SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BIRD FEEDER - SPIKE IS BACK

One spoiled little bird said "Nuh-uh!"

Unlike my little friend here who loves his birdseed.

and true to her word...

You never know birdies!

Not sure how long the snow is going to last. There will be 60 mile per hour winds so I hear, sometime in the middle of the night. Stay safe everyone!

Of course, putting the kettle on right now. And the mixing bowl is out. Just put the oven on to bake those cookies you like. Come on in, pull up a chair!

on a Saturday Morning at the Bird Feeder.

Thanks for visiting and 

I wish you all a great weekend.

For our international friends to translate using the widget on my side bar.

Photo 1:

"I am a happy little bird. The snow melted a bit and there is fresh birdseed. No more frosty birdseed frappes."

Photo 2:

"No more frosty frapes?  Disappointing!"

Photo 3:

I am not hanging out for just birdseed. I am out of here."

Photo 4:

"Hello! I am Spike. The black box lady worries about me because I have no fur on my tail."

Photo 5:

"I am going to make sure you are taken care of my little friend."

Photo 6:

"I am a little embarrassed but she means well."

Photo 7:

"Will she get an outfit for us or are we safe?"

Photo 8:

"It has started to snow again and it is going to get very windy. I think we ought to get back to our nests."

Photo 9:

"We will be okay."

"Yes we know, you've got your love to keep you warm. Cue role of eyes"

Photo 10:
"All I need is a hot cup of tea, and can you make me some acorn cookies? You can have this one. I will share."

Photo 11:

"That's how it goes..."

SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BIRD FEEDER - SNOW DAY AND UP IN THE SKY...

 The geese were fed up with all the snow and decided to pack up and fly further south. You can just about see their suitcases tucked under their wings. No? Well, I'm sure they're there!

Meanwhile, far down below them....

The squirrel has very sharp claws and has dug down to one of the flat feeders. I asked him if he could bring five hundred family members over to do the same to our driveway. I told him I would pay them peanuts, but the kind of peanuts they would like.

I think you are getting your classic lines mixed up there buddy! Oh, and the American Beaver came on by. 

Buck the Beaver also said he could chew his way through the ice. If he can fell trees with his teeth, I know he can help us with our ice problem. We have lived in this house 30 plus years, and we have never had it like this before. The snow shovel that has dug us out of many feet of snow in the past, threw its metal hands up in disgust.

In the meantime, the Dark-eyed Junco is digging down to parts unknown, while ducking pinecones. They are still falling off that tree and then there are those Kissing Bunnies again. Missy Mourning Dove is expressing herself today.

Sophie Squirrel finally let go of her acorn after being offered a nice cup of hot coffee with a few flowers. She's feeling much warmer now.

For our international friends to translate:

1st Photo:

"Keep up back there. No slacking!"

2nd Photo:

"I have struck oil. I mean birdseed!"

3rd Photo:

"Oil or birdseed, that is the question. Be it nobler to leave the seed? Or should I let them eat cake?
"If it were me I would take the cake!"

4th Photo:

"Do you want some help? I am very good at digging and building. I come with my own tools too!"

"How are you with heavy snow and ice on driveways? The man of the house could really do with your help."

5th Photo:

No words.

6: Photo:

"Tsk! Don't they ever quit? They are so embarrassing! I wonder what their kids think?"

7th Photo:

"How very kind. Thank you!"

8th Photo:

"And that's how it goes on a Saturday Morning at the Bird Feeder. Thanks for the visit. Have a great day!"

DANGLY EARRINGS

 In a mad moment on a sleepless night (at around 3.00 a.m.), I ordered these.

The lady who makes them had a going-out-of-business sale, and they arrived in the mail a few days ago.

They were for pierced ears (my ears aren't), but I remembered I had converters in a box somewhere, along with a pair of small needle-nosed pliers. I found them and got to work, getting rid of the wires and attaching the converters. They are prettier than the photo shows, but it will give you an idea and this old girl still loves her dangly earrings, says I smiling.

We didn't get as much snow as we were expecting, but hubs found it impossible to clear what we did have off the driveway. There is a thick sheet of ice on top. No melting as it's going to remain bitter for several days, and supposedly more snow next Saturday. We have a steep driveway that can be treacherous -we have a history. Fortunately, we stocked up beforehand.

