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

[Long Lashes]

The fireworks scared the cats.

Our dog Barney hates the fireworks as well, they terrify him.

We still have a stay at home order. It is suppose to last until June 14, but it keeps getting suspended.

Its all so confusing isn't it, we are gradually opening up again and our due date for complete lifting of the rules is 21st June, but like you I'm not sure if that will really happen yet. Are your hairdressers open Jessie?

 

[Long Lashes]

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We did it! :gidd: thank you everyone :roll:


Onwards to our next goal

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Eagle Chat​

Fluff fell off the nest while attempting to jump to a limb on Sunday. This image is the moment before she leaped. I can't find any videos of the leap as of yet.

One hopes Fluff returns to the nest at some point as it seems early for your show to end.
Just an empty nest for food deliveries.

Yes its a shame the 2nd camera didn't work, I used to enjoy watching the birds nesting below.

Maybe more for next year.

Here are Curly, Larry and Mo (I haven't a clue which is which ) showing us those alien eyes ...

LOL, I love the alien eyes. :floor:

Look at these two asleep standing up

The looks so tired.

Here he is landing half way up a branch...

I think he will be off for a fly around anyway now.

it just took a few extra days and he Fluff was gone.

The Trio Eagles are yet to fledge. They are surely curious of the outside world as well.

 

[Long Lashes]

Eagle Chat​

Fluff fell off the nest while attempting to jump to a limb on Sunday. This image is the moment before she leaped. I can't find any videos of the leap as of yet.

The camera was offline this morning I wonder if this is why?

Just an empty nest for food deliveries.

Yes, I've seen both Liberty and Freedom returning to the nest with food which concerned me as I thought if they knew where Fluff was they would take food directly to her, although maybe they're trying to tempt her back to the nest?

it just took a few extra days and he Fluff was gone.

I've just been on the site and good news! someone has spotted her half way down the tree ...

I truly hope this is Fluff ray: ... the weather seems very windy in eagle-land today, so maybe she will stand a better change of flying upwards back to the nest once the wind stops? and at least she hasn't fallen all the way to the ground.


I hope she makes it, it would be too sad to lose her at this stage

The Trio Eagles are yet to fledge. They are surely curious of the outside world as well.

Ooo I hope these three are careful when they're flapping, they get very near the edge of the nest ....

Hopefully when we next speak Fluff will be back I know that I'm going to be on edge and so will keep checking to see if she's returned.




EDIT:- Just saw this message on the web-site

"From Karen Lippy: We have eyes on Patience. She has moved from where she was yesterday. She is 20' off the ground right behind the mobile home. She is wing waving and is fine. No injuries. Now that we know for sure, we should leave them to work this out. I will post pics when I get home. Photo by Karen Lippy"

Glad to hear she isn't injured.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Eagle Chat​

The camera was offline this morning I wonder if this is why?

I wonder why as well.

Yes, I've seen both Liberty and Freedom returning to the nest with food which concerned me as I thought if they knew where Fluff was they would take food directly to her, although maybe they're trying to tempt her back to the nest?

I hope they tempt her back to the nest. I want to see more, me being selfish. It would probably be to Fluff's favour to got back as she is unsure of her new world. I have seen a video of Blue Jays yelling at her and possibly attacking her.

I've just been on the site and good news! someone has spotted her half way down the tree ...

I truly hope this is Fluff ray: ... the weather seems very windy in eagle-land today, so maybe she will stand a better change of flying upwards back to the nest once the wind stops? and at least she hasn't fallen all the way to the ground.

The weather is indeed nicer today as apposed to yesterday. It took Soap a few days to return to the nest. I just hope those Blue Jays don't force her to fall to the ground.

You probably found the site with the lady named Karen Lippy who follows this nest in great detail. She has video of Fluff in the tree with the Blue Jays.

I hope she makes it, it would be too sad to lose her at this stage

Indeed. I want a few more weeks. I know the time is coming that we will have no Eagles for months.

Ooo I hope these three are careful when they're flapping, they get very near the edge of the nest ....

