COLD DARK ROOM

[CarolM]

Yeah, I don't get it either. A male bunny is called a buck, but I don't know what a buck eye is.

Same here.

 

[CarolM]

I saw something on the news today. There's a few companies in the US starting to recycle plastic in a different way. They don't have to have clean or specific types. They can also recycle Styrofoam. I was busy with my animals and missed part of it. They'll probably air it again.

We don't necessarily get the same programs here.

 

[CarolM]

Well, I went shopping and spent all my money. Now I have about 10 bags of produce to put away and 1 bag of odds and ends for a human. Misty is complaining for lunch, yet here I sit. I did put the ice cream away. I don't like thawed then re-frozen ice cream.

Today I'm making green enchiladas for lunch.

When I got home (after I put away the ice cream) I took a pad and pencil outside and sketched out my new driveway, the portion that would be at the garage. In order for me to be able to back my full sized Dodge truck out of the garage, I need a bit of a turn around outside the garage. . . sort of like what the end of a cul de sac looks like. So I drew it up and wrote down the measurements. They'll be starting construction not this summer, but next. (The City is widening my street from two lanes to six lanes)

I learned that the City will be contracting to do all the fence/driveway/etc. work, and I'm not responsible for any of it. That's a big load off my mind. Now I'm worried about how to contain the animals during fence work. You know the saying, "Don't lose any sleep over it."? Well, I'm losing sleep. This is such a worry for me. I'm building it, tearing it down, watching the excess traffic flow, tearing out the substrate on my old driveway, moving tortoise yards, I lay there for what seems like hours trying to go to sleep at night. I have a hard time shutting off my mind.

Well, time to go put away my groceries and make my green enchiladas. M-m-m-m my stomach is growling.

I would worry too. But if I have learnt something, for all the amount we worry most things sort themselves or work out at the end.

 

[CarolM]

That sounds like a really good plan. Cookies, icecream, and strawberries for breakfast...I'm allowed by my doctor.

[emoji24] [emoji24] I still don't see the picture.

 

[CarolM]

He is looking great, such a handsome tort!

Rue says thank you. [emoji3]

 

[Ray--Opo]

I bet they enjoyed that.....would love to see pics.
Sorry about your lack of sleep.
Those grandkids will have to work harder to wear you out!

Got to get the pics from my daughter in law. Hopefully tonight I can post.

 

[Ray--Opo]

I wish....freezing overnight temps the last few nights.... nope, these are local sliders basking in the sun.

Ok I guess I should of had my glasses on

 

[Ray--Opo]

You can join the race between me and @Lyn W that she proposed Your are well qualified. I thinks she’s right that she would win though [emoji23]

I am healing. I just have to wait until the end of the month to put my prosthetic on.

 

[AZtortMom]

That sounds like a really good plan. Cookies, icecream, and strawberries for breakfast...I'm allowed by my doctor.

[emoji23][emoji23]

 

[Cathie G]

Good thinking! Who ever could wade through this torrent of posts, right?

Hay I'm here. I bought a 5.5g. and I have a scheme. Catch where catch can.

 

[Cathie G]

[emoji24] [emoji24] I still don't see the picture.

I'll send one soon. It has to be fresh and springy.

 

[CarolM]

Got to get the pics from my daughter in law. Hopefully tonight I can post.

I hope so too.

 

[CarolM]

Hay I'm here. I bought a 5.5g. and I have a scheme. Catch where catch can.

Are you going to catch your own fish?

 

[CarolM]

I'll send one soon. It has to be fresh and springy.

No, I meant that I could still not see the picture that Noel posted.

 

[Lyn W]

I saw something on the news today. There's a few companies in the US starting to recycle plastic in a different way. They don't have to have clean or specific types. They can also recycle Styrofoam. I was busy with my animals and missed part of it. They'll probably air it again.

That's encouraging to know!

 

[EllieMay]

I hope so. But I am not a carpenter and don't really have decent tools. But I figure how hard can it be? Just cut the wood into the right sizes, put the insulation panels inside and then insert smaller size panels of wood so that the insulation is in between the wood. Then screw or nail some hinges to a top cover and add plastic flaps by the door. The only problem would be the heating of the box. I looked at the oil heaters and need to see if they need electricity. As I don't want their heat to go if the electricity is out.

Your definitely going to need some electricity... so maybe a solar charged battery system..?

 

[Lyn W]

Well, I went shopping and spent all my money. Now I have about 10 bags of produce to put away and 1 bag of odds and ends for a human. Misty is complaining for lunch, yet here I sit. I did put the ice cream away. I don't like thawed then re-frozen ice cream.

Today I'm making green enchiladas for lunch.

When I got home (after I put away the ice cream) I took a pad and pencil outside and sketched out my new driveway, the portion that would be at the garage. In order for me to be able to back my full sized Dodge truck out of the garage, I need a bit of a turn around outside the garage. . . sort of like what the end of a cul de sac looks like. So I drew it up and wrote down the measurements. They'll be starting construction not this summer, but next. (The City is widening my street from two lanes to six lanes)

I learned that the City will be contracting to do all the fence/driveway/etc. work, and I'm not responsible for any of it. That's a big load off my mind. Now I'm worried about how to contain the animals during fence work. You know the saying, "Don't lose any sleep over it."? Well, I'm losing sleep. This is such a worry for me. I'm building it, tearing it down, watching the excess traffic flow, tearing out the substrate on my old driveway, moving tortoise yards, I lay there for what seems like hours trying to go to sleep at night. I have a hard time shutting off my mind.

Well, time to go put away my groceries and make my green enchiladas. M-m-m-m my stomach is growling.

Will you have help to do all that Yvonne? Sounds like an awfully big job for one person.

 

[EllieMay]

Yes I think they will need electricity, I can't think of any heaters that don't unless you use gas/paraffin type but that wouldn't be very safe.
What about buying a large insulated dog kennel to save you the work?
I've been looking at them on Amazon.

I saw some good ones! I would have bought one if I could have gotten the door bigger [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

 

[CarolM]

Your definitely going to need some electricity... so maybe a solar charged battery system..?

We will work something out. Solar battery system is too expensive for me.

 

[Cathie G]

We don't necessarily get the same programs here.

Yes and in places in our country too. It really sounded like a good way to recycle plastic and Styrofoam. China is so overwhelmed they won't take anymore. I don't blame them. That method takes any plastic and turns it into reusable plastic again. I hope it's true.