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[Michelle Stevens]

@DallasFanForever , how has your week been? I hope all is well. Hopefully you'll have a restful weekend.

 

[DallasFanForever]

@Michelle Stevens thank you for asking! My week was crazy, insane, busy, stressful and a whole lot of other words I’m sure I can think of LOL!! My plan is to lock myself in the house and hide this weekend but that usually doesn’t work. I hope you had a good week as well? And have a nice weekend my friend!

 

[Long Lashes]

Eagle Chat​

This cam has been down for me all day so I'm curious if more than one has hatched. At least they have one thus far.

At last! Guy and Lipsticks web-cam was back up on Saturday and what a wonderful surprise..

Do you see three chicks? or are my eyes deceiving me?

It is interesting to see them so delicate while there are headless fish nearby.

That's so true




Here is our little fluff, he/she is growing so fast and I've noticed him/her already trying to flap its tiny wings ...

"breakfast time! what do you fancy? fish or fish or we have some fish?"

The unhatched egg is still in the nest, its sad to keep seeing it there.

he stick exercises again.

Lol!..is that Freedom showing off his muscles again?

Here is a video I found of Liberty nearly being blown off of the nest in 2018.

Oh my goodness! Poor Liberty, that wind must've been extra strong to push her over like that. Thank you for posting this Michelle.



Fluff was making me laugh yesterday, he kept trying to escape from underneath Liberty..

eventually she noticed him ....

Cuddles all round ..

Meanwhile Guy and Lipstick have their hands busy if they do have three eaglets, that's a lot of fish which need catching. I just hope the smallest Eaglet doesn't miss out.


Here is a brave (or stupid ) Starling dare to sit on the branch this morning...

Guy spotted the Starling, but seemed unconcerned. Lipstick was sat over the chicks refusing to get up and let Guy have a turn :Clol:

 

[Long Lashes]

Well as you can see from my many spelling and grammar errors it's a real task.

I hardly ever notice any spelling errors from you, I do notice mine though ... if I dare to re-read anything I've posted.

You know I liked your suggestion so much I'm going to call her Velly! Her blooms look like velvet. Thank you for the suggestions.

Velly sounds perfect and because it also describes what she looks like, it will make it easier for me to remember which one she is.

It was quite the ordeal in unpacking her as Velly's two flower spikes have intertwined in the packaging as she bloomed inside. Thank goodness no blooms were damaged while freeing them.

By the sounds of it , I'm sure Velly must've breathed a sigh of relief when you had carefully unpacked her . Has she settled into her new home?

Yes, like Lady M, I'm willing to treat myself to a full price plant from time to time.

Good for you

I still worry about PV as she is still in critical condition since August but the other are growing.

PV has been unwell for such a long time lets keep our fingers crossed that the change in seasons might just spur her on.

What a great treat to see so many of your lovely plants my friend.

I took the photos on a dull, cool day, but I thought Id better seize the chance, as we might not get another dry day until all the plants had died back.

You are your hatred of worms.

I know, I am so daft

I'm not as bad as I used to be. For instance, I can now cope with the smaller worms, if they keep away from me..lol! Its those gigantic monsters which have never ending bodies that really scare me, they suddenly appear out of nowhere and always seem to head in my direction

What beautiful Crocuses and Narsissis' you have.

:ty: ... they must be easy to grow

May I ask what is in the other pot in the third image? Is it ready for a new plant?

I had just finished planting that pot up with some summer bulbs.

Until recently just Sparrows, Cardinals, Blue Jays, Crows, and Morning Doves. I see a Hawk or two from time to time. Our Robins and other song birds will be here soon.

I do like your Blue Jays, they're such beautiful little birds. It must be impressive to see a hawk flying, I have seen birds of prey, but only very occasionally, I think the last time I saw one was two years ago.

Will the Humming birds be back any time soon?

BTW, where are those alien friends of yours?

