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I like the idea because they don't need dirt plugging up their little belly. I've never seen my little girl boxie hiss and pull her head in like that. My tortoise does even though he's used to me. Once he knows it's me he's begging not doing the hissy fit. He will let anyone give him a shell rub.. Could it be because she's older? Or used to people? She is still timid and I don't bother her if she's wanting to eat. She doesn't do the hiss and hide. She chirps when she eats.
Sometimes Junior does the head tuck and hiss, sometimes she doesn't. She was okay when she realized it was me. I think she may have pulled into her shell suddenly because of the angle of my hands, or the shadows, when I moved to get her from her enclosure. I was trying to get all of that done quickly, so she may have felt some of it was too abrupt (maybe).
 

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Also, hope daughter gets to shed her cute Kermit costume and leave the badger monitoring to someone else. Maybe she will get a more favorable assignment soon and we will reap the benefits of pictures [emoji6]

The pictures haven’t been so cute this week. An example
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She has been bait marking badgers. They mix coloured pellets with peanut butter (unsalted) which it seems no mammal can resist. The bait is left outside a badger sett, the bait is eaten and, sooner or later, the badgers poop.

She goes looking for the poop and they can tell where badgers have been by where they find the poop.

And her trying to convince us that is an enjoyable task subject to the weather [emoji23]
It’s very exciting look!
A purple pellet!
 

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I have gotten invaded by outer space or something. Everytime I try to read or post there's ads on your forum. I don't know what happened. I'm taking my phone to my service and have it looked at tomorrow. See you tomorrow.
I don't think it's your service or your phone. I am not supposed to get ads being "special" as I am. . . well, because I'm a contributor and a moderator, and I've been getting lots of pop up ads today too. I'm going to email Josh and see what gives.
 

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Sometimes Junior does the head tuck and hiss, sometimes she doesn't. She was okay when she realized it was me. I think she may have pulled into her shell suddenly because of the angle of my hands, or the shadows, when I moved to get her from her enclosure. I was trying to get all of that done quickly, so she may have felt some of it was too abrupt (maybe).
Yes. I really didn't want a box turtle. I got my tortoise. I chose him because I could take care of him. That doesn't mean I don't love her. She's so cute and sweet. My grandson rescued her from previous owners that were trying to release her into the wild after being bought from a pet shop. I ended up with her. I need all the insight I can get to help her have a happy healthy life.
 

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Close. But not that far south/west. Departed 0500 and checked into a Red Inn at 1345.

Clue: i did pass by “Pedros South of the Border” a long time ago.

Some factoids to share:

- more dead Racoons on the road than I could count :-(
- plenty of opossums, squirrels and other road squished varmints
- watched an Eagle (yes a Bald Eagle) swoop in and grab a large road kill and fly off (in between car travel). You can tell its done this before
- fruit trees are blooming! From ornamental pear to red bud , gorgeous
- grass - green as can be
- temps - HOT - close to 75
- Palm Trees - yep - popping up like weeds, but i think the ones i have seen so far are planted.

Yes....on my way south to _______.

The Keys?
 

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I have had 2 surgeries on my lower back. I just went thru injections in the L4, L5, S1 area. They have made things tolerable. I didn't want anymore surgery's. I have had enough.
My back doctor is still farting around with different injections of different things.
He hasn't decided on surgery yet. But it seems to me that that will be the obvious conclusion.
The heart has been a few arthroscopic procedures. No actual traditional surgery.....prying open the ribcage stuff.
I have been forunate.
 

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Close. But not that far south/west. Departed 0500 and checked into a Red Inn at 1345.

Clue: i did pass by “Pedros South of the Border” a long time ago.

Some factoids to share:

- more dead Racoons on the road than I could count :-(
- plenty of opossums, squirrels and other road squished varmints
- watched an Eagle (yes a Bald Eagle) swoop in and grab a large road kill and fly off (in between car travel). You can tell its done this before
- fruit trees are blooming! From ornamental pear to red bud , gorgeous
- grass - green as can be
- temps - HOT - close to 75
- Palm Trees - yep - popping up like weeds, but i think the ones i have seen so far are planted.

