chatting away with the eggs again, while taking a tour of the nest box.

Beauty switched in at 8:46, and I caught all 5 of them in the cam! Yay!

I should probably add that there is no sidewalk or driveway to move her across - it's out in the country quite a ways from 'civilization', so anyone moving her would be coming off the porch and directly through the grass, which is not of your rolled, even lawn variety. Due to all the recent rain is still quite wet, with more rain in the forecast...

Fortunately, she's trying to move on her own... unfortunately, a wheelbarrow is too unstable for her when she is trying to be active...

Janet, thanks so much for the suggestions! I'm trying to think of somewhere local to him where he might find something with big enough wheels to keep from getting stuck...

I'm west of Rochester, so I'm not as familiar with possible sources. Suggestions for 30-60 miles south of Rochester?

And having a lengthy discussion with her eggs. 

Best of luck with your recovery! May you find plenty of activities to keep you happily occupied, and the company of family and friends (and occasionally yourself) to help keep you in good spirits! Heal quickly!

May you have an opportunity to celebrate the wonderful parts of your life with her together, and find comfort in the company of your family.

My almost-puppy (best friend's 12 1/2 year-old dog) had a stroke Tuesday morning. She is improving, but she is unable to walk, and can only barely stand at the moment. Whoever had her as a puppy 'taught' her that she was not allowed to eliminate in or near the house, so she has been holding it (bless her poor bladder and bowels!). At 70 lbs, she is quite a bit to move, but we have been carrying her out to her designated area so she can go. This works great when there are two people, but that's not always possible.

Has anyone heard of anything to help move a dog of this size to make it possible for those not as physically strong to help? There are about 3 steps that need to be negotiated, and then about 100 ft to the edge of the field...

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

Funny.

NOT!

Archer and Beauty switched at 2:48 (first three pictures).

Then, while I was trying to post this, Archer jumped out while alarm calling, only to return less than a minute later (last picture).


P.S. Anybody have any ideas on how to get the screen captures less grainy? Thanks!

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and chatting with the eggs
 

NEW YORK -- At least six different species of whales -- among them a blue whale, the largest creature that has ever lived on the planet -- have been heard in the waters around New York City, according to researchers who track the gigantic and chatty mammals by listening to their distinctive voices underwater.

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