COLD DARK ROOM

[Kristoff]

WHAT THREAD ? ? ?

It’s history now.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

So I rescued another small turtle today. Unfortunately I had to partially dismantle my car when I got home because it had crawled up the firewall and into the dash.

 

[Kristoff]

Hi roommates! Squeezing a [emoji112] in between Adam’s catch-up posts.

We went to a nature park on the island of Amager. It’s now a borough of Copenhagen, very much up-market and residential, but was once known as the “S#*& Island” because Copenhageners used to dump their trash there.

After exploring a few trails, we headed to the beach on the other side of the island. The one that had been invaded by the algae last week. It was all clear now, so we swam, had an ice cream, and now I have a headache, which I’m fighting with the usual remedies — ibuprofen and cold gin. Hope everyone is having a great Thursday!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

LUCKY! wish we can trade, I love the rain. But all we get is sun 350 days out the year[emoji13] Bought some Mud Terrains last year for my 4x4 that have never even touched mud lol[emoji19]View attachment 240811View attachment 240812View attachment 240813

Welcome to the Cold Dark Room. (if really belatedly).
I'm sure someone offered you a Leprechaun or a coffee, a jellyfish to sit on and an armadillo to light your way and so on.
Hope to speak soon.
Adam. (i'm Adam, not you, obviously) .

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Good morning, roommates! I'm back. I'm OK.
Daughter got the 1st place in the Vocal nomination. I'm a proud mama, of course. But I would have been anyway.
Postcards from Aarhus to follow.

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go girl!

 

[JoesMum]

Good evening all. Today is JoesDad’s birthday and we spent it at Elmley National Nature Reserve which is on the Isle of Sheppey in the Thames Estuary.

Sheppey isn’t exactly a tourist attraction, large parts of it are politely described as a dump, but there’s a lot of undisturbed salt marsh there which is great for bird watching

Only the one photo as it isn’t very photogenic, but it gives you the idea


We walked miles in the the 30 degree heat and saw lots.

Now we are in the town of Whitstable which is famous for its oysters.

We are staying in a former fisherman’s hut right on the beach. This is view from our balcony

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

The rains have stopped, some flooding, a few roads completely washed away...trees have fallen over wrecked a few cars and damaged houses. But for now mostly good througout the area. We are WAY over average rainfall amounts thats for sure.

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WibbleTV!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

A few days ago I took in a Hermanni hermanni bottgeri (sp?) that a woman didn't want any more. It was getting to be too much for her to care for. So two days ago I get a call from her that her son is very upset she gave the tortoise away and he wants it. I told her that's fine, he can come get the tortoise. Then I didn't hear from her/him for the next two days. I'm getting in more desert tortoises and I need the space, so I was just getting ready to call and ask when they're coming to get the tortoise when the son calls me, "I want to come get the turtle." I had an ad running about a 'found' tortoise, and I thought this was in response to that ad, so I said, "The owners of the TORTOISE are on there way here to pick up the animal. Be here in a few minutes." "But it's MY turtle." I asked if he could give me more information and he told me that his mom had brought me the turtle. Then I realized I was talking to someone else. So I said I was sorry for the mix up and gave him my address. That was three hours ago and I'm still waiting for him.

I have a bad feeling about this guy. I don't think he has the vaguest notion how to care for a TORTOISE. The mom kept the tortoise in an aquarium and fed it romaine with other veggies occasionally, and outside time occasionally. She had it for 10 years and it's in nice shape. But I think the son has this picture in his mind of a tortoise in an aquarium with lettuce thrown at it. I printed off Chris's care sheet and I'll give that to him, also I'll show him how I have the tortoise set up outside, that's about all I can do. But I worry for the tortoise.

Hmmmm.
Not good, I feel.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Oh dear This doesn't sound good at all.

SNAP! ! !

 

[EllieMay]

They are adorable !
How do you keep them ? In a cage or can they live free without escaping ? I really don`t know if they can live free. With their sharp teeth they can destroy a lot in the house, right ?

It is not safe for them to live free without supervision. They are very curious and mischievous . They have a 3 story cage for when I’m gone to work. They cannot be confined however and must be allowed out to play several hours a day. I had one years when my daughter was very small that lived to be 11 yrs old. Their average lifespan is 8-10 yrs. like tortoises, their care can be critical but is very rewarding!!

 

[EllieMay]

Niiiice! I want to eat at your house!

The more the merrier!! I’ll get chicken strips for the kids [emoji6]

 

[EllieMay]

How many critters did you have?

2 quarter horses -13 & 11 yrs
2 Labrador retrievers - 10 & 9 yrs
1 yorkie and a rescue cat- both 8 yrs
1 Tom cat - 1 yr
2 ferrets - 8 & 6months
And last but not least - 2 Sulcata’s - 4 months

I have had all from babies except 1 of the horses I rescued a couple yrs ago... I can’t seem to help myself I also rehabilitate wildlife .. (licensed in 3 states)

 

[Kristoff]

Good evening all. Today is JoesDad’s birthday and we spent it at Elmley National Nature Reserve which is on the Isle of Sheppey in the Thames Estuary.

Sheppey isn’t exactly a tourist attraction, large parts of it are politely described as a dump, but there’s a lot of undisturbed salt marsh there which is great for bird watching

Only the one photo as it isn’t very photogenic, but it gives you the idea
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We walked miles in the the 30 degree heat and saw lots.

Now we are in the town of Whitstable which is famous for its oysters.

We are staying in a former fisherman’s hut right on the beach. This is view from our balcony
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Oysters! Yum! Please have a dozen for me!
Happy birthday, JoesDad!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Another landmark in Aarhus is the cathedral dating back to the 12th century. Selfie time:
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Of the more modern sights is a glass skywalk 27 meters above the street. Daughter has no fear of heights, obviously :
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The day we arrived, Saturday, coincided with super-hot (for DK) 27C weather, the Pride Parade, and a street festival. We finished the tour by visiting the Endless Connection fountain near the harbor. The installation consists of three imperfect “circles” shooting up water at different times and from a few centimeters up to 2 meters, so you could walk inside the fountain like inside a labyrinth.
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And just for laughs, a rather (in)famous station, among English speakers, about half way along this train line:
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Ha de ha.
Not as funny as Boghandel though!
Ha ha ha ha ha.
Oh, dear.
Ahem.
Lovely photos , Lena.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Good night from me, too. It’s a day off — Constitution Day — tomorrow (Denmark is a constitutional monarchy). We might go giant-hunting with daughter: https://thomasdambo.com/works/forgotten-giants/

The UK is also officially a constitutional monarchy. Where the royals have no real power and there is no written constitution.

 

[CarolM]

Bad news ! Very, very bad news !!!!

Lol. Sabine. You will never get rich by stealing

 

[CarolM]

I can`t believe it.
Caught up again. Now I am ready for a glas of cold milk ( instead of coffee ) and two boiled eggs.
Chat not later again.
I have to tell you something, but... later....

Oh the suspense now!!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I did 3 pumps!!

I forgot to add pic in case someone else needs a new mop.
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The Cold Dark Room.
Where the excitement never ends!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Like Euro News “ No Comment “ required

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Zilllions of points.
Moozillions of points.
(if I were still giving points).

 

[CarolM]

I can totally see Adam playing the didgeridoo. Maybe not as long as in the video though.[emoji23] [emoji23]