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[camperstig]

TSK... LOL. I like a lot of those "fishes" you mentioned. I was only listing the ones I can catch here. 
We slept in... then a trip to the pharmacy, the resorts and then back to town for the gift cert. at the ice cream shop (ahem). Oh, and we stopped at a lodge where they make their own donuts every day. I'll have one for breakfast tomorrow. Hopefully I will feel well enough to get up early and "go get 'em".
We just finished about a quarter of a watermelon. I usually eat it plain or with maybe a sprinkle of sugar. Camper loads his with salt! My Dad did the same. You know what they say... LOL. EEK!
We got sprinkles for about 15 min. this afternoon. Pretty thunderstorm clouds surround the lake at sunset... but nothing much doing.
SED
 

[Eagles4evr1116]

Karen - Glad you had a nice sunny day!  We had a little bit warmer at 67!

Clynn - That is great that insurance is going to pay for a new shed!

Kb - Thanks for amazing vid of sheep dogs herding!  I used to have a border collie / queensland and you could tell she came from a line of herders - always wanted to go for the ankles! Lol!

Baz - Love the birthday post for Karen!    The saying goes "squeeky wheel gets the grease"! Lol!       Wow, Mama bear and cub pics!

Tig - For your cough:  drink tea with honey and/or drink water to keep your throat hydrated.  Yay! on sighting a BE nest!!

LisaG - Sounds like all went well with your car maint. today!! Now you are all set for the drive to the ATF!    Nice to go home and find Jeff relaxing with a little drink.    It was time for you to get one too!

Tsk - Thanks for posting a pic of the birthday girl - Karen looks great and love her top - pretty colors - beautiful house!

Hi Phyl - Enjoy a nice evening and I'm sure you guys are enjoying something yummy for dinner!

Lani, Puff, OG, Lori 

Beakers have a good evening & sleep well.

[Lani]

Happy birthday Karen! I hope you had a lovely day, doctor appointment went well! Great photo of you! 



Hi Everyone,
It's been a crazy few days. I hope everyone is well.... Aly and Dewey left mid-afternoon. We packed up a U-Haul for her to pull and the movers will be here at 10am in the morning to pack up her furniture, boxes, etc. She is going through Vegas right now and has another hour before she reaches the motel. We're exhausted, Mike went to bed at 7, and I'm getting ready to call it a night. Thank you all for you emails and TLC. We'll be happy when she reaches Medford. She didn't get the house. Even though she was first on the list, they rented it to someone else. Aly is going to complain to the Real Estate board, this is the 2nd time she was first on the list and they rented to someone else. They didn't even do a check on her qualifications or anything. This noon they tried to talk her into renting an apartment instead. Sweet Eagle Dreams and I'll catch up with everyone late tomorrow.

http://www.lightingacandle.org/vigils/beak-room-group

Sweet Eagle Dreams, Tsk, Oldguy, Lisa, Lilbro, Eagles, Baz, Lori, Karen, Puff, Pink, Clynn, Kb, Tig, Blschue, Phyl, BL and Pip, Godiva, Peep, Jaspurr, Ezee, Eburg, Lindy, RubyRed246, ssrl, Firetruck, Weasel, Jilltosa, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Bggolden, Nora, Rewrap4u, Eaglesrock, Teamcarnes, Seabeeinch, Walton, Sparky, Tulsaducati, Omasawyer, izzysamlikeseagles, bustopbird, Neva, Yank, Linda.L, smrf, nhJane.

Thinking of and missing, 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 Tsk friends Jean and Dennis, Jicaji, Tim and Tsk, Eagle's Kris, Lori and her grandma Clute, Puff, Tsk's friend Pam and Hubby, Pink's mother, Karen, Maxie and Larry, Camper's daughter, Ed's sis Gina, Tsk's Barb & Tom, Baz great niece and family, Tim, Peep's friend's family, Clynn's DIL's mom, Ed's friend Greg, Tsk's friend, Clynn's friend Kay, Puff's brother, Masswatch hubby Jamey, Pip's Dad, Ezee, EagleFanDave, Tim's Uncle, Paulie's granddaughter Madison, Emy and family, Clynn's mom and Ed,  Lori's grandmother, Tim, Tim's son and grandson, 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, Phyl, Jim and Maggie, Karen, Blschue and family, Eagle's Kris, Lori and family, Phyl's BIL Danny and brother Dan.

Special prayers for All God's creature great and small, For SWFL Harriet, Star, Maggie, Little One and all those like her, Dunrovin Harriet, Hellgate Iris, 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.

