Last photo of my view and Orville is alive!
By DianneN
@DianneN (254948)
United States
April 29, 2026 4:01pm CST
I actually had a relatively relaxed last day in Florida considering we had no internet this morning.
Cleaned, spoke with my friend, Sandi, received notification that our pizza reservations are confirmed for Thursday night’s dinner with our son and his fiancée, my brother called to wish us safe travels, received our boarding passes, and the best news ever - Orville the Osprey is alive and well!
We haven’t seen him for over one month. I had thought the worst, but he chirped and whistled with that lovely loud mouth of his, not once, but twice and flew around the lanai before taking off to fish. I love that sea hawk!
Now I can go north feeling at peace.
See you from the other side as soon as possible.
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28 responses
@DianneN (254948)
• United States
30 Apr
@sallypup I can agree that connections are the pits, especially if one plane takes off late and the one you need is about to leave. They actually held the plane for us in London going to Scotland. It was a harrowing experience running through the airport
When are you leaving for Phoenix?
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@snowy22315 (209256)
• United States
29 Apr
He wanted to say good bye to you, and give you a see you next year!
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@snowy22315 (209256)
• United States
30 Apr
@DianneN He keeps an eye out for you.
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@RasmaSandra (98187)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
29 Apr
You explain to Orville when you'll return and tell him to wait for you. Have a safe trip and give a shout when you get home in Connecticut. This is the place where I felt most at home for several years in Trumbull. Who known how many owners it has passed through now.
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@DianneN (254948)
• United States
29 Apr
That silly boy always seems to know when we arrive and when we leave. I always worry if he’ll still be around when we return.
That’s such a cute red house! Trumbull is a lovely town and has certainly grown. Were you near the Trumbull Mall or closer to Shelton, CT?
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@RasmaSandra (98187)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
29 Apr
@DianneN closer to the mall. Heading toward the mall and the highway, there was this large church in a sort of triangle I always admired but never found out what church it was.
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@DianneN (254948)
• United States
29 Apr
@RasmaSandra The Merritt Parkway! We could have met up 1000000000 times! I’m not sure of the church, though.
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@Deepizzaguy (122396)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
29 Apr
I am happy for you that you enjoyed your time on vacation and you are looking forward to going home once again.
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@DaddyEvil (174797)
• United States
30 Apr
I hope you have a lovely trip home. Talk to you when you have time for us. 
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@DaddyEvil (174797)
• United States
2 May
@DianneN Did something happen on the trip home? I'm glad you're home again.
@wolfgirl569 (136117)
• Marion, Ohio
29 Apr
Happy your last day went so smoothly. Very glad that Orville is fine
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@LindaOHio (222978)
• United States
30 Apr
I'm glad Orville wished you a Bon Voyage. I hope your trip is trouble free.
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@LindaOHio (222978)
• United States
2 May
@DianneN You're very welcome. It will be time to go back before you know it!!!
@MommyOfEli2013 (89998)
• Rupert, Idaho
30 Apr
That's a very nice view! And that is good news
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@valherma00 (4067)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
10 May
a lovely view. also, orville was a stray osprey or?
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@valherma00 (4067)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
15 May
@DianneN they are stubborn creatures, as far as i heard so him liking you means he made a good choice.welcome
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@GardenGerty (169589)
• United States
30 Apr
Have a wonderful journey. I am glad you saw Orville and have the peace of knowing he is okay.
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@LeaPea2417 (40062)
• Toccoa, Georgia
30 Apr
That is so sweet that Orville is still alive! The way he flew by was like he was saying "will miss you, see you again".
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