There was a starling in the woodstove when we came home this evening. Of course, we didn't know what was in there at first. I was in the sunroom with my Wii Fit and heard a screaching/scratching coming from the woodstove's chimney. Enter Wilson who looked inside the stove, saw nothing, then went to get the ladder. So, one flashlight and screwdriver later, he scared the bird down into the stove. Down the ladder, back to the sunroom, he assisted the starling back to open skies. I played a mild supporting role by obtaining tools and verifying the existence of the bird in the stove. Tomorrow will involve some screening for the chimney cap. Why didn't the chimney guys put something up there last fall to keep birds out in the first place? O.o
- The moon is almost full tonight. With a clear sky, it really looks lovely. (Yes, the camera batteries are dead.)
- The temporary job assignment I was hoping for materialized. After Memorial Day, I'll be spending some weekdays in Washington, DC for the next year. I'm definitely feeling the urge to update the wardrobe and travel bags. I'll still be home on weekends and there should still be some teleworking happening.
- I'm looking forward to a package from a friend.
- Which reminds me that I need to send out a package. (Now, germ-free.)
- Today's day trip to Milwaukee was productive and I had a very good meeting.
- Tomorrow is going to be a new hair color day. Heh.
- Yeah, the natural hair color resolution didn't last all that long, did it, Cookie? Well, I certainly hope the new color looks natural. It just won't be, um, unassisted natural color.
- Why, yes, I *am* feeling much better, thanks! :D
Go for RED! Or pink. Or even a nice aqua blue.
Just sayin'. :D
I hate starlings. With passion. Had a heron on my roof earlier though. That was cool.
Congrats again big sis! xoxo
Posted by: Stacey | Thursday, May 07, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Oooh, pink or blue! or purple! I'm sure your employer would be understanding.
Posted by: kmkat | Thursday, May 07, 2009 at 11:39 PM
Back when I had a roommate, before I had a husband, a mockingbird came down our chimney and her cat killed it. I put something over it and left it for her, until later that day when I realized she had left on a trip and wasn't going to be home for days. I was planning on pulling up the carpet anyway and seriously considered leaving it, but the dogs and cats wouldn't leave the cover-box alone...
Posted by: Carrie | Thursday, May 07, 2009 at 11:58 PM
Oops, and congrats on the new assignment! Woohoo! If you run into Barack or Michelle, kiss them both for me.
Posted by: Carrie | Friday, May 08, 2009 at 12:05 AM
Eek! The whole bird in the house thing freaks me out. Hitchcock ruined it for me...
CONGRATULATIONS! That is very exciting news!
xo
Posted by: Nora | Friday, May 08, 2009 at 06:09 AM
Cool beans on the assignment. You need to be thinking colorway when thinking about your hair. None of this one color stuff. A combination of blue, purple, pink AND orange. Call it Angie's Sunset.
No need to thank me. I'm full of advice. Heh.
Posted by: Diane | Friday, May 08, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Angie's Sunset! Excellent haircolor.
That poor bird! Sheba used to drag birds in the house all the time and then stalk them. Charming.
The temp assignment sounds fabulous, I love DC.
Glad you're feeling better!
Posted by: Carrie K | Friday, May 08, 2009 at 12:41 PM
Why didn't the chimney guys put up screening?! Seems like a no-brainer to me. At least you got the bird out and back into the wild. Angie's Sunset haircolor! LOL! You'll start a trend.
Posted by: Kim | Friday, May 08, 2009 at 01:52 PM
Congrats on the new gig!
What's wrong with those stove boys?! Thank goodness y'all found that bird before it was too late. o.O
Nothing wrong with helping Mother Nature along, honey.
I'm so glad you're feeling better.
xo
Posted by: Cookie | Friday, May 08, 2009 at 04:58 PM