COLD DARK ROOM

[JoesMum]

And I didn't know that the Vikings invaded Morocco.
In 859 the Vikings landed 62 Longboats in Morocco, to deal with Moroccan raiders who'd been muscling in on their trade routes. They defeated the Moorish army, stayed 8 days, got bored and hot and went off to pillage Spain instead.

I am not entirely surprised they turned up in Morocco. There is Viking rune graffiti in Hagia Sofia in Istanbul which I have seen. The Vikings travelled the Mediterranean

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Good mornooning, roommates! It was quiet in here yesterday, and we were unable to do anything particularly fun, so I had the chance to work on my selfie skills.
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Good morning, Lena!
Definite improvement re the selfies.
Black and white is my preferred medium too.
Though the lack of colour makes it much more difficult to tell which of you is which.

 

[JoesMum]

Good morning all. Yesterday was a washout. It rained most of the day with deluges in between!

The England v India cricket test match didn't start on Thursday due to the rain. It rather looked like it wouldn't start on Friday either, but somehow it stayed dry enough for an India batting collapse and they were bowled out for 107 which is a very low score. JoesDad and Son have gone to watch day 3 today and the weather is supposed to stay dry. Hopefully, England will bat better than India did!

I have been out in the garden and I am going to have to mow the lawn! [emoji33] A lot of it is dead, but there are patches of new growth that need to be brought under control. So I am going to enjoy myself pottering in the garden in the sunshine and enjoying that it isn't too hot for a change

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I am not entirely surprised they turned up in Morocco. There is Viking rune graffiti in Hagia Sofia in Istanbul which I have seen. The Vikings travelled the Mediterranean

Good morning, Linda!
Yes, they were great explorers and voyagers.
Much like you, Linda Olafson!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Good morning all. Yesterday was a washout. It rained most of the day with deluges in between!

The England v India cricket test match didn't start on Thursday due to the rain. It rather looked like it wouldn't start on Friday either, but somehow it stayed dry enough for an India batting collapse and they were bowled out for 107 which is a very low score. JoesDad and Son have gone to watch day 3 today and the weather is supposed to stay dry. Hopefully, England will bat better than India did!

I have been out in the garden and I am going to have to mow the lawn! [emoji33] A lot of it is dead, but there are patches of new growth that need to be brought under control. So I am going to enjoy myself pottering in the garden in the sunshine and enjoying that it isn't too hot for a change

Yes, Anderson was immense yesterday.
Hopefully, England can actually have some early partnerships today and disappear out of sight.
Though I think they may miss Mr Stokes, who's been a naughty chap, it seems.

 

[JoesMum]

Good morning, Linda!
Yes, they were great explorers and voyagers.
Much like you, Linda Olafson!

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[Maro2Bear]

Morning All... nice overcast start to the day, scattered whispy clouds, with a rosy tint to the easterly skies as the sun rose. Supposed to be mostly overcast, good “chance” of rain, but still muggy. Not conducive to much outside work, but things still need doing. Tree trimming, weed pulling, some grass cutting, tortoise feeding n watering.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Morning All... nice overcast start to the day, scattered whispy clouds, with a rosy tint to the easterly skies as the sun rose. Supposed to be mostly overcast, good “chance” of rain, but still muggy. Not conducive to much outside work, but things still need doing. Tree trimming, weed pulling, some grass cutting, tortoise feeding n watering.

Good morning, Mark!
Hot, blue skies; hot, no clouds, what's a sunrise? What's rain?
Sounds a bit like work to me.
Good luck!

 

[Moozillion]

Good mornooning, roommates! It was quiet in here yesterday, and we were unable to do anything particularly fun, so I had the chance to work on my selfie skills.
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WONDERFUL!!!!! [emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️

 

[Kristoff]

WONDERFUL!!!!! [emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️

[emoji5] Thank you, Bea! [emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️

 

[Yvonne G]

Poor Misty.
Do you think he would have done a biopsy on it if she hadn't been so het up?
My sister's dog has several and they're not affecting her at all - hopefully it will be the same for Misty.

One thing I really like about my vet is he doesn't offer to do brain surgery for a hang nail. He's more a wait and see sort of guy. I trust his judgement. If he tells me to wait and see how fast it grows, and if it starts growing fast he'll take steps, then that's what I'll do.

 

[Yvonne G]

I’m sure it was as traumatizing for you, if not more. Hope you both recover soon. Can I offer you some herbal tea — or something stronger?

Thanks, I appreciate the offer, but my drug of choice is to get out there and work, work, work! I'll be gone in a few minutes.

 

[Yvonne G]

Shame poor Misty. Maybe you should start taking her in the truck often then eventually she should get over her fear. But get someone else to drive and you can sit with her.

Yes. I should have done that when she was smaller/younger. Live and learn.

 

[Kristoff]

One thing I really like about my vet is he doesn't offer to do brain surgery for a hang nail. He's more a wait and see sort of guy. I trust his judgement. If he tells me to wait and see how fast it grows, and if it starts growing fast he'll take steps, then that's what I'll do.

It’s so important to have a vet you can trust. Hope the work outside is going well!

 

[Maro2Bear]

No rain yet...so time to pot around in the garden, cut some grass, prune...

Checked out our mish mash of squash blossoms....so far we have picked an acorn squash, located a really large butternut squash that is still growing, and some Gherkin cucumbers. Tons of “cuke” flowers, lots of small ones, and one that looks about ready to take to the evening salad. These are all self-starters that came up on their own from our composted seeds.

 

[Momof4]

Good mornooning, roommates! It was quiet in here yesterday, and we were unable to do anything particularly fun, so I had the chance to work on my selfie skills.
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Too cute!!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Finished writing for the travel log, but have to teach in half an hour.
Boooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[CarolM]

I have a student in the morning.
And the a Blog on the current Moroccan political situation.
Busy day.

I hope you have managed some rest today.

 

[CarolM]

You could probably get your son now, I expect he's asleep.
Cut his hair and save yourself some money!
And have a lie-in!
Win-win!
Nos da, Carol; sweet dreams.

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[CarolM]

Glad you explained that. Good call.

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