Yes....on my way south to _______.

Wait!! Virginia?
 

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My back doctor is still farting around with different injections of different things.
He hasn't decided on surgery yet. But it seems to me that that will be the obvious conclusion.
The heart has been a few arthroscopic procedures. No actual traditional surgery.....prying open the ribcage stuff.
I have been forunate.
Remember I told you my son had his back fused? Well it's been a year or more and he's still experiencing difficulties with it. Not nearly as bad as before the fusing, but in cold weather the metal is cold and causes discomfort. He can't bend. Sitting for a long time is uncomfortable. So pray neither of you has to go that route.
 

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Remember I told you my son had his back fused? Well it's been a year or more and he's still experiencing difficulties with it. Not nearly as bad as before the fusing, but in cold weather the metal is cold and causes discomfort. He can't bend. Sitting for a long time is uncomfortable. So pray neither of you has to go that route.

My best friend’s daughter has just had rods put in her spine for scoliosis. She has been warned about the cold.
 

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I wanted to give an update on Sheldon our Great Dane. The surgery went well. It took an hour and a half LONGER than expected. Doctor thinks he got it all. He has some drains left in to be removed next week and stitches removed in two weeks. He is awake and just chilling in the back with the staff. He has crate anxiety so they won’t crate him. We are picking him up today.
You can see the cyst in the picture and I included a pic without the cyst.

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So happy everything went well!!
I hope he heals sooner than later.
I just want to hug him!
 

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My best friend’s daughter has just had rods put in her spine for scoliosis. She has been warned about the cold.
My son had scoliosis and wore a back brace day and night all through high school. A couple years ago (now in his late 50s) he started experiencing back pain that was hard to ignore. The doctor told him his back was bending back to the scoliosis shape and he would need to have it fused.
 

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Well, we have packed our suitcase and assembled the things we need:
Map book, binoculars, smart clothes, sun cream, rain coat (typical Brits :D ), walking boots, satnav, bat detector, passports, Euros...

All prepared to start our adventure tomorrow morning :)

Can’t wait for your postcards!!
 

Cathie G

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I don't think it's your service or your phone. I am not supposed to get ads being "special" as I am. . . well, because I'm a contributor and a moderator, and I've been getting lots of pop up ads today too. I'm going to email Josh and see what gives.
Yes you are special. I'm going to have my phone looked at anyway. I met a new friend that wants to check out TFO . She doesn't have a tortoise she has a kitty. I did warn her that it actually is a site for tortoises. She was my tech when I called my phone service provider and she still wants to visit. By the time it was over I had to reset my password, met a new friend(Ann), but I still have ads. So it's all good except for the ads begging for money. If I have extra money I will be buying a calendar from this forum.
 

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My son had scoliosis and wore a back brace day and night all through high school. A couple years ago (now in his late 50s) he started experiencing back pain that was hard to ignore. The doctor told him his back was bending back to the scoliosis shape and he would need to have it fused.

My friend’s daughter is 22. She had to wait until she stopped growing and decided to postpone until she had graduated from university. She is hoping to be fit enough to go back to study for her Masters degree in the autumn.
 

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The pictures haven’t been so cute this week. An example
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She has been bait marking badgers. They mix coloured pellets with peanut butter (unsalted) which it seems no mammal can resist. The bait is left outside a badger sett, the bait is eaten and, sooner or later, the badgers poop.

She goes looking for the poop and they can tell where badgers have been by where they find the poop.

And her trying to convince us that is an enjoyable task subject to the weather [emoji23]
It's royal poopoo.hehehe
 

Cathie G

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My son had scoliosis and wore a back brace day and night all through high school. A couple years ago (now in his late 50s) he started experiencing back pain that was hard to ignore. The doctor told him his back was bending back to the scoliosis shape and he would need to have it fused.
My son's significant other has rods in her back. Both are broken but holding up kind of. I'll be thinking of your son. Sending hopes and prayers.She's putting off surgery too.
 

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