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Lyn W

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I nominate bugs. They’re a source of protein, and there’re millions of them!

Anyhow, turtles are fighting for survival. Humans, as a species, aren’t. [emoji849]
Some supermarkets in the UK are going to start stocking bugs for those who fancy a change of diet.
They won't be on my shopping list - unless I decide to liberate them!
 

Lyn W

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Our deep freeze melted BUT strong winds (50 mph) and heavy rains (up to an inch or more) are on their way.

Today overcast, cloudy and low 30’s. All part of Winter i guess.

I did see pix of Snowdrops and Winter Aconites blooming in some parts of the UK. Spring is around the corner..and Happy Wednesday!
We've got winds of up to 50 mph forecast for the weekend too.
I am always nervous about strong winds - hopefully there'll be no structural damage.
 

Lyn W

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Our deep freeze melted BUT strong winds (50 mph) and heavy rains (up to an inch or more) are on their way.

Today overcast, cloudy and low 30’s. All part of Winter i guess.

I did see pix of Snowdrops and Winter Aconites blooming in some parts of the UK. Spring is around the corner..and Happy Wednesday!
Yup - our daffs and snowdrops are sprouting nicely, after a relatively mild winter, so spring is peeping around the corner but after all the snow we had at the beginning of March last year we can't be sure she'll stay!
 

Lyn W

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Luckily, my neighbor was deconstructing some hardscaping and was tossing a bunch away and asked if I could use some. :)
Yes please, so i lugged them over the fence and through the woods and Sully’s outdoor enclosure was made.

This Fall (early October) following our 40 months of flooding, I “deconstructed” the enclosure and Sully’s old house. I cut all the timbers in half or thirds to relocate them. Thats when we built the Sully-Ma-Hal and moved inside for Winter.

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The Build - fully lined with plywood and insulation.


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Before RHP

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After RHP

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The Sully-Ma-Hal
Would a che attached to the roof be safe to use instead of the heat panel, Mark?
I'm thinking of getting an insulated dog kennel the same shape as Sully's house for Lola.
It would be indoors and I am thinking of using a che inside it instead of having my central heating on 24/7.
 

Toddrickfl1

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Is there a initiation or hazing I have to go through or do I just enter the Dark Room and shut the door?;)
No more initiations after the incident with the leprechaun. (PS watch out for that guy he's a real jerk) This here's an international room of Tortoise friends, of which I was once King for a week, true story.
 
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