In our February/March issue, we feature this funny photo of an oriole. Thanks to Eileen Ferguson of Bedford, New Hampshire, for sharing this adorable snapshot!
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My Comment for the picture (page 55) in the January 2013 issue.
What do you mean, “Eat more squirrel”
Thanks JH
Eat your heart out Marilyn!
Ha ha Jane, I was going to write the same thing – it’s the 1st thing I thought of when I saw this cute pic:)
Look, It’s Marilyn Monroeoriole
Marilyn Monroe Oriole!
I’m Gonna Rock This Town, Rock It Inside Out!!
“Why do these other birds insist on ruffling my feathers?”
My caption would be: Eat your heart out Marilyn!!!
How do you like my tutu?
Does this skirt make me look fat?
LOL
Wow! When that wind blows up your skirt, you’re cold all day!
Definitely prettier than Marilyn Monroe. And she doesn’t even realize. All in a days flight.
“I feel just like Marilyn Monroe!”
Whee! I feel pretty, oh so pretty…
luv this comment!
I’m a pretty Princess!
Boy, I really got my feathers in a ruffle this time
Oops. My slip is showing.
OH WELL, WHATEVER BLOWS YOUR SKIRT UP !
“Oh, no! And today I didn’t wear any undies!”
O Boy, another bad hair day!!
Take that Marilyn, you got nothing on me!
“How d’ya like my Marilyn Monroe impression?”
“Ready for my close up, Mr. Demille?”
You are the wind beneath my wings.
I like
Great caption!!
Love this one….Not an obvious “Marilyn” comment….
Now I know why mama said not to stand over the register.
Step aside Marilyn Monroe!
“you are the wind beneath my wings”.
and I just fixed those feathers!!
I feel pretty, oh so pretty.
Prepping for Swan Lake
so THIS is the new FLIP style!
Marilyn Monroe ain’t got nothing’ on me!
I do declare, I feel just as beautiful as Marilyn!
Ballet is for the birds!
BRRRRRRRRR, I thought they said it was Spring….
Okay, who ruffled my feathers???
Up Up and away oh what a beautiful day!
I feel pretty, oh so pretty!
oooo..i feel just like Marylin Monroe…
Weee Spring is here. Does that ever feel GOOD!!!
Woo Hoo!! Hey Marilyn? Hey Marilyn Monroe? We is Twinkies!!!
Its an origional Coco la’Orange~
Ruffled tail feathers never looked so good!
And Marilyn Monroe thought she had great legs!
Heres` my imatation of Marilyn Monroe!!!
“I can wiggle my tail”
Do you like my new square dancing dress???/
I just love twirling in a swirly set of feathers.
Got my new skirt on. Where’s the dance?
You put your back side in and you shake it all around…
I’ve an audition for a show in Vegas next week.
Chain mail. eeeeeek
Think I added a little to much Downy to my knickers.
Ooo la la!
Tango class, with this look who needs classes.
Ready for DWTS
Poo poo pee doo…………
Poo poo pee doo…….
MARILYN DON’T HAVE NOTHING ON ME.
Cooling off my feathers-you got me ruffled up!
I am Princess Blowing in the Wind
Anybody got some featherspray? This wind is sure messing up my featherstyle.
Can anyone send me an airmail for a new hairdresser?
Do I feel a draft?
Prepared for takeoff!! [Ithink]
What do I wear in bed? Why Chanel number 5 of course!…(marilyn monroe)
Black swan step aside, I ‘m the real Prima Dona this year!
You think this is wind? Move to WY..
Did anyone see the train go by!!!!!!
Eat your heart out, Marilyn Monroe!
Eat your heart out, Marilyn Monroe!
I shouldn’t have eaten all those beans!
Bend over let me see you shake a tell feather.
Mission control, this is Orange Flyer. Ready for take-off.
Oh no!, Part of my tutu is missing
What did you say Marilyn has???
First thing I thought of was Marilyn Monroe standing over the grate.
A blustery day indeed…my feathers are all ruffled.
Does this make me look fat?
Don’t get your shorts in an uproar!
Marilyn Monroe ain’t got nothing on me!
Just you wait till I get my beak on that weather man *****
What the fluff just happened?
