Hmm, all dressed up with my fur collar and no where to go. Well not yet.

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Soon, Debbie, soon :( :)

6.41am When you first look at Joy, it is tricky to know which end is which?!

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The boa stands out a bit though :)

I know I've said this a dozen times already but I cannot believe how calm she is....such a sweetheart. Ama I took away from you your use of the word "calm"....I'll change to "serene" :)) Same thoughts, different words. Didn't intend to take away from your thoughts :(

(FF, I', listening to Tom Waits. He sings about "the nickel". What/ how much is exactly a nickel? 5 cents? "Nickels and dimes" What about a dime?) 10 cents? (raw guessing, don't laugh!) :)

Heehee.....indeed, my friend :))) Thank you for that :))

Joy looks very calm. She is contemplating, she listens....

She's contemplating life and what lies ahead of her...the big journey.....

Good morning puffs & peeps. Happy 5 week Birthday, Joy!

Hey! :))

GM, Tracey :) Which date did you pick?

Good morning all! Here I am! 8-)
2015-08-05 at 5:45 am EDT

Good morning, zpdooda :) What date is your guess?

Hi AMa...I haven't been keeping up with things for a few days...had visitors to take care of. Seems to be close. If someone has not selected Aug. 8th at 3:52am EDT, I'll tae that. 8-)

Remember to tell puffan :)

05:16 AM Huhu, I'm back, do you see me?

Heehee.....such a face from this angle :)

Goodie goodie morn, søs <3

Hei, hola, and bonjour! <3

Thank you for all the nice pics, shanta! :)
Uhh, the spider... The yellow/black beetle yesterday was nicer to look at :)
I hope your day will be a good one <3

You're welcome, AMa <3 and thanks! ... the beetle yesterday ... hmm ... after seeing your pics thought "Sweet Joy, no longer I'll kiss you" LOL
Have a nice day also AMa!

LOL! :-D No, that's true. No kisses on your bill anymore, Joy :))

You two don't like the feeling of little legs and wings and crunchiness? :)))

Not at all ! :))

:)))

04:49 AM Mom and Joy are outside of burrow
Maybe both watching the sunrise 05:05 AM BB Cam

04:47 AM Mom and Joy got up ... cute little wings

Pics from the early morning ... Part 2

5. Finny checks if all is okay now with her girl
6. Nope, not yet
7. A little visitor
8. Joy has found its place and peeping out briefly

Good morning everyone!

Pics from the early morning ... Part 1
1. Joy continues to lose fluff
2. Kiss for Mom
3. Joy squeaks and Mom, a yawn, is doing her best
4. Joy want under the wing of Mom

Debbie Porges-Au • a few seconds ago

It was a very windy(cold) day in Sydney, Australia. This sea eagle was blown off her eggs!

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4.12am

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Joy is out for a 2am stroll in the moonlight. :-)

2:12 and she's back!

JOY there on the burrow floor, showing a dividing line on body between fluff and feathers :))
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She is preening now. Yesterday she was just about totally clear of "fluff". So this is a day ahead of now. Ok. Night all. Thank you.

Joy looks so grown up, it wont be long now big adventure ahead.

Morning Puffs, morning Joy xxx

almost midnight CST - cam frozen - glad someone said take snapshot - here it is! Joy still sound asleep at entrance aww

Getting ready, Joy preening furiously while mom blocks the back entrance (and most of our screen) with her big white belly.

Still blocking!

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Or should we say photobombing!?

;) That's the ticket!

oh no! joy is looking outside the burrow with the 90 mile stare

i've never seen such a scene of peace, tranquility and acceptance of destiny

just a beautiful moment

The launching will happen...it must! Don't fear for Joy; it is a part of the natural flow of Puffin life! S/he accepts this!

the whole family in the burrow; on the cusp of joy's launching

i cannot believe what is happening in this burrow!!!

the grooming NEVER STOPS! joy will be like a wire-guided torpedo once she is launched

Still here, eh little puffin adventurer! Just remember that when you do leave, we love you and hope the best for you!

Cute picture, I think!!