tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post4998511843840063059..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: Saturday Snapshots - a few photos and a few questions for my readers(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-42393942318724644482013-05-10T21:08:22.855-04:002013-05-10T21:08:22.855-04:00Gorgeous orchid plant! And a beautiful bird with i...Gorgeous orchid plant! And a beautiful bird with it. No telling with the birds... my DH was wondering this morning why the birds won't eat from the expensive feeder even after the other three are empty.Martha Eskuchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403539348594584733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-14049630516261017482013-05-08T21:03:02.990-04:002013-05-08T21:03:02.990-04:00I think the birds are afraid of the mortgage payme...I think the birds are afraid of the mortgage payments that would come with such a fancy pants house! And wow … your orchid is lovely!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-55082209159141783922013-05-06T21:03:51.789-04:002013-05-06T21:03:51.789-04:00South window if possible but move to warmer sunny ...South window if possible but move to warmer sunny spot in summer.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-32943230432239192592013-05-06T21:03:09.781-04:002013-05-06T21:03:09.781-04:00Yes, too large of an opening is what my coworkers ...Yes, too large of an opening is what my coworkers are saying too when I showed them the photo. oh well..(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-72049953056559827682013-05-06T21:02:11.226-04:002013-05-06T21:02:11.226-04:00Leslie -- the size is : 9 3/4" x 9" x 12...Leslie -- the size is : 9 3/4" x 9" x 12 1/2" high, and the opening is pretty big 2+", plus with that little perch, I think you hit the nail on the head. Predators may be a concern for them.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-37341757392109693552013-05-06T20:35:46.066-04:002013-05-06T20:35:46.066-04:00I'm not counting on birds in that house sadly....I'm not counting on birds in that house sadly.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-28426416158846171132013-05-06T20:35:00.447-04:002013-05-06T20:35:00.447-04:00This opening probably is squireel size so that may...This opening probably is squireel size so that may be why the birds do not feel safe.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-47565012885946687362013-05-06T20:34:10.921-04:002013-05-06T20:34:10.921-04:00yes, this orchid faces south as well. I guess that...yes, this orchid faces south as well. I guess that is the key.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-12076557872641026942013-05-06T20:33:28.721-04:002013-05-06T20:33:28.721-04:00The birdhouse is "for rent" - it's y...The birdhouse is "for rent" - it's yours...LOL(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-29481885770411314752013-05-06T20:32:34.934-04:002013-05-06T20:32:34.934-04:00Thanks Bonnie - That orchid does make me smile at ...Thanks Bonnie - That orchid does make me smile at work and a definite conversation piece.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-963145499066783282013-05-06T20:31:10.087-04:002013-05-06T20:31:10.087-04:00Hmmm...too dark, didn't think of that - yes a ...Hmmm...too dark, didn't think of that - yes a lot are natural wood it seems. Fussy peepers.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-55503353858824073472013-05-06T20:30:11.939-04:002013-05-06T20:30:11.939-04:00So sad about that as I was hopping to see some chi...So sad about that as I was hopping to see some chickies this summer. Maybe I'll get a diff one to try.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-19157206417177186172013-05-06T20:29:16.419-04:002013-05-06T20:29:16.419-04:00Susan....I guess I screw up and purchased it for l...Susan....I guess I screw up and purchased it for looks not praticallity.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-3562104613204275772013-05-06T20:28:25.021-04:002013-05-06T20:28:25.021-04:00Yes, I think the opening is too large, maybe afrai...Yes, I think the opening is too large, maybe afraid of a squirrel or jays attacking?(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-73580688027250574482013-05-06T12:46:01.982-04:002013-05-06T12:46:01.982-04:00Your orchid is absolutely beautiful! As for the b...Your orchid is absolutely beautiful! As for the birdhouse- I don't know why they wouldn't go in it. It's quite lovely. We put up those bird feeders in the trees and the birds seem awfully happy with those. Maybe they prefer being out in the open. Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-75115746314924775162013-05-06T12:31:05.353-04:002013-05-06T12:31:05.353-04:00Since the orchid likes to be at your workplace so ...Since the orchid likes to be at your workplace so much, perhaps you could train it to do some work too ;) As for the birdhouse, why birds might choose to not nest in it could be many. It might be too big or too small for the birds in your area. The location could be uninviting, or there might be something about the color, the paint and/or the ornaments they don't like. Even if birds never nest in it though, it's really cute!Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943596258182968212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-28538934926978596962013-05-05T22:21:56.305-04:002013-05-05T22:21:56.305-04:00I have no luck with orchids, so am interested to s...I have no luck with orchids, so am interested to see what yours ended up needing. Lovely photos of your flowers, too.<br /><br />As for the bird house - I echo what Leslie says. The size of the opening is really important for the birds, because their enemies (especially crows and jays) will try to come in if the opening is large enough. It is adorable, your birdhouse, I love it.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095246748581382752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-83587819291130552332013-05-05T16:51:11.903-04:002013-05-05T16:51:11.903-04:00Oh my gosh, I am crazy in love with your birdhouse...Oh my gosh, I am crazy in love with your birdhouse! I have to echo what Leslie said about the stoop perhaps deterring your feathered friends from making this into a home.Beth Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770840174293503835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-20310296207438380962013-05-05T11:19:11.674-04:002013-05-05T11:19:11.674-04:00I think the birdhouse may be too dark for them to ...I think the birdhouse may be too dark for them to find inviting. It's gorgeous though. Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-26043973374560898572013-05-04T22:45:51.171-04:002013-05-04T22:45:51.171-04:00That is a beautiful bloom! I can never keep any pl...That is a beautiful bloom! I can never keep any plants alive in my house. I even killed a cactus once. Go figure. And yeah, what the heck is wrong with that birdhouse? It's like Cribs for birds. Lol. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00107816571044347474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-52716939222064495522013-05-04T22:26:40.961-04:002013-05-04T22:26:40.961-04:00I love orchids and have had good luck with my one ...I love orchids and have had good luck with my one orchid and I think it is the place it is located. It may be happy in your window at work, sunshine, temperature etc. Your orchid is beautiful!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06838832109510581167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-5945877699559603172013-05-04T21:01:08.575-04:002013-05-04T21:01:08.575-04:00What a gorgeous orchid bloom. What a gorgeous orchid bloom. Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13187730620736345378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-79868632667549780562013-05-04T20:58:08.801-04:002013-05-04T20:58:08.801-04:00I'm glad Leslie commented. I knew she'd ha...I'm glad Leslie commented. I knew she'd have some answers for you :) Lovely orchids, Diane.Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-51771367542920918382013-05-04T19:59:29.824-04:002013-05-04T19:59:29.824-04:00I so enjoyed Leslies explaination about the birdho...I so enjoyed Leslies explaination about the birdhouse. It helped me wonder about one we got for my in-laws. Glad the Orchid found a place to thrive.<br /><br /><a href="http://nisefunpages.blogspot.com/2013/05/saturday-snapshot.html" rel="nofollow">My SS</a>Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-737127757385841572013-05-04T17:51:38.528-04:002013-05-04T17:51:38.528-04:00That is a beautiful birdhouse -- they are crazy to...That is a beautiful birdhouse -- they are crazy to be leaving it alone like that. Hell, I want to move in, myself!<br />Maybe the birds think the house is SO nice that there must be a cat in there somewhere?<br />And the orchid -- so delicate and gorgeous. Why does it prefer the workplace? Hmmm... beats me! I only know that the workplace is the last place I would want to be!Ciprianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00254338542624853230noreply@blogger.com