COLD DARK ROOM

[CarolM]

There WILL be more episodes, right??

Yes. I will write some more.

 

[CarolM]

My pH runs about 8, and I have no problem with bettas. Ask the pet store what their pH is. If it's near 8, then your fish is already acclimized to it.

A steady pH is more important than the value. It can be very difficult to maintain a pH that is different than the water you are using.

If there should be a sudden drop or rise, it can kill your fish.

The less additives you use, the better off you and your betta will be.

Makes sense.

 

[CarolM]

Aw, geez...doesn't anybody else in here NOT like bats? I mean, I know the CDR is cold, and dark...perfect for bats. But I so much prefer hedgehogs, and jellyfish...not the Wolf spider (even if she exists).

I will admit that long-eared one was cute, but that's as far as it goes.

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[CarolM]

You certainly can. And I ever get to visit any of you, I’ll bring the detector

Perfect.!![emoji3] [emoji3]

 

[CarolM]

And I am all caught up again. I know nothing about cows so could not comment. But we did see these on that weekend we were visiting Riebeck Kasteel.

 

[JoesMum]

And I am all caught up again. I know nothing about cows so could not comment. But we did see these on that weekend we were visiting Riebeck Kasteel. View attachment 270788View attachment 270789

They look like Friesian dairy cattle

 

[CarolM]

They look like Friesian dairy cattle

I will take your word for it. They would definitely be dairy cattle that is for sure. One of the reasons why I took a pix of them was that they were quite big.

 

[Kristoff]

Hello everyone! It's been a while but I have not forgotten my friends here in the CDR[emoji16]
Things have been.. interesting.. lately.
Hope everyone is doing well?

Hi Bambam! Details, please! [emoji6][emoji6]

 

[Kristoff]

The RSPCA’s specialist reptile rescue centre is near you somewhere. They featured it on BBC South East News just now

For a good reason, I hope? [emoji33]

 

[Kristoff]

Aww. Thank you. But I am not sure if it is that good. [emoji6] I was toying with the idea of writing a kiddies story to get across how to care for tortoises etc. But not sure if I would actually ever send it to a publisher. Anyway I had fun writing it.

I’ve been toying with the same idea for the past couple of years! Help, it’s contagious!! [emoji23]
Hope you actually do it! [emoji106]

 

[Kristoff]

Well I'm sure everyone remembers how we have been job searching for hubby. Basically the entire process had become so frustrating and on several occasions, infuriating. We decided to sit down and have a serious conversation about what we WANTED our future to be.
It was not to work the rest of his life for an industry that was going to undercut him every chance they get.
He said that he wanted to be his own boss, but was never brave enough to go into business for himself. So then we started discussing more and more about the kind of "business" he might get into. The biggest issue is that hubby can do so many things.. at first it was "what kind of things could he do that would be the most profitable", then it became "what do you ENJOY doing the most.
Several long and somewhat emotional conversations later we both came out and said it.. instead of just farming as a hobby like we have always done.. let's make it our actual living! We both love it and it has always been part of our lives.
So we both started researching. Then we started making a business plan, followed by more research and making changes to the business plan. Lots of phone calls and emails have been made and more planning is still being done.
It's all been very exhausting but the more effort and time we put into it, the more excited we get. It's not going to be easy, but we really can do this.
We will be moving back to Texas in mid/late July. Daughter will be out of school and hubby will have his five years at his current job.
When I'm not researching, I'm going through things and packing stuff up. I have a small mountain of things that will be donated. The house is ready to be sold other than the floor trim in the bathroom needs put in. We even know what realtor we will use.
Clunker is oblivious to all the excitement. Although I've started taking him with me when I pick my daughter up from school in a plastic tote(Clunker in the tote, not daughter). Kinda hoping it will ease the stress of the long car ride he will have in July. He seems to not mind it, he will even eat while I'm driving.

Wow! Big changes ahead! Good luck, friend. This is so exciting!

 

[Kristoff]

Same with me. I'm considered a bit odd.

Think the same about them, and you’re even.

 

[Kristoff]

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That's much like me and wine.......
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Yes!!!

 

[Kristoff]

I'm going to have an early night - early hospital appointment with consultant at fracture clinic and then knee x-ray for me tomorrow so I have to be up and organised.
So I'll wish you all Nos Da.
Take care.

Good luck, Lyn! Hope you’ve posted an update for us by now. If not, please do!

 

[Kristoff]

Most of the people I'm surrounded by only have dogs or cats. They don't understand why I would rather have a tortoise and a bump on a logamorph...

But you can’t be as batty as @JoesMum [emoji6][emoji12]

 

[CarolM]

I’ve been toying with the same idea for the past couple of years! Help, it’s contagious!! [emoji23]
Hope you actually do it! [emoji106]

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[Kristoff]

Real mosquito repellent! Nice...

Bats, and frogs, and spiders. Some of my favorite minions! Girlfriends and I have also been experimenting in the kitchen.

 

[Kristoff]

Too neat! Can I come hang out with you???

“Hang” out? ROFL!!! [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

 

[Maro2Bear]

Happy Friday all.

We had some rain yesterday, but TODAY large extended thunderstorms, high winds and possibly tornadoes are forecast.

Anyone have a small pond, possibly with algae issues? Interesting article here - https://blog.damascusenterprises.co...l&utm_source=twitter&hss_channel=tw-481433700

 

[EllieMay]

Aw, geez...doesn't anybody else in here NOT like bats? I mean, I know the CDR is cold, and dark...perfect for bats. But I so much prefer hedgehogs, and jellyfish...not the Wolf spider (even if she exists).

I will admit that long-eared one was cute, but that's as far as it goes.

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When I was a kid, we used to throw our socks up from the black top street. The bats would dive for the them for some reason and we loved watching them... I have never saw many up close but they are harmless. I think all the horror movies give them a bad rep