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[Long Lashes]

Thank you for saying that Lashes! That’s a very nice thing to say!!

Its all true. I remember reading your first post and thinking how friendly you sounded. I was hoping you would find your way down here from the Dallas threads to the Games Forum.

I knew you’d like the North Fork story.

Ooo I did and I loved it, thanks for telling us

that house wasn’t too far from a house that David Bowie owned up there.

David Bowie? :eck:

THE ACTUAL REAL David Bowie?

We were only about 15 miles apart. I never did meet him but I knew people that did bump into him in town every once in awhile and I always heard he was very nice.

Would that be his house near to Woodstock? I read that he loved the peace and quiet, plus the mountain views there. He also used the local shops and restaurant's .. wow, it seems that the locals there respected his privacy which is great.

What a shame you never bumped into him DFF, but at least you had him as a near- neighbour Ive just googled and found his house, not much to see, but here it is ..

This is another wonderful story from you, thank you for telling me this, its good to know he found somewhere he loved to be.

 

[DallasFanForever]

Its all true. I remember reading your first post and thinking how friendly you sounded. I was hoping you would find your way down here from the Dallas threads to the Games Forum.

Well, I’m glad I found my way to the Games Forum too! I love the Dallas threads and that was why I joined but I prefer it over here to be honest. It gets a little serious over there sometimes and that’s okay cause DFF welcomes different opinions and laughs at that stuff but over here is always fun for me.

David Bowie? :eck:

THE ACTUAL REAL David Bowie?

I knew that would get ur attention Lashes LOL

Would that be his house near to Woodstock? I read that he loved the peace and quiet, plus the mountain views there. He also used the local shops and restaurant's .. wow, it seems that the locals there respected his privacy which is great.

What a shame you never bumped into him DFF, but at least you had him as a near- neighbour Ive just googled and found his house, not much to see, but here it is ..

Yes, that is the house! It was a multi-acre estate just outside Woodstock. Having grown up up there, I can easily see why he loved it so much. It’s really a peaceful, quiet place and the perfect place to raise a family. Far from the craziness of New York City but still close enough to visit. Years later after we moved I would hear about some of the stores, restaurants and places he would visit and I’d crack up laughing because I knew all of those places from having been there myself. We were virtually in the same town.

This is another wonderful story from you, thank you for telling me this, its good to know he found somewhere he loved to be.

Ur welcome my friend!

 

[Long Lashes]

over here is always fun for me.

Me too.

I enjoy other threads on the main forum too, very much so, but its here in the Games Forum where I can let my hair down go a bit daft

I knew that would get ur attention Lashes LOL

Oh my, it really did. I wasn't expecting you to be Bowies neighbour ... well, almost neighbour

Yes, that is the house! It was a multi-acre estate just outside Woodstock. Having grown up up there, I can easily see why he loved it so much. It’s really a peaceful, quiet place and the perfect place to raise a family. Far from the craziness of New York City but still close enough to visit.

If that area of America is good enough for you DFF then its good enough for David Bowie

It sounds idyllic and I really am thrilled that Bowie had somewhere to escape all the madness that must've surrounded him, especially because essentially he was a very down to earth person.

Years later after we moved I would hear about some of the stores, restaurants and places he would visit and I’d crack up laughing because I knew all of those places from having been there myself. We were virtually in the same town.

That must've been fab to hear about such familiar places


DFF I was surprised to see that you've been watch THE EUROS , I don't know why that surprises me? because there's no reason for you not to. ..Lol!

May I ask, do you enjoy Football? I don't think its a very popular game in the US ... or is it? :ty:

 

[Long Lashes]

Eagle Chat​

Unfortunately the webcam has been down for me all day, today.


I did manage to capture this a couple of days ago...

Look at the size I don't think we can call them eaglets anymore..

they're teen-eagles now

 

[DallasFanForever]

Oh my, it really did. I wasn't expecting you to be Bowies neighbour ... well, almost neighbour

I wasn’t either LOL!! Upstate New York is so massive that it came as quite a shock to me when I learned he lived right near me.

DFF I was surprised to see that you've been watch THE EUROS , I don't know why that surprises me? because there's no reason for you not to. ..Lol!

