Where Are You Dad Decorah?

One of the last times we saw dad with mom protecting the babies on 4/15/18.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4xfPVjuTTU

Hearts all across the world are breaking knowing dad has been gone for almost a week now and no one knows where he is or what has happened.  I fear for the worst, if only we knew so we could move forward.

We miss you Dad.

Dad Decorah

Dad was last seen at the nest on Wednesday with mom protecting the babies. He has not been seen since.  No one knows what happened or where he is.  These are the last pics I have of him.

Tajari and Necco Wafers

First of all Tajari is one today.  I remember being glued to the computer for 3 hours watching be born.  It was pretty cool.  It has been fun to watch him grow.

On a sad note Necco wafers, one of my fav candies, may be no longer.  I have been known to eat a while large roll in one setting.  I picked up some the other day and put them away and hope to pick up some more just in case.

http://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/2018/04/10/candy-fans-hoarding-necco-wafers-now-that-confectionery-company-could-close.html

Happy Birthday D20

While we are busy watching the newness of D29-D31, D20 is 4 today.  If you have watched the nest for a few years you know what an ordeal he went through with a broken wing.  He will never be on his own and lives at Soar in Iowa.  So Happy Birthday D20 (aka Decorah) and may you have  a fishy day.

Decorah

Yesterday there was quite a bit of activity because there are 2 little fuzzy bobbleheads that need to eat and they also bonk each other, a skill they need to learn to not have their food taken away from them later in life.  About noon the snow started and at one time  it looked mom was sitting in a huge bubble bath.

Squeee Alert

The sunrise was pretty this morning on the nest.  We got a few peeks at D29.  How cute they are in the fuzzy dandelion bobblehead phase with those racoon eyes.

Easter Eagle

D29 hatched a few minutes ago.  How cool that we have an Easter Eagle.  Now how long before we get a peek cos that nest cup is very deep this year.  Maybe mom figured they escape so easily she is building a wall around them. Hey even the eagles have a wall. 

You Can Not Silence Me

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Bye Mommy

I had a church meeting this morning and as I backed out of the driveway this is what I saw.  She is my sweet girl, turns 14 tomorrow.  It was hard to leave but I think she is the look out and as soon as I was down the street I am sure her and Bucky had their little friends over for a catnip party.

An Easter Eagle

Well we are getting close to hatch time.  It appears we may have an Easter Eagle or an April Fool's Eagle.  Knowing that we are on eagle time at the nest it could very well be the April Fool Eagle.  The camera operator got some great closeups today.  These new cameras really zoom in and we get the best detailed pictures.  That is one great close-up. 

Hey Satan

I found this picture on Facebook and it just spoke to me.  Satan has tempted me many a time but I always have my suit of armor on and he will never defeat me.

Visitor on N1

Those of you familiar with the Decorah Nest know that across the road is the original nest, N1.  The eagles sometimes eat there, hang out and the eaglets fly over and perch.  This morning the camera operators caught a sub adult hanging out.  According to the color of feathers it is most likely almost 3 years old.  Look how it blends in with the surroundings.  Sure is pretty.

Another New Adventure

In 2016 both my parents had heart attacks along with a stint for mom and a vavle for dad.  They both had 3 months of rehab. Along with all that it was time for them to move out of the house and into assisted living.  My father has dementia and my mother fought me all the way. But finally it was done along with getting dad VA benefits and a new trust and  new bank accounts and me taking over all their finances and everything else. Where was my brother, oh he was at home half way across the country sitting on his ass and was NO help at all. 

So here it is 2018 and my niece and her husband are moving here.  It is not as bad but it is half way across the country and he starts his new job in a couple of weeks. She finishes school in May, so she is busily packing.  Because they got caught in the housing bubble they will be under water and living with me until sometime in the future.  So once again I will be moving family members and helping them start over. 

I am over the moon excited they are moving here but I am still tired from my ordeals 2 years ago. I have boxes in the basement and garage that I have just not wanted to go through from mom and dad's move, now I have 2 months to get my house in order because they will live in my basement for a few months.  Where do i put all that stuff? 

So if you don't see me here often i am probably sitting in a corner with some chocolate wondering where I am gonna put my stuff while they move in their stuff. Did I mention they have 3 cats and my 2 are probably not going to be happy at all but their cats will be in the basement and mine will have the run of the house. 

If you hear screaming it is just me.  And if you could spare a prayer or two it would be greatly appreciated.

PS we do have 3 eggs and there is snow on the nest right now.