[CHIRPY BIRD-DAY, MIRTA!Slainte!]

CHIRPY BIRD-DAY, MIRTA!

Slainte!

 

+2F now. Heatwave.

  -8

When I checked earlier, it was -6F - and now -8F?? Whoa!!

Wonderful advances in crime, the only problem is now that they've announced it, the criminals know and will probably throw on some gloves before handling the birds. The public don't need to know some things. 

Hmmmm... one would wonder...

Fascinating! What an advance.

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-30802401

[Camp had posted on the live stream this am that Glo Thomas had passed early this am. As most of you know, Glo had ALS and it got the best of her. So glad I had the chance to meet her. Rest in Peace dear Glo.]

Camp had posted on the live stream this am that Glo Thomas had passed early this am. As most of you know, Glo had ALS and it got the best of her. So glad I had the chance to meet her. Rest in Peace dear Glo.

Oh, I am so sorry. This wicked disease has also affected our family. Bless you, Glo.

Good or bad? What some studies suggest...

http://blog.nature.org/science/2015/01/05/winter-bird-feeding-good-or-bad-for-birds

It's the Sun!

Just wondering... do schools etc close in such cold conditions?

A New Year! Time to start watching again... and... hoping for a glimpse of Lady!!

http://blogs.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/osprey/

Imagine! The things they decide to do!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Hope you are all awake to see the ball drop (a sentiment that no one here will understand).

Slainte!!


 

Bobbie, is it that people don't bother to stay up till midnight there, or do they simply not see the value and fun of standing outside in the freezing cold at midnight to watch 60 seconds of lighted balls being lowered from tall buildings?

Oh, they'll stay up all right - in any kind of weather! And til all hours - MUCH later than Americans. But they do not have The Ball here - even tho I understand the one in NYC is made of Waterford Crystal. Just kinda funny that the Irish would not have a clue what we are talking about. (I feel a Shaky quote coming in here, but I will demur...)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Hope you are all awake to see the ball drop (a sentiment that no one here will understand).

Slainte!!


 

There's a reason outdoor cats have an average lifespan of 2-4 years.  A nesting pair of hawks could bring the average in your neighorhood down.  Keeping Rocky inside could move that average up.  My cats enjoy the birds and squirrels from a warm, safe spot:  on a cat perch by the picture window in my kitchen.

Mary in Charlotte (NC)

 

How difficult is it to have an indoor cat, Mary? Is it kind/cruel? I don't know. We live in the country, but the road out front is a danger for any feline... as we know, to our sadness. But I never know whether one can train a cat to stay in one room. We have open doors, windows - so it may not work.

Whoa! 8 lives left, Rocky!!

[CHIRPY BIRD-DAY, GINHA!!Slainte!]

CHIRPY BIRD-DAY, GINHA!!

Slainte!