That's a sore subject Michelle

If you look in the LAST POST thread you will understand. Speaking of which, did you realise that I am officially the Hottest on TT again? :danc:

 

[Long Lashes]

My week was crazy, insane, busy, stressful and a whole lot of other words I’m sure I can think of LOL!!

Oh no, this sounds so exhausting. How do you cope DFF? or do you thrive on being so busy?

Btw- our delivery man has been here today, on a Sunday poor guy.

My plan is to lock myself in the house and hide this weekend but that usually doesn’t work.

Have you had a chance to put your feet up? I do hope so.

Here's to a quieter week ahead for you, if that's possible

 

[DallasFanForever]

Thank you ‘Lashes! Let’s just say my dream of a restful weekend was just that because it didn’t happen. I went with the original plan of locking myself in the house and not coming out til Monday morning but it’s Sunday and there’s this thing called family and you know how that goes. DFF is not a parent yet but he notices that no matter how much you try and hide those kids have a way of finding you when they want to. But that’s okay cause I do kind of enjoy it.

You asked how I cope with the craziness of my job? I guess I’m just used to it after 23 years. But I am looking forward to passing out early tonight. And I hope you are having a nice weekend too!!

 

[Long Lashes]

Eagle Chat

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This is from earlier in Guy and Lipsticks nest ...

I definitely could see three chicks, two of a similar size and the third much smaller .



I do worry when Liberty and Freedom leave Fluff home alone, they have done this a few times now, sometimes they're gone for 30mins. I find myself standing guard until one of them returns... not that I could do much from my computer screen Hopefully one of the parents is in a nearby tree.

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[Long Lashes]

Thank you ‘Lashes! Let’s just say my dream of a restful weekend was just that because it didn’t happen. I went with the original plan of locking myself in the house and not coming out til Monday morning but it’s Sunday and there’s this thing called family and you know how that goes. DFF is not a parent yet but he notices that no matter how much you try and hide those kids have a way of finding you when they want to.

You may not have had much rest DFF, but that's your own fault for being a popular Uncle they obviously think the world of you. Do you have many Niece's and Nephews if you don't mind me asking?

But that’s okay cause I do kind of enjoy it.

That's the thing with children, its impossible not to enjoy being with them

You asked how I cope with the craziness of my job? I guess I’m just used to it after 23 years. But I am looking forward to passing out early tonight.

I do hoe your company realises how hard you work and appreciates all you do.



Btw:- Another nice new avatar DFF, she looks so pretty, but it this one another crazy character? :laughing:

and ... how does it feel to be a Telly Talk Enthusiast?

 

[DallasFanForever]

‘Lashes I’m glad I’m not the only one who gets nervous when Liberty and Freedom leave Fluff all alone. It seems like they’re gone forever. And I think ur right as I do see 3 babies now as well.

I have 9 nephews and 3 nieces but sadly they’re all scattered around the U.S. I hardly ever see most of them. But the two that live down here I am very close with. They’re 17 and 11.

My new avatar is Fallon #2 from Dynasty. Everybody loves Fallon #1 more but DFF doesn’t agree. She was much more normal than my last avatar. So now I have a Dallas username with a Dynasty avatar. I’m sure this might cause some weird reactions so we’ll see LOL!!

I like being called a Telly Talk Enthusiast but I kind of miss the Dream Maker name. That one was really cool!

 

[Michelle Stevens]

@Michelle Stevens thank you for asking! My week was crazy, insane, busy, stressful and a whole lot of other words I’m sure I can think of LOL!! My plan is to lock myself in the house and hide this weekend but that usually doesn’t work. I hope you had a good week as well? And have a nice weekend my friend!

Thank you! I hope your weekend went well and your week hasn't been too burdensome thus far.

Your Fallon avatar had me fooled, I thought it was April Stevens.

 

[DallasFanForever]

I can definitely see how you would think that was April @Michelle Stevens as I did pick a picture of Fallon with light hair. Who knows though? I might throw an April avatar up there one day soon.

