COLD DARK ROOM

[Kristoff]

My parents house was sold in 2010. The new owners don`t know that in their garden 2 torts, several guinea pigs and rabbits and two dogs had been burried.
I live today in another house that I bought in 1993. Times changes so much. But the pets I had burried anywhere are still with me today, that`s right. My mother died 2012. I still miss her. I often think of her but when I stand on her grave I feel nothing. She is in my mind forever and not in the grave as a pot of ashes buried on a graveyard. Strange, isn`t it ?

Same when I visited my dad’s grave last year. I miss him very much, especially in my dreams or when daughter tries to play football (soccer) (dad was a rather talented forward when he was young). But a grave is just a place. My dad isn’t there - he’s alive in my memory.

 

[Kristoff]

Update on Jacques!!!!!

She continues to do well: bright, alert and active. The red spots are still there but fading a bit. The doctor wants to keep her 2 more days to get 2 more antibiotic injections (so i assume her floating, although BETTER, is still just a tad "off").
She'll likely come home Thursday or Friday!!!!


He originally thought they would keep her one week, so I'm very glad he's paying close attention and changing the plan based on what he sees in her.

It’s so heartwarming that she’s in good hands, Bea!

 

[Kristoff]

Yes. We lost her to cancer. She died the same age I am going to be this year. 45yrs. I had just finished high school. It was harder for my younger sister. She was only 12yrs. I was turning 19yrs.

Oh, that’s too early. Hug [emoji173]️

 

[Kristoff]

We speak a hybrid of hillbilly and redneck where I come from. Think a little Larry the Cable Guy and the Beverly Hillbillies. Some just call it Appalachian or mountain talk.

That said I try not to sound toooo country when I talk. Lol

Lol you can throw redneck in for me then too [emoji1362][emoji41][emoji23]

Could we have an example of ‘redneck’ please? I’d love to learn

 

[Kristoff]

Good morning, roommates!
Daughter’s still sick and staying home. So I’m mostly lurking, then catching up on the posts in bulk. Hope everyone is well. We get a bit of sunshine, which is a miracle. From our outing yesterday:

 

[CarolM]

Ah yes I forgot you guys are opposite of what we are right now! Hopefully you have an abundant rainy season

I sure hope so.

 

[CarolM]

Good morning, roommates!
Daughter’s still sick and staying home. So I’m mostly lurking, then catching up on the posts in bulk. Hope everyone is well. We get a bit of sunshine, which is a miracle. From our outing yesterday:
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Those are beautiful pictures. poor ducks though. the water is all iced up.

 

[CarolM]

Thank you, Carol!
I will be happy WHENEVER she comes home, as long as she's WELL!!!!

I agree with you. I would feel exactly the same way.

 

[CarolM]

Oh, I don't know.
The ones against wifey are worth it sometimes.

whahahaha

 

[CarolM]

And a China [emoji41]

There is a China Town everywhere in the world.

 

[CarolM]

So sorry to hear that. It is hard to lose a mother, but when you are still a child iit is so much harder as one can imagine. I am thankful having my mom so long in my life. It is a wonderful thing.

Yes it is. Something to be treasured while you still have them.

 

[CarolM]

Nos da, Carol!
I wouldn't 'like slap' thanks, the nose-biffings are quite enough.
Sleep well, speak soon!

Ha ha ha ha.

 

[CarolM]

I think he was referring to the making up!

I thought so too. but didn't want to be the one to say it.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Hm. I had a feeling you’d refuse, for some reason.

Ha ha!
I'm not getting caught so easily!

 

[CarolM]

Ha ha!
I'm not getting caught so easily!

You are far too clever.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Good morning, roommates!
Daughter’s still sick and staying home. So I’m mostly lurking, then catching up on the posts in bulk. Hope everyone is well. We get a bit of sunshine, which is a miracle. From our outing yesterday:
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Very pretty pictures, but i'm glad it's just pictures, I'd be shivering too much to enjoy it.
Good morning, Lena!
Get well wishes for your daughter.
I hope you're not feeding bread to the ducks!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

You are far too clever.

Cunning is the word!
Good afternoon, Carol.

 

[CarolM]

Cunning is the word!
Good afternoon, Carol.

Good Morning Adam. had your coffee yet?

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Good Morning Adam. had your coffee yet?

First mug downed, just considering whether or not to have another.
i went to bed early last night (for me).
Got up this morning to find that my student text at 4 am to say he wouldn't be coming this morning!
Oh, well.

 

[CarolM]

First mug downed, just considering whether or not to have another.
i went to bed early last night (for me).
Got up this morning to find that my student text at 4 am to say he wouldn't be coming this morning!
Oh, well.

At least he let you know.