How long will it take us to get to 10,000 posts?

Long Lashes

Telly Talk Enforcer
And now you are such a beloved member of the community, you must be doing something right.
Aw, thank you Michelle Stevens :pals: ... and so are you and DFF and others on here.


Hotness helps as well ..... just saying.
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N2H you do make me laugh :laughing:



I have never owned a laptop, always PC's for me. I would just do the research and ask friends. I would assume most name brand laptops are fine.
Thank you for all this. I am asking every single person I talk to ..Lol!

Our local Computer Shop is closed due to the lockdown, but I emailed them yesterday, I prefer supporting small independent businesses like this one rather than going elsewhere. Anyway, they emailed me back and said if I go round to the back of the shop and knock on the door they will let me in ... I feel like a secret agent sneaking into a building :lmao:
Btw:- don't tell anyone about all this
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Almost there. :bump: ... #3700.
Yay! 3700 is quite an achievement :dance:
 

Long Lashes

Telly Talk Enforcer
Really cool to see Liberty laying her first egg! I watch that and it makes me realize the things we take for granted. Life is definitely so precious.
I know what you mean, it was so special seeing her lay that egg. Despite us humans going through this pandemic its good to see the wildlife continuing to thrive.

When we had our first lockdown last year the weather was good here, so we got to spend time in the garden and one of the things I noticed was the lack of airplanes in the sky, the sky looked so clear and blue without us humans messing it all up.



Hope you are keeping well DFF and at least we know you wont have any snow in your part of the world :D
 

DallasFanForever

Telly Talk Supreme
Thank you @Long Lashes!! I am keeping well and I hope you are doing fine also. I’m taking some much needed time off this week, my first vacation in 4 months. I swear I haven’t left the property since last Saturday. I’m just relaxing and doing things around the house for I know Monday will get here very quickly and it will be time to go back to the daily grind.
 

Long Lashes

Telly Talk Enforcer
I am keeping well and I hope you are doing fine also.
We are all good here thanks :gotcha: still in lockdown, but at least our senior adults are finally getting vaccinated.



I’m taking some much needed time off this week, my first vacation in 4 months.
Its good to hear that you're taking some time off, that's a long stretch you've done at work, especially with the busy time you've had.

I swear I haven’t left the property since last Saturday. I’m just relaxing and doing things around the house
I hope you're enjoying getting some much deserved relaxation. Be lazy and enjoy :)

Enjoy the rest of your week DFF.
 

Long Lashes

Telly Talk Enforcer
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Eagle Chat
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Early morning news....very early morning news as its only 6.30am in Eagle-land

Both nests are experiencing snow and winds ...

Liberty is all curled up as she sleeps on a nest of snow

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and then she woke up for an egg roll ..

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Guy and Lipstick are both awake and although this looks a serene scene, they are are being pelted by icy rain.

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Long Lashes

Telly Talk Enforcer
Good morning to you DFF :hat:

I just googled How do eagles stay warm in cold weather? and it was an interesting read. Their 7000 feathers supposedly provide all the protection they need from the cold and dampness.
7000 feathers? wow! I guess their feathers act like a massive quilt and its good to know they're water-proof. Nature is truly amazing. We wouldn't last one night in those conditions.

Their survival skills are amazing! I had no idea
I'm learning all the time about these Eagles, they are such tough birds, but also have a vulnerable side. I cant get enough of them :D


DFF is my computer playing up? or has your big "D" avatar disappeared? :confuse:
 
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Michelle Stevens

'The Lovely Michelle'
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Yipeeee! dee-dee!! :j1::j1::j1:

That's such incredible footage of her laying the egg, wow! Thank you so much for posting it Michelle, I felt quite emotional watching .

After such a long time it's good they at least have one egg and hopefully more. I have been watching for egg #2 but no such luck so far today.

I got Freedom on the nest at this moment. He seems pleased.

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and an egg roll.

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Earlier today...

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Ooo I do love seeing this :kiss: ...... look how gentle she is and how she never takes her eyes off the precious egg. This is wonderful!

Indeed, you just hope they don't step on the egg. :yikey:
I have been watching the proud parents to be today....

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Great photo 'Lashes! So proud indeed! :hats:
Meanwhile, Lipstick and Guy seem to be around their nest a lot, its as though they're patiently waiting for something special to happen :) ....

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Sitting on The Branch, watching and waiting for a stork to make a special delivery :lol:
More great photos of Lipstick and Guy! :10:I'm sure they'll be laying eggs soon. They seem to have more snow as the Liberty/Freedom nest.
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An early morning warning call or an Eagle gargling. :p

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Isn't all this just great :D .... I cant stop watching Liberty and Freedom sitting on that egg,.

Here we go again, happy days! :hats:
Yes, we have a show to watch. Hopefully we'll have until Summer watching these families.
 

Michelle Stevens

'The Lovely Michelle'
Flipping heck, more? ..... :Clol: ... can you cope with more Michelle?

.... actually, that's a daft question, of course you can cope with more my friend :D
I have no immediate plans for more as I need to report Phoebe, Plantina and Plantara and get them fully on the road to recovery. I do get urges to stop by a store to see what they have but it's been nearly a month so I've been disciplined. Lumina's death really saved the my three "P" orchids as I would never looked.