My week has been crazy so far as usual but I’m surviving LOL!! I hope ur having a good week so far as well!!

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Eagle Chat
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I like your latest Eagle Chat images. :bravo:

At last! Guy and Lipsticks web-cam was back up on Saturday and what a wonderful surprise..

Do you see three chicks? or are my eyes deceiving me?

Can you believe that, three little eaglets.

Here is our little fluff, he/she is growing so fast and I've noticed him/her already trying to flap its tiny wings ...

"breakfast time! what do you fancy? fish or fish or we have some fish?"

There little one is growing so fast without having to share food with a sibling.

The unhatched egg is still in the nest, its sad to keep seeing it there.

Indeed. I guess we will never know why it didn't hatch.

Lol!..is that Freedom showing off his muscles again?

Indeed!

Fluff was making me laugh yesterday, he kept trying to escape from underneath Liberty..

eventually she noticed him ....

Cuddles all round ..

Great images! Poor thing wants to see the world.

Meanwhile Guy and Lipstick have their hands busy if they do have three eaglets, that's a lot of fish which need catching. I just hope the smallest Eaglet doesn't miss out.


Here is a brave (or stupid ) Starling dare to sit on the branch this morning...

Guy spotted the Starling, but seemed unconcerned. Lipstick was sat over the chicks refusing to get up and let Guy have a turn :Clol:

I'm guessing Eagles don't attack Starlings as they are too fast and not worth their effort. When they do kill birds it usually geese or ducks, a larger bird. The Starlings must know this and take advantage of this.

I'm so glad the Lipstick/Guy nest cam is back up especially with three eaglets. This seems to have brought more viewers to this nest.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

I hardly ever notice any spelling errors from you, I do notice mine though ... if I dare to re-read anything I've posted.

You're too kind. I never notice any issue with your spelling or grammar my friend. I'm the one with issues.

Velly sounds perfect and because it also describes what she looks like, it will make it easier for me to remember which one she is.

Indeed, thank you for helping me in the name game of my growing plant family. :ty:

By the sounds of it , I'm sure Velly must've breathed a sigh of relief when you had carefully unpacked her . Has she settled into her new home?

She is certainly pleased to be out of her bag and untangled. Her blooms are more perky with the freedom she has received. I'm not wait for her final two buds to open.

PV has been unwell for such a long time lets keep our fingers crossed that the change in seasons might just spur her on.

I worry so much about my second Orchid. She looks so unwell. Unlike Gem and Lumina she has made some attempts to recover but it seems she is very confused. She has tried to grow to flower spikes and two leaves that never grew too much. She needs roots and those leaves to grow larger. I just nurse her each day hoping she somehow pulls through.


BTW, any updates on Hope?

I took the photos on a dull, cool day, but I thought Id better seize the chance, as we might not get another dry day until all the plants had died back.

Things can change quickly in the outside so it was good you captured them when you did.

I know, I am so daft

I'm not as bad as I used to be. For instance, I can now cope with the smaller worms, if they keep away from me..lol! Its those gigantic monsters which have never ending bodies that really scare me, they suddenly appear out of nowhere and always seem to head in my direction

At least you have worms to help your garden's soil. I do hate stepping on them on rainy days.

:ty: ... they must be easy to grow

Our Crocuses have started to bloom, I noticed some yellow ones outside of my local post office today.

I had just finished planting that pot up with some summer bulbs.

I'll be eager to know how they turn out.

I do like your Blue Jays, they're such beautiful little birds. It must be impressive to see a hawk flying, I have seen birds of prey, but only very occasionally, I think the last time I saw one was two years ago.

Will the Humming birds be back any time soon?

They, Blue Jays, are very lovely but very noisy and aggressive toward other song birds. When I was younger I never saw a Hawk or an Eagle but they have really rebounded in the past twenty or so years. People are more aware of their plight.

