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Caption competition.....

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You have 24 hrs to come up with a caption for the above photo.
Send your entry to me by Private Message as usual before Midnight Friday.
Voting will follow to decide the best caption.

OOPs Andy Murray hasn't played his semi-final yet
morning all on this frosty morning. Some will have snow
Hope everyone well and those who ventured out and about yesterday enjoyed their day/evening
7days
Em thinking of a caption but
SKAY I wonder how your cousin is?,
SHEILA Wonder how your sis as well?
Hoping JEANNIE was well enough to enjoy her birthday
Hope everyone else who is under the weather is feeling better today

Today Leenie arrives from ALaska to collect her precious kitties,

Morning. Bright and frosty this morning.
Pete Another great caption photo. Couple of things popped into my mind when I saw it. Probably the same ones which will spring to mind for others. Thinking cap on
Cas Great Ollie has managed 7 days without being sick. Long may it continue.
Hope everyone who has not been to good is beginning to feel better.
Breakfast time

Marion, my mind is blank
One female Blackbird tiptoed along the fence before landing on the ground, she had a wee wander around before she discovered there was no bread or fruit, about to remedy that
Few seagulls circling around outside looking for any scraps of food thrown away by humans
Hoping to go for wee walk with friend
Quote from todays calendar....God made the cat so that man might have the pleasure of caressing the tiger
Hope everyone woke up feeling wee bit brighter than yesterday, enjoy your day whether in or outdoors
HOney and Ted fast asleep, Jewel trying to sleep but one little cub is determined to keep the family awake

Good morning from a -1 deg here in Ellon.

Driving to work was beautiful - the sun was just coming over the horizon, blood red with the red colour filtering out through the clouds (I know red sky in morning...) but it was truly beautiful. Then on a fence post backed by this red globe was a buzzard contemplating his breakfast. A lovely image.

Hope all ails and pains are getting better - I feel much improved since Monday - so everything passes indeed. Also trust the day is good to those who are on a path to recovery.

Good morning all.
2 degrees and has been frosty. Sky brightening ....
Work today beckons. Have to wrap up well as we have had a faulty automatic door awaiting a part for weeks. Can be very chilly....
Cas - spoke to sis on Monday morning when we chatted for 40 minutes. She is coping but I think her very long hair will be having a good cut as it's too difficult to cope with. She has beautiful long hair but wears it up all the time. It is a lot of work....
Better watch time. Hope those feeling poorly feel much better very soon.
A good day wished to all.....

Morning Cas, Marion, Pat, Sheila and all

ah well...west is not best, it would appear. Forecast yesterday had big sun for west today; walk planned....still chucking it down outside and decidedly dark grey. Only Argyll and Ayrshire, apparently. So, stove dismantle/clean on the agenda. Unshelled hazels have disappeared again. About to check camera to see if anyone has shown

Hope the day goes well for all

Pat , morning times are lovely if your up early enough i'm saying nothing, but to say I don't see very much good to hear your improving
Sheila , Wonder if there was a neighbour who could even brush her hair and even just tie it back til she has more use of her arm, I know it's a big ask but a shame to lose her lovely hair
Esses hope today will see you painting and brushes cleaned and put away for another year
Right must move. bye the noo

Had a barn owl roundup-
nobody home at Heligan
BOT Cornwall - couple getting ready for bed
Roy and Dale - Dale comfy on eggs and Dale on the stoop
Starr Ranch - just in time to see Mum bringing in food. Owlets appear ok but nothing further on them looking for another nest/s to foster out the young. They are topping up Mum's food at the moment.

Anne chin up, think you will have some dry weather, so don your wellies and head out when rain stops
Can you believe that maybe 3 weeks time we will hear of our Ospreys heading home and look for some 2/3 yr olds

Cold frosty morning. Just been out de-icing the car. Attending funeral of one of the senior elder of one of the Churches I served 20+ years ago.
Car de-iced - competiton caption entered - shoes cleaned? Ah! Breakfast!
Back later.

