Treetop Diaries of The Blogging Eagle: July 2014

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

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Thanks.

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

On February 3, 1959, on what has become known as "The Day the Music Died", Valens died in a small-plane crash in Iowa, a tragedy that also claimed the lives of fellow musicians Buddy Holly and J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, as well as pilot Roger Peterson. Valens was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.

On losing track of summer

If EM is there for you

or you're there for me,
or whatever.

http://youtu.be/AtoNpI3gq-c

How're our weekend warriors doin'?

They have powered their way through Monday and are on to their Tuesday. We will discuss our weekend warriors later, be they Philly, NYC or other genre.

Monday, July 28, 2014

What the heck is this about?

What the heck is this about, and why isn't there Vespers on the Beach or something?

Moon River

http://youtu.be/rr28--ZdP78

And also Andy Williams "Moon River" [below video is by link only; embedding disabled, so click on link to view]
http://youtu.be/flm4xcOyiCo

And

More ineluctable

http://youtu.be/dsp5OASh7bg

Later in the morning

A spouse of a weekend warrior might have coffee with a friend at a small outside table here:

Philly weekend warriors

Monday morning: hitting the ground running.

http://youtu.be/JG2onzLFjpI

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Too intimate

http://youtu.be/nFfe2YbSL7s

Photo link

The Righteous Brothers

http://youtu.be/XIHusZEIwio

BBQ in B'ham

I had barbeque in Birmingham, AL.

Friday, July 25, 2014

Hey, John B and John H

We remember.

We remember who won the Regatta in 2013 and 2012.

Long live the Casino!!

July 25, 2014, 7 pm

And Enya for the Regatta

http://youtu.be/OqVrLdN7d68

As always, pretty sails for the Regatta

[Readers from last summer must be getting really bored.]

Making happy

http://youtu.be/gQ9kJa_6cBg

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

A small infusion

Leo's (ex) girlfriend:

Running on empty

This is supposed to be posted on Labor Day. I need an infusion.

youtu.be/xTXU9SpmNcM

My unhappy camper

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

2015

Well, you know.

http://youtu.be/v-XKc7XyS50

50 shades of perfection

Last year we looked:

But did not find.

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Life is mercurial

A balm of mist

Saturday, July 19, 2014

July 4, 2012 entry [me being really hysterical]

1953 Egg Toss survivor - 7/4/2012
---------------------------------------------------------------

From a private collection

[Edit 8/22: Jes' joking. On the morning of the Fourth, I got an egg out of the Weis egg carton in the refrigerator, put it on breakfast table, snapped the above photo, and uploaded it to the blog.]

Friday, July 18, 2014

Filler

[Near death experience last summer, reported in an entry dated July 3, 2013 and repeated below]

Who saw what fell out of the side of the mountain yesterday evening onto PA 154 between World's End and Forksville?

Well, I did (on my way to Wing Night).

It was a hunk of rock, with dimensions in the range of 9 feet by 7 feet by 3 feet.

Squarely in the middle of the lane I was traveling in, next to the mountain.

A flattened car was a very scary thought.

I posted lots of these last summer

I used to think I was funny

Lake swim 2010

Lake swim ends at the ladder (not shown) that is on left side of this dock.

Type of canoe used in canoe race

Lake run turns up from Laurel Path shortly before this wooden footbridge. Bike race goes across the adjacent road bridge on the road.

Lockers sometimes used to change attire between nail driving competiton and cannonball splash.

No doggie paddle event in sports week, sorry

Many years ago the village clock might have been used to time the lake run and the bike race.

Do not look for any sports week results to be posted here:

This bench at outlet pond is not in high demand for viewing sports week events:

The Regatta is not part of sports week.

Tee hee, nor this either:

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Mercy!!

http://youtu.be/--xW8HPJRY0

Existential question

Who wants to look at last summer's Annual Flower Show invitation?

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Last year

The Eagles Mere Civic Club, Inc.

welcomes you to the

Annual Flower Show

A Year at

Downton Abbey

The Community Hall

Laporte Avenue ~ Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Refreshments ~ Donations encouraged

Committee Chariwomen

chair ..................................................................Lee Middleton, Betsi Way

theme & program..............................................................Leslie Druschel

judge's book .............................................................................Carol Feese

registration ........................................................Carol Feese, Ellen Klarsch

registration (children and teens) ...............................................B.A. Moyer

display cards and set-up ...............................................................Betsi Way

hostesses and refreshments ......................Trudy Whitmoyer & Ruth Hild

publicity ...........................................................................Edwina Vauclain

Judges

Marcia Klinger and Charlotte Zerance

Rules of the Show

1. Young Person's Exhibits may be entered between 11:00 a.m. and

11:30 a.m. No entries will be accepted after 11:30 a.m. Adult

Exhibits may be entered between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. No

entries will be accepted after 12:00 p.m.

2. Men are welcome in all division and classes.

3. Each exhibitor is allowed only one entry per class with the

exception of Part D.

4. Fresh florist flowers will be allowed only in those classes designated

by an *.

5. The use of artificial plant material and embellishment of fresh

plant material are prohibited.

6. The Club is not responsible for loss or damage to any property of

the exhibitor.

7. Exhibits must be removed at close or in the morning.

8. The decision of the judges is final.

9. Multiple entries must be submitted by 11 a.m.

Special Thanks To

EMAA for the arts and crafts class

Adult Division: Manor Sweet Manor

1. What is a 'Weekend?' ” Welcome to Downton Abbey where “nothing succeeds

like excess!” Design an arresting arrangement for the Great Hall to welcome the Friday-to-

Monday guests. Florist flowers accepted.

2. Ring for Breakfast “Once in my life, I'd like to sleep until I woke up natural.”

Anna, the housemaid, brings up the tray. Gather some pretties in a bud vase to set off the

scones for M'lady.

3. A Proper Education "No one ever learned anything from a governess except for

French, and how to curtsy." Design a pastel arrangement reflecting the young ladies' attainments:

painting, piano, and poetry. Florist flowers permitted.

4. Taking a Turn in the Garden “No one ever tells you about raising daughters.

You think it'll be like Little Women, and instead they're at each others' throats from dawn

till dusk. “ Strolling the grounds, Mary and Cora pick a few stems while discussing her

future. Arrange them loosely for display in the private chambers.

5. Time for Tea “Nanny always said sweet tea is the thing for frayed nerves. Why

it has to be sweet, I couldn't tell you.” The beverage that is the British solution to every

problem. Shrink the Crawleys' challenges to teacup-size. No greater than 5” in any direction

if you please.

6. Something for Aunt Violet "I'm a woman, Mary. I can be as contrary as

I choose." Create a bouquet in her favorite color, purple, to sweeten up a rather sour

dowager. Florist flowers permitted.

7. A Pinch of This and That “Take those kidneys up to the servery before I

knock you down and serve your brains as fritters.” Assemble the fruit, vegetables, and/or

herbs Mrs. Patmore needs for (yet another) meal.

8. Dinner Is Served “Miss O'Brien, we are about to hire a footman, and I have

no time to be training hobbledeehoys.” Carson has rung the gong. Create a suitable

centerpiece to grace the table for a typical family dinner. White tie required. Florist flowers

permitted.

9. It's a Boy! “Hello my dearest little chap. I wonder if he has any idea how much joy

he brings with him.” Congratulations are in order! Celebrate the birth of the successor with

a cheery bouquet for the nursery. Florist flowers permitted.

10. The Servants' Ball “It's a nutcracker… we thought you'd like it… to crack your

nuts.” The holiday highlight of the year for the folks Downstairs at Downton. Set a festive

mood using only greenery to show the Crawleys' appreciation for all the servants do.

11. The Home Front “War has a way of distinguishing between the things that

matter and the things that don't.” The Great War finds Downton transformed into an

officer's hospital. Brighten the injureds' spirits with a patriotic bouquet. Accessories

permitted .

12. The Crowning Touch “I'll admit that if I ever wanted to attract a man I'd

steer clear of those clothes and that hat!” No outfit is complete without one's hat—no matter

your status. Adorn one that can be hung for display. Design must be able to be hung

from a hook. Accessories permitted.

13. “Lord and Lady Grantham Request the Pleasure...” “She isn't

[entitled to her opinions] until she is married, then her husband will tell her what her opinions

are.” Matthew and Mary are finally tying the knot. Prepare an all-white arrangement to

enhance the ballroom. Florist flowers permitted.

14. The Last Word “Vulgarity is no substitute for wit.”The Dowager Countess always

has a witty comeback. Say something clever yourself in flowers. Accessories acceptable.

Youth Division (12 and under )

“The Turn of the Century: An Era of Inventions”

1.The Light Bulb “Oh, dear, such a glare. I feel as if I were on stage at the Gaiety.”

Electric light was a whole new concept, but not everyone was in favor. Create a “100-watt”

arrangement to light up the room with instead!

2.The Automobile “Who will groan first when they see it, Granny or Papa?” Can

you imagine a world without cars? In the beginning only the wealthy could afford these

“toys.” And they even had vases for real flowers inside! Arrange something pretty (and

maybe fragrant to mask the smell of the exhaust!) for enhancing the interior and perhaps

the picnic where they are headed.

3.The Telephone “Oh my Lord, listen to that! It's like the cry of the banshee!”

We're not “talking” cell phones here! It took some adjustment to feel comfortable using

and hearing this contraption. Create something LOUD that will have everyone talking!

4.The Toaster “I've given it to myself as a treat,” says the housekeeper. “If it's any

good, I'm going to suggest getting one for the upstairs breakfasts.” How about something

appealing for the breakfast table in toasty-warm colors?

5.The Telegraph “Every mountain is 'unclimbable' until it is climbed. So every

ship is 'unsinkable' until it sinks.” Morse code, which used long dashes and short dots for

the letters, could send messages a great distance in a flash, like texting today. The most

important message was S.O.S. (Save Our Ship). Too bad it didn't work for the Titanic,

especially the heir of Downton Abbey.Using long and short floral materials, how would

you arrange S.O.S.

151 years, plus 13 days or so

[Last year was the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. That Pennsylvania battlefield was duly commemorated, and EM did its own recognition. Below is an entry posted in these Treetop Diaries on August 5, 2013.]

From yesterday at the Presbyterian Church: Rick and Susan Sprout (dressed in blue) are from Picture Rocks and are active Civil War re-enactors. George Freeland is dressed in gray. The girls who greeted and passed out bulletins are Avery Williams (granddaughter of Dave & Sherry Carson) and Maggie Herman (granddaughter of Susan and Arnold Dahm).

Rick Sprout and George Freeland take up the offering during an emotional time of remembrance for so many lives lost during the battle of Gettysburg. A portion of the offerings collected go to the Sullivan County Ministerium and to the local Food Bank.