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[Long Lashes]

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I noticed them on the nest again today.

They look more in tune with each other again :love5:

Omg! ... thats the best!

our own little soap opera, On The Eagle's Nest, brought to you by Telly Talk.

Yes! I don't think people realise all that's happening in those nests we see all sorts of stuff, its like another world.

 

[Long Lashes]

We have surpassed #3600!

Yaay!

:j1::j1::b2::j1::j1:

Thank you everyone !​

 

[Long Lashes]

My left arm is a different story LOL!! It might be in need of repair from all the years of wear and tear of lifting but I’m hoping it’s nothing serious

Oh no, I hope it recovers. I am sometimes amazed when I've seen the size of packages some delivery drivers have to move on their own.
I hope you've had some time off over the New Year DFF and here's to a better 2021 for us all

 

[DallasFanForever]

Happy New Year @Frosty Lashes and @Mistletoe Stevens!! Yes I have had a couple of days off since Christmas to recover a little. Hope you both had a nice and safe New Years!!

 

[Michelle Stevens]

A happier new year and best wishes to everyone on here

Its been the quietest Christmas and New Year ever, but at least we are all safe and hopefully have a better year ahead

Indeed! I hope you and your family had a nice time even if it was more quiet then in previous years. I'm optimistic about 2021.

Oh my, poor Hope :fp: she's half the plant she was and is starting to look like a skeleton.

Although I've just checked and yes, she does have some good leaves at the top of a couple of her branches (her other branches don't look well at all) I'm sure she still has a lot of life left in her yet as the few leaves she has do look healthy.

I would assume as long as she has healthy looking leaves on the top of her branches she may have just been through a shock. My Duchess had a shock after I bought her in '19. Just give Hope time. I so hope, pun intended, that she pulls through. We need to get you a poinsettia that lives for over a year.

I saw this yesterday at the local hardware store....

Heading to the bins. My heart almost stopped. I so wish I had the space to save them but I have three and no room.

This is one reason that we have to keep Hope, Streetie, Princess and Duchess alive.

Is this Orchid number 14?

#15, but Gem and how it seems Lumina are dead. So 13 alive. I plan to return Lumina to Mother Nature this weekend and it seems all hope is about lost.

On a brighter note, here is the newest Orchid.

Spoiler

A large, beautiful plant. I got her from the same place I got my other orchid, Lady Butterfly.

Here she is with my other blooming orchids. (l to r) Aquarius, the new orchid, Comet, Neptune, and Lady Butterfly.

I was thinking of naming her Lady Moonlight but do you have any suggestions?

Oh how wonderful .. Orkie has a lot to answer for..lol!

LOL, how is Orkie as we start 2021?

How are you doing with your plant stand, is it full now? do you need to buy another one?

It has an empty shelf on tier two, near my waist. I did buy a discount white Kalanchoe from the grocery store on Monday, $2.24. She looked rough as if some dropped something on her. Poor thing. They had several Christmas plants on discount so I broke down and gave Khloe the Kalanchoe a friend. Again, she needs a name.

2020 was my year of plant addiction.

That's more positive news to have another vaccine, but like here, what a heck of a job its going to be to roll it out. The health services are going to be busier than ever.

Since yesterday the area we live in has gone into Tier 4.... in fact three quarters of the country are now in Tier 4 and I've just been reading about the possibility of Boris introducing a Tier 5. I suspect we are heading for another national lockdown.

Oh no, it just will not stop. It's just such a nightmare for all of us. What part of the UK has this effected the worse?

I think she must like it Mistletoe, because she's put it away with her other weapons of choice

Oh, that is good news indeed. She may be happy in her own way. :hats:

 

[Michelle Stevens]

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They look more in tune with each other again :love5:

Indeed! The sun rises for 2021 on the nest.

Ready for a new year.

Omg! ... thats the best!

They like that camera. :floor:

Yes! I don't think people realise all that's happening in those nests we see all sorts of stuff, its like another world.

Indeed!

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Happy New Year @Frosty Lashes and @Mistletoe Stevens!! Yes I have had a couple of days off since Christmas to recover a little. Hope you both had a nice and safe New Years!!

:ty:

It's good to hear you have had some time to rest after the busy holiday season. I hope your January isn't as hectic.

 

[Long Lashes]

I hope you and your family had a nice time even if it was more quiet then in previous years.

We did thank you, it was all very relaxed and cosy. I hope you had a good Christmas and New year too.

I would assume as long as she has healthy looking leaves on the top of her branches she may have just been through a shock. My Duchess had a shock after I bought her in '19.

These poor traumatised plants and the thing is we don't know what they've gone through before we buy them, thanks for your advice. I am sat here looking at Hope right this minute and apart from looking very sparse, the leaves she has remaining look okay.

We need to get you a poinsettia that lives for over a year.

