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.
KEITH, Thanks for your update and photos on the Dunedin, Florida osprey nest.
I am wondering what link you use to access the cam. Do you use any apps or special programs?
Whatever link I use I am blocked in some way. On one I can download an app but it comes with such dire warnings that I am afraid to do so.
Sadly Limpy Cardhu lost its way after being bought out... Ran low and brought in other malts and labeled it "pure" malt. For a while went back to its old name of Cardow. The Scotch Whisky Ass got on their case as its was a blend. All back to normal now:-)
The news from down south doesn't bare thinking about so so sad.
I only posted this 24 hours ago on the previous page.
Posted by Keith Rogers
on21 Dec 2014 5:50 PM
Went out to see the lights in George Square - Glasgow and picked this up at a Christmas Market along the way.
Little did I know that in less than 24 hours this exact same spot would be the scene of such a tragic accident. The Square is such a vibrant place at Christmas with the Lights and Ice Skating which we shared on Gabfest along with friends.
My thoughts are with everyone involved in the dreadful George Square incident.
This comes in just over the year when the police helicopter crashed on to the Clutha Vaults on the banks of the River Clyde in Central Glasgow and less than a mile from George Square killing 10 people.
SPECIAL EVENT for Christmas.
I am thinking that tomorrow morning/your afternoon I will open a special thread, maybe something like "All Things Christmas". then at 7:30 I will plan to post pictures and some music and Bente can come along in her own time and others can post whenever they please.
Then we can use the thread for Christmas eve or Christmas day chat or Christmas music, etc right up through New year's eve.
This main Gabfest thread will of course remain open for the regular use.
June - Unfortunately the cam at Dunedin has hit a technical problem and it may not be fixed before Christmas.
This is one of the last cam pictures with Pinella on the nest waiting for Stirling.
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GABFEST CAKE BAKE-OFF AND WHITE CHRISTMAS MUSIC NIGHT
A new thread has been posted for our 2014 Gabfest Cake Bake-off and White Christmas Music Night entitled GABFEST "ALL THINGS CHRISTMAS" for Decenber 2014.
I will plan to post at 7:30 tomorrow on that thread and hopefully others will join me at that time. However in view of the crowded holiday season the thread has already been opened so that anyone can post anything Christmasy at their own convenience.
This thread will remain open for ordinary chat.
There is a new Main Blog posed with more lovely pictures of winter at the Loch Garten Reserve.
Thanks much, Staff (including voluneers) for all your hard work and dedication throughout the year. MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of you!!