COLD DARK ROOM

[Big Charlie]

I came across this today The Raptor Noises in Jurassic Park Are Mating Tortoises - Science Alert [emoji23]

I heard that noise the other day. I hadn't heard it in awhile and forgot what it was. I was looking around, worried Charlie was hurt. Then I saw he was mounting his favorite rock.

 

[Big Charlie]

Sorry I’ve been watching “Ben” and my honey is working so I was able to sing along with no one questioning me doing so. That was ‘72 for crying out loud. Where were you in ‘72? Say that as a verse and tell me it’s not smooth. LOL

We have a Ben in our house right now. There were chew marks in the crackers and droppings on the shelf. The exterminator is coming tomorrow.

 

[JoesMum]

Good morning all. Today I have some men coming to cut down a tree that has got too big for its boots - now well over 10 metres/30feet high. It was a Christmas tree planted by our neighbours who died. The estate agent has recommended it comes down before the house is sold. It’s been arranged by their daughter, but I as she doesn’t live there I am supervising instead.

 

[Big Charlie]

Good morning all. Today I have some men coming to cut down a tree that has got too big for its boots - now well over 10 metres/30feet high. It was a Christmas tree planted by our neighbours who died. The estate agent has recommended it comes down before the house is sold. It’s been arranged by their daughter, but I as she doesn’t live there I am supervising instead.

Do they have to cut it down in sections? I mean, climb up the tree and lop off the top and then climb down a little and lop off more and so on, because the tree is so tall that if they just chop it down it will crush the house? Everyone around here has redwood trees that are really tall. I wish we could remove them but they are too tall and it would cost a fortune. I'm afraid we'll have a big storm and they will topple.

 

[JoesMum]

Do they have to cut it down in sections? I mean, climb up the tree and lop off the top and then climb down a little and lop off more and so on, because the tree is so tall that if they just chop it down it will crush the house? Everyone around here has redwood trees that are really tall. I wish we could remove them but they are too tall and it would cost a fortune. I'm afraid we'll have a big storm and they will topple.

Yes it will have to come down in bits. There’s a man up it right now. He’s wearing climbing gear, roped up properly, and has a chainsaw dangling from his belt. I couldn’t do that job!

 

[JoesMum]

You have to be nuts to do this. Far too many opportunities to cut yourself out of the tree!

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

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You have to be nuts to do this. Far too many opportunities to cut yourself out of the tree!

Sorry???, I was spending time looking for a tree. LOL.

 

[JoesMum]

It was almost as wide as it was high at the base. His apprentice, who is putting it through the chipper, has a lot to do!

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

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You have to be nuts to do this. Far too many opportunities to cut yourself out of the tree!

And tell the homeowner for “proper weather service information at home” stations they have there in the picture on the 4”x4” pots, that they might consider moving the readers to the/a peak of there home. This will give them the best/clearest/“most proper” readings or measuring the outdoor environment. Sorry y’all for that just saying because I’m a weather geek myself thank you very much.

 

[JoesMum]

And tell the homeowner for “proper weather service information at home” stations they have there in the picture on the 4”x4” pots, that they might consider moving the readers to the/a peak of there home. This will give them the best/clearest/“most proper” readings or measuring the outdoor environment. Sorry y’all for that just saying because I’m a weather geek myself thank you very much.

The neighbours both died. That weather station will be taken down before the house is sold, but probably won’t need a chain saw.

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

The neighbours both died. That weather station will be taken down and

Too bad it will no longer be used. I love mine (cause I’m an old bugger!)

 

[johnandjade]

good aftermornooning gang! hope we all had a fantastic weekend

my mum got a new (to her) car so i had that to clean,

and i had a wee visitor

 

[johnandjade]

back working in glasgow today, a lad that used to work with us is in a branch round the corner, he popped in to say hello

 

[JoesMum]

Good afternoon John. Nice to see a fox

 

[johnandjade]

Good afternoon John. Nice to see a fox

good prevnooning mum !

anytime you want to see a fox, all you have to do is look in the mirror

 

[johnandjade]

sooo... i wonder what the logic is behind this?!?

in the branch im working [emoji848]

 

[johnandjade]

the end of the month is nigh!!!

they say do something for 20 days, it will become a habit, i wonder if that means NOT drinking will become a habit?

 

[JoesMum]

sooo... i wonder what the logic is behind this?!? View attachment 221052View attachment 221053

in the branch im working [emoji848]

Hmmm. Locking someone in the loo ... I think I'd avoid that cubicle

 

[JoesMum]

the end of the month is nigh!!! View attachment 221054

they say do something for 20 days, it will become a habit, i wonder if that means NOT drinking will become a habit?

I hope it does John. It's very easy to fall off the wagon though, so you will probably have to work hard for a bit longer.

This health kick without food and cigarettes must be saving you a fortune

Well done

 

[Big Charlie]

Yes it will have to come down in bits. There’s a man up it right now. He’s wearing climbing gear, roped up properly, and has a chainsaw dangling from his belt. I couldn’t do that job!

They trim our tree tops every year to keep them away from the power lines, and they scramble up the trees like monkeys.