COLD DARK ROOM

[CarolM]

And this is Chatsworth House
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Afternoon teas are served in what was the stable block
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[CarolM]

Hi, Adam and fellow Roomies!
I am going to take a brief electronics break for a day or 2.
I love you all but sometimes I need to put a little more focus on Home and hearth.
I’ll be back in just a few days!!! [emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️

Have a good rest Mooz. See you soon.

 

[CarolM]

Looks a lovely teal
I adore scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam.
Yuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SNAP!!![emoji1] [emoji23]

 

[CarolM]

The results of the tests came back for Cricket, she ate rat poisoning containing diphacinone- an anticoagulant!
We don't use rat poison and though our dogs regularly kill rats and mice they have never eaten them(would much rather hide them and then roll on them once rotted).
I went and asked our neighbor and he admitted that he put poison out around his house.
We think a rat was taking the poison blocks and stashing them in a nest on our property, Cricket found the nest.. there is a pile of old bricks beside the fence that may have been the spot.
The anticoagulant was causing bleeding in her stomach and intestines. (Though I never saw blood in her vomit).

The good news is that she will still come home tomorrow. She will be getting a daily dose of vitamin K for at least a month as well as antibiotics to prevent any infections that could develop as a side effect. She ate this morning and has more energy. The technician that called admitted she was very popular with all the staff say "she is just so cuddly!"

Oh that is terrible Bambam. And good news that she can recover. Poor thing. I hope the neighbour will think twice now before putting poison down again. Loves and hugs to you and Cricket.

 

[CarolM]

Cuddly??? Is my memory faulty? I could swear Cricket was a great dane?

That's pretty scary about the rat poison. Thank goodness they found what it was and are able to treat it.

I agree.

 

[Kristoff]

The results of the tests came back for Cricket, she ate rat poisoning containing diphacinone- an anticoagulant!
We don't use rat poison and though our dogs regularly kill rats and mice they have never eaten them(would much rather hide them and then roll on them once rotted).
I went and asked our neighbor and he admitted that he put poison out around his house.
We think a rat was taking the poison blocks and stashing them in a nest on our property, Cricket found the nest.. there is a pile of old bricks beside the fence that may have been the spot.
The anticoagulant was causing bleeding in her stomach and intestines. (Though I never saw blood in her vomit).

The good news is that she will still come home tomorrow. She will be getting a daily dose of vitamin K for at least a month as well as antibiotics to prevent any infections that could develop as a side effect. She ate this morning and has more energy. The technician that called admitted she was very popular with all the staff say "she is just so cuddly!"

So glad she’s fine—considering... One lucky girl. Hugs

 

[Kristoff]

Hi, Adam and fellow Roomies!
I am going to take a brief electronics break for a day or 2.
I love you all but sometimes I need to put a little more focus on Home and hearth.
I’ll be back in just a few days!!! [emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️

Enjoy your time off, Bea! We’ll miss you. Glad Monty is fine. Keeping fingers crossed for Jacques’ full recovery.

 

[Kristoff]

Cuddly??? Is my memory faulty? I could swear Cricket was a great dane?

That's pretty scary about the rat poison. Thank goodness they found what it was and are able to treat it.

I’ve read about Great Danes. Their size tends to be the only scary thing about them. They’re the most gentle creatures. Hmm, much like Aldabras?

 

[CarolM]

I kept waiting for the whole almond orchard to be covered in blossoms, but I noticed this a.m. the wind is starting to blow the petals off, so I thought I'd better hurry up and get the picture:

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In a month or so I'll go across the street and see if any almonds are forming yet and if so, I'll get another picture for you.

Thank you so much. They are beautiful. Reminds me of the cherry trees in bloom in Japan. Haven't seen the cherry trees personally just pictures. They can make a bonsai out of a cherry tree, so I wonder if it would work with an almond tree as well. I also wonder if I could get an almond tree here in C.T. my son and I love Almonds.

 

[Bambam1989]

I’ve read about Great Danes. Their size tends to be the only scary thing about them. They’re the most gentle creatures. Hmm, much like Aldabras?

