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

[Long Lashes]

Sadly it’s gone. The new owners were obviously not baseball fans and they pretty much turned it back into a front lawn. Everything we did has long been undone but it’s okay. I have the memories of being out there on that field every day from age 7 to 19. But when I look back on it now, it was just a field. It’s not life and death. That kid thought baseball was life and his mother and everyone else tried to explain it wasn’t. Maybe he should’ve listened. But I know it now. I still love baseball with all my heart but it just wasn’t meant to be. There’s much more to life.

What fantastic memories you have, no can ever take those away from you

I was never as creative in my childhood as you were DFF ... the nearest I came was helping to make a Den with my older brothers, we also tried to make a pond to keep the tadpoles we had collected from a nearby stream, intending to raise frogs

This must have been so disappointing for you and Michelle! I’m really sorry that happened.

It was sad when Liberty and Freedoms egg didn't hatch, I really felt for them as they'd worked hard building the nest and then sat on the egg for weeks. Luckily, for Michelle and I we still had two eaglets to watch in Guy and Lipsticks nest.

It’s been raining here for 3 days straight. But we do need it. I’m just not a fan of working in it.

Ooo I always imagined that you rarely got any rain. Its been mega hot here and in the early hours this morning we had the first rain for 2 weeks ... luckily it had dried up by the time we got up.

 

[Long Lashes]

It's really hot down here in Hampshire @Long Lashes but as the sun bids us farewell and steps aside for the moon a nice cooling breeze has also just arrived.

Hasn't this hot weather been great Biggie and I love the summer evenings.

We had cool weather today which I like. I hate humid weather. @Long Lashes

Not so keen on very humid weather myself Jessie ... it makes my hair go like candy floss/cotton candy

Five days straight of rain and counting down here in Florida and DFF is soaked through. It’s called the Sunshine State but I can’t remember the last time I saw any sun to be honest.

Has it stopped yet?

the heavens above me have also opened up.

Oh no and I believe you've had quite a bit of rain in the south. I'm much further north than you Biggie and for once we missed the heavy rains ... it wont last though

 

[Long Lashes]

Eagle Chat​

I've noticed grass starting to grow on the nest.

Yes, I've seen the grass too, this isn't a good sign as it seems to signify an abandoned nest. I hope our Fluff is enjoying himself in the wild, I miss him

It seems the cam on this nest has been down due to technical issues. I hope we don't miss anything.

Its still down, I haven't seen the triplets for a few days now.

I did capture this a few days ago before the cam when down of a wider shot.

That's a fab shot Michelle , how great to see the third eaglet on a lower branch



Here is an overnight photo from last week ...

.. I even love watching them sleep

and a throwback shot of a proud Lipstick with her children ..

... my, how they've grown :love7:

 

[Long Lashes]

I'm always trying to learn more to improve their lives.

Yes, and I learn from you Michelle

I may be going to a Orchid Shop about two hours away in the coming weeks to learn more. I want to see if I can do anything to help save PV and to see more orchids.

Is it an actual .. Orchid Shop? daft question I know but I didn't know such shops existed .. please excuse my ignorance.


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BTW, my yellowish-green orchid Lemon Drop is blooming.

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Ooo these Orchids all look stunning! their colour's and petals are so beautiful that they almost look unreal .. gorgeous! Its a beautiful photo Michelle and thank you for showing us. Lemon Drop is an unusual colour and see how all three Orchids compliment each other, wow!

Pacer has come along well over the past week. I re-potted her a few days ago and she had lost many roots but her living roots do seem to be working so she has a good chance to survive.

This is good news, she's in the best hands that's for sure.

Pfft! You may have gotten dozens of discounted plants but I would have received them free as I have done so at my grocery store.

If you say so N2H

Enjoy your freedom. The budgies will be keeping a close eye on you.

What?!? :eck: are they still watching me? oh flip, the nightmare of the Budgies continues

Need I remind you that you were a mass killer of snails ....

I don't need reminding , the sound of crunching is etched in my memory

I'm interesting in seeing a new lash-out to see the effects of your hard labour on the Enforcer. Her/your power will be intense.

