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[Phyl]

Good Morning Everyone...Happy Caturday!   
                                               
   

Currently: 46F sunnyy , High  64F sunny,  with  Low 45F


CLynn tks and glad you found my additions to your Wiki state list for Tennessee and esp. California interesting. Sent the story of California to Dan and he thought it strange that wasn't listed in California state history books. I concur, of course.
Will check out that video your posted later today.


Lisa so nice of you to help your niece  w;/ her move. Safe journey home...the kitties and Jeff will have missed you.

KB  bet you're glad that's over
 
Tsk  glad Tim's recovery is progressing so well.   Awwww those Ginger kitties this AM.

Lani    Oh my word... A  beer swilling drunk cockatoo !

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.



   

[kbshcb]

https://x.com/i/status/1857586271419277697

I want this job!

Phyl - Indeed. I have had enough "Whews" this month...

My maple is maybe 50 percent down...hopefully soon enough for one last mow and rake off the grass before putting away for the winter and swapping the placement of mower/snowblower inside garage.

[kbshcb]

Most of my shrubs still have not dropped all or most of their leaves yet..no big deal as they don't drop on the grass.

This smokebush of mine in the back yard is unusually colorful as she gets ready to drop this year.
Picture doesn't do her color justice.

[Lani]

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, Omasawyer, Paulie, jicaji, LB, and All!

Clynn, love the fb video of Bluebirds settling into their new home! The North's nest looks very cozy with the corn husks... Glad to read SE33 is doing well and resing...

Phyl, beautiful Caturday pics...

Kb, I'd love that job too! Pretty fall pics....

[camperstig]

some bounce

We have spent the last two days pruning... service berries, iris, lavender, hydrangea (blooms too big to survive snowfall). Today will be the mowing. And a good drink of water for the trees tomorrow.

We picked up our Christmas cards yesterday and then visited: https://wellsroadside.com/
A fun place. It was nearby.

TTFN
Hugz

[tsk34]

CLYNN   Love the upside down kitty      Tim had the tree lights on last night and really liked it but I have so many ornaments I love and I will need to purge them again this year even more than usual as I have 1 foot less to decorate.     I hate to part with my ornaments.   Barb did something simple like that with her tree - bows etc.  She only has it up a couple weeks before leaving again for Florida.       SWFL  Would you look at all those corn husks  LOL

PHYL  That Savannah cat is gorgeous.

KB   You take 1/2 day and I'll take the other half on that Job 

LANI   Like the lion gif 

TIG   Cute place to have lunch 

Had a new 2 step front porch installed yesterday.  The first step has had a horizontal crack in it for a couple years.  So in redoing it we had them deepen the first step and is now safer for us old people to go up and down.  Of course in the process they damaged a cute gold mop cypress shrub . Dang - think half of it is gone.     Going out now to survey the damage.  Had I know that might happen I would have taken precautions.  Dang!

[kbshcb]

tsk - I think they owe you a new gold mop cypress shrub....whether you took care or not, I think they should have known..

Oh, I dunno about sharing that job with you...I'll think about it

I was planning on picking up some maple leaves off my garden once again today, but it's so windy I'll wait now till another day..she might be down by tonight!

It's a pain to use a rake/blower to move the large leaves into piles to then rake up best I can without mulch and throw into a large round leaf holder..
But, I enjoy her so much I can't complain.

[Puff]

Well, it's been a busy, long, hard week for all of us outdoor doers.  The final outside just left.  Fellow came to open, drain the water and air, and open the sprinkling system.  This week I also had gutters cleaned, grass cut, outside windows washed, niece's husband and son helped yard clearing of plants, hose, table/chairs covered, moved "stuff" to patio to cover over with tarp, brought in begonias to garage to be saved for next year, set up heated water bowl for birds (have to drain and cover fountain yet).  And. . . until leaves are all down or mostly down, there are two more trips scheduled to clean up the yard of leaves.

Next week a new set of projects - I mentioned?  I have hired some help. . .Instead of taking down it's putting up.  Tuesday it's take down the fall and Thanksgiving "stuff" and take out/put up the Christmas "stuff".  Help for outside displays and lights and inside tree and lights.  I'll handle all my precious "stuff" myself too, tsk. 

I smiled a big grin for your tale too, tsk.  Maybe Wednesday or Thursday night I woke up thinking of my special, precious ornaments.  (I know I mentioned too that Tony knew keep your hands off - I'll do my ornaments thank you.)  Many tears and big smiles go with each and every one.  My niece Michelle does stop by to hang the big wreaths, the sparkly white snow flake against the black velvet drapes, and take down the valuable "stuff" from the high shelves.  Inside "stuff" starts Tuesday.       And just for added interest I have 3 work related meetings this week, too.   

I almost forgot - Upside down kitty was so cute!  Thanks all for your Caturday "fix".

P     

[baziunc]

Happy Caturday, Beakers!! 







I would love to see Angkor Wat. I remember my good friend, who I visit in Atlanta on occasion, got to see it on a trip, and also part of the massive life-sized Terracotta Army in China - soldiers, horses, and chariots - over 8,000 of them, and no 2 are alike. Not all of them were available to the public/tourists, I think I remember, due to needing to protect them from environmental exposure, and also because a lot of it is still being excavated. She and her sister have taken several of the National Geographic trips. Lucky them! $$$$ !! My niece and her husband got to visit Angkor Wat on one of their trips before my LGN and Baby Bro were born.

China's Terracotta Army is a UNESCO World Heritage Site:

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/world-heritage/article/mausoleum-first-qin-emperor
(Be sure to see the video at the top - above the title of the article!)



Clynn, thanks for that great cam shot of the North Nest with all the corn husks! Glad to see the Sydney Sea Eagle parents are around and okay, and that SE33 is recovering, fingers crossed. 