Cricket is only cuddly to people. She can be quite a frightening sight when attacking trespassing animals.. like raccoons or cats. Because she is also part great Pyrenees she is much bulkier than a Dane, alot more muscle.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

The results of the tests came back for Cricket, she ate rat poisoning containing diphacinone- an anticoagulant!
We don't use rat poison and though our dogs regularly kill rats and mice they have never eaten them(would much rather hide them and then roll on them once rotted).
I went and asked our neighbor and he admitted that he put poison out around his house.
We think a rat was taking the poison blocks and stashing them in a nest on our property, Cricket found the nest.. there is a pile of old bricks beside the fence that may have been the spot.
The anticoagulant was causing bleeding in her stomach and intestines. (Though I never saw blood in her vomit).

The good news is that she will still come home tomorrow. She will be getting a daily dose of vitamin K for at least a month as well as antibiotics to prevent any infections that could develop as a side effect. She ate this morning and has more energy. The technician that called admitted she was very popular with all the staff say "she is just so cuddly!"

Thank heavens for that!
It could so easily have been a lot worse.
Hoooooooorrrrrrraaaaaayyyyyyyyyy for Cricket!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Yea!!! It's laundry day!!!

 

[Bee62]

They are very beautiful smooth little monsters, Sabine, as I may have remarked before.
Good job.
And Tidgy says it's about time she had some prickly pear.
She's right, sorry Tidge.

Thank you Adam. Do you know why my monsters are so smooth ? I tell you my little secret: Every evening I iron them .....
But no fear, I use a steam iron .....
Don`t neglect your poor Tidgy monster !

 

[Bee62]

That is one reason why I have not gotten one so far. I have still not made my mind up yet whether I am going to get one or not. However she now chews anything left out which she did not do before. I even bought her those hoof hide chews things but that she goes and buries instead. Although thinking about it as I write this, a puppy will probably chew things too.!

One of my old ladies, the 12 year old would accept a little young puppy, but my other dog, the 13 year old would not. I am sure she would bite even a puppy. When dogs are too old they like sleeping a lot and not being disturbed from a young and wild playing puppy. That`s what I think of my old dogs. So I will wait with a new puppy. A young dog would not fit to my old ones, but that is only my opinion and I could be wrong.

 

[Bee62]

These are awesome photos. You are lucky with your torts as mine won't touch it. I keep trying though.

Thank you Carol. My little monster torts try all food. They are very greedy !

 

[Bee62]

See you soon Bea! Good luck with catching up x

.... and I love your postcards Linda.
What do Bea always say? I add all these places to my bucket list ???

 

[Bee62]

A smidgen of sarcasm, Yvonne?

With a wasching machine and no water restriction she can be sarcastic

 

[Bee62]

The results of the tests came back for Cricket, she ate rat poisoning containing diphacinone- an anticoagulant!
We don't use rat poison and though our dogs regularly kill rats and mice they have never eaten them(would much rather hide them and then roll on them once rotted).
I went and asked our neighbor and he admitted that he put poison out around his house.
We think a rat was taking the poison blocks and stashing them in a nest on our property, Cricket found the nest.. there is a pile of old bricks beside the fence that may have been the spot.
The anticoagulant was causing bleeding in her stomach and intestines. (Though I never saw blood in her vomit).

The good news is that she will still come home tomorrow. She will be getting a daily dose of vitamin K for at least a month as well as antibiotics to prevent any infections that could develop as a side effect. She ate this morning and has more energy. The technician that called admitted she was very popular with all the staff say "she is just so cuddly!"

Oh my ! Good news ! A stone is rolling from my heart ( we say in Germany )
I know that poisen too. I used it but I am very, very careful that no other animals can get it. Poor Cricket, but now that she is treated with vitamin K she should be better soon.
Let me hug you and Cricket too ! Give her a kiss from me on her cold nose !
and: Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy !!!!!!! For the good news !

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Thank you Adam. Do you know why my monsters are so smooth ? I tell you my little secret: Every evening I iron them .....
But no fear, I use a steam iron .....
Don`t neglect your poor Tidgy monster !

I use a mangle. Keeps her nice and flat.

 

[Bee62]

Thank goodness my 70lb doberman got over the lap dog mentality very early on!

In 1989 I owned a Irish Wolfhound. She was the lovliest and cuddliest doggy on earth.
Her name was Angie

Here you can see how big an Irish Wolfhound is ( not my pics )