Hi all. Just starting this 'coz going out to birthday dinner with OH tonight (Indian - his choice). Back to catch up with last week's final posts later, (which included a great photo from OG's trip).
Morning all: Finally, blustery weather has moved on (for now at least) and we have Wonderful Clouds in the sky. They're forecasting another chance of rain this week - amazing! - they even said so on the news last night "more like February and March than May" but rain is good. Oh why did I say that, I see the trees waving about again....
Whale count ended yesterday - they couldn't count full days for most of the last two weeks because of the wind, but yesterday they stayed out for the full 8 hours, just because. Here's a link for more info if anyone has the time and inclination. http://www.graywhalescount.org/GWC/The_Count/Entries/2010/5/23_Day_105_Hours_8_00.html
Think I'll probably keep my dentist appointment this morning since Tylenol and warm salt water haven't really sorted things out. Wonderful way to start the week. But seems like several bloggers have been out having eyes and teeth looked at today.
Patriciat: Good for Tweed. It's interesting to read your comment that "I made a mistake" since I hadn't realized it was such a team effort between owner and dog.
OG: No doubt son will settle in; hope his unofficial manager backs off. I'm sure you gave him good advice on how to deal with that sort of thing - there's always something. We told our grandson that he'll run into difficult people no matter which job he has and you just have to learn to work around them. Yes - I'm fully versed on the scarifier situation, thank you. All this time I thought it was an inside joke! Lovely photo - seagulls certainly know when food might be in the offing don't they?
Diane: Finally managed to get through to the BP oil spill cam. Sickening, watching it pump out 24/7. And still no cure in sight.
Djoan: It's so frustrating to write a thoughtful response to everyone, then lose it. But not to worry, I can barely remember what I write, so probably wouldn't notice if it didn't get a response. :-)
Brenda: Yes indeed - trees are much better when they're vertical. We took off the branch that was over the street since we didn't want that coming down on cars and drivers; now the largest remaining bit is over the house.
Margobird: Thanks for update on LG cam.
Hallo and thanks to everyone else for posts and news!
Afternoon all,
Patriciat : Congratulations once again to Tweed. Hamish is very jealous and wishes he could do stuff like that.
Annette : I had a quick look at the hummer chicks last night and they were really swaying about in the wind. All is well so far and I think they are due to fledge on 1st June.
Margobird : I am also trying to catch up on a whole week of posts. I think I will just have to draw a line under it and carry on as there are not enough hours in the day.
Georgeg : I hope everything goes well for your BIL.
Everyone else thanks for the chat,clips,pics etc.
Weather is hot again today, I did some gardening earlier but really too hot out there now.
Temp around 25c.
Here is a pic of a squirrel on the bird table at the cottage in Snowdonia where we stayed:
Lovely pic of a cheeky little squirrel Alan
Margobird
ANNETTE can't remember what was wrong with the Spitfire (it was a long time ago) Think most people enjoy the Battle of Britain display. The reason OH was involved was because he was based at RAF Shawbury at the time ( it is the RAF school of Air Traffic Control and he was an area radar instructor) The Battle of Britain flight were using it as a base for the display and needed commentary. OH jumped at the chance
thought you might like this Not in our garden I am afraid
Lindybird That's the best 'funny' yet! Baby seems to have a look of glee on his face and poor kitten just looks fed up.
Thanks everyone for congrats to Tweed. Alan I'm sure Hamish could do agility very well - a number of cocker spaniels compete here at a lower height than the large dogs in fact, Indy trains with 2 chihuahuas (they work at the lowest height permitted!) BTW we seem to have a large number of house sparrows feeding in our garden. A few years ago we wouldn't have noticed them but as they're on the red list it's quite exciting.
Hi, I'm back from our day out. What a shame the webcam has been playing up again. Let's hope its now sorted for the rest of the season.
My congrats to Tweed as well, patriciat ! & felt sorry for Indy as it seems quite sensible to hide somewhere cool like that on a hot day.
We have packed the car with folding chairs, egg sandwiches and coffee flasks and had a day out in Heswall, which for those in the North, is on The Wirral Peninsula. (used to be part of Cheshire but I think is now called part of Merseyside) anyway, its only an hour or so from here so we went for a nice long walk in the countryside followed by a sit down with our picnic, and a lolly on a stick from the cafe there. Besides the wonderful countryside with cattle, sheep, horses and acres of everything green, there is a great view of the estuary to the River Dee which divides us from Wales. Its rather muddy but has some wading birds & of course seagulls who eyed our lunch. Dog enjoyed the whole thing enormously and wore himself out running around. I'll post some pics later if they turn out OK.
Hi Linda, I originate from there and where I still go to see my sister. I left when I was in my early 20's but still love Wirral. If you had gone just about another mile towards Neston, you would be back in Cheshire. Most people on the Dee Estuary never accepted being part of Merseyside and just use Wirral and their postcode, which is still CH for Cheshire. The mud flats are a haven for birds, especially in winter and it was in Hoylake, Wirral, where I saw an Osprey on two consecutive years, fishing off Hilbre Isle. Oh dear, I feel a trip must be due.
LINDYBIRD/BRENDA used to visit the Wirral often as my Grandparents lived in Bebington, Wirral, Cheshire. My Grandma was horrified when it changed to Merseyside.