Lisa, I hope all is coming along well in Mobile!

TSK, oh no, your shrub got sacrificed in your front porch re-do! Yep, they should reimburse you for a replacement!

Lani, I just gave out last night, like you did the night before! I slept a good 6 hours, so I'm re-energized a bit today. I am heading out for a walk soon. Sunny blue skies here today! Sounds like Shannon's move has been going well. Glad she found a place to lease and Kona is happily sacked out after the trip.    I have my DVR set to record the Chiefs game tomorrow, just in case, but I'm planning on watching it live, or at least most of it. I have my snacks in store for it! LOL. Wish I had some of Mike's Cozy Burgers though! 

Karen, do you and Piper have any Thanksgiving plans yet? Zippo and I will be home. I've decided to do a pork roast instead of turkey, and will put lots of onions in the pan with it. I'll make some form of sweet potatoes - one of Zip's favs! So she will get some plain cooked sweet potato. But I have to have dressing and gravy, so I will make some of that. And an Apple Caramel pie, which is tempting me in the freezer! LOL, but I'm saving it for T'Day! 

KB, that Maple is gorgeous! Good year for your Smoke Bush.

BL, sounds like you and Pip helped out the fire crews - and Kopje was ready and willing! I hope those fires in the Northeast will get a good dousing of rain before long. So many of them. I saw about that one fire that has been burning underground since this past June.

Oldguy - that was some trip those people took!

Phyl, did you get your front-porch shrubs in the planter yet? What kind of shrub do you usually like to put in that? Do you light or decorate them for Christmas?

Puff, whoa! That's a lot! You are organized, and it's going to look great!

Tig, that's a lot of yard work! Davis Cup Final 8 2024 play in Malaga, Spain starts Tuesday, on the Tennis Channel. I will try to watch Rafa play - my boyfriend will retire afterward... boo hoo...
https://olympics.com/en/news/davis-cup-2024-final-8-preview-malaga-nadal-alcaraz-sinner
and
https://olympics.com/en/news/tennis-davis-cup-final-8-2024-malaga-schedule-results (note the scheduled times in this article are local to the tournament site in Spain)

and official Davis Cup site:
https://www.daviscup.com/en/news.aspx



I'm off for a quick walk. Later, Gators!

[kbshcb]

Only in Minnesota would Santa attempt jet skiing in November!...

Just some humor to end the day for me.....enjoy

[tsk34]

PUFF   Glad to hear you've hired some help.  Keeping up your home when the two of you were there was hard enough.  You have a busy - fun - week coming up.  I like not having Thanksgiving this year as I can do just a little bit each day to get Xmas up and not get exhausted.   I did buy a turkey breast and will have Tim's Uncle Jim over to join us on turkey day.

BAZI   Wow your niece got to see Angkor Wat.  Very cool.    I've never seen pictures of the life like clay figures.  Now that I could walk on the new porch I got a better look at my gold floppy cyprus as I got closer.  Ground branches were smashed down but not broken so I got out a couple of my plant supports and staked the downed limbs straight.  We shall see if it makes it this winter.

[Phyl]

No tree up yet. I pretty much  follow Roman Catholic traditions, feast days and all that.  All my decorations   are family heirlooms or vintage European. I usually have Americana on the front porch. But, no tell'n what I'll do on the porch this year. 
 I always keep evergreen shrubs  may be a Japanese Holly 2'  in the wicker planter. And, keep them dwarfed

Got inspired by a submitted snap on Pinterest the other day.. this afternoon...I pulled up the bath carpet in master bath  and pulled up carpet tape then used 'Goo Be Gone on the residue . Cleaned base boards, mopped  and rinsed the floor with diluted bleach to brighten it up a bit. then I hand dried it to speed up the process. Now all's left is replacing some tired old doors and drawers  Don't know how I'll fly that part by Jim. I'll figure it out---always do.

[Phyl]

Thanks for the Caturdays. I'm, tuckered out Kid-os
I'm still struggling with MS Outlook for Mall
I don't like  'Outlook' mostly because the prog wont allow me to 'customize' the reading pane as opposed to Win Mail.


  Good Night Everyone... SEDs 
     

[camperstig]

bounce
Lani/Mike... Jayhawks hanging in there! (3rd quarter). Late game... 🤞
SED
BAZ... I be cheering for Taylor Fritz in the a.m. ATF on Tennis channel.

[Lani]

Tig, Thanks, Talons crossed and a prayer !🙏
Wells Roadside has a great menu! Hamburger looks juicy! ... Take care

Tsk, sorry about your cypress bush.... It'll just be Mike and me for Thanksgiving that's a first.

Puff, glad you've hired help, because you've got a busy fun week ahead!

Baz, I would love to see Angkor Wat too. What a special trip that was for your niece before babies.... Chiefs game will probably be another nail biter! I would love to share some of Mike's cozys with you too! ... cute Later Gator kitty. LOL!

Kb. Santa on jet skis 

{{{Phyl}}} cute Caturday shames.  ... What a project you did today! No wonder you're pooped! JUst like that poor kitty sleeping on its food dish. 

Good night!

https://lightingacandle.org/chapel/vigil-beak-room/

Sweet Eagle Dreams, 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, Jilltosa, Maxie, Masswatch, Paulie, DeborahG, MpMom and Pete, laniebelle, OnEagleWings, NWarg, Garmohoff, Nrstooge, WendyC3, Tigeag, T40, Ginger, Cwellsla, Nanimal, Bggolden, Nora, Rewrap4u, 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 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,  tHellgate Osprey Antali, Etta, Denton eaglets and nest, Trempealeau Eagles’ Nest, Tiny Tammy and Paws of War, Harley and his little siblings, Miss Maggie, Hellgate Iris, 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.