling better today. Cute rain song. Thanks for the 365.
BL - Ahhh, you got the same thunder boomers as me?
karen - Good luck with your appointment today.
Lani - Thanks for info about the Trig stations. Pretty parrots at TRR.
clynn - Pretty colorful flowers this morning. Ohh, that puzzle looks bizzy! BB kiddos are eatin' good!
oldguy - Thanks for info on Iceland.
Lori - Very nice April post.
tig - Glad to hear that your are a lil better. Hope PT is helping. :)
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LANI Looks like TRR has about 4 parrots?
LORI Thanks for all the furry and feathered springtime friends ;D
TIG Good idea with Camper learning how to do laundry. Tim doesn't have a clue! I think CLYNN's Ed is the champ!! LOL Let us know how the PT went today.
LISA Beautiful colored eggs - That will be $15.00 please LOLOL No bad weather here. Supposed to be some big time stuff tonight leading into tomorrow when it will be 70 again from 40 here now.
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tsk - LOL on the eggs! You be safe with the weather. It was almost 80° here yesterday before the storm hit, and today alot cooler, that I had to shut all the windows and turn the heat back on to warm up the house. ::)
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this is Duluth, MN and Lake Superior...
April Fools Day!
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Good afternoon, Beakers! :)
(((Jim and Phyl)))
My Lil Sis went with her daughter and son-in-law and my LGN and her Baby Bro to Park City, UT, for a fun Spring ski trip over the last several days. A good time was had by all, and they are on their way home again.
Guess what? I'm starving! ;) Gotta go fix that! :D
Lots of folks in line for some possibly severe weather! Stay alert, and stay safe, All! :-*
Ho hum... Forum is acting up again... ;)
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KB Good one!! ;D
BAZI " Practical Yokers" ::) ::) ::) Boy, baby Bro is really getting big!! Ski school - good idea. ;D
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The Iceland eruption is much small than the last 3-4 events. The fissure length is short and volume is low. It is much closer to the town - will have to see how long the event continues, to see where the lava flows to.
This is a 3.5 hour of live drone footage from today.
New volcano eruption in Iceland - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GAjSpf8toU
Kilauea also is in action - episode 16 began about 10:30pm HST last night, with large fountains about 12 hours later.
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TSK... He had me use a machine like this while using a heating pad on my lower back to get my heart rate up.
https://hcifitness.com/collections/recumbent-cross-trainers/products/physiostep-lxt-700-recumbent-cross-trainer-with-swivel-seat?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwna6_BhCbARIsALId2Z3292rqUMdgDZEDRisq-ONMh1PnfMwNgNgy-WOL0r44t30OiHBQcF0aAjvkEALw_wcB
Then, he did deep tissue massage on my back, followed by my usual exercises. He added a new one... Reaching forward while standing at a counter and extending the opposite leg... to strengthen my core.
I sure felt it when I got home. A hot chocolate with a little something in it felt good. 😁
SED
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TIG You're getting a good workout!!! Thanks. I'm always interested and, if able, to keep up with new stuff.
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Camper went out to take some pics...
"Daddy, Daddy, why won't you let us look out da window?!?? We worried..."
LOL
SED
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Lani, good college basketball article from today. It’s about what you and I had been talking about recently, related to the impact on the game of the transfer portal and NIL, and the fallout of all that being felt by the coaches. Excellent reporting on the subject with thoughts from some coaches from big college basketball programs. It’s definitely worth reading to the end. The latter part of the article has some eye-popping numbers of amounts earned by some players via NIL, and a brand new income sharing rule currently under consideration. Pretty crazy.
https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-coaches-nil-ee4851c255543e6e92dba46d378329ac
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Goodnight, Beakers. Stay tuned to weather alerts. Peace. SED.
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Clynn, love your morning pics! Full of color and joyful!! {{{Iris}}} it's raining at Hellgate tonight. I wonder if Iris will know that's a different fish pole when she gets her first catch to eat on it.... that looks like a difficult puzzle.... Beautiful pic of the Norwich Peregrines and Big Bear Eagle Family with full pantry... :-*
{{{Prayers and good wishes Jim, Phyl Miss Maggie}}} I pray Jim will be home by the weekend... RE: the Wild Birds Photos...Love the GHO with eaglets taken in Phoenix photo. And the Roadrunner with Lizard. It's an amazing shot, considering how quickly roadrunners move.... beautiful crocus in today's nature video. I wish I had a yard covered with them.
Oldguy, thanks for volcano update.
Hi Lori, Happy April! ;D
{{{Tig}}} glad you're better and sounds like you've had a great pt and workout plan.
Tsk, TRR has quite a few parrots more than 4, I tried to capture more but they moved a lot... ;D as well as Toucans and other beautiful critters.
Lisa, beautiful Easter eggs... we have a cold front going through our area too. Furnace is back on.
Kb, very good April Fool's pic ;D
Baz, Forum is still having its moments....Beware of Practical Yolkers! ;D.. what wonderful pics of your family on their ski trip! Lil Bro and Big Sis look ready for the slopes!! ;D ... thanks fo the Basketball article. I've sent it to Mike and I'll give it a careful read. I was just reading a couple of Jayhawk news... We have 5 KU players entering the Portal, two for more money per their father's influence.... :-\ I don't see how they can get more money considering the awful year they've had. LOL! Bill Self has a couple good Freshmen coming, but he's having a hard time dealing with the portal... Now, that money is in play, college basketball will never be the same... geez :-\ SED and take care.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Hello Beakers and ... Good Morning !
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Today 82F and Tonight 67 F
Jim fessed up and told me that the fluid around his heart hadn't be aspirated...suppose to do that today. 'They' wanted to dry meds first.And, looks like he's in hospital until the end of the week.. My cold is much worse and I too feel rotten.
Tig- your stuffed animals post today is especially cute and cheerful. I really enjoyed. Tks And I'm so glad your back is
doing better
OG- tks for your links...esp on Iceland
Karen- will be thinking of you at dental appt
Lisa- beautiful Easter eggs
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-04-02-jeux-dombres
https://www.nature365.tv
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About 5:45 a big thunder storm moved through here. Good old fashion boomer. Lightening that lights up the whole room.
TIG Funny kids going for a ride with Camper ;D Out for some winter pics it looks like.
PHYL Back in the 70s it seemed popular to have a ficus. Mine went to the ceiling! Such a rough time for you and Jim HUGS
Sure wish we had bluebirds in our backyard.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, it will be interesting to see if Iris notices the new fish pole! The nest looks so flat and lonely, can't wait to see it all fluffed up! Safe travels Iris (she might be on her way right now!)! I have a few hyacinths that come up every year, I don't see them yet...
Phyl, good that they are keeping Jim for a bit, but not good that you don't feel well. Sorry to hear that you have a cold and are feeling lousy. Hope you can get some rest and feel better soon. Get some chicken soup! Lovely 365, the birds and the beautiful scenery in the background!
baz, great pics of the kids, they look ready to hit the slopes! Love the Practical Yolkers! I forgot to celebrate April Fool's Day!
tsk, I had to laugh at the thought of burying you with an unfinished puzzle! LOLOL! Yes, Ed does all the laundry, Kelsey helps him! It's only because I hate to go down there and pass through the Mole Hole. I really need for him to go somewhere for a week so I can clean some stuff out! Yes about the Ficus! I think that one is the Fiddle Leaf Fig (ficus lyrata). I had plants everywhere back then, lots of macrame hangers and decor!
Lisa, what beautifully decorated eggs! I heard on the news somewhere that the price of eggs is coming down. Haven't seen any evidence yet...
Big Bear Bald Eagles - Jackie and Shadow - Meet Sunny and Gizmo!
After the wonderful but lengthy process of selecting names for Jackie and Shadow’s adorable chicks, Bigger Chick is now named Sunny and Smaller Chick is now named Gizmo.
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Steven Mosberg posted above pic of Lake Harriet Bandshell....nearby Minneapolis lake I frequented often
Go away Winter!...
Take care all and Happy Wednesday
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Great pic KB!
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Good morning Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
{{{Jim and Phyl}}} 🙏 Sweet Pigmy owl in today's nature video...
Tsk, I have a Ficus Tree, it's growing nicely downstairs with in-direct light.
Clynn, fun morning pics! Great names for the Big Bear Eaglets! Love their pics.
Kb, Beautiful pic of the bandshell!
Hi Tig, Lisa, Puff, Baz, Karen
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Good Morning Beakers
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kb - ;D ;D on your April Fool pic. Beautiful pic this morning.
baz - LOL, Beware of Practical Yolkers. Looks like Punkin & Lil Bro had a great time on Spring Break.
oldguy - Thanks for the info.
tig - You are getting a good workout at PT.
Lani - Still have the heat on today, but may need to turn back off tomorrow. Weatherman says, it wil be 77. Crazy weather.
Phyl - Thank you. Hope you and Jim both feel better soon. Thanks for 365.
tsk - Yikes on your thunder boomer last evening. I wanted to tell you, Bradley had his follow-up with orthopedic yesterday. After them reading his MRI, he will have to have surgery. He has a bucket handle tear? I had to look that up.
clynn - I have not seen the price of eggs drop here either. Great pics from BB!
karen, Puff, and all - Morning :D
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Just for some context:
Behind the bandshell is a lake, Lake Harriet. Scott and I and before that myself and whomever would walk or ride bikes as they have both kinds of paths. Lake is around 3.5 miles around. Chris at 3 ran around it....hmm, before docs noticed both his hips had hip dysplasia..
We would have picnics in front of the bandshell for nice summer music. Can't remember if it was just several evenings a week or every night they scheduled it. You get the picture.
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{{{Lisa}}} I looked up bucket handle tear, I'm sorry Bradley will need surgery. Send prayers for him.
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Lisa - yes Bradley will need surgery. Geesh I thought somebody told him it was just a ligament?....wrong call. How long did it take for him to get an MRI?
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kb - I think he went a week after the initial injury for the MRI.
Lani - Thank you. :-*
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Just returned from a morning event and it is still pouring with some thunder in the backround. Ark anyone?
CLYNN Happiness and music - so true. I did a ton of macrame and rug hooking kits - Still have a 5' circular wool rug I use in the basement for my exercise equipment. Sunny and Gizmo - Love it. ;D
KB That is a beautiful bandshell!!!
LANI Posted us a red necked tanager -What a beauty.
LISA Some handsome yellow Easter tulips ;D Dang for Bradley. I had to google it as well. Not a common meniscus tear. Is surgery scheduled? Likely a day surgery.
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I'll bet some of you heard the gasp within a 10 mile radius. I'm still grinning, too. I finally have a well-filled out male cardinal eating at one of the feeders in my kitchen bay window. :-* :'(
Because of my December tumble and because of bad weather and bad footing I've been remiss and unable to care of my feeders outside. Some might remember how my niece's husband - a non-bird addict - did stop by back in February and fill some of the feeders. For two weeks (?) now I've made myself do it. The house finch, goldfinch, and chickadees have graciously been stopping by.
He's beautiful. I got a cardinal back. Now I'll be a piggy and hope for a mate. ::)
MADE MY DAY!
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90-91 degrees today and for a time until a drop to the 60-70’s next
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Phyl, try some Xerkrk and if it helpsget allergy tested! Lotsof oikken now! May noy have a cold. Prayers for Jim!
Lisa, hope Bradley’s surgery goes well,
Lani, beautiful bird! pictures if the kids!
Baz, Find pictures of the kids as They get out of Skis.
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Happy Day, Beakers! :D :-*
A Red-Shouldered Hawk made a dive for Zippo a couple of hours ago!! Yep, and he crashed right into the glass patio sliding doors!! Zippo was napping on top of her play space, about a foot-and-a-half from the patio doors, with her back to them. I was at the PC about 4 feet from Zippo, also only about 18 inches from the patio doors. Never saw the hawk until a big loud boom right behind me coming from the glass patio doors! I turned around in time to see the hawk fly to a branch of a tall shrub right next to my patio, beside the back bog. He seemed to fly ok, and he sat there for just a minute, or less, before flying off - apparently unhurt. I went to get my binocs to get a good look at him, but he didn't stay long enough for me to get them. I think he didn't hit the glass all that hard, maybe because he possibly had been roosting very nearby. If so, he wouldn't have been able to get up much speed on his dive for Zippo. Zippo never saw it coming, and she jumped at the same time I did when we heard the boom against the glass. She didn't really react, and never said a word! I think that was because I pulled the drape by her enough so that she and the hawk no longer had a sight line between each other. I had seen a Red-Shouldered Hawk hanging out in front and back of my place often recently, as many of those same kind of hawks often do. I think it is a juvie, if it is the same one I've seen recently. If so, I hope he finds a meal elsewhere. It makes me wonder if he isn't finding enough to eat, to roost so nearby and dive for Zippo while I was sitting and moving around in full view only a few feet from Zippo. My songbird population around my home is extremely low - nowhere near the usual number of birds around for this time of year here this year. That makes me wonder if it's because of HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza). If so, I imagine the local suburban neighborhood hawks may be having to work harder to find enough to eat. Anyway, the hawk, luckily, seemed uninjured, as far as I know, and definitely could fly normally, though I didn't get a chance to see if he looked like he had any non-flying injury, like to beak, or such, but at least he didn't get knocked out temporarily, like a different hawk, a Coopers Hawk, did 26 years ago when the same thing happened before I moved to "the beach." Zippo was undisturbed by it all, since she never saw the hawk coming, or going, and she settled back into her nap very soon after. ;) :D :-* :-*
(((Phyl and Jim)))
Lisa, shoot, I hate that Bradley has to have that knee surgery. I hope it will have a great outcome. Seems like it's been a long time since the injury/MRI. Hate he's had to wait so long for the ortho to make that determination, since it sounds like the MRI was done soon after the injury - wish he could've had the surgery done sooner. Is he still on crutches? Hope he's getting around ok.
TSK, LOL on being buried with an unfinished jigsaw puzzle!! ;D Yes, Baby Bro is growing fast! He will turn 4 in late summer, and both of his parents are tall, so he may be taller than average for his age, but I don't really know. You can't really tell his height by him standing next to my LGN, who recently turned 7 yrs old, because she is at the very bottom of the height chart for her age - truth told, she maybe isn't even on that chart. We keep hoping that the clinical research trial she is in will help improve that situation, but it seems the challenge of absorbing enough of the nutrition in her feed (both her TPN via IV to her CVC, as well as her G-Tube) is still a challenge, so some other things are being considered to try to help her grow taller.
It's that "hongries" part of the day for me again, LOL. So I need to go.
Waving to All the Beakers! Later, Gators. ;) :D
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Hello Beakers
We got about 1 inch of rain over night - lots of wind and lightning at times. Mostly sunny this afternoon - hit a high of 73.
The Iceland volcano was an April 1 event only - it lasted about 12 hours. However the earthquakes have been off the charts for 3 days now. Because of the short time and lack of volume, no damage from this activity.
Was The Eruption Yesterday Just a Rehearsal? - What We Know So Far - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lChHBwrh_s
Meanwhile in Hawaii - Kilauea is still maintaining a fountain... Here is a short video on the fountaining near sundown yesterday... Fountains exceeded 1000 feet at times.
Kilauea Volcano Episode 16 April 1, 2025 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGQK8QdOcO8
Five Year Anniversary Show and BIG NEWS! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bTb4Lv06Ro
Quarantine Kids play "Making Time" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-zrNgRtTdg
Maru helps me by getting on the swing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6X53Qi5YdI
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Lani - Thank you :-*
kb - Yes, they originally told him that it was an LCL sprain, he said, which was based on an x-ray, so after the 3/18 appt, they sent him got the MRI to be done.
tsk - Bradley goes back next week for the consult for the surgery and date.
Puff - Glad you were able to do it yourself, and got to see your cardinal.
karen - Love the funny! Thank you :-*
baz - No crutches, he is walking with a cane to steady himself.
oldguy - I saw the radar early this morning for you all, looked nasty. Thanks for the videos.
Good night, everyone :)
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Baz, scany Hawk encounter how are you and zippo! Glad everything worked out for everyone and was relieved not to read that your door was cracked or broken. I hope there is food someplace for the hungry bird and don’t know what you can put out to feed him. I’m really not sure what hawks eat!
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Hi Beak Room :)
Lisa, Hi back at ya.
tsk, Regarding the storm a few days ago. No I wasn't in line for that one but I was for today's storm. Holy lightening thunder and downpours. Been going off and on a couple hours as it moved through. I enjoy thunder storms. :)
Tig, I hope your back is feeling a bit better. I love heating pad on my lower back. The massage you had sounds nice. I'll join you with a hot chocolate with something in it too. ;D
Phyl, So sorry about Jim! And you too not feeling well with that cold. My heavens when it rains it pours for you guys. Prayers for you both.
I read pages here from 3/31 to today. I didn't write anything down thinking I'd remember all I wanted to say to others. Guess what? I don't remember. Darn.
Wishing everying a pleasant evening and night.
Take care.
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PUFF Last week when it was so warm, I woke to a cardinal singing right outside my bedroom window. I just love waking up to that.
But to have a birdfeeder right on my window - for all the squirrels I don't think it would work. Be sure and wear your bubble wrap coat when you go out to fill the feeders!!!
KAREN Cute cartoon. Allergies certainly could mimic a cold. :-\ ??? To add to the question to BAZI about what hawks eat - for sure squirrels as we saw one carried off from our yard. ::)
BAZI The wisdom of Mark Twain. :) What an exciting story. Zippo was probably more disturbed by having his nap interrupted ;) ;) Punkin will get to where she is supposed to be and continue to love life as it appears she does. ;D
OLDGUY The close up of Kilauea erruption is amazing. When you see the Clarke family so often it is hard to tell the changes in them. Liked the "before" and "after"
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Let me 'splain my antics with feeders. It all starts with loading up my mini red flyer wagon.
Out of the kitchen bay are 3 feeders. One is on a telescoping pole from the ground, about 7 feet up when up. That one is a tube feeder for black oily sunflower seeds. Too high for both squirrels and rabbits to jump up to. I'm still having trouble sliding it up and down and then holding the pole while I slip in the holding peg. I use yard gloves with rubber bumps on palms. I'm too short and arm still doesn't grip well.
Real ingenuity is for the two feeders hanging down from the roofing eaves. Nylon rope and pulley system raises/lowers each about 12-15 feet from the ground. One has nyjer seed in a long tube, second has oily black sunflower seeds. There are two hooks into the siding of the house where the where each feeder is pulled to top and tied off on the hooks. Each of these two feeders also have a rounded off big plexi hood over the feeder.
Every once in a while I'll be sitting sipping my breakfast tea and I'll see two little rear squirrel claws coming down from the roof trying to get to the rope or a peg on the feeder. If squirrel does make contact it does commits to falling and landing on the bottom tray at the feeder. Sometimes it looks like they get there --- but it can't hold its grip long enough to have breakfast. Interesting show!
All together, including the back yard, the whole works consists of 9 birdfood stations. Also opening soon will be the water bowl and water fountain. Other logistrics entail a mini red wagon to load up and pull around the outside (neighbors real get their jollies kidding me). Also, I have my seed supplies outside in 3 40-gallon metal covered garbage cans with huge blocks of tree trunks safely holding the lids on.
I don't fill feeders in the back yard in the winter - only the ones I can see through the kitchen. I turn off and drain the fountain, and replace the bird bath tray with a heated bird tray.
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Lisa, We're having crazy weather too... we had snow, sleet, sun, wind and temps dropped to 21 all in one day... I can't imagine how much pain Bradley has been dealing with all this time.
Tsk, I did a lot of hooked rugs too. I still have the tools and patterns.
{{{Puff}}} glad you were able to set food out and now you have a beautiful male cardinal enjoying your gift.
Karen, love your cartoon.
Baz, I'm glad Zippo is okay, as well as Zippos mom! ;D. I'm surprised it didn't crack a window or stun it's body for awhile. {{{LGN}}} :-*
Oldguy, Congrats to the Clark Family, 5 years anniversary and making their first album.... Kilauea's eruption is amazing to watch! It's been 23 years since we've last seen it in person, it was sleepy and quiet. A few smoky areas, but this is amazing.
{{{Paulie}}} So glad to see you. ;D
{{{Phyl, Jim, Miss Maggie}}} I hope Jim is feeling better... take care.
Good night Beakers and all who may be having stormy weather, take care!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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PUFF You have a big project taking care of all those feeders and watering station. I like your window set up. Squirrel proof.
We have hoods over our suet feeders that hang from a big branch in our backyard tree. Great invention. ;)
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;D Good morning beakers!
Morning temperatures in the 70s going to 91 again today and waiting patiently for next week with a cool down
Nice to read of all of you with the Cardinals. I haven’t seen one in several years since the man who lived in back of me and fed birds like crazy stuff feeding and moved. His daughter who owns the house now does not put feeders out. I haven’t used feeders here as he was putting out enough food for all of us. Dr. Hall bought me a window feeder and it took a few days for the Squirrels to figure out how to get up there and knock it down. That was the end of that. I don’t have any other windows that can accommodate a feeder that would be squirrel proof. I love watching the squirrels with her antics, but they sure can be a danger.
I have a substitute worker coming today and tomorrow as my normal helper is on vacation she and her family are headed for Orlando for a long weekend. Amazing to me that someone who makes $10 an hour is able to afford this kind of trip but then it’s some other kind of economics.. The girl who’s coming today was here earlier than my days with helpers. It will be good to see her and catch up on her family and perhaps I’ll get my taxes finished if not today tomorrow.
Tsk I like your morning glories! I remember them climbing over everything when I was a kid. I wonder what happened to them as you don’t see many of them anymore
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Good Morning Beakers!
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karen, wow, you are having hot weather! It wasn't easy finding the right spot to put Mom's window bird feeder. Finally, after putting down a plastic milk crate so we could reach it to fill, we found a spot! She gets so many hours of enjoyment watching the birds!
Lani, Love your good night picture! I did a bit of rug hooking moons ago, but a childhood friend from Albion who we always thought would settle down as a minister in a local church went on to big fame hooking rugs! He lives in Anaheim CA and is pretty famous in the rug hooking world! https://geneshepherd.com/ He recently semi-retired but still hooking! Who would have thought! https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x32m3tu
Puff, I saw a cardinal at my bird feeders yesterday, the first one! We used to have many, one time when there was snow on the lilac bush I counted 12 male Cardinals between the bush and the feeders, along with all their mates! It was spectacular! I just restocked my bird food, I have one 40 gallon garbage can, we have a thick wire attached permanently on one handle, it goes over and around the lid handle and to the other handle, a carbiner clip attaches it to the handle. The squirrels have tried many times but they can't get in!
Lisa, I am picturing Bradley walking with a cane and I feel so bad for him! I hope they get him fixed up soon! Love the pretty eggs in the carton!
oldguy, wow on the Clark Family and their first album! One good thing coming out of the covid pandemic! The eruption at Kilauea is spectacular!
Paulie, I love thunderstorms too, sitting on the covered deck especially!
tsk, I loved doing macrame, I still have one piece that I made for my Mom of an owl on a branch. She had it in the computer room and I asked her if I could have it back! So I have it, it's on the deck. I'll get a picture later!
baz, love those words on the weather! It's crazy this year! Hawks are very aggressive! I remember a youtube video years back where a hawk attacked an eagle that was brooding eggs in their nest. The eagle had the hawk for lunch and the eggs survived! Glad to hear Zippo is fine! We don't see nearly as many songbirds as we used to see around the feeders, it's been this way for a few years now. I looked out yesterday, the cats were on the deck and there were about 100 grackles and red-winged blackbirds out there. Sam and Sophie were watching intently! Wonderful to hear that Lil' Punkin is in a trial that may help her immensely! She is a little trooper! Ed has a niece that is very small, no medical condition but an obscure gene from somewhere! Here she is with her daughter, her and her husband (the giant) and others that I don't know. And one with her two children.
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Big Bear - All is well!
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PUFF You have a big project taking care of all those feeders and watering station. I like your window set up. Squirrel proof.
We have hoods over our suet feeders that hang from a big branch in our backyard tree. Great invention. ;)
It is a bit onus at times tsk . . .But it keeps me off the streets and out of trouble. :o
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Good Morning Beakers.....Is it Friday, yet? ;D
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baz - Thank goodness for that sliding glass door, and glad to hear the hawk didn't appear to be injured. ((Zippo))
tsk - Your reply to karen, we have had quite a few squirrels that have been feasted upon by Red-tailed hawks, and the lil old ladies as I call them, mourning doves. :( Pretty morning flowers.
Puff - How is your arm/wrist doing?
Lani - That is crazy sounding weather for you. Love the good night pic.
karen - Hope you get those taxes done.
clynn - Wow, Ed's niece's hubby is a giant! Thank you :-* Glad to hear all is well in BB this season.
Phyl - Hope you and Jim are doing OK.
kb, tig, oldguy - Morning :)
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Looking on the positive side Lisa - Doing more and more, and it still hasn't fallen off. As a therapist said, it may take up to a year; there will always be reminders.
Hoping Bradley is doing well, and ASAP. I had a medius tear about 10 years ago, can still remember the pain walking. Keep us in touch/informed - I'm sure you will.
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Good morning Kala :-*
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Big Yawn! ;D
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Good morning Beakers!
Hello Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Tsk, love your Morning Glories!
Karen, good luck with your taxes.
Clynn, beautiful morning pics... Gorgeous hooked rugs by Gene Shepherd... Did your mom's area get snow or rain? ... Your niece has a beautiful family... Glad to see Big Bear family doing well inspite of the wet weather.... We had snow last night, sun is coming out today and it'll be gone soon. But, the moisture is such a joy!! I started firewising this week so keeping the dust down is great! Mike went to the valley yesterday to get a shot for his allergies and lower back pain... He had a great night's sleep and seems to be in much better spirits. Which is good because he's leaving for Texas on Monday.
{{{Phyl, Jim, Miss Maggie}}}
Hi Lisa, Puff, Tig, Baz, Kb, Paulie, Oldguy ;D
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KAREN Enjoy your day with previous helper ;D
CLYNN Gene is quite the rug hooking expert. Will watch his video when done with this. So funny about the owl macrame. I crocheted a small throw for my Mom's bedroom - Got her new curtains etc to perk things up. I have the throw back and is now up in my nest!! Interesting about Ed's niece. The local news here is periodically reporting on Big Bear and last night was all about the names picked for the kids LOL
LISA Beautiful "robin's egg" this AM
LANI Good catch on Kala's big yawn ;D ;D Nice that Mike had a well deserved break at home for a bit.
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Ron Lahr took the above pics around Lake Harriet. The lake I posted with the bandshell.
Happy Thursday all.
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Hello Beakers
Severe storms have been daily to Arkansas to Ohio since Monday. Several more days to go from the long range forecast. I see that the latest Tornado warning is heading Phyl. I have not seen her post since yesterday morning - hoping that she has missed out on any flooding or damage.
Maru’s first essay book will be released! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3crvvEzgu2M
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KB Nice turkeys. :)
OLDGUY Some terrible weather from what I have seen on the news. Maru - almost 18. :o :o
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Puff - Glad you are looking on the positive side.
Lani - Thanks for the pics of Kala from TRR.
tsk - Thank you!
kb - Impressive turkey's!
oldguy - Thanks for the weather update.
Good night, everyone :)
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PUFF You have a big project taking care of all those feeders and watering station. I like your window set up. Squirrel proof.
We have hoods over our suet feeders that hang from a big branch in our backyard tree. Great invention. ;)
TSK, love your pretty blue Morning Glory flowers!! :) I love Morning Glory flowers, and planted them in my garden where I used to live before moving to this area. Several varieties grow wild where I live now in southeastern coastal NC.I see them out my windows, and along my walks. Some different types of Morning Glory growing wild here, include these (and others, too):
Beach Morning Glory (Ipomoea imperati) - https://www.nps.gov/articles/beach-morning-glory.htm
Saltmarsh Morning-glory (Ipomoea sagittata) - https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=ipsa
Wild Potato Vine (Ipomoea pandurata), a Morning Glory, also Sweet Potato Vine - https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/ipomoea-pandurata/ (This is all over the place around here, including vining on plants in the middle of my retention pond, and along the shrubs at the bog out my back window, LOL)
Common Morning Glory (Ipomoea purpurea) - https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/ipomoea-purpurea/ (This purple vine is all over here, too)
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Good morning Kala :-*
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Big Yawn! ;D
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Lani, I just love Kala the Potoo, not an Owl, at TRR. :) :-* :-* Great pics of her!! :) Glad Mike slept great and feels better before he travels. :)
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Does anyone have a way to contact Phyl's directly ?
I know her and Jim are having health issues and on top of that now her area is getting spanked by multiple types of severe weather. :( ::)
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((Phyl and Jim)), I hope all is okay at your place, and you are staying safe from the storms.
BL, I was posting here about that at the same time as you, I see now. I don't have a direct contact for Phyl, but I have been wondering about them all day - pretty big weather hitting that area, and it's not over by a long shot.
Good evening, All. Please stay alert to the weather, and stay safe if strong storms and heavy flooding rains are forecast for your area. Peace. SED.
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I was watching the weather channel and a trained spotter confirmed a tornado on the ground very near her area.
On top of that is the severe thunderstorm warnings and the torrential rain/flash flooding in the same area. She has that retention pond and stream right in her back yard so I really hope she is okay.
Phyl's phone home if you can ?
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I thought of Phyl when watching this morning's news about weather. Again this evening too. Said a prayer then and will continue. Maybe power is out and no way to post.
(((Phyl Jim and Maggie))) God bless. Be well and safe. In Jesus name. Amen
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Well, a new one for me:
Saw a couple walking their cat down the road in front of my house. Walked just like a dog!...wearing a harness with leash.
My weather app shows storms are north of Tennesee. At least for now.
Hope all is well.
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Oldguy, Maru was a very adorable kitten. Maybe someday the book will be in English.
Baz, Yes, Kala the Potoo! LOL! ;D ... Mike hasn't been sleeping very well. The allergy shot seem to help, besides helping his eyes and nose. ;D
BL, Sorry, I don't have Phyl's phone number, I pray they are safe from the storms.
KB, I've seen cat owners walking their harnessed cats on long leashes in Arizona. As long as their on leashes they're free to walk anywhere with their owner. ;D
SED Lisa/Jeff
{{{Phyl, Jim, Miss Maggie, Tig/Camper, Karen/Piper, and Beakers}}} Be safe and take care if the storms are heading your way.
Sending prayers for all and God's beautiful critters that may be in the storms path :-*
Good night!
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Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Worried about Phyl and Jim, no news that a tornado hit Cane Ridge, but lots of damage in so many places. Phyl is usually posting about the same time as I do, hopefully we will hear from her soon.
Lani, poor Mike! I hope he can get some good sleep soon... I walk my cats in a stroller! Kayla looks sleepy! Thanks for the pics! Getting closer to Iris's return!
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baz, love the wildflowers picture, things are starting to spring up around here! Mom says her daffodils are in bloom, she has a lot of them in the little woods behind the house.
oldguy, wow, I didn't realize Maru was that old!
Puff, looking at the positive keeps us from slipping away...
tsk, love the blue Morning Glorys, my Grandma had a lot of them around the yard and house. So pretty!
Lisa, more beautiful eggs!!
Hellgate Canyon - Hurry home Iris and Finnegan!
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BAZI Thanks for the additional info on Morning Glories. Have never grown them. Didn't know sweet potato vine was in that category.
BL I only have an email which would not work if power was out.
KB My Lucy walked well with harness and leash. ;D
LANI ((( Mike)))
CLYNN I was betting on the 5th for Iris... My daffodils have closed flowers now.
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Pm to phyl after bms post, no response. In the members list, it shows she has a x account. I don’t have one of those nor do I wish to sign up online but if anyone has one, you could send her a message that way and see if her power or something is working. Hope all is well with Karen and Jim.. Possible power outage and damage outside I have a lot of running around to do today actually errands so we’ll be back much later. Have a good day all and hope there’s no more horrible storms rolling around.
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Pm to phyl after bms post, no response. In the members list, it shows she has a x account. I don’t have one of those nor do I wish to sign up online but if anyone has one, you could send her a message that way and see if her power or something is working. Hope all is well with Karen and Jim.. Possible power outage and damage outside I have a lot of running around to do today actually errands so we’ll be back much later. Have a good day all and hope there’s no more horrible storms rolling around.
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My Internet connection is sporadic from the storm. And my mouse is a drag. Really, doesn't work well.
So I'm staying off for the present
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Hi Karen.
The weather so far has been pretty uneventful...other than heavy rain storms.
The overflow ditch just below our house has crested up into our backyard.
Doubtful it will rise into the yard and reach bottom step of the deck.
I still have bronchitis ...no I've not seen my PCP. Just letting the body take care of itself.. Seems to be clearing on it's own...don't want to over use antibiotics.
Jim's been in Southern Hills Medical Center for fluid around his heart and lungs since this past Tuesday afternoon. He's been on diuretics in lieu of aspirating the fluid. He also had a touch of infection which is being treated with antibiotics.
My guy is due to be released and sent home this coming Saturday..
I last talked to him this morning and he sounds very good....come to think of it he hasn't mentioned anything about the aspiration. So i don't know if the meds helped or the other.
And, been released to go back to work this coming Monday..
My internet has been down until this late afternoon. But, I'll likely not appear in Beakroom for a while. I've let a lot go as I've not felt well enough to even care.
Thanks for checking on me.🤗
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Phyl, so good to see your post! I have been trying to get your phone number, can't get the entire number! I thought I had it before but it's gone somewhere! Relieved to hear that Jim is getting better, and it sounds like you are too...slowly but surely... Prayers still flowing for you and Jim...and Maggie (because she is a senior Lady!)
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{{{Phyl}}} Great to see your post! I'm sorry for all the difficulties you're going through. Very relieved to hear Jim is feeling better, and talons crossed he will return home to you tomorrow. You, Jim and Miss Maggie our thoughts and prayers for healing, comfort and better days.
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Phyl's so very glad to hear from you and that you are doing "OK".
I was concerned about you being home alone with Miss Maggie with all of the nasty weather in your area yesterday.
You and Jim rest up, take it easy and both get well soon doctor BL's orders. ;)
Pip & I are sending gentle Beak Room Bluebird Snuggles your way .. ;D :-*
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kb - There is a lady that lives in my brother's subdivision that does the same thing with her cat. If I did that with mine, they would never want to come inside.
Lani - Hope Mike is feeling a lil better.
clynn - Love your pretty good morning flowers. Have found so many pretty Easter eggs on Pinterest. :)
Phyl - Prayers for you and Jim. Get well soon, both of you.
tsk, karen, Puff, tig and all - Morning :)
Quick trip to do a few errands....catch up a lil later.
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TGIF Beakers! 8)
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In 27 years I haven't seen that before either on my walks with Ollie or seeing them from inside.
Funny to me was the cat didn't act "cat like" but rather followed the couple just like a dog would...no stopping and keeping up with it's hoomans.
Wonder how long they walked? I mean as far as Ollie and I do?...or as long as it's hoomans wanted to?
What about you all?...just a block or so or almost a mile?
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Sue Bruhling - Breaking News!!!
We have TWO Bobbleheads hatched overnight at the Fort St. Vrain Eagles Nest!!!Now Two more to Hatch! Yes! You heard that correctly!! FOUR Eggs were laid!!!
Here is the Link to the LIve Cam! https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/xcel-energy-cams/...
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Lani, cute videos, love the sweet dogs impatiently waiting for their ice cream! The parrots in the hammocks! I laughed out loud at the end of the dog/chicken chase! Thanks for the joy!
Lisa, love the egg tulips!
Sue Bruhling - No Words needed here ❤ All I see is Love ❤ Big Bear Eagles - April 3, 2025
Thank You! Brina Weller for Sharing Your Creation with all of us! ❤ & Friends of Big Bear Valley and Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam ❤
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Howdy-do Beakers! :)
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(((Phyl and Jim))), I'm glad to hear the storms only messed with your internet and no damage or major flooding at your place. Rest up, and fingers crossed Jim comes home tomorrow, and that you both will feel better and better. :)
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BL, loved the bluebirds snuggle you sent to Phyl! :)
Lani, I loved all your short videos!! The ice cream man delivering to the loveable and very happy dogs was great!! :-* LOLOL on the cockatiels "riding along in an automobile!" LOL! Those cockatiels were making great use of the procedure masks!! So funny! They were loving it! :D The dog and the hen were having a ball playing Peek-a-boo - or maybe it was "Tag." LOL!! They definitely were good play buddies, and no doublt that's a game they like to play often. Loved the last part, too! ;D :-* :-*
Karen, enjoy your busy day of errands, and getting out and about... Piper going with?? I have a feeling drive-up window doggie snacks are going to happen. ;) :D :-*
Clynn, thanks for the cam screen shot of the FSV Eagles nest - WOO HOO on the 2 hatches! 2 more to go! Good update screen shot of the Big Bear eaglets, too! I am waiting patiently for Iris's return at Hellgate! :-* Talons crossed she is safe on her journey, despite weather that may slow her return, and that she is not very far away now and thinking of her return to her nest, and hopefully her great mate from last year will be there soon, too... I can't say his name right now, pooh. I was thinking though... doesn't the male osprey in a bonded pair usually return to the nest first, and waits on the female? Or do I have that backwards? I know that only 1 year with a mate does not make for a cemented pair bonding for the future, but I hope it will happen for Iris. :-* :-* Great pics of Ed's niece's family!
This must be errand-running day - many Beakers are busy with such today, it seems, and I am getting ready to follow suit. :D
Take care, All!
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In 27 years I haven't seen that before either on my walks with Ollie or seeing them from inside.
Funny to me was the cat didn't act "cat like" but rather followed the couple just like a dog would...no stopping and keeping up with it's hoomans.
Wonder how long they walked? I mean as far as Ollie and I do?...or as long as it's hoomans wanted to?
What about you all?...just a block or so or almost a mile?
Kb - Pip and I had Spot Henry the Dumpster Kitty that adopted us down in the Keys.
He was living out of the dumpster behind a seafood joint. We pulled in to do a Chinese fire drill driver swap and he jumped right into the pickup and wouldn't get out. We went into the seafood place and asked them if anyone owned this cute little guy ?
They just grinned and said nope he's all yours if you want him.
OK_well this is his spot I guess and we dub you Henry the Dumpster Kitty. ;D
Pip was a vet tech and she figured he was no more than a year old by his teeth. He lived with us in the keys for a few years and moved back to NJ with us when we did. This guy was a true wild child to put it mildly. :o
For 19 solid years swinging from the chandeliers this cat of extraordinary character did reside with us, and by reside with us he roamed with us as well.
We would take him on miles long day hikes on a leash.
He loved it.
It didn't tucker him out either .. we would get back home and he would still have the energy to destroy something. ;) :o
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KAREN Busy day for you - thanks for Phyl contact.
PHYL Relieved to know your house is still standing, Jim is improving and will come home tomorrow with a surprise return to work Monday. Sounds like you feel you are improving as well. Bronchitis - nothing to mess with tho.
BL Bluebird snuggles - how cute is that ;D ;D So you and Pip were cat owners at one very long time :o :o Sounds like a perfect match.
LANI Oh those beautiful pups waiting for the ice cream truck LOL Oh my gosh - parrots going for a ride in the car in mask hammocks ;D ;D ;D Hide and seek LOLOL
KB Lucy would walk me!! Not very far LOL
CLYNN Here's hoping at Ft St Vrain :-* :-*
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OG here's a map of Isle Royale of your Greenstone Ridge Trail hike back in 1974.
I whipped it up in QGIS just for S#**'s and giggles. ;D
I hope it doesn't bring back any bad foot pain memories. ;)
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Wow, bl - that's something.
and tsk - my guess is this is the more likely scenario.
Guessing it depends on the cat, and/or how young one starts with this kind of adventure.
Just took down 1 of 2 rabbit fencing. The one up front is now gone. Yes, I'm pushing spring, but surprised how easily the stake poles came up....
Will do the back one covering climbing roses soon.
There is plenty of grass, even dead grass to eat wabbits now. and I don't see heavy snow in the forecast.
As you all know I had 2 cats and at some point the addition of Walter my dog...My cats were strictly indoor cats, never to walk the outside.....hmm.
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These 3 retrievers wait hours for the ice cream man. He does not disappoint! :) :)
Boy, I can't wait to bag up all the sticks/bark etc. in my back yard. Still too wet. But, guessing by Sunday...
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OG here's a map of Isle Royale of your Greenstone Ridge Trail hike back in 1974.
I whipped it up in QGIS just for S#**'s and giggles. ;D
I hope it doesn't bring back any bad foot pain memories. ;)
That was the route - but as my feet were getting very sore by the last day, we headed towards point 6 for the shortcut to the boat instead of hiking to the end of the island. ::)
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Puff I took the liberty of making a rendition of you going out to fill your bird feeders .. I hope you don't mind. ;D :-*
Stay safe out there in your backyard wilderness. :)
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Just got a call from Jim. He's on his way home. Said "They cut me loose."see you in a bit
:o Me.
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Just came back from a trip across the bridge, and the traffic was not as bad as I thought it would be at 3pm on a Friday. I went to Home Depot for an additional trash can. They town keeps telling is the the trash people are going to provide us with one, but that has been going on for two years now.
Phyl - Glad to hear that Jim is coming home. I hope he takes it easy, and rests.
BL - LOL! Spot Henry looks like my Misty! He might be her brother, from another Mother ;D
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kb - Awww, the doggies got their pup cups!
baz - I have a set of dinner dishes exactly like the white bowl.
clynn - Thanks! Aww, FSV twins!
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Just got a call from Jim. He's on his way home. Said "They cut me loose."see you in a bit
:o Me.
Yay!
KB... And Camper and I just put up the deer/wabbit fence today, as the tulips are poking up!! 8)
TGIF
Had a funny in the pool this a.m. Everybirdy and their sister seemed to show up... some faces back from vacay, etc. One lady always gets VERY tan on her trips to Hawaii. Someone snarked that there was a brown t u _ _ floating in the pool. Lol
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KB Lulu is strictly indoors and has no desire to go out which surprises me. I forgot you had two cats. LANI posted the ice cream truck this AM ;D
OLDGUY Point 6 was almost to the end. ;D
BL I love it. ;D When our dear Annie was still with us, she used to fall a lot and she would have enjoyed that.
PHYL That will be great to have Jim home tonight. Now you can find out what they did.
LISA You are so right about Spot Henry - even down to the paws - I think.
TIG Has your therapist come yet to the pool?
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tig - I've sprayed liquid fence on my tulips as mine are up too.
Wabbits only eat the bottom of arborvitaes in the winter....hence, taking the fencing down. Same with my roses.
In fact, when I drive around town, you won't see an arborvitae that doesn't have the bottom up to 2-3 feet gone unless they are wrapped in burlap or fenced in.
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BL - LOL! Spot Henry looks like my Misty! He might be her brother, from another Mother ;D
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True that LisaG. 8)
Was Misty originally from the FL, Keys ? ;)
Spot was a true domestic "moggie" cat for sure.
25 to 20 lbs of pure mischievous exuberance his whole long lived 12 lives and 19 years. 8)
I say 12 lives only because I lost 3 of my lives one night.
Holly stuff Spot !
One late night I woke up for a glass of water bleary eyed, walked into the kitchen and spot was what I thought brutally assaulting and fur flying destroying our other cat the demure 10 lb Persian cat Miss Gritty Kitty his best buds ! :o
It turns out it was one of those knock off Russian 'fur' lined winter hats that Pip had bought that day with a gift card unbeknownst to me.
Pip had put it in the closet with the door closed .. closet door was now open.
Man O Man do we have, and many other happy campers stories, about Spot Henry the Dumpster Kitty.
Pip & I still cry laughing so hard at some of his antics and shenanigans.
What a true prick of a cat he was.
He was our true cat. :)
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Phyl, Good seeing your post. Also good to know Jim is feeling better and home with you by now. You take care of yourself and get better too.
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We just pick out the freaky Friday night like VM here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga18j24yJfA&list=PLD7285BEB1D7FD721
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Puff I took the liberty of making a rendition of you going out to fill your bird feeders .. I hope you don't mind. ;D :-*
Stay safe out there in your backyard wilderness. :)
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You're creative, too. LOL Loved the touch of the red flyer. ;D
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TSK..
No, next Friday. But... the Y manager said to me today that the P.T. can only come once to show me some exercises... he cannot come to "train" me... Because they have trainers at the Y. :-[
Will see what the doc says to that...
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The bottom picture of Spot is new years eve in MT 2000.
All of you human's will pay.
I know we said.
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Clynn, Congratulations to Fort St. Vrain Eagles family! ;D ... I thought the 3 goldies, ice cream and Tom Jones was a perfect start to a Friday morning! ;D .... Hurry home Iris and Finnegan! ;D .. I checked the Dunrovin Ranch cam and Ospreys haven't arrived yet.
Kb, if I leashed walked my cats they would constantly be up a tree! LOL! Oldguy has posted videos of cats leash walking "Nala and Dean adventures", Maru and siblings.
Karen, I hope your errands went well.
Lisa, Glad your errands went well, across the bridge and safely home. ;D ... awww Misty and her babies.
Baz, I know you have beautiful Parrots, but I thought of you when I saw the cockatiels on hammocks rocking a perfect Friday video! ;D ... Male or female osprey can arrive to the nest first. I would feel better if Finnegan would arrive first this year, then Iris. I just want her to have a forever mate. :-* ... I see you've got a busy day planned "stuff to do" Have a good one! 8)
BL, awww Spot Henry, love the name and his story.... Puff ;D .. I agree with Tsk, Annie would have asked you to mail her a suit too! Our Williwaw/Annie had a great sense of humor!! LOL! ... thanks for the music, he's one of the best!
{{{Phyl, Jim, Miss Maggie}}} Praying for a peaceful night for you.Take care.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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This is an introduction to a Swedish instrument -
Nyckelharpa (16 strings, 39 keys) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0uinr8IyhY
It is easy to improvise with a small group - but can it be done with an Orchestra???
Jacob Collier Improvises the National Symphony Orchestra - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TURkB9zqxa0
What is the largest musical instrument in the world?
The Great Stalacpipe Organ (a cave that you play) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU7qsaVfn-8
Quarantine Kids play "We Didn't Start the Fire" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDTwgTBFkYw
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Good CATURDAY Morning Beakers!
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oldguy, that Nyckelharpa is a very complicated instrument! I say that because I have no musical genes at all... ;D That Bellamy is a card! That is a hard song, so many words. She seemed to know them all! Saving the other two for later...
Lani, any day now, Iris and Finn should be home! Come on Finn, be there to welcome Iris and keep Louis away! I checked the Wells Fargo osprey cam, no one there but it looks like some fresh bedding has been added to the nest so I may have missed them! I don't think I could even get a leash/harness on Sam or Sophie! They are spending more time on the deck, they love it out there! Love your good night pic! Yes, willi had a great sense of humor, I know we all miss her. I have a picture of willi's cat Holly!
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BL, Misty is a doppelganger of Spot! Wow, what are the odds? Love listening to VM, I just let it go on... The furry Russian hat, how funny! Great outfit for Puff!
Lisa, awww, Misty and one of her babies! Amazing that she looks exactly like Spot! This is my sister Becky's Lucy! She may be a distant relative of Spot and Misty!
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tsk, Does Lulu have a spot where she can look out the window? All three of mine love to sit on the back of the couch, they can see the bird feeder s from there. But the deck is the best,they get to see all pretty close up!
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Phyl, so glad to hear that Jim is home! He must be feeling so much better! And how are you doing? Y'all take it easy for a while!
baz, love the gif! Can't stop now...got stuff to do... We are now on Iris/Finnegan watch, any day now!
Hellgate Canyon - sharp new cam captures a Robin!
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KB I have a privacy fence of arborvitae - Never touched by rabbits...Our neighbor tho had all the tops eaten by deer of his new plantings a couple years ago Now he put up a fence a foot higher than ours so unless the deer jump in our yard and then into his, he's OK LOL
BL Great story ;D ;D So much for Pip's new fur lined hat :'(
OLDGUY nyckelharpa :o :o Jacob Collier - One of the most entertaining pieces I've watched. How cool is that to be able to "hear" music. Cave you can play :o :o :o
CLYNN How nice to post Annie's cat Holly. Perfect viewing for your tribe. In the great room there are sliders and her tower is right there looking out on to the patio. On the porch - all windows and a knee wall she also has a tower. In the office where I am now if she is not on my lap she is looking out the window via the back of the sofa. ;D ;D
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Hello Beakers and ... Good Morning...
Happy Caturday !
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Today 71F with heavy rain commencing 6AM until 2pm Sunday Tonight 64F
I really wished everyone here felt better and we were all recovered. But, we're miserable with this bronchitis.
OG- tks for the Q Kids
Baz- enjoyed your post and all
BL-tks and thanks for posting 'Spot Henry the Dumpster Kitty" a special kitty ;)
Karen-hope your errand went well
Lisa- hope you day went well
CLynn- great news at Ft. St Vrain nest.
Tsk- I think Jim was discharged too early... He walked thu the side hall door from garage and looked like a feeble ghost.
I took him up stairs and striped him down in the shower and all ...got him in his sweats and socks ..put him in his Lazy- Boy w/feet up. Gave him a cup of coffee . Still has a long way to go.
Lani- really liked your 'Good Night' Kitty and moon. Maggie missed Jim more than I realized...she followed him from room to room...she even kept him company while he put his socks and slippers on. LOL
I told him about everyone's posts and good wishes for his recovery.
I'll show him your posts later .
...I hope I'm caught up.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Special thanks from Jim and Maggie
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Posting this with much sadness...
Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-04-05-in-memory-of-jim-brandenburg
https://www.nature365.tv
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PHYL I was just coming in to post about Jim Brandenburg's passing. What a loss.
Such funny cat pics this AM :D. I sure hope Jim does not go back to work on Monday!!! TLC from you is his cure. :-*
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(((Jim Brandenburg))) Good morning Baker’s another Caturday To celebrate we will be 91 again today which is way too hot this early in the year but I believe we have a cool down coming next week as you can tell I’m talking to the typing lady as she has said bakers for beakers.
Great news about for eggs and hopefully they will all hatch. What a job mama will have.
Phyl, Hopefully you can keep gym resting and enjoying your TLC and Maggie’s purse. Prayers for your continued improvement.
Bl, You were on a real roll yesterday in more ways than one. Puffs outfit was spectacular and I love the story of a spot Henry cool name for a cool cat. I’m sure you have many stories of his antics.
My only cat story is about William, the Siamese kitten that belong to a roommate he always slept with me as a baby and peed in the bed every day my roommate was in charge of washing the sheets in the morning. I was transferred from Texas to Colorado during this time and left a suitcase open on the bed. I closed it up not taking and put it in the car and drove off to Colorado Springs about arrival I found. That William had given me one last present he had peed in the suitcase when I come upance! He was quite a cat and grew to be at rifled it to arrival age. However, my roommate finally had to rehome him to her parents who are retired and didn’t mind getting up at midnight to let him in every night after his after dinner walk about he’s the one that learn to ring the doorbell at midnight to come in and did that every night and kept ringing until someone open the door smart these animals are.
My day yesterday was fairly successful although I never did get to the plant store there’s always next week. hopefully everyone has exciting planned for the weekend. I will spend tonight watching basketball in Berg. I won’t say who I’m cheering for but there’s two teams that are my favorite and I will see if either one of them will win. I’ll let you know tomorrow.
Oh yeah and I forgot Pioer Antham treats at the drive up window at the Publix pharmacy. Cute little treats.
Have a good day. See you later.
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Good Morning Beakers....It's Caturday!!
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tig - LOL, on your funny at the pool.
tsk - You are right, Annie would have enjoyed that bubble wrap suit. LOVE the morning Caturday pic!!
BL - Hmmm, I don't think Misty was originally from FL. ;D Misty was an escapee from the Animal Shelter, that made her way over to the woods behind my house, as I am not far from the shelter. Great memories of Spot.
Lani - Thanks! Misty sure did love her babies. :D
oldguy - Thanks for the videos.
clynn - Your sister's cat looks like one of the BB kitties! We call it Big Spotty. Beautiful big Robin.
Phyl - Stay safe with the weather. Hope you and Jim get well soon. ((Jim Brandenburg))
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karen - Like your good morning, saying. :)
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Posting this with much sadness...
Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-04-05-in-memory-of-jim-brandenburg
https://www.nature365.tv
Rest in peace 🙏. :(
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R.I.P. Jim B. A great talent gone too soon.
Thanx Lisa, I had hoped I didn't offend... ::)
((Phyl/Jim)) (ALL)
Camper is at an all day interclub camera club conference. He saw an old buddy from werk. He had to send me a pic of him so I could tell him who it was. LOL. Most times, I'm not afraid to say "I'm having a senior moment, tell me your name, again". I think it may be more difficult for guys to do? IDK.
They will have a visit from U of M Raptor Center birds at lunch. WooHoo!
I knocked off my morning exercises and am now reconditioning our wooden cutting boards (with a beeswax/coconut oil) and conditioning our leather loveseat.
Am excited for our 2 MN women in the final bball game tomorrow! I'm taking a break from watching tennis. I need sleep! LOL
TTFN
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Happy Caturday Beakers!
Good morning Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Oldguy, Fantastic cave organ! They said it took years to find the chords, very magical... Also, really enjoyed Jacob Collier, I felt like I was watching a young Mozart. I could watch him for hours.
Clynn, Love your Caturday pics and especially your furry family Sam, Harley and Sophie! :-* They look like their in harmony like Oldguys musical videos today...awww Becky's Lucy.... I've been checking on our favorite osprey nests too this morning.... {{{Holly, Willi and Ivy}}} :-*
{{{Phyl, Jim, Miss Maggie}}} Happy for you that's Jim's home, sounds like a few days good rest and TLC from his girls he will be in fine shape. Can you order groceries and items for your needs to be delivered? I'm so sorry for your troubles... God Bless and keep you in comfort and peace while you heal. :-*
Hi Tsk, Puff, Lisa ;D
Karen, We're watching Final Four too! It ought to be good.... love your morning saying, I always give it a go. ;D
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https://www.twincities.com/2025/04/05/jim-brandenburg-wildlife-photographer-obituary/
Additional news regarding Jim from a local perspective.
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https://www.twincities.com/2025/04/05/jim-brandenburg-wildlife-photographer-obituary/
Additional news regarding Jim from a local perspective.
KB - this article says available to subscribers only... :(
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try: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/04/05/jim-brandenburg-wildlife-photographer-dies
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OG here's a map of Isle Royale of your Greenstone Ridge Trail hike back in 1974.
I whipped it up in QGIS just for S#**'s and giggles. ;D
I hope it doesn't bring back any bad foot pain memories.
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LOL, BL and OG, my feet are hurting just looking at that trail, and I never hiked it! :o ;D
Oh, that lake (Superior) with an island (Isle Royale), with a lake (Siskiwit) with an island (Ryan), with a (seasonal) pond (Moose Flats) with a boulder in it (Moose Boulder), with a turtle :D
https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/e4syxi/til_there_is_a_seasonal_pond_moose_flats_with_a/
Someone needs to write a song about that! :D
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try: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/04/05/jim-brandenburg-wildlife-photographer-dies
Thanks Tig - that works ;)
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BL - LOL! Spot Henry looks like my Misty! He might be her brother, from another Mother ;D
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True that LisaG. 8)
Was Misty originally from the FL, Keys ? ;)
Spot was a true domestic "moggie" cat for sure.
25 to 20 lbs of pure mischievous exuberance his whole long lived 12 lives and 19 years. 8)
I say 12 lives only because I lost 3 of my lives one night.
Holly stuff Spot !
One late night I woke up for a glass of water bleary eyed, walked into the kitchen and spot was what I thought brutally assaulting and fur flying destroying our other cat the demure 10 lb Persian cat Miss Gritty Kitty his best buds ! :o
It turns out it was one of those knock off Russian 'fur' lined winter hats that Pip had bought that day with a gift card unbeknownst to me.
Pip had put it in the closet with the door closed .. closet door was now open.
Man O Man do we have, and many other happy campers stories, about Spot Henry the Dumpster Kitty.
Pip & I still cry laughing so hard at some of his antics and shenanigans.
What a true prick of a cat he was.
He was our true cat. :)
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BL and Lisa, for sure either Spot Henry is a forebear of Misty (just a hop, skip, and a jump from NJ to MD), or Spot Henry only got 11 of his lives previously, and returned for his 12th as Misty! Doppelgangers!! Both kitties lived/living their best lives at their Furever Homes. :) :-* :-* :-*
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try: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/04/05/jim-brandenburg-wildlife-photographer-dies
Not the same as what I posted at all....think you have to have been subscribed to Nature 365 maybe. it works for me.
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https://www.twincities.com/2025/04/05/jim-brandenburg-wildlife-photographer-obituary/
Additional news regarding Jim from a local perspective.
KB - this article says available to subscribers only... :(
Are you subscribed to Nature 365?....I have no issue at all but I am subscribed for years now. Sorry.
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Oh well. I tried and much different from mpr....it's the Twin Cities Pioneer Press obit.
I give up
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Jim Brandenberg. Rest in peace. What a sadness - a special person and not just an incredible nature photographer.
KB, thanks, I also wasn't able to view the Brandenberg article you posted the link to, since it required me to be a subscriber.
Tig, thanks for posting that link to a different article re. Jim Brandenberg. I was able to view it.
I very much enjoyed this article about Jim Brandenberg, and his death, from another outlet local to Minnesota/Minneapolis. I really enjoyed reading it. It's rather long, but includes additional info about him I didn't know. I found it very worth the time to read through to the end, despite the many embedded ads, that I could easily scroll past to keep reading.
Sharing for others who may be interested:
https://www.startribune.com/renown-minnesota-wildlife-photographer-jim-brandenburg-79-dies/601322879
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((Phyl, and Jim)), I'm glad Jim made it home yesterday, and hope you both get lots of rest this weekend. Feel better and better.
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Baz - I'm not a subscriber to the Pioneer Press either.... :o
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HAPPY CATURDAY, BEAKERS!! :D
I loved all the posts, and everyone's cat stories were all so entertaining. Great pics of kitties at everyone's abodes, now, and historical... or maybe in BL's case, hysterical. ;) ;D
It's pretty amazing, with all the upsets that tend to come during the NCAA Tourney, that all four Number 1 seeds made it to the Final Four!! I'll be checking in on the 1st of the Final Four games today, but I will be paying much closer attention to the 2nd game. ;D I will have to say, "Go Houston Cougars!" Some of you will know why. ;) ;D Oh, it seems that Houston and Duke faced off against each other in last year's NCAA Tournament, in the Sweet 16 round, and Houston lost - by only 3 points (54-51). Hmmm, I wonder if that will make for payback today. ;D
Take care, All. Many are still facing the possibility of severe weather and both generational and life-threatening flash flooding and river flooding, today, and the next several days, still. Prayers for all who have lost so much, and those who lost loved ones. Stay safe, All. Peace. SED.
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Baz - I'm not a subscriber to the Pioneer Press either.... :o
KB, yes, I saw your post about that. Perplexing, huh? I was just sharing my experience.
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Waving good night, everyone :)
See ya in the morning.
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Baz - I'm not a subscriber to the Pioneer Press either.... :o
KB, yes, I saw your post about that. Perplexing, huh? I was just sharing my experience.
It's reposted on a fb page called "That's so Minnesota"....unfortunately it's a better article than all the rest. Still it's the twincities.com or the Pioneer Press..and I'm not subscribed to any of the above.
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yup... Star Trib and Pioneer Press are difficult. I don't even try to read anything there. I am able to access the PP obits tho. Hmmm.
And I can only read the first page of public FB pages, since I don't subscribe. ;)
Have a good evening all ;D
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KAREN That was one wild Siamese LOL
TIG My Mom used to say " Let me call you sweetheart until I can think of your name" LOLOL
KB Thanks for that beautiful obit on Jim Brandenburg I do remember the FB post of his son's passing just a few weeks ago. :'(
OLDGUY I was able to read it...I see. I get the Nature 365 sent to me every day. It's free.
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karen I appreciated your report on the suitcase latrine. It brought up my memories of The Original Puff. Once too often he watched as I packed up for a trip. (Part of the job you know.) But he learned what it meant. Yep, relieved himself. First problem was what did I now have to take with me. I always pack the day/night before leaving; there was no way I could do laundry. So I looked like a Raggedy Ann that time out. But I sure learned my lesson.
Puff #2
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Kb, sorry you have to be a subscriber to read the article on JB.... I am not a subscriber to Nature 365.
Baz, Thanks for the article on Jim Brandenberg, he has beautiful eyes... for you, I'm cheering for Houston... Great 1st game! I can't watch these last few seconds! EEK!!
SED Lisa
Good night!
Praying for those in the storms paths, and for all who have lost their homes, farms, businesses, for those who need shelter and God's many critters who need safe haven too.
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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WOW Baz!!! Houston did it!! Good Lord!! :o
Okay that's done!!! ... now we can look forward to Tennis, Masters/Golf, Baseball, and FOOTBALL!!! NFL draft will be here soon... Onward we go !!! ;D
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, love those sweet sleeping dogs... Glad your team won! Check the Hellgate Osprey page, an osprey was spotted near the nest!
tsk, your Mom's saying brought back a memory, Cathy and I used to sing 'Let me call you Sweetheart, you were my first pick-up truck.' I don't remember where we got that, it must have been in a cartoon or commercial! Anyway, it lives to this day!
baz, thanks for the link to Jim Brandenburg, he was a Gem, that's for sure... When I open a link and it demands a subscription to read (like who wants to pay for a subscription to some other town's newspaper...), I copy the title of the article and google it, I almost always find the same article and read it there.
Phyl, love those melting cats you posted yesterday! Hope you and Jim are taking it easy and getting lots of rest... Great pics of Bob and Ms. Maggie!
Lisa, that's a great picture of the cat and coffee you posted yesterday, saved it in my Pinterest!
Big Bear - Sunny and Gizmo!
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LANI Looking forward to the Masters this week . So many new names in golf again.
CLYNN Beautiful tea pot in that 3rd photo. Sunlight is perfect on Sunny and Gizmo :)
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Good morning hot and humid today with highs in the high 80s I believe rain is coming Monday and should drop the temperature is a little not happy with a basketball outcome and won’t watch the final as I have no interest in either team but good luck to those who do test I also like the keypad this morning. Thanks, Clynn.
Phyl, hope allis ok At your house. Worry about Jim!
My back is acting up again. Unable To get it under control so we’ll have to go for shots again I sure hate the process when that needle goes in. It seems like it’s hitting bone and they stick me about four times before they threw that I guess if I want to walk I have to do it anyway I’m off to do a few things around here and may be back later. Have a great Sunday and take care.
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Good Morning/Afternoon Beakers...Happy Sunday!
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((karen)) - Hope you can get your shot in back soon. LOL, your funny.
clynn - BB kiddos are looking good. Those names tho! ;D Agree with tsk, pretty teapot.
Lani - You are going to be busy watching all kinds of sports. :D
Tsk, Phyl, kb, tig, oldguy, Puff - Morning :D
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Sunday Blessings Beakers!
Good morning Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
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(((KAREN))) Sorry to hear about the back pain acting up again.
LISA I like everything in your AM picture :)
LANI Looks like Sister Delilah is showing some concern about church attendance.... :-\ ???
Sunny day - Going to try for a walk. ;)
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Baz - I'm not a subscriber to the Pioneer Press either.... :o
KB, yes, I saw your post about that. Perplexing, huh? I was just sharing my experience.
It's reposted on a fb page called "That's so Minnesota"....unfortunately it's a better article than all the rest. Still it's the twincities.com or the Pioneer Press..and I'm not subscribed to any of the above.
KB, I was able to access that link today that you posted yesterday! - it was, same as you had posted:
https://www.twincities.com/2025/04/05/jim-brandenburg-wildlife-photographer-obituary/
Today, it let me read it without telling me I had to have a subscription. Go figure... Must be something wonky with their site, or maybe they changed the link's metadata or something to let non-subscribers read it? I dunno... just thinking out loud. Who knows, really. Anyway, just thought I would mention it let me access today without the message saying I needed a subscription. A headscratcher, but with a good ending.
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Baz, Thanks for the article on Jim Brandenberg, he has beautiful eyes... for you, I'm cheering for Houston... Great 1st game! I can't watch these last few seconds! EEK!
Lani, thanks! You helped get Houston over the line!! :D Yay!! What an incredible comeback by them! They held Duke to 1 field goal, count 'em, 1! during the entire last 10-and-a-half minutes of the 2nd half!! That's half of the half! One field goal!!! Woot! Yay Houston!! They never gave up!! My "Beat Duke" button is now retired to the dresser drawer till next season. ;D ;D
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TIG My Mom used to say " Let me call you sweetheart until I can think of your name" LOLOL
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TSK, I love that saying of your mom's! I'm going to try to remember to use that! :D
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WOW Baz!!! Houston did it!! Good Lord!! :o
Okay that's done!!! ... now we can look forward to Tennis, Masters/Golf, Baseball, and FOOTBALL!!! NFL draft will be here soon... Onward we go !!! ;D
LOLOLOL Lani!!! You're darn tootin'!! It's going to be one of the great college basketball comeback stories for the ages!! ;D ;D ;D
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Big Bear - Sunny and Gizmo!
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Clynn, love that pic of Sunny and Gizmo! They've sprouted their dandelions!! :D Oh, now I need to find out about the osprey that showed up at Hellgate? Talons crossed it's Finn or Iris!! :-*
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baz - oh thanks for letting me know that!....glad you got in. Wonky yes!
I'm happy to report I got the back yard mowed/mulched today....picked up 2 mower bags of bark, sticks, dead grass and left over leaves!.....Now let the sun, rain, and warmth with open air let you grow!...
Haven't done the front yet but will do sometime this week I'm guessing. Much less in front than the steep hill in back.
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(((Karen))), I'm so sorry about your back acting up again. Ugh. I hope you can get some relief for it soon, even though that process is certainly no fun, to say the least. Loved your "Dog Funny" today!! It made me laugh out loud! :D :D So I'm going to repost it here for you, in a larger format... So funny!! :D :D :D
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The Women's NCAA Basketball Tourney Championship game is on now - ABC, and ESPN, ESPN+, and prolly other viewing outlets... UConn is up by 5 points over SC, just now, at the end of the first quarter. UConn is a 2 seed. SC, the defending champion from last year, is a 1 seed. Should be a good game. I have to pull for UConn women on this game. No self-respectiong Tarheel would pull for the SC Gamecocks. There's ancient history there... 8)
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BAZ... two women from MN.... but Tessa is a sophomore...so I'm pulling for Paige and UConn... her last chance.
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TSK, I hope you can get your walk in. I got my walk in today, a little while ago. The weatherman has changed up my forecast. Again... Said a 50% chance of rain this afternoon - so I was like, huh? and headed out for my walk so I could get it in before the rain. I see no hint of any rain so far. Okay, so it was also a 50% chance that it wouldn't rain. ::) ::)
HAPPY DAY, BEAKERS!! Waving to ALL!! :)
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(((Phyl and Jim))), hoping you're both feeling a bit better and better today!!
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BAZ... two women from MN.... but Tessa is a sophomore...so I'm pulling for Paige and UConn... her last chance.
Tig, they did a good piece on those players in the pre-game show. You prolly saw it. :)
HALFTIME! UConn up 36 to 26!!
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Lani - Hope you are having a good day. :)
tsk - Thanks :-* Love how you give Lani's holy pets names. ;D Hope you got your walk in. It was nice earlier, now its a lil cooler.
kb - Glad you were able to work in your yard.
baz - Waving back at ya! Happy Day to you, too!
((Phyl)) - Hope you and Jim are doing OK.
Good night, everyone :)
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BAZI Yes I did get a 30 min walk in. Had my Merlin app open but it said I needed to update and that took up most of the walk to get that done. LOLOL No unusual bird sounds however - Just planes flying overhead. ::) Luckily you were not in the point it rained on. LOLOL
"If a forecast says there's a 50% chance of rain, it means there's a 50% chance that any point in the forecast area will get rain, but it doesn't guarantee that it will rain everywhere, or for the entire period." I actually looked this up for my own information and thought it interesting. :)
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I post you all decide.
I've sure lived me some Spring water flooded river's here in the NE.
Don't go anywhere near them is my best advise.
In fact stay away from local cold Spring coffee brown flood water rivers all together.
Forget about drowning in it _ It's a toxic soup of nastiness.
The rivers a rising are a hypothermia ridden swift water a moving and a deadly situation for sure.
Rescue expert only type territory.
2 reported 1st Responders already have died.
That's TWO TOO many 1st responders responding to YOU.
CRYING.
The main stem rivers are just starting to RISE.
Take head yall.
TURN AROUND DON'T DROWN.
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The forecast situation.
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One time when Jumbo I were dumb and full of adventure we were canoeing down the Delaware River at ice out in the Pickle.
Winter clear water on the Delaware Riv. very fair weather one late afternoon.
House size Icebergs traveling alongside us. :)
Bob and weave as it were Mr. Jumbo with the flow.
We ate the best eels that night. :)
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We ate like Hell Benders on a cold stream feeding into the Delaware River. 8)
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Don't you know the people keeping our wires alive.
https://x.com/accuweather/status/1908512743487139958
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I know this lineman.
Fn Lineman legendary.
Solid as the day is long in MI. :-*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HFCuBLAjXo
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Hello Beakers
A flash back to 1967...
Andy Griffith, Danny Thomas, Ernie Ford - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZKDFndh_QA
Scared Lonely Little Kitten Found Her Way Into Our Garden - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP9b2UvgfxI
Two absolutely hilarious Basset Hounds made my day 😂 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZP34ezQccXY
A 6 month update on Erwin TN.
SHOCKING Progress! How The Erwin Industrial Park Looks Then and Now - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UvYZWPieFw
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Clynn, Love the tea kettle flower pot... Love the names for the Big Bear Eaglets! Sunny and Gizmo! ;D
Tsk, Sister Delilah, she does look a bit pensive ;D :-* .. Mike's been watching golf these last two weekends, So many new young golfers. We enjoy watching the Senior Tournaments too. ;D
{{{Karen}}} Sorry your back is hurting. Hope you can get a shot to get some relief.... Love the cartoon....
Lisa, watching sports will keep Mike and I out of trouble. ;D
Baz, I'll have to get a "Beat" button, but I couldn't decide what teams I dislike the most! ??? ... YAY UCONN WOMEN!!
Kb, I bet you felt good after being able to get out and work outside. I spent time today working outside too!
BL, that's sad news about the 2 First Responders... terrible flooding, prayers for all in harm's way. Be safe. :'(
Oldguy, I enjoyed the newest Walter Santi video. I wish he could find a home for Mathilda, she's a real beauty, loving and sweet nature cat. She'd do well in a home. I'd take her in a sec... of course, I'd want the whole family. LOL! .. Olive and Clementine! ;D
{{{Phyl, Jim, Miss Maggie}}}
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, I love the names for the Big Bear eaglets too! Here is the sweet story of how they got those names: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/big-bear-bald-eagle-chicks-names-announced/3668246/ Sister Delilah is keeping an eye on things for sure! Have you been out working on your firewising? I bet the forest smells wonderful! I go out and walk under my two pine trees occasionally, just for the smell!
oldguy, great 1967 flashback! They all look so young! I am always amazed at how well all the cats get along at Santi's, what a good man he is! Those Basset hounds remind me of the tv show Columbo and his Basset hound named Dog. Saving the last video for later! Thanks for all!
BL, wow on the Michigan Lineman with the ice man face! I talked to Mom yesterday, her lower level flooded (a tri-level), she said this is the worst yet. The Wabash River and the Little Wabash river both flood almost every year, but neither of those are close. There are, however, three houses that were built up on the hill behind the house. Mom said they never had water until those houses were built... Very sad when the rescuers lose their lives...
tsk, glad to hear you got your walk in! I need to get the cat stroller out and get to walking! Love that you name Lani's cute Holy critters! I haven't used Merlin yet, I need to open it today and get it updated! Thanks for the warning!
baz, and you got your walk in too! Yes, Sunny and Gizmo are entering that funny looking stage, soon they will have their barrister looking wigs!
Lisa, another beautiful coffee scene!
Phyl, you didn't post yesterday, I hope because you and Jim and Maggie are taking it easy and napping a lot... Thinking of all of you often, please get well soon!
Excel Fort St Vrain - Cuteness overload this Sunday with 3 of the 4 Eggs now hatched. Egg #4 is not expected to hatch for another 3 or 4 days as it was laid four days after Egg 3.
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This picture is close to Mom's, a little creek that floods nearly every other year or so. I have never seen it flood like this though! My grandparents lived on this road! Someone posted the rain totals: 1.4 Thursday morning 1.1 Friday 4.9 Saturday 1.5 Sunday morning. Total of 8.9 storm total.
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BL Good advice from an expert. Thanks to not only you but Brandon Lind and his buddies.!!! WOW
OLDGUY Memory lane with Andy, Ernie and Danny ;D Santi has a wonderful way of filming his "backyard cat friends" Cute basset hound piece. She sure is patient. LOL Erwin Park - WOW
CLYNN Thanks for the backround on naming Sunny and Gizmo ;D That's right Columbo had a basset hound ;D What is on Mom's lower level? How does she get it cleaned up? Too bad about those higher homes. - You are heading there this coming weekend right? Thanks for update on FSV Here's hoping on the 4th. ???
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This past Saturday was a stormy day with rolling tornado and rains, flash flooding. Plus Jim , I and Maggie were without electricity from just before 5pm until just after 9pm .
Sunday both of us still feeling rotten. Coughing our heads off for the past three days. Jim went into to work this morning...he has to as he missed almost a full week.
Having big issues with posting here. Can't begin to explain...I keep getting 'illegal operation' error when I hit 'preview' or 'post'.
So don't know how any of this will come out. Gonna take me forever to post for some reason.
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(((Dear Lori)))...many thanks for remembering Maggie and her birthday! She's gonna love that shrimp.
Lani- sweet photos in last evening 'Good Night' ;
(((Karen ))) Sorry to hear about your back and pain acting up .
Clynn, what an adorable photo of Sunny and Gizmo! Hoping it's Finn or Iris. Enjoyed the orange slices in window this AM.
Thanks for Excel Fort St Vrain photo update and all.
Baz- LOL 'Biology 101" ; if I can ever shake this head cold I'll be back in the evening walk routine
OG- tks for those 'flashbacks' :) I so enjoyed Walter Santi newest video w/ Matilda
BL- thanks for the weather map of our area. Goodness looks like we were in the 'thick' of it.
Tsk- pretty daisy this AM
Hope I didn't miss much in this post. Not sure what's going on with my end on posting >:(
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This is all that's posted for N365...not at all sure if snippets of nature will continue. Just have to wait and see.
Until there's something that's back to the usual or new...I won't be posting them after today. Eh?
Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-04-05-in-memory-of-jim-brandenburg
https://www.nature365.tv
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Look who landed! I think this is Iris, but I'm waiting for confirmation from Clynn!!! ;D
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https://x.com/i/status/1909181789949620620 (https://x.com/i/status/1909181789949620620)
Just amazing support dog :"Support dog senses an impending seizure, helps owner sit, finds water and medicine, and guides owner to rest"
Hopefully it's Iris.
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So many sheep breeds with totally different looks and unique personalities. Smiling Flekka here is a Faroese Sheep, native to the Faroe Islands. She was bottle fed before taking to the hills, but returns frequently for house visits and a photo 😍
Uuf dah....what a chilly day today...improves though the rest of the week.
Not sure I'll make that Ollie walk today?
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Good morning! Nice oranges this morning. I would like to hang outside or even on my porch.
Phyl, Hoe jim is Not returning to work too soon. Happy 23 Maggie enjoy some good treats today.
Piper and I are in a tornado watch from now until 6 PM very long time to send in a safe place so we won’t do it
We will be watching for storms and hopefully they will blow through pretty fast. Rain is expected around 1 PM. I guess it’s Our turn.
Meant to post a few days ago that Dennis the Menace died , Jay North What’s 73 I think and had colon cancer.
RIP, Dennis
Thanks for the updates on all of this and enjoy tonight’s game. Don’t think I’m watching. I don’t have a ball on this Court .
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Lani, I do think it's Iris! I looked back through posts on FB, here are pics from 2024 and 2023. The first pic is today from today. Her necklace looks very similar, I think lighter in the first pic because of the sun. And in some other pics the necklace looks darker and in some lighter. Hallelujah, I am convinced! Come on Finnegan!
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Good Morning Beakers
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tsk - Love your pretty daisy pics this morning. It has been raining all morning, and from radar looks like it will be all day.
BL - Thanks for the weather info, and the tunes.
oldguy - Thanks for the videos. Basset Hounds having spa day!
Lani - I need a hobby to keep me out of trouble. ;D
clynn - Awww, the 3 at FSV!! Love the dried orange slices.
Lori - Waving at you! :-*
Phyl - Happy Birthday to Maggie!
kb - Aww, Flekka, she is pretty.
karen - You and Piper be safe. Niece called me last evening saying, the weather was crazy in Mobile and that it was flooding where she lived, and the wind was so bad that a light pole in the apartment complex fell on someone's car.
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I had just clicked Hellgate cam and started watching/hoping and Then there she is!!! I couldn't believe it. LOL!
Tears of Joy here!! What a lovely start on this Monday! I called Clynn right away!! The below video is from FB poster MacDonald! I hope you can watch it.
https://www.facebook.com/noland.macdonald/videos/9698270456928535?idorvanity=392480434149110
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Good morning Beakers!
Morning Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, Hellgate FB followers are going crazy with her pics this morning. The cam mod was doing a good job of IDing her, take close up of her eyes, talons, necklace, feathers.... I bet there's a few followers that will show up at the nest/river to take pics! NOW PLEASE FINNEGAN COME HOME!!! 🙏 Yes, I've started Firewising, from late March to end of April is the spring time Firewising for our community. They will do free pickups, but they cut down the time allotted for homes and they've becoming more regulated. So I have ordered another trash bin just for the outside debri and I can set it out with my other trash bin for Monday pickup. It's easier on me to do the firewising on my time schedule without all these new restrictions. As long as it's being taken care of the HOA doesn't mind. Other homeowners hire landscapers to do the job, but I do our own. I only hire someone when branches are big and heavy for me to take care of... thanks for the article on naming of the Big Bear eaglets.... awww sweet Fort St Vrain babies, I pray they won't be too hard on the littlest when it hatches... I pray your mom doesn't have flooding near her home. I hope the flood water lowers before you arrive.
Kb, it's Iris! .. the Flekka is beautiful.
Hi Tsk, Lori ;D
Phyl, Happy birthday Miss Maggie! :-* .. that's sad news about nature video. Hopefully, they've just stopped during this time of mourning.
You and Jim take it easy and heal :)
Lisa, you're never trouble ;D :-* ... prayers for your niece and all in the flood areas.
Karen, I just saw the news about Jay North. I loved Dennis the Menace, even my mother enjoyed watching the show. You know I remember him and his neighbor more than I do his parents.... I hope you get an appt for your back... you and Piper take care and be safe. :-*
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Good news about Iris. Hope Finnegan is not far behind.
The current weather is not good. Rain is expected at about 1 PM or in about a half hour, and in the meantime, tornadoes are landing all over the Tallahassee area, some of which I quite like the damage reports and nothing other than debris fields at this time, Lisa, there are two storms coming here and converging around my county ,one is out of New Orleans and of course , the Gulf of Mexico and both of them are Nasty storms there’s another tornado on the ground as I type piper and I have said our prayers that the storm avoids our house she has just been out and says it’s very humid and a little windy. No rain yet.
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PHYL Love that owl ;D Too bad Jim had to go back to work. Hopefully some light duty? Maggie is one tough kitty!
LANI According to the chart - the 7th is her most popular day to arrive ;D IN those close ups you can see those flecks in her iris!!
KB super cool dog. I sure wasn't prepared for running errands this AM Freezing!!!! No sun doesn't help.
KAREN Had not heard of Jay North's passing. Young. Stay safe. Watch the skies.
CLYNN Looks like Iris to me - This is her most frequent day for arriving.
LISA Some tough weather for your niece. :o
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My forsythia is blooming!.....time to drop crabgrass preventer. I'll wait till it rains Wednesday? or I turn the water back on outside in the coming warm days.
I did take Ollie for his walk this am, but dressed in full winter garb. Was 32 above when we left. Brrr. Still about 15 degrees below average for here.
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Tornado watchstillon til 6 pm but now only a light rain. Waiting to hear how much damage was done in the Tallahassee area from the tornadoes they reported earlier I hope there were no injuries. The temperatures are dropping a little at least they’re out of the 90s and end of the 70s. That’s great for the weather. CVS appears to be off the air for some reason which will not be good for basketball later tonight. I hope that whatever is wrong is fixed for those who wish to watch as I am sure many in the state of Florida will want to see what’s going on end it is the Florida station that seemingly is off right now. Perhaps a Weather issue.
This is the storm or part of the storm that went through your nieces area yesterday the storm was a combination of 21 that came through New Orleans and another that came up to the panhandle of Florida today they merged what fun.
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Hi Everybirdy...
Jim was all sent to go back this morning...he said he really didn't feel as good as he did over the weekend...
called Dr. Crouse's office thinking he'd get an office appointment to check out why his chest feels like it has more fluid areund the lungs/heart.. But, the NP said to just go back to the hospital and they'll re-admit.
I told him he shouldn't have let on that he felt fine and wanted to come home.
I'm afraid as everytime Jim is cool and distant when he's ill---nothing good...
So it's just Maggie and me---for how long ???
Anyway I cancelled my salon appt and will wait and see when I can reschedule. As Jim would be waiting for hospt admit ion and I wanted to be home for his call.
There's nothing in the pantry and right now leftovers are on the short menu. That's ' Okay'.
Maggie's napping/snoring---I should get busy.
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Phyl, awww, hate hearing that Jim is going back to the hospital. I hope he doesn't have the fluid back in his lungs, but that sounds like what it might be. I don't think he would be distant on purpose, he is just worried, about his health and being away from you and Maggie...My heart will be sending double prayers for him, and for you and Maggie. Call a food order in to Publix and have it delivered! Is Maggie having a good birthday? She misses Jim!
Happy Birthday Ms. Maggie!
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karen, you don't need any more bad weather! There is just too much of it everywhere.
tsk, Mom's lower level is the one car garage converted to a family room (next to it they had a 2 car garage built), a small room, Dad had his computer, books, movies and guns in that room, so I guess you would call it his Man Cave, and the laundry room, with the HVAC, freezer and pantry. The water didn't get to the bottom of the couch in there, so it wasn't deep. It's just the hassle and that she is alone and 90... They had work done several years ago, a trench that carried the water that came down the hill to the ditch on the side of the house, and it worked. This was just too much for it. Like I said, I have never seen the Bon Pas Creek flood that much, ever. The creek is way to the left and I have only seen it come up almost to the t-road (which you can't even see.)
Lisa, so what hobby is keeping you out of trouble? ;D
Lani, I think all are sure it is indeed Iris, come on Finnegan! Louis, you stay away! I wonder where Dr. Greene has been, we haven't heard! The first pic of Iris was posted by someone looking out from her balcony in Missoula! The second pic was posted on the Hellgate FB page but I don't know if it is real or not. I looked up UschiPhotography but was weird information. Beautiful picture though! And it could be Iris!
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Many hugs and thoughts for both of you Phyl and Karen. We're all with you.
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Can someone give me the address for Iris and Finnegan nest?
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Puff - live cam for Hellgate
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/cams/hellgate-ospreys/
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Thank you OG. Much appreciated.
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Puff here's the nest location on Google Maps ..
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZH9Z5agpC8xBgTGZ9
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PHYL Well sorry to hear Jim is going back to the hospital but not sorry as it seems to be the place he needs to be. He's a stinker for letting on he feels well enough to go home - MEN! Prayers this will not be too long. Can you order some groceries to be delivered?
Clean out the freezer?
CLYNN Saw on FB, someone had video of "Iris" flying over about 30 min before she landed. Tell me how they knew with her up in the sky?? ::) I think it is Iris as on that close up you can see the speckles in her eye.
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Clynn, everyone is saying its Iris. She's brought her fish to her nest to eat. She's calling for Finn and chasing other ospreys away from her nest.
In closeups you can see the brown speckles in her eyes. And she's watched the train go by... LOL! Everytime I check into Hellgate she's there. It's her. :-*
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Good night All, including Iris!
Phyl, Did Jim get a room? Prayers he Gets better soon! Maybe when you visit him tomorrow you can swing into a store first some provisions! Some frozen dinners and chicken soup! Loo.
Lisa eant to say that I like your mirning picture!
Good night all! Oh an Clynn, did you say your Mothers lower level floided? Hope she had Some help with that floors get pretty slippery when they’re full of water
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Karen- Yes at about 9:30 pm he was in his room--after waiting since 5:53pm; neither Jim or I want to or get a visit. He'd
rather I stay home and get recovered myself.
Tsk- they did CBC, Urine and lung X-rays, regular vitals. And the hospt. doc assigned to him ordered PT for his legs
I still have my drippy cold and cough and low fever. Maggie keeps to herself and sleeps. She might be
feeling iky herself.
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Good Evening / Good Night Beakers...SEDs all.
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{{{Phyl}}} I'm sorry Jim had to return to the hospital. I pray he's better tonight, and will be able to return home soon.. Can you call grocery order to be delivered?.... You and Miss Maggie sleep well tonight... sending prayers.
Clynn, I seem to remember you have cousins that live near your mom. Are they able to help her with the flood waters? :( ... when are you leaving to see your mom? She'll be happy to see you! :) Iris is sleeping on her perch tonight. ;D It's surprising an osprey hasn't arrived at Dunrovin Ranch yet. They are usually a few days ahead of Iris.
FYI: Dunrovin Ranch Osprey cam is located in Lolo, MT. https://sportsmansparadiseonline.com/dunrovin-osprey-nest-cam/
{{{Karen}}} sending you and Piper hugs and prayers..
Baz, Congratulations to Florida. What a great game. I thought Houston was going to win. It was a nailbiter!! I think the NCAA seeding committee did a great job with placement of the top seeds.
Puff, glad OG gave you the link to Hellgate Osprey nest. I should have posted it earlier, sorry. Take care.
Good night! ;D
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Phyl, love the tea cups and teapots! Hope you are able to go back and sleep a little more... Hope you get to feeling better today, hope the sun is shining! Lots of hopes and prayers for you and Jim... A picture for you:
Sauces - Audi and Betty Lou
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Lani, Iris is on the perch right now, just looking around. Looking and waiting for Finnegan I'm sure! Come on Finn! She keeps closing her eyes so maybe she is going to sleep some more. I wonder if she has noticed the new Fish Pole? I got a couple of phone numbers for Mom to call but someone from Carmi (about 25 miles away) stopped by and looked at what she needed and will give her an estimate. Her neighbor across the street asked him to call on Mom. So I will hear from her today I am sure. I think the main issue she wants taken care of is to get the wet carpeting out.
Iris - Boy, is her Crop full! Linda Kamalani McIntyre
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karen, you be careful with your weather! Mom's lower level didn't flood, but water seeped in over the whole area. It wasn't enough to reach the bottom of the couch and chairs. Just soaked the floors and carpeting.
tsk, I often wonder how some people can identify birds from a distance! Of course, who is going to challenge? Maybe that person saw that osprey land on the nest and then knew it was Iris after she was identified...
Big Bear - Last evening...
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PHYL Gosh - not liking the sound of your fever either. Prayers the doc can fix Jim today.. I wish I lived next door - made some chicken /rice soup yesterday :( In my dining room breakfront I have Mom and Grandma's collection of tea cups. I know no one will take them when I am no longer around but I love them.
LANI So Florida won :o When I went to bed Houston had them by 12. :o
CLYNN What a colorful morning. Love that old tire planter. :) Are you leaving Saturday for Mom's
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Good Morning Beakers
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clynn - Glad to see that Sauces and BB are doing well! Great pic of Iris. Oh, I don't know what hobby would keep me out of trouble. :D Sorry to hear about your Mom and the flooding. :(
Phyl - Sorry to hear about Jim returning to the hospital.
Lani - Great good night pic ;)
karen - Thanks for kind words on morning pic. I hope you made out ok with that weather yesterday?
tsk - Yes, niece never is really bothered by the weather, but this time she was a lil bit.
kb, tig, Puff, oldguy, BL - Morning :)
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Good Morning Beakers ... Happy Tuesday...
Today 48F mostly sunny and to night 33F
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I had no idea this posted last night after mid-night when I was working on it ! I actually thought I had taken it down.
Arggghhh! Think I'll just move it on down so it's more timely in my replies.
Not sure what's going on with Jim today. I'll call him later on in the AM.
Clynn-pretty tulips; love the Sauces photo of Mama Audi and her 'Betty Lou' ; Hope your mom's carpet situation works out well.
thanks for update on Iris - she's eating well---look at her crop ! Thanks for Linda's photo. Big Bear looks well.
Tsk-I would love your chicken soup; hope you find some kind person who's been a good friend you can give your tea cup collection to.
Lisa- such pretty violets this AM.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Steven Mosberg's pic above. Lake Harriet in Minneapolis. One of 3 lakes in the area.
That is the amphitheater I posted a pic of during a snow storm on the left. This is now sans snow with a food court to the right and our street car testing this morning. I've taken it. It goes along/in between the lakes. A fun ride.
However it's still only 35 degrees out but "supposed" to get warmer this week..
Happy Tuesday all.
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Good morning weather is much improved a cool and bright sunny day today not too much stuff on the ground except for a small pile of pine straw everything else looks to be as it was prior to the Bad weather event.
Going shopping for a new mattress this afternoon.
Checked in and out of t he game last night and , the end was a real surprise! Gator fans are celebrating the win!
Phyl, Does Jim have a Cardiologist? I wish you would get allergy testing and she seem to have these episodes as the seasons change and right now you’re in the Heights of the pollen time for your area anyway just a thought.
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Royal Albatross
Kia ora koutou (hello everyone)
The Royalcam nest.
NZ Daylight saving time ends on the 6th of April, the clocks will go back 1 hour at 3am on Sunday.
Since hatching at 286g on the 28th of January, the Royalcam chick at Signal Station Trig has grown to 4.4 kg on day 63 (Tuesday 1st of April). This is a 0.3 kg decrease on last week’s weight. Today’s weight is 150g below average for a female but still well within a healthy weight range. There were quite a few chicks’ weights drop this week which is likely due to recent calm weather.
There have been 3 feeds from both parents since the last weigh in. The gaps between feeds are getting longer which is normal.
Feathers are starting to come in underneath the down. They are part of the secondary down structure which will fall off once the feathers are big enough. The black feathers on the wings will be visible first. On cold days well-fed chicks will be warm with the food that is supplied by their parents and the growing feathers add a further layer of protection.
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Royal Albatross ~ SSTrig Discovers The Cam! 🐥 ♥ Cute Photo Bombs! 4.6.25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbfNovJ9CyY
Apr 7, 2025
SSTrig has left her nest and has been staying in the area in front of the cam for the past three days!She does some gardening all around the area and then discovers the cam itself and we can hear her bill tap tap tapping on it! She may even see her own cute chick reflection in the lens! Enjoy some closeups of SSTrig photo bombing the cam! What a cutie! Thanks for watching!
📌 What To Expect On Royalcam - a month by month description of what is happening on the camera, colony and chicks: https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native...
📌 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏𝟎 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐦 (2024-2025)
Nest site: Signal Station Trig. Taiaroa Head, New Zealand
SST has discovered the cam :-*
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Good morning Beakers!
Morning Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
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LISA Easter basket :)
KB Lake Harriet. Looks like a nice place to visit.
KAREN Looks like you lucked out from the storm.
LANI Gotta rum but will read Albie report later
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LISA Easter basket :)
KB Lake Harriet. Looks like a nice place to visit.
KAREN Looks like you lucked out from the storm.
LANI Gotta rum but will read Albie report later
tsk - oh it is. Not a weekend would go by without at least a walk with Walter dog, or a bike ride around it.
Easy walking about 3.5 miles around. Next lake north is Lake Calhoun, about 5 miles around. We've done that one too. Third one north is Lake of the Isles....beautiful homes around that one.
Unfortunately, since 2020 This area borders Uptown.....a neighborhood in major disrepair and crime.
Without Scott I tend to avoid it although many still visit and do just fine.
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Howdy Beakers! :D
((Phyl and Jim)) Happy belated purrthday to Maggie! P.S. The cute and funny cartoon about the dogs and their bones, in biology 101 class, was posted by Karen. You may have missed it with her post because you were busy with the storms and taking care of Jim and such, and it was an attachment that was kind of small. I thought it was so funny - it made me laugh out loud, so I enlarged it... just for extra measure. You and Maggie sip on something warm and snuggle up till you get further word from Jim. Consider asking a favor of a neighbor to pick something up for you the next time they run to the store?
((Karen)), so glad you and Piper are safe and sound, and didn't suffer any damage to home, car, or yard from the storms! Whew! Oh, just a reminder. about the difference between a tornado watch vs. a tornado warning... A tornado watch means conditions are such that a tornado could develop, but hasn't yet, so stay tuned, and prepare in case one does. You wouldn't need to take cover in your safe space if it's only a watch, just be prepared to take cover in case a warning is issued. On the other hand, a tornado warning means a tornado has either developed or is imminent, so take cover immediately in your safe place till the warning is over. Hope you don't have more of that weather anytime soon! I hope you can get an appt soon to see about getting some relief for your back.
Clynn, oh, that's awful your Mom is dealing with that flooded lower level. Ugh. I'm glad it wasn't worse than it was, and I hope she can get all the wet stuff out ASAP, and the drying fans and remediation in there right away, if not already. That's nice of her neighbor helping with contacting someone who might help with that right away. I'm sooo excited and happy about Iris having safely returned home to her Hellgate nest!!! :-* :-* :-* C'mon Finn!!! :-* :-* :-*
Lisa, I'm glad your niece is okay after the severe weather there. That light pole crashing on a car there was too close for comfort! So glad no one was hit by it! You said it flooded there - do you mean she got water inside her place? I hope not! LOL, on you needing to get a hobby to stay out of trouble! :D
OG, love the throwback TV special clip with Andy, Ernie, and Danny! I don't remember that one specifically, but I am sure it played on the TV at my house, since all 3 of them sure were popular with their humor and entertaining storytelling.
BL, it hurts my heart that people don't follow warnings about avoiding, at all costs, any type of flooding. Such sad loss of life. Sad news of the deaths of the first responders. Also, I saw that some places are starting to fine people who purposefully go around barricades or take closed roads. I'm glad to hear that, and they should be stiff fines to get the point across.
Puff, glad you got the link to the Hellgate Osprey nest.
Lori, hi! :) I hope you and your family are all safe from the storms and flooding and haven't had any damage.
Lani, I watched the 2nd half of the Houston v Florida game. What a nail-biter!! I was sort of pulling for Houston, for their coach, especially. LOL on SSTrig chick discovering the cam!! LOL! Tap, tap, tap!! :D :-* :-*
TSK, glad you got your walk in the other day. I saw The Masters' Practice Round was cancelled yesterday due to the severe weather, and the golf course was evacuated. It looks like they will have nice weather for the rest of the tournament, though rain may be a factor on Friday, but hopefully without the severe part. Fingers crossed. I hope the big winds and driving rain didn't blow all the blooms away - it's such a pretty time of year at that course with all the blooming shrubs and trees.
KB, I loved that sheep that is from the Faroe Islands! I used to work with someone back in my systems and programming days who had a small farm outside of town, and he and his wife, an RN, were specially licensed to raise some heritage species of sheep and goats. I visited their farm a couple of times, and it was fun to see them. They got such great care.
Tig, I haven't been watching any tennis, but I check in on the news of some of the players from time to time. I probably won't start watching much tennis again till the French Open, which starts May 25th. I might check-in here or there on one or 2 of the warm-up tourneys before that major.
Waving to All! Take care, and have a good afternoon! :)
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some bounce
P.T., check. 1 new exercise and will see him in the pool on Friday.
UPS to drop off an Amazon return. Check.
Now at Great Clips.
Hugz all
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There are watches and warnings and we had both of them yesterday. We also have the weather channel showing the debris fields following suspected tornadoes at any rate I plan to have all my pine trees removed as they caused too much damage if they are operating or break off and they dirty most of the time anyway things will look a lot different and I’m going to have to get used to it. Once that happens I can Plant some gentle type trees in place of them. The way I’m going it sounds like I kinda live another 2025 years lol Olol.
Get a mattress this afternoon that will be delivered next Tuesday. I only hope that my sheets and mattress cover will fit over the face looks pretty sick to me anyway that was accomplished in good time. I have an eye appointment on Thursday and that’s it for the week except I guess I have to go buy some plants for the hanging basket and for the front porch I keep putting it off and actually didn’t have time today.
Lani the LB reports are so detailed it’s just incredible. The Rangers do a lot of work for their money and I hope their conversation is good. Thanks for posting the reports
Sophia what tree should I buy to replace the pine trees blah blah least I know you would say I should leave them up but I’ve seen too many of them falling down in this neighborhood that I don’t Want to take the chance!
Going to have some Popeyes chicken and red beans and rice for dinner. Sounds like something Lisa made buy!
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Baz, firgg Just say the mattress I bought is made in Johnson City Tennessee so let your mom and sister know, and if she has a reason for me not to do this have her let you know it seemed quite comfortable in the price was good, and also had quite a number of features that sounded nice
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karen - You enjoy that Popeye's. That is exactly what I would get! :D
tig - Busy day for you.
baz - Niece did not get water in her place, thank goodness. She is on higher ground at the back of the complex. She said, the surrounding streets and parking lot to her complex was flooded from the heavy rains.
tsk - :D there is lots of pretty Easter baskets on Pinterest.
Lani - Thanks for the Royal update.
Good Night, everyone :)
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LANI All seems well at the Royals castle. Would have thought the chick would have weighed more considering the larger weighing scale. But I remember the weight loss with previous families.
KB Which is the lake you walk around with SSRL? Particularly like that trolley ride around the lakes.
BAZI You mentioned the beautiful flowers at the Masters brought to mind how I had heard that the bird sounds you hear are not real so I had to make sure that was true "Yes, it's widely known and has been admitted by CBS that they "pipe in" or add recorded bird sounds during their Masters broadcasts to enhance the natural atmosphere, even though many people who attend the tournament observe very few actual birds on the grounds. "
TIG Check off a good day all around. ;D
KAREN When we got a new mattress recently, they are much deeper and require special sheets - Got some nice ones on Amazon and not that expensive. If there was some way to recycle the pines it wouldn't be so bad. Bet some carpenter or wood worker would love to get some of it.
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tsk - haven't in awhile but many different lakes. Yes we have walked Harriet but in more recent times we have walked Normandale Lake in Bloomington and our old stomping grounds where we grew up along the Nine Mile Creek also Bloomington.
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Sophia what tree should I buy to replace the pine trees blah blah least I know you would say I should leave them up but I’ve seen too many of them falling down in this neighborhood that I don’t Want to take the chance!
Going to have some Popeyes chicken and red beans and rice for dinner. Sounds like something Lisa made buy!
I think the Sophia voice to text was to me. LOL. :-*
Karen G like I have said before.
"It's just my Professional opinion and my 2 cents worth". 8)
I'll not throw my 2 cents worth at you ever again as it's your personal home owner/insurance decision. And I respect that totally.
The eye of Helene went just West of Valdosta, GA as a Cat 2 strength hurricane on 09/27/2024.
The jury is still out on the exact winds in Valdosta.
That put Valdosta, GA on the "dirty bad side" of Helene's track. :(
If Hurricane Helene last year left your pine trees standing and intact they're most likely NOT going to come down on your property anytime soon.
If Helene didn't snap or uproot your Pines from the saturated ground most likely they are healthy and very well rooted into your property's soil.
Just because many Pine trees in your neighborhood & area did come down IMHO doesn't really justify you ridding your property of the shade providing Pine tree benefits to your home in the south GA heat and humidity.
I've seen way too many times after a major storm a knee jerk reaction by homeowners to get rid of 'good' trees because the area's trees got clobbered.
It's like the World According to Garp when the plane crashes into the house as the Realtor is showing it to them.
We'll take it .. do you know what the odds of another plane hitting it are. ;)
Pro tree:
• Future Curb appeal and Reality value of the said healthy trees. Who doesn't want a corner lot wit healthy Pines in south GA ?
• Wind shielding, protection and deflection to the house itself from future high wind events.
• Rain water absorption from the sandy soil of the property itself. Mature Trees suck up way more property water than you would think.
• Critter, good bug and Avian habitat loss. Again way more than one would think.
• The year round green shade and the air conditioning electric benefits associated with that shade to the roof of the abode.
Cons:
• Pine trees debris affecting landscaper cleanup costs.
• Pine trees debris clogging gutters and causing repetitive house damage.
• Possible house tree strike.
You absolutely cannot replant 40,60,80 foot tall native Lob Lolly Pine trees for any amount of money.
If 'we' cut them all down it will be generations if ever before they are ever there again.
A denuded of shade trees corner lot we cannot undo.
A decision I would think and sleep hard on before our un double chainsaws ripped.
Think of Helene like a better than free healthy tree inspection by a professional Arborist and a free thorough pruning courtesy of Mother Nature.
I'm just saying you can't undo a felled tree is all. :)
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Puff it's raging here odd in downstate NY oodles of cuteness of otter cuteness.
River otters and pups running amuck having the best day ever. ;D
We Pip and I, travel holding hands with you. 8)
Your extraordinary travel exemplary behavior we try to adhere to. :-*
We've strayed 8)
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Clynn, Beautiful morning flowers.... Did your mom find someone to help her with the wet carpet, etc... I hope the damage isn't expensive, as well as the cleanup.... Sauces Betty Lou is getting to be a big girl. So happy for this eagle family... Love Iris's full crop! She's been busy with nestoration today.... sweet Big Bear family. :-* .. Mike left for Houston this morning. He'll be back Thursday. Iris is on her perch tonight.. I checked Dunrovin's and the cam is not available. :-\
Tsk, I thought Houston was going to win too. Like your china tea cups, I have Mike's grandparents and parents antique silver pieces as well as my collection. They've been boxed up since we lived in Kansas. I wonder what the girls will do with those when I'm gone... This is the time that both Albie parents slow down on their feedings, but so far SSTrig is being well taken care of by both parents. It's a cute fluffy busy body! :-*
Lisa, Love your beautiful Easter Eggs.
{{{Phyl, Jim, Miss Maggie}}} love the tea pots and cups... praying you both are feeling better tonight.
Kb, Lake Harriet looks like a lovely place to visit. :)
{{{Karen and Piper}}} glad you're okay after the storms.... When we bought new mattress, we had to buy new sheets. I agree with Tsk, I use to buy my sheets from JC Penneys, this last time I bought them from Amazon. Good prices, colors were spot on... Popeye's meal sounds delicious. YUM!
{{{Baz and Piper}}} I love the Masters Augusta golf course, absolutely gorgeous and pristine. Love the music too.
Hi BL, Puff, Tig, Oldguy :)
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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KAREN EXCELLENT advice from BL re: your Lob Lollys
BL Liked the pros/cons. advice :) So today you are in downstate NY. Fishing?
LANI Safe trip for Mike. :-*
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRADLEY
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, yes, Mom has someone coming tomorrow I think. I will talk to her later today and find out what is going on... I feel bad, her and Dad had been fighting this for years, ever since the houses were built on the top of the hill behind them. Well, it is what it is, I will get her cheered up when I get there. She loves just driving places and has a few favorite places is way Southern Illinois or Western Indiana. Maybe we will venture into Northern Kentucky! Iris is on her perch right now, just looking around. Hope Finn shows up today! Praying for Mike and safe travels... I am wondering what I am going to do with all of Mom's teacup/saucers, teapots and other china. I'll take pictures while I am there! The Albie kids are almost grown up! They have the best caretakers!
karen, I had to chuckle at your 'sick' mattress!
BL, great tree analysis!
tsk, I had to get new sheets when I ordered our bed, because the mattresses are twin X-Long. A year or so ago I got the QuickZip sheets because it was a major ordeal changing sheets with the big thick mattresses and the two twins side by side! Liked them so much I ordered a second set of the tops, so all I have to do now is unzip and zip on a fresh sheet!
baz, you will have to find a new tennis boyfriend when you start watching in Paris!!
Beartooth Highway, USA - Dubbed "America’s most scenic drive," the Beartooth Highway weaves through jaw-dropping alpine terrain with snow-dusted peaks rising like giants on the horizon. Each turn reveals a new masterpiece—deep valleys, winding roads, and skies that stretch forever. It’s not just a drive—it’s a journey into the wild soul of Montana.
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A Song for April
by Sir Charles George Douglas Roberts
List! list! The buds confer.
This noonday they've had news of her;
The south bank has had views of her;
The thorn shall exact his dues of her;
The willows adream
By the freshet stream
Shall ask what boon they choose of her.
Up! up! The world's astir;
The would-be green has word of her;
Root and germ have heard of her,
Coming to break
Their sleep and wake
Their hearts with every bird of her.
See! see! How swift concur
Sun, wind, and rain at the name of her,
A-wondering what became of her;
The fields flower at the flame of her;
The glad air sings
With dancing wings
And the silvery shrill acclaim of her.
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Good Morning...Happy Wednesday...!
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Jim sounded much better last night when I chatted with him. Stick not sure when he'l be home.
Me ----is anybody's guess.
BL-i can just imagine how cute those river otters are; Hope you have a good 'catch'.
Lani- those Royal A's are looking good; wishing Mike a safe trip
CLynn-Beartooth Highway looks like an awesome drive; glad your mom has someone coming to check th ings out ; pretty purple
and pink flowers today
Karen -Popeye's is always tasty ; thank goodness that Cat 3 missed tiy
Tig- sounds like a real busy day for you glad the PT went well
Baz-thanks for thinking of Maggie on her birthday; a new 'boyfriend' may be in order for you
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-04-09-on-to-the-arctic
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for Lisa's son Bradley...
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..here's to a great celebration and a wonderful year ahead!
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Lani - Thank you :) Safe travels for Mike.
BL - Good advice. We had our silver maple trees "topped" after the tornado hit then in 2017. We think the tree company did not do a good job on the one in the middle of the yard, as it looks the be drying out and the bark is falling off. I hate cutting it down, cause several squirrels live in it.
tsk - Thank you for birthday wishes for Bradley. :-*
clynn - I would love to drive that highway, adding it to my list. :D I know you will cheer Mom up.
Phyl - Thank you for birthday wishes for Bradley. :-*
karen, kb, tig, Puff, and all - Morning :D
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Pls forgive as I did not set photo to be magnified. :(
Sauces Bald Eagles---Channel Islands, California
Apr 9, 2025 2025 9:41 AM
Camera Time: Apr 9, 2025 7:41 AM PDT
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Good morning all
Lisa, love your morning picture and happy birthday to Bradley too bad about the silver maple. I have never trim trees to tell you the truth other than the trimming they get from storms. I wonder if you could plant another one nearby as I think those are fairly fast growing trees. The squirrels might just gravitate over there. I have some Cleveland pear trees that developed a fungus from something living someplace in the neighborhood. I had them sprayed once the recommendation was to spray twice and then I left them alone. Some people said calm down as the fungus would stay there last year. However, they looked pretty good so they must be struggling along and I’m so far doing nothing . BL, Thanks for my second opinion !your advice is exactly the same as my tree person and I still don’t know exactly what I’m going to do , there are Five lob lollys that have to come out! Two small ones are leaning and 3 very large ones and were Severely topped by the winds. I have more trees so I shall see! No insurance involved here! Thanks again and enjoy your trip!
C,ynn, think there was a Lot of flooding on the Ohio River so check before venturing too far down! Glad your Mother has help.
I will take a ride on the road In Montana., pretty
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Happy birthday to Lisa's Bradley!
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Phyl, when I previewed my post this morning all three pictures were huge, just like yours! I went back in to modify and hit preview! I didn't modify anything, just hit save and it somehow fixed them! Beautiful picture of Audacity and Betty Lou! How are you feeling today, and have you heard from Jim? Love your skinny-limbed people and thanks for the poem... I wonder, are great poems still being written?
karen, Mom loves to go to Cave-In-Rock, and ride the ferry across the Ohio River. I don't think we will be able to do that this time. Maybe in July! That very southern part of Illinois is packed with history! Cave-in-Rock was in the movie How the West Was Won. Bushwackers hid in the cave and robbed folks heading west. At one time that area had the highest rate of murder in the US. https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/experiences/illinois/shawneetown-il
News Alert: The Ohio River at Shawneetown, IL is on the rise and expected to surpass the 41-foot mark early next week, likely forcing a temporary shutdown of the Cave-In-Rock Ferry. ... The river is projected to crest at 52.3 feet on April 12, which would be just shy of major flood stage (53 feet). The Cave-In-Rock Ferry connects Crittenden County, Ky to Cave-in-Rock. https://www.wkms.org/arts-culture/2022-09-19/once-numerous-the-few-remaining-ferries-on-the-ohio-river-carry-on
Lisa, love the bouquet in your morning pic! We had to cut a tree down, I hate doing that but it was a dead ash tree. Every time I look out that way I miss it. Now I see the apartment buildings across the street. They are nice, but I would rather see a tree!
Happy Birthday Bradley!
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The otherworldly Stuðlagil Canyon in Iceland.
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Fort St Vrain - All are doing well! No one has been able to see a pip yet in the 4th egg!
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Aloha Kakahiaka Beakers!
Aloha Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Our Niece-in-law sent me this recent youtube video of Olivia (10 1/2 hr) our great niece is performing with her Hawaiian Hula troupe joining with the music from Kamahameha Choir.
Finally a video I can share of our great niece Olivia. NIL sent me the private only instagram videos of Olivia doing gymnastic on my iphone.
Olivia is the smallest/youngest of the three hula dancers wearing grass skirts on the right side of the video. The camera catches closeups of her a few times.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=va2OdXVGc5w
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Clynn, Lovely morning pics! I know it's comforting for you to know your mom has help and you'll be there this weekend too. What a great idea to take pics of your mom's precious china, etc. You and your sisters will be able to plan ahead with your mom's input. I'll have Aly do that while she's here next month.... I'm praying Finn will return. I'll be heartbroken for her if he doesn't show up like Stanley. I'm such a worry wort when it comes to this nest... what a great idea to go exploring with your mom. :-* .... stunning view of Beartooth Highway....Interesting history of Cave-In-Rock. How the West was Won is one of the best movies! Love it! ..../ awww the Fort St Vrain babies are adorable. :-*
Phyl, darling spring decor pieces... glad to hear Jim is a bit better, prayers healing for you both.... one of the finest captures of the Snow Geese migrating as one. :-* ... what a great pic of Betty Lou! It's wonderful to see her thriving. ;D
{{{Lisa}}} from one mom to another. :-*
Karen great advice on the trees. Do you get eitible pears on your Cleveland Pear tree?
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some bounce
Maybe some day soon Camper will finish processing our pics of Beartooth and the rest of our trip from last Fall... :D
Good workout this a.m. and off to get our Covid boosters this afternoon.
TTFN
KB ... cannot find any blooms of anything in the neighborhood and 5 miles south. Perhaps we are a week or so behind your area ... being about a dozen miles north? Our day lilies and tulips are peeking, is all. 8)
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Lani - so happy you found a way to post your relative's video and pictures. She's gorgeous!
tig - makes sense to me. I confer with my sis who has sandy soil, I have clay, and she's also north of me and behind me in plant growth..
It triggers me to no end when people even in my own city post how everyone should do as they do in their yard.
Um no, you do you, and I'll do my own yard, thank you very much.
So, even here people do different things. Someone was complaining about someone mowing their own yard.
As you know my front yard is almost entirely garden and back is significantly so. For example, if I don't pick up all my leaves from my gardens early, I have to step on them and crush them in order to do so as there are so many, even with paths. i can't reach.
Same with my yard, I have so many squirrels that chase each other around my ash the bark flies off and other nonsense they do.
Anyway, I don't get defensive with these people, I just take care of my own yard the way I have successfully for now 26 years! But for some reason some people feel the need to tell other people what to do with their yard...
Have someone coming to give me an estimate to stain my decks this year. I believe I said last time that would be it for me!...We shall see. It's spendy, but if he does a good job might be worth it. Last time I hired it out he did a terrible job and I had to apply a second coat. took me 3 weeks...not every day but in total a section at a time allowing for weather etc. And I did it with a 4 inch brush.
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Phyl, Prayers for Jim, you and Maggie to each feeling better soon.
karen, I hope your back is feeling better.
Lisa, Looove your morning photo. Happy Birthday to your son.
Lani, Congrats on your great niece Olivia! A beautiful and awesome video!
Hi to everyone :)
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Lani, I am so glad you were able to the video of the Aloha dance to share with us! All of the girls are so beautiful and graceful, and the music is just right! Olivia and all of the girls seem to have the hula in their blood, they are perfect!
Paulie, hi there! Good to see you!
This article just popped up in my email: Cicadas are back—and this time it’s the ‘mother of all broods’.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/brood-XIV-periodical-cicadas-emerge?rid=4B386FDAA430DD11C691897C29706433&cmpid=org=ngp::mc=crm-email::src=ngp::cmp=editorial::add=WeeklyEscape_20250409
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CLYNN Love that color combo! Beartooth - stunning :o Wonder if some landscaper who's in the know could create a berm around Mom's yard? Or a culvert of sorts that would collect the water before it could get to Mom's home? Will pay off in the long run if you have to let new buyers know the lower level floods. Kelsey is coming with??? The Canyon in Iceland hardly looks real :o :o Hope the cicadas don't head as far north this year..We had enough last year.
PHYL So far so good at Sauces. ;) ;)
LANI Isn't Olivia beautiful and so graceful. :) Watched it a couple times LOL No one cuts their hair?? We have a Cleveland pear as well but it does not bear fruit. :(
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Yah!....found someone to do my decks by hand!...cool kid. and, 500 dollars less than the last guy 3 years ago who did a terrible job with a roller....