I will warn you that The Enforcer has never been as strong and toned since leaving jail

BTW, in the Land of Michelle Stevens we have been visited by our Cicada friends, Brood X as they are called. These are our 17 year Cicadas.

We have cicadas every year but it's later in Summer in August. These slightly smaller cicadas only appear every 17 years and have these reddish-orange eyes and wings. Some people are frightened by them but I find them interesting. They are harmless and the males sing in the trees. It's their time and we will not see their offspring until 2038 ... around the time we hit 10,000 post on that thread.

This is the first time I've ever heard about Cicadas, I love hearing about things like this what sort of size would you say they are and what does their singing sound like, thanks Michelle?

I think they look kind of cute, but then I don't mind creepy crawlies (apart from worms). How amazing that they only appear every 17 years, I wonder where they are and what they're doing for the other 16 years? We need to find a web-cam of Cicadas .. Lol!

 

[Long Lashes]

To everyone!

Only 12 posts needed​

 

[DallasFanForever]

I was never as creative in my childhood as you were DFF ... the nearest I came was helping to make a Den with my older brothers, we also tried to make a pond to keep the tadpoles we had collected from a nearby stream, intending to raise frogs

These are the things I was never creative with but always wanted to be when I was a kid. My friends could all build forts and dig a pond out of dirt and stuff like that but DFF just wasn’t creative that way.

It was sad when Liberty and Freedoms egg didn't hatch, I really felt for them as they'd worked hard building the nest and then sat on the egg

And I wonder what that must feel like for the eagles. All that hard work building that nest and then nothing happens. So sad!

Ooo I always imagined that you rarely got any rain

How I wish this were true Lashes! We get rain about six months out of the year. And now we’re headed into the dreaded hurricane season. Luckily we haven’t had a major scare here in 4 years so unfortunately we’re due. I think it was last summer when a category 5 was projected to hit us but turned away at the very last minute. DFF was calling people to say goodbye, checking his will and hiding under the kitchen table most of that week. But we got lucky as it went out to sea. I can’t remember the storm’s name now.

Has it stopped yet?

No, unfortunately. It actually stopped Friday finally but it was overcast all day. Saturday the sun finally returned and fooled us good. Today was nice all morning but now we’re having thunderstorms again. But it is keeping things cooler at least.

I love ur new avatar by the way!!

 

[Biggie]

@Long Lashes we had localized flooding down here, to the extent that it was a story on the local regional news!

But the new week is being dry. I hope everyone enjoys a prosperous week.

 

[Long Lashes]

My friends could all build forts and dig a pond out of dirt and stuff like that but DFF just wasn’t creative that way.

Well, you had a field to build so didn't have time for building other things. Its great though, how your project got you out in the fresh air everyday.

And I wonder what that must feel like for the eagles. All that hard work building that nest and then nothing happens. So sad!

I know and I think Michelle mentioned it had happened before too. After they'd dutifully sat on the eggs for weeks they finally realised nothing was going to hatch and left the nest. I like to imagine they both went off and had a great summer just lazing about and being together.

How I wish this were true Lashes! We get rain about six months out of the year.

:eck: ... I'm really shocked! I just thought you had hot dry weather all year round ... shows how little I know.

And now we’re headed into the dreaded hurricane season. Luckily we haven’t had a major scare here in 4 years so unfortunately we’re due. I think it was last summer when a category 5 was projected to hit us but turned away at the very last minute. DFF was calling people to say goodbye, checking his will and hiding under the kitchen table most of that week. But we got lucky as it went out to sea. I can’t remember the storm’s name now.

Oh no, I cant imagine how scary the hurricanes must be. If we get strong winds in this country the media go OTT reporting everything, same if we get a few flurries of snow, but a Hurricane is a whole more dangerous experience.

From now on I'm going to take more notice of your weather DFF, I want you to keep safe.

I love ur new avatar by the way!!

Thank you my friend. I've used this one before, the other one with the red hat didn't feel right ... I'm funny about avatars that I feel happy with

Right now I'm struggling for Signature ideas. Are you still thinking of having a signature DFF?

 

[Long Lashes]

@Long Lashes we had localized flooding down here, to the extent that it was a story on the local regional news!