Its going to take a flipping miracle

I saw this yesterday at the local hardware store....

Ooo no, no, no that's such a sad scene.

My heart almost stopped. I so wish I had the space to save them but I have three and no room.

This is one reason that we have to keep Hope, Streetie, Princess and Duchess alive.

No, you cant possibly take on all those plants. Our Poinsettias are the lucky ones ....well yours are

My Hope needs to seize her chance and live. .I will try harder not to kill her off.

I plan to return Lumina to Mother Nature this weekend and it seems all hope is about lost.

Poor Lumina Will you take her to your mothers garden?

On a brighter note, here is the newest Orchid.

Spoiler

A large, beautiful plant. I got her from the same place I got my other orchid, Lady Butterfly.

She looks sooooo elegant! I think this new plant has attitude :danc: and so she should, she's in her prime and gorgeous!

I was thinking of naming her Lady Moonlight but do you have any suggestions?

Lady Moonlight suits her so much, its such an elegant name . She definitely has that superior vibe to her so "Lady" is a must and I also like Moonlight very much. Good choice Michelle

Here she is with my other blooming orchids. (l to r) Aquarius, the new orchid, Comet, Neptune, and Lady Butterfly.

What a beautiful family of plants! thanks you for showing me, they all look so well. Lady Butterfly is a real beaut isn't she ... well they all are!

, how is Orkie as we start 2021?

She's vey quiet, thanks for asking. She's neither sulking or blooming, just keeping herself to herself I think she realises that I have my hands full right now trying to keep Hope alive..lol!

I did buy a discount white Kalanchoe from the grocery store on Monday, $2.24. She looked rough as if some dropped something on her. Poor thing. They had several Christmas plants on discount so I broke down and gave Khloe the Kalanchoe a friend. Again, she needs a name.

A friend for Khloe how lovely! Welcome to Michelle's plant family new Kalanchoe! :w1: Have you thought of any names for her Michelle? I was thinking that it needs to go with Khloe, such as Khloe and Katie or Khloe and Kimmy.

EDIT: Just had another thought, Khloe and Darcey?

2020 was my year of plant addiction.

Its a great interest to have and just look where its leading you ... to a best selling book and who knows maybe even a movie..Lol! In all seriousness I find theirs something calming about plants and they're never ever boring, they're always up to something.

What part of the UK has this effected the worse?

Its difficult to say. The seriousness seems to move from region to region, last week it was the south and south west and now this week it seems to be country wide.

All the information and news changes so quickly here , do you find that?

Oh, that is good news indeed. She may be happy in her own way.

Yes, I think we would soon know if The Enforcer wasn't happy

 

[Long Lashes]

Eagle Chat​

The sun rises for 2021 on the nest.

Ready for a new year.

That's a very peaceful scene

Seeing all those bare trees reminds me how these eagles still have a harsh winter ahead of them. What a relief it will be to see leaves appearing in the spring.


... I came across these earlier. Did you know that eagle face masks are available?

think I'm going to stick with my plain masks

 

[Long Lashes]

Happy New Year @Frosty Lashes and @Mistletoe Stevens!!

Thank you DFF

Yes I have had a couple of days off since Christmas to recover a little.

This is great to hear. Our delivery driver knocked on our door with another parcel this morning, so I was able to wish him a happy new year

How is your weather there? I am asking because to day we have snow :gidd: everywhere looks beautiful covered in snow, its flipping cold though.

 

[DallasFanForever]

@Long Lashes I wish it would snow where I am but the odds are against it. It’s actually about 82 degrees right now in South Florida. I’m trying to remember the last time I saw snow. That would probably be on a visit to New York in 1996

 

[Long Lashes]

@Long Lashes I wish it would snow where I am but the odds are against it. It’s actually about 82 degrees right now in South Florida.

Oh my! I cant even imagine how that must feel. We really do live in different worlds..Lol! lucky you.

I’m trying to remember the last time I saw snow. That would probably be on a visit to New York in 1996

I guess you don't need hats, scarfs and boots then? I'm hoping you have air-con to cope with the heat.



I've just noticed that you now have your country's flag below your avatar DFF. I'm pleased about that as I didn't like you wondering around looking homeless :Clol:

 

[DallasFanForever]

It was the weirdest thing @Long Lashes. I left the flag off for awhile cause it wouldn’t give me the US flag. It always gave me the flag of Puerto Rico instead and I didn’t want to confuse people as to where I was from. The other day I said I’m gonna put the flag up again and see what happens. Not sure why it gives me the right one now LOL!!

 

[DallasFanForever]

As far as the weather goes I think I’d trade places with you though. It never really feels like the holidays down here. I’d trade the heat and humidity for just one white Christmas!

 

[Michelle Stevens]

We did thank you, it was all very relaxed and cosy. I hope you had a good Christmas and New year too.

