Hi Freebird!!!

The roses lOOk beautiful like that!!!

I never think of floating them---that's a nice idea!

I'm glad you like them.

Your Nuthatch sounds fun! Aren't they sweet little guys?
If you watch he will take a nut---probably a sunflower seed and go to a favorite tree---they wedge the sunflower seed between two pieces of bark so that the tree holds the nut--then they use their beak to drill open the seed. I love watching stuff like that.

My hummingbirds are still here---but I think they like my neighbors house better.
Although they are starting to buzz me when I am outside in their area.
I have been building a Butterfly/Hummingbird garden this year---we should make one here too!!!

The wind blew our antenna wire loose some time back and it is draping across one of my bedroom windows----and I don't want Mark to fix it because my chicadee is beginning to hang on it in the wee hours of the morning and yell at me through the window!!!
It always cracks me up and starts my day with a smile---no easy task for a Virgo before coffee---

After our first camping trip this year he really took me to task when I got back.
Followed me all over the yard yelling at me so much even Mark was laughing.

I had hung Courtney's teddy bear--'Benji' by the ears on the clothesline to get the campfire smell out---and when I brought him in he had sunflower seeds drilled into his fur --all over his little body!
I SAW that chicadee on the clothesline on and off all day and I think HE did it!!

You know--I would not be a bit suprised if that bird was'nt 'Petey' reincarnated.
Petey was my sisters duck when I was younger and every bit as cross as this chicadee.

Petey used to come in the garage to the kitchen door and beat on it with her beak when the mash bowl was empty.
Then when Mom would be going to fill the bowl -- Petey would be hustling along behind her pecking at the back of her ankles and bitchquacking all the way to the lakes edge.
Nothing like a duck pecking at your feet to get you to pick up the pace!!!!

You know, When I remember stuff like that -- I realize what a crazy up bringing I had!
Well maybe I should say eccentric---that's crazy with class!!

I'm going to scoot on and start digging up starters for our new garden-- Just in time for winter too!!!

Peace!!!

Dani

I must admit, you all have a way with the flowers and birds..
Australdi, my dear how I would love to see the beauty you so beautifly described. The one place I have longed to go, for some reason it is a place that seems to pull so very hard at me. MoonGlow was one of the first people I met here, and it was a silly thing, when she and I were on together which was more often than not, it wasn't uncommon for us to post at the exact same time, many times, about the same topics, sometimes different threads.. It was almost like a mind meld.. The more we did it, the more we joked about it.. then one day we sat down and realized, I was Aries with Gemini Rising, she was Gemini with Aries Rising. But then the strangest thing happened.. I found out that she also lives in Australia, that made it even stranger for me.. here I am in the middle of the states.. with a glider from Original Australia decent (meaning originally they all came from Australia)I have been involved with the research of these guys for 5 years, and that pull, that very hard press pull had always been there in my life..I was offered passage to Australia, and to the breaking of a dream, had to turn it down.. for the fear of losing the one link I have, the one thing that means more to me than any my dreams. My Baybe.. So I shall be more than glad to hear the stories, the tales, the loveliness of your descriptions, with Baybe sitting on my chest..I know she will not live forever, and I know the preparations I am doing, has a purpose in my life. So I will wait ever so patiently for the dream to become a reality.. till then dream on.. as I will be there to share them with you..
Freebird.. It is also so great to see you as usual, you and dani bring so much beauty to this hotel, again something I can only live through the eyes of you.. I would be lucky if I could tell the differnce between a rose or a daisy, a eagle or a robin.. It all adds to the peace and tranquility that this place has always brought into the middle of a bustleing life.. There is a song for people like me.. it goes something like "I rush and I rush to get things done, I rush so much that life's no fun.." It must be the aries in me, I have my fingers into so many pots these days, I have just taken on managing a couple of singers from nashville, and it definitly isn't a slow life. I manage to sneak in once in awhile, look at the hotel, and rush back out. One of these days, I will slow down and not just think about smelling those roses, but taking the time to plant a few as I go.. It would seem so befitting..
I shall take a walk outside, and smell those flowers, and that sweet sweet air...
If you can not find me, I'll be out there on the tail of that comet.. remember what life has to offer me.. the real things that count..
Sweet smells, fresh air, and very dear souls..

