Title: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: Donna on 04-Jul-10, 07:40:05 AM
Wow, I can't believe it's been 6 years already since this pic was taken. Grissom, (named by Shaky), found himself in a tight situation and had to be rescued. Mike Allen, from the DEC released him and this pic has been a favorite ever since. Every time I look at this photo, it brings tears to my eyes. It's a Kodak moment, Mike will never forget. Grissom stayed on his arm for a few seconds, as if to say, "thanks Mike", then he flew off.
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: jeanne on 04-Jul-10, 07:54:43 AM
This picture is so beautiful!!!!!!
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Post by: Annette on 04-Jul-10, 07:57:35 AM
A lovely picture of Grissom. Certainly a great moment for Mike.
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: valhalla on 04-Jul-10, 08:04:15 AM
Wow, I can't believe it's been 7 years already since this pic was taken. Grissom, (named by Shaky)
Was Virgil "Gus" Grissom the inspiration? When Rich and I were returning from our honeymoon many years ago, we stopped at Arlington and paid our respects to all three of the Apollo 1 astronauts Grissom, White, and Chaffee. I remember listening to the news of the tragedy on my transistor radio - tuned to 77WABC in 1967.
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: janethowland on 04-Jul-10, 08:43:53 AM
What a moment this must have been! Thank you so much for sharing with us "newbies" who weren't Falcon followers back then. Better late than never! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: Donna on 04-Jul-10, 08:53:19 AM
What a moment this must have been! Thank you so much for sharing with us "newbies" who weren't Falcon followers back then. Better late than never! :thumbsup:
Mike was so lucky to have "such a moment" with Grissom. Your welcome Janet. I re-post this pic every once in a while. I just love it.
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: Shaky on 04-Jul-10, 08:54:35 AM
It was only 6 years ago, and yes, Grissom was named after Gus, the man who would have been the first to walk on the moon.
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: Donna on 04-Jul-10, 09:00:08 AM
It was only 6 years ago, and yes, Grissom was named after Gus, the man who would have been the first to walk on the moon.
:stupid: Yes, sorry!
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Post by: Calli_adorer on 04-Jul-10, 09:04:36 AM
This is one of those magic moments between wild animal and human - where trust and mutual respect overlap for a precious moment - that has me blubbing uncontrollably.
Absolutely gorgeous story!
Absolutely gorgeous story!
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: valhalla on 04-Jul-10, 09:17:47 AM
Grissom was named after Gus, the man who would have been the first to walk on the moon.
A very fitting falcon name Shaky :clap:
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: MAK on 04-Jul-10, 09:30:41 AM
:wave:Thanks for sharing Donna. I love hearing all the old stories of M&K and their offspring from the watchers. Especially Mayor Dan he has some good ones. He told me this morning about Mariah stooping up on a pigeon that was sitting on the edge of a building. She flew straight up the face of the building and grabbed it. Must have been awesome to see. I feel so honored to be a watcher with all these people. It truly has turned my life in another direction. Thanks everyone and Happy Independence Day! :heart:
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: Lord G on 04-Jul-10, 10:37:23 AM
Wow, I can't believe it's been 6 years already since this pic was taken. Grissom stayed on his arm for a few seconds, as if to say, "thanks Mike", then he flew off.
Tom Hoehn took that picture. I'm pretty sure Mike has a nicely framed copy of it. We were all quite surprised when Grissom hopped up on Mike's arm instead of flying off. It was really quite a moment.
Here's my write-up (http://www.marchlords.com/fw_rpts/0630_fw_1545-1730.html) of tha release event (from the days before my Peregrinations blog):
http://www.marchlords.com/fw_rpts/0630_fw_1545-1730.html
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: MAK on 04-Jul-10, 10:53:49 AM
:clap: Wonderful! Thanks Jim. :2thumbsup:
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Post by: jeanne on 04-Jul-10, 11:06:56 AM
Wonderful write up and pictures! So nice to see falcons I have heard about in action!
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: Kris G. on 04-Jul-10, 11:12:51 AM
Great story! Thanks!
Title: Grissom - naming trivia
Post by: dale on 12-Jul-10, 02:23:10 AM
Shaky named Grissom, but what did Grissom name?
The answer is in Chris (yes, screech owl Chris) Johnson's blog post for July 8:
http://chriswjohnson.blogspot.com/
Dale
The answer is in Chris (yes, screech owl Chris) Johnson's blog post for July 8:
http://chriswjohnson.blogspot.com/
Dale
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: Carol P. on 12-Jul-10, 07:56:09 AM
Grissom was such a tiny Tiercel. One day Mariah brought in a pigeon and Grissom came up to meet her to grab it. This happened over the Kodak parking lot on the south side. Two things were not in Grissom's favor that morning. Grissom was too small and the pigeon was too big. He dropped it in the parking lot and landed on a light pole above it, crying his little heart out. Mariah had landed on top of the ramp garage on the east side of State St. The parking lot of empty of cars thankfully.
She watched, she listened and took off! It was Watcher weekend and there were quite a few Watchers out early that morning. Mariah flew low over the parking lot, skimming the pavement. Her talons dropped and she grabbed the pigeon, gaining altitude, barely flapping her wings.
Mariah headed towards Frontier field, Grissom hot on her tail. She again passed the pigeon to Grissom, who then tried so very hard to hang onto it. It wasn't to be. He dropped the pigeon a 2nd time. This time it fell inside the Frontier Stadium. We could only imagine where it landed!
Grissom landed on a light pole in Parking Lot D, on the west side of Kodak Office and Mariah landed on Bldg 20. Grissom cried, Mariah watched. There was nothing she could do. The pigeon was lost to them.