[BrokenLug]

We grin it in

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LN6AW5QifI

[Phyl]

Currently 69F mostly  cloudy.  High 86F mostly sunny, Low 65F  clear.

Tig how's the cough?

Lani  {{{Aly/Dewey}}} Well 'Pshaw!" ...the house/apt.

Karen  Good photo of you. Now I know...

BL   Tks for the George Harrison

[Phyl]

Bluebirds, 2nd clutch 2023 Nesting Season

6 eggs laid 4-25-23
Hatch 5-1-2023

This photo taken 5-24-24 3:54Pm
 Looks like there's only 3 of the original 6 laid.

We are looking at CR-52, 53 and 54.

Photo enlarges when  left clicked upon.

Again, time sneaked by the humans.       I'm speaking of 'fledging'.   
At the time the above photo was traken, the three
were due to fledge any day thereafter.   As busy as we are it would have been easy to miss the dramatic action

[Phyl]

Since 2002 Jim and I have been providing nesting boxes for the Eastern Bluebirds of Tennessee.
As well as making available meal worm feeder, seeds and a safe enviorment for them to rear their fledglings and live all year long.
These are cheery and amusing birds to watch. And, a joy to help during this time in our area of constant construction due to the mass migration from the Western United States into The Deep South.
I have endeavored to keep a ‘scientific’ method of documentation. I use a ‘scientific’ naming system similar to what is used in the monitoring of the raptors.

I hope you enjoy them  as much as we  do  tacking,  documenting and 'providing' for them.

Our backyard is the very best place to view bluebirds in Old Hickory Hills. **

The Eastern Bluebird was chosen for TWRA's Watchable Wildlife license plate because it is a common Tennessee bird that people have benefitted by putting up bluebird boxes.  This small thrush is a year round resident and can often be seen hunting along roadsides from a fence or low perch.
The breeding range of the Eastern Bluebird extends across the eastern half of North America southward into Central America. The northernmost nesters migrate to the southern part of the breeding range in winter.
The brilliant blue color of the male, the delightful call and familial behavior make the Eastern Bluebird one of the most popular songbirds in Tennessee. It is a permanent resident, though some birds may move short distances south from their breeding areas to avoid very cold temperatures.
Description: This medium-sized songbird has a large, round head, and a blue back, wings and tail.    The chest is orange, the lower belly is white, and the male is brighter than the female.Adult male: a brilliant blue above and rusty orange on the throat and breast, whitish belly  Female: gray-blue above and dull rust on the throat and breast, whitish belly  Juvenile: similar to adult female but grayish with a speckled breast  (May-August)

Length: 7"
Wingspan: 13"
Weight: 1.1 oz
Voice: The song is a soft musical cheer cheerful charmer melody. The call notes are raspy and scolding.
Similar Species:
    • No other songbird in Tennessee has a blue back and orange breast.

[Puff]

TSK... all how each was raised I guess. My preference: 1. bass 2. crappie 3. sunny 3. northern 4. walleye (by accident)

KB ... yep. Hanging plants on ground in shade; umbrella laid across/under chairs

I've been fighting a wet cough since last night. I took an allergy pill. Maybe it was being out in the (smokey?) wind for 6 hours yesterday and sleeping with a window open (I'm not used to that).

Totally taste is a matter of how you grow up/where you grow up.  Rocky mountain born and bred, you know I was fishing and eating rainbow at the age of 3.  (There is a proof of said somewhere in ancient collection of old photos.)  About 8 or 9 we moved to about 1 mile from Lake Michigan and North Avenue Beach.  Fishing about  2 or 3 times a week.   

Fresh and tasty all the way.  Perch, smelt - yummy!  Other proof of ventures:  salmon in Alaska, King crab also.  How about Belize, Bay of Fundy?  Tongue in cheek show off:  Had fresh catch from Ketchakan prepared and shipped back for Christmas appetizers - What an expensive show for the fishers of the family. 

It's all in the company, the preparedness, the memories.  Just not the same "flavor" from the Supreme Fish Company in suburb Chgo.  Just recalled my Christmas special - my mother-in-law's fresh, cold, Italian marinaded 10 fish (?) salad.   

Mostly great memories of people and fresh flavors.  Y'all have started the memory machine.     

