COLD DARK ROOM

Bee62

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Speaking of planting...Spring is right around the corner now. The weather guys don’t see any snow in our future & are predicting we might not get ANY more real snow thi# year. I have yet to shovel. Snowdrops are all up & blooming, daffodils are up & getting ready to bloom if temps stay like this.

I have cool sunflower seeds arriving this week, going to plant a nice bed of multi-color sunflowers along our fence. They should do well in this location & add color & more cover & food for the birds.

Snowdrops in Our Garden

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I also have snow drops in my garden and they are blooming now. Snow drops is a very nice name for that flower. In German they are called "Schneeglöckchen". Means snowbells.....
 

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Rain, rain, rain & more rain. Today is our 21st consecutive day ABOVE “normal” temperatures! The next two are predicted to be “cooler” but then warmish again.

We popped over to IKEA yesterday that is situated near the DC border and near the National Agricultural Library - there were many many many Spring flowering trees in bloom! Unheard of for mid-February. It’s almost Florida balmy here these days.
I saw robins a couple of weeks ago here and there, and a pair of doves in our crab apple tree(looking for a good spot). Then, we got freezing rain with our first actual snowfall. I was worried about them but it started melting the same day. Unless we get a prolonged freezing period this late, I think they'll be ok. I have a little bunny that doesn't mind sharing a little bit of timothy too.
 

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My sister sent me this picture last night and I would really like to make one but I haven’t a clue how to shape stones. You think they just picked out shapes that would work???
I just found this post. That's beautiful. It reminds me of garden stones. I think you can find that stuff at Lowe's...but it's also fun to make your own from morter. You can make forms from the aluminum roasters and baking pans...and hobby lobby has kits for it. I just find that it's more fun doing it ourselves.
 

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Hi all...I have never come here to see what was going on since this room opened because of 'cheese'. How ever I decided to pop in and see what all the ruckus is about.....and have laughed a lot. There's funny, weird stuff being said...I love it!
Hello.
 

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Hi all...I have never come here to see what was going on since this room opened because of 'cheese'. How ever I decided to pop in and see what all the ruckus is about.....and have laughed a lot. There's funny, weird stuff being said...I love it!
Hi and welcome Maggie.
There are lots of dark corners in here so if you need some light poke a jellyfish. Please don't lend any money to the Leprechaun as you will never get it back ask Ray.
But I think that Ray may just be leading a horse with no name somewhere in the desert.
I am Carol and I am from Cape Town South Africa. Feel free to be as crazy as you like in here, there is no judging.
 

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Cold & rainy. Just installed a new fancy schmancy LED overhead light down in the workshop. It’s amazing how new LED technology compares to old florescent tech. The “thing“ I replaced weighs about 15 pounds w/o bulbs. The new LED fixture, is 1/3 less weight, no bulbs, two wires. Even @Ray--Opo could install.!
 

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Cold & rainy. Just installed a new fancy schmancy LED overhead light down in the workshop. It’s amazing how new LED technology compares to old florescent tech. The “thing“ I replaced weighs about 15 pounds w/o bulbs. The new LED fixture, is 1/3 less weight, no bulbs, two wires. Even @Ray--Opo could install.!
Pictures please.
 

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Hi and welcome Maggie.
There are lots of dark corners in here so if you need some light poke a jellyfish. Please don't lend any money to the Leprechaun as you will never get it back ask Ray.
But I think that Ray may just be leading a horse with no name somewhere in the desert.
I am Carol and I am from Cape Town South Africa. Feel free to be as crazy as you like in here, there is no judging.
Carol, do you allow me to add some details to your explanation what the cold dark rooms is ?
@maggie18fan : Grab yourself an armadillo and take place. Feel cozy and at home. The CDR may be cold and dark but the people who live here are warm hearted and good. You are very welcome. Our fearless leader @Tidgy's Dad created this place for us to meet and talk.
The one legged pirate will bring you a drink that you desire. The big armadillo is our coffee table if you want coffee. As soon as he sees you he will come around with a fresh coffee. Please don`t step on a hedgehog. It might hurt both of you. Don`t be afraid of the snow leopard when you see her. She is only eating carrots. But be aware of the wool spider ( if she exists ). She might knit you woolen underpants while you are sleeping. Last but not least we have two penguins here: Silly and Willy are their names but I think they are breeding at the moment, so will not often see them. Carol already mentioned the jellyfish for some light. I think Ray polished them a few days ago that they shine as brigt as a jellyfish can shine.
I am Sabine and I`m living in Germany. I am the cclB, the crazy cat lady Bee because I own a lot of cats and 4 sullies and 2 aldabra torts too.
I know I am crazy and I like it !
 

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Thanks! High up ‘ cause thats probably where the birds or squirrels rubbed the seeds on branches they were roosting in. Mistletoe starts off growing “under it’s own” power & photosynthetic process is involved so they need bright light. Theres more available light at the top of trees than way down low. Later, they attach their roots directly into their host (the tree) and the light isnt that important for photosynthesis.
Your like my own personal encyclopedia!!!! Lol... ?
 

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Hi and welcome Maggie.
There are lots of dark corners in here so if you need some light poke a jellyfish. Please don't lend any money to the Leprechaun as you will never get it back ask Ray.
But I think that Ray may just be leading a horse with no name somewhere in the desert.
I am Carol and I am from Cape Town South Africa. Feel free to be as crazy as you like in here, there is no judging.

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome...For those of you that don't know me, I am Yvonne's sister and basically been a Forum member since 2008...But I kept getting into trouble here on the Forum and otherwise, so I would leave for months.So I am back...(she says with a cackle)...
 

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