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In_The_Wind

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Thu May-08-08 05:23 AM
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Hummingbird update ~ one lonely hummer stopped at my feeder on Tuesday afternoon

before continuing its flight homeward.

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ThomCat

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Thu May-08-08 07:24 AM
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1. Very cool.

I don't know that I've seen a hummingbird in decades. I hope you see more of them. :)

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In_The_Wind

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Thu May-08-08 07:34 AM
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2. I'm looking forward to the return of 5 or 6 that usually nest around here.

Maybe you'll have the time to visit my hummers this summer. I'll drive down and play taxi just for you?

:loveya:

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ThomCat

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Thu May-08-08 07:45 AM
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3. That would be very cool.

I'd love to come up and visit you. :7

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In_The_Wind

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Thu May-08-08 08:17 AM
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6. We will work on it!

I would love to get you into the country for a visit.
There is a herd of Buffalo about 7 miles from here.

The babies are so cute in the summer.

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lizziegrace

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Thu May-08-08 07:48 AM
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4. Good morning Joanie!

:hug:

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In_The_Wind

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Thu May-08-08 08:12 AM
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5. Good Morning lizziegrace!

How are you this lovely spring morning?

:hug:

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lizziegrace

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Thu May-08-08 08:19 AM
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7. A bit nervous

interview in 45 minutes. x(

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In_The_Wind

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Thu May-08-08 08:26 AM
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8. Good vibes, good vibes, good vibes ~~~~~~~~~

You make a wonderful first impression.
I'm sure after you interview your potential boss, your get the job if you really want it.

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Tuesday Afternoon

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Thu May-08-08 08:36 AM
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9. Good Morning Joani --

:loveya: :hug: :donut: :hi:

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In_The_Wind

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Thu May-08-08 08:48 AM
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11. Hey Tuesday Afternoon

Please pick-up the phone.

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Tuesday Afternoon

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Thu May-08-08 11:49 AM
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26. Nice talking with you

and go get 'em Tiger...roar!!

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In_The_Wind

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Thu May-08-08 12:08 PM
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28. I'm going to "get 'em" starting first thing tomorrow morning.

*sigh*

DA's office then IRS. :nuke:

Thanks for your support, I feel like a limp dishrag after not getting enough sleep last night.

BTW ~ It's always great talking with you. :hug:

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stuntcat

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Thu May-08-08 08:44 AM
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10. right on, hummer success!

I'm refilling my feeders every few days trying so hard to get some bird's attention :( I saw ONE out there last year and now I'm trying hard to get some to come back and stay. I even planted special flowers for them... fricking unappreciative little birds.

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In_The_Wind

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Thu May-08-08 08:50 AM
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12. Keep up the good work!

If you feed 'em ~ they will come!

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auntAgonist

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Thu May-08-08 08:51 AM
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13. Joani! long time no see!

:hug:

I love hummingbirds, what's not to love :)

:loveya: How are things going?

aA
kesha

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In_The_Wind

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Thu May-08-08 10:35 AM
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15. Almost as long as the missing hummingbirds ... eh?

Things are looking up at the moment

after a few weeks of x( panic.

:hug::loveya:

and ~ How are things with you?

I have so much to catch up on now that I've taken my head outta the sand.

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auntAgonist

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Thu May-08-08 10:38 AM
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16. I'm so glad things are looking up for you ..

And it has been way too long my friend. I so enjoyed meeting you and talking about all sorts of stuff. I'm in panic mode at the moment. Laid off work, they say for 2 weeks, but this company has a bad track record for the way they treat employees, so we'll see. Planning any road trips this year Joani?

:hug:

kesha.

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In_The_Wind

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Thu May-08-08 10:53 AM
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18. I wish I could do a road trip but ...

I'm going to be working weekends most of the summer and into the fall selling my photography at a local landmark ~ http://www.ulster.net/~fleamarket/mower/mower.htm
I'm also selling my travel trailer and :cry: my :cry: trike.

I'm really sorry about your layoff. :hug: That's bad news anytime.

Let's hope they'll call you back soon.
Are you looking for another job while you're off?

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Roon

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Thu May-08-08 10:26 AM
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14. At our cabin

the hummers will start flying around where the food is hanged before we get a chance to put any out.

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In_The_Wind

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Thu May-08-08 10:41 AM
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17. They are the most demanding birds I know.

Sometimes in the summer they'll hover outside my windows looking in at me as if to say Ahhh ... Hello in there!!! Are you paying attention? My feeder is empty again.

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LynneSin

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Thu May-08-08 11:12 AM
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19. Hey Joan!

I haven't gotten mine setup yet but my family is coming this weekend and we're going to try to get it up and running

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In_The_Wind

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Thu May-08-08 11:31 AM
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21. If there are flowers blooming in the neighborhood the hummers

will find you sooner rather than later.

It may take a while and a few dumped unused sugar mixes with a new feeder but it's worth the effort.

I know you'll have fun with your family.

BTW ~ I really had a good time and love your guest room! Thank you.

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LynneSin

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Thu May-08-08 11:39 AM
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23. Don't forget June 14th

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In_The_Wind

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Thu May-08-08 11:49 AM
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25. I can't forget it ...

but I can't make it down there this year.
I forgot ~ mr. j_a will be going to the unveiling for his mother. I don't know if I will go with him but I certainly can't go partying as I would like to while he is in mourning.

Darnit! I wish I could hang with you on that weekend. You are going to have such a good time. I'm sorry LynneSin. x(

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LynneSin

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Thu May-08-08 01:42 PM
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30. come another time - always a guest bedroom for you

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In_The_Wind

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Thu May-08-08 02:06 PM
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31. I'd like that very much.

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Gormy Cuss

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Thu May-08-08 11:18 AM
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20. Do you have that beautiful feeder?

Wow. We have only plain feeders with red caps and feeding decks. We don't have squirrels competing with our hummers but we do have THE WORLD'S DUMBEST ORIOLES who insist on trying to jam their fat beaks into the hummingbird feeders rather than using the oriole feeder beside it.

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In_The_Wind

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Thu May-08-08 11:37 AM
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22. I bought it at Lowe's last year.

This years model is a little different. http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=287031-60104-HKF-101&lpage=none

You Are So Lucky to have orioles.
I've put out orange slices and oriole feeders in the past without success. x(

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Gormy Cuss

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Thu May-08-08 11:48 AM
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24. The orioles don't stay around.

That's what's frustrating. They ignore the oranges and the feeder designed for them and after a while they give up on the hummer feeder. Dumb birds. x(

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In_The_Wind

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Thu May-08-08 12:01 PM
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27. Do the Rose-breasted Grosbeak migrate by you?

http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/Infocenter/i5950id.html

If I'm very lucky I see them for a few days every spring.

There is only one thing you can do ~ enjoy the orioles beautiful song and silly antics as they fight for a taste of something sweet.

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Gormy Cuss

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Thu May-08-08 12:11 PM
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29. I've never seen a grosbeak here.

There is a type with a range here (not rose-breasted, AFAIK)
Our orioles are different:
We get some Bullard's

but mostly it's Hooded. The females of both types are grayish-yellow.

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In_The_Wind

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Fri May-09-08 05:05 AM
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32. On the east coast the Baltimore Orioles and the Bullock's Orioles may become one.

For years birders have noticed the flocks are breeding together. http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Baltimore_Oriole.html

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