May I ask, do you enjoy Football? I don't think its a very popular game in the US ... or is it? :ty:

I’m actually not a big fan of football, or soccer as we call it here. This is where it gets confusing cause our name for football is a completely different thing, and a completely different sport for that matter.

I was watching mainly because of Italy. That’s where my whole family is from and they were rooting for Italy so that’s how I started watching.

The sport is not hugely popular here in the US but I would say it’s become much more popular over the last decade. Where I live in Florida it’s extremely popular, and I think that’s due to the large foreign population we have down here.

But it’s funny because I’ll see kids playing football down here and to me it’s soccer yet I’ll be playing what we call football with my nephew right across the street and we both call these totally different sports football.

Have I confused you yet Lashes, cause I can tell you for a fact I’ve definitively confused myself now.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Eagle Chat​

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Unfortunately the webcam has been down for me all day, today.

It's been down for me as well. This image from the site is the latest I've seen during a recent storm.

I did manage to capture this a couple of days ago...

Look at the size I don't think we can call them eaglets anymore..

they're teen-eagles now

Indeed! I just love this image.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

I'm sorry I've been away for so long. I have missed being here and miss each and every one of you. I've just been busy and have not had the time to give my undivided attention to this site and my friends here.

Hope you're managing to keep cool over there at least you have A/C that must help.

Thank you! It's a typical summer weather.

We've had a bit of everything lately, quite a bit of rain, but still warm. Its been dry today so I got the chance to get out in the garden. I think I heard that we are soon heading for a heat-wave , so prepare yourself for my constant grumbling about the heat

Oh no! LOL, does the heat trigger lash-outs? We need to keep you in the A/C in the cafe. The plants do seem to enjoy the warm weather. Did you get a heat-wave?

An honour killing ... are you in the Mafia? :laughing:

Of course, the Hotness Mafia. If you don't pay homage to my hotness you get cut.

So hot people can literally get away with murder? I never knew

LOL, I'll be kind and leave it at that.

Oye!

I do love your Oyes! :floor:

This must be why I was released early, I'm sure the Budgies soon realised that I was far too hot to be incarcerated :danc:

Well if that makes you feel better we'll just say that is the reason.

This has been absolutely fascinating for me to learn about. Thank you for telling me about them.

I have no unique insects from the UK to share with you, I did see a lady-bird this afternoon these always make me smile, oh and the butterflies and my lovely bees are reappearing too.

It was a pleasure sharing the Cicada story with you. It's so nice to learn more about out insect neighbors. They live in their own world and we often overlook them. Do you have honey-bees?

Lol! .. my poor Aliens are a bit dim that's true , especially when it comes to navigation as they soon become lost in space. I just hope they haven't forgotten my promised presents.

LOL, I'll be surprised if they even return.

Also, I'm hoping for some new fashion tips from them. Remember the time when I had some ribs removed and the four fingers, no thumbs trends ?

Oh yes indeed, them and their terrible fashion sense they pushed onto you. If it were not for The Enforcers regeneration abilities you'd be crippled by their bad influence.

Don't listen to them. Little do they know about Earth fashion.

A little about my orchids to bore you all. I did buy a new one last week from a gothic dressed girl at my grocery store. She was cute and gave me an off bloomed orchid at a discounted price. I named this orchid Gotham in her honour.

Then yesterday, Tuesday I and my mother went to an Orchid shop about two hours away. I was overwhelmed.

They had rooms and rooms full of orchids of so many varieties. They were a little pricey so I just bought some bark, fertilizer, and a few pots. I do plan to return in the Autumn an will buy a plant then. Gotham is new so I didn't want to overdo it.

I did bring three of my orchids to get their opinions of their state of health. I brought PV, Sunburst and Gotham. Sunburst and Gotham are okay, but they didn't think much could be done for my poor little PV who is so confused and wasting away trying to grow mini side growths. At least I know and will try as much as I can to keep her going. Like them all, I'm with her until the end and I'm not giving up.

Here is my three in a box in the rear seat of my vehicle on route.

Spoiler

I even have the box belted so they don't fly if I start driving dangerously. Gotham is the larger one and PV is drooping her lone large leaf to the left. One can barely see Sunburst in the left corner of the box.