What the fluff just happened?
Does this feeder make my feathers look fat?
Do I look like Marilyn Monroe?
Ahh…Enjoying the breeze!
That’s what I get for trying a new stylist
That is the last time I go to that hair stylist.
My Tutu is too too grand!!!
I hate when I run out of cream rinse!
Yes my name is Marilyn
Move over Marilyn!
Oooooooooooou! Marilyn Monroe, Eat Your Heart Out!
Oh, You ruffle my feathers!
What the fluff just happened here?
Marilyn Monroe was copying me!!
Wow! That was a heck of a tail wind.
“Nice dress princess!”
Wow! Perfect landing!
How do you like these legs, Marilyn?
♪ ♫ “Happy Birthday…..Mr. President” ♪ ♫
Please turn the heat down on that blow dryer!
Thrusters – ENGAGED!
Sure glad I got my long-johns on!
Dryer sheets! Why do I always forget the dryer sheets??
How do you like me now??
I can jope rope barefooted too.
Say Honey, What do you think about this new dress style?
Honey, I think this dress is too feathery for me.
Just washed my feathers and I can’t do a thing with them!
its another bad feather day.
Oh my, I hope no one can see my undies.
I can’t believe I didn’t make the cast of the Nutcracker!
Whoa, there goes my feathers!
Psst! You are safe with me. I’m a vegan!!!
I feel pretty!
I’ m as light on my feet as a feather
I will never go to bed with wet feathers again!
I say old boy, don’t you think it’s a bit drafty in your castle?
I just love to Cha-Cha-Cha !!
“and now, I shall perform – “Unchained Melody”
The static around here is terrible!
I’m sure to attract a mate, do i look great!
That was a nippy little breeze!
“Won’t try that Hula Hoop Again!!”
“Do these feathers make my butt look big?”
“Does anyone else feel a breeze?”
One, Two, Cha Cha Cha…..Three, Four, Cha Cha Cha. Dancing With the Stars here I come.
WOW a strong current of air,feels good on my back side,what is that scent?
All dressed up with no place to go.
I just know the flapper look is gonna come back!
“I tell you..this windy weather is for the birds!”
This should bet me on the cover of Birds & Blooms!
Oops, Should say : This should get me on the cover of Birds & Blooms!
Too much fabic softener in the bird bath!
My stylist said its the new rage!
” I feel pretty, oh so pretty”
I tell you…this windy weather is for the birds!
“Oh no, I DO have chicken legs!”
“I should have used conditioner.”
How do you like my new pantaloons!!!
They told me teasing was in!!
Flight # 23 ready for take off!
“Who’s the wiseguy that said I look like Phyliss Diller?”
Wow, that’s a little draftee!
Don`t you wish you had feathers like mine ?
Anyone want to Tango?
I wonder if the boys are looking?
Don’t make such a pig of yourself!
Don’t make such a pig of yourself!
Dow you feel the breeze from the subway? Isn’t it delicious?
Dear Marilyn Monore,
“Eat your heart out”
Love, Ori
“Dang it!” They used too much starch again!
Now this is a fashion statement!!!!
So you think you can push my buttons AND ruffle my feathers? SERIOUSLY? I’m SHORT on PATIENCE!!
Who said that tutus have to be pink?
Did Marilyn sart out like this?
Did Marilyn Monroe start out like this?
Who added beans to the birdseed!
My name’s Marilyn. I ought to be in pictures!!!
I am feeling a little down today.
Where is the February/March 2013 “Find the Acorn & Win” section on your website? I recieved my February/March 2013 Birds & Blooms Issue today, Saturday, January 5, 2013 and found the “Acorn” right away on page 67. So I went to your birdsandblooms.com website and clicked “Contest” but found no entry form for this issue of “Find the Acorn & Win.” It’s still showing the Dec. 2012/Jan. 2013. So I’m unable to enter via your website.
Do These Feathers Make my Hips Look Big?
Whew, what an updraft! I thought this winter was supposed to be a mild one!
Well fluff my feathers & call me O!
“Dancing with the Stars”, here I come!
