COLD DARK ROOM

[CarolM]

Yeah.
Perhaps I ought to show them some of my fossils as well.

That might do the trick.

 

[CarolM]

Hmmmm.
On your own heads be it!
I think I shall build a catapult.

We feel sorry for him. But we will need a plan b if it all goes wrong.

 

[CarolM]

We have landed and are on the road home.

The flight entertainment system broke but the crew gave us ipads to use which had all the films on

I amused myself taking photos of the changing sky. We left JFK at dawn and landed at Heathrow after sunset
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Oh I love scenes from plane windows. Stunning pics. And no matter where you are going to or coming from the sky pics from a plane remain the same - stunning.

 

[Momof4]

It is sad, Bee. No need to apologize.

You’re super good with your cards and your TORTOISE. I encountered a problem with my planned TORTOISE gift and may have to rely on Amazon to get things right and on time.

I understand the being on time but many gifts show up later.
I for one don’t care when mine arrives.

Mine is going a pretty good distance and I’m hoping it gets there on time.

 

[Momof4]

Those fires are devastating. Is it normal that they’re happening so late in the year? I understand in summer, but it’s already November... Hope you and yours are all safe. [emoji173]️

No worries if your gift is late. The roommies as I know them are most understanding people. [emoji173]️

Yes, October is when it usually starts because we have low humidity so it’s so dry that a tiny spark or lightning can start a fire. Plus, we have high winds every year called Santa Ana winds and it’s all a bad mixture.

Yesterday, about 5 miles from there was a house fire so I loaded up the car with my fire box with old pics and pet stuff etc. I’ll backed the car in driveway so I pull out in smoke.

Well, the plane dropped on the fire quickly.

 

[JoesMum]

Yes, October is when it usually starts because we have low humidity so it’s so dry that a tiny spark or lightning can start a fire. Plus, we have high winds every year called Santa Ana winds and it’s all a bad mixture.

Yesterday, about 5 miles from there was a house fire so I loaded up the car with my fire box with old pics and pet stuff etc. I’ll backed the car in driveway so I pull out in smoke.

Well, the plane dropped on the fire quickly.

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Scary stuff I just cannot imagine having to live in such a state of readiness to go every year

 

[CarolM]

Life has been crazy lately and I've not felt the best. I'm sorry to worry everyone.

Nice to not see you Dan. Don't be a stranger for too long.

 

[CarolM]

I preferred "on the toad home"

Lol. Cute.

 

[CarolM]

I plan on launching the Leprechaun upwards into the dark.
See if we can feed him to the Wool Spider (is she exists) or get him stuck in her web (if it exists) .

Hmmm. Good plan. Except the Wool spider (if she exists) has already spun all around the tank to shut the Leprechaun up.

 

[CarolM]

Thanks everyone. I think I convinced myself that because I had to get rid of my turtle that I would not be wanted here anymore. I know that's stupid. But thank you all for the warm welcome.
[emoji847]

You are all welcome. There are lots of roommates without any tort or turt friends on here.

 

[CarolM]

Should we get a canon too, as a backup for the catapult?

I like the way you think.

 

[CarolM]

Oh dear. I guess I won’t be on to it in a moment after all.

To roommates participating for the first time this year: a false start (or several) of the calendar contest could be nerve-wrecking the first time around but is (are) completely normal. It is also possible that some people may get their calendar late, although the last two years were really good in avoiding that problem. Emotions can run high in the calendar-related threads. Stay put, take it easy. It’s not the Oscars. [emoji173]️

Whahahaha. Just let me know when voting is up again.

 

[CarolM]

Those fires are devastating. Is it normal that they’re happening so late in the year? I understand in summer, but it’s already November... Hope you and yours are all safe. [emoji173]️

No worries if your gift is late. The roommies as I know them are most understanding people. [emoji173]️

Late pressies just makes two Christmases. So no complaints from me.

 

[CarolM]

Oh my goodness, how special! You and Heather’s card must have traveled back together!

Whahaha. Probably a true story.

 

[CarolM]

Good morning all. I did get some sleep last night, but my brain and body don't feel connected right now. I shall be doing straightforward tasks today while I try to adjust back to UK time

Welcome home and take your time. We will wait for you.

 

[CarolM]

Morning All.

Cold, wet, gray and dreary start to our day. Heavy early evening and overnight rains. I raced around our front and back lawns with leaf bag and mower in an attempt to get the majority of leaves picked up before the rain. Mostly successful. The majority of bagged leaves get turned right into our shredder that finely grinds and scatters into our wooded area.

Time for one last pix of the Elephant Ear project. They grew like gang busters all Summer long, but the heavy frost Sunday ended that. They now look like limp wet green noodles. Time to now clip the leaves, dry, and store away. Same with the banana trees. One final trim, and that massive pot gets pulled into the garage. Lastly, the potted fig trees - i can wait on lugging them all in. Their fruit is long gone, the leaves have mostly fallen, but I have a few weeks before they get hibernated. As wifey says “self inflicted” work at the end of Summer.

I guess it’s time to do the Forum calendar vote - 5th time is a charm.

Is it good to go now. I am not even sure if i need to vote again or if I have already voted this round. [emoji85]

 

[Momof4]

Scary stuff I just cannot imagine having to live in such a state of readiness to go every year

I feel so sad for the people north of us.
I pray for their families and the fire fighters.

I can’t even image being trapped in a hot car.
The problem is everyone evacuates at the same time and in many cases there’s only one road to get out of.
You are just stuck.

 

[CarolM]

Yes, October is when it usually starts because we have low humidity so it’s so dry that a tiny spark or lightning can start a fire. Plus, we have high winds every year called Santa Ana winds and it’s all a bad mixture.

Yesterday, about 5 miles from there was a house fire so I loaded up the car with my fire box with old pics and pet stuff etc. I’ll backed the car in driveway so I pull out in smoke.

Well, the plane dropped on the fire quickly.

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Sounds like you know exactly what you need to do and have it all sorted. Well done.

 

[Yvonne G]

Is it good to go now. I am not even sure if i need to vote again or if I have already voted this round. [emoji85]

The vote made by you ('you' being each member sees his own vote) is shown in bold type.

 

[Momof4]

Sounds like you know exactly what you need to do and have it all sorted. Well done.

Thank you.
If we get through the next few days we should be good until next year.

The wind is crazy today!