COLD DARK ROOM

[CarolM]

I received a Christmas present from Chewy.com. This one is Spencer:

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And this one is Charlie:

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And I received this one of Misty last Christmas from them:

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They ask you to send them a picture of your "fur baby" and I sent the pictures you see on my computer screen in the back ground. I had no idea they were going to do an oil painting of the pictures. Taken by themselves, the pictures don't really look like my animals, but when you look at them next to the pictures, its a pretty darned good likeness!

That is awesome

 

[CarolM]

The Family Christmas Gathering

Regular CDR members will note the 2018 Snowmen on the left, with the 2019 new & improved models on the right. There’s one more drying off in the basement, he is modeling a golden hat band. Need to make room in the gallery.

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You are so talented.

 

[CarolM]

A very Merry Christmas everyone. By the looks of it everyone is having a good time. I have been busy with work and then been on holiday, so have not been able to visit the CDR at all. Has anyone gotten any cards from me yet? As I sent them ages ago. I hope that they did not get any legs and take a walk.

 

[Oxalis]

A happy Xmas to all my tortie peeps!!! Just stopping by while my family tries to figure out Wii putt-putt... Good times.

 

[Oxalis]

OMG I am so lucky-Even my wife understands it! My New T-Shirt

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I also need this shirt; what with our shelled baby family!

 

[EllieMay]

OMG I am so lucky-Even my wife understands it! My New T-Shirt

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Ohhhh I like that one!!!

 

[EllieMay]

Just waiting for it to become light enough outside to go out and do my tortoise chores. I got up before zero dark thirty so I could get over to my daughter's house in time to see the great grandkids open their presents, and wouldn't you know it? I was too late once again! The boys made me a home made card, which was pretty darned cute. They're not old enough to read and write, so I'm sure they had some help. The present they gave me was a scented candle. My grand daughter in New Jersey sent me an electric lap robe. I had been complaining that the fire in the woodstove heats the house up great, but the heat doesn't make it back to my bedroom, where I spend most of my time. So after I came back home, it's still dark. I'm looking out the window now and it's a bit grey out there, so I'm guessing the sun's about to come up. I've got the tortoise food all prepared, but I don't dare go out with Misty until I'm sure all the meandering skunks have headed back home, so we always wait for daylight.

If it's another nice day I'll be tending to my raking. Seems like the leaves are taking their time falling off the trees this year.

Busy day already! The kids get so excited and they just can’t wait. my son woke me up this morning before 5... “ mommy... I think I hear something”.... and so it begun

my dad came in and stayed last night and he was on his way by 8am this morning...

I keep raking and the leaves keep coming. I have a very large pile accumulated and I’m going to fuel the fire with a few boxes and Christmas paper in a bit..

 

[EllieMay]

And the big unveiling......freshly crafted, turned and painted over the last two weeks or so, Snowmen & Christmas trees....

We”re adding the new collection to last year’s production for a family portrait!

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They are so beautiful... each piece holds its own magic...

 

[EllieMay]

Merry Christmas everyone . I hope everyone has a fantastic day and stays safe with whatever the festivities bring ❤️❤️

Same to you!!

 

[EllieMay]

A very Merry Christmas everyone. By the looks of it everyone is having a good time. I have been busy with work and then been on holiday, so have not been able to visit the CDR at all. Has anyone gotten any cards from me yet? As I sent them ages ago. I hope that they did not get any legs and take a walk.

MerryChristmas!!! No card from South Africa yet... but it will be a nice surprise one day.. you have been missed Carol.. hope you are having a good holiday

 

[EllieMay]

Our family Christmas

 

[Maro2Bear]

Our family Christmas

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Wait.....No Sullys in the Family pix? !

 

[Cathie G]

Merry

Merry Christmas Cathie

Merry Christmas to you too. Between the card exchange and birthdays and what ever(I think all my family members planned to be born in December) I was glad to have a quiet peaceful day...but I've enjoyed every moment. I hope the same for you.

 

[Cathie G]

A very Merry Christmas everyone. By the looks of it everyone is having a good time. I have been busy with work and then been on holiday, so have not been able to visit the CDR at all. Has anyone gotten any cards from me yet? As I sent them ages ago. I hope that they did not get any legs and take a walk.

Merry Christmas to you also. I haven't yet but I'm sure I'll get it soon. Our postal must use mules too...my mail can be late even posted in our city.

 

[Cathie G]

Busy day already! The kids get so excited and they just can’t wait. my son woke me up this morning before 5... “ mommy... I think I hear something”.... and so it begun

my dad came in and stayed last night and he was on his way by 8am this morning...

I keep raking and the leaves keep coming. I have a very large pile accumulated and I’m going to fuel the fire with a few boxes and Christmas paper in a bit..

Awe...and sounds like tons of fun to me...and a warm toasty bonfire. The leaves waited for you.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Another Family Gathering pix including Mr Snowman with golden head band...

 

[Blackdog1714]

Jackson says Merry Christmas and lights for all!

 

[Cathie G]

A happy Xmas to all my tortie peeps!!! Just stopping by while my family tries to figure out Wii putt-putt... Good times.

Happy hollydays to you and family also.

 

[Cathie G]

Another Family Gathering pix including Mr Snowman with golden head band...

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Very cute and the whole family too...

 

[EllieMay]

Wait.....No Sullys in the Family pix? !

Maneuvering 3 sullies has become next to impossible at the same time and I couldn’t pick just one for a family photo... however, they all spent some quality time grazing in the sun today;-).