“Yes! It was I that showed the Space Shuttle how to land”
“Ladies and Gentlemen, Please fasten your seatbelts, we are about to take off ! Enjoy your flight !”
It’s the legs baby, it’s the legs!
Well I did it again. I messed up my New Years resoultion by letting them ruffle my feathers.
My hairdresser put my MoHawk in the wrong spot.
Who teased my feathers.
What do you mean you want to tax me per mile I fly?
“All clear for take-off.”
The Marilyn Monroe affect ,eh
Heh!Heh,you might be wondering where I got this…
Marilyn I’m about to take you to school!
Air Traffic Control this is Oriole 1…. I am clear for take-off. Roger that Oriole 1, you are clear for take-off on runway 629er.
Whew! It’s a little breezy out here today!
Oh yeah, like you’ve never had a bad feather day!
I like this the best!
“Marilyn aint got nothin on me”
Be honest with me, does this outfit make my legs look skinny?
“I just knew it was going to be a bad air day!”
Whew! Good thing I have on clean panties! This wind exposes everything!
“Marilyn Monroe has nothing on me!”
“Oh, can you feel the breeze from the subway? Isn’t it delicious?”
I just washed my feathers and I can’t do a thing with them, someone get me some mousse!!!
What do the simple folk do?
5..4..3..2..1..takeoff!
Someone turn off the hairdryer!!!!
Look at me! I got style!
I’m not going to use that shampoo again!
i’m coming in on a wing and a prayer.
I should have used the conditioner!
Ok, Lets all sing ..” The wind beneath my tailfeathers .”
Ok, Lets all sing ” The wind beneath my tail feathers.”
OK who keeps turning on the blow dryer
Reference to you don’t say Feb/March issue. “Oriole to Tower” I’m ready for take off.
The feathers my friend, are blowing in the wind!
Is this skirt too short?
Or… need to put some Downy in the Cardinal’s bird bath.
Or… does this dress make my legs look fat?
Preparing for my star role in Swan Lake.
Ready for take off
WHAT? I think I look good in my tutu!
Excuse me, I fluffed!
I’m all dressed up for the dance.
Her name was Lola, she was a showgirl! At the Copa, Copa Cabana!
Does anyone else feel a little draft out here?
Left rudder! left rudder! Whew what a crosswind!
My comments for the photo on p.45 of the Jan/Feb issue of Birds and Blooms is as follows:
“Orange is the new black”.
“Say yes to the dress!”
“I am a feathered frock Fashionista”.
Thanks!
They are 3 separate comments.
Thanks.
Oh crap, I forgot my SPANKS!
THANK GOD FOR THE WIND, I WAS HAVING ANOTHER HOT FLASH!
I knew I should have used some fabric softener!
” 3…2….1……..LIFTOFF!!!
“Styles may change, but this will be my color forever!”
Tower
Robin 1 Request take off clearance.
Does anybody have any hairspray?
I feel a Draft. Did someone leave a window OPEN?
I’M more than a good looker. wait till that dance panel sees my moves!
“Oops! Forgot the feather softener in the bird bath again!”
……three, two, one and it’s LIFT-OFF!
I’m skirting a new look this season!
Mama always told me to wear good clean underwear. I sure am glad I did.
did you broush you’r hair fir ball
I’m in my new TuTu and ready to dance!
What is broush?
you would flip out too if your date didn’t show.
How do you like my new TUTU ??
Did you just say i’m standing on a air vent?
Oops, my boa slipped!
I’m having a Bad feather Day!
How do you like my to to
Just on my way to The Red Carpet!
JOAN will just love me!
“Wow, you found it, I’ve been looking for my feather-dryer forever!”
“Where is my Static-Guard?”
AHHH !…THAT BREEZE FEELS SO GOOD ON A HOT DAY !
Oh I am so glad I wore my matching panties!!!
Just call me “Marilyn” . . .
I must find away to get this static electricity under control!!!!
And you think you’re having a bad hair day!
W-O-W! And who said sex was great.
I feel pretty, oh so pretty!
This skirt may make me look fat, but how do you like my legs?
Come on let me see ya shake your tailfeathers!
What does it mean “awaiting moderation”? Do I need to resubmit?
“I ♥ this cool breeze.”
