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Hi Kim, there has been no date set for next year yet as I forgot to ask Paul and Helena when we were at OL. I will check with them in the near future and see what we come up with. Sharon@Sooke 07 Sep 2008 23:39:46 PDT |
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Sharon,has a date been set already for next years reunion? Kimd@El Sobrante,CA 07 Sep 2008 21:12:13 PDT |
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Hi EJ@duncan. I'd love to add you to next years list but I have no clue as to your name or e-mail address. Could you please e-mail me with that information.dmcphail@shaw.ca Sharon@Sooke 07 Sep 2008 17:39:13 PDT |
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Birthday greetings much appreciated! And a bit more news, 'Golden eagle chicks fly the nest' http://tinyurl.com/68ghtl . 'Some Congo Troops Leave Troubled Wildlife Park' http://tinyurl.com/62fp98 . Steve@Stockport UK 07 Sep 2008 17:18:48 PDT |
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happy bday steve! thanks for always giving us our daily news :) sharron, could u add to to next years meet? i knew i couldn't go this year, but next year i would love to make it up there and meet everyone finally :) ej@duncan 07 Sep 2008 16:48:09 PDT |
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Good day to everyone. A belated Happy birthday to you Steve.You're just a youngster at 52, its the new 42. The problems with the internet hookup to OL are numerous and difficult to fix. Paul was up a very high tree trying to fix the connection to no avail.Helena showed us a photo of him way up at the top of at least a 100 ft tree. Apparently the connection crosses three different islands and many problems crop up. It has come to my attention that I missed sending the Ol get together info to a few people. I am sorry if I missed you but I posted my e-mail address many times on the comment board over the past year and if you didn't get the info you should have e-mailed me.Some of the list I recieved from Ellen were not deliverable. In other words they don't work anymore. So if you want to be on next years mailout please send me your current info at dmcphail@shaw.ca. Sharon@Sooke 07 Sep 2008 15:20:51 PDT |
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Hello all, glad everyone enjoyed ol in spite of rain. Wondering what the latest is on the audio problem;is OLs equipment wearing out or is it a server problem? Sing,orcas! Carol&Richard@Oregon 07 Sep 2008 15:03:34 PDT |
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Hi my audio doesnt seem to be working it it me or is the audio off. stormwalkernz@New Zealand 07 Sep 2008 12:41:56 PDT |
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Steve - Congratualtions to your birthday from me too! Doris@Germany 07 Sep 2008 08:31:25 PDT |
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Thanks for the good wishes, don't those years just seem to go so fast. O'l is right! :)) Not a normal post, but I quite liked the sound of this job! 'Antarctic scientists seek plumber' http://tinyurl.com/5lv8bz , shame my plumbing knowledge is so limited! Steve@UK 07 Sep 2008 07:39:51 PDT |
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damn...52! Happy Birthday Steve! :) ~~/\~/\~~/\~~ brent.king.nc.usa@same 07 Sep 2008 06:24:40 PDT |
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Happy Birthday Steve! :D I hope despite some of those news articles you have a Wonderful Day ! (o'l chap) ;) louise@australia 07 Sep 2008 04:58:19 PDT |
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The sort of headline we DON'T want to see! 'Whale meat resurfaces on Iceland menu' http://tinyurl.com/622j4t . 'Family find 'murdered' porpoise' http://tinyurl.com/5ke878 . 'Norway not hunting enough whales' http://tinyurl.com/64lrzz . Like I said, I DON'T like the 'lady'? 'Palin's "toxic" environmental policy would even make President Bush blush' http://tinyurl.com/5cch79 . A little bit of good news 'Mountain gorilla population in Africa's Great Lakes 'is growing'' http://tinyurl.com/562kn6 . 'Butterflies fight losing battle with climate change' http://tinyurl.com/6ezffq . Steve@Ancient in Stockport, 52 today! 06 Sep 2008 19:23:58 PDT |