Very nice! Mine was quite and relaxing.

These poor traumatised plants and the thing is we don't know what they've gone through before we buy them, thanks for your advice. I am sat here looking at Hope right this minute and apart from looking very sparse, the leaves she has remaining look okay.

That is good news. Poor Hope has me worried. As long as she is improving there is hope.

So true, one sees the leaves and other damage on these plants and wonder how roughly they were treated in transport.

I think my Mother has accidentally killed her oldest (3 year-old) Poinsettia by over-watering it. Poor thing looks terrible. You just can't unwater a plant. So 'Lashes you are not alone but you may be luckier. #keepHopealive!

Its going to take a flipping miracle

Have faith my friend. You got Michelle to live to July two years ago.

Ooo no, no, no that's such a sad scene.

I was in a mix of sadness and hotness fury. I just had to take the photo to remind myself why all of my plant care ... hoarding is worth it. These poor plant souls were the unlucky ones.

No, you cant possibly take on all those plants. Our Poinsettias are the lucky ones ....well yours are

My Hope needs to seize her chance and live. .I will try harder not to kill her off.

They are indeed. Even your previous, Michelle and Red Glory lived longer than these poor Poinsettias. I just wish I had a greenhouse or some space, I would have had those carts sent to my car. It's such a waste.

Poor Lumina Will you take her to your mothers garden?

Lumina was gently placed in my Mother's ivy bed under her Rhododendron early today, Sunday. In recent days Lumina had started to fall apart and it was obvious it was time for her to return to Mother Nature. She was placed on top of Gem's remains under the ivy leaves. I had her since 14 June, so over six months. It's still a living thing that is now no more so it still hurts.

I just need to learn from the mistakes I made for the betterment of my remaining plants.

She looks sooooo elegant! I think this new plant has attitude :danc: and so she should, she's in her prime and gorgeous!

She does! I'm glad I bought her just before Lumina passed away.

Spoiler

I photo of her blooms.

Lady Moonlight suits her so much, its such an elegant name . She definitely has that superior vibe to her so "Lady" is a must and I also like Moonlight very much. Good choice Michelle

I've been calling her Lady M for short. I now have two "lady" orchids. Lady Moonlight and Lady Butterfly.

What a beautiful family of plants! thanks you for showing me, they all look so well. Lady Butterfly is a real beaut isn't she ... well they all are!

Comet is the real star here as her last two blooms remain. She was one of the free gift rescues I received on 7 September and she still has two old blooms. Wow! I do love those ink dot blooms on Lady Butterfly.

She's vey quiet, thanks for asking. She's neither sulking or blooming, just keeping herself to herself I think she realises that I have my hands full right now trying to keep Hope alive..lol!

LOL, Orkie is a wise Orchid. Will this be the year Orkie gets a friend from the Orchid world? BTW, how old is Orkie?

A friend for Khloe how lovely! Welcome to Michelle's plant family new Kalanchoe! :w1: Have you thought of any names for her Michelle? I was thinking that it needs to go with Khloe, such as Khloe and Katie or Khloe and Kimmy.

EDIT: Just had another thought, Khloe and Darcey?

I do like Darcey! :ex:I have to show an image of her sometime. She looks a little battered but she looks nice with orange Khloe.

Its a great interest to have and just look where its leading you ... to a best selling book and who knows maybe even a movie..Lol! In all seriousness I find theirs something calming about plants and they're never ever boring, they're always up to something.

So true! They are a part of nature that we invite into our homes and lives. To me they are my pets as I don't have a cat or dog as this time. So pardon me if I go on about them from time to time.

Its difficult to say. The seriousness seems to move from region to region, last week it was the south and south west and now this week it seems to be country wide.

All the information and news changes so quickly here , do you find that?

Indeed, it's hard to know what to do and what is safe or unsafe. I just hope these vaccines can help eliminate this dreaded virus. We all want our old lived back.

Yes, I think we would soon know if The Enforcer wasn't happy

BTW, did you alien friends ever visit you?

I also really like your newest avatar. Very eye-catching! :bravo:

 

[Michelle Stevens]

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That's a very peaceful scene

A few new scenes.

Seeing all those bare trees reminds me how these eagles still have a harsh winter ahead of them. What a relief it will be to see leaves appearing in the spring.

It's sad to see them when they are covered in snow while they take turns on the nest when they have eggs. They are built to endure this.

... I came across these earlier. Did you know that eagle face masks are available?

think I'm going to stick with my plain masks

I want a Chat mask when he was sprawled-out on the nest.

I see they were on the nest Monday as well.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

It was the weirdest thing @Long Lashes. I left the flag off for awhile cause it wouldn’t give me the US flag. It always gave me the flag of Puerto Rico instead and I didn’t want to confuse people as to where I was from. The other day I said I’m gonna put the flag up again and see what happens. Not sure why it gives me the right one now LOL!!

