COLD DARK ROOM

[Maro2Bear]

I just did not think that with all the rain you guys get that a dune would have a chance to form. Ha, you learn something new everyday.

I’m pretty sure sand dunes can be wetted down too! We have small sand dunes as well here on our coastline. In fact the various environmental depts encourage sand dune “growth” by planting various marsh grasses to help the sand stick and build up. It’s our first line of coastal defense and protection from major storms.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Hey.... havent heard from @Ray--Opo ! Hope things are well down in humid Florida!

 

[Kristoff]

Just give her some food, that should push her over the 400g mark.

Or weigh him/her before he/she poops! [emoji23]

 

[Maro2Bear]

Yet another hot, humid day forecast for our region, just slightly cooler than yesterday. Plenty of scatterred thunderstorms in our greater Washington DC area, with major damage, hail, strong winds, inches of rain. The storms were heard here, but they moved judt south of us = no rain.

Got out kayaking early this morning. Seems like all the wildlife are still on Summer Holidays, just a few delinquent Blue Herons.

 

[Maro2Bear]

I’m pretty sure sand dunes can be wetted down too! We have small sand dunes as well here on our coastline. In fact the various environmental depts encourage sand dune “growth” by planting various marsh grasses to help the sand stick and build up. It’s our first line of coastal defense and protection from major storms.

Here’s a nice Maryland National Park info page on the Sand Dunes over on Assateague Island. Quite informative, with pix too.

https://npplan.com/parks-by-state/m...nd-national-seashore-life-of-the-dunes-trail/

 

[JoesMum]

We just had the most stunning sunset ever. No filters - just my iPhone

 

[JoesMum]

And from earlier

 

[xMario]

Today I hiked 22km (13,6 miles) with friends in the beautiful Schwarzwald!

 

[JoesMum]

Today I hiked 22km (13,6 miles) with friends in the beautiful Schwarzwald!
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Oops thought you were Mark.

Lovely pics by the way! It’s a lovely area of Germany

 

[JoesMum]

Welcome to the CDR @xMario.

We may have already welcomed you to this international bunch of tortoise-related friends.

I’m Linda. I live in the UK, but am currently holidaying in southern France

 

[xMario]

Welcome to the CDR @xMario.

We may have already welcomed you to this international bunch of tortoise-related friends.

I’m Linda. I live in the UK, but am currently holidaying in southern France

Hello[emoji846]
I heard only good things from southern france! Enjoy ur stay. [emoji106]

 

[Lyn W]

I loved that news story. It shows lots more people are really wanting to actually help our planet. Krogers is going to phase out the grocery bags too. Time to buy reusable water bottles and shopping bags or baskets. (If you haven't already.)

Yes it is but for every small step forward there's a massive one back

 

[Lyn W]

You guys have Sand Dunes?

We certainly do, In fact there are some at a place called Merthyr Mawr about 30 miles from me where some of Lawrence of Arabia was filmed.

 

[Lyn W]

We just had the most stunning sunset ever. No filters - just my iPhone
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Wow that is stunning!!

 

[Lyn W]

Today I hiked 22km (13,6 miles) with friends in the beautiful Schwarzwald!
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Well worth the walk it's beautiful
Is Schwarzwald the Black Forest?

 

[xMario]

Well worth the walk it's beautiful
Is Schwarzwald the Black Forest?

Yup [emoji846][emoji106]

 

[Lyn W]

Good evening/afternoon all
Mid week already and the start of the new school year is getting closer!!!
All the more reason to enjoy the short time that's left.

I hope all goes well for your results tomorrow @Ben02 - I'll be thinking of you!

 

[Cathie G]

Yes it is but for every small step forward there's a massive one back

I finally saw that news story today and I watch every morning news story. I've got several t shirts I'm going to use to replace plastic grocery bags. We're gaining in numbers even with the youngsters.

 

[Cathie G]

Today I hiked 22km (13,6 miles) with friends in the beautiful Schwarzwald!
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I have to admit...I do remember xMario and the really wonderful support I got when I needed it. Hello.

 

[xMario]

I have to admit...I do remember xMario and the really wonderful support I got when I needed it. Hello.

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