I know the song you are talking about, Lori. When I first heard it I thought maybe they wrote it with me in mind. My Aries Sun has a tendency to rush around in a hurry to get things done. Then when it's all done I can come here to the hotel and relax, or putter in my garden, watch the butterflys and birds, and keep in touch with Earth Mother. My Libra rising would go crazy without the balance.

I do love your stories about your fine feathered friends, Dani. I got a good laugh over your duck. What a character! Does any one ever catch you talking to your birds? It can be a bit embarasing. I've been known to get some rather strange looks when I got caught. I hope my Scarlet (the Cardinal) understands that I haven't been talking to him a lot lately. We are having some work done on the house and with all of these strange men running around the house, I've had to act "normal." He does follow me around a chatter at me when I'm outside puttering.

Well, I can't stay long. I just stopped in for a refreashing spot of tea and a few quiet moments in the shade. Time to get back to cleaning up after the work men. Nice guys, but a bit on the messy side.

Keep a song in your heart.

Freebird

Yes Freebird-- I have been "caught"--- and uhhuh it's embarrassing.

My husband used to think I was crazy until he spent time in the garden with me and heard the birds calling ME.

But once I was in the yard and I did not know my neighbor was home---Jenny Wren and i were talking and I was copy catting her song back at her---she was calling and calling back---and finally my neighbor popped her head over the top of the fence and said--"you keep it up and that bird is going to poop on you!"

And just last week---I went out to feed the Jays and I whistled for them---as I filled their feeders---I kept on calling them--as I turned to walk back in I saw my other neighbor in her back yard and she was just staring at me---then she says--"what are you doing?" I told her I was calling the Blue jays in for peanuts and she started to laugh.--- Well her laugh cut short when from the branch right above her she heard a whistle that sounded like the call I made and suddenly a Blue jay streaked in over her head to the feeder in my yard while i was still right next to it.
You should have seen her face!!!
I'm sure mine was covered with smug Virgo Satisfaction!!!! LOL

Peace to you all my friends--
oh and Lori---it was my Mother that taught me the love of flowers and animals--and my Dad taught me the Love of animals and flowers
but they both taught me to share.

All of this is for everyone---you can enjoy them when ever you want and you don't have to do any weeding!

Love,

Dani

I was just feeding some magpies and kookaburras the other day, talking to them too... i'ts so good to talk to birds...and so good to know I'm not the only 'birdbrained' one!
rosellas, parakeets and galahs stopped by too but their not as sociable as magpies!
have to fly too.... ....another avian reference???
(((sings))) just give me some butter and I'll fly...flutterby....butterfly..!!!

Oh how lovely is the evening!!! Dropped by and caught a few chuckles. Laughter is so good for the soul. Can you believe I got caught talking to a Cardinal this morning at work? One of the guys drove up as I was crossing the parking lot talking to this silly bird that was hollering at me for attention. I didn't even look to see what kind of strange look he had on his face. I've seen "that" look before and have learned to live with it. As far as I'm concerned, more people should talk to the birds. They don't know what they are missing. At least this time I wasn't talking to a tree. I've gotten caught doing that too.

I hate to eat a brownie and run, but I have work to do. I'm just glad I found time today to drop in and absorb some of the beautiful atmosphere we share here.

Don't forget to wish upon a star.

Freebird

::clapping and laughing::

Searching, what a great story.

My family thinks I'm crazy because I have all out conversations with my cat. I don't know what they'd think if they found out I talk to birds and other cute fuzzy woodland creatures.

