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Michelle Stevens

'The Lovely Michelle'
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Eagle Chat​

You're right, they all do a lot of looking out beyond the nest yearning to go ...

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they're all entranced by the surrounding wildlife and want to join in ...

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Yes indeed they are wondering about the world beyond their nest.

I find its early morning when I see them trying to fly the most ...

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Have you noticed that feet are now starting to leave the ground a bit when they flap their wings? Also, I thought it was snowing the other morning as one of them was flapping because tiny white fluffy feathers were going everywhere :lol:
Such activity on the nest.

I captures one of the three taking a rest this morning.

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I ma glad they have each other to keep entertained. Poor Fluff only has his parents.

They had a foggy start the other morning ...

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I wonder which of the three will be the first to make it to the "branch" ;)

Moe is my predictions but I can never tell them apart. I wonder if their sibling bond will remain once they leave the nest?
 

Michelle Stevens

'The Lovely Michelle'
Oh wow! how joyous she looks, she is such a grateful and happy plant :dance: thanks for showing us Michelle.

I hope Streetie can adapt to her summer residence. I greet here each day I am over there to see how she is doing.

She seems to be quite an independent plant doesn't she, I mean, she just does her own thing.
I'm still in awe that she survived for almost a year outside and neglected. She's such a trooper :bowing

She does live by her own rules. She doesn't follow the same rules as other Poinsettia. Not to pat myself on my hot back but she'd be a goner if she wasn't liberated last October. I'm glad she found her way into my life.
She doesn't look good I'm afraid, she is just about alive :) thanks for asking though.

Aww! I hope she makes a turnaround soon. Hope has struggled so much. Poor little plant. :(

My Duchess has had some yellow leaves which are not good. I may have over-watered her or something else has upset her. I'm keeping a close eye on her. It's never easy. You are not alone in this struggle my friend.

no, not hotness envy, ever! :crazy:
LOL! I see you have abandoned the Last Post thread with those who wish to topple my regime of supreme hotness.
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How exciting all this sounds, please let me know when she reveals her colour.

I shall! Phoebe has a large bud now but no clue to the colour. One thing I have learned is that Orchids are very secretive about their bloom colours until the last moments.

Yes, we have two, which have never been used. Those birds are so ungrateful, two brand new boxes with perches on the outside of the doorways and they've never shown any interest :bang: ... Lol!

OMG! Maybe you pounding your fist has scared them off? :p

My Mother has a similar issue. She has a Bluebird box that the Sparrows seem to love.

I think birds like to do their own thing and for some reason they avoid our bird boxes .. at least the boxes look decorative in the garden :lol: and at least they love our bird bath.

May I ask how long have you had these boxes? At least they enjoy the baths. What became of that nest you found?

Hi there BH :D

.. you're needed urgently in the TT café because I will be away for a week or so :p
A few weeks, try a month. Are you planning an escape?

Yes, the Cafe will be a handful without you my friend. No doubt BH will be asking questions but I don't have the heart to tell her of your "crimes".

No I didn't , I was so distraught that I just skimmed through it :fp:
'Lashes! You don't want to risk an added sentence.

Ooo heck! I hope its not noisy in there. Do you know if they use Egyptian Cotton sheets on the beds? ... I cant sleep on anything else.

The sheets and pillows are of some poor quality as I had my fair share of violent pillow fights in there.
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It will be a miracle if you don't lash-out within the confines of the jail.

OMG! it sounds horrendous :yikey:
Make good use of your time my friend. I will give you good gloves and sunscreen for your days in the TT Stone Quarry. I'm assuming it's hidden in the Spam Forum and under lock by the Budgies.

This experience is going to be a challenge for both me and the Enforcer .... I hope we come through unscathed and are not scarred for life o_O
Indeed it shall. Just remember the stronger you get the stronger the Enforcer gets. Be thankful you at least the the powers gifted to you by those absentminded aliens to defend yourself if needed.
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If you need help, stop by the Cafe and I'll see if I can help if things get hard for you. You will surely pass by on your way back to your nightly jail cell.

:laughing: ... are budgies the forgiving type and do they have short memories?

As much as I know they respect those how do their time. They will forget if you complete your sentence. I dare to think what they will do if you don't . :yikey:
Yes, but only slight this time. About 12 hours after the jab my head started banging and my eyes felt tired, but after a good nights sleep I was fine again.