“Haaaaappy Haaaaappy Birthday Mr. President”
WOW didn’t she just ruffle my feathers
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. PRESIDENT…..
MARILYN MONROE TWEETING “HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. PRESIDENT”
“I could have danced all night, and still come back for more”
What happens at flight school,stays at flight school !!
I sure hope I can find my size of tights . AND a color that matches my skirt!
“Nothing like a fresh shampoo for your hair and blow dry!”
my feathers are a mess, where is the nearest feather dresser? Page 45. blowing in the wind
“Now that really ruffles my feathers”
“Is that a Vera Wang”?
“Woah……….! That breeze is a bit tutu much!
OK, I really needed this wind right now, cuz I’M HAVING ANOTHER HOT FLASH!!!
If Marilyn can do it, so can I!
Does anyone else feel a draft?
Ok, no more pictures. I’m outa here!
Feb/Mar oriole “what do you mean I have frizzed ends.”
“Oh, no! I remembered my tutu but forgot my ballet slippers.”
One, Two, Cha Cha Cha
Mom, where did you put my ballet shoes? I found my tutu.
It wasn’t me, it was the dog.
Multiples:
I think that bird bath had Elmers glue in it.
My father was a downy woodpecker, its not my fault.
This is what happens when you sit on the toilet to long.
Yes, you did get my feathers in a ruffle, and yes I forgive you. Now fetch me a worm.
Now I know what a dandelion feels like.
That was one awesome carnival ride!!!
Did you get the license number of that car????
“And you thought Marilyn Monroe had nice legs!”
Hay guys is this how Mariyn Monro did it or is this a bad feather day ?
This updraft is uplifting!
Quote for Oriole…….Sure looks like a bad hair day!!!
“I feel pretty, oh so pretty….”
“I need mousse – quick…”
How do you like my tutu?
It doesn’t take much to ruffle my feathers!
Celebrate Springtime!!! I love it and I’m ready to dance … wearing my natural ballet tutu.
I’m not sure I needed a full bodied shampoo.
Boy I’m glad I wore my best panties today
Celebrating Spring and ready to dance … in my natural tutu.
That’s the LAST time I try a refried birdseed burrito !!
Just call me Marilyn (Monroe)!
“You think having a bad hair DAY is bad?…”
meant to capitalize “HAIR”, not “DAY”
For “Blowing in the Wind” – “Eat your heart out Marilyn!”
someone forgot to put the conditioner in the water
Hey a little privacy here would be nice
If I had to pick one, it would be yours. That is the perfect caption.
Note to birders: Do not feed the Orioles baked beans.
I’m one feather up on Marilyn…
Phew!! Touchdown. I’m here at Kennedy Space Center and just landed on the Shuttle Landing Facility runway. Where are my cousins Atlantis, Discovery, and Endeavour?
Feb/March Is this too much for a March wedding?
Will you kids pipe down? You’re really ruffling my feathers!
Why don’t you come up and see me sometime?
Eat your hearts out boys.
Wardrobe malfunction!
I’m the oriole of the party.
Like my dress?
Time to look for a new hairdresser.
I feel like a young Marilyn Monroe!
“I just washed my feathers and I can’t do a thing with them!”
“Happy Birthday, Mr. President!”
“Thank goodness for a breeze to help with that hotflash!”
Welcome to Chicago–better known as The Windy City!
My mom always said to wear clean underwear.
Look extra wings
“Is my tutu too-too?”
Does this new ‘Do’ make my tail feathers look big?
“Don’t I just look so girly” is the Caption I wanted to leave for the newest photo in the Feb/Mar issue on the You Don’t Say.
I have my hula skirt on!!! “Let’s dance”
OOPS! excuse me hope no one heard that!
Look at me, I’m Marilyn..
“My Feather Gel keeps me looking hip!”
No more beans for me
breaking wind never felt so good
Just got back from the hairdresser.
I don’t mind telling you it sure did ruffle my feathers!
You put your feathers out and you shake ‘em all about!
“Happy Birthday, Mr. President, Happy Birthday to you”
What? You never seen a bird in a tutu before?
Don’t tell me not to get my feathers in an uproar!!