It's funny how people react, the other day Minx and I were arguing about her collar (she's an indoor cat - I want her to wear a collar, just in case she gets out. She didn't like it at first). Just as we were getting into it, my Sister comes to the door. I let her in and Minx stalks out of the room. Sis asks, "what's wrong with her?" So I tell her that we are having an arguement about the new collar. Just as my Sister suggests that I see a therapist, Minx walks into the room, pulls on the collar, lets out this burst of meows, turns tail, and stomps out of the room again. My sister gave me the strangest look and went "oooookkkkaaaayyyyyy, maybe I need the therapist."

It's rather cool here today so I brought along some cider. Anyone want a glass?

::fluffing pillows and filling kitty dishes::

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ROTFLOL!!!!!!!!

Minxmom--you darling ---*hands on hips* where have you beeeeeennnnnnnnnnn???????????

Welcome HooooMMMMMMMEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just love your pussycat too!--Nothing like a cat TELLING you to shut up a human!!!!!

Once when my Cat from childhood--Bandit---asked to go outside at 1:00am---my mom told her 'alright--but you look at that clock--I want you back here by 2 oam!!'
(Mom was a night owl)--was her friend suprised when bandit knocked on the window at 2:00 sharp!!!!!

Hey!! Where HAVE you been ---is everything ok?---are you still on the east coast?
Girl you've been missing for months!

Welcome home Againnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!

Dani

I'm great, just pooped. Still in the same old place. Thanks so much for asking.

They have been working us like slaves at work. I haven't had a minute to myself. And, the few minutes I get to be online a day have been, unfortunately, dedicated to other things.

Thank you so much for the warm welcome back. You don't know how much it means to me. I almost didn't post, I was almost (almost) too embarassed, seeing as it's been so long since I posted last. I figured that no one would remember me.

Minx, on the other hand, knew everyone would remember her . Speaking of Minx, I just got a digital camera. So who better to test it out on than the cutest little black cat in the universe? The pictures aren't the greatest, I don't have a feel for the camera, yet. But, here she is

http://citizens.nettaxi.com/minxsmom/nss-folder/pictures/minxtest.jpg
http://citizens.nettaxi.com/minxsmom/nss-folder/pictures/minx1.jpg

And, in case you didn't get enough, even more Minx

Oh She's just beautiful!!!!!

Are those green eyes as bright as they look in the pic.?

So that's what you need to send pics huh? a digital camera?

Geez it's nice to have you back----others will be around eventually---life has taken many in other directions.
I keep hanging in---because I keep making new friends.

Talk to you soon----I have a looooonnnnggggggg day ahead of me.

Love,

Dani

Welcome Back, Minxsmom! I knew you would be back here one of these days. Don't feel bad about disappearing for a while. It seems that all of us have been pretty busy this summer. I know I have. I'm so glad this thread picked up again. Even if I can only find a few minutes, I always feel refreashed when I leave here. Thanks for the cup of cider. You must have added some special kind of spice to it. I feel more energetic already. I'll have to put all of that energy to good use. You know how it is on your day off. You wind up working harder than you do on the job.

Wishing you all Wind beneath your Wings

Freebird

I can see the warm yellow glow of the fire through the windows and is that apples and hyachinths I smell in the air?
Perhaps I'll take a couple of steps closer...so enviting...
warm conversation and laughter seeps out into the star-lit night...
Kitties everywhere! Lounging on the front porch...some in contet slumber...others curled up next to each other, huddled close together for warmth and love...
WHooPs! I almost didn't see you there, Minx!! Your velvet black coat blended in with the darkness...but your glowing eyes gave you away!...
Is that a VACANCY sign I see in the window?...
"Mommy, she hit me!"
"Mommy, look at me!"
"Mommy, I want a snack!"
"Mommy, I have to go potty!"
"Mommy, she took my toy! And won't give it back!"
"Moooooooooommmmmm!!!!"...