P

[Puff]

TSK... LOL. I like a lot of those "fishes" you mentioned. I was only listing the ones I can catch here. 
We slept in... then a trip to the pharmacy, the resorts and then back to town for the gift cert. at the ice cream shop (ahem). Oh, and we stopped at a lodge where they make their own donuts every day. I'll have one for breakfast tomorrow. Hopefully I will feel well enough to get up early and "go get 'em".
We just finished about a quarter of a watermelon. I usually eat it plain or with maybe a sprinkle of sugar. Camper loads his with salt! My Dad did the same. You know what they say... LOL. EEK!
We got sprinkles for about 15 min. this afternoon. Pretty thunderstorm clouds surround the lake at sunset... but nothing much doing.
SED

Now there's another happy, tasty, memory Tig.   How about fresh watermelon cooling to "icy" in the mountain streams while we trek and fish.  So grateful that these fatastic memories can still be resurrected and enjoyed.

P

[Puff]

TSK... all how each was raised I guess. My preference: 1. bass 2. crappie 3. sunny 3. northern 4. walleye (by accident)

KB ... yep. Hanging plants on ground in shade; umbrella laid across/under chairs

I've been fighting a wet cough since last night. I took an allergy pill. Maybe it was being out in the (smokey?) wind for 6 hours yesterday and sleeping with a window open (I'm not used to that).

[Phyl]

Mississippi River Flyway this morning.

May 31, 2023 6:43 AM

[nrstooge]

Woot!  after a 4-5 year break, the osprey have returned to work campus - 3 eggs.   

[tsk34]

GOOD MORNING

67 heading to 89.  mostly sunny     We have had 0.4 " of rain this month - We should have had 4.o"+  We are now the second driest May on record. 

LISA   I'm glad I'm not charged with picking out a new kitty.  Would not know which one as they are all so cute. 

KAREN    I forgot to put grouper on my list  LOL  Got to be near the ocean to get the really fresh stuff.

TIG   My Dad ate watermelon with salt as well     So you aren't feeling quite up to par?   Maybe an ice cream cone will help 

LANI  I figured you were busy with getting Aly and Dewey on the road.     Too bad about losing the rental house.  Is having a dog an issue??
Safe trip and keep us posted.

PHYL   Nice pic of the almost ready to fledge BBs   Thanks for the backround on the BB. 

PUFF    LOLOL  I could put trout on my list as well    Think it would be easier to say what fish I don't care for 

NRSTOOGE  Good to see you and glad WF now has their osprey back 

[clynndunn]

Good Morning Beakers!



High 87 today, possible stray shower/thunderstorm. Don't trust the radar, it looked like the rain was passing us by, then the wind whipped up a frenzy and the rain came down! Cat was working on planting my flower bed and had to leave! Spent most of the day at Kays, we got all of the glass packed up for Debbie to take, the last dumpster will be picked up this morning. The realtor is coming this morning and we will finish packing Debbie's things today. She will pick up the U-Haul tomorrow and has two guys coming to load it. The car has been sold (I took a couple of pictures of Kay's car for Kelsey, she loved that green Honda...), the real estate taxes have been paid and she has the information she needs from the bank. We are almost done...

Puff, no one has mentioned catfish! My Grandpa caught a lot of catfish in the Wabash River! There is a restaurant on the Wabash River in So. Illinois, where it meets with the White River, called Twin Rivers. They serve a catfish filet, freshly caught by fishermen who camp along the river.  Delish!  Here are a couple of pictures of Twin Rivers, the 2nd one of the worst flooding in 2017:


Phyl, the Flyway looks beautiful this morning! Love seeing some of the Bluffs!  I love what you and Jim have done for the Bluebirds... Will they have one more clutch this year?

Lani, angels are traveling with Aly and Dewey as their new adventure begins! My prayer is that she will find a place quickly now that they can meet her and see that she is exactly the person they want in their house...

karen, great picture of you on your 85th birthday! And it was a good day!

E4E, yes, our insurance is very good! We haven't had a claim for over 23 years, and then it was just a small one. Last year it was all the hail damage- roof, deck, shed, cars, and the year before it was the privacy fence. I am waiting to see if my premium goes up this fall... 

tig, so was your fishing adventure a success? I imagine peace, just floating on the water...if the bugs aren't too bad...

kb, that Mama and baby gorilla, just too sweet, she was kissing him...

Lisa, can't wait to see pics of the kids today!

tsk, I remember when you used to always be posting the same time as I was! And as I am previewing, there you are!

nr thanks for the good news that there are ospreys nesting in the WF nest and there are 3 eggs! Finally! Can't wait to see the orange fish from the Mall lake! It should be pretty well stocked by now!

[camperstig]

some bounce

We had a mild thunderstorm go through last night. I slept in this a.m. Still feeling yucky. I stayed on the couch with my knees up on pillows all evening. My swollen ankles improved a bit. Vacation time means more sitting and standing and heat than I'm used to.
I'll head out for a few hours this a.m. before it gets too hot and possible storms later.
TTFN