You're going to be very busy, performing plant- surgery :cool1 Do you have special tools to remove the roots?

Yes I do. I have clippers, hydrogen peroxide, and chop sticks. The chop sticks are good for helping more bark between the roots while replanting. The plants want to feel secure in their pots so I do my best.

Those pesky pests :a2: are you needing to remove them physically yourself or do you use some special Pest-Spray?

Both! I remember my issues with Early Rosa and her spider mites so I have a spray for that. Streetie has gotten a few sprays since I discovered those pesky white flies.

Yes, I am doing this and also checking her very carefully every couple of days to see if she needs a bit of water...she usually doesn't.

Very good! If she can make it to Spring and warm weather things will hopefully improve with more leaf growth.

Thank you for this tip. I will do the same. We are now down to eleven leaves :fp: .. still no sign of new growth, but her stems look fine.

It may be a time before new growth arrives. My Pinkie Poinsettia has dropped leaves (as well as my other three) but seems overall okay. I know if she makes it until warm weather she will be fine. I just have to get in sync with her watering needs so she is now only getting water when she is dry.

Are Hope's remaining leaves looking okay? A good stem is encouraging.
Oh she is such a diva :danc: I was looking at her today and she totally ignored me..Lol!

LOL! :floor:Has she dropped all of her blooms? Orkie the diva.
8 inches?.. 8? :eck::eck:
Luckily it was warm today and it's melting. We still have several more weeks so I'm sure we'll get more.
Oh no, I didn't realise you had so much snow. The snow we have had recently didn't hang around for long, but 8 inches?? :yikey: .. that's an awful lot. Take car on those roads.

Thank you! The black ice is what is the worst on the road. I ran into a little bit of that a few Saturdays ago. When was the last time you had an 8" snowfall?
You may ask anytime ;)

We have wet, chilly weather, although yesterday (between showers) I actually managed to get out into the garden for half an hour with my clippers, how I love trimming our hedges, its so satisfying. . If only someone could do the same for my hair :D our hairdressers are still in lockdown.

Good that you had some time in the garden. With the arrival of your Snowdrops it must be a mild winter for you, nothing that would keep the plants in hibernation any longer. How is Tiny Tim doing outside?

We should open a Telly Talk Hairdressers. I know someone interested as being a stylist. :hi:

Does anyone cut hair under your lockdown?
 

Michelle Stevens

'The Lovely Michelle'
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Eagle Chat​
Liberty laid her second egg for 2021. :yeah:
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Early morning news....very early morning news as its only 6.30am in Eagle-land

Both nests are experiencing snow and winds ...

Liberty is all curled up as she sleeps on a nest of snow

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and then she woke up for an egg roll ..

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It looks so cold out there.

Guy and Lipstick are both awake and although this looks a serene scene, they are are being pelted by icy rain.

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I hope their eggs come soon. Last year they were the early birds. I have to say Lipstick and Guy have a nicer nest, at least it's larger.
 

Michelle Stevens

'The Lovely Michelle'
Good morning @Long Lashes and @Michelle Stevens! I just googled How do eagles stay warm in cold weather? and it was an interesting read. Their 7000 feathers supposedly provide all the protection they need from the cold and dampness. I felt a lot better for them after reading that and lets hope it’s all true. Their survival skills are amazing! I had no idea

Very informative! I often wonder how they keep their feet warm or when in evaluation they went from cold blooded to warm blooded. :think:

BTW, I like your all white or absent avatar.
 
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Long Lashes

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Eagle Chat
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I got Freedom on the nest at this moment. He seems pleased.

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and an egg roll.

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Earlier today...

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Wonderful pics Michelle :bravo:

that top photo of Freedom reminded me of Chat, he had the same facial expression :lol:

An early morning warning call or an Eagle gargling. :p

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That's just fab! :laughing:


Liberty laid her second egg for 2021. :yeah:
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She's such a clever girl! :gidd: ... and wow! these photos are stunning!





I hope their eggs come soon.
Yesterday Lipstick laid her first egg! :roll:


Here she is....

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:D ... she looks so serene.

Michelle I have to ask, what on earth is the orange looking thingy in Guy and Lipsticks nest? have you noticed it? it looks like a human finger ... have they started eating us? :eck:

Its very windy in Guy and Lipstick land today, I've been watching them and they look like they're sailing on
rough seas , the nest is swaying to and fro, poor things.




Meanwhile back in Liberty and Freedom land, its cold and quiet, here is Liberty (or maybe its Freedom..Lol!) enjoying some much needed winter sun...

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Checking her babies ...

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and then together again ...

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I must say, they must be still using that special eagle-shampoo because their white feathers are spotless :D




All we need now is another egg from Lipstick.:pray:
 
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Long Lashes

Telly Talk Enforcer
I have no immediate plans for more
I've heard you say this before and then some poor plant catches your eye :Clol:



Yes I do. I have clippers, hydrogen peroxide, and chop sticks. The chop sticks are good for helping more bark between the roots while replanting. The plants want to feel secure in their pots so I do my best.
You are so organised Orchid-Michelle (may I call you Orchid-Michelle? :lol: ). Those plants have nothing to be concerned about when you are dealing with them.


