COLD DARK ROOM

[Bee62]

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!

Hi Lena. Swimming in the sea sounds great. Headache not... Take care "old" girl.

 

[Bee62]

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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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Joes Dad !

 

[CarolM]

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)

Wow. You sure must be kept very busy. No wonder you are up before anybody else in the morning.

 

[Bee62]

"Vain!"

Thank you ! Yes I am ( sometimes ).

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Thank you, Lyn! With her love for animals and singing, she'll be like Sabine when she grows up!

That would be nice.
And I think that is a lovely thing to say.

 

[Bee62]

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!!

Funny ! In Germany they are kept as pets too. Some people keep them when they are by rental contract not allowed to keep a dog or a cat. They are little "clows" I think and bring the owner much joy.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Thank you ! Yes I am ( sometimes ).

Me too.
Not that you'd notice!

 

[Bee62]

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)

Oh, I don`t know that you own 2 sulcatas. I was thinking that you plan to buy a tortoise or rescue one.
Okay, now I know that you are a tort mom too. Have we ever seen pics of your shelled babies ?

 

[Bee62]

Lol. Sabine. You will never get rich by stealing

Noo, I don`t want to get rich. I am Robin Hood. Do you know his story ????

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Let me give a huge, lovely electronic hug !
The advantage of electronic hugs are...- you cannot get infected !

Errrrmmmm?????
Are we likely to get infected hugging you, Sabine?
I hope not, I would love to hug you.

 

[Bee62]

Oh the suspense now!!

Oh, sorry. I don`t want to create suspense because it is a very sad story I have to tell.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Kinda sad that we are related [emoji22]
Here’s a text from my sister.
This has turned into a rescue rather than a gift. I know she’s very busy and I guess the tort isn’t a priority.
He will be spoiled here!!

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[Bee62]

That would be nice.
And I think that is a lovely thing to say.

Yes indeed....

 

[Bee62]

"we need him too"?
You mean in addition to all the talented Roommates?

Yes, only in addition !

 

[EllieMay]

Wow. You sure must be kept very busy. No wonder you are up before anybody else in the morning.

Needless to say, I very rarely watch tv! I have always had a special way with animals that stood out . Talent or curse?? I took a wild life management course at UTA in 1999 & I was hooked.. my family always had pets but I got MY FIRST at 14.. he was a jet black dauschund that’s mother died in birth.. I bottle fed him and he was my first child . He passed at 16..

 

[CarolM]

Mine

Not very good if you have back problems.

 

[CarolM]

That really is beautiful, Bee!

It was. Bee has a stunning voice.

 

[Kristoff]

Lol. Sabine. You will never get rich by stealing

No?

 

[Bee62]

Errrrmmmm?????
Are we likely to get infected hugging you, Sabine?
I hope not, I would love to hug you.

Hug me as much and as often you would like. I will like it too and I can assure you that you will not get infected with anything.

 

[EllieMay]

Funny ! In Germany they are kept as pets too. Some people keep them when they are by rental contract not allowed to keep a dog or a cat. They are little "clows" I think and bring the owner much joy.

Yes!! I red that Royal ladies used to carry them in their dress sleeves and would sic them on mice in the castle.. I believe they were also used to prepare for a royal wedding recently to run cable for web cam viewers! Very smart & trainable [emoji16]