No Hummingbirds yet. We have few compared to the south of the country. I know I must have told you but when I was in Costa Rica in 2013 they are very abundant. I wish I took photos of them to share.

That's a sore subject Michelle

If you look in the LAST POST thread you will understand. Speaking of which, did you realise that I am officially the Hottest on TT again? :danc:

It's only sore for losers of the hotness which I am NOT. Pfft, not for long dear friend. :bump:

 

[Long Lashes]

‘Lashes I’m glad I’m not the only one who gets nervous when Liberty and Freedom leave Fluff all alone. It seems like they’re gone forever.

Aw he does look so vulnerable alone in that big nest, I'm scared in case he falls out of the nest or in case a nasty snake slithers up the tree to get him.

I have 9 nephews and 3 nieces but sadly they’re all scattered around the U.S. I hardly ever see most of them. But the two that live down here I am very close with. They’re 17 and 11.

I do forget just how large the US is so I imagine that must make it harder for you to catch up with everyone. At least you have two close by and it must be special to be involved with them both

My new avatar is Fallon #2 from Dynasty. Everybody loves Fallon #1 more but DFF doesn’t agree. She was much more normal than my last avatar.

Thank you for explaining . I'm not very knowledgeable about Dallas, Dynasty and the soaps, don't tell anyone on here that though

So now I have a Dallas username with a Dynasty avatar. I’m sure this might cause some weird reactions so we’ll see LOL!!

:laughing: .... I do like it when people cause confusion..lol!

I like being called a Telly Talk Enthusiast but I kind of miss the Dream Maker name. That one was really cool!

Well, don't get too attached to being a Telly Talk Enthusiast, because I'm sure you will be moving on from that title any day soon

I think it will be really special to be a Telly Talk Star :danc: have you been this yet? I cant remember.

 

[Long Lashes]

Eagle Chat​

I like your latest Eagle Chat images. :bravo:

Thank you my friend , I think I have too much time on my hands

Can you believe that, three little eaglets.

Its amazing isn't it . I would've been thrilled for them just having one egg hatching, but having three successes feels very special.
Btw:- Look at the state of those beaks, they need a good wash

Have you noticed how these chicks squabble? I was watching them earlier and the two larger ones were literally throwing themselves at each other .... it was feeding time so I suppose they were competing, one of them was quite vicious, he was using his tiny beak to attack the other two. Which makes me a bit concerned for the smaller of the three. I imagine this is all normal behaviour for wild birds, but when I see them pushing and shoving each other I want to shout at the computer to try and make them stop it

There little one is growing so fast without having to share food with a sibling.

Oh wow, he really is.

Look at the difference in his head shape already....

........

He is starting to look more like a bird. I've also noticed he is moving around the nest much more, although, I've not seen his comedy feet yet

Indeed. I guess we will never know why it didn't hatch.

I do feel for Liberty and Freedom as they're still rolling the egg, they haven't given up on it yet.

I'm guessing Eagles don't attack Starlings as they are too fast and not worth their effort. When they do kill birds it usually geese or ducks, a larger bird. The Starlings must know this and take advantage of this.

Ah, this makes complete sense Michelle. How cheeky those Starlings are to get so near to the eagles

I'm so glad the Lipstick/Guy nest cam is back up especially with three eaglets. This seems to have brought more viewers to this nest.

That's a fab photo! Guy is very involved with his new babies, he is often around the nest and helps to feed them alongside Lipstick .



I took this one earlier of Freedom (I think) looking so proudly at his boy (or girl ..Lol!) ....

:love7:

 

[Long Lashes]

I never notice any issue with your spelling or grammar my friend. I'm the one with issues.

I think we both must be... spelling and grammar blind

She is certainly pleased to be out of her bag and untangled. Her blooms are more perky with the freedom she has received. I'm not wait for her final two buds to open.

How great, she sounds like she is in the prime of her life and how lucky she is to be with someone who will never dump, neglect or become bored of her.

