Spring is here! Spring is here! Spring is here!

Actually it arrives at 2:36pm Bon Time (1:36pm here at home). I hope I am somewhat right!

Now I should be able to go to the window at our house and see, birds, green grass, leaves and flowers growing.... Nope didn't happen...



Superturtle, I hope your kitty gets better!!

More daylight.

Good morning.
I'm so glad it's officially spring! You should see signs of it soon, Eileen. I think here it's about the frogs. lol They're everywhere.

Only the donkey cam seems to be working right now...

Good Morning Kathy, how did your house 'stuff' go yesterday?

I love the sound of frogs in spring, it will be a few weeks for that though.

We couldn't get in the house, the lockbox is off (and we had the code so we could go in before). But, the fencing on the dock is repaired, a piece of siding has been replaced, and the pool pump is back on and the water was blue again. Inside, there was a door that wouldn't shut properly that I'm sure is fixed now. I feel pretty good about it and think we're ready to close.

I look forward to seeing pics when you finally can relax and settle in! I hope everything will go well for you!

I hear movement upstairs, the work week for Joel has begun. I am going to get ready. I am going to the chiro this morning, my right shoulder is hurting - I slept on it wrong again. Massaging helps but it doesn't make the pain go away.

So I wish everyone a great morning! Bye for now!!!

I've got to get ready to go, too.
Hope your chiro fixes you right up.

It's already 67 and the sun's not up yet. It will be 86 today. Have to get in the closet and find something summery.

See ya'll later.

Hello Eileen and Kathy. It doesn't feel very much like spring here, far too cold outside.

Eileen. Hope the shoulder feels better soon.

Good Morning Eileen, Kathy and Annie,

No spring here, currently 34 degrees, going up to 46 degrees, tomorrow - snow in afternoon, high 37 degrees, so not so springy here.

Eileen, hope the shoulder gets better.

Buenos Dias!!

I hope everyone had a great weekend.

Eileen, I hope the chiro helps w/the shoulder.

Kathy, glad that the house looked like all repairs were taken care of. We are coming to Lakeland for the weekend - maybe we can get together for lunch or dinner. YGM

It is cold and rainy here - miss that sun!!

Have to go - got to start working. Hugs to all with bunches of

good morning Eileen, Kathy, Annie, Debbie, and Elvira...Feels more like summer than spring here in SW Florida...

Good morning all. Mid-Missouri is expecting snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain depending on how far north you are. Our area is expecting 4-6 inches. So much for spring. :-) Wish I was on the beach in the warmth instead!

Eileen,it sounds like you will be ready for the big event very soon. Hang in there.

Superturtle, I'm so sorry about your kittie. Glad they were able to help him. I have a friend that had a diabetic kittie for many years. Neither one enjoyed the medication/shots but enjoyed the extra years together.

Stay warm everyone who is not experiencing summer already. I'm jealous.

Have a good one!

Good Morning to Annie B, Debbie, Timmmmmmmmy, Elvira and Christine!

The shoulder feels better after chiro, my neck pain is gone too. It will be a few more hours before the pain is gone 100%, it's more annoying than anything else. Quinn is napping, so I can rest. We are doing a Walmart run this afternoon, for something to do! LOL! Tomorrow, if nothing is happening, it's off to my parents, maybe that would kick start things LOL!

The only thing spring like here is the sunshine.

Happy Spring
We are getting rain (that's springy) and it's starting to warm up to the mid 60's.

Eileen I'm glad you're shoulder feels better... bet once you and little It aren't in the same body you'll sleep a little better (when you can, lol).

SuperT - best of luck with the kitty. I too, have a friend with a severely diabetic kitty who is doing pretty well.

Okay, time to pack up the work I brought home and get ready to head to the shop....

Have a great day Annie, Debbie, Timmmmy, Kathy, Elvira and Christine.

Hello Tara (I have a feeling I always get your name wrong .)

I can't wait to sleep on my stomach again!!!!!

Good Morning Everyone. Thanks for the well wishes for my 'Old Man', but it wasn't to be.
By now, I hope he is chasing birds and butterflies in a beautiful, green field, or jus relaxing, and watching other cats play.

He was 18, or so, and had been with us for 16 years. He was a stray, with a very bad attitude, but he quickly mellowed out.

Won't be back for today. Have to keep myself busy. Second worst day in a year!!

But, I will leave you with a calm, peaceful view.



Thanks again, for your concern.

Bill

Howdy all, I expect our Front yard Daffodils will be opening when the sun gets around to that side. Yippee!
Spring is TODAY at 1:26 EST, don't forget to balance an egg!

2 more hours Seb!!!

Bill, sorry to hear of your cat . Big hugs to you!!!!

I am off for now, just relaxin'! Have a great afternoon!

