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[kbshcb]

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Forgot to post  this. "Our" South Minneapolis Tulip House in slo mo.....

[paulie]

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 

[oldguy]

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

[Lani]

Hi Beakers,
We're settled in Phoenix. It is 90 right now, it was 101 when we arrived. 
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  ... 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! 

Tsk, Dewey and Sadie lead the way on our morning walks.  ... 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.  ... 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. 

Good night!

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.

[Phyl]

Good Morning and Happy Caturday!



                 

Today  70F  and    Tonight  58F


 
Tsk   did I miss your birthday?!    ;  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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[Phyl]

Nature 365:

https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-05-10-after-the-rain

https://www.nature365.tv

[Puff]

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 . . .

P
             

[Phyl]

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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[Puff]

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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[clynndunn]

Good Morning Beakers!  It's Caturday!

      

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... 

Trail Ridge Road is part of US Highway 34 through Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado


Sauces - A gorgeous look at Betty Lou and Audacity this morning!

[Puff]

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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[tsk34]

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 

OLDGUY     In the 80s here next week as well - YAY   Molly Tuttle    Was wondering where Claire was.     Always wonder if there isn't more between Claire and Dr Yoon LOLOL   So many funny cat  memes 

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        No b-day in June   " purr-pendicular"      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       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.

[karengramke]

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..

[karengramke]

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.

[Puff]

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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