I'm excited. Late May......one less job for me to worry about.
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Fort St. Vrain, feeding, all three are eating! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z6UKTv0lAs
Sportsman's Paradise Online has all the cams you could ever watch! A Tiny Kitten cam, a Schnauzer Puppy cam, all kinds of birds, including all of our favorites! https://sportsmansparadiseonline.com/
tsk, I don't think she wants to do much, she doesn't think it would be worth it for what she could sell the house for. Housed in rural areas are terribly low priced, but you never know. I suggested that she could put those 18x18" carpet tiles down. They could be taken up and hosed /washed if they got wet. This has never been this bad, it may not happen for 20 more years...
Doesn't this look yummy! Italian Cream Cake https://cooktopcove.com/2023/11/27/this-was-my-nanas-all-time-favorite-cake-now-i-know-why/?src=fbfan_76796&t=fbsub_slowcookerkitchen_xp&fbclid=IwY2xjawJjwApleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHhxiCzasGpJOzWDDSSO1agfJWmePjGitT79OjAC8rcJxPX_GyuKMXkcCstUs_aem_0RCU3ISRU0i7DrhJO_21tQ
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Baz, firgg Just say the mattress I bought is made in Johnson City Tennessee so let your mom and sister know, and if she has a reason for me not to do this have her let you know it seemed quite comfortable in the price was good, and also had quite a number of features that sounded nice
Karen, I texted my Mtns Sis just now. I don't know about mattresses made in Johnson City, but I asked if she does. I'll let you know what I hear back, if anything. I don't think I'll be letting my mom know though, because she died 29 years ago, so I don't think I would hear anything from her - besides, she never lived in or visited Johnson City, or anywhere around there. LOL. ;) However, I hope you like it. I'm jealous - I need a new mattress!
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baz - Niece did not get water in her place, thank goodness. She is on higher ground at the back of the complex. She said, the surrounding streets and parking lot to her complex was flooded from the heavy rains.
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Lisa, so glad your niece didn't get water in her place from the flooding. What about her car in the flooded parking lot? Fingers crossed no water got in it!
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BAZI You mentioned the beautiful flowers at the Masters brought to mind how I had heard that the bird sounds you hear are not real so I had to make sure that was true "Yes, it's widely known and has been admitted by CBS that they "pipe in" or add recorded bird sounds during their Masters broadcasts to enhance the natural atmosphere, even though many people who attend the tournament observe very few actual birds on the grounds. "...
TSK, I think that's awful - piping in bird/nature sounds that don't exist during the Masters. They should stop doing that, if they still do. A few years ago, a broadcaster - don't remember which - got caught adding crowd sounds during some of their live sporting events broadcasts! Basketball games, in particular... Viewers noticed the crowd sound, and views of the crowd on the TV, didn't match, and put the broadcasting company's feet to the fire on it. The company fessed up that they had been doing it, and they promptly stopped after the outcry. I wonder if CBS is still actively doing that with the Masters broadcast, or if they used to and have since stopped. I wouldn't put it past a TV broadcaster to do that fake background bird sound add-on, but I, personally, wouldn't trust any "google" type answer on that question, only a response direct from CBS.
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clynn - The Italian cream cakes does look delish! Oh no, not the cicadas!! Thanks for the birthday wishes for Bradley. :-*
tsk - Love your ideas for clynn's mom.
kb - Glad you found someone to do your decks.
paulie - Thank you for the birthday wishes for my son. :-*
tig - Good luck with the Covid boosters.
Lani - Thanks for sharing the video of Olivia, she is beautiful and so graceful in her dance.
Thank you for birthday wishes for Bradley :-*
karen - Thank you for birthday wishes for Bradley :-*
baz - My niece doesn't have a car.
Good night, everyone :)
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Bazm did bit mean your Mither! The salesman bought one mattress for his mother and she liked it Evans,, my typing, and my voice to typing don’t work too well they really just wondering if your mountain sister ever heard of comments about that factory.
Lani your great niece is spectacular and super grateful. Thank you so much for sharing.
Probably good to see you my back won’t be any better until I get shots which will probably be sometime in May so in the meantime, it hurts, and my vertigo is back from trying after mattresses too much up and down and up and down and up and down sometime next week I’ll have to go to the ENT and get those treatment status Hope all is well with you and it’s always good to see you
I don’t think the Sue Kase’s are going to be a bad as they were last year. This is a totally different group and it seemed like they were fairly limited distribution. They are certain nasty looking. We have kind of pretty colors
Clynn, What rooms are on the level of your mothers house for the flooding takes place. Sounds like maybe the living room as you mentioned something about I thought the sofa baby. I’m wondering if something as simple as a French drain would help with the water movement they wouldn’t be that much money involved in that. I sure wouldn’t want to be putting carpet tiles down myself and think you could probably buy a carpet as cheaply as you could put those tiles in but who knows Southern Illinois is very pretty and quite different looking than the rest of the state. Sorry the flooding is going to disrupt some of your plans, but it sounds like it’ll be pretty bad
There’s been no word from you this evening, so hopefully you’ve been out and about picking up some foods for yourself and for Jane when he gets home I hope they don’t rush him out of the hospital before he’s really all ready to go the length of hospitalization I guess depends on what’s wrong I was hospitalized 10 days while I was in the home with pneumonia. Mickey said they didn’t think I was coming out of there.
Tsk, You are right about the Cleveland pear and it’s fruit but I do think t The birds and/or squirrels might eat the little fruits that develop they’re very small
Beautiful day today a little on the cool side but it really feels good. Unfortunately I am too dizzy to get out and do much wow I didn’t think buying a mattress would have this effect on me, but I seem to remember what it occurred going to the eye doctor tomorrow for a check up and don’t have time to make an appointment with the ENT so will call and try to get something set up for next week. I don’t want to let this get ahead of me too .
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Hope everyone has had a wonderful day, and attached is another salute to our dearly. Departed Devils.
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CLYNN thanks for FSV. three for sure - Now to see if #4 hatches. I can see why that Italian creme cake would be yummy ;D
KAREN LOLOLOLOLOL Cicadas=Sue Kases Best one yet Karen ;D ;D ;D
Just saw on FB FINN is BACK!!!
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OMG, Lani!! That is a wonderful dance "Aloha" video with your greatniece, Olivia!! It made me tear up. It's easy to see why she won the all-around in the competition!! She looks like the youngest, but she's the best! So graceful. Talented, skilled, and an all-around beautiful dancer! That video was so nicely done, too. There's good reason why they had several close-ups of her! Love the pics of her you posted, as well. I know you are so proud of her! :) :-*
Lisa, so glad your niece didn't have to worry about a car in that flooded parking lot. And thank goodness your niece's place is on higher ground. :)
((Phyl)), I hope Jim and you are feeling better.
Clynn, I hope your mom's place gets all fixed back up again before long. I know she must always really look forward to your visit, and you will cheer her up, too.
BL, I just love watching river otters! There's not much anything more fun! I must've read The World According to Garp at least 3 or 4 times - it's nothing like watching river otters. ;) :D
Karen, I just heard back from my Mtns Sis, and she says she doesn't know anything about mattresses made in Johnson City. Sorry, no help there.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LISA'S BRADLEY!!
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WOO HOO!!! That's great news TSK! Thanks for posting that news!!! Yay! Finn is back!! :-* Yay! Here's to a happy, successful nesting season for Iris and Finn! :-* :-*
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Fantastic news Bout Iris and Finn?
I am so glad I do not proof read! That is so funny ! The typing lady has evidently never heard of cicadas.
Lolololol!
Clynn, Are used to make Italian cream cakes and they are absolutely wonderful. I used to love making them but haven’t in ages. They’re relatively easy to make but you have to beat the eggs separately from the cake and you need to mixing bowls which I purposely bought just to make that cake and actually they just they’re very lovely cakes. Thanks for posting the picture.
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Thank you Baz, Kb, Paulie, Clynn, Tsk, Lisa, for you lovely comments about Olivia. I've watched it so many times with tears in my eyes, I'm so proud. She reminds me so much of my sister her grandmother at that age, another generation goes on... :-*
Clynn, Cicadas! YIKES! It seems like it was just two years ago when they were really bad, this will be the Mother of all Brood! :-\ ... thanks for Sportmans link. I checked on Dunrovin, no ospreys yet... YUM! Italian Cream Cake.
Kb, glad you found someone to do the deck. :)
{{{Karen}}} It's good to know the "Sue Kases" aren't going to be as bad this year. Reading Clynn's article "Sue Kases" is going to be the mother of all Broods!! Nasty thing!! LOLOLOL!! 😂 😂 ... your microphone is a like my iphone one.
{{{Tsk}}} SED ;D :-*. Thanks for the Finn news! I received an alert on FB. Sweet Iris is sitting alone on her perch tonight. Majority seems to think it was Louis that mated with iris and left and not returned. :-\ I wish Dr Greene would step in and say something.
{{{Phyl, Jim, Miss Maggie}}} sending prayers.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Lani, I could picture you as a young girl dancing just like Olivia... I think it's important that there are young people who want to carry on the traditions of their heritage. Again, so glad you were able to share the video. I have watched it several times and have saved it so I can watch it again! Hellgate - I also think it was Louis, just by the way he acted. Typical Louis, I was so hoping Finn would return before Iris! But, Louis did the same thing last year and Finn prevailed, hope it is the same this year. Come on Finn!! I also wonder why no comments from Dr. Greene. I just checked the cam, Iris is headless (tucked in) and it must be windy in Missoula this morning!
karen, I am still chuckling over your post, I am certainly glad you don't think the Sue Kases will be as bad this year... I don't know what makes you think that, she is a busy gal! LOLOL! I decided I am not going to suggest any fixes for the water problem, she seems to just want give up on having nice carpet down there. The old garage is a family room (no 'sofa babies' down there... ;D, but it's not used much anymore, not since Dad got bad and Cathy moved to Texas and Becky & Jennifer don't come at Christmas.
baz, I agree, river otters are fun to watch! Such sweet little faces!
Sue Bruhling - Decorah Eagles - April 9, 2025 - Breaking News!~ Update!
I have some great news for you! We went over to check on Mom Decorah & DM2 to see what was going on! Well! I can confirm that Mom Decorah & DM2 have a Baby or Babies ! ❤
We spent a few hours there today and seen Mom Decorah & DM2 on the Nest! DM2 bringing in fish several times from the Upper Iowa River! Landing in the nest, both Mommy D & DM2 looking down and feeding! ❤ It was too windy today to get a Video but we will try and get one eventually! 🙂
I was so Happy to see Mom & DM2 again! It was a Happy Dance right on the Bike Trail! I told Mom Decorah & DM2 how much we Love them and Miss them... ❤ I know she heard me she was looking right at me! ❤ God is Good! ❤
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Big Bear - Sunny & Gizmo are growing fast!
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CLYNN Lots of color this AM ;D Thanks for bringing Sue's "boots on the ground" report. Mom Decorah is getting pretty up in age by now - maybe 16-17?
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Finally got around to Lani's video of Olivia. Not sure when Jim will return home. Maybe find out more later this AM
Lani- that is a wonderful video by Olivia's hula class. That dance is an art in it's self. I know you are so pleased with how she
has formed as a dancer. Thank you so much for sharing the video with us. Smile big.
Tks for Dunrovin update... blink...there they'll be. Still...Be nice if Doc Green would chime in.
{{{Karen}}} LOL "Sue Kases" Has to be the mother of all 'typos'. Love you so and what smiles you put on our faces
CLynn- we had Cicadas rebirth about 3 years ago. It was bad...I took an up close snapshot of one that was on the window
screen of the 2nd flr...they have red eyes! Mercy no!
Thanks for Sue's April 9th update on Decorah Eagles Congrats Mom and DM2. Good to see that Big Bear's
Sunny & Gizmo are growing quickly and look great. And my favorite nest in Channel Islands---Betty Lou is doing so well.
Kb, glad you found a carpenter to do your deck. ;)
Tsk- tks for news about Finn--- 'com on fella. Iris is waiting patiently.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-04-10-rubbing
https://www.nature365.tv
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Phyl, good morning to you! I hope they will keep Jim long enough to get him back on a good path! And how are you doing? Interesting 365, wonderful close-ups of the bison! Tulips are so spring, I have one daffodil that came up under the oak tree, wonder how it got there!! It won't be long until my Lillies of the Valley pop up and their fragrance will fill the air! A good spring poem!
An incredible tree that clings to life for years. There is an extraordinary tree on Kalaloch Beach, within the Olympic National Park, in Washington, United States, that some people call “Arvore of Life” because it is suspended in a huge burao and is clinging to life. The tree is a sika spruce (Picea sitchensis), and is located north of Kalaloch Lodge in a penhasco that has been caused by erosion, partially crumbling - beneath the tree. Nature teaches us about resilience.Credits: Geometria Sagrada
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Good morning baker
Bright sunny day today with a high expected of 81° late this afternoon
Wright and Sherry pictures this morning clynn. Do I understand the flooded room is a converted garage?
Dang Louis. I do wish Dr. Greene would chime in, but perhaps he doesn’t feel there is anything to comment on yet
Spend some time at SWFL this morning to see both him and Antham the nurse both bringing in Stix fixing the next bed arguing over a wonky sick and attempting made it. I’m not expecting eggs as it’s so late but it’s interesting to see what a pair of eagles do when they don’t have eaglets to take care of and teach.
Getting ready for an afternoon. My doctor appointment back hurts like crazy BBL.
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some bounce
I'm here... following wonderful posts, videos, pics. Congrats and/or hugz all.
A bit sore in the vaccine arm and other places.
We stopped by our favorite authentic Mexican restaurant after our shots yesterday. I ordered the shrimp soup. Oops. They had shells and faces! LOL. I dealt with it... very yummy. But I also had the fresh guacamole and an elote. So... I'll be having caldo de cameron and rice for lunch.
TTFN
Possibly a trip to see Camper's granddaughter in her senior school play tonight...
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Good Morning Beakers
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karen - Glad you are having some sunshine, but wish your back wasn't hurting so bad. LOL, your typing lady.
clynn - What an amazing tree. Thanks for the pics from all the nests.
Phyl - Thanks for the 365. Love those Easter eggs, reminds me of ones my MawMaw use to give me.
tsk - Love your flowery good morning greeting.
Lani - Oh no, not Louis! ::)
baz - Thank you for the birthday wishes for Bradley :-*
I appreciate all Beakers for thinking of him.
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Bearstudy - April 3, 2025 And the First Bear of the Year its----LEVI!!!!
On Levi's visit April 5th, he was more interested in something in the distance than in posing for a picture. But, in a way, he did pose, letting the last rays of the setting sun light his face, probably doing the best he could. Maybe he knew better than I did what was right for the moment. He does have good lineage as the great great grandson of Shadow. His lineage with dates of birth in parentheses is Shadow (1987), RC (1999), Bow (2006), Daisy (2011), and Levi (2021).
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Good morning Beakers!
Morning Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, Beautiful bird houses.. love your morning pics.... Louis :-\ ... come on Finn! ... on my What blessed news and photo of Mom Decorah/DM2 and eaglet or eaglets!! Tears of joy here!!! Hopefully, they will be able to video tape when the eaglet is bigger.... As Sue always says "God is Good!" ... look at the pin feathers on Big Bear eaglet! And there Betty Lou. She looks sassy doesn't she! ;D... stunning photo and story of the “Arvore of Life” tree.
{{{Phyl}}} Thank you for your lovely comments about Olivia. :) .... I pray you receive good news from Jim today... love the sugar Easter eggs, I have 6 of them. They are over 30 years old and the colors aren't as vibrate as they use to be. But, I still am able to put them out ever Easter.... I remember that classic JB video. Beautiful :-*
{{{Karen}}} I pray the doctor can give you relief from your back today :-* .... Thank you for letting us know SWFL nest continues to be lovingly taken care of by M/F23. :-*
Lisa, gorgeous basket of eggs today. ;D
I'm going to give Mike's office a good clean before he comes home today. Clynn, this is Mike's mole hole. ;D
I'm surprising him with a few small items to get his computer cords and business cards organized.
I won't move the piles of paperwork. I just lift a pile and dust underneath! ;D I don't want to ruin his system
or he'll never find what he's looking for. LOL!
Have a good day All!
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Lani, the bears are waking up! Thanks so much for the update! Another osprey showed up at Hellgate, the FB comments say it must have been an intruder! Iris shooed him off in quick fashion! Come on Finn, could you please come home today? Mike will be glad you tidied up his office, as long as you left the piles alone! There's no way I could leave Ed's piles along, there are nothing put piles and stacks down there. It's not paperwork, just stuff!
Lisa, what pretty eggs today! I have Talon & Bella's easter baskets all ready for them. I will be on the way home Easter Sunday, so I'll see if Sydney wants me to give them to them tomorrow or take them with them and give to them Sunday. They are coming over for pizza tomorrow! (I have a cheese pizza for them, but I know they will want mac n' cheese and chicken fries!).
karen, you are such good entertainment! You're welcome for the Wright and Sherry pictures this morning! I hope the doctor fixes you up!
Another tree...these keep popping up on FB!
BL, have you seen this tree in your NY travels?
BEHEMOTH BASSWOOD! We found this tree in an overgrown swampy area in Schoharie County, NY. It was a hard bushwhack to reach it through wild rose thorns, stagnant water, brambles, poison ivy, and blood sucking ticks. “Let’s go tree hunting”; it’ll be fun they said. This would be the largest basswood in NY if we counted multi stems trees.
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PHYL Lots of Easter preview from you today ;D Hope you will know more about when Jim can come home by day's end.
Well I erred yesterday as the FB announced today - It was Louis who first appeared BUT Finn IS there today per their correction on FB. ( see comment to CLYNN) GOOD 365
LANI You do know your osprey LOL Love your Easter egg display today ;D And another bear season starts with Levi. I don't remember him mentioned before. A woman after my own heart - Tricks to organize Mike better LOL
CLYNN Sitka spruce " Help" !!!! Gosh - The last time I saw Hellgate ( earlier than now) they said it was Finn. I'm done reporting LOL
TIG Hope you make it to the play. They are such fun.
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Howdy Beakers! :)
I have read all the posts since I last posted yesterday evening. And I have to say I have so, so, so many questions. ??? LOL. And I'm not going to ask a single one of them. ;D
Besides, I have the hongries. 8)
Take care, All. Have a good night. Peace. Out.
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TSK.... Camper will, but I decided not to attend. I'm not feeling the best, and we found out the event is dress up and audience participation, with seating grouped close together. "'Til Death Do us Part".
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Hello Beakers
Here is an audience participation video... ;)
Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY-trcWfd_Y
A little song background from Graham Nash...
Just A Song Before I Go! 83 Year Old Graham Nash - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DD8VQF9-Fs8
Maru enjoys the small harvest of early spring - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7343N9cGsFE
Hana 12 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK7v6di4kME
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Oldguy - Thanks for the videos.
Tig - Sorry to hear you are not feeling well.
Baz - 😂
Tsk - Good to hear that Finn is back.
Clynn - aww, I bet the munchkins will love their Easter baskets.
Lani - thanks. Hope you got Mikes office all fixed up.
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OG-many thanks for the Vids...esp. Duces Wild Dueling Pianos, really enjoy the audience participation ones. ;D
Maru and Hana :-*
{{{Karen}}} hopefully Doc can give you relief for your back today .... Thanks for letting us know SWFL nest and continued care from M/F23. :-*
Baz-You have questions about our posts ???
{{{Tig}}} dofeel better. Maybe you'll get a v isit from 'Rosie" to cheer you.
Tsk-Thanks for correction---LOL sometimes I'd never know the difference ::); James came home from hospt about 1PM-ish.
Looks a bit better and sound a mite better, too.
Oh Lani ! Bear season..."Bearstudy - April 3, 2025 And the First Bear of the Year its----LEVI!!!!" Thank you I'll be sure to read
this before turning in for the night. Would enjoy watching native Hawaiian dances in person. All the best ith Mike's office.
CLynn -Sitka spruce will find a way to survive. I'm starting to get confused with Hellgate nest :o Colorful bird houses from this AM. Home made pizza is on the menu for this Saturday dinner what a coincidence ;)
Well...maybe I'm caught up :-\. Only the Eagles know for cert. ;D
Wishing all my fellow Beakers a Good Evening and a Good Night...SEDs !
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Have fun at the masters and hopefully you’ll be stopping at home first or pip will
Meet you with some clean dad’s if you were those fishy close to the masters, you may have a lot of room to yourself lol OL.
No help for my back today as I was at the eye doctor it was an interesting visit as there is now a shot that people are getting for dry macular degeneration, and she is going to see if I qualify. I think it only prevents further deterioration of the condition, but even that would be a great thing. Something that would cure it all together would be perfect.
Leilani, you’re a wonderful wife. Hugs to you and safe travels home to Mike. He’s probably there now.
Everyone else have a good night and we’ll meet again tomorrow SIDS and oh sweet Caroline is always going to be a Neil Diamond song
Bl, I wrotr this afrer you posted! How did it get this way? Kdnl? Weather station!
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My older Brother Beak just hooked me up so solid Today. ooof.
I love you so much my Brother and not because of this ticket but because you're are my Brother. :-*
I AND our dearly Departed Father James are going back to Augusta, GA for the moving day round on 04/12/25.
My 3rd time on the grounds for the Masters.
Yes it is goose bump magical.
I'll be wheels down into KDNL tomorrow travel's.
I'm NYS fishing nasty raw, but I'll clean up along the way. ;)
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BL, What a great brother and have great time at the Masters!! ;D That's a bucket wish for sure!!! Awesome!! I hope the weather is great too!
Clynn, Under piles of paper, construction magazines, I found cookie crumbs, skittles, M&Ms, jelly beans, water bottle caps, toothpicks, paper towels, paper clips, staples, etc. I washed his eye glass cloths. That was just the desk ;D .. I've never heard of a Basswood tree.... You're a great grandma! :)
Tsk, Levi is a 4 year old black bear, son of Daisy, he'll probably start looking for a mate this summer.
Oldguy, sweet video of birthday girl Hana! Thanks for the videos.
SED Lisa :)
{{{Phyl, Jim, Miss Maggie}}} So glad Jim is home and feeling a bit better. Prayers for you both, lots of rest and TLC from Maggie.
{{{Karen and Piper}}} that's interesting what you heard at the eye doctors. Mike has dry macular degeneration too. That would be a great if you could get the shot. I'll tell Mike, he returned home tonight. He got a glass of red wine and just sat for an hour, no tv or computer, just sat and chilled for a bit..... Now, he, Sadie and Milo are in bed. ;D
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lots to do today, leaving for Mom's in the morning! I was looking at the weather there and clicked on the Weather Alert. It says that the Wabash River at Mt. Carmel (15 miles east of Albion, on the Wabash) is currently 3 miles wide at I-64! I have never heard of it ever being that far out. It will crest Saturday evening.
Lani, I am chuckling at what you found on Mike's desk, I can just see you carefully lifting the papers to clean under them! Did he notice or did he even make it to the desk? Sounds like he was exhausted... Hoping and praying that Finn shows up today!
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For some unknown reason posted pictures are really large! That picture of Iris should have been a small one! Something is going on somewhere, but not all the time!
BL, what fun for you!
karen, your comment on Sweet Caroline made me think of the episode of The Big Bang Theory, when Howard and Amy were singing it in the car! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4nuqS1nH7M
Phyl, glad to hear Jim is home and feeling better! How about you? Like Lani said, get lots of rest, all three of you!
Big Bear
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BL.... Do an eagle Wave! We will be watching...
Safe travels all
Off to the pool to meet with P.T. doc
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Good Morning...Happy Friday ...!
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Karen-sure hope you'll be one of the on getting for dry macular degeneration. Hope she can find out this works and you she is qualify. I think it only prevents further deterioration of the condition, but e
Lani-a safe journey for Mike
CLynn- cute blue kitty this AM. Thanks for BB update and that lovely close up of Iris
Tig-glad you're able to get your usual morning swim
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-04-11-prairie-chicken
https://www.nature365.tv
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Cicadas are back—and this time it’s the ‘mother of all broods’
The eastern U.S. is about to be inundated with trillions of Brood XIV periodical cicadas—which were first documented by the pilgrims in 1634.
ByJason Bittel
April 7, 2025
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/brood-XIV-periodical-cicadas-emerge?rid=EBE150D77D2DB51479B2E2AEE712FBB9&cmpid=org%3Dngp%3A%3Amc%3Dcrm-email%3A%3Asrc%3Dngp%3A%3Acmp%3Deditorial%3A%3Aadd%3DWeeklyEscape_20250409&loggedin=true&rnd=1744328959452 (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/brood-XIV-periodical-cicadas-emerge?rid=EBE150D77D2DB51479B2E2AEE712FBB9&cmpid=org%3Dngp%3A%3Amc%3Dcrm-email%3A%3Asrc%3Dngp%3A%3Acmp%3Deditorial%3A%3Aadd%3DWeeklyEscape_20250409&loggedin=true&rnd=1744328959452)
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Periodical cicadas have red eyes and emerge from the ground at 13- or 17-year intervals. Brood XIV is part of the latter group.
Photograph By Rebecca Hale, Nat Geo Image Collection
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TIG Good decision. I still see folks in large crowds wearing masks. Camper can take some pics ;D How did the pool go today - Curious.
OLDGUY Dueling pianos - The song begs for audience participation LOL Good one. ;D Cute compilation vid for Hana's 12th b-day ;D
PHYL Jim home - yay. Wonder what they did? Hope he can rest for a few days now.
KAREN I had not hear about the shot for dry macular - boy, that will help a lot of people. I also heard there is now a test for Alzheimers. :o :o
BL I'm confused about who is moving but do enjoy the Masters - Let know what hole you will be on and I'll wave!
LANI LOLOLOLOL Mike's desk. Yesterday between Tim's recliner and his table - I moved the table to get at all the spilled stuff in between. Good grief. Every now and then I have him tip the recliner back while I vacuum up all the food under it ::) ::) ::)
(((Mike))) Travel is exhausting.. I'm having a hard time realizing I just cannot do what I used to do! Yesterday hauled 3 hoses from the garage out to their faucets. One I unroll and lay along the side of the house so it is hidden behind plants so it can be used where there is no faucet. Took me about an hour. Can hardly get out of bed today. SIGH :( :(
CLYNN Sure hope you have clear sailing for tomorrow. Southern IL has really had a lot of rain.
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Phyl
UGGGG!!!!! Memories of the cicada. It was and is an absolute horrid way to spent a summer. Hated to even go outside to get the mail.
My one big consolation is that it is an 11 or 13 years scheduled plague. I won't be here for the next onslaught; if I am I won't know or notice anything. :o
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Clynn - I see that this current flooding on the Wabash is expected to peak on the 13th (Sun) at 31.2 ft in Mt Carmel. This will still be 3 feet below the record from May of 2011.
Closer to Albion is Bonpas Creek at Browns (4 miles E.) - This was at 3.5 feet on Apr. 2 and peaked at 24.5 on the 6th - it is slowly coming down and is still at 18 feet. No reports of closed roads in the area because of flooding. Note: Hwy 15 has 2 areas of construction near Sims and Fairfield to the W. of Albion. Safe travels...
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some bounce
TSK... It was good. He took my H.R. first and we/I did walk/run laps in the shallow end in between all the other 10 exercises... some in the deep end.
It was funny to me when he grabbed a couple noodles for me to use in the deep end when I was doing a scissor move. I asked if I could ditch the noodles. He said yes, if you are comfortable. So I showed him I could do the move with my hands stationary above the water. I think he was impressed I was so comfortable.
Now to order groceries and purchase movie tickets for this afternoon. TTFN
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Good morning and happy TGIF
Phyl, as you have probably read, macular, degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in the world. There has been very little successful research done to either cure or stop. This degenerative attributes of the condition. There has been a shot for wet, macular degeneration, but it has been deemed unsuccessful when used winfir dry. as I have dry And this is the first treatment that has proved to be anywhere near successful in treating the condition. No, it doesn’t cure it, but it does as you say, stop the degenerative process to some degree this to me will be a miracle. I am legally blind in my right eye, and I cannot read anything on the eye chart at the doctors office the Square where the letters are too busy I completely blanked. In other words I see no letters. I cannot read with my right eye, but I do have sight in my left eye, although it is not anything like I had, and is not correctable with a Lens. My reading is confined to that on the iPad, which I used to read and also to hold over things like the oven controls, medication, bottles, checks, and credit card information by putting the iPad into a photo mode and holding the the thing to be red under that lens, I am able to see. So it is not only that this shot only stops the process it is the only thing available to save my remaining sight. I hope I qualify for this treatment. If this was available a few years ago, I would have sight in my right I would not have to have any help. I could drive myself everywhere I wanna go it wasn’t to be tho. .
Clynn, Safe travels to your moms and have a great time are there I know you will be careful on the road
There are maps showimng where the cicadas are to emerge this year. I am not sure But I do not think it is as far north as Chicago. You might want to Google the cicada, map.
Have an enjoyable day
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This is a pic of a raptor center (UofM) where I volunteered, placing a baby GHO back in it's nest with it's sibling and mom nearby.
This is right down the street from me, my city's Woodlake Nature Center.
A visitor noticed a baby owl on the ground, the nature center alerted the raptor center. They picked it up and it had a broken ulna. Baby's bones heal quickly and in a few days it was placed back in it's nest.
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Good Morning Beakers
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((karen)) - Hope that you qualify for the shot.
BL - Hope you have a great time in Augusta!
Lani - Glad to hear Mike returned home safely, and relaxed. Thanks for the bear study yesterday.
clynn - Have a safe trip to your Mom's in the morning. Great pics of the BB kiddos. They sure are growing like weeds.
tig - Good luck at pool with PT doc, oops reading further...it was good :)
Phyl - Thanks for the 365.
((tsk)) - Hope you are feeling a lil better this morning, from your busy outdoor work yesterday.
Puff - I remember you were not crazy about those cicadas.
kb - Glad the baby was placed back in the nest.
oldguy - Morning :)
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KB... Way cool
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TIG You are not new to the pool. Glad you did so well and hope his "10 exercises" will help you along further.
KAREN Sure hope you can qualify. Bad now for sure but you wouldn't want your eye to get worse. I think we had punishment enough last year with cicadas so do not think we are in for it again this year.
KB Very cool about the owl. ;D
LISA Do feel the effects from yesterday but all will go away. Dug out a dead conifer from my garden - not too bad and will be a perfect place to relocate a hosta I want to move. I won't have to dig a hole for it LOL
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Howdy Beakers! :)
TSK, yes, we definitely have to come around to coming around to changing how we do things as we age. ;) :D You definitely stay very active and busy, no less. That's a good thing! Yay for Spring, and the garden and yard perking up again! You know how to pace yourself. :) :-* The first shot for dry macular degeneration was approved back in Feb. 2023, and another, second one, was approved shortly after in Aug. 2023. There are lots of TV ads for them these days. They sometimes can help slow the progression of the disease in some people. They have some potential serious side effects in some people, like many medicines do, and there are quite a number of contraindications. My best friend has that condition, inherited... runs in her family - her father had it, and 1 of her sisters has it now, and maybe a 2nd of her sisters, too, I'm not sure. Anyway, my good friend, a retired PA, who I visit in Atlanta occasionally, got one of those 2 new meds/injections for her dry macular degeneration several times, starting back in 2023. She may have tried both of them - I don't remember that now, though I do remember her talking about it. I don't remember how long she got those injections, but she was not one of the lucky ones to get a slowed progression benefit, as best they could tell. The related question about that always is, well what would have been your eyesight status if you hadn't taken the med? No one knows the answer to that question, of course. It's a "maybe" result, and for those that it helps, it's a God send, in terms of retaining more vision longer. My friend's status is pretty advanced now - she's my age - it started in her latter 60s for her. She went to a convention in Florida a year or two ago, or so, for equipment and aids for people with different kinds of disabilitites, and got to try out some new cutting edge tech for people with limited vision, or none. She has the financial ability to afford some of those things that have become available, so that has been helpful to her in her daily activities at home. I hope more research will continue for this awful condition that robs people of their eyesight. Sad that so many research studies and trials are being forced to end, especially before results are known for so many of the studies that were in progress and showing signs of possible good results.
(((Karen))), I hope you qualify for the eye injections you mentioned, and that it will help! Have you been able to get an appt to get the maneuvers done to help get rid of your vertigo? I hope you can get rid of that soon! As Pooh would say, "Oh, bother." ;) :D Meanwhile, I hope some meds will help a bit for your back till you can get to your doc for more treatment.
OG, thanks, I enjoyed your video of Graham Nash's song - LOL, and his story about how he came to write it. LOLOL!! Of course I was a major CSNY fan and had their albums, but Graham Nash was a major heartthrob of mine, way back, and I loved a couple of his solo albums, which I basically wore out. ;)
Clynn, I bet you're going to see a lot of flooding in places. I feel so much for all affected by it. Smooth travels!! :) :-*
Lisa, I would kill for that bagel you posted!! :o I'm dieting - trying to lose the comfort-food poundage I put on over winter. ::)
Tig, good exercise! I guess the "can't have private PT at the pool more than once" issue got resolved. ;D
KB, aww, glad the baby owl was found and repaired and released back to his family so quickly.
Lani, LOL, on the collection of foodstuffs, etc. you found under the stack in Mike's hideaway/office. ;D Glad he got home okay, and got to just sit and relax. Your description reminded me that my father often practiced that sitting and thinking vs. sitting routine, and he often put out that saying that goes, "Sometimes I sit and think, and sometimes I just sit." ;D ;D I now practice/say it, too.
(((Phyl))), glad Jim is home and looks/sounds some better. Hope you both keep resting and convalescing till you're both well again.
BL, enjoy Augusta and The Masters! :)
Puff, I always thought the cicadas looked really cool, and when I was a kid, we used to collect their hard shed skins from a giant oak tree trunk in our front yard. LOL. Hopefully you're not in an area where they will be too awful this time!
I'm a big fan of science, and not just because I was a math and chemistry major in my wayback. :)
Later, Gators! :D
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oldguy, my Grandparents were about 1/2 a mile from Kitchen's Bridge over the BonPas. That area was part of Browns, but it was closer to Bone Gap. My sister and I used to ride our bikes down the gravel road to the bridge and play. There was an old one room schoolhouse there that Mom used to go to. and there is a little cemetery on the other side of the bridge where my Great Great Grandparents are buried. Someone posted a picture of the flooding om FB and I posted it a couple of days ago, but when I went back to look at it, it wasn't there and now I can't find it! The flooding was way more than I have ever seen. Grandpa hauled a row boat down the road to the edge of the flood and we went to my Grandmother's Aunt and Uncle's house to check on them, they lived close to the BonPas on a small hill. Uncle Albert was a proper gentleman, he wrote a column in the weekly paper called The Bard of the BonPas. And Mom and I always go to Fairfield a couple of times, that is where the Walmart is! ::) It is 15 miles west of Albion, and the Little Wabash floods near there almost every year.
THE BARD of the BONPAS: Albert M. Walton lived southeast of Bone Gap near Bonpas Creek. This well known man was highly respected for his faith, honesty, integrity, wit, sage advice, and wisdom. He was born in a log cabin March 11, 1890 to James and Florence Walton. He married Clara Horton in 1917.
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baz, it should be smooth sailing tomorrow, but I do wish it was 50 miles instead of 500! My vision drives me crazy at times, left eye is blurry and I am constantly wanting to rub it so it will be clear. Doesn't work. If I really need to be visually alert, like when driving, I close the left I and I can see fine. Oh well, we all get our aging afflictions, and we just do the best we can! Right karen? I was a big seamstress until we got Erin, and then Kelsey. No time after that!! I used to weave baskets too! I love any one of the Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg-Qdrr3XSk
Lisa, beauty of a bagel, you find the most beautiful treats to go with the coffee!
tsk, not only chuckling at what Lani found on Mikes desk, but also what you found in Tim's chair! Where oh where would they be without us... Ed would be laying in a gutter somewhere, starving and dirty.
Phyl, cute stick legged Raggedys, they are so cute! I sure hope you and Jim are on the road to feeling better!
Hellgate Canyon - This guy arrived with a stick! Gentleman 🌹🤞🏻 And Iris is not running him off!
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Gotta go get some things done!
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Bounce
Wyatt Wade S. born today. Camper's first great grandchild !!!
BBL
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BAZI My friend in Vancouver Wa has in the past couple years been very proactive in getting linked up with a low vision group in her area . As she no longer drives now she has access to their "buses" that take her where she needs to go. I'll have to ask her if she has dry or wet - I know she does get injections. Liked your Dad's saying ;D LOL How cute were you!! Vamping and being just so cool.. ;D
CLYNN Nice reflection on your grandparents and past times. Uncle Albert, a proper gentleman. My prayer every night that Tim goes before I do because he would be laying there right next to ED!!!!!
TIG Congrats to great grandpa Camper!!! ;D ;D
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Safe travels tomorrow. Clynn!
!All Well here , and Complaints di nit fixanything!
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Clynn, Mike did notice, and looked worried for his piles of paperwork, and then found all in order.... I'm worried about the water cresting, does that mean your mom continues to have water coming into the lower part of her home? Hoping you'll be able to let us know when you get to your mom's home all is well.... Finn is not here yet, it Louis that has been showing up :-\.... awww love the Big Bear family.... Thank you for sharing your family stories. Your family must have long time ties to that area of the states.... ... Wonderful story of Albert Walton, great pic of him. Standing there like that, he looks like its just another day in Illinois. ;D. I wanted to know where Bone Gap near Bonpas Creek was, so I googled it those 5 words and your post was right on the top! Take care and safe travels. :-*
Phyl, another JB classic nature video.... thank you for the article on the Cicadas... I hope you and Jim had a restful day.
Tsk, I know what you mean I can't do what I use to do in one day..... I had co-hosting duties for a meeting at our church today. Left early to set up and start coffee, then came home at noon to wash Mike things and clean up... I was so sleepy by 5pm, Mike went to Culver's and picked up dinner. We both fell asleep in our chairs in front of the tv. LOL! I'm going to bed after I post this... I guess Mike was keeping the skittles and candy under the paper piles for a rainy day! LOLOL!! So typical ;D ... take care :-*
{{{Puff}}} LOL! :-*
Oldguy, thanks for weather info for Clynn.
Congratulations Great Grandpa Camper!
Karen, I pray you will qualify and be able to get the shot.... sweet good night cartoon... SED :-*
Kb, sweet owlet, thankful they were able to rehab and return to nest.
Baz, sit/think/say it! ;D ... You are so cute! Love the jumpsuit and yes, it was the style then. I loved wearing them. I sewed a lot of 60's mod dresses, so easy to make and fun/colorful fabric available.
TGiF and Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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TSK and Clynn, LOLOLOLOL!!! Ed and Tim - in the gutter, starving and dirty. I laughed out loud! ;D ;D ;D
Tig, congrats to Camper and Family on the arrival of sweet Wyatt Wade! :) :-*
TSK, that's great that your Vancouver friend found that group, and has access to the bus. If she has wet AMD, eye injections have been around for that treatment for a lot of years now, with some newer ones that have been developed since then. Eye injections for dry AMD are a more recent development. I hope she has great success with her treatment.
Clynn, oh, I forgot your drive is that long. Gosh, I hope you get to take some good "walking around" breaks and have good weather. Smooth travels to you. :) Loved hearing those family stories and childhood remembrances. Your Uncle Albert's home is wonderful! Is it still standing? That CSN video was a good one! They had great harmonies.
P.S. Clynn... One for your road trip!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGT0P0XJRFM (on Rolling Stone's list of the greatest songs of all time)
Karen, I love your doggy "touch" attachment. Sweet. :)
Lani, it sounds like you passed the clean-Mike's-office test. He approved after inspection. LOL. That's Louis in that picture with Iris today? The cad! Finn! Hurry!!
Supposedly the 1st national "stereo" rock'n'roll TV broadcast... 1971. Worth clicking the "...more" option under the title/description below the video (just before the comments) to see the related info there:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37dw2r45Xzg
And 40 years later, at his 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (I remember watching this, with a few tears):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M001JpWB_Ms (listen past the initial part/song)
Night, All. Peace. SED.
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CLynn- just want to say before you left later this AM...Wishing you safe travels to your Mom's. I do hope you find her well. And, her house in good shape. If you 're able ...please take some breaks from driving so you're not too weary from sitting and focusing on driving.
LOL Mike keeping stash of skittles /candy under stacks of paper 'for a rainy day'
Wishing everyone a belated 'Good Night and SEDs'.
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Good Morning Beakers! It's Caturday!
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Pictures are acting up again, first they are huge, then they are normal, then only one is huge! Strange!
Phyl, I'll be taking off around 8:00. I have three audio books to listen to on the way, it really makes the time go by. It's a pretty easy drive once I get past the Des Moines East Mixmaster traffic! Down through Galesburg and Peoria, then to Bloomington and South at Champaign to Effingham. From there on (70 miles) it's 2 lane roads to Albion. Through Newton and Olney, then Albion. I'll call Kelsey when I cross the Mississippi, I wonder how high it will be! Hope you and Jim are feeling better today!
baz, thanks for the Leon Russell! And especially the CSN&Y!! Uncle Albert and Aunt Clara's house was finally torn down a few years after they both passed away, no one was brave enough to live right next to the creek I guess. Mom and I went to look around before they tore it down, the little garden shed was still there, I picked up a small little basket, still have it and it reminds me of them. I found a great free online radio! https://www.accuradio.com/ I love listening to the 60s & 70s music, it was real music.
Lani, the water at Mom's was only from the rain coming down the hill, she is nowhere near a river or a creek, but all of the ones in that area are flooded, I am sure! I'll take some pics. All of Mom's family is from the area around Bone Gap, Mom was born in Browns, at home. All 4 of Grandma's kids were born at home. I guess Bone Gap was our anchor all the years Dad was in the Air Force. Always the place we called 'home'.
karen, you're right, and as I say, it is what it is!
tsk, that made me laugh, Tim lying in the gutter next to Ed... ;D ;D
Hellgate, an article about Iris: https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/iris-the-osprey-returns-to-hellgate-canyon-nest?fbclid=IwY2xjawJnKnNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHmCiN7xzzCSuBUzJqwzKMLsxH-GDE_KeyV1B_A_XmgpsuC-2A-ZyoUj-2DD0_aem_r6cI3MRSmR_-iBwaU7zBSA
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Big Bear - Another day of family, fun, and fish with Sunny and Gizmo honing their new skills, building muscles by standing/walking and with wingers.
Sunny and Gizmo bring new meaning to “Art Imitates Life”. Both are beautiful, full of soul and personality, being kind and considerate, sharing with each other and taking turns grabbing bites of food. As day gave way to night, both of our cuties, with crops that should be illegal but used as crop pillows instead, shared beaky kisses to end the evening. Cali Condor
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GOOD CATURDAY MORNING
BAZI Yes my friend has wet macular and has been getting injections for years. I took Mom for wet injections as well. Thought I had inherited her macular but my symptoms mimic hers. I actually have a retinal adhesion. Stable now for 5 years. Surgery is possible and more likely if my left eye wasn't OK. Knock on wood.
CLYNN I'm going to check my map to view your route ;D Always loved my audio books when back and forth to Door County, Decorah etc esp if I knew the route and didn't have to pay attention. ::) Great link to music. I use Pandora.
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On the grounds of Augusta National Golf Club (the holy land ;)) wandering around with a huge vat of coffee. ;D
It's kind of chilly for around here this AM at 48° - heading to 69° and robins egg blue sky's. 8)
I just tlked to Pip and she said it's snowing there in N NJ this morning. ???
I guess I picked a bad weekend to head to GA - NOT. :)
Karen - KDNL is the local airport, Daniel Field Airport.
Tsk - On a 4 day PGA tournament Saturday is called the "moving day". :)
And I can't wait for the guys to start moving ! ;D
And I'm off for my walk about .....
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Bl, a little warmer here in S, Ga! Otherwise, the same? Airport Designation is the same as the weather station in Missouri and Illinois. Lol OL have a good Time
Clynn, You are on the road by now. I didn’t know time will be in the great state of Illinois.
Tsk and Baz, and Lani, and Phyl. 🫨🫨🫨🫨. Good morning and happy Canada Day Lisa post some pictures of the kitties lol
Tih, Congratulations to camper and family and little lion babies are such a sweet little things
Happy Katter day. Yes that’s all the typing lady wants to spell it.
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Oh yes, he knows he's fancy!
Everyone have a safe and enjoyable day...
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Good Morning Beakers....Happy Caturday!
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tsk - Hope you are feeling much better today. Geez, you dug a hole after not feeling all that great...you are a SUPER woman!
baz - Love that jumpsuit in the throwback pic. My mama made me something similar to that when I was pregnant with Bradley. I just had a bagel for early lunch, a plain one, but sesame seed is my favorite. :D
clynn - Oh, a gentleman with a stick for Iris? Loved reading about your family. Hope you had a safe trip to your mom's!
tig - Congrats to Camper, and you too on great grandchild.
Lani - Love the pile of pups last night.
BL - Enjoy your time in Augusta! I want to know, as I have seen this on Pinterest, do they really have egg salad sandwiches that there that you can buy for lunch? Have seen so many recipes called The Master's egg salad sandwich.
karen - LOL, will try and get some pics of the kitties.
kb - Fancy for sure... ;D
Phyl, Puff, oldguy and all - Morning :)
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Happy Caturday Beakers!
Morning Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
{{{Clynn}}} My photos are coming out larger too, it's a mystery why...thank you for the article on Iris, awww sweet photo of the Big Bear siblings :-* .... Enjoy your 3 audio books, great music link.. sending prayers for your safe travel.
Baz. the great Leon Russell...
Phyl,
{{{BL}}} Sorry about Pip's weather..... But you do set a beautiful picture of Moving Day at Augusta. We have the Golf Channel on now, it looks to be a gorgeous day for all. You have a way with words that makes one feel like we're there too.... Have a great time! ;D 8)
Karen, Happy Katter Day to you too! LOL! That's how my iPhone microphone spells it too! ;D You and Piper have a good day ;D
Kb, I think it's 'She knows she's fancy!" Looks like a girl to me, an magnificent one too. I wonder if she's going to be trained for a race horse, but she's definitely one for showing. What a proud elegant stance.
Lisa, gorgeous cat and tea cup... interesting note about Master's egg salad sandwich. I didn't know about that, I looked up the recipe.
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BL - Enjoy your time in Augusta! I want to know, as I have seen this on Pinterest, do they really have egg salad sandwiches that there that you can buy for lunch? Have seen so many recipes called The Master's egg salad sandwich.
Yes they do and people tell me they are awesome, but I don't really like egg salad that much so I go for the pulled pork BBQ sandwich.
In fact I'm scarfing one down right now as I type with a cold beer ($6) as Jordon Spieth walked by on the fairway.
$1.50 for the egg salad sammy.
Same prices here since 2002. :o :)
$3.00 for the BBQ sandwich so you can't go wrong. 8)
They really get tou on th beer .. ;)
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BL Did not know that Sat at the Masters was " moving day" Learn something every day here. LOL Do you walk with a player or pick a hole and watch all come through. Used to volunteer many years at the Western Open when it was here. Ball spotter, Quiet sign, We loved it!! Had to keep the course clean so picked up a golfer's cigarette butt when he threw it!! Forget now who it was.
WHAT only $3.00 for lunch???
KAREN Happy Canada day to Emyraud ;D
KB Isn't that pony a princess - What's with the up tail?
LISA LOVE that beautiful Siamese. :o Spent the AM at church - Practice for the Holy Thursday service . Then I stayed as am on the committee that decorates the church - today for Palm Sunday- Mostly just two of us sigh! Now off to a movie and will pick up dinner on the way home.
LANI Love your blue eyed cuties!! Just copied the masters Egg Salad ;D ;D
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BL - Enjoy your egg salad!
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tsk - I love the coffee cup, the kitty is using! Oh, you are busy at Church. Enjoy the movie and dinner. What are you seeing?
Lani - Thank you! :)
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Lani and tsk: the caption on the post said he. Many people in comments said it's a SHE!....
No other info on her....but, she's a prancer..
Scott made a mean egg salad....I loved them, but it was his for the making. He added mustard to the mayo and onions. Trouble is, I don't know which kind of mustard: dijon, honey mustard, other kind? ..
I'll have to try to duplicate one of these days as I've been thinking about it. Chris doesn't like it so it would be made just for me?
Both of us walked Ollie today and went shopping at Whole Foods. I hate grocery shopping so I loved the company and his food choices so I don't end up guessing so much.
Dropping the Jeep off next Thursday so bought enough food for over a week.
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Last post today until tonight as the leadersa are going off.
BL Did not know that Sat at the Masters was " moving day" Learn something every day here. LOL Do you walk with a player or pick a hole and watch all come through. Used to volunteer many years at the Western Open when it was here. Ball spotter, Quiet sign, We loved it!! Had to keep the course clean so picked up a golfer's cigarette butt when he threw it!! Forget now who it was.
WHAT only $3.00 for lunch???
Tsk I just tend to roam around and take it all in.
There truly is a palpable exquisite magic about this piece of land in GA.
History just passes thru your body on this property and its actually spooky and cool at the same time.
You know me I dont do well with just sitting around. LOL.
What most people eally dont appeciate about Augusta is this place is one heck of a day hike in it's own right.
I tend to stick around Amen Corner.
Holes 11,12,13.
That is an ultra magical place to me.
Iv'e been watching the Masters on TV since I was 5 yrs old (pobably before) with my Father.
He passed away in 2005. He was a huge golf fanatic and a heck of a player. I think he attended the Masters 10/11 times
This is my 3rd time here, each for 1 day, 2 Thurs and now a Sat.
When I was here in 2012 I tried to sneak down to the Nelson Bridge over Raes Creek leading to the 12th green after the rounds war over and was stopped by security.
I was honest with them and told them what I wanted to do
They looked the other way and let me do what I was up to.
I cast some of my Dad's ashes into Rae's Creek from the Nelson Bridge as the light faded behind the pines and never felt so good about leaving someone were they wanted to be. I happy cry a little still.
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BL. You are a good man and a great son. Blessings on you and have a great time RIP, Bl’s father . I know you’re at peace now that A part of you Is resting in Augusta!
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kb - I love making egg salad, and making a batch tomorrow. I use 6 eggs, 2 heaping tablespoons of mayo, small squirt of yellow mustard, a lil salt, pepper, and tablespoon of sweet relish. Yummy!
Good night, everyone :)
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Hello ...Happy Caturday!
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Well---I had this already to post at 6:16 AM--got my feet stuck in those '3 legged wheels' of the desk chair--lost my balance and went face first into the keyboard and it's tray and really blooded my nose good---the cartilage part took the trama! Jim took a look and said not to do a thing and just let it 'be'. Gonna see how it feels later tonight, and go from there.
So I went back to bed laying on my back and went to sleep no less. LOL
Chinise for dinner tonight. Jim finally fed the BBs, cardinals, mockingbirds and our other avians and the squirrels---'Frank and Fedora"
Catch y'all tomorrow.
Oh, for this morning:
TIG Congrats to great grandpa Camper!
Lani- sounds official...you passed the clean Mike's office test. LOL. It would appear Finn is a new 'cad"
Bazi- thks for the music links
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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LISA I saw that menu. Pretty cheap if you ask me! I like the Masters egg salad and it uses a few more things than I do. I'll just use 3 eggs and halve the recipe. ;)
KB Nice to see Chris go out with you for some exercise and his own food choices too LOL
BL Awww Nice that the guards let you do that with Dad's ashes. Perfect. place. Thought I saw you actually - the guy with the pink cargos, black tee, panama hat and a cool brew. ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
PHYL Some good rootin' tootin' kitties this AM ;D OH no PHYL You can't catch a break. I have a 4 wheeled chair and now will pay better attention. Did you ice it??
Sue Bruhling just posted in FB that 2 of the 4 have died at FSV..One out in the 80 heat without protection and the other fell through a hole in the sticks barrier. New parents??? So sad. Prayers for the other two. :'( :'(
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some bounce
I spent a couple hours on yard werk tasks.
Hugs... Prayers for Beakers and beaks
BL... Hugs. Keep making those eagles Rory. Talons crossed 🤞
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tsk cracking me up this eve. :-*
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Happy Canada Day Emy! ;D
BL, WOW! what great prices for sandwiches, especially the BBQ beef! Mike thought the beer prices was pretty good too, compared to the Phoenix Open.
{{{Tsk}}} You're so good about helping at your church... it's a busy weekend here too...What movie did you see?. How cool you volunteered at the Western Open, that must have been fun too! Can you remember the golfers that played? I'm going to have to make me an egg sandwich tomorrow. LOL! ... oh, how sad about the FSV eaglets. :'(
Lisa, you found a menu. I remember my mom eating a pimento cheese sandwich in the 60's. I didn't like them. You have a great egg salad recipe too.
Kb, Horse is gorgeous! Dijon mustard goes great with onions. That's my base for a egg salad sandwich or deviled eggs. Dijon mustard, worcheshire sauce, green onions finely chopped. I made deviled eggs yesterday, I sprinkled finely diced bacon bits and green onions on top. All 48 eggs disappeared. I didn't have one. I was afraid there wouldn't be enough for everyone.
BL, Wonderful memory and loving gesture for your dad. How nice of the guards to look the other way... a perfect place .... I'm so glad the weather was perfect for you. We were watching, the crowds were huge! I told Mike to keep a lookout for a guy with big green boots on the Amen Corner. Which he knew what that was! LOL! He knew about Moving Day too. Well, there's a golfer for you! I just read Phyl's post, please send her bubble wrap outfit. :( ... Safe travels home.
{{{Phyl}}} Darling Caturday pics.... oh no, you need to get your home blessed and BL's bubble wrap suit.... Did you ice it? Are you feeling better tonight? I'm so sorry. :-* ... Finn hasn't arrived yet. It's Louis that keeps coming to bother Iris.
Come home Finn. Iris has the nest prepared.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Interesting post on the Master's Lani BL. Also timed along with FOX segment this morning also talked about the prices for food, etc. It was purposely set up that way this year to compensate for the $$$$$ that fans are already paying for the experience. Hope McIlroy makes it this time. He's brought a lot of positive attention to the sport.
I was looking for orange boots - not green? :-[
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Ambulance here to take Tim to hospital - Another atrial fib experience. BBL
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Ambulance here to take Tim to hospital - Another atrial fib experience. BBL
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Paulies coconut cake layers are perfectly moist and fluffy topped with delicious coconut cream cheese buttercream. Enjoy!
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For sure, for real, counted 5 beaks under HM just now - no one mentioned that!? Going back to look for 6.
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Prayers for Tim and Tsk!
Puff are you talking about the geese? Mg and fg No cam on hm.
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https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/decorah-goose-cam/
View 1 is Hatchery/Y tree. Karen Went back to check things out - thinking maybe it was a past year repeat shown. Nope?
Mom has herself spread over bole but Dad still at the side. I also did a replay of something from last night - dark set in - glimpses only there. Debut of the newbies about 6 am CDT.
Mystery to me. Just looking for confirmation or explanation. . . Going back there again to monitor.
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Yes, the geese are hatching!
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That's a really 'cheap' concession menu 'The Masters Tourney' has. Their egg salad
I haven't made egg salad since last spring/summer. :-\
Lori- dreamy coconut cake for Paulie's birdday and sweet 'Get Well' for Tsk & Tim
Tsk- Oh no ! Tim...so sorry to hear about his atrial fib again! Jim and I are so concerned...sending prayers for you both. A speedy recovery for Tim. Pls. keep us posted.
(((BL)))- nice you were allowed to scatter your Dad's ashes there; Yes. Pls send me a 'bubble wrap' suit. LOL Tks
Tsk- tks for the FSV nest update. So sad though, so sad. Yes, iced my nose for a bit.
Sorry, a belated "Happy Canada Day ' to Emyraud
Many 'thanks' for the nest updates...FSV eaglets, Hellgate, Sauces.
Also prayers for our beloved pets as when we'er ill they get, albeit, unintentionally forgotten.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-04-13-late-snow
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Prayers for Tim and Tsk!
Puff are you talking about the geese? Mg and fg No cam on hm.
He took a break about 1/2 hour ago. He was perched at her left side of screen (not a full view) on a slightly higher branch. Not there now karen. Try recap back to about 6 a.m.
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{{{Tim and Tsk}}} I pray Tim is feeling better this morning... sending you hugs and prayers :-*
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Blessed Palm Sunday Beakers!
Morning Eagles4, Lisa, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Kb, Tsk, Karen, Oldguy, Puff, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Clynn, Tig, Baz, Phyl, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, BL, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Puff, karen, thank you for alert on Decorah Goose Family. I forgot hatch day was getting close.
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{{{Phyl, Jim, Miss Maggie}}} Sending you hugs and prayers on this blessed day!
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Lisa, I found the below post, do you have any updates on whether or not this was HM? :'(
I've searched facebook, RRP blog and threads for any updates. I must be looking in the wrong places or not taking time to look at the correct articles.
From Raptor Resource Project Facebook:
3/31/25
We picked up an eagle in distress near the hatchery yesterday. Unfortunately, she died not long after pickup. She tested negative for HPAI/avian influenza, so the veterinarian we are working with will be conducting more tests.
We saw HD today. The eagle we picked up yesterday may have been HM. We don't know whether they had eggs or young.
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tsk and tim - hugs, take care, and keep us posted.
Been outside all morning working. Swapped positions of snowblowers and mower after emptying gas out of the one blower. Bagged up the front yard filled with ash seeds, sticks, leaves...
Ollie got a bath on back deck.
Turning outside water faucets on now.
Later.
Happy Sunday all.
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Good Afternoon Beakers
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A blessed Palm Sunday for all.
Lani - The day that happened, I was watching and the eagle was shown on live feed. The profile to me looked like it could have been HM, but there has been no official word from RRP since that post whether it was or not.
Phyl - Thanks for the 365. Hope you and Jim are feeling better.
Puff - The BE pair was shown a few times this morning on bluff perch where HM & HD use to hang out.
tsk - Thinking of you and Tim! :-* :-* I know you will keep us updated. Sending prayers.
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karen, kb, tig, and all - Afternoon :)
A few of the goslings at N1
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Thanks Lisa, I've continued to look. I pray it's not... I just read your post to Puff, I pray it's our Decorah pair.
Love your morning pic.
Oh my goodness, I just saw 6 goslings and last egg pipping! :-*
{{{Tsk and Tim}}} your in our prayers 🙏
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For the last 3 or 4 days I've been speed flipping to two channels, hatchery geese nest 1 with their 6 eggs, and Tremp with 3 eggs, I think, with hatch due any day starting Apr 9. Very often, when no other action, hatchery cam is graciously showing HD and HM in a nearby tree, not sure where or which one. Anyway, that eagle pair is keeping an eye on their territory.
Now to confuse the charts even more. . .where is Finn and Louis, and ? at the osprey Hellgate nest? Iris and we are waiting.
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Puff, and others...
RRP posted today - a little over an hour ago - in the chat box at the RRP Goose Cam at:
https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/decorah-goose-cam/
It says there, in the chat, from glogdog:
Apr 13, 1:08 PM
glogdog (Admin): All 6 Goose eggs have hatched now at N1! Here's RRP's FB post about that: "Make way for Goslings!"
https://www.facebook.com/RaptorResourceProject/videos/1906479443514349
More about that from RRP, related to expected "JUMP!" in 24-48 hours, is posted on the RRP FB at:
https://www.facebook.com/RaptorResourceProject/videos/1906479443514349
which says:
The goslings in N1 are hatching and we’re getting a lot of questions about the gosling Leap of Faith, which will probably happen tomorrow or Tuesday. Will the goslings jump? How will they survive? Are they really ready to leave the nest? Read on for the answers to your questions and watch live here: https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/decorah-goose-cam/.
Will the goslings really jump?
They will! Watch for The Leap of Faith to happen roughly 24 to 48 hours after hatch. Mother Goose will leave the nest and both parents will start vocalizing. The already-busy goslings will become even more excited and eventually leap or tumble towards the sound of their parents’ voices. If you watched last year, you’ll remember how rambunctious they got before leaping!
How will they survive?
When things fall, the momentum they gain falling has to go somewhere when the fall stops. As climbers say: “It isn’t the fall that kills you, it’s the stop.” Whether or not the object breaks depends on the physical characteristics of the object (mass, brittleness, springiness) and the ability of the struck surface to absorb energy. If I drop a plate on a trampoline, the plate bounces. If my cat knocks the same plate on to a tile floor, the plate shatters. And if I drop a ball on either one, the ball bounces!
How about the goslings? Momentum = mass x velocity. Goslings weigh just three ounces at hatch: about as much as two dental floss picks, three pieces of sliced bread, three AA batteries, or anything else listed here. Mass and weight aren’t really the same, but the goslings don’t have much of either one. And they flap their tiny little wings as they fall, which reduces their velocity. They don’t have nearly as much momentum to dissipate as, say, a 160-pound human falling out of the same tree.
Are the goslings likely to shatter on impact?
Adult birds, like adult humans, have rigid bones that shatter and break when their force threshold is exceeded. But young waterfowl have a high percentage of chondroid bone, a springy skeletal tissue intermediate between cartilage and bone. Sadly, our 160-pound human is lying at the bottom of the tree with a lot of broken bones and probably some punctured internal organs. But the gosling’s light weight and springy skeleton let it bounce, which dissipates the energy of the landing without breaking the gosling’s bones. Human zero, gosling one!
Let’s talk about the landing surface!
If a gosling, a 160-pound human, or my plate falls 70 feet and hits a hard surface that can’t absorb energy, the force of the fall – its momentum – will be dissipated through their bodies. The plate will shatter, the human’s rigid bones will break, and the gosling’s low momentum and springy bones might not be enough to save it. But if any of them hit a surface that can absorb energy, at least some of their momentum will be dissipated elsewhere: think of muddy river banks, soft grass, brush, and so on. Those things aren’t going to be enough to save our 160-pound human, who has rigid bones and a lot of momentum. But the light, springy gosling will be fine.
Why are the parents nesting in a tree? Are they stupid?
Some of you are questioning the intellectual capacity of Mother and Father Goose. Don’t they know that geese nest on the ground? This question gets right to the heart of watching a wild nest. It can be incredibly stressful to watch birds do things that seem bad for them, but they understand their lives better than we do.
It’s important to remember that we haven’t seen geese nesting in abandoned eagle nests because bald eagles were largely gone. The Bald Eagle disappeared from Iowa in 1905 and didn’t return to nest until 1977. For 62 years – I’m giving the last nests ten years to dwindle – Canada geese in Iowa didn’t have the choice to nest on high. I think, based on documentation from the early to mid-1900’s, that we are seeing the resumption of an old, instinctual behavior. While the leap isn’t without risks, adults, eggs, and goslings are free from ground-based predators like dogs, cats, skunks, coyotes, foxes, humans, and some species of snakes. Tree nests might also be easier to protect from geese who want to dump their eggs in someone else’s nest. More on that here: https://www.raptorresource.org/.../what-are-canada-geese.../.
Are the goslings really ready to leave the nest? It takes eagles a long time to fledge!
There are a lot of ways to group birds. Depending on what we want to do, we can apply traditional taxonomy (class, order, family, species), habitat (waterfowl, shorebirds, upland birds, marine birds, and so on), status (critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable, near threatened, species of least concern), or self-sufficiency following hatch. Precocial birds like Canada Geese can care for themselves shortly after hatch. They can thermoregulate, run, swim, and find their own food, although their parents protect them and lead them to feeding spots. But altricial birds like Bald Eagles are relatively immobile, can’t thermoregulate, and need to be fed. Nestling eaglets and peregrines don’t leave the nest or procure their own food until they fledge. Goslings leave the nest within 24-48 hours of hatching and do not return to it. To learn more about precocial versus altricial, follow this link! https://www.raptorresource.org/2025/04/08/canada-geese-precocial-versus-altricial-2/
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(((TSK))), prayers and best wishes for (((Tim))) for a successful treatment, and hope he's feeling better and home again soon!
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I've been thinking of past years all day today baz and in the onset of the little ones leaving so soon, and remembering the males, even pre hatch, starting to make a landing pad and softening it for the kids; neither mom or dad have done any advance preparations. Routine a bit different this year. Dad staying on the hatch scene just because. Maybe they have been lucky and found a doable fletch setting.
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Puff, as always, it's nature, and we are lucky to be able to follow along with their journey, with hope for the best for this goose pair and their new goslings. :-*
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Howdy Beakers! :)
I'm catching up on a couple of days posts...
So sorry to hear of the passing of 2 of the 4 FSV eaglets. Such sadness. I never had heard that the 4th had hatched there till now! Talons crossed that the remaining 2 eaglets and this Eagle Family have better days and a happier progression through their nesting season this year. Rest in peace, little ones, and fly high like the Eagles you are. :-* :-*
I missed Caturday, so, belatedly... ;)
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(((Phyl))), oh no! Another tumble!! I'm so sorry, and hope you're feeling better. :-* I hope BL's Bubble Suit is the right size - I know you will wear it well! ;) :D You and Jim rest up and keep getting better and better. Hugs.
Lani, FYI, LOL... unlike in some other places in the U.S., such as Texas, etc., in the Southern Atlantic states, if you order BBQ, you will get pork, not beef. ;) :D That BBQ sandwich at The Masters is pork, all day long. ;) Your deviled eggs sound yummy! I love them! No fair you didn't get one! Pimento cheese was a staple in my house when I was growing up. But every brand seems totally different. You might like some different from the one you tried before. My LilSis makes a mean homemade pimento cheese! Or 'minter cheese, as we often say. ;) It's so good as a grilled pimento cheese sandwich, too, or to make stuffed celery... yum.
Clynn, I hope you're safely at your destination. Such a long drive for you, so I hope the books on tape had someone better than Karen's Typing Lady doing the talking! ;) ;) ;D And I hope the Weather Gods were with you! :) :-*
BL, glad you had a wonderful day at Augusta National yesterday, and safe travels back home again. Hope Pip didn't get too much snow accum in your absence, and all can rendezvous in your cozy, friendly barn upon your return.
Karen, have you noticed if the House Finches, or other little chirpers, have an active nest yet on your front porch roof again yet?
Lisa, bagel, bagel, bagel! Oh yum, your post made me hungry! I love egg salad, and yours sounds yum!
Lori, yum on that coconut cake you made for Paulie's b'day! She better hurry to it, before I get it! :D
Waving to KB, Tig, and All! :D
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PAULIE! :) I hope you were kicking back with some fun surprises and yummy treats for your birthday... and no snow shoveling! :D
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Oops, I almost completely forgot! Beakers, I don't know if this was posted before, but it's lots of fun to watch... to the very end! LOL! Fun, special feeding behavior! Smart smart bird!! :D For bird lovers, like we are... a Striated Heron (I think, not certain!), fishing with bait!! Really good, and fun, short video!! :D
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIPhqnDp0Wa/?igsh=MXBhbzJkdG53MjAwdg%3D%3D - Watch for the fun ending! LOL! :D P. S. You don't need an instagram account to view this - just click on the "X" to close out the pop-up sign-in page to view the video. There's cute music with it, if you un-mute the sound with it.
;) Extra credit info:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Striated_heron - Scroll to the paragraph, "Food and feeding" - special behaviors! :)
Some pictures you can scroll through here - they look a tad different in different countries:
https://ebird.org/species/strher
Great pics here!
https://media.ebird.org/catalog?birdOnly=true&taxonCode=strher&mediaType=photo&sort=rating_rank_desc
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I'm heading to watch the rest of The Masters. Sounds great on the TV from behind me, LOL. I want Rory to win! If he does (looking that way so far, after 9 holes this final round), it will make for the completion of his career Grand Slam - and he would be joining a very short select list of others who have accomplished that feat so far! Go Rory McIlroy!! :D
So have a good evening, All! Meanwhile... ;D
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Baz and Tig and Lani - Rory is going to give me a heart attack ...
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HOPE I'M NOT TOO LATE TO WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PAULIE Hope it was a good one.
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Will catch up with everyone later tomorrow. Home from hospital and showered and now off to church Pant Pant
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((( TSK )))
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I crying already. ((( Rory !!! ))) 8) 🤞
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Tsk, how is Tim doing?
Bl, you r right!
Baz, tge ikdest twin girl has beautiful eyes! All cute kids
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YES !!!
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Boy O Boy O Boy ... it doesn't get any better than that.
And a Green Jacket for the boy from the Island of Green. :) ;D :)
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Will catch up with everyone later tomorrow. Home from hospital and showered and now off to church Pant Pant
{{{Tsk, Tim}}} So relieved and thankful to see your post. God Bless you both.
If possible, get some rest and we'll see you in the morning. We're wrapping you both with our prayers and love. 🙏
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Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven played on the piano in a mall by this guy:
Unbelievable talent and should be in a concert hall.
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Boy O Boy O Boy ... it doesn't get any better than that.
And a Green Jacket for the boy from the Island of Green. :) ;D :)
It truly doesn't! What a great match! Congratulations to Rory! A green jacket and Grand Slam win! 8)
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Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven played on the piano in a mall by this guy:
Unbelievable talent and should be in a concert hall.
Kb, loved it!
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Baz, Wonderful family pics of your Lil Sis and family. Your great niece looks adorable, how did her team do? Lil Bro looks adorable no matter if he's having a bad hair day or not. LOL! Thanks for the RRP blog on the Decorah Goose family. Looks like they will wait till morning to make the Big Jump! I bet they do it around sunrise. Dad has been with mom all day and night. He's very protective of his mate and goslings.. .... I looked up a recipe for Grilled Pimento Sandwich, it's made with 3 types of cheeses... https://magnoliadays.com/grilled-pimento-cheese-sandwich/ ... This is much better than the pimento spread in a jar my mom had years ago. I'll try this... yum!
{{{Phyl, Jim, Miss Maggie}}} I hope you both are feeling stronger each day. 🙏
{{{Tim, Tsk}}} 🙏
{{{Iris}}} Please come home Finn 🙏
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Couldn't sleep so will try and catch up.
PUFF/KAREN Appreciate your updates on N1 goose family. I'll have to catch the jump on rerun. ;) ;)
LISA Awww sweet little chick peeking out of its feather house. LOL
BAZI How clever is that!!! Homeowner and meow. LOLOL Never noticed that before ::) ::) ::) That series of LIL BRO cracks me up. How precious. He will enjoy looking at that years from now. Great shot of Sis with all the twin grands and her son - eyes open LOL Kids get involved in SO much these days. Don't remember ever having so many organized programs as a kid. What an amazing video of the heron baiting the fish. So much we don't know about the animal kingdom. :o
That was one of the most exciting Masters EVER. So glad Rory won. The rest of his career is gravy now. LOLOL
Scrabble tiles - No word yet. LOLOLOL
TIG Rory's sobbing after that final putt got me teary as well.
The movie I saw the other day many of you may not be familiar with. The Chosen created by Dallas Jenkins. Totally crowd funded production of the life of Jesus in a way you have never experienced. This is season 5 of 7.
We'll see what today brings - Possible cardiac ablation and is supposed to be see by cardiology and the cardiac electrophysiologist this AM for that decision, so want to be there by 7 AM :o :o ::) ::)
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tsk so sorry you couldn't get some sleep, but I sure understand why. :-*
Best of luck to Tim and you if they decide to do the cardiac ablation today.
Hoping for a speedy recovery for Tim.
My uncle had that procedure done after some major A-fib events and it significantly improved his situation afterwards.
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Packing up at this el-cheapo hotel this AM and hoping to catch a flight back to NJ today along with a million other hung over golf fans. I think everyone in this town became Irish at about 9 PM last night ! ;)
See ya back by the Big Apple ...
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Good Morning...Happy Monday !
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Today 81F Tonight 52F
Today is Jim's first day back to work after two weeks of hospital stay. Hope he can survive it . I'm no better.
Last night we watched Fox Nation ' The Saints.' second season
BL- hoping y ou have a safe flight back home to NJ
Tsk- :( you had a sleepless night--thinking of you and Tim today and the decision on which procedure is to be performed today. Prayers continue.
Baz- great family photos;esp of Lil Bro combing his hair. :)
Lisa- such a cute snap shot of chick peeking out from it's mama's feathers
Lani-great 'Good Night" snap shot
{{{Tim, Tsk}}} sending lots of prayers
{{{Iris}}} Please Finn it's time to come home
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Jim took a peek in at nesting box #1 and found this past Thursday and found this...
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...as he's been in hospital and with my balance issues I didn't dare check the box earlier for activity and
record the date the egglet was laid.
But, as of today--(Saturday) the egglet is still alone with no one to incubate. Our educated guess is that the egg is either
non-viable or someone has been messing with the box and frightened the birds causing them to
abandoned the nest.
So Jim cleaned out the old used nest and discarded the egglet.
No activity has been seen by either of us since 4-10-25.
There fore the 2025 nesting season starts over.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-04-14-bloodroot-flowers
https://www.nature365.tv
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The LEAP has started - the leap is done :o
5 are with the parents on the creek bank - no sign of #6 at this time.
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That's some pretty crazy gumption from the little guys ay' OG. :o
You know how high up that N1 nest is from the river bank.
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Easter Bunny in grass! No, It's SSTrig who has moved to the tall grass! ;D
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Mom GLG found her chick SSTrig to feed. :-*
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Good morning Beakers! :)
Morning Tsk, Clynn, Lisa, Karen, Kb, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Baz, Phyl, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eagles4, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Tig, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
{{{Tsk and Tim}}} Wonderful to see your post! :-* Mike had an Cardiac Ablation 7 years ago. That part went well, as you can see after all these years. :-* Sending Prayers for you both.
Oldguy, I see in Decorah chatter #6 didn't make it. :'(
God Bless Decorah Geese Family on their spring/summer journey.
Phyl, Happy Spring! Sorry about the first BB egg :( .. I pray Jim has an easy first day back at work... sending prayers for continued healing and comfort for you both. Thanks for nature video.
BL, safe travels :)
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I love this bird: The shoebill
From Mr. Shelby on X:
Shoebills are known for their eerie stillness and intense gaze. They often freeze for minutes, even hours, to avoid startling prey. When they strike, it’s quick, brutal, and efficient. Their main diet includes fish, frogs, and even baby crocodiles (yes, you read that right).
Praying for the docs to make the correct decision tsk
Whew, took a very chilly and windy walk with Ollie man. I sure do hope this is the last one dressed up like it's winter. Come on Spring!...
Happy Monday all.
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Good Afternoon Beakers
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Lani - Thanks for the Royal pics. I did see RRP post this on their Facebook page about the goslings.
The goslings took their Leap of Faith from N1 this morning! The drop from the nest to the riverbank is about 70 feet. Five of the goslings made it: the sixth hit a branch below the Y and did not.
The five that made it quickly re-joined their parents on the riverbank and are currently downstream from Siewers Spring Road. Make way for goslings, everyone! Hatch watch for N2B begins on Friday, April 18.
oldguy - The leap was quick!
Phyl - Thanks for the 365. Sorry about the egg. Glad to hear that Jim is back to work.
BrokenLug - Safe travels back to Jersey.
tsk - Hope you and Tim got some good news today from the docs. Continued prayers and waiting for next update. :-*
kb - Love the Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven played on the piano!
baz - Love the pics of the lil great, and especially of Baby Bro!
karen, Puff, tig, oldguy and all - Afternoon :D
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Thanks Lisa, that's why I won't watch the video. Love your Easter pic, especially that cup. ;D
Kb, I love the Shoebill too. I've seen you post videos of them bowing. ;D
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BL Hope you had a chance to see some of the final day on TV Likely by the sounds of it LOL
PHYL Wish we were able to get The Saints. We don't get that channel but the previews looks so good. Such a brilliant egg color .
Too bad it was abandoned :'( How did Jim do today?
LANI LOL It does kind of look like an Easter bunny ;D
Saw all the necessary docs today. Bottom line: still in a-fib so trying a different drug today. Also will repeat some blood work tomorrow as white cell count was high. The cardiac electrophysiologist office will call us in a week and set an appt for the ablation about a month or so out - so I'm thinking June some time. I was there at 7 AM - up at 4:30 so I am wiped. I do not think ablations are covered as an in-patient. I will mention to him about all the successes you related - Thanks. If afib resolves, we can come home.
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Tsk - Sounds like you all have a plan in place for Tim. Hope you all can get an appointment before June.
Lani - I loved the cup too.
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Tsk sounds good! You are a trooper!
I think Some of the Opo Rules vary depending on the patient’s health status. You can check that out I guess with the doctor or the insurance company. I hope you and Lulu are curled up in bed now and getting some well-deserved rest.
Busy day at the hatchery and another one coming up in a week I also do Not like looking at those jumps scary stuff!
Hopeful, everyone is rested following is stressful, golf game and SEDS
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I haven't been to Forum for a few days therefore just posting now ...
tsk, I just said a prayer for Jim. I hope he's feeling better. My oldest son has A-fib. He had oblation a few years ago. I hope Jim is feeling much better and returns home to you soon.
Thank you very much for my Happy Birthday greeting!
Lori, Thank you for the delicious coconut cake!
Lisa, I love your bunny cup photo today. You post the best pics always soooo pretty.
To my friends who posted Happy Birthday in Cheers Thank you! :)
I hope I didn't forget anyone.
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Art Wu posts this pic of a leucistic robin. Hennepin County today.
On my walks I've seen our regular robins have returned en mass. Yes, some do reside in winter, but not in the numbers I've seen lately.
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kb there still here some birds you don't monkey around with.
I got a top 10.
Barn slather :)
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kb there still here some birds you don't monkey around with.
No siree!
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A leap of faith from N1
April 14, 2025 RaptorResource
https://www.raptorresource.org/2025/04/14/a-leap-of-faith-from-n1/
The Kestrels are Back!
April14,2025 RaptorResource
https://www.raptorresource.org/2025/04/14/the-kestrels-are-back/
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{{{Tsk and Tim}}} Great to see your post :-* Sending Prayers for you both.
Lani- tks for the update on the Royal Albies
Lisa- the easter cup is darling
KB- tks for a look at a leucistic robin.
Tsk- 'The Saints' is on a Fox premium channel 'Fox Nation'
Thanks Paulie...my Jim has been in the hospital for the past two weeks with his AFib and water in his lungs. He's returned
home this past Friday. And returned to work just today.
Jim feels some better. But, not 100%!
Good Evening / Good Night Beakers...SEDs all.
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{{{Tsk, Tim}}} sounds like a good plan by doctors, Mike's was covered as in-patient, hopefully it will be the same for Tim..... Praying for his continued healing and comfort, and a peaceful night's sleep for you both... God bless you both. :-*
Kb, Beautiful leucistic robin, the dozen or more robins have left our winter feeders and headed north. ;D
SED Lisa, Karen, Paulie
Phyl, Beautiful Kestral, I kept hearing a human voice on its cam. strange. :-\ ... We're watching Season 2 of The Saints.....We enjoy the thoughtful panel discussion by Martin Scorsese after the film..... continued prayers for {{{you and Jim}}}
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Very interesting kb. All the birds of my life - I'm sure I must have seen the leucistic phenoms somewhere along the lines. I'll have to be more aware. Leaning experience of the day.
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KAREN I did manage 6 hours of sleep last night so all good today LOL
PAULIE Thanks for your info on your son's successful ablation. Tim is afraid of all medical procedures. LOL Doctors assure him all life is a risk. I like this doc who says this is his bread and butter and does these all day and every day.
KB The leucistic robin is still beautiful in its own way. :)
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Iris has been busy preparing her beautiful nest. Please come Home Finn! 🙏
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Good morning Beakers! :)
Morning Tsk, Clynn, Lisa, Karen, Kb, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Baz, Phyl, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eagles4, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Tig, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
{{{Tsk and Tim}}} praying this is a good day for you both.... {{{Tim}}} 🙏
Hi Puff :)
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Good Morning beakers! 73° now going to 84 so I warm weather is returning
Tsk Glad you got some sleep last night and hopefully they’ll be some resolution To Tim’s current condition and a possible return home to wait for another appointment since he’s so nervous I would hope he could go in the hospital for the test for the treatment rather than OP
Phyl, How did Jim do at work yesterday. I hope he doesn’t overdo. I did not realize he had a fib..
I have a few errands to do today, so I’ll sign off and see you all later
Oh I see Leilani’s post and her pictures of iris. It seems to me Finn was a late return her last year so perhaps he’s just on a regular schedule one can only hope so.
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Hi Lani
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Good Afternoon Beakers
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paulie - Thanks :) Hope you had a great birthday.
kb - Love the pic of the leucistic robin. I have noticed alot of robins here, too.
Phyl - Thanks for the RRP posts. Hope Jim is getting better every day. Are you feeling better?
Lani - Awww, bunny on the beach. Good pics of Iris! I hope Finn shows up soon.
tsk - Glad you got some much needed sleep. Hoping Tim is feeling a bit better.
karen - You are going to be quite warm today.
Puff, tig, oldguy, BL and all - Afternoon :)
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Good Afternoon !
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Today 62F sunny and blustery Tonight 33F
Tsk- so glad you were able to sleep last night and Tim is doing well today
Lisa-nice AM greeting today; I dont rest at night and Jim's recovery is slow...Jim's cardiologist sees him later this afternoon.
I wish Jim didn't have that 'financial' push to go back to work .
Lani-tks for the Hellgate update on our ospreys; great photos of Iris, do come home Finn.
Karen- sounds like warm weather for you...
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-04-15-watchful
https://www.nature365.tv
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Boy O Boy O Boy ... it doesn't get any better than that.
And a Green Jacket for the boy from the Island of Green. :) ;D :)
It truly doesn't! What a great match! Congratulations to Rory! A green jacket and Grand Slam win! 8)
Oh my, my... I boo-hooed through about a half box of kleenex! ... between the winning Sudden Death putt on the 18th with Rory's emotional drop to the green, to the hugs with his family and other golfers and officials as he made his way into the clubhouse, to getting presented with his Green Jacket in The Cabin, to the celebration back outside with the crowd with a follow-up Green Jacket donning, and the Trophy!! At least he was big grins by then, but I was still boo-hooing! So, so, so HAPPY for RORY!!! YAYAY!!!
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(((TSK and Tim))) TSK, I hope Tim is better soon, and you can enjoy Easter weekend together at home. :-*
I'm heading out for a couple of errands, so...
Take care, All, and I hope the Beakers have a Good Afternoon! :)
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LISA Meant to comment earlier on that darling bunny cup. " Simple Abundance" had some cute ones. Today's Easter pic was pretty too.
LANI I think Finn's latest date has been the 15th :(
PHYL Karen reminded me - I also did not know Jim had a-fib - Maybe just forgot?
Home by 12:30 and was our fastest discharge ever. Spent about 90 minutes redoing his 2 pill boxes with new meds or new dosages of others. He takes 8 AM pills and 6 PM pills. :o :o Then I updated his pill handout we each keep for doc visits . Also on it are the dates of his major surgeries. Helps the docs and nurses. He was able to take a two hour nap and now feels better and is taking a shower so he can feel like a new man LOL Ablation will likely be late May - we are waiting for a call.
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tsk/Tim and Phyl/Jim, Prayers for Tim and Jim .. and for you tsk and Phyl too!
tsk, Very good news about Tim's discharge! You and I do the same thing. Maintain lists of meds and other infor for all appointments. We're smart ladies. :) Good about Tim's nap. You rest now too!
My husband's cardiologist is also a cardio electrophysiologist. He monitor's Charlie's ICD/Implanted Cardiac Defibrillator. One has to admire and be grateful for the intelligence of these doctors.
Lisa and Phyl, Love both your photos today. Phyl I want that cute little house or shed and bench and flowers in my yard!! :)
Hello to everyone
Did clynn arrive safely at her mother's? Or still traveling?
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Tisk. It sounds like things are a little better if you were home and rested up and you too Hope the week continues to improve and that you get information soon about a future treatments..
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{{{Phyl, Jim, Miss Maggie}}} I hope Jim's afternoon appt went well.... praying things get better for you both. Thank you for today's nature video. :)
{{{Lisa, Baz, Paulie, Kb, Puff}}} I hope you all have had a nice day! ;D
Paulie, I didn't understand the difference between an Implanted Cardiac Defibrillator and pacemaker until I googled. Best wishes to Charlie.... Today's doctors are amazing.
{{{Tsk, Tim}}} Wonderful news about Tim's discharge. Now you both can rest at home...... please send Tim Mike's good wishes and he said "he didn't feel pain during or after the cardiac ablation and hasn't had problems since." I pray you both with Lulu by your side sleep well tonight. :-*
{{{SED karen and piper}}} I hope you both had a good day too.
Iris had an unidentified male visit her with fish in his talons. She has refused. Louis keeps coming, and she'll probably have one of his eggs soon. :-\
Something must have happened to Finn over the winter. :( ... I hope she accepts this new male that keeps trying. 🙏
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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PAULIE You said it!!! The advances in medicine today are epic. Just wish we were able to get that ablation done sooner as now he will worry for a month! LOL When Mom and Dad were living and lived in Milwaukee ( me Chicago) I was the one responsible for all their medical. I had to keep a folder for each of them with everything a doc/nurse would need to know if ever there was an emergency and I could not get home in time. They had live-in caregivers for 8 years or so. Just makes everything so much easier as you well know. ;) ;) CLYNN should have gotten to her Mom's on Saturday evening.
LANI Poor Iris :'( I will tell Tim what Mike said. The doc told him that less than 1/10th of 1 % have anything go wrong with the procedure. That made him feel better.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO KB'S CHRIS
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Good Morning ...!
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Today 66F Tonight 49F
CLynn- hope you arrived safely at your mom's and are having a good visit. Safe journey on the return.
Paulie- Best wishes to Charlie.... Today's doctors are amazing.
Lani- this afternoon Jim's cardio said his heart will always be in AFib and all that goes with that. He's been ablated twice several years ago. Doc isn't ordering another procedure . I still have this nagging cough chest issues and all that, feeling tired and weak...3 weeks now
Tsk and Tim-Just read about Tim's discharge from hospt. And his ablation is scheduled?
Hope ing Lisa, baz, Kb Puff, Karen/Piper, Paulie had a good day yesterday
Iris and her unidentified male that keeps courting her...here's to his success with her
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Happy Bird Day Chris!!! 🎉
TTFN
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Happy birthday Chris!
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Good morning Beakers! :)
Morning Tsk, Clynn, Lisa, Karen, Kb, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Baz, Phyl, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eagles4, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Tig, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
{{{Tsk, Tim}}} I hope this is a good day for you both. When does Barb and Tom return?
{{{Phyl, Jim}}} Thanks for nature video.... Take care today. :-*
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-04-16-tetrao-urogallus
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for Chris...
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HappyBirthday King Charles ans Chris!
Tree service arriving this afternoon to remove some storm damaged pines outside my fe ced area Will return later this week and next for the back.
Unfortunately i am not eligible for injections for macula r degeneration as my condition is too advanced!
Doing a little laundry . Tomorrow, bedding as the new mattress arrives
Do like the little she shed and easter pictures!
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Well, thanks all for Chris' birthday wishes!
I will share with him when he wakes up!.....yes, I was told to wake him at 8am but when I tried he said he didn't fall asleep till 6am. But he said please don't let me sleep till 4pm.
He's been researching how to install new stereo, amp, speakers, computers, cameras for the Jeep aka Nellie.
He ends up with analysis paralysis as he goes down rabbit holes, LOL. I assume that's what he was doing last night.
As he thought about taking her to Burnsville for an estimate for them to install today....
Hmm, glad he didn't make it today. Nellis is going to the dealer tomorrow for days to diagnose her stall issues.
She hasn't until yesterday when I backed her out of a parking spot where she'd been sitting for 2 hours. Haircut for me. I just put her in drive and restarted her, no problems thereafter.
Ollie man and I will sneak out the back door soon to take our walk.
Lani - Lollie man's doppelganger!....except for the ears of course, but close enough, thanks.
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Happy Birthday Chris
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Happy Birthday, Chris!!!
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thanks again all of you. He's up now. That cake looks delicious oldguy.
We are ordering from the Cheesecake Factory.....food and then of course cheesecake. This time a s'mores one. Should be interesting.!
Can't wait for Nellie to be taken to the Doctor tomorrow.....teehee.
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Lani and Phyl, Thank you about Charlie.
tsk, Agreed it would be nice if Tim's ablation could be sooner. Definitely. Who wants to worry? Agreed.
Wow! You were super organized with your parents. Makes sense to do that. Lots of people are not organized like that so kudos to you.
Thanks about the info on clynn's arrival.
Phyl, How is Jim feeling today? Hopefully work doesn't tire him out too much. Also how about you? Are feeling all better?
kb, Happy Birthday to your son, Chris.
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Buttery Applesauce Cupcakes W/ Brown Sugar-Nutmeg Cream Cheese Frosting
This looks better!
S'mores from the Cheesecake Factory ;D
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Nice pic, Lori - yes, that's it!
and yes, he's an apple guy. Thanks.
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Good Afternoon Beakers!!
Had a hair appointment this morning, and time has got away from me.
((karen)) - I was so hoping you were eligible for the shot. Hope all goes well with the tree trimming.
Phyl - Thanks for the 365. Hope you feel better soon.
Lani - Beautiful flowers this morning. Aww, hate to hear that about Finn, but hope Iris accepts new guy.
tsk - Glad to hear that Tim has been discharged. I hope he is taking it easy. I know he has the best nurse at home. ;)
paulie - Thanks :)
baz - Waving at ya!
Lori - Waving to you, too!
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Well, after spending much of the winter watching videos on how to prune roses I spent two and a half hours doing so today on my grandparents rose bush and the new one that has grown from it. I'm sure it has not been done properly for at least 35 years if ever. It looks a little severe but I think it will be much healthier ... we shall see. I purchased a new extendable handled offset lopper that came in very handy!
SED all
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Well I guess this is one way to see Hummingbirds up close .. 8)
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PHYL We are waiting for a call from the docs office as to when he can be scheduled for the ablation. Warned us it will be at least a month out.
LANI Barb and Tom will be back a week from today ;D
OLDGUY Perfect card for Chris LOL
LORI Holy smokes - S'mores cheesecake. KB concurs ;D
TIG I bet that ancient rose will be a beauty with the haircut. Do you feed it?
BL Wasn't she cute LOL I've seen videos of a person just sitting with a red peanut butter lid filled with nectar in their hand and hummers feeding from it. This has to be a place where hundreds of hummers are always present, I think.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHRIS!! I hope you enjoy your day, with special surprises and treats! :D
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Howdy Beakers.
TSK, so glad Tim is home! And Tom and Barb will be back soon!
Phyl, I hope you get better soon, or see a doc. There are treatments for respiratory issues and symptoms that aren't antibioticcs. Maybe you could ask when the doc sees you. Anyway, hope you feel better soon.
Oldguy, that was a perfect card for Chris!
Lani, I wonder if maybe Finn found another girlie osprey he doesn't have to fight another male for? I hope Finn is safely at a nest somewhere, or maybe will show up still for Iris. :-* And I hope Iris gets a new guy if Finn doesn't arrive there, even tho she may have one of the cad's eggs soon. Seems like that happened last year when Finn arrived, and Iris laid an egg too soon afterward for it to be anyone's but from Louis, and Finn acted none the wiser about it. I think that's what I remember... LOL, I do not trust my memory anymore, but I'm too lazy to look it up. Talons crossed for Iris this year! :-*
Karen, dang on not being able to get those eye injections. Hope all goes smoothlyl with the removal of the damaged trees.
Waving to All the Beakers!
I'm hungry!
Later, Gators.
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BZm Thank your memory of Iris and Finn is accurate. At least it’s how I remember it being.
Tsk Will time and Barb stop in Birmingham to visit the kids. They’re on their way home.? Maybe bring an Easter basket, full of seashells instead of hard, boiled eggs, and candy. It will be nice for the boys to be able to meet a little in person instead and I’m sure on the phone or the computer etc.
Until I read your post, I was ready to go out and get a red outfit and chair and sit on the patio waiting for the hummingbirds to show up. I thought I saw one weeks ago and quickly ran in the house, swept up a batch of food, part of the under our feeder and ran out and hung it and haven’t seen one since I also have a basket of red petunias hanging next to it and some other things around that they should like there also are some bugs out there that they could start working on but I haven’t seen them and I hope the Bird flu didn’t get them or something else storms maybe very late here for hummingbirds to be coming Somebody asked about my house finches and I have seen them flitting around, but I am not sure whether they have eggs are sitting on the nest or not. I don’t see too well and a lot of the straw around. The bowl is up in the air and I’m not sure whether I’m looking at the nest part or a birds head at any rate they were around and there are birdies Flying in and out of a nearby magnolia tree and I’m not sure if they’re finches or something else at any rate there is a little bit of wildlife around La yard. , Tree work did not start this afternoon as planned, but will begin in the morning sometime around 8 AM which is the middle of the night for me lol OL signing off and wishing all a pleasant evening and a bright and shiny tomorrow morning. SEDS. Fingers crossed for Finn and Iris or at least somebody to chase Louis away. I Wish iris would do it
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KAREN Barb and Tom fly down and back. They were in Birmingham a month ago for the twin Grandtrs 5th birthday. Glad they will be back soon and I can give up my part time job of picking mail off the floor and sorting, watering violets, checking for mice and flushing the toilets LOL
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Lol, Tsk, Just thought they might fly to Birmingham and then I had to Chicago but good that they were already there. I know you’ll be glad to give up that job of house selling wow you’ve got your hands full.
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Hello Beakers
Here is a time line of last year at Hellgate Nest - BTW the first egg laid by Iris was removed from the nest the next day by Finnigan.
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/cams/hellgate-osprey-cam-timeline/#2024
Time for video updates...
Part 20: Rebuilding the Clinchfield Railroad Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvcWa8ZQC-Q
Germany Is Digging Tons of Sand from the Baltic Sea Bottom, in 5 Years It Will Change Everything - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9dGOtgLbYk
2 Cute Tiny Kittens, Big Squeaky Meows! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNb1fjHw0nI
Hana’s 12th Birthday Party - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYys8PBM-Mg
Hana&Miri was surprised by Maru's eccentric behavior - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HztPHaCcpi4
Quarantine Kids play "Messin' with the Kid" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsY8ap3GbcQ
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Karen, I'm sorry you aren't eligible for the injections.... I hope all went well with the tree removal... Finally, your new mattress arrives. ;D
Kb, I hope Chris had a nice birthday and Cheesecake Factory treat too.
Hi Paulie, Puff, Lisa, Tig :)
Oldguy, Lori, Delicious birthday cakes for Chris!
BL, cute hummingbird feeder! LOL! ;D
Tsk, Glad Barb/Tom will be home in a week... that will help you. :-* ... prayers for you and Tim.
Baz, I still hoping Finn returns.... I can't imagine him giving up this nest. Ospreys are territorial about their nests.... Last year Finn kicked out Iris's first egg.... I wish Iris would just kick Louis away. :-\
Oldguy, thanks for Hellgate video. :) ....our cat Norman watched the kittens with fascination. Thanks for the videos I'll catch up tomorrow.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good morning love your rabbit picture last night Leilani the tree people didn’t start here yesterday as a job they were doing in the morning took longer than expected. They will be here soon and in the middle of that the mattress people will be here with my new mattress so it will be a busy day here and it’s some point they’ll take part of the fence down in the backyard and I’ll be having to walk piper around so challenges begin also have to run to the drugstore at some point to pick up a prescription that I just had renewed.
I may not be back here for a while, but we’ll catch up with all of you later and hope everyone has a great day
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OLDGUY Thanks for Hellgate info. I thought Finnigan had removed the egg but wasn't sure. What an education watching the rebuild of this railroad - painstakingly tedious. All the specialized equipment. :o :o Another amazing project - the Bridge. Reefs solution - hopeful
KAREN Busy day for you. Hope it all works out.
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Good Morning Beakers
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tsk - Pretty Easter greeting this morning. Glad T & B will be back soon to give you a lil break.
karen - You have a busy day ahead.
Lani - Another cute good night pic.
oldguy - Thanks for the videos.
BL - Loved the video of the little girl, that is awesome!
tig - Good luck with your roses.
kb, Puff, baz, Phyl and all - Morning :)
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Lani , cute good night yesterday
Kb, Cheesecake Factory is a nice place for a birthday celebration
Karen, I had bee n hoping you'd be eligible for the injections.... busy day with new mattress arriving.
Howdy, Paulie & Puff
BL, that's cute hummingbird feeder! Loved the video of the little girl
Baz, I still hoping Finn returns and Iris gets some 'smarts' and gives Louis 'the boot in the butt'
OG, thanks for Hellgate video. I t ried to get Maggie interested in the kittens...but she's so up in her years that
she just wanted to 'snooze '.
Tsk, prayers for you and Tim. Safe travels for Barb/Tom headed your way to help out
Tig - success with your roses. I have none...the worse I treat them--the better they fair, it seems.
Jim and I are still feeling 'rotten' so tired and weak regardless of the sleep and rest. Jim had a co-worker who's doc
said it's 'something' going around and most folks aren't able to 'shake it off' quickly. I don't even feel like seein g my PCP
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-04-17-first-steps
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Signal Station Trig chick has been inclined to be very near the cam since the 4th of April but is now generally behind the grass that the cam is pointing at. This provides challenges keeping her in cam view as when she is within 3m of the cam she only needs to move a little and she is out of view again.
The cam does not focus when she is right up beside the cam as it is designed for distance viewing. We are doing our best to keep the chick in view but there will be times when it is not possible to do so.
The long grass also obscures the chick, particularly if she is sleeping. She is not hiding from her viewers as such but following her natural behaviours and instincts.
Since hatching at 286g on the 28th of January, the Royalcam chick at Signal Station Trig has grown to 5.4 kg on day 77 (Tuesday 15th of April). This is a 0.9 kg increase on last week’s weight. Today’s weight is average for a female toroa chick of this age.
Weighing is now weekly on Tuesday’s, weather allowing, and is a 2-person task using a small basket. A larger basket will be used in coming weeks, and she is getting big enough that the beak will need to be held to pick her up.
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Comparisons of average male and female chick weights and all the past Royalcam chicks are included. Rangers use weight data to determine when a chick requires feeding intervention.
There have been 8 feeds from both parents since the last weigh in 6 days ago. This is a few more feeds than the previous couple of weeks.
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Mom GLG regularly feeds her Royal chick. Though she has to find her first, since chick loves to explore her surroundings. LOL!
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And interesting sidenote: Adult/ Dad LKL of former Royal Cam chick Manaaki has spent time sitting with SSTrig after feeding his own chick a bit farther away from the cam.
Good morning Beakers!
Morning Tsk, Clynn, Lisa, Karen, Kb, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Baz, Phyl, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eagles4, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Tig, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
{{{Karen and Piper}}} What a busy day for you! I hope you will have help to set up the bed with sheets, etc.... take care. :-*
{{{Tsk and Tim}}} Thinking of you both. :)
Hi Lisa, beautiful Easter pic. :)
{{{Phyl, Jim, Miss Maggie}}} oh dear, I'm sorry you both are having such a rotten time healthwise. I just want to come over open your windows and do the Indian cleansing and blessing of your home with sage ... Sending prayers for your healing, comfort and peace..... may your day be as special as the beautiful fawn in the nature video.
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Phyl - Cute Easter figurines. Sorry to hear you and Jim are still feeling rotten. Get well soon.
Lani - Thank you, and thanks for the Royal update. :)
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Lani, the help omes at 1 so she can put the mattress
cover on and the linens! , matress all set up. My old mattress will go to a church who gives them away free!
Bedding washed and dried this am . Another small load ready to come out of the dryer. Tree folks at lunch!
Will take time to get used to this look and maybe add something.
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Is everyone in the south getting this kind of pollen ??
I was sneezing, wheezing and eyes itching down in Augusta, GA this past weekend pretty bad and I don't really get allergies all that bad.
It wasn't putting out plumes of pollen like in the video below down there, but I did see some pretty good clouds waft out of the tree canopies when the wind kicked up.
EYES ITCHING even up here in NJ this week. ::)
Check out the shot of the clouds of pollen coming off of the trees in this short X video. :o :o
https://x.com/accuweather/status/1911511011091496972
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Yah yah and yah!...is that how you spell y a h?.
Dealer mechanic found my stalling issue right away. It's the throttle position sensor.
Mechanic knew in older Jeeps this is a known problem. Doesn't produce an error code. He just tapped it and it failed!....Part is on back order internationally for older Jeeps, but they found one at an out of state dealer and will have it delivered.
Having some other cosmetic issues fixed as well. Like the struts that hold the hood up are failing, hatch in back trunk door has failed etc.
Unfortunately they won't park Nellie in the garage tonight and we have a risk for hail.
Prayers...for no hail.
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YAH YAH YAH !
Now Nellie's ready to confidently kick some dust up again. LOL
Once Chris gets done tripping her out with ...
He's [Chris] been researching how to install new stereo, amp, speakers, computers, cameras for the Jeep aka Nellie.
... she'll be like a 2025 SUV with the good old bones and engine of a 2000 JGC. 8) ;D
~ Edit to update year ~ 2000
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KB -
YAH YAH YAH !
Now Nellie's ready to confidently kick some dust up again. LOL
Once Chris gets done tripping her out with ...
He's [Chris] been researching how to install new stereo, amp, speakers, computers, cameras for the Jeep aka Nellie.
... she'll be like a 2025 SUV with the good old bones and engine of a 2020 JGC. 8) ;D
OMG yes....he's tripping her out with new stereo, amp, subwoofer, computer gps, front and back cameras etc....
Will detail her as well once she's home...subwoofer is muted btw as I can't stand the noise on local streets.
OMG, I'm either a chump or a cool MOM!....he's hoping to make her last for the next 20 years or so...Jeeps live to 200-300 thousand miles...of course I know unexpected things can happen....
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LISA Love your Easter eggs. :D
PHYL Cute Easter greetings from you as well. :D Loved first steps 365 Awww UGGS that you both are still not up to par. :'(
LANI To feed, GLG has to "find her chick first" LOLOL
BL That is some big time pollen!!
KB Finally after all that , there was a mechanic who knew right away - Good grief. What a relief.
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some bounce
KB... I think yea is now yay! ? Glad Nellie will soon be good to go
We went to see the Amateur. No language or gore... took an old story line and added some intriguing twists.
Back home safe before the rain...
SED
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karen - Glad that the help with put the new bed linens on for you today. I hope you have a good night's sleep.
BL - LOL, the video.
kb - Glad to hear the dealer mechanic found the issue right away.
tsk - Thank you :-*
tig - Glad you are back home safe.
Good night, everyone :)
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_ SUBWOOFER is muted btw as I can't stand the noise on local streets _
ROTFL _ LOL _ :)
"OMG, I'm either a chump or a cool MOM!" The latter. 8)
Remember a VW Karmann Ghia knuckle dragger hard top convertible a thumping out tunes from the Kenwood stereo and speakers from the Eagles. :)
We misplaced the hard top for a few years on the California coast and weren't much concerned about it either.
It sounds like a fun Mother & Son Spring project to me. :-*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDnt2_q4qo0
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TIG Just started pouring here.. Never heard of that movie. Not keeping up much with movies these days.
Eating early dinner - need to get back to church for final set up. Home by 10 tonight. sigh
See you all tomorrow
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ROTFL _ :-*
Chump MOM remember the VW Karmann Ghia knuckle dragger hard top convertible a thumping out tunes from the Kenwood stereo and speakers from the Eagles. :)
We misplaced the hard top for a few years on the California coast and weren't much concerned about it ?
It sounds like a fun Mother & Son Spring project to me. :-*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDnt2_q4qo0
LOL, yeah I'm partially kidding....I know
cool on the Eagles....I know Don Henley ;)
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Love to my KG and wish I still had it but he has a 1968. I think the parts with all her butt disappeared and the body was rusted out from the salt on the Chicago. When is Straits long before heated car washes for the bottom or for that matter for the metal around the headlights that were slow down close to the ground loved it to pieces though and it’s British racing green coat. Also like hotel California.
Tsk, You are running yourself ragged I know you have your church jobs and Barbara and Tom’s house and first of all Tim but do you think about yourself and take time for a little rest and relaxation just said Easter and it’s activities will be over as well. well that really Monday but soon..
Lisa, Yes, the bed is made but I’m going to have to adjust the top sheets and comforter is there a way up to high but I can do that well have work going on in the yard tomorrow and probably Wednesday Monday is contract day at Moody Air Force Base, so no work here!
Yelow pollen all over here, Mobile and points akk around. No one has ever said if it came from the Pines or the Oaks but it is from one of the other the only thing I know for sure and this is from an allergist is that people are not allergic to the yellow stuff there is, however some other pawn that comes at the same time that causes all the symptoms you talk about BL. The doctors have said if you can see it it’s OK if you can’t watch out.
Hope everybody has a great night, and hopefully will wake in the morning to find iris with Finn! What does soap off of this nest is?
Y’all take care and get ready for a good TGIF evening. SEDS
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Howdy Beakers.
Busy, busy day here, and I needed to be in bed an hour ago, so just stopping by for a quick few minutes to catch up with everyone.
Sending wishes for Beakers to be well, and sleep in comfort. Peace. SED.
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Is everyone in the south getting this kind of pollen ??
I was sneezing, wheezing and eyes itching down in Augusta, GA this past weekend pretty bad and I don't really get allergies all that bad.
It wasn't putting out plumes of pollen like in the video below down there, but I did see some pretty good clouds waft out of the tree canopies when the wind kicked up.
EYES ITCHING even up here in NJ this week. ::)
Check out the shot of the clouds of pollen coming off of the trees in this short X video. :o :o
https://x.com/accuweather/status/1911511011091496972
Yes, yes and yes! Masquerades as a head cold at onset. Thank goodness for the Flonase I take for chronic rhinitis. i'd be worse than I am---real suffering from that yellow pollen.
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Wishing all my fellow Beakers a Good Evening and a Good Night...SEDs !
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{{{Karen}}} glad to hear you had help at 1pm today. ;D ... yellow pollen here too... yes, it's been a terrible soap opera for Iris. Louis keeps coming on her too, least he hasn't stole her fish yet. But he doesn't provide for her or help with nest. I think his mate Star already has eggs.... sleep well tonight. :-*
BL, we get the heavy yellow pollen from the Junipers here too. Our outside has looked like that for three weeks. It will go one until the seeds dry up. Mike got an allergy shot three weeks ago. Even though the weather is nice, you can't have your windows or doors open until this is over.
Kb, Glad to hear Nellie will be up and running soon. :)
{{{Tsk}}} I hope you're going to be able to enjoy Easter, because you are running yourself ragged! Are you having Tim's dad for Easter dinner?... I hope you can get a good night's sleep and your mind isn't buzzing around with stuff. :-* 🙏
SED Baz, love your good night pic! Peace.
{{{Phyl, Jim, Maggie}}} I hope you both feel a bit better....sleep well tonight. 🙏
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Seems like an overstocked agenda for some of us. I was all set to add my itinerary to that of yours, Karen, I had the same crazy day yesterday also. Further on there was tsk. The three of us have to learn to take better control. The one at the end/bottom of my list would be getting to Osco for my own prescription, just like Karen, before it closed. That is crazy! We have to change the routine if it's too much. Enjoy and smile, or change if that is my decision; renewal of priorities on the schedule - after my 8AM appointment this morning. ::) The change WILL start at 10 AM with for me. I owe it to being here to do so.
Watching the lightning storm beauty at the hatchery for breakfast. So There!
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Good morning, Baker. The new mattress is OK nothing really special and I am a chair much of an improvement. Anyway I fell asleep and woke up on it and piper said it felt the same to her going to start becoming warm and no rain in the forecast for at least 10 days. Waiting for the tree people to come back. I think they start about 8 o’clock and I think since they’re working in the backyard, piper is going to be limited and her outdoor excursion.
Hope everyone including Iris has a good day, and Iris kick The CAD, out of the nest. Sounds like a golden girls with the ex-husband hanging around
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KAREN What does "contract day at Moody AFB" mean? Interesting comment about pollen and the stuff you don't see is the problem... Comparison of Iris to the Golden Girls - funny LOLOL
PHYL Happy to hear Flonase helps. Zyrtec is my go to if bothered.
LANI Good night's sleep last night ;D Today's service at 3 PM will be much easier. LOL. I will not be a part of Saturday's service cuz I can't stay up that last LOL But Sat AM will be the big decorating project for the church and gym. Then it is just the Easter AM service which I love the best. Asked Tim what he wanted to do about Easter dinner as it is up to him. I would not do anything fancy as his Uncle Jim is not a fussy eater. We shall see.
PUFF Just received an Easter letter from a friend of mine who says it is taking her so much longer to get things done LOL Seems to be a common theme these days.
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Had my final pool workout with the P.T. doc this a.m. When he left and I moved to the deep end to relax, a number of regulars commented on my red face "you looked like you were working really hard".
Luckily I can just heat leftovers of the white bean chicken chili I made last night.
I'm blessed to not have much of an allergy problem.
Hugz all,
BBL... with news
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Photographer Bonnie Johnson captured this pic of our 3 babies at the DNR nest. This is Nancy and Beau's new nest after their long standing one collapsed a few years back. The DNR couldn't place a camera in it so Thomas and Bonnie take occasional hikes to it and capture pics.
Happy Friday all.....a gloomy day after a half inch of rain fell here last night. No hail!. Nellie is safe now till I pick her up early next week is the assumption.
Good work tig...sounds like you have a good program now to ready yourself for your surgery on your own.
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Good Morning...Blessed Good Friday to you all.
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I can't possibly think of today without weeping and feeling convicted in my soul.
Today 81F and Tonight 66F
Lani-love yesterday's Good Night. Will Shannon and Aly be home this weekend?
Tsk- hoping church decoration for Good Friday mass goes well and Tim is recovering nicely. Your Good Friday image is wonderful. I always appreciate that. I have to use both Flonase for day and add Zyrtec at night for some reason. Ditto on taking longer to get projects and all done.
We usually have a small baked ham with my mom's 'Champagne 'raisin sauce Au gratin potatoes , a garden salad. Think I'll ask Jim to walk by the bakery and pick up some themed cupcakes as he gets off.
Lisa- what are you serving for Good Friday dinner ...same as Easter Sunday? Pets to Misty and Bandit.
Karen-your comparison of Iris & the Golden Girls - LOLOL
KB - happy to hear 'Nellie' will running soon. Tks for update /Bonnie Johnson's photo of 3 babies at the DNR nest :-*
Hi Tig- glad you had a good work out in the pool---but I'm concerned about your flushed face. Maybe just me though.
At any rate---do take care. Hugs back.
Today is change the bed linen day--every Friday just like mom. Best get busy---Jim will be off at 2:30pm.
See y'all later.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Good Morning Beakers
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BrokenLug - Thanks for the tunes.
tsk - Hope you can relax when all the Easter services are over.
karen - Good luck with the yard work today.
baz - Love the good night pic last night.
Phyl - Hope you are feeling better, Jim too. I usually buy a spiral ham, but this time I bought half a butt or shank, whatever you call it. And, Jeff wants homemade scalloped potatoes. I would rather homemade potato salad.
Lani - Love the good night pic last night. I'm still hoping Finn shows up!
Puff - That was some night show at the hatchery this morning...cool stuff!
tig, kb, oldguy - Morning :)
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Yelow pollen all over here, Mobile and points all around.
No one has ever said if it came from the Pines or the Oaks but it is from one of the other the only thing I know for sure and this is from an allergist is that people are not allergic to the yellow stuff itself, however some other spawn that comes at the same time that causes all the symptoms you talk about BL.
The doctors have said if you can see it it’s OK if you can’t watch out.
That is absolutely true.
The yellow stuff that you can actually see on your car .. etc .. or blowing off of a tree/bush is not the "stuff" that gets your allergies raging.
It IS the micro sized "stuff" mixed in with it that you can't see with the naked eye that gets you.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pollen
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Good morning Beakers!
Morning Tsk, Clynn, Lisa, Karen, Kb, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Baz, Phyl, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eagles4, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Tig, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
{{{Puff}}} I hope your 8am appt goes well, and then have a blessed Friday.
LOL Karen, Well, at least the new mattress didn't feel like the story of the princess and the pea for you and Piper! ...good luck with the yard work.... yes, I wish Iris would just wing slap Louis. I'm sick of his daily jump, rump and leave.... you always make me laugh, you're like chicken soup for the soul. LOL!
Tsk, I remember now, it's Uncle Jim.... it sounds like today will be a quiet day, we're going to a 3pm service too. Have a blessed Friday.
Kb, darling pic of the DNR family. :)
Hi Baz, Tig, BL :)
{{{Phyl}}} The girls will not be joining us this Easter. We'll see Aly in three weeks, and Shannon is settled in Vegas with two jobs, as well as real estate.... take it easy today. :)
Lisa, darling pic.... I bet dinner will be delicious, either one works for me. ;D
Clynn, I'm sure you're having fun with your mom. ;D
4/17 Iris has a tight grip on that fish. The name "Osprey" made its first appearance around 1460, via the Medieval Latin phrase for "bird of prey" (avis prede). Some wordsmiths trace the name even further back, to the Latin for "bone-breaker"—ossifragus. #HellgateOsprey
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This is why you don't taunt the wildlife _ you'll get a flat tire .. LOL
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bounce!
BL.... LOLOL... feel better
KB... I have 3 more sessions with this P.T. for my back (since the fall). Then, I transfer to the knee doc's P.T. folks for more knee werk.
Phyl... I have rosacea so various conditions can cause my cheeks to flush. Also, my low blood pressure and general good health with an excellent resting heart rate, means I need to werk really hard in the pool to get my heart rate up. The doctor checks my pulse before during and after too. :D
I Be Happy!!!
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TIG Are those pool exercises helping???
KB Thanks for the DNR update. Rough not to have those cameras . Thomas and Bonnie are doing a good job.
LISA Awww Look at that sweet bunny.
LANI LOLOLOL " jump, rump and leave" ;D ;D Origin of osprey - cool.