I worry so much about my second Orchid. She looks so unwell. Unlike Gem and Lumina she has made some attempts to recover but it seems she is very confused. She has tried to grow to flower spikes and two leaves that never grew too much. She needs roots and those leaves to grow larger. I just nurse her each day hoping she somehow pulls through.

From what you've said, it sounds like she is very weak, but doesn't want to give up yet. At least she has the opportunity to do as she wishes because you support her. For your sake, I do hope she turns a corner and springs back into life again, that would be so special als:

BTW, any updates on Hope?

I've watered and fed her today. Thanks to you I'm now ultra careful and double check if her soil is really dry or not.
She still looks the same i.e. 5 of her original leaves remain and two tiny newies are growing very slowly.

Things can change quickly in the outside so it was good you captured them when you did.

You will never guess what I found this afternoon? I was attacking some Ivy and other leaves which were growing thickly in the corner of our garden and came across this...

Spoiler: Couldn't believe my eyes!

I uncovered a birds nest ... I wish I hadn't done as I wouldn't want to scare any birds, but I hacked away at the Ivy before I realised it was there. Anyway, I immediately stopped what I was doing and left that area alone. Mr L thinks its a Robins nest and he is probably right.

So for now I'm on Nest Watch in the LL garden, if only I could attach a web-cam in that nest

At least you have worms to help your garden's soil.

Yes, that's very true, apparently they eat dead roots and bacteria ... yes, I've been reading up on them

I do hate stepping on them on rainy days.

Ewww... that sounds very slimy, squishy and squashy :eck:

It reminds me of when one of my friends was showing me around her garden and I accidently stood on some snails .. oh the horror of hearing that unmistakable crunching sound

Our Crocuses have started to bloom, I noticed some yellow ones outside of my local post office today.

What a welcome sight that must've been for you. We change our clocks this weekend which another good sign.

They, Blue Jays, are very lovely but very noisy and aggressive toward other song birds.

Looks can be deceiving cant they, our Robins look very sweet, but will fight each other to the death.

When I was younger I never saw a Hawk or an Eagle but they have really rebounded in the past twenty or so years. People are more aware of their plight.

I'm so glad to hear they're more protected these days.

No Hummingbirds yet. We have few compared to the south of the country. I know I must have told you but when I was in Costa Rica in 2013 they are very abundant. I wish I took photos of them to share.

It sounds as though the Hummingbirds like hot weather, cant say I blame them I do envy you with your Hummingbirds, they're so cute.

It's only sore for losers of the hotness which I am NOT. Pfft,

Such competitiveness is not hot N2H

....and neither are long legs or sun kissed golden locks

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Eagle Chat​

Thank you my friend , I think I have too much time on my hands

You are in good company my friend.

Its amazing isn't it . I would've been thrilled for them just having one egg hatching, but having three successes feels very special.
Btw:- Look at the state of those beaks, they need a good wash

Have you noticed how these chicks squabble? I was watching them earlier and the two larger ones were literally throwing themselves at each other .... it was feeding time so I suppose they were competing, one of them was quite vicious, he was using his tiny beak to attack the other two. Which makes me a bit concerned for the smaller of the three. I imagine this is all normal behaviour for wild birds, but when I see them pushing and shoving each other I want to shout at the computer to try and make them stop it

They are fierce and quite violent when it comes to food. I'm sure they'll be okay but if they were much more of an age difference it could be a major issue. The Liberty nest eaglet would now eat it's sibling if it hatched now.

Oh wow, he really is.

Look at the difference in his head shape already....

........

He is starting to look more like a bird. I've also noticed he is moving around the nest much more, although, I've not seen his comedy feet yet

I'm sure the feet on on the way. It's the size of a small chicken now. The people who watch this nest call this one Patience instead of H313.

I do feel for Liberty and Freedom as they're still rolling the egg, they haven't given up on it yet.