Yes, that large nest looks very small as these three have grown. I wonder when they do fledge if there will be one that never wants to leave.... like our Chat.

Hopefully when we next speak Fluff will be back I know that I'm going to be on edge and so will keep checking to see if she's returned.

Indeed, I have checked a few times today as well.

EDIT:- Just saw this message on the web-site

"From Karen Lippy: We have eyes on Patience. She has moved from where she was yesterday. She is 20' off the ground right behind the mobile home. She is wing waving and is fine. No injuries. Now that we know for sure, we should leave them to work this out. I will post pics when I get home. Photo by Karen Lippy"

Glad to hear she isn't injured.

Who is this Patience.... oh ... Fluff. Yes, this is the message I saw and those videos on her Facebook page.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Wow! We made it to #4000 before the end of the month with the help of everyone. Woohoo!

Now how long do you think it will take us to get to #5000? By the end of this year? Maybe not. This thread is nearly five years old and we are under half way to 10,000. Maybe by this time next year.

 

[DallasFanForever]

Wow! We made it to #4000 before the end of the month with the help of everyone. Woohoo!

Now how long do you think it will take us to get to #5000? By the end of this year? Maybe not. This thread is nearly five years old and we are under half way to 10,000. Maybe by this time next year.

Have we ever done 100 posts in a month? Because that’s really only about 3.3 posts a day. I know it sounds like a lot but if we were able to do that somehow then we would hit 5000 posts sometime next April I’m guessing?

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Thats so true, we never know what's in store for us. Streetie certainly hit the jackpot!

I hope to share a photo of her in her new pot later this week. So far she is favouring her new pot and location. What a difference a year makes.

Thank you my friend als:

It's hard losing one, especially one that had struggled to pull through. I will miss lovely Hope even from far away.

You have a fab memory

Thank you!

She was indeed, yes. I've kept her pot though, is that callous of me to want to reuse it?

Not at all. I have reused the pots of Gem and Lumina for my Tippy and Butterfly. Tippy came naked in the mail and Butterfly's pot was broken at the store. I have kept the nursery pot of Early Rosa and have never used at to honour her loss. I have many nursery pots to that isn't an issue. The departed plant can't use them so why not let a living plant use them.

I absolutely do intend to give it another try. I think I once told you that my middle name is "Stubborn"

Yes, I remember, Long Stubborn Lashes.

Oh I know. Luckily she is still asleep ... dozy Orkie

She is just resting for her next show. I have a few like that.

Yes, they're exactly like this. I do love the colour and they always remind me of my childhood, we lived near to a wood which was called .. Bluebell Wood.. it was a beautiful place where I used to pick the bluebells. I think I could get prosecuted these days if I picked them, as we are not supposed to pick wildflowers anymore.

Indeed, I picked wildflowers as well as a child. Great memories. You surely don't need any further court cases my friend. Have you visited the Bluebell Wood in recent years?

Today the younger LL and I went to the garden centre, no Orchids sadly. Anyway, we bought some new ceramic outdoor planters and also a (what I thought was a small) climbing plant called Passion Flower which I've planted to cover a small plain looking wall. Mr L read the instructions after planted it and apparently it will grow to be 20 foot tall and 18 foot wide!

Oh my, you have a real grower on your hands. I hope you have the room. Does it look like this?

I have never seen one of these, as far as I can remember.

Lol! .. I've made those poor departed snails famous!

:fp:

No one messs with Michelle Stevens.

Ewww .. its the one forum where I don't think I've been. The Enforcer has been there a few times to terrorise those pesky Gremlins, but I keep well away.

Stay away my friend. It's a dark and cold place. Not a place fitting for a Lady.

Oh no! :Clol: ... in that case I must keep my escape plans a secret. Don't tell the budgies Michelle

I shall stay silent as if I have not hear what you have said. It looks @Jessie may have given you a way out early.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Have we ever done 100 posts in a month? Because that’s really only about 3.3 posts a day. I know it sounds like a lot but if we were able to do that somehow then we would hit 5000 posts sometime next April I’m guessing?

