tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post8014135142965155991..comments2023-10-21T04:15:51.229-06:00Comments on CHROME ON THE RANGE: PLUNDERED!! PILLAGED!!Rob-bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00171692478879522588noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-41347305908254493292011-02-22T11:23:54.430-06:002011-02-22T11:23:54.430-06:00C.o.t.R. Chrome on the Range....
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Jac...C.o.t.R. Chrome on the Range....<br />:)))<br />Smiles,<br />JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-66322616129581893962011-02-19T16:00:24.457-06:002011-02-19T16:00:24.457-06:00® afcg: A massive swarm of bees! A year's wort...® afcg: A massive swarm of bees! A year's worth of hunny all at one time! Hope you saved some.<br /><br />® Tess: Heavens no! Hitchcock used crows. These were Waxwings. The two are virtually polar opposites.<br /><br />® CW: At this point, Bear needs his rest. He'll love the pictures. Maybe next year he'll see the whole thing.<br /><br />® TP: Thanks for the comment on the background.<br />Who is C.o.t.R?<br /><br />® Murr: So glad you came by. Thank you. Wish Bear had been here to greet you personally (this is really his bog!). But, well, Bears, winter, hibernation. All very natural; I'm sure you understand.Miss Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08569594607534260565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-77171710973266617392011-02-19T02:03:50.901-06:002011-02-19T02:03:50.901-06:00They sure are natty. I love how they come in plagu...They sure are natty. I love how they come in plagues.Murr Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422638986410813520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-30812407580317897012011-02-18T12:15:06.801-06:002011-02-18T12:15:06.801-06:00I love your blog background!!
Ms. Sadie, would you...I love your blog background!!<br />Ms. Sadie, would you give C.o.t.R. a big nudge and wake him up! There's soooo much out there to be seen and written about!! Tell him we miss him.<br />Smiles,<br />JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-30563083321919740032011-02-16T16:02:17.378-06:002011-02-16T16:02:17.378-06:00I know how precious sleep can be but sometimes you...I know how precious sleep can be but sometimes you just miss so much by being asleep.cheshire wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944869219641386387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-56099439885327835052011-02-16T14:15:43.707-06:002011-02-16T14:15:43.707-06:00Are you sure it wasn't just Hitchcock?Are you sure it wasn't just Hitchcock?Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-35260376332862785862011-02-16T08:27:01.485-06:002011-02-16T08:27:01.485-06:00I would love to see that...reminds me of having a ...I would love to see that...reminds me of having a swarm of bees come down on our house one year..that was scary...and unexpected..ain't for city galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938751007704247232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-4386934419439898122011-02-15T22:51:01.874-06:002011-02-15T22:51:01.874-06:00® GS: It was a sight worth seeing, Jane. But they ...® GS: It was a sight worth seeing, Jane. But they don't come every year for some reason.<br /><br />® Rachel: You need to get your cat out guarding your tree. But I suppose at this point it's a bit late for the suggestion.<br /><br />® Nancy: No damage to the tree; everything is as it should be. Except Bear slept through it.Miss Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08569594607534260565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-30019650785630657382011-02-15T17:32:05.268-06:002011-02-15T17:32:05.268-06:00I was worried at first that they had demolished th...I was worried at first that they had demolished the tree! So happy to see it was just as planned. :-)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-30915416428570973602011-02-15T09:21:27.682-06:002011-02-15T09:21:27.682-06:00They have been here, too, plucking the mountain as...They have been here, too, plucking the mountain ash trees bare. Marauding birds!RachelWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225401230724459199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-86475613633323207762011-02-15T08:21:13.184-06:002011-02-15T08:21:13.184-06:00Wow, had no idea waxwings were so ravenous; must h...Wow, had no idea waxwings were so ravenous; must have been an awesome thing to behond.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813508472498593787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-78748230498176407792011-02-14T23:41:35.192-06:002011-02-14T23:41:35.192-06:00® TP: Yes, they do leave a bit of a mess. But sinc...® TP: Yes, they do leave a bit of a mess. But since there's mostly snow over grass in our place, we don't get worried. Small price to pay for the joy of seeing them!Miss Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08569594607534260565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-34991479214914487812011-02-14T23:38:54.049-06:002011-02-14T23:38:54.049-06:00® amanda: The tree will do just fine in the spring...® amanda: The tree will do just fine in the spring. The only losers might be the pair of Robins who return yearly. If there's anything left over, the Robins will enjoy it.<br /><br />® Brenda Susan: Even though I'm actually a bird dog, I tend to be in awe of them. They're beautiful! So I watch and say nothing. Too good an experience to spoil with loud noise.Miss Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08569594607534260565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-79550709708402278212011-02-14T23:34:34.491-06:002011-02-14T23:34:34.491-06:00® GW: Following the time line in the story, maybe ...