Hello from Sunny Warm Florida!
By DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
United States
December 7, 2017 7:29pm CST
We arrived Tuesday afternoon with an easy, quick flight. However, we had so much to do. We had to open the storm shutters, make the bed, vacuum and dust. We were too pooped to grocery shop, so ate dinner out and breakfast out. We went grocery shopping.
Today, we had two blown out from the hurricane screens replaced. My hubby did errands and went to the farm market. I managed a long, long walk and visited with friends and neighbors.
But the best news is that Orville the Osprey is here, alive, singing, and flying around. He already showed off his fish by flying right up to my window. Today, he spent almost all day on his palm tree right outside our window.
I've included a short video of him flying with his sons. I hope you notice when he flew by our window and listen to him chirping. I love him and am so happy he is alive and well!
Btw, Doodles the cat is doing just fine. I've spoken to him several times. He told me he is cold and wants to visit us in Florida.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
8 Dec 17
So nice to hear from you. I was thinking of you today.Glad Orville was there to greet you. Awesome video. Thanks for shaaring with us.
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@rebelann (112962)
• El Paso, Texas
8 Dec 17
That was awesome.
Ally perked up when you (or hubby) whistled, I guess it sounded like me.
I have to ask, how did you come up with the name Orville?
The reason I ask is because I've been following the life events of Harriet the bald eagle, she's just laid 2 eggs so far, I wonder if she'll lay more.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
8 Dec 17
I'm cold too so get that spare bedroom ready, I'm heading down lol So glad that Orville is well and still around. I am dreading leaving our new little boy, I hope he forgives me. Next year we are going to bring the dogs with us I think.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
8 Dec 17
@Elizaby lol I will actually be in Florida on January 5th so I have a while yet.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Dec 17
The spare bedroom is ready! Having Orville back is the greatest gift of all, although I miss that Doodles tremendously. I hope your new baby doesn't miss you too much. Perhaps you will bring him down next year. My son wouldn't let us fly Doodles down. It's his cat afterall. Lol!!!
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@LeaPea2417 (37369)
• Toccoa, Georgia
8 Dec 17
Glad you got there safe. I am in shock at the moment. We are getting snow as I type this!
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@LeaPea2417 (37369)
• Toccoa, Georgia
8 Dec 17
@DianneN It is the earliest snow fall ever for my town.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Dec 17
@LeaPea2417 Did you get much snow and ice?
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@LadyDuck (472004)
• Switzerland
8 Dec 17
I am so glad to know that you arrived safely at your Florida condo and more than happy to know that Orville and Sons are well alive and happy. What to ask more to live? You have the sun, a beautiful place where to walk and all your friends near you... I know you miss Doodles and your family.
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Take it easy, there are still several days before Christmas.
@shaggin (72184)
• United States
9 Dec 17
@lnillerman I love owls we have them in the area but I’ve never gotten to see one 
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
9 Dec 17
@lnillerman That is awesome!!! I would love an owl, too!!!!!!!!
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
8 Dec 17
I'm glad everything is still at stand still from the hurricane. Lovely video love nature itself. Enjoy your time in Florida, I am jealous as it's cold and snowing here.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
8 Dec 17
@DianneN Were not getting much snow where i live but people in surrounding areas are getting it worse. I like cold evening's for better sleeping weather also.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
9 Dec 17
@lnillerman that's good, we hardly have anything here either.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
8 Dec 17
Thanks so much. We had to screens on our lanai blown out by the hurricane, but had them replaced today. We are supposed to go down to 50 at night this weekend. That's cold for here, but I call it good sleeping weather. Stay safe in that nasty snow!!!
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@yugocean (9963)
• India
9 Dec 17
@lnillerman Now you can enjoy winter as it is winter time; have a nice whether enjoy.
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@Courtlynn (67081)
• United States
8 Dec 17
Glad you got there safe. Hope you enjoy your time there!
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
8 Dec 17
Wonderful to watch Orville in flight! I wondered if he had survived the terrible hurricane, and he did
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
9 Dec 17
@DianneN Thank God, he was kept safe!:)
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@moffittjc (121659)
• Gainesville, Florida
8 Dec 17
Sure is a pretty day down there! I'm so happy we rolled out the welcome mat for you by giving you some beautiful weather!
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@moffittjc (121659)
• Gainesville, Florida
11 Dec 17
@DianneN Did you ever wonder why we say "southern hospitality," instead of just regular hospitality? Does that mean northerners don't practice hospitality? haha
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
8 Dec 17
Sounds a great vacation for you and your husband.
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