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Good afternoon everyone, Dar we waited for you in telegraph cove for coffee. Where were you? Sorry we missed you. I cannot believe the weather is so sunny after that sorry week we had in Pt McNeill.I guess Dougs company didn't get the contract for the cleanup,but they could still do the towing as the company they picked is American and they apparently have to use a Canadian towing company. We shall see what happens. We did have a wonderful get together and we can hardly wait till next year. Sharon@Sooke 06 Sep 2008 16:26:45 PDT |
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Afternoon All, Hail to Orca Lab !! Knight Inlet is clear and sunny with a slight breeze blowing today,, had a great if short visit to Pt Mcniel for our OL reunion. Maybe next yr I can make more than 1 trip out of it. But my one day was spectacular!!! Dar@Knight Inlet Lodge 06 Sep 2008 15:21:25 PDT |
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thanks for the link Peter. and glad to know Dr. Alfantazi, an expert from the University of British Columbia’s Department of Materials Engineering, concluded that it would take at least two and half to three years from the date of sinking for the fuel tank to corrode through. bw@nc.usa 05 Sep 2008 20:28:36 PDT |
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or secure, surround, rise, and drag ashore. then recycle. b@nc 05 Sep 2008 20:11:54 PDT |
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well, yes, i did post, s, last eve. Peter? " a contract". ,maybe excellant. 1st. i now may disagree rising fumes and fuels up from containers submerged. I'm no civil engeneer, but, practiced in caluculus. rise of containers , or vehicles equal rise in weights, and resistance. However, air is light, and still free. . Support, the delpth, the slope, the vibrations. i'd say 1st secure from below, rise, measure, secure above, and remove, totally! brentleewall@little yadkin, top of hill, king. 05 Sep 2008 20:03:37 PDT |
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'Pygmy Killer Whale Dies At Sarasota Marine Hospital' http://tinyurl.com/6zbk34 . 'Mackie Green: Canada's premier whale rescuer' http://tinyurl.com/5sj8v3 . A great loss 'Released whale shark found dead In Davao Sur' http://tinyurl.com/6nbm4s . 'Killer whales reported in Bay of Fundy' http://tinyurl.com/66xxsm , fantastic pic with this article! 'Palin's record on wildlife as harsh as Alaska's environment itself' http://tinyurl.com/5d29dk , couldn't think of a suitable comment without sounding political, but don't like the lady! 'Bad sign for global warming: Thawing permafrost holds vast carbon pool' http://tinyurl.com/5zgu4l . Steve@About to have a long weekend, Yeah! @UK 05 Sep 2008 17:11:23 PDT |
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ou, a little dash of "moon-light" down hereuaptfev this away, but, umph,umph, todas y todas's y viva la orca's! b@nc.usa 04 Sep 2008 21:10:14 PDT |
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well, secondly (i forgot 1st) , damn hanes, you know, they want to get their unders on you, anyways, boxers, and them no labels, well, them no's wear off, and takes forever to find the insides amd the fronts, upon removing from dryer. damn't , but first, ..prob something about repulican convention, or the OL. Any's . alls to alls, everything same. um, thanks paul & helena. :) b@nc.usa 04 Sep 2008 21:06:11 PDT |
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Thanks for that update Peter, let's hope Dr. Alfantazi is right!
It might be a slim hope JayP, but 'Davao fisherman saves beached whale shark from slaughter' http://tinyurl.com/67glvd , maybe there is some! But then again, 'Irwin reserve bauxite mining irreversible, says expert' http://tinyurl.com/6allgk , why, oh why, does money ALWAYS have to come first! (and yes, I refrained from voicing my real feelings. This is a family site!). 'More fish off the 'green' menu' http://tinyurl.com/662urn . 'New clues to mystery sea monster' http://tinyurl.com/5ja2dd .
Steve@UK 04 Sep 2008 16:49:38 PDT |
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A contract is given for Robson bight cleanup! look at www.saverobsonbight.com for more details. Peter@www.saverobsonbight.com 04 Sep 2008 16:12:57 PDT |
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Thanks Sharon,
but i?m in the near of Reykjavik, so no orcas hear.