The little Scorpian and Crab are tucked safe in bed...finally it's quiet, but I still hear their voices ringing in my head!...
Sure could use some of that delicious tea, and a pillowed ottoman for my weary feet!!
What is that beautiful echanting music that I hear?...

...Walks in with a delightfull smiles, and sence of comfort, wow this place looks relaxing,.. *picking up a heart cookie to share with Dytee and babies(sugargliders)
Virgin moon goes and plants Bloomed Hybrid,oreiental and sun lillys,vanilia, and tulips of all colors, In pots around the rooms.

*sniffs* Hmmm smells so wonderfull..

*Takes a seat and relaxes as all her troubles drift away...*

{{{{Freebird}}}} Thanks for the warm welcome back.

I think some of the fairy dust blew into the cider jug. That must be what you taste.

Your post made me laugh. I, too, know "the look" all too well. And, have been caught on more than several occassions interacting with various flora and fauna.

BlakeHeart, hopefully, that enchanting music is the sound of the future. The sounds that I will soon be making on my new harp.

It is a beautiful rosewood Celtic lap harp. It just arrived last night. Now all I need is a tuner and hopefully I will eventually learn how to play. ::hope, hope, hope::

I didn't tell any of my family about the harp. My goal is to learn and practice, practice, practice - and, hopefully, by Christmas I can surprise them all by playing something. ::hope, hope, hope::

You know - learn to play the harp, while crocheting the Colonial Flag Throw for a gift for my Mother for Christmas, while needle pointing another gift for Mom, while practicing my knitting so I can finally make that sweater, while working all this overtime in our busy season. Not too much to do. I know I'm a pisces, but I think this is pushing it a bit

The hills are alive with the sound of music! Maybe it's the honey bees singing that you hear, BlakeHeart. They can hardly wait for Minxsmom to learn to play her harp so they can make music together. The sweeter the music, the sweeter the honey.

Maybe it was fairy dust in the cider. I got a lot done yesterday and did it all with a silly smile on my face. Had a rough day today, so I came back for more. Brought some cedar logs to throw on the fire. I just love the smell of cedar, don't you? I hope it doesn't over power the wonderful scent of all these beautiful flowers. Have you noticed that the colors become so vibrant when we bring them here? It must be the Magic in the air. I think I'll go out on the balcony and watch for a falling star to wish on. Feel free to join me and we will all make a wish.

Love and Laughter for ALL

Freebird

Oh, Freebird, you think of everything.

I don't know what it is about cedar, but it seems to relax and invigorate at the same time - but it never seems to overpower - so I don't think the flowers have a thing to worry about.

What is that delightful smell? Did someone put on a fresh pot of tea?

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powerful words, that ring with truth
words that sing, forsooth!
yes, words that ring and words that sing
words of spring and every good thing...like kitties =^..^=

Well, obviously, the pisces image file doesn't work in a signature - oops, my bad

**sniff** **sniff**...AAAAhhhhhhh...
my whole body relaxes and tensions are released...I lay back and sink into heaven,as dozens of multi-colored butterflies flutter about the room from flower to flower ...
Yes, Minxsmom, please practice all you want here, as even bumblings from a harp always magically sound beautiful in the end!...
a honeybee buzzzes softly in my ear
before it decides to rest a spell on my arm...
Funny, Freebird, how the bees don't sting in here!

I mentioned this in the Star Chat forum, but I want to spread it around a little more. A&E is having a two hour special on Atlantis Sunday night. They are running it four times in a row, starting at 8PM.

I normally wouldn't want a screaming, flashing, loud commericals TV to ruin our lovely peace here, but maybe, just for Sunday, we could bring a TV in just to watch this show? I'd get rid of it first thing on Monday

Of course, if anyone objects it doesn't really matter because I'm gonna do what I want anyway --- OOPS, did I say that in my out loud voice? --- what I mean is, I would never think of disturbing our peace without everyone's consent

I bought a tuner at lunchtime today and tuned up my harp.