I believe we have but it's been a while. We chat so much we don't count the post too often ... at least I don't.

I believe #5000 by April 2022 is a reasonable objective. Now with more posters in this thread it may move faster. I guess #4100 is our next short term objective.

 

[DallasFanForever]

Okay, I might be setting the bar too high here and if I am just say so but after crunching the numbers I’m going to say 4100 by July 4th. That gives us 34 days to do 87 posts. That’s about 2.5 per day.

Let me know what you think about that Michelle and Jessie. And if The Enforcer makes parole by then we will run this by her too, of course.

 

[Jessie]

I’m with you @DallasFanForever we can get our numbers up if we all participate.

@Long Lashes Our hairdressers are closed they are considered non essential. We can only buy food , medicine stuff they consider essential. You can’t buy pillows, cards, socks, pants etc. I guess we are suppose to stay home but not be comfortable.



Even the animals are having bad hair days .

Hope everyone has had a great start to the week.

 

[Long Lashes]

Eagle Chat​

I hope they tempt her back to the nest. I want to see more, me being selfish. It would probably be to Fluff's favour to got back as she is unsure of her new world.

I have a good feeling that Fluff will return ... I just wish she would hurry up and do so, I'm on edge here :shifty:

I have seen a video of Blue Jays yelling at her and possibly attacking her.

Those Blue Jays look such sweet little birds, but I believe they're aggressive towards other birds and are known for dive bombing, but then, they probably see Fluff as a threat Poor Fluff, she (is he really a she? ) is having to learn the hard way that the world isn't always a friendly place.

You probably found the site with the lady named Karen Lippy who follows this nest in great detail. She has video of Fluff in the tree with the Blue Jays.

I didn't see that video and aw, poor Fluff I don't think I want to see it.

It took Soap a few days to return to the nest.

Yes, you're right Michelle it did and Soap was far less developed than our Fluff. Fluff will return also I'm sure Liberty and Freedom are still looking after her, they're good parents and will lead her back.

Who is this Patience.... oh ... Fluff.

Someone needs to let those people on the web-site that they're using the wrong name, its not Patience its Fluff!




Here are the other three earlier today and they're climbing higher and higher up the branch..

^^the one in the top left of the photo was even standing on one leg whilst preening itself, yikes!

 

[Long Lashes]

I hope to share a photo of her in her new pot later this week. So far she is favouring her new pot and location.

:ex:

I will miss lovely Hope even from far away.

Thank you :ch:

Not at all. I have reused the pots of Gem and Lumina for my Tippy and Butterfly. Tippy came naked in the mail and Butterfly's pot was broken at the store. I have kept the nursery pot of Early Rosa and have never used at to honour her loss. I have many nursery pots to that isn't an issue. The departed plant can't use them so why not let a living plant use them.

Wise words! and thank you for the advice.

Indeed, I picked wildflowers as well as a child. Great memories.

Don't you find that its usually the simple things in life which stay in our memories? I used to literally get so excited when I saw the Bluebells again, sadly they didn't last long once picked.

Did you ever collect shells and pebbles from the beach as a child?

You surely don't need any further court cases my friend.

I'm still traumatised by recent run-in with the Budgie :eck:

Have you visited the Bluebell Wood in recent years?

Sadly, its gone and is now a housing estate. I do wonder if those homes have Bluebells in their gardens? I hope some survived and are still growing.

Oh my, you have a real grower on your hands. I hope you have the room. Does it look like this?

Lol! .. its going to be a massive plant , I should've read up on it before buying its called "Snow Queen" and will look more similar to this ...

.... that's if I don't kill the poor thing off

It looks @Jessie may have given you a way out early.

Ooo is the .. Get Out Of Jail Card .... which @Jessie kindly gave me acceptable to the Budgies? ,, please say it is! ray: ... my dainty hot hands are covered in blisters, blisters everywhere from smashing rocks at the TT quarry.

Michelle, please let the Budgies know how repentant I am and that I will also give a sizable donation to my local Snail Sanctuary.