 

[DallasFanForever]

I'm sorry I've been away for so long. I have missed being here and miss each and every one of you.

We’ve missed you too Michelle! It’s definitely never the snail, oops I meant same, here when ur not around.

 

[DallasFanForever]

Everyone have a nice weekend and please stay safe and healthy!!

So now we’re 48 posts away from 4200. What was our goal again? Was it August 1? I think it was, so that would mean we have 15 more days. We should be fine!

 

[Jessie]

Phew, that heat can be hard work. Can I be nosey @Jessie and ask if you have air-con? we don't have it in the LL house, just fans in most rooms, but we rarely get the extreme heat which you do.

I don't have air conditioning. I use to but it broke. I'm using fans too.

We still have a traffic light system outside some of our stores, although I rarely have to queue anymore, thank goodness.

It depends on the days weekends the queue is normally long.

Ours have recently re-opened. Mr L and I went to one last weekend and we only had to use the masks when we walked around which wasn't often as the waitress brought our drinks and food.

I order food in but have not gone to a restaurant to eat.

Have a great weekend @Jessie :catface:

Hope you and everyone else here have a nice weekend.

And to Michelle, Jessie, and Biggie, and any shy people that are just browsing (wink, wink), you all have a nice weekend too!!

Hi DFF hope you have a nice weekend.

 

[Long Lashes]

I’m actually not a big fan of football, or soccer as we call it here. This is where it gets confusing cause our name for football is a completely different thing, and a completely different sport for that matter.

It fascinates me when hear the different names we here in the UK use to you in the US, there are quite a few.

I was watching mainly because of Italy. That’s where my whole family is from and they were rooting for Italy so that’s how I started watching.

So you were cheering Italy on? and it worked because as you know they won they broke my boys hearts but I will forgive them seeing as you have roots in Italy DFF.

Have you ever been to Italy? Its such a beautiful and interesting country and their authentic Italian Pizzas are incredible.

The sport is not hugely popular here in the US but I would say it’s become much more popular over the last decade. Where I live in Florida it’s extremely popular, and I think that’s due to the large foreign population we have down here.

Oh I see. If I remember rightly I think the USA did have a team in the last world cup?

But it’s funny because I’ll see kids playing football down here and to me it’s soccer yet I’ll be playing what we call football with my nephew right across the street and we both call these totally different sports football.

I knew you called is soccer, but I didn't understand what the difference was? when people over here talk about American football ... they call it American Football, funnily enough

Have I confused you yet Lashes, cause I can tell you for a fact I’ve definitively confused myself now.

Oh don't worry, I confuse myself and everyone else all the time :Clol:

 

[Long Lashes]

Eagle Chat​

t's been down for me as well. This image from the site is the latest I've seen during a recent storm.

Thanks for posting this Michelle I do miss seeing these young teen-eagles taking off and landing. What a shame the webcam has gone down at this exciting time.

! I just love this image.

Looks just like our Chat to me :laughing: so funny, he is completely crashed out without a care in the world.


All I have to show is Fluffs nest because the other webcam is down. Here we go ....

and from a different angle ..

as you can see the grass is thriving!

 

[Long Lashes]

I'm sorry I've been away for so long. I have missed being here and miss each and every one of you. I've just been busy and have not had the time to give my undivided attention to this site and my friends here

Just as long as you're ok that's all the matters als:

I've been busy myself this week, but then the weather is hot, hot, hot! here ... a little like myself :danc:

Oh no! LOL, does the heat trigger lash-outs? We need to keep you in the A/C in the cafe.

The Enforcer doesn't cope well in this extreme heat and is prone to having a short temper

... stay clear!

The plants do seem to enjoy the warm weather. Did you get a heat-wave?

Our heat wave has arrived, yes. I've just spent half an hour watering the garden and my feet .. Lol!

Of course, the Hotness Mafia. If you don't pay homage to my hotness you get cut.

Crikey! :eck: .... :floor::floor:

It was a pleasure sharing the Cicada story with you. It's so nice to learn more about out insect neighbors. They live in their own world and we often overlook them.

I'm glad you and some other people notice them Michelle, its a shame for them to be overlooked.

