Thanks for all the work setting up the "new" forum Annie.

Beautiful pic of the eagle Linda.

Everyone seems to have caught a cold and not shaking it off as quickly it normally takes. I'm blaming the kids.

1 min. 20 seconds into this vid Carolyn.
I hope the colds don't last long.

Cool cat tree and pics of your relaxing kitties Doreen. They do look right at home.
I hope you're feeling better.

Jean & Laurie

Initial Thoughts for the New Year- UPDATE January 1, 2015

Misty morning panorama in Ely - May 21, 2012

Good Morning

Friday ~ January 02, 2015

To The New EA Year & All NestConvocationLovers...

Ya done goot, SweetSilver.
Fess up now...does this mean we're special...or...have a tech too much Gift 'O The Gab?

Sidney & his Christmas sweater, Judy, also baby Orca J50 & APB Swim link shares.

Doree
I would have yelled “loud” at Snoopy too.
Nice shares of new cat tree & cuties parked on your arm chair.

Welcome Back, Texie...though it's only temporary, nice to hear from you, GF.
Your laptop is back from the puter-pital soon.

Iona Anna elle~elle sassyk Bev Carolyn Scott Linda Laurie ScootieBear

To All...

Good Morning Friends,

Hard to believe it is 2015. It makes it easy to remember how young I'm since I was born in 1950. Thank you Annie for getting our nest moved to the new year. You did a great job.

I have missed the coughs, colds, and gastric flu so far. I'm hoping the vaccine I got will help some. There are new viruses this year so that makes it tough. Carolyn, Doreen, and all that are under the weather I hope you are well soon.

Doreen, Your cats remind me of Sweety Pie, they look like they are right at home. Wonderful cat Tree!!!!

Naoma, Wow, That is a bummer that a new computer to have hard drive issues. I miss you and your posts. I hope you are back soon.

Scott, What a beautiful view in the mist. I wish I was there. Heading to your eagle outing next.

Hawaii is sounding mighty nice as the cold is hear. Lynda, when do you and Ian head for Maui?

Thanks to all for your 2015 wishes and comments on the young soaring Eagle. The migratory Eagles are here in very low numbers. I have a friend that visited Le Claire Iowa Lock and Dam 14 the past couple days. She saw at least a hundred eagles there. As it freezes and gets colder those eagles will head our way. Le Claire is around 250 miles north of my neck of the woods.

I stopped to check out an Eagle and when I got back to my car I could hear a loud drumming on a tree. It was this delightful female Pileated Woodpecker.


Down the road this beautiful Red-tailed Hawk was watching for a prey from it's high perch.


At Tow Rivers Refuge this male Belted Kingfisher watching over a run over between Swan Lake and the Illinois River.


Always some beautiful Nature to see. I have also found two owl nest sites. I will be watching them as Spring approaches.

I hope everyone has an awesome day.

Good Morning friends.....

Scott, perfect! Miss Leaps a Lot is behaving herself so far today, it's rest, relaxation and think of what to do next time, I guess? Great link to Dr. Rogers.

Linda, I love those pictures! You had such a treat.

Judi, hope you feel better.

Jean, good morning to you. I am glad you got your peas.

Miss Bleu is still tired from being with us at their house for two days (back and forth not overnite). Eli was chasing and running with her and Gus Gus.
Enjoy your day!
carolyn

Year 2015 Nestmates gees it does feel like a brand new start ....paid my rent yesterday and today after I talk I will go to the bank and pay all my utilities like hydro..Shaw cable..and Rogers for our two smart phones and then its over until next month Gary and I also went grocery shopping yesterday at the Superstore...yes it was open can you believe only days retail are all closed is Christmas Day and Easter ...times sure have changed

I like what you have done to the thread Annie you've allowed 15 I like that instead of only 4 or 5....please keep it that way 15 talks to a page


That's a cute learning tool for kids Scott Jayden is into these Ninja Turtles

this surface is giving me keyboard problems no its me lots of typos will go to my other computer and finish this off later right now its shower time as I have to go to the bank and pay our unities and take Einstein for a walk

Hello Luvies......

Annie, TY so VM for setting us our new digs and your adding {{{Lori's Avitar}}} was a grand idea.

Jean.....puter-pital........
Unfortunately it's been sent to see a puter pecialist and won't be returned for 2-3 weeks.
I hope they were exaggerating the time.

I see the kitties have taken over, Doree. I hope you are loving it as much as they are.

I've read & loving the pics & was glad to see you stop by PJ.
I have even had a Chilliwack fix.
I see some have colds & such & hope all are on the mend. We've been good here.
I'm waiting for little sissy Trudy to arrive for a visit. She's the one who initially told me about HWF and I am so happy she did. I love you all & don't know when I'll be back. Just using Jessie's computer today.

BearHugs ......till we meet again.

Good morning everyone

Annie. Good job

Sun and dry and cold temps have left us and we are back to warmer but grey and wet weather. Rather depressing.

Linda: Maui will not come soon enough. Not until the end of the month. Next time I will plan to go earlier in January. I am almost ready to go now. Have done a lot of research and I will update my Garmin maps today. Humpback whales and Green Sea turtles and tropical fish here we come.................. :
Lovely Bald Eagle returns in your area.

Sorry so many have sniffles. I have been sneezing a lot but so far so good. I read this year's flu shot has absolutely no effect on this year's strain. It is always a gamble.

judi: I guess you have decided not to move to Billy and Sonjia's suite in Burnaby?

Dee: Hope you are better and the kitties are keeping you good company. The black and white one ( name?) on the back of the chair looks a bit like my Pandieman.

Oh! By the way. I cracked open that weird egg yesterday and inside was a normal yolk. I made poached eggs and I made sure Ian got that one.

to annual Wildlife Photography exhibit at our local museum.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year