BL Good grief I can hear the garage mechanic now.. ;D
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tig - I'm thinking you might have misunderstood me. I meant you can do your pool exercises by yourself.
I do read/see you have much more PT to go.
I'm happy to have had 2 96 gallons plus 5 other garbage cans full of leaves picked up today!...Now I have room for the rest. Getting there.
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Tnx, KB, I see now. Yes, I consider myself very good at being motivated to exercise on my own, especially in the pool.
TSK... Yes, I believe the pool and the land exercises are helping. I do get sore though, and a day off in between where I take it a little easier helps.
Rosie settled in on the couch and was snoring within minutes. Lol
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TIG Oh I missed you were getting Rosie today - What fun - healer of all that ails you LOL
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Chat at N1 hasn't been opened so I can clear up my questions.
First of all, on cam 1, they keep showing a nearby perched pair of eagles or one eagle. Who are they do we think? Is it the original pair who just didn't get their hormones up and running? Did they move on? They didn't match or start a nest but are still staking out the territory for next year? Is it another pair?
Second set of questions has to do with the Geese at N1. We have a pair again showing up. I don't believe N1GM and N1GD would already be leaving unattended their goslings. But then there's another pair of johnny-come-latelies who found the nest available and waiting. There also seems to be an intruder trying to take possession.
N1 does seem to be prime property.
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BL, They're lucky if that's the only thing the elk didn't do.
{{{Rosie}}}
Puff, I went and checked out Decorah cam chat after reading your post. I see what you mean.. busy days at N1.
SED Phyl, Jim, Maggie I hope your day was better.
{{{SED Tsk, Tim, Lulu, Karen, Piper, Lisa, Jeff, Misty, Bandit Baz, Zippo}}} :)
We had a nice thunderstorm tonight. First of the season!
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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LANI We too had a nice thunderstorm last night around 10:45. Woke me but loved hearing it. ;)
Last decorating event this AM Sure got my exercise in this week LOL
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Good Morning...Happy Caturday!
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Lani- awesome Eagle 'Good Night';glad you had a nice T-storm, good rain ;) ; too bad Shannon & Aly would be there for weekend--always nice when families are together; I wish we felt better too, thanks
Tim & Tsk- sweet kitties this AM; always love hearing a nice rain especially a gentile rainfall; Yes you certainly got a workout with all that decorating---but, the church will look lovely for Easter and it will be appreciated
Puff- tks for the update on N1---lots going on there
Awww Rosie :-*
BL- Yikes! They were lucky with that elk.
{{{ All our Beakers & families}}}
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-04-19-pileated-woodpecker
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Happy Caturday
Hot weather is returning with temperatures going into the 90s next week. There’s no rain in the forecast for at least 10 days perhaps 11 now and I’m going to have to get some sod for an area where the leaning Pine tree is where we moved a job for next week.
Tsk, my tree service has a Government contract with Moody Air Force Base to provide them with all of their needs regarding their trees, so anything they need comes ahead of any other jobs they have
. But I don’t know if that’s a couple of eagles you talk about at n 1But I thought. Hm and hd Left the nest there and built a nest in the Bluffs. The first year it was that they had English although it was hard to see the mess in the second year this year the nest appeared to have failed so they have periodically been doing the eagle things around the area and do watch the nest as he’s none As they consider that to be their territory.
No , Mother Goose is taking care of her recently hatched babies but there are a number of geese in the area who are still looking for a place to call home at least a temporary one to give them a place to lay their eggs. I would expect this activity will continue for a little while I may be wrong, but this is what I think is going on there.
Tig,
Niceyou are having a visit from Rosie
Tsk, Hope you are having a day of rest today after all of your work
Bl, Good information on the pollen lol
I Use Flonase Zyrtec and have a prescription for another drug for allergies. I want to get it back shots are better. Just don’t wanna go to Duluth again.
Have a nice day today and look forward to checking in. I’ll post later.
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from karen - https://www.facebook.com/reel/1166193611910805
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Good Morning Beakers....Happy Caturday!!
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Off to the store, will catch up when I return :)
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karen It was me that posed all the questions about Goose N1 and what is happening there. Sure i interesting behaviors. We'll just have to wait like usual. You have some good guesses, too, though.
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Happy Caturday Beakers!
Morning Tsk, Clynn, Lisa, Karen, Kb, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Baz, Phyl, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eagles4, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Tig, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
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From Nicholas J Narog Photography
Our Renaissance Fair caught fire from a lightening strike the other night. An example of many pics. An annual event in the Twin Cities. Also a St. Paul church steeple got struck and caught fire.
One strike felt awful close to my house same night.
Lightening can be deadly or destructive.
Happy Saturday all. Starting to remove books from book case and tape off my living room among other tasks to get ready for the light green paint sometime next week. Better to take all that lifting etc. slowly than all at once.
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Oh my, what a beautiful cover of a Fleetwood Mac song....gorgeous harmony. I had to listen more than twice.
Apparently the Penelope Road Band. If you google their name many more videos available.
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Good Afternoon Beakers
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Lani - LOL, I am doing something totally different now. Jeff wants homemade mac and cheese. Great pic of Iris. I need a nice thunderstorm like yours to wash the pollen off our cars. :D
BrokenLug - You ask and you shall receive! Humans! ::)
Puff - They have not had any chat at N1 this season, since there is no eagle nest to watch. The chat banner had a note in it that said, please join us at the Trempealeau nest. They do have chat hours for that nest. This is my personal opinion and mine only....the male looks like it could be Hatchery Dad, but the female not quite sure about it. Could be Hatchery Mom, could not be. RRP has never posted another update since the one about the eagle that was found below the bluffs that had passed shortly after they got to it. I think the geese that has been coming to N1 is another pair. N1 is some prime property with waterfront and gorgeous view...who would not want to nest there! ;D ;D
tsk - Sweet morning kitties. Hope you relax tomorrow on Easter Sunday!
Phyl - Gorgeous basket of white kitties! Thanks for the 365, love pileated woodpeckers.
karen - Stay cool with that warm weather headed your way.
kb - Wow, that is terrible about the Ren Fest!
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Thanks Lisa. Only connection seen is whomever is in charge of N1 camera. Also giving a lot of air time for novice/newbie goose 2. Sure is making a lot of noise. Actually 3 playing around at N1: The noisy one squawking on patrol and then the two who seem to be attacking in patrol at the ground. ;D
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PHYL Thanks for the elusive pileated 365 ;D
KAREN Thanks for clarification on Moody AFB. I get it now.
LISA Thanks for Karens "reel" update on Sunny and Gizmo ;D I'm off to the store in a minute as well.
LANI Truly laughed out loud at your AM pic ;D ;D ;D That poor cat. Awww the shoe shine man caring for the kitty. :) I've never seen that back kicking to draw attention. Interesting and it works LOL OH those baby kittens broke my heart... DIVA LOLOL
KB What devastation for the Renaissance Fair. I can truly appreciate that. We have a huge one here that runs all weekends from July 4th to Labor Day. It's actually in Wis on the border with ILL.
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KarenG - That's a good deal that your tree professionals have a government contract with Moody AFB. :)
That is a great indicator that they are true professional licensed and bonded/insured Arborists and are most likely really good at what they do, the "Pros From Dover" as it were. 8)
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Here's a sure sign of Springs whacky weather doing up April's annual change of Seasons.
Today's (04/19/25) forecast Maximum temperatures from the NWS NDFD.
1st image.
That's 87° F of temperature difference < 700 miles apart. :o
That is going to lead to this type of Spring time predictable forecast from the WPC.
2nd image.
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Bl, had to wait months to get them! They are good! Interesting equipment! Think they could swing Amy ip so she get retriev an unhatched egg or sick baby.
Weather map just a tad offas we are in the 90 degree range! What do theynsay,troo much too soon!
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karen I concur _ 84° here now_ 66° tomorrow_ ::)
Are these kind of forecast temps and humidity 'normal' there for Valdosta at this time of year ?
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Yeah I know I'm a weather geek.
But I spend a lot of time in the Great Outdoors and my bacon depends on my hard learned knowledge of the weather and more importantly how to correctly interpret it's murky brain interpreted signs of whats to come.
That's the learned before one goes.
Put me just about anywhere on the planet with some prior weather research of that environment.
I'm pretty good as a human land lubber two footer at reading the weather a coming maybe 24 hrs out.
No cell phones wit weather apps or satellites communicators & GPS or any other battery operated gizmos at all.
Nothing but my 5 senses wired into the on-board brain computer.
No mechanical weather collection devises ..
Except one rugged ass Taylor USA Made mercury thermometer, a Silva Compass and a paper map and the knowledge of how to use them correctly.
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I'm still typing MOM _ and as my dearly departed Mother use to say Philip your a thunderstorm waiting to meet a hurricane, tornado and a blizzard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtlqZOT2fOo&list=RDFdTGEloRHnU&index=2
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Pip and I was there yesterday. USR, NJ
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BrokenLug - Thanks for the tunes. My Daddy loved Jackson Browne. He would have an album blasting on the stereo, while he was outside grilling.
tsk - You're welcome. :) The store was not as crowded as I thought it would be this morning.
Puff - You're welcome. LOL, those geese sure do make lots of noise.
Good night, everyone :)
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The shade of the Dogwood trees that are in full bloom well above the Saddle River.
My Mother Father and my middle Brother Jumbo buried together.
I see a new pondering inscribed marble bench from VT has appeared there.
We just sat and cried Christina my Sister.
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BL , this crew is indeed professional! Do not care to have any others fooling with a70+ feet of loblollies near my house! Lol! Not sure about heat here., During the winter many days, we were 7° higher than normal some days not as much but on the hole it was a much warmer winter then we’ve had since I’ve been here at this time temperatures seem to me to be way above. What is normal a week or two ago we were in the 90s for the solid week then we had a week of cooling and this week which is on its way back up. I looked at the temperature going forward and we’re going to be back in the 90s for at least several weeks I don’t recall this being this hot this early before I’m not real thrilled with it as it makes the golf too hot. And bring down those storms. Everybody loves to hate thanks for your advice and the music and RIP mom and dad sounds like a lovely bench where you can sit and ponder. My mother died in 1959 (((July))) And not a day goes by that I don’t have a conversation with her.
Puffand Lisa, He’s a very noisy birds, but I kind of love hearing them flyover honking away
Lisa, very pretty pictures this morning and yesterday you’re finding some really good ones someplace. Keep them coming
Lanny and Phyl, you are both posting some wonderful pictures as well. No words on what Iris is up to today and I do want to thank Lisa before I forget it for posting the real and the kids in big bear that they are getting very large and looking great going to sign off and get ready to turn in and get up. Enjoy an Easter Sunday paper says I don’t know what that’s all about but she said the foods involved she’ll sign up. Hope all of you have a good evening and I look forward to seeing you in the morning and maybe Clynnwill be home! SEDS
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some bounce
Just after church I noticed my cell phone was sticking out of the case in one corner. I think I have dropped it one too many times. Will probably need to get a new one. Rats.
Severely pruned the large hydrangea today with my loppers.
(((( BL ))))
SED
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Tsk, darling Caturday photo.... and yes you did get more than your share of exercise this week. :-* It was nice to see the yellow dust washed away from last night's rain.... Sadly, the junipers are still full of yellow mustard seeds. :-\
Kb, Sad news and photos of the Renaissance Fair fire from lightning.
Lisa, Mac and cheese sounds delicious too.... Mike wants his usual Sunday fish dinner, and that's broiled halibut.... I hope the eagle that died wasn't H Mom.... I saw a nice pic of Mr T helping Mrs T feed the eaglets yesterday.... Thanks for posting Big Bear video for Karen. Eaglets are doing well :-*
phyl, beautiful basket of kittens... Thanks for nature video... take care.
Karen, sounds like the tree crew is very professional..... same old news of Iris and Louis. :-\
{{{BL}}} Thanks for sharing your story and music.
Good night from Milo and Norman!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Nest Collapses With Bella & Her Eaglets
NCTC Eagles, DC ~ April 19, 2025
during fierce winds, the nest collapses with Bella & 3 eaglets. Randy & Jim went to the site to assess and found all 3 eaglets under the tree, none survived the 90’ fall to the ground. The strong winds blew the nest apart - it was scattered across the ground.
https://youtu.be/OF9giu5XXhw
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Sad to watch loss of Bella's nest and moreso the loss of the little guys. Looks like nest needed more support. Horrid wind though.
Nice tribute and remembrance for your sister bl. All of us share our thoughts and sadness with you. Keep those sweet memories with her as the days pass. Hugs. . .
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BL Loved your Mom's wise words LOL
LANI What a sweet pic of Milo and Norman. Bigger basket?? LOLOL
SHEP What terrible news - I can't watch the video... :'( :'(
CLYNN Safe trip home today ;)
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Good Morning...Blessed Easter!
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Today 48F Tonight 33F
KB- dreadful photos of the Renaissance Fair fire from lightning such damage and loss of income; sending prayers
Lisa, Mac and cheese sounds delicious haven't mad that (from scratch) in forever;
BL-Thanks for sharing your story and music. Hold onto those memories
Karen, same old news of Iris and Louis.
Shep- tks. for update on NCTC DC Bella & Her Eaglets so sad... Bella and her eaglets
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Happy Easter beakerst! Have a wonderful day
Sad about the nest and Bella‘s babies. I’m sure mom and dad are safe someplace
in the area. I watched a small part of the video and had to turn that off. Sad way to start the dyl
Ed And Kelsey will be glad to see Clynn pull into the driveway I don’t remember what she said they would be doing today, but I don’t imagine it will be too late when she gets
Phyl, How is Jim doing?
Tsk, I hope you find time to relax some today and that dinner for you. Tim and uncle Jim is an easy one to do.
Lisa, enjoy the day and Lenny same to you. I have had trouble finding hell of it but I also happen to like that fish. Where are you find it ? Pretty kitties!
(((bl)))
Baz, You have been MIA for a few days. Hope all is well with you and zippo.
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Donuts and Cadbury Creme Egg Frappuchino!!
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Good Morning Beakers....Happy Easter
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karen - LOL, these geese sure are noisy on N1 this morning. Thanks for the kind words on the morning pics.
Lani - Love your pic of Milo and Norman. Jeff says, he has never ate halibut.
shep - Oh, so sad about the fallen nest. Looked like a small tornado or microburst that got it.
tsk - Beautiful Easter morning pic.
Phyl - I haven't made homemade mac and cheese in a while either. We don't eat much rice or pasta. It will be a nice treat.
Lori - Thanks for the Easter morning goodies.
Puff, tig, kb, BL, oldguy -Morning :)
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Happy Easter Beakers!
Morning Tsk, Clynn, Lisa, Karen, Kb, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Baz, Phyl, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eagles4, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Tig, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Tsk, I have two larger baskets on either side. Since Norman wanted to lay in the smaller one, Milo decided he wanted that one too. LOL!! How is Tim today?
{{{Phyl, Jim, Miss Maggie,}}} I pray today and the days to come will be better ones. :-*
Lori, Love the Easter post for us! Happy Easter to you and your family too! :-*
Karen, glad to hear Clynn is one her way home.... I hope you and Piper have a lovely day.
Lisa, love your Easter pic :-*
Lisa, Karen Mike buys the halibut from Costco, but you can get it at any stores... for me it's too dry tasting. But it is perfect in a fish soup. I've made it on Christmas Eve, for guests or for just Mike and me. I've substituted the cod with halibut for Mike, as he will not eat the shrimp or anything else. LOL! So, I separate the soup base in another pot for him... You can substitute with lobster, crab, too.
Rachel Ray's Cioppino: A Fine Kettle of Fish
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/cioppino-a-fine-kettle-of-fish-recipe-1940390
Hi Baz, Puff, Kb, Tig, BL, Oldguy :)
Shep, sad tragic news, I can't watch the video. I pray Bella and mate are okay. :'(
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Happy Easter!!! :)
I wish everyone in the Beak Room a Happy Easter and healing to those in need.
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From Lavin Photography....
Happy Easter all.
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Hooe everyone is enjoying the day!
Beautifulhere with sun and a cool breeze!
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karen - LOL, the Easter funny!! We started out a lil humid this morning, but it has turned nice and breezy.
kb, paulie - Happy Easter!
Lani - Beautiful Easter pic. Thanks for the recipe. :)
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Happy Easter!
Had brunch with Camper's sister's family at the Original Pancake House, where I had almost the only thing on the menu that doesn't come with pancakes ... the egg white omelet with fruit. Boring, but good for me. I got some yard werk done. Ham n cheese sammies for supper.
SED
Go Wolves, Go Wild!
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KAREN Just sat down at 4 PM and to relax I'm playing some computer games. LOL Will do some reading next. Did you fix anything special for yourself? Funny Crabby Lady LOL
LORI You brought lots of goodies to the Easter table today. ;D
LISA Sweet AM pic today :)
LANI Tim is managing . We see the electrophysiologist's NP on Tues. We're going to beg for an early ablation appt! I'm not a big fan of fish soup but LOVE fish LOL I see Rachel Ray's soup has anchovies - do you put those in too?
TIG That is a very healthy breakfast. Yard work certainly burned that off quickly. ;) ;)
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Tsk, nothing healthy here! Half a prime rib eye steak, half a baked potato and steamed broccoli. A few chocolate chip cookies and a few grapes! Cleaned up the kitchen! Half a cOoked steak in the freezer! Good for i
another meal or two when the mood hits me! Maybe steak and eggs! Do not like egg whites unless it is meringue!
Clynn, Waiting to hear that you are home safely and that all is well with your mother and that you had an enjoyable time
S EDS and enjoy the evening
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Karen- thanks for asking about Jim. He and I both are still recovering from this head cold/ allergy mess. He still feels a bit tired---but his cardio said that goes with the permeant AFib.
LOL--- I may hav e sympathy pains for him on this tiredness.
You know, Ive been thinking about CLynn, too. Since this past Thursday---guess I had expected her to
arrive home. Thanks for letting us know she's on her way home. Sending prayers for safe travels.
I hope you have that steak and eggs---I've never eaten that. Mostly 'cuz we can't afford steak or a
pot roast. LOL
We did have a small ham with the trimmings. Got it when they went on sale. Now we'll have some nice sliced ham sandwiches, too.
Tsk-do keep us posted on Tim's visit electrophysiologist's NP on Tues.
Lori- tks for the Easter goodies --- Such sweet bunnies and chicks for today
KB- liked the photo from Lavin Photography
Paulie- tks for the Easter greetings today
Lani- Milo & Norman :-* ; Oddly, Maggie's been sleeping all day long. Not eaten much either. She's
overdue on her wellness checkup---never heard from her vet on that either. This is her birth month---they usually call about this time. :( Likely I'll need to call.
BL and OG; CLynn's Erin and family - hope you and your families had a blessed Easter today.
Wishing all my fellow Beakers a Good Evening and a Good Night...SEDs !
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Hello Beakers! Just wanted to let you know that I will be driving home in the morning. I decided to stay an extra day so I could visit with some cousins for Easter dinner. I’ll be back online Tuesday morning! Goodnight all!
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Hi Paulie I hope you're having a good day. ;D
Kb, beautiful Easter pic
SED Lisa, Puff, Baz, Tig ;D
Karen, I hope you and Piper had a good day.... prime rib eye steak dinner, yum!.. Love Maxine 8).
Tsk, Mike and the girls do not like anchovies... so no anchovies in the fish soup. Aly likes to make it with all clams or shrimp or mussels. You can add whatever seafood you want to it. I freeze the soup base and add the seafood when I'm ready for something comforting... I'm glad you're going to see if you can get an earlier date for the ablation. Mike did the same too.
{{{Phyl, Jim, Miss Maggie}}} sorry you both are suffering with a head cold/allergy mess... I am too. I hate head colds, drip, drip, sneeze, sneeze, ick! Sleep well tonight and hopefully you're both better in the morning, including Miss Maggie. :-*
Hi Clynn, Glad you're spending Easter with your mom and cousins. Safe travels in the morning. :-*
Good night!
Iris :-*
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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R.I.P. Pope Francis :-[
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KAREN Sounds like a good meal to me ;Do you scramble your eggs then not liking egg whites?
PHYL Feel bad for you both. Rough spring. Can certainly understand Jim's fatigue.
CLYNN Thanks for letting us know. Will look for you Tuesday. Safe drive home
LANI Tim is the mussels/ clams guy. LOL I don't think he would like them in soup tho. 8)
TIG WHAT???? Just turning on the news..
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A not so... Good Morning !
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It's true---Pope Francis has passed away.
Lani- sweet photo of Iris---so lonely in that nest; Arrrgggghhhh those darn spring colds
Tsk- so glad Tim is checking on an earlier date for his ablation.
CLynn-Glad you spent Easter with your mom/cousins shared Easter feast with them too.
Safe journey home in the morning.
Karen -a good day for you and Miss Piper
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Phyl, like your morning picture! Temo going to 88 today and feels humid!
Yes Tsk, after a full day of work, .easter Sunday, Pope Francis, passed away! Very sad! He was such a giid supporter if the poor and oppressed. Wonderwho is next!
Clynn, Take care on your drive home and we will see you tomorrow. I know and Kelsey will be glad to have you home.
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some bounce
Bad news, good news... Last night the power on my side of our recliner loveseat stopped. It is under warranty, but we shall see how this works out. It is in the almost reclined position, so i can still use it if i climb over from Camper's side, but it is a bother, especially with Rosie bouncing around. Or not. She is afraid of rain, let alone thunder. She finally settled down around 1 a.m.
BBL
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Sloth TV
Heidi and Malibu
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Heidi the bigger sloth going to the right, being followed by Malibu on the left
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Good morning Beakers!
Morning Tsk, Clynn, Lisa, Karen, Kb, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Baz, Phyl, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eagles4, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Tig, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Phyl, pretty morning pic :) Take care
Karen, sorry about humidity... Is the tree project complete?
Hi Tsk, Puff, Lisa, Baz, Kb, Paulie, Tig, BL, Oldbuy :)
Safe traves Clynn!
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Good Afternoon Beakers
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tig - That was a very healthy breakfast for you. Although, I would have cheated and got a pancake. ;D ;D RIP Pope Francis
tsk - Thanks for kind words my AM pic yesterday. How was your dinner?
karen - Your dinner sounded good, love all of that!
Phyl - Jeff is going to do the same thing with our ham, slice it up and make sandwiches for his lunches. Pretty morning pic.
clynn - Hope you have a safe trip home.
Lani - Aww, Iris, thanks for the TRR pics.
tsk, kb, oldguy, Puff and all - Afternoon :)
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TIG Let us know how the recliner situation is resolved. Did you try unplugging and plugging back in?
LANI Those sloths have such darn cute faces close up. Like they are really happy to see you. LOL
Ran several errands late morning and am relieved to still be standing. Wind gusts - up to 40 today are brutal making the 50's feel like the 30s!!
Forgot to mention. I did make that Masters egg salad and Tim wants no other recipe. It is very good. I think it is the Worcestershire sauce that does it. Eggs this week on sale $3.99 so bought some and made this time a full batch. Did only 3 eggs the first time to try it.
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TSK... Yep. Lol. We of a certain age, it is our go to. If it were my dad, it would be bang it with your hand (TV). Lol
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What year and make/model loveseat recliner do you have?
Detailed Steps:
1.
Unplug and Wait:
Disconnect the recliner from the power outlet. Wait for approximately 10-20 seconds to allow the internal components to fully power down.
2. Reset Button (if available):
Locate and gently press the reset button. It's often near the control panel or along the side of the recliner.
3. DIN Plug Reset (if no reset button):
If there's no reset button, unplug the DIN plug from the motor. Wait another 10-20 seconds, then reconnect the DIN plug.
4. Reconnect and Test:
Plug the recliner back into the power outlet. Ensure the connection is secure and there's no damage to the cord or outlet. Finally, test the recliner's functionality to ensure it's working correctly.
Additional Tips:
Inspect Cables:
While the recliner is unplugged, check all cables for any loose, damaged, or trapped connections.
Surge Protector:
If your recliner uses a surge protector, confirm it's working and properly connected.
Manual Override:
Many power recliners have a manual override mechanism for reclining without power, as detailed by Ambiente Modern Furniture.
Troubleshooting:
If the recliner still doesn't work after following these steps, it may require professional repair, as suggested by Andrew Marks Furniture Services and The Sofa Makers.
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Tig- Gee, too bad about your 'power assisted' recliner. Unplugging and replugging seems to 'reset' the programing.
BL- you could make a small fortune publishing all this info in a book. ;)
Lani- your sloths are too cute close up. Do Sloth TV celebs Heidi and Malibu still have their white kitty
companion?
CLynn- hope your safely on the road---making good time without difficulties. Had forgotten to ask---audiobook this trip? Ed, Kelsey and Erin/Sydney & Munchkins and the will be eager to greet you with hugs and kisses and kitty purrs
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Tree project should be finished tomorrow and then I can start the replanting process not sure exactly which trees I will put out but something hopefully they will provide a little bit of shade, although not as much as you get from the tall Pines State Greenleaf and not make a mess or at least a limited one have talked to a person today who is going to be looking at trees and sending me a list of suggestions he used to do my yard and now has a Commercial landscaping firm he used to do my yardwork a few years ago so I took a chance and called and we had a nice chat. Piper went out and looked at the yard and said what a mess somebody’s made in my bathroom she’s been barking for a few days which is something she normally never does, but I think that she just was disturbed with what was going on. I have to admit it’s quite a process.
Phyl, I don’t buy steaks often as I don’t like them as much as I used to but every once in a while, I believe I deserve one. I tend to buy mine at Sam’s, which I find has higher quality and lower price than other places. I understand Costco is the same but we don’t have one of t hose. Pot roast comes in, maybe twice a year as one roast goes very far and some of it stays in the freezer for quite a while, so, although there’s cash outlay upfront, it ends up being fairly economical. I hope Maggie is doing better and that you have an appointment for her soon.
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BL... all... we thinking it is one motor that is shot? It is only the one side that is out. The one that I use a lot 24 hrs. a day the past 9 months. And, we are unable to tip the unit up due to the one side being extended and our physical incapabilities.
But... P SIGXU6460674 Chasewood from Ashley Home
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TIG LOLOL
BL Lots of good info there.
CLYNN Hopefully you are home by now and that your trip was uneventful. What a fun time tho to visit and see cousins as well.
KAREN That was quite a project you witnessed. Piper will calm down now that his domain is back to normal. Is the fence fixed so he can go out on his own? Be sure and let us know what you decide to replace with.
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Tig - here is a trouble shooting guide for Ashley Furniture - 3 things are listed as a possible problem. 1 power cord disconnected (more than 1 connector inside of unit) on love seat. 2 wood failure at hinges. 3 component failure (motor).
https://www.ashleydirect.com/SmarTeamVault/D000006412_P1_%20P2_%20P3%20Troubleshooting%20Guide.pdf
866-436-3393 - # for customer service
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4sK8d48Exs
I'll add.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ca5QoXSe18
Once and awhile you're in the room. 8)
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BL, Listen to the music! 8) .. good info for Tig, you should write a DIY book. ... Otis Redding 50th anniversary, loved seeing his children carrying on. 8)
Tsk, I agree with Tim about the egg salad, the Worcestershire sauce makes it! Eggs have been $4.50 here....
Phyl, Orange cat Puma is always near the baby sloths on the patio. I took a pic of him today... I hope today was a good day for {{{you, Maggie and Jim}}}
karen poor Piper, soon her yard will be hers again. Sounds like you have good reliable companies helping you. We need to get a tree company to check out a tree that doesn't seem to be doing well at all.
{{{Clynn}}} I hope you've made it safe home. ;D
Good night!
Sauces Mom and eaglet :-*
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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BL Otis Redding - gone way too young 26 yrs.
CLYNN You must be sleeping in - I hope ;)
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I've been so sick with head cold mixed with the pollen and it's 'additives'. I think it's messed with my brain. Three weeks now.
Jim not a whole lot better. Maggie seems better.
I'm going back to bed.
Hi CLynn- hopefully you arrived back home safely. And, the trip was uneventful
Lani- How could I forget ::) orange tabby 'Puma' watches over the sloth babies.
Your post reminded me to check in on the Sauces nest / thread. Tks
Karen- hoping your yard workers will get the fence fixed / replaced.And Piper will have rule
of her yard again .
BL-thanks for being so helpful with Tig
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
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Good morning, Bakers/beakers!. Going to the high 80s today and humid no rain I am waiting for the crew to come and start cutting up a tree trunk and taking another tree out and then they will be cleaning up and leaving. Piper will be very happy and so will Karen I’ll have to see how things look when the equipment is gone and Is cleaned up to think about landscaping! I need an azalea cat way back and dug up and moved as I planted it thinking it was a smaller bush then it turned out to be hopefully I can save it but if not, I’ll get a smaller kind to replace it. Decisions, decisions, or if I like to think opportunities.
Phyl, I wish you would see an allergist as I’m positive you could clear all this up at least the cold type symptoms. Take care today and give Jim a gentle hug
B!, Good tunes last night and as usual you an old guy have great suggestions for repairing diagnostic thing
The Trempealeau Nest is a mess just read a blog on Facebook about the mail and his two separate nests and it makes Louis look like a prize catch maybe. I wonder how often this happens in nature, but we aren’t able to see it as there are not cameras on the world . Oh my goodness
(((Lani)))
Lori, Think I forgot to thank you for your Easter greetings and goodies. Hope all is well at your house.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Well, it's good to be home! It was a busy week, Mom has 3 curio cabinets in the family room, all filled with teacup sets and some other trinkets. I emptied all three cabinets, carried them and the glass shelves up the stairs to the dining room table. Mom washed and dried them (they haven't been cleaned recently...). I cleaned the glass on all the cabinets also! We had a company that does restoration cleaning come in, they cleaned the carpeting and set 7 huge dehumidifying turbo fans all around the rooms. They stayed on for 2 days. Then I carried all the stuff back down the stairs and put them back in the curio cabinets. Whew! Here is a picture of the dining room table, the teacup/saucers are in cuddled stacks of 4 (34 stacks of 4):
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Phyl, beautiful sunflowers this morning! interesting 365! My crabapple tree is in full bloom, soon it will look like snow on the ground! I am still praying that you and Jim get to feeling better. Head cold and allergies together, not good!
tsk, yes, I slept later, I was tired last night! For some reason I am able to sleep later at Mom's, usually to around 6:00 instead of 5:00! I will have to try The Masters Egg
salad!
Lani, Puma is a good nurse and nannie for the baby sloths, she seems very caring! The Sauces baby is getting big, I am so glad one of the eggs made it this year!
karen, yes, Piper and Karen will be glad to have the yard back! Have the finches returned to their nest?
BL, listening to the music not, always love the Playing for Change!
oldguy, the Wabash River was indeed 3 miles wide at I64! We went to Evansville, IN on Monday, water everywhere along the way. We went through Browns (just a few miles from Albion), I took these pictures to show you this little creek:
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BBL, Sam is begging for attention!
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Good Morning Beakers
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tsk - Oh wow, you made The Masters egg salad. Glad that Tim liked it.
karen - Hope your tree work will be completed today, and then on to another project. :D
Mr T at Trempealeau reminds me of Louis!
BL - Thanks for the tunes :)
Lani - Betty Lou is getting big!
Phyl - Hope you and Jim get to feeling better real soon.
clynn - Welcome Home! Boy, sounds like you sure had you work cut out for you at Mom's. I bet she was happy to have you tho. That is an awesome teacup/trinket collection.
Puff, kb, tig, and all - Morning :)
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PHYL Very colorful summery morning ;D Sounds like this is "cold/allergy thingy" lasting an awfully long time - Maybe give the "walk-in " clinic a try?
KAREN Now I need to go see what's up at Trempealeau :o :o
CLYNN OH MY Gosh!!! This must be where you get your "collection gene" from LOLOL You sure got your exercise up and down those stairs. What a big help to Mom tho taking care of that whole basement project. Our neighbors next door were in Florida (this is about 6 weeks ago now)when they got a call from public works that they detected an unusual amt of water usage - Bottom line - Half their house flooded from a 2nd story broken connector from wall to toilet supply ( 30,000 gallons of water). A realtor friend came and shut off water and immediately got a restoration service out there. Our neighbors are living elsewhere til it gets done. Hopefully in 6 months!!! Went in and saw - unbelievable...Good "creek" shots :o
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Well, we wanted to order a Google pixel 8a to replace my 6 but they are out of stock, so we ordered a 9a which is on sale at the same price as the 8a. Hopefully it will arrive before mine "dies".
Hugz all
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tsk, wow, wonder what that water bill was?! That happened to Ed's sister when she lived in Arizona, upstairs bathroom flooded the whole downstairs! I don't know how many gallons! The downstairs at Mom's isn't really a basement, it's like this picture, except where the one car garage was, is the family room with a big window and a door.. The window to the right of the garage door was Dad's computer 'Man Cave', and behind it the laundry room. Then they built a two-car garage to the left of the original garage. Yes, I got the worst of the collecting bug from Mom, Cathy is in-between (because her husband is a 'throw it out' person) and Becky says NO to collecting anything at all.
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Lisa, that coffee looks good! I am going to try The Masters Egg Salad, I love egg salad! Chicken salad too! https://www.plainchicken.com/masters-egg-salad/
Hellgate Osprey Cam - Susan Dimitrakopoulos
Very white chest and brought a stick ... who oh who could he be? The plot thickens ... 🙂
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Glacier Point, California - Yosemite’s jaw-dropping valley overlook.
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Howdy Beakers!
I just now caught up on about 5 days of posts, counting today's. I drove to Decatur, GA for a long weekend, to visit my lifelong friend, and her children and their families (my friend's grands). My friend's 2 adult children are my Godchildren. They are all the same as if they were my related family, as we have known each other since pre-school days, and I have known her children and grandchildren since they were in utero. ;D
I only waived as I passed Augusta, going and coming, as The Masters was in the rear view mirror at that point. My friend's son, and some of his college friends of old, went to The Masters for a couple of days, and he said they all had a ball, of course.
I got back last night. It was a fun trip, and I loved hugging and catching up with everyone there. We had lots of laughs, fun outings, and great food. I had no car troubles driving the total of approx. 1,000 miles (includes in-and-around town miles while there), since I did all the driving. My friend doesn't drive anymore due to loss of much of her eyesight. My car is 14+ years old, so I had my fingers crossed that there wouldn't be any surprises with it. LOL, and there weren't. It was perfect weather the whole time. Perfect. I did not want to come home yesterday! Zippo did great! And she was glad when I got home, LOL. We snuggled extra, with extra head rubs for her last night, to make up for my time away. :) :-*
A good time was had by all. :)
I ran many errands today, so I haven't eaten since breakfast, and I am hungry! LOL, so what's new. Ha! Heading to the kitchen now to scare up some grub.
Take care, (((Beakers))). Peace. SED.
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TIG sounds like a good deal on the new phone. Any progress on the recliner with OLDGUY's help as well?
CLYNN I didn't ask Karen what the water bill was BUT everything is covered by insurance!!! Thanks for the photo. It helps to see where the family room is located. Well well. Iris does not look like she is objecting!
BAZI Sounds like a wonderful Easter time with your "2nd family". That's probably as much mileage as CLYNN puts on with her round trip? Does someone come in and cover and uncover Zippo each day? Happy to hear even the car was perfect ;D BL should get a kick out of the llama pics. Maybe he can sideline a bit with his LOL
LISA I did read about Trempealeau - How sad for the loss of the 2 chicks. Let's hope the 3rd makes it. I could not get the nest to load tonight. ???
Ablation scheduled for May 23 but we are on "radar" should a cancellation come in - and they do. For the first time since home a week, EKG showed no fibrillation! but did show tachycardia so meds were modified to fix that. We had the single best health care professional I have ever encountered in the PA who saw us today. God is good!
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Yay TSK/Tim
No news as yet
SED
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Hi Everyone :)
clynn, Welcome home! Awesome teacup etc collection your mother has! You definitely got your exercise! Nice to see you posting again.
tsk, Very good news for Tim and you today regarding his health and care. Agreed God is good in many ways.
Tig, Hope you get your pixel item soon.
Phyl, Another prayer said for you and Jim. Good Maggie is feeling better.
SED to all.
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{{{Phyl, Jim, Miss Maggie}}} sorry you're not feeling any better... my head cold is a bit better tonight... sending prayers to you and Jim, and Miss Maggie too. :)
Thanks for nature video, it's one I've not seen before.
Karen, I did not know that about the Trempealeau nest, no wonder Mr T. hasn't been reliable. We've seen two male eagles supporting one female for a few years, but one male supporting two nests. It sure will be hard on the females. I just read about Mrs T only have one eaglet now.. :'(. I hope your tree project went well today. Miss Piper will be very pleased.
Hi Clynn, Welcome Home!!! Glad to see your post.... oh my gosh, you've been busy at your mom's. Gorgeous tea sets, love the glasses in the front of the table. Glad you were able to help organize the cleanup for her..... Big job! You must have been exhausted going up and down stairs. I bet your mom was very happy to have you...That's Louis in the pic :'( .... She has refused two other males, so far no Finn.. :'( ..
Tsk, that's terrible news for your neighbor! I wonder if they had anyone checking on their home. I guess not. I can't imagine what the water bill might have been. Then include the clean up and repair..... expensive vacation for them... Good news for {{{Tim and you}}} :-*
Baz, sounds like a fun trip and visit! Good for you. ;D .. your Lil Sis takes fun trips with her children! Cute pics! ;D
Hi Lisa, Paulie, Tig
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Raining this AM 57 degrees
LANI Our neighbor's home is gorgeous - Tuscan decor. She co owns a store of eclectic goodies and has a real eye for decorating. Basement was fully furnished as well - Had a spa :o :o :o that was destroyed. Good night photo Awww :-*
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Good Morning!
Tsk. Is the home now being redone? I had a High School friend who lived in Geneva amd had a plCe in. Ontana. She and her husband spent time every season in Montana and lived in Geneva the rest of the time during one winter while in Montana, they got a call from one of their children. Who had been checking on their home to find that their house was Completely flooded by a broken pipe ,It took like 6n months or more for the repairs and rebuild to take place. I think it was something to do with weather. She has, since passed away
Sounds like an Interesting neighbor that you have
Nice visit you had with close friends during Easter break, Baz. I also wonder who your pet sitter is for Zippo,
Waiting for the chief folks to arrive for the end of their work cleaning up and leveling dirt. Then Piper and I will discuss new trees lol. There is now an opportunity to make things look a lot better than they did in an opportunity for grass to grow!
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, dang Louis. Where, oh where is Finn? Is there any hope that he will show up this late? Those glasses in the picture of Mom's collection were Grandma's. She has several pieces that were her Mother's and her two Grandmother's. The other pieces in the front are English Cottage Ware. I was sure glad to see my Furbabies! I missed them! Is Mike home this week? How is he doing with the pollen?
Paulie, yes, I certainly got my exercise last week! I didn't gain any weight and I had Prairie Farms ice cream every night, nearly a whole gallon !
tsk, when our basement flooded twice in one summer when we lived in Springfield insurance wouldn't cover it. They said if it had been a sump pump failure it would have been covered, but it all came in from the drain in the basement. Luckily it was an unfinished basement, but I did have all my crafts and sewing things down there. I can remember the Cabbage Patch doll floating in 2' of water! I hope Tim gets a cancellation soon! It's very good to have a doctor you trust! We are supposed to get thunderstorms this evening and tomorrow. I know I heard it rain in the wee hours this morning, that is probably what you are getting now!
baz, it's good to get away once in a while! Love the pictures! Llamas! Reminded me of the LLama Llama books I read to Bella when she was little! I put in nearly 1500 miles on my trip, Mom loves to just drive around! We rode about 200 miles on Sunday, to see the water everywhere and have dinner. Glad to hear Zippo wasn't mad at you!
Here is a strange story: https://hasanjasim.online/three-dead-gators-were-sunk-to-the-seafloor-by-scientists-who-had-only-terrifying-explanations-for-what-happened-to-one-of-them/
It's not snow, it's Spider Web season in Australia. Massive spider webs spun by millions of spiders stretching over trees, grasslands, roads, even road signs and paddocks 🕷
In southeastern Australia, after heavy rains and floods, millions of spiders have spun massive webs, creating a "gossamer" blanket across trees, roads, and paddocks.
This phenomenon, often referred to as "spider season," is a natural response by spiders to flooding and harsh weather conditions. More details/photos: https://hja.li/z8f6
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I hope the pictures straightened themselves out, is anyone else having issues posting pictures? They were all fine until I previewed, have tried removing and posting again and again...
Tried again, finally sized right...
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Good Morning......!
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Today 79F and Tonight 63F
Hoping to see Finn at the nest today
Lani- loved the 'Good Night' kitties;
Tsk-such dreadful news for your neighbor. The cost of damages, clean-up and just recovering emotionally...exhausting! I think even with a person checking on 'things' still that could happen. Sounds like a lovely home. {{{Tim and you}}}
CLynn- Glad you arrived safely. Wow! Strange aligator story.; Massive spider webs in Australia. Mercy, you were so busy at your mom's---I know she was glad to get your help.
Baz- what a fun sounding trip and visit. Enjoyed the family snaps too. Hurrah! Zippo wasn't angry with you.
Paulie- thank you. Jim doing better and Maggie's back to her 'ol self. I won't be too far
behind them. I hope !
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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OOPs! Almost forgot this---it’s interesting
Cornell Lab eNews
April 20, 2025
Migratory birds are taking flight across the globe! Find out when to expect big numbers, and learn about easy ways to help them along on their journeys.Each spring, hundreds of migratory bird species stream northward, returning from their wintering grounds in Central and South America. This animation, based on real bird observations, offers a beautifully detailed glimpse into one of nature’s most inspiring phenomena. See the full animation and find out when migration through the U.S. will crest near you.
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/when-will-spring-bird-migration-hit-its-peak-birdcast-has-answers/?utm_campaign=Lab%20eNews%202024&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_js31tR378dtcIOxiJSEFRhtNMEvzndhM6pOXIP4nVrzYsgNVi8-rdcXuMn5zocJMzJhfNZo1fQRsvLxmG3XTWmiZc3oi8ha0-qcuLDlPmnmsj6nw&_hsmi=357464580&utm_content=357467838&utm_source=hs_email
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-04-23-dawn-chorus
https://www.nature365.tv
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Good Morning Beakers
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tsk - Sorry to hear that about the water leak your neighbor had, and all the damage. I sure hope they can work something out with the water company, so the bill won't be so high, or at least give them time to pay. Yes, very sad events at the Tremp nest. But, the remaining eaglet seems to be doing good. Now, if Mr T would stop stealing the big fish she brings in, and taking it over to his over nest, all would be good! Glad to hear that Tim's ablation is scheduled, and pray for a cancellation for an earlier appt!
tig - Hope your phone hangs on till your new one arrives.
clynn - That is where I saw the recipe too from Plain Chicken for the Masters egg salad. I have made a few of her recipes that I have seen on Pinterest, some good, some not so good. ;D Did we ever find out who that was at Hellgate with stick? Ohh, I see Lani answered....darn Louis! Very cool the Spider web season, but do not want to be caught in that...lol
baz - Sounds like you had a great time on your lil vacay. I bet Zippo was so happy to see you. Great pics of sis and son.
paulie - Waving at ya :)
Lani - Aww, look at those black kitties in your good night pic. Yes, the whole two nest thing at Tremp is mind blowing.
karen - I hope you and Piper pick out some nice new trees.
Phyl - Glad to read your post to paulie that Jim is feeling better, and that you are not far behind him. That is good news.
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I hope the pictures straightened themselves out, is anyone else having issues posting pictures? They were all fine until I previewed, have tried removing and posting again and again...
My pic just now seems huge, its usually never like that.
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Good Morning,
Lani, Oh to you having a head cold! So sorry. Hope it's gone soon and you're all better.
clynn, LOL No gaining weight on nearly a galleon Prarie Farms ice cream every night! GOOD! LOL ;D
Phyl, You're welcome and Yes you're next!!
Lisa, Waving back at ya too! :)
Hi karen, tsk, baz and everyone.
The pictures do look bigger. They're pretty. :)
Wishing everyone a good day.
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Kia ora koutou (hello everyone)
The Royalcam chick.
As the chicks grow, they naturally become more mobile…and a challenge to keep her in cam view! Here she is after being weighed at Plateau today then moved back to her nest area.
The long grass obscures the chick, particularly if she is sleeping. She is not hiding from her viewers as such but following her natural behaviours and instincts. The grass will get shorter as we approach winter.
Both parents have still been able to find her although she was not on their nest.
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Dad A85/RLK skycalling and recent foraging trip to the deep canyons of the Otago coast.
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Good morning Beakers!
Morning Tsk, Clynn, Lisa, Karen, Kb, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Baz, Phyl, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eagles4, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Tig, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Tsk, Talon's crossed Tim is given earlier surgery date due to cancellation... your neighbor's home decor must have been gorgeous and costly.
Clynn, love your morning pics, very colorful... I am having a hard time with my small photos posting large too. Like yesterday's Sloth pics or last night's photo. I've tried reposting them in my pinterest, but that doesn't seem to help... ;D Mike has been home this week, he'll leave for Gila Bend this weekend. He's been very busy, lots going on with new plant build in Texas, and of course working with this new board that bought out the company he works for.... Thank goodness he got an allergy shot, it seems to help his lower back too... the pollen has been terrible here. I'm waiting for most of it to go away before I tackle more of the firewise cleanup... What an interesting story about the alligators! Childhood memories of Saturday horror movies about some dark unknown creature living in the sea is coming to mind. EEK! :-\ .... Regarding Spider Web Season!!! triple EEK! That would freak me out! And Mike wouldn't last one second in that... He hates spiders. I have to catch them for him. LOL!! It was enough to deal with Webworm season in Kansas! He hated that. I always hired someone to help me with that.
Phyl, Cute morning pic....thanks for the article of migrating birds and nature video. I hope you and Jim feel better each day.
Lisa, beautiful morning pic... Praying for Mrs T and 3rd eaglet. sad situation... and I'm afraid it will be like this for Iris too. GO AWAY LOUIS!!!
I'm afraid to post my pic too. Talons crossed it's not humongous! :-\
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Yay!.... ;)tig
Nellie is home and running great!....whew. Nice to have some other annoyances fixed as well: A hatch in back that wouldn't stay up without a stick and one of the four doors that wouldn't unlock except from the inside.
Happy Wednesday.
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YAY KB Now you need to take Nellie out for some good ol' 4 wheeling to stretch her legs. :-* ;)
We have a pretty significant wildfire (for here in NJ anyway) that broke out Yesterday.
It's well south of us down by the Jersey Shore and the Pine Barrens, but it's near a populated area not in the heart of the Barrens like they usually are.
It is very near my friends house in Ocean Twp, NJ and he said it was a scary night last night. He said the smoke and traffic in the area are a nightmare today. :(
Last stats I saw was it was at 11,500 acres and 30% contained with thankfully no injuries as of this writing.
On average NJ has about 7,000 acres that burn annually, so this is a big one for this state. :o
Area of the Jones Rd Fire: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jKevarCqoA713sDx8
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some bounce
BL... thanx for posting... we are worried for your area. Talons crossed the lighter winds today will help.
Yay KB!
The claim for the love seat was approved... awaiting contact from service tech.
Awaiting notification for shipment of cell phone.
We have been playing musical chairs here. An adjustment for us and for Rosie. Smile
TTFN
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YAY KB Now you need to take Nellie out for some good ol' 4 wheeling to stretch her legs. :-* ;)
We have a pretty significant wildfire (for here in NJ anyway) that broke out Yesterday.
It's well south of us down by the Jersey Shore and the Pine Barrens, but it's near a populated area not in the heart of the Barrens like they usually are.
It is very near my friends house in Ocean Twp, NJ and he said it was a scary night last night. He said the smoke and traffic in the area are a nightmare today. :(
Last stats I saw was it was at 11,500 acres and 30% contained with thankfully no injuries as of this writing.
On average NJ has about 7,000 acres that burn annually, so this is a big one for this state. :o
Area of the Jones Rd Fire: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jKevarCqoA713sDx8
Yup, Chris will be taking her on the freeway soon....not off roading though, LOL
I read about those fires yesterday and surmised you were north of there. I heard the wind was terribly strong. I hope they contain it completely today or the next few days.
Still taping my living room in anticipation of the lighter green paint going on the walls this Friday
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KAREN Yes, they had to get down to the studs on many walls to dry it all out and prevent mold. Fortunately all her appliances survived. Kitchen had tile flooring ( that looked like wood) and survived but all the hard wood has to be redone.
CLYNN Wonderfully colorful opening this AM ;D It helps with such a gloomy day here today. That was a fascinating story about the 3 sunken gaters. So much we don't know . :o WOW Before I read the article I thought it WAS snow LOL What a phenomena.
PHYL Glad your household is coming around. My hummer feeder goes out on May 1. ;D
LISA Pretty AM pic :)
LANI Good Royals report.
KB Good day for Nellie ;D
BL Pray for no wind and quick containment.
TIG YAY on the claim being accepted. Can't wait to hear what the problem was.
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My friend Timmy, his family and whole neighborhood were put under mandatory evacuation orders late yesterday afternoon.
Mom, Dad, 2 young kids, 1 cat, 1 dog spent the night on cots at a local High School.
Fun night was had by all - not ! :(
The evacuation orders have been lifted there now and they can return home, but the electricity to the whole area has been turned off as a precaution and the smoke in the area is "unbearable" he said.
And he's a fellow former Smoke Eater like me so when he said that I went oh' my. ::)
They're all heading north to stay at a family members home until things simmer down.
There house is totally cool he said.
He and I have both fought wildfires in the NJ Pine Barrens (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Jersey_Pine_Barrens#) in years past.
The conditions for fighting wildfires in that area can be notoriously sketchy, so much so that special training is required to even fight wildfires there.
The terrain is basically flat but the "soil" is sand/sandy and it's really easy to get vehicles stuck in it if you need to make a fast exit.
The pines and their forest floor duff once lit take off like a bat out of hell wall of fire in high winds and high winds are very common there being so near the ocean.
Some common ignition sources there are dry lightning, Philly to shore point Trains, camper chains sparking on the G.S.P. and of course at #1 human IDIOTS. ::)
~ The weather conditions in the fire zone are not great, but not that bad either. ~
As of 4:00 pm EDT:
The chance of any rain in that area are not real great in the next 7 days
Maybe 1/4" in the next 7 day forecast. Image attached below.
The temps are about 70° F
The Relative humidity is about 34 %
Winds are currently gusting 9 to 10 mph from the SSE.
An onshore wind.
That's good as that is pushing the fire inland away from populated areas and the Garden State Parkway and back into the already burned areas of the Pine Barrens.
The bummer for that area of NJ are the persistent drought conditions as in many areas of the US. :(
https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?NJ
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Some tin hatted gentleman up in a fire tower like a light house never lost.
My Uncle George comes to mind. Happily walked to work every day.
My most treasured possession is his official original issue USFS head shed.
It's got more hail stone and other dings in it than you can shake a mountain goats tail at.
There are four scorched shadowed pin holes in it.
4 Human Lightning strikes.
Were talking Marmots like beef jerky on the ridge_zap_ blown off the walk in one time with 24 hours of scrambled eggs.
Passed away sipping whiskey on HIS front porch at 95 looking right at it. :)
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BL Major news story tonight were the fires. Hope Timmy and family can keep physically healthy respiratory-wise and return when all clear and electricity is back on. Prayers for the whole area involved. :(
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BL, what Tsk said and RIP, Uncle George! Nrphew, BL is on the job!
Seds
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BL Just watched an update on the fires.... Prayers for Timmy, his family and all affected by the fires, that they may be able to return to their homes soon. I pray for the firefighters and containment of area.
Kb, good for Nellie.
SED Karen, Lisa, Puff, Tig,
{{{Phyl, Jim, Miss Maggie}}}
Kilauea volcano Live eruption cam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDVkNvjm23s
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Hello Beakers
KB - glad to hear that Nellie is back on the road, running like a new car. ;)
Tig - good to hear that the company has approved your claim on the love seat.
BL - I saw the wild fire news this morning - I see it is 50% contained at 7pm EDT - also saw a news piece on a chain of fires caused by a malfunctioning train the day before near Albion NJ.
Clynn - definitely a LOT of water in southern Ill. - now take a week to recover from the trip ;) ;)
My Easter weekend was a bust - spent Thursday night in the bathroom and then slept thru Friday and Saturday and spent Sunday in recovery mode at home, to make sure not spread anything to those at the Easter dinner. Back to normal in time for work on Tues.
Some interesting videos tonight...
Kilauea had another episode on the 22nd - lasted 10 hours - but it was eventful...
USGS B2Cam Melts in Kilauea Eruption #18 | 2025-04-22 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpHusAjpkE8
New video from Turkey - Walter and the cats are all fine, but some got spooked....
Cats' Reaction to 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake (Istanbul, Türkiye) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fjjNYdVDS4
Part 21: Rebuilding the Clinchfield Railroad Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obng0EEVoLM
4 Cats + 100 Easter Egg Ball Pits! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Snj2LPTYxho
Maru is healed by the new brush - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A3aGNMFCxY
Quarantine Kids play "Are You Gonna Go My Way" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGBgLIX3P44
Quarantine Kids play "Mind Your Own Business" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJrnAn_0UTQ
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Oldguy, I'm sorry you were so sick over the long Easter weekend. I hope you're feeling much better now.
BL, prayers for all in the path of, or affected by, the Jones Road Fire.
My LilSis has adopted a 5-month old kitten... a female tabby. Someone found it in their garage, and wasn't able to locate any owner, so they got it vet care and gave it a loving home till a forever home could be found. That's a done deal now! :D The kitten's caregivers had been calling her Honey (Clynn!), and Honey Bun. My LilSis may keep that name, or change it - undecided for now. A few pics are attached - click them to turn them upright and to enlarge. :) :-*
Take care, ((Beakers)). Peace. SED.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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baz, Honey Bun looks just like Harley when he was a kitten! My Honey was Erin's cat, then when he and his girlfriend broke up we took her in. Both of my Siamese, Max & Emma had passed away in 2015 and we were without a cat a month... We got Harley at the rescue so Honey would have a playmate!
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oldguy, glad to hear you are feeling better! Are you still playing cards on Saturday nights? Haven't heard you mention it recently! Interesting, the cats and the earthquake! It didn't last long! thanks for the Clinchfield Railroad video, that would be a beautiful ride. Looks like they are rebuilding on the same ground. Was that a fish that kept appearing in the Kilauea video?
Lani, that video of Kilauea, it sure looks like land in another barren world instead of Hawaii! Wow! The Royal Cam chick is a traveler! I'm glad Mom & Dad have no trouble finding her! So the Juniper have finished their pollen stage?
BL, prayers for your friend and his family... and for a good, heavy rain.
tsk, we are to get thunderstorms this afternoon, I can't wait to get to the garden center and get some flowers planted. My hostas are all coming up like crazy and the Lily of the Vallys are almost ready to bloom. the crabapple tree is in full bloom! It's Spring!
Phyl, glad to hear that you and Jim are starting to feel better! Still sending prayers...
Lisa, one of my pictures was huge when I previewed earlier, so I highlighted all three, then cut and pasted them back in my post. It seemed to work...
Mesa Verde Cliff Palace AZ
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TIG Missed your pic of the chairs yesterday. Now I see how you have to climb into Campers chair first LOL How long will Rosie be with you?
BL Kudos to Uncle George for such a long life.
LANI KIlaeua :o
OLDGUY Sounds like the norovirus to me. Same pattern. Glad you are up and back to "normal". WOW cat's reaction to earthquake. Maru is such a chill cat LOL
BAZI Awww Honey Bun is a beauty!
CLYNN the Honey's sure do look alike :D
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Hi Beakers !
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Today 73F w/ some rain and Tonight 63F
Sending prayers for all in the path or affected by Jones Rd. fire. ... and for Timmy, his family and all affected by the fires
OG-Wow! Walter's kitties reaction to earthquake; so sorry you were 'under the weather' over Easter. Glad to hear you've recovered Tks for the videos, will watch later.
CLynn- been to dozens of those Indian ruins in the desert/ Indian cliff dwellers
Lani- KIlaeua , Oh my!
BL- wonderful that Uncle George had such a long life
KB- so glad Nellie is running like new and back on the road too.
Tig- good news on the recliner's claim approved repair on the two recliner
Baz-sending my best for your sis and her ' Honey Bun' rescue kitty, sweet photos
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-04-24-non-stop-calling
https://www.nature365.tv
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some bounce
OldGuy ... Feel better. Thanx for link. Strange... when I sat on "my side" last night, out of habit, I pressed the button and it worked! So... what part is beginning to fail? I won't say anything, just let the tech. come and diagnose and repair. ::)
TSK... Sunday or Monday :-\
BAZ ,,, cutie
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Dunrovin Ranch Ospreys Swoop (on perch) and Winnie (nest) have returned to Lolo, MT.
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Good morning Beakers!
Morning Tsk, Clynn, Lisa, Karen, Kb, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Baz, Phyl, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eagles4, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Tig, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
Oldguy, sorry you've been sick over the Easter weekend. Glad you're on the mend.... thanks for the videos and updates.... RE: Kilauea, the sight of seeing the floor of Kilauea awake, hot red and steaming is shocking. What is Madam Pele planning.... Santi's cats reaction a few seconds before the quake was interesting. They knew and then it hit.... I wonder what were the reactions of the outdoor cats and Walter. Take care.
Baz, awww Honey Bun is adorable. She looks like a Honey. :-* ... NFL draft is tonight.
Clynn, Beautiful morning pics, love the coffee gif... the Juniper pollen is hanging on. I'll take a pic of it this afternoon, the orange yellow seeds radiant in the afternoon sun.... sounds like your home will be surrounded by spring soon. I love Lily's of the Valley too.... I'll start filling our plant pots with annuals in May. The night temps are still in the high 30's to low 40's.
Phyl, Love the sounds of the Cuckoo ;D... you and Jim take care. :)
(http://Hi Lisa, Kb, Tig, Puff) :)
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Bearstudy - Earth Day! - UPDATE April 22, 2025
When I think about Lily and June and what they started for bears, I think of all who share hearts for bears. It makes me want to say once again “thank you for all you do.” What has flowed from Lily, her den cams, and people who then wanted the best for bears, their habitat, coexistence, and the world made me want to celebrate what so many have done by posting this picture of 6-year-old June locked in love with 3-month-old Lily on April 22, 2007, the 37th Earth Day when there was so much ahead of them. What Lily did by allowing a den cam in her den showed the world what black bears are really like, how tenderly they care for cubs, and how they can steal the hearts of people worldwide and start a movement for bears that still echoes today through all of us, through others who have learned, and through efforts by the BBC to educate with documentaries about the bears we know. There is so much to be grateful for and so much we can still do.
Thank you for all you’ve done and are doing.
Lynn Rogers, Biologist, Wildlife Research Institute and North American Bear Center
Mother June and Lily :-*
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TIG LOL Wouldn't you know it would suddenly work ::) ::)
LANI Nice view from that Dunrovin nest. Horses not trains ;) ;) Beautiful piece by Lynn Rogers and that darling photo of June and Lily.
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Good Afternoon Beakers
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Catching up from yesterday...
Lani - Thanks for the TRR update. Yes, Louis needs to go too...lol Thanks for the bear study update and pics from Dunrovin.
kb - Glad to hear that you got your Jeep repaired. Hope all goes well with it.
BrokenLug - Awful about that wildfire in Jersey.
tig - Glad to hear your claim was approved for the loveseat.
oldguy - Sorry to hear that you were not feeling well over the Easter weekend, but glad you are back to normal. Thanks for the videos.
baz - What a beautiful kitty that your sis adopted.
clynn - Pretty in pink this morning. :D
tsk - Pretty flowers with reflection this morning.
Phyl - Pretty flowers. Thanks for the 365.
karen, Puff, and all - Afternoon :)
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Clynn - the cam was overrun by lava and melted.
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Oh yes---NFL Draft is tonight. Will be exciting for all the NFL and sports fans.
OG-replacing that cam :o
Lani- tks for the Bear Study(Lily is an awesome bear to share her den with the world ;wonderful statement by Dr. Rogers touching photo of Lily and June). Thanks for update/ photo from Dunrovin Ranch Ospreys . Looking forward to more from that lovely pair.
In case I didn't ---Thanks for TRR updates
Tig-LOL the love seat working
Lisa- cheerful afternoon greeting today
Tsk- enjoyed the morning glories this AM
Getting close to potting time for spring annuals and adding a few evergreens in divers places . Then the weeding in the landscaping beds. Gonna have to hire that out as we just can't finagle with bad knees and Jim's chronic fatigue from his AFib.
In case I don't come back---Wishing all my fellow Beakers a Good Evening and a Good Night...SEDs !
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PHYL Love that cat lane ;D
Well thought I had only 1 hosta to move out of my fern bed but actually 3 have appeared so took me 1 hour 10 min to get that done. So happy we have had some rain to make the soil softer. Check that off the list. I may get a start on my porch tomorrow. Usually a bit more than a half day cleaning project but have a girls lunch at 1 PM about 20 min from here. We've been apart a long time. Should be a long lunch!
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No bounce
Rats. Camper took a tumble in the kitchen tonight while bending over to dry Rosie's paws 🐾. I got the kneeling pad and he got up ok. He feels like he wrenched his bad shoulder a bit and his toes took a beating. Ice bag deployed. Prayers.
SED
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Phyl, Love the animal painted walkway! That would be perfect to a Vet office or Animal Rescue, my home!.... I think I see a bear and a 3 or 4 eye Yeti! LOL! ;D
SED and continued prayers for you and Jim.
{{{Tsk}}} Have a lovely time with the girls! Well deserved time away for you. :-*
We'll be going to the valley in the morning to my hair appt and Mike's dr appt. and back home by 3.
Lisa, Kb, Puff, Tig, BL, Paulie Hope you all had a good day today!
Good night!
It's a windy night at Hellgate.... Iris standing strong after another tough day protecting her nest from other ospreys. :-*
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https://lightingacandle.org/chapel/vigil-beak-room/
Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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We (I) watched the Munchkins last evening while Erin and Sydney went to the Brooks & Dunn concert, Bella and I had fun doing this and that, a little art, and Barbies (a couple of them got haircuts!)!
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The new playground is open!
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Bella made an Earth Day picture that Erin sent me, so cute!
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Lani, Iris... Happy to hear that Dunrovin will carry on again! I miss Richmond and Rosie, it's not the same at the nest they built after the nest in the crane was blown down. But they are both back this year and most likely have young ones in the nest!
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Thanks for the Bear report and the sweet picture of June and Lily!
tig, sending prayers for Camper...
tsk, I have several hostas that I want to move too! It has rained here and there so it will be an easier job. I am thinking about putting a row across the front flower bed and accenting with Impatiens along both sides... We shall see!
Phyl, love that stone path! Thanks for the great 365! Like Lani, I love hearing the Cuckoos, kind of a haunting sound like the Loons. Still praying for you and Jim to feel even better...
Lisa, another lovely cuppa coffee!
Thursday mid-day at the Decorah, old N2B eagle nest with Mrs Canada Goose checking and rolling her eggs again. Gail Woodcock
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April
by Emily Dickinson
An altered look about the hills;
A Tyrian light the village fills;
A wider sunrise in the dawn;
A deeper twilight on the lawn;
A print of a vermilion foot;
A purple finger on the slope;
A flippant fly upon the pane;
A spider at his trade again;
An added strut in chanticleer;
A flower expected everywhere;
An axe shrill singing in the woods;
Fern-odors on untravelled roads, —
All this, and more I cannot tell,
A furtive look you know as well,
And Nicodemus' mystery
Receives its annual reply.
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Good Morning......!
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Today 71F and Tonight 63F
CLynn-enjoyed snaps of Talon and Bella from last night. Barbies got new hair cuts ---we need photos. Looks like the Munchkins had lots of fun at the new playground. Tks for update on Richmond and Rosie...Mrs. Canada Goose.
Tig- sorry to read about Camper's tumble. Hope it wasn't too bad and he's doing better this morning
Lani- Iris is a strong female and has what it takes to survive. Great photo of her holding the fort. :-* :-* :-*
Safe travel to 'the valley'. Hoping Mike gets a good report from his doc today.
Tsk- hope you ladies have a great time.
Beakers ---It's Friday. And, I usually have fish and sides for dinner.
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-04-25-spruce-grouse
https://www.nature365.tv
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TIG ((((Camper)))) Good news - didn't break anything. Bad news - aches and pains for several days. Keep that ice on. :-*
LANI Bet you have a list of things to do whenever you go to the valley. Hair, doc and a Costco run? LOL A nice lunch out also.
Sure wish Iris could catch a break. One tough osprey!
CLYNN Love your AM pics today. :) Boy Bella is really looking a lot older now. ;) ;) Cutting Barbie's hair :o Yikes Finally the new playground - It looks good and the day was nice to explore. Great job on Bella's earth day pic. ;D Like your plan for the hosta and impatiens. Nice to try something different once in a while.
PHYL Popping green morning ;D ;D
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Good orning! Pretty coffee cup with the bird thus am,Clynn, great colors yesterday and today, Lisa, Phyl, anf all,
Sorryti readyou have een ill, old Guy but glad you are recovering!
Be careful cleaning off the beds where your impatience were last year as you may find little ones growing underneath the leaf cover. I have a little tiny one blooming in a pot that was full of them last year, and just as perky as it could be, they transplant it someplace else it’s been a beautiful morning today. Piper came in before I did, but I sat out there, surveying their yard to determine what I’m going to do next. And enjoying the gentle breeze and wonderful sunny day it will be up to 87 later and I’m assuming the humidity will peak, no rain.
Will be taking piper to a vet that’s new for her this afternoon for a get acquainted visit and a schedule for shots etc. later I didn’t like the other one we had and I don’t think she was particularly enchanted .
Red they have caught the toll bridge, who started the fire in New Jersey as he has only 19 I’m sure he does not have money to pay for the damage he has caused but I think maybe if they put him in jail and take him out on a work crew during the day and make him start working on cleaning up that damage and repairing and replacing what is burned. It may take enough years that when he comes out, he’s too tired for bonfires. Terrible thing people do sometimes.
Bl
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Good Morning Beakers......TGIF!!!!
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Phyl - Very cool painted walkway.
tsk - Hope you enjoy your girls lunch. :D Pretty morning greeting.
tig - Oh, hope Camper is ok. Is he feeling a lil better today?
Lani - Enjoy your day in the valley.
clynn - Love your cuppa too. I bet the munchkins had a great time at grandma's. I hope we see something happening with those goose eggs today at N2B, seems like it is taking forever for them to hatch.
Phyl - Lovely poem, and I love the green jars.
karen - Morning :)
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Lisa... he sleeps late. I have heard him get up upstairs a few times and it sounds like he is walking ok.
BBL
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My friend Timmy, his family and whole neighborhood were put under mandatory evacuation orders late yesterday afternoon.
Mom, Dad, 2 young kids, 1 cat, 1 dog spent the night on cots at a local High School.
Fun night was had by all - not ! :(
The evacuation orders have been lifted there now and they can return home, but the electricity to the whole area has been turned off as a precaution and the smoke in the area is "unbearable" he said.
And he's a fellow former Smoke Eater like me so when he said that I went oh' my. ::)
They're all heading north to stay at a family members home until things simmer down.
There house is totally cool he said.
He and I have both fought wildfires in the NJ Pine Barrens (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Jersey_Pine_Barrens#) in years past.
The conditions for fighting wildfires in that area can be notoriously sketchy, so much so that special training is required to even fight wildfires there.
The terrain is basically flat but the "soil" is sand/sandy and it's really easy to get vehicles stuck in it if you need to make a fast exit.
The pines and their forest floor duff once lit take off like a bat out of hell wall of fire in high winds and high winds are very common there being so near the ocean.
Some common ignition sources there are dry lightning, Philly to shore point Trains, camper chains sparking on the G.S.P. and of course at #1 human IDIOTS. ::)
Read they have caught the guy who started the fire in New Jersey as he has only 19.
I’m sure he does not have money to pay for the damage he has caused but I think maybe if they put him in jail and take him out on a work crew during the day and make him start working on cleaning up that damage and repairing and replacing what is burned. It may take enough years that when he comes out, he’s too tired for bonfires. Terrible thing people do sometimes.
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/jones-road-wildfire-ocean-county-new-jersey-arson-charges-arrest/4168026/
I hope they hang this guy up by his you know what's. >:(
It was either done by shear stupidity or a purposeful act of Arson.
I suspect on a hot (74° at 10:00 AM) dry morning someone who made a bonfire out of pallets and then just left it burning is the latter. :(
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KAREN Report back on the new vet!! Couldn't agree more about letting the kid work to pay off the cost of the fire. Don't think it was deliberate tho? Just didn't put the fire out fully. Unless it was a fire in an area where it wasn't supposed to be. Like BL said - maybe just stupid? I shouldn't comment as I don't know the full story.
(((CAMPER)))
My porch is open for the summer - cobwebs all out inside widows washed, knee wall vacuumed. 2 hours
All cleaned up and off to lunch. ;D
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some bounce
Camper is sore but he got his shoe on. I suggested he take another pain pill... ("I took one last night") Good grief. Better than someone who takes too many, I guess.
I took a couple before I went out to werk in the yard for 2 hours. It helped.
My new phone is supposed to be delivered this afternoon. Talons crossed...
BBL
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Tig, So sorry about Camper! Yes to prayers for him.
Lani, How's your head cold?
clynn, Your Munchkins look great! They grow so fast.
Phyl, Hope you're feeling more better today.
karen, Hoping Piper's vet visit went well.
Hi to everyone here. :)
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Hi Paulie!
The vet oractice I took Piper to today is tge one I used when I had my Tzus! It is different now, because they are owned by one of the financial corporations as are many practices here in town, and there is only one vet there that was practicing at this place and I think one of the owners when I went there he is the one I saw today? There is a woman there that Dr. Hall told me to say, but somehow I wasn’t able to quite get myself to cancel the appointment with Dr. night and reschedule with her. At any rate. The visit went quite well except for piper gets almost hyperventilating as I think she is so . She parented the whole time, except when they were holding her in order to do something somehow that calms her down when we got in the car, she drank half a glass of water I had sitting between the front seats, bless her heart
The visit the visit went well, and the only thing wrong is a broken left lower molar which is loose and according to the vet for the abscess, I am to look for swelling under her left eye, and if that occurs call right away otherwise he said to schedule a Dental for the summer and he will pull it or treated at that time. Everything else seemed very good and he reviewed her previous records and talked a little bit about her.
Well, the practice is not as homey as warm as it was. I am satisfied that it is the best I’m going to do at this time I feel like hearing feel like Her exam was complete
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The finches! Yes, they are back and using the nest above my front door and it’s possible that they have babies I say possible only because I can’t see well as I have mentioned and I’m not sure that I am seeing a little heads reaching up for feelings that’s what it look like today and beyond that I can’t say anything they have nothing on the ledge of the window over the front door, looking in as previous years But it’s possible I just missed that and it’s not important to their raising a family. I will keep watching and report.
Today was kind of sad as I learned about the deaths of two of my high school, friends and classmates. Want to mail in Orlando and the other girl in Indiana. It makes me sad that I was unable to tell them that they meant a lot to me before they passed away and guess I should reach out to the few of us in our class that are.
left. my Friend Barb died a year ago much, and dan ,very recently. No obituary as of yet. It is too bad that we have all moved so far away and other than those who live spread across Florida no folks are close.
Lani, thanks for all the reports you keep up with a lot and keep us well-informed. I hope today was good for you in the valley and that you were able to do more than get your hair done. All of that in itself is wonderful.
I am in need of a haircut. Shouldn’t be hard to do.
Very nice playground for the kids and for parents to watch what’s going on
Phyl, Thanks for your morning reports Phyl.
Going To clean up a few dishes from my supper and get into my soft clothes as I say, happy TGIF and see you Caturaday. Seds
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Pip Kopje and I ducking for cover.
Ice chunks falling from the sky golf ball sized .. owe .. thank you MR stout tree.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cBf0olE9Yc&list=RDEMmRoKVE8Giv3y8IAGoTo91Q&index=1
Nylon tent shredded like Swiss cheese and waffled.
Now here is where are adaptation comes in.
Mother of a fire raging here with ice cubes on the ground. 8)
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TIG Good sign Camper got his shoe on. Did your phone come today?
KAREN Poor Piper. Wonder why the tooth extraction could not occur earlier than " this summer"?? Won't the abscess need to be treated? Maybe I misunderstood your " typing lady" LOL Sorry to hear about two more of your classmates. We are now the "oldest people in the room" :o
BL Hailing somewhere. duck and cover LOL Great song.
Good lunch with friends.. Brought home some take out so no cooking today YAY
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Yep... phone came, but late. We will go to the store tomorrow so they can set it up.
As I was checking the box my right bow fell off my glasses and the little screw fell from my hand and went down between the cushion and frame of the love seat. Can't find it. Will call to see if I can stop by our optometrist on Monday.
Anything else!??!!!
I'm thankful these are minor bothers...
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kareng I have a nest mystery, too. I also think they're finches. I have an Easter display hanging on the front door that may be there for a while. They're little and quick flying - building or built a nest at the top. When they stop using it and fledge I'll switch the season. I also thought to get someone on the step to see if they can see up there if there are eggs or little ones. I'm not much help - they made me give up my ladder.
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Tsk, no abcess now, he just said what to lookk for if it did. I can take hert when ever .i epwant. Tooth not bothering her at this time and dental not necessary, my plan is to have Dr. Hall look at it and wikk decide.
Lol! 0Puff sounds like house finchs to me. Ihad a neughbor who put crime scene tape acrosstge porch to keep folks away will they were nexting in her wreath! No way to see into this nest!
Great song, bl.
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Howdy Beakers!
I'm late getting here - have read everyone's posts, but I'm too tired to post now, so maybe catch up again tomorrow, earlier. I have been on my computer since way long time earlier today - started looking into some TV equipment and software-related stuff, and, o law, hours later and not much smarter, and definitely hungrier. As per usual, I haven't eaten since breakfast! Going to put Zippo to bed - she's not happy my back was to her for many hours today while I was "computing." Then I will throw together something easy to eat - and probably something I should avoid. ;D
Clynn, loved all the pics you posted - of the kids and their fun, and the throwback pics of little Harley and Honey. :-* It seems some people still think your Harley is named Honey, probably because he is honey-colored. LOL. My sister said today she is trying out the name, Mabel, on her Honey. LOL, I told her it sounded like either a cow or a maid. Ha ha. Anyway, she said she looks like a Mabel. Not a final decision.
Everyone try to get well, and stay that way. :) :-*
Peace. Out.
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Tig, I'm sorry to hear about {{{Camper}}} sending prayers.
Clynn, the Munchkins look wonderful. Love Miss Bella's artwork, she looks so grown up with such a cute hairdo... awesome park... love your morning blue pics... I'm so glad to know Rosie and Richmond are together for another year... why can't Iris have that kind of luck..... another Mother goose with eggs. Good luck :-*
Phyl, Lovely poem.... beautiful green theme pics, especially the glass containers, I love vintage items like that.... Beautiful Spruce Grouse....
Karen, Poor Piper, sorry to hear she will need a tooth extracted. glad to hear it isn't painful, good idea to have Dr Hall look at her too... Bless her .. so glad to hear they found the person who started the NJ forest fires.... I'm sorry about your classmates {{Karen}}..... I often think about mine. Majority of my classmates were military brats, as was I... so I'm sure many left the islands.... and we did lose 125 classmates to the Vietnam war.... looking forward to hearing more about your finch family... you and Piper sleep well tonight. :-*
BL, if I'm reading your post right, you must be camping and it's hailing... keep covered and take care. Great song!
Hi Puff finches do love nesting in wreaths. A pair just finished raising a family in one that I have on my downstairs patio. ;D
Lisa, Love your morning cuppa! ;D ... enjoyed our day in the valley, but not the traffic. Pear cactus were blooming everywhere. And we were very happy to be heading back up to our home in the pines! Even though we have lots of pollen, it's much cooler than the desert.
Tsk, Now your porch is ready for summer!! Enjoy your lunch with the girls! ;D
Paulie, my head cold is just about gone... And hopefully, pollen season will be gone soon too. Now, that the snow is gone when are you going to your cabin?
SED Baz and Zippo ;D
Good night!
We saw more than a dozen wild mustangs standing on a hill off of the N87 as we were driving home.
They were just grazing, looking very majestic and proud. That was the best part of the day!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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TIG Bummer. You can buy these little kits that have ways to tighten screws and have spare pins etc. For the next time...LOL
PUFF All of us could use a ratchet mirror at the end of a long pole to get the best view of a nest's bole. LOL
KAREN LOL Crime scene tape to protect nest ;D ;D ;D So happy to hear you will consult with Dr Hall. Wonderful friend.
LANI The wild mustangs. Nature is always there to improve our day :)
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Good Morning Beakers! It's CATURDAY!!
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Lani, we were so hoping we would have another year of Iris and Finn... Dunrovin has much to look at beyond the nest! And the birds that nest in the lower osprey nest hotel, I turned Merlin on a couple of years ago and there were many different little birds nesting in the hotel! That nest has always looked like an ice cream sone to me and they don't build the sides up much! I checked Looduskalendar, there have been no posts on the Estonia nests for over a year, I think the nests were abandoned because of the Goshawk attacks on the young. A herd of wild mustangs! Wow, would love to see that!
Phyl, loved the green yesterday! You know I love those felted critters! Good 365, big grouse on a tree limb, it really bounced when she flew off! A bit better each day for you and Jim, hope 'back to normal' comes soon...
baz, I agree, time gets away when you are looking for something on the web. Sam literally yells at me to come and play with him! I have a little basket of wool felt pompoms, throw them down the front tall and he chases them, sometimes jumping 3' off the floor to bat them down! I do that several times a day...yes, he is spoiled! Seems you have been forgetting to eat lately! LOLOL! Honey girl flows much more smoothly than Mabel girl...Just sayin'!! ::)
Puff, I also have a mystery nest in one of the hanging baskets on the porch. There are silk flowers in it (my little cheat for that spot), I saw a small bitd flying from the porth yesterday so I took the basket down so see and sure enough, 3 little light blue eggs in a perfect little nest. Haven't been able to determine what kind of bird. She is so fast! I think Finch but not sure...
tig, sorry to hear about your lost screw! They have little eyeglass repair kits in drugstores or Walmart, they have different size screws plus a tiny screwdriver! Or if you have an old pair of glasses you can take one of the screws out... Glad to hear that Camper is healing!
tsk, no cooking for me tonight, the On The Hook food truck is in town today!
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I had lunch Thursday with a couple of good friends from work, it had been over a year! We promised each other to do better going forward! Things have changed so much since I retired, I am glad I left when I did... Good that your porch is ready for summer, I need to get my deck ready, Ed has put several things out there thinking I won't notice! I can't wait for it to warm up a bit more, it was chilly yesterday!
karen, you are a good Mom to Piper, I am so glad she is there to help you! Sorry to hear about your friends... Did your yard mess get cleared up?
Paulie, yes, babies grow up so fast! I told both of them that I would supply the pictures to be shown on the big screen at each of their weddings! I only have over 3,100 pictures in my Pinterest Grandkids board!
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Lisa, how are Bandit and Misty? Do they ever notice the cats outside? A couple of times I have heard a screech from the deck and when I check, the hair ridges on their backs are up and their tails are bushed out! There is a calico cat with a collar that comes in the yard frequently, to see if she can catch a bird. I think! A couple of times she has climbed the 3 steps to the door and looked Sam & Sophie in the eye. THEY DO NOT LIKE THAT!!!
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Wooden Pallet Ideas!
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More Ideas @ https://www.palletswoodenprojects.com/.../stunning.../
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One April Morn
by John B. Tabb
Twin violets amid the dew
Unfolded soft their petals blue
To find the winter's dream come true,
One April morn.
Two warmer, softer, violet eyes,
Beneath the selfsame April skies,
Fulfilled a dream of paradise,
One April morn.
Dawn-blossoms of a changeful day,
Ye would not till the twilight stay,
But, ere the noontide, sped away,
One April morn.
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Good Morning...Happy Caturday !
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Today 68F and Tonight 54F
Baz try to stay well---LOL
Karen NJ fire starter ...biting my tongue; poor piper a tooth extraction --hope there'll never be an infection , glad Dr. Hall is there.
Tig hoping {{{Camper}}} is doing better this AM
BL Yikes hail storm! Too bad about you tent ---don't look up,
Tsk Thanking your classmates for their service in Viet Nam
Paulie glad to read your head cold is gone .
Baz It's true... when one is browsing on the Web, one gets so absorbed...becomes unaware of time
CLynn pretty cool cat carrier / backpack ; lots of Caturday 'eye-Candy'
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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The surprisingly fraught fight for a pet cat in Antarctica
The Antarctic continent is cold, dark, and desolate for much of the year, so scientists want a cuddly feline companion to keep them company.
What could possibly go wrong?
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/pet-cat-antarctica-mcmurdo?loggedin=true&rnd=1744241105984
Alternate link: https://ground.news/article/the-surprisingly-fraught-fight-for-a-pet-cat-in-antarctica
Be sure to click on ' Read full article'
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I've mentioned it many times before Lani 87 and 87A a beautiful drive!!! Another would be PCH, Pacific Coast Highway. The Smokies, Rocky Mountain NP. . .
Good idea tsk on the nest extension pole. How about we start a business?
A Decoy Nest! Clynn I mentioned mine a while back. . .My determined mourning dove mother insisted for two years to nest in baskets hung from an eave at corner of the garage, killing any flowers already there. For a couple years my routine was to "plant" branches cut from a bush and stick them into the dirt until the inevitable eggs hatched and branches died. Then planted real flowers to finish off time left for summer. One time - she only got one chance each year - and no more honey, keep your feathers closed.
Up and down temps here make it difficult to do yard "stuff" here. Two projects already done - New fence around the veggie garden (wind storms took down part of 50 year old cedar). This week finished replacing the driveway pathway lights that connect to lighted brick mailbox at curb. Electrician just called to set up Wednesday appt to finally install a flood for the USA flag. For years I've not been honoring the flag by not lighting it up (I leave it out/up through the night all year around). Ton didn't worry much about protocol. Soon (Wednesday) rules will be followed!
I had to follow the memorial for Pope Francis this morning. . .
Two things to mention - religious or not, regardless of your choice of denomination - you have to make a determined effort if ever in area around Italy to leave a day for Vatican City. IT IS A MUST. And there are better arrangements so you don't get caught in a mass of visitors. Ask an agent? I always only give two small descriptions of what to see. It is indescribable. The aura. But you'll know forever the lasting impressions left in your mind and in your heart.
An important mention --- My Dad was Catholic, my Mom Lutheran. I studied both. About 15 I chose Lutheran. Brother Rodney, Lutheran; Brother Edward, Catholic; Sister Rita, well...her son/daughter, husband all Catholic.
But that doesn't matter - If you ever can - visit Vatican City and Italy.
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Happy Caturday Beakers!
Morning Tsk, Clynn, Lisa, Karen, Kb, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Baz, Phyl, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eagles4, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Lilbro, Blschue, Lori, Tig, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Pink, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!
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Good Morning Beakers....Happy Caturday!
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I think I have come down with something too. I started getting a stuffy nose last night, and a scratchy throat. The pollen is horrible here, so I am hoping it is just allergies.
tsk - I bet you are glad to have the porch cleaning done. I love your porch. How was your lunch?
tig - Did your new phone arrive? Reading further along, I see your phone came.
karen - Glad Piper's vet appointment went well, except for her tooth. Aww, poor thing with the panting. My Bandit gets like that too. I think he knows where he is going when we get in the car.
BL - Yikes, hope you all are safe.
Puff - How cool the lil birdies are using your decorations for a nest.
Lani - Glad to hear that your cold is almost gone. Very cool on seeing the wild Mustang's yesterday.
clynn - Love all the painted kitty rocks! Yes, Misty and Bandit do notice the outside kitties. Misty is actually sitting in the PC room window meowing at them as I type this...LOL. Cute wood pallet idea!
Phyl - Love your Tuxedo morning pics, and that mailbox...I will take one!
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CLYNN I see some of those Cat plaques the tails look like hooks.. I'd make all of them with hooks and hang scarves, coats and hats etc. So cute. It looks like they are painted rocks for the bodies. :D Over 3,000 pics of the grands LOLOL You could do all the walls in a banquet room with those and they are only still kids LOLOL Clever cat backpack ;D
PHYL Cute tuxedo things :D Was LANI's classmates in Vietnam...Unable to access either link for the cat article :(
LISA Bunny slippers ;D Great Olive Garden lunch. Salad and soup but then took home spaghetti and meatballs for Tim and got more soup , and bread which I had.
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HAPPY CATURDAY, BEAKERS! :) :-*
Lani, did you take that picture of the Mustang? I would love to see them! That's great that you got to see a large group grazing near your drive! I was surprised you made appts in the valley on a Friday, after what you had said about the traffic there - and especially so with the weekend traffic. But I hope it was a good trip all the same, and then you and Mike enjoyed the sweet, cooling drive up to your home in the beautiful pines at elevation. :) :-*
Clynn, I'm with you on the Honey vs. Mabel name. Not my decision. LOL. She's a sweet kitty! :-* I don't know what food that was in your picture, but I want it!!
Lisa, you're going in the wrong direction! (re. wellness) ;) Hope it's something you can get better from fast! :-*
Phyl, I'm staying well, so far. Fingers crossed! You and Jim keep getting better... hurry it up, if you can! ;) :D Hugs to you both. Maggie, too! :-*
Tig, I'm thinking about a new phone - can get a free Pixel 9 Pro w/Gemini (don't want Gemini, LOL). Glad you got your phone. Enjoy it! Can't wait to hear what the reclining sofa repairman pronounces. Either way, glad it decided to work for you again. Camper, feel better fast!
Karen, yes, memories of schoolmates no longer with us... always a bit of a shock when first learning of someone else. Glad Piper doesn't have any pain, and hope it stays that way till the dental visit later. I guess I didn't follow along well with the typing lady's description of what vet you wanted to see, but maybe didn't? If I got that right... and if they were all in the same practice, or in different offices. Either way, it sounds like you had a good visit for getting Piper checked out. I know Piper was glad to get back home again though, for sure. Maybe you will be seeing some little fledglings flitting to shrubs or plants near your front door before too awful long... chasing after their Mom and Dad, begging for food. LOL. :-*
TSK, Olive Garden? I didn't hear you talking about going to Olive Garden... hmmm... LOL, I have been trying sooo hard not to go eat there - their TV ads are killing me! It doesn't help that I'm skipping lunch lately - LOL, so watching those TV ads is sort of like going to the grocery store when I'm hungry... torture!
BL, dang! Shredded tent! Ugh... I hope the fire-affected areas get a good dousing of rain today! And no lightning strikes!
Puff, I don't have your travel background - not many do, for sure! But I agree, my drives on a small part of the PCH, and my many, many drives all around the Great Smokies, Blue Ridge Parkway, and VA's corresponding Skyline Drive, and drives to and from Rocky Mountain State Park, were all stellar - just wonderful. I haven't had the opportunity to drive Lani's 87 or 87A, but it would be special, for sure!
KB, is it painting time yet? Will you be putting that new green on the walls, or did you hire a painter for that duty? Have you enjoyed a good ride in the "healed" Jeep yet?
Paulie, glad to hear you're on the mend. Is a trip to the cabin happening this weekend? I don't know how far a trip that is for y'all, from your home. Maybe you can get away there for a little R&R soon.
I'm heading to the store to get a new flash drive - I'm going to take things into my own hands to see if I can get my TV to straighten up and fly right. Who knows what will happen! ;D
Mabel/Honey/Honey Bun, below. Looking out from the inside... the reflection in the glass makes it a bit confusing to tell. LOL. My sister said she is going to put a little stool there so she can see out without standing up on her hind legs. :) :-*
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Yes, phone is all good. Even the current texts transferred! But only one year back of the calendar. I might keep my old phone charged for a while, in case I need to search back.
I just mowed most of the back grass. The sun makes it feel a lot hotter than the 59 degrees it is.
TTFN
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Hi Baz, I wish we didn't have to get Friday appts. but, we get what we are given. My appt was 4 months out and Mike's was 6 months. Also, Mike works, so we both go on what day he can take off in advance. So we schedule appts on his time.... Last night's mustang pic was from pinterest. We couldn't stop on the highway to take a pic. :)
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KAREN asked me to post this. I also saw it on FB today and made a copy. Thought it was so beautiful.
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LISA Hope it is allergies too. 8)
BAZI I vote for Honey Bun too and isn't that just what she is peeking out of the window. So cute ;D
LANI Rough to get appts scheduled. I'm starting now a month ahead of time to get my yearly checks.
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hmm... we schedule our annual physicals a year ahead and most other docs 6 months out.
Go Wild!
Go Wolves!
BTW... the new great grandchild first and middle names... Wyatt Wade (Dad is from Texas)
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TIG Wyatt Wade. I like it ;D
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KAREN asked me to post this. I also saw it on FB today and made a copy. Thought it was so beautiful.
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LISA Hope it is allergies too. 8)
BAZI I vote for Honey Bun too and isn't that just what she is peeking out of the window. So cute ;D
LANI Rough to get appts scheduled. I'm starting now a month ahead of time to get my yearly checks.
{{{Tsk}}} :-* Mike has 3 doctors he has to see, this is his Pulmonologist, because of his afib several years ago. Mike uses an Oxygen tank at night and has for the past five years. I don't talk about it, but there it is.
Goodness, I won't mention appts again.
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Thanks for all the Caturday posts and such.
Tsk- thanks for sharing Karen's note from our late pontiff as he was in hospital. It's a treasure.
Lani- agree ; I'd be remiss if I didn't say how much I enjoyed the stallion at sunset.
Bazi- IMHO pet's names are personal and often have emotional roots---Maggie is name sake for my late mother's best friend in the world, Margaret. Who didn't mind that a cat bore her name. RIP Margaret :-*
There's probably more---but I lost this once. Not gonna risk it again.
Homemade pizza. Pepperoni, sliced mushroom and mozzarella cheese X 2. Green salad...No dessert. ;D
Wishing all my fellow Beakers a Good Evening and a Good Night...SEDs !
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karen, Good to cutie Piper's visit going well. Awww to her anxiety. I'm surprised the vet didn't want to extract her molar before summer. Were you given an antibiotic to give Piper while looking for swelling under her left eye? Maybe no antibiotic unless there swelling.
Oh my gosh the finches! Again! Nature does what nature wants that's for sure. Are you blocking off your porch this year? ;D
I purposely didn't hang my front door wreath this Spring to deter the House Sparrows from building another nest on it. I haven't see them BUT Mom Robin has again resumed trying to build her next on the light fixture above the front door. She's making a royal mess too. Lol
When I see her out front I talk to her telling her I feed her meal worms and provide fresh water so how about to build your next elsewhere please. She's not listening. :D
A story for everyone. Last year the House Sparrows had laid eggs in the nest on my front door wreath and mama would lay on them of course. Oh btw they took advantage of us being away at the cabin for a few days to do their handy work. :) Well ..... one day one of my son's came to visit. When he opened the front door (with the wreath with birdnest with mama sitting on egg) opened fully inth the foyer of my house, mama bird flew off nest swiping against my son's head ... scaring the crap out of him ... oh my he yelled LOL ... mama sparrow flew forward then turn left flying down the hallway into my bedroom. I went there, closed the door, opened the window with pushing the screen up and told her to fly out when she's ready. She did. :D
karen I am very sorry about your two friends. True sad you all lived far apart but your friendships knew of no boundaries.
tig, No way! about your glasses. Well now better luck is heading to you.
Lani, Good news about your head cold and you feeling better.
clynn, 3,100 pictures! And you told them you'll supply theh pictures on big screen at their weddings!! I love it! LOL
Puff, I had the opportunity to visit Rome, Italy and the Vatican and other towns in Italy in the mid 70s when I lived in Germany.
I agree with you. You are correct about visiting there. No words can describe. I am Catholic. Like you said no matter what religious demonization a person is. It's breathtaking. We visited the Pope's summer castle while there and he gave a general audience. We were standing right below his balcony when he gave a general blessing to the crowd. It was Pope Paul VI at that time.
baz, We are hoping to visit to the cabin soon. Haven't been there since our ice visit in February. Noone could get up the long driveway. I was first. Got half way up then slid back and sideways. We all stayed at beginning of the driveway then carefull walked all the way up on top of ice covered snow. Ice was everywhere and rear and sides of cabin. We are meeting with a guy for estimate to put in a french drain. I still don't know if we can afford it because there's stuff here at home needing work. Ugh.
Anyway yes a visit there soon. The bears will be up and about. We had 5 frequenting our trail cameras last year. Some got too close for comfort to the cabin.
My son from Boone, NC is visiting soon. I think of you sometimes about Boone because you know it well. I love it there.
Well SED to all in Beak Room. Take care.
I apologize for how lone this post is!
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Bonnie Johnson posts the above reel of one of the eaglets at the DNR nest...There are 3 total.
baz - yes all day yesterday was painting day....well, 4 hours of painting was done. But, it's a lot more work than just the painting time done by my high school friend. Actually someone who also spent a lot of time at my house visiting my twin brother.
I have done the taping on 3/4 of the living room. One has to move half the furniture in the middle. Then move that half back and the other half will be done tomorrow early.
Spent the day today taking the tape off the already painted part. It's not just the base on the floor but a bay window, 3 door openings and another window to the hall. Yes, I know weird but I know it once was an opening to the hall that was capped into a window.
Haven't had time to take Nellie out yet. At the moment she's locked into the garage with 3 very heavy boxes of equipment that needs to be returned. I can't get to my vehicle without going in from the outside garage door. Next week will do that. Chris has decided to let the professionals install that stuff.
Heads up: Very severe weather is anticipated on Monday in southern Minnesota. I think Iowa and Wisconsin as well so need to prepare for that as well.
Busy busy busy.
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Clynn, Love the painted stones for Caturday! So cute! ... I stopped checking on the Estonia nest.... too sad because of the Goshawks! I check on Iris every night and take a pic. She has the worse luck with men. :-\ ... I think you're right about it being a Finch egg. We've had little speckled blue ones too.... Love that pic of the Munchkins :-* .. oh, they are going to love you on their Wedding day! LOL!!! ... love the Cat backpack/carrier and She Shed!!!
{{{Phyl}}} darling Caturday Tuxedo pics, that would make cute Christmas ornaments. I had a neighbor in Kansas that had a Cat mailbox. ;D ... very interesting about why no pets in Antarctica.... I hope you and Jim are feeling better each day... awww sweet pics of Miss Maggie. :-*
Puff I would love to see the Smokies... Love your stories.
{{{Lisa}}} Love your Caturday pic!! LOL!! 8) ... Sorry about your allergies. They are awful this year. I hope you feel better soon :-*
Tsk, Glad you enjoyed your girl time at the Olive Garden... Mike always goes to Olive Garden when he's in Texas.
Baz, Love the "Your mind is a Garden, your thoughts are the seed" post... ;D ... awww Little Mabel has such sweet eyes... good luck with the tv.
Paulie, Oh no, What a scare for your son and mama Sparrow! .. sorry I'm laughing. Because that's happened a few times to us over the years.... how wonderful you saw Pope Paul VI and received his blessing... I'm trying to think how many Popes there have been in my lifetime... Can you share your trail cam pics sometime? That would be cool... so glad to see your post. ;D
Kb, great video of Nancy and Beau's eaglet! ;D ... yes, you are busy, busy, busy... How do you like the color you've chosen? I'm always nervous until I see the first wall completed.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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German Shepherd or Kangaroo?
Gotta get ready for painting..
Lani - yes I like the color....but, can't wait till it's done and I can put back all the stuff now in my dining room back to my living room.
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PHYL Pretty Maggie :)
PAULIE LOLOL What a story about the sparrow nest. I will presume the nest didn't fall or the eggs break. Did she come back to it once out of the house?? How blessed you were to be in the presence of the Pope. :o Enjoy your son's visit. Will he also go to the cabin with you?
KB Sounds like the painting project is under way. Do you like the color? I see that you do. :) Saving a lot of bucks doing all the taping - tedious and time consuming. Shephard or kangaroo LOL/size]
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Just asking - No one to talk to at Hatchery cam.
Showing live at the runoff pond this a.m. is family from Goose N1 - BUT also appearing at the same time are two more pairs. But they don't have any goslings trailing along with them. I think this is a different scene. We've had various family groups in past years? Is my memory wrong? I'm also wondering about the eggs being brooded at N2. What was the original projected hatch date? Did Mother goose get the schedule?
Real encouraged to see mom and T3 getting things rolling and in order at Trempealeau.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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I was almost done with my post and I hit a key that blanked the screen and lost my post! Seems like it is happening a lot lately! I wish there was an automatic save on the reply screen! Got a text from Kay's sister Debbie, remembering Kay's passing two years ago today. Seems like it was just last week, but also feels like it was 10 years ago...
Lani, poor Mike, I hate detours! For the last 3 or 4 years there has been a terrible detour mess in Champaign as they are working on the I-74 and I-57 interchanges. I think the nest is a finch too. am going to take another look at the eggs in the basket, I didn't notice any speckles but saw some pictures on the web that showed some with very little speckles. Iris... :'(
Paulie, oh no, a bird in the house! My friend Kay had a few of them in her townhouse years ago.1 the cover had come off the dryer vent and they were coming in that way, and she had 5 ats at the time! It was crazy! Hope your cabin work isn't too bad, can you still stay in it? And your son coming to visit, you must be excited! Mine lives 18 miles away, and I still love it when he comes!
Phyl, I am sure you would wish for auto-save in the Reply section. I am going to mention it to Amy, maybe, just maybe it's possible! I love the pictures of Ms Maggie, she really looks wonderful for her age. She has a good Mama! hope you and Jim are back to normal, no fun to be sick when the weather is nice! For my last several cats I pick names that Kelsey can say, there are some sounds that she cannot speak. Kind of off subject, but my good friend from Bulgaria cannot say the th sound, when she says with, it comes out wit. Kelsay made enchiladas Friday, but we had fish from the food truck last evening, so enchiladas this evening! Just have to stick it in the oven and heat up some refried beans!
tsk, my cousin Pam's daughter has two little girls named Esther and Isabel, they call them Essie and Izzie. Very confusing! Like Erin's cats Ziggie and Izzie!
tig, you must be feeling so much better to be able to mow! Hope Camper is better!
baz, love the words on the picture! The food was the fish & chips from the On The Hook food truck, we had it for dinner last night! Oh so good! I took part of the breading off since that is where most of the calories are! Love the picture of the new cat! Be sure and let us know what name they pick! I called our Honey Honeybun a lot, along with Honey Girl. Harley has always been Harley Man or Turdbutt. (a name he earned because he can be a real turdbut... ;D ;D
tsk, you can probably find some perfect stones at Hobby Lobby or Michaels that you can paint. I am going to show those cat rocks Bella, she is in to rocks lately!
Lisa, love the Caturday picture! What have you and Jeff been doing lately? Any trail cam pictures?
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve - West Virginia
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Aprilian
by Bliss Carman
When April came with sunshine
And showers and lilac bloom,
My heart with sudden gladness
Was like a fragrant room.
Her eyes were heaven's own azure,
As deep as God's own truth.
Her soul was made of rapture
And mystery and youth.
She knew the sorry burden
Of all the ancient years,
Yet could not dwell with sadness
And memory and tears.
With her there was no shadow
Of failure nor despair,
But only loving joyance.
O Heart, how glad we were!
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Just came back to say that I've been having issues in Forum when posting as well---like CLynn and maybe others---when trying to post and 'hitting' the 'Post' button my screen goes blank. In the past I've been able to hit the 'back arrow' at the top left of the screen in Forum and
my post has returned. But, not any more---goes blank and stays blank ---to be lost forever! I'll only redo twice and then toss up my hands in defeat.
Lani thank you ; Oh, that black kitty.
CLynn 3100 photos ! The Munchkins are gonna 'love' their wedding when they grow-up; That's the term I was thinking of (Lani) 'she-shed' ; love thos eagles from W. V. River Gorge National Park / Preserve
Baz "Your mind is a Garden, your thoughts are the seed"... ;)
Tsk - to view some Nat. Geo articles--maybe check the security settings ...set to medium that would allow more content. Other than that---I don't know :-\
KB hoping you get a chance to take Nellie for a 'spin'; really good video of Nancy and Beau's eaglet
Lisa - any trail cam photos?
Tig- glad you're feeling better
Prayers for: Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
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Phyl, those moon shots with the eagle owl on a branch are beautiful! Yes, the back button does not take one back any more, and it is very frustrating! Gorgeous good morning pansies and daisies!
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quick interlude
Crows are dive bombing Mr. or Mrs. Tower perched on the water tower.
Heard the distinctive calls while my outdoor camera is on, waiting for painter.
Yay!
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Good Morning Beakers....Happy Sunday!
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Still not feeling all that great, but wanted to stop in and say, Good Morning.
tsk - Olive Garden, yummy! Have not eaten there in a while, love the salad and breadsticks.
Thanks for posting for karen. That was beautiful.
baz - I think it is probably allergies. I took a COVID test just in case, and it was negative.
Adorable pic of Mabel/Honey/Honey Bun!
tig - Glad that you got your things transferred to new phone. I am still "old school" when it comes to the calendar. I have never got use to the one on phone.
Phyl - Pizza sounded good for dinner.
kb - Oh boy, sounds like alot of taping. Thanks for the heads up on the weather. We had a thunderstorm yesterday evening, and it is now very chilly today.
Lani - Your good night kitty looks like Bandit.
Puff - There is only one gosling family of 5 around the pond this year that I have seen so far. The N2B goose eggs, I don't think they will hatch, as it is a lil beyond the hatch date for the, I think. Does not seem as many geese around the pond this year, but they few that are following the gosling family around might want to baby sit or be their nanny. ;D ;D
clynn - We have been doing the usual weekend stuff.....shopping, cutting grass, and nothing really exciting on trail cam lately. We did have a big deer that was walking around in the woods behind the fence. One of the B&B kitties poked its head out there to take a look at it...it was funny!
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Sunday Blessings Beakers!
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Tig, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
Kb, love the dogaroo! LOL!... glad to hear the Towers have returned.
Puff, Mrs T is amazing. I wish little one would dig itself into the nest when mom is gone fishing. :-*
Clynn, Love your morning pics.... I'm saving my posts now. I copy my finish post, then click post, if it's gone and won't return even if I use the back arrow. I click out and then repost. I do it again if there's a problem. The tech demons have been bothersome for the past few months. I would love an auto-save... Sunny and Gizmo are getting as big as mom/dad....stunning view of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.
Phyl, love your morning pics, especially the pansies and poem.... sending hugs, your posting problem has been mine for months. I always blamed it on my fingers and not paying attention, please read my post to Clynn too.... love the Eagle Owls very romantic. ;D ... you and Jim take care.
{{{Lisa}}} sorry you are still feeling better... it was a windy day yesterday, this morning our driveway, front door and back are covered with leaves and pollen. :-\ ... stay indoors until this messy time is over.... I'm old school too and still use a calendar and have sticky notes on my desk/refrig. ;D ... awww, it's sweet your B&B kitties are still about.... There was 4 two-three year old and 1 adult Elk nibbling on grass by the dog park this morning... once I got Sadie in the fenced in area of the dog park she ran towards them. The youngest elk came over to the fence to her, that set Sadie off. LOL!. I've tried to train her to watch not bark at the Elk at our home. The young elk was not frightened of her at all... After Sadie did her morning duties she was ready to leave for home. The Elk was still nibbling on the grass as we were leaving, both dog and elk decided there was nothing to be worried about. 8) I did take a few pics I need to post them... Take care and feel better soon.
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Sundays are Sloth Days! 8)
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GOT MILK! :-*.
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some bounce
I felt somewhat better but needed to rest often, and took a couple pain killers before going out.
Today, I put the snow rakes away, brought out the hose holder and the rain gauge and bird bath.
Hugz all
Yay Mr. n Mrs T
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Good Afternoon :)
Lani, Happy to make you laugh about sparrow and my son. And the same has happened at your house too! It's startling at first then ya just have to laugh. :)
I tried posting some trail cam pictures last summer for LB because she asked too but they wouldn't post. I got message saying too large or something similar. I don't understand why because I was able to post photos of the cabin when we finished building it and inside too so don't know why they weren't too large or whatever. I wish I could for you.
tsk, Correct the nest did not fall. Sadly she did stop coming to the nest. Maybe eggs were nonviable or too much activity going in and out front door. Yes my son who will be visiting is going to cabin with us. Yay! And maybe my other son too if he can get off work.
clynn, Oh my heavens to both cats and birds at Kay's house! That had to be crazy. I'm sorry for the loss of your friend.
Quick story (I hope)
Years ago I bought 2 Zebra Finches. The lady selling them suggested I get some fake eggs to put into nest to fool them to not lay more eggs. Never heard of that but I said oh my I couldn't do that to them. Well when I reached having 13 birds I put fake eggs in the nest real fast. ;D
So one day I went home for lunch from work because it had been a busy stressful day. I opened one of the bird cage gate to add water or something. 3 birds flew out so fast!! At the time I have Zeus my Saint Bernard and 3 cats. Zeus didn't care but I had 3 birds flying in different directions and 3 cats flying through the air!! Eventually I could grad each bird individually while tell cats to stay back. When back in cage I told myself forget about relaxing lunch at home so left returning to work. ;D
Yes we can still stay in cabin. We just built it two years ago. We were blessed being able to do that too. Anyway we're still discovering details about mountain living and what maintenance entail. We honestly hadn't thought about some things before hand. The water drainage has to do with water coming down from top of mountain further up then getting it to drain away left and right from cabin not directly behind it.
Yes we are very excited about son's visit. We get to see him once or twice a year. Nice your son lives just 18 miles away!
Lisa, Hoping you feel better soon. Good your covid test was negative. Pollen and allergies are terrible this year everywhere. Take care.
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I'll try to post pic of bears. Let's see .... Nope said I can't upload this kind of file. Has to be other extensions then lists them. This is mostly Greek to me. Sorry.
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CLYNN Love that yellow vase and matching flowers ;D I would say " Boy 2 years already?" Good memories for you of Kay. Does Kelsey still talk about her? LOL I agree I would have trouble with Ziggie and Izzie LOL Big Bear has been a good nest to watch this year.
PHYL I wondered how they could tell it was an eagle owl - but I guess you just had to be there. Beautiful tho. 365
(((LISA))) I too am a paper calendar person. Never use my phone's calendar.
LANI Love your story of Sadie and the elk ;D I love all the colorful blankets they have at the sloth hospital. So cheery. Wonder if sloths see color? I'll have to Google that one. ::)
PAULIE You have a regular menagerie. How many do you still have? Had you planned on raising the zebra finches? Do you still have them?
KAREN is having battery issues with her IPAD....
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Short post! Lovely morning, pictures and posts
My iPad battery is acting up and I just got it charged enough to read and post here now I have the new one but I am old school and do not know how to transfer information from this one to that one so I’m waiting for an expert to help. In the meantime, I hope this old iPad holes up.
Lisa, I hope you and everybody else begins to feel better soon Polly hope you get to the cabin to assess the situation there soon and enjoy a present from your son from wonderful Boone North Carolina
Calling the new vet tomorrow to see if I can get an appointment in May. Well, my friend Mickey is here she hast to go in probably around 7:30 in the morning and then come home around four and I don’t have a driver at those hours so while Mickey is here we can both go take her and go pick her up. Good deal if they have an appointment available. The broken tooth is not bothering her at all. I had one myself and it didn’t bother me.
Baz, I do love the mind is a garden but I hate the name Mabel maybe marble would be better, but I do understand it’s not my kitty that name. Lol!
Temop of 93 yesterday and today! Maybe be back later. I had to work for an hour to get this iPad working and I don’t trust it
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Bad news... Rosie just went home
Good news... Rosie won't be here during the storm tonight
BBL
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tig - Aww, Rosie went home.
((karen)) - I hope you can get your stuff transferred over to your new iPad. Keep the older one charged as much as possible, if you can.
tsk - I am glad I am not the only one who is paper calendar person. :D
paulie - Thanks :)
Lani - Sunday's are Sloth Days..lol Thanks for the pics, and the get well wishes. Thank goodness for no altercation between Sadie and the elk.
Going to lay back down, good night, everyone :)
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Lovevtodays stories! Safiev And the elk is really funny that could become fast friends Paulir, who I love the story of you and the birds I hate the story of the ice at the cabin. I won’t ask you again I won’t ask again about how many birds or animals you have now AsnTsk Has just asked.., seds, battery fully charged but will not stay on! Paper calendar here. Lol
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Just my 2 cents on loosing posts on any forum.
This is my hard learned normal routine and workflow.
It doesn't add very much time and it's just a couple more keyboard clicks.
I do beta testing for many outdoor recreational products in private secure forums that sometimes require long technical posts that I surely don't want to just go POOF when I hit the post button.
I call it long post insurance.
There are many different types of forum "templates" and there is not one that I have used that doesn't on occasion EAT your hard thought out and typed post.
If my post is going to be anything longer than a few lines (that I can't remember and recreate off the top of my head) I always type them up in Notepad++ and leave Notepad++ open on my Desktop until I actually see my post posted on the "Board".
It has spell, punctuation and grammar check built in.
Copy from Notepad++ > paste into this forums text box > make any needed edits here > add emojis or images etc ..
> Hit Preview > Hit post __ If something goes wonky on the forums end I still have it sitting in Notepad++ ready for a do over.
Once I actually see it definitely is posted up on the board I just close or Save As to desktop in Notepad++ if I want to save a copy of my post to put in that Beta Forum's folder.
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A Telefunken mike.
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I'll try to post pic of bears. Let's see .... Nope said I can't upload this kind of file. Has to be other extensions then lists them. This is mostly Greek to me. Sorry.
Paulie, Do you use Pinterest? It's free website? And you can make it private for you only too. Clynn and I had to take our photos there, when there was a photo website we were using and it shut down. Anyway, it's accepted my large photos, saved them, and I post them here. Just something to think about. ;D
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Clynn, I can't believe Kay's been gone 2 years.... I saw Tsk's question to you about {{{Kelsey}}} :-*
Paulie, Zebra Finches are beautiful. I googled more info on them... Do you still have them? Love your stories. Thanks for sharing. ;D
Tig, sorry your Rosie time wasn't longer. Take care. :)
{{{Lisa}}} Sadie's hackles were up. LOL! But, there was peace in the end .... I hope you will feel better in the morning. :-*
Tsk, I'll have to google if sloths sees color too. Their blankets look very warm and cozy. It probably helps to make them feel secure and safe to snuggle into.
Karen, sorry about your ipad... I hope you can get someone to help you transfer your info... Mickey is visiting! That's great, I hope you both have a great time while she's there. Is she seeing a dentist tomorrow? Well, I hope you can get your ipad fixed. Have a good evening.
BL, thanks for the posting suggestions and Steve Winwood end the night. :)
Good night!
{{{ Sweet Iris, it's raining, slushing snow and the trains have been going by}}} :-*
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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An answer to my question about sloths seeing color:
No, sloths are colorblind. They have a condition called rod monochromacy, which means they lack cone cells in their eyes, and these cells are responsible for color vision. This also affects their ability to see in bright daylight, as they are essentially blind in these conditions.
KAREN Is Mickey there now? Wasn't sure about your "typing lady"? LOL
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, you mentioned checking on what colors the sloths can see, I looked up what colors cats can see best and it said blues and purples. So I ordered the wool felt balls that Sam loves to chase in those colors! I throw them down the hall, up in the air and my goodness he can jump high! Harley likes to get under the quilt on thr loveseat and sleep, it's a big lump and Sam & Sophie try to get in there with him! Is Mike home this week? Iris.....
BL, good idea on saving posts, I have done that a few times! But mostly not. What would be the chance that autosave could be added to the forum program? Thanks for the Steve Winwood!
karen, here is a link to videos on how to transfer from your old iPad to your new iPad, can Micky help? That the old iPad won't stay on might need to be fixed first, I am clueless there!: https://www.bing.com/search?pglt=299&q=how+to+transfer+contents+from+old+ipad+to+new&cvid=41a1204228304edfb1c55b8aaba170a3&gs_lcrp=EgRlZGdlKgYIABBFGDkyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQABhAMgYIAhAAGEAyBggDEAAYQDIGCAQQABhAMgYIBRAAGEAyBggGEAAYQDIGCAcQABhAMgYICBAAGEDSAQkxNzQwNGowajGoAgCwAgA&FORM=ANNTA1&PC=U531
Lisa, count one more paper calendar person here, although I sometimes just look at my phone to see what day or time it is! I like that it is on the main page! I don't have to open anything, just look... Hope you are feeling better today!
tsk, yes, Kelsey still talks about Kay, she asks me if Kay is in heaven, and I know she looks at pictures she has on her iPad. I am glad I took a picture of Kay's Honda Civic and her townhouse while we were working there, she loves looking at the car! She still keeps Kay's Nike bag on the church pew in the hall. LOLOL, I have more trouble with Essie and Izzie!
Paulie, Ed's sister had the same experience as you did with the finches! She ended up with 3 or 4 cages! I think she gave them to the pet store when she moved to Arizona.
Sue Bruhling.....thank you for sharing my previous post from last week when Beautiful Mom brought in the California Sheephead fish at the Sauces nest. Debbie Botelho
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Good Morning......!
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Today 48F Tonight 33F
{{{CLynn}}}2 yrs since Kay's passing---RIP Kay; tks for sharing Sue's and Debbie's update on Audie's catch for her nest at Sauces;
and Ken Harmon's Spring Flow at a Waterfall on the Baptism River
Tsk tks for info on sloths being able to see color---thought it was a "Nada"
Tig sorry Rosie's visit was so short. Maybe next time, eh?