Heck! things had got bad, its usually us in the north who get the wettest weather. We get a lot of flooding in winter (not us personally, thank goodness) and how devastating it must be for those who have their home or business flooded.

But the new week is being dry.

Good, get your sunscreen on Biggie

 

[DallasFanForever]

. Its great though, how your project got you out in the fresh air everyday.

That was the nicest thing about Upstate New York. The weather was so perfect that we were always outside, whereas in South Florida there’s times it’s so hot that you just want to stay in the air conditioning. It really gets hotter than even you and Michelle think you both are
(Just kidding my friend, just kidding)

I like to imagine they both went off and had a great summer just lazing about and being together.

That’s a nice thought! I hope that’s true as well.

Oh no, I cant imagine how scary the hurricanes must be. If we get strong winds in this country the media go OTT reporting everything, same if we get a few flurries of snow, but a Hurricane is a whole more dangerous experience.

From now on I'm going to take more notice of your weather DFF, I want you to keep safe.

Thank you my friend! I appreciate that. And it’s the same here. The media does make the hurricanes seem worse than they are sometimes. We’ve had storms that were nothing like they reported it was going to be but every once in awhile we get a bad one. Last one was four years ago. It was a category 5 that was literally covering the entire state. I got in the car and drove up to New York to go see some family and wait it out. But luckily it wasn’t as bad as they thought.

 

[DallasFanForever]

Right now I'm struggling for Signature ideas. Are you still thinking of having a signature DFF?

I forgot all about that. I guess we can both use some ideas for signatures LOL

And I know what you mean about an avatar feeling right. And you know how I like to change them often. But I just can’t bring myself to change that one yet. Means too much to me.

Is there help for being too attached to ur avatar? I might have a problem here.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Eagle Chat​

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Yes, I've seen the grass too, this isn't a good sign as it seems to signify an abandoned nest. I hope our Fluff is enjoying himself in the wild, I miss him

I will miss him too. It seems our season at this nest is over. At least we got one eaglet this year after the loss of last years eggs.

Its still down, I haven't seen the triplets for a few days now.

It's still down as of this writing as well. This is disappointing as we were about to see these three fledge. Hopefully we can see more before this season is over for this nest.

I did catch another cam from San Fransisco of an Osprey nest on the Gold Gate Bridge.

San Francisco Bay Osprey Nest Live Webcam - HDOnTap

Watch live footage of the osprey nest in Richmond, CA, overlooking San Francisco Bay. Experience real-time views of nesting ospreys and their natural behavior.

hdontap.com

This nestlings are near their fledge stage but to see San Fransisco Bay in the background is a nice backdrop.

That's a fab shot Michelle , how great to see the third eaglet on a lower branch

I was wondering where they would go when they were off camera.

Here is an overnight photo from last week ...

.. I even love watching them sleep

Aww! Poor baby sleeping.

Great captures 'Lashes!

and a throwback shot of a proud Lipstick with her children ..

... my, how they've grown :love7:

Wow and they all lived with no drama. This is a successful next. I'm so glad you have images that you saved over the past year. This is one of my favs. :10:

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Yes, and I learn from you Michelle

That also goes for all matter in Hotness as well.

Is it an actual .. Orchid Shop? daft question I know but I didn't know such shops existed .. please excuse my ignorance.

As I know this place just sells orchids. I shall report back soon as I may go tomorrow (Wednesday) if all works out. Not a daft question at all as I wasn't sure either.

Ooo these Orchids all look stunning! their colour's and petals are so beautiful that they almost look unreal .. gorgeous! Its a beautiful photo Michelle and thank you for showing us. Lemon Drop is an unusual colour and see how all three Orchids compliment each other, wow!

Thank you! :ty: It is a good time for bloomings at Plant Tower. So much colour. It is good to see Lemon Drop's blooms again. She must be happy to bloom again.

This is good news, she's in the best hands that's for sure.

Good news, Pacer has not only re-hydrated but has begun to grow a new leaf and one new root. I'm amazed by this plant. She is telling me she is eager to live. I never expected this so soon.

If you say so N2H

What?!? :eck: are they still watching me? oh flip, the nightmare of the Budgies continues

They will be keeping an eye in the news for anything with your name attached. They hope that "their" kindness in letting you out of jail early was warranted.

