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Cathie G

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My wife Rose thinks Opo knows the days I am not feeling well. She says he usually comes out to eat and then go back in his box.
Maybe its just because I don't greet him in the morning and feed him.
I believe she's right about most days. But because of all my health issues there are certain days with just perfect sunshine, humidity, and etc that I actually feel good and I know he feels that difference too. I'll have to look closer as to why those days affect Saphire also. I've always just known that he'll be up earlier so I get him fed earlier. Other days, I go ahead and put his food out at around 9 or 10 but he lounges anyway until he's ready to eat. I have the wireless weather wall devices in every room connected to where my tortoise or animals are. The wireless is for the temp and humidity outside. Here's a pic of one1583957295650609987496.jpg
 

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Chesapeake Bay Foundation has an office on the water just south of Annapolis where we sometimes visit on kayak trips. Nice location, sandy beach, rustic looks, and a raised platform for Osprey nesting. But....those darn Canada Geese like their lofty views too....the Geese nest before the Ospreys have a chance. Nice view & safe.

 

Cathie G

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My wife Rose thinks Opo knows the days I am not feeling well. She says he usually comes out to eat and then go back in his box.
Maybe its just because I don't greet him in the morning and feed him.
I believe she's right about most days. But because of all my health issues there are certain days with just perfect sunshine, humidity, and etc that I actually feel good and I know he feels that difference too. I'll have to look closer as to why those days affect Saphire also. I've always just known that he'll be up earlier so I get him fed earlier. Other days, I go ahead and put his food out at around 9 or 10 but he lounges anyway until he's ready to eat. I have the wireless weather wall devices in every room connected to where my tortoise or animals are. The wireless is for the temp and humidity outside. Here's a pic of one1583958078582-918634291.jpg
 

Cathie G

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Chesapeake Bay Foundation has an office on the water just south of Annapolis where we sometimes visit on kayak trips. Nice location, sandy beach, rustic looks, and a raised platform for Osprey nesting. But....those darn Canada Geese like their lofty views too....the Geese nest before the Ospreys have a chance. Nice view & safe.

I love birds. All types. But of all the birds of prey Osprey is my favorite. I've always wanted to get a picture or video of one diving for a fish. How they can see from that far away is amazing.
 

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I love birds. All types. But of all the birds of prey Osprey is my favorite. I've always wanted to get a picture or video of one diving for a fish. How they can see from that far away is amazing.

Not my picture, but here is an Osprey swooping away with a fish with a Pelican in hot pursuit.

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Not sure if I posted this....but, the Wild Cherry Log series continues...I added another new item yesterday. It’s shy, so no pix yet. Stand by for updates.

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I didn't get to see all of them if you've posted all of them. Is cherry hard to work with? I was also wondering how you dried the limbs before working it. That's very beautiful work.
 

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So a large group of “blackbirds” flew into my front windows today... one of them
Lay stunned on the porch so I performed mild rescue before one of my other critters thought he was dinner... we are successful and he made it to the treetops after a short period.. beautiful bird.. it was an amazing feeling as he actually gripped my finger and gave me his trust..

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I didn't get to see all of them if you've posted all of them. Is cherry hard to work with? I was also wondering how you dried the limbs before working it. That's very beautiful work.

Nope, no drying of the wood. Working with green wood is tricky & interesting. Pretty much have to complete the entire project in one go. It will soon dry, bend, maybe crack, but it’s all part of the art.
 

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So a large group of “blackbirds” flew into my front windows today... one of them
Lay stunned on the porch so I performed mild rescue before one of my other critters thought he was dinner... we are successful and he made it to the treetops after a short period.. beautiful bird.. it was an amazing feeling as he actually gripped my finger and gave me his trust..

So nice! ❤️

Looks like the guys we recently had visiting our feeders..

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I believe she's right about most days. But because of all my health issues there are certain days with just perfect sunshine, humidity, and etc that I actually feel good and I know he feels that difference too. I'll have to look closer as to why those days affect Saphire also. I've always just known that he'll be up earlier so I get him fed earlier. Other days, I go ahead and put his food out at around 9 or 10 but he lounges anyway until he's ready to eat. I have the wireless weather wall devices in every room connected to where my tortoise or animals are. The wireless is for the temp and humidity outside. Here's a pic of oneView attachment 287784
That is neat. I will have to get one.
 

Cathie G

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He brought the leg socket today. It fit great so hopefully next week the arm and leg will be completed. I am still thinking 2 weeks. Been thru a few of these and they never seem to be on time.
Great. But I like it when time moves slowly. It means I'm alive longer. Progress...?
 

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