Karen I thought your data transfer had gone well---sorry it didn't hope you find some 'help'; Glad Mickey arrives hope you two
have a nice visit. Anyway...
{{{Lisa}}} hope you're feeling better this AM; Yep! A real paper calendar person sitting right here!
Paulie tks for sharing your stories about your Zebra Finches
BL Tks for Steve Winwood
Prayers for: Ling-Xiaozhe the snow leopard 6 month old cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, who fell of a cliff in April 2025 & survived w/ TLC recovering at the Xining Wildlife Park in China.
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
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Good morning
Let’s see if I can clarify the new iPad is still in the box, I have not tried to transfer anything from the old one to the new. Thanks for the links cLynn.
I took the old iPad out of the holder and was then able to get the battery charger to work better than it had been. There is something wrong however, as when I stop doing anything it turns off fingers crossed it will work a little longer.
I go to the dentist tomorrow for a routine cleaning
Piper needs a dental which is down by the veterinarian who has no appointments available for any surgical procedures until August unless I guess there is an emergency. I called her this morning and I am on a cancellation list.
Mickey arrives May 13 and leaves May 27.
Ordering from Lowe’s today or some piddly outdoor items and a few plants if they have them going to call now and see what their lemon trees are and if they’re Meyer and small I’m going to get to get a mess on the patio at this point the yard is OK but it’s mostly dirt and part of what I’m going to get in some seed and see what I can do with that before I get sod brought .
in. Patience is needed on my part to keep my desires even with availability. Be back later.
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Good Morning Beakers
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I am feeling a lil better today, but would feel much better if I wasn't coughing my head off.
karen - I Googled your problem with the iPad...there was three options it could be as to why it keeps shutting off even tho it is fully charged. An iPad shutting off even when fully charged can be caused by a few issues, including a failing battery, a software glitch, or even a short circuit. Hopefully, you can get that new iPad transferred soon. Mickey staying for a good while with you. Have fun!
Phyl - Thanks for the 365.
clynn - Wow, alot more paper calendar people than I thought. Wait till I tell Jeff ;D ;D He is always ragging me about not using the calendar on my phone.
tsk - Interesting that the sloths are colorblind.
Lani - awww, Iris....was sure hoping for Finn to return.
BrokenLug - My hubby does the same as you, types in notepad and copy/paste, no losing your post.
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Rosie was here for 10 nights... that is plenty for one visit. ;) Camper said I slept from right after supper until 10:45!
I had a good workout at the pool this morning and feel a lot better.
I called my optometrist just now, and asked how he was. I set him up... he asked how I was and I said I've had a screw loose for some time.... and my glasses did too! LOL I made an appt. to see him tomorrow a.m.
A rainy day here. I'll make some banana bread with mini chocolate chips.
TTFN
Hugz all
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Royal Albatross
This was last night's evening sky. SSTrig moved further down, she doesn't like to stay in one place. ;D
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Lunch time! Mom GLG and cam found her girl SSTrig!
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Good morning Beakers!
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Tig, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
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Single Mom Iris's first egg, and it's so beautiful :-* saying a prayer. I want to cry too, since she has no mate to help her.... bless her :-*
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tig - LOL! Banana bread with choco chips sounds wonderful.
Lani - Thanks for the Royal update. :) Congrats to Iris on her egg. Maybe Louis will come help...prayers for her!
All Beakers who are in the path of the bad weather, please be safe!
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CLYNN Cats are the best entertainment ;D Great screen shot of the sheephead fish :o Wonder if they eat the teeth LOL
PHYL Sloths are colorblind...that sentence was tricky.. ;) Lucky for that snow leopard!
KAREN Do you have a way to keep the grass seed wet?
LISA Love the tulips ;D Sore ribs yet from all the coughing? HUGS Tomorrow wll be one more day to feeling better.
TIG " screw loose" Clever! LOLOL
LANI SST - a mover and shaker ;D Aww Sweet Iris and again no helper. :'(
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Tsk, a sprinkler system! Possibly my retirement IRA to pay for the water! Lolol!
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Cart would not let The order that lemon trees lemon trees so will go elsewhere to get them before the dentist!
Did some work with a few pots today And swept a little bit outside a smidgen of the work I used to do and my back is absolutely killing me. Going to sign off and wish you all Swiegle dreams.
oh, I forgot! The gNats are terrible, and I
Think kept swating them away from my face, and all I could think of were the poor Eagles at, I think it was , 2b,be that fledge To the ulch pile! Poor babies!
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KAREN Glad you have a sprinkler system. We are really having a lot of lawn repair to do this year.
Tim has been having these episodes of bradycardia instead of the atrial tachycardia. His heart rate this afternoon was 47! This is the third episode in a week. He can't move without getting short of breath. When that passes - he feels fine.( meaning not sort of breath) This week has been a roller coaster. We've put in two calls to the doc office - No one returning calls which is disappointing to me. I mowed the lawn this afternoon. You would know it was 83 degrees out. LOLOL I need to get some Grub-X on the grass tomorrow. We are late by a week already.
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(( Tim ))
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{{{Tsk and Tim}}} Thanks for sharing info on the sloths.... I hope you hear from the doctor or his office in the morning. I'm sorry for Tim, I pray these episodes will stop and you both get a good night's sleep. 🙏
Clynn, Mike went to Gila Bend this morning and returned a couple of hours ago. I think he'll be home for the week. Interesting about the cats, I'll look that up too. I'm looking at their toys that they don't play with. They do like the laser pen and catnip.... awww {{{Kelsey}}} :-* ... look at those teeth on that fish for Betty Lou Sauces!!! YIKES! I've never heard of a Sheephead fish.... beautiful waterfall and Monday morning pics are very colorful.
{{{Phyl}}} love your morning poem... thank you for nature video. I hope you and Jim are feeling better.
{{{Karen}}} well I read your post last night all wrong. Sorry ..... ugh gnats! Stay inside.. good luck at the dentist tomorrow.
{{{Lisa}}} interesting about possible ipad issues for karen. Sending prayers, I hope you're feeling better tomorrow. :-*
Tig, banana bread is Mike's favorite and with mini chocolate chips is even better. Enjoy!
SED, Puff, Baz, Kb, Oldguy, BL
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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LANI Funny dogs peeking around the corner. ;D
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, cute good night pic! Iris, sigh, that is a beautiful egg. I wish it had a chance... Sam & Sophie spent a good part of the day on the deck, they love it out there and we had a warm day yesterday! I had to trick them to get them in for the night. Harley likes it out there as well, but not as much as the youngsters do! How long is the drive to Gila Bend? Mike doesn't stay the night when he goes there, right? Look at the phenomenon I noticed last night! Sam asleep on Harley, and Harley doesn't seem to mind! This is a first!
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tsk, that doctor needs to call you back! I hope he can get in today and they can do something for him!. Mom's cardiologist had her do an MRI while I was there, they suspected a partial blockage and wanted to access the need for a stint. Of course, it came back that it is pretty much a 50/50 chance of a heart attack. My sister Becky, who worked years at Providence Heart Institute in Portland, doesn't think she should do it. She is over 90 years old and isn't having any symptoms of any problems. She gets along wonderfully as she is and Becky said it would be risky for her. Mom has always done exactly what the doctors say, so she can't decide. I think Becky and Jennifer will be there in June, I am sure there will be more discussion...
Lisa, Kelsey has one of those big 2x2.5' desk calendars, I put it on the door to the garage and she writes everyone's appointments on it! Then she puts them in her iPhone, but it's always the paper calendar she looks at!
karen, for some reason I thought it sounded like Mickey was already at your house! But not yet! So glad to hear that she is coming for a good visit with you and Piper! A sprinkler system would be good, and I bet Piper would love it too! And a good selling perk! Hope you can find some orange trees!
Home Depot: Sells a 1-gallon Improved Meyer Lemon Tree, suitable for indoor or outdoor growth.
https://www.homedepot.com/pep/BELL-NURSERY-1-Gal-Improved-Meyer-Lemon-Tree-Live-Tropical-Tree-with-White-Flower-to-Yellow-Fruit-1-Pack-LEMON1MEY1PK/317131070?clickid=UQvQZO0iDxycTkp3-9R8RQacUksRDzz-NxbQ200&irgwc=1&cm_mmc=afl-ir-2003851-1420157-EdgeBingFlow
Phyl, are you and Jim feeling better? I sure hope so! Still praying for both of you... Oh those dandelions in the 365! Yesterday Ed notified me that he had pulled all of the dandelions in the yard. I never saw any! I told him I was so glad, but there are a few more pressing things he needs to get done! His last day at work is Friday!
Baz, are you running around busy again?
1968 and 2023. Same car, same house, same fellow.
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Norwich Peregrines - Alison Williams · Just got up for a leg stretch! https://hawkandowltrust.org/live-cameras/norwich-cathedral-peregrines
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An April Adoration
by Sir Charles George Douglas Roberts
Sang the sun rise on an amber morn —
'Earth, be glad! An April day is born.
'Winter's done, and April's in the skies, Earth, look up with laughter in your eyes!'
Putting off her dumb dismay of snow,
Earth bade all her unseen children grow.
Then the sound of growing in the air Rose to God a liturgy of prayer;
And the thronged succession of the days
Uttered up to God a psalm of praise.
Laughed the running sap in every vein,
Laughed the running flurries of warm rain,
Laughed the life in every wandering root,
Laughed the tingling cells of bud and shoot.
God in all the concord of their mirth
Heard the adoration-song of Earth.
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Good Morning......!
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Today 83F Tonight 67F
{{{Tim & Tsk}}} prayers for a good night's rest; the lioness, a roaring 'Good Morning'---sure hope Tim can get an appt to see
his cardio today
Karen sending y o u lots of flowers & good wishes for your dentist; mercy those gnats !
CLynn look at those teeth on that fish for Sauces!!; Thanks for update on Norwich Peregrines
Lisa gosh I was sure you'd be better yesterday AM ::) How do you feel today?
Lani Last night's image is so funny with that pair of dogs peeking 'round the corner of the stairs; Mom made great banana bread with those chopped walnuts served warm with real butter---um, um, ummm
Especially thinking of Puff, Baz, Kb, Oldguy, BL
Prayers for: Ling-Xiaozhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, who fell from a cliff in April 2025 & survived w/ TLC recovering at the Xining Wildlife Park in China .And, all those like him world over.
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-04-29-loon
https://www.nature365.tv
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Phyl, ooh, I love the 365! I would love to fall asleep on that little island just listening to the haunting call of the loons... I bet your Mom's banana bread with walnuts was to die for, I wish I had a piece right now, to go with my coffee! Great poem, April is spring! The trees are coming back to life! You may have already seen this, an article on the Snow Leopard cub: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/animals/endangered-snow-leopard-cub-injured-after-falling-from-height-left-fighting-for-its-life/vi-AA1Bn6KV
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Tsk, Sorry to hear about Tim and hope you were able to get in touch with his doctor today.
Clynn, All of my southern homes have had sprinkler systems. It seems it’s pretty standard equipment in the warmer climate areas or should I say hot?. They are usually set to come on at 4 AM which allows the area to be watered with little to no evaporation occurring, and then the leaves dry off in the morning as soon as the sun comes out to prevent damage from water staying on too long.
I was trying to buy the lemon trees from Lowe’s because that is where I can get delivery through Instacart. They do not go to Home Depot or Ace.. I have two plants reserved at Ace, which is near the dentist and will pick those up today along with a tomato cage. Cute picture of salmon, Harley.
Tough call for your mother between blockage and surgery. He probably does have a better chance of an extended life with a blockage, then with surgery although the stent implant seem to take very little time and not a tremendous amount of anesthesia. Prayers for her continued good health.
Lisa, are you feeling any better?
Lani, Sorry about the detours Mike had to go through coming home from Gila Bend, See that Ed is retiring Friday and wonder if Mike has a date set yet?
Phyl, Seems like all is quiet at your house. Hope it stays that way.
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Phyl, ooh, I love the 365! I would love to fall asleep on that little island just listening to the haunting call of the loons... I bet your Mom's banana bread with walnuts was to die for, I wish I had a piece right now, to go with my coffee! Great poem, April is spring! The trees are coming back to life! You may have already seen this, an article on the Snow Leopard cub: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/animals/endangered-snow-leopard-cub-injured-after-falling-from-height-left-fighting-for-its-life/vi-AA1Bn6KV
I have !! Been following Ling-Xiaozhe since March 16, 2025! I've fallen in love with him. Ling is listed at the top in my prayer list at the end of my posts. Here at home I have a candle lit for Ling with a written prayer underneath.
The original video is a bit longer. I'm going to post Ling's update later.
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Good Morning Beakers
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Karen had suggested that I try taking a Zyrtec yesterday, so I did. It dried out my nose some that was running like a faucet, and it has calmed this cough some too. So, thank you all for the get well wishes. :-* :-*
tsk - Yep, sore ribs from the coughing. Reading about ((Tim))....hoping the doctor returns your calls soon.
karen - Sorry that Instacart wouldn't let you order those lemon trees, but I hope you are out getting some today. Ugh, gnats!
Lani - I thought that was interesting too about the iPad, and will remember that for the future if it happens to mine. Glad to hear Mike had a short trip this time, and is safely back home.
clynn - ((Kelsey)) she is a paper calendar girl, too. :D 1968 and 2023, cool!
Phyl - Love the pretty flowers this morning in bottom of your post. Love the April Adoration, too. That is how we like our banana bread too! Jeff slathers his in butter.
tig, kb....did you all make out OK with that weather last night?
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some bounce
Yes, Lisa, the storm split at the cities (as it often does). We had medium wind and some rain.
Hope you continue to feel better.
TTFN
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Lisa - yes, they had anticipated we have sun and warming after our morning rain. Didn't happen. A cloudy day which stabilized our area and the system split. Was watching a storm chaser where they also confirmed.
Brutal winds though and all night long. Heard a creepy noise off and on at night that I never identified. Like a screeching animal....raised the hair on my head, that creepy.
Hope you feel better soon.
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Apr 28, 2025 #royalalbatross #albatross #newzealand
It's weight day at the colony and the rangers head over to the hidey hole that SSTrig has been staying in lately and pick her up & bring her back towards her original nest. They put her in the basket & take her weight and then return her to the grass. Enjoy some beautiful closeups of SSTrig while we have them!! She is 91 days old today- 3 months old! She is still very young to be so mobile walking so far from her natal nest. She barely stayed ten minutes this time before she was on the move again paddling over to the right and then out of cam view again! She made her way back down the hill once again as seen from the H-cam. Thank you for watching!
Royal Albatross ~ Rangers Weigh SSTrig & Put Her Back On Nest! 10 Minutes Later She Leaves 😂 4.29.25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HohiQKczMFQ
Signal Station Trig chick from the Plateau area. Since she is out of view from the cam - Photo taken by ranger.
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Kicking and showing her displeasure at being moved back to her nest for weigh in day. She's a feisty girl! LOL! ;D
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Since hatching at 286g on the 28th of January, the Signal Station Trig chick has grown to 5.8 kg on day 91 (Tuesday 29th of April). This is a 0.1 kg increase on last week’s weight. Today’s weight is 300g below average for a female toroa chick of this age but still within the healthy weigh range. We are not yet halfway to fledging in September, all the chicks still have a lot of growing and developing to do.
Ms. Trig's current hidey-hole. She's the white fluff ball on the left going down the hill. (No wonder the Royal cam doesn't see/find her.)
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Good morning Beakers!
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Tig, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, darling pic of Sam and Harley... love your morning pics and Norwich Peregrine/4 eggs ...Depending on the traffic, it's about a 2 1/2 - 3 hour drive to Gila Bend. Mike has driven over 900 miles since Friday. He hasn't spent the night in Gila Bend for about a year now. He doesn't sleep well out of town, if he's in the state he returns home, unless he has an early meeting or appt.... I copy Karen's reply to you about your {{{Mom}}}. God bless her, sending prayers for good health and prayers for her beautiful daughters who are her caregivers. :-*
Phyl, beautiful nature video today, a JB classic.. I agree with Clynn, a lovely serene place to call home... Mike just bought banana walnut muffins from Costco yesterday. I just had one, it's delicious. Thank you for more info on the Snow Leopard cub (thanks Clynn)
Karen, Mike thinks retirement in two years.... good luck at the dentist today.
Lisa, stunning morning pic ...Great to hear the Zyrtec was helpful! I'll remember that... continued prayers :-*
Hi Tig, Kb, Puff :)
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Lisa - yes, they had anticipated we have sun and warming after our morning rain. Didn't happen. A cloudy day which stabilized our area and the system split. Was watching a storm chaser where they also confirmed.
Brutal winds though and all night long. Heard a creepy noise off and on at night that I never identified. Like a screeching animal....raised the hair on my head, that creepy.
Hope you feel better soon.
KB, sounds like it may have been a fox you heard - in the spring, especially, they sometimes scream at night - very creepy and hair-raising sound - sounds like someone, or even a baby, is being murdered. A horrible sound. i remember the first time i heard it and then went out and saw its eyes glowing in the dark. lol, not anyone being murdered - just sounded like it. i have heard them at night every spring since then. Now I know what it is, and it makes me smile to know they are still around, now that I know what it is! ;) :D Screaming foxes! Listen to this video, nbelow, and see if it sounds like maybe what you heard, too. It seems to be more common when they have kits coming out of the dens to learn abou thunting and playing, etc., at night in the spring.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIyOiwGfJ1I (The sound will start a few seconds after the video starts)
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Howdy Beakers! :)
This is a more fun video than the last one I posted. LOL. Be sure to turn the sound on! Fun to watch allthe way through to see the different bird species and which nuts or seeds they pick out, and their sounds. Love the male Cardinal bringing a seed to his girl! :) :-* :-*
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI9Yx_cAhIB/?igsh=MXg5b2Q5ZzczMWVmYw%3D%3D (Be sure to un-mute it - by clicking on the speaker in the bottom right corner of the video)
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It doesn't look like my area is on the preferred list for this - How about those in the EAST:
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/how-to-see-the-eta-aquariid-meteor-shower-2025
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Lisa - yes, they had anticipated we have sun and warming after our morning rain. Didn't happen. A cloudy day which stabilized our area and the system split. Was watching a storm chaser where they also confirmed.
Brutal winds though and all night long. Heard a creepy noise off and on at night that I never identified. Like a screeching animal....raised the hair on my head, that creepy.
Hope you feel better soon.
KB, sounds like it may have been a fox you heard - in the spring, especially, they sometimes scream at night - very creepy and hair-raising sound - sounds like someone, or even a baby, is being murdered. A horrible sound. i remember the first time i heard it and then went out and saw its eyes glowing in the dark. lol, not anyone being murdered - just sounded like it. i have heard them at night every spring since then. Now I know what it is, and it makes me smile to know they are still around, now that I know what it is! ;) :D Screaming foxes! Listen to this video, nbelow, and see if it sounds like maybe what you heard, too. It seems to be more common when they have kits coming out of the dens to learn abou thunting and playing, etc., at night in the spring.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIyOiwGfJ1I (The sound will start a few seconds after the video starts)
Thanks for this reminder. However, I don't think this was the sound......the sound held for a longer period of time. Not on and off....plus, I am very sure Ollie lollie would have been alert to that sound if fox. I'm flummoxed.
My roof looks fine, I checked. Still a mystery..
Yes, we do have fox around here so I will pay attention to that noise, but unfortunately not my noise last night.
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My sister hasn't decided on her kitten's name yet! I texted her today to ask if she had, and she texted back that she is throwing spaghetti on the wall and seeing what sticks. LOL. She also said that this morning she was trying out Harriet, which she likes. So far, Honey, Honey Bun, Mabel, Harriet... Place your bets! ;D
I sure hope all the Beakers, and family members, who are feeling puny will start feeling better soon! :-*
Clynn, I don't know... I guess I've been a little busy. But mostly, I just haven't been drawn to sit at the computer much recently. I'm doing other things, like walking, and sitting on the porch to watch what moves at the pond, and running errands that could easily go without being run, and avoiding watching much news, except to get headlines at the standard national evening news hour time of day. Zippo and I have been conversing a lot lately, too. (((Your Mom))) What kind of celebration will y'all have for Ed's retirement? Congrats to Ed! Friday's going to be a big day! I know he works from home these days, but will any of his co-workers organize anything special for his retirement? I think you're going to have more tomatoes than ever this summer! ;) :D Lol on Turdbutt not being a turdbutt - loved the picture! :-* :-* Do you think Harley doesn't want to get caught being "cuddly" with Sam or Sophie? Might ruin his turdbutt image. LOL! ;D Love the pic of the New River Gorge. That is one beautiful place! The last time I drove over that bridge was on 09/10/2001... on my drive back home from visiting friends in Pittsburgh. Woke up with the rest of the world the next morning to the horror at the Twin Towers in NYC, and elsewhere.
Lani, Mike works really hard. I know he is a very valuable asset to the new owners! I know you must be looking forward to his retirement. :) Love that SSTrig chick! LOL, keeps leaving the nest!! Glad the parents have been able to find her so far!! So funny that she got "kicky" when she was put back on the nest after being weighed! :D :-*
Phyl, sorry to hear about the injured Snow Leopard cub. You and Jim keep getting better.
Karen, ugh on the ipad issues. Hope you can get the new one set up and stuff moved over to it before too long. A Meyer lemon tree would be great! Glad to hear Mickey is going to be able ot visit for a couple of weeks soon! Will her friend be coming with her this trip, too? Hugs to Piper. I'm not sure what the typing lady was getting to about a vet visit for Piper. I thought Piper had gone to the vet recently, and iwll go back for a dental visit later this summer. I'm sure I missed some news on that part. But, anyway, I hope Piper is doing well, and isn't sick. Oh, pooh, on your back. Bothersome! I hope you can get some more help for that pain.
Lisa, glad to hear the meds helped some, and hope you're feeling better fast!
Tig, glad the storms didn't cause problems at your place.
TSK, oh I hope you get word back from Tim's doc soon! I'm so sorry he is having those issues, and hope his doc can find a way to improve that for him.
BL, that's a good way to handle having a working copy and backup for posts.
Waving to All the Beakers! Take care, and enjoy your day! :) :-*
;) ;D I've been considering...
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bsz lololol! Baz, Piper went to the vet for a get acquainted visit, check up, etc, She is great except for a broken tooth!, I’m I have a cancellation list for an appointment during Mickey’s visit, I am not in a hurry to get this done but since usually they have to be taken in early in the morning and picked up Clayton afternoon, I would prefer to do that while she is here As I do not have transportation during those particular hours. We will see. I may call the vet she was going to and see if they can take her during those days. There are two lemon trees in my backyard now ready to go and Pat and I am afraid they are actually trees and not the small bushes that I had previously.; I don’t mind except that I will not be able to harvest the fruit if they grow to giant size I’ll have to see.
Going to fix. dinner,
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BL, good idea on saving posts, I have done that a few times! But mostly not.
What would be the chance that auto save could be added to this forum program?
Thanks for the Steve Winwood!
Clynn, this was what I got on a Google search for the forum format that is currently being used here.
Simple Machines Forum -or- SMF version 2.0.19 .
To enable autosave in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 2.0.19, you don't need to enable it directly. SMF 2.0.19 and later versions have autosave functionality built-in by default. When a user is composing a post or private message, the content is automatically saved every few minutes in a temporary format. [1, 2]
Key points about SMF autosave: [1, 2]
• Automatic: Autosave is enabled by default and doesn't require any specific configuration.
• Temporary: The saved content is temporary and only accessible to the user during their current session.
• Interval: Content is saved automatically at regular intervals (around every few minutes). [1, 2]
Now I really have no idea what that practically means for us posting here. ;)
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Well I went to finish my post and highlighted to change the font to larger and the whole thing disappeared
Been at this 40 min so will not redo. Got our questions answered over the phone this AM re Tim's meds so we are all good for those who asked.
LANI First pic of SST is beautiful with the contrasting colors. They need a good name for the chick!!
CLYNN Congrats to Ed's "retirement" ;D
BAZI Great place for a feeder cam ;D I would have taken that screeming fox as a cat in a fight.. I'm still going with Honey Bun ;) ;) LOLOL Interestingly, my mother used to say the first part of that saying minus I fear the millions of dollars LOL
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tsk - Oh no, sorry about the post! Thank goodness you heard back from the doctors office regarding Tim's meds.
karen - Oh no, lemon trees and not bushes. You will be making lots of lemonade. ;D Enjoy your dinner!
baz - Thank you! I can't wait to hear what the final name will be.
kb - Yikes on the screeching animal.
Lani - Ms Feisty girl is BIG!!
tig - We normally get storm split too once it hits the Chesapeake Bay.
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Hi :)
baz, I remembered but been forgetting to answer your question from days ago. The drive from my home to cabin is 2 1/2 hours.
tsk, All Zebra Finches are gone. I had them years ago. No I hadn't planned to raise so many. How it happened is this. Story time. :D
I took my dog Zeus, Saint Bernard and awesome .. soooo smart. I had my Zeusie 13 years. Anyway I took him to his groomer. She had a cage with 2 finches in it. They needed a home. Awwwwww (sucker Paulie had walked in) She said put fake eggs in the nest to prevent multiplication. Me? I replied, "Oh no I couldn't ever do that to them." HA!! After 11 additional finches there were so many fake eggs in the different nest they were definitely confused and sitting on them. ;D
Lani, No to me doing Pinterest. Thank you for telling me about it. No to still having Finches. Last week someone asked me if I wanted 3 Canaries. NO!! :)
clynn, Ed's sister had fun too!! lol I had 3 large or extra large bird cages. Cleaning frequently was important .. plus other pets .. dog and 3 cats. Oh yeah and 4 children. LOL We all here reading had busy lives years ago and still do today. My problem is ... I wish I had the energy I had back then years ago!! It got lost somewhere. ;D
karen, Good you got Piper on cancelation list.
tsk, Good about Tim's meds. So it was his med's causing bradycardia?
Charlie had routine cardio visit today. He's been feeling more tired. Last Autumn his ICD shocked his heart 2X within 5 minutes. One of his meds was increased but cannot increase any higher. Anyway now it's either continue at higher dosage which isn't preferred due to side effects or oblation. But for him oblation is more detailed and intense so he'd have to go to John Hopkin's in Md for more specialized procedure. He chose not to do this.
Lisa, Love your morning pic. Good about your nose and cough! Yay to karen.
baz, Good one! Me too. I'm soooo scared of $10.6 Billion. :D
Well the cabin was in direct line of the storms after they passed through Pittsburgh. I was able to watch from the front and rear Ring cameras. I keep an eye on the tall trees that are everywhere and the water for puddling/flooding around cabin. Well we lost power. I was getting alerts and warning for the storm. Then lost power so the Ring cams aren't working now. They're hard wired in cabin. Our cables are underground to the powerline way behind the cabin. I got a text from electric company that crews are being dispatched to locate the problem. Good thing is with the warmer temps we don't need electric to keep heat on for well water pipes not to freeze.
We're going to call contractor tomorrow to ask if he can go to check cabin to ensure no downed trees on it or other damage. Hopefully just power out.
I'm afraid to his Post because this is going to be long. I did answer questions though. :)
Night. SED
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16:00, 4/29 And just that fast, Raven grabs the egg :'( :'( :'(
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Baz we're gently in.
Don't think we didn't see the cuteness pic.
That is a Honey Bun if we ever saw one.
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There is a small pond/lake nestled in a remote area of Vermont that has a beautifully run small state campground around it.
Vermont built ADK type shelters, tent sights and a couple of cabins very smartly situated.
It's so quiet there on some summer nights that you can hear the beaver swimming in the pond.
https://mapper.acme.com/?ll=43.69270,-73.21838&z=10&t=U
Click on the +5 and then - back out.
It sits in a corridor of never harvested VT heavily wooded true virgin forest.
The abundance of critters of every description that thrive there at different times of the year are astonishing.
I've always been drawn back to there.
I and we have been going there for decades in all types of weather and I've been there in every calender month of the year.
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One night at about 10 o'clock on a August night the forest gets extra really quiet.
The sky is Wyoming clear full of shooting stars and satellites laying on a picnic table a watching that with the embers a fading.
I still can't type it out as it really ear sounded.
Well protected ground mammals such as porcupine are taking cover.
As in taking refuge 40 feet up a pine tree right above us.
Barred owls hunt prey and take them with very little noise usually.
Not this mob.
Flying monkeys making their own indescribable noises. I saying real neck hair.
The Barred owls here 'hunt' in organized 'packs'.
So mom Porcupine and her babies put out the most hair raising calls I've ever heard and I've heard me some.
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Howdy Beakers! :)
This is a more fun video than the last one I posted. LOL. Be sure to turn the sound on! Fun to watch allthe way through to see the different bird species and which nuts or seeds they pick out, and their sounds. Love the male Cardinal bringing a seed to his girl! :) :-* :-*
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI9Yx_cAhIB/?igsh=MXg5b2Q5ZzczMWVmYw%3D%3D (Be sure to un-mute it - by clicking on the speaker in the bottom right corner of the video)
Baz, Love this video! Especially the Cardinals :-* .... yep, your video to Kb sounds like a Fox to me. I remember the first time I heard it, I thought a woman was screaming. Gave me goose pimples! :o
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It doesn't look like my area is on the preferred list for this - How about those in the EAST:
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/how-to-see-the-eta-aquariid-meteor-shower-2025
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Puff, thanks for this, I wonder if we will be able to see it.
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BL, good idea on saving posts, I have done that a few times! But mostly not.
What would be the chance that auto save could be added to this forum program?
Thanks for the Steve Winwood!
Clynn, this was what I got on a Google search for the forum format that is currently being used here.
Simple Machines Forum -or- SMF version 2.0.19 .
To enable autosave in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 2.0.19, you don't need to enable it directly. SMF 2.0.19 and later versions have autosave functionality built-in by default. When a user is composing a post or private message, the content is automatically saved every few minutes in a temporary format. [1, 2]
Key points about SMF autosave: [1, 2]
• Automatic: Autosave is enabled by default and doesn't require any specific configuration.
• Temporary: The saved content is temporary and only accessible to the user during their current session.
• Interval: Content is saved automatically at regular intervals (around every few minutes). [1, 2]
Now I really have no idea what that practically means for us posting here. ;)
BL, okay..... ???
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Baz, 10.6 Billion LOLOL!
Karen, your neighbors will love helping you with the lemons... I like what Lisa wrote to you!
{{{Tsk}}} sorry about your post... so glad for you that your questions on Tim's behalf were answered.
Paulie, what a great idea to have ring cameras at your cabin. I hope they can start working again for you... prayers for your husband {{{Charlie}}}
BL, I listened to an audio of a porcupine... my cat Norman didn't like it either.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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PAULIE Funny finch story LOL Do you have any pets now? A 2 1/2 hr drive is very manageable. When we owned in Door County, that ride at it's best was 4 hrs but usually took 4 1/2. Wish we had found something closer. Re Tim's meds We are finding as the days go by, if he does any activity like I've described in previous posts, the HR plummets and literally takes 4 hours to return to a "normal rate" With so much to do with outdoor stuff at this time of the year it is hard to tell him to be careful. Like today, If he would just sit and mix his grass seed in with his topsoil, I would then prepare the areas to be seeded and spread what he has prepared.. We shall see. I had to google ICDs and see it is more of a ventricular issue than an atrial one and certainly more life saving. Pretty scary!. Hope he's doing OK. :( The cabin sounds like it requires a lot of attention. Rough when the Ring camera goes out but a good thing contractor is available to check things out.
LANI Dang. I remember that happening to Iris before. Such a shame.
BL You describe so many beautiful nature experiences. Thanks for that. Like LANI I had to google what a porcupine sounded like. :o
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Today 86F and Tonight 69F
The Forum is acting 'weird---I click on a smaller image and the box says "Copy link address' instead of 'copy image address' But, when I click on smaller image thusly making it larger then I'm allowed to click on image and get the "Copy image address'. What's the change? ???
Lisa Hurrah...you continue to feel better. It's gotten to point that Jim and I talkę Zyrtec at night on top of the daily Flonase
Lani glad to hear Mike's trip was short and he's safely home; tks for the Royal Albie report--wonderful photo of
Signal Station Trig chick from the Plateau by a ranger. Had to chuckle on the 'fiesty girl" snap shot ;D
Ms. Trig's current hidey-hole. ;) OH! That Raven!! >:(
Tig, KB was hoping you both fared at least 'Ok' with your weather last night
CLynn sweet photo of Harley and Sam; early congrats to Ed's retirement
Karen hope the dental visit went well
Baz we have foxes here---rarely see / occasionally hear them ; 10.6 Billion LOLOL!
Lisa Hurrah...you continue to feel better. It's gotten to point that Jim and I takę Zyrtec at night on top of the daily Flonase
Paulie prayers for Charlie; Funny finch story LOL
Prayers for: Ling-Xiaozhe the snow leopard 6 month old cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, who fell from, a cliff in April 2025 & survived and is recovering at the Xining Wildlife Park in China. And, those like him the world over.
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' and all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-04-30-spawning-run
https://www.nature365.tv
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Wow, I really slept late this morning! A new trend???
Phyl, there you are, I have been waiting for you! Lovely morning pictures! Very interesting 365, great underwater view of the fish swimming upstream, they really have to swim hard! So, how is Jim, and how are you? Have you been able to check on the Bluebirds? I looked at the eggs in my hanging planter and have verified that they are Finch eggs. Pale blue with a few tiny specks. I just hate that she flies off every time the door opens!
Lani, I had to check out the porcupine's sounds, wow. I would never have guessed! Pretty night picture... Oh my gosh, the Raven stealing Iris's egg. I am sort of glad, at least it didn't have much time to develop. If only Finn had returned...
baz, love that video! I have all of those birds at my feeder pergola! A Cardinal couple has been stopping by, and the Blue Jays, love to watch them grab peanuts, one at a time! The Black-capped Chickadee, Robin, Mourning Dove and, of course, the hog at the feeders, the Grackle. The Grackles have been at my feeders in numbers, but usually they are accompanied by Red-winged Blackbirds. I have only seen a couple Blackbirds so far this year. I haven't heard about a Retirement party for Ed, but his boss did ask him to come into the office Friday at 11:00 so I am suspicious. He does have to go in to turn in his laptop, but that would be at the end of his day. Also, his boss is flying in, supposedly for a meeting... And yes, I think Harley a/k/a Turdbutt doesn't want us seeing him cuddling with the youngsters. Sophie likes to jump on him and start licking him, it will take him a little longer to cuddle with her I think!
BL, love your story of the night in Vermont, I can just picture it!
Paulie, I hope your cabin in the woods is okay and just needs a little work. I know what you mean about energy, I have heard that kids start draining our energy as soon as they are born... By the time they leave home we are running on a lot less... I'm so sorry to hear about Charlie's heart issues, prayers will be going out for him.
Lisa, glad to hear that you are getting better!
tsk, losing posts is happening way too often lately. I will email Amy today and ask about the auto-save. From the information BL got, it may be available! Sounds like they still don't have all of Tim's meds doing what they want. I know it took a while for the doctors to get Mom's AFib meds at the right dose. Men don't like it when they can't do all the things they used to do, especially when you end up doing it... I saw that so well with my Dad.
World Bird Sanctuary - Two Bald Eagle chicks rescued after nest tree falls into the river!
Our rehabilitation staff rushed into action after receiving a call that a Bald Eagle nest tree had fallen into the river with 2 eaglets in the nest. Bonne Terre resident, Ray Settle, was out on his property making preparations for incoming storms when he noticed that the nest tree was down. Upon investigating, he found both eaglets alive and still in the nest, but they were slowly sinking into the river.
It was immediately apparent that a canoe or small boat would be needed for the rescue. Thankfully, Mr. Settle owned a canoe that he was willing to let us use to reach the eaglets.
The canoe enabled our rescuers to get as close as possible to the eaglets, who were now up to their bellies in the water as the nest continued to break up around them. One eaglet took a brief swim trying to evade rescuers, but both were safely secured without further incident.
Upon arrival at WBS, both eaglets received full exams and x-rays from the medical team. Thankfully, it seems that both eaglets managed to ride the nest down to a relatively gentle landing in the river and neither sustained any injuries. Unfortunately, since there is no nest to return them to, both eaglets will need to remain in care until they are old enough to fend for themselves.
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Sloth TV
Sweet Petunia is a Three-Fingered Sloth who has a rough start to life. Abandoned by her mother, orphaned Petunia was struggling for survival. A baby this young relies on their mama for life-sustaining nutrition and protection, but Petunia had no one. Petunia was found in the same place where, 15 days earlier, rescuers had seen Petunia’s mother with two babies. We noticed that the mother was not doing well, and decided to bring her in, but we immediately noticed something was different. This mother-of-two only had one baby clinging to her back. Where had the other gone? Our team sprang into action and returned to the area where Petunia’s mother had been living, and lo and behold, baby Petunia was on the ground.
Petunia was immediately brought to the hospital for treatment and to be examined by our dedicated veterinary team. During her initial assessment, they noticed some abnormalities in her lungs on her X-ray. To get to the root of the problem and determine if a congenital problem or genetic condition. Petunia is scheduled for a CT.
Petunia
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Nurse Puma keeping close watch on the basketful of 3F sloths. :-*
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Good morning Beakers!
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
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PHYL Beauty of a lily :) Had to google that variegated "shell ginger" Beautiful.
CLYNN A purple Wed. at your house ;D I do think there is a party of some kind in the works for Ed ;D That was truly some rescue of those eaglets or juvies I would say. They should do well esp if placed with existing rescued eagles.
LANI Awww poor Petunia - Hope the CT will reveal the course of action to take. Love the eyes closed photo LOL
Got 6 more inside windows washed before Tim was ready for me to spread his seed top soil mix into the "grubbed" areas of our back yard. Had to rake out the old dried grass and then put in the new stuff. 2 hours - I'm beat and that will be it for today.
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Tsk. You are a whirlwind of energy if you wanna come on down and clean my screen porch and plant grass seed and feed you something lol OL Hopefully, Tim will take it easy and get adjusted to the new meds that he is on until he gets an appointment for the Appalachian
Good rescue of the eaglets or Judy’s from the river. Hopefully they will be raised in a manner that will allow them to be released and know the ins and outs of eagle life. I am happy the raven took it irises egg, as I don’t think any good would have come from that with her, having to brewed and fine foods all at the same time Tangela was and then said she needs to get another one. I wonder what the issues are there and it’s possible fences come to bird flu who knows
Should be out tending to the lemon trees in the grass seed, but I have absolutely no energy today besides that it’s kind of hot. Maybe I will go out a little later and take the mats and get something done.
Polly I enjoyed your post. i said .paulie, She typed Pplly! Hope the cabin did not suffer any damage and that you can get that water redirected somehow. I cannot imagine having all those birds we had a couple of blue colored parakeets ones who laid an egg and hatch the baby my mother gave to my grandmother. They got out of the cage once when I was home alone, and they scared me to death flying around somehow they got back in the cage and I shut the door but I can’t remember how that was accomplished. I have also had wild birds in the house at one time but just opened all the doors and they flew out. Somehow they knew they shouldn’t be where they were. Also, I had a couple of squirrels in the house once, which also departed with all open doors as well. They Dropped in through the chimney and the fireplace and I left them there overnight and in the morning got up, left my dogs in the bedroom and then opened all the doors and then open the doors to the fireplace and he’s all black city babies came flying out and into the outside they were in the fireplace long enough to know where the open door was going to be and they went straight for the dogs later sniffed all over the house where those squirrels have been looking for that I’m sure that they were still there. Oh my life in the wild..
Lisa, I loved your colorful picture yesterday with the bright, blues and purples today but everybody posted were quite attractive as well. Hope all stays well and I’ll see you later.
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Busy time of year for homeowners right!.....
I dropped fertilizer this morning, front and back. This kind doesn't need to be watered in, but it is going to rain tomorrow.
Returned to UPS the 3 heavy boxes to a UPS certified place down the street. Not far away, but getting them in and out of the car was "something".....Whew, it's done at least.
Other errands today as well. Trees are just starting to leaf out around town I noticed. Green is sure a pretty color in nature!
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A white bellied go-away bird!
Next up project soon: turning a fixed fence in back yard to a gate so Andrew can drop soil on eroded gardens, more rock and mulch. Going to have the Jeep detailed and the decks stained also in May. Whew
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Good Afternoon Beakers
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paulie - Reading about your cabin, hope there was not any damage.
Lani - Oh no, Iris' egg! Awww, Petunia!
tsk - ((Tim)) hope he is feeling better. You sound busy outside today.
Phyl - Pretty flowers this morning. Feeling alot better. Thanks for the 365.
clynn - I must have missed your post about Ed retiring...Congrats to him! So glad the two eagles were rescued from the sinking nest.
karen - Thank you!
kb - You have been busy today, too!
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No bounce
I'm tuckered. Medium pool workout and mowed the 3/4 of the front that is growing. It is a mess out there... Bunny poops and deer ruminations and pine cones, etc. Sigh.
Rest now and hydrate and watch some tennis and hopefully watch da Wolves win tonight.
Hugz n healing to all
SED
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Happy Hump Day, Beakers! :D
I had a medium-busy day. ;) :D Got in a medium walk. Did some online errands at the computer. Measured the privacy fence - will be getting some sealer to put on it now that it has had time to cure. The online "work" took longer than it should have... Ho hum.
I'm hongry! ;D Going to scare up some eats...
Later, Gators! Peace. SED. :-*
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The 1st picture in my post above was GIANT! Sheese. I re-saved it, and it saved smaller. Hope it stays small(er)! Weird stuff in Forum's formatting still. O law... This too shall pass. ;) :D
Take care, All!
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KAREN We sure have had a lot of interesting "animals in the house stories" ;D ;D ;D
KB Busy time of the year for home owners..
LISA Pretty flower setting today. ;D Hope that Zyrtec is working out for you.
TIG How is Camper feeling after that tumble?
BAZI Is the privacy fence something new? Maybe I missed something.
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Hi,
Busy exhausting day then after school took oldest granddaughter shopping for last items needed for senior prom. Was fun! Also exhausting. :D
tig, hope Camper is feeling better.
clynn, I understand about energy.
tsk, You need to rest.
Lisa, Thank you
I hope I'm not forgetting to reply to anyone.
Letting you know we're heading to cabin tomorrow to check it out. Contractor texted me he went there and all looks okay. Nothing fallen on or near cabin. Yay. Electric company texted power still out then texted crews on site to repair so I'm assuming we'll heave electric tomorrow. Hope so. I do all the driving to and from now because can't take chance of ICD shocking Charlie's heart while driving. I'm not looking forward to the drive twice in a day so fingers crossed there's electric and coffee!! ;D Friday morning too hoping we can spend overnight there to Friday. Will post if I can. Even with power it's wonky on the mountain.
Contractor said another nasty storm is expected Friday. Pittsburgh and a bit east to cabin got hammered!! I might drive 4 wheeler around to check out property further out on property. Charlie can't do that any more. I'm wicked driving that 4 wheeler. Charlie won't ride with me. ;D
Sleep well. SED :)
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Lisa, I hope you're feeling better. I thought about Jeff when I saw this... https://x.com/i/status/1917482632306200577
Phyl, beautiful morning pics... I've had trouble with my photos being too large too.... thanks for nature video in memory of JB. I couldn't help but think of the Katmai Brown Bears! ;D ...
Clynn, Beautiful morning pics... I felt the same way about Iris egg as you do... so does majority of Hellgate FB chatters, though we're heartbroken for her.... she had a difficult moment with an intruder today.... wonderful rescue of the two eaglets! Hopefully, they will able to released in this area. Maybe see their parents again... Will Ed get a retirement party?
{{{Tsk}}} As always, you're a busy beaver. You take care of yourself too. :-*
Karen, love your "life in the wild" story. LOLOLOL!! ;D
Kb, beautiful white bellied go-away bird with a funny name. LOL! You've been busy too.
Tig, rest and sleep well tonight.
Baz, You've been busy too... SED ;D
{{{Paulie and Charlie}}} awww, Senior Prom, what a special time for your granddaughter! ;D I hope the electricity is back on in the cabin... Safe travels, especially on the 4wheeler! LOL! ;D
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Well, I hope the storms clear for all of us now. I wish there was a way to share some of it come July and August. Sounds like tsk and I will have a bit more today/tonight. Take care all.
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Forgot to mention yesterday. On separate occasions yesterday, Tim and I saw a hummer at the feeder. That is the earliest we've seen one. ;D ;D
PAULIE Senior prom - what memories ;) Can you take a pic?? Fun ( but exhausting) thing for grandma to do. :) You go girl on that 4 wheeler. ;D ;D ;D Hope all is OK. Safe trip.
PUFF Was so looking forward to a thunderstorm during the night but NADA. It is lightly raining now.
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Lani, don't know if they are having a retirement party for Ed, most of his co-workers are scattered over the country or are in India (technical people...) but there are several here. His boss asked him to come in tomorrow at 11:00 and for some reason arrived today (he is in Oregon), so it seems like they may be doing something! Prayers for Petunia, what a sad beginning for her...
A post popped up on FB from SOAR, they picked up an osprey southwest of Des Moines (where I live)! https://soarraptors.org/2025/04/osprey-y8-admitted/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKAL61leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFrWGc3WlNGWjBvcEo5cnpsAR679Qgzfg6_MKFgVu_1YivkqAErfJp6F5OiCZiwHS3NKLxipqenL9mmcUzmxw_aem_KGYq4jDN8yTGQx2IpjClSQ
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Paulie, happy to hear that there is no apparent damage to your 'sweet little get-a-way' cabin! And I hope you and Charlie are able to spend the night! Prayers for Charlie's heart... I got a picture in my mind of you free-wheeling all over the woods in your four wheeler!
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baz, I have to mess around with picture images too, I cut and paste them right back where they were, it usually works! I wish I just ate when I was hongry! Medium-busy days are nice, and you got a walk in! Computer time gets away with me too...
Lisa, beautiful pansies in your pic yesterday. Yes, Ed's last day is tomorrow. Almost 22 years at Wells Fargo. Then it will be only Erin working there. Before I retired in 2018 all three of us worked there for a few years! Are you feeling back to normal yet?
tsk, I need to do the window cleaning too! Mom has this Windex window cleaning tool, I clean her front picture every time I am there. It does a really good job, so now I have one. Just need to get the hose out! And clean the inside! ::)
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karen, I am still thinking of how thankful I am that Mickey is coming to visit! I bet you have a list going on what she can help you with. I have asked Mom to make a list of things she needs me to do when I am there, and she does! I had to chuckle at your post, about the Judys rescued from the river... You keep us entertained!
A pair of baby bald eagles were rescued by Longmeadow MA firefighters after their nest was blown down by the wind, landing in a swampy area on Tuesday night. https://on.nbcboston.com/n87QC0y
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Those were some grown "eaglets" They must be hatching much earlier than Decorah eagles. Our one legitimate entry T3 isn't anywhere near those 2. Maybe earlier hatching in MA? Which is farther north - MA or Iowa?
tsk Already with the hummingbirds! If it stops raining for tomorrow I'll join in the feeders. Rain was very soothing I guess. Slept late this morning; 6:30. Maybe it was all the "stuff" I got outside yesterday. I'll be taking a break today along with drugs (tee hee).
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some bounce
I'm feeling better today. Yay. The new exercises from the P.T. doctor are difficult. Camper asked his son and he will come by on Saturday to help with some garden tasks. I think Camper is somewhat better. Since he was diagnosed with MD at age 8 he is used to being in pain every day. He carries it with grace.
Clynn --- I hope Ed has a wonderful celebration. Will you be there? Camper had a coworker who planned his own retirement celebration. His wife found out he was retiring when she attended the party!!!! Yes, he was a strange dude. ::)
TTFN
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-26/valerie-the-dachshund-found-safe-after-529-days-lost/105176940
What an amazing story. Valerie the mini dachshund was rescued from being lost for 529 days on Kangaroo Island.
The method they used to rescue her was brilliant.
Happy May Day.
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Good Morning Beakers
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tsk - The Zyrtec seems to be working. Im still a lil stuffy, but feel alot better. I hope Tim is feeling better? Very cool on seeing the hummer.
paulie - I have a friend who lives in Bellefonte, PA, and I saw her mention today on FB that its going on 27 hrs without electric. She must have been in the same path as your cabin for the storm.
Lani - Very cool with the Lego's! Feeling alot better. Iris :-*
clynn - Very colorful flowers this morning. Thanks, and yep feeling alot better. Wow, so all 3 of you worked at Wells, very cool. What are you and Ed going to do all day? LOL
Puff, kb, tig - Morning :)
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Happy May Day Beakers!
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
Sadie is going to celebrate May Day by spending this morning at the spa
I'll be back later! ;D
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Boy it sure sounds like a lot of trees came down all over the country from those storms the other day including some with eaglets and juvies in them. :(
Here's another pair of juvenile BE's that were rescued in Missouri just outside St Louis. :)
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https://www.firstalert4.com/2025/04/29/bald-eagles-rescued-big-river-st-francois-county/
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Letting you know we're heading to cabin tomorrow to check it out. Contractor texted me he went there and all looks okay. Nothing fallen on or near cabin. Yay. Electric company texted power still out then texted crews on site to repair so I'm assuming we'll heave electric tomorrow. Hope so. I do all the driving to and from now because can't take chance of ICD shocking Charlie's heart while driving. I'm not looking forward to the drive twice in a day so fingers crossed there's electric and coffee!! ;D Friday morning too hoping we can spend overnight there to Friday. Will post if I can. Even with power it's wonky on the mountain.
Contractor said another nasty storm is expected Friday. Pittsburgh and a bit east to cabin got hammered!! I might drive 4 wheeler around to check out property further out on property. Charlie can't do that any more. I'm wicked driving that 4 wheeler. Charlie won't ride with me. ;D
Sleep well. SED :)
Paulie, Here's the 6 hour radar loop of the storms that clobbered your "cabin area" of PA on 04/29/25. :o ::)
You go girl on the 4 wheeler. ;D 8)
Just be careful around/under any damaged trees on the property.
There could still be hard to see widow maker snags hanging up in the tree canopy.
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CLYNN Thanks for the SOAR. So much info off that band. 19 yrs old!! and still has some life left. I didn't realize Erin worked at WF also :o That map reminded me of a puzzle had as a kid :)
PUFF Lots of rain on and off today. Got all the rest of my inside widows done just in time. :D
TG MD? Not letting your wife know you were retiring LOL
Gotta run - Cake in oven
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TSK... Yep. Muscular Dystrophy... Myatonia Congenita form. Non progressive, luckily. But age and weight do not help. :-\
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KB Tough little pup.
LANI Lucky Sadie LOL
Dropped everything - put my car out in the pouring rain and subsequently when it stopped and sun appeared briefly - I Shamwowed it down and saved another $25.00 ;D ;D
Holy smokes TIG I did not know that. What I didn't know is that there is a non progressive form of this childhood disease.
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Happy May Day, Joel
Tig, Age and weight do not help a lot of things I can make a long list But there’s no point in that is everybody knows that
Went do the doctor for my back today thinking I would have an x-ray, a short discussion and a referral for the shot in the spine which I absolutely hate. Instead, I got two steroid shots, one in each arm and was told to see how it goes after a couple of weeks. If no good to call back and they would schedule me for the shot in the back. I sure hope this works because I do not like those back shots. You can almost hear the bone crunching and I get so tense. it’s unbelievable. Psychologically I feel better already, but they told me it would take two days to get your money back. Said the hardware in my back for my previous surgery looks great and is still in place which actually I never questioned. Have fun at these doctors visits. Looking at the people to come in for assistance as some of them almost look like they have Halloween costumes on. It’s really pretty funny and they probably think I look funny as well.
Pauli, Be careful on that four wheeler and be mindful of bls Warnings? I hope you find things in good shape at the cabin and that you are able to enjoy a day or two there. Just send a picture of yourself driving that far wheel drive.
Lani, You know, I love the sloths and I forgot to thank you for the little story about petunia. I hope she does well, but I know the three fingers ones seem to be more delicate than the two finger ones in anyway thanks for posting that. Also, the Bears and the obvious when you do those
Yard people here tomorrow and I have a lot for them to do. We’ll see how much gets done. I also have to go to the car dealer and get the batteries replaced in my car‘s key fobs. This is an order from the information Center. He also told me it’s time for an oil change in a couple of weeks so I’ll make an appointment for that. I don’t think I need an appointment to get the battery change modern life lol O lol.!
Clynn. Will be waiting to hear if Ed has a party or if he is just wanted there to sign papers for retirement purposes either way we sure wish him well
Going to sit outside with piper for a spell and see what I see in the sky. In the meantime, Amy, if you’re reading here, please give us an update on the eagle that was found in the creek who died have you identified who she is? Is it HM or is it another bird who was in the area and have they determined the cause of death there seems to be a female flying around with HD and I would think. It would be possible to see if this is 8 AM or if it was 8 AM in the creek there have to be many pictures of HM available to make that determination so if you’re reading here please no Curious minds want to know
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BAZI Is the privacy fence something new? Maybe I missed something.
TSK, no, it isn't new, but it was replaced last Fall because it was pretty old and starting to look a bit bedraggled. I don't think I mentioned it back then - not much to say about it. I never sealed the original one, but I'm looking to seal this one. Just a small pine privacy fence with a gate across the back of my tiny patio behind the patio sliding door..
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Tig, glad Camper's feeling somewhat better. Glad his son can come help with some gardening tasks.. :) :-*
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Hi Clynn, Karen, Kbs, tsk, Lani, Phyl, Lisa, oldguy, puff, tig, bazi, Jill, blschue, Paulie, T40, Emy, Lilbro, E4E, Peep, Nora, Ginger, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Eburg, Weasel, Ezee, lindy, Bggolden, godiva, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, nanimal, ruby, Oma, f22raptor, jicaji, LB, the cheers & Jewelies groups and All!
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Enjoy some bright spring colors with this yummy fudge and strawberry lemonade made fresh today!
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Howdy, Beakers! :D
;) ;D How to remember what day it is:
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Meanwhile... Happy May Day! And, here's looking at you, kid! :D
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Lori, love your May Day post! I hope you and Destini are getting along well. Oh, I think I'll partake of some of those pretty refreshments and treats you posted. Thanks! :D
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tsk, you should put your bikini on when you run out to wash the car in the rain and shammy it! But now I re-read and you go out after the rain stops! I am going to get a chamois and try that sometime! I wonder if they still sell the ShamWow? I had to chuckle when you said you had a cake in the oven, my mind automatically said 'I'm sure glad it wasn't a bun you had in the oven!'
karen, I hope the shots in the arm work for you! Who is Joel? A friend of your typist lady? LOLOL! We used to sit and watch people go by at work, I swear some of them wore their pajamas to work! And the plump ladies in spandex! (which I would not wear, because I am plump!)
BL, wow, yes, a lot of eagles and ospreys nests went down in the storms. And we don't even see or know of most of them... :'( :'(
Lani, did Sadie enjoy her day at the spa?
Lisa, that morning cuppa sure looks good, love a touch of cinnamon in coffee!
Lori, lots of sweet pictures for MayDay! Colorful fudge and a delicious drink, you always bring us goodies! Hope you and Destini are doing well!
baz, those bunnies...looking at me! I always remember Mayday, it was my Dad's birthday! I sent him a happy birthday in heaven on FB!
Sue Bruhling - Above and Beyond the Live Cam...Breaking News!! WELCOME D41 ❤
Our Friends & "Boots on the Ground", Larry Bellrichard & Cindy Bellrichard Confirmed they Could see Clearly a Baby Eagle in N4 yesterday, April 30th, 2025!
There could be more as Mom Decorah normally has 3 Eaglets at a time!! Mom Decorah & DM2 had a successful Nest in 2024 and D40 Fledged! ❤
Before last year there was two years 2023 & 2022 the Nest Failed. But in 2021, in N3, D37, D38, & D39 all three successfully fledged! ❤
Benny Bruhling and me will be going soon and see just what is going on and try and see how many eaglets Mom Decorah & DM2 have! Maybe some pictures God Willing! 😉 Lol! A BIG THANK YOU! to Larry Bellrichard & Cindy Bellrichard For being Our "Boots on the Ground" and sharing the BIG NEWS with all of us! ❤
Have a Great day Everyone! Remember don't let anyone take your Happy away!! 🙂Fly Like an Eagle! To Celebrate D41, I picked out a picture of Beautiful Mom Decorah ❤
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Black Eagle Project Roodekrans is at Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden South Africa.
Finally, all indications are that Makatsa has laid the first Egg. Our Monitors have been in the Gardens daily for the past three weeks observing the behavior of Makatsa and Mahlori. Suddenly, on Tuesday morning, there was a shift in their behavior. Yesterday's Monitors suspected that Makatsa had laid the Egg but we needed confirmation. This morning we observed Makatsa and Mahlori changing shifts on the Nest, a strong indication that there is an Egg. Photos taken this morning by Naomi 'Van Dyk' Corinaldi.
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tig - Glad to hear that you are feeling better. ((Camper))
kb - Wow, so glad Valerie the mini dachshund was rescued.
Lani - Pretty May Day pic.
tsk - What kind of cake are you making? LOL, good save on the car wash!
karen - I hope the shots in your arm help your back.
baz - Waving at ya!
Lori - Your colorful fudge looks yummy!
Good night, everyone :)
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LORI As always such a colorful, cute and funny posting. That strawberry lemonade will be very welcome on my patio on a warm summer day. :)
BAZI Love the slippers. ;D ;D Sweet bunnies. As I was digging out that pesky thistle that migrates into my yard from my neighbor I noticed an area with soft materials where last year a mama and her bunnies were found by me. Think she may have been there again this year.
CLYNN Call me the Blessed Susan if there was a "bun in the oven" 8) :o LOLOL Who is Joel - friend of the typist lady?" LOLOLOLOL What great news from Sue Bruhling. Good goin' Mom Decorah.
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LISA It's a lemon cake for a meeting I am attending tomorrow . Easy peasy.
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Always nice to have 4 Bruhling eyes on the site. I know you gotta know how grateful we are for your ventures to find our pair - and any little ones. HUGS always.
Remember when it rains, it pours; and it also means flowers, rainbows, sun to sit in on a chaise on the patio (if your lucky), birds, and also butterflies, tsk. And, I am also now finished with my new own fence. I mentioned story of the wooden fence Dad made and put in for my back yard 50 years ago (part veggie garden, part privacy). Metal this time. Laid the coco fiber pathways. Now if the rain would quit for a while I have my seeds and some veggie plants waiting to be planted. Was hoping the scheduled flood light for my USA flag would go in today - nope. I could have taken inventory in the garage of my begonias to see how many survived and what I have to replace. Instead I did some work on travel stuff. Hoping for tomorrow.
Also, while you mention it tsk, I don't remember talking about my car washes. Black sparkle needs frequent washes. About 15 years ago I signed up for a program at a local carwash. Such a deal. . .
For $12.99/month all the washes I want. Includes the wash, a spray wax, dry, vacuum inside, windows if wanted inside. Along with the wash program is their gas pricing. Hot rod still only takes regular to get into trouble. ::) Cost last week for non-program people was $3.67? My reduced price was $3.49. I don't have to even be getting both - gas or the wash is OK. Whenever in the area I stop for either or both. Unfortunately, or fortunately, I stop a lot because it's so close to Good Samaritan. :-\ Almost forgot to mention. . .Current monthly charge has risen to $29.99 as of 2025. BUT Either they don't know how to change the computer program for me, or I got grandfathered (grandmothered) into the original price. That's why I hesitate to mention gas station to locals. They might be tempted to switch stations and then show up asking for the same deal. They might get wise and raise me? Oh, they did the same with Ton. No he didn't get raised, but when he signed up the price had gone to $16.99.
Best price is now thankfully less than $5.00 like it was pushing in recent times was.
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Iris tends to her 2nd egg :-*
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Always nice to have 4 Bruhling eyes on the site. I know you gotta know how grateful we are for your ventures to find our pair - and any little ones. HUGS always.
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Clynn, awww great Osprey story, It's been a long time we've heard from SOAR... I pray Y8 can be healed and released in her old territory... 2 more eaglets needed rescued and help. Sadly the storms are causing a great deal of trouble for the wildlife. Prayers for them to be healed and released... I need to wash windows. I ordered Shamwow from Amazon after reading Tsk's post. LOL! ... I am noticing more people wearing Pj's shopping. ??? ... Sadie is always thrilled to leave the spa, and is exhausted the rest of the day. But, she looks and smells very nice... Thanks for sharing SMB's great news about Decorah Mom/DM2 and D41! Big hugs and thanks to the Larry Bellrichard & Cindy Bellrichard For being the "Boots on the Ground"!!!
Thanks for the Black Eagle update. beautiful pics.
Happy Heavenly birthday to Clynn's Dad!
{{{Camper and Tig}}}
Kb, what a wonderful and amazing rescue story of Valerie. Tough little girl.
{{{Lisa}}} glad you're feeling a lot better. I hope tomorrow you're even better. How is Jeff?
BL, beautiful eaglets and their rescue story.
Tsk, love your car wash technique 8) ... What kind of cake did you make? ... yum a Lemon cake!
{{{Karen}}} Sending prayers the shots work... I hope for better health for the 3F sloths too. Their survival rate is low, compared to the 2F sloths.....
Lori, love your May Day pics and delicious goodies. Thanks.. :-*. I hope you and Destini are enjoying this beautiful May Day!
Baz, love your May Day, especially the Rabbits. ;D
{{{Puff}}}
Good night!
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Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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baz there are some preponderance that look a lot like that.
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T3 sitting erect this morning, strolling around the bole, preening. Feathers should take over soon. TM out grocery shopping. What's-his-name never seen by me yesterday, no freeloading? Am I harsh on TD?
Maybe invite/meet Bellrichards at ATF? True friends of RRP.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Puff, thanks for the update on the Trempealeau nest! I wonder if the two-nest thing happens because the nests are too close to each other. Same issue with Iris's nest and it is close to Louis's main nest... Erin has the unlimited car washes at Mr Carwash, he pays $39.99 a month! I just couldn't justify that!
Lani, I bet Sadie feels like a Princess! I am going to order a Shamwow too and do what tsk does! Do you wash the outside of your house windows or do you have it done? I use the Windex cleaner pad on the outside of the first floor windows. On the second floor I reach and lean out of one window and clean the other, and vice-versa. While I still can! The older we get the more we have to hire someone to do these things! Your goodnight kitty looks relaxed to the bone!
tsk, thanks for the link to the Shamwow! I think I will be baking Ed some cookies today, I have 3 over-ripe bananas and that is what my recipe for Banana Oatmeal cookies takes. They are Ed's favorite, the recipe came from his Mom...
Lisa, hoping you have a good day today!
Trempealeau Nest - T3
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This is not my lilac bush but my whole back yard smells like lilac. LOL Won't last long tho.
PUFF Such a deal for you on the car washes. There is the same around here. Our pastor always brags about it. LOL We have certainly realized a lot of hanky-panky going on in the avian world.
LANI Iris :( Such pretty eggs osprey have. I first heard about Shamwow at the Chicago car show eons ago. The demonstration sold me! The male caregiver Vlad I had for a few years for Mom and Dad gave me a package of Shamwow for my B-day LOLOL
Nice thing about them is you can cut to size for different uses. After we Squeegee the shower I wipe it all down with the Shamwow. ;) ;) ;) That good night kitty should be in the Cat-lympics for creative cat sleeping ;D
CLYNN 4 years ago I bought 2 lily of the valley plants hoping they would spread in this one area. Both died!!! Tell Erin how to get a free car wash LOLOL Then again with dogs and kids... :-\ Banana oatmeal cookies sound healthy!! Looks like T3 is going to make it ;D
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Thrasher still hiding in one tree on North Nest window. Been there quite a while this a.m. Even looks to be digging to build a nest/bole.
Let me alibi/explain. . .I don't wash windows, outside, inside, car anymore. But I do do my yard/garden/flowers/birds. So that's OK at this age. Whew, OK?
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Good Morning Beakers
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tsk - Mmm, love lemon cake. I am sure everyone will enjoy it. I think I forgot to tell you, Bradley's surgery on his knee is scheduled for May 7th at 11:30am. I bet that lilac does smell good in your yard.
Lani - Oh my, another Louis egg? Thank you, and Jeff is good. Hope all is well with you and Mike. Is Aly coming soon?
Puff - Not harsh at all on Mr T, but he did come this morning and take the fish that Mrs T was feeding earlier to TE3. >:(
clynn - Thank you, feeling much better! TE3 looks good. Happy Retirement to Ed!!!!
karen, kb, tig, oldguy and all - Morning :)
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TGIF Beakers!
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
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PUFF I am realizing the older I get the more I must admit that I cannot do -and say " this year will be the last" for this or that!! Looks like you keep up with the fun stuff LOLOL
LISA Love the AM color ;D May 7th - also the beginning of the Convocation. Prayers started for both.
LANI Your owl is checking to see if we are all here, present and accounted for LOL
BBL
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Puff - how is your Crimson King Norway Maple fairing this year?....
I know different temperatures this winter than mine but.....
Mine is awfully slow to leaf out this year. I compared pics from a few years back. By now last year it was leafed out. Year before not quite so much.
I do compare mine to the much older one 3 doors north and hers looks about the same as mine.
Maybe we haven't had enough sun this year. She's just only now starting....we did have an awfully cold winter with some warm up changes then cold again....Lots of clouds this spring, so hopefully she'll produce well. Mine is now 20 years old....I read they live to be 250!
Not too worried yet.. :)
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some bounce
I decided my muscles needed a rest day. Camper and I went to lunch via a scenic drive.
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Bao bun with pork belly
Mega Ramen with pork and shrimp tempura, half marinated egg, bamboo shoot, wakame, scallion, corn, nori, pork broth
(Camper's chicken ramen in back)
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Another fan of the crimson maple commented on it last week KB - an electrician. And it didn't even have leaves yet. This week though the seed coverings burst open and fell all over Stevens Street. Darien. Things were covered with yellow seed skins - driveway, sidewalks, neighbors sons's car. Michael does not like the tree - especially in the fall when the shedding is of giant leaves. Also had a friend out from Morton's Arboretum - he's going to plant some things for me in the yard, but he took time to tell me what a "regal" body my tree had. And here I was worried about damage left by last year's cicada.
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TIG Sounded like a good lunch break!
PUFF You are lucky to have a good contact at the Arboretum. ;D
Brought lots of leftover sandwiches and pasta salad home for Tim. So no cooking for me. Just reheating some meatloaf. LOL
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Good Evening Beakers
All of the big storms missed us this past week - most days it was a total miss and some days .1 inch or less - Thursday we actually got just over an inch, but not even much lighting.
Got some weed control done on the lawn this week and filled in the former tree hole with dirt and seeded. Still have some landscaping to do this spring - hoping to get some help this month on that.
Has any announcements been made on ATF this summer - I was thinking that reservations were usually due by now?
Time to post video updates...
Last night episode 19 occurred at Kilauea - lasted 7:52 hours - here is video of it stopping - stops at about 21:30 on video...
Live Kilauea Volcano episode 19. May 2, 2025 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXsOdDaJSKg
Thought that this might be of interest to Samsung users - my favorite was the tip calculator...
17 Powerful HIDDEN Features for Samsung Galaxy Phones - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bdzxs7R4kqs
Lisa, this might be of interest for Bradley...
Legendary Drummer Plays World's First 1-Piece Machined Snare Drum - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8coS4cduTY
Many cities/states have had this problem over the past 2 years - this is the story behind the purple street lights problem...
The HUNDRED MILLION DOLLAR Mistake - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G432d96pt2s
This video is done by the same person that is posting about the rebuilding of the Clincefield railroad ...
Tales from the Clinchfield Rails ~ Episode 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8vWdR8Sb8I
Maru is 360° cute creature in the sun - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_j9DtCvCK4k
Maru robbed the beer box and ran away - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx344D17DNE
Penny saves Lily when she gets stuck! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_ci4XGT6Y8
7 Traits Cats LOVE in Their Favorite Humans! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2eTI7G74Z8
Quarantine Kids play "Gimme Shelter" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oU7rGqFEcOs
Quarantine Kids play "Johnny B Goode" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mznpG3D3IJA
Quarantine Kids play "Baba O'Riley" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxHBhjSJ7HQ
Mr.BLUE SKY_(ELO_Electric Light Orchestra) COVER by; Father & Kids Band - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74t0MkMOe58
14 YO from Romania
Golden Buzzer Before She’s Even DONE Singing! | BGT 2025 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI4D-r-sHpQ
A new band featuring Ellen Alaverdyan (EllenPlaysBass)
JAMINAI - "Birdland" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WQNx0SjhgU
A one hit wonder from the 70's
Sanford & Townsend - Smoke From A Distant Fire (1977) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbOXharkzzE
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Congratulations to Clynn's Ed on his retirement!! YAYAY!! :)
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Clynn, beautiful Lilies of the Valley pics this morning... I can wash 8 patio doors and entry, but the windows are too high on the outside, need a 12 - 16 ft ladder, and I can do the inside. This year I'm going to hire someone to do the outside window panes... Ed will love the Banana Oatmeal cookies. I hope he's having a great last work week.... God Bless T3 he has a fantastic mom.
Congratulations Ed on your retirement! Enjoy your new journey! 8)
Tsk, I love the smell of Lilac.... I remember seeing Shamwow commercials years ago. I didn't realize the product was still available.... I'm going to use them on our shower too.
Puff, I'm finding my limits on doing things I could do in a flash. Climbing a ladder was no big deal, now I'm a little shaky on our 10 ft ladder.
Lisa, prayers for Bradley and surgery.... Glad Jeff is well.... Aly will be here Tuesday maybe.... oh Mr T! >:( .. I hope Mrs T was able to feed T3 today. I saw Clynn's pic that a nice crop on baby.
Kb, The Maples trees around here have been slow to bloom.We're just now seeing buds on them...
Tig, delicious looking lunch.
Oldguy, thanks for the videos. I'll watch my posts... I've been trying to keep up with Kilauea.
{{{SED Karen and Piper, }}} I hope you and Piper had a good day. :)
{{{SED Phyl, Jim amd Miss Maggie}}} I hope all is well. :)
Hi Baz, Great post for Ed! ;D
Good night
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Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good morning, Bakers/ beakers! Here we are in the Merry month of May with lots of things going on the convocation on May 7 is being held on my father‘s heavenly birthday. I’m sure his general ways and care for people will help guide the Cardinals in their decision on a new pope.
I am certainly up way too early today and piper who got up with me and sound asleep again, maybe we’ll have nap time later
Old guy it’s good to see you posting and I hope you’re doing OK. I wonder about cards hook up to your Easter dinner this year and all those things you usually do anyway good to see you.
Watching the birds this year is very interesting. All the frustrated not too different from a lot of human problems with people, but I do wish Mr. tea would stay away from the nest and stop stealing food. He should be bringing it. Hopefully little T3 will continue to thrive and hopefully Iris will find another maid that would control Louis oh my I wonder what happened to Finn it could be any problem and I don’t think he Deliberately stayed away, but could have faced many problems in returning, including bird flu. She is one tough lady
Best I wonder what your sister decided to call the kitty honey bun is good but I also kind of like Maybelline. Or even the ever hateful ginger!
Lani I’m excited to hear Allie will be there Tuesday it’ll be a nice break for all of you. It’s been a while since I have been frustrated by not being able to do a lot of things and one of the big things that bothers me is not being able to drive, and also not being able to do yardwork and piddle around with a few potted plants, but the rest of the stuff has to be hired out ! I am not complaining as it does no good and I am happy to be on this side of the side and able to still do things or at least get things done as need be all of a sudden I am, however way behind
Yesterday was spent doing when I consider little stuff but I think accomplish something at I did walk around the yard so my back is feeling better and talk with the yard man about what needs to be done, and it will be months before things begin to look decent I had to call the tree man back as we have decided not to grind three Pine stump stone as they may damage the azaleas but looking at the scene yesterday made me realize they need to be ground down and if the azaleas died, something else needs to be put there I am now on his schedule to get that accomplished. I have ordered trees for the backyard. I need to add a few bushes to that as I had a very large azalea removed and now I’m able to see the gas tank for the generator needs to be screened. I also noted there’s a lot of wild Virginia creeper around one of my Live Oak trees, and I do not think grass will ever grow under the tree, so I need to order some if you had a jazzmin for ground cover. Also scheduled to get that foot down and then wait for it to grow. I wish I had my little house in Fairhope back at the yard was very manageable. This yard is almost too big. I did get to lemon tree‘s planted yesterday and some containers on the patio and they will look nice. Grass seed has been put down in the back and the sprinkler system comes on every day at 4 AM.. It looks like there is some rain in the future, which will be good to settle things in. Went to the car dealer yesterday and got batteries for the car key fobs and was pleased to know there’s no charge for this. I have yet to make an appointment for an oil change. I do not think there’s anything wrong with the car and I’m not sure it needs new oil, but it doesn’t hurt to do it.. Filled up with gas yesterday and decided it’s one of the cheapest things you can buy today.
I think the shots in my arms are working and I am very happy about that. I’m not running any races. That’s a pain in my back and down. My left leg is gone and I think it went faster than there today estimate for taking affect. That’s great news for me as I hate those shots in my back. We’ll see how long this lasts.
Hope everyone has a good day today and that +’s Monday morning bringing him new opportunities for the eight hours. He had been spending with Wells Fargo. I’m sure he has plans for some fun things to do.
Phyl, You have not mentioned how are you and Jim are doing I hope well or at least better.
Lori, Happy May Day to you and many thanks for all your posts for special occasions. Hope your family as well.
Waving to all And wishing everyone a good day
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Good Morning Beakers! CATURDAY!
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karen, sounds like you have been busy! And so will Ed when he sees his Honey-Do list! Erin's came for pizza last night to celebrate Ed's retirement. I noticed that he got the thing out that he has used to start the lawn mower (because he forgets to get a new battery) and I didn't even have to remind him that the lawn needs mowed! The Lily of the Valley fragrance is in the air! Glad to hear the arm shots are working, hope they last a good while!
Lani, you have 8 patio doors? Wow! I use the Nano cloths with water to clean the inside windows, it does a wonderful job! Since Ed is the only employee at this site they had a big zoom meeting Thursday and played some games online. Weird! But he knows and has worked with many, many groups at the West Des Moines site so several of them caught him yesterday when he went in to turn in his laptop. Also, lots of congrats on FB (even some Beakers!)! Erin posted about his Dad's retirement! His retirement gift will come in the mail. Aly will be home this week! So happy for you and Mike! How is Shannon doing in Ls Vegas? Beautiful saguaro cactus at sunset...
baz, thanks for the congrats to Ed!
oldguy, I will be clicking on your links throughout the day! I bet it's getting ready to explode at Menards! High 65 today, tomorrow starts a long run of 70s and a few 80s here, so the planting bug will hit big!
Lisa, so happy to hear that you are over whatever was keeping you down! Have you planned your flowers for the front of your house yet? I plan to ask Ed to take me to a couple of greenhouses on my birthday so I can spend my birthday money from Mom!!
tsk, don't you just love 'no cooking' days? I have those on Monday (Chick-fil-a), Wednesday (Subway), and Friday (Pizza). Would you like me to send you some Lily of the Valley starts? I have about a zillion, and it's more every year! Both of my lilacs are blooming, the old one is blooming more than it has in years! The last pic is the one that Kay planted by the house. You can see all the shoots that come up under the old one! The two oldest branches are the ones the birds use as their safe place close to the feeders. That's the reason I hesitate to cut them down... The smell, I love it! Lily of the valley in the front and side, lilac in the back!
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I would love to do this!
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OLDGUY Boy I saved that piece on 17 things your Android can do LOLOL I saw several that I could use but now will need to practice them a few times so they come automatically. A good brain exercise for me LOL Good piece on cats favorite humans. :)
Subaru tips :) ELO Cover - great. GOLDEN BUZZER Amazing. Lots to listen to on breaks today LOL
CLYNN Lots of Siamese action this AM ;D Lots of ways friends and coworkers acknowledged Ed ;D Your lilacs are huge. I have the smaller varieties.
LANI Tues is the big day for Aly's visit. Safe travels for her.
KAREN Lots going on in your backyard. Shots are working - YAY
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Tsk, I meant to mention you were lilacs the other day. They are absolutely beautiful I think. clynn Could save hers with some heavy trimming after the bloom finishes I love the French lilac and had some while I lived in the north my parents had the regular lilac in the yard and the aroma and scent is just fantastic. They were also lily-of-the-valley, but I never thought they were quite as spectacular as a lilac I I wanted a lilac in the south, and re-searched online and found one that was rated for a very warm climate. I bought the little thing and planted it and nursed it along back within a year it was dead, never to have bloomed. I learned that one must be satisfied with what grows in one Zaria and not try to force growth beyond climate zones. I hate that we can’t grow balls and pennies here but we do have azaleas, gardenias, and other beautiful plants..
I didn’t take my Tylenol this morning trying to see if my back stays good without medication and for how long but I have to say it still is not very strong and I’m still not able to run any foot race or Guardian for that matter going out to water a little, but not a whole lot. Sprinkler system is on at 4 AM.
Happy Katter day.”9”, The typing lady has a way with words
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Here are some Caturday twitter video shorts:
This cat is pretty sure he doesn't like this turtle: https://x.com/awkwardgoogle/status/1916667683354878163
It seems we are being feline invaded by rail: https://x.com/Rainmaker1973/status/1916867500429529207
And some none cat vids:
Best cow day ever: https://x.com/InternetH0F/status/1918410455258718428
BE's are not just scavengers: https://x.com/gunsnrosesgirl3/status/1915433612087824550
1st Beaker to ID this critter without googling it wins a cookie: https://x.com/buitengebieden/status/1918357997539000367
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Ah, our warm up begins today.....
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and cause it's Caturday....cats protecting and calming babies!
and importantly, sea turtles are recovering:
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Heading for walk with Ollie now...
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Another fan of the crimson maple commented on it last week KB - an electrician. And it didn't even have leaves yet. This week though the seed coverings burst open and fell all over Stevens Street. Darien. Things were covered with yellow seed skins - driveway, sidewalks, neighbors sons's car. Michael does not like the tree - especially in the fall when the shedding is of giant leaves. Also had a friend out from Morton's Arboretum - he's going to plant some things for me in the yard, but he took time to tell me what a "regal" body my tree had. And here I was worried about damage left by last year's cicada.
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Puff you have a lovely looking home there in Darien.
And that Crimson Maple is looking none to shabby either. :)
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BL, a bear with an extra ling tail! Lol! Having a cookie!
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binturong ?
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Tig, - binturong aka bearcat - Ding ding ding we have a winner what kind of cookie do you want? ;)
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:) white chocolate chip macadamia nut :P
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You have chosen wisely Grasshopper .. :-*
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Or... "You have chosen wisely" Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
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Happy Caturday Beakers!
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
{{{Karen}}} wonderful informative post this morning. ;D.. You've been busy, so glad shots are helping and you feel better... It will be nice to have Aly and Dewey home for a bit. We miss the girls. Our life is even more quiet since both girls have moved out of the state... love the typing lady. ;D
Clynn, Love Sophie, Sam and Harley's pics this morning. They are gorgeous! Beautiful faces. It's great to see the boys hanging together. YAY Harley! ;D The lilacs are gorgeous, I can smell them from here. I'm so sad for Iris, as I am for Mrs T. I always check on her several times a day. I know she didn't leave her egg yesterday for food... there's a male osprey she kept begging fish from, and it wasn't Louis. Though he did come to bother her.... The Hellgate FB chatters have been at each other this past two weeks. The oldtimers are bossy and there is one that doesn't like Iris and makes unnecessary comments as if Iris is the hussy in Star/Louis relationship. That is an hilarious comment! I don't add to the noise.... I may not go there to read anymore. I'll continue to follow Dr. Greene's Montana Osprey FB.
Tsk, Has Barb and Tom Returned? continued prayers for Tim's health. :) ... and you the busy beaver, don't over do this weekend. ;D
BL, Love the Caturday videos... the turtle on the skateboard is a riot! LOL! And no, the cat does like it... Cat on the rails ;D ... love the cows enjoying the freedom of being outside... The great American Eagle! .. I cheated and read the posts that followed the video... Binturong aka bearcat and what a creature it is. It's huge, love the tail...
Kb, great videos this morning, glad the sea turtles are making a comeback.
Tig, Congrats!
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KAREN Those were not my lilacs ;) ;) We love the typing lady's way with words. LOL
BL That was what you call "eagle take-out" or " eat and fly" LOLOL Honestly do not know that critter - an amalgam of sorts.
Loved the turtle and kitty LOL That was an example of cows heaven!
KB that cat laying below the swing and rocking it cracked me up!
LANI Barb and Tom were back on Apr 23. She got her veggies in the ground 2 days ago LOL I hope we are passing on a garden this year. I don't want to do all the work. LOL. No outside work today - instead went to Kohls to redeem my coupon and found that I needed a new card - What? Seems Kohls never sent it but was able to complete my discount. I called them and ordered my new one. sigh.
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Good Afternoon Beakers....Happy Caturday!!
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tsk - Thanks for the prayers for Bradley. Your leftovers last evening sound good.
tig - Nice looking lunch.
oldguy - Thanks for all the videos. I saw some regulars were asking about ATF in the hatch fundraiser yesterday.
Lani - Thank you for the prayers for Bradley. Oh good, Aly will be with you soon. So far today, I have seen a squirrel and fish brought in for TE3. Mrs T is a good provider. Pretty good night pic last evening.
karen - Good to hear that you think the shots in the arms may be helping. You and Piper need a lil nap later, since you got up early. Your typing lady has a way with words. ;D
clynn - Love all your kitty pics this morning! I was telling karen yesterday, that I am probably going to do the same ole, same ole...Vinca's! I love them so much. I do love that last fence/flower bed pic. I have seen that on Pinterest. :D
BL - I just want to cookie...no guesses on critter from me. ;D
Phyl - Hope you and Jim are feeling good.
tig - Love that quote from, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Puff - Afternoon :)
kb - Painting all done?
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Lisa - yes painting is done and all put away....it sure is nice to have a fresh coat of paint on ceilings and walls
Next up is I'm carpet shampooing with my new lighter carpet cleaner...
Also next week Andrew will replace a fixed fence wall with a tall swinging gate so he can drop soil on my top tier garden which has eroded over time....probably 25 feet or so of top garden tier?...then he's laying mulch in front for me, fixing my window boxes, er um replacing rotten wood, and maybe? bring me 11 feet of boulders to act as a fence along my property line....we shall see. He came yesterday for the full consult....Thursday next week might be the day Ollie will need to be locked inside.
I don't have any furniture put on my decks yet mid to late May I'm having them re-sealed. I will clean them first...
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HLlyCaturtpday! Tsk, love the lilacs anyway!
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Or... "You have chosen wisely" Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
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I chose to eat the cookie while y’all talked about it. My fav flavor. ;D Happy Derby Day! O. F. T. to get some bourbon and mint leaves. ;)
Meanwhile, Happy Caturday, Beakers! Honey Bun and my LilSis are en route to visit my LGN and Family. Fun will ensue. :) :-*
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Report from PHYL Her Chrome Brower shuts down every window within a couple seconds so she can't get anywhere. Geek Squad coming on the 7th to fix whatever. I will go back and ask her if she has another browser to try...Also Maggie not doing well Had to vet for the usual blood work etc. Waiting...
LISA I'm doing a lot of zinnias this year - rabbit proof and last forever into fall with lots of color.
KB So do you like your paint color decision? Lots of upkeep every year with a home. You are very organized in getting it done.
BAZI Hope Lil sis and LGNs family will send you some pics of their time together. ;D
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Or... "You have chosen wisely" Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
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Still a wise cookie choice ay'.
Baz is the forever home Name really designated as officially Honey Bun ?
I truthfully apologies to you and Zippo for the cookie temptation comment and firmly plant it on Tig. :)
Those eyes on that cat are unique Pip said. 8)
I will defer to her knowledge of cats as she has extensive knowledge of cats very small to very large. :)
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tsk - do I like the color?.....I'm not sure. I don't dislike it....it's just not what I thought it would be.
More blue than green imo.
Oh well. I ain't doing it over. It's fresh....
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kb - That is great all of your painting is done. I am waiting on an estimate now, as I want to have the white paneling taken down in my living room and hallway, and have drywall put up. I want them to also re-insulate the outer walls in the living room, take down a brick mantel/fireplace thingy where a wood stove once sat, and for them to paint it all.
karen - Love your Caturday pic.
baz - Happy Derby Day! Hope sis and Honey Bun have a great visit with the lil greats.
tsk - I need to check out Zinnia's. I want something to last till Fall, but I also need something that will take at least 8 hours of full sun.
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Lisa, Zinnias are lerfect for what you want! I love tbem. Big ones snall onesaansyou can cut so e and we live in a vase for over a week, perfect flowers and then they regrow particularly on the little ones. I just love them disc. I’m very jealous cause I don’t have any and I’m not sure where I can put them but if I see him I may get a pot full and keep them on the patio. I was just outside, surveying an area that needs a lot of work in the back not to mention the front but the back I was going to try to do it but it’s very uneven ground and I wobble around on it, so I quit, particularly since I was trying to pull vines out and I thought if I pull them and all of a sudden they come flying out of Gould Landing down on the ground and not get up so I quit but I know what to tell the yard people they have to do. I already told him once, but I’ll tell him twice lol is Virginia creeper and blackberry vines out there and they tend to take part of them out and leave the rest. There’s some branches on the redbud tree. I want to cut off as well, and then write the whole thing out. Shouldn’t be a big job if you’re able bodied so far so good with the shots I I have not taken any Tylenol today so far and no backaches!
Going to wTch the Derby! Actually, I hate horse racing but I love the pageantry go figure
. Have a good evening and see you all tomorrow That is God willing, and the creek doesn’t rise.
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KB You'll get used to it and won't notice.
LISA Sounds like a major upgrade to your living space. :D Zinnias love full sun. Vincas are also good as you know - Maybe a mix?
KAREN I only watch the Derby race myself - Too bad the track was such a muck this year. Nice win! for Sovereign.
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Good. For you BL! You and Pip have a cool one and celebrate your winnings! I’m sure you have had your trips planned since before the race even started. This is a real sweet piggy bank.
FEDS. Oh and tsk. Thanks for letting us know about Phyllis.
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Cleaned up neatly on the Derby.
10 grand for the coffers.
BL PIP and our local land trust.
That will pay for the tariffs and what we're all llama good to go with ahead.
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Someone messing with their posts. ;)
BL, all I know is my LilSis now sez Honey seems like the name and will call her Honey Bun. Otay. Hmm, so I sez her name is Honey Bun. ;D Tell Pip I noticed Honey Bun’s eyes, too! :) :-*
I didn’t make any o fish bets, but I picked Baeza to Place or Show. Shudda put o fish money on him? He Showed! :D In this case, One out of three ain’t bad. ;)
But I have a hard time with horse racing. Any animal racing of that kind. But I still watch the three Crown horse races each year. Addiction, I guess. Need more conviction, I guess. I haven’t been able to give it up, but o fish money doesn’t happen here, just a dollar bill on the coffee table before post if anyone else is around. This year, it was only Zip, so no dollas on the table. :D
BL, Zip can only have the macadamia part of the cookie, but I didn’t tell her, and she didn’t miss it, because her beak was full of her fav b’fast treat of sweet potato with her usual banana and “sprinkles” (powdered probiotic), so she didn’t feel overlooked. She also had her usual almond and walnut with, and didn’t feel deprived. :) :-*
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Goodnight, Beakers. Peace. Out.
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Good night Beakers.
I hope everyone had a good day, see you in the morning.
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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BL WOW Handsome winnings ;D
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, I kept waiting for the light to come back on in your good night picture!
baz, I don't watch the Kentucky Derby but I do enjoy seeing pictures of the hats! Too many horse deaths for me. I have to switch the channel on the tv when one of those animal commercials comes on... Old Yeller hit me hard as a child, as did Bambi. Even Charlotte's Web. We called our Honey Honey Bun a lot, the Bun just goes with Honey! Thanks for the Meat Loaf, may he rest in peace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C11MzbEcHlw
BL, WOW! Good win!
tsk, thanks for the news on Phyl, I hope Maggie will be okay...she is the Matriarch of all of our cats! Yes, Kohl's, like almost all unique credit cards, has gone to a Visa and another company to handle it all. You should have received a new card! I am glad they were able to take care of you. I hate the way they have the check outs now, like TJ Maxx or Marshalls. But at least they are doing things to keep the business going. Time will tell.
karen, Erin and Bella planted some zinnias in an old wagon last year, they are very pretty! I am going to plant more this year, just need a good sunny spot! So much of my yard is shady! I think come out by the mailbox would be good.
Lisa, I have good luck with Vinca's and they are so pretty! Impatiens do wonderfully in front, I will do more this year. I am getting itchy to get to the greenhouse!
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Sue Bruhling - NEFL - Bodie Oh my! What a Stunning Picture of Beautiful Bodie perched and trying to stay Cool down in Northeast Florida! 😉 Thank you! Debbie Botelho for sharing your Post & Picture with all of us!
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Today's weather is backward - Front is coming at me from the ESE? Looks like it might die out before it gets here. But don't think we'll make the 60's.
Good news this morning on the NEFL eaglet. A success story is always good to see. Thanks to Debbie B and Sue B for sharing the gorgeous pic. It's been a scarce storyline some days.
It must mean that drinks are on BL this weekend. Where's the celebration? Interesting was the fact that winner got a quick bath/shower - little mucky this time around. :o
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Good Morning Beakers....Happy Sunday!!
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It has been a light rain here this morning, but TWC app says we are to get some wind and possibly hail. Will see about that.
karen - Be careful out there on the uneven ground, you do not need to fall.
tsk - Oooo, the mix of Zinnia and Vinca's do sound lovely. Yes, we want to upgrade. This house needs it. Beautiful morning pic. I got a email from Phyl too. Hope she can get her PC fixed on the 7th.
BL - Congrats on your Derby winnings. Hubby said that he read this morning somewhere, that every horse in the Derby was some descendant of Secretariat. Not sure if that was true or not. But, darn cool if it was.
baz - Thanks for the tunes. :)
Lani - Hope you had a good Caturday, too.
clynn - Love the door wreath this morning. I am getting the garden center itch too with all this flower talk. I just want to put them in big pots tho. My knees and back cannot take doing the flower beds anymore. Great idea that Bella and Erin did, plant in a wagon.
Puff, kb, tig, oldguy and all - Morning :)
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Oh oh...this is the best I could come up with this morning...it is pretty cute though.
Clynn- I'm with you these days on watching the Derby live.....although I love love horses, and I do watch clips afterwards and review the individual horses....Sovereignty is a beauty.
Mowed the front lawn this am....my boulevard is getting tough....erosion? tree roots? are lifting it so it's turning into a narrow hill...might have to resort to weed whipping the whole thing in the future...
Andrew is laying sod in a few areas where my fiber company (under ground internet) dug and left only weeds and a prior tree removal area also seeded with weeds, LOL.
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Watching Trempealeau - Looks like T3 wants to climb the trunk and make their way up to TM branch. Getting antsy to be a big bird.
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CLYNN In the photo of the zinnias you posted - those are the "giant" ones. I didn't realize I had bought the tall ones one year and planted them around my middle of the yard birdbath - They were taller than the birdbath!!! The birds could have used them as a diving board LOL Thanks for posting Sue's screen shot of Bodie.
KB Cute raccoon. ;D We weed whip our boulevard as well as the tree roots make it impossible for grass to grow and the ground is very uneven.
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Sunday Blessings Beakers, we have thoughtful days ahead of us! 🙏
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
I had a busy day yesterday. From trying to find a 4' Red Racer snake that frightened our PO delivery gal. - to eating a bad flank steak and ending up sick by 11pm. Nothing stayed in my stomach after that. :-X That's why my night post was short... ugh :-\ ..... never found the snake. She said it was trying to enter the garage. EEK!
Tsk, Glad to hear Barb/Tom are back.... I bet there are many wonderful Farmer Markets near you, able to provide the delicious veggies/fruit/jams, etc summer till early fall... very unusual that Kohl didn't let you know your charge card needed to be updated. Usually they do... though we discovered Payson Motor Vehicle Dept. no longer sent out license renewal letters... I love Zinnas and so does the butterflies in July and August.
Lisa, glad to know Mrs T is providing well for her eaglet.... good luck with your renovation... you'll love Zinnas, sometimes they reseed themselves. Like Snapdragons.
Kb, glad you're pleased with the paint job, though I read another post from you saying you're not sure about the color. :) good luck with the rest of your projects.
Baz, Safe travels for your Lil Sis and Honey Bun! Looking forward to pics. :) ... great Meatloaf song.
Karen, love the Caturday pic ;D
{{{Phyl, Jim and Miss Maggie}}} sorry to read that you're having trouble with your computer, hopefully your browser will be back to working order soon... Sorry Miss Maggie isn't feeling well... sending prayers for {{{Miss Maggie}}} and praying the new week will be a better one.
Karen, I like to watch the Derby and follow with the other two. I'm so glad there were no injuries because of the muddy track.
BL and Pip! Congratulations on your Derby win!! :o
Clynn, I felt awful when I turned off the lights! :-X ... gorgeous zinnias, impatients.... great idea by Erin and Bella to plant in a wagon.... I'm itching to get to our garden center too. I thought I'd wait till Aly is here. Next week I have a convention to go to, Friday, Saturday and return home Sunday. Aly will help sit with the Sadie and the boys.... Magnificent NEFL Bodie. :-*
Hi Puff, Tig :)
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Hello Beakers
Our card games have become less competitive recently as we now have 2 members with health problems - MIL with pour sight and hearing and our best friend has now been diagnosed with Parkinson's with Alzheimer's. She is having problems remembering how to play the game. So, both are getting assistance by the opposing team.
Lani - in Iowa, we have the Blue Racer snake - similar, just different color. I caught one at Summer Scout camp about 35 years ago. Learned that the Racers are beneficial to have nearby. - They eat many of the critters that cause us problems. The Red Racers are more commonly called Coachwhip snakes. See article -
https://tucsonherpsociety.org/amphibians-reptiles/snakes/coachwhip/
Part 22: Rebuilding the Clinchfield Railroad Series ~ 100 YARDS TO GO - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcvYaxWcubo
I first posted about this young band last year - they are now 6th graders (11-12 yo) They started out as classmates and close friends, and have added others along the way that have the skills and desire to contribute. They are improving with experience/age. This is just their 2nd year as a band. A skill that they are now working on this spring is Stage Presence - looking at the audience and more smiles.
Paradise by Sade - cover by the Graystones - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKNcDDCg_k8
Taking it to the Streets @DoobiesOfficial - cover by The Graystones - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVC2HQknpVI
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FROM PHYL
Hi Beakers—-wish me luck this Tuesday. I get my first Euflexa injection in both knees. As you probably know ---a series of 3 injections a week apart.
LANI Rev Boomer is determined to convince the congregation that church funds in no way were used to purchased the luxurious chair. 8) What a day for you. Able to eat some bland food today? Did Mike get sick? Well I googled red racer AKA whip snake as well - lots of different colors for it too( sub species) Well let's hope it found its way into the forest. Is the convention you go to next week the one you worked so hard on last year - reservations??
OLDGUY Sorry about your card group. Am waiting for it to happen with my girl group of 40 years. Hope that mountain never has the urge to slide back down on those tracks. :o :o
Forgot to mention Ruth Buzzi died this weekend - Laugh -In fame 88 yr .
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O G .... Hugs to your friends/family...
It was laundry day and I needed to run an extra load because some items like to pick up soap residue... even though I selected extra rinse and fill full. I dislike these newfangled machines. 6 hours to wash and dry 4 loads is ridiculous!
Oh well.... "first world problems" ::)
TTFN
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Old Guy Sorry to read your card group is having problems. I guess it’s part of the aging process. I hope you can OK continue for a little longer, but it doesn’t sound promising.
Lani, sorry to read you were sick and hope you are better as it sounds like you are like you I take the pictures of the seniors are fantastic one of my very favorite flowers and yes they do reseed .the secret of course is not to tell the dirt and let them do so! have a great time at your convention and enjoy Aly , Flower shopping sounds like a good plan
I went out on the porch today to do a little cleaning and I am exhausted and I am nowhere near finished sweeping on concrete is not a good deal and I really should have tiled that floor years ago, but never did I think as I recall the price for having it done was outrageous, so I just thought well it’s painted and that’ll be that the pollen is thick on it. Some spill leaves and dirt add to the mess and I have been working until I can’t stand anymore I have to get The pollen off the questions on the glider I don’t have the energy to get the vacuum out to work on that there’s always tomorrow. I really haven’t done as much as just gave Cleaning her porch but it’s a lot considered that I have been doing nothing. My back was better until today and while it doesn’t have a horrible pain I think I’ve worn it out. We’ll see how to tomorrow is!
Thanks Hall for posting pictures of the flowers And nEFL. Where is a little English that was visiting from another nest I suspected or two early fledge. I certainly hope he she is OK..
Prayers for Maggie, as well as a few soft pets .Desk (tsk) I meant to post about Ruth Busey. Thanks for doing that and RIP Ruth.
May the fourth be with you!
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Howdy. (((Hugs to All the Beakers))) who are not feeling up to snuff. I hope you all are feeling better soon.
I received this link by email today - cute and true research study and results about whether pet parrots would want to video call other pet parrots after they learned how. Quite fun and interesting! The text of the story is medium long, and there's also an embedded 5-minute video, and a few pics in the story. You might enjoy it. I will show it to Zippo later. It's really interesting! At the very end of the text article, there are also some other links to other interesting stories about parrots and their behavior, and such.
"Scientists Taught Pet Parrots to Video Call Each Other - and the Birds Loved It"
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-taught-pet-parrots-to-video-call-each-other-and-the-birds-loved-it-180982041/
P.S. That article is 2 years old.
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Take care, All. :)
Oh, I forgot... Last week I finally bought one, count 'em, one! flowering potted plant for the season. :D It was a hanging planter in front of the grocery store. LOL. I removed the hanger and put the pot in a different container for my front porch. Calibrachoa... it's three colors together, the red, the purple, and mostly yellow. It is supposed to trail down the sides as it grows. Fingers crossed. Hummers are supposed to be attracted to this plant. I hope so! :)
Not a great snapshot below - I didn't get the angle that shows all 3 colors very well, but you get the idea. ;)
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Hi, We've returned.
The storm that hit western PA last week was so terrible.
Remember I got notice cabin electric was restored? Nope. When we arrived there was no power. Driving thru the small town that leads to the cabin after we get off the highway oh my was devastating. So many huge trees uprooted concrete grass and all. One we saw fallen on an old house. Many pine trees snapped off like tooth picks. Some lines of trees all leaning fallen down sideways.
The were 18 states that sent additional power workers to help restore power. We stayed there. Had plenty candles and took cooler with things in it to eat/drink. We found a restaurant two little towns away that had power restored so went there too while there a couple of times.
Power wasn't restored until about an hour before we headed home. We were very lucky no damage on or around immediate area of cabin. When we arrived there were two guys from electric company on a 4-wheeler checking out the area.
There were lots of things blown around outside and around the fire pit and chairs and slabs of some wood and one wood pile leaning ready to go down from wind but that's all minor. We lucked out big time. Thank you God and Jesus.
I didn't drive the 4-wheeler because it was too windy and the electric guys gave warnings about venturing out and about with down power lines and fallen trees etc.
The day we arrived .. that night there was another heck of a nasty storm with high winds. Some warnings were sent out by texts. My laptop didn't work of course because no electric or internet. I lit candles and we got through it fine.
Lisa, Yes Bellefonte PA was hit hard. So many western PA towns and counties were. We drive past Bellefonte (get off to go to a food store there sometimes) on our way to get onto Route 80 to continue to cabin.
BL, Congrats to you and Pip! Thank you for that radar. It was a strong nasty storm for sure. Very good advise for sure that you gave to me. As I mentioned above it was windy while I was driving along 80 so I decided too that I wasn't going to venture out in high winds. Thanks again!
tig, I hope Camper is feeling better.
Karen , tsk and Lani, Thank you.
clynn, Congrats to Ed's Retirement! Beautiful lilacs, hanging baskets and Stella Dora Lillies!!
Phyll, Prayers for Maggie.
I hope I didn't miss or forget to thank anyone or miss any important news.
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I think the Beakers, and lots of RRP followers have already discovered this on their own, but scientists are also proving that raptors have much the same kind of smarts that crows and parrots are known for. This is a good article demonstrating this:
"These Brainy Falcons Are Smarter Than You Might Think"
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/these-brainy-falcons-are-smarter-than-you-might-think-180983313/?itm_source=related-content&itm_medium=parsely-api
Paulie, it's hard to see the extensive damage to trees and homes and property, etc. I'm glad your cabin fared ok, except for losing power and some things strewn around. So glad no trees came down on your home! Glad your power was restored there before you left. I saw over 500,000 power outages in PA from the storms there a few days ago, so I know that takes a long time to get fully restored with all the damage, and especially in remote areas like where your cabin is. Glad you could get up to take a look at how things were at the cabin and that you found it mostly unscathed.
Have a good evening, All. Peace. SED. :) :-*
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Kb - Cute lil raccoon.
Puff - TE3 looks very advanced to me.
Tsk - Will make note, don’t buy the giant Zinnia’s
Lani - Oh no, sorry about the bad steak. Hope you are feeling better. Yikes, in the snake. Hope it’s not in the garage.
Oldguy - Sorry to hear about your card players.
Karen - Hope you take it easy after the work you did today. How is Piper today?
Paulie - Glad to hear that all was ok at your cabin.
Baz - Very pretty flowers.
Good night, everyone 😴
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Paulie, seems we are living in an area with a rapidly disappearing tree canopy. Hope Everybody is replanted Ditto, watch BAZ said!
Lisa, Piper seems better. I think she was very tired. We’ll see what tomorrow brings and SeDS.
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This is too funny: When you are over 40 and the movie starts!
Time has gotten away from me. Just realized Mother's Day is next Sunday....oh I better get up to Wagner's Nursery before the crowds next weekend.....
I've snoozed it.
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Oh. Memories.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlPhMPnQ58k
I know.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WW4qcmrJ3E
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9HGwRbMiVY
Linger.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Kspj3OO0s
1967.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFWhTqLSVzE
It's all good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6Q3mHyzn78
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The best! :-* :-* :-*
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/faH0-sz6jYQ?feature=share
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Oldguy, best wishes and prayers for your MIL and family friend..... Thank you for the info on coachwhip. Our first contact with them was at our North Scottsdale home. OUCH! A 3' one jumped off a baker's rack that I had in the front entry for plants. It jumped to strike me as I was placing a plant on the rack. I heard a noise that sounded like a train turned and came face to face with it. I turned quickly and it stroke my right ear. I have a nice small nic on my right ear lobe from it's bit. We removed the baker's rack to the enclosed back yard.. The PO gal returned today, she was delivering a box for a neighbor. she saw me, and told me she decided it was a Kingsnake and wondered if I've seen it. We have boulders lots of wash areas where it could be, hopefully it's left looking for a nice mouse.... thanks for the videos Clinchfield Railroad rebuild is fascinating. Can't stop watching.
Tsk, Rev. Boomer is preparing himself for the serious duty of finding a new pope.... I felt very sluggish throughout the day, but I feel much better tonight. I had chicken noodle soup for dinner. Mike didn't eat the flank steak. This was one that Shannon gave us last year. It was dated July 2024 and tightly wrapped. It smelled fine after it was thawed... my stomach was very upset for the longest time. I've never had such pain before... I threw it away this morning. It'll be awhile before I'll eat meat again. :-X ... Yes, it's that women's education group. I'm the state Nominating Committee Chair. I'm presenting the ballot of officers for this next working year. Glad it's over...
The PO woman came by this afternoon while I was outside. She was delivering an Amazon box for a neighbor. She said she looked up the snake. It was a Kingsnake. I haven't seen it, but I've checked all the places where it could hide along side the house. I want to be sure there isn't any holes open for it to crawl into the lower patio or house.
{{{Phyl}}} best of luck and prayers for your injections.
Karen, I don't tell my planter box dirt anything, not a whisper. I just let things reseed. ;D Even my marigolds reseed... Sending gentle hugs for {{{Piper}}}
Baz, beautiful flowers and thanks for a great assortment of music. I haven't heard Tommy James & Shondells in a few years. You did save the best for last. :-*
Lisa, feeling much better. I saw a good video of Mrs T feeding eaglet, it part of a talk by Mike Fitz. Very good. I'll find it and post it here tomorrow.
Paulie, glad your cabin was okay, compared to everything else you saw. I'm sorry. I pray the surrounding areas will be able to rebuild soon.
Kb, the dog was very cute, sweet oldster. LOL!
Good night!
Sweet Iris had #3 egg today and it was stolen by a raven... Good night sweet girl, see you in the morning. :-*
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https://lightingacandle.org/chapel/vigil-beak-room/
Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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(((Iris))) :-* :-*
Lani, glad you could eat a little soup. Hope you feel recovered soon. Oh, poor Iris... her 3rd egg was taken by a raven. Her 1st egg was taken by a raven. I must have missed it. What happened to her 2nd egg?
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Phyl, I hope you and Jim and especially Maggie are doing well, I miss your morning posts...
Lani, so glad to hear you are feeling better! The universal cure, chicken soup... Oh my, that snake, and your story about getting nicked by one years ago... EEK!!! Good idea to check the house for entry ways, NO SNAKES IN THE HOUSE PLEASE! Oh sweet Iris, three eggs all gone. So sad....
baz, Iris's second egg was almost taken by a raven but it broke before the raven could fly away with it. Thanks for all the music! and that sweet video at the end! Thanks for the falcon article! Your Calibrachoa planter looks beautiful!
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kb, that video is me most of the time I watch tv later in the evening...I have missed the ending of many tv shows... :o
karen, so glad to hear Piper is feeling better!
Lisa, I agree, no giant zinnias in a flower bed, they would be good along a fence or the side of a house or shed. The smaller ones are the Thumbelina variety.
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Paulie, great news on your cabin! I bet it was kind of nice to have an evening with candlelight and the quiet noises of night in the forest... Sounds like it was a pretty bad storm!
tsk, I have thought about the same thing with my high school girlfriends that I get together with every summer... And will I still visit Albion after Mom and my Aunt Linda are gone. I am not that close with my cousins that are close by, my sisters and I grew up far away from all of them with Dad being in the military. Ruth Buzzi, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qez6I-XSuyQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISZ9UOBwRFA
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is about to peak, and will be sparked by debris from Halley's Comet, one of the most well-known celestial objects.
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Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier National Park, Montana
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BAZI What a fascinating experiment about parrot face timing . Lots of dedication by the researchers as seen in the video. Just like we know our cats, they really know their birds. Thanks I love your plantar and I hope to get the same pot this year for my front porch LOLOL I used to have a copper plantar on my back patio - I would call it oblong and probably used to store wood on a fireplace hearth - I would plant about 15 Calibrachoa in it close together - It was gorgeous every year. ( bottom of the plantar rotted through) That was a very clever test box for that falcon. So much we don't know about our wildlife... Good tunes ;D
Love of all living things . I'll vote for that!
PAULIE What a harrowing adventure for you both. Glad your cabin was still standing!! I will presume you keep nothing in the frig between visits? Dodged another bullet!!
LANI I so remember that story about the snake on the Baker's rack. :o Lots of researching in your new position I would expect?
Glad you are feeling better...
KB Hysterical boxer LOL
CLYNN Earthy green AM today ;D Yes tall zinnias along a fence would be perfect
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Help on some questions.
I'm not understanding what is happening at N1 area. Not positive/sure if it's the N1 or N2 area - or even if it's N1F or N1M. And since I'm questioning - Why is there a nest being built now? Too late for this season and there's a good chance that weather will damage what is constructed or a new pair will claim area by 2026 nesting season?
Unlike some of us on line, I'm not an avian scholar, only started deep learning here 2010, so not much learnin' gained. Amy Are You There?????
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Help on some questions.
I'm not understanding what is happening at N1 area. Not positive/sure if it's the N1 or N2 area - or even if it's N1F or N1M. And since I'm questioning - Why is there a nest being built now? Too late for this season and there's a good chance that weather will damage what is constructed or a new pair will claim area by 2026 nesting season?
Unlike some of us on line, I'm not an avian scholar, only started deep learning here 2010, so not much learnin' gained. Amy Are You There?????
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Puff - This is a tree in the front horse pasture/rfight behind Willard's home across the creek, that HM & HD started to build a starter nest in last season. My personal opinion, this is HD and a different female, as I think she looks different than HM. When HM & HD started on it last year, it was a few sticks, and they headed back to their nest over the bluffs. This nest looks to be taking a good shape, as plenty of sticks have been brought in as well as nesting. Why is a new nest being built now? If it is a new female....pair bonding! I have seen some signs of it.
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(((Iris))) :-* :-*
Lani, glad you could eat a little soup. Hope you feel recovered soon. Oh, poor Iris... her 3rd egg was taken by a raven. Her 1st egg was taken by a raven. I must have missed it. What happened to her 2nd egg?
Hi Baz, All three taken by raven :'( and Louis keeps coming to mate and take her food.
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Help on some questions.
I'm not understanding what is happening at N1 area. Not positive/sure if it's the N1 or N2 area - or even if it's N1F or N1M. And since I'm questioning - Why is there a nest being built now? Too late for this season and there's a good chance that weather will damage what is constructed or a new pair will claim area by 2026 nesting season?
Unlike some of us on line, I'm not an avian scholar, only started deep learning here 2010, so not much learnin' gained. Amy Are You There?????
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Puff - This is a tree in the front horse pasture/rfight behind Willard's home across the creek, that HM & HD started to build a starter nest in last season. My personal opinion, this is HD and a different female, as I think she looks different than HM. When HM & HD started on it last year, it was a few sticks, and they headed back to their nest over the bluffs. This nest looks to be taking a good shape, as plenty of sticks have been brought in as well as nesting. Why is a new nest being built now? If it is a new female....pair bonding! I have seen some signs of it.
Never saw the "bonding" but have seen two perched together at times. Also, saw evidence of Trout creek and the cliffs above/beyond that - just good to know my guesses are good. Thanks Lisa for the info. Lots of news and new behaviors to learn this season; and, a lot of nests and pairs of which to keep track.
BTW - Just to brag - I am now enjoying fully leafed Crimson King. So beautiful!!!
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Help on some questions.
I'm not understanding what is happening at N1 area. Not positive/sure if it's the N1 or N2 area - or even if it's N1F or N1M. And since I'm questioning - Why is there a nest being built now? Too late for this season and there's a good chance that weather will damage what is constructed or a new pair will claim area by 2026 nesting season?
Unlike some of us on line, I'm not an avian scholar, only started deep learning here 2010, so not much learnin' gained. Amy Are You There?????
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Puff - This is a tree in the front horse pasture/rfight behind Willard's home across the creek, that HM & HD started to build a starter nest in last season. My personal opinion, this is HD and a different female, as I think she looks different than HM. When HM & HD started on it last year, it was a few sticks, and they headed back to their nest over the bluffs. This nest looks to be taking a good shape, as plenty of sticks have been brought in as well as nesting. Why is a new nest being built now? If it is a new female....pair bonding! I have seen some signs of it.
Never saw the "bonding" but have seen two perched together at times. Also, saw evidence of Trout creek and the cliffs above/beyond that - just good to know my guesses are good. Thanks Lisa for the info. Lots of news and new behaviors to learn this season; and, a lot of nests and pairs of which to keep track.
BTW - Just to brag - I am now enjoying fully leafed Crimson King. So beautiful!!!
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Not bonding as in copulation, but bonding as in both working on a nest, him giving her a fish meal, etc.
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some bounce
While I was in the basement all day yesterday I did my monthly restock and purge (bring upstairs for use) of the vegetable cellar. I discovered a two month out of date jar of avocado dressing that had leaked some of the contents on to the shelf paper. EEW! I guess I am stocking up too much of certain items.
Lani... we went to our favorite all day diner some years ago and I ordered the liver and onions. I guess that is an item they don't turn over very often either. I was sick for a day.
TTFN
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Past Royalcam parent news
The parents (GLY and L) of Manaaki have one of the older chicks this season at Plateau, this is their 4th chick.
YRK (parent of Atawhai and Lilibet) and her new mate also have a chick at Wet Rock Track. At 31 years of age, YRK is a very experienced breeder, having raised 8 chicks (including 2 foster chicks) previously. The two female chicks from Plateau and Wet Rock Track are older than the Royalcam chick and have been very healthy weights.
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Good morning Beakers!
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
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Good Morning,
baz and karen, Very true what both of you said and thank you about cabin.
Lisa and Lani, Thank you.
Lani, Oh my sorry that meat made you so sick. That's a nasty feeling. Good you had some soup and it stayed down I hope.
Oh my no way to snake!!!! I can't even look at pictures of them and you're looking for one. You're brave in my opinion! Eeeuuuuu
Phyl, Good luck with your Euflexxa injections. Euflexxa is good and has helped my knee a lot.
clynn, Yes honestly it was nice with just candlelight and the quiet of nature. It was cozy. Well except for when a few thunderstorms rolled through and one was particularly strong. I like thunderstorms so I didn't mind except some lighting and thunder pushed their limits. Charlie was not a fan. I slept like a log and Charlie said I snored. Lol ;D
tsk, Thank you and unfortunately the upper refrigerator had both doors filled with condiments and some misc on fridge shelves. The freezer was full .. both deep bottom and pull out drawer. I took pictures of everything to submit to insurance company before emptying and cleaning it. I won't be stocking up like that again. Lesson learned.
tig, Darn it to the mess on shelf you had to clean up.
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bounce
Our front porch flower "box" this morning... 8)
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https://raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/index.php?topic=2927.msg808513#msg808513
Paulie the NWS has officially declared the weather event on 04/29/25 was a Derecho.
The 1st one recorded so far this year.