Good Morning from a grey and slippy Hillfoots,
Have a wee dog desperate to go out but not quite ready to take her yet so she will have to be patient.
Had a bad evening last night, got groceries delivered and when trying to find space in Anne's tiny kitchen cupboards accidently knocked a jar off the worktopand it smashed on the floor spent ages cleaning it up and keeping a dog and cat out of the way. then had to get myself washed and changed as well as it had covered my trousers and shoes etc. Then when I went to bed I had to rise again in middle of night because i was really sick , made it to loo though thank goodness its a flat. Hope today is a bit better.
Must go get this dog out before she has an accident too. BBL

On way back from hospital yesterday we stopped off at the garden centre. They were selling off some cheap window feeders so got a couple just to see how they would do. Put mixed seed in one and crumbled up fat ball in other.
Just had my first visitor, a great tit
Hopefully he will go tell his friends now.
Still want to get the kind Nan has. These ones only have one tray. Once I get that will move these two round to the back window.

Aw, Jean, trials.. you could have done with out all that. Better day today.
Such sunshine here!!!
Composing calls again. Cas has scared me talking of returning osps, my winter work is not done yet. Enjoying it however.
Nan, stay warm, it is working for me. Anne, too. I love woodmice. See a lot of them in the daytime in my garden.. and in the loft too.
Derek, I will get cracking very soon on the other job, I must. someone emails every other day with encouraging little comments..appreciated. Aw, just get on with it N.
Right, my fix over, mem stick and printer job now for proof reading and double checking facts in bed... It is really a most gorgeous morning, I will send some to those with dreicher outlooks. Some one once warned me there is nothing worse for depressed people than some one bouncing with joie de vivre
Re mem stick, my laptop does not speak to my printer but desktop does. Faff but better than no print facility.

Goodmorning all, it is grey and dull here and was trying to snow a wee while ago. (0.8C) Birds are busy at feeders and they will need to be filled shortly'
Jean sorry you had such a bad night, hope you are feeling better now.
Cas hope Ollie continues to be well.
Pat your journey to work sounds lovely this morning. Glad you are feeling better now.
Marion I put two fat balls on the window feeder yesterday and one has disappeared this morning, no sign of it at all and they are on a spike.
Nuphar good to hear you so cheery.

Leenie 70 miles and 10 mins from touch down bet shes excited margaret

Peregrine on RH cam at Derby.
No SWT cams.
No Loch Garten cam, error message.
Swquirrel on feeder at Heligan, looks a lovely sunny day there.

Good morning. A fox, in very good condition, came and ate the peanuts this morning. Tess watched it from the fence and two others from the safety of the room.
Cas that's brilliant news about your friend's OH, well done to him. Good news of Ollie too - great
Mrs Esse hope you manage to get everything back into the cupboards. Then it's a matter of remembering where you put things
Anne hope all goes well with the 'stove man' today and that once done you have heat again. Great news that Scottie stayed so long AND a barn owl - wow.
Carol hope not too much damage in the airing cupboard and that the plumber can quickly remedy it.
Pat wonderful start to your day hope it continues in the same vein.
Jean animals always want to be 'helpful' in those situations. Hope you feel ok today.

It's going to be a sad/happy day for many chatters and of course Jacci and her volunteers.

Black bear update - hopefully we may get better views from the cams.

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Had vet follow up with Tess this morning and all is well. She sang to me for the whole of the 5 min. journey.