. Do you have honey-bees?

Yes, we do .. not us personally, but they visit our garden all the time,
I do love watching them, they're so cute .... they've been enjoying themselves on our Lavender bush all day today, so someone somewhere will probably get some tasty Lavender-honey.

We also have ants at the moment, sorry but I don't love these, they bite Mr L has put some stuff on the patio today which should reduce their numbers, I won't go into the gristly details..

Oh yes indeed, them and their terrible fashion sense they pushed onto you. If it were not for The Enforcers regeneration abilities you'd be crippled by their bad influence.

How I enjoyed them experimenting with their fashion ideas on me . From what I recall you were not impressed

A little about my orchids to bore you all.

You never bore us, you don't I love hearing about your Orchid adventures.

I did buy a new one last week from a gothic dressed girl at my grocery store. She was cute and gave me an off bloomed orchid at a discounted price. I named this orchid Gotham in her honour.

This is a fab tale! How lovely the Gothic girl sounds, I like her and to name your new Orchid after her is perfect. How is Gotham? has she settled in okay?


Did I ever tell you about the time I tried to be a Goth and dyed my hair black? :fp:

Then yesterday, Tuesday I and my mother went to an Orchid shop about two hours away. I was overwhelmed.

They had rooms and rooms full of orchids of so many varieties. They were a little pricey so I just bought some bark, fertilizer, and a few pots. I do plan to return in the Autumn an will buy a plant then. Gotham is new so I didn't want to overdo it.

Oh my goodness! That photo of the store sure is Orchid overload, it just shows how popular Orchids have become .. wow!...we started a trend my friend!

Sunburst and Gotham are okay,

This is great news.

but they didn't think much could be done for my poor little PV who is so confused and wasting away trying to grow mini side growths. At least I know and will try as much as I can to keep her going. Like them all, I'm with her until the end and I'm not giving up.

Aw poor PV, but I do I know that she is in the best hands and will be cared for until she's had enough. Lets hope she proves everyone wrong and carries on in her own style

Here is my three in a box in the rear seat of my vehicle on route.

Spoiler

It was good of you to take the trouble of trying to find out from the experts how they all are.

I even have the box belted so they don't fly if I start driving dangerously. Gotham is the larger one and PV is drooping her lone large leaf to the left. One can barely see Sunburst in the left corner of the box.

I'm sure you drove very carefully with your precious cargo. From what I can see Gotham has some very healthy looking leaves. Let me know (when you get the time) how she is doing, same with PV, thanks.


Right, as soon as I've finished posting on here I will go and take Orkies photo so you can see her new blooms.

 

[Long Lashes]

Everyone have a nice weekend and please stay safe and healthy!!

You too DFF.

So now we’re 48 posts away from 4200. What was our goal again? Was it August 1? I think it was,

I can' t remember our goal ... glad that you're on the ball.

 

[Long Lashes]

I don't have air conditioning. I use to but it broke. I'm using fans too.

Like us then @Jessie luckily they do cool us down.

It depends on the days weekends the queue is normally long.

That's true, I went into town today and couldn't understand why it was so busy and then I remembered it was the weekend.

I order food in but have not gone to a restaurant to eat.

I think Takeaways/Takeouts must be doing a roaring trade at the moment, so many people are ordering out and getting the food delivered.

Keep safe and have a good weekend @Jessie

 

[DallasFanForever]

Hi DFF hope you have a nice weekend.

Thank you Jessie! I hope things are getting easier up there for you. I’ve noticed that organized sports are about to return again in Canada as of July 30 so I’m hoping that’s a sign you guys are moving back towards some normalcy.

So you were cheering Italy on? and it worked because as you know they won they broke my boys hearts but I will forgive them seeing as you have roots in Italy DFF.

Have you ever been to Italy? Its such a beautiful and interesting country and their authentic Italian Pizzas are incredible.

Yes I will cautiously admit I was rooting for Italy. I honestly didn’t think they were going to win. I found it hard rooting against England though because they’re such a likable young team.

I’ve never been to Italy but I would love to one day. My aunt and uncle went two years ago and they didn’t want to come home. I think the pizza alone would probably be worth the trip.