Sorry to hear about your cat Bill. Mine was diabetic for 4 1/2 years.. 2 shots a day ... She was 17 1/2 when she went. Sorry for your loss
Happy Spring to all

Update on cleaning the house out........ok the dumpster hold 2 tons......but that is probably if you were doing contruction work......so house hold 1 ton.....using that theory I moved a ton of stuff this weekend. I still have the office to do and my bedrm that will take care of the major areas then some smaller areas. Need to paint. I need another week off!!!!!!!

Hi all
How many of you actually live in Bonaire? For those who havent seen any of my postings, I will be making my first visit in two weeks, and have been trying to get a feel for it. I have received some very helpful hints for activities for my elderly mom who is coming with me. For the locals, if you got to bars, for beer or music, where do you go? I have read Many of the restaurant reviews, and am looking forward to those.
Thanks all, and see you soon
M

A quick peek in folks. Bill, my condolences on your kitty...it is so hard to loose our loved ones. Big hugs to you and Karen

I am so sorry to hear about your cat! I hope you'll read the Rainbow Bridge and feel a little better. I still miss all my pets who have gone over the bridge, but know they are in a far better place!

Michael, hope you have a great time in Bonaire. I have yet to make it there and live in the Midwest. I am trying to arrange a trip down in the next year or so. Need to brush up on my dive skills though.

Big hugs to you & Karen, Bill. We lost our 8 year old Golden Retriever very suddenly 4 days ago and I have been staying busy elsewhere too. This is only my second posting since then, and it's just to give you a big hug because I completely understand how you're feeling!

Hi again... still haven't left for work, but any minute now!
Bill & Karen, I'm so sorry about your Old Man. They do leave a huge empty spot

Eileen, you got the name just right - no worries!!

Ghopper - hope you're feeling better than on Saturday.

Now I really have to go - Have a great 1st day of Spring everyone

Still no cams????
Bill, so very sorry about the kitty. ((((hugs))))
Sue, there's something very freeing about de-cluttering and downsizing, isn't there? Hang in there! Elvira, YAY, you're coming down. We'll definitely do dinner and I have GOT to give you my work email. lol When you tell me I have mail and I can't check it for hours it drives me nuts! lol

Michael, not many of us BTers live on Bonaire,but there are a lucky few! Most bars are at the resorts, like Bongo's is at Eden Beach Resort. Hope someone can help you if you're looking for more specifics! The party is pretty much underwater on Bon.

Yes and I plan a lot of water activity, but I also love to eat at new places, and sample different beers. I am kinda surprised that i dont see sailboat rentals. i would think that sailing would be good down there

It's Springtime in NY! I balanced an egg. The organic eggs are harder to balance, they have a smoother shell, I think I got it up at 1:31.
Crocuses open in the back yard already.

My, you sound chipper, Seb! It is cold here in South Jersey today, but I did notice some tulips and daffadils popping up in my gardens, but not opened yet.

Daughter has a varsity softball game today and am dreading going out in the cold to watch. Thinking it is way too cold to play ball, but H.S. coaches think otherwise. Got to go see if I can find my gloves and hat for this and long johns too! Those fields have a wicked wind that goes right through you.

Bummer on the cams being down.

Bill and Karen, Sending big ((((HUGS))) to you both.

Gail, Sending big (((HUGS)) to you too and while I am at it, I will send lots of (((HUGS))) to anyone else who may need them as well.

Got to go make some dinner as I will sitting on a softball field when I should be making dinner if that makes sense to anyone. LOL!

Bill, Karen and Gail so sorry about the loss of your pets - lots of hugs to all of you.

Michael - have a wonderful time in Bonaire and I am sure your mom will do, too. She sounds like a pretty cool lady reading from the other thread.

Tara darling haven't talk you in a while!!! Hope all is ok. BTW - how is your assistant and the baby?

Seb, what does it mean to "balance and egg" never heard of this before!!

Have a great afternoon.

Gail, I am so sorry for your loss. Just 8 years young...big hugs.

A.E., Bonaire is not a big 'party' town. Karel's is a bar downtown on the water where a lot of locals go. Click here for virtual tours of Karel's

Click here for more virtual tours of Bonaire


Also check out www.infobonaire.com (click on evening entertainment).

Do a keyword search (at the bottom of this page) for "beer" and you will find a lot of info on where to go for beer on the island

Thats good, as I am not a big partier. i do however like to try different beers, and so was trying to find the bar/restaurant with the best selection. Thanks

OK, have to admit that looking at those virtual tours did NOT help my PBD!

We now have Bonaire Talk Flags for sale as a fundraising effort (click on the link and it will take you there)

Big Hugs Gail!!!!!!Sorry for your loss.

