Bluebirds!

If you look very close, you can see the bluebird on the top railing and a second one on the top bench. Sorry I couldn't do better. They kept flying away on me. 

Bluebirds in Riverdale Park

Some years ago I went on the "Bluebird Walk" at the Beltsville Agricultural center. There was a man who built bluebird houses and put them up around the center to encourage the bluebirds to nest. Seems like the bluebirds were disappearing and could not be found inside the beltway anymore. I remember this old guy taking us from nest box to nest box and he would lift open the top and let us have a look inside at the developing bluebirds. On occasion he would pick one up and hold it in his hand for us to get a good look. I never forgot that bluebird walk and the bluebirds always had a special place in my heart. You can't imagine my pleasure yesterday when I saw a flock of bluebirds in Riverdale Park! There they were on the fence that encloses the DeMatha ball field. (right next to my dog park!) I am so delighted that the bluebirds are back inside the beltway! That was the plan 20+ years ago and I have seen it happen. Wow! For anyone unfamiliar with birds, I am not talking about the blue jays that are all over the place. The bluebirds do have some red on their breast/neck area. The blue is so blue. Just beautiful. Anyone who wants to have a look, I have seen them in the morning and the evening, so just go walking. Nature in our own back yard! I have to give Simon credit for seeing them first and telling me about it. Thanks Simon.

Linkie!

Linkie has lost her hair, but not her smile! She is in the Riverside Nursing Home, 220 S. River St., Plains, Pa. 18705 Room 19 Phone is 570-823-5161.
Best time to call is after 4 p.m. she is in therapy most of the day. She has been in the hospital since June. She needs therapy to help her move about. She is in good spirits. She is still dealing with chemo but we are hoping all will be well very soon. Please remember her in your prayers, and send a card or make a phone call if possible.
The Handsome guy is Link's son Will!



























Back in the 60's these 3 were 1/2 of the Sexy Six! Here they are still sexy as ever! There are 5 of us left out of the 6. Judy passed away a few years ago. She stays with us in spirit. Barb lives in Texas and Joanne wasn't available. One day we will get a picture of all of us together again. I find it funny that out of the 6 members we have a 100% divorse rate. We thought Link would be the only one to stay married, but no such luck or should I say we have all been lucky. Joanne married for the second time and is still married so one of the 6 is married. I think we should have Sexy Six Trivia here. If you remember anything, please post it here. I can remember the "turkey trot" - I think that was Linkie's creativity. I can remember the arguments, disagreements, double/triple dates, fun, laughter, drinking beer, eating pizza. Hey does Link look good or what. Bunky bought her tons of hats, but we kinda like the bald hairdu. She said if I let her cut my hair, she will let me draw hair on her. We can't agree who will go first so we are at a stand still.