tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791304731827660383.post6221640977401733730..comments2024-03-20T10:58:48.057-07:00Comments on NeedledMom: The Birds are Running My LifeNeedled Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07749314475716010490noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791304731827660383.post-62961437379126624142008-07-18T10:15:00.000-07:002008-07-18T10:15:00.000-07:00Oh my goodness! That was quite an adventure for y...Oh my goodness! That was quite an adventure for your cockatiel! It's just amazing that she survived being out on her own for that long, I would have thought maybe a bigger bird would have gone after her. :o( I'm glad she made it home safe and sound and landed on your finger! I didn't know you had birds. Also glad you got the oriole out without her slamming into the windows! When we first moved here we had trouble with birds coming down our chimneys and getting loose in the house. We finally had a screened thing built over the top of the chimneys so they can't get in there. I got tired of chasing pigeons and blackbirds!<BR/><BR/>Karen Coombs work is just spectacular! I just can't imagine having the creativity to come with such beautiful patterns! I have been so bad this summer and just haven't done any sewing. Just too much yard and barn work to do plus the grands are here a lot which I love! They are here now and are painting on the kitchen table. I think D has more paint on him then on his paper! lol!<BR/><BR/>T hasn't seen the American Girl movie yet so that may be something we can do if we ever get a rainy day. I'm sure she would love it. When you guys were on the WRB trip in NYC R went to the American Girl store and was just amazed! Three floors of dolls and all the accessories! Huge prices, he didn't buy anything there! ha! Actually she's not much of a doll gal, would rather be in the barn with the horses!<BR/><BR/>We may not be with you in Key Largo this year. Got an e-mail from the former president of Aca*dia and he said that was a possibility. WRB is tightening up on things and we may be left in the dust. We've been there many years so can't complain but I will miss my yearly visit with you and E! xoxoxMidlife Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531655128417397650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791304731827660383.post-64242847771815206752008-07-17T20:10:00.000-07:002008-07-17T20:10:00.000-07:00Re your comment today - I can see myself spending ...Re your comment today - I can see myself spending 4 months getting everything de-cluttered! The basement alone could take a month!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938607712512860569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791304731827660383.post-11153870788811355342008-07-17T06:55:00.000-07:002008-07-17T06:55:00.000-07:00PS - the pron - just precious!!PS - the pron - just precious!!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938607712512860569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791304731827660383.post-19535292162843690422008-07-17T06:40:00.000-07:002008-07-17T06:40:00.000-07:00Amazing stories of the birds - I'm glad they're al...Amazing stories of the birds - I'm glad they're all back where they belong!<BR/><BR/>The quilts are amazing - I have been reading Jennifer Chiaverini's books lately and love them, but since I don't speak "quiltese" some of it escapes me. <BR/><BR/>I'm so far behind - trying to catch up with my friends - I'm glad that pilot escaped. How scary!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938607712512860569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791304731827660383.post-89303982851129853172008-07-16T12:43:00.000-07:002008-07-16T12:43:00.000-07:00I so enjoyed hearing about the cockatiels and the ...I so enjoyed hearing about the cockatiels and the oriole. Will have to go see Kit Kittredge w/ my daughter, sounds good.I am so impressed with the apron!Muumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181825725581583635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791304731827660383.post-76871714283682528552008-07-16T04:21:00.000-07:002008-07-16T04:21:00.000-07:00What a strange thought you had about the plane and...What a strange thought you had about the plane and then what happened. I don't know quite what I'd do, I guess the adrenalin would kick in very fastAnniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962677559692141098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791304731827660383.post-67267128763902514502008-07-14T18:53:00.000-07:002008-07-14T18:53:00.000-07:00I love it that your cockatiel returned home! And ...I love it that your cockatiel returned home! And the quilts from your quilt guild! Oh my, how do those blocks work to look like that!<BR/>The apron is a work of art and love from those little granddaughters. I know you will keep it always.Alice Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17736427320282775051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791304731827660383.post-25549975919718466812008-07-14T16:15:00.000-07:002008-07-14T16:15:00.000-07:00O my , I cant believe it came back ! What a happy ...O my , I cant believe it came back ! What a happy ending :)<BR/>Stephaniethehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10083618178422795651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791304731827660383.post-54026403315405272432008-07-14T15:53:00.000-07:002008-07-14T15:53:00.000-07:00Those 3D blocks fascinate me! One day...You realis...Those 3D blocks fascinate me! One day...