COLD DARK ROOM

[CarolM]

I guess so!!!! My Grandfathers family was German and my maiden name is Daughdrill.. I was the only one with that name in school for sure.. My Father always sang like you and still does occasionally. I love to hear a good melody.. so we have some things in Common Here are some real time of photos for you. We have a storm moving in and our temps were in the 100’s (f) today.. I’m Meeeeeelllllltttting!!! So are my dogs!View attachment 248721View attachment 248722View attachment 248723

Nice!! Love the tort garden.

 

[CarolM]

For Carol and Lena and me and for ....... ?

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[Kristoff]

Here’s another one since you requested!


Paddling Off From Our Launch - Quiet Waters

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Quiet waters are deep and beautiful....

“Devils hide in quiet waters” — a Russian saying, usually about quiet people. [emoji23]
Stunning pic, Mark!

 

[CarolM]

Good morning all. We woke up to a wonderful view towards the Cevennes mountains - it’s a little misty today so you can’t see them, but that doesn’t ruin the view
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Our house has an open plan kitchen/diner/living room at one end
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The pool in the middle and the two en suite bedrooms at the other end. Our bedroom has windows overlooking the pool as well as the view.
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The house is built into the hillside so there’s a garage underneath and a balcony running the full length of the view side. We have the binoculars out as it is proving a good spot for bird watching

I could live here forever!

We are off to buy bread before the weather gets too hot!

Looks like heaven.

 

[CarolM]

Good morning! I’ve been a little on edge this past week so here’s the deal. I’m getting a new baby today... a two legged variety, 14 yrs old complete with a long history of not good stuff.. I am a last resort option but I guess God put me in The plan somewhere. I could use some prayers for this one I believe.. The boy is my Godson and my nephew by marriage. His parents took separate roads in life a long time ago and they were the type people who never should have been parents. I haven’t been around this child in 12 yrs. I did have his older brother living with me while he was in high school for a couple years and he is still close to us... working and making a decent start now. I’m just a bit nervous but I’m going to follow my own advice and believe that this is just what was meant to be... guess I just needed to share all that with someone not in the picture??? Sorry for rambling.. I do hope everyone has a great Sunday!!!

You will do just fine. Your heart is a beautiful one and your nephew will see that. Good luck.

 

[CarolM]

All caught up. But have a busy work day ahead again. So not see you in a while.

 

[Kristoff]

I guess so!!!! My Grandfathers family was German and my maiden name is Daughdrill.. I was the only one with that name in school for sure.. My Father always sang like you and still does occasionally. I love to hear a good melody.. so we have some things in Common Here are some real time of photos for you. We have a storm moving in and our temps were in the 100’s (f) today.. I’m Meeeeeelllllltttting!!! So are my dogs!View attachment 248721View attachment 248722View attachment 248723

Lovely moon craters in the first picture! [emoji23]
Hope the storm is not too strong and just brings the temps down a bit.

 

[Kristoff]

For Carol and Lena and me and for ....... ?

Airbags??! [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

 

[Kristoff]

Either that or pierce my brain... at which point all my cares will cease.... hmmmm...

That’s a sharp observation!

 

[Kristoff]

Good morning all. We woke up to a wonderful view towards the Cevennes mountains - it’s a little misty today so you can’t see them, but that doesn’t ruin the view
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Our house has an open plan kitchen/diner/living room at one end
View attachment 248735

The pool in the middle and the two en suite bedrooms at the other end. Our bedroom has windows overlooking the pool as well as the view.
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The house is built into the hillside so there’s a garage underneath and a balcony running the full length of the view side. We have the binoculars out as it is proving a good spot for bird watching

I could live here forever!

We are off to buy bread before the weather gets too hot!

Don’t let JoesDad cut the baguette!

 

[Kristoff]

I did thank you and caught up on all the news.
Then had a lovely, long walk along a canal - very pleasant!
We continued our natterjack as we made our way along the path where the horses once toad the barges!

Ribbit! [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

 

[Kristoff]

Good morning! I’ve been a little on edge this past week so here’s the deal. I’m getting a new baby today... a two legged variety, 14 yrs old complete with a long history of not good stuff.. I am a last resort option but I guess God put me in The plan somewhere. I could use some prayers for this one I believe.. The boy is my Godson and my nephew by marriage. His parents took separate roads in life a long time ago and they were the type people who never should have been parents. I haven’t been around this child in 12 yrs. I did have his older brother living with me while he was in high school for a couple years and he is still close to us... working and making a decent start now. I’m just a bit nervous but I’m going to follow my own advice and believe that this is just what was meant to be... guess I just needed to share all that with someone not in the picture??? Sorry for rambling.. I do hope everyone has a great Sunday!!!

Is he going to stay for a while? It probably won’t be easy, neither for you nor for him. Hope you’re able to set the rules from the start, and I wish you tons of patience.

 

[Kristoff]

Talking of France, here are the new public toilets in Paris.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-45217575/icymi-oui-oui-paris-s-new-and-very-public-toilets

Of course the BBC had to flush out a story like that!

 

[JoesMum]

Things aren't as cheap here.
I have unlimited texts, data and phone.
It's about $80 a month. Give or take. And no international calling at all.
But excellent service and coverage everywhere that I travel.
However I rarely leave the U.S.

An international text message from my mobile phone costs 35p. If the recipient happens to have an iphone, as I do, then Apple's iMessage takes over and it becomes data which costs me nothing extra.

Call rates to international numbers vary depending on where I am calling, but are expensive.

My landline package includes international calls to landlines in some countries (eg USA) at no extra cost, bit those not in the package are expensive!

With JoesDad working all over the world over the years, we use Skype a lot to chat. People don't always realise, but Skype can also be used to make international telephone calls and works out MUCH cheaper than either the landline or mobile. As a result, JoesDad uses it in India for business calls back to the UK and we have used it to telephone daughter when she was volunteering in Tanzania without any internet.

Our kids use Skype to have face to face chats home as well. Sometimes we have three way family chats with JoesDad and I in front of one webcam and each child in front of their own webcam; it's brilliant

 

[JoesMum]

Yes I am. It is going extremely well. I hardly ever have back pain in my lower back now. But it is at the top of my back. So a work in progress still. I haven't taken any pain killers or sleeping tablets for a while either. Nor do i drink coffee or normal tea only decaf drinks. So the only things left are now the upper back tensing / tension and the e-cigarette that I am working on eliminating. I am so impressed with this guy as he has done for me what so many others have not been able to do for a very long time. [emoji16]

Wow! That is progress indeed! I never imagined that you would progress this fast. Well done! You should be very proud of yourself

My problems all stem from the top of my back too. I suspect that, like me, you will be making regular maintenance visits to your osteopath forever. Just staying straight and recognising when things are going wrong before they hit crisis is difficult!

 

[JoesMum]

Don’t let JoesDad cut the baguette!

I did it! Well away from daughter

 

[JoesMum]

Good morning all. Another beautiful day in France. Like yesterday, we are taking it easy. The long drive needs some recovery.

Last night’s sunset from our balcony was lovely

 

[Kristoff]

I'm going to try a phone call.
Last message I left went unanswered though.

So sad.
Nice to not see you, Ed! How are you?

 

[Kristoff]

John's demons are real nasties, I feel.
Such a shame, I will forever treasure our holiday in Spain.
Three weeks today and I meet up with another Roommate!

Who???

 

[Kristoff]

Who?

SNAP!