See what happens when I set those eggs……………..My feathers will never be the same.
The static in the air is terrible today!
Yo, bird nerd! A little privacy here, huh?
Ballet skirts are for the birds!!!!
What do you mean, my legs are skinny!?
do you like my ‘feather smile’ for your picture?
Anyone else feel a draft?!
I think I look just marv-a-lous darling, simply MARVELOUS!!!!
I think I look just marv-a-lous darling, simply MARVELOUS!!!
BLOWIN IN THE WIND…………
I’m a fine, feathered, floozie!
Is it me, or is it just cold out here?
Got my feathers fluffed today. Like em?
Do I have dirt on my SKIRT!?!?!?!?!
I’ve been going for a windswept look lately.
Don’t you tell me I don’t have the graceful look of a ballerina!
What? No time to primp before the photo shoot?
What? It’s the new fad!
What you want me to dance the can can?
I feel like Marilyn Monroe!
“The Queen is coming, quick, curtsy”.
So, this is what its like to be drycleaned
I’ve got to start using fabric softener!
Oh my, I am SO over dressed.
Birdbaths and air conditioner fans…..”life is good”
Katebirdie
I should have followed the queen’s advice and weighted down my flowing skirt.
Teresa Arteberry
( Blowing in the wind)
Opps! Pardon Me but my down is up!
That is a great one!
Knew I shoulda wore my long skirt on this windy day
So who says BLONDES have more fun?
Beats a blow dryer
Attention Control Tower —– I’m ready for take off——- destination Baltimore!
HOUSTON; We have a problem
Curse that cheep feather gel!
Woo, woo cutie pie!
Oops, that hair product was way too fluffy!
The tower has given us clearance for take-off.
and my feather dresser said this feather spray would last for 24 hours???
This is my first couture outfit.
Ok, who took my Static Guard?
no one told me it was dress up day!
“Mom told me to wear long underwear today”!
Whew. . .I didn’t know that subway was going to go that fast under this vent.
I’m having a bad hair day.
How do you like my new tutu??
“Whatever blows your skirt up!”
Gone With the Wind!
Looks like the joke’s on you! My feathers are already ruffled!
Hey everybody, I got this dress at Sear’s.
What do you mean I have bird legs!!!
You Can`t chain me…
Does this color make my butt look big?
This is for “Blowing in the Wind”: OK move along… move along. This isn’t a freak show! Hey, you tryin’ to look up my skirt? Get outta here. Move along I said. Move along!
Hey! Cover your mouth when you sneeze!
Oooh! Shouldn’t have had the beans! Sorry
Well, this isn’t working. Guess I”ll have to do the wing thing.
Brrr! Someone needs to invent leg warmers for birds.
whoa ! that jelly sure gave me bad gas.
I guess this is what I get for letting a squirrel do my tail!
Why would I need a tutu when I’m already in style!
What do you mean you don’t like my new look?!
I guess this is what I get for eating so many of those Baltimore Oreos…
Ok now I know why we dont use the blowdryer to dry off after getting out of the bath.
Those jays really ruffle my feathers!
Ah, tail winds! Just in time for takeoff!
I could use a little pick-me-up…
Flying really lifts my spirits…
“Oh my—-it’s another bad feather day”
“WARNING—do not back out of the bird house”
“DO NOT –perch on the electric line–EVER”
“WOW–that was a LARGE egg”
Does this Tutu make my legs look skinny?
No, I’m not a Feather Duster! My feathers are the color of rust and they blow when there’s a big gust.
What Goes Up Must Come Down … especially when I’m on the ground poking around, so I can see what I’m doing.
I may not be Marilyn, but I think I’m really cute.
“Do these feathers make me look hippy?”
feathers are a girls’s best friend
wait till the judges see my tiwrl…they’ll be in for a big surprise!
“That darn cat sure can ruffle my feathers!”
Where’s the Static Guard?
Brr does anyone else feel a draft?
Life’s a Breeze!
” When I join the circus, just call me “fluffy Fifi”
Natural beauty enhanced
Do you think this will clash on the red carpet?
Fasten you seat belts. It’s lift off time.
“Heck, no! I’m no ballet star and this ain’t no tutu”!!!
