COLD DARK ROOM

[CarolM]

Ok it is my bedtime. So good night all.

 

[Moozillion]

We spent this morning out at Rye Harbour nature reserve... the long since silted up former harbour is now a wonderfully diverse natural wetlands habitat which is also popular with migrating birds.

Among its “stars” has to be the avocet - there were loads.

We also saw cuckoos. I saw my first ever yesterday and three more today... including a pair courting on a fence. They’re often heard at this time of year, but notoriously hard to spot!

My favourite falcon, the hobby, was out catching dragonflies too. They’re such brilliant flyers. You can watch them catch the dragonfly with their feet then pass it up to their beak to eat.

We stopped at a pub for lunch of fish and chips and then came home. A shower and a mug of tea later and I am feeling much cooler.

Sounds like a WONDERFUL nature preserve!!![emoji173]️

 

[Moozillion]

Hi there everyone! Now things have settled down with my house and I finally have a landline a reliable laptop (have my nephew's on indefinite loan) and internet connection sorted, thought I'd just say hello on this fine UK bank holiday. I'm still alive and kicking and hope you are all well and that your torts are thriving. This is a banned website in work so haven't even been able to access the forum there - but we can use facebook - very strange, although I have occasionally had a quick peek in the CDR when I've popped to my sisters but couldn't log in and hog their pc. I've missed popping in but hopefully normal service should soon be resumed.
I see you are still on your travels, @JoesMum Hope to catch up with you and everyone else all soon.
TTFN.

WELCOME HOME, LYN!!!!
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[Moozillion]

Hi Linda, thank you - that's very nice of you to say. I've missed everyone and all the little chats in here.
Lola has me a bit concerned at the moment as this last week he has been off his food even the dandies and plantains he was tucking into the week before. He's also not very keen to come out of his hide in the mornings and just wants to get back in there as soon as he can. Somethings not right so I am hoping to have an appointment with a reptile vet tomorrow wherever I can (Origin Vets - they hold clinics at other vets throughout South Wales) I am hoping it's nothing serious, but its hard not to worry.

It STILL cracks me up that your male tortoise is named Lola... ( said the woman whose female mud turtle is named Jacques!) [emoji12][emoji12][emoji12]

 

[DE42]

Oh boy. I have no idea. [emoji85] it is wire that the shop gave me. Just white plastic and then copper wire inside.

Can you show me what the wires run too?

 

[DE42]

5 hours talking to doctors. Now a 5 hour drive back home.

 

[Moozillion]

So for Ed and Lyn's benefit I will try to recap as much as I can remember

I have hurt my back quite badly unfortunately, but am slowly recovering and trying not to let ot stop me doing things.

@Bee62 Sabine is still around and back from her trip. Her sheep have had lambs

Of those less frequently in here of late...

@Moozillion Bea has had terrible problems with Jacques who tried to drown herself and has had repeated health problems ever since

@Tidgy's Dad Adam is taking a break and getting some work done

@johnandjade John hasn't been around for quite a while, we hope he's OK

@Kristoff Lena is settled in Denmark and may end up in Canada

@Linhdan Nguyen managed to pop in recently after a long break

@meech008 hasn't been around for a while... how are you?

And some newer members to introduce you to:

@Laura1412 Laura (who Lyn may not have met; she is in the UK too) has had dreadful back problems as well

@DE42 Dan is an Aviation Engineering student

@Dipa is in India

@CarolM Carol is in drought-struck Cape Town, South Africa

@JSWallace (who Lyn may not have met) Jane is in Derbyshire, UK and has been absent for a few months too... how are you?



I have suddenly realised the danger that I have missed someone Please don't take offnce if I have missed you out from the list

Well done, Linda! [emoji2][emoji106]

 

[Yvonne G]

How odd!

I can also only see pictures if someone else quotes that post.

 

[JoesMum]

Does anyone else find the size of these dandelion leaves impressive..
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They’re beauties!

 

[JoesMum]

Sending happy vibes your way! I hope this passes soon. We miss your presence around here!!

Well said!

 

[JoesMum]

5 hours talking to doctors. Now a 5 hour drive back home.

Have a safe trip Dan. Not see you again soon.

 

[JoesMum]

I can also only see pictures if someone else quotes that post.

I could see all of them fine in the iphone app. It’s just weird!

 

[JoesMum]

Good morning all. It’s far too early for me to be awake, but I haven’t slept well

I think I may have overdone the caffeine yesterday. I will try to have a nap later

 

[DE42]

Have a safe trip Dan. Not see you again soon.

Thanks. I just got home.

 

[DE42]

I hope your day gets better.

Good morning all. It’s far too early for me to be awake, but I haven’t slept well

I think I may have overdone the caffeine yesterday. I will try to have a nap later

 

[JoesMum]

I hope your day gets better.

Thanks. I am back for another PTSD session today, so my subconscious may be doing a few loops about that too.

Life can be a bit bumpy at times as you are well aware * sigh *

 

[DE42]

Thanks. I am back for another PTSD session today, so my subconscious may be doing a few loops about that too.

Life can be a bit bumpy at times as you are well aware * sigh *

Yeah unfortunately I know that we'll.

I wish you luck at your appointment.





It's bed time for me. Good night.

 

[Momof4]

Good morning all. It’s far too early for me to be awake, but I haven’t slept well

I think I may have overdone the caffeine yesterday. I will try to have a nap later

Geez, that was a short sleep!! Your already up and I’m still awake!

I feel for you! Everyone deserves a good night sleep. Caffeine can be evil!!

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I hope you can repair the issues of your car soon and then..---drive and have fun !

I bought it to work on in my retirement,
I don't retire until August 31st. And I've nearly finished it already.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

How has your health been Ed?
All good after the op you had last year?

I've had two now and I feel slightly better. But the issue still remains.
I'll either need a third ablation or receive a pacemaker.
Wonderful.