Diane: I suspect your poor fingers are frozen solid, so started the new thread. :-) Do hope your friendly neighborhood critters show up when the temperatures rise.
Check back for lovely pic of Kingfisher (and more) from Clare; Lindybird's Second Christmas and updates on cruises; OG's plans to attend a masked ball - and more!
I drove all over the local neighborhood today: Library; hardware store; charity shop; Bed, Bath and Beyond (looking for towels); Habitat for Humanity's ReStore warehouse; University's hazardous waste center; County electronic recycling center; pet shop, beauty supply shop; and two supermarkets! Phew!
Oh, dear, I didn't know about the terrible events in California. I hope it all calms down soon.
Clare: I see they made a sad discovery on the beach at Minsmere Tuesday morning...
Annette and anyone interested: There's a United Launch Alliance launch of a Delta IV rocket carrying a US intelligence agency payload on Wednesday (10 January) at 1:00 p.m. California time and 9:00 p.m. UK time. It's launching from Vandenberg Air Force Base near you,, Annette. United Launch Alliance is Boeing and Lockheed Martin. Also, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket with a highly classified payload on Sunday. Major news sources are reporting conflicting information, but the bottom line is that something went wrong, our government officials have been briefed, and the public isn't being told what's happening.
Diane: Thanks. I've sent myself an e-mail regarding the Vandenberg launch. I noticed something (amid all the mudflow coverage) about that launch. Interesting - and mysterious.
Good Morning. Our News showed the terrible mud slides as a main story this morning. How awful for those who've lost their homes, and also that there's been some deaths.
Still cold, here.
Diane -- That's a strange story. Wonder what's going on
Here's today's pic:
"My Friend finds it easier to go down those stairs, so he stays close."
Annette and anyone: I forgot to say that you can watch today's launch online HERE.
Good morning, everyone!
Thanks, Diane!
Unknown said: Clare: I see they made a sad discovery on the beach at Minsmere Tuesday morning...
Our herring gulls are red listed birds. Think about that the next time you hear some flaming idiot calling for a cull of them.
Oh dear, Annette, after your terrible fires, I see the area is now suffering torrential rain and mud slides. I hope all is OK with you.
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