COLD DARK ROOM

[Maro2Bear]

Goodmorning everyone, I am sitting here with my coffee (diet mountain dew).
Waiting for Opo to wake up. I enjoy watching his morning ritual and his yawning.
Hope everyone has a good day.

Back at you Ray n Opo.

Ive prepped Sullys breakfast - a pile of dandelion greens, some fresh Hibiscus flowers, corn husks, a cup of Mazuri, some grape leaves. She watches or listens for my activity and will mozzy out soon for brekkie.

Going to go mow some of the back garden and prep for a long weekend of kayaking. New location - New Adventure - New Island.

 

[Ben02]

Saw some interesting crabs at the local fish shop today. I’ve only seen pics of them on the internet. Unfortunately I didn’t take any pics so I’ll grab one of the internet. They are called vampire crabs. I might create a colony when the red claw colony dies out. However they are more expensive

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Nagh - probably never tasted them properly prepared? Or just regular white button ones. They can be sooooo tasty!

I'm probably fine with the taste of mushrooms... It's the texture I really don't like. Too squishy!

 

[Pastel Tortie]

This is where I got my Takoda from!View attachment 277589

If you've had Takoda for more than a couple weeks, he's probably in the clear. If Takoda hasn't been vaccinated yet, get that done ASAP.

I don't think animal shelters in Florida will release dogs or cats without making sure they have a current rabies vaccination. I think the cost of vaccination is incorporated into the adoption fee.

 

[Yvonne G]

I'm probably fine with the taste of mushrooms... It's the texture I really don't like. Too squishy!

I'm with you. I don't like the feel of them. To me, they have hardly any taste. Same with avocado. Hardly any flavor at all.

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Yeah at this point if he had that would have shown up. Just thought it was crazy when I read that. Kinda makes since now though why they had not treated Takoda for the fleas or anything.

Depending on animal shelter conditions, it can be very difficult to keep the fleas under control... Every new animal brings in a brand new crop of fleas, and monthly flea prevention doses for all the animals are cost prohibitive.

Any out-going dog or cat should be getting vaccinated against rabies. That's a LEGAL issue (at least for pet owners to have their dogs and cats vaccinated for rabies).

 

[Maro2Bear]

Saw some interesting crabs at the local fish shop today. I’ve only seen pics of them on the internet. Unfortunately I didn’t take any pics so I’ll grab one of the internet. They are called vampire crabs. I might create a colony when the red claw colony dies out. However they are more expensive

Wow - did u see the price tag? Talk about sticker shock. $$$£££€€€

 

[Pastel Tortie]

What are the current methods of testing for animals and vaccinations for humans? I went through an incident as a child almost 60 years ago. Back then the animal died and the person had to undergo 21 shots in the abdomen. Looks like you rescued your beautiful little puppy in the knick of time.

At least in Florida, last I heard the procedure was to vaccinate the unvaccinated dog that did the biting and hold it for two weeks to make sure it didn't show symptoms, at which point it could be released back to its owner(s). That's only for domestic dogs, though. Any wolf-dog hybrid was considered a "wild" animal, put down, and sent off for testing.

 

[Maro2Bear]

This time tomorrow morning we will be loading 15 kayaks onboard a small ferry enroute Smith Island for three days of kayaking.
Weather is looking pretty good. Scattered thundershowers, temps in mid-80’s.

 

[Pastel Tortie]

I think there is a blood test to check but I don't know. I know my grandfather had to do the shots once back a long time ago.

Veterinarians in Florida get tested annually to make sure their immunity is still sufficient. Only when the level of antibodies in their blood drops below a certain level do they have to be revaccinated.

 

[Ben02]

Wow - did u see the price tag? Talk about sticker shock. $$$£££€€€

£19.99 or $24

 

[Maro2Bear]

£19.99 or $24

Aagh. Maybe an old price what you posted. I see $90.00

 

[Pastel Tortie]

£19.99 or $24

Back when I lived in the UK (early/mid- 2000s), the exchange rate was almost $2 USD per £1. It would have been $35-$40 USD then.

 

[Ben02]

Aagh. Maybe an old price what you posted. I see $90.00

Oh wow, I’d didn’t even see the $90 dollar price. I think someone’s trying con there. They live 2-5 years. If they were £72 that would be a big no no

 

[JoesMum]

Good evenooning everyone. I have been bird feeding today.

Cute picture - a baby pied wagtail sheltering under a baby blackbird


Drove home in sunshine, but the main toad was flooded and we had no water... water main burst [emoji849] I showered at the gym. Fortunately the water is back on now.

Meanwhile up north the weather is grim. Buxton, where Mum lives, is particularly badly affected. Whaley Bridge just down the valley has been evacuated as a reservoir dam is collapsing Fortunately mum’s flat is second floor so she is fine as long as she doesn’t want to go out.

Whaley Bridge dam collapse: Town evacuated over Toddbrook Reservoir fears
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-49189955

 

[Cathie G]

Days out? That looks so good that would be lunch out or are you going on a outing today? I read Marks post and added the last question. The hazards of getting into a conversation and maybe not knowing the whole story.
Its getting hard for me to keep up with you all.

It's hard to keep up even if you read us yakking everyday. But the nice thing I've found about the CDR is...if you have a few moments to join the conversation( I doubt if I'm speaking out of line) We love it! I'm sure someone will help you catch up and be glad to.

 

[Yvonne G]

Yeah, even though I catch up and read all the posts since last time, I really do enjoy it when someone gives us a synopsis (is that the right word?)

 

[JoesMum]

Tomorrow is JoesDad’s birthday and we are going away for a few days. Postcards when we get back as there’s no wifi and no mobile signal where we are going. Not see you all next week

 

[Maro2Bear]

Tomorrow is JoesDad’s birthday and we are going away for a few days. Postcards when we get back as there’s no wifi and no mobile signal where we are going. Not see you all next week

Enjoy - have fun. Birthday greetings to @JoesDad

 

[Maro2Bear]

Old Bog turtle found in Pennsylvania an old Bixie too.

https://www.pennlive.com/life/2019/...html?outputType=amp&__twitter_impression=true

First paragraph....
On land The Nature Conservancy acquired in 1989 near South Mountain to restore habitat needed by the diminutive bog turtle, surveys have found a 61-year-old turtle.

It’s the oldest bog turtle ever recorded in the wild, but it’s not the oldest known turtle in Pennsylvania.

An eastern box turtle thought to be about 72 years old surfaced again earlier this year on the same Dauphin County farm where a brother and sister first encountered it in 1967, more than a half-century ago.