COLD DARK ROOM

[Lyn W]

Hey Lyn, we have commercials on TV about a skin care moisturizer called No.7.
They claim it is the UK's best kept secret. Claims it's 10 times better than the expensive moisturizers.
Rose wanted me to ask if you have heard of it?

Hi Ray, Yes No 7 is a very well known and established brand in the UK, I think it was developed by Boots the chemists way back in the 1930s. It is quite popular and I like some of their products. I think it's a good alternative to expensive brands like Clarins which I've never used so can't compare. Maybe they do samples so Rose can try them.

 

[Lyn W]

Good morning/afternoon all.
It's a bright sunny spring day here but there was some frost first thing.
I still have Alfie the dog here until this evening.
Lola has been very curious and I had to block his view because he kept rattling his gate and was trying to squeeze through the gaps whenever Alfie went past his room to go to the garden. Alfie hasn't shown any interest, but I wouldn't want to test that.
We've had some nice walks, even though they were much shorter than usual because of my torn cartilage - it was good to have some fresh air and a change of scene.
He loves to cwtch (cuddle) in and flop backwards for a tummy tickle. I'll miss him when he goes - but I won't miss the hair he leaves everywhere!!
I hope you are all having a good Monday so far!

 

[Maro2Bear]

My thoughts on HOAs…they can be good & beneficial to a community and you as a home owner…..AND they can be a real nuisance. We’ve lived in communities with both types.

A few years ago our new next door neighbor ran a full business out of his single-story house that included upwards of 10 trucks arriving for their marching orders, large tractor trailer deliveries, parking on the street by employees, overnight parking of bucket trucks & even friday take over the street to wash the fleet of misc trucks. All against our HOA. It took many complaints with our HOA & finally to the County Zoning folks to stop the guy (who ended up selling & moving away).

We owned a Townhouse in Sterling, Virginia for a few years…..pickiest HOA ive ever witnessed. They handed out “violations” daily for everything… too many flower pots on ur porch, rusting on hand rails, algae build-up on steps/siding, cracked glass on a lamp post, garbage cans left on curb too early or too late, trellising vine too long, etc. PS - the algae was caused from large Cherry trees that shaded the front all Summer long. But, it was illegal for property owners to trim these “HOA trees”.

Now, our HOA helps (tries) to keep the Community looking tidy. Large Common areas of grass are mowed, sediment ponds maintained, snow removal, approves major architectural changes to the house structure. This current HOA is a bit disorganized, so no violations are handed out.

 

[MenagerieGrl]

My thoughts on HOAs…they can be good & beneficial to a community and you as a home owner…..AND they can be a real nuisance. We’ve lived in communities with both types.

A few years ago our new next door neighbor ran a full business out of his single-story house that included upwards of 10 trucks arriving for their marching orders, large tractor trailer deliveries, parking on the street by employees, overnight parking of bucket trucks & even friday take over the street to wash the fleet of misc trucks. All against our HOA. It took many complaints with our HOA & finally to the County Zoning folks to stop the guy (who ended up selling & moving away).

We owned a Townhouse in Sterling, Virginia for a few years…..pickiest HOA ive ever witnessed. They handed out “violations” daily for everything… too many flower pots on ur porch, rusting on hand rails, algae build-up on steps/siding, cracked glass on a lamp post, garbage cans left on curb too early or too late, trellising vine too long, etc. PS - the algae was caused from large Cherry trees that shaded the front all Summer long. But, it was illegal for property owners to trim these “HOA trees”.

Now, our HOA helps (tries) to keep the Community looking tidy. Large Common areas of grass are mowed, sediment ponds maintained, snow removal, approves major architectural changes to the house structure. This current HOA is a bit disorganized, so no violations are handed out.

Yes they can have there good sides, and their bad sides.
As with your neighbor the "Employer" Bad, as with a neighbor down the street from my house w/overgrown weeds, Bad.
I'm not sure if my somewhat "Natural" (My property is a "certified" Wildlife Habitat" Through National Wildlife Federation and a "Monarch Way Station" through Monarch Watch) and front yard would be good or bad, But I do get neighbors walking by admiring my Flowering bushes and all the Bee's buzzing about.

 

[MenagerieGrl]

Oh, and today is "National Learn About Butterflies Day" in the USA
"https://nationaltoday.com/national-learn-about-butterflies-day/
Yay, for Butterflies!

 

[Ray--Opo]

Hi Ray, Yes No 7 is a very well known and established brand in the UK, I think it was developed by Boots the chemists way back in the 1930s. It is quite popular and I like some of their products. I think it's a good alternative to expensive brands like Clarins which I've never used so can't compare. Maybe they do samples so Rose can try them.