I don't need reminding , the sound of crunching is etched in my memory

Oh my, that must be a dreadful sound.

I will warn you that The Enforcer has never been as strong and toned since leaving jail

Oh my and with that whip. I dare to wonder if she would like to add the sledgehammer to her weapons list after you spent weeks at the TT Stone Quarry using it to break rocks? I can only imagine the intensity of your lash-outs. I just hope I'm not too close when you are triggered again.

This is the first time I've ever heard about Cicadas, I love hearing about things like this what sort of size would you say they are and what does their singing sound like, thanks Michelle?

Here is one article on them. Sir David Attenborough plays a cruel trick on one cicada.

I think they look kind of cute, but then I don't mind creepy crawlies (apart from worms). How amazing that they only appear every 17 years, I wonder where they are and what they're doing for the other 16 years? We need to find a web-cam of Cicadas .. Lol!

They are a large bug but harmless. They do fly into things easily as they aren't good flyers.

Another longer video on the Brood X's we have.

BTW, I would never eat one of these unless I was starving. They are starting to ease here as their time is coming to an end. Very interesting creatures.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

It really gets hotter than even you and Michelle think you both are
(Just kidding my friend, just kidding)

You have the order completely wrong my friend. I, Michelle Stevens, precede 'Lashes in all talk and things regarding Hotness.

Is there help for being too attached to ur avatar? I might have a problem here.

There is no problem with being attached to one's avatar if it means something to you.
My excuse is my incredible hotness vanity.

 

[DallasFanForever]

They are a large bug but harmless.

For some reason we have these down here in Florida every year and not just once every 17 years. I’ve never understood why that is. I went outside yesterday morning at about 6:15 and there was a huge one right outside my door. I jumped back a little as I wasn’t really expecting it to be there. I’m always amazed at how large they are.

You have the order completely wrong my friend. I, Michelle Stevens, precede 'Lashes in all talk and things regarding Hotness.

Please forgive me Michelle for forgetting The Hotness chain of command. It just gets confusing after #1 because then I have to stop and remember who’s after me.

There is no problem with being attached to one's avatar if it means something to you.

That’s a relief! Cause I want to change my avatar again as this is the longest I’ve kept one but I just can’t yet.

My excuse is my incredible hotness vanity.

I can relate. I would never argue with the Supreme Hotness of Michelle Stevens.

I thought my hotness came in handy for once yesterday at motor vehicle when I was asked to cut everyone in line but the clerk had to assure DFF that wasn’t the case. I forgot I had my uniform on and she just thought I was making a delivery.

Awkward! But at least DFF gave her a good laugh.

 

[Long Lashes]

Eagle Chat​

I will miss him too. It seems our season at this nest is over. At least we got one eaglet this year after the loss of last years eggs.

I checked the webcam earlier and it was a sad sight ..

at least Liberty and Freedom shouldn't have too much repairing of the nest next year, because Fluff didn't destroy it like Soap and Chat did

It's still down as of this writing as well. This is disappointing as we were about to see these three fledge. Hopefully we can see more before this season is over for this nest.

You've probably seen that the webcam is back up. Its a shame that we missed an important part of the three juvenile eagles starting to explore the world. One of them has been back for the last couple of nights and has slept on The Branch.

I caught Guy arriving at the empty nest this morning and he was swiftly followed by one of his children who was very aggressive naughty bird. The juvenile pecked at Guy and shooed him off and then took the food for himself.

Poor Guy looked flustered and didn't fight back, I just caught him making a quick exit ...

I did catch another cam from San Fransisco of an Osprey nest on the Gold Gate Bridge.

San Francisco Bay Osprey Nest Live Webcam - HDOnTap

Watch live footage of the osprey nest in Richmond, CA, overlooking San Francisco Bay. Experience real-time views of nesting ospreys and their natural behavior.

hdontap.com

This nestlings are near their fledge stage but to see San Fransisco Bay in the background is a nice backdrop.

This is fab to see!

its fascinating watching them practice flying, they seem to hover in mid-air, what a busy and happy nest that looks and what can I say about the view? wow! wow! its stunning.! Thanks for posting this Michelle, Ospreys are another bird which I know nothing about.

