COLD DARK ROOM

Maro2Bear said:

Sunny and just cool outside now. After a quick trip to Sam’s Club and Walmart (bird suet), we zipped over near College Park Maryland where I finally sold my trusty old Italian leather trekking/hiking boots. Ive worn these all over the world, to the tops of a few mountains (Annapurna @ 18K in Nepal). Thst said, just don’t have a need.

Hooked up with a guy who is trekking and driving from here to Mexico, then down through Mexico, then to S. America, and on to the very end there.

These boots will serve him well.

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Onward Trails


Now, ive started up our wood chipper/shredder, topped off with gas, shredded every stick and branch i could find. Topped off with a nice hardwood fire in the pit.

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Bambam1989 said:

Gave Clunker a nice soak today, then weighed and measured him. He was such a trooper about the whole thing that I ended up giving him a small piece of iceburg lettuce as special treat.
Here he is just patiently waiting for me to weigh him, all snuggled into a towel...View attachment 263474

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Cathie G said:

Hello. My lil Saphire(Russian) has been telling me a story for years. Around mid February he tries to tell me it's spring and begs to go outside. Since animals can't lie I believed him even though there was snow on the ground. I hate it when I have to tell him NO. Then I heard on our local news weather forcast that the true beginning of spring(at least in our state) is mid February. I always knew he was true blue.

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Ray--Opo said:

That pic looks like a good entry for the next calander contest.

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JoesMum said:

Good morning everyone. I am just popping in to let everyone know I still exist. I need to catchup from post 129930 so that may take a while.

The trade show was very successful.

Sorry if I sound a little muffled; I put a face mask on to protect you all [emoji40] Unfortunately I was also successful at catching a virus of some sort - a fever and a dreadful cough. I am really struggling to sleep and my temperature is all over the place.

I’ll be back, but my brain really isn’t functioning at full capacity right now

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JoesMum said:

Good morning everyone. I am just popping in to let everyone know I still exist. I need to catchup from post 129930 so that may take a while.

The trade show was very successful.

Sorry if I sound a little muffled; I put a face mask on to protect you all [emoji40] Unfortunately I was also successful at catching a virus of some sort - a fever and a dreadful cough. I am really struggling to sleep and my temperature is all over the place.

I’ll be back, but my brain really isn’t functioning at full capacity right now

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Lyn W said:

Hi everyone, be careful what you wish for!!
My duvet day I was wanting on Saturday turned into a duvet weekend.
While walking to a local DIY store on Saturday I was hit by a car as I was crossing the road.
Some numpty tried to dash between the traffic to turn right into the road I was crossing and admitted he didn't see me in the middle of it. Witnesses said he sped around on the wrong side of the road too so he has been charged with driving without due care and attention.
I was just suddenly aware of a car speeding towards me on my right then wallop - he knocked my legs from right under me. I was conscious but in hospital until last night having had surgery to have a plate screwed into the bone to fix it. I can't weight bear on ot for 3 - 6 weeks and they said it would be a good few months before it is healed.
Otherwise OK just very shocked and the enormity of has just sunk in but it could have been much worse if it had been my hip or pelvis but it is still pretty debilitating.
Being very independent I insisted on being brought home with crutches and a walking frame when they discharged me but realised I just can't cope so I am going to have to stay at my sisters. Which is very kind of her but such a hassle.
My biggest concern is Lola. I can take him with me but sisters house is quite cold as they are pretty frugal with the heating, and he won't have the space he has here, so I am not sure how we can set him up yet.
I suppose it will only be for about a month but they have suggested I get rid of him which is the last thing I would do.
Anyway once I am settled I will try to pop in - I'm going to have plenty of time on my hands!
Hope all is well with everyone else speak soon!

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Lyn W said:

Hi everyone, be careful what you wish for!!
My duvet day I was wanting on Saturday turned into a duvet weekend.
While walking to a local DIY store on Saturday I was hit by a car as I was crossing the road.
Some numpty tried to dash between the traffic to turn right into the road I was crossing and admitted he didn't see me in the middle of it. Witnesses said he sped around on the wrong side of the road too so he has been charged with driving without due care and attention.
I was just suddenly aware of a car speeding towards me on my right then wallop - he knocked my legs from right under me. I was conscious but in hospital until last night having had surgery to have a plate screwed into the bone to fix it. I can't weight bear on ot for 3 - 6 weeks and they said it would be a good few months before it is healed.
Otherwise OK just very shocked and the enormity of has just sunk in but it could have been much worse if it had been my hip or pelvis but it is still pretty debilitating.
Being very independent I insisted on being brought home with crutches and a walking frame when they discharged me but realised I just can't cope so I am going to have to stay at my sisters. Which is very kind of her but such a hassle.
My biggest concern is Lola. I can take him with me but sisters house is quite cold as they are pretty frugal with the heating, and he won't have the space he has here, so I am not sure how we can set him up yet.
I suppose it will only be for about a month but they have suggested I get rid of him which is the last thing I would do.
Anyway once I am settled I will try to pop in - I'm going to have plenty of time on my hands!
Hope all is well with everyone else speak soon!

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JoesMum said:

Good morning everyone. I am just popping in to let everyone know I still exist. I need to catchup from post 129930 so that may take a while.

The trade show was very successful.