 

[Long Lashes]

Okay, I might be setting the bar too high here and if I am just say so but after crunching the numbers I’m going to say 4100 by July 4th. That gives us 34 days to do 87 posts. That’s about 2.5 per day.

I'm glad you worked out the numbers for us DFF. maths or anything with numbers gives me a headache

And if The Enforcer makes parole by then we will run this by her too, of course.

:laughing: ... I am hoping to be released any time now

I'm more than happy to try for 4100 by July 4th


Btw:- I like your latest avatar DFF, it looks so peaceful there with the trees and mountains.

 

[Long Lashes]

I’m with you @DallasFanForever we can get our numbers up if we all participate.

Good to have you on board Jessie

@Long Lashes Our hairdressers are closed they are considered non essential. We can only buy food , medicine stuff they consider essential. You can’t buy pillows, cards, socks, pants etc. I guess we are suppose to stay home but not be comfortable.

The UK was just the same as you are now about six weeks ago, the rules of what we are allowed to buy are so strange aren't they. I hope things get easier for you soon.

:Clol: .. that was exactly my hair before I finally got it cut..lol!

How are you coping? are you tying yours back like I had to?

 

[DallasFanForever]

@Long Lashes I’m glad you like my avatar because it’s a real special one to me, to be honest. That’s the house I grew up in in Upstate, New York. And that picture was taken from the field I built. You can kind of see it somewhat in the foreground. I wish I could find a picture looking out on the field itself but so far I can’t. I had thousands of pictures but you know how that goes. I moved so many times that I don’t even know where half that stuff is anymore.

 

[Long Lashes]

That’s the house I grew up in in Upstate,

it looks really lovely DFF! all so green and with the gorgeous mountains behind was your house in the countryside .. if you don't mind my usual nosiness?

And that picture was taken from the field I built.

oh wow, is that a bit of your field I can see .. the green bit in front of the house? that field has now become famous in its own right and I will always remember you telling us about it.

I had thousands of pictures but you know how that goes. I moved so many times that I don’t even know where half that stuff is anymore.

Yes, things get lost and thrown away, but then we cant keep everything.


I keep meaning to ask if you're still doing okay with this pandemic and have you had your jabs yet?

 

[DallasFanForever]

it looks really lovely DFF! all so green and with the gorgeous mountains behind was your house in the countryside .. if you don't mind my usual nosiness?


oh wow, is that a bit of your field I can see .. the green bit in front of the house? that field has now become famous in its own right and I will always remember you telling us about it.



Yes, things get lost and thrown away, but then we cant keep everything.


I keep meaning to ask if you're still doing okay with this pandemic and have you had your jabs yet?

Yes, my house was in the countryside. And no I don’t mind ur usual nosiness LOL!! It was a very small hamlet called Palenville in the town of Catskill. That mountain behind the house is called Hunter Mountain.

And yes, that little section of the green lawn you can see is part of the field. The front of the house is where my mother was waiting for me after I built it. I thought she was gonna kill me that day but I was smart. I left her garden undisturbed and untouched and when she saw that she let me have the field.

And thank you for asking me how I’m doing with the pandemic. I’m fully vaccinated now and everything seems to slowly be getting back to normal. I hope all is well over there with you and ur family!!

 

[Jessie]

Hi everyone

Hope all is well I’m tired not sleeping well. I have insomnia, it’s starting to get to me.

@Long Lashes Yes I tie my hair back. Tiggs grabs my hair now because it is too long.

Hope your Thursday was a good one.

 

[DallasFanForever]

Hi everyone

Hope all is well I’m tired not sleeping well. I have insomnia, it’s starting to get to me.

@Long Lashes Yes I tie my hair back. Tiggs grabs my hair now because it is too long.

Hope your Thursday was a good one.

You hang in there! I’m sure the lockdown can’t be easy to deal with. It’s gotta be getting old for you.

And I can relate to the insomnia, believe me. There are nights I sleep well and then there are nights I just lay there and count the popcorn on my ceiling. And for me it has nothing to do with a lockdown. So take comfort in the fact that ur definitely not alone.

Have a good night and a wonderful Friday!!