WOW!!! Even the dumb old fingering exercises sOund beautiful! With every pluck of the strings little hearts and flowers fly out.

I can't wait until I can make real music!!!

*follows the music---stops at the troubles barrel and dumps her load---returns to the barrel and throws her list in---follows the smell of tea and cedar and flowers--collapses onto the pillows and buries her face in minx's coat*
"hello you beautiful greeneyed pussycat--How have you been? Have you been taking good care of your Mom?
You remember Marty don't you? He's my long haired handsome tabby boy-- Oh I see HE remembers you!--isn't it nice that here all kitties like each other right off? "
I Love the smell of cedar too---and I brought some cherry wood because it gives off beautiful rainbow colors.

I will take some tea I believe---oh and chocolate is just what I need!!

I won't mind a TV a bit----anything here is wonderful.
*refills the hmmingbird feeder as they buzz around her head----goes back to cushions with marty and minx---Marty is thinking that minx's tail might be fun to touch --so he gives it a gentle paw---Minx purrs 'Hhmm?'
Marty remembers that he is partial to his own tail and respects Minx's space---they touch noses and curl up next to each other*

Look at how pretty the hummingbirds are flitting around in the mist of the fairy dust!

Just what I needed my friends.

Dani

I'm glad you noticed, BlakeHeart. That the bees here don't sting. Just like the kitties and the rest of us, they come here knowing how special this place is and there is no need to protect themselves by stinging any one. They enjoy the harmony as much as we do.

Please do bring in a TV for something as fascinating as Atlantis. Perhaps it will provide us a link to our own memories of that long lost land. I'll even bring some pop corn and apple slices with carmel to dip them in. When the show is over, we can sit and watch the cherry wood burn and discuss our impressions.

Peace be with you

Freebird

Hey Ho! Where is everybody? The tea is still hot and it looks like some mysterious visitor left a plate of the yummiest sugar cookies. I was kind of hungry so I ate a few, but was sure to leave some for any one else who might drop in. I didn't bring any thing this time. I checked on the garden and it doesn't need tending. I can tell that the Cloud People have been taking very good care of it. I think I'll wander around by myself for a while and maybe I'll take a little fairy dust back with me when I leave. I could use a little Magic. Maybe next time I visit it won't be quite so lonely here.

Tossing Fairy dust your way,

Freebird

Freebird??
(((pokes head around corner of door)))
Oh darn! I missed you! I'm not sure about anyone else, but I've been off playing pretend I'm an olympian!!! I keep popping my head around the door, but I must just miss everyone!....but I don't feel lonely here, all by myself 'cause you left so much love here for people to share!! Thanks so much ...I might just curl up in front of the fire...if I don't wake when you come in, don't worry I'll just be astral travelling and I'll be back soon...
oh and guys; I hope you don't mind but I left my horse grazing in the garden...she won't touch the flowers, but she will keep the grass down a bit, and her poop will really help the vegies!! ...I promise I'll clean up after her! She's really friendly, especially if you have food in your hand...
Your'e welcome to take her for a ride too, she loves to run and jump!!! and she's very gentle
(((curling up and drifting into sweet dreams)))

Yo, Australdi! How nice to meet a fellow Olympian. I'm not sure why you didn't use a capital O. For me it's a habit as I grew up in Olympia, Washington. It may not be the Mount Olympus of old, but very Magical in it's own way.

I did wander in while you were napping. You looked so peace filled that I didn't want to break the spell, so I went out to the garden to check out your horse. What a beautiful creature! I've been wanting to go riding all summer and haven't had a chance, so I took you up on your invitation and had a wonderful time of it. I love ridding a horse that is so full of Spirit and gentle at the same time. For a while there, I felt like I had returned to the Shinning Times of Turtle Island and was ridding across the prairie one more time. I think your horse enjoyed it almost as much as I did. Thank you for sharing him with me.

Let your dreams be the wind beneath your wings.

Freebird