Very good! At least it's behind you. Thank goodness science has helped us in this difficult virus. I still feel bad for those who are so sickened around the world and can't get a vaccine.

Sorry to hear this, it sounds like you were the same as I was after my first jab. Glad you soon recovered.

Indeed, a little discomfort for overall wellness.

Oye! I saw that! :p
;)
No, no,no!
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... I am never jealous, jealousy is definitely not hot.

Although, I still want you to chop off those sun kissed golden locks, not because I'm jealous or anything, but you would suit a short ... very, very short cut and a mousey dye... that's all :loony:
Oh 'Lashes, always trying to have my locks cut. They will only grow back. You will go to such a degree to hinder my incredible hotness. :bubble:

Yes! :hats: ... mostly dry these last couple of days, hurray! How about you, are you scorching yet?

Yes, very warm these past few days. A taste of summer.
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Long Lashes

Telly Talk Enforcer
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Eagle Chat
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I captures one of the three taking a rest this morning.

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So near to sitting on The Branch :D



.. and finally yesterday it happened :hats:not sure which one it is? how I wish I could tell these three apart, but at last one of them made it!. I spent ages watching this scene as I was concerned how the eaglet would safely get back down off the branch into the nest ..Lol


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I ma glad they have each other to keep entertained. Poor Fluff only has his parents.
Ah yes, but Fluff seems to be enjoying posing for some close ups for the camera. and his fans ..

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Just look at the talons on Fluffs feet :yikey:

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Here's Liberty in a playful mood, not wanting to miss out on the close ups ..

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I wonder if their sibling bond will remain once they leave the nest?
Wouldn't it be great if the cameras could follow them for at least a year and then we would know if they're all safe, but then, I would want a second year and a third year and .. :lol:
 

Long Lashes

Telly Talk Enforcer
I hope Streetie can adapt to her summer residence. I greet here each day I am over there to see how she is doing.
I feel like I know Streetie :lol: and I would be amazed if she doesn't just relax and have a happy summer outside.


. Not to pat myself on my hot back but she'd be a goner if she wasn't liberated last October. I'm glad she found her way into my life.
Well, you should pat yourself on the back ... not many people would notice a shabby looking (sorry Streetie) abandoned plant outside a shop, but luckily you did and .. the rest is history :D



My Duchess has had some yellow leaves which are not good. I may have over-watered her or something else has upset her. I'm keeping a close eye on her. It's never easy. You are not alone in this struggle my friend.
I hope Duchess cheers up soon, at least you quickly noticed her distress.


You are not alone in this struggle my friend.
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LOL! I see you have abandoned the Last Post thread with those who wish to topple my regime of supreme hotness.
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I will be back in that thread soon to remind you all of my Number One Hot Status, in the meantime you can all compete for the second, third and fourth places, I wish you luck :danc:


Phoebe has a large bud now but no clue to the colour. One thing I have learned is that Orchids are very secretive about their bloom colours until the last moments.
This is what makes them such interesting plans ;)


May I ask how long have you had these boxes?
Of course you can, about 3 years .. .. 3 years and not one speck of interest from any bird.

Although, I did find a rather cute snail in one of them once and no, I didn't stand on it this time :p

What became of that nest you found?
Its still there on the fence. I thought I would leave it where it is in case any homeless Robins come into the garden.


A few weeks, try a month. Are you planning an escape?
A whole month in jail? ....
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No doubt BH will be asking questions but I don't have the heart to tell her of your "crimes".
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The sheets and pillows are of some poor quality as I had my fair share of violent pillow fights in there.
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It will be a miracle if you don't lash-out within the confines of the jail.
Will the budgies let me bring my own Egyptian cotton bedding with me? also, will they allow me to bring some Lavender essential oils to keep me calm to prevent The Enforcer from making an appearance?

I will give you good gloves and sunscreen for your days in the TT Stone Quarry. I'm assuming it's hidden in the Spam Forum and under lock by the Budgies.
OMG! this gets worse .. not the Spam Forum?


Just remember the stronger you get the stronger the Enforcer gets. Be thankful you at least the the powers gifted to you by those absentminded aliens to defend yourself if needed.
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If you need help, stop by the Cafe and I'll see if I can help if things get hard for you. You will surely pass by on your way back to your nightly jail cell.
Perhaps the Budgies will allow me to pop into the TT Café for some light refreshment? and then I will get Bunny Heather and co to dig a tunnel so I can escape ..
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Thank goodness science has helped us in this difficult virus. I still feel bad for those who are so sickened around the world and can't get a vaccine.
Very true. We have some very clever people who worked long hours to create a vaccine and lets not forget the thousands of volunteers who signed up to test the vaccines too..


