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[camperstig]

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. 

Lisa.... We won't need to use the dishwasher (!) but we are having fun with the (newfangled) fridge ice cube dispenser... Two sizes!!! Lol

[Lani]

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.

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.

[clynndunn]

Good Morning Beakers!



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!


Big Bear - love this picture!

[tsk34]

TIG    LOL  2 sizes of ice cubes    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     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

[Phyl]

Good Morning !
     
 

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.

[Phyl]

Nature 365:

https://www.nature365.tv/video/2025-06-03-early-morning

https://www.nature365.tv

[kbshcb]

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..

[LisaG1967]

Good Morning Beakers


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 - 

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!!

[Phyl]

To Lani's Shannon...

[Lani]

Happy birthday Shannon! 



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! 

[clynndunn]

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!!


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.

[clynndunn]

Happy Birthday Shannon!

[kbshcb]

 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.

[tsk34]

PHYL   Cute AM birdies 

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       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

[LisaG1967]

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.