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EllieMay

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Well, I had another interlude with a wasp. I took a handful of garden implements and leaned them up against the wall of the shed.

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A wasp got me on the cheek. I think I felt three or four stings before I was able to shoo him away.

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The sensation wasn't bad at all. I think this species of wasp is losing it's stinging power. It was slightly burning for about 5 minutes, and now I feel nothing. It's a bit red and looks like it might swell eventually, and I KNOW it will be itchy tomorrow. Darned wasps anyway!

Yikes!!!! I wish them all imminent death for you!!
 

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Well of course! I was so pleased to get the report that all was well in South Africa... it is a busy time of year for working moms with kids in school... today was Jayden’s first day of Kindergarten.. He was so brave and I tried to hurry away before he saw the tears in my eyes.. My last baby growing up...
But you have been missed and I am so glad it was only because of life in general... enjoy your evening and I’ll look forward to reading more from you now:)

And my medical issues have went a long way to remedying themselves.. several small issues and one pinched nerve that anti inflammatories have took some pressure off of & im almost back in form.. with age, these things are to be expected... ughh
But, I can delay any surgeries for a bit yet [emoji12]
Good luck to Jayden in Kindergarten, a big milestone for him and you!!
 

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I hope your husbands surgery went well?

Welcome back Carol!!

Surgery went well but he’s super cranky!! He’s getting on my last nerve!!

We also have two new deaths.
Sunday we found out our nephew passed away in his sleep suddenly
and our best friends son passed away in his sleep too. Not a good week at all.
 

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Sure, but now you can say - Good Morning Ladies and Gents! And you can possibly breed, if that is what you want to do.
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Sure, but now you can say - Good Morning Ladies and Gents! And you can possibly breed, if that is what you want to do.
For Ben. He asked for some pix of blue crabs...

Maryland Blue Crabs - males

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Also known as a type of swimming crab. You can see on the hind legs that their is a sort of flipper or paddle rather then the traditional spiked leg. This allows the crab to swim for a short period.
 

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Well of course! I was so pleased to get the report that all was well in South Africa... it is a busy time of year for working moms with kids in school... today was Jayden’s first day of Kindergarten.. He was so brave and I tried to hurry away before he saw the tears in my eyes.. My last baby growing up...
But you have been missed and I am so glad it was only because of life in general... enjoy your evening and I’ll look forward to reading more from you now:)

And my medical issues have went a long way to remedying themselves.. several small issues and one pinched nerve that anti inflammatories have took some pressure off of & im almost back in form.. with age, these things are to be expected... ughh
But, I can delay any surgeries for a bit yet [emoji12]
Ah I remember my first day at Kindergarten or “Play group” as we called it, I cried from the moment my mum dropped me of there to the moment I got home. Apparently I sat on the stairs for 45 minutes screaming. How dare my mum leave me in such a horrible place!!!:D
 

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Hi All,
Sorry I have been AWOL lately. Work has been super busy and what with me going to gym in the evenings after work, and Jarrod's sports schedule over the weekends I have been too tired to come on. I am not going to read all the posts that I have missed, as there are way too many. My torts are all doing fine - just waiting for spring and summer to come, so that the little ones can spend more time outdoors.
Heather I did see that you got the results from your MRI and I am so sorry to read about the bulging disc. I really hope that the Doctors can help you, and welcome to the "Body wear and tear - Where can I get a new body"Club!
Hello! I missed you. I have asked a few doctors that question too.
 

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Ah I remember my first day at Kindergarten or “Play group” as we called it, I cried from the moment my mum dropped me of there to the moment I got home. Apparently I sat on the stairs for 45 minutes screaming. How dare my mum leave me in such a horrible place!!!:D
My youngest son did that too at first...even though he wanted to go to school. My eldest didn't look back once he met his new teacher. Just 2 different little people.
 

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At one time, years ago, I was told that pooping and peeing in their shelter brings up the necessary humidity for the tortoise. Don't anthropormorphize. It doesn't bother him like it bothers you.
My bunny brunches in her litter box that's full of Timothy.
 

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Every Summer we get 100s of cicadas doing their thing, BUT, every big 17 year cycle (2020] there will be millions and millions of deafening cicadas active. I think the normal ones are just off cycle. They all look the same, sound the same, taste te same, etc.
Interesting because I don't remember cicadas being around when I was a child like they are now.
 

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Other way round. The weird spiders are the cuttlefish. Yup, that’s where the cuttlefish bones come from that we tortoise owners feed for calcium.

The razor clams have shells in the shape of old fashioned cut throat razors.
Maybe that's why Saphire won't use a cuddle fish. He likes veggies best
 

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Ah I remember my first day at Kindergarten or “Play group” as we called it, I cried from the moment my mum dropped me of there to the moment I got home. Apparently I sat on the stairs for 45 minutes screaming. How dare my mum leave me in such a horrible place!!!:D
I ran away from my infants school - luckily it was only at the end of our street but I think I was caught before I got to the front door!
 

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Welcome back Carol!!

Surgery went well but he’s super cranky!! He’s getting on my last nerve!!

We also have two new deaths.
Sunday we found out our nephew passed away in his sleep suddenly
and our best friends son passed away in his sleep too. Not a good week at all.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of what must have been quite young lives. A terrible time for the families and friends.
Also sorry hubby isn't being a good patient, but it must be frustrating for him not being as active as usual while he is convalescing
Wishing a speedy recovery for him and your nerves!!
 
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