But they told me we have many humpbacks here...so i hope i got some good pictures of them. Pia@Germany 04 Sep 2008 14:26:43 PDT |
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Good Morning OL and Everyone Online. Woke up to a sundrenched morning (of course, its our day to go home, can you sense I am just a little perturbed about the weather we had this past week?) and I realized I forgot to post last night, spent the evening in Sointula with Troy and Kate til late. We had a great last day on the Naiad yesterday, we had the A24s, A30s, I11s and others travellling down towards Robson Bight, our closest pod were the A24s with A64 Schooner's new baby very visible, what a cute little tike - and on our way back up the Strait we encountered the A12s heading east, which was a nice end to the orca day - then saw the Stellers and a couple of humpbacks out in Queen Charlotte Strait. The weather was great yesterday, but it looks even better for the next few days. Ellen & Monette@Port McNeill 04 Sep 2008 07:45:30 PDT |
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Thought I would send this story of a beautiful animal being kept in captivity, It just moved in a few houses down the road from us. Susie's cage is right in the front yard where it can be seen from the road. Don't think the new owner has much , if any experience in looking after a pet such as this. Not to sure if I like living this close to a poor caged up animal who I am sure gets very bored going round and round in her cage.Its just to Sad ...
http://www.canada.com:80/theprovince/story.html?id=d494faf0-f1a9-4761-bd86-4aa8973cdf03
Rene@Victoria B.C. 04 Sep 2008 06:27:03 PDT |
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that is precisely why i keep my captivity opinions to myself down here in mx where crime and power abuse is out of control.
taco@playa del carmen, mx 03 Sep 2008 23:41:58 PDT |
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I am loosing all hope in humanity...." Dolphin Protector Abducted and Beaten"
http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=2425 JayP@Winnipeg 03 Sep 2008 20:30:14 PDT |
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Hi Laura and welcome. Here is a site that I often check to see what orcas were sighted. http://www.whaletime.com/ Trish@vancouver 03 Sep 2008 17:37:10 PDT |
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Hi Laura, I don't have info on today's sightings, but welcome to OL. Steve@UK 03 Sep 2008 17:01:22 PDT |
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Hi everyone. I am new to this site so I dont know the protocol. But I was wondering if anyone has recent sightings for today. Looking for Orca. Thank you Laura@Campbell River 03 Sep 2008 15:26:17 PDT |
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'Dead rare dolphin and whale found' http://tinyurl.com/5szyrf . 'Whalers in Norway defend castigated hunt' http://tinyurl.com/63erzq . 'Dolphin hunting protests at Japanese embassy in Britain' http://tinyurl.com/5fl7qk . 'Hakkasan drops its famed ?40 shark fin soup over ethics' http://tinyurl.com/5mpgxq . Steve@Soggy Stockport UK 03 Sep 2008 12:40:21 PDT |
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Sharon,
email me at blazenredATgmail.com, and I think I can help you re pics tfo@Vancouver Island 03 Sep 2008 10:10:19 PDT |
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Good Morning OL and Everyone Online! Our last day on the Naiad today, I sure hope it will be a good one. We had the A12s yesterday on a very misty day, with a sunny end to it, and of course Stellers and Humpbacks. Its supposed to be sunny later in the afternoon today looks like a repeat of yesterday. I think you will be lucky with the weather Pam, it is supposed to be sunny all next week. But then who knows. Its really quite cold here, so bring lots of layers. Fall is definitely in the air. We watched A33 fishing yesterday, and he seemed to go deep with every dive, I was wondering if he was going for bottom fish. Bill said he had seen the A12s with a Red Snapper before. The orcas certainly seem to have to work a lot harder than ever before. Ellen & Monette@Port McNeill 03 Sep 2008 07:31:55 PDT |
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Ha Ha....that's Bend's dorsal of course not Marie's :0 Pam@UK 03 Sep 2008 04:17:04 PDT |
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Thanks Trish and Sharon for news on Bend. Marie sent me a photo too. She is looking good and her dorsal has grown and straightened out quite a bit now. There seems to be a dearth of the usual fish stocks this year and wildlife has definitely been affected by it. Let's hope it is not a permanent situation. I have ordered good weather for the next two or three weeks by the way...you can depend on an Indian summer (I hope) :-)) Whatever, can't wait to get there. Pam@UK 03 Sep 2008 04:12:44 PDT |
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German info on http://www.meeresakrobaten.de/wo/aktuelles/2008/09/03/heute-ist-dolphin-day-helft-den-delfinen/ Doris@Germany 03 Sep 2008 00:05:22 PDT |
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Today 3rd of September - Dolphin Day !!! Doris@Germany 02 Sep 2008 23:28:12 PDT |
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Glad to hear the meet is going so well, thanks for all the pics. 'Wolves: 'Canada's newest marine mammal'' http://tinyurl.com/5omr3d . Steve@UK 02 Sep 2008 22:46:39 PDT |
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ooops..I DIDN'T know this... JayP@Winnipeg 02 Sep 2008 21:59:25 PDT |
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Thank you to all that posted reports on the OL gathering. I'm jealous jealous!