Grissom then flew up to Mariah, crying, hungry. She was not happy. She actually chased him around kaking and then they both settled on one of the buildings.
Moral of this story? Pigeon too big for tiny Tiercel!
She watched, she listened and took off! It was Watcher weekend and there were quite a few Watchers out early that morning. Mariah flew low over the parking lot, skimming the pavement. Her talons dropped and she grabbed the pigeon, gaining altitude, barely flapping her wings.
Mariah headed towards Frontier field, Grissom hot on her tail. She again passed the pigeon to Grissom, who then tried so very hard to hang onto it. It wasn't to be. He dropped the pigeon a 2nd time. This time it fell inside the Frontier Stadium. We could only imagine where it landed!
Grissom landed on a light pole in Parking Lot D, on the west side of Kodak Office and Mariah landed on Bldg 20. Grissom cried, Mariah watched. There was nothing she could do. The pigeon was lost to them.
Grissom then flew up to Mariah, crying, hungry. She was not happy. She actually chased him around kaking and then they both settled on one of the buildings.
Moral of this story? Pigeon too big for tiny Tiercel!
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: MAK on 12-Jul-10, 10:37:12 AM
:wave: Nice story Carol, thanks for sharing! :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: dale on 12-Jul-10, 12:04:34 PM
I love that story. I have repeated it several times as an illustration of falcons training their young. I forgot that the second time the pigeon fell into the stadium!!! I would have loved to see that!
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: Carol P. on 12-Jul-10, 12:25:50 PM
I love that story. I have repeated it several times as an illustration of falcons training their young. I forgot that the second time the pigeon fell into the stadium!!! I would have loved to see that!
We had visions of a Red Wings fan taking their seat and finding a big surprise! :2funny:
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 12-Jul-10, 12:29:39 PM
I love that story. I have repeated it several times as an illustration of falcons training their young. I forgot that the second time the pigeon fell into the stadium!!! I would have loved to see that!
We had visions of a Red Wings fan taking their seat and finding a big surprise! :2funny:
I think you got a picture of Grissom on the light pole crying-I seem to recall spotting it while browsing for map pictures.
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 12-Jul-10, 12:43:08 PM
I love that story. I have repeated it several times as an illustration of falcons training their young. I forgot that the second time the pigeon fell into the stadium!!! I would have loved to see that!
We had visions of a Red Wings fan taking their seat and finding a big surprise! :2funny:
I think you got a picture of Grissom on the light pole crying-I seem to recall spotting it while browsing for map pictures.
Found it!
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: Carol P. on 12-Jul-10, 12:49:44 PM
I love that story. I have repeated it several times as an illustration of falcons training their young. I forgot that the second time the pigeon fell into the stadium!!! I would have loved to see that!
We had visions of a Red Wings fan taking their seat and finding a big surprise! :2funny:
I think you got a picture of Grissom on the light pole crying-I seem to recall spotting it while browsing for map pictures.
Found it!
Wow! You're good Ei! That picture brings back such nice memories. Thanks for posting it.
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 12-Jul-10, 01:22:38 PM
Wow! You're good Ei! That picture brings back such nice memories. Thanks for posting it.
I remembered seeing it when I was looking for a picture of Pride on her rock for the map!
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 12-Jul-10, 01:23:56 PM
Wow! You're good Ei! That picture brings back such nice memories. Thanks for posting it.
I remembered seeing it when I was looking for a picture of Pride on her rock for the map!
Forgot the picture...
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: Carol P. on 12-Jul-10, 01:55:44 PM
Wow! You're good Ei! That picture brings back such nice memories. Thanks for posting it.
I remembered seeing it when I was looking for a picture of Pride on her rock for the map!
Forgot the picture...
Ah, the most beautiful Pride. We always thought she was destined for Hollywood. :heart:
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: jeanne on 12-Jul-10, 03:06:57 PM
Oh Pride!!!!!!! She was a bit before my actual watching time but we always refer to her rock!!!!
Since we "name" landmarks for our peregrines, do we need to rename the jail for Callidora :rofl:
Since we "name" landmarks for our peregrines, do we need to rename the jail for Callidora :rofl:
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: huddiecat on 12-Jul-10, 03:11:29 PM
Sounds like a great idea :rofl:
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: Donna on 12-Jul-10, 03:56:06 PM
Oh Pride!!!!!!! She was a bit before my actual watching time but we always refer to her rock!!!!
Since we "name" landmarks for our peregrines, do we need to rename the jail for Callidora :rofl:
Since we "name" landmarks for our peregrines, do we need to rename the jail for Callidora :rofl:
Most definitely jeanne...our little jailbird Callidora. :clap:
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: valhalla on 12-Jul-10, 05:17:22 PM
Oh Pride!!!!!!! She was a bit before my actual watching time but we always refer to her rock!!!!
Since we "name" landmarks for our peregrines, do we need to rename the jail for Callidora :rofl:
Since we "name" landmarks for our peregrines, do we need to rename the jail for Callidora :rofl:
Most definitely jeanne...our little jailbird Callidora. :clap:
Mega Maryland :ditto:
Title: Re: Just had to share this pic again of Mike Allen & Grissom
Post by: falconsforever129 on 12-Jul-10, 08:05:31 PM
Oh thanks so much for posting these lovely photos...
I missed Archer today at the nest box but watched Beauty yesterday...
She is so beautiful she takes my breath away..
I'm not hooked :-)) LOL !!!
Have a good evening all!
:wub: :heart:
I missed Archer today at the nest box but watched Beauty yesterday...
She is so beautiful she takes my breath away..
I'm not hooked :-)) LOL !!!
Have a good evening all!
:wub: :heart: