tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post3949241095454020971..comments2024-03-29T06:12:51.644-05:00Comments on Far Side of Fifty: GoldenFar Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-73316847947072697572012-05-08T23:12:48.402-05:002012-05-08T23:12:48.402-05:00Goldfinch stay in our valley year round -- so I wa...Goldfinch stay in our valley year round -- so I watch them molt to drab and still feed at my feeders through the winter. And then I watch them grow yellow and prepare for "breeding" They are one of the later birds to nest... they wait for the thistles to seed!Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404943895800549273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-27642781906015548302012-04-26T22:56:42.838-05:002012-04-26T22:56:42.838-05:00Wow - that sunset shot is glorious! I do love the ...Wow - that sunset shot is glorious! I do love the sunny balls that are goldfinches.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-33095529546334389252012-04-26T21:46:35.224-05:002012-04-26T21:46:35.224-05:00Get this...I'm not only doing the blog for the...Get this...I'm not only doing the blog for the museum and the historical society and doing research for the really old cemeteries around here, I am now going to volunteer one day a week at the museum. You have so inspired me.<br /><br />Linda<br />http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.comTerry and Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016496778254072639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-90156355672989308872012-04-26T21:23:00.554-05:002012-04-26T21:23:00.554-05:00Birds of any type have been sparse around here. en...Birds of any type have been sparse around here. enjoyrkbsnanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823260788452105326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-60523347919873711652012-04-26T19:08:34.024-05:002012-04-26T19:08:34.024-05:00Our birds have come in the wrong order this year.....Our birds have come in the wrong order this year.....I heard a House Wren this morning and they are one of the LAST to arrive.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07183448760614051130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-74108417520211864022012-04-26T18:37:56.701-05:002012-04-26T18:37:56.701-05:00Where are the female birds? Probably at home work...Where are the female birds? Probably at home working in the house!!!<br />The May Baskets - - - - I love that you do those. Perhaps it is a tradition I will start with my grandchildren when I am home and have a few free minutes. I am looking forward to seeing yours though.Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12404589772713955710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-63207194042138352972012-04-26T18:17:39.631-05:002012-04-26T18:17:39.631-05:00You sound contented, but busy...maybe this is my y...You sound contented, but busy...maybe this is my year to start May baskets.<br /><br />Jen @ Muddy Boot DreamsRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-71365246115572893912012-04-26T17:48:50.462-05:002012-04-26T17:48:50.462-05:00Simply beautiful. Yes, May baskets are a wonderfu...Simply beautiful. Yes, May baskets are a wonderful tradition.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-79643629747310728642012-04-26T17:33:05.177-05:002012-04-26T17:33:05.177-05:00It will be another month before we see gold finche...It will be another month before we see gold finches.<br /> Our sun sets about 8:55. Enough time for a long evening bike ride.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-45527068789577235152012-04-26T16:13:50.160-05:002012-04-26T16:13:50.160-05:00May Day is our Granddaughter's birthday. :o)
...May Day is our Granddaughter's birthday. :o)<br /><br />Enjoy the last of your time off!LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-53045996709788344722012-04-26T15:41:49.721-05:002012-04-26T15:41:49.721-05:00I just don't get the pretty birds you do. I d...I just don't get the pretty birds you do. I do have my hummingbirds so I do get to watch those guys. Great shots you captured.Just Stuff From a Boomerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13440903695801765867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-54874845510566173022012-04-26T15:06:19.675-05:002012-04-26T15:06:19.675-05:00The goldies were here in mass a couple of weeks ag...The goldies were here in mass a couple of weeks ago gorging on the Niger seed. Now most have apparently move on to The Far Side... :)troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-82540581740139291242012-04-26T14:11:42.103-05:002012-04-26T14:11:42.103-05:00Hi Shirley, It is a mesh bag that I purchased at t...Hi Shirley, It is a mesh bag that I purchased at the local Farm Supply Store in their bird feeding department:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-25467461141427713252012-04-26T13:17:23.840-05:002012-04-26T13:17:23.840-05:00I still have Gold Finches, but they are a little a...I still have Gold Finches, but they are a little annoyed with me since I stopped putting out black oil sunflower seeds. I like that bag feeder- what kind of bag is that- I want one so I can feed the smaller seeds.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454110560303310751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-40109163152213800942012-04-26T13:09:24.348-05:002012-04-26T13:09:24.348-05:00Hi Sam, Yes I ordered a cover for the back seat. ...Hi Sam, Yes I ordered a cover for the back seat. It should be here next week:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-46489459908371177052012-04-26T12:49:01.047-05:002012-04-26T12:49:01.047-05:00I love the gold finches! I used to get them in Io...I love the gold finches! I used to get them in Iowa but not sure about down here. I know so little but I will now get one of those bags and fill it with thistle seed! Build it and they will come! <br />Gorgeous sunset there! I hope you still have time to blog when you go back to work.<br />Did you get the car seat cover for Chance? It's at www.harrietcarter.com item no.E2883 and it costs $14.98. It says it fits all vehicles and is waterproof and is 58 x 57. Heavy duty canvas that wipes clean, slips over the headrests, has a zippered skirt and slits for the seat belts. I have yet to order mine. It's been a pricey month here! At my age you'd think I'd have everything I need but there's always something when you have a house, car or animals! Or if you're just alive.<br />Enjoy your last few days of freedom!Sam I Am......https://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-15106163722053877582012-04-26T12:20:29.749-05:002012-04-26T12:20:29.749-05:00We had some drab Gold Finche this year, but they d...We had some drab Gold Finche this year, but they didn't stay long. Bet they were on the way to your house.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862394699499538591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-48382790657359639822012-04-26T09:18:45.140-05:002012-04-26T09:18:45.140-05:00I saw a Goldfinch briefly the other day. He was be...I saw a Goldfinch briefly the other day. He was beautiful. <br />I can't wait to find out about the baskets!Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-37364369931642877772012-04-26T09:10:41.587-05:002012-04-26T09:10:41.587-05:00Our goldfinches head for the woods now and we see ...Our goldfinches head for the woods now and we see them less. They have had a mild winter and I am sure some have gone north. It is nice that daylight savings time actually is working now and we have daylight at both ends.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-19894520180877388482012-04-26T08:50:22.345-05:002012-04-26T08:50:22.345-05:00and this year there are flowers for a may basket. ...and this year there are flowers for a may basket. i remember many, many May Days in duluth where the only thing blooming was dandelions.lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18055442432266567561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-44228048636541349072012-04-26T08:48:04.046-05:002012-04-26T08:48:04.046-05:00They are gorgeous little birds! I think the absol...They are gorgeous little birds! I think the absolute perfect weather is 70 during the day and around 50 at night. Ahhhh! It has been perfect recently!!<br /><br />I never did May baskets except in grade school when we made them in art class a couple of times. Enjoy you few days of freedom! ;)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-44517503901035517482012-04-26T08:22:51.584-05:002012-04-26T08:22:51.584-05:00I too could live with the 70 degrees all summer. ...I too could live with the 70 degrees all summer. When we get a really nice Spring day, I always comment that I would be happy with that until Fall. Don't need the really hot weather.<br />No Goldfinches here yet.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08938874724231860923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-9818038619007670092012-04-26T08:11:44.970-05:002012-04-26T08:11:44.970-05:00We used to do May Baskets as kids and it was so ve...We used to do May Baskets as kids and it was so very fun! Enjoy these last free days.MTWagginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823827748782425907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-28485059849832433902012-04-26T08:01:27.953-05:002012-04-26T08:01:27.953-05:000h, I have the biggest peonies and wonderful irise...0h, I have the biggest peonies and wonderful irises to make bouquets for Sunday services but they'll be long gone by May Day.<br /><br />Wonderful shot of that glorious yellow finch!!! Farm Boy said when he drove up the other day the two top wires of the north yard fence was covered in the little yellow beauties. <br /><br />I do though, despite all the frosts and my readers prayers have many roses bloomin'! I can't believe we had frost yesterday mornin' and a high of 89. 'Went from furnace to air I tell ya! Heeeehehehe!!! (Mother Nature's Menopause!) :o)<br /><br />Have a perfectly blessed day sweetie!!! :o)Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-23166817442400635692012-04-26T07:42:42.714-05:002012-04-26T07:42:42.714-05:00Our goldfinches have been here for about 2 weeks n...Our goldfinches have been here for about 2 weeks now. I am getting so excited with all the birds coming back now. Just waiting for warmer temps.linda mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203742811516417039noreply@blogger.com