Derecho definition from the NWS: https://www.weather.gov/lmk/derecho
Some more detailed reports on the event:
https://www.weather.gov/ctp/Derecho_04_29_2025
https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/new-york-texas-severe-storms-tornadoes-hail-april
Radar loop I captured from that day: http://tiny.cc/3idi001
~ A simple cabin trick for the freezer and power outages > Take a small clear plastic cup and fill it about 3/4 full > Let it freeze solid > Place a Quarter in the center on top of the ice in the cup.
If the power goes out long enough for the Quarter to not be sitting anywhere but on top of the ice it means power was out long enough for the water to melt and refreeze when the power came back on.
Likely indicating that the power was out long enough for the food in the freezer to have defrosted.
It should be considered suspect and it should be discarded. The fridge too. :(
Unless you and Charlie want to spend the weekend in the Loo. ;)
At least with the Quarter trick if the power clips off for a couple of hours and comes back on while you're out for the day lets say and you didn't even know the power had gone out, if the Quarter is still sitting pretty on top of the Ice then the stuff in the reefer is mostly likely just fine. ;D
We learned the hard way from many cabins over many years here in the NE.
We always leave leave a cabin with the fridge and freezer empty, open and unplugged. ~
You are indeed very lucky that the cabin did not sustain any tree damage. 8)
I found some pictures of your cabin that you posted back in Oct of 2023 in Cheers and you very wisely cleared the lot of trees a good ways back from the cabin. AKA wildfire and severe storm damage insurance. :)
I hope you don't mind if I pull the pictures forward to share here in the Beak Room.
It's a slice of PA heaven I'm sure. ;D
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Good Afternoon Beakers
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karen - Glad to hear Piper seems better. Hope she is still doing good today.
kb - When you're over 40 and the movie starts ;D ;D ;D
baz - All good tunes, and loved the BEST!
Lani - Glad to hear you are feeling better. Aww, poor Iris! Thanks for the Royal update.
clynn - Thanks for clarifying the two different kind of Zinnia's. Thanks for reminder about meteor shower, too.
tsk - Pretty flower on your morning greeting. How is Tim feeling?
tig - I do that too with certain items, and then they expire before I use them. Need to get out of that habit. Beautiful flowers.
paulie, oldguy, Phyl and BL - Afternoon :)
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Aww.....parrots of the Caribbean living their best lives.
too busy today!...walked Ollie, mowed the back, gardened and watered, etc. etc.
Cooking dinner now......
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LISA Thanks for that info on HM and new ? HF I didn't realize they had started that nest last year. All my favorite things in your afternoon post ;D Tim managing
LANI Thanks for the Royal parent update - We remember Manaaki and Lilibit ;D
PAULIE I asked about the frig as we had a lesson learned as well when we had a fully stocked freezer at our place in Door county and lost everything. Got in the unit and it just reeked - All windows opened and it took a look while. Never again!
TIG You fence in the tulips from the squirrels? That's why I can't grow them.
KB You've got to be kidding me with those parrots LOL
BL Thanks for posting Paulie's pics from the Cheers thread. Love that front porch!
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TSK... No, from rabbits and deer !
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Excitement at Hellgate today.
Louis is attacked and thrown off the nest 2025 05 05 21 51 33 545
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9AhAFQW_hA
FB chatters says Louis doesn't return after that attack. Also, This is the same male intruder that has been trying to land on the nest. Iris has refused him.
Now, everyone is thinking it's Finn!!! :o
Male intruder attacks Louis and throws him off the nest! :o
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New Male flying over Iris, he's determined to have this nest and Iris. Bring her fish!!!
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Clynn, beautiful green Monday pics! Lots going on at Hellgate today. Everyone has been wondering if the male intruder that has been there for a few days is Finn. I just posted a pic where he attacked Louis and threw him off the nest... Louis has not returned to the nest... Your Ruth Buzzi is Lily Tomlin.. I love both! We loved Laugh-In and the original SNL cast... the girls loved Church Lady, especially Shannon. ;D ... we have cloudy skies and maybe rain later tonight or early morning. No watching Halley's Comet tonight.
Tsk, 8 months of researching, writing, telephone, zoom meetings.... glad it's over..... I can't imagine how awful it was to lose all that food in your Door County freezer.
Lisa, it's sad about HM, thanks for providing more information to Puff about HD and his new lady. I wish the eagles were banded. The new female could be a Decorah born eagle.... love your morning pic, very serene.
Tig, very lucky you were only sick for a day and not longer.... eww Avocado dressing to clean up. :-X ..... That was the most terrible stomach pain I've ever had... Since getting sick I decided to check the dates of canned goods and jars in our pantry. I guess I should throw them away... gorgeous tulips. Don't you wish they would stay like that all summer.
Paulie, too bad you lost your refrig/freezer food... we love sleeping through storms too. When we lived in Kansas the rolling thunderstorms brought out the kid in Mike. He would go on the front porch and sit there for hours watching the storm.
BL, thanks for posting Paulie's cabin pics... it's beautiful and the perfect size for two and retirement!
Kb, yep, the parrots are living their best life! LOL!
{{{Phyl, Jim, Miss Maggie}}}
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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A touch of exquisite sea salt on the dark chocolate.
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HAVE A VERY SPECIAL DAY CLYNN
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LANI WOW Big time action at Hellgate. Thanks for the update
Off to endoscopy - BBL
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Good Morning Beakers!
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tsk, thank you, I will have a special day! I have mail from my Mother and I know my flower spending money is inside! Ed promised to take me to the Goode's Greenhouse today!
Lani, I always got Ruth Buzzi and Lily Tomlin mixed up! Both were so funny! Oh how I hope Finn has arrived! I am happy for you that you can rest from all the work you have done for your non-profit! Does that mean you are officially retired? ;D I also wish the RRP eagles were banded, it would be comforting to know if any of the kids are now nesting around there... Those pics of the royal babies, I am always amazed at how pure white they are, they look like cotton balls!
kb, oh those parrots!
Lisa, another pretty cuppa! And off I go to the greenhouse today! I am going to get Vincas for around the mailbox and some Zinnias for the short fence side, it gets more sun. And of course, Impatiens for the front!
BL, I had never ever heard of a Derecho until we had that bad one that went through in August of 2020! Now we hear it way more often! There have been a couple more around here but not nearly as bad as that one.
Paulie, I love your cabin, it looks so cozy! It looks like heaven! How far is it from your house"
tig, your tulips are very pretty, too bad you have to fence them in!
Norwich Cathedral - It was a busy bank holiday weekend for our resident peregrine falcons with three chicks hatching on the spire over the weekend!
Here’s the latest picture from our friends at Hawk and Owl Trust showing the three chicks being fed.
Read more peregrine falcon updates here: https://cathedral.org.uk/news/peregrine-falcons-latest-2025/
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Clynn's Fresh Strawberry Cake is an intense super moist and lovingly crafted cake with strawberry buttercream frosting for extra luscious berry deliciousness.
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some bounce
Happy Bird Day Clynn !!
We both have doctor appts. today.
Talons crossed it is Finn ::)
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Lori, How nice of you to remember CLYNN favorite cake and posted for her mother is not in town to make it this year. I wonder if she got one when she was visiting in April. Hope all is well with you destiny and the family
I am waiting today or tomorrow for the fence in back to be replaced. It’s always a problem as I cannot walk Piper on a leash she pulls and I am unsteady so I’m hoping they’ll start early in the morning and finish before the day is true this is only half of the back fence the other people I don’t believe are going to replace the fence and since it’s their fence I can’t do anything about it. I’ve talked to them and they said it would be done in February Or march and here we are in May nothing. They received insurance money to repair the fence during the hurricane two years ago and spent the money on something else.
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Iris. Forget about Louis and welcome finn with open wings. . rYou are a wise old bird, so you should know this is the right thing to do. Lani, thank you for the update
I am convinced that the eagle in the creek that died was HM one I am hopeful that HDNHM2 will bond over the rest of the summer and through the winter, and present us with a nest full of eaglets In the spring, they seem to be going strong at this point, and I am happy for him to have a new mate.
I’ve been busy with little chores since 7 AM and going to sign off and relax with another cup of coffee and wait for the help to come before doing anything more. I need to vacuum the screen porch I was hoping to test could come and help clean there, but I’ll have to do with myself lol happy birthday to. Clynn!
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Happy birthday Clynn! Sending best wishes and hugs! :-*
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Lori, thank you for the delicious strawberry cake and the birthday wishes! You never disappoint!
tig, thank you! Good luck at your appointments!
Lani, thank you! Beautiful card!
karen, we were too busy with the wet floors and the 3 curio cabinets full of tea cups, doctor appointment, dinner at my cousins etc. so Mom promised me she would make my birthday cake when we are there in July! You could have a new fence right next to their crappy fence!
Hellgate Osprey Cam - Jenny Powell · This looks like Finnegan to me! ❤ 2nd pic from last year
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K9 training to protect little girl......good boy!
Happy Bird Day, Clynn.
Off to shampoo my carpets...Sun shining is good for this today.
Puff - I still have very little leaf opening on my Crimson King.....I heard through the grapevine most maples in my town are very slow this year.
Lots of peeps lost perennials this year. Their conclusion? ....little snow cover this last winter and very very cold.
Later
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Good Morning,
Tig, Beautiful tulips in your front porch flower boxes.
BL, Thank you for posting so much storm info. Wow to the radar!! Makes sense now about Derecho and how the locals there described it to us.
I drive 22/322 and Route 80 and it was definitely still windy driving there especially along 80.
Thanks also for the freezing water and quarter info. I'll definitely do that.
Awww to cabin photos. I don't mind. That was nice of you. The guys that cleared and leveled the land definitely knew what they were doing. There is one tall tree though that concerns us in high winds that's on the one side of the cabin. It's closer that it looks in photo.
tsk, Where is Door country? Do you have a cabin or getaway there? Sounds like you had a mess to clean up!
Lani, Mike enjoyed himself on the porch in Kansas!! Where in Kansas did you live?
clynn, Happy Birthday to you!! Enjoy flower shopping! Enjoy your special day!
It's a 2 1/2 hour drive to cabin.
karen, I hope you get your fence replaced soon.
Wishing everyone a good day.
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Good morning Beakers!
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
{{{Tsk}}} Sending prayers all goes well at drs. :-*
Clynn, beautiful morning posts. :-* ... I don't think Louis will return, what a scare for him. I hope he's okay, he has Star and their chicks to take care of.... I'm sitting out this next year working for our state chapter, I'll continue to be busy here in Payson.... awww beautiful falcon white fluffballs. :-* .. Enjoy your visit to the greenhouse and the rest of your birthday. I hope the kids are coming to see you. :-* ... you close up of the male osprey (blood is from fish) he has yellow eyes. I think Finn's was green, not sure though. I'll have to check other photos. But this male osprey has been very determined the past week or more. I just want Iris to have a mate and not be alone. She's had 5 eggs in prior years. So maybe another egg is possible. I hope so.
Lori, beautiful birthday greetings and delicious strawberry cake for Clynn! :-*
Tig, good luck at your dr's appt.
Kb, awww good boy :-* ... our maple is finally showing it's beautiful spring leaves. A week ago I was worried it was dead or something.
{{{Karen and Piper}}} I hope your neighbors will put their fence back up. Is it a large area that needs to be covered? Can you place something on your side of the property? Maybe your landscapers might have a suggestion. Take care. :-*
Paulie, Mike is 4th generation Kansan, from central Kansas, his great grandparents on both sides settled in Salina. Where we raised our girls.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Clynn!!!
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Good Afternoon Beakers
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I am late, as Misty had a vet appointment this mid-morning.
kb - LOL, those parrots.
tsk - Yea, HM & HD made a starter nest last season in that tree when their nest had failed. When we went to ATF last summer, there were still some sticks in the tree, but not much. These two, if it is a new female have done alot more than HM & HD did to that lil starter nest. Can't wait to see the lil nest this summer. ((Tim)) Hope all went well with endoscopy!
Lani - Was the attack on Louis really by Finn? I hope the info I gave Puff was correct. I am just stating what I am seeing. Wouldn't that be something if the female was a Decorah born eagle, but we will never know.
BL - Yummy! I have some milk chocolate thin caramels topped with sea salt, so good!
clynn - Hope you got lots of pretty flowers at the greenhouse today. Aww, the falcon hatchlings, so cute! Love the flower boot/birdhouse decoration.
Lori - Ooo, that strawberry cake looks so good.
tig - Good luck with your doc appointments.
karen - Hope you and Piper relaxed since you were up early.
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CLYNN Love the Proust piece. :-* I'm not sure about Finn - the brown over the right eye doesn't look quite the same?? But it is an interested male so I say go for it Iris!
LORI Couldn't wait to see what sweets you posted for our b-day party for CLYNN ;D As my grandfather used to say " Bea, give me a second piece of that cake. Something was wrong with the first piece. LOLOL"
KB A lot less crime if shepherds were stationed at every blockl!!
PAULIE Door County is the "thumb" of Wisconsin. We owned up there in Egg Harbor for 25 years and sold in 2020. We had a bluff second story condo overlooking Green Bay but then a single family condo opened up after about 10 years there and it was in the back of the community in the cherry orchards - very peaceful. 238 miles from us and for me 4 hr 10 min ride - for Tim over 5 hours LOL He drinks a lot of coffee.
LANI Good to hear you are taking a break for a year. Priorities. :-* Love the Heaven quote. ;D Were those birds in that video? EEK is right
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Tsk, no, those are grasshoppers hitting the car. :-X EEK!!! ... yes, I'm praying new male osprey will bring Iris a fish. Because she can't stop yakking!
Lisa, Hellgate FB chatters are still debating if it was Finn that hit Louis, but, it definitely made it's point known. Louis has not returned today.
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As the Nest turns! Will Iris…..?
Fence. I have a long backyard. It crosses,2 Homes backyard. Both fences were damaged in the past two storms but the panels of these fences are fine. It’s the posts that are rotted, and no longer holding the fences. There is one brace In my yard, holding up the fence panel, belonging to the neighbor, directly in back of me on the corner. She is the one who is finally going to fix her portion of the fence, and I am going to reimburse her for half of the cost of the fence that is on my property as well as Hers In other words, I shared property line. There are four or five races, holding up the fence on the other end of my yard, that person I do not believe will ever fix the fence.. this house is owned by a woman whose husband was a retired Air Force person who has passed away, living with her now is her son, his wife, and two children. His son has taken over the business of running the house. They collected insurance money, two years ago to replace the fence but he spent it on other things that he felt were necessary. Actually I believe he was in debt and that’s why he moved back in with his mother so $18,000 went for who knows what we all know the insurance company is not going to Reimburse him for the same fence, twice. He told me the fence would be replaced in either February or March. I have not heard anything more about this since he ranted and rave at me in January because I asked him about it and offered to pay for half of the part that was on my property at any rate I am not going to speak with him anymore and I am not going to replace the fence. If I did anything I would replace the posts and reattach the existing panels. The panels on both of these properties are OK. it’s only the posts that are rotted. They are probably rotted on the fence on my property. As well but Idodon’t want to think about this at this point. My biggest concern about replacing fences is Piper she does that work well on a leash or at least not with me because I can’t walk and so we have a little long. I don’t want her running out and getting lost or worse yet getting hit by a car someplace so I have asked everybody that replaces the fence that board has me to try to get that thing done in one day and the fence people came to my door today to tell me they would be working on the fence Thursday and would have it finished by evening.. next week she is supposed to have pine trees removed some of hers very large ones are leaning very badly and are leaning toward my property. I have been quite nervous about those trees for sometime and she has not been responsive and doing anything about them so hopefully at the end of next week I will be through dealing with her as the trees will be gone, and the fence will be up. Then all I have to do is worry about the fool he spent the insurance money who lives next-door to her that kitty corner in back of me, I can live with us I guess. And I just wonder what this year storms will bring. M The braces for these fences by the way were put up my new neighbors directly across the street from me. Really very helpful. Nice people.. I am also contemplating my own yard and I need to replace trees and grass. I have planted seed but don’t see much coming up. The sprinkler system is acting up so there has been no water put on them for 24 hours which is not good I need to put in the trees and bushes and can’t make up my mind as to what I want and where I want it. Oh, my in the world today to have such problems lol.
Tsk, How was the endoscopy? I didn’t see where you answered.
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KAREN Esophagus healed for the time being. Chronic problem.
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Happy Birthday Clynn
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Love seat tech arriving tomorrow a.m. Talons crossed
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Go Wolves
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Lani, Very nice Mike is 4th generation from Kansas! And you raised your girls there. That's special. :)
tsk, Your Door Country description sounds really nice and yes very peaceful.
That was a lengthy drive to there!! When you drove you got there in a shorter amount of time than Tim! LOL
Guess what? Me too when driving to cabin. I get there much sooner than Charlie used to. He used to say, "Paulie are we in a hurry or is someone chasing us?" ;D
I do all the driving now to and from because we can't take the chance of his ICD shocking his heart while driving on highways and mountain roads. He used to with ICD but can't chance it any more.
I'm glad your appointment today went well for you.
karen, Quite a dilemma with your fence and neighbors. I hope everything works out good and soon for you including those leaning pine trees being gone.
Wishing everyone a pleasant night and SED.
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Karen, After reading about the fence situation, I agree with you about the situation with your neighbor. I hope it will all work out asap for Piper's safety, as well as removing the leaning Pine trees. Especially during these windy stormy days you've had recently.
{{{Tsk}}} take care :-*
Oldguy, LOL! Fun post ;D
Tig, talons crossed!
{{{Paulie and Charlie}}}
Good night!
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Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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I want to thank everyone for the birthday wishes yesterday! THANK YOU!! We went to the greenhouse and I spent $118 of my birthday money from Mom, so I still have $55 to spend! Ed found a bird feeder with a camera at the thrift store and brought me two little Nothing but Bundt cakes! Yum! We will go out to eat on Friday or Saturday for birthday and Mother's Day. The Munchkins called me on Facetime and sang to me, and Mom and both of my sisters called! It was a good birthday!
Lani, some believe a new guy on the Hellgate nest is Finn, some aren't sure but it seems that Iris is accepting his presence! Sweet good night kitty...with the murder paws!
Paulie, it is the opposite for us, Ed gets anywhere faster, he has always been a speed limit breaker and has had many tickets. Luckily none in the past several years! But there have been many a time when I just close my eyes. I will speed on the freeway, if I have someone I can follow. But it's the last 70 miles to Mom's, two lane 55 MPH rural roads and it seems I always get behind someone who drives 52!
tsk, check out the Hellgate FB page and see what you think about the new guy. This new one looks very similar to the pictures of Finn, and I do think some minor changes might normally happen over the months after migration.
Lisa, love the flowers you posted yesterday, I would love a bouquet like that! Love the truck full of flowers! Hope all is well with Misty!
The Beauty of Animals · We had a surprise this morning when we assisted one of our pure Lleyn ewes give birth - we were expecting 5 lambs (not overly uncommon for our flock) but she was actually carrying 7, a Septuplet! A first for us anyway!
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OLDGUY "...wet my plants" ;D ;D Bet you are super busy now at the Big Box :o
TIG Keep us posted.
LANI Kitties get tired reading too ;) ;)
CLYNN Cool butterfly sculpture :o Bird feeder with camera - My niece has one that is hooked up to her phone. I have yet to see it. We have a "Nothing but Bundt" cakes in our area as well. Not too convenient for me but have been there and bought for a girls party once. YUM Sounds like the perfect birthday ;D How on earth do 7 lambs fit in a uterus LOLOL
PHYL Today is the day you should get all sorted out...
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Good orning!
Lovely flowers in the post today and yesterday. Love the sunflowers. Hope to hear from PHYL later tomorrow is the day half. The fence is repaired as the other fence is still intact with my support poles I will be secure. Sprinkler system is not working properly and I am waiting for them to come and tell me what’s wrong with it supposed to have had rain this morning but so far nothing has fallen from the skies maybe later going to go out and do some more cleaning on the porch it’s taking me a long time to get that done tsk
Tsk I don’t know how all those seven lamb legs fit in that uterus myself but they sure are cute little things I’d like to have one they could keep the grass mowed. I want him in the house, however lol
Temperatures in the 60s this morning but going to 87+ afternoon and since it’s cloudy, the temperature is a little deceptive summer in the south
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Happy Wednesday.
Hoping to pick up some annuals today....
My little rhody which was decimated a few winters ago by ice....she's coming back!
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I too clynn am amazed like tsk. Never heard of any hoofed animals having a "litter". I'd say unbelievable - but pic is the evidence. Feel bad for the ewe (is that was female lleya is called?).
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Happy Wednesday.
Hoping to pick up some annuals today....
My little rhody which was decimated a few winters ago by ice....she's coming back!
Yep, rhodies are pretty hardy buggers as they are in the same family as wild Mountain Laurel.
Hows Nellie running ?
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Happy Wednesday.
Hoping to pick up some annuals today....
My little rhody which was decimated a few winters ago by ice....she's coming back!
Yep, rhodies are pretty hardy buggers as they are in the same family as wild Mountain Laurel.
Hows Nellie running ?
Nellie is running better than she has in a long time!...sure do wonder now how this throttle position sensor that failed would have affected her going forward if not for finding it...ugg..
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Furthermore, I seem to have lost my brunnera and pulmonaria in front. Probably from our winter just past.
Perhaps, while buying annuals I should buy another rhody for that spot...I'm tired of replacing plants in that area, dappled sun and an area where snow is thrown in winter, but also where some roots of Crimson King are heaving.
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Good Morning Beakers
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tsk - Forgot to ask, who was having the endoscopy, you or Tim? Hope all went ok. Oops, I see you answered to karen.
Lani - Glad to hear that Louis had not returned. I hope Iris does not go looking for him!
karen - The fence situation sounds like a mess, but I do hope you get it fixed for Piper.
oldguy - The Neapolitan cake looks delicious!
tig - Hope all goes good with love seat delivery.
paulie - Hope you had a good night, too.
clynn - Found out yesterday that Misty is allergic to fleas, and she has some flea dirt on her. Have been cleaning/spraying this house. She had a steroid shot yesterday, which she had a lil reaction to last night and I thought I was going to have to bring her to an emergency vet. She seems better this morning.
kb - Your little rhody looks good.
Puff, BL - Morning :)
Off to Sam's!!
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Celebrating 10 years of Royal Cam 8)
SSTrig is on cam today! :-*
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Good morning Beakers!
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, Love your morning pics.... so glad you had a nice birthday, you did great at the greenhouse! More birthday celebration to look forward to with your family :-* ... Oh my, mama sheep must have been uncomfortable! :o They will probably hand feed littlest ones for awhile, and maybe give others to mother sheep that lost their lambs. It will be amazing if all 7 survive. I hope so, the farming families rely on each one surviving for continuing the herd and to sell.... I watch This is the Farming Life on Britbox which is a UK series that follows 4 farming families for a year. I've learned a lot about different breeds of sheep, Highland cattle, Water Buffalo from Scotland, and different breeds of cattle. I love the show! .. Iris is still yakking her head off at the poor guy.
Hi Tsk, Puff, Paulie ;D
Karen, glad to hear the fence is secured for Piper. Take care.
Kb, it's very pretty.... And Nellie is good too! YAY!
Lisa, {{{Misty}}} I had a cat that was allergic to fleas. I kept a well vacuumed house because Shannon was allergic to cats, she didn't want to give up her cat Samantha, so she had shots) and my other cats didn't have a problem. I also had a pest control man spray 4 times a year. Anyway, we just made sure to keep Neiman covered with a flea guard program throughout the year. Never had a problem after the initial discovery.... Iris never goes looking, they look for her. 8) ... take care of traveling on the bridge for your trip to Sam's! ;D
Aly and Dewey will be here in 5 hours.
Lots to do... have a good day everyone! ;D
A fish for Iris from the New Guy! ;D
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New Guy keeps eye on nest while Iris eating her fish. :-*
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Iris returns to nest after eating her fish on the owl pole. She continues to yak in his ears! LOL! ;D
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Lisa... Was a service tech. Will recommend replacing switch, motor and other structural parts. Talons crossed it or some will be approved. Was a very nice and knowledgeable guy.
TTFN
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KB Nature taking its course with your rhody ;D
KAREN Progress being made in the yard. :) Piper is now free to roam ;) ;) Do you have a contract with a company for your irrigation? We have a company that manages ours and they open and close the system and check all the stations and heads and repair if needed - no extra cost.
LISA Like your colorful AM greeting. Boy do I have stories to tell about fleas.... ::) ::) ::) To get rid of ours - back in the 70s - we had to "flea bomb " the house. :o :o :o
LANI Ten Yr Anniversary to the Royal CAM Yay to them. ;D Give Aly and Dewey a big hug from all of us. ;D Iris has a lot to say to this new guy if it isn't FINN. LOL Probably her whole life history :)
TIG OK not all bad news. :)
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Hi!
Problem with the PC is that I had all the tabs on my chrome open while composing a reply to an open email , for the amount of available memory which was a lot at the time I had it added ---so that email and the desktop short cut I was using for referencing was causing the other to shut down. I've lost my Google Chrome frequently visited webs site that appear on the ' Start up' page. Just add that to the 'Fun'
Only good news--- my Euflexa injections went well and I have to be cautious for the next 2-3 days so the gel can settle into the knee joints. I repeat this the next two Tuesdays.
The bad news is Maggie. **Sigh**
My baby, isn't doing so well. We take her to see Dr Steele this Friday afternoon. It's either Dementia, which every living being gets and suffers through. Or her eyes are degrading into blindness---or both. Not much can be done with either. I'm afraid for Maggie. Prayers for my baby. :( :(
I'm gonna be "hit and miss' in here .
Wishing all my fellow Beakers a Good Evening and a Good Night...SEDs !
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((( Phyl )))
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(((PHYL))) Hate to even ask about the fix for your computer problem when your dear Maggie is so ill. Prayers you have peace in whatever you decide.
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I sat on top of that very right there right spire pondering why.
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I guess I still climb to find out.
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(((Phyl and Maggie)))
Had flea issues twice! First Time a real battle the second time not so bad.
All the pictures of cathedrals have a humming Winchester Cathedral I’m thinking maybe Theo will post the link to that song
Half the back fence is fixed! Open the side fence that belongs to me on the street side holes up a little longer and hate the mix of colors now surrounding my yard two shades of yellow and two shades of gray and I’m not as pleasant as they sound a neighbor has a black fence and actually it’s really great and I would they these fences that color if I thought I could get away with it I’m afraid the stain would go through the slats and color it on the side that belongs to somebody else and I don’t think that’s a good thing to do. I might do it on the Short panels on either side of the house ,street side.
Storms are expected I think on Friday and my prayers are that I’m leaving Pines stay in the yard where they’re planted. I truly do not need a pine tree in my yard after taking mine out and these trees are a danger to everyone and they’re not coming out until next week. I was hoping they would take the pines out and then fix the fence but that did not happen. I also was hoping they would give me my brace that I had on the fence holding the old one up, but that didn’t happen either if I see Them tomorrow I’m going to ask if they will return that brace to me as it could come in handy during the next storm and I have room for it in the garage. If the other neighbor ever starts to repair that fence I will make sure and tell him that I want those braces as there are many more of them there than the one that was in the area just repaired.
Storm coming in .friday and I hope thes all good leaning trees stay in the pwners yard.
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Phyl We are with you and feel for you and your Maggie. So sorry for the difficult situation.
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HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, CLYNN! I'm sorry this is late. I'm glad you got to spend some of your birthday moolah at the garden center, and I hope you enjoy your dinner out this weekend! :)
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(((Phyl))), glad you're able to post again, and glad to hear the shots are helping your knees. (((Maggie))) :-*
TSK, glad the endoscopy went okay.
Lani, SSTrig was on cam! :-* Aly and Dewey must be there now. Let the tail-wagging commence!! ;) :D :-*
(((Karen))), there's a lot going on at your place. Fingers crossed! One day at a time. Hugs to Piper. When does Mickey arrive? Fingers crossed for any storms and the leaning trees.
Lori, I hope you and Destini are getting along okay.
Paulie, sorry for the food loss at the cabin. Glad there weren't any water problems, at least.
OG, LOL, wet your plants!! ;D
BL, that's a tall spire. Mmm, dark chocolate and sea salt. A fav combo of mine.
KB, the rhododendron is pretty.
Tig, I hope you get some coverage for the repairs.
Lisa, I hope ((Misty)) is feeling better. :-*
Puff, I hope you're feeling better these days.
Waving to All the Beakers. Good night. Peace. SED.
:-* :D Honey Bun, chillaxing, with a view, while visiting the kids and grandkids in VA:
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{{{Phyl, Miss Maggie}}} I'm so sorry, thinking of you and sending prayers... beautiful good night pic. God Bless.
Tsk, Aly and Dewey are here and they both look wonderful. I've been giving her lots of hugs, yours included. ;D.
BL, you'll let us know when you do. :)
SED Karen, Puff :)
Baz, Honey Bun looks like she's having a nice vacation too. She's stretched out and looks content. :)
Good night!
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Today 74F and Tonight 59F
Thank you all for your support and concern for my Maggie. Dr. Steele called yesterday to expound on Maggie's test results...her heart has gotten a bit worse as are her little kidneys. However, this is somewhat in line with her advanced age. She'll have a new Rx for her arthritis as I have to
help her up and down certain pieces of furniture...she'll sit there and give me a look " Well, aren't you going ot help?" We'll know more after this Friday's appointment. And, I'll fill y'all in then.
Jim's cough is still hanging on . I've lost this post twice >:(
I'm sorry some of you have had difficulties . Safe travels for Aly and Dewey . Glad to hear about 'Nellie'. {{{Bandit & Misty}}} Luv the snap of Honey Bun in her kitty condo; new word 'Chillaxing' ;) ; awesome glowing moon ; {{{Karen & Piper}}}; I think my Jim would love the sea salt and dark chocolate (is his fave chocolate)
Have a good day Beakers !
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-05-08-surveillance
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Clynn...
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Phyl, I don't mind belated birthday wishes! ;D I hated to read that Ms Maggie isn't doing well... and you know we are all praying for her and for you. I hope the new meds will help. How old is she now? You take such good care of her... Glad to hear the knee injection seems to be helping! I wish Jim could get rid of that dang cough! And how are you doing besides the knees?
Lani, I am so happy that you are so happy! Glad to hear Aly and Dewey made it safely home! I bet Sadie and Dewey's tails haven't stopped wagging! And Iris got a fish from New Guy! And yes, she is sure doing a lot of yakking at the poor guy! I just checked, she is sound asleep with her head tucked in... Thanks for the Royal Albie updates!
baz, Honey Bun, she looks like she belongs! Thanks for the birthday wishes, you know late doesn't matter! I would really rather not have any more!!!
karen, we have a corner lot, so no neighbors on one side, and there are no houses behind ours, just a road for the condo duplexes there, and the fence we share with the neighbor on the right is a short fence, so no biggie, it will be our turn to fix it when it falls. That's the way they do it here, the fence between the houses is almost always a short picket-like fence. I guess it's more neighborly!
tsk, I spent the rest of my birthday money and then some yesterday! ::) ::) Got a few more impatiens and a new hosta called Dancing in the Moonlight, it has ruffled leaves with white edges.
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Lisa, I have never heard of a critter allergic to fleas! Glad to hear Misty is doing better!
The Milky Way at Eleven Mile Reservoir, Colorado
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BL Sitting atop does not surprise me. ;) ;)
BAZI Honey Bun says " Not a bad vacation. I like this family" ;D
PHYL Knees doing OK this AM? 365 :)
CLYNN Pretty hosta. The three that I transplanted about a month ago are thriving - a plant you just cannot kill LOL
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I thought of you earlier this morning BL. Would have helped if you had a personal message account here. . .
How about a journey to Patagonia. Great company who does Alaska (at the other end of the Americas). That's where I've been in touch, the way far north end. Couldn't in my wildest dreams, or current body, take this adventure. Look them up and see their program.
Gondwana Ecotours<[email protected]
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Don't forget to slow down, stop and smell the roses...
Happy Thursday!.....am hoping Andrew shows up to do all the work assigned to him today.....we shall see.
Sometimes he's a day late.... :( If so, I'll supervise and plant my annuals on a warm but cooler day which is perfect.
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Toucan Rescue Ranch
Potoo Kala - can you see me 8)
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Good morning Beakers!
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
{{{Phyl, Jim, Miss Maggie}}} wonderful to see your post. I'm so sorry about Miss Maggie's difficulties and Jim's continuing cough.🙏. ... I hope the snake stays away from the Mallards nest... Continued prayers 🙏
Clynn, Colorful pink day! ;D ... beautiful hostas.... Looking forward to pics of your beautiful garden this summer.... Love the shimmering reflection of the Milky Way. So glad to see Iris with a NG.
{{{Tsk and Tim}}}
Kb, Sweet pup taking time to smell roses. ;D
Hi Puff, Lisa, Tig, Baz :)
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Lani - Wow, 10 yrs for the Royal cam. In all the years we had animals, we have never had anything like this with fleas. I see Aly and Dewy has arrived, yay! I bet you are so glad to have her home.
tig - Glad to hear that you had a knowledgeable service tech come out to look at the love seat. As you said, hope all or some will be approved.
tsk - Love your morning greeting and thanks for kind words on my greeting yesterday. Misty nor Bandit has scratched since I put the flea stuff on them, but will continue to spay and clean inside and out. Vet said, we may be bringing them inside from outside on our shoes or pant legs. Bradley has his surgery yesterday, all went good, he said. Gets his bandages off tomorrow and post op visit 5/15.
Phyl - Glad to hear that you got your PC fixed. When you mentioned your Chrome browser problem, having too many tabs open was one of the suggestions as to why it may be shutting down. Prayers for ((Maggie)) Hope Jim's cough goes away soon. How are you feeling?
karen - Hope you make out ok with the storms coming Friday.
baz - Honey Bun looks like she is having a great time visiting her VA kinfolk home. Misty is feeling better, just not quite her normal self. She has been very quiet, and staying in one room.
clynn - Pretty in pink again this morning. Misty got scabs on her from scratching the flea bites, and that is how vet knew she was allergic to them. Pretty hosta! Great pic of the Milky Way.
Puff - Morning :)
kb - Aww, stop and smell the roses. :)
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Bounce
Clynn... Pretty
Lisa.... Our poodle got fleas once. I let her walk in tall grass up at the lake. Oops. Luckily, it was our last day. She was treated and the house bombed. Never again.
On the road again... 🎶
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Pope Leo XIV elected: Live updates after Cardinal Prevost named first American pontiff by conclave
https://www.yahoo.com/news/live/pope-leo-xiv-elected-live-updates-after-cardinal-prevost-named-first-american-pontiff-by-conclave-163452330.html
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Yay!!! I was hoping for Cardinal Dolan from New York... But... Cool!
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LANI Love that protective coloration on Kala :)
LISA Good news on Bradley's surgery. May have a few restrictions initially? I also never knew cats could be allergic to fleas. Pope from south Chicago no less - Who would have guessed :o :o :o :o
TIG Off to where? Fishing??
We just got good news - there was a cancellation and Tim's ablation will now be Monday 12th instead of the 23rd YAY
Off to a customer appreciation day at ACE. Food and goodies.
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TSK... Yay for Tim
No... Step daughter college graduation
Yep... In another state. A 4 hour plus stops drive... Therefore a 2 night stay. Great weather. We lucked out.
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tsk - Good news for Tim!
tig - Congrats to step-daughter on college graduation.
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I watched the 'conclave' coverage on FNC. What a surprize to have The Church elect an American Pope---
Cardinal Prevost the now Pope Leo XIV. And, yes from Chicago, IL USA .All I thought of was y ou, Tsk and how thrilled you must be...I was in tears hearing an American Pope the first in The Church's history.
Tsk- wonderful news for Tim!
Lisa Bradley's surgery -- great news! ; I am tuckered out. My knees won't stop giving me 'grief' until 3 weeks after my last injection on May 20th (Tuesday) ---then about June 10th. Oh happy day!
Tig Congrats to your step-daughter on her college graduation safe travels there and back home
Lani tks for the TTR update and photos
Early vet appt for{{{ Maggie}}} Friday. Jim gets off early that day and he said he'd drive us.
Sooooo...
Wishing all my fellow Beakers a Good Evening and a Good Night...SEDs !
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Tsk! Good forTim!
Dogs and cats both have allergies to fleas. I had dogs with those allergies and it’s no fun for them or for the person dealing with it. Good news for Bradley and I hope he follows directions if not from his doctor from tsk!
Going to bed as the day has been a bit hectic, had carpet cleaned and the sofa in the kitchen that I sit on all the time cleaned it just now dried so the day has been kind of weird. Piper was not happy with the arrangements with the wet sofa and she didn’t have any idea where she was going to sit. She got so mad she would ignore me anyway she’s Better now that she can perch on top of the cushion by the window
Leilani, I am so glad you have your family minus Shannon with you. Have a good visit.
Seds
Oh, The pope is from the southside, but he is in Chicago cub fan. Yay.
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White Sox!! He was never a Cubs fan. ;D
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Good night, Beakers. Peace. SED.
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I watched Vatican along with millions of others. Couple of facts not often mentioned. Both Pope Francis and Pope Leo went to Loyola for college, at the same time. News was good for USA and Chicago - First time for both. Pope Leo was well known and appreciated for the behind the scene advise with which he aided and counseled Pope Francis. He must have spent a lot of his time on northside Chicago while here. Anyone hear of what parish he was with in Chicago. My brother/SIL both worshipped in the area. Mostly St. Michael's; they married there. Known as St. Michael's Old Town, not the downtown parish (Old St. Michael). Actually Old Town is original - survived the big Chicago Fire of 1870's.
I also heard one commentator say that in person the Pope was speaking Spanish - not Italian? Any one else hear that? I'm sure locals will be relaying lots of details of connection facts between Pope Leo and Chicago.
Don't remember if I ever told - I grew up in Old Town area about 10-12 years, that was when it really got run-down and tacky. Parents were not pleased. Moved south to SW side around Midway Airport area about 1956. Through the years (until 1970's) I lived and schooled there; left the city 1971 for beautiful downtown Darien. Well, that's all for memories; thanks for your patience as I stroll down memory lane.
Did learn tenets of two churches - Dad was Catholic, Mom Lutheran. Two brothers, Catholic.. Me? Studied for both churches, decided on Lutheran. Younger sister - not really either one.
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Pope Leo graduated from Villanova with a degree in math. During his address today from the balcony of the Vatican, he spoke in Italian and Spanish. He is said to speak 5 languages, and reads 2 more.
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Lisa, Great news about Bradley's surgery going well. Sending prayers for him. :)
Tsk, Great news for Tim!! YAY! ;D ... Mike loves Ace's bags of popcorn for customers every weekend.
Tig, Congratulations to step-daughter on her graduation. Enjoy your weekend, safe travels.
{{{Phyl, Jim, Miss Maggie}}} sleep well tonight, sending prayers for Miss Maggie... beautiful good night pic.
{{{Karen and Piper}}} have a peaceful night's rest.
Baz, Puff, thank you for posting more information on Pope Leo.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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I find it interesting that Pope Leo XIV spent most of his priesthood outside of the US. He was hand picked by Pope Francis for his positions in Peru and Rome. His most recent work was to create a list of candidates for new Bishops world wide. He never served as a parish priest.
Biography of Pope Leo XIV - https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-05/biography-of-robert-francis-prevost-pope-leo-xiv.html
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Good Morning......!
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Today 48F Tonight 33F
Lisa glad Bradley's surgery went well
OG Yes. Interesting about Pope Leo XIV
Baz / Puff Tks for add'l info on Pope Leo
Hi Karen / Piper
Lani nice sunset w/ dog looking off in distance ; so glad Aly arrived safely
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-05-09-mallards
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8 Defining Moments in the History of the Chocolate Chip Cookie
Born at New England's Toll House Restaurant, chocolate chip cookies quickly rivaled apple pie as America's favorite sweet treat.
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oldguy, thanks for the interesting biography of the new Pope!
Lani, did you and Aly go anywhere yesterday? I would bet you will be going to Pine and Strawberry, I remember you have favorite places to shop there! Is Mike home this week? I know you will have a wonderful time with Aly and Dewey!
Puff, Ed's mother would have loved having the Pope being from Chicago, she was born and raised in Kinsman, just SW of Chicago. She was a very devout Catholic.
baz, love your good night picture!
karen, you cleaned Piper's favorite perch! Glad to hear that she's not mad at you still!
Phyl, I am sending kitty prayers for Maggie, hope her appointment goes well! So it will take a while for your knees to feel the full effect of the treatment, I bet you are so looking forward to that time! Is Jim's cough better? We need all of you to get over this funk!! Just saw your post as I was previewing, are we back to normal? LOLOL! Love the mallard butts in the 365! Thanks for the Chocolate Chip cookie article, will read later... We are both in blues today!
tig, have a safe trip!
tsk, great to hear that Tim can get in early and have the procedure done!
Lisa, good news on Bradley's surgery, how long will recovery take? I wish him well! I wonder where one gets fleas on their shoes? Walking through grass maybe? Do they live in grass or do they have to find a furry creature to live on. I know, many questions, and I don't expect you to answer! ;D Have you noticed any of the B&B kitties scratching?
This Will Knock Your Socks Off - This horse suffered a leg injury after falling during a race. Unable to compete anymore, his owner chose to sell him to a slaughterhouse. Luckily, he was rescued in time by an animal welfare organization, who provided him with a prosthetic leg. Thanks to them, he now lives out his days in a peaceful place, where he’s valued not for profit, but simply for being alive. Credit to the original Author ❤
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Yellowstone Tour Guides · May 7 at 7:51 AM · Bison guarding the Golden Gate. A great day in the Northern Range today with 7 grizzly bears, 1 black bear, wolves, a coyote, and a fox. We also saw bighorn sheep, pronghorn, mule deer, bison, elk, sandhill cranes, 3 GBH, a mountain bluebirds, eagles and a few YBM's as well.
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I find it interesting that Pope Leo XIV spent most of his priesthood outside of the US. He was hand picked by Pope Francis for his positions in Peru and Rome. His most recent work was to create a list of candidates for new Bishops world wide. He never served as a parish priest.
Biography of Pope Leo XIV - https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-05/biography-of-robert-francis-prevost-pope-leo-xiv.html
Thanks for the link for Pope Leo's bio OG. I was one of those watching and waiting yesterday morning. When announced and given the Chgo connection I started looking for more details. I'm sure there'll be a plethora of info in the near future here in Chgo area. Not even the new pope - but never in America seems hard to believe. And, as you noted, never had position in his own parish.
Did both Spanish and Italian! And proficient in other languages too. Impressive. I'll be real busy outside all day today. Relaxing and reading more later, and drugs.
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Always one of my favorites. :)
TIG Enjoy the graduation. Safe drive.
PHYL The Pope is the only thing on our news. Interviews of anyone who ever spoke to him LOL He's a Sox fan, of course.
Maybe you will be lucky and see some improvement sooner than that ;) ;) 365 - like rain off a duck's back LOL
KAREN As it turned out the Pope is officially a SOX fan :P Cubs are doing much better this year setting all kinds of records. LOL
LANI Don't think our ACE has the popcorn deal LOL I'd be first in line. :) Does Dewey come along on the early AM walks?
CLYNN Was ED raised in Kinsman? That would be a fascinating field to get into - prosthetics for wildlife " new beaks for birds" too.
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I sure hope these 2 absolute criminal morons get the most absolute maximum jail time and fines available to the judge. :o :( >:(
Why, I mean really just why ?
They should find the nearest standing Sycamore Tree and hang them from it like back in the day of Hadrian's Wall. IMHO.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c175780278ro
https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/09/uk/sycamore-gap-trees-convictions-scli-intl
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The convocation is this morning. We drive home tomorrow. 🙏
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Good Morning Beakers....TGIF!!
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Thank you everyone for the posts on Bradley's surgery. He texted me and said, he was in some discomfort yesterday, but tolerable.
Phyl - Sorry to hear your knees are still giving your trouble. I hope the injections help. ((Maggie)) Pretty morning greeting. Thanks for the 365.
karen - I hope Bradley follows the docs orders too. :) I hope you and Piper had a restful night.
Lani - Thank you. I hope you and Aly have been having a good visit so far. How long is she staying?
clynn - Aww, the horse with the prosthetic leg. To answer your question about, where does one get fleas on your shoes. Vet said, you can carry fleas, their eggs or larvae on your shoes or pant legs from your yard. Since, we have the skunks and raccoons along with the B&B kitties out back, he said the fleas are most likely coming from out there when we go out and come back in. We have sprayed outside, but will have to do it several more times. Good news is, Misty and Bandit have both stopped itching and scratching since I put the Frontline and Revolution liquid flea meds on them.
tsk - Your morning greeting :)
Puff, oldguy, baz and BL - Morning :)
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TGiF Beakers!
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
I wish I was as relaxed as the pup! LOL!
We're leaving for Phoenix for my convention,
I'll be back tonight. Have a great Friday!! ;D
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BL What a shame. Couldn't agree more about their penalty.
LISA Love the peonies ;D
LANI That pup is the vision I have of myself later today LOLOL Got to the nursery for the first run this AM. Plus ACE actually had a great price on the hanging ferns I like for the shady part of the back yard. Have a good convention with all the good company ;D
My front porch with my azalea and calibrachoa
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Wellie my honeysuckle is doing well while others not so much....Also, my crimson king is finally starting to open. Just starting.
Scott and I had the honeysuckle cut to the actual ground a few years back....look at her now!
Andrew was a no show yesterday. Says today and tomorrow. We shall see. He's over committed. Unfortunately, and he knows this, I cancelled another person after Andrew called me right away and said he could do both. The new gate and soil.....now he says he's busy.....Not happy. I hired him when he first got started in business 6 years ago. He says he's just trying to help me out. As a prior business owner, me thinks he forgot how to treat his early clients who got him started and have continued to use and pay him all along. This will be the last time for me for major projects. Only annual quick items going forward.
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Lani - Enjoy the convention.
tsk - Very pretty flowers on your porch.
kb - Pretty trees.
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Hip right next to one heck of a pisser of a photographer.
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Good AFternoon...
Maggie's vet appointment went very well. Dr. Steele gave her a good once over. Esp her peepers. She has some deterioration of her retinas that comes with advance age. She still sees...just not as well. I so relieved as she's doing better at 22 yrs. than I thought. Her heart murmur and little kidneys are a bit worse...again that deterations comes with her advance years.
My baby eats well and maintains her 5.53 lbs weight. Her being 'bone thin is from loss of muscle mass resulting from lack of exercise as opposed to when she was younger. This we all know f rom experience with our own 'fur babies'.
Dr. Steele did talk to us about Solenza injections for her arthritis in her hind limbs and lower spine.
I thought why not try this and see if it works for her. $85.00 a month. Should this work it will greatly
improve her comfort and happiness.
Lani - Hope you have a good time the convention. I too wish I were that pup in the hammock. Awww.
KB - pretty trees; love honeysuckle beware of snakey snakes.
TSK - pretty potted flowers on your porch. I can't keep a Boston Fern :'(
Psalm 23
Lisa Love peonies ...use to have them at my old house in MO.
CLynn tks for 'kitty prayers' they worked. Bless you. prosthetics for wildlife new beaks for birds , too. That would be awesome add on field to Zoology and Animal Husbandry. How about that ...we did 'blue' themes today. ;D
"This Will Knock Your Socks Off" fantastic photo of race horse with prosthetic lower foreleg. Awesome photo of bison on the mountain highway.
BL Such a shame about the beautiful tree. Like Tsk, couldn't agree more about their penalty.
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Wishing all my fellow Beakers a Good Evening and a Good Night...SEDs !
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KB I kind of experienced the same thing this week.. I've used this same window cleaner and got him started in his business 15 yrs ago. I call him once a year - usually in May and he is out the next day. NOW you have to text him - not call -and two days later I got a text back. "Memorial weekend will be best" - WHAT??? I plan to call him again Tues. :P
LISA Tim and I will shop tomorrow for my b-day present - some yard art in front of the calibrachoa. There is also a planter you can't see on the landing to the left - a ledge - and I will put zinnias in that. Then we will lay some mulch and it will look done.
PHYL You certainly are a good mama to Maggie. Hope the shots help and not stress her out more. :-\ Beautiful swan shot.
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tsk - I did get the posts set in concrete at least today....showed up around 530pm.....
but I also reminded him I had another contractor ready to go with it and he himself called me to say no he could do it earlier this afternoon.
Supposedly, soil and the gate will be installed tomorrow....he did put up chicken wire so at least it's safe for Ollie man if he doesn't show..
I have a very long list for him. I can wait on the mulch, rocks, sod, boulders etc. but not the soil...the garden is to grown up to wait much longer without destroying it.
Interestingly, my climbing roses will get more late afternoon sun now..they've done fine without it so will have to see what happens now.
At the end of the day it's just a second way to access my back yard and wider than the other side.
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Hi, Been a really busy past two days for me. One day I didn't even turn on laptop. Anyway .... :)
clynn, Beautiful Hosta you bought on your birthday.
Phyl, Good news about your precious Maggie. I hope you sleep better tonight. Also good the injections are helping your knees.
karen. Good news about your fence.
tsk, Good about Tim's appointment being moved sooner. Beautiful azalea.
BL, Agreed to Sycamore tree. Idiots!
Hi to everyone not mentioned.
Update .. the first bear has arrived at the cabin. Last year had 4 or 5. The Ring camera took video at 1:28 a.m. today of good sized black bear walking path at side of cabin somewhat close to front porch. The cam is set up to speak when motion is detected saying "You are being recorded." I turn it off when we're there. Anyway the recording startled it and it ran away down the hill.
Oh and this past Monday the first male Ruby Throat Hummer came to my front window feeder.
My son from NC arrives tomorrow. He left NC this morning stopping in Virginia to camp and kayak. Last I heard he had set up camp ... had gone kayaking ... said water was freezing cold (won't use his exact words Lol) and he was warming himself by the fire with food warming at fire setup too. His wife couldn't come to visit this time. He'll resume driving tomorrow morning then arrive here.
He and family will be at my house tomorrow and Sunday. Monday he Charlie and I are planning to head to cabin till Wednesday.
Take care. SED :)
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Good Evening Beakers
A nice day here today - high of 74 - next 6 days will average 85. The warm weather has definitely brought out people to the garden center - even selling out some items of soils/potting soils. Working this weekend - expecting it to be very busy.
Speaking of bears...
Bear Ruby and Crew — Change of Scenery - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uglwq2EbKFg
Molly Tuttle - "San Joaquin" (Live at the Grand Ole Opry) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGyju-0UXQ0
Quarantine Kids play "Band on the Run" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doMkLu-HiD8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doMkLu-HiD8 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMnxy_U7ask
Clair took a break from posting videos, but she is now back - a new video every Tuesday.
News from LuLu, ChuChu, DD, and the Rest of the Cats (ENG SUB) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oneGc0h5lU
Cats enjoy the spring salad bar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nofEL-QNIB4
These 50 Cat Memes Will Brighten Your Day (Pure Joy!) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_soVTYoriow
Does your cat really love you? Here's the 6 key signs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_soVTYoriow
Simon Goes on Holiday! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zNz2BEeJCk
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Hi Beakers,
We're settled in Phoenix. It is 90 right now, it was 101 when we arrived. :P
I am not use to these warm temps...UGH It's 70 back home.
A hotel connection on Mike's laptop is slow going tonight.
Oldguy, yes, I thoughts about Pope Leo too, thank you for the article... thanks for the videos, I'll watch them now.
Phyl, Bottoms up for the Mallards ;D ... I'm happy for your that Maggie's vet appt went well. I pray the shots will help. Prayers for you, Jim, and Maggie... love the swan pic.
Clynn, beautiful morning posts.... Aly and I plan to go to Pine, and to our own town plant fair next week. She needs to return next Friday, so not much time for shopping. She's going to help me with a honey do list while she's here too. Mike is leaving Tuesday thru Thursday for Texas. {{{beautiful race horse and rescue organization :-*}}} ... I love the Yellowstone gatekeeper! ;D
Tsk, Dewey and Sadie lead the way on our morning walks. ;D ... beautiful azalea and calibrachoa .....Will Tim check in early Monday or Sunday? lots of prayers
BL, that's terrible... why??? :'( ... I agree with you about their penalty.
Lisa, Aly's leaving Friday. She's starting her new job on Monday. :( ... I bet the B&B cats will appreciate the sprays too.
Kb your Crimson King is further ahead of mine. It looks great as does the honeysuckle.... beautiful tulip landscape. I can't imagine how much work goes into maintaining it.
Paulie, love the bear story. A good way to keep them away. ;D... what a lovely Mother's Day weekend you will have.... Safe travels for your son. And safe travels to the three of you on Monday. ;D
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning and Happy Caturday!
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Today 70F and Tonight 58F
Tsk did I miss your birthday?! :o ; Prayers for Tim.
Paulie good bear story; safe travels for all
Lani g lad you both are settled in you hotel and all; 90F Gosh, sounds like the Mojave alright . I took that in ease when I lived there in my youth. Safe travels for Aly, really sounds like a fun
time shopping together
KB enjoyed the Twitter video, "Our" South Minneapolis Tulip House in slo mo..
OG always enjoy the 'Q-Kids' 'Band On The Run' ; Clair's returned and so are the kitties
'Spring Salad Bar' Yum, yum and more yum. Awwww 'Truffles' the optometrist's ambassador; enjoyed cat memes and all. Thanks
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.[/img]
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-05-10-after-the-rain
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kb Know exactly what you're going through. Lots of $$$$$ waiting to be placed and watered. All our rain here about 10 days ago. Just a couple days light, short drizzle; has really been serious. Running water in hand sprinkler cans from downstair laundry room isn't making it. Stairs my nemesis. Today someone is scheduled to show up to find and fix frozen outdoor faucet problem. Key word "suppose". Never had this prob in 50+ years. Meanwhile almost all plants in serious watering/planting crisis.
Talk about your go-to guy. . . .erggggg! Rounded up yard work for April 28, plants - March 5; had live things waiting a minimum of day or two. CURRENTLY HE IS DUE FOR MONDAY, MAY 12. We'll see. Unbelievable. Water issue? Niece's husband put out hose reel and mounted it on house. He tested me (did I turn on inside valves) and tested flow, even tested spigot. BUT - spigot is now frozen; no one can turn it on; won't move a centimeter. Then too remember my arthritis problem and healing broken wrist. Macho neighbors - nothing. Hope my handy man shows up today with any kind of solution, just so I have some water some how.
Comments and feedback can be most irritating, i.e. did I turn on the water inside. YEAH! Then, the yard guy telling me you can't plant flowers/garden this early in the area. I had to counter that - I taught in the Chicago schools for 30 years. They have their spring break at end of April. I always planted and did yard on my spring break! In 53 years never got frosted out! Did, and still do, have to protectively cover or move some things, but only maybe 4-5 times. Never had a total freeze out, never. And. . .this from Morton expert helping me this year, Morton about 5 miles from me. So exasperating KB. Must be similar to watching our nest building and eggs laying and ending up with geese. Imagine how birds/fowl feel.
Thanks all for listening to the pissing and moaning so early in the day. Just venting . . .
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I had been wondering about the snow leopard cub, Clynn.
More information on Ling Xiaozhe snow leopard cub recovering for survival, at the Qinghai Wildlife Rescue and Breeding Centre at the Xining Botanical Garden, in Xining, China.
The most recent video 4-18-2025,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkEBeuTgJU4
Xinhua reports that the snow leopard cub, Ling Xiaozhe, was rescued and is still alive, but will likely live in captivity. While the ideal outcome is always returning rescued animals to the wild, Ling Xiaozhe's young age and desensitization to human interaction mean that reintroduction isn't possible. The cub is currently recovering at the Qinghai Wildlife Rescue and Breeding Centre in Xining, China.
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Phyl Loved the sleeper and balloon!!
And, so very glad for the news on your Maggie. Extra strokes and hugs from all her friends here.
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Good Morning Beakers! It's Caturday!
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Phyl, interesting prairie after the rain 365! Thanks for the updates on the snow leopard cub, at least he will be well cared for. But still sad that he can never be released... Such a sweet picture of Ling Xiaozhe! Oh oh, that naughty kitty in in your morning pic! Purr-pendicular, that's a new Purr word! And I totally agree on the cat puke temporary solution! I am so glad to hear about Maggie!! Old age is her only issue, I am glad there are things to do that will make her more comfortable. I would do the monthly injections in a minute! Is Jim's cough gone? And how are you feeling (besides your knees)? I bet you haven't been able to keep up on the Bluebirds this spring, too much going on. I think the finch that had 3 eggs in my hanging basket has abandoned the nest. Too much front door traffic?
Lani, hope you have a good convention today! It's nice that Aly helps you with your honey-do list, I am still doing that for my Mom and I usually have a couple of things for Erin to do when he's here! Aly's new job? I must have missed that!! I am glad she has opportunities!
oldguy, yes, looks like we have several days of higher 80's temps starting today! Then some 70s and even a couple of 60s. I went to Menards Wednesday during the day and it was busy! Everyone is getting the itch to get things planted! Loved the cat memes video, still have to get to the others! Thanks!
Paulie, what a wonderful Mother's Day for you, your son's visit!! Very interesting about the bears, have you ever seen any when you were at the cabin? I bet your son loves the cabin, he sounds like the real outdoorsy type, camping, kayaking, hiking and all that! My sister and her partner in Oregon are like that, anything to be out in nature!
kb, wow on the Tulip House, it draws quite a crowd! Pella, IA had their Tulip Time Festival last weekend. There are more than 300,000 blooming tulips during the three-day event! It also draws quite a crowd!
tsk, your azalea is so beautiful! I have never seen one that full! The calibrachoa will fill out beautifully soon! I got my two baskets of Impatiens planted for the front porch, and the two planters of coleus planted on the deck. Ignite and Flame Thrower and the names this year! I will get some more done today. Is Tim getting nervous about the upcoming procedure?
Lisa, glad to hear you have the flea problem taken care of! Have you planted your flowers yet? I am in the process of planting, along with working on the Mole Hole. Ed is very slow at the process. Work 30 minutes, then a 3 hour break, So it goes... ::) ::)
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Sauces - A gorgeous look at Betty Lou and Audacity this morning!
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Big Thank You and Hug Clynn. Trail Ridge Road - A fav of mine. I just never saw so much of it at once; modern tech at work! Love it! Some of my ashes are designated for that part of my life.
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KB That is one heck of a lot of bulb planting!!! Fun to look at. :)
PAULIE LOL the bear does not want to be recorded LOL..Enjoy your weekend with your son and family. You are a very outdoors family ;D
OLDGUY In the 80s here next week as well - YAY Molly Tuttle :D Was wondering where Claire was. ??? Always wonder if there isn't more between Claire and Dr Yoon LOLOL So many funny cat memes ;D
LANI Tim's time was changed from 10:15 to 7:30 AM Monday We have to be there at 6:30. I'm glad cuz he won't sleep that night anyway and less time to worry.. When you have time tell us about Aly's new job...
PHYL Love the AM meme ;D ;D No b-day in June " purr-pendicular" ;D Thanks for snow leopard update.
365 close-up photography - we just don't take the time to see its beauty.
CLYNN T ::)im is always nervous about any procedure.. Trail Ridge Rd :o :o Beauty of a screen shot of Betty Lou and Audacity
PUFF Can't wait to hear how the faucet problem was solved. Awful that you have no access to water.
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Morning and happy Katter day now you see how the typing lady spells today
Clynn, Love your three morning pictures today but somehow I think the highway through Colorado is A1 Have rarely seen anything that Green for that long through the Rocky Mountains there and there are no pictures that I can find on the Internet of that highway that looked at Green either very pretty, however and hopefully it is real but I’m not sure.
I am also not sure about my finches. I did see them flying in and out of the area frequently earlier, but have seen no signs of brooding or fledging that I can have any confidence In
. I have never destroyed the nest and perhaps it’s time to take it down and let them rebuild. However, the nest that’s there now was the first successful building they ever did as wind kept blowing all the rest of them down. That’s exactly why I kept it there for them, but it may not be something they’re happy about they could kick it out of there themselves I guess oh well, I’ve seen them flying around and perhaps I did have a nest in the adjacent magnolia tree I am not sure
We have had a little rain often on for two days and are expected to have rain Sunday and Monday and maybe into Tuesday at that point the temperatures will go into the 90s and be quite warm. We did have a week of 90s earlier in the spring and it’s a little bit too much for me. It’s also too early for that kind of heat. It is what it is. Your discussion on. Plants is interesting I had three hydrangeas Close to the house that I could never keep watered no matter what I did. They always look like they were ready to bite the dust. At any rate at some point one of them had a branch that got covered up and dirt somehow and it grew a new plant the other three died, and this new little offshoot sat there as perky as could be then I went to the home in an hour them for a year and when I came back, I said oh my you’re cute and still never did anything to it well, it is growing like crazy and already has flower blooms ready to Open. Very interesting and economical way to get more hydrangeas. There are other plans to do the same thing azaleas being one of them.
Just got in finally got to the point where you can grow and azalea in Chicago. They were working on cold hardiness for sometime at the point I moved in the 70s and obviously things are doing well.
Still looking at the yard, trying to decide how many and what kind of trees I need to plant I started out with one planetary mind and have paired that down to a little less. You know, I will plant a willow oak or two, and perhaps more dogwoods. The grass seed I planted is not doing well, and I may buy more and see what I can do the part I threw out his growing better than the section the yard people spread with a spreader for the proper way. Isn’t that the way?
Piper and I are almost ready to welcome, Mickey.:;; I have a cardiology appointment Monday and that is basically all I have to do before getting in the car and heading to the airport on Tuesday.
The HeLth has a daughter in her 20s who was in our car incident. She was driving on a road road and a deer crossed in her path and she swerved to avoid hitting it and ended up driving into a ditch. It smashed the front end of her car, the airbags deployed. She broke her left ankle and did something to her arm. A day later the rest of her body was achy from. I’m sure the stress of hanging onto the steering wheel and trying to ride the car. Anyway, the poor thing is off work for a while with crutches and casting and slings she’ll get used to that in time I’m sure and perhaps she can find an accommodation at her job that allows her to work with a sling and cast she works in food service at a hospital. The help is now providing meals on wheels for her
Paulie, You sure do have an outdoor family and that is great. The cabin is lovely and the opportunity to view wildlife of clothes and personal is wonderful. Have a good weekend and a happy Mother’s Day.
Lani is Aly With you in Phoenix and if so who’s taking care of the animals while you were at this convention I’m sorry you can’t just be at home with the family and Dewey but then I guess this was known at the time the visit was planned and must be accommodating work schedules. Have a good time and safe travels to meet next week..
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I meant to say the info that Pope Leos was a Cub fan was feom ABC News. The next day they apologized for the error on their morning newscast I did learn, however, that his mother who grew up on the north side was a cub fan, and his father was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and his brother said they grew up in a split family
During the early 70s, I lived in a new apartment in a new low rise building that was two blocks from Saint Michael’s Church. Very interesting neighborhood with an excellent butcher shop and a lot of the old neighborhood charm. It was also just several blocks from Cabrini Green housing project. Also, I went to Loyola. Or summer session where I took four classes this enabled me to leave t Beloit a semester early. My father graduated from the Loyola dental school. It has been closed for sometime in order to put all the money to the Medical facility in Maywood. They have since tried to raise money to reopen the dental school but I’m not sure they were successful.
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Tried to remember KarenG Brother and SIL owned a 3 flat on Sedgwick, across from Two Anchors or was it Twin Anchors. My SIL BIG BIG Sinatra fan - he'd show up for dinner sometimes when around; daughter or maybe granddaughter of the owner would give Judie a phone alert. Just looked it up - it's still there and is Twin Anchors.
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Good Morning/Afternoon Beakers....Happy Caturday!!
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Phyl - Glad to hear that Maggie's appointment went well. Beautiful good night pic. Thanks for the 365.
tsk - Ooooo, shopping for your birthday present. You will have to take some pics of your yard art. Good luck to Tim on his upcoming procedure. I know you will keep us posted. Prayers!
kb - Love the tulip house.
paulie - How funny, the bear ran when it heard the recording.
oldguy - Thanks for the videos...love the Q-Kids song. Bellamy is coming out of her shell.
Lani - Oh, a short visit for Aly? Hmm, I must have missed you say that she got a new job. Where will she be for that? Hope all is going good at the convention.
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clynn - I don't plant flowers. I buy them already planted in big pots. We re-mulch the front flower bed, then set the big pots on top of the mulch. I'm waiting for Jeff to do the mulch before I get my pots of flowers. Betty Lou is looking good.
karen - I hope you enjoy your time with Mickey while she is there. Sorry to hear about the help's daughter getting into the accident. Yikes!
I think Jeff and I are going to Outback for a late lunch/early dinner for Mother's Day today.
Catch up later :)
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BTW Karen Look closely ---It's not a highway but river or creek. That means it might have been doctored either way .
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SIdhighway 34. River, hmmm
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SIdhighway 34. River, hmmm
I remember the twin anchors I think I went in there several times and cannot remember the address where I lived and it may have been and Sedgwick. I just can’t remember I know it was south of Diversy and just two blocks north or a block north of Saint Michael’s. I was also on the east side of the street. Oh well, I’ll never go back there again, but it was a fun place to live.
Lisa, you and Jeff have a nice late lunch early dinner and enjoy it so will you get steak or salmon or what is that? The place was a blooming onion that’s enough calories for a year lol OL.
(((Tim)))! Good news on the appointment Tsk. Good that they move the time up. I hope it does what it is supposed to do and that Tim is much better following this treatment
Maggie is doing remarkably well and glad you’re giving her shots. That’s a good deal. Hope you and Jim are doing well
Old guy thanks for the videos and links. Will check them later.
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KAREN I did the google lens search of that road and I did not find it either... ??? My only question - When you say you will pick up Mickey on Tues - the help drives the car right? Sorry about her dtr.'s accident. Hope cardiology goes well Monday. I think some hydrangeas thrive on neglect LOLOL
LISA Love your sweet kitty this AM. Oh boy a trip to Outback ;D
Off this afternoon to see great niece - the Broadway bound one LOL - in Sweeney Todd - her high school musical this year. She's a sophomore so is still in chorus, I'm told. Had to look up the plot as other than gruesome, I didn't know much about it.
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Ugg. nellie just stalled in the Whole Foods parking lot as we were leaving. Sat in reverse for quite awhile waiting for peeps, Chris was driving, and then pulled forward. Stalled. Took 5 plus ignition turn overs to start her. Good all the way home.
So.....it's only been 2 1/2 weeks with no problem and running good. I wasn't driving, so I don't know the "feel' of the incident. She had an old part installed from another state. Drove home fine. My inclination is to suspect "older" replacement parts, or a different problem?
Have her scheduled for the 27th, same place......
Course Chris is looking for any opportunity to buy a different/newer car instead of or in addition to.....
Hmm, I'm the Mom, Chris.
Luckily, have food in the house and no where to go till the 22nd other than very short trips
Just had a detailer come over and look at her.....he was so impressed but can add to her look of course in a week.
I'm still going for it and will cross my fingers nonetheless.
Andrew is "supposed" to come sometime today to finish the gate and add soil to top tier....22 feet. We shall see as they say.
Happy Saturday all....our heat wave starts big time tomorrow into Wednesday...so, will be watering watering, esp. my new plantings.
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The help drives to the airport! Lol
Enjoy the musical!🎶
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karen, tsk, yes, that was surely an AI image of that road in Estes Park. I guess I will have to check every picture going forward, I so wish there was a requirement to mark AI somehow, like a little AI in the corner... Please accept my profound apologies.
tsk, no, Ed never lived in Kinsman, he lived in Springfield most of his life and a few years in Newman, IL. Hope you have a wonderful time at Sweeny Todd!
tsk, Puff, my sister finished her second degree at Michael Reese in Chicago, in the early to mid 80s. One of the brownstones she and Jennifer lived in was on Cornelia, very close to Wrigley Field. She said people in that area were able to watch games at Wrigley from the rooftops! Cathy and I took the Amtrack a couple of times to visit her. The store I most remember was Nuts on Clark! We also went to a Drag Show at the Baton!
Lisa, Ed and I always go to Outback for our anniversary! Love their menu! We went to Cracker Barrel today, with Erin & Family, for my birthday and Mother's Day. I am working on my front flower bed, adding some fresh top soil and planting some impatiens. I think I will plant hostas down the center with the Impatiens on borh sides. and eventually switch it to all hostas. Then I won't have to do anything!
Another corpse plant is set to bloom in central Iowa. And yes, it will smell bad.
You've heard of Pink Floyd, but what about "Stink Floyd"? Well, the unique and smelly corpse plant is set to bloom at Reiman Gardens in Ames in mid-May.
"Stink Floyd," is a nickname for the Amorphophallus titanum, also known as a corpse plant, at Reiman Gardens on the Iowa State University campus in Ames. When the large plant flowers and blooms, a powerful odor that resembles rotting flesh (yes, you read that right) is emitted. This is an evolutionary strategy to attract pollinators, Reiman Gardens said in a news release. Corpse flowers don’t have an annual blooming cycle, and their blooms can often be unpredictable, blooming roughly every five to ten years. When a corpse flower blooms it only lasts for about 24 to 36 hours.
On July 25, 2017, a corpse flower at the Des Moines Botanical Garden bloomed. Over 12,000 people visited the botanical garden to see the corpse flower from July 13-31, with over 4,600 visiting on the day the plant finally bloomed.
You can find updated photos of the corpse plant on Reiman Gardens' Facebook, where a recent post shows "Stink Floyd," measuring to nearly 5 feet tall, growing a quick 4 inches per day The stinky bloom is expected sometime between May 10 and May 14, but the plant has an unpredictable nature.
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OK all are you ready for the saga of the water. And Puff said "Let there be water. . . .
Had three guys that tried, #4 got it figured out. And I had the right idea, but didn't follow through. You have to care, you have to watch, you have to ask "WHY". The two guys here today seem to think the fly in the ointment was the sprinkler system guy. He hasn't been here this year yet to put in his two cents. He turned off an unnecessary line/pipe. #4 traced things and found it. Sprinkler guy hasn't shown up yet this season; today's guys told me to mention it and tell him the kink in the procedure. I had that system put in about 25 years ago, same guy who needs to open it back up every year. "Stuff happens."
If you end up having low water pressure - I'll be watering the entire environs of the estate, you can blame me and Jose.
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karen - LOL, on the blooming onion. You cannot go there without getting one. I had my favorite, Alice Springs Chicken with steamed broccoli and a side salad. Jeff had a ribeye with grilled shrimp, a sweet potato and a side salad. We are stuffed.
tsk - Enjoy the musical. :)
kb - Oh no, on Nellie stalling!
clynn - Got my big pots of flowers and mulch after Outback. There was a Home Depot right by, so we headed over to see if they had my Vinca's, and they did! :)
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Clynn, I I’ve heard of that stinky flower before they are unremarkable working and I don’t think I’d stand in line to see it or smell it buy it’s interesting that people continue to grow that just because They can!
But I’m glad your water situation is straightened out I had my system checked, and they had to come twice
Get it going correctly I could not water the entire estate by hand I suppose I could but I’m not going to!
My mind just kicked into second gear and I remember I lived on Hudson. I wonder what it looks like now! I enjoyed living there fun people nice neighborhood kind of interesting.
Lisa, I have been to outback and I have never in my life had a blooming onion! Lol oh lol
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And now you can get the "petals" instead of the whole blooming onion. I got them as a choice of side the last time I went to Outback - long time ago - don't know if they still have it on the menu. Blooming onions are so good, and it's hard to stop eating it before the entree comes!
Happy Caturday, Beakers!
The major heat wave hitting KB, and others in the midwest, will get to my area next weekend. Ugh. And this too shall pass. Right now, I'm getting the cooler than average temps and the big time rain is about to start - got to me after going by Karen's and by Lisa's family in the NOLA/Mobile area. Though I won't get sa much rain as those areas did! They got a major deluge!
KB, hopefully it will be something simple - like maybe just needs an adjustment to the idle rpm setting. Fingers crossed.
TSK, prayers for Tim's preocedure Monday morning. Your flowers are pretty!
Karen, sorry about your help's daughter's accident. Glad the help will still be able to drive you to pick up Mickey at the airport.
Paulie, enjoy the family visit and time at the cabin!
Lani, enjoy the convention. Stay in the cool! Like others, I'm wondering about Aly's new job . I must've forgotten about that.
Clynn, I am now distrustful of photos that are "too good." LOL.
Phyl, glad Maggie got a mostly good vet report, and hope she will enjoy some relief after getting those arthrisitis injections.
Puff, glad your water issue is resolved.
Lisa, yum on the Outback eats! Glad the flea situation is under control now. Glad to hear Bradley's surgery went well, and I hope the pain subsides quickly.
BL, I had seen that awful news about that gorgeous tree. A real shame.
OG, thanks for the info and the links. Be nice to yourself with all the garden center doings, and other work tasks.
It seems Swampy may have absconded. Haven't seen him for a couple of weeks now. Probably went looking for love. The retention pond won't remain gatorless for long, I don't imagine. There has only been one summer, over the 19 summers I've lived here, that the pond was without a gator-in-residence.
Later, Gators.
Turn up the sound!
https://www.tiktok.com/@funnyfunding/video/7216750659192802561
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some bounce
Home safe
((Tim))
( Nellie)
I've decided to cancel our fishing trip to the usual place... just too many stairs and I am still in a lot of pain at times from my fall. I'll do some research into places we have visited that are flat, but there are other considerations. TBD
Time to catch up on recordings before the game
Oh. Yesterday while at lunch with the graduate, I noticed my cane about to fall from leaning at the table. I reached for it quickly... the trouble was, my hand was below the table at the time. Smack! The top of my wrist stated turning that lovely raspberry color. I grabbed an ice cube from Camper's water but it didn't help much. We bought some sterile pads and paper tape later to protect the area from further damage. I hate feeling like a klutz.
SED
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Clynn, I I’ve heard of that stinky flower before they are unremarkable working and I don’t think I’d stand in line to see it or smell it buy it’s interesting that people continue to grow that just because They can!
But I’m glad your water situation is straightened out I had my system checked, and they had to come twice
Get it going correctly I could not water the entire estate by hand I suppose I could but I’m not going to!
My mind just kicked into second gear and I remember I lived on Hudson. I wonder what it looks like now! I enjoyed living there fun people nice neighborhood kind of interesting.
Lisa, I have been to outback and I have never in my life had a blooming onion! Lol oh lol
NO WAY KAREN!!!!!! I lived at 1502 North Hudson, corner of Hudson and Blackhawk, across the street from Chicago Police Station , Manierre Elementary just the other side of Blackhawk. About 1952 to 1956????
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Clynn, it's still a cool looking meander river. 8)
I don't think it is a real river however because it appears to just begin or end out of or into nowhere (bottom of the image) .
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Ok - on the photo marked as Hwy 34 through Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado.
There is a river on the West center side of the park called Fall River - this is a long meandering river between the mountains of Big Horn and Deer. That photo could be of that river as seen from Hwy 34 in multiply places along that road. But yes, the photo is of a river, not the road.
Google Lens did not find a perfect match to that photo, but did find 3 other rivers in the world that looked about the same. ::)
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Good catch OG, You are right it very well could be the Fall River and Trail Ridge Road/ 34 does cross it.
(C) on the map, (B) is the Fall River.
You might actually have a real image of Fall River taken near US 34 after all Clynn. :)
https://mapper.acme.com/?ll=40.40010,-105.61642&z=15&t=U&marker0=40.40055%2C-105.61286%2Cunnamed&marker1=40.40405%2C-105.62582%2C9.3%20km%20WxNW%20of%20Estes%20Park%20CO
https://inspiredimperfection.com/adventures/horseshoe-park-overlook/
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BL - spent 3 days in that park in Aug of 1975 - last night was at Timber campground (car/tent camping)- about 10000 ft. elevation. Woke up to 3 inches of snow. :o I remembered seeing a valley that looked similar to the photo. I may even have a slide in my collection to match it. ;)
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KB Bummer on Nellie... :P :P
CLYNN Now when you read Amazon reviews there is an AI summary of all replies. It also will give some negative things said as well. Have you noticed that yet? LOLOL What a way to remember Chicago LOLOL I think it was last year that the Botanic garden's corpse plant bloomed. Gag city.
PUFF You always look at the humorous side of things which I enjoy. Problem solved and make a note of it and file it where you will remember it is so you will know for next year if it should happen again. LOLOLOL
BAZI Was that link meant to be the kitties riding the gator ;D
TIG You forgot your bubble wrap again!!! Keep some in the trunk ::)
Heard that Tennessee had an earthquake today felt in the Carolinas and Georgia!
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OG that Timber Creek Campground (A) is only about 12 miles away as the crow fly's from the (C) pin on the map and it's also on Trail Ridge Road/ 34. 8)
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This is just too cute!
Someone is preventing the Biggies from coming in......a teeny tiny frenchie puppy...
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It's been a long day. I hope everyone had a great Caturday. Mike is here with me, he worked on his laptop while I've been attending the convention. We'll return home mid day tomorrow, Aly is taking care of the cats and dog. I've written about Aly not being able to receive a license as a therapist until she works for a non profit for a year or so... she starts next Monday.... She's transferred her clients, closed her office and spent time learning what will be required of her for the next year.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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BAZI Was that link meant to be the kitties riding the gator ;D
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TSK, yes. It was meant to be a humorous composite meme for recognizing Caturday, in combo with my "Later, Gators," along with my mention of my pond's Swampy the Gator apparently recently absconding. ;) I guess my intention wasn't clear. ;)
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Lani, I remember you saying Aly would be working for a non-profit for a year to meet the requirements, but I had assumed she had to do that in the state she had been working in, and didn't know she could satisfy that while in AZ. I'm glad she has found a way to work things out, though I know it must be a strain on her to make all those unexpected changes. I know she will make the best of it. I hope the convention went well, and smooth travels back home for you and Mike. :-*
Goodnight, All. It has been a taxing time for many. Take care. Peace. SED.
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"My Heart"
Sharlynn N. Manning
She's always been there for me.
Just talking to her can make me happy.
She tells me of the hard times she's been through
In hopes that I won't go through them, too.
She's an independent woman of stature and grace.
She has beautiful eyes and a lovely face,
An audacious strength from deep inside.
In her I know I can confide.
She's my guardian angel who'll always be
A very special part of me.
She takes pride in caring for her kin.
She gives us hope and things to believe in.
If I didn't have her there for me,
I wouldn't be half the woman I turned out to be.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Phyl, beautiful Mother's Day poem...
baz, great good night words.... The kitty riding the gator was funny, made me chuckle! Cats don't have a care, just pause and take a bath on top of the gator! I wonder where Swampy took off to? Chasing a female maybe? I haven't seen the Bloomin' Petals at Outback, but I did fine a copycat recipe for them: https://summeryule.com/outback-bloom-petals/
Lani, I bet yesterday wore you out, for sure! Hope all went well and you and Mike have a safe trip home! Aly and the Furkids will be so glad to see you!
kb, cute video of the big dogs and the tiny puppy! We had a Doberman named Napoleon long ago, and friends had a Teacup Poodle named Reggie. That tiny poodle would get up on the couch and yap right in the big dog's face. No fear!
tsk, haven't noticed that in the Amazon reviews yet, I will look for it next time! I do like when Amazon tells you if a certain article you are looking at has a high volume of returns. Makes me skip right over it!
BL, oldguy, thanks for the information on the Fall River and Trail Ridge, it sounds like a beautiful area! There are so many absolutely beautiful places in the US!
tig, !!!!
Lisa, glad you were able to find your plants! I had Ed dump 4 bags of topsoil on my front flower bed, this morning I will get it planted! Then just a few more plants in the small bed and I will be done!
karen, no water situation here! Ed is gathering plants for him and Bella to plant when they are here next, she loves to go water plants with Papa! We had dinner at Cracker Barrel for Mother's Day and back here for strawberries and ice cream, good times!
Glacier National Park from near the St. Mary entrance station. Wildflowers near Ridgway, Colorado
Jack Bell Photography
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Today 76F and Tonight 64F
Lani and Mike safe travels home; glad Aly's with your fur babies; luv that bulldog in the Sinatra sty le hat
Hi Bazi
KB awww, so cute and bummer 'bout 'Nellie'
Tig forgot the 'bubble wrap' do take care
CLynn nice snap of Glacier National Park; pretty 'Good Morning' flowers
Tsk {{{Tim}}}
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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History of Mother's Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx6JYXsuuSg
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Good Morning Beakers
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Happy Mother's Day to all who are Mother's to human or furry kids! I hope you all have a very relaxing day.
karen - I need to take you to Outback, so we can share a blooming onion. :)
baz - Thanks for all the comments. :) Aww, sorry to hear about Swampy.
tig - Sorry about your wrist, and having to cancel your fishing trip.
tsk - Someone mentioned that to me yesterday, too. One of my friends that lives near Chattanooga said, she didn't feel it, but her neighbor did.
Lani - I do remember you writing about Aly not being able to receive a license as a therapist until she works for a non profit for a year or so, just didn't remember you saying she had found a new job. Not that you have to...lol Hope you and Mike are back home and relaxing from the convention.
Phyl - Lovely poem for Mother's Day
clynn - Love the flowers in the jar! You have been busy in your flower beds.
kb, Puff, oldguy, BL and all - Morning :)
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For All Our Moms ;D
KB That is the best way to start my day - " the bouncer" LOLOL
LANI Thanks for the clarification on Aly. That year will go by fast for her. Hope you can relax this Mother's Day and that the convention went well.
BAZI It was perfectly clear. Loved it ;D
CLYNN Very colorful AM post.
PHYL Interesting history of Mother's Day :) Far cry today from a single white carnation and a hand written letter. :o
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~ Happy Mothers Day to all the Moms out there ~ ;D
Here's a marmoset mom that's very happy to get her babies back:
https://x.com/Rainmaker1973/status/1920011223547994490
And we really have no Idea what greetings or discussion was had here, but it seemed very cordial. :)
Two of them got confused about what clan they belonged to. LOL ;)
https://x.com/volcaholic1/status/1918963606621683826
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Happy Mother's Day Mom's....of all creatures human and furry and feathery.
Above link is a home made reel that is tongue and check about my community....very cute...
Am feeling a little tongue and cheeky today....getting so hot but going to start cleaning my decks in anticipation of a re-stain the 23rd...they are dirty....
Already got Ollie out for his walk in anticipation that may be it till Thursday.???? we shall see. He drank his entire thermos of water on our walk and it was only 70......sun is higher and more direct in the sky.
Later.
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BL It's a shame we didn't have "penguin" along with Spanish and French to choose from. ::)
KB LOLOL Good "tongue in cheek" It's actually my backyard and depending on how the runways are working. We could have a month of silence or be in the month of every 1-2 minutes LOL Loved the "10 to 120 min" depending on traffic LOLOL
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Mom Decorah with D26, D27, D28 baby Senegals ;D
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tsk - LOL....the airplane noise actually isn't that bad where I live, the furthest from the airport but still in Richfield on the west side. Either that, or I've gotten used to it?...actually they've added a north/south runway, have quieter jets than when I first moved here and I spend less time outside talking with people, LOL.
Boy I got the lower deck done....use a concentrated compound from Hirshfields with a long handled car brush.
One of these days I need to measure her. She's so much bigger than she looks in a picture.
Still have the 13 steps and upper deck. One day next week.
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from karen regarding the SWFL nest...
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?extid=MSG-UNK-UNK-UNK-IOS_GK0T-GK1C&v=1041860467949211
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from karen regarding the SWFL nest...
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?extid=MSG-UNK-UNK-UNK-IOS_GK0T-GK1C&v=1041860467949211
Can anyone make it readable?...the video takes up too much room to read what is on the side. Also, can't open the words underneath the video.
Any alternative to view?
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I just opened it and it works fine. Perhaps u do not have facebook. It says The attic branches broke off the nest tree and fell however, nothing was below at the time, so no wildlife or horses Where are injured? It also says that she whisker and wings who actually I believe hails from Iowa, but lives in Fort Myers Florida area now will post a picture of how the tree looks tomorrow.
It has been a dark and rainy day here all day, but piper said it was all right as she thinks it might make some grass grow. She does not like the backyard as it is all dirt or a black at least mostly that way.
Not much new here a nice post for Mother’s Day. Thanks Laurie and Phyl thanks for the poem..
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LORI As usual you come through with some beautiful posts - nature celebrating all Moms :)
KB just now got off the phone with my friend in Vancouver WA. Gorgeous day out here today so sat outside on the patio.
Had to come in... :P Too many planes. ON my PC the video is a bit over 1/2 the screen and narrative on the right. Try going to the SWFL site
LISA/KAREN OH NO Looks like a big storm went through SWFL- Ground looks awful.
OFF to Barb and Tom's for dinner. Tom is cooking lamb!
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That's okay. I got the drift. Yes, I'm on fb and did try their site...not the same but oh well, I got the drift.
Just as presented too big to read on the right. No big.
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kb - When you click on the link, the person who created the video is to the right of video...Wskrsnwings, it will bring you to her page. You can see the video there a lil better with the narrative for video above. Her page is public, so you should be able to view it. Glad to hear you got most of your deck done.
tsk - Enjoy your dinner. Jeff loves lamb.
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BL It's a shame we didn't have "penguin" along with Spanish and French to choose from. ::)
Or as my dear Mother gently learned me reading Latin to the knowledge of survival.
Go for it.
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kb - When you click on the link, the person who created the video is to the right of video...Wskrsnwings, it will bring you to her page. You can see the video there a lil better with the narrative for video above. Her page is public, so you should be able to view it. Glad to hear you got most of your deck done.
tsk - Enjoy your dinner. Jeff loves lamb.
Thanks Lisa...I previously clicked in the middle of the body of her writing. Yes, I know her well and used to listen/love her voice when she visited. Can't forget it.
Per your instruction I just now clicked on her name instead and it opened and could therefore read the whole thing
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BL, lolol!,
Rain allis day today and nay e 1/302 a day tomorrow.
Maybe some Tuesday and then, hot and sunny!
Seds
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Happy Belated Mother's Day to all the furry four paws moms and feathers moms too! :-*
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Tim and Tsk, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good morning when you get up at six and let the doggie out you hear a weird noise which I determined is coming from the sprinkler system. I am calling the people back for the third time to fix something that is not right I think the sprinkler may be hitting the propane tank and something else but it’s coming out in a stream instead of a spray something wrong with that head over there and I hope they can fix it once and for all.
At least until there’s something happens like more tree, removal or storm damage or something anyway, I’ve had people fixing this other than the man in charge and they don’t do as good a job he could come once and be done with it but these people don’t seem to be able to. I’m waiting for it to be late enough to call and then they will be there for the day until I have my afternoon appointment. Piper was in a hurry to get up this morning as well as I was but she’s gone back to sleep now. I hope everyone has a lovely day. Annette Tim’s appointment goes well. I think I was up before they left for the hospital. Maybe that’s why I woke up at any rate prayers for the day for 10 and task.
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BL Wise Mom - Mandatory 2 yrs HS Latin Am forever grateful!
KAREN Of course Tim didn't sleep a wink :( :( :( Will leave here in about 20 minutes.
Dinner at Barb's was great. For the first year ever she is seeing several Baltimore orioles in her yard - at her grape jelly feeder.
Normally they just pass through (I forgot to put mine out this year). She has males and a female. They are singing from the big tree next door to her. Would be wonderful if they nested there. I said get your binocs out!!!
Later today folks. Thanks for your prayers.
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Good morning ...
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Today 76F with rain and Tonight 61F
So glad everyone had a nice Mother's Day celebration. Woke up to rain falling rather heavily. Jim just left for work.
Tsk and Tim thinking of you both, prayers continuing
Karen all the best with the sprinkler system & y our appointment; awwww Piper
Lori You always have lovely posts some beautiful post... thanks for a nature one celebrating all Moms yesterday
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-05-12-coypu
https://www.nature365.tv
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Phyl, good 365, love the mist over the water... Love the duck on the motorcycle and the chick in the hiking gear, so cute! Still sending prayers for you and Jim and Ms. Maggie. Hope you are all as good as you can be! And getting better...
tsk, you are at the hospital by now, praying that all goes well with Tim and his heart! I also would love to see a Baltimore Oriole! The mention of a Baltimore Oriole reminds me of a day in 6th grade! the teacher (a man) was asking random questions of the class, and he asked if anyone knew what a Baltimore Oriole was and I held up my hand and answered ' it's a bird'. And he said WRONG! It's a baseball team. Later I found the bird in the encyclopedia and showed it to him. He apologized to me in front of the whole class the next morning...
karen, I just hate it when you pay someone to do a job and they do a crappy job, even when they come back to correct it and it's still not right! I wish the guy who enclosed my deck would ask me for a reference! Boy would he get a good one...NOT! Bathroom updates coming Wednesday! Walk-in shower in ours and new tub enclosure and shower doors in Kelsey's. Next step, next year, new countertops and sinks, and fresh paint. Oh no on the SWFL nest...I hope eagles they will stay! It looks kind of bare!
Cottonwood Pass, Colorado - Only a few weeks until this road opens up for the season!
I took this photo last year on May 31st. Lucian Manthey.
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Hawk and Owl Trust🐦 News blog from the Peregrine falcon nest at Norwich! Both parents are diligently caring for their 3 chicks. One little one is smaller but there's hope! 🐣
Sadly, a fourth egg didn't hatch, likely non-viable. However, 3 healthy chicks is a win!
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Goid mirni g again! I called the sprinkler service people who are also my landscape, hard-working people and ask them to send the man in charge instead of his son can fix the sprinkler system. I think what they do if they get in a hurry to fix things and don’t do a complete job so the adage haste makes waste is appropriate. I’m hoping that Tim is now through with his procedure and recovery so that he can return home waiting to hear from tsk.
I went to the office about 30 minutes ago to shred some information. I stared at the door of the room which was closed, and there was this creature on it, and I was trying to figure out how to attack it when it went down the door and into my bedroom and under the dresser I haven’t seen it sense, but I can’t just sit in there waiting forward to return to daylight from underneath the dresser. I don’t know if this was a spider or if it was a frog or maybe a roach I’m not real sure but I’m very uneasy about it and I don’t like sleeping with people I don’t know lol OL. Lol OL sharpie paper did not see this thing and so I can’t get her interested in tracking it. Oh well we’ll see what happens it’s big enough to carry something along with it maybe the size between 1/4 and a half a dollar
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Tim and Tsk, you're in our thoughts and prayers! :)
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Good Morning Beakers
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I started a morning post before I headed across the bridge, and forgot to post it. ::)
karen - Oh boy, you and Piper were up early. I hope nothing too serious with the sprinkler system. Yikes, on your creature!! I hope you find it and dispose of it.
tsk - Hugs, good thoughts and prayers for ((Tim))! Very cool that Barb is seeing Orioles.
Phyl - Be safe with the weather, and thanks for the 365.
clynn - The falcons are so cute! Pretty colorful greetings this morning. :)
Lani, tig, kb, Puff, oldguy, BL - Morning :)
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from karen regarding the SWFL nest...
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?extid=MSG-UNK-UNK-UNK-IOS_GK0T-GK1C&v=1041860467949211
Karen and Lisa, OH No, so sad to see the Attic branch break .... that tree has really taken a beating through the last couple of hurricanes.
I'm glad there wasn't any eaglets in the nest...
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BL It's a shame we didn't have "penguin" along with Spanish and French to choose from. ::)
Or as my dear Mother gently learned me reading Latin to the knowledge of survival.
Go for it.
BL, that explains a lot ;D
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Royal Albatross SSTrig stretching her beautiful wings! ;D
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Mom GLG celebrating Mother's Day with her girl in the background! :-*
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Good morning Beakers!
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
Baz, I hope you and Zippo had a great weekend! Aly will continue to complete her apprentice requirements and get her Oregon license in Medford. She came to visit us for 10 days. She's leaving this Thursday....
Phyl, beautiful Mother's Day poem :). Peaceful nature video, I looked up Coypu, I've never seen one before. always keeping you, Jim and Miss Maggie in our prayers. Take care with the weather. :-*
Clynn, Beautiful Mother's Day pics... I hope you had a lovely Mother's Day too... I was tired and very glad to be home.... wonderful Colorado pic... awww prayers for the baby Norwich Peregrine chick and sibling. :-*
{{{Tsk and Tim}}} Thinking about you both, and praying Tim's surgery goes well. 🙏 ... glad you were able to spend time with Barb and Tom... yummy dinner... awww Baltimore Orioles, I hope they nest nearby.
Kb, I hope you had a lovely Mother's Day with Ollie man and Chris. :)
Lori, Love your Mother's Day pics! ;D I hope you and Destini had a lovely day too. :-*
Karen, Good luck with your appt and sprinkler system. I can't get my dripping system time schedule set right. I keep looking at youtube DIY videos. I may need to have someone check it out for me.... awww {{{Piper}}} I could join her, I'm still tired... YIKES on your creature. I hope you find it or else if it keeps hanging about, you might put it to work and help fix the sprinkler... I hate creepy crawling things, especially when they disappear. I know one of the cats will find it and place it in my office or bedroom. :-X
Oldguy, Kilauea is spouting big time! It's very worrisome to my Hawaiian family in the area. They feel there's more will come.
Hi Lisa, Puff, Tig, Paulie, I hope you all had a good weekend. ;D
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Lani - yes, episode 21 lasted about 8 hours on Sunday. - short video..
Raw Unedited Footage From Kilauea Volcano Episode 21 May 11, 2025 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNRer4VPvQg
USGS reports that the rift zones are showing no activity with CO2 emissions below detection. The current activity is exclusively within the caldera and at current levels would take many years to fill. The lower magma chambers go almost straight down the core, so as long as the caldera vents do not get totally blocked, the likely hood of the rift zones going active is very slim. The best scenario is for the current activity to continue, as this keeps the vents from getting blocked. View the current activity like the pressure relief on a pressure cooker... as long as it works, no explosion. ;)
Latest update from USGS
https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updates
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some bounce
(Lani)
(TSK, Tim)
I spent Sunday recovering from our trip. :P
Here's a good one https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/viewer-photos-eagle-drops-18-walleye-onto-vehicle-cracking-windshield/
TTFN
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(((TSK, thinking of Tim and you))), and hope all has gone well so far today.
Waving to All the Beakers. :)
Keeping this short... really bad headache, Day 3. Heading for the anti-nausea Rx now... finally got too tired of that symptom, so I'm going to take some of the med that was prescribed for me many years ago. It has always worked pretty well, so fingers crossed it will again - it's just that it's an old Rx, so we'll see if it still has its oomph, or if it has succumbed to "shelf life." ;)
Good night, All. Peace. SED.
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Tomorrow afternoon will be my 2nd Euflexa injection. I hope the HAA will soon work it's magic.
Maggie's feeling some better with that Solenza inject. She's eating well. and snoozing a lot.
Tig that's a good 'fish story'. ;)
OG tks for the Kilauea Volcano reports and updates...videos are somethin'. Lots of add on info and linked too. I'll be busy with those.
Lani safe return travels for Aly when ever that may be. Tks., for the photos and update info on the Royal Ad...esp SSTrig and her Mommie, Mom GLG . That would be nice to see them together in the skies
TSK and {{{Tim}}} been thinking about you both all day. Eager for an update from you and praying all is now well. Or very soon will be.
Pets to Ms. Lulu while Tim's in hospital.
Wishing all my fellow Beakers a Good Evening and a Good Night...SEDs !
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some bounce
TSK ?
Phyl... I'll be getting single (guided) injections in each knee tomorrow, with Triamcinolone Acetonide. Oh boy.
TTFN
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KAREN Hope the sprinkler system got its needed attention today. When our guy comes all heads are checked and replaced if necessary along with readjustments to height of spray and arc of motion. Your guy may have just missed one. Oh I'm laughing at your description of this creature on the door. I'd get a motel room LOLOL Sure hopes it makes an appearance - Another good reason for getting a cat. Mickey comes this week - a helper!
CLYNN What a funny story about the Baltimore oriole and your teacher. Big guy to apologize and who said kids can't teach adults things!! Didn't know you were unhappy with your new enclosed deck....Some major upgrades to your home this year. Ya, we pace ourselves too. What a cute pic from the Norwich nest. ;D
LANI What a nice prayer offered this AM. :) Good catch on SST realizing wings ;D Great colors on their nesting grounds Is your family "close enough" to Kilauea that they would have to move? Looks so desolate near there. Scary. :o
TIG It's the eagle that needs the special permit to keep the walleye not the guy whose car windshield was damaged Put out an APB on that eagle! LOLOLOLOL Good luck with your knee injection - Lots of knee action going on lately
((((BAZI)))) Certainly sympathize with you. Years ago I used to vomit when I had a bad headache. Take care.
PHYL Good luck with #2 injection. :)
We got home at 3:30. Procedure itself - was 90 min. Then 1 hour in "recovery" area then back to the original admitting room for a 4 hour stay on his back while a plug is in place and pressure on catheter insertion site in the groin. That ended up being 5 hours. I was not with him at all during this whole time. Not allowed in this new day surgical center in our hospital. Doc reported " It went very well". Has to lay low for a couple days - Mostly cuz of the incision site. Guess I will mow the lawn 1 more time which is fine with me. ;D Thank you again for all your prayers. We are both glad this can be checked off the list!
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Lani - Love the Royal pic of Mom GLG celebrating Mother's Day with her girl in the background! Reading your reply to baz, about Aly. Thanks for setting me straight. :D
oldguy - Thanks for the info on Kilauea.
tig - Wow, that is a big crack.
((baz)) - I hope your meds work, and you get some relief from the headache.
Phyl - Good luck with your injection tomorrow. Glad to hear that Maggie is feeling a lil better.
tsk - Glad to hear that all went well for ((Tim)).
karen - Is today the day that Mickey arrives?
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Clynn, I I’ve heard of that stinky flower before they are unremarkable working and I don’t think I’d stand in line to see it or smell it buy it’s interesting that people continue to grow that just because They can!
But I’m glad your water situation is straightened out I had my system checked, and they had to come twice
Get it going correctly I could not water the entire estate by hand I suppose I could but I’m not going to!
My mind just kicked into second gear and I remember I lived on Hudson. I wonder what it looks like now! I enjoyed living there fun people nice neighborhood kind of interesting.
Lisa, I have been to outback and I have never in my life had a blooming onion! Lol oh lol
NO WAY KAREN!!!!!! I lived at 1502 North Hudson, corner of Hudson and Blackhawk, across the street from Chicago Police Station , Manierre Elementary just the other side of Blackhawk. About 1952 to 1956????
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KarenG I never got any reaction to this msg I sent on Sunday. I wonder if you ever read it?
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Good reports back for tsk / baz Prayers from all got the results. Actually God and Jesus looking over us. Hope the same good outcomes for you tomorrowPhyl and tig
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Puff I thought I answered you sorry it’s amazing. Isn’t it a few years apart however, I don’t remember what number I was at North Hudson but I do know it was north Hudson and it was in the middle of the block on the east side of the black looking west lol I like that neighborhood.
Lisa Mickey comes tomorrow I discovered the creature is a great big water roach. God I hate those things it came out from under the dresser and was on the wall in the bedroom and I went to knock it down with my old taxes and that thing fell on the floor and I stepped on it in there and if it didn’t live to get out from under my shoe and go back under the dresser, I don’t know what I’m gonna do with the thing I assign Mickey the problem let’s see.
Tsk great news about Tim. I’m sure that he hast to take it easy to let all that blood clot up and not burst through those incision points when I have the stents put in they made me do nothing for a few days and had a and the issue was he incision in the groin. I wish I could cut grass or that I had much to cut lol OL. Some of the seeds I planted are coming up but I’m going to have to get more and spread it around cheaper than buying a bunch of side and haven’t laid. I might start planting seed all over the place because it seems to work pretty well if you do it when it’s raining out arenas now born born a while, and I hope the sprinkler system gets fixed soon they usually fix mine, the same as you described, but somehow something screwed up with this particular. Head and it made a terrible noise in addition to not putting the water on properly anyway, these young dudes that they have doing most of the work are not as conscientious as the owner of the company has been so I’ll be glad to see him if he has, who they send. They put the system in when the house was built so the owner of the company is very familiar with it.
The injections I had in my arms the other day, for my back are working a little bit. At least I have far less problems than I was having but to say that everything is back to what it was when I was 16 is not so..
Hopefully everyone will be in great shape in the morning and ready to enjoy the day
SEDS
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(((TSK, thinking of Tim and you))), and hope all has gone well so far today.
Waving to All the Beakers. :)
Keeping this short... really bad headache, Day 3. Heading for the anti-nausea Rx now... finally got too tired of that symptom, so I'm going to take some of the med that was prescribed for me many years ago. It has always worked pretty well, so fingers crossed it will again - it's just that it's an old Rx, so we'll see if it still has its oomph, or if it has succumbed to "shelf life." ;)
Good night, All. Peace. SED.
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Baz, I'm sorry you have a terrible headache. I use have migraines that would cause me to be sick to my stomach, and needed to be in the dark. I hope your old RX helps. Take care :-*
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Oldguy, Kilauea is showing it's power and beauty at the same time. Lots of poor air quality for the island people, falling ash, etc. Thank you for the update.
It's amazing to watch.
{{{SED Tig}}} too bad the eagle lost it's big meal for the pantry. WOW 18"! Glad no one was hurt.... Best wishes and sending prayers your knee injections will go well. We'll be thinking of you and Phyl tomorrow too.
{{{SED Phyl}}} glad to hear Maggie is doing better... good luck and prayers with your injection tomorrow. ... cute good night pic.
{{{Tsk and Tim}}} glad to read all went well for Tim. Sleep well tonight and God Bless you both. 🙏
Karen, glad to hear your injections have helped a bit... none of us will feel like 16 again. Though we do try. LOL! ;D. Glad to hear Mickey is coming tomorrow, especially to help with the water roach. I hate those things too. How long is Mickey's visit? ... SED and take care.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, love seeing those big wings spread out on the Alby youngsters! They are just so majestic! Thank you for keeping us updated! Have you and Aly got plans for the day? I got most of my flowers planted yesterday, today I have to get both upstairs bathrooms ready for Mad City. They are coming tomorrow morning to update both, so I have to get everything out. Good chance to clean and maybe purge some! They expect it to take 2.5 days.
karen, glad to hear that the injections are helping! Hope it keeps up! I had to laugh at the picture of you attacking the water roach with your old tax returns! Speaking of tax returns, Mom still has every tax return her and Dad filed since they were married in 1951. She won't get rid of them! Mickey arrives today! I bet you have that Honey-Do list ready!
tsk, so glad to hear Tim's procedure went well! And he will be back to normal after a couple of days of rest! Oh, there are just a few things I am not happy with concerning the deck, but I don't like to complain too much. The guy sure needs to add a T-square to his tool belt. Both doors are crooked, they work fine but my eye goes to the crookedness! And we did have to spend $3000 to another contractor to fix the roof (it wasn't slanted down). The cats LOVE it though! and I love it except for those little issues...
Phyl, tig, good luck with your knee injections today! I hope both of you get the relief you need!
Phyl, love the good night picture! Pats to Ms Maggie, prayers for all of you...
Lisa, look at these beautiful Vinca's I found! I have never seen this pretty variety!
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Big Bear - Braving the windy conditions, Sunny and Gizmo continued with their wingers, building muscle strength for their first flight but stayed hunkered down during the windiest parts of the day. The kids seemed confused with the bird prey Jackie brought until she saved the day, defeathering it, then both ate well. 😋 https://youtu.be/IapfAhFubvQ
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KAREN Old age really sneaks up on us. Tim is always saying " how did it happen I can't do those things anymore" One of his favorite things is to talk about his past and all the things he used to do. He never developed any hobbies tho and that does not help now that he is older. Hope you and Mickey can also find some fun things to do ;D
CLYNN You are kidding about all the tax returns from 1951! You will need a truck to haul all that away for shredding one day. I finally got Tim to let me shred leaving only the past 5 years. Takes a long time. And you don't find those construction issues until it is too late. I have an eye for crookedness too.. LOL Vincas are so hearty - Good color :)
So I'm opening the shades to the back yard and guess who I see ambling out of by back garden - Pepe la Pew! by the time I ran to get my phone and turn it on - it was gone!
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Today 74F and Tonight 62F
I had an awful time with the memory and trying to get this posted. So, rebooted and took things slower . See Dr. Martin for my knee injections appt at 1pm--ish.
CLynn very colorful this AM; My late mother had Vinca or impactions in her garden..they were white with tiny red centers; All those tax returns...from 1951 too. ; tks for the BB update and snaps of Sunny and Gizmo --kidos, your wingercising will get you up and into the blue...there's a big, big world out there...just waiting for you!
Puff thanks for the 'good wishes' for today
Karen glad to hear Mickey arrives on Wednesday; a water roach!? OMGoodness...the horror. :o
Sure hope your sprinklers get repaired tomorrow too. LOL...I haven't felt like 'flying ‘out of bed in years.
So glad the injections for your back are helping
Tsk wonderful news about {{{Tim}}} do take care ...LOL Pepe Le Pew. I've never seen one in our yard. Pretty purples this AM
Bazi I hope your meds work for you
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
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TSK ?
Phyl... I'll be getting single (guided) injections in each knee tomorrow, with Triamcinolone Acetonide. Oh boy.
TTFN
I shall be thinking of you today. These are for you, {{{Tig}}}
I get Euflexxa in each knee. My right knee is the very worst---it's story goes way back in my life.
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Good Morning Beakers
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karen - Oh no, I don't know what is worse a roach or spider! They both give me the creeps. ;D Enjoy your time with Mickey. Glad to hear that the injections in arms are working for your back some.
Lani - Sweet good night pic. Are you all rested up from your convention?
clynn - That is a pretty color on the Vinca's. The pots I bought have a mixture of colors...white, pink, purple, and red. I might have to add a lil more soil to the pots, as it seems a lil low.
tsk - Pretty purple roses! Oh no, you have a Pepe' too hanging around...LOL
Phyl - Good luck today, and very pretty pink roses. Thanks for the 365.
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Still decompressing after a terrible day yesterday.
Chris took the Jeep out knowing it had recently stalled on Saturday at low RPM's.....coming home he got stuck in the middle of the busiest intersection in Richfield at rush hour....
And, it was about 90 degrees, at this point he's only 2 blocks from home.
She wouldn't even go into park and turn on, nor could the keys be taken out of the ignition....so very scary for him.
A life lesson I guess. He survived without getting rear ended nor hit in the crosswalks.
I called the tow truck and sent Nellie right back to the dealer.
They were expecting me to drive her there yesterday or today and hope for a cancellation before May 27.her next appt.
Now she's even worse so hopefully they take a look sooner than later. Don't know where the tow could have dropped her without being able to take the key out.
They will call today.....I gotta find out if the have a loaner program for non warrantied customers..otherwise??
Later....trying to figure out my life without a vehicle.
tsk - so glad to hear Tim got his procedure done and is home now...
Stay healthy all!
BTW about 4-5 peeps stopped to ask Chris if he needed help....and a few others honked and got frustrated.
The state of our world
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phyl, Mickey is coming today, Tuesday she’s currently sitting in Atlanta waiting for a flight that arrives here about 530 and has booked an Uber to bring her here from the airport and help doesn’t work that late at night and slow. She’s coming at her regular time of noon and will leave at three then I’ll wait for the Uber in a knock at the door. Piper will be very surprised to see somebody staying in that side of the house. She just thinks people use the bathroom over there Lol.
Hope Tim is doing well today and that this task is able to take a rest a little bit. I love the pictures this morning from everyone the pink house was quite spectacular. The flowers and sealants good morning were wonderful and everybody’s doing fabulous job of keeping me entertained. In the meantime, I’m doing a little laundry and doing a little house work so I will sign off now and wish you all the best in the daytime as I hope your headache is gone by now and that you are recovering.
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Hellgate Osprey Iris has been away from her nest and area for two days. I was worried she abandoned her nest.
What a wonderful blessing to see her on her perch this morning. After a few minutes she went fishing and enjoyed her catch
on the owl pole.... Iris is home and all is well :-* :-*
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Good morning Beakers!
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
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bounce
Well... it will cost a few extra dollars, but, we reserved a different resort, across the bay, near town. The terrain is almost flat and the pontoon is advertised as having an electric anchor. The "cabin" is huge and the picture shows a walk-in tub in one of the two (!!) bathrooms! And, a TV!! Talons crossed we will like this place.
Breaking news... if I feel well enough this afternoon, I'll be selecting some images to share from the dozens of our Yellowstone trip that Camper provided me.
TTFN
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tig - Glad you found something to accommodate your needs. Can't wait to see your pics.
kb - Oh no, Nellie stalled again, that is scary! LOL, need money.
Lani - Glad to read that Iris is back at her nest. :-*
karen - Hope Mickey has a safe flight.
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Now it's the idyll valve needing replacement.....oh okay. Should have seen that imho originally as they replaced the throttle position sensor.....same area of car. .....only maybe 2-3 days...
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I think it is time to say, Nellie, RIP! No prize for keeping her running and like old folks tge parts keep braking down! Chris is lucky he was not in a serious accident and injured. Jmho and that of my service writer who talked me out of a 2014 model with 40,000 miles!
I asked him what would break down and he said he did not know that something would
M Ickey, who does not like travel or flying has spent the Afternoon sitting in the airport in Atlanta. Her first plane was delayed by an hour or so and the second one was delayed and now it’s not due to leave until probably 530 or maybe 630 I can’t remember what she said at any rate he is going to be a tired person when she gets here as I say, sitting in an airport and sitting in a hospital both are very unsettling if not unsettling tiring. At any rate, you’ll get here sometime and piper will meet a new friend
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I think it is time to say, Nellie, RIP! No prize for keeping her running and like old folks tge parts keep braking down! Chris is lucky he was not in a serious accident and injured. Jmho and that of my service writer who talked me out of a 2014 model with 40,000 miles!
I asked him what would break down and he said he did not know that something would
M Ickey, who does not like travel or flying has spent the Afternoon sitting in the airport in Atlanta. Her first plane was delayed by an hour or so and the second one was delayed and now it’s not due to leave until probably 530 or maybe 630 I can’t remember what she said at any rate he is going to be a tired person when she gets here as I say, sitting in an airport and sitting in a hospital both are very unsettling if not unsettling tiring. At any rate, you’ll get here sometime and piper will meet a new friend
Na, not really. Just spoke with the expert mechanic in a different town. He said: I thought all along that was it but without seeing her I didn't say....I've been speaking with him all along. The EXPERT. Just too afraid to drive her that far away.
Only 350 bucks...better than a new car. I'm very excited. Don't want a newer car frankly, until I absolutely need one.
Yes, I'm grateful Chris learned a life lesson about putting the hazard lights on, staying calm, walking home safely.
It is what it is....
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PHYL A pink morning. Hope injections went well. One more set to go.
KB Well that is a nightmare for Chris. Sounds like a lot more going on now with Nellie Hmmm You have a solution and maybe regret not seeing the Expert in the first place? LOL wife keeps buying plants LOL
KAREN Enjoy your time with Mickey ;D What will you have for your dinner? Tim has a 10# restriction on lifting so what does he do but bring home 2 bags of topsoil and 2 bags of Miracle grow for gardens today. I was furious!!!
LANI Glad I didn't know Iris was missing. :o
TIG New cabin sound perfect. Sure hope it works out. When do you go?
Off to a haircut!!
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kb - Hope expert mechanic fixes Nellie up right this time. When do you have to drive her there?
karen - Mickey will be exhausted from her long airport day.
tsk - Oh no..Tim not listening already, yikes! Enjoy your haircut. :)
Good night, everyone :D
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Speaking of plants - we had a VERY busy weekend at the store. On Sat. only we sold $38,000 of live plants. Fortunately we had expected a good weekend and had over stock plants. We started the weekend with 12 transports carts extra - besides all the tables full. On Sunday the crowd was almost as busy as Sat.
Tig - I see that northern MN lit-up yesterday with 12 wildfires starting on Monday - 3 are still burning and 0 containment. More fires have started today - expecting current weather to continue through Wed. - Check https://app.watchduty.org/i/48388 for the latest status on fires.
What Makes the Great Horned Owl so Great? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbFY_9FXKnY
Educational Toy Challenge and Cats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGECs71ltq4
Part 23: Rebuilding the Clinchfield Railroad Series ~ POPLAR AND ERWIN UNITE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWuDE992dZU
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Mickey is almost in Valdosta! Flight Left Atlanta earlier than she had reported so she will be here by six and will get a taxi or uber to my house. Tsk I have not planned a thing for dinner is everything I mentioned to her was not a real thrill for her so I am waiting for her to arrive and tell me what she wants. I have a freezer full of boxes, meatballs I have spaghetti sauce and spaghetti and I have some salad fixings. I none of this could you understand but it’s here so we’ll see what she wants. She has told me in the past that she does not like to eat one flying or right after traveling so maybe she’ll want a couple eggs and an English muffin or something like that I don’t know. Piper is anxious to meet her lol she will be when she finds out she’s got a treat in her pocket.
The plane delays today were evidently because of the storm system is moving through the Northeast, which I think we’re a result of the storms that came through us the last three or four days there was plenty of rain, rain, and a little thunder and lightning here, but not much. I haven’t seen Mickey in two years, so this will be a treat.
Lani I did not know that Iris had been gone either and I’m glad she is back home. What happened to the new guy that was cording her just anybody say I thought maybe that would be a match but evidently Iris said no. Even kept Louis away. Hope you are enjoying your short visit with a LY
All have a
Great evening. Mickey just called and she is getting in the Uber and coming this way said she’s starving I said what do you want to eat she said whatever’s in the freezer lol
SEDS
Pp
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Found this news interview from Fox 9 of the Twin Cities on the 3 fires still burning North of Duluth...
Minnesota wildfires: Sheriff reveals potential causes for 3 fires - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vieDf8mF8G0
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Thanx for the link O.G. :)
TSK ... Tell Tim I said to sit down! LOL.
We have several weeks yet... Hopefully the area will get rain in the next few days. The whole state needs it. https://longbirchlodge.com/
Time to make some dinner...