“You think I look funny in this wind? You should see the cat”!
“Careful buddy! It takes a lot to ruffle my feathers”!
‘Unchain my heart
Hey!!!!!! When did they install that fan??????????
“I guess it was the Kung Pao Seed Cake, but then again I did have the Prune Suet.”
“Sure boss, whatever lifts your feathers.”
“I guess it was the Prune Suet Cake.”
I’m having a bad feather day!
So YOU’RE having a bad hair day Just try a bad feather day!
I am an under study for the Nutcracker Suite. Ready to perform.
Entry for Jan/Feb “You Don’t Say”
“This tutu is too much!”
Whew that last Samba was a doozie!
“I hope I get to see the President at the Inaugural Ball.”
What are you looking at, I always air fluff after my bath!
I’ve always wanted to live where the wind blows through your feathers
Dang I came back as a bird
“Houston, space shuttle here, landing on runway # 1″.
Llllloooovvvveee that dryer vent!
Houston, we’ve got a problem….
Has anyone seen my static guard?
“Here I am in my little orange tu tu, all ready for the Nutcracker Ball!”
Oh,I tried to tell her I would look so rediculous in this tutu.
But you know women they never listen to us men.
“Ooohhh!This feels just elegant!”
Don’t cha wish your boyfriend was hot like me?
Burrr!! I need my Long Johns!
Does anyone else feel a draft?!-)
Who told me it was “No Panties Thursday”?!-)
This is for the birds!
I’m ready for take off, when ever you are.
Honey, that new feather spray doesn’t work at all !!!
How do you do
What do you mean “Don’t Get My Feathers Ruffled”– Leave me some peanut butter to go with my jelly then!!!!
I am saving this outfit for Halloween!
I’ve got the seven year itch!
Caption for Blowing in the wind picture: Check-afterburners on – ready for takeoff
WOW! This updraft is exhilarating!
WOW! This updraft is exhilarating! It really ruffles my feathers!
The song Copacabana comes to mind.
Her name was Lola, she was a show girl, with feathers in her hair and a dress cut down to there!
Don’t you just love me newest Vera Wang fashion?
correction: Don’t you just love my latest Vera Wang number?
I let no one dress me except Vera Wing
“First oriole to break the sound barrier.”
This was a Project Runway Winner.
♪♫ ‘you are the wind beneath my wings’ ♪♫
sure is breezy out today…
Don’t wiz on the electric fence!
” Hey guys, it wasn’t me!”
Marilyn knew she had been reincaarnated when she felt her “dress” fly up around her in a flurry of FEATHERS!!
Of all days to forget my underwear
I made it! I’m in the remake of “The Seven Year Itch”. My dad will be so proud.
Caption for the pretty Oriole. “How do you like my Tutu? I made it myself.”
I can’t tell you how pleased I am with Madame L’Oriole’s
dress design!
“More thrust! More thrust! I’m ready to launch!”
Put your right wing in, put your left wing out. Do the Hokey pokey and shake it all about.
Does this tutu make me look fat!
“Does this tutu make me look fat?”
I hate those leaf blowers
” I am so embarrassed. I hope my picture wasn’t taken. “
“Who Says Blondes Have More Fun??”
Hey does this make me look fat??????
Ahhhh that spring breeze feels nice
I feel pretty, I feel pretty, oh so pretty, I could perch all night.
runway cleared ok lets get to the superbowl to watch my fellow ravens
“Hey, why are you laughing at me?? I’m just a birdallerina!!!
Fruit trees or people treats are great except in the middle of a windy storm.
Sneaky Hollywood photographers caught me w/my skirts up.
Imagine, Halloween is just around the corner in 9 mos. & already made my costume.
“Flight one-niner to tower: ready for take off.”
“Fly with me to the moon”
moderation for what?
” Would you like to fly with me to the moon “
I just took a bath and can’t do a thing with my feathers!
“This is SO embarassing!”
Don’t you dare tweet me on Twitter looking like this!!
Ok ready for take off now lets get to the superbowl to watch my fellow ravens
3 – 2 – 1 Lift Off!
Sure glad I am wearing my underfeathers today!
Hmmm… suddenly I feel a breeze down there.
