Read your blog, MAK - wow! On Tuesday, I will be the proud owner of a new Mac, so will look forward to viewing your video. I am sure your narration is full of excitement! 

(Poor old Big Mac - he has been such a faithful servant, but I fear the wee lad is tired now. Sure hope the new one lets me log on!!)

Just like our beloved pets, our faithful PC's get old, need attention but eventually wear down. I lost 2, (RIP), full of info that I can never replace.      Good luck with your new Mac. 

Luckily, my Mac people have been able to transfer files etc. etc. I have nooooo idea how they do it - just that they can. Hurrah! Gonna miss this old lad, tho.

Read your blog, MAK - wow! On Tuesday, I will be the proud owner of a new Mac, so will look forward to viewing your video. I am sure your narration is full of excitement! 

(Poor old Big Mac - he has been such a faithful servant, but I fear the wee lad is tired now. Sure hope the new one lets me log on!!)

Thanks, Shaky - I knew my spelling was waaaay off. Can't open the pic, tho - when I click, it says I don't have permission... Whoa!

That website doesn't like us leeches.

Try this one.

Yes! Thanks! (How do you spell coatamundi... koatamundi... pecatta mundi...???)

I'm tellin' ya - Mr T means business!!!

coatimundi at Sunday mass

Thanks, Shaky - I knew my spelling was waaaay off. Can't open the pic, tho - when I click, it says I don't have permission... Whoa!

Thanks, Donna!

You know, I thought it was maybe my memory that I couldn't remember a single word other than the chorus.  Nope.  Can't understand a single word other than the chorus! 

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The Latin Mass was still on the go when we were kids (speaking of understanding...). My brothers and sisters and I used to think the Agnus Dei (Agnus Dei, qui tolis pecatta mundi...) was actually saying:

"Are you staying? We call this a koatamundi..."

Religion was not our strong point.

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wnyfalconfan (Joyce): My tweety bird ringtone just woke me up. Wow, how exciting! Non-stop action downtown by Beauty and Mr T! What a great watch for MAK.

Does anyone think these two might be getting a tad "frisky"? Are they thinking about "The Wild Thing"? Archer! Where are you, Buddy??

Here, no "real" birder would ever use the word "seagull". You? ("Jonathan Livingston" was met with much derision...)

This one goes back a bit but is still worth a look. Aberdeen is obviously the place to be.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/north_east/6907994.stm

Slainte!

Bobbie

[A robin which sought shelter in a shop during the long winter snap has become a daily fixture.]

"Our" robins are quite different from yours. During winter, they are solitary birds that defend their territories with a fierceness that belies their sweet appearance. They are also full of curiosity and will go where others fear to tread. The minute we turn up in the garden with a spade or hoe, our resident male is down quick-smart to see what's up. We are waiting for Spring to come, as it is amazing to watch them throwing shapes as they either try to attract a mate or see off an interloper. Here's a charming little tale of one who has made himself right at home in a supermarket... (from the BBC)



A robin which sought shelter in a shop during the long winter snap has become a daily fixture.

The bird - which has been named Robbie - seeks morning crumbs and warmth in an Aberdeen Co-operative. The robin first appeared in November amid the heavy snow and can be seen sitting behind the tills each morning, often singing. [Only males sing.] Store manager Alan Dunn said the feathered visitor was popular with staff and customers.

The robin flies in through the Seafield Road store's automatic doors and appears to sit watching staff at work, as well as eating crumbs. Bits of croissant, Aberdeen rowies - also known as butteries or rolls - and blueberries have become the bird's favourites.

However, staff had to remove a Christmas card featuring a robin which was behind the counter as their territorial visitor kept flying at it.

Mr Dunn, of the Co-op's Seafield Road branch, told the BBC Scotland news website: "The robin has been coming in since November, when the snow really kicked in, and flies about. "It found a warm spot and must have remembered it.

"The robin stays for an hour or two, mainly behind the tills, singing as well, the customers certainly seem to like it."

One customer, Mike Greaves, said: "I came in a couple of weeks ago and the robin was sitting on the end of the till, it was when the snow was down so food must have been short."

Another, Dennis Davidson, said: "I have seen the robin a few times, it's very unusual but it's very nice."

Co-op assistant Yvonne Benzie said: "He cheers us all up. We mill miss Robbie when he goes."

I knew you'd know...

Had about 12 more inches yesterday. I ran out of space to put it. Could only go up. While I was shoveling my sidewalk, this guy was watching and smirking.

Whatchasmilin about, you didn't have to shovel?

PLEASE tell me you used a stick to make that Smiley!

(Now that I have posed the question, I am not sure whether I want to hear your answer!)

Look familiar?

It does! It does! And do yours also give you dirty looks when you try to get them to bunch up??

Speaking of songs... as you were earlier... who did the "yellow snow" one? Was it Frank Zappa, or am I waaaaaaaay off??

Yes, I've heard the joke my whole entire life...

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I didn't get it there for a minute! 

(Our internet has been down since Thursday evening, so it is probably withdrawal...)

Forgive me if someone else has already posted this! Looks good, and this piece has the link to the camera. I could even get it on poor old sick Big Mac.

http://10000birds.com/eagle-spied.htm

Slainte!

Bobbie

I don't think I ever saw this cam Bobbie, thanks!!

Yay for me! An actual new one!