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kb - Hope expert mechanic fixes Nellie up right this time. When do you have to drive her there?
karen - Mickey will be exhausted from her long airport day.
tsk - Oh no..Tim not listening already, yikes! Enjoy your haircut. :)
Good night, everyone :D
Lisa - she's at the dealer now. Was towed there yesterday. The so called expert I speak with is in Burnsville and too far to tow her or when driveable, drive her there safely. The dealer is in Bloomington just down the road from me and the ones who fixed it last. They just now came up with the same diagnosis the guy in Burnsville said he would have looked at originally. Actually, they are different parts of the same area....the throttle. Meaning the position of gas pedal computer sensor, and then valve to it. Same thing basically.
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Yes, the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve is typically located very near the throttle position sensor (TPS) on the throttle body of a vehicle. Both components work together to regulate the engine's idle speed and overall throttle response. The IAC valve controls the amount of air bypassing the throttle plate during idle, while the TPS measures the throttle position and provides information to the engine computer.
AI says above...last time fixed the TPS and now the IAC.....they work together.
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OLDGUY Didn't take Maru long to figure out that treat dispenser. Great piece on Lesley's great horned owl. What a historical piece of work this video is on rebuilding the Richfield RR
KAREN Didn't you last see Mickey when you were in the home?
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Shine the lake .
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Nice soft rain getting all the birds all hopped up and Joisey Jiggy up in here.
Enthusiastically singing and getting their sunrise best on.
As in and all over feeding off of the bugs that are emerging and A rising.
We Trout watch them and then catch and release. 8)
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Clynn, Love your morning pics! I looked up Mad City. I bet your excited! .. Mike left for Houston, TX this morning, he'll be back Thursday or Friday... Aly and I went to Walmart, then Pine and then had pedicures for fun! I haven't done that for awhile. I planted tomatoes this morning as well as prepared planter boxes for flowers this weekend. We had a fun day! Love your vinca's pretty mix colors.... The Big Bear Eaglets have grown, just gorgeous!
Tsk, beautiful floral morning pic.... Mike's only hobby was golf, and has no other hobbies. I wish he liked to fish....... oh, you have a Pepe too!... sending prayers for Tim's healing... OMG I just read Tim went shopping for Top Soil and Miracle Grow! :o :-X ....... sending prayers for you too.
Phyl, Pretty in Pink Day! ... sweet nature video..
Lisa, yes, I'm finally rested and ready to get going with gardening!
{{{Kb}}} Sorry about Nellie, glad Chris is okay... good luck with getting it repaired.
{{{Tig}}} Cabin sounds great! Glad you feel well enough to share pics... Looking forward to seeing them.
Karen, You and Piper enjoy your visit with Mickey! ;D
Oldguy, terrible news about the wildfires in MN... I pray they can get them quickly contained.... We're under Stage 2 Firewatch. Thanks for videos. I'll check them out tomorrow.
BL Have a good time.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Quick post this morning, just a bit more to get ready for the bath people who will be here between 8 and 10!
Lani, yes, Mad City will be here soon, it's been a month of waiting! The first thing the guy explained was that they weren't mad and crazy people, the company headquarters is in Madison City WI! Awww, Mike had to leave while Aly is visiting... Hopefully he will be back tomorrow! She is leaving Friday, right? I know you two are having fun, whatever you do! Toes and tomatoes! I got my front flowers all done except for the mailbox. I ordered a planter of sorts and it will be here today or tomorrow. There go the vincas and some rescued dianthus! Sweet good night kitties!
BL, cryptic! Are you on a shiny lake? In the rain?
tsk, why don't some men listen? I bet Tim got an earful after lifting four 20+ bags of dirt 2 or more times! Oh no, now you have your own Pepe!
kb, glad Chris is okay, it could have been so much worse... I know you feel differently, but I wouldn't feel safe with Kelsey or Ed and my only transportation being a 25 year old vehicle. I totally understand keeping Nellie, but can't you keep her and still get a dependable vehicle?
oldguy, I had to go to Lowe's twice yesterday, it was crazy, and it was Tuesday. I would not go near Menards, Home Depot or Lowe's on a weekend this time of year! They all seemed very well stocked though!
karen, Mickey is there, at least I hope she made it!
BBL! Need to make sure all is ready!
Dana Schroeder - Female Pileated Woodpecker leaving the nest after doing a little housecleaning. Both the male and female feed while partially inside the opening. Then they go inside completely and emerge to take out the trash. 🙂
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LANI Sounds like some nice "girl time" with Aly - Fun ;D Golf and fishing for Tim and now I think the golf is over as well.
CLYNN Very disruptive couple days for you and the furry kids. I know Lulu would be no where she could be seen. She hates loud noises.
I had never heard of Mad City before . There is also one outside of Milw How did you choose them?
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Today 76F and Tonight 64F
CLynn all the best with the BR remodeling. Tks for Dana Schroeder photo of Pileated Woodpecker
Tsk Tim lifting heavy bags 'No!" Your own Pepe
Karen Mickey's there now? Right?
KB how's Chris this AM? What ae you doing for transportation...or did I miss that?
Tsk pretty lilies this AM...hope
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-05-14-black-grouse
https://www.nature365.tv
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Apple Fritter pull apart bread and yummy Apple Fritter Latte!
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Happy Birthday KB. See you in a bit! :)
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Happy Birthday kb!
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Good Morning Beakers
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kb - Oh, glad Nellie is at the dealer, and you didn't have to drive her there.
karen - Yay, Mickey arrived safely. Hope you both are doing something fun.
BL - We had that nice soft rain all day yesterday, then after 10pm, it got a lil heavier, and the power went out twice.
Lani - Sounds like you and Aly had a nice girls day out. :D Awww, sweet good night kitties.
clynn - Good luck with your bath today. I know you will post pics when all done. :)
tsk - Pretty morning greeting. Hope Tim is not doing any heavy lifting today.
Phyl - Love morning greeting. How did your knee injections go?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, kb!!!
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Over the hills
By Anonymous
Through the woods
Sticks and stones are no less
An obstacle than any other
Tires are large
Clearance is high
Conquerer of the land that
Defies those unprepared for it
Rain or shine
Mud and snow
The journey continues onward
Painted by nature's pallette
Fueled with fire
Driven by dreams
Freedom will be found
By those who seek to find it
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for KB...
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday with 'Nellie' and many more to come!
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KB ... Happy Bird Day !!!
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Happy birthday Kb!
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Beautiful mandevilla just delivered from Bachmans.....sister!
After this heat wave is over and it gets so cold at night in the coming days, I'll put her out on my top deck so I can see her. May have to replant her in a very large clay container as well?
Thank you all for my Birthday wishes.
Yes, I am without car until the end of the week most likely. I could have rented one or used Uber if needed...It's a short time as only the same functional part as before this time. Last time I had lots of non engine related fixes as well.
Lori - you either have a great memory, most likely, or write things down like I do, but yes thank you apple fritters are my fave...and of course puppies and flowers....you have me wired.
thank you.
And of course the Jeep pics...she's not unreliable at all. Just the same problem going undiagnosed for the last oh half year or so. Other than that in the 23 years I've owned her no issues what so ever with her engine. Just the typical tire, battery and brake replacements as needed over time.
the only unreliable thing I can think of is the possibility that as mechanics retire the new ones don't know how to fix a geriatric patients....same goes for all the other professions imho! Example: I won't see a health care provider younger than 40....
Off to lunch with ssrl after Chris gets a haircut. Glad I was home to bring the mandevilla inside.
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Rainy Day in Heredia Province, Costa Rica
Toucan Ranch Rescue
Potoo
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Good morning Beakers!
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, Aly is leaving tomorrow. :( ... I bet you're excited about the renovation! Beautiful Pileated Woodpecker
Phyl pretty flowers... it's springtime for the Black Grouse ... I hope your knee injections went well. :)
Hi Lori, Beautiful birthday posts for KB ;D
Tsk, I hope Tim isn't feeling the effects of heavy lifting yesterday.
Kb, beautiful birthday plant from your sister... enjoy your birthday lunch with ssrl! Good luck with Nellie.
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I'm feeling well today. Yay! Except for intermittent twinges in my back from the fall.
OK... I just finished selecting 53 images from the hundreds Camper provided of our trip last Fall to the Dakotas, Yellowstone, etc.
Please VOTE: I can post here (8 posts) or send me a PM (later after the vote) with your email addy ?? ????
TTFN
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LORI Apple fritter pull apart bread. Would I love a piece of that warmed with butter LOL
LISA Tim is flat on his back with a terrible cold and cough. Just picked up some antibiotics for him on my way home from a yearly lunch with a friend. Trying to stay away from him and spraying Lysol a couple times in areas he goes.
KB Sounds like a nice b-day with Mandevilla and lunch out!
LANI Potoo is so cute ;D That time with Aly went too fast. :o Tim isn't going anywhere today - terrible cold.
TIG I'll take whatever posts you want to do!!! I'd be grateful ;D
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Happy Birthday KB
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Vegan Chocolate Vanilla Cake with Nutella Mousse and Ganache
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I'm feeling well today. Yay! Except for intermittent twinges in my back from the fall.
OK... I just finished selecting 53 images from the hundreds Camper provided of our trip last Fall to the Dakotas, Yellowstone, etc.
Please VOTE: I can post here (8 posts) or send me a PM (later after the vote) with your email addy ?? ????
TTFN
Tig-
I'll enjoy viewing whatever you & Camper want to share.
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KB... I just stole your cake! Thanx O.G. shhhhh.... :P :o ;D
So... L'll wait for more opinions... but..... so far, it appears folks won't mind the posts. I could space them over a few days ? I need to resize them all (did I mention?)
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The Minn. wild fires have grown today - now over 30K acres as of noon...
Minnesota wildfires: Sheriff weighs in on wildfire progress [RAW] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K8NyrJT4Gw
https://app.watchduty.org/i/48580
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oldguy - Yikes, on the growing MN wildfires.
tsk - Oh no, did Tim catch something while getting his procedure done? Glad you got some antibiotics for him. Hope he feels better soon! LOL, I can see you Lysoling behind him! You take care of yourself, too!
tig - I am like Phyl, will enjoy whatever you want to share, and you do what is easiest for you.
Lani - Seems like Aly just got here, and she is already leaving. Potoo, too cute shaking off the rain.
kb - Hope you had a great lunch with ssrl, and pretty plant your sis sent you.
Good night, everyone :)
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Happy Birthday, KB!! Enjoy the pretty flowers/plant you got, and I hope you enjoyed your b'day lunch!
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Enjoy some strawberry shortcake!
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Howdy Beakers!
My migraine was gone when I woke up yesterday. Yay! Oh, and the very old Zofran Rx I used worked well for the nausea I had, thankfully. So I kept my dental appt yesterday afternoon to get my crown re-cemented, that came off Friday night. Yay!
Phyl, and Tig, hope knee treatments bring improvement for both of you.
Lisa, the flooding in western Maryland (and nearby places) has been so horrible and sad. I hope your area hasn't had any bad flooding.
TSK, I hope Tim is better soon. Did you give him "The Look" for not following doctor's rules? Or maybe a real piece of your mind? Glad the procedure went well, and I hope he gets great results from that. Hope his respiratory illness is short-lived.
Lani, I just love that sweet-looking Potoo at TRR! Glad you and Aly got to pamper yourselves a bit with a fun and relaxing "girls outing" before she left.
OG, garden center time is wild!
BL, hope the fish are biting while y'all are grooving at the lake.
Clynn, Mad City. LOL, good name.
SSRL, nice you took KB out for a b'day lunch!!
Karen, I hope Mickey got to have a late morning to recover some from her travel day. So glad she is there for a visit, and I bet you are having a great gabfest catching up with each other in person. I bet Piper is having fun with "the girls" too!
Puff, it's a small world. You and Karen lived near each other at one time! Andy Griffith would say, "Don't that just beat all."
Lori, warm apple fritters! Oh gawd!!
Guess what. I'm starving! Going to find grub.
Good night, Beakers. Peace. SED.
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this is where we had lunch today.
Outside right under those umbrellas!
Only a hop, skip,, and a jump away from my house....
Baz.....esp. for you as you are hungry again!....LOL
Thanks Oldguy, what a lovely garden picture.
Andrew just dropped a yard and a half of soil in my driveway for my back yard.
I called him and said: "hey you are going to need to tarp it or I'll have a muddy driveway tomorrow"
He said: yup I'll be back in the early morning..
Er um it's supposed to rain by 7am....
As they say: We shall see....oh well it's not on me. He'll have to move wet soil down a hill and a ways I'm thinkin.
Thanks oldguy for the wildfire updates....We are supposed to get rain tomorrow and Friday.
Sorely needed here but not sure how much they'll get up there to help them out. Hope so.
So sad.
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LISA No he felt a cold coming on for about 3-4 days before the ablation. But wasn't cough or sneezing like he is today which would be day 7 or so - the cold is peaking. I walk out of a room when he comes in and then go back and spray when he walks out. LOL I was out to lunch today with a friend and outside most of the other time. Set out chicken soup for him to eat up and my leftovers from lunch if he was hungry.
I'm heading to Milw tomorrow to meet up with my Milw bro and wife and Green Bay bro and wife for lunch.
Sure are some delicious desserts posted today. ;D
BAZI YAY the world is anew today. So happy you are feeling better.. " Don't that just beat all" LOL
KB What did you have on that delicious looking menu!!! We ate outdoors as well today. What a relief.
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tsk - I had the brisket sandwich....and they are huge! It's the one right below the turkey one which ssrl had and mine is the last sandwich in the sandwich menu part.
Wellie.....I ran out and tarped my soil and laid posts for fencing around it so it won't blow away.
Our weather predictors are all over the map....yes starting here at 7am....sis says they keep changing the forecast start time.
I texted Andrew in case that's all he was going to fit in tomorrow was tarping the soil...yes, he's over committed.
Hasn't yet put the gate in....or mulch, or rock, or sod, and on and on..
I'll be happy with the soil down and gate finished!....
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Well, the guy doing the bathrooms left about an hour ago, Ed and Kelsey left to visit their friend on the East Side, so I finally got to make a Goodwill run! I only go on Wednesdays, because they are usually gone until 7:30 or 8:00, and they haven't gone for 3 weeks! So I had a load! Kelsey's bathroom is done, he will come back and do ours tomorrow! Yay!
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kb, that looks like a very nice place to have your birthday lunch!
tsk, A Mad City sales rep came by about a month ago, I am sure they got my info from some searches I did on the web! Anyway, I liked their materials and guarantee, it stays with the house forever, even if we sell the house. Most don't do that. And they had good reviews and AAA+++ at the BBB! Poor Tim, at least it wasn't obvious when he had the procedure, or they probably wouldn't have done it? I hope he gets over it fast...
baz, HALLELUJAH! The migraine has left the building! And, of course, you are HONGRY again! ::) ::) So glad you are feeling better! I'll have some of kb''''s strawberry shortcake! Mom said she would make my birthday cake for me when Kelsey and I go in July. White buttermilk cake (from scratch), four layers with whipped cream and strawberries between...I can taste it now!!
Lani, oh that sweet little Potoo, love the wing flapping! And Aly leaves tomorrow, like tsk, it seems like she arrived there yesterday! I wish her and Dewey a safe and uneventful trip. I saw this video of the Big Bear kids on FB, it is really good! Poop shoot, wingersizing and picking at feathers. Reminds me of some of the hilarious scenes we have had at Decorah in the past... https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1167264438420497&rdid=z7eynmSOrxORk3aD
Phyl, pretty flowers this morning and a good 365! Hope all of you are doing well! Any bluebird sightings?
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The injection process for my knees was smooth ...however, not painless. Tremendous pressure as the joint filled with Euflexxa each knee, to my guess, should be have 2/3 full. Next Tuesday 5-20 will be my last appointment. Them we shall see. I hope to be able to go for evening walks again and/or use my exercise bike.
Last week Jim and I went to Home Depot and use a coupon for $10 off any purchase up to $200. I bought some fresh annuals and a couple of perianal for the ft. porch and deck. Oh a nd a pretty new handblown hummer feeder that's red so i can use the clear nectar ...keeping the little
avians healthier. Anyway, will gradually get those set out and hung. Nothingh fancie or elaborate. But pleasant. Can hardley wait for warmer weathere so I can sit out in AMs and drink lots of coffee. ;D
Yes. We've had visuals on the Bluebirds. Mostly males. I've take a couple of snaps...just haven'
t had time to download and upload to Pinterest to post to my thread here in the RRP forum. But, I will.
CLynn your BRs look very nice. :) ; awesome photo of Independence Pass, Colorado
KB Andrew, over booked, definitely. The Covdina looks like a nice place to eat.
Tsk so thankful for Lysol spray or Citrace spray.
Bazi, Well...HALLELUJAH! Migraine has ...' left the building!"
Lani sending Aly and Dewey prayers for safe travels to their home. Agree, seems like she just to your house.
OG tls for the wildfire updates. I hope that area gets some rain...soon.
Wishing all my fellow Beakers a Good Evening and a Good Night...SEDs !
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Happy B-DAY kb. 8)
Better late than missing it. ;)
Hope you had a great day. :)
Pip, Kopje and I were busy dodging showers and T-storms canoe fishing in the Pickle today we did land a few decent bucket mouths in the early morning rain however. ;D
SEDS all as we're all bushed.
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Tig, Glad you're feeling well.. Please post your photos in whatever way is easiest for you. Looking forward to seeing them! :)
Tsk, sorry to hear Tim has a cold.... hopefully, he feels better tomorrow... how nice you're going to see your bro and sils tomorrow... have a nice time and safe travels.
Oldguy, great cake for KB... yum! ... sad to see the MN fires are growing. :(
Lisa, We're sad to see Aly leaving so soon. :(
Baz, glad you're migraine is gone, and life is better after visit to dentist too... :-*
Kb, that looks like a nice place to have lunch. I hope you had a nice birthday. ;D
Clynn, pretty bathroom redo.... Love the Big Bear video, between poop-shooting on dad and then watching mom doing a little nestoration with a stick.. The serious watchful looks from the eaglets are so cute!
Phyl, glad the injections went smooth, I pray they will help you so you can enjoy doing what you want again.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Paulie, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good morning ...
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Today 87F and Tonight 72F
Tsk sorry {{{Tim }}}has a cold.... hope he feels better tomorrow. Nice you're going to see your bro and sils tomorrow... have a nice time and safe travels
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-05-15-lek
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Phyl, there you are! A beautiful sunflower morning! Birds have some really unique courtship rituals! I hope they show more in the 365! Can you take a pic of the Hummer feeder? It got to 85 here yesterday, had to turn the A/C on, but now we will have another cool down. I see 2 days in next week's forecast where the high will be 61. There is even a 59 high after those 2 days! That was just Kelsey's bathroom, ours will be done today.
Lani, that Big Bear video reminded me so much of the antics of previous Decorah eaglets! Safe travels today for Aly and Dewey, I know you loved having them there and hate seeing them go... I got my flowers done (all except around the mailbox) Tuesday, finally took some pictures.
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CLYNN Beautiful job on Kelsey's bathroom.. How does it differ from the previous set up? Funny about the Goodwill run. Will Ed notice the difference? Your Mom is a treasure still doing that big cake for you at 90! Our local ABC network followed up again on Big Bear last night. They have been following all along. Hopefully it got more folks interested in eagle watching :) Beautiful gardens. The hostas you have going down the middle - are those clippings from ones that you already have? It is a very inviting entrance to your front door. Love that hosta garden . Nice variety :) Like that narrow fringed leaf on in the front. I've not seen any like that.
PHYL A sunflower morning . Your knees are almost brand new. Be sure and take a pic of the new hummer feeder. Do you make your own nectar?
BL And you all fit in one canoe fishing gear and all? Good outcome tho in the rough weather.
LANI Aly gone and Mike back home. I remember my Mom telling me later in life that every time I left from visiting her, she cried :-* Am sure you will have plenty to do today to keep busy altho I'm sure she knocked off a few of the "to-do" things off your list. ;D
LISA Remembering the passing of your Mom today :'( Reflect on all the good memories. ;)
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Happy Thursday all
BL - thanks for the late night birthday wishes...hope you all got a good night's sleep.
Clynn - so many plantings. Did you do it alone?....I bet by now you know exactly how many flats you need to get in one trip.
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A critically endangered finless porpoise.....only found in rivers and estuaries of China....like we all say: We learn something new everyday.
Andrew did send an employee over to lay out all that soil....Unfortunately, we got no rain here but sis who live north of me got a half inch in 30 minutes....she's expecting more this afternoon.
We need it so badly. Not expecting any now here.
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Good Morning Beakers
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baz - That strawberry shortcake for kb looks delicious! We did not have any flooding over this way.
kb - Menu looks yummy, and beautiful restaurant. Hope you had a nice birthday lunch.
tsk - Oh wow, good thing he didn't mention it to them before his procedure. I hope Tim is feeling a lil bit better today. Have a good time with your brothers and SIL's today. Thank you for remembering, Mama :-*
clynn - The bathroom looks great. We have something here like Mad City, but its called Bath Fitters, I believe. Beautiful photo from Independence Pass, Colorado. Your flowers look great! Love those plant stakes in your last pic this morning.
Phyl - Glad to hear the injection went smooth, but sorry that they hurt. Pretty sunflowers this morning.
Lani - Safe travels for Aly and Dewey.
kb, tig, Puff, BL, oldguy and karen - Morning :)
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NG arrives on nest this morning. ;D
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Iris caught a whale and mating attempt. LOL!
https://x.com/i/status/1922756617373663703
Iris caught a whale yesterday! ;D
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Good morning Beakers!
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
Aly and Dewey will be leaving for their long drive to Oregon at 1pm.
Mike is on his way home, but he'll miss Aly by a couple of hours.
Have a good day everyone, I'll be back tonight. :)
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BL And you all fit in one canoe fishing gear and all? Good outcome tho in the rough weather.
Tsk it's a tight fit in a 16' Old Town canoe, but Kopje is a very well trained canoe dog now and instinctively knows when to make like a low centered statue between the thwarts when I say quietly ... "Kop fish on". 8) 8)
He hasn't put us in the drink since he was an amateur fishing pup. ;D
Oh Daddy Mommy get me some belly fish on for me at the shore tail wag a drooling .
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Thanks oldguy for the wildfire updates....We are supposed to get rain tomorrow and Friday.
Sorely needed here but not sure how much they'll get up there to help them out. Hope so.
So sad.
It looks like Northern MN should get some beneficial wildfire helping rain over the next few days hopefully without any lightning.
~ Forecast-ed ~ to be between 1/2" -to- 1.20" in areas of the fires.
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We are now under a tornado watch.....hmm, I don't get it. The weather forecasters have been so bad lately. i'm talking years now.
Had a convo with my landscaper and mailman....both whom work outside....and agree.
So, we shall see.
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Good morning and ...Happy Caturday !
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Today 76F and Tonight 64F
Paulie prayers for Charlie
KB might be a fluke...I opened pp 222, 223, and 224. I started my post on pg. 224; good news on 'Nellie'
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Soooo Let's see if things are back to snuff.
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Looks good!?
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Good Morning Beakers! It's Caturday!
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Wonder what is going on in the Beak? Can't go back to any previous pages, and when I opened the Beak Room from RRP a couple of times it went back to Jan 2024! Refresh doesn't work if I hit that error page, have to close and open again. Maybe I should try a re-boot. That seems to fix a lot of problems!
Phyl, yours is the only post since whatever happened! And very early this morning! And I can see the most previous posts below the post I am working on now. Love the pics of Bob, he and Harley could be brothers from another mother... ;D
Puff, not sure yet, still can't go back to see yesterday...
Wow, just read about tornadoes in St. Louis! https://www.nbcnews.com/video/5-people-killed-in-suspected-st-louis-tornadoes-239809093904 Some really bad storms yesterday, the wind was bad all day here.
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JUST IN: Manpower requested back to Nottoway Plantation for some rekindling of the massive fire. It is normal for fires of this magnitude to rekindle from hot spots.
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IT'S CATURDAY
Just popped in to see if we are up and running. Can't go to back pages tho I'm opening to PHYL's post as well.
PAULIE What happened to Charlie? On a past page I can't access.
CLYNN Thanks for St Louis info - Checking on people I know there.
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Definitely still a little wonky here in the Beak Room.
There's still a gremlin that ate Pages 223 and 224. :o
I cleared all of my Cookies / Cache from Firefox and rebooted my machine .. still no access to Pages 223 and 224.
I believe (after I hit post on this post) that we're "back in" the Beak and able to post again here on Page 225.
The last page to work correctly was Page 222 and ended with this post from kb:
https://raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/index.php?topic=2927.msg809090#msg809090
I made a couple of little posts on those 2 pages of little consequence, so forward we go .... ;D
If anyone posted anything of major importance on pages 223 & 224 (and can recall what they posted on those pages ;) ) they should re-post it here on page 225.
Oh well we're are back here on Page 225. 8) :)
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PAULIE I just did what LANI suggested and went into Members and clicked on your posts - You start with #1 to give most current.
How scary for you and Charley. What a decision to have to make. Will begin prayers that you are given some good advise that you both can live with. You have had quite a time lately. :-*
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Some short twitter vids for Caturday.
https://x.com/JamesLucasIT/status/1921602255997874452
https://x.com/itsme_urstruly/status/1923379567349166316
Non-Caturday funnies:
https://x.com/LangmanVince/status/1922056085285818441
https://x.com/historydefined/status/1922785345847890020
https://x.com/dog_rates/status/1923120225463017860
https://x.com/awkwardgoogle/status/1923553304677659081 :o
kb very scary: https://x.com/accuweather/status/1923122506518626548
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Yay, I think things are back to normal, I hope, as I can enter Beak room and see your posts now.
Catch up later, off to store. :)
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Yes I can't remember what I posted yesterday on 223 or 224.....must not have been that important!
Nellie holds a higher rpm at stop lights...drives well now. Will go ahead and detail her now this weekend or next.
Dang cold here for the next few days...40's or 40 at night for the next few nights. Hang in there annuals who are immovable.
BL - Northern MN did get rain on Thursday night. Not sure though how much it helped. News on it has to me been a little limited in substance anyway.
Lost power yesterday: It was actually intentionally turned off at my house as power lines were burning and falling to the ground in the back yards of my block to my north. We had long lasting ferocious winds. And I mean it felt like a hurricane for hours and hours. Don't know if Northern MN got those winds also after the storms left.
Chris' good friend who lives on my block suggested the power company only temporarily fixed the lines on our block after the house explosion almost now a year ago. I believe him. 2 lines in the wind were sparking and melted.
Thank God it fell just outside my backyard fence as Ollie was let out and the wire was live.
Anyway, one hour turned into at least 4 hours.
Can't also figure out what happened to Charley, Paulie.
Later Beakers.
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Yeah. I was up late last might and cleared my cache/cookies just as BL and was able to view two previous pages. However, no such luck
this morning. I dunno...shrugging shoulders.
Our dishwasher 'died' last night. So it'll be off to Home Depot / Lowes today. I'll let Jim pick this one. No worries with him he knows to'get one with metal interior, etc. ;)
BL- tks for links will view later
So...have a good day
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I see we still can't read 223 & 224. I went back to my member's page, this is what I posted minus the photos & gif. I'm wondering if my bearstudy pics had a spam in it. Because the problem didn't happen until I clicked to post. I may have posted a bad pic... When I look at Bertha's pic on my member's profile post page it's enormous! And not what I posted originally.
The below post is what I wrote yesterday.
TGIF Beakers!
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, Love your morning pics... I'm keeping busy, lots to do outside. The Emory and AZ White oak leaves and new blossoms have finally fallen, lots to rake up. We're surrounded by them, and add the windy days they are everywhere. There a mess to keep off the driveway.... That'll be a chore for the next two weeks. But at least the yellow dusty pollen from the Junipers are finally over... You'll love the new shower.... terrible about the plantation home. :'(
Tsk, you'll enjoy Ms Fisher, she's a beautiful sassy adventuresome gal! Love the fashion and decor....
Phyl, beautiful morning flowers.... cute turtle.... we'll watch for the Milky Way.... sending prayers for you, Jim and Miss Maggie.
{{{Tig}}} ;D
Lisa, Raspberry Orange is a new one too me. It does look iffy... is it juicy? The naval oranges at Safeway have been very juicy and sweet.
Karen, I hope you and Piper are having a good time with Mickey. ;D
Bearstudy - Great News—Lily and her four yearlings are fine! - UPDATE May 15, 2025
https://www.bearstudy.org/updates/daily-updates/4999-great-news-lily-and-her-four-yearlings-are-fine-update-may-15-2025.html
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some bounce
I'll wait a few days to try to post the travel pics. Hopefully Amy is working on a fix. ?
A few yard tasks today. Lots of rest before and after, as my low back is still painful at times.
Our plumber needs to replace the vertical hot water pipe to our first floor bath. He is good but not careful or good at cleanup. I'm hoping to get my brother involved to " ride herd " the day of. ::)
TTFN
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Well here's good news for all of you gardening gals out there. :)
Maybe I should take it backup again. ;)
https://www.yourtango.com/self/science-says-people-old-timey-habit-stay-mentally-sharp-old-age
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For Caturday...
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/U3nSuLN7ND4
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Good Morning Beakers....Happy Caturday!!!
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BL - Good article. Thanks for the vids.
tig - Hope your back feels better with rest today.
Lani - I am like you, can't read those two pages without getting the error. The Raspberry orange was semi-juicy. We bought some good Navels from Acme, which is the sister store to Safeway. Thanks for the bear study report.
Phyl - Sorry about your dishwasher.
kb - Decorah must have had the same winds as you yesterday, cause I watched the cams for most of the way and what wind was wild.
tsk - Sweet morning kitties. How is Tim feeling?
clynn - Seems just like yesterday that Big Bear kids were hatching, and now they are getting ready to fledge. So very sad about the Nottoway Plantation.
paulie - Prayers for your hubby.
Puff, karen, baz, and all - Morning :)
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I see we still can't read 223 & 224. I went back to my member's page, this is what I posted minus the photos & gif. I'm wondering if my bearstudy pics had a spam in it. Because the problem didn't happen until I clicked to post. I may have posted a bad pic... When I look at Bertha's pic on my member's profile post page it's enormous! And not what I posted originally.
No worries Lani.
I highly doubt that anything that you posted caused the forum to glitch out.
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BL That kitten and the shepherd was so cute. That Ed Ames was a Johnny classic ;D Duck and Croc :o :o I will easily slide into my 80's. This AM deadheaded all the lilac blossoms, and all the daffodil blossoms, raked up all the sticks and branches that had fallen from out parkway tree and the huge maple in the back, finished off my little front garden with some top soil and wood mulch and placed my new little book reading boy and girl figures - ALL done. Yesterday it was digging all the thistle out of the garden. :P :P Time to rest.
KB YAY for Nellie. NAY for the power lines :P If you go into forum "members" and click on Paulie and then click on "posts" and go to # 1 it is her most recent post and she explains about Charlie.
PHYL How old was the dishwasher? Bummer. So funny - Maine Coon - ancient god LOL
LANI So glad you reposted to see the Bear report. Lynn and others have taken some good pics. ;D Love the names they pic for the bears LOL
LISA Great AM pic today ;D It is really cool here today. Tim is out mowing his lawn. We will see how this goes. He has already fallen today backing out of the fern bed after reattaching his thermometer on the bedroom window after the window washer left ::) ::) Otherwise sleeping well and feeling better!
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Happy Caturday Beakers!
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
{{{Paulie and Charlie}}} I'm so sorry. Glad you have your family with you at that time, you both of difficult decisions ahead of you. Sending prayers. God Bless :-*
Phyl, great Caturday pics.... awesome Cat videos "I think my cat is an ancient God" very cool..... good luck with hunting for new dishwasher. :-\
Clynn, I did what BL did too. All of it... but, the last two pages are gone and at least we can post in the Beak again. Strange situation. ??? ..... {{{Big Bear Eaglets :-*}}}. tragic news from St Louis ... prayers for all hit by yesterday's tornadoes. :(
Hi Puff :)
Kb, glad all is well after the storms... just click on Paulie's name on Membership list then go to her posts.
BL, thanks for Caturday videos... who wears short shorts!!! LOL!! .. I remember watching that Johnny Carson show Live!! ... Oh my crocodile going home to mother! ... great article on gardening, I believe it. ;D... as busy, curious and adventurous as you are, you will always be young.
{{{Tig}}}
Lisa, whenever I see the word ACME it takes me back to my childhood and The Roadrunner and Wile E Coyote, as well as Sylvester the cat. ;D
Tsk, Easy does it Tim :) .... glad he's sleeping well and feeling better... continued prayers. :)
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I see we still can't read 223 & 224. I went back to my member's page, this is what I posted minus the photos & gif. I'm wondering if my bearstudy pics had a spam in it. Because the problem didn't happen until I clicked to post. I may have posted a bad pic... When I look at Bertha's pic on my member's profile post page it's enormous! And not what I posted originally.
No worries Lani.
I highly doubt that anything that you posted caused the forum to glitch out.
Thanks BL, what a strange sitiuation. ???
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My early b-day gift
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thanks Lani and tsk...gotcha. I was able to read Paulie's post...that's too bad.
I've never tried that before, a new trick.
Wellie, after all our wind and rain I walked Ollie wearing a coat, and got around to moving some mulch in my driveway using a 5 gallon bucket. Maybe dropped 10 buckets or so, threw some dug up hosta left from Andrew's gate work, and blew all the "junk" from the winds.
That's about all I can do today.....My back and hips are so sore...guess bending over with buckets of mulch didn't help....
I have both lawns to mow, decks to clean, and sod and seed to water.....all tomorrow.
If it gets too daunting as I'm in a hurry for deck sealing next week I'll call trevor to mow my back hill at least.
Hope you all have a better weekend than we are.....just cloudy and about 10-20 degrees below average until late next week. Hm, I have the heat on in the house and it's running, only set to 70.
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BL That kitten and the shepherd was so cute. That Ed Ames was a Johnny classic ;D Duck and Croc :o :o I will easily slide into my 80's. This AM deadheaded all the lilac blossoms, and all the daffodil blossoms, raked up all the sticks and branches that had fallen from out parkway tree and the huge maple in the back, finished off my little front garden with some top soil and wood mulch and placed my new little book reading boy and girl figures - ALL done. Yesterday it was digging all the thistle out of the garden. :P :P Time to rest.
Tsk, time for a glash of wine. ;)
Did you guys get hit with that dust storm yesterday ?
https://satlib.cira.colostate.edu/daily/
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Yah on the forum some what working again - hope Amy can get pages 223 and 224 back.
Speaking of Maine Coon... be sure to catch the voice over starting at 1 minute... ::)
Why is this giant cat's personality so hilariously adorable? 😂 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNClpOlhzLQ
Yesterday was windy here - up to 30mph many times - temps dropped starting at 4pm - radar indicated rain here one/off for 2 hours - never saw a drop - dew point was 20-30 degrees below air temp. Had a high of 84 after Thursday high of 91. Now forecasting 2 inches of rain for Mon/Tue. and highs of mid 50s.
CATS "THE CHILL MASTERS" (with old TV INTRO) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xGpsai-fbc
Maru definitely wants me to watch him when he's making udon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIBdff3iIcs
Has your cat gone CRAZY this spring time? Look out for these key signs... - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KsobZzR3So&t=10s
If Your Cat Blocks Your Path, This Is What They’re Trying to Say - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVVwucsvOL0
Kilauea had Episode 22 yesterday - 10:16 hours - deposited about 5 million cubic yards of lava. https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updates
Iceland is still having tremors, but no lava eruption yet.
A easy to make ant bait station...
How To Make An All Natural Ant Killer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTXRHQjrWBI
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My early b-day gift
I'm assuming your handiwork tsk. Shook my head when you mentioned your one-and-only. They seem to always get to make their iffy choices. I hope he doesn't get himself in a bad decision.
Lani - Hi back to you. Hi to all as we deal with tech issues. I'm thinking we're not in charge. :-\
I'm going to make my complaints shortly - Window washing. . .Was scheduled for yesterday, wind/weather change of plan. Rescheduled for today. Got call they had issues, rescheduled for 8A Monday. Got a call 1 o'clock that he could do it today, now at 2. What the heck!!! Been with them now about 5 years - new employees don't seem to know (or care) who I am.
I have a lot of nerve complaining with all the serious issues you all have. But this does seem to be a good place to vent today.
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Yah on the forum some what working again - hope Amy can get pages 223 and 224 back.
That's a strange forum occurrence don't you think OG ?
Just 2 pages just going "poof" in the 'middle' of an established thread is very odd, I've not seen that occur on a Simple Machines Forum before. ???
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Wild whacky temperature swings going on here in the Conus mid May for sure. ::)
No wonder there have been so many severe weather events so far this year. :(
Kicking back with some cold ones watching the PGA Championship on "moving day". ;D
82° F here right now with swampy dew points and humidity, not a stitch of a breeze, pollen counts off the charts, windows open with fans on sitting in our skivvies sneezing and wheezing. ::)
Had I been paying attention I would have put the window AC unit in yesterday, but I didn't, getting the should have done that honey-do look from Pip. :-[
To friggin' hot to put it in the west facing front window right now for this cold loving installer. ;)
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Happy Caturday, Beakers!
The error message produced when attempting to access the Beak Room's pp. 223 and 224 indicates the error is on the server side. That means none of us out here in "member" land can "fix" the problem on our side by doing anything like rebooting or clearing cache or cookies. My best guess, without additional details, is there was an indexing issue (or corruption) affecting those pages. Maybe Amy can fix it, and if it's an indexing issue, maybe she can rebuild the index... just a guess. Anyone who wants to see what they posted on those pages can click on their own member name and then click on "show posts," and then you can scroll down to see what you posted. In any case, the fact that clicking on "previous" or "next" sends you to a different thread, instead of the next, or previous, page of the same thread, is what makes me suspect an indexing issue, possibly a corruption of the index for those 2 pages. Did anyone who contacted Amy about the problem get any reply from her yet? I hope she will address it, even if she can't fix it.
My niece and hubby and their little ones, LGN and Baby Bro, lost power yesterday in the storms in the VA/DC area, and said a lot of trees were down in their neighborhood. Luckily they're running on a generator - LGN's needs require 24/7 power. I don't think any trees came down on their property, best I can tell from the scant communication I have gotten on that subject from my LilSis, but I know they are all fine.
Lisa, what about at your place? There were a lot of storm reports all around that area. Also, how did things fare at Bradley's? I hope you all have power, and no property damage.
Lani, my first guess, without any detail info, is there was an indexing issue (possibly a corruption of the data affecting the indexing for those 2 pages) affecting those pages. Odd, but possibly "fixable," if Amy gets time to de-bug the problem.
TSK, which part of that picture is part of your b'day present? The flowers and statuary are all pretty there!
Such awful destruction from all the storms over such a broad area of several states - last I saw, the count was 23 dead (over several states), many more than that were injured. The death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue efforts continue. Over 5,000 buildings were damaged in St. Louis alone. Prayers for all affected by the storms, and as they continue through today and the next couple of days.
I haven't looked to see if The Preakness is still scheduled for today in Baltimore. I don't know how much that event may have been affected by the storm system - not just at the track, but for all the related operations, participants, and those who travel to and from who are needed to make that event happen. I will look it up after I post to see what the news for that is today. I do know the Kentucky Derby winner won't be racing in The Preakness, which eliminates the possibility of a Triple Crown winner this year, rare as it ever is to begin with.
Take care, (((All))) .
For a little comic relief... Here's a related-to-topic jigsaw puzzle "funny" for the puzzlers among us (click it to enlarge it):
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So sorry this is late sweetie!!
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Banana Bread Cake topped with the fluffiest cream cheese frosting! Garnished with fresh banana slices and chopped walnuts.
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Hi guys, just sent Amy an email with screenshot attachments with the issue and error messages... will keep you updated shortly.
Have a beautiful day and hugs to ((all)) of you and extra hug for Paulie :-*
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I see the page numbers are increasing as we post.
tsk - Thanks on the morning greeting, I thought it was cute. Oh no, Tim falling. BL needs to send you a bubble wrap suit for him! Love your early birthday present.
Lani - LOL, on ACME!
kb - Hope you are resting.
oldguy - Thanks for the videos.
Puff - Hope you got your windows washed.
BL - Thanks for the weather info.
baz - LOL, the jigsaw funny! We made out ok, just lots of wind and heavy rain, the same for Bradley. I have seen on Facebook that Dundalk, got his pretty hard, and a tornado touched down there.
Lori - Thanks for sending in a email to Amy. I am sure her inbox is probably filled with a few from us Beakers. I sent her one with the error, too. Ooo, that Banana bread cake looks delicious!
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The error message produced when attempting to access the Beak Room's pp. 223 and 224 indicates the error is on the server side. That means none of us out here in "member" land can "fix" the problem on our side by doing anything like rebooting or clearing cache or cookies. My best guess, without additional details, is there was an indexing issue (or corruption) affecting those pages. Maybe Amy can fix it, and if it's an indexing issue, maybe she can rebuild the index... just a guess. Anyone who wants to see what they posted on those pages can click on their own member name and then click on "show posts," and then you can scroll down to see what you posted. In any case, the fact that clicking on "previous" or "next" sends you to a different thread, instead of the next, or previous, page of the same thread, is what makes me suspect an indexing issue, possibly a corruption of the index for those 2 pages. Did anyone who contacted Amy about the problem get any reply from her yet? I hope she will address it, even if she can't fix it.
I have not received a response to my email sent to Amy, but I did hear John mention in the Explore.org Play By Play talk this past Thursday that they are out and about banding the peregrine falcons. I guess when Amy has time to answer her emails, she will respond to us.
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some bounce
TSK... I had missed that... about Tim. Darn.
Tnx BAZ. Yes... praying for all those poor families affected by the storms.
I'm back inside, resting, with my socks and sweatshirt additions and long pants. The temperature inside will prolly go down to 65 overnight. I'll double up on my blankies. ::)
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Last night I did some web research on dishwasher with my 'requirement's " found the perfect 'LG' brand . Soooo....We went right out this afternoon to Home Depot and bought it! It'll be installed this Wednesday ;)
Last night's winds and rain were ferocious... as a tornado passed outskirts of Middle Tenn ( us) and hit Southern Kentucky and Mid west Great Lakes.
JigSaw meme LOL
OG Thanks for the videos. Maine Coon w/ voice over...so funny. Tks for Kilauea and Iceland updates
Lisa yes page numbers are 'increasing'. :)
Puff hopefully you have your window washer job done.
Lori hugs and 'thank you' for messaging Amy . LOL 'missing semicolon' kitty meme. Banana bread cake looks yummy. A hot slice with real butter and cold milk. ;)
Horst's Maxie here's to a Happy Belated Birthday'.
Tsk pretty birthday gift in your front garden; {{{ Tim }}} drats 🙏 s
. My dishwasher was 15 yrs old. Got our money's worth.
BL all the best with putting in your new windows; That kitten and the shepherd ... so cute.
{{{Paulie & Charlie}}} 🙏 s
Well, think I"m caught up...wouldn't swear to it though. When returning from Home Dept. popped into Publix and bought some Dixie heavy duty paper plates & bowls w/ matching cups and plastic 'weapons'. Going 'South of the Border' w/ my homemade salsa (made day before to 'season'.
Prayers for all those who are victims in Kentucky, and Missouri and Midwest Great Lakes storms
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KB We were in the beautiful 60s today and partly sunny. Nice breeze.
BL Didn't notice it at the time but funny thing - I had our exterior windows scheduled for today LOL So lucky. The guy said he has done one other house in our town so far - Quite a mess. Then I noticed the tops of our garbage cans were filthy. But saw nothing like the videos you see on TV.
Chicago's first-ever dust storm was caused by strong winds from a cluster of thunderstorms in central Illinois. These winds, reaching speeds of 60 to 70 mph, swept over parched farmlands, picking up dust and carrying it north towards the Chicago area. The resulting dust storm reduced visibility to less than a quarter of a mile and caused the National Weather Service to issue a dust storm warning for the city for the first time.
OLDGUY That Maine Coon grooming was really good - she was an expert. Santi sure has a lot of cats!
BAZI The two children reading was the b-day gift ;D LOLOL on the "solved" puzzle ;D
LORI thanks Lori for the more detailed post to Amy I wonder if they are banding!!
PHYL Good news on the quick install date. My dishwasher is now in its 17 year...New to this house. :o But it only runs about 2-3 times a week....Sweet little Maggie :-* :-*
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KB We were in the beautiful 60s today and partly sunny. Nice breeze.
PHYL Good news on the quick install date. My dishwasher is now in its 17 year...New to this house. :o But it only runs about 2-3 times a week....Sweet little Maggie :-* :-*
I run my dishwasher daily. And dependin g on what I'm cooking or baking...two to three times a day.
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Our weather brow is hardy
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Hi :)
Phyl, tsk, Lisa, Lani, kb, Thank you about Charlie. I hope I didn't miss anyone. He's feeling good and energetic today. :)
tsk, Pretty flowers and statuary for your early Birthday! Early Happy Birthday to you! :) .. in case I'm not here that day.
Did I miss something in a post of yours about Tim? Someone mentioned missing something so if so I did too. Hope I'm making sense!!
Lori, I love your desserts for any occasion.
Phyl, Maggie is sooooo pretty. Wow you use your dishwasher a lot. You definitely got your monies worth.
Lani, I heard from jicaji, She's got big really pretty turkeys strutting around her backyard area and has planted her flowers and roses are beginning to bloom.
Wishing everyone in the Beak a pleasant night. Take care.
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(((Pauli aNd Charlie)))
Prayers for the families in Kentucky and St,Louis!
terrible storm damage!
Busy here! Mickey a great help!
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Did not realize that this guy was still performing....
HERB ALPERT "The Lonely Bull" @ Cincinnati 5/13/25 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGsBDPBJeuY
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Miss KG
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Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Paulie and Charlie, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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PHYL For using your dishwasher that much you certainly did get your money's worth. :o Mine should last forever LOL
PAULIE Good to hear Charlie had a good day. Tim had the beginnings of a cold before the ablation Monday. It peaked late Tues and fever coughing and sneezing followed. He felt terrible. Got some antibiotic from doc and has turned it around. :)
OLDGUY Herb Alpert - still as good as ever. :) and at the age of 90!
LANI Gorgeous coat on that good night kitty. :o
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OG Bro #2 introduced me to Herb---do remember "Lonely Bull"
Lani Your kitty seems to ha ve markings similar to an Ocicat--pretty baby . Aly make it home "Okay?"
Tsk LOL dishwasher...yours will last forever; pretty AM glittery bluebirds
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Phyl, lovely picture this morning! Beautiful and eerie fog in the 365! A earlier post for you below!
Lani, sweet sleeping Bengal kitty... Thanks for the Bear updates, glad to hear that Lily and her four yearlings are doing fine. There have been issues with pictures in the forum for a couple of weeks, at least on my end. I preview and they are GIANT, but if I play around with them. I can get them to the right size. Doesn't happen every tome, but often. Our oak tree has finally finished its Spring gifting. We get this brown stringy stuff all over! The Maple in back has given us 10 million helicopters! My transplanted hostas in the front flower bed look kind of sad after the windy 2 days, I hope they spring back. I have replacements if they don't!
oldguy, thanks for the Herb Alpert, my Dad loved their music! Brought back memories... Thank you for all the entertainment, love the cat voiceovers!
karen, I bet you and Mickey are doing a whirlwind of things! I bet Piper takes to her very well! Give us a quick update whenever you can!
Paulie, prayers for Charlie, glad to hear he is feeling better!
tsk, wow, a dust storm in Chicago! Lots of news about it! I remember sand storms in Arizona, the sand would come through the screens on the windows... According to Google, they are also called dust storms or haboobs. Lots of pics of Chicago online. It has been very windy here for the last 2 days, but it seems a lot calmer this morning. A cold front coming through tomorrow, with rain that we need! Tim fell, I hope it was only because of uneven ground and doing something he probably shouldn't have... ::)
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BL, thanks for all the short videos, love the dog and the kitten, so sweet! Tom Selleck on Magnum PI was the only man I ever saw in short shorts, and they did him no harm! ::) ::)
Lisa, it would be interesting to know what happened to the forum, but we may never know! Glad your storm wasn't too bad. We are expecting rain and cool weather starting tomorrow, but so far no mention of storms. The wind has been ferocious for the last two days. Much calmer this morning!
Phyl, sorry to hear your dishwasher croaked! We have had to replace ours once since we moved in here. Of course, now that we have a home warranty policy nothing is going to go down! LOVE those youtube short videos, I can't stop watching them! Thanks! Love that picture of sweet Maggie! And reallu cute pic of the cats with all the china bowls on her head!
baz, love that horse puzzle!
Lori, good to see you, you always drop in with such wonderful goodies! And you remembered Maxie's birthday! I think of her whenever Zippo is mentioned!
Hawk and Owl Trust - This week the Norwich Peregrine Watchpoint will be open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10-4!
We look forward to another week of watching the Peregrine chicks grow and chatting to the public about these fascinating falcons.
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KB We were in the beautiful 60s today and partly sunny. Nice breeze.
BL Didn't notice it at the time but funny thing - I had our exterior windows scheduled for today LOL So lucky. The guy said he has done one other house in our town so far - Quite a mess. Then I noticed the tops of our garbage cans were filthy. But saw nothing like the videos you see on TV.
Chicago's first-ever dust storm was caused by strong winds from a cluster of thunderstorms in central Illinois. These winds, reaching speeds of 60 to 70 mph, swept over parched farmlands, picking up dust and carrying it north towards the Chicago area. The resulting dust storm reduced visibility to less than a quarter of a mile and caused the National Weather Service to issue a dust storm warning for the city for the first time.
OLDGUY That Maine Coon grooming was really good - she was an expert. Santi sure has a lot of cats!
BAZI The two children reading was the b-day gift ;D LOLOL on the "solved" puzzle ;D
LORI thanks Lori for the more detailed post to Amy I wonder if they are banding!!
PHYL Good news on the quick install date. My dishwasher is now in its 17 year...New to this house. :o But it only runs about 2-3 times a week....Sweet little Maggie :-* :-*
Backup and then second opinion tsk - Twice, maybe 3 times a week, on using the dishwasher. I do do scraping and rinsing before, holding in dishwasher though. Couldn't even say how old machine is - a least 10 years.
But I spent time outside yesterday = blow around and chilled. Today is to be about the same. :-\ I have some projects and plantings I can do in the garage in the way of prepping flowers and bulbs for planters. Oh yeh - and then there's the thousands of branches to clean up off grass, drive, patio. Oh my aching back. Forecast says 66 today so I'm assuming low 70's here by me. BUT The wind is still up to 20 mph with promised (?) gusts. Rain then for a couple days??? I like 60's and 70's for outside projects, don't even mind rain to help grow. Yeah, 70's are nice. Especially since sprinkler guy hasn't opened and checked system out yet.
BTW Nest in hanging at the front door was down twice on Saturday. Since tall enough person was helping/install flood light for flag, when done I asked if he'd unwrap the flag twisted ala wind. Then, please lift down the hanging - Easter motif - too high for me safely. Anyway, he looked in at the top of the wreath - Lordy, lordy - baby birds!!! I'd been watching finch parents before hatching and feeding. Little ones stayed in hanging, parents perched on nearby crimson maple branch. Finches. Second crew is still tiny, but because of down color and noisy robins - I'm going to say it's now a robin nest. When Don showed me - Put it Back!!!
However, another unexpected worker (window washer) came to front door. I had opened garage door with extra house opener since he would be outside only - told him I'd be using that - he said OK and closed the door and moved over to the garage. After closing the front door a bit too strong - I now had the wreath/nest on the front entry way cement. :-[ Eeek! Martin hung it back up, apologizing profusely; no one fell out. I'm supposing first fella didn't have it hooked completely or securely. Putting up warning paper at front doorbell CAUTION - BABY BIRDS AND Forewarning and keeping door locked until coast is clear.
Love my light on the flag --- years to finally giving it its honor. Next day --- Couple across the street, Adam and Kelly, only 2 1/2 years, have now put a flag up, the next day, not lit though, yet. But mine has been there for 50 years. My Dad & Mom always had a flag. Dad always had a flag. Because it's always up even at night, I have retired 3 flags. This is the fourth - about 2 years old - and now getting its honored light. Here's something I found out 2 years ago. I knew to take flag to Ace Hardware because they do the honorable treatment on a deserving "used" flag. But I found out two years ago that the local VFW members will supply and mount new flags for those needing assistance. Smooth operation. Suppose to be a service of all VFW's and there's another group, too. Anyone know other groups?
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Camper insists the dishwasher run all the time... but I only limp/walk to the sink once per day. LOLOLOL
Badabump! (rim shot) ;D
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This along with BL's earlier post confirms we shall live to be 100~
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This mandarin duck in the UK...we have these too.
course they are not native here or UK....but are now well established.
Getting "nellie" detailed at noonish....meanwhile, I'll try to check off my list:
mow, water new sod, move mulch, and clean deck.
Doubt I'll get to that all and move some to tomorrow's calender. LOL
Much later Beakers
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Well...
I just tried to post some pics and I got that same error code
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Good Morning Beakers....Happy Sunday!!
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tig - We are a lil cooler here this morning, probably not as cool as you all tho. Boo, on the pics and error code.
Phyl - Yay, on your new dishwasher arriving Wednesday. Aww, sweet Maggie. I bet your salsa was delicious.
paulie - Glad to hear Charlie is feeling good.
karen - Happy to hear that Mickey has been a huge help for you, and that you have been busy.
Lani - Beautiful good night kitty!
tsk - Pretty morning greeting. Glad to hear that Tim is feeling better. :)
clynn - Yes, so glad the winds on the cams are much calmer. My ears are thankful, as I am one that likes to listen to the cams with my speakers turned up loud. Jeff says, you are going to go deaf listening to that! ;D Pretty pink flowers this morning.
Puff - Glad you got some help with things you needed taken care of.
kb - Pretty duck
Well, I am jealous of all of you and your dishwashers. ;D This house was built in 1972, no dishwasher in the kitchen. Jeff bought it in 1994, and never had one put in. I have been handwashing dishes for 27yrs.
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Lisa Same on hand washing dishes or now 25 years...removed the smaller one as plastic covering parts kept melting on us.
Don't regret it one bit myself. Dishwashers "can be" a pain in the neck.
I grew up with one eventually...
Ran out of gas in mower, so have to get some. Not picking up the helicopter completely either...never had them this thick before so...will have to see. Everyone in town is seeing lots more tree seeds.
Later
Turns out according to AI grass is too damp to pick them all up with bagger. Next time I guess..
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Sunday Blessings Beakers! :)
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
Good morning Beakers,
I had a bit of trouble posting a pic this morning. So far everything else seems to be okay.
We're going down to the valley, shopping at Costco and Trader Joe in Scottsdale.
Have a great day!
Be back later. ;D
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CLYNN Look at all those pink tulips!! I do believe we had a Herb Albert 33 1/3 record album LOL I have a fern bed that lines the back of the house. He has to step into it to refasten his thermometer to the bedroom window. When he backed up to get out, his foot caught on the edge of the sidewalk. I knew I should have been with him. He's OK tho. What he did do tho, is lean up against the brick wall with his forearm while filling his bucket with seed to fill the feeders - Just resting his forearm on the brink caused bleeding which he didn't realize til his jeans showed the blood dripping. SIGH. He bleeds at the blink of an eye. I have thought about bubble wrapping his arms like a long sleeve LOL
PUFF We are in for a gully washer on Tues they say - Up to 2" We could use it. I'll believe it when I see it. Winds definitely better today. Oh I'm so glad you found bird babies and that you finally got someone to securely reattach the nest. So lucky Sounds like some worhtwhile projects finally got done. Was your window washer just someone coming by looking for work?
TIG LOLOLOL!!!! What a comedian that Camper ::) ::)
KB LOLOL Nice when retired - we can move tasks to the next available slot ;) ;) ;)
KAREN Hope you two are having some fun too. Give us a summary when she leaves ;) ;)
LISA I was never raised with a dishwasher and our first home did not have a dishwasher. Not until 1998 ( Married in '80)in our second home - a spec house new build, did we have a dishwasher. I still hand wash in our third home - it's only the two of us. I don't do too much from scratch any more. Altho today I made some chili, some jello, pudding, egg salad and will order pizza for dinner LOLOL Will probably fill the dish washer in a couple days.
LANI As Pope Leo's official personal attendant, Bishop Nirvana expresses complete comfort and bliss in his new assignment.
Enjoy the shopping.
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Tsk - Ohh, you have been busy in the kitchen today, so yes, use that dishwasher. 😂. I grew up with having a dishwasher. I remember my grandma had one at her house that you hooked the hoses up to the kitchen sink.
Lani - Hope you had a great day in the valley shopping.
Kb - Sorry about you running out of gas in the mower.
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Tsk - Ohh, you have been busy in the kitchen today, so yes, use that dishwasher. 😂. I grew up with having a dishwasher. I remember my grandma had one at her house that you hooked the hoses up to the kitchen sink.
Lani - Hope you had a great day in the valley shopping.
Kb - Sorry about you running out of gas in the mower.
I bought gas and got it done....tomorrow list: move mulch, clean decks...
waiting for Nellie to be brought home to me..
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tsk First used my guys about 3 or 4 years back. M & A Window Washing I've also had them power wash and gutter cleanout.
Martin and Andrew both maybe about 30. They had just come to US from eastern Europe, I think Yugoslavia. Said yesterday they now have a Paul started with them this year. First year worked out of small older car - now have vans with multi ladders and equipment. Prices reasonable, work quick and good.
Oh, just remembered too, when Martin showed up to handle my job he said sorry he slow getting to me, but he had just finished a client in Algonquin. Does have a big working territory.
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So excited!....Nellie looks fabulous inside and out. Like new.
took one terrible picture....more tomorrow....
I'm just too bushed and sore to do more.
Drove her into the garage for now.
She has no rust inside or out....and she's 25 yrs. old....drives nicely too. My detailer who took her, said "she has a lot of power"
I drove a newer Jeep the other day, just for s and giggles per Chris....A V6.....nothing like mine at all except for the inside computer stuff.
He's now happy to keep her.....looking into installing stuff he wants again.
Later will post pics of her insides and better pics. ....
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Phyl, sweet photo of Miss Maggie :-* ... glad you were able to get a new dishwasher... Aly safely arrived home. :) ... I remember making ribbon flowers in the 70's.... peaceful nature video.
Paulie, Glad to hear Charlie is feeling better.... thanks for letting me know Jicaji is well and busy. I wonder if turkeys like to eat flowers and roses. I hope not.
Puff, glad you were able to get help.
Oldguy, Love seeing Herb Albert and hearing his music again! ;D
Karen Glad you're enjoying your visit with Mickey.
Clynn, I'm having to resize my pinterests pics too. I never had to do that before... terrible dust storm in Chicago... I hope your Hostas perk up.... I see only two Peregrine chicks have survived.
Kb, I'm sure I'll have a few garden supplies left too. LOL! Pretty Mandarin Duck... Nellie looks great! Glad all is well.
Tig sorry you're having problems posting pics too.
Lisa, I only use the dishwasher twice a month, especially if cooking chicken... I hand wash dishes a majority of the time. I used it a lot more when the girls were home... snow birds are starting to leave for their summer homes in the north, but more full timers moving in from CA, shops are still busy...
Tsk, Bishop Nirvana ;D ... Tim needs BL's bubble body wrapper. :( ... glad to get the shopping done, though Trader Joe was out of a few things.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Paulie and Charlie, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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42 degrees BRRR. Furnace running to take the chill off. We have had only 1/4" of rain all month and it is our rainiest month! We are down over 4" for the year so far. Hopefully will get that all day rain tomorrow.
PUFF Nice to have people you can rely on every year.
KB Nellie does look like brand new!!
LANI Awww What a sweet pair cozying up for a nap :)
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Good morning ...
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Today 86F and Tonight 71F
KB 'Nellie' is a brand new girl...all shiny and spotless and purring like a kitten. ;)
Tsk chilly temps for you this AM; pretty white kitty too
Lani awww sweet golden and lamb cuddle from last night
Tig sorry you're having forum issues too...it's frustrating
Paulie, Glad to hear Charlie is feeling better. And, Jicaji is well
Karen Glad you and are having a nice visit Mickey.
Clynn, having to resize pinterests items as well..not always having luck though >:(
Puff, glad to read you had some help
I hate hand washing dishes and scrubbing pots / pans. Did my share of that as a teenager( age 12 and up) at home. Blah!
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-05-19-black-headed-gulls-
https://www.nature365.tv
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Thanx... Patience, young grasshopper. I was unable to go back to page 229. Rats. I keep thinking it has something to do with my files... Because others are able to post pics. IDK
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My post from this morning....
Good Morning Beakers!
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Phyl, love the squirrel getting a peanut out of his stash! I remember Cathy and I washing dishes, back when we were in grade school! So Mom had dishwashers back in the 50s and 60s! We would take turns, one would wash in one sink, then place the clean dishes in the rinse sink. The other would put the dishes in the drainer and dry and put them away. Good and peaceful 365!
Lani, Aly and Dewey arrived home safely, thanks for letting us know... What sweet pals in your goodnight picture! I have plenty of 'wild' hostas I can replant if needed. I also have loads of Rose of Sharon plants that came up around the bushes last year, and they survived the winter. I need to transplant some of those too! I don't know what is going on with pictures. Can't choose 'copy image link' on the small picture now, have to go to the big picture. My Mom doesn't use her dishwasher now that it's just her, but we all use it when we are there! I run mine a couple of times a week, there are some things I don't put in the dishwasher, like Tupperware. Yes, only two chicks left at Norwich. One egg didn't hatch and one chick died. The remaining two look very healthy!
kb, Nellie looks good, I know that you know all of this, but I thought it was a pretty simple explanation: Start the car and drive it for 15 or 20 minutes to warm it up. This will help keep cooling, lubrication, and fuel system parts in shape, charge the battery, and prevent flat spots from forming on the tires. Use the brakes frequently to remove any rust that has formed on the brake rotors. Make a schedule and stick to it. That way, your car won’t sit for too long.
tsk, hope Tim is feeling better and better, he is anxious to get going on the yard and garden! Mom is on blood thinners, skin is very fragile. It rained here last night, supposed to rain all day and into the night. 54 right now, 65 for the high. Highs in the 60sfor several days except Wednesday, high 56! Bishop Nirvana, I love the names you give to the very religious dogs!
Lisa, I remember the first year I watched the Decorah cam, there was a storm and the wind was wicked! The nest tree was swaying and the three eaglets huddled together! Then Mom arrived to make sure the kids were okay! I sat on the edge of my chair for the whole 6 or so minutes it lasted, the wind sounds so scary on the cam! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqZO9g6l5aY
Great Sand Dunes National Park a few days ago. I think this park is underrated. Michael Price in Discover Colorado
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California Department of Fish and Wildlife · May 16 at 3:53 PM
Early yesterday morning, CDFW received a call about a bear cub tangled in a soccer net at a Kings Beach park. When our team arrived, they found the cub stuck—closely guarded by a very protective mama bear. With some careful teamwork to loosen the net and make sure the mama bear gave them safe space they needed to work, Wildlife Officers and Biologists safely freed the cub in just over 5 minutes. The little one darted up a nearby tree, and after a quick reunion, both bears wandered peacefully back into the wild. Big thanks to our partners at California State Parks who helped CDFW ensure this was a calm and coordinated response.
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Will do on the pics BL....btw we got an offer of 5,000 cash for her without seeing her....at Chris' barber who he has been going to for 17 years had a mechanic waiting for a cut, who heard the whole story and history of her..mileage, condition, no rust etc..even heard the 'stalling issue. I believe he was serious.
It's going to rain in the next 1/2 hour and then later for 2 1/2 days.....Now I don't want to drive her till it ends as I pulled her in the garage without even experiencing her all clean and shiny yet!.. :D :D :D
Pics will have to wait, but will do.
Got the decks cleaned and finished before the rain heads in...42 degrees and using outside cold water :) :)
ding ding ding....of course Edith and Archie!.. you win a .0001 percent discount on her off of mechanic's offer, :D
Trying this again, argggg......is this what you did Clynn?..copy and paste?
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My post from PG 229 _ everything is going to be out of order and context, but oh well. :)
kb, Edith and Archie. ;D
Post up some more pics of Nellie when you get a chance.
She really does look "cherry" mint new. :o
I'd give you $500 cash above Kelly Blue Book value for her without blinking an eye. :) ;)
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Babies seem to understand dogs (German Shepherds) more than some adults!
thanks Bl
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Okay, the glitch happened after I posted.... :-\
Royal Albatross ~ Dad RLK Returns To Give Second Feeding To SSTrig At Sunset! 💕💕 5.14.25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GKUwHmCiW0
1,439 views May 16, 2025 #royalcam #albatross #newzealand
SSTrig hit the jackpot with three feedings from Mom & Dad! RLK returned for a second time late in the afternoon and gave his chick one more feeding for the day! These three feedings should help increase SSTrig's weight! ♥ RLK gives a pretty long feeding this time and when he is finished, he rests on the grass visiting with his chick. SSTrig was happy and content and started right in with gardening on her play nest. Thank you for watching! Lady Hawk
SSTrig standing tall and proud :-*
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Good morning Beakers!
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
Tsk, we had to turn on our furnace too... it's been in the low 40's this last few mornings. It'll be in the 50's starting Weds then highs in the 80's. Don't want to turn on AC yet..... I hope Tim is feeling good today.
Phyl Thanks for today's nature video.....
Clynn, beautiful Yellow Monday morning! ;D .. stunning pic of the dunes! ... awww happy to see Mama Black bear and cub were reunited and on their way back to their safe place in the forest.
{{{Puff}}} now you can sit back and enjoy your beautiful feathered friends.
Kb, Edith and Archie! ;D
Hi Paulie, Lisa, Tig, BL ;D
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Posted May 8th by Dr. Eric Greene on Montana Osprey Cam FB
Hi everyone,
Sorry for the radio silence - I have been travelling and busy. At the start of the season, we cautioned you to buckle your seatbelts for the Hellgate Soap Opera! And our cautionary warning was warranted - there has certainly been a lot going on.
Finnegan did not return, and alas, we suspect that he might have died over the winter. :'( He could have gone somewhere else, but with such a successful breeding season last year, if he was still alive he would have most likely returned to the Hellgate nest.
Louis visited Iris and mated repeatedly with her, and she laid three eggs (April 29, May 1 and May 4). Iris' behavior is very interesting: without a dedicated mate, she has not been super attentive to her eggs. We suspect that from previous experience, she knows that without a partner bringing her food and helping to share incubation with her, the eggs won't survive. So she has been flying off leaving them unguarded.
The astounding thing to us is that the half life of an untended osprey egg is measured in seconds or minutes!! Almost as soon as Iris leaves an egg untended, a raven swoops in and flies off with the egg. This demonstrates the need for the eggs and small chicks to be tended 24/7, and without a bonded pair bringing up young is not possible.
But a few days ago, NEW GUY 2 showed up, and Iris seems to be pairing with him! He has been bringing in fish and driving off Louis. This is exactly what happened last year, and so Iris may lay some more eggs. Stay tuned . . . .
I have posted a timeline that summarizes events from the 2024 breeding season (on the bottom half), and the 2025 events so far.
More later!
Think pure thoughts, Erick Greene and the Montana Osprey Team
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Posted May 15th Montana Osprey Cam FB
Hi everyone,
Many of you are asking great question!
Since Iris and New Guy 2 seemed to pair up - sort of - will Iris lay another egg? Is Iris fertile? Does mating stimulate fertility? How long after they stop mating does Iris stop being fertile? If mating /not mating affect fertility, then what does? Is there a set time length during which they are fertile?
Drum roll please - here is the absolutely, authoritative, definitive answer. We have no idea! We don't know how old age affects fertility in ospreys. Iris' reproductive physiology may have shut down after her third egg was eaten by a raven. Also, New Guy 2 is not exactly a mating machine, and so this may not stimulate Iris to lay more eggs.
Iris has been spending a lot of time away from her nest, and this may indicate that she has closed up her reproductive shop for the season. I suspect that we will know for sure within the next week.
Best, The Montana Osprey Team
NG on the Left, Iris chatting on the right :-*
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I see my post from this morning/afternoon is still on this page.
Lani - Thanks for the update on Hellgate. I am just glad that Iris has someone else besides Louis!
BrokenLug - LOL, you are too funny.
baz - Sorry about niece's generator, and very nice of the neighbors for helping out and keeping things refrigerated for Punkin.
tsk - Thanks for including me ;)
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A little investigation on the forum issue...
In profiles, we can set the number of messages per page - choice of 5,10, 15(default), 25. By changing to each of these settings, I determined that the last viewable post before error today was KB this morning at 9:50:37 post # 809247. The first viewable post after the error was Lisa at 11:21:57 post # 809264. That means that error occurred during that 1 hour and 31 minutes. Post numbers are sequential for the entire site, not by forum. This info may or may not be helpful to find the issue.
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Oh good - here is page 230
This was what I posted this AM
PHYL A squirrel morning for us :D So many varieties of gulls. :o Oh NO I can't turn the page....
Decorah Lounge 2025 / Re: Beak Room 2025
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42 degrees BRRR. Furnace running to take the chill off. We have had only 1/4" of rain all month and it is our rainiest month! We are down over 4" for the year so far. Hopefully will get that all day rain tomorrow.
PUFF Nice to have people you can rely on every year.
KB Nellie does look like brand new!!
LANI Awww What a sweet pair cozying up for a nap :)
CLYNN My pic from this AM didn't come along with my text like yours did . Today Tim roto-tilled his little garden space, filled the bird/ suet feeders and that was about it. Baby steps. Don't think he will get to plant for a couple days. - 100% rain chance starting tonight through tomorrow. That video brings back so many memories. We were such newbies then! CSFW WOW what a project esp with Mama right there. Great outcome.
KB That baby and shepherd will be great pals one day. ;D
LANI SST will make some good gains with that 3 feeding day LOL Thanks for posting Dr Greene's report . Another rough year for Iris. " NG is not exactly a mating machine" LOLOL
OG You and Lisa are now "newbies" :o :o :o
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This fine chilly evening finds us just chilling out by the outer campfire ring.
These oak wedges backpacked in are now perfectly seasoned.
A popping & crackling from under that spruce tree's umbrella like good May logs should.
I landed a 12.2 lb (Boga Grip weighed) Large Mouth Bass shore fishing out of a 'local' lake we know of earlier.
50° F > Winds gusting to 30 MPH > white puffy bluebird sky > low pressure > fleece and shell on.
ROTFLOL :)
It may be more fun reading the Beak Room here now. :-*
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A little Van the Man to roll out the evening.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PghOffQ-BrI&list=RDGMEM6CZm14o9sc-Q22TIneLI8g&index=14
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A little investigation on the forum issue...
In profiles, we can set the number of messages per page - choice of 5,10, 15(default), 25. By changing to each of these settings, I determined that the last viewable post before error today was KB this morning at 9:50:37 post # 809247. The first viewable post after the error was Lisa at 11:21:57 post # 809264. That means that error occurred during that 1 hour and 31 minutes. Post numbers are sequential for the entire site, not by forum. This info may or may not be helpful to find the issue.
Again that would be me at 10:36am :-\
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Ah such a oldie but goody......smooth.
Tommy James and the Shondells playing
Crystal Blue Persuasion.
https://youtu.be/XDl8ZPm3GrU?t=2
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Turn it up just a bit kb.
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Just lost power....once again!....I swear this city can't keep the lights on.
This time also a storm, but lightening hit something, loud boom, and black.
Yes, BL, just did that...now letting you tube just keep changing up the music, Les Paul with Dicky Betts followed for me.
Using my data off phone to use laptop. Meanwhile Chris is busy swearing hooking up the right cable with all our devices to our power banks......not so easy with just 3 battery powered lamps....LOL
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ELO knows what is King...
Rock n' Roll Is King - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21VeAmPOBzI
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Kb, sweet babies and dogs... baby and cat https://x.com/i/status/1924432641622708345
Baz, Until I read Lisa's post I didn't know you posted. I checked your member's post page to read what you wrote... What a wonderful neighbor to help your LN and familywith the refrigeration required for her medical items while they were out of power.... take care while you're away. :)
Tsk, OG and Lisa are newbies, but their member's page has all their posts... weird things happening in the Beak.
BL, thanks for the music... always in the mood for Van Morrison.... great catch of your 12 lb bass
Kb, Tommy James and The Shondells, thanks for the memories... take care during the storms.
Thanks Oldguy 8)
I'm afraid to use pics tonight.
Good night! 💤
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Paulie and Charlie, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good morning and ...
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Today 86F and Tonight 4F
Well...today is my last Euflexxa injection. Jim had a customer say her injection lasted 5 mos. Everyone's different...we shall see.
Jim off today.
And, tomorrow is the delivery of our new dishwasher, what a relief .
Gonna be b-u-s-y ...
BL thanks for the music... Van Morrison :)
KB Crystal Blue. Persuasion..one of my faves; ' Cat meets baby for the first time'...awwww.
OG Wow...you and Lisa are now "newbies" ??
Lani tks for update photo of NG and Iris both are looking good
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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If you've not read Ms Amy's Blog or seen NestFlix here's your chance
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From Amy's blog...
Thank you for supporting the Raptor Resource Project!
May 6, 2025 Raptor Resource
https://www.raptorresource.org/2025/05/06/thank-you-for-supporting-the-raptor-resource-project/ (https://www.raptorresource.org/2025/05/06/thank-you-for-supporting-the-raptor-resource-project/)
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-05-20-solitaire
https://www.nature365.tv
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Phyl, your last knee injection! I hope the good effects last a long time and I bet you have dishes ready to go into that new dishwasher! Pretty morning pinks! And another good 365!
Lani, I wonder what is going on with the forum! You and I post pictures the same way, the only difference is that you have a Mac and I have a PC. And it seems to get itself back on track without Amy doing anything (unless she is doing something and we just don't know it). Weird! (now there is a word that breaks the 'i before e, except after c' rule! We had rain all night here, it was very much needed! Thanks for Dr. Greene's words, I hope Iris is having a good time with her new guy! And thanks for the Royal Alby update!
BL, contrats in the big catch! Thanks for the Van and ELO, Both on my faves list! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq3YLhtuzTQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKElk9zTB04 Wonderful picturing of the crackling logs at your campsite... heavenly!
baz, I also went to the members list to read your post, thank goodness for good neighbors and Lil' Punkin's meds!
kb, another favorite group, Tommy James and the Shondells! I really do believe BL is the 4th member of the Class of 1970 group! He loves the same music! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARdlyyP8f4A
tsk, 51 here right now, I haven't turned the heat back on yet! It seems to stay okay if I don't open windows, no one has complained yet! My pics didn't come along with my text when I re-posted yesterday! I copied link and inserted them again. Yes, that 2011 storm video brings back memories, and do you believe we have been here for 14 years? Time flies when you are getting older...
oldguy, you really have the time pinned down on the forum glitch! Maybe that will help Amy look into it when they are done banding!
Lisa, I am going to plant the Vincas and Dianthus today, the ground is soft enough after the rain for Ed to put my mailbox planter in place! I'll get a picture to post.
Raptor Resource Project - RRP at work! The A Team (Amy R. and Amy L.) banded two nestling falcons at Muscatine Power and Water in Muscatine, Iowa. Richie and Denise were 15 to 16 days old, ecto-parasite free, and well fed! Mom was unbanded and Dad didn't come close enough to give us a look. Thanks to Muscatine Power and Water for giving us a hand and the falcons a home!
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Pouring here for a few hours now.
BL Whopper of a Large mouth and caught shore fishing too. Will tell hubby as he loves catching bass.
OLDGUY ELO one of my favs :D
LANI Aww what a sweet baby and calico. :-* Thanks for the Bazi alert. I too went back and read her post.
BAZI What wonderful neighbors to help out in a tough situation. Enjoy your time away if in fact it is a little vacay. Scary when a generator fails Yikes. Hope it was an easy fix.
PHYL Good luck today with final injection and the road to painless knees. I can never keep a bleeding heart alive. My mother had several beautiful ones. Thanks for Amy's blog. 365 :o
CLYNN Super colorful morning on a dreary day here. :) Amy's have been busy...Too high up for me :o
Lots of good tunes last night ;) ;)
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Can someone please fly in some hot coffee for me!...
Power out since 11 last night. supposed to be fixed my 2:30, now it's 1pm...
Second outage in a week.
Two very long ones last summer.
Me thinks now I need a whole house generator. Can't keep the lights on in this area.
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Good Morning Beakers
Hmmm, I went to make my post with a pic attached and got an error, removed the pic and now able to post.
oldguy - Thanks for doing a lil investigating.
tsk - Second time being a newbie ;D
BL - Nice catch!
kb - Sorry about your power going out.
((Lani)) - I can't imagine it is you causing this forum issue.
Phyl - Good luck with your injections.
clynn - Would love to see your pic when you are done. :)
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Gm! Poweroutages nit limitrd to Mn! Try z4 days with iut it! Gey a little camp stove or use a bbq!
I am also a newbie here!
Thanks for thebpists . Going to check Ba in Memberships
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I wish I understood the Power company and outages better.
Anyone can chime in.
Apparently says someone nearby a tree limb fell on a line and it's down....This is 11pm last night 2 blocks away. And it was and is still raining. We thought we saw and heard lightening.
ETA 45 minutes was the first notification Second was 3 1/2 hours.....sometime in the middle of the night ETA 1pm this afternoon....
What prompts them to think/say under an hour to finally if truly happens, 14 hours?
Do they not pull up and re-hang a line in the rain?....Do they not have someone to take a branch no matter what size off the line. In other words, what could one tree limb do to cause 14 hours out and 123 customers in my neighborhood.
If common sense or some information explained it I would be less frustrated. But they don't give specifics.
Excel and the fire dept were reported being seen at that area immediately.
There are other outages in MN but this is the largest I can see and not that many customers comparatively speaking.
It's getting darn cold in here. I have portable fans but not heaters.
Perhaps BL or OG have some insight.
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I'm home for part of the day, so I took a look into the forum problem. I'm not sure why those pages failed - I didn't see anything weird in preliminary scans and all users were registered users who I know. But I didn't have time to do a deep dive. So I deleted stuff in the range of failure, which fixed the problem for now, knock on wood. Thanks for letting me know!
Amy
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I'm home for part of the day, so I took a look into the forum problem. I'm not sure why those pages failed - I didn't see anything weird in preliminary scans and all users were registered users who I know. But I didn't have time to do a deep dive. So I deleted stuff in the range of failure, which fixed the problem for now, knock on wood. Thanks for letting me know!
Amy
Thank you, Amy!!
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Thank you Amy! :)
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Dunrovin Ranch Ospreys Winnie and Swoop - Lolo, Montana
This nest is also part of the Montana Osprey program like Iris/Hellgate, Montana nest.
Winnie laid her 4th egg! :o ;D :-*
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Swoop delivers dinner, Winnie takes off with it and Swoop takes over incubation.
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Good morning Beakers!
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
Thank you Amy!!
Oldguy, can you post a new bookmark link to the Beak Room? My current book mark takes me to May 18th, the pages we lost. Thanks :)
Phyl, Beautiful morning pics.... I pray all goes well with your last injection.... thank you for Amy's blog... a JB video, the majestic black wolf and raven. Love the Black wolf.
Clynn, beautiful morning pics.... enjoy planting your Vincas and Dianthus today... Mike will go with me this weekend to pick up my favorite annuals. He gave me a gift certificate at the town's plant fair. I'm looking forward to picking up a few plants and maybe a basket of flowers too. I can't believe Memorial Weekend will be here in a few days! ... great pics of Amy R and Amy L at work! Darling Falcon chick! Cute face ;D
Tsk, I think I've only been able to keep 2 seasonal baskets of Bleeding Hearts alive in all the 32 years we lived in Kansas. I wouldn't try it here. In fact, I don't think I've seen them on sale here. They are beautiful.
Kb, I'm sorry your power is off. I hope it returns asap.
Lisa, Talk about feeling guilty in the morning, I swear if I post and a page disappears, I'll know it's me! ???
Karen :-*
Talons crossed! 🙏
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test
so far so good, and I'm not a newbie. Now trying a modify, that worked.
AMY - alert
I attempted to reply and attach one pic (under 1MB). NOPE! I got that error message. So, I cleared the attachment but was still unable to post, got the error again. Sigh.
Welcome back and sorry about the "mess".
Tig
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{{{Tig}}} 🙏
the Beak Room bookmark link works again.
Thanks Amy ;D
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Finally!...power just returned, over 12 hours later. was about to jump in Nellie and sit in the heat of the car.
I did send the mayor an e mail 2 hours ago. I spoke with her last year about same issues. My neighborhood needs a major grid upgrade. A city can put pressure on a utility cause we pay franchise fees. She can also pressure the state.
Last year I complained about no notifications from Excel. This time about our grid and notifications should be more specific.
Excel does show a map where crews are....Conveniently they were in our neighbor Edina (cake eaters) early early this am. And also South Minneapolis..so wasn't the rain keeping lineman or their control center.
Edina and South Minneapolis are much more expensive neighborhoods.
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Gm! Poweroutages nit limitrd to Mn! Try z4 days with iut it! Gey a little camp stove or use a bbq!
I am also a newbie here!
Thanks for thebpists . Going to check Ba in Memberships
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No thanks Karen on the 24 days....has that happened to you?
Your recommendations however not helpful...don't burn things inside the house, it's heavy heavy rain, 2 inches in less than 24 hours so no on the bbq...
My neighborhood is unique in my city with major grid issues...so, there's always someone on my city fb page, I don't have a problem with no power....Others in my neighborhood and a few others have had it...They have power across the street from me. My grid is shared with other cities.
BTW we froze, I had to sleep in the upright position as my bed wouldn't flatten, etc.etc.
I've been through maybe 3 long ones last summer....3 day outages, 2 in the last week ,and maybe 10 other major long standing ones since moving here. Many shorter term ones.
Every neighborhood is different, even in the same city.
No one questions our country wide grid needs upgrading. Wait till AI data centers need all their power. It will be a nightmare for everyone sooner than you think.
Someone has designed a satellite that can beam back radio waves from massive in the sky solar panels if you will.
The satellite had to be made light enough to carry loads and made of special materials.
Innovation like this is the only thing that will help I fear.
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LOLOL I think AMY has fixed things. Opened up to p 228 LOL Reading on I see that she did. Thanks AMY
KB Bummer - Long time without power - Are you grilling? Now I see you are up and running .Hope freezer is still cold.
KAREN Is Mickey still here? You had 4 days without power? That was before your generator right?
LANI Swoop and Winnie will be busy if all 4 make it. ;D
TIG and LISA Maybe let Amy know your specific problem with posting pics for when she has time to work with it.
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test
so far so good, and I'm not a newbie. Now trying a modify, that worked.
AMY - alert
I attempted to reply and attach one pic (under 1MB). NOPE! I got that error message. So, I cleared the attachment but was still unable to post, got the error again. Sigh.
Welcome back and sorry about the "mess".
Tig
Thanks! I'll check and see if there is a problem with images.
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tsk It's been pouring rain for 12 hours so no on the grilling.
I'll be throwing all food from fridge and keep the freezer food.
4th time now in a year I've thrown hundreds of dollars of food....
Having food delivered today after throw fridge food....it's pouring here for the next 48 hours.
Gutters are full of helicopter seeds since I cleaned them 2 weeks ago....so pouring out everywhere.
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kb - Glad to hear that your power has been restored. Sorry about you having to throw away some food.
tsk - I wish I would have copied and pasted the error that I got when trying to post a pic. I was just doing it the normal way using the Insert image button.
Lani - Thanks for the Dunrovin updates.
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I use the attachment/choose file option below, to select files downloaded to my Chromebook. FYI
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Wellie, the Mayor of my city just got back to me.
They are meeting with Excel next week and will bring up my particular area of the grid.
Last year the Mayor and I spoke and they told here my part needed a major hardware upgrade.
I told her not to necessarily believe them if they say they did it.....
Just don't forget speaking to your Mayor's, CC, etc. does help to find/fix your utility issues.
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KB Haven't checked my gauge yet but we have had on and off downpours. In fact got myself another free car wash between them LOL Let's see if the mayor follows through??
Too bad about HM being ID'd as the eagle that died
George Wendt died today - Cheers actor.
I'm finding I can no longer use Chrome lens finder to ID pics. It no longer appears when I right click on a picture. Could be a function of needing Windows 11 - My niece will be here Sunday to transfer my info to new computer which I have had since March LOL
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Too bad about HM being ID'd as the eagle that died
Tsk I missed that info.
Where did you read, see here that ?
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Phyl's heads up for severe weather headed your way.
https://www.tornadohq.com/live/#map
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What's happening now is when I click on the Beak room and then click on "New" , it sends me several pages back and not the page I last posted on. Hmmm
BL Sue Bruhling posted it on FB. I'll see if I can find it and post here when I am done.
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IMPORTANT UPDATE! READ NOW!
MAY 20, 2025 - Decorah Hatchery Eagles
I found on the RRP Website on the Heading of Chat of Videos & Blogs that you can View that HM/Missy must have been the Eagle that passed away on March 30... I tried to find an announcement Confirming Her Death from Raptor Resource Project but I couldn't find anything.
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t said "HD AND HIS NEW MATE"
So With a Heavy Heart I'm so sadden to hear this news! I wonder what her injuries were, RRP said she was tested for the Avian Flue but tested Negative. They said more test would be conducted. I sure hope they let all of us know.
I don't know about you but I grew to Love HM/Missy. Her life mattered... She was so Beautiful and a wonderful Mom to DH2. Her and HD/Dude lost Little Eaglet DH1 but DH2 successfully Fledged in 2023.
Decorah Eagles 5-15-25 HD and his new mate
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My understanding of the forum... ::)
From the index page there is a button to take you to the oldest new post in a forum. This "knowledge" is contained in the cookies that the forum drops on to your device. 2 problems are involved today on the Beak Room. 1 - Amy deleted some pages. 2 - the cookies have info connecting to the Beak Room from before the removal. Therefore, the cookie info is no longer correct. The first thing to do is manually advance to the latest post - close out the browser to the forum and come back in. If the location is still wrong, you will need to clear your cookies for RRP Forum. This also effects the shortcut I post at the beginning of the year. The end of the link has the instruction to go to first new post. So it works just like the "new" button on the index page.
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A lot to read which I'll do later and won't comment.
Thanks BL for the heads-up on our 'severe' weather.
I had my final appt with Dr.Amanda Martin who also coaches the women's Olympic Soccer Team. Her NP Amy gave me my
last Euflexxa injection in each knee. For some reason this set of injections left me rather nauseous for a brief spell.
I should be good for 6, 8 or 12 months...maybe more like 4-6 months.
We were out driving to appt and errands in the down pour . Came home and as, I always do when it rains heavily, peeked out the deck doors to check out the overflow ditch out back...a lake just shy of cresting. The earth had been saturated for the rain last night and that of today.
Jim has a cold and will work Wednesday Thursday then off Friday. Hoping he can finish the landscaping upkeep then.
Now. Speaking of the new dishwasher. It's to be delivered this Wednesday with a window of 3PM to 7pm.
Jim said his schedule has him off at 2:15pm tomorrow. Glad Jim will be home for the delivery.
I shutter to think of the "mess" behind the old dishwasher...the horror of the moldy noise pad covering the old machine. Hopefully, the new one
won't leak water underneath after a few months use.
I've skimmed thru the posts here... Sue's post in RRP about loosing Missy and the eaglets :'(
For some reason I''m confused on the issue in the Beakroom posting. I son't have a 'new' button. I have a 'Reply' button.
I do see about the pages not starting at the current date and leaving off at the last page one last posted.
Gonna call it a day in here.
Stuff's begiing to pile up on my desk...bank statements,bills, mail and all.
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What's happening now is when I click on the Beak room and then click on "New" , it sends me several pages back and not the page I last posted on. Hmmm
BL Sue Bruhling posted it on FB. I'll see if I can find it and post here when I am done.
Tsk, same thing happening to me. Click on Beak Room and it takes me back to the 18th... {{{Decorah HM}}}
Thanks Oldguy
{{{SED Phyl, Jim, Miss Maggie}}} glad you had your shot...
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Paulie and Charlie, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers
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kb - Glad you heard back from your mayors office, and hope they follow thru.
tsk - In the Trempealeau fundraising chat, I remember someone asking about the eagle that was found under the bluffs in distress and Amy's answer was something like this.... HD (the male) is the same. We don't know if HM is the same. The eagle was necropsied. Then, last Thursday in the Play by Play talk that John & Amy have been doing on Explore.org, John said, that the cam operators believe the female is new.
Phyl - Hope you made out ok with the weather.
Lani - Sweet good night pic!
Off to take Jeff to the eye doctors. Catch up later.
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OLDGUY Thanks.
PHYL You have had a tremendous amt of rain lately. (((Jim))) Pray that now you will gradually find knees relief. Once you come to the Beak Room words - right next to Beak Room 2025 is a tiny highlighted " new". If you click on that it used to take me to my last post and I could continue from there
LISA You have such a good collection of morning pics :)
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Today 76F and Tonight 64F
Lani awww 'Blackie' and 'Ginger cuddled for a night's rest; I'm having issues with image sizing for the present I really have to work at shrinking them down.
Tsk Thanks...But... Nope don't have that...'Once you come to the Beak Room words - right next to Beak Room 2025 is a tiny highlighted " new". ' thanks for Armed Forces Day reminder I'll be late late posting I think it was May 17th??
Lisa Made it out of the storm. :D ;) Thankis
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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If you've not read Ms Amy's Blog or seen NestFlix here's your chance
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From Amy's blog...What are feathers? What is molt?
May6, 2025 Raptor Rescuer
https://www.raptorresource.org/2025/05/06/what-are-feathers-what-is-molt-2/
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-05--21-discovery-lake
https://www.nature365.tv
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lisa, you are up early this morning! So, are they saying the deceased eagle was a new female? Which means HM wasn't around at all?
Lani, yes, definitely a bug somewhere in the forum, we will just have to wait until the banding is done! At least we can still post...for now! Is the issue just in the Beak? I don't post in any other threads, so I don't know... The pages Amy deleted, I wonder if they are still in the member's posts? I'll try to look later. Love seeing 4 beautiful eggs at Dunrovin, praying they all make it!
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Phyl, glad to hear you have had the last shot for your knees, I am praying for a full 12 months of joy for both of them! Wow, you got a lot of rain! We got about 3.5", some places in Iowa got 7". Looks like no more rain for a week, but temps about 10+ degrees cooler than normal. Okay with me, I am sure we will eventually get the hot weather. Poor Jim, not fun to have a cold... New dishwasher today! I always cringe and stand ready with the broom and cleaning gear when an appliance is replaced. It's always very crappy under any of them! We have had all 3 kitchen appliances replaced since we moved here in 1996. The refrigerator twice. Love the good night picture with the sheep! Just saw your morning post when I previewed. Love the 365, Northern MN is so beautiful! Thanks for Amy's Blog! Glad that storm is over, it was wicked!
oldguy, so, just deleting the pages that didn't show was probably not the right thing to do, but in a pinch with no time to research, the logical thing to do.
tsk, my pc needs the newer version of Windows 11 to be uploaded, I am waiting on Erin to get some time to do it! And you are trying to get the courage to get your new PC set up! Will you find someone to do it for you or hire someone? Or are you going to try to do it yourself?
Hawk and Owl Trust 📣 Good news from Norwich Cathedral this morning!
Following expert advice, both young Peregrines were safely ringed by two experienced ringers. They've now been fitted with blue ID rings:
🔹 MA (male)
🔹 MB (female)
In line with Trust policy, they won't be given names—these ring codes will be their identifiers going forward.
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Any Viking fans out there - One of the tour providers just came out with plans for the Viking / Steeler game in Ireland in September. And you get to have the real Guinness in my very favorite other country. My own personal opinion - there will be a lot "downed" that weekend. ::)
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tsk - Thank you for the kind words!!
Phyl - Glad to hear that you made out OK with the storm. Thanks for the RRP blog post, and 365.
clynn - Jeff had a 8:30am eye appointment across the bridge. It's raining here today, so we wanted to get across early, cause of traffic with the rain. I do not believe they were saying the deceased eagle was the new female. The new female is the one that has been seen on cams with Hatchery Dad - HD. I personally think it is a new female too, as from some of the close-up pics we have seen on cam, it does not look like HM.
I have a lil video that karen wants me to share with you all, and she thought BL would get a kick out of it, trying to see how to share it here.
I hope this works...here is the video!
https://flic.kr/p/2r68MiC
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This a.m. (and last night) when I clicked "new" I landed back a few pages. I took O.G. advice and cleared cache/cookies and just now I reloaded and then clicked "new" and I arrived here on the correct page. Progress! Tnx
We have now heard from the warranty folks that we have Option 1. Receive replacement furniture equivalent to the original purchase price ($999.00 or pay the difference on a different selection, or 2. keep what we have and accept a payment of $390. Gee.... which would you choose? LOL
Things to do... hugz all
BBL
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Good morning Beakers!
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
It doesn't matter what link I click to get the new Beak Room post I end up on page 218, its been this way for a few days.
Lisa, I hope Jeff's appt goes well. :)
Tsk, that "new" still takes me to page 218 LOL!... no worries, it'll work itself out. :)
Phyl, beautiful Palm Wednesday and your new dishwasher will even make the day better. Thanks for Amy's blog... peaceful JB classic video.. I hope your knee feels good today.
Clynn, RRP think the deceased eagle was the Decorah Hatchery Mom HM and Decorah Hatchery Dad HD has been seen with a new female.... I think the glitch is only in the Beak thread... I have checked current Beak Room members thread and the pages seem to be there. Because it's been the only way I've known what everyone has posted. So I can acknowledge what they've written. If I click on my last post to get the next new post, I end up on page 218. LOL! It's always 218. ::) ... Winnie did herself proud with 4 eggs. A busy mom and dad soon..... awww the Norwich chicks :-*
Lisa, I can see/hear why Karen thinks BL would get a kick out of it! LOL! ;D
Hi Puff, Tig ;D
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Thanks all for all the info on HM.
I'm kind of surprised RRP didn't make an official announcement about it one way or the other.
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When I hit the NEW button on the Beak Room it takes me back to the wrong page a few pages back?
I did clear EVERYTHING and re-booted my machine .. same result.
I have a feeling deleting the "corrupt" pages might not have been the best option.
I think it messed up the Index issue that Baz mentioned even more than it was.
Also .. If I go to my Profile > Show Posts > Re: Beak Room 2025 > (like I always use to do) it takes me back to the wrong page also now.
I'm just hitting the button in the blue box now to get to the last post .. image below.
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A baby killdeer in Minnesota taken by Shamali....so darn cute.
sorry about the Beak forum issues...I've stopped reading about it and potential fixes/non fixes...too frustrating and not able to follow it.
Still "picking up" after power outage and torrential rain from yesterday.
tomorrow should improve.
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I've done every thing as suggested by BL and Oldguy.
When I click new post I've moved up a few pages from 218 an hour ago to Kb's post on 231. ;D
Kb, cute Kildeer :-*
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Yup that's how you take a tree down using another tree to rope down/ lower the tree your removing.
However the tree they're using to lower the stem of the tree they're cutting down is a little wimpy for those size pieces. ::)
I'd be taking smaller sized pieces of the stem of the cut tree or they're going to snap the lowering tree and create a real mess. :o
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I'm just hitting the button in the blue box now to get to the last post .. image below.
Yes!! That worked for me!!
Wow! I didn't expect your attachment to be this huge! Sorry :-[
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Yep, it worked earlier... but just now I ended up back a few pages.
oh well.... this too shall pass ::) :)
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Yup that's how you take a tree down using another tree to rope down/ lower the tree your removing.
However the tree they're using to lower the stem of the tree they're cutting down is a little wimpy for those size pieces. ::)
I'd be taking smaller sized pieces of the stem of the cut tree or they're going to snap the lowering tree and create a real mess. :o
As an example.
The closest call I ever had to getting seriously injured or killed doing tree work was:
I was on the ground in a cramped fenced in pool area.
I was between a tall wood fence, an old aluminum Sears shed and the lowering oak tree with only 1 exit.
I was "on the rope" on the ground doing the lowering of some huge oak lumber from the tree being cut.
We were using another huge oak tree next to the tree being cut as the lowering tree right next to me.
The rope runs from me holding it > up and over a very sturdy crotch of the 'lowering tree' > the climber up in the 'cutting tree' ties off the piece being cut > in a very controlled manner I let it drop & swing below the climber until it stops swinging wildly.
I have the rope wrapped around the lowering trees lower trunk several times > the friction of the wraps acts like a brake and let's me lower lumber/branches with one hand many times my weight.
Now here's where the freak accident happens > the very sturdy crotch of the Oak lowering tree (unknown to us) is completely rotten inside from ants and termites (total swiss cheese) > it held up well for most of the lowering until we got to the big lumber from the stem of the cutting tree > with about 40' left of telephone pole stem of the cutting tree the climber was "chunking" down huge logs >
That's when the swiss cheese of the lowering trees crotch had had enough > big log .. 3' across 4' long 40' up came crashing down on the 1st swing along with the whole oak limb that was the sturdy crotch. :o
I was hemmed in by the fence and shed with no where to go > drop to the ground, make like a hole in it > the whole kit and caboodle waffled the shed, the fence and the edge of the pool. ::)
My fellow ground comrades came a running to dig me out of the whole mess of rope, log and "branch" .. think small oak tree.
I emerged under my own power with some minor scratches, but shaking like a leaf, no pun intended.
The boss, my dear friend Captain Kirk let me go home early that day to get some clean skivvies and pants. ;)
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BL That's what I'm doing now. Click the last number - no big deal. That was a very scary event with the tree. Am sure there have been many more in the top 5 to a guy who loves adventure ;) ;) ;)
PHYL I remember the original Discovery Lake. Beautiful.
CLYNN My niece set this one up 5 years ago. Now with Windows 11 I have gone through the gymnastics and my current computer PC will not be able to accommodate it. So found a sale in March and the new tower has been sitting here waiting for my niece who works and has the 2 very active kids ( one being the future Broadway star and the other the ice skater) to find the time. It will be this coming Sunday.
LISA I thought that swinging trunk would knock down the other tree LOL
TIG If you like what you have I would go for option 1. If you can live with what you have (which it doesn't look like you can) - then take the money but it will not buy a new chair.
LANI So funny the "smilers" LOL
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Back to the way it was before power outage....whew.
Still raining lightly so tomorrow Ollie man!
Boy, I have always and only gone to the last page.....hmm.
Tig - on your question. I can't remember if it's "livable" for ya as is?..if so, take the money and run.
Big however, when i ponder these types of situations I always sit and mull things over for however long it takes, and finally pray or wait and listen for the "intuitive" correct answer.
Generally speaking, that works for me.
BL - as they say in MN oof duh!
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I was being facetious! There is no way we will keep this and take a pittance. Selecting a replacement will be tough though. We may end up getting two individual chairs, if they will not work with us on the delivery requirement of 32" doorway openings. Sigh.
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tig - Not a bad deal at all for Option #1.
Lani - LOL, karen thought BL would get a kick out of what they said in the video. :D Smiling Buddy and his hippo friend, too cute!
kb - Aww, the baby killdeer, so cute!
tsk - I was thinking the guy was going to be swinging from the tree, like you see on those funny videos.
I had ended up a few pages back too when I first came back on to post, and I don't use the "new button", maybe just a hiccup.
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When buying a house in. Stormy area it is wise to look for something in the sane power grid as the hospital! Works great as tge power comes on fast!
I feel so sorry for the folks in Kentucky and Mo! 28 dead! The repairs will take months or years! We are still cleaning up, repairing and rebuilding from 2 storms, 2 years in a row! 12 hours without power is a walk in the park!
I did cook on a small Bunsen burner camp cooker on the porch! Bbq I. The garage or driveway depending on weather. bags of ice added to refrigerator or cookers and freezers! Just like camping , BL!
I am happy you escaped that scary tree cutting episode to tell us about it and to have many more adventures! This incident was in my neighbors yard! She hired a new, small compNY THAT US CHEAP, her words., I do nit know if you had sound up or not! lol
Thanks Lisa for posting that and for a lovely gm post!
CLYNN,I think we have Hd and HM2 ! See signs of a giant nest ! RIP HM
Having watched Mickey work outside I have discovered a nest with a family of Cat Birds! Hope they get all the gnats! Lovely looking! Also spotted a bluebird in some bushes! Think tge finches are still on tge Kirchhoff and believe someone is nesting in the tree in front of the dining room window!
Hope all are feeling well , that treatments work, etc! Seds
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KAREN Interesting thought to buy a home in the same electrical grid as the hospital :o How far along is Mickey with her to-do list ? LOL
Forgot this AM to report my rain gauge had 1.5" of rain in it from the all day rain on Tues. Much appreciated. Tim still has his vegetables on the patio to plant LOLOL Drizzly all day today and tomorrow looks about the same - Low 50s. No sun.
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BL - as they say in MN oof duh!
As they do in NJ !
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Hi!
Good to read all's good with everyone.
A question. Does anyone remember reading a post from me talking about American Idol and asking if anyone watched it?
I was on the Forum last time on May 19. I mentioned how all the contestants were great singers and the judges great and fun. I distinctly remember saying I would not mention who won in case anyone didn't know yet.
I definitely remember posting and proof reading on May 19th. When I came to Forum tonight and clicked on the icon for when last here I don't see my post? Strange. I guess it went poof. Darn it. Anyway Idol was awesome and so is the winner Jamal Roberts. I voted for him every show. He's soooo good. All contestants were great. It's a fun show and watched it for years.
Again good that all's good with everyone. I don't think I missed anything when catch up reading.
I've been busy with my three granddaughters. Different days and different times individually.
I envy their energy. :) One evening I drove 30 minutes (Charlie didn't go) to where one of my daughter's lives to attend my youngest 10 yr old granddaughter's school orchestra concert. She plays the violin. I had fun!
Well hoping everyone sleeps well tonight. Take care.
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Paulie - on the 19th an error occurred in the Beak Room. The problem caused a page to not open up and give an error 500 code from the server. To correct this issue Amy deleted some posts. This caused some other issues with the automatic jump to last read post when you open up the Beak Room.
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BL goodness, that was a scary day with the tree. Glad you weren't seriously injured.
Tsk, glad your niece will be able to help you with the tower.
{{{Tig}}}
Lisa, I had my computer's sound up, I heard what the guy said (LOL) before really noticing what was happening to the tree top. I had to watch it a couple of times. ;D
Karen, so the video was taking in your neighborhood. That's Us Cheap! LOL! ;D ... Lots of birds nest near your home.... sounds like you're having a good time with Mickey.
Tsk, please send some of your rain down here. ;D
Paulie, I'm sorry we missed your post.... I'll have to check youtube for the American Idol winner. It's been awhile since I've watched it.... sounds like you had fun with your grandchildren... Aly tried playing the violin and then gave it up for the drums, and finally clarinet.... sending prayers for Charlie.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Paulie and Charlie, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Hello Beakers
I am also noticing some errant behavior in the forum when navigating and/or posting. This morning I refreshed to check for new posts and it jumped back 3 pages. When posting I am getting a delay from hitting "post" to the screen going back to the page.
We got almost 2 inches of rain this week. Mostly light to moderate, so mostly soaking into the very dry ground. High of only 58 today - back to the 60s and 70s for the next week.
Part 24: Rebuilding the Clinchfield Railroad Series ~ UPDATES! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsEx1QZQxCk
Cats React to Talking Kitty Coin Bank - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sG0PriiLwSI
Maru likes dandelions this spring - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDUFtK8UXK4
Quarantine Kids play "Don't Bring Me Down" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzeAmhhYwPQ
The Doobie Brothers: 50th Anniversary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM8pZqgb3z8&t=25s
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Good Morning Beakers!
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oldguy, thanks for the Clinchfield Railroad Series, I really enjoy those! And oh my, the Doobie Brothers...still going! Love the Kitty Coin Bank, I wonder how my cats would react! And Mauru, thanks!
Lani, sweet good night dog... Thanks for clarification on HM, sad...
Paulie, wow, that's great, a 10 year old granddaughter that plays the violin! Sounds like the granddaughters will be keeping you busy! How many grandchildren do you have? I only have two, and starting next week I will have them on Wednesdays again for the summer! Talon is 10, Bella is seven. Prayers for Charlie...
tsk, I think we got around 3.5" of rain. It's been chilly, in the low 60s, but tomorrow it starts warming up!
karen, we are in the right place! Two hospitals and several medical offices within a mile. It's like a medical subdivision! When we moved here it was a cornfield, one small medical building. I have no idea about the power grid but the power has never been off more than a few hours since we moved here in 1996. Are you and Mickey getting things done? I hope you are also doing some fun and relaxing as well!
BL, harrowing tree story! You escaped death, and not the only time I bet!
Lisa, thanks for the information on HM, Decorah has certainly had enough sad news the last few years... I think I will get the mailbox planter done today! Been waiting on Ed to set the planter and put the filler in the bottom and then add the potting soil and compost. Hang on Vincas and Dianthus!
Science Says People With This Old-Timey Habit Stay Mentally Sharp Into Their 80s And Beyond
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The Edge of the World is on the Mogollon Rim north of Sedona's Red Rocks. You must take forest roads through the Coconino NF to get here. 4-wheel drive not necessary. Reading a map is, and if you can, wow. Nikons processed in Light Room
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PAULIE I am an Idol fan. I was with Jamal all the way. They certainly had a lot of "gospel" singers this year. It was a very talented group and good exposure even if they didn't win - Just look at Jennifer Hudson LOL Sure wish I lived near all my great nieces. Happy to have 2 near me who I enjoy.
OLDGUY Railroad series - monumental and absolutely fascinating. Interesting in the beginning how the equipment was made to ride back and forth on the tracks. Cat bank LOL
CLYNN Oh boy, starting next week already. Wed is grandma and grandpa day. :)I bet BL has scaled that rock formation LOL. :o :o :o
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appears to be posted 8 months ago. But, important. Bird's feet are getting stuck in these bird feeders. One in this video lost it's foot. There is a fix which this woman shows how to do in the video.
Yah!....our warm up begins....I do see our cold spell is heading into the NE.
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A hooded patouhi....luckily in New Guinea as it's toxic to touch from the kind of food it eats.
Happy Thursday all
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karen - You are welcome. I was hoping I would get the video to post correctly for you. :D
tsk - What is Tim going to plant? We have had two days of rain here, and very much needed.
paulie - I think I remember seeing your post asking about American Idol. I never watch the actual show, just the audition part, cause they are so much more fun.
Lani - ;D Love that good night pic.
oldguy - I have noticed the same as you. Thanks for the videos.
clynn - I agree, Decorah needs some happy news. Can't wait to see your mailbox planter.
Beautiful pic of the Mogollon Rim.
kb - Interesting looking bird
tig, Puff, karen, BL - Morning :)
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Well, just dumped 3 inches of rain out of my gauge. That's over 2 days, but mostly 1 of 2..
BL I think asked for picks of Nellie...as you can tell I'm not as good a picture taker of vehicles as I am of flowers and eagles!
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first day driving her since detailed....didn't want to "mess her up" in the rain that followed hours later!
I swear she drives better when cleaner!.. ;) ;)
25 years old with only 66,000 miles on her...yes she truly looks like new but for none of that computer stuff on her dash....V8
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Royal Albatross cam
Since hatching at 286g on the 28th of January, the Signal Station Trig chick has grown to 5.8 kg on day 112 (Tuesday 20th of May, 10.50am). This is a 300g increase on last week’s weight. Today’s weight is 1.2 kg below average for a female toroa chick of this age and of concern. This was her second supplementary feed from the ranger team, and it consisted of 400ml fluid for hydration and 900g of fish. Two other chicks were supplementary fed today also.
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Enough of that! Fluffball SSTrig running away! ;D
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There have been 7 feeds from both parents since last week’s weigh 4 of which were in the 2 days following the last weigh in and 2 on Sunday 18th May when the whole Royalcam family was seen on cam. :-*
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Good morning Beakers!
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
Oldguy, Awesome and Inspiring! Part 24: Rebuilding the Clinchfield Railroad Series ~ UPDATES! These communities having been without so much for months and seeing everyone pulling together is inspiring..... Thank you for the videos. Now to watch the others. :)
Clynn, Yes, Decorah needs happy news! ... beautiful morning pics and AZ Sedona pic... Looking forward to your mailbox planter pics!... Summer's here and so is the Munchkins! Talon 10 and Miss Bella is 7. Lots of memories to make this summer! I loved the summers! 8) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY2aj3ba7pA
{{{Tsk}}} I wish I was closer to our great nieces and nephews too...
Kb, thanks for the hummingbird feeder warning... thankfully, I have the glass bottle feeder, it has two circular rings for the birds to perch, and the feeder is flat and doesn't attract bees.
Pretty bird.... nice pics of Nellie. ;D
Hi Lisa, Tig, Puff, Paulie ;D
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kb, thank you for posting those great pics of Nellie.
That gal really is in great shape, some Jeep heads I know might even say she's sexy ! ;) :)
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kb, thank you for posting those great pics of Nellie.
That gal really is in great shape, some Jeep heads I know might even say she's sexy ! ;) :)
Good one, BL....true enough.....too bad the only name I could come up for her is Nellie....shhh...no one will know.
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KB Interesting solution to feeder issue. Who knew - a bird that is toxic to touch. :o Nellie looks spankin' new. ;D
LISA He bought 2 cucumbers, 2 tomatoes ( none of which turned red last year!!!!), some onions and peas. Only onions and cukes do well in our garden. Not enough sun.
LANI Interesting as it seemed SST was getting well fed. I guess tho as we have seen there are always some supplementary feedings.
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Hmmm .. me thinks we need to send some sailors back to sailing school. ;) :o
There seems to be an awful lot of ships running amok of late. ::)
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/22/it-was-so-unreal-norwegian-man-wakes-to-cargo-ship-in-his-garden
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tsk - Sounds like a good lil variety he has there. I tried to grow tomatoes once, and they didn't do good.
Lani - Thanks for the Royal update.
kb - Nellie looks all nice and shiny. :)
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Good Afternoon ...
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Still no dishwasher , was set up to deliver and install yesterday..I don't think' The H D' wants us to have this. LOL Seriously... No communication to explain...I called late this AM and customer service was of no use. Jim will call again when he gets home.
Lani LOL hippo and guard dog; tks for Royal Albie update--as Tsk commented-interesting as seemed SST was getting chow. Great photos
Tsk, glad you" ll Have have help you with the tower. My late parents had a vegetable garden...they could grow anything!
Karen great you're having a nice time during Mickey's visit
OG many thanks for the music; Railroad series ... most fascinating.
{{{Tig-}} do take care
BL glad you weren't injured ...what a tree story
KB consensus is "Nellie" looks/ is all shiny and new ;)
Lisa, thks for info on HM, Decorah had more than it's share of sad news lately
Hopefully I'm caught up...
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Lani, well, the Signal Station chick certainly looks big! And fluffy! It's comforting, knowing the rangers watch them so carefully and make sure they have the best chance when they leave for the ocean! Thanks for the Here Comes Summer, I played it 3 times and sang along with it! Here's another good Summer oldie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvD0_aeAf2E Ed has been gathering art supplies for Bella for this summer, she loves to paint, so he has a lot of canvases for her! Yesterday I found Harry Potter Goldfish crackers at the store, so I got them each a bag. ButterBeer is the flavor, butterscotchy! (I bought myself a bag...). ::) ::)
Phyl, well, dang on the dishwasher! I hate it when people don't keep their word, or at least let you know if there is a problem. I have had that experience a few times! Love the vase of pretty sunflowers! My Grandparents, always had a huge garden. They lived in the country, and had 4 kids during the Depression, so they had to gather all they food they could. Grandma had two big chest freezers and shelves and shelves of canned goods. They had a cow for milk and chickens for eggs, and pigs to butcher.
Lisa, haven't got my mailbox flowers planted yet, it's been too cold and windy! Tomorrow will be warmer!
tsk, Ed has four tomato plants, a watermelon and a cantaloupe. He tries onions but hasn't had good luck with them so far. He has some flowers for him and Bella to plant in the wagon. Zinnias mostly! And some sunflowers for by the fence. The wisteria is huge, over the fence. Almost touching the ground on the other side. We need to rein it in!
kb, your Jeep looks good, now get in it and drive! Erin and Sydney have a Jeep Wrangler Willys that is white, they love it!
BL, I saw that article on the grounded cargo ship, that man was very lucky. Don't you think happenings are happening that very rarely happened before! Airplanes and ships! Yes, they are running amok!
#BREAKING: A small plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood during foggy weather early Thursday, setting about 15 homes on fire as well as vehicles, and forcing evacuations along several blocks, authorities said. Live updates: https://ktla.com/.../small-plane-crashes-into.../
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Trempealeau ,Wi nest - 5/21/25 in the early morning
Mom and kid did not eat much last night since Mr T took the old fish and mom did not catch dinner in the nasty weather yesterday. So this morning they both finished the whole fish that good mama brought 😊 for breakfast
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clynn - We have been cooler with the rain the past two days. So sad about the plane crash.
Phyl - Oh no, sorry about the dishwasher not being delivered and installed. Pretty sunflowers today.
Have a good night, everyone :)
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BL, I just read your tree story. Whoa! Glad you were okay afterwards.
Oldguy, Oh and okay! Thank you for explaining about lost posts.
Lani, Aly going from playing violin to drums! Wow then clarinet. Nice!
clynn, I have 3 granddaughters. 17 (soon 18 in a few weeks), 15 and 10. Awww to you having Talon and Bella on Wednesday's during the summer. Enjoy! Those younger years go soooo fast. My dad used to say, Tempus Fugit. True!
tsk, Cool to you were for Jamal all the way too! Very nice you have 2 great nieces nearby.
