COLD DARK ROOM

[Yvonne G]

When the day finally comes I'll probably go stir crazy. Will probably need quite a few hobbies, I'm not the type to sit still anyway.

MORE TORTOISES!!! That'll keep you busy.

 

[Maro2Bear]

I saw a post where Hermanni Chris (I think) has a baby tort like yours. It just hatched and he pictured it next to a sibling that hatched in March... they are just gorgeous and I find myself really wanting one [emoji33]

Yes, it was Chris. He went on leave for a few days and came back to mother and hatchling basking. So very cute.!

Just in case - https://tortoiseforum.org/threads/surprise-of-the-year.169804/#post-1663260

 

[Lyn W]

In the category of “strange reptiles” - a two-headed copperhead snake was found in the state of Virginia the other day. Both heads are “active”. Might end up in a local zoo.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/...494132111.html?_osource=SocialFlowTwt_DCBrand

• A two-headed snake recently found in Northern Virginia may be sent to a zoo.

• The two-headed baby Eastern Copperhead was found in Woodbridge last week, the Wildlife Center of Virginia said. A state herpetologist brought the snake to the hospital Thursday for an exam.

Very weird and amazing it has survived.
But they do say two heads are better than one!

 

[Lyn W]

I feel like I've done something wrong, or said something to offend him. And I'm sure the rest of you take it personally too. Each of us has the freedom to do what we want, to stay or leave, but there's just something off about Adam's leaving.

I think I was the last person to 'speak' to him before he announced he didn't belong anymore.
So I particularly wonder if it was something I did or didn't say, but I read over the posts and I don't think so.
Of course there is always the chance that he is having internet/pc problems and hasn't been able to pop in for his birthday or gone away.
Perhaps he will let us know one day.

 

[Lyn W]

Champ says Dogs rule, Cats drool.
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I agree - give me dogs any day!!
After tortoises of course!

 

[Lyn W]

I just took in 2018 Rescue #56:

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Another male. Where the heck are all the female sulcatas? This one had to be given up because a German Shepherd had become protective of the female head of household and wouldn't allow the tortoise near the lady. He had grabbed ahold of the shell just above the tortoise's head (you can see a roughness) and wouldn't let go. The lady squirted the dog with the hose, but he kept going back and biting the tortoise. She says the dog tortoise relationship was ok until the tortoise came too close to the lady.

Poor thing he must have had a scare from the dog - thank goodness he missed his head!
After reading all the horror stories I don't think any dog tort relationship is OK- keep well apart!!!

 

[Lyn W]

Take frequent breaks, Linda! Neither ironing nor paper work is good for your back, unfortunately.

We have a “general assembly” for the parent association tonight. They control part of the school budget, so it’s kind of important to go, but they schedule these meetings for 5 pm. The worst time if you have a small child and a working partner.

That's a very inconvenient time but there is a solution!
Suggest they spend the budget on childminders so that members of the PA have someone to look after their children when there are meetings.

 

[Lyn W]

There was snow on the Scottish mountains last week!

Our low of 3C on this morning is leading to a forecast sunny high of 18C today... and 22C by Thursday. We are having beautiful days with cold autumnal nights

You just don't know what to wear at the moment!

 

[Toddrickfl1]

MORE TORTOISES!!! That'll keep you busy.

I can see that happening!

 

[Lyn W]

Are those things still around?

I have one that is a vhs/dcd combi.
Can't record on it anymore now though but can copy vhs to dvd and watch both formats.

 

[Lyn W]

A warm hug is coming your way too. I hope they get to you and Lena in time to warm you up.

In fact I better send a warm Hug to Lyn, Sabine, Pastel and to everyone experiencing cold weather at the moment.


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Thanks Carol - I'll save it for when the temps drop again!

 

[Lyn W]

Well that did not take too long to catch up.

It is a wet, cold and overcast Tuesday here today. But do not worry, I am armed with my hot chocolate, and warm jacket. And It is one day closer to the weekend. Lol - yes I know I just had a long weekend. Problem is that the long weekends feel like the weekend should feel and the moment you walk into the office you sort of want to just walk back out again and go back home to do other things. Oh well there is no rest for the wicked. So they say - but in my experience the wicked have all the fun and the innocent get taken advantage of and end up working way too hard. Anyway today is another day, and things are back to normal again. All boys are back home and life is good.

Sending you a warm hug back Carol I think you need it more than me at the moment

 

[Lyn W]

I used to say that I had an "ironing allergy," but then I took up quilting and learned I have to make friends with my iron.

Just friends - I have a steamy relationship with mine

 

[Lyn W]

We had clouds all day yesterday and part of the morning and I loved it!!
Tomorrow and the next few days we’ll be back in the 90’s! I want fall!!!

I love the autumn too!
Not the high winds though!

 

[Lyn W]

Hmmmmm, not a good news bulletin for Washington DC

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Very sad state of affairs

 

[Lyn W]

Crap. Catching up here in TCD room. I had zero idea that Adam was mia. Concerning dogs and Chelonia, I’m with Tom here … they don’t mix ever…period. My Ava View attachment 252473 ignores them and doesn’t see them at all. The only one she noticed was this Northern Painted Turtle View attachment 252475View attachment 252476 https://www.fws.gov/refuge/julia_butler_hansen/wildlife_and_habitat/western_painted_turtle.html
Concerning where are all the female sulcata, I had that large, breeding size female but my ex wife farmed her out while I was in recovery with my broken neck wreck injuries. Last I knew, Makita my tortoise was at the tortoise rescue in Washington state. She allows zero visits and never returned my text mess, phone mess, or email.
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Hi Ken what beautiful markings on that NP Turtle!
I was just wondering if you ever got Makita back while I was looking at your pics, it is shocking that she kept your Sully.
Hope you are well!

 

[Lyn W]

Oops. Nor much going on right now.
Bedtime for me though so I will not see you all tomorrow.

Nos Da Carol sleep well!

 

[Lyn W]

Hey friends how's everyone? Just got home from a 11 hour day and my butt is wooped! I have to tell myself daily, only about 28 more years till retirement! Everyday I get home Murphy reminds me I finished my breakfast now it's snack time Hooooman!
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Murphy in the role of Oliver Twist,..........
"Please Sir, I want some more."

 

[Maro2Bear]

Murphy in the role of Oliver Twist,..........
"Please Sir, I want some more."

“MORE....you want more gruel”?

 

[Lyn W]

Thanks he could be a she too but for right now he's a he lol. He recently started marbling, completely unexpected! I'm super excited to see how it turns out though.View attachment 252499

My Lola was a she who turned out to be a he, and likes to remind me of that now and again!!