Have a good day

Nan Think you need to borrow Annes cam to see who had the fat ball
Bullfinch flock flitting around the trees.
Suppose I had better go get ready and head out for w**k
Have a good day all for now

plane landed safely margaret

Panic!!!
Printer refusing!!!
(Helps if you switch it on.. .so kettle boiling for more tea)

What a tennis match we are being treated to

Cas, I thought you had a premonition last night re. Andy Murray. Will be asking you for lottery numbers next. (Nuphar's don't work any more )
Leenie will be so excited to pick up her new furry family. Jacci feels that as they were found in the same area a couple of days apart, Weasley and Dhana are brother and sister.
Ohh we have dark sky and sleet again now, glad we are back home.
Last night, in bed, I hear a cat purring in my ear. I put out an arm and feel a soaking wet Willow, eugh! so then she shakes herself, double eugh!! This morning the duvet has a nice muddy pawprint design (That will teach me to dye her )
Sheila, will be a shame if your sister has to lose her long hair, but as they say. The difference between a bad and a good haircut is six weeks.
Jean, I hope you feel better by now and Millie enjoyed her time outdoors.
Tricia, glad that all is well with Tess.

Whew, what a tie break. Keep breathing Nan

Carmac, reading back, I did wonder what you were burning for your dinner. (Fleischschnacka)

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Something is lost in translation I fear
- 1.2 kg of cooked meat (mouse / twin / cottage / macreuse...bref meat

Oh, Kath, muddy wet cat breathing down your ear, memories.

I stubbed my feet on an icy cold cat that must have nipped to the bottom of the bed, inside it, while I made a bathroom visit in the night, and got bitten as a warning not to even think of shifting him. 4 sets of claws and two rows of teeth clamped on tender feet. I think the kitchen range must have gone out.

Nan, our snooze time.

I translated it as flesh ( meat) snack, maybe a hamburger, a little worried by the persil in the recipe.
Kath, yes, just saw le souris, wee moosey oops!! better than rat.

Kath, when our cat got strong, he meant it, you know when they bite and kick you with all four feet, hard? And when I moved my feet away, he came after them, flaming cross he was. Super pal, came county walks in the woods with us.

Poor Andy but what a match. Either would have been a very worthy winner. Good luck against Nadal but Djorkovic must be absolutely exhausted.

An extemely good tennis match. Could have gone either way.

Kath wet cats, don't mention them Think I'll get a sheet pre-printed with cat paws 2nd check up seemed OTT to me but they should know.
Margaret Leenie must be getting so excited as she gets closer to FFRC and her kitties.

Results from 2011 Big Bird Watch

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Nan, after that match Novak will need lots of massage and vitamins.

Good afternoon all.

When I went out at 11.30 the sun was shining out of a blue sky and it felt really warm. A different story while I was waiting for the bus home just now, the sky is black, it's gone colder, and the sleet has started.

Don't think I'll have much to offer for the Big Garden Birdwatch this year, half a dozen starlings and a myriad of sparrows, maybe a robin if I spot him. I've not seen any blue, great, coal or long tail [CENSORED] as yet this year nor blackbirds or dunnocks, even the collared doves and wood pigeons have been absent. I saw one wood pigeon one day last week but none since.

Afternoon all
Late on today as we had to go down town this morning to buy a present for our nieces 2nd birthday. Have sorted out a bit more stuff but are washing all the pans crockery etc before putting it away. Now having a short break.
Another great caption, but not got round to thinking of one yet.
Pat Sounds a great drive to wok this morning with the sunrise and buzzard.
Anne Sorry to see you are still having miserable weather. Hope the stove man has arrived to fix it.
Jean Sorry to see you were ill in the night. Hope you are feeling better now.
Tricia Thanks for the bear update. Good to hear that all is well with Tess.
Margaret Thanks for the update that Leenie has landed. Must be getting very excited. Will be watching some of the time tonight but maybe not see them leaving if it is too late our time. Hope somebody there videos it.
I noticed there is a lovely poem from Weasley and Dhana on the FFRC facebook page (the one we can all look at) from Rita Murphy 9 hours ago.
Noticed Kath has seen it as she marked it up as liked.
Just seen Andy has lost. Maybe we should have stayed down town longer as that is when he won his sets.
Now back to the sorting.
Mrs Esse

Exhausted after the Djkovic Murray semi,what a great match. Will be shouting for Nadal on Sunday !!