Lisa, True to auditions are fun to watch.
kb, Nellie looks awesome!
Phyl, Darn to dishwasher.
Lani and clynn, TY for the prayers for Charlie you mentioned in today's posts. They worked. His ICD almost shocked his heart again today but the timing mechanism allowed for the implanted device (ICD) to correct his heart rhythm on its own. Whew! That is/was so scary when it happens. Prayers appreciated. Thank you God and Jesus.
Letting ya'll know were heading to cabin tomorrow morning returning Monday or Tuesday. I'll be driving there and back. Some family is going too on Saturday.
Take care everyone.
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from karen https://flic.kr/p/2r6nYig
She says, A whole tree. Did 3 today! The earth shook!
paulie - Safe travels to your cabin, and glad things turned out good for Charlie today.
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BL That over head shot of the barge - what were the odds???? Good grief.
PHYL Seriously? No one called or anything?? Hope Jim got an answer tonight.
CLYNN Your grandma and grandpa lived off the earth . Think during the depression many had gardens. Were they your maternal grandparents? Sure wish I could grow sunflowers.-(squirrels) Last year I had to cover my black-eyed susans and my tomatoes and my hosta from the deer. I just walked the garden and noticed some chewing on a hosta ::) ::) I end up having a sea of white ghosts.
With all the newest technology these days you would think these air and sea accidents would be rare and not increasing.
PAULIE Good sign for Charlie :-* Enjoy your family Memorial weekend at the cabin. Am sure the noise will keep the bears LOL
KAREN/LISA Was that in your yard??? WOW They had to have a good aim!
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Just lost a post! Dang Mr. T! Worse orr as bad as Louis!
Tsk, my Pines are gone! This is my neighbors yard.
Safe travels Paulue and good news for Charlie
Seds. Thanks Lisa
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Bill Donovan's photos are always exquisite.
He writes: "Bleeding of one"
Of course a bleeding heart plant flower.
Good evening all.
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Wishing all my fellow Beakers a Good Night...SEDs !
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Tsk, I thought it was interesting that the Albie Rangers decided to sub feed SSTrig too. They follow the weight charts very carefully.... I would love to hold an albie chick at this stage. Are they really as soft and fluffy as they look.
BL, Mike being a Navy vet said the same thing after so many ship accidents.
Phyl, beautiful sunflowers.... sorry about the dishwasher, maybe tomorrow?
Clynn, Love Chad & Jeremy ;D .... San Diego plane crash was terrible. :'( ... Mrs T is doing a fantastic job, I pray next year she gets a loyal mate... geez Mr T. >:( .
Paulie, I didn't say Aly could play any of the instruments well. LOL! The best she could do was Peanut, Peanut butter, Jelly on the violin... as for drums, she thought she was Ringo Starr. LOL! .. our ears!!! Thank God we had a basement with a thick ceiling. ;D ... Safe travels and having a lovely weekend with family, sending prayers for Charlie. :)
Lisa, Thanks for posting Karen's video. I thought the tree was going to hit the fence.
karen How did Piper handle the tree activity?
Kb, stunning pic
Good night!
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https://lightingacandle.org/chapel/vigil-beak-room/
Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Paulie and Charlie, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, I have wondered that too, are those fluffy-looking Albies as soft and fluffy as they look! They seem pretty docile, used to being picked up and held. But very heavy! Just like eagles, it's hard to tell how big they are until you see them being held by a human! Erin tried the violin when he was in 3rd or 4th grade, as did all the kids in the class. I think it was something set up with the music store we had to rent the violin from! Then it was the clarinet. That was also a bomb, and the end of his venture into musical instruments! Great good night picture!
Phyl, sweet goodnight picture!
tsk, the only grandparents we ever knew were Mom's parents, I love listening to Mom talk about her childhood with her two sisters and baby brother. They lived in a small house by the Bon Pas Creek, with no electricity. Dad came home on leave with a friend from Bone Gap, then the blind date! Mom said Dad was coming to visit one evening and Grandma sent her over to Aunt Clara's to get a coffee cup with a handle and no chips! Never knew Dad's parents, his Mother finally contacted him after 40 or so years of no contact at all. I could never call her Grandmother...
Paulie, I hope you and Charlie have a wonderful weekend at your beautiful cabin! And you have guests coming Saturday! Sounds like a good time is coming! Would love to see some pictures of the inside of your cabin in the woods!
Lisa, I am determined to get those Vincas and Dianthus flowers planted today! The warm-up starts today! 69 for the high! Our temps have been 10 or more degrees lower than normal this last week.
Cass Scenic Railroad WV - Train rides to Whittaker Station begin next Sunday and continue Memorial Day Monday! Our shortest excursion at just two hours long, is great for those limited on time or with families.
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Bridal Veil Falls, Colorado
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About 60 miles from Iris at Hellgate is the nest of Lola and Charlie at Charlo Montana. They are incubating three eggs which were laid earlier this month.
Screengrab from Explore.org
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Good morning ...
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Today 73F and Tonight 56F
Jim got a call yesterday evening.
Well today's the day. Should be here 'bout 10AM...Best get busy.
Lisa, Tks for sharing Karen's video... close call
Clynn, San Diego plane crash was dreadful; tks for update on Lola and Charlie at Charlo Montana. Interesting shovel art. Really like the snap of Cass Scenic Railroad WV
Paulie Safe travels, here's to a fun weekend for all.;prayers for Charlie.
karen how was Piper w/ all the tree activity? Hope you and Piper have a nice weekend
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-05-23-brooding-
https://www.nature365.tv
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These birds carry a toxin deadlier than cyanide
New Guinea is home to some of the world’s most toxic birds. Why they contain poison, and how they withstand it is still a source of scientific mystery.
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KB Stunning bleeding heart blossom. :o
CLYNN Interesting way to recycle old tools :) I was thinking that is where your Mom inherited the hearty genes from ;D Great story about the cup with out chips :-* :-* I'm pretty tired of it being well below normal as well for this time of year. Wish tho, there was sun to go with it and it wouldn't feel so bad. We see a 70 degrees next Thurs!! Look at that switchback road at Bridal Veil Falls :o :o Thanks for the update at Charlo, Montana Pretty successful there.
PHYL Prayers for today's install ;) Didn't realize the black necked grebe also has red eyes like the loon.. 365
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Good Morning Beakers....TGIF!!!
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tsk - I believe that is the neighbor in the back of karen who is getting trees cut down too. Oops, I see karen answered.
karen - You're welcome.
kb - Beautiful bleeding heart plant
Phyl - Love the good night pic. Yay, today is the day!
Lani - I thought the tree was going to hit it too. Thank goodness it didn't.
clynn - Love the garden tools and planter holders, very clever. Bridal Veil Falls, Colorado, beautiful. I hope you get your planting accomplished today. :) Thanks for the info from Charlo.
Puff, tig, oldguy, BL - Morning :)
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Some twitter vids for Friyay. ;D
Volume up for all of these.
Stork rescue: https://x.com/Yoda4ever/status/1923742810429325804
Whale call: https://x.com/Brink_Thinker/status/1924614201525280986
Now this a MN snow blower: https://x.com/RjNol/status/1924596001966297290
Good bears: https://x.com/accuweather/status/1925295617901031552
Bad News Bears: https://x.com/USATODAY/status/1925469276636397912
Don't feed the wildlife: https://x.com/AMAZlNGNATURE/status/1925090814377566383
LLama Pronking: https://x.com/ShouldHaveAnima/status/1925363483702423656
Best buds: https://x.com/awkwardgoogle/status/1925394184669925665
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What an appropriate name for this critically endangered lizard from Equador: Pinocchio lizard!
Going up to 67 today!....still 5 degrees below average but like many of you has been 20 below or so...
BL - Love the snow blower, and the sound!.
We must have similar algos going on twitter. I have seen all the rest before...nice choices to share.
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Old glory just placed in front yard...I had to help him find the white thingy they place it on in the ground. Happy I was home to see him walking away.
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3F huddle! LOL! 8)
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TGIF Beakers! 8)
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
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LISA Love the coffee art ;D Got it on the trees coming down. ;) ;)
BL Love the stork "thank you" LOL My brother used to live in the town north of Green Bay on 39 acres in farmland but some forest. He had a great set up for bird watching. But has similar video of Mama bear bringing her babies to see how to destroy his birdfeeders in minutes LOL Don't feed the wildlife LOLOL Now we know deer can talk! Dog and dolphin - cute :)
KB Correct - perfect name ;D Your flag looks great.
LANI Love the caption - "huddle" ;D
Out to visit friends and have lunch. ;D
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bounce
Had my first "knee P.T." session yesterday. The doc was impressed with my attitude and some of my strength. He gave me some new exercises and said I'll start working on some of their "machines" next week. The best part... no copay! (At least so far) Talons crossed.
We will see Mission Impossible today. Guess what? https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/breaking-the-news/minnesota-aviators-restored-airplane-has-starring-role-new-mission-impossible-movie/89-0e1f7f94-2155-483c-91b3-5d27261377ab#:~:text=Minnesota%20aviator's%20restored%20airplane%20has,it%20has%20a%20new%20mission.&text=BUFFALO%2C%20Minn.
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📺 SLOTH TV
🦥Sloth Preschool Update
Grammy, 2F Sloth: Grammy has been eating better and slowly gaining weight. She is beginning to become a happy, healthy sloth!
Salinas, 2F Sloth: Salinas is doing well, continuing to grow strong. He is no longer having congestion issues but is doing much better. For a short time Salinas had a fungal infection in his mouth but our Vet and Sloth teams quickly identified and treated it. He is recovered and back with the other babies.
Zen, 2F Sloth: Zen is slowly getting bigger and stronger after his arrival as a premature baby. He enjoys spending his days with Grammy and the other babies.
Moka, 3F Sloth: Moka has been doing well overall since his arrival at TRR, slowly growing bigger and stronger. He is having some troubles finishing his smoothie but enjoys eating leaves with the other Three-Finger babies.
Delilah, 3F Sloth: Delilah has been growing well, steadily gaining strength. She has been doing well eating both her smoothie and leaves, beginning to climb more each day!
Petunia, 3F Sloth: Petunia has been doing well. She received her CT scans and we are awaiting the results to provide her with further treatment. She is feisty and is on her way to becoming a strong, healthy sloth!
Malibu 2F Sloth: Malibú is eating very well and gaining strength each day! Although he was also having some congestion and diagnosed with a fungal infection, he is fully recovered and back with the other babies. Malibú is on his way to becoming a strong, thriving sloth!
🌳Sloth Elementary / High School Update
Heidi, 2F Sloth: Heidi has graduated! She is doing very well, her appetite has improved. Her congestion issues have improved and she is becoming stronger and healthier each day!
Pablo, 2F Sloth: Pablo continues to grow big and strong, spending lots of time outside in the tree gaining independence!
Bonnie, 2F Sloth: Bonnie is doing well, she has a strong appetite and is spending time outside becoming strong and independent!
Clyde, 2F Sloth: Clyde is enjoying time outside and is continuing to gain weight and strength in preparation for a long and healthy sloth life!
Beshayer 2F Sloth: Beshayer is doing very well! She eats very well and is continuing to grow big and strong.
Zayed, 2F Sloth: Zayed is making good progress, eating well and gaining strength and independence each day! He is becoming more independent each day.
Cello, 2F Sloth: Cello has been doing very well continuing to gain strength. He is eating well and climbing a lot, Cello is becoming strong, healthy sloth!
Pixie, 2F Sloth: Pixie is doing very well. Her congestion has improved and she is continuing to grow, becoming more independent in preparation for the release site!
Opal, 2F Sloth: Opal is doing very well! She has a good appetite and is getting used to spending more time in the outside enclosures, gaining strength and independence each day!
Klara, 2F Sloth: Klara’s respiratory issues have been resolved. She is enjoying her time outside, eating and climbing a lot. She continues to be feisty and is on her way to becoming a thriving sloth!
TayTay, 2F Sloth: Taytay has been doing very well! Her congestion has cleared and she has been spending more time in the outside enclosures. She eats very well and is slowly gaining more independence each day!
Blake, 2F Sloth: Blake is making great progress! She loves spending time outside in the enclosures or on the tree and has a healthy appetite. She is becoming more independent each day and is growing very well.
Nevada, 2F Sloth: Nevada is getting stronger and is doing very well eating leaves and spending time outside! She is working on gaining independence and enjoys her time outside.
Bruno, 2F Sloth: Bruno is eating very well, he is becoming a strong sloth and enjoys spending time outside on the tree.
Fiesta, 2F Sloth: Fiesta is growing very well and has been making great progress spending time alone, becoming more independent! She has a big appetite and is beginning to eat veggies as well!
Rose, 2F Sloth: Rose has a strong appetite and is becoming more independent each day! Rose enjoys her time outside and is on her way to becoming a strong, successful sloth!
🎓Sloth University Update
Wyatt, 2F Sloth: Wyatt continues making great progress and loves spending time on the tree. He is gaining strength and becoming bigger!
Tulip, 2F Sloth: Tulip is doing well! She is spending more time outside and is becoming bigger each day!
Moose, 2F Sloth: Moose is enjoying spending time outside, eating leaves and growing each day!.
Grover, 2F Sloth: Grover is on his way to becoming a thriving sloth. He spends time outside, growing and becoming more independent!
Binx, 2F Sloth: Binx is doing great! She has a healthy appetite and spends time outside growing bigger and stronger.
Phoenix, 2F Sloth : Phoenix is doing very well! He is growing and spends his time in a prerelease enclosure practicing for his life in the wild. In a few months he will be ready to rewilded with a tracking collar!
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🕊️ In Memory Of :'(
JJ, 2F Sloth : With a heavy heart we must announce the passing of JJ. Despite the best efforts of our Veterinary Teams, he was unable to thrive as a healthy sloth. After suffering from some medical issues, JJ passed on in the care of our Vet Team. He will always be remembered as a fighter, always remaining in our hearts.
Vladimir, 2F Sloth : Sadly we must announce the passing of Vladimir. He was small but strong, trying his best to become a thriving sloth. Our Vet and Sloth Teams put their best effort into helping him become strong and healthy but he unfortunately passed due to cardiac failure. Vladimir and his story will not be forgotten.
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Here is a no-subscription link to Phyl's National Geographic article ...
These birds carry poison in their feathers - https://www.futurity.org/poisonous-birds-new-guinea-2898722-2/
Here is a video from the Moab off road recovery group, that is mostly scenic (23 min) travel log. ;) The site of the repair/recovery was near the confluence of Green River and Colorado River in Canyonlands National Park (SE Utah)
12 Hour Trip To The Dollhouse - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwKtYNniTn8
Found some info on the kids band Graystones from Northern California - this video is by 2 music critics and the Graystones commented on this video (pinned at the top of comments section)
Musicians REACT to The Graystones - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67b2ODAZMoY
There is a setting for Google Lens in Chrome - right click on the address bar, at the bottom of the pop up screen make sure there is a check mark for "Always show Google Lens shortcut"
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Let's remember this Memorial Day:
Memorial Day is a day to mourn and honor all U.S. military members who have died in service, regardless of whether they died in combat or from other causes. It's a solemn day of remembrance for all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, including those who died in combat, as well as those who died from injuries sustained in combat or from other causes while serving.
This includes my Scotty. :(
I looked this up cause I never knew if it included those who died because they served. Scotty was exposed to asbestos on the oldest submarine tender in our then fleet. The USS Sperry...as a boiler operator.
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BrokenLug - All good videos this morning, the bear cubs were just too cute!
kb - The Pinocchio lizard, very cool looking. Your flag looks nice out there.
Lani - Thanks for the update from TRR. :-*
tsk - Hope you had a great lunch.
tig - Darn right, no copay is the best part.
oldguy - Thanks for the info.
Good night, everyone :)
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kbshcb
Have a meaningful Memorial Day !
I agree with you 100% on your conclusion. :-*
Scotty stood on the wall to protect us all here in the United States of America and ultimately fell because of his duty to it.
It is not just a 3 day party weekend.
05/26/25 is a solemn day of remembrance to honor all of those and there's that have made the ultimate sacrifice in protection of you and me.
Pip and I Saluted snappily as a 82 year young very solid neighbor of ours Veteran hoisted a brand new crisp Made in the U. S. A. flag just as the sun rose this AM on our lit flag pole.
Tears of respect as we did.
Kopje played Reveille on his Bugle with his opposable claws just beautifully. ;)
Or as an old time squid once told me .. true sailors never ever truly leave you or the water.
They almost always leave a great fish on a wall if they knew what they were doing.
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TIG Thanks for that story! How cool How was the movie? A 12 on a 0 to 10 scale LOL
LANI Thanks for the TRR sloth report cards. Noticing a few more 3F preschoolers. Wonder how they keep track of who's who?
OLDGUY Thanks for the poison bird article from PHYL. Just one more fascinating piece about the nature around us..
KB BL Heartfelt sentiments :-* :-* :-*
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Have a meaningful Memorial Day !
I agree with you 100% on your conclusion. :-*
Scotty stood on the wall to protect us all here in the United States of America and ultimately fell because of his duty to it.
It is not just a 3 day party weekend.
05/26/25 is a solemn day of remembrance to honor all of those and there's that have made the ultimate sacrifice in protection of you and me.
Pip and I Saluted snappily as a 82 year young very solid neighbor of ours Veteran hoisted a brand new crisp Made in the U. S. A. flag just as the sun rose this AM on our lit flag pole.
Tears of respect as we did.
Kopje played Reveille on his Bugle with his opposable claws just beautifully. ;)
Or as an old time squid once told me .. true sailors never ever truly leave you or the water.
They almost always leave a great fish on a wall if they knew what they were doing.
Awe, BL....you made me cry...thank you for your beautiful words...
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Respect and Honor are a thing in our book.
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Clynn, Love the shovel art.... Shannon was the only one that played an instrument in the school band, she played the flute until she was 14 and then became involved in sports.... the train ride looks like fun for families... best wishes Lola and Charlie! :-*. Bridal Veil Falls, Colorado, is beautiful... I hope you get your plants in. ;D
Phyl, sweet nature video of the Black-necked Grebe... I was blocked from reading the article on toxic birds.... talon's crossed your new dishwasher is installed....
BL, enjoyed your morning videos... the 197 year old snowblower was amazing! Thanks for the music... beautiful sentiments.
Kb, Pinocchio lizard! ;D ... flag looks great. {{{Scott}}}
Oldguy, thanks for videos... and helping with a link to Phyl's article... interesting about birds of New Guinea that carry a toxic poison.... learning more and more each day in the Beak.
{{{Tig}}} No copay! ;D
Tsk, Enjoy your visit with friends and lunch! ... TRR loves their rescues... so far 3F's seem to be improving. They have such adorable faces.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Paulie and Charlie, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers! It's CATURDAY again!
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Lani, serene sunset ocean picture, the birds are coming in... I love riding a train, haven't done so in years. Cathy and I took the Amtrack a couple of times to visit Becky and Jennifer in Chicago. Mom & Dad took a train to Oregon once, they loved it. We have the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad close by, we rode it several times when the kids were kids' Erin was really into Thomas the Tank Engine and they have a shop at the station. It also has a dinner car, we went once on our anniversary. Beautiful in the fall!
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BL, my Dad put the flag out every morning and brought it in every evening, I think Reveille and Retreat were in his head each time. He did it until he just couldn't do it anymore. The Air Force played Reveille in the morning and Retreat and Taps every evening and night. Mom's help puts the flag out for Memorial Day and Veterans Day for her. https://www.todaysmilitary.com/life-in-the-military/customs-practices/reveille-retreat-taps
kb, your flag looks good!
BL, loved all the videos!! Thanks! The bear cubs is my favorite!
Lani, lots of babies at TRR! Several 3-fingered! Love the cuddle huddle!
Trail Ridge Road in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park will remain closed over Memorial Day weekend due to challenging weather conditions. Despite earlier progress, snowplow crews have faced setbacks caused by strong winds, which have led to low visibility, snow drifting back over cleared areas, and a thick layer of ice beneath the snow.
The road, which reaches elevations of about 12,180 feet, is the highest continuous paved road in North America and connects Estes Park and Grand Lake.
With snow and freezing temperatures forecast above 10,000 feet, park officials are urging visitors to stay updated on conditions and be prepared to adjust travel plans.
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Mount Rainier National Park In Washington, USA!!!
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Forgot to post, Talon and Bella on the last day of school!
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CLYNN Love that very close shot of the cat profile. :o How nice that Mom gets help with her long time flag tradition. :) The kids look so cute on their last day of school. I see Bella has her glasses on. Are those different from her first pair?
OLDGUY When I right click on my address bar I do not have the google lens option. Just " always show full URLS"
Farmer's Market opens today in town and I have a trip to make to the closest animal shelter to bring a whole box of Iams cat food to donate. Lulu will not touch it but have experimentally discovered she prefers Fancy Feast - anything with gravy LOLOL
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Good morning and Happy Caturday ! ...
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Today 68F and Tonight 61F
Well new dishwasher is installed and working. It was mid afternoon before they got here. But, the installers & plumber were very nice . The fella said it the leaking prob was due to a 'loose' screw'. in the valve. What a relief !! Nice to have that wonderful convivence back!
Clynn great snaps of Talon & Bella last day of school...time for summer fun; all that snow at Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park; Mount Rainier National Park In Washington, USA is awesome!
Tsk LOL some shifty eyed silver kitties this AM; the animal shelter will be so glad to get the cat food
Lani the nursery at TRR has lots of 'babies'. :)
BL, tks for the videos...enjoyed them; we always have 'Old Glory' displayed... and today ...half-staff and all weekend. Let us never forget!
Tig glad your knee PT is scheduled
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Bastet and her modern counterpart, a White Serval
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-0--24-alpine-choughs
https://www.nature365.tv
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Happy Caturday Beakers!
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
We're going to the Star Valley Plant Fair Nursery and then Home Depot to spend my mother's day gift card! ;D
Have a lovely Caturday... see you tonight!
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https://twitter.com/i/status/1925607096499777554 (https://twitter.com/i/status/1925607096499777554)
One minute video of cats being dramatic with each other.
https://www.sciencealert.com/new-jersey-hawk-develops-clever-hunting-strategy-using-traffic-signals
Interesting article about a West Orange NJ Cooper's Hawk who timed his prey killing with a pedestrian crossing signal/sound. Gave it enough time to hide behind line of cars, quick turn after the sound with enough time to beat the advance of cars, and hit a home's yard filled with birds due to outdoor parties.
Zoologist tracked this phenomena 18 times after first noticing it.
Happy Saturday all, be back later.
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Good Afternoon Beakers
clynn - I cannot believe how much Bella and Talon have grown! Will they spend time with you each week?
tsk - Nice of you to donate the food, I am sure they will happy. Misty loves Fancy Feast too, those lil petite ones, but only certain ones.
Phyl - Glad you got your new dishwasher installed.
Lani - Enjoy your day!
kb, tig, karen, Puff, oldguy, BL - Afternoon :)
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Yesterday was Poppy Day....
I have no poppy's in my garden, but yellow iris just starting to open...I have more clumps to the right and down the south side of my house.
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PHYL Love the AM photo LOL Yay, No longer scrub woman's hands ;D Bastet and Serval :o
LANI What a fun day for you. Was at the nursery for a brief stop. the ferns have taken over where I plant my catnip. So got more catnip and will plant in a pot for the patio. Every time I come in from the outside she runs to me and looks in my hand to see if I have brought her a treat. LOL
KB Favorite - the black and white cat who was going to tap the other cat and changed its mind and started cleaning its head LOLOL
Pretty clever hawk strategy.
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(((Pauli aNd Charlie)))
Prayers for the families in Kentucky and St,Louis!
terrible storm damage!
Busy here! Mickey a great help!
And prayers for the families in Virginia!! There were also 2 deaths in Virginia, among the 20+ deaths from that same group of storms that killed many people in Kentucky and Missouri. One of those 2 Virginia deaths was a woman who died when a tree fell on her while she was in her car. That was very, very, very near where my niece lives, though my niece didn't know that woman personally. Very sad for all who were affected by those storms... and many others since that outbreak.
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some bounce
My mom used to grow poppies. I did plant a bleeding heart in her honor as she used to grow a big one by the back door.
Our iris are just starting. The shorter light lavender is blooming.
I did some weeding and Camper lopped some errant tree plants from the service berries. We then covered the berries and raspberries with netting. And I cleaned up some leaves from last Fall.
My bro happened by and we conscripted him to clean the roof valley above our front door. He be tall. That plus a ladder worked well. :o
A bit of rest and then some homemade pizza is on tap.
SED
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Some twitter vids for Caturday.
Have a good one Beakers.
https://x.com/Gabriele_Corno/status/1926166577159741912
https://x.com/AuraWithCat/status/1925969147051020566
https://x.com/WOW_ANIMALS1/status/1926054905606811904
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Good work done, tig
I'll have to look up poppies...didn't know we could grow them here.
Yah!....my deck stainer is coming tomorrow with 2 additional employees...going to rain on Tuesday and need 48 hours.
He was going to come yesterday or today but said with school ending and getting sick well, was going to try for tomorrow.
I'm anxious to put my deck furniture back on the decks, clean the grill, etc..been a long month without use.
I didn't want to put it all out only to have to take it all off again.
Having some issues with my legs...lower back ache, numbness etc....I gotta start taking it easier for awhile.
Later.
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Lani- you can t r y the link below or do a search ' New Guinea's toxic birds" for example. Ver y interesting read I'll say.
https://www.bing.com/news/search?q=New+Guinea+is+home+to+some+of+the+world%e2%80%99s+most+toxic+birds.&FORM=HDRSC6 (https://www.bing.com/news/search?q=New+Guinea+is+home+to+some+of+the+world%e2%80%99s+most+toxic+birds.&FORM=HDRSC6)
Tig what a coincidence...I'm doing home made pizza too. Been planning it for a week... two classic pepperoni, mozzarella cheese...maybe
one w / black olives...on the side green salad w/ olive oil and v inegar dressing and several glasses of 'the red'...it's been a stressful week and all.
Poppies...pop-pe-zzz beware the Papaver somniferum, variety. ;D
Maggie and I Wishing all our fellow Beakers a Good Evening and a Good Night...SEDs !
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BAZI So many lives turned upside down in seconds starting already in January this year. :'(
TIG We also got out in the yard today - short periods for both of us.
BL Great videos - thanks. Love it when cats gag over odors . ;D ;D Sweet mama with all those pups :o
KB Be kind to yourself.
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Hello Beakers
Hi of 73 today - partly cloudy and light winds less than 10mph - a beautiful May day - about the same for Sunday.
Northern Minn. fires are almost under control - outbreak started on May 11 & 12
https://app.watchduty.org/i/48388
I am Maru 18 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgeZFivUeGg
This one is unbelievable on the amount of hair removed in this grooming session...
This Grooming Session Is Now A Federal Case - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RkA0TPEkSc
Bellamy's skills are improving - 2 hands and 10 fingers...
Quarantine Kids play "Gimme Some Lovin'" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fP9w7xeJ0xM
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I have tried to post with, and without a pic in my post. I get this error when I do.
count(): Argument #1 ($value) must be of type Countable|array, null given
I just had the same issue - it would preview ok, but post would either give the error message or lock up the editor page. No problem in a different forum. I backed out of the editor here and then copied it from the other forum and then it posted fine.
added - this message took about 15 seconds to post... :(
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Yesterday was Poppy Day....
I have no poppy's in my garden, but yellow iris just starting to open...I have more clumps to the right and down the south side of my house.
Kb, it's beautiful.
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Clynn, Sweet Caturday pics.... your train trips sounds lovely, especially the dinner one... Munchkins are growing, beautiful children.... and Miss Bella looks like her mom.
Tsk, love your Caturday cats... How was the farmer's market? ... nice of you to donate the cat food.. I have a box to deliver to our humane society center... Milo and Norman like Fancy Feast with gravy too.... I should buy a catnip plant for the boys. ;D
Phyl, glad your dishwasher is installed! ... thanks for nature video... beautiful White Serval...
Kb, funny cat video... very interesting about the Hawk.
Lisa, sorry you couldn't post a pic... it's taking longer to complete a posts now.
{{{Baz}}} prayers for Virginia, Missouri, Kentucky... such tragedy. :'(
{{{Tig}}} sounds like a nice day.
Oldguy, glad the MN fires are almost 100% contained... beautiful dog.... Happy 18th birthday Maru! What a special cat he is. :-*
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Paulie and Charlie, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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These Chamomile cupcakes have a fluffy and moist cupcake base with a delicate flavor of chamomile and creamy honey-infused frosting.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lori, good to see you! The cupcakes sound delicious, I think I'll have one with my coffee! Hugs for you and Destini...
Lani, my cats are Fancy Feast cats too, Harley wants pate, Sam and Sophie want the gravy lovers. Constantly sniff and walk away, but some back when I am not looking to eat. They eat a lot of dry, the same kind you give yours (Purina Indoor Advantage). Sam was frolicking with his Meowijuana Cigar, it was so funny. I recorded a video on my phone but can't post it. :(
oldguy, sounds like there is a ghost in the Beak machine... Maru is 18, love seeing him roam around wearing two boxes! It has been fun watching Bellamy and the boys grow! The boys are bery shy, Bellamy makes up for it. She reminds me of Bella!
tsk, seems like all of our cats are Fancy Feasters! Mine will appear to really like one, then won't touch it later. I have spent time at PetsMart choosing this and that to test with them. If they like it I order a case. Then they don't like it anymore. I have also donated several times to Furry Friends Refuge!
Phyl, I love that picture of Maggie...
Lisa, I will have the Munchkins every Wednesday, starting this Wednesday! And Ed is retired now, so he will be the one to take them to the park! I have been gathering their surprises, I always put them on top of the toybox, that is the first place they go to. Most surprises are things Ed picks up at the thrift stores. I keep forgetting to take a picture of my new mailbox planter!!! I will do it today!
BL, thanks for the videos, the cats smelling...I have seen that look after butt sniffing!
kb, Ed's yellow Iris is just about done blooming, so pretty!
tig, sounds like you did a lot of work in the yard! Your comment on the tall guy, I often have to wait for a tall person to come near when I want something on the top shelf at the grocery store... and we are shrinking a bit every year...
baz, glad to hear that your niece is okay, what a scary time!
Grand Teton National Park - Hedrick Pond Overlook
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Good morning and ...Happy Sunday.
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Today 68F and Tonight 61F
Lani cute sleeping kitten
CLynn train trips would be wonderful...so leisurely;
OG ghosts in Beakroom... Happy 18th birthday Maru!
Tsk Mags use to eat FF...then she got 'old'...
Lori so good to see you, {{{You & Destini}}}
Baz glad to hear your niece is okay
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them... especially Virginia, Missouri, Kentucky. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-05-25-high-mountain-fauna
https://www.nature365.tv
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HAVE A GREAT DAY SSRL
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OLDGUY Maru is really getting on now :o Quite a grooming session for that shepherd. Love her bee helmet. Been a long time now watching Bellamy grow up.
LANI They had some rhubarb already at the market so made some strawberry rhubarb sauce. I will get more next week and freeze some. Lulu devours catnip leaves. LOL but many cats do not like the fresh.
CLYNN Beautiful pink morning. Wish the weather was pink ::) Lulu does the same - sniffs and walks away. Notice it is gone later. Lulu gets dry Iams for Indoor cats
PHYL I love that blue!!
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Happy Birthday, ssrl!!!
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Happy Bird Day SSRL !!!
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Happy B-Day SSRL. ;D
Update on the cargo ship that almost hit the guys house in Norway.
The watch officer of a large container ship that ran aground and crashed into a garden in Norway has told police he was asleep at the time of the incident. :o ::) ::)
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1e6jp6z6lgo
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Good Morning Beakers
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baz - Prayers for the families in VA!
tig - We did homemade pizza on Wednesday night. Nice of your brother to help clean the roof valley above your door.
BL - Thanks for the videos.
kb - Do take it easy.
Phyl - Your pizza sounds good! I always do ham, pepperoni and green olives. I need to switch up the olives and do black next time. :) Love the blue and white glass this morning.
tsk - Hope Tim is doing good, and you too!
oldguy - Thanks for the videos. Yes, that is exactly what happened to me when I went to post yesterday.
Lani - I agree, it seems like it is taking a lil longer for things to post.
Lori - Waving to you! Hope you and Destini are doing well. :D
clynn - Aww, that is great you will have them on Wednesday's, and that Ed is retired now he can take them to the park. WOW, the pic from the Grand Teton!
Puff, karen and all - Morning :)
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Johnathan Flemming...what an incredible voice!
Happy Bird Day, ssrl....
This weekend is filled with mixed emotions....so happy my decks will get stained most of the day as a help.
May 25, 2020 was the start of Minneapolis' riots. All while Scott was adjusting to not being able to walk and started home hospice. Furthermore, treatment in the VA ended due to Covid. All at the same time of Memorial Day and Scott's Birthday.
A state of emergency was declared eventually with curfews and limited travel allowed. The National Guard finally was called in after 4 days I think. I won't forget.
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Kind of interesting, esp. cause we Beakers come from all over the US
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Cool map KB.
Forest Coverage by State. Data from here I believe:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_cover_by_state_and_territory_in_the_United_States#cite_note-FIA-1
Note:
This is only the total amount of timberland. Actual forest cover for each state may be significantly higher.
Maine at 89%, NH at 84% and Vermont at 78% doesn't really surprise me .. but Alabama at 71% does a little bit.
And NJ at 42% and MN at 34% is also a little surprising.
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KB... this one looks like the one my Mom had https://plants.gertens.com/12070009/Plant/32184/Prince_Of_Orange_Poppy
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for SSRL
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Happy birthday ssrl!
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Northern Minn. fires are almost under control - outbreak started on May 11 & 12
https://app.watchduty.org/i/48388
OG it looks like as of the latest report that the Jenkins Fire is 78% contained and the Camp Fire is 90% contained.
They should get them both 100% contained shortly I would guess. 8)
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Sunday Blessings Beakers!
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
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Great pics of the Service Dogs Lani.
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https://x.com/DudespostingWs/status/1924657580691095711
Kind of makes you wonder why the fire department doesn't have one of these.
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Cool map KB.
Forest Coverage by State. Data from here I believe:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_cover_by_state_and_territory_in_the_United_States#cite_note-FIA-1
Note:
This is only the total amount of timberland. Actual forest cover for each state may be significantly higher.
Maine at 89%, NH at 84% and Vermont at 78% doesn't really surprise me .. but Alabama at 71% does a little bit.
And NJ at 42% and MN at 34% is also a little surprising.
Good info BL...I thought it seemed a bit odd, but maybe just take it relatively speaking. Timber forest is what they might better say.....We do have a lot of prairie in Central and Western MN. I was surprised at Maine. That's only because I've never been there.
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KB... this one looks like the one my Mom had https://plants.gertens.com/12070009/Plant/32184/Prince_Of_Orange_Poppy
Thanks, Tig...good to know. I do wonder if starting by seed might be better?...I read you can just throw the seeds on the ground and voila...I also read some of those starter plants didn't make it for some gardeners.
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Dogs pics really got to my heart - Shows even they know the value of the USA better than some citizens. :'(
Have a truly memorable Memorial Day celebration. Thanks and honor to all who gave so much - who gave their all.
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Thank you all for the Birthday wishes. Been having a wonderful weekend. Lots of family from out of town are here and a different party at different houses Friday, Saturday Sunday and Monday. It's a whirl wind but very fun. I'll rest up Tuesday. 8)
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KB Goosebumps with the anthem :o That forest map is so interesting. I would never have guessed that the 4 SE states would have the most forest ( outside of Maine)
BL Well well, human error on that crash. ::) What were the odds that water truck would pass by LOL
LANI Beautiful posts with the soldier and dog :'(
Well my niece was here promptly at 10 to set up my new computer and all going well until it came to plugging in the monitor and the plug is different. ( monitor is only 5 yrs old) Went to Best Buy and brought home what she thought was the right connection but it wasn't . We needed a VGA to HGMI adaptor not to USB . Only place we could find it was Amazon. So I'm rehooked to my computer and if it comes early enough tomorrow, she will come and finish the job. sigh
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KB... It did not replant her poppies because they bloom for such a short time, the rest of the year is just foliage... unlike tulips, where the foliage goes away.
We went to the furniture store to check our options and got a great salesperson and we decided on 2 pieces of sectional that they will put together. Great color and faux leather and nice design and power headrest and power footrest that goes to zero gravity and a wider seat. I be happy. For now...
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Yah!...tomorrow at 2pm....we will have a fly over of T6 Thunders....can't wait.
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this is off of google....not sure it's accurate but am guessing close?
Decks done in a short time with 3 workers...I like him. A College student working off college debt and a business major. Same college as Chris went to 15-20 years ago.
They will come back for second coat if needed...but, he did use brushes, not rollers, yah.
It's my back. Yes, tsk I iced and heated it all day yesterday. Numbness in my right foot....is better today. But, thank you for your advice. I did indeed take better care yesterday. Made a walk today with Ollie, but will continue ice/heat and better care.
tig - Noted...I lost so many hardy perennials this year due to extreme cold and not enough snow cover, I'm re-evaluating all plantings going forward. Meaning, NOT so much...I have enough frankly to get by.
Lower deck pic is through the screen in kitchen. Not walkable for 48 hours.
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kb - Deck looks nice. Glad you relaxed some today.
tig - Glad you found something you all like.
tsk - Oh no, sorry about the monitor plug. Hope the one you ordered comes in early for you. Thank heavens for your niece setting up your PC.
ssrl - Sounds like you are having a great birthday.
Puff, Lani, BL and all - Hope you had a good weekend.
Good night, everyone :)
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Hey kb you got US at the BBQ deck.
Don't try to draw us down to the hot tub cocktail party deck like a coyote and get saucy with us Bearnaise. ;)
We'll be right there after the stain drys.
Kopje and Ollie Man will get along famously as Kopje has never met another sniff of a dog that he doesn't get along with. :)
~ I was so privileged to have been flown in that very plane in the back a vomiting on that canopy.
The expert pilot on the stick was good and I said SIR give me the full ride rotatory engine and roll and he did. ~
~ A great USAF buddy of mine said from behind me on a busy NYC street this week
"Don't sink that ship 'bl' the voice said."
"The ship always did a little too much when you landed."
Without even turning my head.
What the F are you doing here. Hugs. Small World.
In the am bustle of the day we both had to run.
Both of us turned and Saluted each other.
This is the pilot that 1st landed me on the great Continent of Antarctica.
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Wow, BL - what a story!....I'll be "seeing" you in that plane when I watch them do their flyover...
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BL... wow... kinda reminds me of my Dad's story. His MN National Guard unit was federalized in 1940 (because... they knew...) and they ended up in the San Francisco area, learned coastal artillery, and he was in the Army band. His unit got sick from the shots and literally missed the boat to the Pacific theater. They were billeted in the Presidio. So my Mom and wedding party took the train out and they were married there in '42. His unit was split up and Dad (and Mom) went to the east coast, Myrtle Beach, where he learned to build Bailey? bridges and became a staff sergeant. Also learning there were a couple of gentlemen from France. They got along great as Dad was of half French ancestry.
Jump ahead a few months and Dad ended up in Belgium where they were holed up on the ground floor of a convent (the nuns were on the second floor). The building was bombed one day and a big chunk of roof fell through to the basement... just missing the mother Superior.
Jump ahead to the end of the war and Dad is walking down a street in Paris. Guess who he ran into? A couple of French gents that came up and kissed him on the cheeks. "Remember us?!?" Wow...
Memorial Day... remember :-*
SED
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Good night Beakers!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Paulie and Charlie, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Memorial Day Salute to our Beakers and Family who served!
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Well, the pictures are HUGE today, I can usually get them back to normal, but not today!
Lani, solemn good night picture, love it...
tig, your Dad's story brought back memories...my Dad joined the Army/Air Force in 1946, he was 15. In 1947 the Air Force split from the Army and he stayed with the AF. He retired in 1969. He was stationed to several bases in the US, including Alaska. He married Mom in 1951. I was born in New Mexico 1952, Cathy in NM 1953, then to Germany. Back to New Mexico, Becky was born 1959. To England , then to Arizona. After that, a year in Viet Nam, then to Minnesota. Then he retired to Mom's hometown, Albion. My Dad was also of French ancestry! My maiden name was Le Grande!
kb, the Flyover will be beautiful! Just the sound causes goose bumps!
BL, there is no end to your experiences! Love hearing about them, bless you for sharing them with us...
tsk, oh no on your computer set up! And Best Buy didn't have what you needed, I am surprised! I hope you get the part you need early enough for your wonderful techy niece to get the job done! Sam was rolling around on the floor yesterday with the Meowijuana cigar, so I ordered each of them a new one!
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Lisa, finally got a picture of my mailbox project!
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Vintage Journey: Cruising Down Historic Route 66 with a Stop at Kingman, USA
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TIG Sounds like a very successful shopping trip. :) What a great story about your Mom and Dad. Meeting the two French guys :o :o Thanks for sharing that. :)
KB Good rest yesterday. Numbness the warning! I'm so saddened by the fact I can't do as much as I used to do. My body parts fail me. LOL However I can still do but with more caution and rest and patience. sigh. You have beautiful outdoor space but lots of upkeep with those gorgeous decks and gardens. Tho we have learned that those who garden live longer ;D ;)
LISA I also ordered from Amazon those colorful ID tags for EVERY cord behind my computer desk - What a mess!!!
BL Hints of more adventure in that post :o :o
CLYNN Always appreciative of your Memorial collage. Thanks Love that history of your military family. :) I have 1/4th French .
My maternal great grandparents were Trudeau. Perfect little mailbox garden ;D
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Father, bless every Memorial Day gathering taking place today. Whether around a picnic table or a grave site, let each
moment be filled with love, honor, and reflection. May families bond over gratitude, and friends speak words of appreciation. Even as we
enjoy freedom, food, and fellowship, keep our hearts tender toward those who paid the ultimate price. Inspire us to pause, reflect,
and
offer thanks. Let laughter not erase the solemnity of the day but coexist with remembrance. May each gathering be a tribute of
thankfulness to the lives that paved the way. Amen.
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Grand Dad Denis (Maternal Grandfather, US Army, WWI European Theater: Germany, and France , 1914)
Maternal Uncle Clinton (USAF, Korean War 1952 )
My Dad, Charlie, World War II, European Theater: ( USAAC/USAF) Germany, France and Italy, awarded Bronze Star, 1945)
My Cousin Karen (The Pentagon, USAF 1975 -1979)
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Thanx Clynn
Dad's mom was a Proulx. His dad was Irish. My Mom was all German...
My brother's attempt to join the armed services in 1967 was thwarted by one word... "Must have full Extension of limbs" so... he joined the police academy which said "Must have full Use of limbs". He avoided Vietnam but was shot at and hit in the head with a brick on his first night of service in Aug, 1968. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selby_Avenue
... Decline
Thanx to all who served our country
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Good Morning Beakers....Happy Memorial Day!
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clynn - Thanks for always posting the collage. Your mailbox planter looks great!
tsk - Would you share that amazon link for the colorful cords, please? I need that! ;D
Phyl - Nice prayer.
Lani, tig, kb, karen, Puff, oldguy, BL and all - Morning :)
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Morning all!
Hey, Clynn - is there room in the collage to add my dad?...lieutenant in the army.
tsk - Yeah, I hear ya. I last did my decks 3 years ago by hand with a brush by myself after paying someone the year before to do it. He did it with a roller and it was awful.
I was 70 at the time....the last time.
I also stained the pergola with Scott.....I remember saying after that, that's the last time I do that!
I forgot to add: Definitely heard fox last night on my camera....up late with Chris last night, heard a noise outside, and checked on camera.
Dad below:
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It's an honor seeing the Beakers loved ones who served, thankyou Clynn & Lani & those who helped put that together! Have a Beautiful and safe day Lani, Clynn, Karen, Kbs, tsk, Phyl, Lisa, oldguy, puff, tig, bazi, Jill, blschue, Paulie, T40, Emy, Lilbro, E4E, Peep, Nora, Ginger, Jaspurr, Pink, BL, Eburg, Weasel, Ezee, lindy, Bggolden, godiva, ssrl, Maxie, Nrstooge, nanimal, ruby, Oma, f22raptor, jicaji, LB, the cheers & Jewelies groups and All!
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Happy Memorial Day Beakers
Tried to post an image and kept getting the error and locked up editing screen.... :(
This week's update is just about getting a large crane on site to install the bridge trusses...
Part 25: Rebuilding the Clinchfield Railroad Series ~ CRANE ASSEMBLY! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI80EVAhaas
A recap from Claire on TTs medical situation - no fear, TT is fine.
7 Years with My Beloved Cat TT (Cherished Moments, Feline Kidney Disease, and Now) (ENG SUB) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p4841o1als
I am almost caught up here - internet went out around 8:30pm - gave up and went to bed at midnight - back in service when I got up.
Rain was expected to get here this afternoon, but that has now changed - maybe a little damp (< .05) overnight. I need to get out soon to mow. BBL
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Good Morning !
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Today 70F and Tonight 58F
Well, Jim off earl y for his new w ork week. Hate that he had to work toda y. Think we'll grill some hot dogs and have
the trimmings f or dinner. Maybe a chocolate creame pie, too. Mom always made both lemon and c hocolate creame pies
with baked meringue on top. Miss that.
A very somber day, today. Very somber.
CLynn- The holiday collage looks great...thanks for always posting it on these 'special holidays'. So d oes mailbox.
KB You did a lot of deck work over t he weekend...looks nice.
Lori thanks for the holiday images today
Tsk Yes...Would you post amazon link for the colorful cords. Please and 'thank you".
OG tks u pdate on Claire's kitty, 'TT' glad all's well. Tks f or update on Rebuilding Clinchfield Railroad Series; I too have had some issues with RRP and posting; there's always that yard work. ::)
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Memorial Day 2025: What is the holiday honoring fallen soldiers?...
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In honor of the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice 🇺🇸
We invite you to follow our partners at @WarriorCanineCn
a non-profit that trains and places service dogs with wounded veterans. Many of their dogs are named after fallen heroes 💚
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Have a Blessed Memorial Day Beakers!
Good morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
Phyl, BL, Tig, Clynn, Karen, Kb, Beaker family and friends, thank you for sharing your family history and stories with us. We are blessed by your presence and your family members's service. :-*
{{{Clynn}}} Thank you for posting our family and friends Memorial collage. :-*
Clynn, "Meowijuana cigar" I wonder if Sadie would steal this from the boys. ;D ... love the mailbox and planter! Perfect! ;D ... great vintage journey! 8)
Tsk, sorry about the missing part, hopefully, you get it today from Amazon. They're always good about delivery date...I feel as you do as far as not being able to do what I could before. It angers me at times, I'm a very independent person. ;) ... very interesting about your French side. My biological father and his family are French Canadians from Quebec then settled in Maine in 1900's (originally from France 1600's). My father/fraternal family settled in San Francisco when an infant in early 1930s.
{{{Phyl}}} Beautiful sentiments and article on Memorial Day... thank you for sharing. :-*.
Lisa, I cleaned up and organized Mike's computer cords when he was gone last month. No more having to go under his desk to get the dropped or misplaced cords! ;D
Kb, Your dad is very handsome... gorgeous deck to enjoy this summer.
{{{Lori and Destini}}} Beautiful Memorial Day pics, thank you... sending best wishes for a blessed day, as well as hugs. :-*
Oldguy, Last night RRP posting issues and internet was slow for me too. :-\ So I just posted a quick good night.... thank you for the videos. I'll check out the updates, as well as Claire's TT
I think we all celebrate Memorial Day and honor our loved ones, generations of mothers, fathers, uncles, aunts, and siblings that are no longer with us in our own special way.
In Hawaii, families would gather around the graves of their loved ones and have a reunion and picnic with other family members.
Clean and decorate the graves with leis, bottle of the loved ones favorite drink. :)
Remember and honor the past, share the present and dream of what the future may hold for the young. :-* ....
Peace be with each of you today and always. :-*
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Thanx Lani
Hugz all
We will go out to Fort Snelling National Cemetery later today to visit the graves of our parents. :'(
We might try a new (to us) ramen restaurant on our way home.
BAZ - been watching tennis? :o Of course, I'll be cheering on our MN Frost and Timberwolves tonight.
If anyone should be interested/curious... (disregard pricing, we obtained discounts on both ;) )
Our old love seat https://www.homelivingfurniture.com/i323000/u6460674-ashley-furniture-living-room-power-reclining-loveseat
Our new one https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/p/next-gen_durapella_2-piece_power_reclining_sectional_loveseat/61003S1.html#start=11
*** the new has a zero draw USB port on each side also.
TTFN
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kb - Nice pic of your Dad.
Lori - Nice memorial Day pics
oldguy - Sorry about your posting issues, and the internet going out. Glad it was restored for you this morning.
Phyl - Your meal sounds good for today.
Lani - I need a color coded thing for the wires, like task mentioned and also something to keep them in under the desk. I always catch one with the vacuum cleaner. :-\
tig - New loveseat looks nice.
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Of course Heard the T6 thunders....circled over my house from Veterans Park twice.
I waved!
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We did not make it to the cemetery... Way too many cars. Lunch was good.
BBL
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Here is a video from Garrett Mitchell - aka Cleetus McFarland - an interesting look back and visiting those he helped 8 months ago.
Revisiting the North Carolina Disaster - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIgAxbSExFc
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TIG What a terrible thing to happen to your brother. :( Very nice new love seat recliner piece.
PHYL You had a very service oriented family :-* they are cord labels see link to Lisa
LISA All different kinds of PC cord labels
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=pc+cable+labels&crid=F1GH3GL48FSR&sprefix=pc+cable+labels%2Caps%2C89&ref=nb_sb_
LORI Beautiful post today. :-*
LANI LOve that non-profit that trains service dogs for veterans. So you have some French in your backround as well. :) Doing Ancestry on my family has many settling in French Quebec. None in San Francisco. My new cord was here by 11 AM today. Niece came to finish the job.
OLDGUY I was not getting any sound on the North Carolina story
New computer is set up now. Lots of differences I do not like and new steps to follow from what I have been used to blah! Will need to figure out why I cannot get sound on OG video.
Found my problem Audio connection fell out when I putting tower back in place. Phew
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Bounce!!!
Woohoo MN Frost! Second championship 🏆 in a row!
Ok Wolves... Whaddya got?
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See you tomorrow!
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[b]Tig,[/b] the new loveseat is very nice, but there's something a bit more cozy and comfy about your old one... sorry you weren't able to make it Fort Snelling National Cemetery...
Lisa, color coded is a great idea. ;D
Kb, great pics of the T6 thunders and what a beautiful day!
Oldguy, thanks, I'll watch the update in the morning.
Tsk, the pc labels are a great idea. I think Mike may like that... just my father's family moved to SF, most of his family lives in northern Maine and French Quebec. My father's mother, my grandmother spoke perfect French. It was very interesting to have my Hawaiian grandmother who spoke no english and a French grandmother who spoke with a heavy French Canadian accent.... Enjoy your computer...
{{{Karen and Piper}}} sweet good night pic. :-*
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Paulie and Charlie, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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LANI My Mom's mom/dad lived in town and we saw that grandma and grandpa often. In fact they came to live with our family when my grandpa showed signs of dementia. That grandma could speak a few phrases in French and she would always recite a little French poem to us pointing to all of our facial parts LOLOL
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, very interesting family history you have, I don't remember you mentioning the French history before! Thanks, I love hearing ancestry! My cousin Doug has done extensive research on Ancestry, and I have done a good bit on my own. I was finally able to find more on my Dad, I had searched and searched for information in Ohio where he was raised by his grandparents and I stumbled on something from Missouri. From there I was able to trace Dad back to France! I would love to join Ancestry for a while but I have to wait until I get some things done around here. I know I will do nothing else if I do it now!
tsk, I found something free to use to identify cords, not only on a computer but for all of the charging cords laying around. Like the drill, the trimmer, shaver, the clippers... Have you ever found a charger and didn't know what it was for? LOLOL! Anyway, save those plastic thingys that come on loaves of bread. Write on it what it is with a Sharpie and fasten it to the cord. We have a MESS of cords where the router, modem and stuff is. Men don't seem to mind the tangled mess...
oldguy, interesting video of North Carolina after the hurricane! We got some rain last night, not sure how much.
karen, Is Micky still visiting? Hope you have all the things done that you needed help with!
Phyl, sorry Jim had to work yesterday, how is he feeling? and how are your knees? Thanks for the article on Memorial Day! I would love your Mom's lemon cream pie! Purrs to Maggie!
Lori, thanks for all the beautiful and moving pictures! Hope you and Destini are doing well.
kb, I saved your Dad's picture, sorry I couldn't get it added to this collage set. I have to re-do them each holiday, I spend hours on it because I am not so techy... It will definitely be in the Veterans collages in November.
If anyone else has pictures you would like to be included, please send them in a post or a PM!
Erin sent me this picture of the Munchkins... Brother and Sister Always...
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Today 74F and Tonight 65F
Having tro uble with posting images this AM.
CLynn charming photo of Talon & Bella;Jim isn't well and my knees are painful to use...I see Dr. Martin later next month
Tsk I looked th ose cord tags up last night ...pretty nifty..now w hich style of label tab?
Lani interesting family h istory
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-05-27-courtship-display
https://www.nature365.tv
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Clynn - thanks. I didn't anticipate you getting it done yesterday. I thought maybe by next Memorial Day. Veterans Day would be even better. Adorable pic btw.
After noonish I'm going to start putting my furniture back on the deck. A cloudy, light rainy day here so no sitting out in the sun to be had.
Happy Heavenly Birthday Scotty.....gone too young.
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Good Morning Beakers
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kb - Good pics of the fly-over. Happy Heavenly Birthday to Scott.
oldguy - Thanks for the video, watching now.
tsk - Thanks for the link!
Lani - Love the good night pic. Yes, color coded is a good idea. :D
clynn - Love the pic of the munchkins. Very pretty yellow morning.
Phyl - Thanks for the 365.
Puff, karen, tig, BL, and all - Morning :)
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Royal Albatross Ranger Sharyn posts that "the Signal Station Trig chick has grown to 6.5 kg on day 119 (Tuesday 27th of May, 10.07 am). This is a 700g increase on last week’s weight. Today’s weight is 0.7 kg below average for a female toroa chick of this age but just within the healthy weight range so there was no supplementary feeding required today. She was also fed by a parent at 3.36pm today which will have pushed her weight closer to the average."
So even though supp fed still just under the average. They burn calories in growing (transforming) and staying warm
The Down is coming off the wings now :)
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#RoyalCam chick says close enough with clippers, clack clack 😊. Thanks for grass and cam attention, Sharyn.
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Good morning Beakers!
Morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
Tsk, sweet memories of your grandparents. How is Tim? :)
Clynn, Beautiful Yellow Tuesday pics!... Love the beautiful photo of Talon and Bella... sweet and comforting :-*... I've mentioned my French Canadian side of the family before, as I've said I didn't meet my bio father/his maternal very Catholic family until I was 18. (I was baptized a Catholic when I was an infant and 2 yrs old before he left us in Hawaii. He was in the Air Force) I only had seen him/grandmother 3 times before their passing... I have a half bro/sister whom I haven't seen since my father's funeral in 92' ... I was raised by my mother's parents until I was 7 and mother needed me at home to help raise my sweet brother/sister from my step-father.... my mother never forgave my bio father and I bore the brunt of her unhappiness. There was never a day that went by that I wasn't reminded of the white side of my parentage..... so, I've only known my Hawaiian side and feel closer in blood and connection to the islands. I really wasn't curious about the French Canadian until after my father's funeral and through his attorney he chose me to take care of his estate and follow through with his wishes for his son/daughter from his 2nd marriage. An interesting position to put his eldest daughter from his first marriage in, but his attorney told me he wanted to make up for his past mistakes with me and knew I would be fair in taking care of my half siblings. It was a sticky situation especially since I lived in Kansas and they in SF, CA, but I made sure to keep all information open and above any question of concerns from either sibling or their own attorneys.... It took over a year+ as Oldguy would know, but it was done. Through family portraits, bibles, my fathers/grandmothers letters/cards tied with ribbons or in boxes that were full of family names/history I discovered that side of my family. Lots of memories of that period good, bad, sad, but mostly good. It's really how we persevere through it that matters.. isn't it?! :) ;D
Phyl, oh my goodness, I can smell the sweet delicate floral bottles of perfume from here! ;D .... courtship time in Pyrénées, France. ;D
Lisa, for the first time in a couple of weeks clicking on your post got me straight to your morning post! YAY! Maybe the past issues are gone!! ;D
Happy Heavenly birthday Scott!
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CLYNN Those plastic bread things I use for the masking tape roll or any tape roll I attach the end of the tape to the bread plastic so the end is always free. Best hack ever. They are too small for me to write on tho. ::) What a great pic of the munchkins :) They will be at your house tomorrow ;D
PHYL Beautiful ornate perfume bottles. ;) I didn't care what style the labels were I just needed them to allow me to write big so I could see them. LOL
KB I'm so sorry for not posting Scott's heavenly birthday this AM - Still distracted by my new computer and had to be out of the house by 8:15. Hope you enjoy his favortie meal or at least a piece of cake :-* :-*
LANI Good report on SST chick :) We see his cardiologist this afternoon and PCP - Wed AM. Doing better.
WOW Thanks for sharing that part of your life Lani. What a responsibility given to you from a Dad you barely knew. You are a very kind, responsible and independent person despite Mom's attitude. :-* :-*
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BL I do believe you have mentioned Mr. P before. Have a wonderful trip. Can you tape record some of your conversations? Some words to live by? Has he been ill?
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tsk
I just held his older man's weathered hand and we just talked.
There's a star missing from the clear Maine Sky Now.
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Hi BL, I thought I saw a prior post and wanted to reread it.... I'm following Tsk's comment, because I'm sure you wrote of going somewhere.... I came back to after dinner to wish you a safe trip and enjoy!!! :)
Okay, we're back at same room issues... I'm 4 pages back no matter what I click.... oh well.
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I'm always at page 216 which can be20, 30 or more pages back. Stuffed chicken breasts and a garden salad for dinner.
Happy Heavenly Birthday Scott!
Lisa looking at those fresh strawberries from t his AM..all I can imagine is a huge rosette of Redi-Whipp on top. ;D
Lani Tks for Royal Albatross report from Ranger Sharyn...always apprec iate th e wr ite ups and e sp t he p hotos.
Good news on the weigh -in stats., SST chick ... down is loosening and coming off...Tks for your childhood memories
BL safe travels {{{Mr.P}}}
Wishing all my fellow Beakers a Good Evening and a Good Night...SEDs !
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I'm not having any issues in the Beak. Only sharing so you all know it's not all of us...crossing my fingers, hoping not to jynx...
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Hello Beakers. :)
I just got caught up again in The Beak. I haven't been turning on my computer as often.
Seems like I have some of the same troubles as some others as far as where I land when I click on "NEW", and other related goofs happening in this thread. I still suspect a corrupted index, and hope it might get rebuilt if that is indeed the problem. Maybe Amy will be able to troubleshoot the problem and implement a fix after things settle down from banding, or sometime over the summer, maybe.
Clynn, thank you for posting the collage for Memorial Day. Oh no - you have to re-create it every time you post it? So there's no way to save the collage for re-posting? I guess not, if you aren't able to do that. I don't want you to work that many hours every time you post it!
Tig, yes, I'm watching The French Open.
I tweaked my knee while I was visiting my sister last week. And exactly what was I doing that caused my knee to go rogue on me? I simply was getting into the car - no special movements required - just simply getting into the car the way I normally do. Apparently my knee was not in the mood for that. Just call me Gimpy. ::)
Good night, Beakers. Peace. Out.
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I'm not having any issues in the Beak. Only sharing so you all know it's not all of us...crossing my fingers, hoping not to jynx...
Kb, knock on wood! ;D
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Baz, a corrupted index makes a lot of sense... We'll wait for Amy's help... till then take care of your knee and enjoy tennis.
Phyl, pretty good night pic with cats... I hope you're feeling better since your last shot, and able to get caught up with things so you can enjoy your BBs and summer.
{{{Tsk}}} I hope Tim's appt with cardiologist went well.
Good night!
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https://lightingacandle.org/chapel/vigil-beak-room/
Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Paulie and Charlie, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers
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I tried making a post last night from my iPad, hit the preview button to make sure all looked good and got the dreaded error. Hit the back button, copied and pasted my post into a new message, and it would not let me post, so I gave up.
Lani - Wanted to say last evening, thanks for sharing some of your personal life. :-*
I am glad clicking on my post got you straight to the Beak...lol This morning, I clicked on Beak room and I was 4 pages back.
tsk - Hope all went well at the cardiologist. Good luck with PCP today.
((BrokenLug))
Phyl - I had a small bowl of fresh strawberries with Redi-Whipp on top for my snack night before last, so good!
kb - Glad you are not having any forum issues.
baz - Hope your knee feels better soon!
clynn, Puff, karen, tig, and all - Morning :)
I have two appointments today, so wanted to post early and say Morning!
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Today 78F and Tonight 63F
{{{Tsk}}} hoping Tim's appt w/cardiologist went well.
Baz tks for theory about corrupted forum index
Lisa fresh fruit is so delicious
KB no forum issues. ;)
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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How Did Flat-Topped Caps Become a Graduation Tradition?
When did people start wearing them, and what’s with the tassel?
https://www.history.com/articles/graduation-cap-tradition?cmpid=email-hist-inside-history-2025-0519-05192025&om_rid=
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-05-
https://www.nature365.tv
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LANI I am also 4 pages back when I click "new". Cardiologist went well. ;D PCP at 8:30 today. Crazy good night kitty LOL
KB Think you may be the only one without issues on the Forum - be grateful! ;) ;)
BAZI Hope you enjoyed your visit to your Sis minus the knee tweaking :(.. Hope it is getting better with rest. Good thing tennis is on. ;D
LISA Cardiologist wants Tim to increase daily protein. We already eat a lot of good protein foods but he needs to learn to snack on protein and not sugar! ::) ::) Good luck with appts.
PHYL Shades of green :o :o :o Long history to the graduation caps. :) 365 spring rain - we need some :o
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Phyl, love the sounds on the 365, and the birds! I wonder if the black-capped chickadee (?) is waiting for the female to come back and get on the egg! ;D
Lisa, you are up early! I love fresh strawberries, sometimes I just wash them, cut the tops off and eat them. Nothing better! They are so good now, when they are in season! Good luck with your appointments! Beautiful roses! And thanks for the article on graduation caps, will read it as soon as I finish my post! Shades of green much better than shades of beige would be! LOLOL!
Lani, thank you for sharing a big piece of your life with us, you are a kind soul, letting us know that we all have experiences that shape our lives and make us who we are. And we should always be aware that others may be dealing with issues that we have no knowledge of. We should all be kind... Thanks for the Albie update, it won't be long before these big gentle birds take to the skies! I think Big Bear is on Fledge Watch right now!
baz, there you are! You tweaked your knee, oh no! The knees seem to be more touchy as we get older! I don't mind playing with the collages, but I won't download anything and I want a free program. I think I have finally found one, I just hope they don't change it. I used PiZap for the first few years, then they went to a PAY app so I went looking! I get about 3 pages back when I open the Beak each time, which makes me think it is somehow tied to the pages Amy deleted ...
tsk, Erin called and asked if I could keep the kids Thursday this week instead of today, so they will be here tomorrow! He was to work at home Thursday but a meeting came up for Thursday that he has to attend. He will drop them off around 8:00! How is the new computer going? It always takes a while to get used to it and all the new things! Good luck on the protein vs sweets! How about jerky? Sams and Costco have one called Golden Island Korean Barbeque Pork Jerky and I love it! Low calories and fat, good protein and sweet! https://www.samsclub.com/p/golden-island-korean-barbecue-pork-jerky-16-oz/P03016186?pid=ps_Bing_FY26_Q1Q4_Sales_EvergreeneComm_HMIShoppingStandard_580653862_df&wl0=e&wl1=o&wl2=c&wl3=&wl4=pla-4581183936794818&wl5=&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=580653862&wl15=1241349715736399&wl16=&wl17=&wl18=&wl19=&wl20=&msclkid=0525f695fdab182391169ea305bca0e7
Highway going into Oatman AZ.
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There we go again! Kilaulea #volcano erupted on Sunday. And Paul C. Peh in Hawaii captured this spectacular #lava fountain. Thank you, Paul! 🌋
https://ecp.earthsky.org/community-photos/entry/75785/
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Still no issues for me. I have the site in my bookmark bar....click it to open and I always see the last page, as well as the first few separated by dots.
Click on the last page and go backwards if i want to read earlier posts.
I never have clicked on unread, or new replies etc.
I dunno, may be you all do this too? and have problems.
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I haven't put in my nose count for forum - like many, when I first turn on it bounces back about 4 pages. Irritating but not panic time yet. Remember my angst? Back in January/February I had no email!!! Could surf the web but not talk to any of you. Then I got back up I had buried myself in email. We weren't so dependent at the beginning - that's also when I turned frosty gray. Think the computer world had anything to do with that?
tsk - hoping the best is ahead of Tim and you. I am keeping eye on your reports. Hugs and prayers.
Lani - have you ever been on that highway at Oatman, AZ? Not really a highway though - looks more like a bicycle path, a path I'd neve take.
clynn Looked all through the chart - who knew? Never did find the "green with envy" swatch.
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My Crimson King is fully out!...
That front right side has 3 ligularia that bloom late summer, a struggling blue hosta and astilbe.
I lost a brunnera and pulmonaria and joe pyeweed due to our winter. Lost 3 gorgeous lilies as well..
It will look better come summertime. I'm waffling on what to replace with. La Nina?..for last two winters I think.
anyway, hope the forum resolves its issues soon.
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CLYNN Thanks for the jerky tip. I'll ask him if he wants me to order. First glitch today was Wordle was not letting me play. I played yesterday but somehow not allowing today. Been working on it a lot and have not heard back from them on " a bug". Otherwise changing a few things each day. Liked 10 much better. Icons in task bar are so small for 1 thing.. Kilaulea Stunning!
KB Such a beautiful lush yard.
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Hellgate Osprey Iris and NG They continue to rebuild their nest together. NG adds his own interesting touches of leaves.
They start early in the morning, Iris always arriving after 5am and starts her chatting and the NG ;D.... https://x.com/i/status/1927691313643757576
NG is listening and learning to understand what Iris needs. Yesterday, he brought her 3 fish heads!
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Good morning Beakers!
Morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
Lisa, Sorry about your post, when I click on the Beak Room I'm 4 pages behind too... Just now, it was taking to long to get my post in, that I had to cut the post, click out of the room, restart and paste my post on a new page.... I give up! It will be an adventure posting in the Beak for a bit... LOL! ... strawberries and whipping cream what a delicious late night snack... good luck at your appts. :-*
Phyl, what beautiful green theme macaroons and flowers, stunning combo.... thanks for nature video.... so many beautiful shades of green.... interesting grad tradition.
Tsk, I hope Tim's pcp went well today.
Clynn, The Korean pork jerky sounds delicious! I remember the Korean beef jerky recipe I use to make years ago for my Junior Tennis kids and girls during the summer... so good! I think I posted the marinade recipe in the beak last year. ;D .... the lava fountain is breath taking... I posted a video for Puff about Oatman. We've never driven it, but have driven near the road connection to it.
{{{Puff}}} I follow Jessie Drones Adventures youtube channel and watched this video about Oatman this past weekend. ;D
SCARIEST Part of Route 66! Kingman to Oatman, Arizona
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=VJexmY-JktE
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I got it to post an image :o progress has been made this time.... ;)
Maru’s 18th Birthday Party - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiIHFpJuccM
LULU Goes to the Salon (ENG SUB) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hgUsK5y3-Q
They may be old, but they could still play... This was recorded some time around 2015
Buck b1938 -- d2023. 85 y.o. Roy b1933 -- d2018. 85 y.o
Roy Clark & Buck Trent GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XI_qwl5l2w
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Thanks Lani for finding the vid for us. Very interesting!!!!
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Good afternoon! Paper says it’s boring. Mickey has gone home and spent 12 hours in the Atlanta airport due to storms and a tornado south of Atlanta and they help was here yesterday and comes back tomorrow so it’s just paper and mama sitting here trying to get life back in Groove..
Mickey worked like a slave while she was here and I don’t know that I would ever have gotten things done as quickly without her. The yard is not in good shape yet but it’s getting there as grass is coming up in the back and where it isn’t theirs seed still Wagner, so I’m having to water and it’s not good because I’m putting probably too much water on the grass. It’s up and not enough water on the seeds in the ground. Oh well we’ll see what happens. She pulled a ton of roots out of the ground where the grass seed was not taking and I am Sure what they were roots of but she pull sheet raking for rake and pool raking pool My garbage can was overflowing by the time I got it out for pick up this morning. I think this Stafford works on that truck. We’re probably surprised.
She planted eight bushes and four Mexican petunias and three zinnias, and some kind of a thing ground cover. I think that I had in pots.. This is 90+ degree heat
She also fix the vacuum cleaner, cleaned out the clogs and put new filters in repaired the latch on the gate repaired the latch on the screen door to the porch, fixed a towel, rack, freestanding, kind and fixed a light switch in my bathroom. She also transferred my information from the old iPad, which I’m still using to the new one which as with this computer will take some getting used There’s probably more, but I can’t think of it right now. She also took me to the doctor walk inside where I was diagnosed with a UTI and I started antibiotics for that, and after she left, HeLth took me back because I was coughing and was diagnosed again with a URI on another round of different antibiotics and some of the nastiest tasting cough syrup in the world but then I’ve never had any in my life that tasted real good. It has me drained as at night I kind of Run a low-grade fever and get the chills . Two new bushes delivered today. They are sitting outside the garage and I’m going to have to take them in or at least try to get them out of the boxes. There are two more sitting in the yard waiting for the yard. People look down with a tree and then I can decide where to put those at some point the yard will be presentable but it’s not there yet. The lady and Backe finally got the fence replaced so that’s part of it done and her pine trees are gone so the sun is pouring out here in the morning like crazy I don’t know if I like that or if I’m going to put another couple of trees in the middle of the yard. I’m kind of enjoying the space.
Clynn, The picture of Talon, and Bella should be put on some canvas and hung in the living room. That is a super picture. Have enjoyed everyone’s posts and liked the green in this morning supposed by Phyl.
Lani I am happy to see Iris with an NG and hope she doesn’t chase him out. He seems to be catering to all her whims.
Oh, I forgot while Mickey was out working early one morning she heard what sounded like a young animal, screaming in pain and found a squirrel sitting in the top of the large magnolia in the backyard and as soon as it stopped, another squirrel running up there and they mated. Tru call of the wild
Going to take Piper out for a few minutes and then back to microwave some thing for dinner. Maybe be back later oh Baz, Sorry about your knee. I’m glad to hear that Tsk bandTim I doing better.
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Phyl - Agree, fresh fruit..deeeeelish! Pretty morning greeting.
tsk - My endo wanted me to eat more protein at breakfast, as I was a cereal and banana everyday person. She said, the cereal is empty carbs, so I switched to 2 mini Jimmy Dean sausage biscuits and a banana in the morning. She asked me to stop the banana and switch to strawberries, as they are better for your blood sugar than the banana.
clynn - Jeff was just talking about that pic of the volcano...WOW! I found a pinterest hack that seems to really work with the strawberries to keep them from going bad. Don't wash your berries, or cut the tops off till ready to use, put them in a Ball jar with the seal lid, and they will last for up to two weeks. They really do!
kb - I am looking at your pic of the Crimson King and I believe my maple tree in my front yard may be the same thing. I never ever knew what kind it was. Does your leaves turn brown and fall off completely when fall arrives?
Lani - Sounds like you are I are having the same issues. Thanks for the update on Iris and NG!
oldguy - YAY on posting an image!
karen - I hope you start to feel better soon, and glad the help took you to the docs yesterday. Sounds like Mickey was a big help to you.
Good night, everyone :)
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LANI We can only hope that NG will remember this nest and return for Iris next year. Good visit with PCP. Will see dermatologist tomorrow AM for a movable nodule on in right neck that is tender.. Always something. We got an order to resume the PT he had started back in April but stopped cuz of the A-fib. That will start the middle of June. Great video on Oatman!!! Loved little Alice the wild burro.
OLDGUY Roy Clark and Buck Trent ;D
KAREN Gosh, Mickey had terrible weather and delays coming and going. Bet she is glad to be home. Boy, did Mickey cover a lot of ground. Such a blessing for her to come and visit and help out so much. And you end up with a UTI and URI at the same time. In about 10 days or so you will feel brand new!!
LISA All good advice. The cereal I prepare for Tim and I is a mix of Total, Fiber One - not the flakes and some protein Cheerios. I top that with 1-2 cut up strawberry, some cut up peach or blueberries . He loves it. Occasionally I make oatmeal or grits. On the weekends some eggs and bacon or sausage.
BTW I can again search with Google lens YAY
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Lisa - yes, but at this latitude they fall off very late, often after snow has fallen.
the leaves in the summer look purple. You should take a picture of yours for comparison for me.
this is it:
https://www.monrovia.com/crimson-king-norway-maple.html
Acer Platanoides....
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The pic above is not really comparable although it says the leaves are purple....my leaves are dark purple. The picture doesn't capture the color that well, unless it's fall in the pic when they turn sort of orangey brown, almost gold.
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Just a reminder - There is a red maple and there's a crimson king maple. Purple-ish red is the crimson.
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Oldguy, fantastic guitar playing by Clark, one of my favorite songs. I enjoyed seeing the other well known country singers too....Happy 18th birthday Maru! :-*
{{{Karen}}} I hope you feel better soon...Mickey is a wonderful friend to help you.... take care and sleep well. :-*
{{{Puff}}} you're welcome ;D
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Paulie and Charlie, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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The Munchkins will be here at 8:00!
Lani, thanks for the update and love the video of Iris and NG! I do hope he and Iris bond so well that he will be back next year. Finn was such a sweetie, it saddens me to think that something happened to him... And WOW on the 3 fish heads, so sweet of him to bring her the bet part! When he returns next year hopefully he will get a decent name... ;D Thanks for posting the video of Route 66 to Oatman, so very interesting and what a beautiful but scary drive!
kb, is that a picture of your tree? Beautiful!
tsk, you are right, always something... So you are a Wordler, both of my sisters play that! BTW, there are YouTube videos that show how to make the items on the task bar larger! The first one I looked at, the Indian accent was so thick I couldn't understand him, this one has a nice British accent but there are several more if needed! https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=how+to+make+icons+in+task+bar+larger+windows+11&&mid=739EFBBAD8743E3EE6F7739EFBBAD8743E3EE6F7&FORM=VAMGZC
Lisa, thanks for the tip on the strawberries! One question, do you keep them in the fridge then? I would think so, but then again, they aren't refrigerated when you buy them. I have 2 eggs and two pieces of the Sara Lee Delightful bread toast for breakfast every other morning, then high protein yogurt and fruit of some kind on the other mornings.
karen, wow, Micky got a lot done while she was there! I hate that she had such a terrible time at the airport both times, it seems to be becoming a norm. Sorry you had to have your health problems while she was there! Sis Micky and Piper become fast friends? I bet they did!
oldguy, wow, Maru is a senior guy! Glad you can post pictures now, it seems like the forum is getting back to normal...
Before and after yesterday’s glacier collapse that buried 90% of Blatten, Switzerland
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https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/29/swiss-glacier-collapse-buries-the-majority-of-the-village-of-blatten
The Highline Trail in Glacier National Park
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LANI What a cute snoozing trio last night ;D
CLYNN A B&W morning today :) Thanks for that link. I've been using youtube a lot LOL. I will continue to fix daily the things that aren't quite like I want them and that was on my list. At least I now have Wordle working. I play daily with my Green Bay bro, his son and wife, his dtr and husband. I try to do a lot of games to keep my brain going. My Mom had Alzheimers and as a matter of fact I'm so worried about inheriting it that a free Tpau Alzheimers blood test ( a protein in the blood associated with the disease) is being offered tomorrow about 3 minutes from me so am going to do it. I've inherited so much from my Mom - her osteoporosis, macular degeneration, high cholesterol, hot flashes til death LOL. WOW I did not hear about the glacier collapse. Good to hear they were proactive with the evacuation.
Have fun today with the kids :D
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Good Morning !
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Today 70F and Tonight 58F
Lani cute canine cuddle puddle
OG some good' guitar ' picking by Clark and Ivory
{{{Karen}}} hoping you're doing well
CLynn The munchkins will make today a fun day; black & white ; didn't hear about glacier collapse. Relieved they were evacuated.
KB Your tree? If it is...lovely.
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee,Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-05-29-a-world-in-a-drop
https://www.nature365.tv
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Bounce!
We received the final approval for the love seat replacement from the warranty folks! We just need to make arrangements with Ashley for delivery/payment.
And we just heard from our cabin friends at the lake. They understand and are glad we reserved a place across the bay. They look forward to getting together at some point and she said he would still be willing to deliver extra fish to me! :o
I'm off to P.T. today...
Hugz all
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Clynn and Phyl: no that's a google tree.
My tree, or the bottom few leaves of it are in a picture I posted yesterday. My leaves are dark purple till late fall when they turn gold.
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Clynn and Phyl: no that's a google tree.
My tree, or the bottom few leaves of it are in a picture I posted yesterday. My leaves are dark purple till late fall when they turn gold.
Got it ! ;)
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Lost a post last night, so will repeat part of it now last Sunday Mickey and I were on the patio Admiring the planting she had done when we looked up and saw paragliders floating over the fire end of the subdivision what a joyous thing that look like and how pleasant where are younger I think that would be something I would be interested in doing! They were up there for quite a while, several hours or more.
Temperatures are going to be in the 90s again today with rain expected this afternoon. Humidity was 89% this morning so it isn’t pleasant out there.
See Lynn, I believe that picture of Bella and Talon should be transferred to a canvas and hung in the house. It’s absolutely fabulous. I hope they have a good time today with grandma and grandpa.
I am happy the people in charge in Switzerland were able to notify those people in that little village that was covered by tfe ice low in order to get out of there in time with your life stock! I read the government was going to assist and relocation and funding for a new place to live , such a beautiful place in the world I wonder what damage will be done now by the rivers that have been filled up with the sludge and debris,
I have been following your discussion of maple trees, and I have to say that the Crimson Naples is a beautiful tree and will probably present differently in different climate areas and growing conditions. My experience has been that the fall foliage looks different, depending on the amount of water heat and etc. the tree receives during the year it makes it difficult to see exactly what kind of tree you might be growing but there are a number of similarities such a shape, leaf shape, size and color that are pretty. Whatever the variety, they are very pretty trees.
Tsk, you are very lucky to have your mothers and your father‘s medical history available to you I do not so when things occur it’s always a question as to why or where did it come from? I have no idea what my biological background is so everything that occurs is sort of a surprise at any rate. I hope that you keep up with a macular degeneration as there are. Treatments now to delay Some of the devastating effects of the disease I wish they would find something to reverse the condition is not being able to drive. It’s one of the worst things I go through I love driving. Lol! Good luck on the check on the Nodule!
I have to do a little laundry, and perhaps BBL
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Sloth TV
Cactus flower and butterfly
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2F Bonnie and Clyde :-*
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3F Petunia and her basket mates :-*
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Good morning Beakers!
Morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, the drive to Oatman was originally part of R66 until they changed it. That would have be a long slow tedious drive, probably easier to go by mule ;D ..... terribly sad about the village of Blatten, Switzerland. There are videos showing the glacier destroying the village.... I read it was mentioned in 1433, and started taking a census in 1700's... so sad :'( ... enjoy your day with the munchkins! ;D
{{{Tsk}}} it's good you have your parent's medical history... I don't have either info available to me, other than what they died of... my mother didn't believe in doctors, so that was that. You take such excellent care of you and Tim. :-*
Phyl, beautiful nature video, I love the reflection of the area in the rain drop....
Tig, New love seat will soon be heading your way! ;D ... what nice lake cabin friends you have, fish will be waiting.
{{{Karen}}} I hope you feel better today... you and Piper have a good day. ;D
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PHYL Beautiful 365 today. :)
TIG Good enough neighbors they are still willing to meet up with you ;D When do you leave?
KAREN Tim's nodule turned out to be an infected cut - likely shaving - so he drained it and gave instructions for care. Phew
LANI Bonnie and Clyde LOL My mother had a ruptured aorta and survived but no cardiac follow up as I recall. They never went to docs either...Mom never had a mammogram. The only thing dad had to follow up with was his bladder cancer x2
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Good Afternoon Beakers
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((tsk)) - Those breakfast choices sound good. Yay, on the Google Lens search. Sounds like good visit with docs. I worry about inheriting things too that my Mom and brother had, which both passed away from.
kb - Yes, the leaves look purple. Here is a picture of it.
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Puff - Thank you for the reminder.
Lani - Sweet good night pic. Thanks for the pics from TRR!
clynn - Yes, the strawberries in the fridge in the Ball jar. Your breakfast sounds good. Hope you had a good day with the munchkins.
Phyl - Love your Egyptian posts this morning. Thanks for the 365.
tig - Sounds like good news all around today.
karen - I think Maple trees are pretty too.
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BL I do believe you have mentioned Mr. P before. Have a wonderful trip. Can you tape record some of your conversations? Some words to live by? Has he been ill?
Some of my posts from the last time Pip, Kopje and I visited Mr P. this past February.
A total riot of a good time Winter Wonderland outing.
Pip and Kopje had never met Mr P before ..
Pip said these people know how to live life ?
Pip you have know idea. Hard core peeps. ;)
https://raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/index.php?topic=2927.msg804147#msg804147
https://raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/index.php?topic=2927.msg804228#msg804228
https://raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/index.php?topic=2927.msg804278#msg804278
https://raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/index.php?topic=2927.msg804344#msg804344
Hi BL, I thought I saw a prior post and wanted to reread it.... I'm following Tsk's comment, because I'm sure you wrote of going somewhere.... I came back to after dinner to wish you a safe trip and enjoy!!! :)
I had a post about traveling to Maine on short notice to pay my last respects to a dear family friend. Mr. P.
But somehow it went MIA, perhaps in my haste of posting. :-\
I just held his weathered hand and just talked casually of campfires, the ocean and our sad ass hunts of the past. ;)
There will be a star missing from the clear Maine Sky tonight.
Mr. P passed away peacefully in the wee hours of Today 05/29/2025 due to a unknown to anyone except his wife medical issue.
He was a true Maine Mountain Man of men.
Not a huge or small man in stature but he had the heart, courage, stamina and toughness of a Grizzly Bear from AK !
He will be sorely missed by all of those that his great wisdom, humor and positive attitude touched.
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so sorry, BL - take care and I am happy you got to be there with him.
Lisa - hmm, I'm not sure that's a crimson king maple....the trunk and laterals don't look like one.
Maybe someone else can chime in, or some kind of google lens thingy?....leaves do look purple and maple like though.
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That his wisdom of his past passed on to me gently is a thing of beauty.
My knowledge will be forever enhanced.
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so sorry, BL - take care and I am happy you got to be there with him.
Lisa - hmm, I'm not sure that's a crimson king maple....the trunk and laterals don't look like one.
Maybe someone else can chime in, or some kind of google lens thingy?....leaves do look purple and maple like though.
The tree in the background is not the trunk to that tree. That is another tree in the corner of my yard. It looks like a Crape Myrtle, but don't think it is. Let me take a pic of the trunk of the maple.
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kb - Here is a few more pics of the trunk, and some of the leaves at the top that looks a lil more purplish
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(((( BL ))))
BL... Camper has a poignant pic of me, from the shore, sitting at the end of the long dock on the bench next to our friend, the owner of the resort we used to visit 15 - 20 years ago. We pretty much sat in the silence of the memories and the knowledge he had only months to live. We had the beauty of the sunset over the lake and our shared faith. It was a sad but wonderful experience.
SED
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LISA Beautiful bouquet ;D
BL Oh so sorry to hear Mr P passed away. A life well lived. How old was the master and good friend?
(((TIG))) Moments to be cherished.
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kb - Here is a few more pics of the trunk, and some of the leaves at the top that looks a lil more purplish
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That's better Lisa...From your pics most likely a Crimson King Norway Maple..
Here is another pic of part of mine 4 years ago....shows the purple.
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Hi Beakers! :)
My bum knee is slowly improving. It is different this time from the usual issue I have when it goes rogue on me, and there's a problem with my foot this time, too, that happened at the same time my knee balked. It feels like a sprain or pull or something like that in or around a couple of the bones on the top center of that foot. My foot aches more than my knee, but my knee isn't operating as well as my foot, and the crunching sound is not appealing. LOL. And this, too, shall pass.
Tennis is keeping me entertained a large part of the day.
TSK, you already may have found this, but you should be able to right click on your taskbar and select "Taskbar settings." Then see if you have a setting to select "yes" or "no" for "Use small taskbar buttons." Mine is set to "No" and my taskbar buttons (icons) are not big, but they're much bigger than if I set that to "Yes." I hope that helps you!
I am way behind on things I need to get done before hitting the sack, so I need to keep this short.
Take care, (((Beakers))). Sleep well. Peace.
Oh, I forgot! "What if birds left tracks in the sky?" Amazing!!
https://mossandfog.com/what-if-birds-left-tracks-in-the-sky-2/
Hint: Give all the photos time to fully load in that article. Very cool!
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Lisa, I think Maple trees are beautiful too. We have one and there are several throughout this area.
{{{BL}}} I'm so sorry to hear of Mr P's passing and for your loss of someone so special in your life. Thank you for reposting the February posts.
Baz, What an interesting article and photos of bird tracks in the sky.... fascinating tracks, they do look like zippers in the sky, especially the starlings and gulls. I wonder what an eagle's flight would look like.... Take care and I hope your knee continues to feel better... enjoy the tennis. Football is just three months away. ;D
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Paulie and Charlie, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning ...Happy Friday !
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Today 70F and Tonight 58F
{{{Karen}}}
Lani tks for the Sloth Report...they always seem to look to be having fun.
Tig headed your way is a new love seat ;D ... fish will be waiting fot y'all and your lake/cabin friends
BL so sorry to hear 'Mr P' passed away.;
Thank you for re posting the February posts.
As a subscriber I... remember reading that National Geographic article/ issue on bird flight and birds. Most interesting.
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-05-30-en-cascade
https://www.nature365.tv
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BAZI Gosh. I feel bad for your new situation of discomfort. You'll know when it is time to get it checked out...Thanks for the tip on my task bar. WOW Thanks for that article on birds flight patterns. Works of abstract art! I will look at my backyard birds differently now. ;)
PHYL Love the sounds in 365. Cute camper ;D
HAVE A GREAT DAY KAREN
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Phyl, great 365, love the waterfalls, love the sound! How are your knees doing? Love the little camper and the pink interior! I love looking inside little houses! It's 54 here right now, high 81 today, wonderful! Then 88, 89, 90 for the next 3 days before we go back to the mid 70s.
Lani, we have two Maples in the back yard, one was there when we bought the house in 96, the other is one that started from a whirlybird that landed in the right spot years ago. Bonnie and Clyde, what a cute cuddle! The cats got their Meowijauna cigars yesterday!
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baz, sorry to hear about your knee, but glad to hear it is getting better! Great article on bird tracks, something I never thought about!
Lisa, your tree is beautiful, I love trees! We have a big oak beside the driveway, I park in its shade all year. Very pretty afternoon flowers!
BL, so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. P, he sounds like a very special person... Wonderful that you got to see him one last time...
tsk, glad to hear Tim's issue was something simple... I know what you and Lisa mean about inherited issues. We worry about them for sure... My Mom kind of stoops when she walks, I try to stand straight but catch myself doing the same sometimes...
karen, sounds like Micky got a lot done around your homestead! Hope you are feeling better, sorry you had to have those issues during Micky's visit!
Some pics from yesterday (something changed, I can't post the small pictures anymore!):
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Happy Birthday Karen!
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This Lemon Blueberry Cake is combines lemon and blueberry flavors into one fabulous cake. The moist and tender lemon cake is studded with sweet blueberries, then topped with a lemony homemade frosting!
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Good Morning Beakers.....TGIF!!!
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kb - Thanks, I am so glad to know what kind of tree it may be. No one else in the neighborhood has one like it.
baz - Oh my on the crunching sound in your foot. I hope you get that looked at.
Lani - Sweet black kitty!
Phyl - As tsk said, cute camper! Thanks for the 365.
clynn - I like the bigger pics of the munchkins, great pics! That tree shades the front of my house in the summer. I have a big Silver Maple in the backyard that shades the back of the house in the summer, too. The kitties with their Meowijauna cigars. They look mellowed out. ;D
Lori - Waving at ya!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, karen!!!
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Lori - Waving at ya!
Wazzup Lisa!!!
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OMG-Clynn Destini has a Meowjuana box and an ID lol! She has several different kinds of samples lol :) I will take a pic and post her ID. ;) The kids are getting so big & kitties look great!
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Happy Birthday Karen
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Summer Fruit Sangria Cake
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Happy birthday Karen!
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Karen ...
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Wishing you a wonderful day ...a fun celebration with those you love .
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(((BL)))RIP, Mr.P!
Baz, sorry to hear about your knee and foot sounds like There’s a connection.
CLYNN, Looks like kids had a great time yesterday out in the yard and on the iPad they are growing
Tsk, I am happy to hear that Tim’s Nodule was nothing serious and I am sure you will keep on top of this
Lisa, great pictures of your trees and nice to have shade front and back since my neighbors cut all her pine trees down. I get a lot of sun in the morning and I’m not sure what I can plant to block some of it out. I will wait for her to do something before I plant anything more
Thanks everyone for my birthday greetings the cakes are delicious looking and both with enough fruit for the season. Piper wants to cut into them right now, but I’ve told her we have to wait. They have to be shared with the beak.
Lori, you always find the best traits for us and that blueberry lemon sounds wonderful for hot weather old guy your magnificent looking five layer cake is almost too pretty to cut. I will be enjoying the cakes, the balloons in the fireworks,. And flowers! Have to run as great help is here and has her son with her! Bbl
Oh, Phyl great cake! Thank you all!
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TGIF Beakers!
Morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
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CLYNN LOLOL Meowicigars and the after effect LOLOL Good pics of the kids. Seems like Bella is always wearing her glasses now. Is that a peddle bike? Ed's treasures? :)
LORI That is hysterical that Destiny has her own ID LOLOL
OLDGUY Great sangria cake!!!
LANI It's a Beautiful Morning here today. I see a walk in my future!! Both good tunes. ;D
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TGIF BEAKERS! :D
FYI those who mentioned my foot/knee boo-boo... The crunching sound is in my knee, not my foot! Sounds like what you hear when you chew very crunchy cereal with nuts and such with your mouth closed. ;) ;D It's all getting better, little by little.
((BL)) Mr. P - a star shining brightly like a diamond in the Maine sky.
Clynn, love the pics of The Munchkins. Can't get over how grown up they are! Bella will live a long life - she's starting her gardening ways early. ;) Love the pics of the kitties with their new meowijuana cigars... they look like they greened out. ;D ;D ;D ;)
Lori, LOL on Destini's meowijuana cigar box and ID!! She's guarding it from interlopers. ;D ;D
Lani, thanks for the music. I love that birthday message you posted for Karen!! I would love to see the flight patterns of Bald Eagles!! Check out the other interesting bird tidbit my LilSis sent me today - I attached it at the end of my post - both attachments go together.
Lisa, your Crimson King Maple is giant! Very pretty!
KB, you have a lot of different plants. Very pretty, all!
Phyl, I figured you had seen that bird flight pattern info and the pics in NG mag. Very interesting stuff. Birds are special!!
Oldguy, I want some of Karen's Sangria Cake you posted!!
TSK, thank you for commiserating with me. :-* The crunching sound is in my knee, not my foot. ;) I don't think doctoring is required at this point... depends on how things do or don't heal/progress. I don't think I need a boot for my foot. Unless I need add'l surgery for knee repair, I think I'm already addressing the owie as the doc would recommend. I have a 39-year long history with my bum knee, so I've learned a lot along the wayward-knee way. Knee replacement is NOT on my list... yet... hopefully never. ;D Did any of the tips you were sent help you succeed in getting larger icons on your taskbar yet? I want to call it your TSKbar. ;D ;D Glad Tim's nodule is something simple and hope it is healed soon. Wonder if low-sugar yogurt would be something he might like as a protein for b'fast or snacktime (no syrupy fruit/flavor stuff). I have seen some that claim they are higher protein than most... don't recall which now though.
Puff, is your wrist all good-to-go now?
Tig, did I miss when your lake retreat getaway starts? Glad you're having good PT sessions.
Karen, Mickey worked hard during her visit, and got so many things done for you. What a great friend you have in her!! It sounds like you are making good progress on getting your yard where you want it to be... of course all those garden and landscape changes take lots of time to get done - all in good time. It sounds like a lot of pretty new plantings are in already, and I hope you were able to get your irrigation issue set right, or will soon. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Did Piper bake you a cake? ;) :D :-*
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KAREN!!! I hope you have a wonderful and stress-free day with some treats and fun surprises. Hugs! :)
A Birthday Garden Party for Karen! :)
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With cake to go around! :)
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Waving to All the Beakers! :D Take care, All. I'm heading out to run errands before any stormy stuff hits...
I attached 2 pics you can enlarge below - they go together,. The 1st pic attached is the explanation, and the 2nd pic is of the bird, known as a Veery, that is talked about. Maybe the Veery is the best Hurricane Season Prognosticator!!
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Piper says what a wild time we had earlier today she said mama and I were sitting here just enjoying the day when the phone rang and the help said she was here early and could I unlock the door and she came with her seven-year-old son with her with a balloon and a gift card for mama for some ice cream. I like that kind of ice cream myself. They sold down for a short while and didn’t have any lunch with them indicated they weren’t going to stay very long then the phone rang and Dr. Hall called and said if we were home she was coming by and we said come on and came Dr. Hall and she had two puppies with her about two months old one a white and gold colored dachshund And a Rottweiler , beautiful babies!
They then she came in with the hummingbird feeder and red roses!
help took her son for lunch and the puppies and I played like crazy. The little dachshund was afraid and very shy and growling T .me but the other one was very friendly and we ran around the house and ran around the house and we went in the yard and came back and ran around the house And I decided I like little children and I like little puppies. Mama said we weren’t having either lol Dr. Hall left and the HeLth came back and now we’re waiting for the yard people to come. These puppies were members of her puppy training class and she socializes them by taking them all over town and today with our lucky day to see them
GROCERIES Delivered and put away it is now nap time for Piper and to tell you the truth I’m not far from it myself, but I have to wait to talk to the yard people? Anyway, Piper had fun this afternoon as did I I love that little Rottweiler puppy softest little thing and sweet sweet sweet.,
Thanks for the garden party Baz just in time for the puppy visits,
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Karen - Sounds like you and Piper had a nice day. Did the yard people come?
Baz - Thanks 😊 Hope that crunching noise goes away soon.
Tsk - Hope you got your walk in today.
Lani - Good tunes
Oldguy - The summer fruit sangria cake looks delicious!
Lori - Would love to see Bandit or Misty give me a high five like that.
Good night, everyone 😴
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I don't know if you're pushing the high numbers like I am baz But - I was told by therapist it would take longer than? most because of my age - maybe a year. Or? No boring tidbits - just say things may not be in the cards.
Speaking of getting older - HHHHHHHapppy BBBBirthday Karen
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Hi! I finally made it to the Forum. It's been a while. There's too many pages to go back to read but on this page I see that today is someone's birthday!
Happy Birthday Karen! :)
clynn, Can't miss the pictures of your grands. They look great and happy. Oh to be a kid again!
Since returning from the cabin being busy catching up and helping family too there were days I didn't turn on my laptop. One day I did turn it on but didn't log on. Anyway all's good and better.
Charlie had some slow worrisome days at cabin and here after returning but he's feeling better now.
I hope all in Beak Room have been good health wise and life in general.
We had a good time at the cabin. One very annoying thing happened again. Every Spring since cabin was built I have an allergic reaction to something there. This is our 3rd year with cabin. We're assuming it's something outside whether I'm touching something or from a bug bite or I brush against something when walking. I get a tingling .. then red bumps appear on legs, arms and back of neck. This time swelling of one leg with a bite and lots of bumps was nasty. The itching is unbearable! This is the third year it's happened. Haven't a clue what causes it. And only in Spring.
I went to urgent care as soon as we returned and was prescribed same as previous years. Prednisone, use Allegra and Pepcid and anti itch sprays and/or cream. Luckily the itching began the morning we were leaving to return home.
We're returning to the cabin tomorrow morning. Yep! Fingers crossed! I'm still taking the Prednisone etc so all should be okay.
Take care and enjoy your weekend.
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BAZI Task bar is fine. I do not have the ability to change the size of it. I'm getting used to it like anything LOL
TSKbar Good one! Tim will not eat yogurt out of the container but he doesn't know he has had it in a jello I make or in a low carb Yasso bar LOL Gorgeous cake for Karen :) How they ever come to find out about these miracles of nature things - like the very valuable veery ;) ;) ;)
KAREN What a wonderfully busy and fun birthday you had ;D with lots of b-day wishes coming your way via Dr Hall+ puppies and the Help! Hope you got a bit of a snooze in before yard people.
LISA YUP Got the mile + walk in. :)
PAULIE Thanks for checking in. Boy I would be all over trying to figure out what it is that gives you that reaction. Any neighbors close enough who might have the same experience?
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Whew, a busy day for me...I ended up mowing my back yard after all. My temporary mower got too busy.
Glad I did as it was so long. All outdoor workers are terribly busy this year. Especially after several days of rain get in the way.
Ollie man and I are resting....he does this staring thing at me most of the day and never leaves my side.
Mostly he wants to be petted and cuddled with...He's now 10 years old.
BTW I'm going to post a pic of Scott's favorite HUGE wool blanket that he always sat with. I put it in the Jeep for potential winter emergencies. Just washed it by hand and hung it to dry.
Does it look like some kind of Southwest motif? or just any old wool bankie?
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After lawn folks left, Piper and I shared a box dinner, doorbell rang and my back yard neighbor appeared with a card. Flowers and a small but deadly, double chocolate cake! Sweet of her but I sure do not need this! Delicious!
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KB - check for a manufactures label on the blanket - If it is a wool Pendleton - it is of value - new ones run about $225. there are many clones on the market - if made of wool, worth about half of a Pendleton. If not wool, they sell for $30-$50. Sold under many different names - Indian, Yukon, SW American, Native, Frontier... They all are patterned from Native rug/blanket designs. I have 1 full sized Pendleton, that I found at an auction. I have several knock-offs in cotton blend that I use daily - bought them at Ren Fairs & Indian Pow Wows 25 years ago.
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KB - check for a manufactures label on the blanket - If it is a wool Pendleton - it is of value - new ones run about $225. there are many clones on the market - if made of wool, worth about half of a Pendleton. If not wool, they sell for $30-$50. Sold under many different names - Indian, Yukon, SW American, Native, Frontier... They all are patterned from Native rug/blanket designs. I have 1 full sized Pendleton, that I found at an auction. I have several knock-offs in cotton blend that I use daily - bought them at Ren Fairs & Indian Pow Wows 25 years ago.
Oh that's helpful oldguy....I find no label on it however. One thing I know for sure is it's old. It's also very heavy and has a fairly rough feel to it, not soft at all. So, I doubt there is any cotton in it.
I'll have to investigate the names you listed.
When I googled native rug/blanket designs briefly I couldn't find this one.
Is your pendelton rough feeling? A better word might be dense....now that I looked at pendelton's website, my guess is that's what it is. Scott did a lot of outdoor camping/hunting etc. which would make sense for even outdoor use.
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Here's a new Yakima camp Pendelton...
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Kb - yes the Pendleton's were thick and wool is heavy & coarse. Wool is an excellent fabric for outdoor adventure - water runs off, instead of soaking thru. My son attended Boy Scout Summer trips in the Olympic Mountains west of Seattle - he was required to bring wool clothing for his 2 week hike. This area is a cold weather tropical forest - west side of mountains have up to 200 inches of rain per year, while 34 miles to the east receives less than 20 inches. Pendleton home office is Portland Oregon.
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Kb - yes the Pendleton's were thick and wool is heavy & coarse. Wool is an excellent fabric for outdoor adventure - water runs off, instead of soaking thru. My son attended Boy Scout Summer trips in the Olympic Mountains west of Seattle - he was required to bring wool clothing for his 2 week hike. This area is a cold weather tropical forest - west side of mountains have up to 200 inches of rain per year, while 34 miles to the east receives less than 20 inches. Pendleton home office is Portland Oregon.
Gotcha. Even makes more sense as Scott lived in Seattle briefly....also docked there at Bremerton? in the Navy.
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Hello Beakers - another Friday about done...
Some better news from Switzerland...
Switzerland Landslide Update - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp8buqZkcj4
Look, everyone! The cat is flying! (ENG SUB) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp1jnjJvJXQ
(ENG SUB)We Finally Trained Lulu the Cat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkU1Rf_JCek
Quarantine Kids play "Garden Party" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtZ1fy9rjOE
Quarantine Kids play "Baby Please Don't Go" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAzHpn9QhjI
I Cant Tell You Why by @EaglesBand cover by The Graystones - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCIdMOt9iVk
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Phyl, darling vintage campers... thank you for nature vid, awesome waterfalls...
Clynn, beautiful blue theme Friday. Love the stainglass hearts.... awww S&S look adorable with their cigars. ;D... great pics of the Munchkins, Bella has grown this year, she's very artistic... sweet pic of Ed and Bella...
Karen, beautiful birthday posts from Tsk, Lori, Baz, Clynn, Lisa, Oldguy, Phyl, and all! There's enough cake to go around! ;D... so glad you and Piper had a nice day! :-*
Lori, love Destini's ID
{{{Baz}}} interesting article about the Veery, sweet little bird... prayers for your knee.
{{{Paulie and Charlie I hope you can find out what gives you that terrible reaction... I'd download a plant ID app on your iphone, then go around your cabin taking photos to id the plants, bushes, etc. I have an Plant Parent app. Prayers for you and Charlie.
Kb, beautiful blanket and handsome Ollie.
Oldguy, thank you for the links.
Good night! We're starting Caturday early ;D
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Paulie and Charlie, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers! It's Caturday!
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Lani, yes, Bella is growing fast, Talon too, but he's content to be on the technology. Bella didn't even turn her iPad on until after lunch. And even then she didn't watch it, she's too busy doing things! And now that Ed has retired they get to spend some time together!
oldguy, interesting about the landslide in Switzerland, kind of worrisome... Will check out the other links later this morning, thanks for posting them! We have a few Pendleton blanket that Ed found on his Thrift Store excursions. He found a large southwest pattern one that he gave Mom for her sunroom, it is beautiful!
tsk, funny about Tim and the yogurt! I am that way about cottage cheese - don't even try to sneak it into anything, I will know! And I am sure I have eaten something not knowing it had cottage cheese in it. (I have always wondered how it ever got the title of cheese!) Mom and Dad both loved it and Mom has a whole set of vintage tall glasses with different cacti on each glass. All were filled with cottage cheese back in the 50s. Yes on the peddle bike, another thrift store find! Bella loves it!
Paulie, oh yes, to be a kid again! But these kids will never know the fun we had when we were kids in a world much simpler than it is now! I second Lani's idea of trying to identify plants around your beautiful cabin and hopefully determine which one you are allergic to! I use an app called PlantNet, it's free and easy. Just point it at the plant and let it search. I am going to try the one Lani uses and see if it's better!
karen, sounds like you had a wonderful birthday! Lots going on around you! I am so glad you have Piper, she is a good little girl and you can talk to her. I bet she lovves it!
baz, thanks for the interesting article about the Veery! If your knee is feeling better little by little then you are doing the right thing, although I am not a doctor! But sometimes we just need to take it easy and things will get back to normal.
Lori, thanks for the picture of Destini and her Meowijuana ID! I have ordered this item : https://cattasaurus.com/ They are arriving today, can't wait to see if they like them!
Big Bear - Sunny & Gizmo
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Archeology & Civilizations - In the sunbaked earth of the Paluxy Riverbed near Glen Rose, Texas, ancient echoes linger. What may appear as mere dents in the rock are, in truth, the fossilized footprints of a dinosaur that walked this very path over 113 million years ago. Preserved in limestone like a prehistoric diary, these tracks belong to a massive theropod, possibly an Acrocanthosaurus. Standing before them, visitors feel the weight of time—imagining the thunder of giant footsteps across a primeval landscape. It’s a silent, stone trail that defies extinction, whispering stories from an age when titans ruled the land.
Read more: https://buff.ly/3kOLT2F
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Good Morning Beakers.....Happy Caturday!
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I am off to grocery shop this morning, and then this afternoon we are out to a surprise party for Jeff's aunt, she will be 80.
paulie - That sounds like chigger/red bug bites from what you are describing.
tsk - Good job on the walk!
kb - Pretty blanket, and good pic of Ollie.
karen - How sweet of the neighbor!! Hope you enjoyed the cake. :)
oldguy - Thanks for the vids. Good songs by the Q-Kids!
clynn - Good caturday pics. BB kiddos, hard to believe they are so big already and ready to go!
Lani, tig, Phyl, Puff and all - Morning :)
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KB Hard to believe Ollie is 10 already. :-*
KAREN You sure did have lots of greetings for your b-day. AND a real cake you could actually eat LOL
OLDGUY Interesting info about Pendleton. That IS some good news for Switzerland. I can't even fathom the destruction. No one is going to train LULU. :D
LANI Excellent idea for Paulie. My SIL Barb has a plant ID app on her phone. It has come in handy.
HMMM Very strange thing happened - I was using google lens on CLYNNs dino tracks - Backed out of it and the posting page was frozen. Copy and pasted into this tab. Glad I didn't lose it
CLYNN Cute kitties in the tree knot. Tim loves cottage cheese - low fat :D Saw that big Hover at Big Bear yesterday - Probably a fledge today?
LISA I remember chigger bites as always occurring around my waist. So much itching :o Enjoy the b-day celebration. Is she a young "80"?
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Good Morning ...Happy Caturday!
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CLynn cute kitties in tree trunk
OG scary landslide in Switzerland; thanks for posting other links...will check out later this AM ; Maggie untrainable..LOL
Tsk LOL funny ...Tim and yogurt!
Hi Paulie
KB Ollie 10 yrs old...time flies
Lisa cute Caturday
Karen glad you had a wonderful birthday!Awww Piper :-*
Baz glad your knee's feeling better
Lori Destini and her Meowijuana ID too c ute...vet said Maggie's too old for catnip, sounds right t hough
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Some Caturday twitter vids:
https://x.com/Yoda4ever/status/1926965292841754786
https://x.com/AuraWithCat/status/1926635022888345884
https://x.com/buitengebieden/status/1927818049551274132
Some cute doggie vids:
https://x.com/cooltechtipz/status/1928290103757086788
https://x.com/Yoda4ever/status/1928536909711577131
https://x.com/theworldofdog/status/1925870394344346059
Some miscellaneous vids from the past week:
https://x.com/ArmaLite15OU812/status/1927458348288344128
I think the Black Bears have figured out this whole Chewy box thing: https://x.com/buitengebieden/status/1927066347592171880
https://x.com/Cool_Blue_Dot/status/1926885912123707524
https://x.com/InterestingSci1/status/1927435403948126335
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Just read that Loretta Swit of MASH fame died at 87!!
PHYL Look at the fangs on that kitty :o Cute window decor ;)
BL Can't pick a favorite but cat on dog's head is great. Dog and the treats LOLOL Deer in the doggie door :o :o
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BTW I'm going to post a pic of Scott's favorite HUGE wool blanket that he always sat with. I put it in the Jeep for potential winter emergencies. Just washed it by hand and hung it to dry.
Does it look like some kind of Southwest motif? or just any old wool bankie?
Boy kb I'm stumped on Scott's vintage wool blanket.
I googled the heck out of that stripe pattern and can not find a match for it by any of the old blanket Manufacturers. :o
I think you have a fairly rare or very old camp blanket there. :)
Any idea how old it is?
Any idea where Scott got it from?
What are it's measurements?
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BTW I'm going to post a pic of Scott's favorite HUGE wool blanket that he always sat with. I put it in the Jeep for potential winter emergencies. Just washed it by hand and hung it to dry.
Does it look like some kind of Southwest motif? or just any old wool bankie?
Boy kb I'm stumped on Scott's vintage wool blanket.
I googled the heck out of that stripe pattern and can not find a match for it by any of the old blanket Manufacturers. :o
I think you have a fairly rare or very old camp blanket there. :)
Any idea how old it is?
Any idea where Scott got it from?
What are it's measurements?
Hnmm, I have no idea how old it is other than it "came with Scott"....so now at least 25 yrs. old.
and, don't know where it came from.
It's very large 83 L by 53W .....I almost wonder if it isn't really a rug...like a Mexican/Indian rug?
For some dang reason? I'm very attached to it, other than that Scott loved it and sat with it. Something else speaks to me about it or I wouldn't have asked for help with identifying it..
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A little more history on Scott. As a kid he lived on a horse farm...he took care of the horses, watering and feeding them etc.
As an adult he told me he more than once drove, meaning rode, horses to one of the Dakotas. I have no idea what that meant.
Could be nothing, in fact, he could have purchased it at a garage sale. LOL
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kb Pretty sure it is not a rug.
Could be a horse blanket, but not likely due to it's size.
Might have come out of a trunk in Grandma's attic ..
Could be from a small batch of blankets from an obscure maker from who knows where .. ;D
The good part is you can go out in the poring rain or heavy snow and it will still keep you cozy warm. 8)
Well enjoy it, because they sure don't really make them like that anymore. :-*
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Clynn
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Clynn that Highline Trail in Glacier NP is one humdinger of a trail hike !
It's an 'out and back' foot trail, it's 7.5 miles one way and there are some very serious mammals to contend with in that neck of Glacier.
It's pretty close to the section of the C.D.T trail I did in GNP. 8)
~ EDIT ~ the trail is 7.5 mile one way to Granite Park Chalet, so 15 miles total out and back.
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kb Pretty sure it is not a rug.
Could be a horse blanket, but not likely due to it's size.
Might have come out of a trunk in Grandma's attic ..
Could be from a small batch of blankets from an obscure maker from who knows where .. ;D
The good part is you can go out in the poring rain or heavy snow and it will still keep you cozy warm. 8)
Well enjoy it, because they sure don't really make them like that anymore. :-*
Thanks for your help, BL
I will enjoy it!....and keep it in safekeeping.
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Happy Caturday Beakers!
Morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, cute Caturday pics.... Like you and cc... Mike feels the same about any type of cheese, don't even try and sneak it in something... There is one thing in the almost 55 years together he hasn't caught on to the fact that I put cheese in his beloved scalloped potatoes. 8) ... looking forward to pics of S&S in their new bed... great pic updates of The Big Bear Eaglets. ;D. ... awesome fossilized footprints!
Lisa and Jeff, Happy birthday and congratulations to your Aunt! ;D
Tsk, I love the plant id app! I just discovered a plant that i had thought was a perennial was a weed (horseweed) and is very toxic to dogs! And I discovered another one is a Sunflower and not a weed. I was ready to pull that one out. I'm excited about the sunflower, I'm sure a bird must have transplanted it to its spot. The app wrote that the Sunflower was very healthy and happy where it was. LOL!! Now, I use that app at the plant nursery checking to see the health of the plant before I buy it. ;D ... I just watched Mash last night. RIP Loretta Swit. :-*
Phyl, love the Caturday window pic!! ;D I hope you, Jim and Miss Maggie are well.
BL, thanks for the Caturday links, pup links too! I saw that cute cub and chewy box. ;D.... Kilauea keeps growing and growing! stunning Starling murmurations!
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Lani - that is too funny that you have sneaked in cheese in scalloped potatoes all these years!
I have tried to do that with Chris in some recipes as well. The only one he tolerates it in is my Million Dollar Chicken recipe.
I do try to sneak in horseradish but have not been successful, even in small dollops.....LOL
We are the SNEAKERS!....I think there's a movie with that name.
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from karen - https://www.aol.com/14-signs-cat-mad-174800406.html
https://www.aol.com/bobcat-wanders-colorado-home-sets-224500890.html
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How are all of you Beakers in the Midwest making out with the wildfire smoke coming out of Canada ?
It's going to get pretty unhealthy bad over the next week so keep your KN95 masks handy ::)
You might have to hit the refresh button on you browser.
Once all of the images load hit the Bounce button on the map.
https://rapidrefresh.noaa.gov/hrrr/HRRRsmoke/jsloopUpdated.cgi?dsKeys=hrrr_ncep_smoke_jet:&runTime=2025053112&plotName=trc1_full_int&fcstInc=60&numFcsts=49&model=hrrr&ptitle=HRRR-Smoke%20Graphics&maxFcstLen=48&fcstStrLen=-1&domain=full&adtfn=1&resizePlot=1
Vertical Integration:
It represents the total amount of smoke present in the atmosphere within a specific column, from the surface up to the highest levels of smoke.
Units (mg/m2):
"mg/m2" means milligrams of smoke per square meter of ground surface. This unit allows for comparison of smoke amounts across different areas.
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How are all of you Beakers in the Midwest making out with the wildfire smoke coming out of Canada ?
It's going to get pretty unhealthy bad over the next week so keep your KN95 masks handy ::)
https://rapidrefresh.noaa.gov/hrrr/HRRRsmoke/jsloopUpdated.cgi?dsKeys=hrrr_ncep_smoke_jet:&runTime=2025053114&plotName=trc1_full_int&fcstInc=60&numFcsts=49&model=hrrr&ptitle=HRRR-Smoke%20Graphics&maxFcstLen=48&fcstStrLen=-1&domain=full&adtfn=1&resizePlot=1
So far so good, BL...was supposed to get bad by this afternoon. I googled if it's okay to walk a pup in this and said no..I think it's coming in later today now or tomorrow through June 2...
duh, on me, if not okay for humans, of course not for pups.