Oh 'Lashes, always trying to have my locks cut. They will only grow back. You will go to such a degree to hinder my incredible hotness. :bubble:
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Yes, very warm these past few days. A taste of summer.
Lol!.. we have had lots of rain again here, at least I don't have to water the garden right now :lol:
 

Michelle Stevens

'The Lovely Michelle'
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Eagle Chat​

So near to sitting on The Branch :D
I'm fearful they will fall. :eek:
.. and finally yesterday it happened :hats:not sure which one it is? how I wish I could tell these three apart, but at last one of them made it!. I spent ages watching this scene as I was concerned how the eaglet would safely get back down off the branch into the nest ..Lol


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Wow! I missed that. Earlier today they were all flapping their wings.

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Ah yes, but Fluff seems to be enjoying posing for some close ups for the camera. and his fans ..

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LOL, great shot of this pose. :) Look at that big yellow foot.
Just look at the talons on Fluffs feet :yikey:

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Yikes, I wouldn't want to have him on my hand. :yikey:
Here's Liberty in a playful mood, not wanting to miss out on the close ups ..

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Wouldn't it be great if the cameras could follow them for at least a year and then we would know if they're all safe, but then, I would want a second year and a third year and .. :lol:

That would be so nice to see how their first year goes. I often wonder about Soap and Chat and how they are fairing. The show ends and we never know what happens.
 

Michelle Stevens

'The Lovely Michelle'
I feel like I know Streetie :lol: and I would be amazed if she doesn't just relax and have a happy summer outside.

She has been through so much this past year. Good new for Streetie, on Sunday she got a new pot and soil. I bet that felt good to have her roots in fresh soil after so long. I'll take a photo of her in her new pot soon.

Well, you should pat yourself on the back ... not many people would notice a shabby looking (sorry Streetie) abandoned plant outside a shop, but luckily you did and .. the rest is history :D
I just hate seeing a plant die that can be easily saved. I didn't really want another Poinsettia at the time as then I had two. My heart told me on 28 October 2020 that I had to attempt to save her life from the coming frost and lack of care. Obvious you know how months earlier I pleaded with the shop owner to water her in the summer heat. A bond was made.

I hope Duchess cheers up soon, at least you quickly noticed her distress.

She seems okay for now. I may have over-watered her but I know they are moody in the heat. I'll have to keep a closer eye on her. In the heat the water dries fast so if any root damage occurred it should have been minor.

I will be back in that thread soon to remind you all of my Number One Hot Status, in the meantime you can all compete for the second, third and fourth places, I wish you luck :danc:
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This is what makes them such interesting plans ;)
Phoebe is now blooming, white blooms. No doubt at some point they may have meddled with her colours with dye but she is natural now. I have many whites at this time, Phoebe, Maizie and Lady M is still in bloom.

Have you spotted any orchids in your recent travels?

Of course you can, about 3 years .. .. 3 years and not one speck of interest from any bird.

Although, I did find a rather cute snail in one of them once and no, I didn't stand on it this time :p
LOL! Be careful my friend in regard to snails. :D
Its still there on the fence. I thought I would leave it where it is in case any homeless Robins come into the garden.

Good idea. Do you have any squirrels in your neighborhood?
A whole month in jail? ....
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You better report in before it gets to warm. Summer is around the corner.

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Will the budgies let me bring my own Egyptian cotton bedding with me? also, will they allow me to bring some Lavender essential oils to keep me calm to prevent The Enforcer from making an appearance?

You can make a request to the High Council of Budgerigars for any request such as bedding and oils. You may want an oil or something to counter the Lavender oil if you really need the Enforcer. Some in the jail will be jealous of your hotness and want fight you. I, obviously, had that issue during my brief stay.

OMG! this gets worse .. not the Spam Forum?

All evil seems to come from that place. :hide:
Perhaps the Budgies will allow me to pop into the TT Café for some light refreshment? and then I will get Bunny Heather and co to dig a tunnel so I can escape ..
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They will allow you to shop in during your time from the TT Stone Quarry and jail. LOL, wouldn't it be crazy to start a TT Stone Quarry thread in the Spam forum to discuss how some rocks are harder then other. :crazyme:You seems to want to get our BH into trouble too with Budgies. Now if you said to her that it is to feed bunnies from evildoers she will be with you in a heartbeat. :hi:


Very true. We have some very clever people who worked long hours to create a vaccine and lets not forget the thousands of volunteers who signed up to test the vaccines too..