Both! I remember my issues with Early Rosa and her spider mites so I have a spray for that. Streetie has gotten a few sprays since I discovered those pesky white flies.
Yes, I remember how you patiently picked off those mites from Early Rosa. I hope those sprays are good at dealing with the problem too.


If she can make it to Spring and warm weather things will hopefully improve with more leaf growth.
I shall do my best to get her to spring and then hopefully she might give me some new leaves. She hasn't dropped any leaves today.


Are Hope's remaining leaves looking okay?
Strangely enough, they do look fine .... her remaining leaves just look lonely. I've never seen such a sparse looking Poinsettia, but at least she's still alive.

The other day Mr L. said "I think that plants had it" :eck: I told him she still has some life left in her yet and he looked at me like ---> :confuse: .... Lol!

Has she dropped all of her blooms? Orkie the diva.
Yes she has and she hates being bare :giggle: I wont upset her by taking her photo whilst she's in this sulky state.



The black ice is what is the worst on the road. I ran into a little bit of that a few Saturdays ago.
Oh no, that black ice is very scary. Are your roads well gritted?


Does anyone cut hair under your lockdown?
Professionally? no. Hairdressers and Barber shops are seen as non-essential so are closed until further notice.


How is Tiny Tim doing outside?
He is quietly happy :lol: he grows very slowly and steady. I'm thinking of moving him when the weather improves and planting him next to a wall, for more protection.

We should open a Telly Talk Hairdressers. I know someone interested as being a stylist. :hi:
I wouldn't let Bunny- Heather anywhere near my hair ! :no:

I do like the idea of us opening a TT Hairdressers though :think: but we would need new staff. Nappy Natalie couldn't be trusted with a pair of scissors and Damon is too clumsy.

Do you know of any hairdressers looking for a job?
 

Long Lashes

Telly Talk Enforcer
LOL it’s not ur computer @Long Lashes. The Gremlins have appeared to take away my Big D.
Oh those Gremlins are in big trouble for doing that! :a2:


At least my flag is still there! You know how I am about that flag!!
I am so glad you eventually got that flag. I didn't like seeing you without it, you looked homeless :lol:



I might have to dispatch the Enforcer to find my green D soon
Good thinking DFF :gotcha: the Enforcer doesn't need much of an excuse to chase after the Gremlins, he/she will sort them out for you :box:


To me, your avatar looks like you've been caught in a snow storm :laughing: although, I know that's impossible where you live.
 

DallasFanForever

Telly Talk Supreme
You made me laugh ‘Lashes, and it was much needed today. It sure does look like my big green D avatar has encountered a blizzard. Or maybe it is just hibernating for the winter. I also notice that I am now being called a Telly Talk Addict. Well, it is true so I really can’t debate that one!!
 

Michelle Stevens

'The Lovely Michelle'
Nice to see Liberty laid her second egg! And thank you for the encouragement on my missing avatar Michelle but I sure do miss my green D. But I’m kinda getting used to it. I might have to dispatch the Enforcer to find my green D soon

Oh, I thought you did that. :embarrassed: Yes indeed, this seems like a job for The Enforcer. She is good at finding the whereabouts of items stolen by the gremlins that lurk this site.
 

Michelle Stevens

'The Lovely Michelle'
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Wonderful pics Michelle :bravo:

that top photo of Freedom reminded me of Chat, he had the same facial expression :lol:
It's that family resemblance.
That's just fab! :laughing:
You know how I like your FABS. :)
She's such a clever girl! :gidd: ... and wow! these photos are stunning!

There was an early morning snow on Sunday that hit the nest.

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Yesterday Lipstick laid her first egg! :roll:
So we have two! If there is a third it will be in the coming day to two. As long as they are healthy and hatch I'll be happy. :D

I found this early morning yawn in the snowy nest.

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Shift change.

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Here she is....

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:D ... she looks so serene.

Michelle I have to ask, what on earth is the orange looking thingy in Guy and Lipsticks nest? have you noticed it? it looks like a human finger ... have they started eating us? :eck:
I've noticed that too. I thought it was the remains of a dead animal, maybe a fish?

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Its very windy in Guy and Lipstick land today, I've been watching them and they look like they're sailing on
rough seas , the nest is swaying to and fro, poor things.

It's been cold and snowy this weekend but the good news if that Lipstick laid an eye on Saturday. :yeah:


Meanwhile back in Liberty and Freedom land, its cold and quiet, here is Liberty (or maybe its Freedom..Lol!) enjoying some much needed winter sun...

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What a great capture! :clap:
Checking her babies ...

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They are such great parents.
and then together again ...

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I must say, they must be still using that special eagle-shampoo because their white feathers are spotless :D
LOL! If only we knew their shampoo secrets. Look at this feet. Great photos! :jolly:
All we need now is another egg from Lipstick.:pray:
Now that Lipstick has one we hope she get another.

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With both of our Eagle families with eggs by mid-March hopefully we'll have some healthy Eaglets. :)
 
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