 

[Long Lashes]

That also goes for all matter in Hotness as well.

Pfft! in your dreams N2H

As I know this place just sells orchids. I shall report back soon as I may go tomorrow (Wednesday) if all works out. Not a daft question at all as I wasn't sure either.

Oh this sounds interesting. Hope your visit went well

It is a good time for bloomings at Plant Tower. So much colour. It is good to see Lemon Drop's blooms again. She must be happy to bloom again.

I can imagine, it must be so colourful at this time

I'm being to wonder if my Orkie will ever wake up? she's so dozy right now.

Good news, Pacer has not only re-hydrated but has begun to grow a new leaf and one new root. I'm amazed by this plant. She is telling me she is eager to live. I never expected this so soon.

It sounds like you rescued her just in time, great news

They will be keeping an eye in the news for anything with your name attached. They hope that "their" kindness in letting you out of jail early was warranted.

Oh no :shifty: I don't like being spied on by the budgies.

Can you let them know that I intend to be good from now on, thanks. Apart from when they cant see me .. Lol!

Here is one article on them. Sir David Attenborough plays a cruel trick on one cicada.

This is so informative!

Another longer video on the Brood X's we have.

Thanks for finding these videos Michelle, I will definitely watch this one later and will probably be back with more questions

BTW, I would never eat one of these unless I was starving. They are starting to ease here as their time is coming to an end. Very interesting creatures.

Yes, they are interesting and if you hadn't mentioned them I might never have heard about them. I don't think we have anything like this in the UK.




I've taken a few garden snaps, don't get excited because they're not great. Anyhow, this is the giant climbing Passion flower which we planted to cover an ugly wall.

Spoiler: Snow Queen

Its difficult for you to get an idea of how tall it is. The top of the cane is about the same height as me . We have only had it a month and when I bought it, it was only about 12inch tall .... its like a beanstalk now

Hopefully it will eventually completely cover that ugly wall. It hasn't bloomed yet .. its too busy growing lol

I will show you some more LL - garden snaps next week .. even if you don't want me to

 

[Long Lashes]

It really gets hotter than even you and Michelle think you both are
(Just kidding my friend, just kidding)

Well done! you got the hotness in the right order my friend

after all Michelle is N2H and not N1H :danc:

We’ve had storms that were nothing like they reported it was going to be but every once in awhile we get a bad one.

Do you have a hurricane season?

Last one was four years ago. It was a category 5 that was literally covering the entire state. I got in the car and drove up to New York to go see some family and wait it out. But luckily it wasn’t as bad as they thought.

That sounds terrifying, you must feel so helpless knowing that was on its way. I'm so glad you had somewhere safe to go.

I forgot all about that. I guess we can both use some ideas for signatures LOL

I shall try and think of some ideas

And I know what you mean about an avatar feeling right. And you know how I like to change them often. But I just can’t bring myself to change that one yet. Means too much to me.

This makes perfect sense because your avatar is very special

Is there help for being too attached to ur avatar? I might have a problem here.

I get attached to certain avatars. I think I had my first avatar for over 2 years before I dared change it daft I know.

 

[DallasFanForever]

Do you have a hurricane season?

Oh yes! It runs from June 15 to November 15 but in recent years they’ve extended it into December.

That sounds terrifying, you must feel so helpless knowing that was on its way. I'm so glad you had somewhere safe to go.

The ironic part of the whole thing was after a few days the storm started making its way up the east coast and towards where I ran off to. So DFF said goodbye to everyone and left them all standing there and drove back home. I think they’re still a little mad at me for that one.

I shall try and think of some ideas

I knew I could count on you Lashes. I’m really not too good with that stuff.

I get attached to certain avatars. I think I had my first avatar for over 2 years before I dared change

Two years? Wow!! And here I am with the same avatar for two weeks and thinking it’s been too long LOL

 

[DallasFanForever]

I just realized we very quietly passed our goal of 4100 posts by July 4. So it’s time we set the next goal.

I’m gonna throw out there the idea of 4200 by August 1. How does that sound to Michelle and The Snail Stomper, oops, I mean the Enforcer?

That would be 97 posts in about 36 days.