COLD DARK ROOM

[CarolM]

We stopped for a break half way to the top. So of course photo opportunity. Found some Dassie poop. But did not see any Dassies. We did however see them in the car park at the resort this morning. Jarrod was not happy with me taking his photo. [emoji23] [emoji23]

 

[CarolM]

Just before the top which is 1500m above sea level. The views were fantastic.

 

[CarolM]

Then right at the top there is a hut where we all had a glass of muscadale port and some dried fruit. We were also fine above the clouds and got some sun. There was an old wood stove inside, but sadly it was not on. [emoji20]
After the snacks and drink and photo opportunities. We all got back on the tractor and went back down to enjoy a potjie lunch.

 

[Yvonne G]

The babies want to know when they can go back outside. They don't mind the rain as much as we mind the mess it brings.

View attachment 274186

What a cute picture!

My Misty girl won't go out if it's raining. She can "hold it" for a VERY LONG time!!

Meanwhile,
View attachment 274200

My pink Chiffon rose of Sharon ( hardy hibiscus) is finally in bloom. I bought this last year on clearance for $2 . It looked dead but I couldn’t find any others so I bought it !!!

That's beautiful!

Nope I actually do the majority myself. My DoubleK Dog blower and A2 clippers are almost 15 years old now and I have a splendid collection of brushes and scissors. I also have some good shampoos and conditioners- Not a fan of SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) makes stuff foamier, but is nasty in my opinion. This is my Newfie in my outdoor wash station

View attachment 274201

Aw, layin' down in the tub. What a good boy!

 

[CarolM]

And then I tried taking some photos like Lena does.

 

[CarolM]

Some more

 

[CarolM]

And then it was home time again. And happy days for our own beds. [emoji6] [emoji3]

 

[Yvonne G]

We’re in having a well earned cuppa after doing some pretty major tree pruning. Nothing that could potentially disturb any bird nests

The chipper has been hard at work converting it into something compostable. I do like using the chipper - it’s very satisfying

This afternoon we have the men’s tennis final at Roland-Garros to watch. Hopefully the match will be completed before the England v Scotland football that Mark mentioned!

I have a little electric chipper, but it doesn't work very good. If I had more $$$ I'd buy me a GOOD one!

Just before the top which is 1500m above sea level. The views were fantastic.View attachment 274291View attachment 274292View attachment 274293

What a nice trip! I love the pictures!!

 

[CarolM]

View attachment 274070View attachment 274071View attachment 274072View attachment 274073

My good deed for the day

Yay. Awesome deed indeed.

 

[KarenSoCal]

All this talk of hummingbirds sounds so exotic to those of us in the UK... and the rest of Europe. It seems outrageous that people can just hang a feeder in a garden! They’re something you see on wildlife programmes on tv and in zoos!

A few years ago, my husband was having surgery. Of course, I was very concerned about the outcome, so went out and sat on a stone wall that served as a large planter for a tree and some flowers.

It was a still, calm day, and I saw a hummer coming my way. He paused and took a good look at my face, and then flew past me…or so I thought. A moment later I felt a tiny breeze on my neck, and then my hair moved. He had landed on my head!

I couldn't see him, but I could feel him. He stayed maybe 30 seconds and left.

I felt a peace come over me about Pete's surgery, and I KNOW that God sent me that tiny bird to comfort me.

Pete's back problems will never be cured, but his pain was significantly alleviated that day.

God does still speak to us, but we need to be listening.

 

[CarolM]

There, holding a kayak paddle!

[emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji85]

 

[CarolM]

I've had a shop free day today, and caught up with a few chores that have been neglected this week.
I'm having an earlyish night tonight so that I won't look too bleary eyed tomorrow.
The wedding isn't until 2 so I have the morning to titivate myself and believe me it may take a long time!!!
So I'll say nos da now and wish you a good weekend.
have fun at the floatilla, Mark!
Take care

I hope it turned out well and it was a beautiful wedding.

 

[Ben02]

Happy Sunday from Margo

 

[CarolM]

Our bearded dragon can compete with the cats, when it comes to strange sleeping positions.
View attachment 274150
He's bridging the gap between the artificial branch thing on the left, and the ramp/bridge thing on the right.

A closer look...
View attachment 274151

"What's so weird about how I sleep?"
View attachment 274152

Lol. Love it. He looks totally comfortable.

 

[CarolM]

The beardie boy was in a really good mood this morning.
View attachment 274155
Always full of attitude.
View attachment 274156
Hello, everyone!

That my boy. Hello my friend!!

 

[CarolM]

Good mornooning all.

Yesterday vanished in a whole load of chores and I never really got chance to sit down and catch up on here. I still have chores to catch up on, but am starting the day with my ipad and breakfast in the conservatory.

Lyn, I hope the wedding goes well. Enjoy the day.

One of yesterday’s chores was replacing my bird seed feeders with squirrel resistant ones that I had ordered on the internet. The grey squirrels had started dismantling my previous ones, removing the ports so all the seed from the feeder fell on the floor. The new ones have weight-sensitive perches and a shutter closes off the feeder when something as heavy as squirrel is on the feeder.
View attachment 274170

Very clever.

 

[CarolM]

The babies want to know when they can go back outside. They don't mind the rain as much as we mind the mess it brings.

View attachment 274186

[emoji23] [emoji23] Poor things.

 

[JoesMum]

Some moreView attachment 274307View attachment 274310View attachment 274311

Wow! Carol I love all your photos. So good to see another country [emoji4][emoji177]

 

[CarolM]

Meanwhile,
View attachment 274200

My pink Chiffon rose of Sharon ( hardy hibiscus) is finally in bloom. I bought this last year on clearance for $2 . It looked dead but I couldn’t find any others so I bought it !!!

Beautiful. And it turns out a good buy.

 

[CarolM]

Happy Sunday from Margo

Hey Margo, you beautiful tort.