COLD DARK ROOM

[Yvonne G]

You have a dog?

He was talking about Sabine's dog laying in the background.

 

[Yvonne G]

Aw, Sabine! That was beautiful. I love listening to you sing.

 

[CarolM]

He was talking about Sabine's dog laying in the background.

Oh lol. I didn't see that.

 

[CarolM]

Aw, Sabine! That was beautiful. I love listening to you sing.

Me too.

 

[CarolM]

Good Night Ladies and Gentlemen and torts, cats and dogs. Sleep tight, sweet dreams and don't let the bed bugs bite.

 

[Yvonne G]

Good Night Ladies and Gentlemen and torts, cats and dogs. Sleep tight, sweet dreams and don't let the bed bugs bite.

Sheesh! I haven't even had lunch yet and you're already going to bed? Oh well...pleasant dreams!

 

[Kristoff]

No it doesn’t need heat!

It can be cool. He may need additional basking heat to jump start his tort in the morning, but at night the tort should be fine.

Please guys. You lot are confusing the issue with different species and/or locations

Sorry!
@rjamesbeasley, listen to Linda. She knows a thing, or three[emoji6], about keeping a Testudo in the UK.

 

[Kristoff]

Can I suggest we make it CDR rule that Tortoise issues are not discussed in this thread?

Trying to offer advice to relative newbies in this thread is a disaster waiting to happen as people can’t easily see advice previously offered.

I suggest we direct people to create a thread in the correct forum and then they can alert us to it by posting a link in the CDR.

With that in mind, @rjamesbeasley I am happy to chat to you in here, but please would you create a thread in the accommodation or Hermanni forums if you need more help

Sounds reasonable.

 

[Kristoff]

Not what my daughter wanted to see in her room!
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!!

 

[Kristoff]

Hello Lyn, what should I drink to your opinion? Some bottle of wine or beer ? Gin or Vodka ?
No, only a joke. No alcohol for me. I like water and milk. Sleep is good too. Maybe tonight I can sleep better than the last night.
Thank you.

The best medicine!

 

[Lyn W]

Can I suggest we make it CDR rule that Tortoise issues are not discussed in this thread?

Trying to offer advice to relative newbies in this thread is a disaster waiting to happen as people can’t easily see advice previously offered.

I suggest we direct people to create a thread in the correct forum and then they can alert us to it by posting a link in the CDR.

With that in mind, @rjamesbeasley I am happy to chat to you in here, but please would you create a thread in the accommodation or Hermanni forums if you need more help

Good idea

 

[Lyn W]

Not what my daughter wanted to see in her room!
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[Tidgy's Dad]

All quiet on the western front from neighbours but she has pulled everything she had against my little fence away from it.
Making a point about the condition of it no doubt, whilst conveniently forgetting they've had fence panels against the back of it for the last 12 years so no way to maintain it.
I'm assuming the HA has been in touch with her.
Anyway must pop to the shops so see you all later.

Sounds sort of positive.
I think.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Can I suggest we make it CDR rule that Tortoise issues are not discussed in this thread?

Trying to offer advice to relative newbies in this thread is a disaster waiting to happen as people can’t easily see advice previously offered.

I suggest we direct people to create a thread in the correct forum and then they can alert us to it by posting a link in the CDR.

With that in mind, @rjamesbeasley I am happy to chat to you in here, but please would you create a thread in the accommodation or Hermanni forums if you need more help

I don't know.
I agree that we should probably advise newbies to seek help elsewhere, but I still think it's great that we share photos and problems we encounter with our own tortoises here in the Cold Dark Room.
I certainly don't want to be searching all over the forum for updates on Lola, Jacques, Tidgy etc, they're a part of the Cold Dark Room family, as is James now.
And sometimes newbies come to the Cold Dark Room seeking help because it's the only place that seems active.
I will still continue to give out advice if i can, but will recommend they make their own thread.
I really don't want to start laying down rules for the Cold Dark Room, (other than the Forum rules)

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Yuk! How big is that Scorpion?

In France a few years ago there was quite a large one living in the overflow for the Butler’s Sink in the utility room. I managed to catch it and remove it outside well away from the house * shudders *

We don’t have any native scorpion species in the UK thank goodness. There is a small population of yellow-tailed scorpions living in the wild in Sheerness Docks not far from where I live. They undoubtedly came in on a boat, but the UK weather has ensured they haven’t spread

We get lots here! Many species.
But in the countryside, not usually in the cities.
They kill a few people every year, but I find them fascinating.
Most species aren't very harmful, but there are a few you learn about that are!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Awesome. Clever kids.

They sold lots today, bless 'em.
They come from poor families and with the Eid coming up, every penny helps.
I love industrious kids and private enterprise!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Oh no. You may not make it back this time. !!![emoji32] [emoji32] [emoji32] [emoji32]

No exploring.
I plan on staying within known parameters and just having some fun.
It's too hot for woollen pants.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

You have a dog?

No, the dog in the background of Sabine's video, lying in the doorway.
Dogs do occur here, mainly as guard dogs, but are generally frowned upon.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I am glad it pleases you.
My cats and dogs are used to that I sing. Sometimes they try to sing with me ...

Tidgy stretches when i sing to her!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Good Night Ladies and Gentlemen and torts, cats and dogs. Sleep tight, sweet dreams and don't let the bed bugs bite.

Nod da, Carol!
Have lovely dreams of lovely places and lovely people with lovely animals.
And cheese.