Really cold here today and black clouds heading this way. Must do some housework now as nothing got done this morning !!

Just been looking at the voting for FFRC. I think Jacci is resigned to the fact that the Blind Cat Rescue will probably win the $5000 in this round which should leave the path clear for FFRC for the second round as no shelter can win two in a row. The same pattern could possibly be repeated for the third and fourth rounds. Having won a weekly prize of $1000 FFRC are not now eligible for the state prize of $1000 which will probably go to Angels for Animals even though they've only got 6.04% of the state vote compared to FFRC's 42.08%. I still can't understand how Cat House on Kings have dropped so far behind this year in the voting for the grand prize.

Just read the posts about cats & biting. When I first got to know OH in the early 1980's he had 2 cats, Butch and Blue. I was sitting in front of the fire stretched out with nothing on my feet - and - forgot that Butch was also ensconced at the fire. I moved my feet and must have 'touched' him and what a reaction. He clamped his teeth on to my big toe and had my foot in a death grip.

OH died laughing as I was in so much pain I couldn't speak but my eyes were the size of pot lids and my mouth wide open with a silent scream. What seemed like hours (in reality was seconds) Butch released his death grip and stared at me as though to say - "you wont do that again in a hurry, will you". No fear - but I knew who was top cat in that house. And I never forgot my place as long as he lived.

wonder if Cat on the Kings will have a big push in the next round? Last year they and blind cat each won a quarter before FFRC got a chance. Can't remember who else won one.

Pat - ouch indeed

Afternoon all

a good news afternoon. Rain stopped half an hour ago and sun has now appeared. Too late for walk but delightful to see. We now have a working stove Twas a blockage in the chimney that was causing all the problems. Stove went into "safe mode" ie cut thermostat and ensured smoke would pour out of the front of stove since chimney was blocked. Lovely Eric brought roof ladders and managed to remove the blockage. Also found the chimney pot was split in two and replaced with an old one we had hanging around (doesn't everyone?) Now feel safe lighting stove again.....tomorrow will be washing day (see, I can find my inner domestic goddess on occasion)

Hope Carol found as helpful a plumber and that Esses have a working (non-cooking) kitchen.

Looked at the overnight camera videos. Not a sausage...nor an unshelled hazelnut. A very clever phantom thief. Some nice videos of Scottie, though and some funnies where all you see are moving eyes Will try to find a different position for the camera tonight

All have enjoyed the day?

We have big white fluffy flakes of snow
Had rain and hail mosly but now WOW it's really covering .
Anne I'm glad you got the sunshine at the end of the day.
So the mystery is who is pinching all the hazlenuts wlvsqu

Murray will do it before I die, you mark my words. I cheer him on.

Stove still burning brightly Nightcam now in a different position, set to take photos tonight. It's attached to a tree, facing south rather than east. We'll see what the morning brings

Going to be a lovely cold night here. Sky is clear...maybe see stars

Edit: crescent moon and Sirius? showing

At FFRC Leenie is there for Weasley..... .....

A video from today at Eagle feeding ground;

Courtship and fluffy dresses.

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Hello to you all... and very sorry Murray didn't make it but he sure tried.

Grandchildren having a sleepover. Erin [3] and I saw both cubbies!

What a cracker of a tennis match, felt sorry for Andy as he gave his all,
Jean hope your back to normal
Hope everyone enjoyed their Saturday or still to
Just waiting on tea cooking

Cas this is still Friday.

oops, that's what I meant lol
Ollie still
Tea ready so time to eat

NOt sure when Anne reached 4000 but well done

3 beavers taking away the branches. Water was very high this afternoon - but they seem to have drained some of it away.