<BR/>You realise bird stories, like all stories, occur in threes-so keep a close watch for a big eagle coming through the window. But on second thought, maybe it was winged things stories and it did come in threes if you count the plane!!<BR/>Love the apron! TraceyTracey @ozcountryquiltingmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15599606762035730873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791304731827660383.post-70407706544857821252008-07-14T03:21:00.000-07:002008-07-14T03:21:00.000-07:00adorable apron!Those quilts are amazing!!!!!wowzer...adorable apron!<BR/><BR/>Those quilts are amazing!!!!!<BR/><BR/>wowzers to the birds! Hehehepalmtreefanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200765673422173926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791304731827660383.post-14739404385479599772008-07-13T15:53:00.000-07:002008-07-13T15:53:00.000-07:00Funny birds!I love the tumbling block quilts. The...Funny birds!<BR/>I love the tumbling block quilts. They really do look 3-D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791304731827660383.post-45627239920010580952008-07-13T11:04:00.000-07:002008-07-13T11:04:00.000-07:00It sounds like your birds are keeping you busy...w...It sounds like your birds are keeping you busy...whew! Such beautiful quilts and the apron is too cute!<BR/>~KelliKellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12959889019639336499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791304731827660383.post-73494720222440831882008-07-13T10:18:00.000-07:002008-07-13T10:18:00.000-07:00I enjoyed your post , the little bird story is so ...I enjoyed your post , the little bird story is so cute, we all need an escape from the ordinary once in a while I guess birds do too.That plane crash would have shook me up,wow.<BR/>That is such a cute apron !!!<BR/>DianeDiane at Crafty Passionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11552469700475881327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791304731827660383.post-14487075926757191372008-07-13T10:06:00.000-07:002008-07-13T10:06:00.000-07:00Hi Mary -I didn’t know you’d had a close encounter...Hi Mary -<BR/><BR/>I didn’t know you’d had a close encounter of the avian kind before our guild meeting! My goodness, what a way to start the day!<BR/><BR/>I love watching the orioles at our feeder. They're so beautiful. And we almost had a mourning dove come in the front door last night! <BR/><BR/>Love the photos you took of Karen’s quilts. Her work is amazing, and you're amazing for remembering to bring your camera!<BR/><BR/>Oh, what a lucky grandma you are to have little ones who'll make such a cute apron for you! They must be pretty special indeed.<BR/><BR/>Have a good week. Stay cool!Pattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775430602334516126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791304731827660383.post-85009087272917192532008-07-12T23:29:00.000-07:002008-07-12T23:29:00.000-07:00My knowledge of birds is dire. Sadly lacking. And ...My knowledge of birds is dire. Sadly lacking. And even though I love seeing them, I would prefer not to have to evict them from my house! I love those blocks, by the way. Can we see a complete picture? <BR/>We have a small airfield close by and often I see planes flying very low and wonder too. It is a training centre too, and lots of microlights fly there. Thank heavens the pilot managed to avoid the homes nearby, and was ok. <BR/><BR/>The apron is just beautiful. What clever girls they are! You must treasure it!Lindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141761866483224572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791304731827660383.post-22676828736800498302008-07-12T17:05:00.000-07:002008-07-12T17:05:00.000-07:00I enjoyed reading about your bird capers. I must ...I enjoyed reading about your bird capers. I must say that our orioles are so skittish. Perhaps it's because Vincent gives them the eye through the slider!<BR/>That plane crash was a little too close for comfort. I've never actually seen one go down, but it happens from time to time at the airport about 15 miles from us.<BR/>Your granddaughters did such a great job on that apron. I know you'll cherish it always!<BR/>hugs!!Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024132046092264711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791304731827660383.post-71579475749189875382008-07-12T16:41:00.000-07:002008-07-12T16:41:00.000-07:00I so enjoyed this post:-) I guess birds are like h...I so enjoyed this post:-) I guess birds are like humans, we all need to get away from our mates once in a while! hehe I'm glad to hear the female came back, though! As for the Oriole who flew into your sunroom, I'm sure she thought she'd found a new home! lol Don't these things always happen, though, when you're in a hurry to leave?!! <BR/><BR/>Omigosh, I can see why you love Karen Combs' quilting work...I've never seen them done in 3 dimensional like that before, how awesome!! I wish I had learned how to quilt but it's not something anyone in my family ever did.<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to have my own grandchild to bring to the movies:-) Sounds like a fun time!!<BR/><BR/>Oh wow, I can imagine how surprised you were to learn that the small plane you had seen flying so low had crash landed! Thank goodness the pilot was ok!! I've never experienced anything like that...don't think I want to! lol<BR/><BR/>What a darling apron the girls made for you...quite impressive considering their ages! I'm sure you will treasure it always:-) xoxoCarole Buranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497329055251626140noreply@blogger.com