The sun is shining outside at least, and Sophie Squirrel is doing okay, though she's a wee bit cold! 

The Kissing Bunnies, as you well know, have their love to keep them warm.

I couldn't help but put in a word of the day in the photo above. Son and daughter-in-law sent these.

My grateful thanks to the person who plowed our road early this morning, and for that matter to all who go out in this weather to take care of us and keep us safe. Bless your hearts, you deserve our never-ending gratitude. When we eventually can dig our way down to the road, we'll be ready to get out of here.

What did we do on our snow-bound day? We read, I put this post together and we made our dinner, Creamy Beef with Butterfly Pasta. It was very good and we added a veggie salad on the side. I will share it next Monday.

Take good care of yourselves out there and I hope all is well where you are. Stay safe and warm.

For our international friends, to translate the words on the 5th photo down.

Chionophile.

A person who loves, enjoys or thrives in the snow and cold weather is called a chionophile. From Greek, this term refers to someone who finds joy and peace during winter, particularly when the landscape is covered in snow.

Pronunciation: kye-ON-uh-file.

SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BIRD FEEDER - WHAT IS THIS?

 The Goldfinch had a nice surprise today.

Yes, the pinecones are still around, and the birds seem to enjoy picking the seeds out of them.

"Ye gads!" said their many children. "Don't embarrass us!"

(A little nostalgia, at this link you can listen to 

the late great Ella Fitzgerald singing that famous song)

In the meantime, Sophie Squirrel is enjoying the snow, just as long as she can keep her acorn, which she seems very possessive about. That’s okay, sharing is a learning process for her, but she is getting there.

The Dark-eyed Junco is enjoying his peanuts…

and the Mourning Doves say, "Is it going to snow again?" 

And that's how it goes at this week's Saturday Morning at the Bird Feeder.

If you are in the chilly climes, stay warm and if you are in the hottest climes, stay cool, and to all, wishing you Peace.

Thanks for flying in and have a great weekend.

For our international friends to translate.

1st Photo:

"What's this?"

2nd Photo:

"I like these snow cone pinecones."

3rd Photo:

"I wish I had brought my glasses."

4th Photo:

"Hello, who are you?"

"Hello, I'm the coffee shop cookie. I am told I am too delicious for my own good. That lady looked at me very strangely."

5th Photo:

"Baby, it's cold outside."

"That's okay, we have our love to keep us warm."

6th Photo: 

No words, explanation above photo.

7th Photo:

No words, explanation above photo.

8th Photo:

No words, explanation above photo.

SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BIRD FEEDER - IT STOPPED RAINING

I have felt a little under the weather and have taken a blog break for a few days. These few posts have been set up beforehand.  I will be back sometime next week.

And that’s how it goes on a 

Saturday Morning at the Bird Feeder. 

Thanks for stopping by

and have a great weekend.

For our overseas friends, a transcript for the translation button on my side bar:

1st Photo: rainy day on our deck.

2nd Photo: Sophie Squirrel: "I am happy it stopped raining so hard."

Daphne Dove: "You won't have to cover your head with your tail."

3rd Photo: Froggie 3: "I thought we were going to float away."

Daphne Dove: "I have ordered water wings for us all."

Sophie Squirrel: "For me too? I am not part of your family. I don't expect you to include me."

Daphney Dove: "You too! We live on the same blue dot. Carl Sagan said that. As far as I am concerned, we are all related."

Carl Sagan's story of the Pale Blue Dot can be found here.

SATURDAY MORNING AT THE BIRD FEEDER - SORT OF!

After discussing this with their 100 other family members on the roof, they all flew off and visited their raven cousins in the southwest. It was a bit of a surprise but who wouldn't be with 100 family members suddenly turning up? Crows don't have cell phones! In the meantime, a few days later...

Oh Sofie Squirrel, you look like you are auditioning for a new Conehead movie. 

They are also getting ready for the Conehead audition, at least their umbrella is. It all depends if it freezes or if the snow melts.

We're all glad it stopped snowing. Sofie is still clutching her pearls, I mean acorn, the Froggies3 are still watching the Kissing Bunnies. The audition was cancelled because the snow melted a few hours later. The old wise crow who foresaw the snow coming, is now warming his feathers in the sunshine and warmth of the southwest, and... 

that's how it goes on a Saturday Morning at the Bird Feeder.

Have a great weekend everyone 

and thanks for flying in.