Sorry if I sound a little muffled; I put a face mask on to protect you all [emoji40] Unfortunately I was also successful at catching a virus of some sort - a fever and a dreadful cough. I am really struggling to sleep and my temperature is all over the place.

I’ll be back, but my brain really isn’t functioning at full capacity right now

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Lyn W said:

Hi everyone, be careful what you wish for!!
My duvet day I was wanting on Saturday turned into a duvet weekend.
While walking to a local DIY store on Saturday I was hit by a car as I was crossing the road.
Some numpty tried to dash between the traffic to turn right into the road I was crossing and admitted he didn't see me in the middle of it. Witnesses said he sped around on the wrong side of the road too so he has been charged with driving without due care and attention.
I was just suddenly aware of a car speeding towards me on my right then wallop - he knocked my legs from right under me. I was conscious but in hospital until last night having had surgery to have a plate screwed into the bone to fix it. I can't weight bear on ot for 3 - 6 weeks and they said it would be a good few months before it is healed.
Otherwise OK just very shocked and the enormity of has just sunk in but it could have been much worse if it had been my hip or pelvis but it is still pretty debilitating.
Being very independent I insisted on being brought home with crutches and a walking frame when they discharged me but realised I just can't cope so I am going to have to stay at my sisters. Which is very kind of her but such a hassle.
My biggest concern is Lola. I can take him with me but sisters house is quite cold as they are pretty frugal with the heating, and he won't have the space he has here, so I am not sure how we can set him up yet.
I suppose it will only be for about a month but they have suggested I get rid of him which is the last thing I would do.
Anyway once I am settled I will try to pop in - I'm going to have plenty of time on my hands!
Hope all is well with everyone else speak soon!

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JoesMum said:

Good morning everyone. I am just popping in to let everyone know I still exist. I need to catchup from post 129930 so that may take a while.

The trade show was very successful.

Sorry if I sound a little muffled; I put a face mask on to protect you all [emoji40] Unfortunately I was also successful at catching a virus of some sort - a fever and a dreadful cough. I am really struggling to sleep and my temperature is all over the place.

I’ll be back, but my brain really isn’t functioning at full capacity right now

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Lyn W said:

Hi everyone, be careful what you wish for!!
My duvet day I was wanting on Saturday turned into a duvet weekend.
While walking to a local DIY store on Saturday I was hit by a car as I was crossing the road.
Some numpty tried to dash between the traffic to turn right into the road I was crossing and admitted he didn't see me in the middle of it. Witnesses said he sped around on the wrong side of the road too so he has been charged with driving without due care and attention.
I was just suddenly aware of a car speeding towards me on my right then wallop - he knocked my legs from right under me. I was conscious but in hospital until last night having had surgery to have a plate screwed into the bone to fix it. I can't weight bear on ot for 3 - 6 weeks and they said it would be a good few months before it is healed.
Otherwise OK just very shocked and the enormity of has just sunk in but it could have been much worse if it had been my hip or pelvis but it is still pretty debilitating.
Being very independent I insisted on being brought home with crutches and a walking frame when they discharged me but realised I just can't cope so I am going to have to stay at my sisters. Which is very kind of her but such a hassle.
My biggest concern is Lola. I can take him with me but sisters house is quite cold as they are pretty frugal with the heating, and he won't have the space he has here, so I am not sure how we can set him up yet.
I suppose it will only be for about a month but they have suggested I get rid of him which is the last thing I would do.
Anyway once I am settled I will try to pop in - I'm going to have plenty of time on my hands!
Hope all is well with everyone else speak soon!

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Ray--Opo said:

I found the leprechaun and he tried to give me a bag of mushrooms for the 20 bucks he owes me. I am not sure if he wants me to eat them or Opo. Any advice?

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CarolM said:

Do you make compost from the shredded wood chips?

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Lyn W said:

Hi everyone, be careful what you wish for!!
My duvet day I was wanting on Saturday turned into a duvet weekend.
While walking to a local DIY store on Saturday I was hit by a car as I was crossing the road.
Some numpty tried to dash between the traffic to turn right into the road I was crossing and admitted he didn't see me in the middle of it. Witnesses said he sped around on the wrong side of the road too so he has been charged with driving without due care and attention.
I was just suddenly aware of a car speeding towards me on my right then wallop - he knocked my legs from right under me. I was conscious but in hospital until last night having had surgery to have a plate screwed into the bone to fix it. I can't weight bear on ot for 3 - 6 weeks and they said it would be a good few months before it is healed.
Otherwise OK just very shocked and the enormity of has just sunk in but it could have been much worse if it had been my hip or pelvis but it is still pretty debilitating.
Being very independent I insisted on being brought home with crutches and a walking frame when they discharged me but realised I just can't cope so I am going to have to stay at my sisters. Which is very kind of her but such a hassle.
My biggest concern is Lola. I can take him with me but sisters house is quite cold as they are pretty frugal with the heating, and he won't have the space he has here, so I am not sure how we can set him up yet.
I suppose it will only be for about a month but they have suggested I get rid of him which is the last thing I would do.
Anyway once I am settled I will try to pop in - I'm going to have plenty of time on my hands!
Hope all is well with everyone else speak soon!

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Ray--Opo said:

I found the leprechaun and he tried to give me a bag of mushrooms for the 20 bucks he owes me. I am not sure if he wants me to eat them or Opo. Any advice?

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