Whoa! this is NOT the dance partner i was expecting!
fluffy’s my name and jelly’s my game OR just so you know…I’m not a swiffer 360 duster
fluffy’s my name and jelly’s my game OR just so you know… I’m not a swiffer 360 duster
up,up and away
wow, I should not have eat those beans.
That weather guy did not say anything about hurricane force winds today.
I can’t hold on much longer!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beam me up scotty.
I know I should have wore my jeans instead of this skirt.
I know I shoul have wore my jeans instead of this skirt.
she looks better than Marilyn Monroe.
comment for the feb oriole
It is so hard to be so beautiful
Uh oh, I just heard that Joan Rivers and the Fashion Police are after me!
“Man, I stood too close to the electric outlet again!”
Marilyn, you have nothing much on … me!
whoo that a cool brezze
How do you like my latest fashion statement?
I love this natural air conditioning!
Move over Marilyn
“Blowing in the Wind”
Geeez….. If I don’t fix this soon, my mother-in-law will mistake me for a FEATHER DUSTER!
Look Out Ladies! Lady GaGa ain’t got nuthin’ on me!
I thought MINI SKIRTS were back in style…..???
If you got it…flaunt it!!
Hey! What’s a girl gotta do to get a piece of orange around here?
Hey! What’s a girl gotta do to get a bit of food around here?
Hi Big Boys, You ought to come up and see me sometime.
You know if they’re lucky they’ll put me in the half time show at the Super Bowl!
Give me that old soft shoe—-I said that old soft shoe………
Blowing in the Wind…
Do you think my black garters would look good with this outfit?
Does this breeze make me look fat?
I could sure use some conditioner for these pesky flyaways.
Does this skirt make my legs look skinny?
Marilyn, eat your heart out!
I feel so pretty, so pretty.
I’m a FREEEEE Bird
Caption for “you don’t say”…..”Blowing in the Wind”
Oooooooo la laaaaa….now he was cute!!!
Any dance partners out there?
I’m off to ballet class!
Oh honey, you can ruffle my feathers any time.
you don’t say: BLOWING IN THE WIND FEBRUARY-MARCH 2013 PAGE# 45
MY CAPTION IS: “PHEE PHEE LA RUE”
OUR NEXT CONTESTANT IS PHEE PHEE LA RUE
Wrong?…nothing’s wrong!
I look just like my darling Steve Urkel!! (What blast from the past TV show was this??)
“Who’s that lady?”
“Hey bud. Move over, you;re hogging the seed.”
“”Hey Bud. Move over, you’re hogging the seed.
Who ruffled your feathers?
Wooh! I feel a bit of a draft!
It’s pretty windy. I should have worn my heavier coat!
“Who used up the last little bit of conditioner this morning?”
That’s the last time I’m going to use that conditioner!
Move over, marliyn Monroe !
Your blowin what up my what?
“I’m trying out for a part in Swan Lake!. A bird can dream, can’t she?”
Wait til you see my performance in Nutcracker Sweet!
who said Marilyn was the only one that could do this ???
Now I Know How Marilyn Monroe Felt like. But I am Not Marilyn!!!!!!
” Grape Jelly always gives me Gas!”
I’m off to ballet class.
“Stylin’ and profilin’ !”
That blame hummingbird just buzzed my feathers!!
That blame hummingbird is always buzzing my feathers!
Tail up! feathers out! Now where is the run way!
And they said I couldn’t model! With this outfit and my legs. I am sure to be a star!
This comment is for the “Blowing in the Wind” photo with the Oriole: Does anyone have any Static Guard?
OOH that feels GOOD!!
If I would have used feather conditioner after my bath I wouldn’t be havin’ this static electricity goin’ on…
Marilyn Monroe: Oriole Style!
“Darlin’, do you think this dress makes my butt look big?”
Excuse me! I am not a feather duster!
I am back in town Carrie Bradshaw!
Sweeeet landing!
Who needs a hair dryer! Not me!
in February/March the picture of the robin OH MY It Is ME MARILYN MONROE
Uuuugghhhhh! I hate mornings!
Like my tutu? It’s the latest thing
OK, so I’m off to ballet class.