® GW: Following the time line in the story, maybe twenty minutes, including clean-up. They'll eat all kinds of berries. Since there are many, and different, berry trees in public and private spaces, I doubt they'll go hungry.<br /><br />® rosaria: When Bear is sleeping, I help out around the house. I love doing the dishes, but I won't go into details.Miss Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08569594607534260565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-1471378618468709672011-02-14T23:27:03.894-06:002011-02-14T23:27:03.894-06:00® Natsy: Beary sad for Bear, indeed. But we can re...® Natsy: Beary sad for Bear, indeed. But we can regale him with the story.<br /><br />® BF: They travel in large flocks in the winter, and move from place to place. You might see them anywhere in the city.<br /><br />® TW: Amazing sight, and sound. Their pleasant bell-like song just reverberates all over the place.<br /><br />® Paul: J has a very simple camera, with which she is quite proficient, indeed.Miss Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08569594607534260565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-2442473586299964532011-02-14T18:59:07.193-06:002011-02-14T18:59:07.193-06:00Oh, but they love those berries....and they are re...Oh, but they love those berries....and they are red...and it's Valentine's Day!!<br /> We had a holly tree at the elementary school....huuuuge one....filled with berries, and we (faculty members)would watch for "da birds"....because we moved our cars immediately when they swarmed in and devoured the berries. The call would come over the intercom," The birds are here!"... We knew what that meant!!!They left a mess behind....but how sweet they are to watch.<br />Happy hibernating.<br />Hugs,<br />JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-33231494620635856712011-02-14T18:00:46.256-06:002011-02-14T18:00:46.256-06:00That had to be pretty noisy and exciting for you! ...That had to be pretty noisy and exciting for you! Didn't you feel tempted to bark at them and send them on their way?Brenda Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842228644349167297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-20029174936686221232011-02-14T13:51:51.709-06:002011-02-14T13:51:51.709-06:00will the mountain ash bloom ok come spring after i...will the mountain ash bloom ok come spring after it's been pillaged? maybe ask bear when he wakes up, miss sadie. good thing mrs. j bear was there with camera at the ready -- waxwings look like cute little birds in spite of their voracious behavior!Amanda Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942636545948440422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-53431133652480100822011-02-14T10:00:30.250-06:002011-02-14T10:00:30.250-06:00That's quite an event! They must be super hung...That's quite an event! They must be super hungry, and your J was ready to witness.<br />Hope they didn't get you out of your stupor. You need your rest.<br />On the other hand, if you are awake, your Mrs could really use some help around the house on such a day.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-78481825151733051032011-02-14T07:47:50.321-06:002011-02-14T07:47:50.321-06:00Love seeing the beautiful cedar waxwings come thro...Love seeing the beautiful cedar waxwings come through and sorry that Bear missed the show... During the next few weeks the birds migrating from South America will be "landing" on Dauphin Island beach... The birders will be watching and counting to see if the Gulf oil spill has affected their numbers... keep your fingers (uh, paws) crossed, Sadie.<br /><br />Bises,<br />GenieGenie -- Paris and Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758801373365481655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-41484880705411243512011-02-14T07:45:22.080-06:002011-02-14T07:45:22.080-06:00Those birds must have been starving.
Did it take t...Those birds must have been starving.<br />Did it take them long to eat all those berries? Ask Mrs. J. please.Gutsy Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02226653890127738115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-68638582855531675782011-02-14T06:31:30.483-06:002011-02-14T06:31:30.483-06:00Total success then. J seems a very good photograp...Total success then. J seems a very good photographer, catching birds is not easy, you have to be very fast.potsochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09497735324298117643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-68062604115553107982011-02-14T04:29:02.520-06:002011-02-14T04:29:02.520-06:00Relieved to hear the Bear will be pleased that his...Relieved to hear the Bear will be pleased that his planning has brought about its desired outcome...must have been an amazing sight!Tattieweaslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10723634612274763884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-65413279489170135012011-02-14T01:09:39.218-06:002011-02-14T01:09:39.218-06:00That would have been something to watch. I hope t...That would have been something to watch. I hope they are not running out of trees with such a cold winter as you have had.The Blog Fodderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441978691701289074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780769436411348454.post-74579922421471868812011-02-13T23:27:08.236-06:002011-02-13T23:27:08.236-06:00Good one, Sadie and J.
Poor old Bearet missed the...Good one, Sadie and J.<br /><br />Poor old Bearet missed the party. Berry sad for bears.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12919764140075852854noreply@blogger.com