DECEMBER is a month of hope!
Cold yes, dark yes, but the gloomy grey days of November have generally given way to sunnier, brighter days. At least, so it generally is here in southern Ohio, and I hope for you too. Then the winter solstice marks the shortest & darkest day of the year, but we know that immediately after that each day gets that wee bit longer and therefore lighter. Not just hope, but proof that spring is on its way. And all month we look forward to Christmas, the happiest, most hopeful day of the year. December is the month of planning, of preparation, shopping, wrapping, baking and FUN (if we just don’t let ourselves get overwhelmed).
All the while we know that Breagha and Millicent are warm in Africa. We pray for their continued safety, as well as that of other osprey that we follow. But not all the birds desert us for the warm southern climes. Some are well adapted to our northern winters and are still here, providing enjoyment and often appreciating our bird feeders.
Here on the Gabfest, a music night “around the world” has been suggested. We hope to hold this in early December. Also, I’m sure that later in December I, and probably others, will want to play some Christmas carols. Whether this will be an organized Music Night or just spontaneous music remains to be seen. Also a few of us are planning Christmas cakes. A Christmas music night may be organized around these presentations.
So once again, I issue an invitation to all osprey lovers to come on in to the Gabfest chat room, where we can enjoy the warm fires and chat about all things osprey as well as most anything else that crosses our minds.
STARLING, I notice that you have recently "liked" several comments, but I am missing your chat. Do you have any osprey news? Would be nice is you could drop in long enough on your next visit to say hello.
Good evening got problems with thissite so don't know if I can post pic of cake and tree
Hi willow - nice tree! I like the "fatness" of it and the short needles - I always think they smell more piney.
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Willow, your picture looks fine to me. Your tree is lovely and glowy!
If you can try to post your cake and favorite Christmas pictures on Tuesday evening, if your cake is ready by then. Otherwise, it is "Post as Post Can".
I do hope your equipment cooperates whenever you decide to post.
From a email. Just thought some of you might enjoy.
Diane in Indiana has reminded us on another thread that today (Saturday 20th) is winter solstice. To me that means that today is the shortest daylight day of the year and tomorrow and each day thereafter will be that few minutes more sunshine.
Today was dark, dreary and dreich here anyway, so I didn't notice.
Wonder what is happening in Lerwick.?? Think I'll look round and see if I can find anything.
June: Happy Winter Solstice and Season's Greetings to you and all the Gabfest folks!
Unknown said: Diane in Indiana has reminded us on another thread that today (Saturday 20th) is winter solstice. To me that means that today is the shortest daylight day of the year and tomorrow and each day thereafter will be that few minutes more sunshine. Today was dark, dreary and dreich here anyway, so I didn't notice. Wonder what is happening in Lerwick.?? Think I'll look round and see if I can find anything.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mB9TxJN2qys
Couldn't find anything in The Scotsman, but good ol' You Tube already had a video for this year plus several from previous years.
Hi Diane, good to see you again. I do check up on you now and then, tho.:)
Did you know about the UpHelly Aa celebration they have in Lerwick and I believe to some extent throughout the Shetland Islands. If not, you will want to check out this You tube video.
I'm wondering If I would want to go out in the streets and mix it up with them, or if I'd best stay in and watch from my hotel room. As I did after dark on campus St Patrick Day, by which time the green beer was getting out of hand. Oh but I think Id have to be out there to experience the whole atmosphere.
Too cold to be that far north? Ha!
Lerwick temp45F with winds 29 mph feels like 35F
Milford, Ohio temp 29F