"Where Do the Veep Candidates Stand on Animals?" http://snipurl.com/3mgda
"Whales shedding blubber, Japan study says" http://snipurl.com/3mge9
....and I did know this...Orca means “the shape of a barrel or cask? in Latin. JayP@Winnipeg 02 Sep 2008 21:54:49 PDT |
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Thanks tfo for the help but unfortunately I have tried everything short of phoning Yahoo and screaming at them. Your right my sign in is Skorca but I cannot remember my Yahoo address. We also saw Bend out there and she looks great. So far the spill seems not to have harmed the A30s. They were all there and looking well. Sharon@Sooke 02 Sep 2008 20:32:55 PDT |
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Hi Pam. We saw Bend on a few occasions when we were WW in late Aug. She appears to be doing well. I will try and find the pics of Bend and post them, although they may not be the best pics you have ever seen. Trish@vancouver 02 Sep 2008 16:52:32 PDT |
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Continuing to enjoy all the reports and photos - thanks to all. Does anyone have any up to date news on Bend (A72)? Pam@UK 02 Sep 2008 16:06:25 PDT |
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Sharon,
Wouldn't it be Skorca?
if you get that far..you should be able to get your password from yahoo tfo@Vancouver Island 02 Sep 2008 15:45:59 PDT |
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Ellen here is the link in case you don't have it. I have posted if they felt like commenting on the wonderful photos, please do so. You can check and see how many LOVE your photos. (smile) Again thank you.
http://kidsinthenest.com Lorraine@Columbia South Carolina USA 02 Sep 2008 14:57:15 PDT |
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Ellen, thank you I will post the link so those than can- want to will see your beautiful photos! From the sounds of it all those had a great time! Sooo jealous! (smile) Lorraine@Columbia South Carolina USA 02 Sep 2008 14:37:25 PDT |
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Good morning everyone. Cantab I don't know what happened but I am suspicous of a night hawk I heard last night out side the house. We usually cover our birds at night and I think my sitter didn't come home that night and they were left uncovered.I only know we were lucky he didn't bleed to death. The cage was splattered with his blood as they were all blood feathers.Nor it was fun meeting you and Rob. If there is a get together next year we will be there.Unfortunately I cannot get on to flickr anymore (can't remember my yahoo addy) to upload pictures. We got some good video so I'll post some on utube soon.I hope those left in Pt McNeill have an orca filled day today. Sharon@Sooke 02 Sep 2008 10:41:04 PDT |
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We arrived home from Pt. McNeill late last evening - what an amazing vacation!! Paul & Helena - than you SO much for the privilege of visiting Orca Lab - your hospitality was greatfully appreciated! OLers thanks for welcoming us into your group, it was so refreshing to meet people who truly appreciate nature and actually wanted to talk "whale" - LOL!! We saw orcas, humpbacks, sea lions, harbour seals & even a bear cub! The scenery was breathtaking. What an amazing vacation! Hope to see you all again next year. Nor & Rob@Delta, B.C. 02 Sep 2008 10:10:47 PDT |
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Good Morning Ol and Everyone Online! Cantab, I knew someone would ask this question. Remember Troy from Malcolm Island..... at Bere Pt. This rubbing beach is not a reserve like Robson Bight - there are actually platforms for people to watch in the trees, and Troy and Kate have research Permits to be on the beach to observe and film the whales when they come for a rub.
Lorraine, I have Flickr set up so no one can download, why don't you just put my link up and they can visit it. I will also work on a website shortly. Thanks :)
Its raining here this morning... AGAIN> Ellen & Monette@port McNeill 02 Sep 2008 07:38:31 PDT |