It's sad and I wonder of they will bury if in the nest or eat it at some point. I just wonder what went wrong.

Ah, this makes complete sense Michelle. How cheeky those Starlings are to get so near to the eagles

Indeed! Cleaver birds.

That's a fab photo! Guy is very involved with his new babies, he is often around the nest and helps to feed them alongside Lipstick .

He is certainly dedicated.

I took this one earlier of Freedom (I think) looking so proudly at his boy (or girl ..Lol!) ....

:love7:

Great image! Wow that eaglet is a monster. Soon will be in the "ugly" faze. I can see a giant foot here.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Great new avatar @Long Lashes !

How great, she sounds like she is in the prime of her life and how lucky she is to be with someone who will never dump, neglect or become bored of her.

Indeed!

From what you've said, it sounds like she is very weak, but doesn't want to give up yet. At least she has the opportunity to do as she wishes because you support her. For your sake, I do hope she turns a corner and springs back into life again, that would be so special als:

I hope you're right. I would hate to lose her and it's sad seeing her decline as so many of my others have really had a great March. It's just a matter of time to see if she can pull through.

I've watered and fed her today. Thanks to you I'm now ultra careful and double check if her soil is really dry or not.
She still looks the same i.e. 5 of her original leaves remain and two tiny newies are growing very slowly.

Hopefully more leaves appear and grow with the warmer weather. Hope needs to see the glories of Spring and Summer. It's odd how plants work. My Pinkie Poinsettia just decided to snap to life one day and now is growing back. My first orchid, Snowy, was basically dormant for a year and is now growing a leave and roots. I hope this happens to Hope.

You will never guess what I found this afternoon? I was attacking some Ivy and other leaves which were growing thickly in the corner of our garden and came across this...

Spoiler: Couldn't believe my eyes!

I uncovered a birds nest ... I wish I hadn't done as I wouldn't want to scare any birds, but I hacked away at the Ivy before I realised it was there. Anyway, I immediately stopped what I was doing and left that area alone. Mr L thinks its a Robins nest and he is probably right.

So for now I'm on Nest Watch in the LL garden, if only I could attach a web-cam in that nest

Wow, that is an amazing find. What a large nest. Someone wants to start a family. How nice would that be to have a Robin's nest in your garden. :j1:

Is this in a quiet area on your property?

Yes, that's very true, apparently they eat dead roots and bacteria ... yes, I've been reading up on them

Very good, they have their place.

Ewww... that sounds very slimy, squishy and squashy :eck:

It reminds me of when one of my friends was showing me around her garden and I accidently stood on some snails .. oh the horror of hearing that unmistakable crunching sound

Oh my 'Lashes, some snails, more than one? It's not easy being a small animal. We humans don't understand that plight with our size.

What a welcome sight that must've been for you. We change our clocks this weekend which another good sign.

Our clocks got changed back two weeks ago. There was talk, I don't know by whom, that they may change this and not fall back in the Autumn. I dislike losing sleep that night.

Looks can be deceiving cant they, our Robins look very sweet, but will fight each other to the death.

It's like how we are in the Last Post forum.

It sounds as though the Hummingbirds like hot weather, cant say I blame them I do envy you with your Hummingbirds, they're so cute.

I'm sure @DallasFanForever has seen more Hummingbirds as he lives in a warmer area of the USA.

Such competitiveness is not hot N2H

....and neither are long legs or sun kissed golden locks

Pfft! Hot indeed! Add great, toned arms, lovely eyes, ears that hold those classy earrings, etc, etc, etc....

 

[Michelle Stevens]

When do we have to have #3900 ? I forgot.

 

[DallasFanForever]

@Michelle Stevens I forgot what we said our plan was for 3900 posts. Why does that seem like years ago?

I do see hummingbirds down here from time to time. I think March is when they migrate here supposedly, isn’t it? I know the males arrive first and the females arrive a week later from what I’ve heard.