Hallo all: I put up the painters' tape showing the dimensions of the various flat-screen tellys (tellies?) we're looking at and now we're thinking maybe we don't need a really big one.
Auntie: Great that you had a lovely day at Pohtiolampi; how fun to see ospreys in action.
OG: I say put Loch Garten for sure on your trip north! We expect a full report! OMG: That python/gator photo was fascinatingly gross. Talk about his eyes being bigger than his belly!! Eeeeuw! Why did I think orchids were a hot-weather plant.... Well - if you go to Caerlaverock, hope you enjoy it. Are "kissing gates" the same as stiles? All I can remember is "Would you rather run a mile, jump a stile, or eat a pancake in a field?" Oh dear. Talk about regressing...... Thanks for update on Big Rig Steve; haven't been on the computer all day. Had earnest discussion with vines, who have promised to behave, and gave some encouragement to the tomatoes, which are being a bit shy. Currently, our ailing Navel Orange tree is getting a lot of TLC in the form of deep watering followed by nutritional snack that will make it feel better (and we hope, look and and taste better).
AQ: Universal laws transcend borders. :-)
It's July 4 - Independence Day - tomorrow; will start off the day shortly after 6 a.m.(!) with live Wimbledon coverage (on our normal channel - just checked!), then will putter about before picking up daughter in late afternoon to go to Mission Santa Ynez, where we'll watch July 4 fireworks display. OH not thrilled with fireworks, so he'll stay home and keep Lightning company (she doesn't like them either).
In the meantime, off to check on osprey cams.
That must have been a shock to hear that DjoanS. Reminds me of the time I saw that a former boyfriend I had whilst serving in the Army in Malta had been arrested in commection with the bombing of Harrods. All these years on I can hardly believe it and thank my lucky starts that we parted company when he started to be a bully. What really astounded me was the fact that he was a serving member of HN Forces. A lucky escape for me I think.
Margobird
margobird said: Still look in at Pale Male and Lola everyday. Stunning photos. http://www.palemale.com/
Still look in at Pale Male and Lola everyday. Stunning photos.
http://www.palemale.com/
They are stunning, arn't they margobird?
I try to find time to look in but not always possible :-(
Margo, Thanks for the reminder of the Pale Male site. They are superb photographs.
What a lucky escape with the ex boyfriend. Good you had already given him his marching orders back in Malta.
THE WIND IS BLOWING
The wind is blowing, and I'm jumping up and down - The wind is blowing, and Roy Dennis is in Town!
If the wind drops soon, he can come and do That Thing: If the wind drops soon, I can have my 'Ring & Bling'.
My Mum is watching as I learn to use each wing: My Mum is watching as I eat up everything.
See me now, as I learn how best to fly - See me now, as I soar off in the sky...
The wind is blowing and it's bringing us Great Changes, The wind brings Life and the world all rearranges.
Linda, A lovely and very approprite verse. We have to wait and see what happens now.
Morning all: All chicks present and accounted for I see - though barely at LOTL, where Lofty posted brilliant video clip of one chick who almost fledged today. I'm copying it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L6b0RmWAJk
I saw them 'flying' Annette - half expected one of them at least to go today!
Lindybird - Thank you for the verse - loved it.
Annette: Cathie, the woman who started the Help/Information Please Thread on this forum, is living in Watford, UK. Isn't that your home town? I know that you don't read all of the threads on here, and I didn't know whether you would see her post. But I thought you might best interested.
Brenda No need to apologise, I've long got used to the need for 'precautions'! And I'm not suffering at all (well, unless I bash my leg on something. I'm fine, honest.