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Yeah and I don't think Ollie Man is going to be down with wearing a KN95 mask either. ;)
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Yeah and I don't think Ollie Man is going to down with wearing a KN95 mask either. ;)
LOL
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KB It looks similar to Mexican rugs Tim picked up whenever he was in Metamoras for work at their Zenith plant back in the days. He'd watch them making the rugs on the dirt streets - Selling them for nothing by our standards. - like $5-$10. Tim would give them $20. We gave them to all family members at Xmas.
LANI That kitty is TOO MUCH LOL Mike not recognizing cheese in scalloped potatoes LOL
KAREN ( thanks Lisa) I don't think I agree about all those signs your cat doesn't like you. Lulu gets a little bit of a Delectible lick-'um as a night treat - Airplane mode is the position of choice LOL So funny watching her . Her little tongue goes a mile a minute LOL
BL Beautiful sunny day here but they are saying we have haze. Hmmm Don't see it. Need to be a seasoned hiker for that Highline trail :o
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tsk you probably won't really notice the smoke in the Chicagoland area until Monday morning.
Note these smoke model forecasts are not an exact science either that's why they only go 48 hrs out max, but they'll give you a pretty good indication of what smoke conditions to expect for a given area.
You really don't want to be in those orange/red/purple colors.
Not real healthy air for sure. :(
If it's clear out very early Monday AM you'll see a very eerie red/orange sunrise I would imagine.
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Hopefully, I'll be ok on da lake in da morning 🌄
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Moved up to moderate range here and hazy skies. AQI 78 where I live.
Much worse tomorrow they say.
You can pick out the haze on my driveway.
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Hopefully, I'll be ok on da lake in da morning 🌄
camperstig if it's not one outdoor thing it's another. ;)
1 Outdoors person said to 1 other.
Before the answer was said.
The last 1 to stay in it wins said the other in there wool blankets.
25° F
We both called it at 8° F as a draw Digit necessity.
Like a mummy in a rug very comfy NOT.
The open ends get very chilly.
Enjoy the Girl. :-*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGcqPnz9nxc&list=WL&index=7
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you know Pip & I want daily pontoon boat electric anchor reports
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Wrote 3 posts and kist them all. Will not post! Seds
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Wrote 3 posts and kist them all. Will not post! Seds
Rip Loretta! Ya did good!
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kg it's all good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F78XV6fjxCE
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Street Cat Bob says...
Good Evening ...Good Caturday Night,Beakers...SEDs all.
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Lani some beneficial AZ rain from Alvin remnants ?
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I'll ponder out the evening.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSduHd4NchM
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from karen - https://www.aol.com/14-signs-cat-mad-174800406.html
https://www.aol.com/bobcat-wanders-colorado-home-sets-224500890.html
Thank you Lisa for posting this for Karen. ;D
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Lani - that is too funny that you have sneaked in cheese in scalloped potatoes all these years!
I have tried to do that with Chris in some recipes as well. The only one he tolerates it in is my Million Dollar Chicken recipe.
I do try to sneak in horseradish but have not been successful, even in small dollops.....LOL
We are the SNEAKERS!....I think there's a movie with that name.
;D
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BL, We're suppose to get rain Monday... thanks for music.
SED Karen. Sorry about the posts.
SED Phyl, cute cat watching video... Street Cat Bob :-*
Good night!
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https://lightingacandle.org/chapel/vigil-beak-room/
Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Paulie and Charlie, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, I do hope you get rain tomorrow! And I wish I was there to walk through your beautiful forest after the rain! Will be 87 here today, and hazy. 91 tomorrow, then 71 Tuesday with thundertorms. I will have to settle with walking around under my pine trees after the rain... ;D
Phyl, what a sweet picture of Bob, it could also be my Harley! And the white kitty on the chair... How are you and Jim doing? Have you been able to check on your Bluebirds? Jennifer monitors a couple of dozen nests every year for the University, she sent this picture of baby Bluebirds, a few days apart.
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BL, talking about the Highline Trail and the length of the hike made me think of Becky and Jennifer's (my sis and her partner) excursion to Mount Blanc a few years ago. They did the 12-day hike around the mountain, they said it was most beautiful! They do a lot of hiking and kayaking, they have a lot to do on the coast, like you do. Your base is New Jersey, theirs is Oregon. https://www.montblanc-experience.com/trip/french-alps-complete-tour-du-mont-blanc-in-huts-12-days
karen, quit hitting the wrong button! Good article on cats, some are right on (not all though)! Harley loves to be petted, but after so much he acts like he is going to bite. That is when I stop, and he is fine. When I put my feet up on the coffee table he is right there on my legs, and I can't move!
Lisa, chiggers! Last time I walked in the little woods at Mom's I got several chigger bites. How in the world do they get to their destination way inside clothing! And you can't see them.
Probably another week to ten days to go at the Charlo, Montana Nest of Lola and Charlie before their eggs begin to hatch. (About 60 miles from Iris's nest at Hellgate)
Screengrabs Saturday 31 May
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Hundreds of Confederate soldiers, others likely buried under city property in Richmond’s Manchester https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/history/hundreds-of-confederate-soldiers-others-likely-buried-under-city-property-in-richmond-s-manchester/ar-AA1FQPui?ocid=BingNewsSerp
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Good Morning ...!
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CLynn pretty pink posies...have loads of snaps of our sweet bluebirds to sort t hru before posting. Will be ti me consuming!
Lisa, chiggers! No, no...NO!
Lani always enjoy your " Good Nights'
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-06-01-glimpse-of-summer
https://www.nature365.tv
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64uikGn-q3k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvUQcnfwUUM&list=RDwvUQcnfwUUM&start_radio=1
TGIF Beakers!
Morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
Thanks Lani What a beautiful way to start the morning. Hugs. Enjoyed the "Beautiful Morning" music.
Reminds me of the great feeling when you get to enjoy. Not enjoying it quite yet, still setting up the yard - about 3 hours yesterday and at least that much today. That's because of the "breaks" to rest and enjoy what is to soon be. First thing today will be to set up the fountain. Filled two water features yesterday, but got the word from the chirpers that they want their shower.
Sat and watched the chickadees playing house - got them a new nest box this year. Courting and chirping routine is sweet and comical. Like tsk I don't see the smoke being that much of a problem, but maybe still coming. Tomorrow's schedule will be taking place in the garage, out of some 90 degree heat they're promising (?) us. I just hope there's a breeze. "The best plans of man and mice" will be reported later.
ENJOY!!!
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CLYNN What beautiful nest shots from Jennifer. When we owned in Door county our "condo house" was in a cul-du-sac with 8 other houses. In the center was a bluebird house that was monitored - am not sure by whom. They were scattered all over the development.
Don't recall seeing bluebirds up there however :( What an adventure for Becky and Jennifer. In another life. LOL
PHYL I love ferns as my yard demonstrates :) 365
PUFF Sounds like you are on a good plan for pacing yourself in setting up the yard for summer. :D
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Bounce
Thanks BL... We are easing into this new space... lots of new to get used to. One could run a bison 🦬 through here and not hit anything! I actually headed down the incorrect path attempting to go to my bedroom. We each have our own wing of the vacation home.
More adventures to have today...
BBL
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Tig, we Do
need pictures of the mansion!
Good morning, beakers and happy June it blew in with a lot of Canadian smoke yesterday which I think is due here again today we have dry air and higher temperatures, but it feels cool. Air is out of the north and the smoke went south of Tallahassee so I’m sure even if it wasn’t noticed up north it was there. I wish they could put some fires out. Per news Lon CBS!
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Good Morning Beakers...Happy Sunday!
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karen has been trying to post several times, and she cannot get anything to post after she writes up her post. I have been trying to post and getting the dreaded error and I see she has beat me here!
tsk - Funny about Jeff's Aunt turning 80, as that is what the invite said. She is Jeff's moms, sister. I asked her are you older than Jeff's mom or younger. She says to me I am 10 years younger. I didn't say anything at that time, but oh ok. Then, when Jeff and I got in the car, I asked him, your mom was older than your dad? He says, no why? I said, your aunt said she was 10 years younger, so that would make your mom 90 and your Dad is 88. He looks on his Ancestry, and finds that his mom was born in 1939, and his aunt in 1949. I don't think her own children know her age!! ;D
Lani - Thank you. Jeff's aunt was surprised.
clynn - I don't know about how the chiggers get in your clothes. I was just suggesting maybe that was what paulie may have got from outside her cabin.
Phyl - I don't have chiggers, but I do know they itch like crazy.
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Sunday Blessings
Morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
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(((BL))). RIP Mr, P
(((Baz)))
Good Cheers of the grandchildren having a great time yesterday, Clynn! Thanks for posting!
Tsk, happy news for Tims Nodule what a relief that must be.
LISA pretty trees in your yard and great that you have shade, front and back since my neighbor removed her Pines. My backyard is pretty sunny even though there are trees there they were the wrong spot.
Temperature is back into the 90s again today and has the bug man said yesterday all of a sudden it was AugusT!
Thank you for the birthday greetings the blueberry lemon cake, the flowers and the balloons I’ll be celebrating in style later today currently waiting for the yard man to come and plant some bushes trim up a little bit of the grass and do what has to be done Lori I love the identification card for destiny pretty kitty
Old Guy, thanks for the fruit filled cake! Looks spectacular as the fireworks going off! ‘Love thank you all for all the sweets and treats and I hope you all enjoyed some of it as well. They sure were all delicious and the flowers smelled wonderful and were pretty and the balloons went purple when they broke. I am not going to post anymore today I don’t believe because I’m very confused as to where my posts have landed and what they’ve said and in what order they’re coming up this post I thought was written yesterday, but it shows up on Sunday it’s it for him is the biggest mess, particularly not the form, but particularly the beak that I’ve seen since 2011 when I first started I hope Amy gets off of those rocks and that falcon banding truck and comes back and fixes this at some point
One thing I thought I wrote, but I don’t know where it is. Was that KB I believe that blanket is Mexican as Tsk
said.I The color is definitely look Indian to me, but the fringe at the end is definitely Mexican. At any rate. The bureau of Indian affairs in Bloomington should be able to point you in the direction of someone who could authenticate the. For you and that would be one mystery solved.
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Sunday morning goats and sheep video!....LOL
Took Ollie for a shortened walk as the air quality is still only in the moderate range...very hazy however.
Ugg. My job today: clean that grill...soak the grates, remove the tiles, shop vac the inside...clean the outside.
Have a great day!
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Bounce
KB... Tough job
We took the fancy pants pontoon (3 live wells!!!) on a shakedown cruise. The loon came to within 5 feet and welcomed us "home". As that was happening, the bald eagle followed its juvie with fish back to the nest area. Nice. Camper said all systems go but the firing mechanism is jammed. Lol. I brought her back to dock like a seasoned captain, idle only, light breeze, great angle, motor trimmed to 80% due to low water. Poifect.
Now for a nap.
Oh, and suppers this week, when we don't go to our usual 2 restaurants, will be frozen dinners. I decided I need a vacay from cooking.
TTFN
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This yummy ice cold Strawberry Lemonade is a healthy summer refreshment with blended strawberries, fresh lemon juice and honey and then...
Enjoy this Strawberry Danish Braid With Vanilla Glaze is made with homemade pastry dough that is light, buttery and flaky. The first layer is a nice thick layer of creamy vanilla pastry cream, then topped that off with lots and lots of delicious strawberries!
Happy June Beakers! Hi Lani, lisa, Clynn, Puff, Oldguy, kbs, Karen, BL, Phyl, tsk, tig, Bazi, T40, E4E Lilbro, Pink, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Jilltosa, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, Nrstooge, Ginger, Nanimal, Bggolden, Omasawyer and all!!
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TIG WOW That is some new place you are trying out. Pier? oat rental? KAREN's mansion sounds about right ;D Pretty good shakedown pontoon adventure nature wise. ;D
LISA Someone is not telling the truth about their age LOLOL But 75 is a good celebration as well. ;) ;)
LANI Monsignor Gabriel seems stunned at the numbers attending in St Peter's Square. :o
KAREN LOLOL " Hope Amy gets off those rocks..." ;D ;D ;D ;D
KB And who thought goats could be so funny :D
LORI Good reminders of June and summertime. Strawberry Danish - Yum
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Bounce
KB... Tough job
We took the fancy pants pontoon (3 live wells!!!) on a shakedown cruise. The loon came to within 5 feet and welcomed us "home". As that was happening, the bald eagle followed its juvie with fish back to the nest area. Nice. Camper said all systems go but the firing mechanism is jammed. Lol. I brought her back to dock like a seasoned captain, idle only, light breeze, great angle, motor trimmed to 80% due to low water. Poifect.
Now for a nap.
Oh, and suppers this week, when we don't go to our usual 2 restaurants, will be frozen dinners. I decided I need a vacay from cooking.
TTFN
You betcha. As it's a MPH grill recommended by Centerpoint Energy when we replaced our older one. It's porcelain so can't use metal on anything. Wire brushes, nope, metal scrapers, nope. Etc....I did the best I could soaking the grates in dawn and using wood to scrape....shop vaced the inside etc...
Can't use oven off or similar products either. For some reason. ;) ;) ,my hands end up greasy...
Not sure what you mean when you say firing mechanism not working, yet you got her to dock?
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tsk - Monsignor Gabriel seeming stunned ;D You are a hoot!
Lani - I love your Sunday morning pups. :-*
karen - Yikes on those hot temps again. I hope this forum mess gets fixed soon too. :)
kb - Cleaning a grill is quite a chore.
tig - Aww, the loon!
Lori - Love all the strawberry goodies.
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KB... Lol . Camper just being funny, as usual. It is such a a fancy boat he pretended to be on a Navy cruiser! Lol.
Here is where we are. So close to town we can drive over little bridge from the resort to the grocery.
https://longbirchlodge.com/cabins/vacation-home-6/
https://longbirchlodge.com/boat-rentals/. Ours is the Havana, I think?
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Tig SWEET !
I checked the weekly forecast for Longville, MN, also looking sweet !
You guys are going to have a great week up there, stay safe and good luck on the fishing.
Oh by the way I see there is an airport within walking distance of you, so we'll see you for dinner tomorrow night. ;) :P
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Absolutely BL 🐟
I'm having a " blind Russian " just now at the Anchorage Inn restaurant. They have some very interesting names for drinks and sammies and such. And they have chicken gizzards on the app menu. Not often seen... Lol
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Hello Beakers
The forest fire smoke is staying above use for now - 55 AQI, but at 6pm you could look directly at the sun - not much brighter than a full moon on a clear night. Had a high of 80 today and sunny. Heading for 92 tomorrow and storms on Tuesday.
Ruby has run off her cubs...
Maddie Meets Bear Ruby - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-9TUwXVfGw
Lesley set herself a challenge...
Birding Against the Clock - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxI9Kvw2Iwg
LuLu the Cat’s Intense Standoff with a Dog (ENG SUB) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x0wZmMlPd0
Maru’s tear stain became clean and his face rejuvenated - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqrfPWzI6vc
A look at last weeks eruption at Kelauea... - next episode projected within the next 4 days...
Kilauea Volcano Eruption Update - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VThzfnYXPbM
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Clynn, it's raining tonight! ;D ... awww sweet baby bluebirds photos by Jennifer... love your pink morning posts.... what an interesting story about the Confederate soldiers graves.
Phyl, I can't believe its June 1st! soon the year will be half over.... sweet nature video with many dragonflies and I think a Grebe bird. But, I'm not sure...
{{{Puff}}} We have a pair of Chickadees here that we enjoy watching..
Tig, Beautiful vacation area.... looking forward to pics... enjoy your time away!
Hi Karen
Lisa, funny story about Jeff's aunt... someone needs to tell her children. LOL! ...
Lori and Destini, Love today's strawberry theme and posts... yummy desserts!
Tsk, Monsignor Gabriel ;D
Oldguy, stunning lava eruptions by Madam Pele... thanks for links.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Paulie and Charlie, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning ...
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Today 87F and Tonight 67F
Lani those sweet bunnies and t heir mama; glad y'all got some rain; it's slow going for the year until 'June'. Then 'zoom' !
OG awesome lava eruptions from Madam Pele. TKS for links.
Tig lovely area for a vaca; looking forward to photos... do have a nice time
Lisa funny story about Jeff's aunt
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-06-02-yellow-wagtail-
https://www.nature365.tv
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KB Found this on cleaning your grill???
To clean an MHP grill, focus on the grilling surface, grates, and overall interior. For grates, soak them in hot, soapy water and scrub with a nylon brush. The grilling surface can be cleaned with a wire brush before each use, or after each use. For heavy buildup, use a degreaser and a wire brush or abrasive pad.
Detailed Cleaning Steps:
1. Grill Grates:
Soak in hot, soapy water for 15-20 minutes to loosen debris.
Scrub with a nylon brush to remove stuck-on food.
Use a degreaser for stubborn stains.
2. Grilling Surface:
Clean before each use and after each use with a wire brush.
Use a wire brush or abrasive pad for heavy buildup.
Consider a steam cleaner with a metal brush attachment.
3. Grill Interior:
Remove the grates and drip pan.
Vacuum out loose debris and ash.
Clean the drip pan with a scrub brush or abrasive sponge.
Clean the interior of the chimney cap with a scrub brush.
For interior stains, use a damp sponge or cloth with mild dish soap.
4. Burners (if applicable):
Clean the exterior of the burners with a clean grill brush.
Carefully remove burners (if applicable) and clean the interior with a flexible venturi brush or pipe cleaner.
TIG Thanks for the pics - You are living in luxury!!!
OLDGUY High of 86 here today. Think we are a day behind you. Ruby - could put a damper on enjoying your porch LOL Lesley sure has a lot of warblers and she knows them all. Terrible tumble she took!
LANI You got some rain - YAY Look at those sweet bunnies. Tim called me to the patio yesterday afternoon and guess who was eating all the flowers off my potted plant? Mr bunny! Will see if it rebuds. I raised it up off the concrete. ::) ::) It's been there for a couple weeks but he just found it LOL
PHYL Pretty AM pics :) Love the Natalia Sots figures. Quirky enough for me. :)
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Phyl, love your morning picture! And those cute painted rocks! A beautiful windy in France, cute Yellow Wagtail!
Lani, happy to hear the rain came! We are getting some starting late tonight, and looks like all day tomorrow! TWC says 89 high today, 71 tomorrow. I agree, where does time go... Erin's birthday this week, he will be 34! So hard to believe... Awww, sweet Mama and baby rabbits!
oldguy, I haven't noticed any smoky haze here yet! Wow on Lesley's video, that was a rough hike! Glad she managed that 'accident waiting to happen' spot! Ruby, what a sweet and cute bear! Spectacular lava fountains at Kilauea!!
Lori, love your Welcome June post! Good everything!
tig, I looked up a Blind Russian, sounds good! https://beveragebeaver.com/blind-russian-cocktail/ And your new place looks like a wonderful place to be!
kb, very cute goat video!
tsk, love Lani's Pontifical critters, and love the names you give them! I don't plant Marigolds anymore, either the squirrels or rabbits eat the flowers off as soon as they bloom!
Lisa, beautiful flowers yesterday. Oh, I wasn't asking you how to explain how the chiggers get where they go, I just meant that they are very sneaky and you can never see them, and they are awful! The itching is intense! I told Mom I wasn't going out there again unless she gets it sprayed! Dad had sort of built a trellis thing out of limbs, and planted some starts from the Wisteria.
karen, you are having some hot weather! Our yards are pretty shady, a sunny spot in the back where we had the dead ash tree removed and half of the front lawn. The two big Pines and a big and bigger Maple shade the back, a big Oak in the front along with a big Crabapple. That's why I grow Hostas and Impatiens in the front! Cutting down the dead Ash gave Ed a place for his raised bed tomato plants, perfect! And, of course, Bella's little wagon garden.
At the Wells Fargo Osprey nest, three chicks! And there's leftovers of a Coy from the lake at Jordan Creek Town Center Mall! Thank you Mary Bradish for the pics! :
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As of 2024, more than 330 people are known to have died on Mount Everest since climbers began attempting to reach its summit in the early 20th century. The death toll has steadily risen over the years, with common causes including avalanches, falls, extreme cold, altitude sickness, and sheer exhaustion!
Many of the bodies remain on the mountain, particularly above the “Death Zone” (8,000 meters or 26,247 feet), where the dangerously low oxygen levels make recovery missions extremely challenging and hazardous. Despite these dangers, Mount Everest continues to draw hundreds of climbers each year.
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Good Morning Beakers
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tig - Looked up the restaurant you mentioned, looks like a good menu.
oldguy - Thanks for the videos, and yikes on those temps. I hope its not gonna be like that for ATF. :o
Lani - LOL, Jeff did! Very sweet good night pic.
Phyl - Cute figurines. Thanks for the 365.
clynn - Ohh, I had thought you meant I had chiggers. ;D As a kid I did get red bugs from playing outside in the woods. I believe they are the same as chiggers. They were very itchy. For some reason, I remember my grandmother covering them with clear fingernail polish to stop the itch, must have been a home remedy. Love the colorful flowers this morning.
tsk, Puff, karen, kb, BL and all - Morning :)
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Lisa, I love your blue morning and I also remember covering chigger bites with clear nail polish I suppose colored ones would work as well. I don’t know what was in there that made that work but somehow it stop the H probably some thing that you couldn’t do today for some health reason But one of the all-time remedies
How to get in today I think around 90 and continuing forward.
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Royal Albatross cam
Here is last night's shot of the aurora australis (or Southern Lights) from the Royalcam.
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Miss SSTrig :-*
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6/2 Caught on #RoyalCam
A Dad's bit of a crash landing in front of SST chick, and in slo-mo. Love the morning sun light him up as he comes in to land.
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Good morning Beakers!
Morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
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Lani, the albies are getting big!
Phyll, lime your morning pist as well and clynns zinnias!
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Good Morning :)
Looks like everyone had a pleasant weekend. Good.
Tig, Awesome looking week vacation! Enjoy! Good to you not cooking. Relax!
clynn and Lisa, Love your colorful flowers this morning.
Darn. I had some other comments to others but didn't write them down. I forget now.
Short visit to cabin Sat morning return yesterday evening went well. We rode with our oldest son. I enjoyed not driving this time.
I stayed away from walking in bushes and anything green or 4-wheeler. I had no itching. Yay! It was cold! We got wood stove fired up when we arrived and kept it going until we had to stop before leaving. There was a frost/freeze warning last night.
Here at home today we've got the smoke in sky from Canada. Not as bad as last year though.
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Best wide angle view of the eruption at Mt Etna...Sicily..
tsk - I have the original hard copy of directions, plus the installer from my utility company stating: do not use metal on any part of this grill.
Mostly cleans itself when heated with wooden tools Scott made to fit the grates....Once or more a year I shop vac out the ash but that too mostly ends in the cup outside the grill except when juices clump it up.
Nonetheless, it's still an icky, greasy job. Glad I'm done.
Had lots of intentions outside today but it's too hot and smoky already so inside I stay. Did prune and weed some earlier.
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Bounce
No bites this morning... "Fish don't bite before a storm" ??
Took a little ride waiting for Camper to be awake to come help me dock... Just in case. It is a very shallow approach so the motor needs to be trimmed ( which reduces the manuverability) and of course a gust of wind tried to take the bow at the wrong time.
TSK, et al, we will need to do dishes or rob a bank, LOL, but, I just decided that at this age we deserve a little comfort.
Here's hoping we get a good storm this evening... so the lake level rises!
Oh... Today's sightings... the loon was stretching his leg behind and waving 👋 and a monarch overflew the boat just as a flock of pelican flew high above. Hi Mom and Dad :'( Miss you in the boat.
BBL
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Lani, that was a crash landing for sure but he handled and recovered well! I wonder if he hoped nobirdy saw him... ;D BIG WINGS Miss SSTrig! The Southern Lights are beautiful, that whole area is beautiful. I would love to sit there for a while...
karen, I also remember clear nail polish for chigger bites, they are so tiny the nail polish engulfs them I would guess and something in the polish stops the itch!
Lisa, love the bouquet of Forget-Me-Nots (yes, I looked them up... ;D Agree on the home remedies, like lighting a match, and blowing it out, then putting it on a tick 's back to make it release!
Hellgate Canyon - Iris and NG2
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TY Jenny Powell
More on the glacier collapse in Switzerland: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/climate-change/swiss-glacier-collapse-renews-focus-on-risks-of-climate-change-as-glaciers-retreat-around-the-world/ar-AA1FJNxy?ocid=BingNewsSerp
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Good Morning Beakers
Got to thinking about Pauli's insect bites. I have made 2 trips around Lake Superior on summer vacations. On the second trip we stopped at a campground on the south shore. When registering, the park attendant warned that the "No See Ums" (aka sand flies or biting midges) were very bad at that time. I had never heard of them and asked some questions. A very small biting fly that leaves a red wart that is very itchy. They are 1-2 mm long and are hard to see in flight, unless in a swarm. They have a long proboscis and can bite through clothing that is touching the body. The bite pattern is clustered as the insect makes multiple bites from the same position. Like most biting insects, when they penetrate the skin, they excrete a fluid to numb the site. This is what our body reacts to and causes the itching. The most common place for the clothing to be in contact with the skin is around the waist.
Chiggers are very small mites - 1/50 of an inch - too small for most people to see with out a magnifying glass. They can not fly, but like fleas, can jump from plants to bodies. Usually this is plants near the ground, so most bites occur below the knee. Like ticks, chiggers remain in place on the skin until they are full and drop off, so bites are randomly placed - not clustered like the No see Ums. I remember one summer as a kid on the farm, having chigger bites after playing in the yard. Current medical recommendations are to thoroughly scrub your body in the shower after being outside in long vegetation to make sure that all have been removed.
Both of these bites can be bad enough to require medical attention to relieve the itching.
One recommendation - wear light weight material in 2 loose fitting layers to completely cover your body when out in these areas.
Here is a link that shows the current conditions for N. America on the fires and smoke and ACI
https://fire.airnow.gov/#3.63/49.36/-84.08
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Big Bear Eagle flew off 12:45 CDT.
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CLYNN Super colorful sea of flowers. ;D There wasn't a tag in this pot I bought at the ACE but I loved how colorful it was. I think it was gazania which the rabbits do eat. :P My marigolds ( cuz Tim likes them )- are in hanging pots. Gruesome the # of people who have died trying to climb Everest. 26,000 feet is plane altitude just about!
LISA WOW Love that intense blue vase of flowers. :D
LANI Miss SST showing off her growing wings :D You could really see the "crash" in the slo-mo LOL
TIG Enjoy your nature reports ;D
OLDGUY Gosh your info was interesting. All these years I though we were getting chigger bites when in fact likely No See Ums as they were always around the waist!!!
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Of all of the biting insects out there in the wild the "No See Ums" get me the absolute worst. :(
They absolutely love to bight me, it must be my body chemistry or something. ::)
Other campers right around me will be getting absolutely assaulted by mosquitos and I'll get just a few mosquito bites.
While everyone else is getting a few No See Um bites I'll be getting absolutely eaten alive by them. ??? ???
I can unfortunately tell the difference between the 2 bites by the type/size of the welts and the level of itchiness.
With mosquito bites I get a small bump that is mildly itchy .. as in .. I can completely ignore them for the most part.
With No See Um bites I get huge welts and the itchiness can get so bad they have driven me out of the great outdoors. ::)
No See Ums can easily go right thru the average size metal house screens commonly used and that's why I always replace my home screens with finer 'hole size' nylon screens. Similar to the nylon No See Um netting used in modern tent doors and windows. I buy the nylon screen by the roll at my local outdoor store, get a screen replacement spline kit and the proper size spline from an oldguy store. :)
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https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/current-air-quality-conditions
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Okay, Canada....time to get your act together..it's every summer now....new tariffs if don't start to control.
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Yes, large Canadian wildfires can change the weather in North America beyond just affecting air quality
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Here's how:
1. Reduced Solar Radiation and Local Cooling:
Wildfire smoke, particularly when dense, can create a "smoky umbrella" that blocks solar radiation from reaching the surface.
This can lead to localized cooling in areas under the densest smoke plumes.
For example, studies showed unprecedented cooling in the New York and New Jersey metropolitan areas due to dense smoke from the 2023 Canadian wildfires.
2. Influence on Atmospheric Circulation and Weather Patterns:
Large-scale wildfires can trigger intense updrafts (pyroconvective events) that loft smoke high into the atmosphere.
At these higher altitudes, smoke can interact with large-scale atmospheric circulations, influencing weather patterns.
Extreme wildfire events in the Northwest North America have been associated with anomalous high-pressure systems.
3. Impact on Cloud Formation:
Wildfire smoke contains aerosols like organic carbon (OC).
These aerosols can act as ice-nucleating particles (INPs), influencing cloud formation, even at relatively high temperatures.
Studies have shown that OC aerosols from Canadian wildfires can promote ice cloud formation in the Arctic.
Changes in cloud properties can have a regional and even global influence on climate.
4. Potential for Extreme Rainfall and Hazards:
While wildfires don't directly cause rain, they significantly alter the landscape, making areas prone to severe rainfall events after a fire.
This can lead to increased risks of flash floods, mudslides, and erosion, as vegetation cover and soil absorption are reduced.
In summary:
Beyond air quality issues, large Canadian wildfires can influence weather by reducing solar radiation, impacting atmospheric circulation, altering cloud formation, and increasing the potential for severe rainfall events in affected areas.
The Impact of Wildfires on Climate and Air Quality
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I can't really blame The great Country of Canada directly for these huge and intense early season wild land fires in these remote areas and the resulting unhealthy smoke.
The Jet Stream is driving the smoke bus no matter what spin one puts on there blue marble.
These type of fires that are occurring here in this area of Canada & have been forever are not realistically easily extinguished or controlled by humans. Nor should they be.
The affects on the great northern arboreal forests is significant already.
Less snow, less permafrost, less rain _ Higher average temps year after year, the drier and drier everything gets.
Match waiting for a spark.
I've seen me some big fires up there, only one fly over and you know.
CBC. Can't Be Controlled.
These size fires are like there own size monsters.
Send no humans in.
Like a Nuclear Bomb to divert a Hurricane idea that won't work either work with these type of fires.
The only thing quelling them will be Mother Nature when she decides.
And she's mighty pissed off up in here.
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karen - Oh good, Im glad someone else remembers getting covered in clear nail polish. You stay cool with those temps. Today is the last day of the nice temps for us. We will be hitting the 80's this week. The AC will be turned on tomorrow for sure.
Lani - Wow, now that was an entrance from the Royal dad! ;D ;D Cool shot of the Southern lights.
paulie - Glad to hear no itching this time at the cabin. :D
tig - I am all for comfort. ;)
clynn - Will remember the tick remedy! Jeff showed me that pic the other day of the glacier collapse. Yikes! Thanks for the name of the flowers. Aww, Iris and NG!
oldguy - Thanks for your info!
Puff - Yay on the Big Bear fledge!!!
tsk - Thank you, I thought it was very pretty. :)
BrokenLug - What kind of outdoor spray to you use for bugs?
kb - Thanks for the info.
Good night, everyone :)
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BrokenLug - What kind of outdoor spray to you use for bugs?
None really as I've never really trusted the chemical make up of it at all.
40 years out.
Natures Miracle saved our butts 1 time Pip said.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSduHd4NchM
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and.....for the third time this season. Our little area 124 customers, is without power....
oh and it's only 92 degrees out.
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BL Another perspective on those wildfires. So remote.
LISA It got to 84 here today but the house has stayed really cool. Must be lower humidity.
KB WOW that's a lot of power outages. You're in a grid that needs some updating
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BL Another perspective on those wildfires. So remote.
LISA It got to 84 here today but the house has stayed really cool. Must be lower humidity.
KB WOW that's a lot of power outages. You're in a grid that needs some updating
Yup, the mayor and my CC agreed and "supposedly" have been in contact with the utilit.
I'd venture to guess they got nowhere.
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Powers back on now. Storm blew in and dropped the temp 20 degrees, but increased the dew point by 10!
Still raining. The power outage was not caused by the storm. It's our grid.
I'm guessing Tig had the storm as well...hope you weren't out on the water.
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Oh, nope, KB. I may fish by the seat of my pants, but due to modern technology I am weather aware days ahead. There is always the off chance of a sudden occurrence but I keep an eye on the sky when I'm out. Over 50 years there have been a few times I rode me some big waves heading in though. 8)
Lisa.... We won't need to use the dishwasher (!) but we are having fun with the (newfangled) fridge ice cube dispenser... Two sizes!!! Lol
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Hi All, Aly and Dewey arrived home unexpectedly. Mike just returned from the airport with them.
She signed up for a last minute conference in Phoenix and will be with us for a week or so. There may be changes
for her too.
I'll catch up tomorrow. Till then sleep well everyone and see you in the morning.
Good night!
Norther lights from Finland.
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Paulie and Charlie, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, wow, you get more time with Aly and Dewey! What a blessing! The rain has started here, supposed to rain most of the day, 1-2". Hoping you and Mike and Ali have a good day! The Northern Lights from Finland are beautiful!
tsk, you might get some of this rain later this afternoon, if it doesn't shift upwards. I think some people don't realize that most of Canada is a wilderness and how impossible it would be to try to put those fires out. Our house stays cool for quite a while after the temp rises, if I don't have a lot of windows open!
BL, thanks for the perspective on the fires in Canada, which is about twice the size of the US. And most of the population is in the far south, close to the US. I am sure, like us, they would fight the fires threatening any of their towns. The fires are Mother Nature responding to the state of the earth. More drought, more fires. Thank you for clarifying!
Hellgate Canyon - Dinner on the Owl Pole!
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Big Bear - love this picture!
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TIG LOL 2 sizes of ice cubes :o What next ::)
LANI What a surprise!! So glad to hear she didn't drive back but flew. Does Dewey fit under the seat in the cabin? Some exciting changes I hope. ;)
CLYNN Love the tree stump creation ;D Yes, the rain you are sending us will get here later tonight and into tomorrow AM commute.
Great photo of the Big Bear kids. :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LANI'S SHANNON
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Good Morning !
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Today 70F and Tonight 58F
Yay on the Big Bear fledge!!!
Lani what a nice s urprize having Mike back and Aly & Dewey at home. S ure hope all's well and good things a wait Aly; Norther lights from Finland. Some entrance from the Royal dad!
KB I hate it w hen electricity goes out.
Try to keep cool
Tig LOL 2 sizes of ice cubes
CLynn Great photo of the Big Bear kids. Tree stump...with monical
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-06-03-early-morning
https://www.nature365.tv
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Reactive vs. Proactive: Much of Canada’s approach is reactive, focusing on suppression rather than prevention. Proactive measures like widespread prescribed burns or landscape-level fuel management are underfunded and politically contentious.
Prescribed Burns: Canada uses controlled burns to reduce fuel loads, but their application is limited due to public resistance, safety concerns, and narrow weather windows for safe burning.
Forest Management: Thinning forests and removing deadwood are practiced in some areas, but the vast size of Canada’s forests makes widespread implementation costly and logistically challenging.
I'm not dumb. I know how large Canada is and the extent of their forests.
However, I'm also aware of the following and that tens and tens of Minnesotans are rightfully upset that the air is this unhealthy year after year. And, I need my Vitamin D!..we only have 3 months of summer here.
today even though heavy rain our Air Quality is now in the very unhealthful range.
So here is additional information.. Not to deny reality but still...
Off to the dentist.
Urban-Wildland Interface: Expanding communities near forests increase ignition risks from human activities (e.g., campfires, equipment sparks). About 10% of fires are human-caused, though they often burn near populated areas, causing disproportionate damage.
Historical Fire Suppression: Suppressing smaller fires for decades has disrupted natural fire cycles, leading to denser forests with more fuel. This makes fires harder to control when they do ignite.
Boreal Forest Vulnerability: Canada’s vast boreal forests, dominated by conifers like spruce and pine, are highly flammable due to resinous needles and dense undergrowth. Decades of fire suppression have allowed dead wood and organic matter to accumulate, increasing fuel loads.
Most of Canada's entire population of around 40 million live on the East and West Coasts..
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Good Morning Beakers
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BL - Natures Miracle? Like the pet brand? My litter box is made by Natures Miracle. Thanks for the tunes.
tsk - You must have had lower humidity, cause 84° here, Jeff would have been dying, and screaming to turn on the AC. It's 69° now and still cool. Waiting to see how warm it gets before turning on the AC today.
tig - ;D ;D
Lani - Beautiful pics of the Northern Light in Finland! What a nice surprise to have Aly & Dewey back for a lil while. I bet you are happy. :)
clynn - LOVE all your pics this morning, especially the tree!!
Phyl - A bird morning for you, and so colorful. Thanks for the 365.
Puff, kb, karen, oldguy, and all - Morning :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Lani's Shannon!!
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To Lani's Shannon...
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Happy birthday Shannon! :-*
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Good morning Beakers!
Morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
Thank you Phyl, Clynn, Lisa, Tsk for your beautiful birthday cards to Shannon! :-*
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Phyl, love those Regal Birds! Early morning 365, sounds peaceful.
Lisa, 70 here and raining... I had the A/C on yesterday, it was 86 or so and humid.
BL, your words on the fires in Canada, coming from a person who knows quite a bit about fires, thank you. Oh, I found this article that explains another source of the fires: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240528-why-canada-is-riddled-with-wildfires-that-burn-year-round
kb, thank you for sharing your perspective! I am sincerely sorry that the smoke is so bad when the wind blows it your way. I know that doesn't help and I also never meant to insinuate that you were dumb. https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/240126/dq240126b-eng.htm
Dunrovin · May 29 at 7:58 AM · And there they are! Winnie and the 4 eggs - 05-29-2025 - Beautiful!!
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National Geographic Adventure · Lee Soon Hee · Five giants, one epic view.
From the plane window, you can spot Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, Mt. St. Helens, and Mt. Rainier—all lined up in one breathtaking shot.
This is the Cascade Volcanic Arc showing off its finest peaks. Nature’s skyline doesn’t get better than this.
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Happy Birthday Shannon!
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We set a record high AQI this morning of 264 per meteorologist Paul Douglas.
Still stinks to high heaven...even with the house shut up.
This is our now minimum 6th summer of this...extremely frustrating.
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PHYL Cute AM birdies ;D
LISA It's 85 here now after a quick shower but the house is closed and I have a sweatshirt on inside LOL
CLYNN Canada now in third year of drought :o :o That's really a rare shot of all 5 giants visible all at the same time.
A trip to the Urgent care clinic again today. Tim fell this AM watering his garden when he moved backwards and lost balance. I did not witness this one and only knew when he called for me while standing on the patio bleeding from his left cheek. This was at 9:45. We tried to stop it until 12:15 when we agreed to go to the clinic. You get right in when they see blood dripping from your paper towel LOL
Got home at 3:15. Tried 3 different means to stop it and the third was using silver nitrate which so far is working. SIGH
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tsk - Oh no, poor Tim! Glad that the silver nitrate has helped stop the bleeding. My thermostat inside said 76, and it feels ok in here, but its 80 outside and Jeff says....turn on the air ::)
clynn - Did you get thunderstorms today? Congrats to Dunrovin and their 4 eggs. Wow, great pic of the 5 giants.
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Lisa, I haven't heard any thunder but it's been raining all day, kind of softly. They were predicting maybe 2". TWC says it's 59 right now. The rain should be done by 6 or 7ish. Everyone is lazy around here today, even the kitties! Ed is not feeling well, it's the thing he gets about every 3 months or so. Because he doesn't eat right, smokes too much and doesn't move around enough. And the pain meds he can't live without. His pain tolerance level is nil. ::)
tsk, oh no, Tim! He needs to borrow tig's bubblewrap outfit! Yes, the drought in Canada sure doesn't help with the wildfires. I wonder if the California wildfires bother the people in Mexico...
I tried to get a picture of the Wells Fargo Ospreys but not possible in the rain, the camera isn't that great, kind of like 2011 at Decorah but farther away. I did see the back half of a fish in the nest, and it looked like both parents were there!
SOAR - Saving Our Avian Resources ~ Osprey Y8 ~
2 June 2025 was a "happy dance" day for all - including the original caretaker of Y8 (and the other Osprey hacked at Elk Rock State Park), SOAR friend Marla, Kay Neumann, and Jenni, the executive director of Iowa Bird Rehabilitation.
Y8 was released at Walnut Woods State Park, West Des Moines, Iowa, which is very near the cell tower where her nest has been. Ground observers scouted the location ahead of time and confirmed that there was still one Osprey in the area and no active nest. All involved are hoping the one Osprey is Y8's mate.
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Ckynn, good to read about the Osprey release and I hope he finds the meat. What is success story that would be good that you had some rain as he or Iowa corn will be juicier as a result we’ve had wind today and cooler temperatures somehow, perhaps it’s just the feeling of the wind but I think it’s supposed to rain toward the end of the week. I still have the sprinkler system going because of the grass seed that spread around. I’m going to have to order some more and I have several spots where nothing is growing at all. Guess that’s not a big deal. My neighbor priced sod for her yard after her trees were removed. It was given a quote of $20,000.
Tsk I’m sorry to hear about Tim’s tumble, but do tell him he hast to stop the bleeding issue. What supplies are usually very scarce during the summertime so we don’t want to have him needing a transfusion for a guy trying to do what he really wants to do with that card. I hope things are going to grow. I have five tomatoes on my plant which is half dead and sprawling all over the table. This will be my last attempt of growing tomatoes.
Lani, I’m very happy to hear that you have time I’ll be at an expected with Al. And sweet Dewey. Enjoy and post when you have time
Good post this morning, Phyl!
I’ll sign off now while Piper and I have a coffee before our evening walk about
Happy birthday, Shannon
Lisa, keep that air on for the cat man in your life, lolol
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHANNON!! I hope your day has been fun and filled with happy surprises and treats! :)
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Happy Birthday Shannon
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Tsk, oh no Tim... I'm sorry glad you were able to stop the bleeding. Sending hugs and prayers. :-*
Oldguy, Baz, thank you both for the absolutely gorgeous and yummy cakes for Shannon. She enjoyed her day by spending it at the Silverton Casino pool in Vegas 8) She was just hired full time as one of their Pit Supervisors. She is very happy....
Thanks to all for the wonderful birthday wishes for Shannon.
I hope everyone had a great Tuesday!
Going to bed early and see you all in the morning!
Goodnight and God Bless :-*
Beautiful sunset from Puffin loafing ledge on Seal Island 8)
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https://lightingacandle.org/chapel/vigil-beak-room/
Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Paulie and Charlie, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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One more Lani! :-* Congratulations to Shannon on her awesome job in Vegas, I am so happy for her!
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Good Morning !
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Today 70F and Tonight 58F
Lani lovely sunset from Puffin loafing ledge, Seal Island.Congrats on the new job assignment
Tsk sorry about Tim's 'tu mble'... glad the bleeding was stopped...prayers
CLynn prayers for Ed; tks for u pdate/photos from SOAR - Saving Our Avian Resources ~ Osprey Y8
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-06-04-emergence
https://www.nature365.tv
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Phyl, love the morning picture! Reminds me of Mary Engelbreit art! Good, close look at the dragonfly, another wonder of creation. How are your knees doing, and how is Jim?
Lori, love the cake for Shannon! Hoping some day you will visit us more often in the Beak Room, we miss you!
Lani, congrats to Shannon on her new title! She must be very good at her job! I am sure you have been busy with Aly and Dewey. Can you get a picture of Sadie and Dewey at the dog park? How is Mike doing, any travel coming up? Calm and peaceful good night picture, I hope all is calm and peaceful for you...
karen, oh my, I didn't realize sod was that expensive! Laughing, trying to picture your forlorn tomato plant...
Who would have thought...
Arizona Department of Transportation
Cactus relocation involves removing healthy cactuses and preserving them while roadwork is being done, then replanting them in the same area when the work is complete. ADOT has been doing this for decades as part of our ongoing work to preserve native desert plants close to highways and construction sites.
There have been many cactus relocation projects over the past 30 years. Here's the typical process:
First, a survey is conducted to assess the health and size of the cactuses currently in and around the construction area. Each species is tagged, documented and photographed, then carefully dug out and relocated to a safe area either on-site or in a temporary plant salvage yard for the duration of the project.
Cactuses are cared for in the salvage yard, receiving routine inspections and watered appropriately. Large Saguaros are supported and younger Saguaros are covered with shade cloth since young cactus typically grow in the shade of desert trees.
When the highway project nears completion, the cactuses are replanted, and crews continue to observe and care for them during a period of 1-2 years. Some of the types of cactuses salvaged include Saguaros, Barrel Cactus, Pincushion, Hedgehog, Soaptree Yucca, Agave and Ocotillo.
More recent ADOT cactus relocation projects have taken place along Loop 303 in the West Valley, Loop 101 in Scottsdale and the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway, the latter of which included more than 1,000 saguaro cactuses, palo verde trees and other native plants.
Currently, the I-17 Improvement Project between Anthem Way and Sunset Point has an active cactus relocation effort.
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Well we are getting some rain this AM. Pretty dreary. 66 degrees.
CLYNN Our men ::) ::) ::) That SOAR osprey release was near you ;D Today the kiddos come ;D I am so into color - Love the AM greeting. Holy Smokes - who ever knew about cactus relocation. Wonder how deep their roots go? esp Saguaros
KAREN $20,000 for sod????? Seems like a lot. If you want grass to grow fast order some "contractor seed" This is what we just did and Sunday I redid most of our bare patches. It should be up in a week. We shall see.
LANI Good for Shannon getting that nice promotion. She's also doing real-estate, right?
PHYL Bright welcome for our Wednesday. :) Close-ups of dragonfly - beautiful. 365
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If you want to see what some folks are dealing with from the wildlands fires up in Canada take a look at the hatchery area this AM. :( ::)
https://raptorresource.org/raptorresource/forum/index.php?topic=2926.msg810047#msg810047
The smoke situation in the MSP area should see some improvement today and tomorrow kb.
Near Surface Smoke:
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Vertically Integrated Smoke:
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BrokenLug - What kind of outdoor spray to you use for bugs?
None really as I've never really trusted the chemical make up of it at all.
40 years out.
Natures Miracle saved our butts 1 time Pip said
BL - Natures Miracle? Like the pet brand? My litter box is made by Natures Miracle. Thanks for the tunes.
LisaG, Total brain fart, I meant to say Skin So Soft made by Avon I believe .. I was close aye'. :-[ LOL.
It does offer a little protection from mosquitos.
Natures Miracle is this stuff we use to de-skunk juice the critters:
https://www.naturesmiracle.com/products/other-messes/skunk-odor-remover
This stuff works great BTW if you use it right away if a pet gets sprayed by a skunk.
Keep a bottle handy at home for the critters.
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June is...Adopt-A-Cat Month
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https://www.americanhumane.org/blog/adopt-a-cat-month/
American Humane celebrates Adopt-A-Cat Month® each June – a month that also marks the height of “kitten season,” when large litters of kittens are born and often end up in animal shelters.
More than ever, they need our help. Not only are thousands of newborn kittens joining the millions of cats already in shelters, but a lack of foot traffic, funding and supplies at many shelters struggling to maintain operations during the COVID-19 pandemic further threaten these beautiful animals and their hopes to find a forever home.
To help, American Humane is devoting the 47th annual “Adopt-a-Cat Month®” to encouraging animal lovers to visit their local animal shelter and adopt a cat – or two, and learn more about the joys (and responsibilities) of adding a cat to their families.
Level Up Your Pet
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Sloth TV :)
Baby Zen needs to be careful who he picks a fight with next time. Thankfully big nursery bro Malibu is patient with him.
Baby Zen may be the smallest of all the babies, but he is the feistiest of them all in the nursery porch💓😊😍
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Good morning Beakers!
Morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
This is my 2nd post in the Beak this morning. The first one disappeared.... gremlins again.
I posted the above Sloth pics on the sloth thread and I saw my Beak Room post wasn't posted.
So, thankfully, I used my sloth pics and posted again.
We have another busy day with family, I'll be back tonight to repost what I wrote earlier.
Have a lovely day everyone, be safe and take care. ;D
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Bounce
Gentle hugs to all...
I just had to watch tennis at 4 a.m. I was on the lake by 9, but no fish. But... The adult BE overflew me. I also saw a pair of blue heron fly from shore. And. A. Huge. Turtle. BTW.... I'm getting the hang of getting the pontoon off the dock and through the shallow narrows. This morning I let loose the lines, walked the boat halfway back, then set my rollator onboard and followed. I now know just how far to trim the motor and avoid the hazards. Fun stuff.
Now, I rest and hydrate, while Camper hunts wildlife with his long glass.
TTFN
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Good Evening Beakers
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tig - Sounds like you had a nice day of wildlife, too.
Lani - Thanks for the Sloth TV update and pic. Isn't it weird how only a handful of us are having problems posting in the Beak? I have a lil routine on what to do with my post after I type it up, so I don't keep getting frustrated. Congrats to Shannon on her new title!!!
Phyl - I will take all the kitties! Just call me CRAZY cat lady ;D ;D Love the Happy Wednesday greeting.
BrokenLug - Yes, Skin So Soft, Natures Miracle...very close! ROFL! I hope I never need the skunk odor remover!
tsk - Beautiful butterfly greeting this morning.
clynn - Pretty colorful flowers this morning. I hope Ed is feeling a lil better. How cool that Y8 was released near you!
Lori - Waving at ya!!
karen - The AC is on for cat man! $20K for sod :o
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Evening Hall we just had a lovely thunderstorm pass through and drop some much-needed rain on my grass seed and some new plants. I hope there’s more this evening and it’s supposed to be raining off and on for a couple of weeks. I still can’t turn the sprinkler system back to just three days a week so maybe well I said the side with $20,000 I didn’t say she bought it lol she determining what kind of said she wants to put down. I think we’re both end up spending close to $20,000 for the water to get to see going off lol OL.
AQI is 33!
Beo, I forgot about skin so soft but you’re absolutely correct. That is miraculously, a great bug repellent. I’m going to have to find an Avon lady and get a container of it to keep around five evenings out on the patio.
I hope you and Antham are both feeling better, and the nursing duties haven’t taken too much out of task and cLynn!
Lisa, posting in the big is a real challenge. You never know when he gets you typing weather is going to post or not. I guess I don’t have anything much to say in here that makes a difference, one way or the other lol OL.
Good morning post to been great night. Enjoy the pictures the flowers this morning and Phil pH whyl’s Our scenes are wonderful and I and create a great way to start The day!
Call paste
CROW posted an article about a burn hour they just took in. The poor little guy had a broken wing which they have pinned and sutured the injured area where the bone was broken after cleaning it out. They also gave him a laser heat treatment which oddly enough I had used for my dog bogey. I think I’m gonna find out if I can get it from my back anyway. The bone should heal in 3 to 4 weeks following which they’ll put the little guy in a flight room to exercise him and get him used to flying and will then release them back to the Wilde. They said that it’s very dangerous for these birds living in South Florida as their search for pray for seven danger of hitting wires and being hit by cars and also there’s a lot of rat poison using used in the area which of course does, Them in.
Going to sign off now and wish you all a good evening and look forward to seeing you in the morning
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Miss KG your to sweet and in the know for a S GA state bird to try. :-*
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Bounce
Gentle hugs to all...
I just had to watch tennis at 4 a.m. I was on the lake by 9, but no fish. But... The adult BE overflew me. I also saw a pair of blue heron fly from shore. And. A. Huge. Turtle. BTW.... I'm getting the hang of getting the pontoon off the dock and through the shallow narrows. This morning I let loose the lines, walked the boat halfway back, then set my rollator onboard and followed. I now know just how far to trim the motor and avoid the hazards. Fun stuff.
Now, I rest and hydrate, while Camper hunts wildlife with his long glass.
TTFN
Tig can you take that pontoon boat from the Girl into Women Lk by water as in is it possible to do so ?
Hows the smoke been up there by you ?
How are the biting bugs at this time of year up there ?
So many questions I know, but as having been a boy canoeing on Boy Lake many moons ago ? 8)
What fish species are you targeting in the am _ whatever catches my hook and tastes good on this newfangled BBQ. :)
If I have your location correct it does look a little 'tight' on the in and out from your dock into the Girl if the water is low.
In a 22 foot? Bennington pontoon boat with a 115hp Yamaha 4 Stroke Motor .. giddy up and you go girl on the Girl Lk right quick to the catch. 8)
I know you know your way around lakes, boats & fishing Captain Tig so I hope the fish find you and your BBQ. :-*
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Little over 1" of rain this AM and and another shower this afternoon. :)
BL I use Skin So Soft to get adhesive off which sometimes remains on items when you pull the tag off.
PHYL Adopt a cat month...I think Lulu is a one cat household ::)
LANI Didn't think a sloth could move that fast in baby Zen LOL
TIG Nice that you both have fun things to do to keep busy :D
KAREN Your typing lady was having a heck of a time this afternoon LOLOL What did CROW take in? "burn hour"?
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Bounce
TSK... Yes. And Camper beat me at Scrabble yesterday. He is proud. :-*
BL... Yes, we took a ride tonight down to the "bottom" of Girl, thru the No Wake zone and into Broadwater Bay. The clouds threatened a bit so we headed back... watching beaver, muskrat, loon, etc. About 8 years ago we took the Pine Ridge fishing boat down into Woman and circumnavigated Horseshoe Island. Our first year, about 9 yrs. ago, we stayed at Woman Lake Lodge. I needed to navigate a rock jetty to get to Little Woman and Child lakes. I did not have luck. But, one day while I pulled up anchor, something rolled at it! It got my heart started. I think it was a muskie.
Tomorrow I'll be hunting bass. There is a slot limit on northern pike. I kept a 24" some years ago. Oh... Maybe that is the picture you shared. ?
Did I mention? The friends from the old resort are stopping by tomorrow with some cleaned, frozen and fresh bass for me?!?? They will tour the cavernous abode and then we will head into town for a treat at Frostys. https://www.facebook.com/frostysinlongville/
SED
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Thank you camperstig.
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You're welcome.. oh, I forgot.
No bugs! The smoke has been light and is clearing tonight.
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Clynn, Love the SOAR rescue and release story of Y8. She looks feisty! I bet she was saying a lot.... ;D ... sorry Ed is not feeling well... a thunderstorm went over our area last night. Everything smelled fresh this morning... Lots of leaves and brush to clear.... love the pic of the Big Bear eaglets! And of course Iris on her owl pole... awwww Winnie and her 4 beautiful eggs.... cool pic of the 5 mountains.. reminds me of Lord of the Rings... So far Dewey and Aly have been sleeping late... but when they walk together I'll take a pic. Sadie and I went to the park in the rain this morning... Mike is doing fine, he's been very busy with Zoom meetings. I think he leaves for Houston next week, but no firm plans yet... great pics of the cactus relocations here in AZ. It's an amazing process.
Lisa, yes, we're very happy to have Aly and Little Dewey with us. They'll be here for a few weeks. I'll share moving and job details later. Which means when she knows we will know. LOL! ;)
Tsk, Dewey did very well on the plane for his first plane ride and he did fit under the seat... yes, Shannon is doing real estate too. :) ... I hope Tim is okay today, especially after his fall yesterday.
Tig, Looking forward to pics.
BL, Yes to Skin so Soft and Nature's miracles... thanks for info on fires in Canada.... great pic of Tig
Karen, I hope they are able to help the little guy with the broken wing... I don't understand burn hour though... hugs to you and Piper.
Phyl, Love Tuesday's bird pics... so cute. Thank you for the nature video.... this morning's post would make a great puzzle..... I think we'll do a puzzle while Aly's here...
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Paulie and Charlie, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Today 87F and Tonight 71F
Yes... Avon's SSS is a miracle in a bottle. IMHO
Lani glad to hear Dewey did fine with his first airplane ride and Mike is well...travel mercies for Houston next week. Two wks wi ll make a nice
'little' visit. Wo uld luv a snap of Aly & Dewey.
Tsk How's Tim? Doing well after his fall. Hopef ully
CLynn I've heard of those cati relocat ions...never seen one..tks for the photos ;) Those ' 5 mountains "; Tks for all the pho tos...BB Lake
Tig Yes. Photos please. Thanks. Gret snap of y ou BTW
BL tks for info on Canadian fires
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-06-05-black-necked-grebes
https://www.nature365.tv
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2025 Great Horned Owl Cam Season Ends After Both Owlets Fledge
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Phyl, the 365 always gives me a few moments of peace in the mornings! Love the morning pic! 55 here now, high 78 today.
Lani, so happy to hear that Mike can work in Zoom meetings, I am sure it saves from traveling so much! A good thing that Dewey didn't mind the plane ride! Becky & Jennnifer's cats don't mind the 3-day car ride when they go to Mom's! I think Cathy and Steve are going later this month and B&J are leaving Saturday or Sunday for Mom's I was wondering to myself how many times will we go to Albion when Mom is gone... Loved the video of the little sloth teasing the bigger one - just like kids! Skin-So-Soft was the main bug repellant back in our childhood years! And I don't remember any sunscreen products at all. Just Coppertone suntan lotion. We added iodine to baby oil, that was our instant tan... ::). Beautiful shot of the owl's eye. Oh, I think karen's tipsy typing lady meant to say barn owl.
tig, sounds like you are having a great time! Your friends from the old rental miss you! So nice of them to bring you fish!
karen, big sale going on at Avon today! Not only do they have the Skin-So-Soft original, but they also have a new Bug spray (I bet it is Skin-So-Soft in disguise...) https://www.avon.com/ Thanks for the story on the owl, I hope he will be okay! Your typing lady was a bit tipsy yesterday, LOLOL!
tsk, don't ask me how I knew what karen said... I guess I am used to sometimes trying to understand what Kelsey is saying... I can interpret sometimes, but sometimes I have to ask Ed what she is saying...
Lisa, I would help you take in all the cats...
New picture of the Munchkins loving Summer...
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some bounce
I went out in 46 degree weather and fog this morning at 5:30. I fished for 2 hours with no bite. Next time I'll need to get live bait. Sigh. Not enough time left this trip, what with weather coming today and tomorrow. I made it in and docked all by myself. Yay. Now, time to regroup with some hot chocolate, yogurt and tennis. ;D
BBL
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Just a glitch this AM Did reboot my computer and all seems OK
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CLYNN'S ERIN
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TIG Have a fun day with your old resort friends :D I love Scrabble!! Used to play with a friend on line for several years but she passed away about 2 years ago now. You have certainly gotten used to that pontoon boat in a short time. I've never fished with anything other than live-bait. :-*
LANI Sunning close-up of the great horned owl eye feathers. :o
PHYL We have Tim's follow-upo at Urgent care in a few minutes.
CLYNN As usual bright and cheery AM pics :D Nice to hear Cathy and Steve will make the trip to see MOM. Cute pics of the munchkins ;D
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Happy birthday Erin!
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golden eagle drinks and bathes in a waterfall.
Ollie man met Bentley the black cat on a leash this morning. They fell in love with each other!
Ollie has never met a cat before. Bentley and Ollie enjoyed each other's company in Bentley's back yard.
This is a "new" neighbor a block away. Actually she grew up in her Mom Jane's house and Jane passed, so she and her husband moved in permanently. She lived in New York, and he's from Baltimore.
Also, the nicest gardens on my walk so she had questions for me about care taking of them.
I assume Ollie and Bentley will be meeting again!
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Good Morning Beakers
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kb - That is great that Ollie made a new friend on your walk.
tsk - YAY on the reboot!! Good luck to Tim at his follow-up.
tig - Sounds like a nice day to relax.
clynn - Love your morning pics. The munchkins look like they are having a great time in the water.
Phyl - More pretty pics this morning. Thanks for the 365.
Lani - Enjoy your time with Aly & Dewey. Love the good night pic.
karen, Puff, oldguy and all - Morning :)
Happy Birthday to clynn's Erin!!
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Bearstudy update - Lily in Love - UPDATE May 30, 2025
https://www.bearstudy.org/updates/daily-updates/5001-lily-in-love-update-may-30-2025.html
Lily and her cubs who are now yearlings
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Lily and Rusty (brown, he was ID playing with Spanky in 2021 both yearlings. He had no mother or siblings to help Dr Rogers identify him with Shadow's Clan. Spanky is Shadow's last cub)
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Good morning Beakers!
Morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
I'm still 4 pages behind when I click into the Beak. LOL!
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Good Afternoon :)
tig, Great looking fish you caught!!
Lani, Mike sure keeps busy!
Phyl, How's Maggie?
tsk, Tim fell again? I hope good news at his urgent care visit.
clynn, Great pic of your munchkins! What grades will they be in next school year?
Happy Birthday to Erin!!
My week has been very busy keeping an eye on Charlie and also cleaning inside and trimming and weeding outside.
This weekend is my oldest granddaughter's high school graduation family weekend. Graduation ceremony is tomorrow Friday evening. My son and dil from NC arrive tomorrow morning. After graduation ceremony the entire family is going to a restaurant. Saturday we'll all be at my house for a cookout and just hanging out together, give grad presents and playing Dominos and whatever.
Sunday is my oldest daughter's Bday so I'll be making her favorite meal. Filled peppers, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, pork n beans. Chocolate pies for dessert.
Charlie has had no energy and light headed/dizzy all week. His cardio office had me send a ICD device transmission from a machine he has here at the house. Dr office called today saying heart rhythm is very good yesterday and previous days. So not heart rhythm. Dr is lowering mg to a heart med that had been recently increased to see if that's the cause. Good news it's a med. Either heart med or diabetic med a new Dr recently changed.
I wish new Dr's wouldn't change medications. I say "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." What do I know. ;)
Well back to finishing cleaning and laundry.
Take care everyone.
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No, it's not "a Miller lite day"....it's a peony day:
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No, it's not "a Miller lite day"....it's a peony day:
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Hug Ollie
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No, it's not "a Miller lite day"....it's a peony day:
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Hug Ollie
Thanks tig..hope you are enjoying your vaca....looks to me like you are!
Ollie man has a surgery scheduled for July1...for removal of a non attached skin mass....it grew exponentially in a few weeks. He had his annual physical yesterday and I pointed it out.
I'm still nervous even though I had a 15 yr. old German Shepherd have a similar procedure who did fine.
Hate having to put a 10 yr. old dog under anesthesia....scary....Prayers appreciated.a
Like the vet said: " it will be hard to keep a dog like Ollie in a cone for 10 days"...cause he's so active. I may end up buying a soft cone off amazon, or just doing the watch thingy, like my sis says: Nobody can keep these on as directed.
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from karen - https://www.aol.com/turn-off-c-not-home-111000183.html
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Karen is not able to post on Beak at the moment cause of all the technical difficulties that has been happening.
She said, the tipsy typing lady was tipsy, and barn owl it is. 😂
She says, have a good evening.
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Happy Birthday Erin
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Snickers Cheesecake
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Hello Beakers
We got about 1 inch of rain on Tuesday - nothing severe - needed the precipt. Next rain chance is Sat and Sunday - temps in the mid to upper 70s for highs in the 5 day forecast and then heading into the 80s. Had some AQI in the mid 100s on Wed. - back down to the 50s today.
Episode 24 at Kilauea occurred Wed. night into Thurs. morning - 7.5 hours of fountains, starting slowing and peaking at 1000 feet again. Details - https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/volcano-updates
Blue Jay Preening in the Morning Sun - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM5eG7LUYes
Part 26: Rebuilding the Clinchfield Railroad Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HllAGC460eY
The Relentless Hunter… No, It’s Just LULU the Cat (ENG SUB) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQJHktMBrBw
A Cat Who Follows Food Anywhere (ENG SUB) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfxW9uLQmYs
Excuse Me... I Don’t Eat Carrots - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fbbDfVOubM
DD the Cat Got Caught Stealing Snacks (ENG SUB) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq3tl9AmvKk
Steel Drum - Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville by Dano's Island Sounds - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFhGD1rTkFA
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Phyl, pretty morning pics... thanks for nature video.
Clynn, Beautiful morning pics, love the items..... baby oil was my suntan lotion.... I like Karen's tipsy typing lady. LOL! ... love the Munchkins! Here comes Summer!
{{{Kb and Ollie Man}}}. pretty flowers
Tig, you and Camper have fun!
{{{Paulie, sending prayers for Charlie}}} congratulations on your granddaughter's graduation and oldest daughter's birthday. It's nice everyone can be together for this weekend's celebration.
Lisa, thanks for Karen's article
Oldguy, thanks for links and volcano update.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Paulie and Charlie, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning and TGIF !
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Today 87F and Tonight 71F
CLynn awww the Munchkins...and here comes Summer!
{{{Paulie, sending prayers for Charlie}}} c ongrats on your granddaughter graduation; Maggie’s doing well for her years. ;)
Tig you and camper h ave fun t his weekend
OG thanks for links and volcano update
Karen . enjoyed tipsy typing lady. LOL! .
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-06-06-western-grebes
https://www.nature365.tv
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Erin and family stopped by yesterday, So I got to show him all of the birthday wishes from the Beakers! He said to thank you all, for the wishes and the goodies! We are celebrating his birthday dinner tomorrow!
Phyl, very interesting pictures! Great paint illusions, and is that someone's teeny tiny house in the underpass?! Thanks for the Maggie update, glad to hear she is just being an elderly lady moving slower. Kind of like my Mom!
Lani, I talked to karen, she said she thinks the typing lady has been imbibing a bit too much! I don't know what has happened with her iPad, I am not much help in that area. I said she could try deleting it and adding it back but she doesn't want to do that. She can get into everything else, so it's something to do with the forum. Love the pictures from the Bear Center! Lily and her four yearlings! They look like they are lined up for the photo session, and my, how healthy they look! Beautiful coats!
oldguy, love the Blue Jay preening, I am glad Lesley is still making videos! Oh my gosh, that Snickers Cheesecake! Thanks for the Chinchfield RR video, so interesting! Still watching the cat videos and listening to Margaritaville!
Paulie, oh my, you have a busy weekend starting this evening! What a fun family weekend of celebrations! I am so glad to hear Charlie's issues were due to the change in meds. My sister Becky, her partner Jennifer is a RN, my Mom runs everything by her before she makes any medical decisions. There are a couple of times the Dr. suggested something and Jennifer says not to do it. Her words are just what you said "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Mom is 90 and is doing fine.
tsk, don't you wish people could reboot?
Big Bear - Sunny and Gizmo
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Erin...
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...so sorry I missed it. Hope it was fun .
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Had trouble posting this... Happy Birthday Erin!!! ;D
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This caramel turtle pie recipe is made with a simple oreo crust, a decadent filling, then topped with whipped cream, caramel, chocolate and pecans.
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Just got a message from tsk, she and Puff are unable to post in Beak. Getting a "data base error".
Amy has been notified, she says.
oldguy, any suggestions?
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I am testing! Here is Harley on his new Cat Cave!
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Good Morning Beakers....TGIF!!!
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clynn - Love that cat cave! Where did you get that?! Are you all going out for Erin's birthday dinner or are you cooking? Pretty colors in your morning pics. Aww, the BB pic, so sweet.
Phyl - Love the 3D artwork this morning. How are the knees after your injections, doing OK?
Thanks for the 365.
Lani - You're welcome, glad to help out when I can. :)
oldguy - Thanks for the videos. Love the Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville by Dano's Island Sounds
Lori, Puff, tsk, kare, kb, tig and all - Morning :)
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Like magic after multiple times trying to get in. Am afraid to go back to my last post as that gave me an error before, Will try going back when all is fixed. I will copy and paste this in case it won't go through
PAULIE Unable to see your note but via CLYNN I hear Charlie found out meds were an issue - good.
CLYNN I have seen that cat cave advertised on FB. Overall what do you think?
Have irrigation guys coming 12 to 2 - no response from irrigation system. Tim's face bandage cannot come off this soon - come back next Tues.
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tsk, that's where I found the site, on FB! All three cats took to them right away! One thing I really appreciate is that they can sharpen their sharp enough claws in them.
Lisa, here is the link: https://cattasaurus.com It looks like they are having a sale! I got 'Buy2, get one free'. The cats love sharpening on it, and you can't even tell! They are very sturdy! We are getting take out from A[pplebee's, and we will have his birthday Turtle Pie here, along with the rest of his presents. He already got his $$! And he has probably already spent it!
Lori, Erin is dropping the kids off this morning, I will show him all of the birthday wishes and goodies!
Phyl, no worries, he is on his way now! Still celebrating through tomorrow!
Giant western red cedar tree washed up on La Push beach in Washington.
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TGIF Beakers!
Morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
I've been in here a couple of times this morning, finally able to post. ;D
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Tsk - I hope Tim heals quickly. 🤗
Clynn - Thanks for the link to the cat cave. I see they are on sale, too.
Lani - Aww, the kissing parrots.
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Clynn, that's on heck of a Red Cedar tree that washed up in WA. 8)
Here are 2 different views of that same tree a few years apart.
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I'm thinking this old growth Cedar Tree has now become known as the love shack of La Push Beach, WA. :-*
I believe it came ashore in June of 2010. https://www.livescience.com/29561-enormous-driftwood-washes-ashore-in-washington.html
3rd image. That women is 6 foot tall.
Here she is freshly beached from the Pacific Ocean.
Note the green and the trunk black ocean slime _ then also note the bleached, dry, above ocean "FIN" of it above water like an iceberg to navigation. :o
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Just got a message from tsk, she and Puff are unable to post in Beak. Getting a "data base error".
Amy has been notified, she says.
oldguy, any suggestions?
I g ot the same this AM about 6"O'clock. I finally was able to post after a few minutes of logging out and in again.
I'm sure Amy will get it taken care of in due course.
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Og, here are 2 twitter vids of Kilauea's 24th episode .. spectacularly raw Mother Earth energy being released there. :o
https://x.com/volcaholic1/status/1930656358862561328
https://x.com/accuweather/status/1931029595677192302
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Pip Kopje and I might pull a quick overnight er on our Friyay afternoon 'day hike' depending on the weather that rolls through our area this afternoon/ eve ?
So here are our Twitter shorts for Caturday from the Mother-ship if we do:
https://x.com/catshealdeprsn/status/1928874119426195658
https://x.com/ShouldHaveCat/status/1928784439431077941
https://x.com/ProjectCoyote/status/1930642467612676326
https://x.com/Yoda4ever/status/1930688576016236585
https://x.com/TheFigen_/status/1929990079520350608
https://x.com/Gabriele_Corno/status/1929790854736105603
https://x.com/Yoda4ever/status/1929291871710298445
https://x.com/catshealdeprsn/status/1928874119426195658
Miscellaneous cuteness:
https://x.com/itsme_urstruly/status/1930763090041491530
https://x.com/FLCons/status/1929686238124298537
https://x.com/LangmanVince/status/1929242520766009401
https://x.com/tuckerbudzyn/status/1929161722947908003
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clynn - I am a big Twilight fan, read all the books and seen the movies a million times. I have always wanted to visit Washington to see the different spots from the movie. La Push (Indian Beach) was in the movie.
BL - The "love shack" tree. ;D Thanks for the vids...going thru them as soon as I post.
Phyl - Glad you were able to post after a few tries.
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By accident I'm in again.
CLYNN Love that washed up red cedar tree. Lulu does not like to go in things so was not sure about ordering that cat cave. She is not at all like Lucy who loved her hammock - Lulu not, her cozy tent - Lulu not. the cat tree - only occasionally. She doesn't use the basket either. It's the back of the sofa ;D or Tim's lap in his recliner.
LANI Kissing parrots :D
BL Wonder if the red cedar "love shack" is first come first served or do couples need to make reservations. Stunning views of Kilauea. :o :o All of those twitter links were so funny esp the cats reaction to the "flying" critter LOLOL
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Good night, everyone 😴
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Bounce
Camper was the captain this afternoon and I cast into shore as we went along the shore. I finally got a few nibbles and one on for a few seconds. Got my heart started anyway. Then, we were caught in a rain shower as we were refueling and docking.
We had a nice dinner in town and are almost packed up.
Hugz all
SED
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Caturday is just around the corner... ;)
Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6P-0HMCxWw
(ENG SUB) No Tuna? Angry Cat Mode Activated! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK66Dk087EM
Maru actually has a cotton swab body shape - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOaCYNByOvo
Quarantine Kids play "Rock-n-Roll Never Forgets" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRhxucE3p-Q
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Phyl, what unusual pixa this morning. LOL! ... I can't tell if they may be paintings... whichever, they are cool.... another JB classic nature video.
Clynn, colorful morning pics... love that color of lavender... I don't think it's Karen's typing lady, it's the forum's problem... Amen on rebooting people. LOL! .... awww sweet pic of Sunny and Gizmo :-* ... Harley looks so proud of his man cave....
Lori, what delicious birthday desserts for Erin.
Thanks BL
Tig, glad you've had a nice time
Oldguy, thanks for links.
Hi Lisa, Puff, Karen, Paulie
Good night!
Soon the Katmai Brown Bears will return.
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https://lightingacandle.org/chapel/vigil-beak-room/
Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Paulie and Charlie, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning Beakers! It's CATURDAY!
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Lani, Harley has been sleeping on the man cave every night since we got them! Well, the only problem I have been having with the forum is whenever I refresh or open in the morning it always opens four pages behind the current page. I wonder if Amy deleted four pages and that is what is causing it. karen is posting from an iPad, I wonder if that has anything to do with the issues she is having. I wonder a lot... ;D We are having Applebee's for Erin's birthday dinner tonight, and his Turtle Pie! I had the kids yesterday but didn't get any pictures! Bella had a tummy ache and was pretty quiet. She played with her Barbies for a while, they went to the park for a short while and that was about it.
oldguy, that ginger cat with tears in his eyes makes me sad... Thanks for the entertainment links! Love the cat parody video!
tsk, isn't it funny how cats can be so different? Max and Emma loved each other, always cuddled together, even with Beanie! And whenever I layed on the couch watching tv, they all layed on me! Not these two! Sam and Sophie cuddled when they were little, but only occasionally now!
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Lisa, I was an avid X-Files fan, then Criminal Minds, Bones, NCIS...I guess you could say crime shows!
BL, great bunch of videos! I watched them all twice!
Growing up in Washington · Emily Oilivia · June 5 at 12:45 AM ·
I did what I can only describe as exhaustive research to try to find this place, and to ensure that access was appropriate. Then when the right conditions appeared, I went for it. Let me just say this. I don’t know what luck is. I’m just persistent, and at some point in time, Mother Nature is going to have to do something that I like. What no one sees is the 15,000 images I took this year that I don’t show. For this image, of Mt. St. Helens, it’s not only the location that mattered but the time of year. In the spring the vegetation is dark and creates crazy contrast against the rivers and snow capped mountain. It’s these details that separate one image from another, and helps make the work unique. Hope you enjoy!
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Big Bear
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In remembrance of National Flag Day..
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Flag Day 2025 in the United States
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/flag-day
(https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/flag-day)
How 'Flag Day' became a national holiday
(https://nationalflagfoundation.org/how-flag-day-became-a-national-holiday/)
https://nationalflagfoundation.org/how-flag-day-became-a-national-holiday/ (https://nationalflagfoundation.org/how-flag-day-became-a-national-holiday/)
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Good Morning...Happy Caturday!
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Today 78F and Tonight 71FHad a 'good down pour' yesterday which looks to repeat itself as today wears on...
CLynn sweet pic of Sunny and Gizmo; Harley looks so cozy his 'man cave.'. Awesome 'Growing Up in Washington (state) photos
Lori really yummy birthday desserts for Erin. ;)
OG Tks. for the Caturday links...Maru's tuna, sure can see that tiny nose wiggle... and tunes like 'Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now '
Lani really enjoyed the Katmai Brown Bear silhouette last night...glad the bears will return
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-06-07-phalaropes
https://www.nature365.tv
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Good Morning Beakers...Happy Caturday!!
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tig - Sounds like you all had a nice vacay.
oldguy - Thanks for the videos! Love the raccoon pic ;D
Lani - Thanks for the reminder about Katmai Brown Bears returning.
clynn - Love your Caturday pics of the kitties. Ooo, I loved X-files too! Aww, the Big Bear pic, sweet. Hope you all enjoy the birthday dinner at Applebee's and the turtle pie!
Phyl - Love the Caturday pics. Thanks for 365, and link on Flag Day.
tsk, karen, Puff, kb, and all - Morning :)
Heading out to the grocery and wholesale club here soon. Catch up later!
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Happy Caturday Beakers!
Morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
Clynn, I'm bugged about the 4 pages behind thing too! ...it'll get fixed someday.... the the orange cat posts... and sweet pics of Max, Emma and Beanie :-* ... I hope Bella is feeling better today and all will have a great time celebrating Erin's birthday tonight! ;D ... stunning Washington photo! .... awww lazy big bear eaglet, breakfast in bed. LOL!!
Phyl, thank you for reminder of Flag Day! Our flag is always displayed! ... oh cute Caturday pics! And Bob :-*. ... another JB classic nature video :)
Lisa, Love your Caturday pic... safe travel on the bridge and enjoy your day shopping.
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Hmm, our flag day is next Saturday, the 14th....in my calendar off computer as such and I would have a flag planted in front if it was.
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Couldn't get in this AM but finally home and tried and here I am. The moment I send I will get data error but I see that it does post.
TIG Well no fish but still a great time to be in nature and on the water. I love that quiet time. Kudos to Captain Camper :D Safe ride home. Will you be going back to that resort?
OLDGUY I think salmon in Claire's house would raise even the dead LOL
CLYNN The ginger in the bowl reminds me of a cat store in Door county. On the counter was a bowl about that size and a cat that just overflowed it's boundaries LOL People would come in the store just to see the cat LOL. Not often you have a quiet day with the kids. Enjoy the b-day tonight. Anyone who has said that all cats are the same and boring has never had a cat!!! My learning about them never ends. Emily's photo looks like a painting ;) ;) Group cat bed LOL
PHYL Cute kitties ready for a hoedown ;D
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Hmm, our flag day is next Saturday, the 14th....in my calendar off computer as such and I would have a flag planted in front if it was.
Kb, sorry, I meant to write "thanks to Phyl for Flag Day reminder" I have edited my post.
But, for us, everyday is Flag Day.
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Lani - And, I love your Caturday pic, so cute!
tsk - Glad you were able to get back in. I just received an email from another forum member who does not post in the Beak, asking if I was having any problems accessing the forum, as she has not been able to post in a couple weeks. Explained to her all about the problems we have been having in the Beak, and told her glad to know that it is strictly just not limited to Beak room members. She too has emailed Amy.
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Passing a message along from baz, she too cannot access the forum. She gets the data base error message.
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Lisa, sorry Baz and your forum friend are having trouble getting in... If I click anywhere it takes me back 4 pages. I answered Baz's pm to me a few days ago, it came back, so I sent her a message from the forum. I haven't heard from her. I assumed it was because she's having a hard time getting in.
Tsk, I hope Tim is doing well. :)
Paulie, thinking about you, Charlie and family, and hoping you're having a great family weekend. :)
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Yes..for those of us who display "Old Glory" on our property...Everyday is "Flag Day".
Lisa sweet kitties shading 'neath the yellow umbrela; hope y our day on 'the bridge' was safe; I've sent an email t o Amy , too.
Lani darling kitten playing w. it's toes ; the lost forum pages bug me too.
Clynn awww snaps of Max, Emma and Beanie; Group cat bed LOL
Tig 'Kudos 'to Captain Camper :D Safe return home.
Tsk Glad you were able to get back in forum; hoping Tim is doing well.
Paulie you, Charlie and family. In our prayers.
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Good Evening ...Good Caturday Night,Beakers...SEDs all.
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Finally was able to get in to say good night. :)
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https://lightingacandle.org/chapel/vigil-beak-room/
Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Paulie and Charlie, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris and NG, SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Good Morning ...
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Today 83F and Tonight 66F
Lani sweet golden lab last night; hope you and other Beakers are able to get into The Forum today
Everyone hope Y'all had a good night's rest and are looking forward relaxing day
Paulie h ope your family...Charlie..are doing better this AM
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-06-08-beware
https://www.nature365.tv
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, thank goodness you were able to get in to say goodnight! I feel so bad for those who are having such trouble getting in or can't get in at all. Not being able to get into the forum would have me on edge, I guess for many of us the Beak Room is a very important part of our daily life and our friendships. karen is very frustrated, we are her friends and she can't mingle with us. I wish I could fix it for her. Sweet good night pup..
Phyl, thanks for always posting holidays and all the other interesting articles you bring to us. We are always learning in the Beak. And I thank you for all your contributions to that! And I know you are like me, every cat we ever had holds a very special place in our hearts. I love the old pictures of my Siamese. All pictures before the latter years of Max & Emma are paper pictures. I need to get some of Bogey, my soul cat, out of the box and take pictures of them. Love the cat ears and paws pic! And the oh so cute dressed up cats! Just saw your morning post, beautiful pink flowers!
tsk, I am glad you are able to get in most of the time. I have not gotten the Database Error message yet. I wonder why not all of us are affected... Whenever I visited Becky in Portland there was a store called The Cat's Meow' that had 2 resident cats. One time the big white one was lounging on the checkout counter, we all just worked around him... Sophie and Honey in bowls...
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Camping down at Havasupi Tuesday, when a storm rolled through dropping several inches of rain, causing a flash flood. They had to evacuate the campgrounds and everyone lost their gear. Thank goodness she is out of the canyon and on her way home safe and sound. Hopefully everyone else down there faired as well…
She was able to capture this image of the normally blue green, Havasupi Falls, flowing with the muddy flood waters on her way out.
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Good Morning Beakers...Happy Sunday!!
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Phyl - Thanks for the 365. Pretty flowers in morning greeting. Glad that you sent a email, too.
Lani - Glad you were able to get in last night. I sure hope the rest of the Beakers are able to get in soon. I had noticed this morning, that I don't think this is happening just to the Beak, but to the whole forum, as I am not seeing many threads being posted in when they usually are.
clynn - Love the pics of Sophie and Honey in the bowls.
tsk, karen, kb, tig, oldguy, BL and all - Morning :)
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Sunday Blessings Beakers!
Morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
It's been quiet in the Beak, there must be quite a few members unable to get in and post.
For me, it's been hit and miss. But, I can't stay in here long, when I click to post I get kicked out.
Baz, Karen are unable to get into the forum, let alone the Beak.
Phyl, watching today's nature video I learned something new about the Reed Warblers and Cuckoo birds... Poor Reed Warblers.... :(
Clynn Pretty morning pics... the forum might need serious Exorcism done! ??? ... sweet Sophie and Honey in their cozy spots... Flash floods happen so quickly, with no warning..... Glad "she" was able to get out... we drove by where the Plane graveyard near Tucson.
Lisa, Beautiful morning pic.... I noticed in the USER ONLINE thread, there are many "reporting a topic to the Moderator" being sent. I wonder if its members unable to get in and they are sending Amy pms. I'm sure its frustrating. :-\
Hi Tsk, Puff, Karen, Baz, Tig, Kb, BL, Oldguy, I hope to see your posts soon. Take care.
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Camping down at Havasupi Tuesday, when a storm rolled through dropping several inches of rain, causing a flash flood. They had to evacuate the campgrounds and everyone lost their gear. Thank goodness she is out of the canyon and on her way home safe and sound. Hopefully everyone else down there faired as well…
She was able to capture this image of the normally blue green, Havasupi Falls, flowing with the muddy flood waters on her way out.[/size]
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I saw that on the news the other day Clynn.
The heavy desert rains came from the remnants of Tropical Storm Alvin out of the Pacific.
All of the waterfalls on the trail that follows Havasu Creek in the Havasupai Indian Reservation are usually gorgeous, unless there is flash flooding on the creek, then all of the falls can become quite dangerous.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Havasu_Creek
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Havasu_Falls
https://x.com/accuweather/status/1930722046574575981
It's a bit of an expedition both by "road" and by trail to get there, but it's worth the trip if one is hardy. ;D
Havasu Creek saves the best waterfall for last IMHO at Beaver Falls. 8)
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Lisa, Beautiful morning pic.... I noticed in the USER ONLINE thread, there are many "reporting a topic to the Moderator" being sent. I wonder if its members unable to get in and they are sending Amy pms. I'm sure its frustrating. :-\
Lani, if you look in some of the other threads and boards, you can see that no one is posting in them, for instance the 2025 Peregrine Falcon. Members post in there daily and there has been no activity in there, and also another popular board, Cheers...nothing in there since June 6th.
Something definitely wrong with the whole forum.
I am beginning to wonder, can Amy even get in?
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Phew I hit reply and didn't get bumped out.
Just read p 260 and made notes cuz if I go back I get kicked off. If I am not on in the AM then I try later. You see me when you see me LOL
CLYNN Love the blue shades this AM :) Wish I could say I was in most of the time - I'm shooting for once a day and go for it. I should try putting a bowl on the floor and see if Lulu likes it. Sophie and Honey ;D. Do we know who the "she" was in the Havasuti pic? Plane graveyard - Yikes - why do I see recycle...
LISA beautiful Sunday basket
BL thanks for the additional info on Havasu.
LANI " Exorcism" is the perfect word!!! for what the Forum needs. Bishop Benjamin is deeply concerned that for his formal portrait, the linens are not liturgical....
Tim is doing well - Bandage fell off so now healing .
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Amy can fix it if she will. Ni realize she from her or John! Prayers to Bob .andersin!
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So, I am wondering if this is fixed or uftgis is a fluke! No communication from anyone so who knowable! I have been able to read some but not post.
Paulie, I hope Charlie is doing well and that u have had some help with all the festivities at your house! Haooy graduation and birthday to your grand daughters. Clynn, Haooy Birthday to Erin!
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tsk - Yay on Tim's bandage. I hope he has a speedy recovery. You see me when you see me ;D
karen - I hope all is fixed for everyone. Glad to see you made it in!!
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Hello Beakers
My method of participation in the forum, is to never log off - I also have my computer set to go to hibernation after 4 hours of idle. So that is how I am listed as 3 most active at 266 days of online. But I am seeing that member/user stats seem to be very much unusual - record number of users has not been threatened since 2011 - yesterday is reported to now be a new record at 1325 and today is listed at 1290. We have not passed 500 in a day for years. It also shows that we have only 98 registered members. There are several stats that just seem way off and out of norm compared to the last 10 years.
Part 27: Rebuilding the Clinchfield Railroad Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AujVfmMvQX0
It took 3 attempts to get this to post - the last time, I copied my post in the editor, back arrow to the Beak and then back to the editor - pasted my post to the new window and it posted correctly.... ::)
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BL, thank you for the info on Clynn's pic.
Lisa, I checked around some of the popular threads. There isn't very many updated threads. I'll send MpMom a note and see if she's having trouble getting in the forum.
Oldguy, thanks for the RRP stats update... 98 members surprises me .. I'll check out the stats... Thanks for CR update.
Tsk, Bishop Benjamin is going through a rough patch, so much to do so little time, and the ladies of the vestry have been a little testy these days. :-\ ... glad Tim is well and he is healing.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Paulie and Charlie, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Gm! 😴. 79 and going up! Hope Amy can fix things.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, the forum didn't go back 4 pages this morning when I opened, wonder if someone is working on it? Hmmm, I hope so. I see that karen is able to post now, I hope baz and everyone else can get in now. Poor Bishop Bejamin, handling a group of ladies can be a challenge! So they say! I bet you and Aly are keeping busy and Sadie and Dewey are too! Sweet dog noses!
oldguy, wow, all of those forum stats seem buggy! I think these issues have been building up, the first thing being that the pictures via the 'insert image link' go from huge to normal randomly. I have had to mess around with pictures every day for the last few weeks. That had never happened before. Thanks for the Cclinchfield video, I enjoy seeing the progress!
karen, hello! Glad to see you made it in! Hopefully someone has been working on the issues...
tsk, look forward to seeing you post this morning, with no issues! The person who posted the Havasuti picture, it was a post on FB, I didn't recognize the name. I assumed it was just a person on vacation...Glad to hear Tim has the bandage off, wow, he needs to be really careful! Sophie loves getting into things, there is a plastic tray-like thing, I can't remember what came in it, but she loves laying in it, so I just can't throw it away! I'll try to get a picture!
Lisa, beautiful basket of flowers yesterday!
Paulie, I hope your whirlwind long weekend was all good! You and Charlie must be exhausted! Now you can get some rest...
baz, miss you!
Hellgate - Iris and NG2
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Big Bear Bald Eagles - Jackie and Shadow - Sunny and Gizmo fledged, and may disperse soon
Home always has food and Mama Jackie always loves to feed her young ones..Sunny was hungry and was fast gobbling the fish down when Jackie took it away so she could have the joy of feeding her; Sunny then almost fell asleep, in a full tummy stupor, when Gizmo came flying thru the front porch..🦅 Jackie looks at her two grown eaglets and I think that she is happy to see her little ones back at the nest together...I know I am happy to see them both home together..What a special gift to end the day..Thank you FOBBV and all the great volunteers and camera people...I'm sure this has made everyone's day complete..🦅🦅💖
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Second attempt. I can only read the page it opens to. Cannot go forward or back or I get the data base error. I'm missing a lot of stuff Beakers are posting :P
Prayers: Remember last year Tim's 60 yr old cousin was diagnosed with astrocytoma grade 4. He had surgery and chemo. His check up in early Dec was still a thumbs up. However just got word it has returned ( as one might expect) and he will have surgery Thurs followed by more chemo. His attitude is good
OLDGUY I never sign out either. Sounds like a major revamp is in order.
LANI " testy ladies of the vestry" LOLOL Love the good night tirade.
KAREN YAY You snuck in - Hope it lasts
CLYNN An orange morning today :) Orange used to be my favorite color - Now I don't know why LOLOL Good screen shot at Big Bear. They sure were a national news item this year. We need more of that kind of news ;) ;) Hope you are also sending AMY your posting particulars so she can add that to her fix.
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Good Morning and ...
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Today 81F and tonight 63F
Tsk glad to read Tim is doing well and on t he mend ; sorry to read about Tim's 60 yr old cousin with astrocytoma grade 4. Hoping athe surgery w/ addit'l chemo will fix it up.
OG I never 'log off' the forum...I'm always set to 'always stay logged in"; tks for latest on : Rebuilding the Clinchfield Railroad Series
Lani too cute...last night's pooches
CLynn An orange day ...tks for update on Hellgate - Iris and NG2 and Big bear
Karen Hurrah! You made it 'in' to the Forum :)
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-06-09-build-a-nest
https://www.nature365.tv
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Well, when I came back to the Beak it put me 4 pages back again! I cannot complain though, that (and the picture thing) are the only issues I have had. And those are just very minor irritations that I can manage. I am knocking on wood for sure...
Phyl, thanks for the 365, I love watching birds build their nests! It is quite a job! Pretty flower pics this morning! 58 here now, high 73 today.
tsk, sounds like posters are getting different issues with the forums, there must be many who can't get in or get around once in...
I took a peek at the Well Fargo osprey cam a few minutes ago and caught the 3 healthy chicks having breakfast!
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Good Morning Beakers
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oldguy - Thanks for your input. I have myself set on logged in forever, unless I actually logout or clear my cache. I had noticed that too about the forum stats.
Lani - Nope, there is not many threads being posted in, so that is what made me think it is a forum wide issue for many regular members who post.
Karen - Yay, you are back in! Stay cool!
clynn - Thanks for kind words on yesterday's pic. I had noticed it was larger than most of the ones I have been posting lately. One day big, one day regular size. You mentioned that you go back 4 pages when you click on the Beak. I only go back 4 pages when I click on the main forum page and click the red circled Beak Room. If I click on Decorah Lounge, go to next screen, select Beak room, I am on the correct page. It use to work correctly but clicking on the red circled Beak room, but not since all this started happening.
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tsk - Glad you made it in this morning to post and read a lil. Prayers for Tim's cousin!!
Phyl - Thanks for the 365.
For all those who are not here yet...Morning :)
Off to BJ's this morning!
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They may not have eggs, but Iris and NG keeps their nest looking great! She's doing a great job of teaching the young NG. :-*
https://x.com/i/status/1931946297252315556
NG keeps trying ;D
https://x.com/i/status/1932037210854785187
Right now, Iris is taking morning nap...
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Good morning Beakers!
Morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
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The only problem that I'm having with the forum is the "skipping back 4 pages" issue.
And for me that's really not much of an issue.
The 4 pg back thing is only annoying when I go to my Profile > Profile of BrokenLug > Show Posts > pick an older post > It takes me back to the 1st post 4 pgs back > Go forward 4 pages and scroll down to look for my older post. ::)
No logging in or out issues.
No picture resizing or posting of them issues.
No error codes on any part of the forum. ??? ??? ???
Using Win 7 home Desktop and Win 10 home Laptop fully up to date.
To get to the last post on the Beak reliably and consistently from the home pg. I'm doing these 2 simple steps ...
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The only problem that I'm having with the forum is the "skipping back 4 pages" issue.
And for me that's really not much of an issue.
The 4 pg back thing is only annoying when I go to my Profile > Profile of BrokenLug > Show Posts > pick an older post > It takes me back to the 1st post 4 pgs back > Go forward 4 pages and scroll down to look for my older post. ::)
This 4 pg back deal might be a Index corruption issue from the (4 ?) pages in the Beak that Amy had to delete because the pages themselves had become corrupt. I think.
Ok so there's that.
Now as far as all of the other weird issues (that only some peeps) are experiencing:
Can't log in at all ?
Making a post and getting an Error Code/Message ?
The weird picture issues some describe. I never had any problems doing it the way I have always been doing it on my end. ?
The stats being very anomalous ?
Etc, Etc, Etc ... ?
Are all the other above issues linked to the deletion of just 4 pages in just the Beak Thread ? I kind of doubt it.
I'm beginning to wonder, by the random nature of the forum issues being described, if this Version SMF 2.0.19 is somehow not getting along with or is not completely compatible with certain Operating Systems -or- is SMF out of date security wise itself as in not the latest greatest version ??
Did the SMF forum itself suffer a security issue/hack/attack and catch a virus of some sort, I don't know enough about forums to be in the know on that ??
A lot of images, web links, videos and attachments from all sorts of places from the web get posted here on this forum and we've all heard about the nasty spam, viruses, etc that can "ride along" with all of those things so I suppose it's not inconceivable that a virus could creep into the Forum itself. Again I don't know for sure.
I wonder if the peeps having problems with the forum are all using Windows 11 OS lets just say ??
Apple PC's, Cell Phones, I Pads, tablets, models of .. I know absolutely nothing about.
I mean completely as far as the Operating Systems, Versions and types of etc.
So, for those that are having reoccurring & repeatable issues with a certain forum issue .. provide as much known info on the type of device, OS, version, etc .. as well as the specific forum issue/s that are happening to you succinctly.
If we try to help Amy logically narrow down and trouble shoot what may be going on here with as much clear info as we can provide it might help her when she tries to fix things. Just an Idea. :)
Here's a pic of the RRP Forum person that has to try and fix the gremlins ...
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No problem here BL...Macbook Air..15.5 version up to date....same with my apple iphone...up to date.
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BL - I had one forum member message me, who does not post in the Beak say that she could log in, but when she went to post she got the “database error” message. I use Win 11, and have had a few of the problems, but for the past few days have not had any problems posting. I am in an iPad at the moment, so waiting to see what happens when I hit post. I don’t think the problem is Beak specific, it’s a whole forum issue.
Lani - Thanks for the update on Iris and NG
Kb - You are lucky if you are not having any issues at all with the forum.
Good night, everyone 😴
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Lani that's a great snap of happy Mama Jackie at BB nest; awww sweet photo of Hellgate Iris taking a quick 'snooze'...
thanks. Does appear Iris is an outstanding 'nest keeper'. ;)
BL tks for those nuggets of info...as I don't want to jinx myself...'Mums the word'
Kb how fortunate you are not having issues with the forum.
Lisa that crocheted coffee cup or cozy is pretty gives the breakfast setting some 'elegance'.
Wishing all my fellow Beakers a Good Evening and a Good Night...SEDs !
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BL - I had one forum member message me, who does not post in the Beak say that she could log in, but when she went to post she got the “database error” message. I use Win 11, and have had a few of the problems, but for the past few days have not had any problems posting. I am in an iPad at the moment, so waiting to see what happens when I hit post.
I don’t think the problem is Beak specific, it’s a whole forum issue.
I agree LisaG.
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Hello Beakers
My method of participation in the forum, is to never log off - I also have my computer set to go to hibernation after 4 hours of idle. So that is how I am listed as 3 most active at 266 days of online. But I am seeing that member/user stats seem to be very much unusual - record number of users has not been threatened since 2011 - yesterday is reported to now be a new record at 1325 and today is listed at 1290. We have not passed 500 in a day for years. It also shows that we have only 98 registered members. There are several stats that just seem way off and out of norm compared to the last 10 years.
OG, I see what you are saying about the Forum RRP - Statistics Center and the RRP - Info Center.
Some of those stats do appear to be quite out of their normal ranges.
• Especially the "Most Online numbers" of late from the Statistics Center.
• And the "Most Online Today: 1536. Most Online Ever: 1536 (Today at 02:39:33 PM)"
Compared to the normal #'s at the Info Center.
• The number of current registered Forum Members of 98 seems odd to me also.
Compared to the New Members column.
Now all of these Stats & #'s could be totally screwy due to a whole host of forum glitches and updates.
Think past Post Count # resets at random. ;D
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As far as a compatibility issue, I think browser problems or security software over operating systems.
My system is Win 10 with Google browser and Avast security. - I have usually found a way to post, but when a problem occurs it does take time - sometimes I give up and try later, instead of fighting it.
Last month we had discussions about Estes Park, Colorado. Here is a 5 hour drive dashcam timelapse condensed to 10 minutes. This ends at the docks on Lake Granby. Here is more info on the Lake... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Granby
Some water from this lake is diverted to the east side of the continental divide by tunnel by the Big Thompson Project. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado%E2%80%93Big_Thompson_Project
Driving across Trail Ridge Road from Estes Park to Lake Granby Dashcam Timelapse 2025 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kg70MkklB28
Placing a Snack in Front of Starving Cat LuLu (ENG SUB) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3D6P5hT5oA
Snack Rescue Mission: Inside the Box (ENG SUB) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt44WkNB6wE
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Karen, YAY! You got in again.... enjoy your day.... We're going to start having low 90's days, thankfully, it drops 30 overnight. Take care.
Clynn, love orange Monday! The Forum didn't open 4 pages behind for me tonight... that's a good sign. as they say "this too shall pass" ;D... beautiful pic of Iris and NG. I'm glad to see Iris enjoying her summer.... Soon the Big Bear Eaglets will be exploring their territory.... awww sweet Wells Fargo Osprey chicks
Tsk, I'm sorry Tim's cousin cancer has returned. Sending him prayers, I pray all goes well this Thursday and the chemo to follow.... Hopefully, You won't have any trouble getting into the forum or Beak tomorrow... I don't log off either, unless I have to clear my cache... I didn't have any trouble getting in tonight.
SED Phyl, interesting to watch little Reed Warbler weave its nest to the reeds.... hoping you, Jim and Miss Maggie are well. :)
SED Lisa, I hope you had a good day.
BL, Thanks for the info.
Kb, :)
Oldguy, Thanks for the links.
Good night!
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Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Paulie and Charlie, Tim and Tsk, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Yeah somehow I doubt there were 1,649 Guests viewing this forum at 6:24 AM EDT this morning as the Forum Info Center is reporting. ::) :o ???
But if there really was that many Guests viewing the forum this AM something is amiss.
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Good Morning Beakers!
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Lani, hope you and Ali are enjoying your time together...Is Mike still home? I agree, Iris keeps a very nice nest, she is a good nestkeeper! Thanks for the Hellgate videos, love watching them...
oldguy, good FAST drive on the Trail Ridge Road!
Phyl, love the good night picture! Hope you and yours are all doing well (Jim, Maggie, and your knees!)
Lisa, love that crocheted looking cup, very unique! You fine the most interesting cups of coffee! Oh, Ed told me he was up late a couple of nights ago and he heard a noise out back. He got the flashlight and went out on the deck to look - 3 BIG raccoons on the bird pergola snacking from the bird feeders!!! A few years ago we had a duck couple stop by in late afternoons, he would constantly scan the area while she ate the bird seed that was on the ground. It can be a regular zoo out there at night. We have had opossums and babies as well!
tsk, prayers for Tim's cousin. My sister Cathy's husband Steve has just been diagnosed with Parkinson's. She has suspected it and finally got him to go to the Dr. His Dad and Dad's brother both had it. I didn't know it was hereditary! He has been declining a lot in the last year, at least now she can get some help from their Long Term Care insurance. How is Tim doing?
A truck loaded with thousands of copies of Roget's Thesaurus crashed yesterday losing its entire load. Witnesses were stunned, startled, aghast, taken aback, stupefied, confused, shocked, rattled, paralyzed, dazed, bewildered, mixed up, surprised, awed, dumbfounded, nonplussed, flabbergasted, astounded, amazed, confounded, astonished, overwhelmed, horrified, numbed, speechless, and perplexed.
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It's 220 million years old... Yes, 220 million! What you're seeing in the picture isn't a piece of art or a gemstone... but a real tree that grew on Earth since the dinosaurs' era! This ancient tree fossilized over millions of years, transforming into a colorful quartz rock, and some of it—very rarely—turns into opal wood, where the wood cells are replaced with shiny opal material! This stunning scene is from the Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona, one of the strangest and most beautiful geological places in the world. Nature doesn't become extinct... it preserves its memory in stones!
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Good Morning and ...
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Today 70F and Tonight 58F
Lani awesome image of Kīlauea volcano in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Tks for sharing
OG starving kitty 'Lulu" LOL...tks for links
Lisa how are the strays you are keeping ? Well I hope...Bandit and Misty?
Tsk praying and lots of hope for Tim's cousin.
CLynn oh my that old record player...alot of 33.3 and 45's played on that; seen lots of petrified wood...nature is pretty 'cool'
Prayers for:
Victims of natural and Man-made disasters plus those who rescue them. The Fallen / Our Allies in Defense of our country. And #47. Police and First Responders. Doctors & nurses, teachers and especially our clergy. Pope Leo XIV. My sweet Maggie. 'Little Gray' and 'Little One' . And all abandoned, abused , lost cats , stray, unloved, homeless and feral cats.
Ling-Xiao Zhe the 6 month old Snow leopard cub of Suojia Township Quinghai, fell from a cliff 4-2025 survived ,recovering at Xining Wildlife Park, China .... all those like him world over. And, all wildlife.
The Bluebirds of Cane Ridge, Tennessee, Sauces bald eagle cam nest, Hummingbirds, Bumble Bees and Honey bees everywhere . As always, Beakers, Cheers and RRP / families.
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Good Morning Beakers
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BL - Yea, I highly doubt there is that many too logging on this early. ;D
Lani - Thank you, I did have a good day. Hope all is going good at your house. :D
oldguy - Thanks for vids. :)
Phyl - Thanks, I loved the crocheted cuppa, too. The B&B kitties are good. The one who we think is the Dad to all the B&B kitties has been acting a lil strange to the kitties, who are a year old now. He is like chasing after them, so Jeff thinks he is trying to show his dominance. He does not hang around all day, but the B&B kitties do. It's more their yard than his.
clynn - Funny you should mention duck in your yard, we had a Mallard and it's mate in the front yard on Friday afternoon. We do not live far from the creek, but they walked up and down the street before flying off.
karen, tsk, kb, tig, Puff and all - Morning :)
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Nature 365:
https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-06-10-soft-and-cosy
https://www.nature365.tv
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This is getting really old
From page 261 - I take notes...
PHYL Love the water color post from both yesterday and today ( p 262)
LISA Beautiful crocheted cup and saucer - Now I think practical - How to clean LOL
LANI I think Iris and NG will show up together next year. Hope they have done good IDs on him.
p262 CLYNN Oh no raccoons on the feeder - Can you place a baffle anywhere to stop it? Sorry to hear about Steve. Did not know it was hereditary either - My dad had a variation of it. Eventually had a stomach tube for feeding for a year...Blocking on the name right now. Thesaurus LOLOL Cool opal in fossilized tree.
Put a bowl on the floor all day yesterday - Only a sniff from Lulu a couple times LOL Not a bowl sleeper and I do think she is "left-pawed"
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Phyl, bright and cheerful Good Morning pics! Very fun and interesting 365! She is sure making sure the nest is tight and cozy! I wonder if the fluff is from a cottonwood tree. How well I remember my record player when I was a teen in the 60s! I would pick out the 45s I wanted (still have them), make sure they had the adapter in the hole and put the stack on the turntable and start it up! My first 45: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh4se9YMV3A My first album: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_k-veiugFTO-U0Rte8_zRi8t_617E9wDwg Do you remember your firsts?
Lisa, very pretty bouquet from the garden to go with the coffee and cookies! I thought it was you that said they had ducks in their yard...no? My mind is going...I had better catch it!!
tsk,I remember Mom saying that Dad's doctor said he had something that was a 'cousin' to Parkinson's, but I can't remember what it was called either... I don't think there is an easy way to deter the raccoons! But I am going to find something. They are good climbers! Well, dang, Lulu is not a bowl cat!
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Black Eagle Project Roodekrans
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden South Africa.
Johannesburg, South Africa
From: 5-27-25
Here's a photo taken on Saturday morning by another of our Monitors, Deon Holtzhausen.
Mahlori on and around the Nest with Makatsa sitting on the Nest egging him on for a bit of food. The Peregrines were present once again, just being a nuisance as usual. We are anxiously waiting for the 13th June in expectation of the first Egg hatching.
Monitors are on duty again this morning assisting Visitors to the Gardens with their questions on the Eagles.
Posted by Dougie Crewe
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Royal Albatross cam pics
2 days ago it was World Ocean Day posted by Ranger Sharyn Broni - Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, the Pacific Ocean is certainly making its presence felt today.(https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/5fe538315bee579b71cec60ea7c604cbce61b917cc27991268bd0a402ff414ea.jpg?w=800&h=616)
Goldfinches flying above our girl
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Gives you an idea what the stunning Otago Peninsula looks like from the sea.
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Royal Albatross - Wings in the wind 🍃🍃🍃 Magnificent Miss SSTrig ❤️ 👑 wingexercises 🌊🌊🌊
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjipPvaX0FY
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Good morning Beakers!
Morning Tsk, Karen, Clynn, Lisa, Paulie, Eagles4, Baz, Phyl, Lori, Kb, Tig, Oldguy, Puff, BL, Ezee, Eburg, Weasel, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock, Emyrauld, Blschue, Peep, Jaspurr, Lindy, Bggolden, T40, ssrl, Nrstooge, jicaji, LB, and All!
Tsk, Beak Room opened at 4 pages back, so we're back to new normal ::)
Clynn, beautiful morning pics.... Mike is home this week, may go to Houston next week.... sorry to read your BIL has Parkinson's. :( I'll put him on our prayer list. ....
"A truck loaded with thousands of copies of Roget's Thesaurus crashed yesterday losing its entire load." :o. all I got to say is "Auwe (ău-wē')" Hawaiian word for oh woe, alas, exclamation of wonder, surprise, also cursing ;D .. my first 45 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZSEm8duWo8 my first album Beach Boys Surfer Girl
Phyl, beautiful morning posts... I hope all is well :) .... a JB classic of the Yellow Warbler building its nest :-* Thanks for the Black Eagle Project Roodekrans update ;D
Lisa, We're fine.... Mike is busy working out of his home office, and I'm raking up leaves and debri, we're staying out of trouble. ;D .... Dad cat is probably wanting the kids to leave.... the Mallards may be trying to find a good nesting area? Or it may be this too late in the season for that.
Hi Karen, Tig, Puff, Lori, kb, and all :)
Tsk I didn't know animals had a dominate paw.. Lulu is not a bowl sleeper.... Milo and Norman aren't either.. nor do they like paper grocery sacks or boxes.
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The full moon on June 10, 2025 will be as large and low in the sky as it will be until 2043. You don't want to miss this ...
https://weather.com/science/space/
We have a chance of cloud cover tonight...we shall see.
Worse we are in the unhealthy AQI again.....I'm afraid we will not see a clear blue sky this summer. :(
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As far as a compatibility issue, I think browser problems or security software over operating systems.
My system is Win 10 with Google browser and Avast security. - I have usually found a way to post, but when a problem occurs it does take time - sometimes I give up and try later, instead of fighting it.
Last month we had discussions about Estes Park, Colorado. Here is a 5 hour drive dashcam timelapse condensed to 10 minutes. This ends at the docks on Lake Granby. Here is more info on the Lake... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Granby
Some water from this lake is diverted to the east side of the continental divide by tunnel by the Big Thompson Project. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado%E2%80%93Big_Thompson_Project
Driving across Trail Ridge Road from Estes Park to Lake Granby Dashcam Timelapse 2025 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kg70MkklB28
OG, thanks for the 'condensed drive' on the Trail Ridge Road (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trail_Ridge_Road) video. ;D 8)
It's been years since I've been up to Estes Park, CO.
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Clynn, Here's another 45 I bought. This song would set our school cafeteria on fire when played. 8)
The Spencer Davis Group - Gimme Some Lovin'. Stereo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko3m0NBbq1o
I'm listening to 60's music on my airpods while working!!! 8)
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Lani, here's another one for you! Summer in the City - Lovin' Spoonful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs8ZNa73OS4
Cherry Cherry - Neil Diamond https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGemtjVtfZM
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I had noticed that Puff posted this in the Decorah Eagles thread on June 4, so bringing it over here. I am sure she probably meant for it to go here, but with all the problems we have been having, it might have ended up there.
I look at the weather for today tsk and smile. Except for that horrid wind yesterday I've managed quite a bit of the yard chores. I can cool down and give the bod a break putting begonia bulbs in their pots and rain will give them the good water they've needed. Confined to the garage, NO WIND. (Wasn't that quite a blow job we got put through yesterday!) I also managed to redo my big ground planter; perennials are suppose to re-emerge? Planter is about 45" round and about 1 foot high, 4 or 5 "things" in it.
If drizzle quits I might get out to do Jewel shopping. Cupboard is bare. Couldn't shop when tired and smelly.
Falling is an issue for over 70 bodies/equilibrium. Using, trying to use smartly, both arm/hand this year is a learning experience. But Stick does follow me wherever I'm trying to work. I'm not taking any ego challenges. Water system problems cleared up finally; dragging around hose and watering can is/was a pain in the.
Could have re-energized sampling all the BD cakes lately. Sorry I 'm late, hope ya'll had a really happy day. Busy baby month! Three in my immediate family of 6: Rodney, 4th, 1941; Rita, 16th, 1947; Ton, 20th, 1933.
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Phyl - Thanks for the 365.
tsk - I had wondered that too, certainly not in the dishwasher! ;D I wish this forum mess would get straightened out, I know it has been a real pain for some of you.
clynn - Yep, it was me with the ducks in my yard this past Friday. :D
Lani - Glad to hear all is fine over your way. :) I am thinking the same about Dad cat. Jeff just doesn't want him to hurt any of the kiddos. I LOVE the pics from the Royal cam. My Dad loved lighthouses. He would have loved this pic.
kb - Thanks for the info on the Strawberry Moon.
Good night, everyone :)
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Just a self reminder of the full moon of the months of junes sneaky weather.
Wander prepared always.
As I cotton clad cold could be.
Kopje shakes his coat off tail up .. what ?
I thought the weather was done for the day buds, but us silly humans.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfheqbqoGGg
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Clynn, good ones! 8)
Lisa, thanks for posting Puff's post. I agree, I bet she meant to have it in the Beak...
Thanks BL :)
Tig, I hope you and Camper are having a good time.
I miss everyone, its so quiet in the Beak, hopefully, Baz, Karen, Puff, Tsk, will be able to post soon.
Good night!
Clynn, Lisa, Phyl, Tsk, Karen, Kb, Puff, and All you'll love this one. The music is perfect. :-*
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https://lightingacandle.org/chapel/vigil-beak-room/
Sweet Eagle Dreams, Bggolden, Nora, Jilltosa, Lilbro, Eagles, Pink, Eaglesrock, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Rewrap4u, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer.
Thinking of and missing, Eagles, Peep, Jaspurr, Jilltosa, MpMom and Pete, Lindygold, Naimoj, Smb, and those who have not been with us for a while.
Prayers For Clynn's BIL Steve, Paulie and Charlie, Tim and Tsk, Tsk/Tim's cousin Joe, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Tig, Kb's Chris, Clynn and family, Lisa, Jeff and Family, Lori, grandmothers and family, Baz, Eaglesrock, Eagles and Mom, Tsk's bro and wife Margaret, Karen and Piper, Lisa's FIL, Puff, Kb's friends Vi and Dennis, Tsk's DIL Amy, SIL and grandson, Jicaji, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Peep, Jaspurr, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Jilltosa, Eaglesrock cousin Michael, Thyla/Anne, Neva's family, Keystone, Weasel and family, and All here in need of healing and comforting.
Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For Iris SWFL eaglets E24 & E25, For those who lost pets, and the survivors from California fires, and their rescuers, Hellgate Ospreys, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Big Bear Eagles nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, TRR Sloths, Brooks Fall Brown Bear Otis, Honey and Gunnar, SWFL Harriet, Star, Little One and all the Feral cats, TRR rescue babies, The Fairy Penguins, Berry Mom, NEFL Juliet, Romeo and Samson, Lucy and Larry, Salt River wild horses, Alaska Bears and Wolves that they be saved, Decorah, E2/D1, Dr Rogers and Black bears Shadow and family and Wildlife Research Institute, and All God's creatures great and small.
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Hello Beakers
Here is a video from Kilauea today - be sure to watch the last 2 minutes - this give s good perspective on size of the north vent in bottom of the crater.
USGS Lands Helicopter on Kilauea Crater Floor to Sample Lava 2025-06-10 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EDKPy7v75c
(ENG SUB) Shocking Truth: The Secret Behind LuLu and DD’s Birth! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc2ZxNqKO6s
66 Hits of 1966 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvCSWYJ66xc