My comment would be: I’m having a bad hairday!!!!
Boy, those full skirts are murder in the wind!
My caption for the photo of the oriole.
Now my feathers are all messed up with static cling and I have everywhere to go today.
My comment is for Blowing in the wind. Boy, those full skirts are murder in the wind!
No, I was not a feather duster in my first life.
You can call me Marilyn!!!
Do these feathers make me look fat?
HEY … whadda mean, my legs look like chicken legs???
OR
HEY … whadda ya mean, my legs look like chicken legs???
I’m having SUCH a bad hair day. It’s pitiful!
Flight Attendants: Prepare the cabin for takeoff!
I should be in the nutcracker ballet!!!!
Oops, I landed in Chicago instead of Baltimore!!
Ahhhh, that feels really good.
WHAT? never seen bed head before?
Br=r=r I’m going home and put on my long johns!
I am so glad I decided to wear underpants today!!
Where did my conditioner go!!!!!!!!!
Please, don’t look at me like that. It’s just another bad feather day.
“Ooh-wee , that feels good!”
“All fluffed up and nowhere to go.”
Oh my! I’m glad I’m wearing clean under-feathers!
Hafta get Mrs. C to put more conditioner in that bird bath!
Give up already? I’m a FEATHER DUSTER!!
Get it?
Sheesh you guys are terrible at charades!
Okie Dokie the “Tutu” is on and the happy feet are ready to go!!
This is your pilot speaking – “fasten your seat belts”!
I call that shaking your tail feathers. Oh so cute!
A “Bad Hair Day”
Move over, Marilyn!
That cat got my feathers all ruffled again. ugh!
“Now that I have my tutu on, I’m ready to do the Dance of the Sugar Water Fairy!”
“One–two–cha-cha-cha!”
I have got to find a better anti-frizz shampoo!
Captain Oriole to tower: ready for takeoff!
Whatever fluffs your skirt, Bub!
What’s everyone staring at? Isn’t this the newest fashion?
I just cant keep my skirt down in this wind!
It’s an Alexander McQueen. I’m wearing it to the Oscars!
Man! You sure ruffled my feathers.
For some strange reason, I feel like dusting something!!!
I feel like dusting something!!!
Hold on tightly “or-iole” blow away.
I never see my caption posted, I have been buying magazines from you for years, never won a thing never see my caption . What gives. Not fair.
Flipping Feathers!
Wow I hate that up draft it always tickles my behind. You la la it’s a big one.
Woooo! Whee! I just love the wind! Don’t you?
I love my tu tu.
The beauty shop where I go said this is the latest style.
OK! SO THIS IS NOT THE LATEST FASHION.
No thanks, I’ll just air dry!
Let’s play Charades. What am I? . . . A flapper from the roaring twenties.
Look–I’m a flapper from the roaring twenties!
Now that just really ruffles my feathers!
I just love the new fashions this year, don’t you ?
Oooooo…what a way to ruffle my feathers!
Oh My Goodness, Why didn’t I use some Conditioner.
look at my orange tutu. jealous.
your jealous cause I have an orange tutu
“Oh no! Not another Marilyn Monroe moment!
My comment for”Advice From a Turtle”, in March 2013 issue, really not advice but it looks like the goose is saying ” Hey, What’s up Turt?”
What do you mean by moderation?
Are you sure this is how Marilyn Monroe got famous?
I have two:
“I thought having feathers meant I’d never have a Bad Hair Day!”
and
“Those anti-static-cling dryer sheets didn’t work!”
Hi Honey, you like my new hair-do!!!
Houston, The Oriole has landed!
I just washed my feathers and can’t do a thing to them.
For all the Marilyn’s above, the quote is “Oooh, Do you feel the breeze from the subway?”
My submission is-”Wife went out for oranges while I stayed home with the chicks. How does she do it all day long and still keep her girlish figure!”
Flirty Gerty calls out, “Youuuuu! Whoooooo! Ohhhh Boys! I’ill Give you a kiss! if you stay with the kids!”
Eat Your Heart out Marilyn Monroe
No, no, Robert, hand me the blue underwear, not the PINK!
Every birdie likes a little breeze down under!