Flying Free

@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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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
19 Dec 16
Happy Birthday to the man of the house.a great day for him.He is lucky to have Orville.
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@cacay1 (84475)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
20 Dec 16
@DianneN We are also happy here for you and your hubby. I wish he would more and more birthdays to come.
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
20 Dec 16
@cacay1 Thank you! So do I!
@DianneN (247183)
• United States
19 Dec 16
Thank you!
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• 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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• 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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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
19 Dec 16
Thank you! It was magnificent as usual. He introduced me to one in New Orleans, and we have one in CT. It is delicious, the service is great, and we always enjoy our dinners and drinks. Lol!
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@allknowing (142150)
• India
19 Dec 16
Do you own Orville? Did he fly with you here in Florida I only wish your answer is yes.
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@allknowing (142150)
• 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
19 Dec 16
So sorry. The answers are no and no. This is his territory, but he lets us live here and admire him. He's a good boy.
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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
21 Dec 16
@just4him LOL! No apologies needed. My eyes glass over, so I'm used to it.
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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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@just4him (318846)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
21 Dec 16
@DianneN Still every little bit helps. Sorry about the football. I just got excited.
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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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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
19 Dec 16
Thank you! We had a lovely time. And that Orville kills me!!!!
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
19 Dec 16
@stbrians Yes, I immediately showed him what you wrote. He was very pleased!!!
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@Kandae11 (55920)
19 Dec 16
Sounds like it was the perfect day for your husband . I wish him many more happy birthday celebrations.
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
19 Dec 16
Thank you very much! I like the many more happy birthdays. He's had a bad time of it the last four months since his neck surgery.
@Kandae11 (55920)
19 Dec 16
@DianneN Hope he is feeling much better now.
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
19 Dec 16
@stbrians No cake for him! He is on a diet. Lol!
@much2say (57346)
• Los Angeles, California
21 Dec 16
Well a happy belated birthday to your hubby!!!!!! Sounds like all went quite fantastically on his day - and even Orville remembered . Very cool shot of Orville in flight!!
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@much2say (57346)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Dec 16
@DianneN I'm jealous! Congrats to her . . . watch she will land that double salchow soon if she hasn't already!!
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
24 Dec 16
@much2say That I truly don't know. I will have to find out. Thank you. I knew it as soon as I saw it in the video her other Grammy sent me, thanks to you! She texted me that that's what I saw. We are overjoyed!
@DianneN (247183)
• United States
22 Dec 16
Thanks so much. Btw, my granddaughter landed several axles today!!!!!!!!
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
20 Dec 16
And his most wonderful gift is having you at his side as always . Belated Happy Birthday to him !
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
20 Dec 16
@DianneN Of course because we love our husbands .
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
20 Dec 16
Thank you! I want him at my side, too.
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@rebelann (113414)
• El Paso, Texas
20 Dec 16
Wow, awesome shot. Orville looks like he's about to dive for a fish I can see why you're there, it's beautiful.
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@rebelann (113414)
• El Paso, Texas
20 Dec 16
Being a hunter is never easy @DianneN their prey knows what to beware of and often their hunts go empty beaked, pawed or taloned .... life isn't always easy.
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
20 Dec 16
@rebelann I know. It's heartbreaking to watch. Just think of the energy they've burned just trying to get a fish for the mom and the babies.
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
20 Dec 16
Thank you! He was fishing, but came up empty beaked. Poor guy is at is again right now. He flew by my window twice when I called him. I love how he turns his little head as he passes by.
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@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
22 Dec 16
Ospreys know a good thing when they see it. Lol! They are pretty territorial raptors.
@marlina (154129)
• Canada
19 Dec 16
Happy Birthday to your dear husband. I assume he also feels a lot better by now. But how do you know it is the "real Orville" up there?
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@marlina (154129)
• Canada
19 Dec 16
@DianneN Therapy 3 times a week is a lot and I hope it does improve soon.
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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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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
19 Dec 16
@marlina It sure is, especially when it's 30 minutes away. I hope it works. Thanks so much.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
21 Dec 16
Happy belated birthday to your husband! What a great picture of Orville!
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
22 Dec 16
Thank you!
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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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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
20 Dec 16
Lol! Thank you. He has been bugging me all day! Grrrr! I only have just so much to say to him, but he has been calling for me all day.
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
21 Dec 16
@garymarsh6 Awww, thank you!
@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
Thank you! Don't worry. I've been having difficulty liking, too. It will work itself out.
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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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@shaggin (74023)
• United States
21 Dec 16
That is a pretty photo. I am glad to hear your husband enjoyed his birthday!
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
21 Dec 16
You are so sweet. Thank you!
@averygirl72 (38556)
• 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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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
20 Dec 16
We see him everyday while we are in Florida for the winter. Many thanks!
@cacay1 (84475)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
20 Dec 16
Please extend my happy belated happy birthday to your sweet love,hubby. What a very gorgeous birthday celebration of your hubby this day.
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
20 Dec 16
Thanks so much. He truly needed a special day like that.
@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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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
20 Dec 16
Thank you! My husband needed a very special day very badly.
@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
21 Dec 16
Great shot you got, I love those birds of prey.
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
22 Dec 16
Thank you! I love them, too, especially my Orville.
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• Agra, India
21 Dec 16
This is so cute...love it
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
21 Dec 16
Thank you! That's my pet away from home, so to speak.