How dare those gremlins in the Telly Talk matrix robbed you of your 'Merica flag for so long. That does raise the question that if one of us posted from Switzerland or Tajikistan would we get that flag under our names?

 

[DallasFanForever]

That’s okay @Michelle Stevens. I would’ve taken any flag at this point LOL!! I actually like the Eagle masks by the way. It’s something different

 

[Long Lashes]

I think my Mother has accidentally killed her oldest (3 year-old) Poinsettia by over-watering it. Poor thing looks terrible. You just can't unwater a plant.

Oh no, I hope it can make a recovery she must be disappointed if she's had it for so long . Is this the plant which she brings indoors for the winter, but lets it live outside during the summer?

So 'Lashes you are not alone but you may be luckier. #keepHopealive!

It is reassuring to know I'm not the only one, but I am sorry this has happened to your Mother. Poinsettias seem to be quite sensitive don't they.

I was in a mix of sadness and hotness fury. I just had to take the photo to remind myself why all of my plant care ... hoarding is worth it. These poor plant souls were the unlucky ones.

What a shame you had to witness that brutal scene

Even your previous, Michelle and Red Glory lived longer than these poor Poinsettias. I just wish I had a greenhouse or some space, I would have had those carts sent to my car. It's such a waste.

Yes, I did try to keep Michelle and Red Glory alive, but it wasn't meant to be. I think if you did have a greenhouse it would never be big enough for all the hundreds of plants you would want to save, those plants sure pull on your heart strings

Lumina was gently placed in my Mother's ivy bed under her Rhododendron early today, Sunday. In recent days Lumina had started to fall apart and it was obvious it was time for her to return to Mother Nature. She was placed on top of Gem's remains under the ivy leaves. I had her since 14 June, so over six months. It's still a living thing that is now no more so it still hurts.

Aww, thanks for letting me know. Goodbye to Lumina she is in a beautiful place now. I'm sorry she didn't make it Michelle.

She does! I'm glad I bought her just before Lumina passed away.

Spoiler

I photo of her blooms.

Wow, she's such a stunner! Seeing such a beautiful plant like Lady M makes me feel like trying to paint or sketch the blooms, maybe I will!

Comet is the real star here as her last two blooms remain. She was one of the free gift rescues I received on 7 September and she still has two old blooms.

Well done to Comet, its like she is showing you her appreciation for taking her on

Wow! I do love those ink dot blooms on Lady Butterfly.

So do I, they make her very unique

Will this be the year Orkie gets a friend from the Orchid world?

That's the plan although maybe later in the year. Unfortunately we are back on full lockdown in the UK, so my shopping trips are currently for basics only, I prefer to grab what we need and get home as quick as I can.

I have to show an image of her sometime. She looks a little battered but she looks nice with orange Khloe.

I'm sure she will soon settle into your happy home, especially with Khloe beside her

To me they are my pets as I don't have a cat or dog as this time. So pardon me if I go on about them from time to time.

You don't need pardoning Michelle its always a pleasure to hear about your plants.

it's hard to know what to do and what is safe or unsafe. I just hope these vaccines can help eliminate this dreaded virus. We all want our old lived back.

My Parents are going for their vaccinations this Friday, I feel such relief about this as they are very vulnerable. Boris says he wants all vulnerable people to have been vaccinated by mid February.

In the meantime we are back to square one here in the UK .. i.e. working from home, all schools colleges and universities are closed , no non-essential shops are open. I could go on, but I think you get the picture.

Hope things are better where you are Michelle.

On a happier note I bought some daffodils today they were by the entrance to TESCO and I was so happy to see them, a very, very early sign of spring!

I also really like your newest avatar. Very eye-catching!

Thank you Michelle... Lol!.. I almost called you Mistletoe then. I enjoyed calling you Mistletoe

BTW, did you alien friends ever visit you?

Pfft! that's a sore subject they have sent me a message apologising for the delay and have promised to be here soon....

along with my present :gidd: .... did I mention that they have a present for me? :laughing:

 

[Long Lashes]

Eagle Chat​

A few new scenes.

Ooo how I love action photos like this one :10: they look so powerful when in flight.

These close-up photos are stunning! :bravo: doesn't the eagle look so well?

It's sad to see them when they are covered in snow while they take turns on the nest when they have eggs. They are built to endure this.

Yes it does look harsh, especially when it snows, but like you say this is normal for them and they do have a thick quilt of feathers to protect them. Rather them than me, though

I want a Chat mask when he was sprawled-out on the nest.

:Clol: .... maybe you could get one specially made?

I see they were on the nest Monday as well.

Their body language is in perfect sync, I wonder who or what they're staring at?