So very true indeed. Just imagine the bravery to take an unproven vaccine. In a way this really brings with world together in combating this virus.

Not hot to pull one's hair. :p
Lol!.. we have had lots of rain again here, at least I don't have to water the garden right now :lol:

Very good. Have you had any warm days? How are the walks with Barney been this Spring?
 

Long Lashes

Telly Talk Enforcer
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Eagle Chat
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Earlier today they were all flapping their wings.

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They're definitely getting near to flying, what a wonderful feeling it must be to feel yourself floating in the air, but I think Id rather keep my arms and not swap them for wings :D


This was this morning, it made me laugh because the flapping Eaglet landed on one of his siblings who was not at all amused .. Lol!

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Yikes, I wouldn't want to have him on my hand.
Nor would I :yikey: .. the comedy feet are now gone and have been replaced with proper grown up versions.


I keep trying to capture Freedom, Liberty, Guy or Lipstick taking off or landing, but by the time I click on the camera they've already flown off :lol: ... I just about managed to capture Lipstick on this one before she completely disappeared ..

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Our Fluff now sleeps like an adult eagle with his head tucked in ...

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It was only a few weeks ago when he slept like this ...

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^^ aww :kiss:


I often wonder about Soap and Chat and how they are fairing.
I do too. I will never forget Soap and Chat and have kept all my photos :)

Perhaps once this season is over we could reminisce a bit and share some of our favourite moments using photos form the last couple of years?
 

Long Lashes

Telly Talk Enforcer
Good new for Streetie, on Sunday she got a new pot and soil. I bet that felt good to have her roots in fresh soil after so long. I'll take a photo of her in her new pot soon.
Ooo it will be fab to see her again. After her sad start to life she must feel like she's now living in paradise :)


I just hate seeing a plant die that can be easily saved. I didn't really want another Poinsettia at the time as then I had two. My heart told me on 28 October 2020 that I had to attempt to save her life from the coming frost and lack of care. Obvious you know how months earlier I pleaded with the shop owner to water her in the summer heat. A bond was made.
I truly believe it was meant to be.

I have sad news about my Hope, she has now given up completely, her stems have turned brown and she's had enough. I will miss her, she's kept me busy since Christmas, but at least she lasted longer than I expected. Thank you for helping me out with her Michelle, :pals:



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Phoebe is now blooming, white blooms. No doubt at some point they may have meddled with her colours with dye but she is natural now. I have many whites at this time, Phoebe, Maizie and Lady M is still in bloom.
Oh how lovely :dance: well done to Phoebe! The white Orchids are very attractive, I also think white must look great alongside your other coloured plants. I wonder what colour they dyed her with?

Grrh! .. plants don't need dying :a2:



Have you spotted any orchids in your recent travels?
I have been completely distracted by the garden, so poor Orkie I've neglected her need for a friend.

I've recently bought some more lavender for the garden and some English Bluebells, think I'm getting carried away this year. Mr L and I are hopefully visiting our local garden centre this weekend so I will keep my eyes open for any Orchids.

LOL! Be careful my friend in regard to snails. :D
Oh I know, I've learned my harsh lesson :laughing:


You can make a request to the High Council of Budgerigars for any request such as bedding and oils. You may want an oil or something to counter the Lavender oil if you really need the Enforcer.
High Council of Budgerigars ? :haha:


Some in the jail will be jealous of your hotness and want fight you.
Yes, they will be jealous of me, that for sure :danc:



I, obviously, had that issue during my brief stay.
People where jealous of your hotness in jail? I find that hard to believe N2H :lmao:



All evil seems to come from that place.
It does o_O and have you felt how cold and damp it is in that forum? shudder!


You seems to want to get our BH into trouble too with Budgies. Now if you said to her that it is to feed bunnies from evildoers she will be with you in a heartbeat.
No, no poor Bunny Heather I must not lead her astray in my quest for freedom :no: perhaps I can borrow your sweet little Minions for the digging of the tunnel?

. Have you had any warm days? How are the walks with Barney been this Spring?
Its been dry today, but dull and chilly. I love, love walking Barney .. apart from in the rain. Is everywhere looking green again where you are?
 
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