Nesters to our new brand new nest :clap2::clap2::clap2:

The new forum looks absolutely great!!!!

to all the great people on the HWFteam (all volunteers) that implemented this new forum fantastic job and pain free too

Now it is definitely time to kick back, relax and enjoy your tims all from the comfort of your new nes

Nester Buds your perch awaits you

If you have any questions please feel free to ask away......now it is definitely timmie times yep yep yep!!

PEB has posted a tutorial to help with a few new ways the forum controls work HERE

Nesters Founding Members

For those of you that do not know this; SJ Judy ... one of our very own founding members of Nesters' is a very talented Author

Judy has actually written a book and many other short stories and articles over the years. Her book she crafted while nesting with us and we were thrilled and happy to be able to support Judy while she wrote her book! Although her search for an Agent is ongoing we relish and look forward to the day her book will be published

In the early part of this year it looked like we would be closing this Nesters thread and starting a new thread; this prompted alot of discussion behind the scenes and although we always welcome change we really did not want to leave our home here. We have shared many great times here at Nesters; grown as a family enjoyed many belly laughs and supported and loved each other thorough some tough times as well. Our friendship extends far beyond the forum and many of us correspond daily via email, text or phone we truely are friends.

Over the years we have moved a few times & part of our reluctancetto move stems back to 2006 when our original Nester history was lost. However, putting that aside and forward thinking we prepared for the move and while doing so we discussed and revisited our Nesters history and we pulled out the memory trunk and looked at now and then. We had alot of fun reflecting and it really emphasised our much we treasure our friendships here at Nesters.

During this stroll down memory lane ..... we decided we wanted to stay put so we worked together as a team to make that happen. We also decided it was time to do some new collages and update our introductory page (a work in progress) and it was during this time frame that Judy offered to share her craft and talent with us and write a poem to honor our friendships here and we immediately accepted her kind offer !

This is Judy's beautiful poem


REVERIE © Judith L. Cronk

Silence fills the air around her
Lost in waking dreams is she
Hearing not the surf that crashes
On the rocks where waves abound.
Tidal pools fill every crevice
Of the rock on which she sits
Unaware of seagulls crying
Their lament to all around.

Here is where she comes to ponder
Life and all it sends to her
Good and bad, in equal portions
So it seems to her this day.
Staring out at sparkling waters
Rivulets that reach her toes
Deep in thought, her soul can wonder
How it is she finds her way.

Thoughts of friends pervade her memory
Past and present intertwine
Near and far acquaintance lingers
All endure, she loves each one.
East to West their talents showing
North to South reveals the truth
Feelings meant to last forever
Nothing e’er will come undone.
Cherishing these warm emotions
Brought within to soothe her mind
Friends like these are ne’er forgotten
In her heart she knows it true.
Such is life, if fortune blesses
Long time spent in happiness
Life, she knows, is what you make it
Constancy remains anew.

Now the crimson sky’s reflections
Cast a shadow on her smile
Knowing in her deepest insight
Never will she feel alone.
Walking on the rocky seashore
Tears of gladness fill her eyes
For she senses all continue
Friendships ever carved in stone.

Judith L. Cronk ©
12 February, 2012


Judy on behalf of our family here thank you so much for this writing this beautiful poem and allowing us to share it here. Your talent is simply amazing You already know from all the wonderful responses posted at Nesters when you originally shared this poem with us.....how much we all love the poem. Your poem truely does capture the meaning of life, family & friendships perfectly. I personally loved how you included the sea & united all of our various geographic locations and it captured the very essence of our friendships here brilliantly thank you so much!

We are so very proud of REVERIE thank you for writing it and then allowing us to post it and share it here u simply are da best .

Reserved

Mornin' all you Nesters

Well, Woo Hoo! We made it here - safe and sound. :whew: And just in time for :giggle:

Can't wait to see all our Nesters friends here.

Come on down, gang. The water's fine. :giggle:

And we have things to do - places to be - people to see - and especially eagles to watch! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

You up yet Debs ? Thanks for all you have done here. :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: You da best.

Great to be here, doncha know. :love:

Morning SJ big hearty so very nice to see you post here and nice that the doggies :clap2: found there way here too yep yep yep. We definitely need our timmies this morning and every morning too Thanks for the hugs too

The move is just in time too :thumrt:as we have a big day planned tomorrow but do not tell anyone it is a very big surprise doncha know

Wuv the new selection of smilies too :giggle:

Now I am anxious for all Nesters to make their way here too then we be set yep yep yep!

So come on Nesters the nest is open for business :giggle: we have a big partee :clap2::clap2::clap2: to plan!!! Your perch awaits you :clap2::clap2::clap2:

Jude I hope you can find your way here; waiting for you!!

GM Nesters:

My first post disappeared, so this may or may not work. Being on an air card presents a big problem. Slow as Christmas. Must go check settings.

BB soon

Jude

Jude :bye: you made it :whew: so very glad to see you :clap2::clap2::clap2:

So glad your aircard worked for you !!! I was ready to send out the rangers with the :helpsos: to rescue you ....but you done did it yourself yep yep yep and so very glad too :thumrt:

The tims is on, pipin hot :grin: so put your feet up and kick back abit and enjoy your timmies!!

Now if our other family members can just fly in and perch that will be make our new perch perfect doncha know

Maybe if I everyone will just fly in Now I am have laundry patrol bbl

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