COLD DARK ROOM

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It is unbelievable that bridge was aloud to get in the condition it is.
I hope it didn't get worse. I drove across it south to north around 2003. That was one of the scariest things I've ever done. Then I read a few years later that it's one of the most dangerous bridges in the US. Going south isn't bad but there's so many other places to cross the Ohio river that it's worth the drive to avoid it altogether.
 

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It's been such a beautiful day but too cold unless you're working 😜 I managed to weed and deadhead my flower bed after a month laid up.from the last project 😁i did find out my hen had chicks in the meantime. She got dirty but I'll let her have a rain bath. That's next around my house 😊IMG_20220708_131228103.jpgI'm thinking of keeping a couple growing inside for GP and spreading the goodness ☺️ it's all the way down to 71°f outside and indoor is running around 78-80°f without too much help. I'm just baking dinner 😊
 

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Well we are in Michigan!😁
Arrived at the hotel about 5pm. Took a quick swim in the pool before all the youngsters got in the pool.
We have 3 hrs to drive tomorrow. So far the weather looks good for tomorrow evening. So hopefully we will be fishing tomorrow. 😁
 

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Well we are in Michigan!😁
Arrived at the hotel about 5pm. Took a quick swim in the pool before all the youngsters got in the pool.
We have 3 hrs to drive tomorrow. So far the weather looks good for tomorrow evening. So hopefully we will be fishing tomorrow. 😁
That's wonderful. How was the drive? After the bad part.
 

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I heard today that my youngest son finally is down with covid after going through this whole pandemic without coming down with it. His wife is a registered nurse that worked through it all and he just now got it. Go figure. My eldest is about to drive for about 2 hours with his son and girlfriend in the same vehicle. My grandson tested positive a few days ago and his girlfriend is sick. My eldest son has had severe health problems his whole life. He keeps living.🤗 He's not vaccinated because of his status on vaccination. He can't. But he's managed all this time to keep from getting it. It would be a shame if he gets it trying to help his son. I gave them a pack of medical masks and sent prayers that's all I can do.🙏
 

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I heard today that my youngest son finally is down with covid after going through this whole pandemic without coming down with it. His wife is a registered nurse that worked through it all and he just now got it. Go figure. My eldest is about to drive for about 2 hours with his son and girlfriend in the same vehicle. My grandson tested positive a few days ago and his girlfriend is sick. My eldest son has had severe health problems his whole life. He keeps living.🤗 He's not vaccinated because of his status on vaccination. He can't. But he's managed all this time to keep from getting it. It would be a shame if he gets it trying to help his son. I gave them a pack of medical masks and sent prayers that's all I can do.🙏
Oh, Cathy, I'll be praying for them. And after all this time, and he get's it. . .dang
 

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Oh, Cathy, I'll be praying for them. And after all this time, and he get's it. . .dang
Yea that's crazy that Chris gets it. Then while starting the drive home my other son's tire had a bad problem. But he won't have to ride home with a COVID positive son and girlfriend. The vehicle is being towed 2 hours. Then he's in one vehicle they are in another and he gets to help them incognito. The Lord is good.🤗 prayers are working already 😉
 

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Pretty much a perfect morning to get out kayaking. Calm, cool & sunny. The water is really warming up now & feels refreshing. Saw a few Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, Snowy Egrets, many Ospreys and a ton of fish.

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On the way home from this morning’s kayaking I turned into the back road that cuts through a development ( nice big houses, nice large pond). A car was stopped in the oncoming lane - and the driver was trying to convince a very large muddy snapping turtle to get out of the road! I watched for a minute & realized he needed help. I used my foot & snapper latched on while the other guy drug it by the tail out of the road & down into the marshy area. (No pix). Another turtle saved to see another day.
 

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Pretty much a perfect morning to get out kayaking. Calm, cool & sunny. The water is really warming up now & feels refreshing. Saw a few Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, Snowy Egrets, many Ospreys and a ton of fish.

