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.
Morning all. Another frosty cold morning and much scraping of windscreen this morning! June very interesting article about the Wild cat. A very beautiful creature as i believe are all cats! Even our fireside moggie.
We are going to Devon this afternoon after i finish work, long way to go but only going fot 2 days to take my Dad out and then back to work till Xmas Eve :( I stay there until the last train has passed clear ! I still have not made my cake but it will be next week!
Have a good trip to see your dad, willow. Safe travels.
Today the ruffed grouse made an appearance again soon after food was put out. Blue light is luminous.
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Good morning, Everyone.
A quick view of LG feeder
It is snowing again at a very colorful feeding station in Ontario, Canada.
Just for fun and a bit of brightness and cheer. Copyright info not given
Hello Gabbers,
Christmas is approaching quickly! It is still warm here, the chances for "White Christmas" are about 0%. Nevertheless, I've begun to feed the birds in the garden. I've put some birdseed into the feeders, and pastry to the branches. The Blue Tits and Great Tits obviously haven't forgotten how good it tastes, and the Blackbirds seem to have taken a fancy to it, too.
Off course, we've got some pastry for the humans as well: The usual christmas-biscuits, and my Mum's Christmas-cake from Dresden. I've taken some pictures, that I can post when the time has come...
Last thursday I've been to the Christmas-Market in my home-town. There I met my former Spanish-teacher. I greeted her, and asked her how she was. And guess what: Although I was wearing my winter-cap, she not only recognised me after 18 years, but remembered my full name! This is remarkable to me, considering how many students a teacher has in the course of the years. We had a nice little talk. I like remembering my time at school. It was a good time with many pleasant incidents.
Have a nice evening, I'll look in again soon.
Kind regards, Bente
We've got a new resident at the feeder!
Bente, obviously you were both a memorable student and have kept your youthful looks! Sounds like a lovely meeting, perfect for Xmastime.
I've put out suet a few days ago, and it seems as if it has been found, though I have not yet caught anyone at it...
58willow said: We are going to Devon this afternoon after i finish work, long way to go but only going fot 2 days to take my Dad out and then back to work till Xmas Eve :( I stay there until the last train has passed clear ! I still have not made my cake but it will be next week!
SPECIAL EVENT
What are we going to do about CAKE PRESENTATION, if anything????? Are we going to be able to get together to show pictures of our cakes and to share some music.?
I do hope so, but time is running out. Christmas is Thursday of next week. I will not be available on Wednesday Christmas eve., This leaves only Tuesday and Monday. How soon do you plan to do your cake, Willow? Can you have it ready by Tuesday 23rd or even Monday?
Or if not, do we need to plan for this weekend with Willow posting at her convenience? WILLOW are you even where you have access to this message before next week.
Five people, including Willow, have mentioned having cakes. Perhaps a few others would want to join us for music.
WHAT SHALL WE DO????????