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Good mornooning everyone.

We are having a family weekend this weekend. Both children came home last night and today we are heading north and east to the county of Norfolk to see my uncle (my Mum’s brother) and his fiancée for the day. Both are widowed and they are getting married this summer. This uncle has always been my favourite and my children’s favourite too. When we said we were going to see him, both children immediately said they wanted to come too :)

Son went to a stag do before coming home last night... I think he may be regretting that decision this morning [emoji23]

Oh and I have heard from John too :) He texted last night to say that he and Jade are no longer an item and he is moving back in with his Mum today. (Or as he puts it ... with his “other Mum”... he calls me his Mum too) I have no idea what’s happening to Fido (his tort) or the degus.
 

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I think I read that desert torts mature anywhere from 10-15 years old.
When I got him I posted these pictures...Tom said he looked male but not mature.
Maybe I'll take another one and see what everyone thinks.View attachment 269601View attachment 269603
I'm probably wrong as I know nothing about desert torts and I wouldn't put any money on it but my guess is female.
Males also have a concave plastron for ease of mating.
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Lyn W

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Good mornooning everyone.

We are having a family weekend this weekend. Both children came home last night and today we are heading north and east to the county of Norfolk to see my uncle (my Mum’s brother) and his fiancée for the day. Both are widowed and they are getting married this summer. This uncle has always been my favourite and my children’s favourite too. When we said we were going to see him, both children immediately said they wanted to come too :)

Son went to a stag do before coming home last night... I think he may be regretting that decision this morning [emoji23]

Oh and I have heard from John too :) He texted last night to say that he and Jade are no longer an item and he is moving back in with his Mum today. (Or as he puts it ... with his “other Mum”... he calls me his Mum too) I have no idea what’s happening to Fido (his tort) or the degus.
Oh that is very sad about John and Jade.:(
I hope he can take the animals - I think he was the main carer for them.
Send him my love when you are in touch again.

Hope you have a good day with the family.
 
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Good afternoon/morning all.
A bright, breezy and chilly Saturday here but great drying weather for the washing!
I'm going to have a clothes sort out today so better get on with it.
See you later.
TTFN
 

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Good mornooning everyone.

We are having a family weekend this weekend. Both children came home last night and today we are heading north and east to the county of Norfolk to see my uncle (my Mum’s brother) and his fiancée for the day. Both are widowed and they are getting married this summer. This uncle has always been my favourite and my children’s favourite too. When we said we were going to see him, both children immediately said they wanted to come too :)

Son went to a stag do before coming home last night... I think he may be regretting that decision this morning [emoji23]

Oh and I have heard from John too :) He texted last night to say that he and Jade are no longer an item and he is moving back in with his Mum today. (Or as he puts it ... with his “other Mum”... he calls me his Mum too) I have no idea what’s happening to Fido (his tort) or the degus.

Good morning Linda! How nice that you get a family day. Y’all enjoy visiting you favorite uncle. Hope sons head clears enough to enjoy the day too. [emoji23]
John n Jade were before my time in the cdr but I’ve read enough about him to know that he must have been special. I wish him the best in getting everything sorted out.
 

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And good morning to everyone! I have slept very late today.. I woke up at 4am and it was still storming so I very easily went back to sleep. I was extremely surprised to see that it was near 7am when I woke again. That is very rare for me!!! Our weather is dismal and calling for scattered thunderstorms through the day.. some severe.... so I’m not in a hurry to do anything at all:)
 

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I think I read that desert torts mature anywhere from 10-15 years old.
When I got him I posted these pictures...Tom said he looked male but not mature.
Maybe I'll take another one and see what everyone thinks.View attachment 269601View attachment 269603
I would have thought female by the tail. But male by the v being so wide by his tail. But then I am still learning.
 

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Good mornooning everyone.

We are having a family weekend this weekend. Both children came home last night and today we are heading north and east to the county of Norfolk to see my uncle (my Mum’s brother) and his fiancée for the day. Both are widowed and they are getting married this summer. This uncle has always been my favourite and my children’s favourite too. When we said we were going to see him, both children immediately said they wanted to come too :)

Son went to a stag do before coming home last night... I think he may be regretting that decision this morning [emoji23]

Oh and I have heard from John too :) He texted last night to say that he and Jade are no longer an item and he is moving back in with his Mum today. (Or as he puts it ... with his “other Mum”... he calls me his Mum too) I have no idea what’s happening to Fido (his tort) or the degus.
Sounds wonderful re the visiting of your favorite uncle. But not so good about John.
 
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