More (((HUGS))) from here too for you Gail and plenty to go 'round for anyone else who'd like some

Vira - I'm doing great thanks - my assistant is doing okay but the baby is getting teeth - YIKES!!
This too shall pass!!!!

more (((HUGS))) all around

So sorry to hear of the loss of your cat Bill & Karen. And Gail your Golden.
Many hugs going out to you all.

Group Hugs to Everyone

Hi Judy! How's your PBD???

Hi Tara

I've missed chatting with you & the Friday night Happy Hours. I have TERRIBLE PBD.
Did you get my e-mail from (approx) 2 weeks ago?

I'm working on the pic's every night after work - trying to get some order to them (and that's pretty hard for me)! I hope to have trip report/pic's done this weekend. The pictures do bring back wonderful memories though Trying to identify the fish is fun - looking them up on the fish cards
Hope all is well with you.

Gail, I somehow missed that. (((BIG hugs))) to you as well. I've got an old kitty, (13 years) and lost our dog a year ago, not long before we moved. She was old, too. Just hard. And who mentioned Rainbow Bridge? I like to believe that.

On the cams, any word on hope for the future? Whatever internet system the donkey cams on seems to work without fail. Just wondering, because I miss the cams BAD!

Oh, and no closing today still.
And I just found out the taxes will be so delinquent the county may take the property for auction April 1. Hmmm. Good thing to know, I think. The seller can't pay the taxes till we close and he has our money. Flipping houses is not so easy, I think!

I'm sorry Judy - PBD I shouldn't have brought it up!!

I did get your email - that's why I wasn't sure if you had enough time yet to slow down and feel the PBD hee hee
Can't wait for the trip report.

Happy hours have been pretty quiet... no Roy, no you, and I've been absent more often than not--- let's try for this Friday for sure!

Good Night Kathy!! I'll need to read your post a few times to catch up....
Catch your breath girlfriend
Sounds like the makings of "House of Sand and Fog 2" with your house and the taxes --- did anyone else LOVE the book more than the movie?

Some from the archives


This one is cute


I swear, they roll in the same spot!



Now THIS is an itch!


There is one in there that I've been wondering when "it" would be captured...but I ain't gonna post it! LOL! OMG! Talk about DONKEY SMACKDOWN!

Now you know EVERYONE is running over to the archives to see what you're teasing us with

he he...I'll give you a hint, it was after 13:30 sometime

15:54PM to be exact...he he...

Now Cynde Somehow I had a feeling
Me & the hub are still "howling"
That was MORE than an itch!

Tara - Friday for sure at Virtual Happy Hour

Kathy - what a bummer - hope everything works out. Better to find out all the dirt before though.

Judy, you can say that again (that was MORE than an itch) he he...

OK, got a note from "J" about the cam situation. He is going to Eden in the morning to have a "talk" with the hardware that may be causing the problems. If you see sparks flying on the South cam, you will know who is winning the battle!

Thanks for the update on the cams, Cynde. I have faith in "J".

Elvira, sorry so long to respond, I think I got a million e mails today. Some people believe that on the Spring, or Vernal Equinox, right at the exact time, you can balance an egg on it's fat end. I usually try to remember to do this for luck, and I've done it in a variety of circumstances.
And today is the vernal equinox, according to my Bonaire Creations Calendar.

That "J" sure takes good care of us - doesn't he

Yes he does Tara Thank you "J" (in advance)

Hi Seb

If you haven't checked it out... there's a little game going on in CC.... bring you're thinking cap

Why do you think it so funny seeing the donkeys make love. Don't you do it? I expect the difference is that none of us do it with the webcam switched on. LOL.

Not posting the pic, because I respect the donkeys dignity, and your's too

The funny thing is that it's over in a minute. lol

Night all. Going to check this cc thing.

OMG! Kathy. LMAO.

Gail and Bill & Karen - I am so sorry for your losses! Our furry "kids" aren't with us for very long, but they sure give us all they have while they are here. My heart goes out to you all!

Good Morning everyone,Kathy where in the heck are you moving or have you moved and where. I never got the answer or maybe you never got the question. Have a great day everyone,

Yes spring is here and so is the pollen for those who live in miserable Florida this time of year.

hey its not so miserable in florida this time of year. It is 75 now going to 88, with a few puffy clouds. 7 days to Bonaire

Michael im not talking about heat im talking about pollen, which is killing me right now.

I need to go to lunch already, I need to get out of this office, Karrys Daughter gets married this weekend and Vegas next week end all the money and time and clothes and ahhhh im going crazy.

Theresa we are on the good thread this is yesterday news

theresa, where are you in FL. Im in Melbourne

I am in Tampa, not far and what is yesterdays new patrick this thread or the pollen sorry im always on yesterdays news. LOL

Michael I guess we need to go to the new thread see you guys tomorrow.