COLD DARK ROOM

[CarolM]

A quick pix of our Sully out having dinner

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He has changed color. [emoji33]

 

[CarolM]

Hi, Kathy! @Momof4
I can see you!

Did you poke a jellyfish by any chance?

 

[CarolM]

Meerkat tracks spotted!

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Damn, are they back again?

 

[JoesMum]

And some unusually easy to sex Tortoises

 

[CarolM]

I need heat. and I was really trying not to complain about how cold it is..

Lol. And I need cool. But I complain all the time. What are friends for if not to listen to friends complaining?

 

[CarolM]

A meerkant variant spotted..

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Mark, do something about the meerkats. We don't want them loose in here.

 

[CarolM]

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Biscuits??? [emoji23]

 

[CarolM]

Glad you're on the mend but sorry that the cough is still hanging around - it takes ages to get rid of. Just rest and make sure you don't go out building any snowmen this weekend.
I'm dreading the snow as I have to go to orthopedic clinic on Friday and don't know how I'll get there. I haven't moved to my sisters yet and I'm really nervous about using a zimmer or crutches outdoors - especially if it's icy. I'm fine in the house and managing to get from room to room; it's hard work but I'm getting used to it. My sister also doesn't like to drive on the snow and ice either so I'm hoping I can get an ambulance with a wheelchair. This is an absolute nightmare for me having to rely on other people it's not something I've ever done. Hopefully there won't be a lot of snow and it won't last. I do feel sorry for our friends in the US who are suffering that dreadful freeze - keep safe anyone who's affected!

My heart goes out to you Lyn. It is a terrible thing to go through. Would you like me to beam you to your appointment?

 

[CarolM]

He just laughed, then probably wrote that I'm possibly a psychiatric case on my notes!

[emoji23] [emoji23] Well aren't we all when it comes to our torts?

 

[CarolM]

Fortunately we have the NHS here so free treatment, but if I have to get specialist equipment to help with mobility for a while or pay for any help then I could maybe claim from his insurance......providing he has insurance of course.

Thank goodness for your NHS at least. We don't have that here, so it would be a costly thing.

 

[CarolM]

Thank you.
Wouldn't it be ironic if you sank and were eaten by a sea turtle. Lol

Lol. That would be ironic.

 

[CarolM]

Stay safe everyone and those affected by the low temps keep warm and hopefully the cold, ice and snow will soon be gone.
Hope everyone suffering with colds or in some other way feels better soon too.
See you tomorrow
Nos Da for now!

Night night Lyn. Not see you tomorrow when you pop in.

 

[CarolM]

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[CarolM]

Buzz light year deary

Snap

 

[CarolM]

Did I show you what my brother in law does for a living?

He's a pole lathe turner and credited with single handedly reviving the ancient craft of turning bowls on a pole lathe. He now also forges his own tools. This led to him helping to found the Heritage Crafts Association and then to an MBE medal from the Queen for his services to heritage craft

http://www.robin-wood.co.uk
https://wood-tools.co.uk

I love wood. I wish I had the tools and patience to do it.

 

[CarolM]

Lyn it is worth contacting the Citizens Advice Bureau for advice on this. Do please find out who his insurers are and lodge a claim... There is also the criminal injuries compensation fund. I don't know how it works out with sick pay for you, but you should claim loss of earnings and you should also claim for additional expenses like taxis and having stuff delivered or getting people to help you.
https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help/criminal-injuries-compensation

I think that is a good idea. It was his fault after all.

 

[CarolM]

Happy things post:

1. Before my trade show, I met with a school friend who I haven't seen in 25 years. She moved to the USA all those years ago and currently lives in Missouri City in Texas. She was briefly in London awaiting her husband who was flying in having been working in Poland; he is British too. I booked afternoon tea at Fortnum & Mason and we spent 4 hours catching up. It was wonderful! ( @Moozillion when you eventually make it to London this is where I'm taking you!)

2. Proud Mum 1: Daughter has been nominated for two separate awards by her employer. "Graduate of the Year" with the National Apprenticeship and Graduate Training Awards. And "Rising Star" with the Institute of Ecologists which is the professional body for her line of work.

Her job seems a little less cute and cuddly this time of year - she was out all night Monday supervising a road maintenance crew digging a drainage ditch that had to avoid some important wildlife habitat. Apparently it was "<expletive> freezing". However, she has also been doing interesting historical research into some woodland to discover if it is "ancient" in legal terms (at least 400 years old) and is going through very old hand-drawn maps and historical documents.

3. Proud Mum 2: Son has passed his probationary period at his employer and been given a whopping 12% payrise! So he is doing very well too!

Oh Wow those are all very good news snippets. Well done on raising such great children and congratulations to both of them.

 

[CarolM]

Some things for your entertainment
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[CarolM]

And some unusually easy to sex Tortoises
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[emoji23] If only it was that easy.

 

[JoesMum]

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It's the last one that is so true... I have spent so much of my time peering under bushes looking for Joe! [emoji23]