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Good picture ☺️ I love catching light on a digital camera ☄️
 

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On the way home from this morning’s kayaking I turned into the back road that cuts through a development ( nice big houses, nice large pond). A car was stopped in the oncoming lane - and the driver was trying to convince a very large muddy snapping turtle to get out of the road! I watched for a minute & realized he needed help. I used my foot & snapper latched on while the other guy drug it by the tail out of the road & down into the marshy area. (No pix). Another turtle saved to see another day.
One of those times when you can't get a pic... hahahaha... sorry I had a turtle attachment 😁😁😁
 

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I had to find Sapphire again 😁 because I couldn't bear to bring him in. This one was hard 😁View attachment 347166I finally found him. Oh my garsh.
That is like my Leopard, Seymour, he's 7 to 8 inches and gets under the green spider plants on my side yard, and yes!, Garsh he blends in . .
 

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That is like my Leopard, Seymour, he's 7 to 8 inches and gets under the green spider plants on my side yard, and yes!, Garsh he blends in . .
I some what have Sapphire's number cause I watch.🤗🥰 and kinda know where to find him. Some days he surprises me and comes up with a new spot 😅 but I know he's in there somewhere 🤔😁 I don't leave anything to chance. I have a little Russian 🤗
 

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I some what have Sapphire's number cause I watch.🤗🥰 and kinda know where to find him. Some days he surprises me and comes up with a new spot 😅 but I know he's in there somewhere 🤔😁 I don't leave anything to chance. I have a little Russian 🤗
Hum so I'm in for something then . . My old roommate, that is in a fb tort group, has just given me a, I believe, 13yr old Russian Named Junior.
She was keeping him and a Redfoot named Spot, together in a too small enclosure (Yes I know . . SMH) Junior was biting the red foot, so she asked if I would take him and give him a home here. 2 weeks later she went out and got another Redfoot (SMH, again), and I'm trying to learn her on the care and feeding of Redfoot's from what I have learned here. Anyway, I have (under short, close supervision) allowed the Russian and My Leopard who is twice the size, time together and dang, that junior is a "Land shark". Eh'hhhh! TIME OUT! that was a 5 minute experiment. So, I have a new Enclosure to build for my new Tort Junior...and YES, the dude has a beak!
 

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Cathie G

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Hum so I'm in for something then . . My old roommate, that is in a fb tort group, has just given me a, I believe, 13yr old Russian Named Junior.
She was keeping him and a Redfoot named Spot, together in a too small enclosure (Yes I know . . SMH) Junior was biting the red foot, so she asked if I would take him and give him a home here. 2 weeks later she went out and got another Redfoot (SMH, again), and I'm trying to learn her on the care and feeding of Redfoot's from what I have learned here. Anyway, I have (under short, close supervision) allowed the Russian and My Leopard who is twice the size, time together and dang, that junior is a "Land shark". Eh'hhhh! TIME OUT! that was a 5 minute experiment. So, I have a new Enclosure to build for my new Tort Junior...and YES, the dude has a beak!
IMG_20220602_153926242_HDR.jpgthis is Sapphire's outdoor enclosure. He's not allowed out without a predator and escape proof enclosure 😁 it's 3' × 12'. The lids can be locked shut. It has little padlocks if I want to use them.
 

Cathie G

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Hum so I'm in for something then . . My old roommate, that is in a fb tort group, has just given me a, I believe, 13yr old Russian Named Junior.
She was keeping him and a Redfoot named Spot, together in a too small enclosure (Yes I know . . SMH) Junior was biting the red foot, so she asked if I would take him and give him a home here. 2 weeks later she went out and got another Redfoot (SMH, again), and I'm trying to learn her on the care and feeding of Redfoot's from what I have learned here. Anyway, I have (under short, close supervision) allowed the Russian and My Leopard who is twice the size, time together and dang, that junior is a "Land shark". Eh'hhhh! TIME OUT! that was a 5 minute experiment. So, I have a new Enclosure to build for my new Tort Junior...and YES, the dude has a beak!
Scrappy little devils ain't they 😁
 
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