COLD DARK ROOM

[CarolM]

I just purchased Kelly a new car for our 20th anniversary.
We went and looked at it last weekend. She loved it. But we agreed the price was too high.
I snuck back and bought it for her. She hasn't seen it yet.
She's a great wife and deserves whatever she wants. (And that's not much)

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Oh that is so so sweet. Has she seen it yet or must you still give it to her?

 

[CarolM]

There are lots and lots of families of 'snails'.
Most, but not all, species of land snail are hermaphroditic, but quite a few groups of freshwater and marine snails have separate sexes.
Periwinkles spring to mind, but it is also true of Mystery Snails.

And our second fountain of knowledge is back.

 

[Kristoff]

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Others have said already, but I love your tortoise garden! [emoji173]️

 

[CarolM]

A skink!
Beautiful!

Oh is that what it is. I did not know that. It just looks like a lizard.

 

[CarolM]

Why did you do that? Poor truck. He did nothing to deserve that! Shame, shame on you!

 

[Kristoff]

Nope that is for when you need a cat scan.

[emoji23][emoji23] Would work. But whatever you do, don’t let them opurrate! [emoji33]

 

[Kristoff]

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A big boy/girl. I warmed up to reptiles since Kristoff and Elsa, but some of these guys still give me the creeps. [emoji85]

 

[Kristoff]

G’day all

Just catching up on postings since I was out most of Sunday - yep, kayaking at one of our new favorite spots. This new access provides access to the Chesapeake Bay north of Annapolis, but also provides easy access to some smaller more protected creeks that enter the Bay. Calm waters, nice houses, lots of wild and birdlife, not much motorboat traffic, etc.

We also paddled by one of my favorite “cute” houses with a nice garden, teak bench, and it’s on the water.

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And here’s a nice old tree laying in the water...right at the start of our paddle.

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We started out in very cloudy, wet, overcast conditions.....but the SUN did come out, warmed things up and it turned into a very great day on the water.

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Have a great day... back to reading up and watching snails and prepping the house and garden for the remnants of Hurricane Florence that arrives a bit later today.

Good luck. Hope very little remained of the hurricane.

 

[Kristoff]

There are waiting a lot of pets for me. A really big group. That tells me how old I am.

Nope. That tells what a big heart you have! [emoji173]️

 

[CarolM]

Yikes, I better pay attention to the weather here today and tomorrow... “Tornado Warnings” are now in effect for the next few hours while former Hurricane Florence passes by. Raining heavily in parts of the region now.

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Hope all is okay now?

 

[Kristoff]

Hi All, I know I don't post on here a lot but I do read everything so I know what's going on with you all!! I think you all know that last week I had the pleasure of meeting Adam and his wonderful wife. I was in Fes as part of a tour of Morocco so was able to meet up with him. He really is an amazing person and we had such a good, fun evening. I feel very lucky to have been able to meet up with him and am honoured to have him as a friend. If any of you should find yourselves in Fes he is quite easy to track down!! I hope you all have a good Monday!

It was amazing seeing your picture with Adam, Jane! I’m grateful for this amazing space where we can meet so many wonderful people from around the world.

 

[Kristoff]

Good afternoon all. I have been a good girl and finished going through the paperwork for tomorrow. Next week's paperwork can wait a while

Good job, Linda!

 

[CarolM]

[emoji23][emoji23] Would work. But whatever you do, don’t let them opurrate! [emoji33]

Hmm, Good thinking there. It would not be a purrfect solution.

 

[Kristoff]

'Spect I'll squeeze it in.

Good luck with that! [emoji16]

 

[Kristoff]

Yuuuuuuuuuuuummmmmyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NASTY
Escargot, Calamari, Caviar..... ALL to Rich for my blood

Huh??? Oh, just give them all to me!!!! [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

 

[CarolM]

A big boy/girl. I warmed up to reptiles since Kristoff and Elsa, but some of these guys still give me the creeps. [emoji85]

When cutting some of my yukka trees down, there was one branch that had a huge spider on it. And for the first time I did not go running off in fear. LOL I still don't like them, but as long as they don't touch me or come near me I am okay. Being on TFO and reading the various peoples different passions for spiders, snakes, tortortoises and turtles most certianily does make a person appreciate the little creatures more.

 

[CarolM]

Nope. That tells what a big heart you have! [emoji173]️

Snap!!!

 

[Kristoff]

Hello, gang.
All of the sudden, some new things to mention.
I've been retired now for almost 2 weeks.
I'm settling into $3 lunches.
$3.18 to be exact.

Congratulations on the retirement, Ed!
(Seriously, I think it’s a milestone worth celebrating!) [emoji173]️

 

[Kristoff]

Yesterday my brother and I crashed his old Toyota truck.
We're ok.
The truck.....Not so much

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Oh dear. That’s not such great news, but I’m glad you’re both OK!

 

[Kristoff]

Thank you @Tidgy's Dad We have a lawyer and case filed, not a matter of money but hopefully we can prevent this from happening to someone else. At that facility anyway.

The best thing to do in those circumstances.