I’ve been told I need update on the “not babies anymore”antics:
Having fun in the mud puddles today.
Followed by snacks.
I’ve been amused all week because the duckteens seem to have the zoomies at random moments and as they are still kind of clumsy and awkward it’s funny as hell to watch, what with feet going in all directions and wings flapping at odd angles.
Everyone seems to have bonded and they sleep together in the yard most of the time, and the duckteens follow their elders around like small children, asking a million questions as they go.
Respite open thread
debbie
Wow, they’ve grown so fast!
Ken
What does “Are we there yet” sound like in Duck?
MagdaInBlack
Mine would get the ” zoomies” in their wading pool pond. Much splashing and quacking and duck giddiness. I imagine yours do too ?
J R in WV
So Cute~!!~ Thanks for these ducks, what would we do without them ? So cute… with Great Danes, also too…. are there cats too, I forget/.
ETA: I don’t think cats too… ;~{)
featheredsprite
I’m so glad all the ducks are melding into a flock.
Steeplejack
@J R in WV:
There’s at least one cat (Gabe?), who specializes in sleeping on the Danes.
Steeplejack
Glad to hear that the duckteens have successfully assimilated into the ménage.
rikyrah
They are so adorable ?
Yutsano
QUACKERS!!!
CaseyL
Muddy faces, oh god they’re so cute.
And I don’t see any drake feathers! Do you see any drake feathers? I mean, I don’t dislike drakes at all, but the lack of a boy duck might be one reason the new kids on the block and the established ducks are getting along, yes?
TaMara (HFG)
@J R in WV:
Emma (here)
Zander (here)
and of course Gabe
TaMara (HFG)
@CaseyL: We’ve decided if we don’t see a drake feather by end of June, Nikki is probably a girl. Either way, we won’t be throwing Nikki back, lol.
RoonieRoo
I seriously need video of duck zoomies.
MagdaInBlack
@TaMara (HFG): I don’t think I have seen Emma before. She’s gorgeous !
phein62
There are no ducks involved, maybe unlucky ones, but we got this warning today (“we” being Corps of Engineers employees). Make of it what you will, but if you’re in Cleveland or Philly, maybe be a lert:
From USARNORTH Law Enforcement Intelligence Branch (LEIB):
The LEIB has become aware of Nation Wide Protests scheduled for this Saturday (15 May 21). Currently, we do not assess a threat to DOD but are providing the below information due to the many COVID 19 Vaccination Centers (CVC) manned by DOD throughout the US for Situational Awareness. Currently, the tone of the groups messaging is peaceful and not to be confrontational.
The group is calling for seemingly peaceful, civil demonstrations planned for 49 cities (more may follow) over 28 states in the early afternoon, tomorrow, Saturday, 15 May 21. Eight of the 49 cities (St. Paul, Philadelphia, NYC, Orlando, Memphis, Fort Worth Metro (Arlington), Cleveland, and Houston Metro (Baytown)) have CVC sites supported by DOD. Of those eight, only two cities have CVC sites operating within several miles of the demonstrations: Philadelphia and Cleveland. Currently, the numbers of “confirmed” attendees tend to run in the dozens for each venue.
In Philadelphia, reports indicate demonstrators will assemble in a public mall just north of Independence Hall. This is approx. 0.7 miles to the ESE of the Philadelphia Convention Center (CVC site).
In Cleveland, demonstrators plan to assemble at the Cleveland Mall, just north of Public Square. That venue is approx. 1.1 mile WNW of the Wolstein Center (CVC site).
Currently, the site is showing a membership of around 27,000. Based on the cause and the call for demonstrators of all political affiliations, PMPD LEIB does not assess the crowds will target the CVC sites en masse. Some of the messaging indicates there are individuals associated with “Anti Vaccination” movement. It is possible these individuals might break off from the primary protest and approach some of the CVC sites. Additionally, there is always the potential for counter groups or other individuals seeking attention to engage, which could create a hostile event.
This information is primarily for everyone’s SA, planning, and discussion. The LEIB staff will be on duty Saturday to track the events and will update significant events.
The mission statement of the group is as follows:
This group is a movement that is sharing united voices against government overreach and infringement upon our rights. Each state is having at least one event or rally on the 15th. Some states are having multiple. This is freedom day around the world and we want to join in with our fellow brothers and sisters in saying we are standing up to mandates, tyranny, and dictatorship. We uphold the Constitution of the Republic and demand those in government (sic) do the same.
NotMax
Respite?
Ostensibly geared to young adults, this old adult found it a dang well done production for suspending disbelief and binging on, a cut above more than a few similar series of a mature bent. On the comes free with Prime IMDb channel*, Alex Rider. Kind of hidden in the extensive Prime listings, best bet for initially finding it is to use the search function in Prime. Would include the caveat that it’s probably too intense for the pre-teen set.
Note: If looking for it, this is the eight episode TV series, NOT the based on the same character but otherwise unrelated Stormbreaker movie, which is eminently skippable dreck.
*includes ads, however they are placed at natural break points in the episodes so not nearly as intrusive as on some other services.
WaterGirl
@TaMara (HFG): I think this would make an excellent rotating tag:
CaseyL
@TaMara (HFG): But the ducks already know, don’t they?
I mean, if Nikki’s a boy, wouldn’t they behave differently around him?
TaMara (HFG)
@CaseyL: Honestly, I don’t know, they don’t reach sexual maturity until about 6 months, so until then there might not be any issues.
We’ll just have to wait it out – see if we get a drake feather or if that weird corkscrew penis makes an appearance. ??
Martin
China successfully landed their rover on Mars. So far only NASA has been able to do that.
Hopefully this spurs development of an actual space strategy by the US.
MattF
When you are tracked by a duck.
Mary G
NotMax
@Martin
Zhurong does make alight.
Animated video of the landing procedure, complete with a 1950s SF style depiction of radar made visible.
;)
mrmoshpotato
Cards lose! Cards lose!
Amir Khalid
@mrmoshpotato:
Wow. I would never have expected that outcome at a card game.
mrmoshpotato
@Amir Khalid: Strange, yes. Go Padres!
Emerald
TaMara, have you seen the YouTube channel Gold Shaw Farm? It’s a financial adviser from D.C. who gave it all up to become a duck farmer. He runs a sustainable farm for ducks and geese (and chickens too) in upstate Vermont. Uses a lot of humor in his videos. Was featured in the NYT, but he had no control over that so I don’t hold it against him.
His signature line: “Release the Quacken” when he lets the ducks out of their duckhouse every morning. He also has a pond for them. They free range and live happily as actual ducks.
You would enjoy it.
Raven
So I had one of my best fishing days ever Wednesday, huge Amberjacks and a 60 lb Wahoo as a capper! I spent the better part of 2 days vacuum freezing the fish an I haven’t counted but there are at least 30 packages. Meanwhile the Bohdi has a running sore on his hind leg so, like good doggie parents, we drove an hour and a half through deepest darkest Trump world of Panama City Beach to the emergency vet only to be told we’d have to call and set an appointment because it’s not life threatening. We’ll go back in an hour! Woohoo wahooo!