Morning all: Much ballyhooed snow didn't materialize, we had a sunny day but very cold tonight with temps just below freezing. Spent the first couple of hours today online with Dell Tech Support after a website I clicked on (via Google) delivered a spyware program disguised as an anti-virus program (one of those things that suddenly lights up your desktop with alarming messages about threats to your computer). I ignored it and immediately launched McAffee to scan my computer, which found nothing. However, the spyware program (called Internet Security Essentials) wouldn't go away until Dell's remote support took over and did a super-scan and clean up (LOVE that service! So glad I signed up for it!)
Trish: They said it will take a while for the autopsies on the dolphins. Glad your OH remembered his training and sat still, even if Mia forgot!
Diane: Have never heard of the Nevada Triangle. Will certainly keekp an eye out for the program - we're watching DVD of The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest right now. The UK is (it's rumored) is warmed by the Gulf Stream, which perhaps accounts for the daffodils, etc., while you're still dealing with weather from what I believe is called the Canadian Shield...
AQ: Our plants are in danger of drowning right now; have moved some of the potted plants under the eaves to protect them from any frost.
Lindybird: Had big laugh at image of you scraping your pizza off the floor - I'm a firm believer in keeping our immune systems challenged!! :-)) I shall be tuned in to the Oscars from the silly "red-carpet arrivals" pre-show all the way to the final curtain call, although I must confess to shouting a lot at the telly during the entire show. I think The King's Speech will do OK; Colin Firth was nominated last year for A Single Man but didn't get it; think he stands a good chance this time round (and if he doesn't get it, you'll hear me yelling at the telly all the way to the UK)!!
Margobird: Your sister sounds like a real gem.
OG: So glad you had a chance to make various plans with son.
dibnlib: "My fried egg has landed upside down on the floor?" Maybe that happens a lot in Russia? :-))
Hi to all I missed. Have a lovely Sunday!
Hi Trish, Good to hear that your OH's training is improving so much. I presume Mia is also doing well. : -)
Hi Brenda H she is doing quite well though she was a little naughty last night which was how I know that OH's training has worked! Only one other dog came last night and he was a bit daft too. I reckon it was because the sun had shone and they saw that blue sky I mentioned. I think she was in shock! We missed agility the night before too so she had missed her night of fun (training is at the same place as agility).
Welcome toots and nice to have another member in our group. As has been said we are now waiting with bated breath for the return of EJ and Odin who hopeully will raise another healthy family. Not long to go now as you can see from the countdown clock.
Margobird
Good mroning Lynette and lovely captures again. Thoight Pheobe looked stunning sitting in the sun and can't believe how big those eaglets are now, must be getting fed well.
Good morning Alan aned thnks for the news of Savannah and Derek's hatch. Hope I can catch the GHO on the Barkley nest at some time.
Unknown said: Good grief: Even more positive news about Finland: In a report about a study of sperm counts and chemicals present in the environment, the BBC reports a connection and notes: "Finnish men were studied as they have previously been shown to have some of the highest sperm counts in the world." What next!?
Good grief: Even more positive news about Finland: In a report about a study of sperm counts and chemicals present in the environment, the BBC reports a connection and notes: "Finnish men were studied as they have previously been shown to have some of the highest sperm counts in the world." What next!?
Hi Annette perhaps all that cold weather has something to do with it.
Good morning WendyB my sowing skills are the same, OH sows all his buttons on as he knows if I do it they will soon be off again. Good job we don't have to darn socks anymore. Have my first pile on things on the bed in the spare room and when OH gets case out of loft later I will make a start. It is going to be fairly cool in Italy where we are going so warm jumpers and cardigans will be packed. You will notice a difference when you are down this way. Spring is well on tracks, and can see lots of buds coming on the trees now. Yes I guessed you will be helping out in the garden.
Alan stunning pic of Aria with the 3 eggs, those eyes are magnificent.
Good morning Brenda so cold here this morning with yet another frost but sun is now trying its best to shine. I think it is tomorrow that you are meeting up with your daughter so have a good day.
BrendaH I am sure most people with a serioud illness are grateful to talk about other things. Good for him booking a cruise and I hope they both enjoy it.
Very sad about the sperm whale makes you wonder why this happens.
I am not the only one whose sanity might be a bit suspect. OH is always talking to Billy and last thing at night we open the front door and say goodnight to him. With all the sun we have had over the past couple of days he has been here most of the day. When OH went out to the garage last night he appeared from the back garden so I don't think he is ever that far away. Having said that I haven't seen him yet today but no doubt he will put in an appearance soon.