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!
Lynette I have never seen a Great Horned Owl sitting like that before. It could almost be an osprey! Love the pictures.
Terrym You are right. I have never seen a Great Horned Owl sitting like that but then I have not seen them very often. GHOs and ospreys are like oil and water, they do not mix. In the days when we could view the DPOF camera one of the most dreaded sounds was the call of a GHO.
OG I have had a variable winter. I need an operation (my first one ever) for gallstones and it finally happened on 21st January. It went very well and I am now fully recovered. Last year on April 3 the day Odin came back I was very ill. In restrospect it was a gallstone attack of which I had five from February to July 2010. Thus this season will hopefully be much better.
Gary Love the picture of the puppy. Is it boisterous?
Diane Nice to see you again. As you can see Chloe has turned up!
The evidence seems to be building up that the Armerican ospreys are early this year. I wonder if the same will apply to Europe?
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Tiger, Toffee is quite energetic. We are trying to do the right things and have been lucky so far. She is very sweet and def' a lap dog. Glad you're over the operation
Patriciat, sorry about your bad day. Hope tomorrow is better and your OH is OK
OG, thanks and hope you have a "successful" time at church
Paul, love your weather description. Had me chuckling out loud, choking on a digestive:)
Diane, I never managed to post but I was sorry to read of the tornado and other trials and tribulations you had last week. My goodness! I hope it's been quieter for you but there is still some bad weather around this weekend. Hope it missed you
Wendy, good news about the OH:)
Gary: Thanks. Had a rollicking good thunderstorm last night. Creek rose, but I chose to ignore it. Have decided that this house has been here for over 100 years and will be here long after my bones have withered away. LOL! I see that you still have snow on the ground!
Annette and Gary: Tonight on PBS: Behind the Britcom: From Script. An in-depth look at the very successful British situation comedies. I was very glad to see recent interviews with the people from As Time Goes By, my favorite Britcom. Philip Bretherton (Alistair Deacon) still looks great, as does Judi Dench, of course.
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