COLD DARK ROOM

[JoesMum]

Today

I'm watching and waiting, but I guess I won't miss much when I go to bed in an hour or so

Come on little one.

 

[johnandjade]

Today

some good news

 

[Bee62]

So sad to say, but that`s life: One must die and one is born.
The everlasting circle of life.

Please Ed, when the little tortoise hatch, - name him Joe.

 

[johnandjade]

I'm watching and waiting, but I guess I won't miss much when I go to bed in an hour or so

Come on little one.

hope you're holding up x

 

[JoesMum]

hope you're holding up x

We are. Silly things are bringing tears to the eyes at the moment. Like a friend saying that at least I'll be able to start cutting the lawn at a sensible time of day. It made me laugh and cry at the same time. Getting the lawnmower out will always remind me of him.

We'll get there. He's being cremated and we'll scatter the ashes in his favourite basking spot in the garden where he belongs.

 

[Bee62]

Good night CDR.



Good by Joe. Now you are on the other side of the rainbow bridge, where it is always summer, with fresh greens and a wide meadow where little torts live.

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

 

[Bee62]

 

[ZEROPILOT]

So sad to say, but that`s life: One must die and one is born.
The everlasting circle of life.

Please Ed, when the little tortoise hatch, - name him Joe.

Sure.
Little Joe

 

[johnandjade]

We are. Silly things are bringing tears to the eyes at the moment. Like a friend saying that at least I'll be able to start cutting the lawn at a sensible time of day. It made me laugh and cry at the same time. Getting the lawnmower out will always remind me of him.

We'll get there. He's being cremated and we'll scatter the ashes in his favourite basking spot in the garden where he belongs.

i think that is a very fitting way to lay joe to rest. he will live on

 

[johnandjade]

Sure.
Little Joe

you're a good man ed

 

[johnandjade]

Good night CDR.



Good by Joe. Now you are on the other side of the rainbow bridge, where it is always summer, with fresh greens and a wide meadow where little torts live.

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

beautiful words bee

 

[JoesMum]

Sure.
Little Joe

@Bee62 @ZEROPILOT that is a lovely thought. Thank you.

I am shedding a few tears having read the lovely things people have said this morning in threads and by PM.

I emailed Adam last night to tell him as he's not about.

Today I will keep myself busy packing away his things. If there's anyone on the UK in need of lamp stands, a CHE, a custom cold frame and probably other stuff ... then get in touch or point them in my direction.

 

[johnandjade]

morning friends, it wasn't a dream

thoughts and love go out to linda, we are all here for you x

 

[johnandjade]

@Bee62 @ZEROPILOT that is a lovely thought. Thank you.

I am shedding a few tears having read the lovely things people have said this morning in threads and by PM.

I emailed Adam last night to tell him as he's not about.

Today I will keep myself busy packing away his things. If there's anyone on the UK in need of lamp stands, a CHE, a custom cold frame and probably other stuff ... then get in touch or point them in my direction.

morning mum. a sad sad day your a wonderful person to think of others, even during this time.

 

[JoesMum]

Good morning John.

Sadly it isn't a dream, but someone has made me laugh suggesting he's up in heaven ramming lawnmowers to his heart's content!

I shall be sticking around awhile. For the time being, I feel like helping others on TFO will be a comfort.

Hopefully we will all be able to pick ourselves up and return to CDR punning lunacy soon.

You have permission to be cheerful everyone.

 

[johnandjade]

Good morning John.

Sadly it isn't a dream, but someone has made me laugh suggesting he's up in heaven ramming lawnmowers to his heart's content!

I shall be sticking around awhile. For the time being, I feel like helping others on TFO will be a comfort.

Hopefully we will all be able to pick ourselves up and return to CDR punning lunacy soon.

You have permission to be cheerful everyone.

i have just read the thread. yes, it was very well said

you're a fantastic woman to think of others, even in this sad time.

i have no doubt your being supported and showered with love

 

[JSWallace]

@Bee62 @ZEROPILOT that is a lovely thought. Thank you.

I am shedding a few tears having read the lovely things people have said this morning in threads and by PM.

I emailed Adam last night to tell him as he's not about.

Today I will keep myself busy packing away his things. If there's anyone on the UK in need of lamp stands, a CHE, a custom cold frame and probably other stuff ... then get in touch or point them in my direction.

Oh Linda I truly feel your sadness. Are you sure you want to give all Joe's things away, you may find that life without a tortoise in it is just not right?

 

[johnandjade]

i found this zippo yesterday, could it be adams??

 

[JoesMum]

Oh Linda I truly feel your sadness. Are you sure you want to give all Joe's things away, you may find that life without a tortoise in it is just not right?

I can't see us getting another for a while. If and when we do, we will start afresh. It's a big commitment is tortoise keeping.

I have said before that I have loved having a tort as part of our lives, but honestly don't know if I would choose one as pet. At my age, any young tort would become our children's problem.

Most likely is that a rescue comes up that we end up taking in. An old soul like Joe in need of a new home. But not yet. We're nowhere near that now.

 

[JoesMum]

i found this zippo yesterday, could it be adams?? View attachment 202057

Excellent