Thanks Lyn, I will tell Rose.

 

[Cathie G]

Good morning/afternoon all.
It's a bright sunny spring day here but there was some frost first thing.
I still have Alfie the dog here until this evening.
Lola has been very curious and I had to block his view because he kept rattling his gate and was trying to squeeze through the gaps whenever Alfie went past his room to go to the garden. Alfie hasn't shown any interest, but I wouldn't want to test that.
We've had some nice walks, even though they were much shorter than usual because of my torn cartilage - it was good to have some fresh air and a change of scene.
He loves to cwtch (cuddle) in and flop backwards for a tummy tickle. I'll miss him when he goes - but I won't miss the hair he leaves everywhere!!
I hope you are all having a good Monday so far!

Cute. Maybe if you get a little dog it'll give Lola something to guard you evidently have a guard tort

 

[Lyn W]

Good morning/afternoon,
It's still a bit chilly but the sun has been shining to remind us it's still there.
There is talk about a snow 'bomb' hitting some parts of the UK next week with some Scottish areas having about 10 inches. Seems like we have polar winds as well a 'beast from the east' bringing the snow so we're not done with winter yet. I hope it misses my area.
Alfie has gone home and Lola is out of his hide, he's spent some time looking at the garden, but not attempted to go out yet - he's waiting for a warmer day.
I hope you all have a good Tuesday.
TTFN

 

[Cathie G]

After the little episode with Razberri reading my mind about the upcoming manicure I was so worried. But today was just peaceful. She went straight in her carrier no muss no fuss... she was even so good her vet techs said she was good I'm wondering if she's sick

 

[TheLastGreen]

Morning all. It's a cold 14C day here. Our great dane shows how it feels perfectly

 

[Maggie3fan]

Morning all. It's a cold 14C day here. Our great dane shows how it feels perfectlyView attachment 341851

A tuxedo dog...hahaha... your Great Dane is to dogs what my tuxedo cat is to cats...Simon is 29 lbs now...he was 33 when I got him....

 

[TheLastGreen]

Hope all you Americans enjoyed your "National Learn About Butterflies day"!
Here's an image I took just now of a pale grass blue sitting on a rocket flower

 

[Maro2Bear]

Three months since my hip replacement & I’m back in the kayak and out exploring this morning. Plenty of Spring Breakers basking in today‘s warm sunshine.

 

[TheLastGreen]

Three months since my hip replacement & I’m back in the kayak and out exploring this morning. Plenty of Spring Breakers basking in today‘s warm sunshine.

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Now that's proper nice! Glad you're up and running again, the turtles must've wondered where you were. My grandmother had two full knee replacements and it took forever to heal, so it's great to see you back at it so quickly!

 

[Maro2Bear]

Now that's proper nice! Glad you're up and running again, the turtles must've wondered where you were. My grandmother had two full knee replacements and it took forever to heal, so it's great to see you back at it so quickly!

Thanks

 

[Jan A]

Three months since my hip replacement & I’m back in the kayak and out exploring this morning. Plenty of Spring Breakers basking in today‘s warm sunshine.

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Congrats & ride 'em cowboy!! The best part of getting body fixes is returning back to doing what you really love.

 

[Cathie G]

Three months since my hip replacement & I’m back in the kayak and out exploring this morning. Plenty of Spring Breakers basking in today‘s warm sunshine.

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I haven't seen any of your wood in the meantime and I know you were doing something

 

[Cathie G]

After the little episode with Razberri reading my mind about the upcoming manicure I was so worried. But today was just peaceful. She went straight in her carrier no muss no fuss... she was even so good her vet techs said she was good I'm wondering if she's sick

She even lost weight rounded up it's 4ozs. I never did take her off the full feed diet. That's actually a good weight for a mini lop and so is the last one so she's fluctuating between 5.8 lbs and 5.44. and looks like a 5 something good year blimp. Her dew lap weighs the most and her tail weighs right behind that

 

[Lyn W]

Three months since my hip replacement & I’m back in the kayak and out exploring this morning. Plenty of Spring Breakers basking in today‘s warm sunshine.

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Great to see you're back on the water - will look forward to lots of lovely pics, but ease yourself in gently!

 

[Lyn W]

Good afternoon/evening all.
Hope you are having a good Wednesday.
We've had some rain today so just been catching up with some chores and wasting time with Lola and watching my frogs. I thought one of them was dying as he was stretched out on the surface most of the day, but at dusk he left the pond and looked fine. I'm going to have to try to keep the cats away again.