Flying Free
By DianneN
@DianneN (247183)
United States
December 19, 2016 12:01pm CST
Hello, my friends!
Here is a quick photo of Orville, the Osprey, who did a fly by to wish my hubby a very happy birthday. He chirped and tweeted it, too.
My hubby had a magical birthday, yesterday. He heard from all his friends, family, and grandchildren. The New York Giants, his favorite team, won for him. We ate dinner at one of his favorite steakhouses, Ruth's Chris, and to top it all off, our younger son sent him a gift certificate for that very restaurant!
Oops! Must run! Orville is calling to me from his palm tree!
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@infatuatedbby (94912)
• United States
19 Dec 16
Happy belated birthday to your husband :) I have heard lots of great reviews about Ruth's Chris, bet all was good :)
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@infatuatedbby (94912)
• United States
19 Dec 16
@DianneN We have to locations in California too. :) I bet dinner was delicious!
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
19 Dec 16
@infatuatedbby It was. You should go for a date night!
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@allknowing (142273)
• India
19 Dec 16
Do you own Orville? Did he fly with you here in Florida
I only wish your answer is yes.
I only wish your answer is yes. 2 people like this
@allknowing (142273)
• India
20 Dec 16
@DianneN Do you get to see him each time you come to Florida? That would be great.
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
20 Dec 16
@allknowing Yes. He is here every time we come down. He hangs out in the same palm tree, too. I hope he is here for many more years.
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@just4him (318846)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Dec 16
Must not keep Orville waiting. I'm so happy your husband had a great birthday. I was very happy to hear the Giants beat the Lions. That helps our chances for the playoffs. So does the fact that the Vikings also lost. So now we've moved up in the division. We play the Vikings on Saturday and the Lions the last game of the season, so I'm really hoping we win both of those.
That was wonderful of your son to send your husband a gift certificate for his favorite restaurant.
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
20 Dec 16
The Giants surprised us, but it will be pure luck from now on. You can talk football to my sons and husband. Lol!
My son is so thoughtful. My husband told him he just wants a phone call, or possibly a card, but that's it. Btw, the gift card only covered 1/2 the bill, but that's okay. With cocktails, it is very pricey.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
19 Dec 16
Glad to hear that he had such a wonderful day. Happy belated birthday to hubby!! The picture is beautiful.
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- and even Orville remembered 
. Very cool shot of Orville in flight!!
Congrats to her . . . watch she will land that double salchow soon if she hasn't already!! 
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
21 Dec 16
It is interesting how Orville seems to have parked himself for life in that area.
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
19 Dec 16
Thank you! He feels good, but still has little mobility in his arms. He just returned from therapy and must go three times a week.
I know Orville by his yapping. None of the other ospreys seem to chirp around here. I also saw him fly from his tree, which no one else is allowed to sit on. He is extremely territorial. Gotta love that boy!
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@garymarsh6 (23410)
• United Kingdom
20 Dec 16
Arr we all know Orville quite well now too! Great photo!
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@garymarsh6 (23410)
• United Kingdom
20 Dec 16
@DianneN He loves you as much as you love him DianneN Obviously has good taste!
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
21 Dec 16
happy belated birthday to your hubby.why can't i like your discussion? hmmm!
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
22 Dec 16
@ridingbet I'm glad! Happy Holidays to you, too!
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
22 Dec 16
@DianneN i can like now, my friend. happy Holidays to you,
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@averygirl72 (38558)
• Philippines
20 Dec 16
Wonderful greeting from a bird. I'm sure your hubby had a magical and fun filled birthday.
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@Traceyjayne (1784)
• United Kingdom
20 Dec 16
so pleased that your hubby had a great Birthday .... with special guest Orville ! Great that the day was able to be shared with family and friends and a lovely meal enjoyed too x
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
21 Dec 16
Great shot you got, I love those birds of prey.
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