It's a blue footed booby. It's a type of seagull or pelican I believe.

We have a high wind advisory right now. I'm watching one of our trees and hoping it survives. :eek:

be careful fin keep an eye to the sky:hug:

It's pretty calm here. How about you Frank, Deb and Barb? We have a little wind and it's chilly but overall not what I expected to see. The tornado sirens went off a bit ago when the clouds were spinning but all is good now. The boys haven't called me so I guess they are drying out. Or the Bears have them sucked in winning the game!!!!

It is still windy here, but I think we may be done with the rain. Occasionally, it does sound like my roof is going to blow off. A fruit stand down the road has fallen apart, but I don't think it was very sturdy. Had a few stong banns of rain, but otherwise just a steady downpour. We haven't had any tornado warnings. I think the flash flood warning is in effect until 8:00. I have a few branches in my frontyard, and it seems to be cooling down.

a fine mist here and there otherwise I do believe its finally done here, about time,

ohhhh
Nights in Rodanthe....yessss...cant wait...that is a GREAT book like all the authors great books..Nicholas Sparks my fav author....cant wait....

just checking in...couldnt read all the posts...trying to quickly make sloppy joes...and then get the kids bathed and errands done later tonight...ahhhh

hugss all from a worn out mom and worked all weekend lots of hours....worn out..numb and feeling like crap....humidity....hugsss,sarah

just came in from outside tossed some grass seed out and filled bird feeders so they will leave the grass seed alone,

because our backyards are our drainage system i went out back and cleaned out my channel at the back of the yard so the water will flow better

Frank I went outside at 1am and it looked like someone stirring a pot of soup, the clouds were spinning around and around it was definitely creepy! But today it has been sunny and cool like fall! I went down to the shop and stained that antique chest of drawers I have been working on since May, so one more coat and it is finished! Yall I am not going to be in a very good place the next couple of weeks, my ex will be here Tues or Wed and is taking my baby for 10 days. Frank, Sandy has all my numbers I don't mind if she shares!

:hug:I will be thinking of you Renee! :hug:

oh, I just don't wanna jinx it... until it's all set up.

fingers crossed !!

oh, and NaeNae?

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we love you, honey, and understand.

visitation time was always very difficult for me.

especially when they came home with fancy new toys, after trips to expensive theme parks, and just FULL of junk food, and hyped from sugar.

it took weeks sometimes to get them back into a rhythm of proper sleep, food, homework, and discipline/respect.

my sister opined that my ex was a "Disneyland Dad"

also, I worried because he'd take them to visit his mom, who lived in a bad neighborhood in LA, and he drove too fast (wrecked his Lamborghini, effin' ROLLED it!)

and he had friends I didn't approve of either.

so, although your particular circumstances may vary, I *do* understand the worries, concerns, anxieties, and valid fears.

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