COLD DARK ROOM

[Yvonne G]

I can't handle it anymore.[emoji23] [emoji23]

Well, you don't have to get steamed about it!

 

[CarolM]

Well, you don't have to get steamed about it!

[emoji23] [emoji23] . What dumplings?? Yes please. Prawn ones if you have any to spare.[emoji6]

 

[Bee62]

You were destined to find each other!

I am glad with such a lovely destiny !

 

[Bee62]

Before it is too late and our Yvonne absequulate ( or something like that, you all know what I mean and I will never learn this word )
here my newest "creation". A special wish of Yvonne.

@Yvonne G I hope it pleases you: Lilli Marleen

 

[JoesMum]

The storm stopped, it’s still pretty humid, and we have been for dinner.

A lovely seafood platter - crab, langoustines, prawns, bulot (whelks), mussels and oysters.

And desserts were pretty good too. I had Île Flotante (literally Floating Island - a very light meringue floating on a cold crême anglaise custard)


JoesDad had Rum Baba - you were given the rum bottle to add to taste!


And to prove we are in Paris - a grainy, late night shot of the Eiffel Tower which appears to be doing lighthouse impressions at the moment

 

[Maro2Bear]

The storm stopped, it’s still pretty humid, and we have been for dinner.

A lovely seafood platter - crab, langoustines, prawns, bulot (whelks), mussels and oysters.

And desserts were pretty good too. I had Île Flotante (literally Floating Island - a very light meringue floating on a cold crême anglaise custard)
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JoesDad had Rum Baba - you were given the rum bottle to add to taste!
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And to prove we are in Paris - a grainy, late night shot of the Eiffel Tower which appears to be doing lighthouse impressions at the moment
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Wow....I’m sure everything was delicious! The seafood platter..scrumptious! Not too shabby desserts either.

 

[Momof4]

I have some catching up to do but wanted to update you on my new tort my sister gave me .
Did great on the 5 hour trip home and in the hotel over night.
Got him and soak him and he drank forever! Put him in the enclosure and he walked around and peed all white[emoji53]. It looked like milk.
He’s pacing the yard and loves water!

He was only fed kale and tortoise pellets. I have him a variety and only ate hibiscus flower.

This is going to take tough love. Tomorrow I’ll give him Mazuri and grass.

 

[Momof4]

I got another pic and he liked the Mazuri!!

 

[JoesMum]

I have some catching up to do but wanted to update you on my new tort my sister gave me .
Did great on the 5 hour trip home and in the hotel over night.
Got him and soak him and he drank forever! Put him in the enclosure and he walked around and peed all white[emoji53]. It looked like milk.
He’s pacing the yard and loves water!

He was only fed kale and tortoise pellets. I have him a variety and only ate hibiscus flower.

This is going to take tough love. Tomorrow I’ll give him Mazuri and grass.

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Pee like milk is fine. There was a lot of urate to excrete, but at least it was liquid not sandy.

Well done

 

[JoesMum]

Good morning all. Our last day in Paris. We return home this evening. Because we are in the outskirts rather than the centre, and we had a busy weekend, the plans are for a gentle day and a good lunch.

It’s currently raining so coffee and a (light) breakfast are the only priority : D

 

[Kristoff]

Arting is an anytime thing for me!
... As soon as my hubby rewires my art room. Yeah, I'm still waiting on that[emoji57]

 

[Kristoff]

Well yesterday evening it Hailed.. yeah, hail in June isn't that something!
So now I get to go see how much damage was done to my veggy garden...

Oh no ‍♀️

 

[Kristoff]

That’s a crumby joke. We knead a different one

I admire your, Brits’, skillet making puns. They’re souperb! [emoji85]

 

[Kristoff]

Bonsoir everyone.

If Rafa Nadal can mix languages then so can I. His winners speech included “C’est encroyable to jouer in front of you all”

We had a good day at the tennis today. The matches were probably better yesterday, but it was fantastic to see Rafa win his 11th French Open title.

The weather has been very hot and very humid. There is little shelter there. The trick for survival is very lightweight, loose clothing with long sleeves. I have a particularly lightweight skirt and blouse that are great for it. Combined with a wide brimmed hat, gallons of sun cream and plenty of water to drink, you are still sweaty but not burnt to a cinder.

The weather has just broken and we have a much needed storm clearing the air.

Graffiti picture in our hotel
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Roland Garros was a French Aviator who died at the end of WWI. They were commemorating the centenary of his death today

French airforce fly past finished a one minute silence
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The military band played the French National Anthem
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And Rafa with the trophy
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We’re now in the bar listening to dreadful covers of 1970s disco hits. It’s easier with a glass of wine in your hand

Love the tribute to Roland Garros. Never knew where the tournament got its name!
Hope you did have a glass of wine...

 

[JoesMum]

I admire your, Brits’, skillet making puns. They’re souperb! [emoji85]

Your wonton punning is eggseeding the norm for non-native English speakers!

 

[Kristoff]

Well, you don't have to get steamed about it!

The level of puns here is coming to a boiling point

 

[Kristoff]

The storm stopped, it’s still pretty humid, and we have been for dinner.

A lovely seafood platter - crab, langoustines, prawns, bulot (whelks), mussels and oysters.

And desserts were pretty good too. I had Île Flotante (literally Floating Island - a very light meringue floating on a cold crême anglaise custard)
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JoesDad had Rum Baba - you were given the rum bottle to add to taste!
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And to prove we are in Paris - a grainy, late night shot of the Eiffel Tower which appears to be doing lighthouse impressions at the moment
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Ditch the cake, lean on the rum, JoesDad
Looks lovely, but I’m sure the main course was even better. (I’m not big on desserts anymore. Trying to get a notch smaller, actually...)

 

[Kristoff]

I have some catching up to do but wanted to update you on my new tort my sister gave me .
Did great on the 5 hour trip home and in the hotel over night.
Got him and soak him and he drank forever! Put him in the enclosure and he walked around and peed all white[emoji53]. It looked like milk.
He’s pacing the yard and loves water!

He was only fed kale and tortoise pellets. I have him a variety and only ate hibiscus flower.

This is going to take tough love. Tomorrow I’ll give him Mazuri and grass.

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Poor thing must’ve been dehydrated. So glad you have him now. Don’t let him out-stubborn you.

 

[Kristoff]

I got another pic and he liked the Mazuri!!
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Hi, gorgeous! What shall we call our newest tort nephew?

 

[Kristoff]

Good morning all. Our last day in Paris. We return home this evening. Because we are in the outskirts rather than the centre, and we had a busy weekend, the plans are for a gentle day and a good lunch.

It’s currently raining so coffee and a (light) breakfast are the only priority : D

Enjoy your last day there, Linda! (Until next time, right?)