Oh I see. If I remember rightly I think the USA did have a team in the last world cup?

I honestly can’t remember. My soccer/football knowledge isn’t the greatest. My baseball knowledge is much better, even though I’m the only person still watching the sport.

I knew you called is soccer, but I didn't understand what the difference was? when people over here talk about American football ... they call it American Football, funnily enough

I’ve never understood why we call our American Football sport “Football.” They very seldom use their feet. It’s mostly throwing the ball or running with it. What you guys call football, our soccer, makes much more sense to call football considering the use of the feet much more often.

Oh don't worry, I confuse myself and everyone else all the time

At least I’m not the only one Lashes

 

[DallasFanForever]

Not sure if this is the type of thing you want? or maybe you prefer images or a video clip? ... so many questions

Lashes, I’m ready to take the Signature plunge. I want to go with that one. Just let me make sure I quoted the right one. I think I did. But it sure would be funny if I didn’t, wouldn’t it?

I would just appreciate ur help on how to get that thing over to my profile cause I just realized that I have no earthly clue. So maybe you or Michelle or Jessie could explain it to me and slowly LOL
Thank you!!

 

[Long Lashes]

Just saw this @DallasFanForever when I came inside for a breather

Lashes, I’m ready to take the Signature plunge. I want to go with that one.

Good for you

I would just appreciate ur help on how to get that thing over to my profile cause I just realized that I have no earthly clue.

Of course I will help, I will do my best, although Michelle might be better ..lol.

I'll type the instructions using numbers if this is ok? so then if you get stuck you can ask what do I mean on number 1 or number 6 or whatever.



1. Put your cursor on the image below and right click and press COPY IMAGE ADDRESS

2. Go to your profile page and select SIGNATURE and this box should appear ..

(please ignore the sign saying FONT SIGN on my image above)




3. Next click on the box at the top right shaped like a portrait picture e.g. ...

4. After clicking as instructed above then this drop down link box should appear ...

5. Right click on the image box and your address for the signature should appear ...

6. Next click INSERT on that little Link Box from above ..

and hey presto ...

7. Now you've got your signature in the box press SAVE which is on the bottom of the box.



Hope you made it this far my friend, but if you haven't its no problem, just let us know where you've got stuck.
Will be back later .. phew its a scorcher here and I need to go find some shade outside :go:




EDIT - Forgot to say once you've mastered getting the signature you want, you can resize it if you want and move it into a position you prefer ... more on this later.

 

[Long Lashes]

Yes I will cautiously admit I was rooting for Italy. I honestly didn’t think they were going to win. I found it hard rooting against England though because they’re such a likable young team.

I had a feeling Italy would win, they are a great team, although I was hoping that for once the England team would get some luck going their way.

Either way, just the England team making it to the final gave everyone here a lift, some people got out their England flags.

If we had to lose to anyone then I would rather it have been Italy ... which it was

I’ve never been to Italy but I would love to one day. My aunt and uncle went two years ago and they didn’t want to come home. I think the pizza alone would probably be worth the trip.

I hope you get to go DFF, we love it there, although I know you are much further away then we are to Italy, so it would take a long journey. Yes, I guarantee you would love (what I call) real Italian Pizzas and they're huge!

We have been to both the seaside in Italy and also the stunning Italian lakes, oh and a shorter visit to Venice too. I can't wait to go back again someday.

I honestly can’t remember. My soccer/football knowledge isn’t the greatest. My baseball knowledge is much better, even though I’m the only person still watching the sport.

and I know absolutely nothing arbour baseball, only that you love it.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Eagle Chat​

Thanks for posting this Michelle I do miss seeing these young teen-eagles taking off and landing. What a shame the webcam has gone down at this exciting time.

It seems some storms knock-out the cam this time. I did find this image of a wet young eagle.

Looks just like our Chat to me :laughing: so funny, he is completely crashed out without a care in the world.

Indeed he does. I so miss our Chat. He was a real character.

All I have to show is Fluffs nest because the other webcam is down. Here we go ....

Oh no, a mower is needed on this nest. :eyes:

and from a different angle ..

as you can see the grass is thriving!

Maybe we can watch the grass grow. The Grass Growing Cam.