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Gillian M

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So glad you managed to go. My nephew was working on the Queen Mary 2 recently and Aqaba was one of the port of calls on her world voyage a few weeks ago (although my nephew had already left the liner by then) and I thought of you when I heard that.
Good evening Lyn. Hope you are well land that Lola is better.

I love the sea. I've been thinking of moving to Aqaba, however I'm hesitant.
 

Lyn W

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Just realized the drain pipe under the kitchen sink is leaking..
My husband will be thrilled to have something else to fix..
Must be lovely to have a man who can fix things around the place.
I always used to say I was looking for a millionaire but now I'd be very happy with a handy man.
(and I don't mean one who just lives around the corner - although come to think of it that would be ideal really)
Hope it's all fixed now.
 

Lyn W

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So question. I found someone local that has a leopard tort. On the tort scale how hard are they to keep?
I have a leopard tort and he is beautiful but they are quite hard work and quite expensive to keep because of the year around heat they need. But having said that I am in the UK where it is cold and wet for most of the year. My heating has been 24/7/365 for the last 4 years and because weeds disappear in the winter costs for good quality shop bought mixed salads and greens can be high too. So if you are in a much warmer climate you wouldn't have those problems.
They can grow quite large too - Lola has his own adapted room as he is far too big for a table or viv.
I would read all the caresheets available and see which species suits your circumstances.
 

Lyn W

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It definitely effects mine. Winter here, is so annoying, boring... you name it. Temp drops so much and I get stuck at home. Let alone that, it snows almost every year. On the other hand, during Summer we boil to death: desert climate with no Spring/Autumn, unfortunately.
We had quite a fall of snow this year too but unlikely we will boil to death in our summer. I hope not anyway I don't like it too hot.
 

DE42

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Thanks for the info :)
Yeah although I do like them I don't think they would be a good first tort choice for me.
I have a leopard tort and he is beautiful but they are quite hard work and quite expensive to keep because of the year around heat they need. But having said that I am in the UK where it is cold and wet for most of the year. My heating has been 24/7/365 for the last 4 years and because weeds disappear in the winter costs for good quality shop bought mixed salads and greens can be high too. So if you are in a much warmer climate you wouldn't have those problems.
They can grow quite large too - Lola has his own adapted room as he is far too big for a table or viv.
I would read all the caresheets available and see which species suits your circumstances.
 

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Must be lovely to have a man who can fix things around the place.
I always used to say I was looking for a millionaire but now I'd be very happy with a handy man.
(and I don't mean one who just lives around the corner - although come to think of it that would be ideal really)
Hope it's all fixed now.
Yes having my own personal handyman is nice but can be frustrating since he tends to be a perfectionist about things.
He had it fixed within 10 minutes of getting home last night.
 

DE42

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I don't think so. You can probably start a thread asking about them and their needs and get your answers. I believe there are several members that keep them.
Ok cool.

I've looked at a couple of care guides unline but I am not sure on some of the information.
Like one said a 40 gallon tank was big enough for a full grown adult. That seams officially small to me.
 

Lyn W

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Well I got my appointment to get scoped out by the doc. I'll be going the 15th for an upper GI, ileoscope, and rectal scope. The trifecta of fun lol.

Wish me luck.
Oh my goodness! That's a lot of scopes! Pity they don't just have one that goes right the way through to save all the messing around!
 

Lyn W

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It's ok at least they drug you and know you out first.
Thank goodness for that I would have to be completely unconscious too.
Did you know that any professional who does colonic work has to be registered with a union?
It's the Association of Rectal Service Engineers.
Of course they're usually just known by their acronym. :D;)
 
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