Evening.
Didn't get a lot more sorting out done, we ended delivering the birthday present we bought this morning as they are out tomorrow afternoon. They live about 50 odd miles away so it took the rest of the afternoon and early evening.
Been checking in on FFRC cam and have seen both Leenie and Val. Also noticed Gregg called in to see them.
Anne Great to see you've got your stove back in working order, and your chimney pot changed at the same time. Hope you soon solve the mystery of the disappearing hazelnuts.
on reaching 4000 posts. I hadn't spotted it.
Now to think of a caption.
Mrs Esse

Anne glad your stove is working again. It is clear and -2.7C here but house feels really cold. No wind to speak of so don't know why. on 4000 posts.
Mrs Esse I got a bubble maker to take to Taunton and it was the best toy ever. All the children loved it, especially the 2 year old.

Greetings villagers from a wet island.....

Good evening Phyl - hope the week wasn't too bad. Ski-ing this weekend?

Evening Phyl hope you had a good journey with no holdups and that seminar went well.

Hello Anne - no skiing this weekend. I am quite exhausted from the trip.
Hello Nan - the seminar went well. Everyone indicated they were looking forward to my seminar in May. That will be a 90 minute talk

Phyl glad it went well. 9o mins is a long while to be on your feet talking and a lot of preparation.
At Martin Mere it suddenly dawns on me that I've not seen headlights and I refresh then.

wow - just seen 4 beavers at the same time. and then they were gone!

Nan - I have started preparing for the March and May seminars.....but it will be a no work weekend. I need to recharge and play with Breeze

Hannah just getting adopted at FFRC
Mrs Esse

Aww now its Hannah kitty going to forever home...

Phyl very wise to have a you weekend. Breeze will be happy to see you back.

Nan - Breeze "talked" for an hour last night.....she finally settled down at 2am. Of course, my alarm was set for 4:30 am She is now quite snug under the down comforter.

Phyl Glad your trip and presentation went well. Must have been exhausting if you are foregoing skiing this weekend. Have a nice relaxing weekend to recover before starting on the next seminars.
Nan You beat us by quite a few miles for delivering birthday presents.
Mrs Esse

Mrs Esse, I'm sure you enjoyed delivering the present more than re arranging and re filling your cupboards.

Looduskalander has a great idea... you can download animal tracks in the snow to your mobile phone to help identify identify them
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Seems a great idea to me... not that my phone would do downloading of anything..

Anne on 4000+ posts

Identify anything in your Garden

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Feeling tired. Was going to watch boxes but looks like they could be late tonight, so I hope somebody there videos it.
Goodnight all
Mrs Esse

Tired as well tonight so think I will head

gna

Goodnight to you all.

Cas Great news about Ollie.. keep it up fella.

Jean What a disaster you had... hope you have recovered now.

Sorry I mixed up NAN & ESSES.. Well,I did remember Birthday prezzies..


Anne Glad you got that stove up and running. Sounds like you'll need it with freezing coming up.


I don't remember anymore,sorry.
Our weather turning cold too.. "they" say snow tonight ?
So sad to see Weasley & Dhana go...

Nuphar I hope you are back up & feeling bouncy,ready for the night out with The er, Wild ladies.. Hope your printer is working,else you have to adress yourself to ebay
g'night.

Carmac, the center seem really quiet without the kitties, def will miss weasley and Dhana as they played so well together and pink cushion always had one of them on it
well one more hour and it will be 8 days this has been the longest in over 7 weeks, so now we are on week 2 of the Abiotic think this will be the real testing time, but keeping fingers crossed
Cars are white, Mr Frost is out and about waving his wand

night Carmac , sleep well,
Was just having look at cams and see Lily and Faith's cam is up and running, Silence from both cams, Jewel has finally trained her cubs to sleep quietly, can remember when I was a teenager and away with 100 other teens to a camp, an elderly lady from Wick told our dorm that if we were going to make a noise then to do it quietly lol, we all chuckled at that
Pheobe sitting on her two tiny eggs

Phyl, hope you aren't too exausted, i'm sure Breeze was missing all the extra hugs