COLD DARK ROOM

[Maro2Bear]

Cold, dark, dreary, dreich, day here in Maryland. Not fit for fiddle, nor man, nor beast.

 

[EllieMay]

Nice new halter for Christmas?

No, I dug that one out of a box because it has more adjustments for a proper fit.. I guess I need to buy him his own.. everything he has is “hand me downs” lol...I’ve had horses all my life so I don’t lack for gear... I think he would look good in a teal ... the jacket he wears is teal..

 

[EllieMay]

It rained a lot yesterday but today the sun is shining brightly.. it’s rightfully cold for December too! Here’s Pickles making an appearance for his lunch..

Jess had Occupational Therapy this morning and this girl is making progress by leaps and bounds! She was able to move her hand the slightest bit today.. it was very emotional for all of us. It’s really hard work for her but she’s got muscles and nerves responding way ahead of the dr predictions! We are all amazed!

 

[Cathie G]

Same here in Maryland, more sailors than shepherds.

We‘ve always said the phrase with Sailors.. ?‍

Me too and I'm in Ohio.

 

[Cathie G]

Thanks, it has had me worried for awhile. Definitive answer would be great.

I know what you mean. Sometimes the greatest miracle is just knowing what to do.?

 

[Cathie G]

It rained a lot yesterday but today the sun is shining brightly.. it’s rightfully cold for December too! Here’s Pickles making an appearance for his lunch..View attachment 313022

Jess had Occupational Therapy this morning and this girl is making progress by leaps and bounds! She was able to move her hand the slightest bit today.. it was very emotional for all of us. It’s really hard work for her but she’s got muscles and nerves responding way ahead of the dr predictions! We are all amazed!

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[Cathie G]

No, I dug that one out of a box because it has more adjustments for a proper fit.. I guess I need to buy him his own.. everything he has is “hand me downs” lol...I’ve had horses all my life so I don’t lack for gear... I think he would look good in a teal ... the jacket he wears is teal.. View attachment 313021

That's so cute! Ain't that just like critters.?

 

[Ray--Opo]

Normal has a completely different meaning this year.

Exactly!??????

 

[Ray--Opo]

It rained a lot yesterday but today the sun is shining brightly.. it’s rightfully cold for December too! Here’s Pickles making an appearance for his lunch..View attachment 313022

Jess had Occupational Therapy this morning and this girl is making progress by leaps and bounds! She was able to move her hand the slightest bit today.. it was very emotional for all of us. It’s really hard work for her but she’s got muscles and nerves responding way ahead of the dr predictions! We are all amazed!

That is fantastic news! Tell Jess I am rooting for her.
Pickles is looking great.

 

[Ray--Opo]

Wow Ray, you all really decorate! ?

It's all Rose's doing. The day after Christmas she always hits the stores to see what is marked down in price. There is always something new added each year.

 

[Ray--Opo]

I can only imagine... I will be praying for lots of good news for you. It’s time for a change in luck all the way around!

Yes, I agree we all need something positive right now.

 

[Ray--Opo]

Holy cow! What a good job. Well done, Rose!!!

Thanks Yvonne, I will let Rose know.

 

[Lyn W]

I hope they can get you in... but you are right to take the safest route. Jess’s first skin graft did not take either.. they did a better job the second time around though. They used a different technique and it looked a lot better. The last 3 have all taken and are healing well now. I hope for the best results for you Lyn!

That's encouraging to hear Heather, thank you.
Jess has a lot more to contend than with me and I hope she continues to make good progress

We are being taken over by Christmas critters!?View attachment 312975

Very festive!!!!

 

[Lyn W]

Rose is done with the outside decorations!❤
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That looks brilliant - well done Rose!!

 

[Lyn W]

No, I dug that one out of a box because it has more adjustments for a proper fit.. I guess I need to buy him his own.. everything he has is “hand me downs” lol...I’ve had horses all my life so I don’t lack for gear... I think he would look good in a teal ... the jacket he wears is teal.. View attachment 313021

Two friends just chatting over the fence!

 

[Lyn W]

It rained a lot yesterday but today the sun is shining brightly.. it’s rightfully cold for December too! Here’s Pickles making an appearance for his lunch..View attachment 313022

Jess had Occupational Therapy this morning and this girl is making progress by leaps and bounds! She was able to move her hand the slightest bit today.. it was very emotional for all of us. It’s really hard work for her but she’s got muscles and nerves responding way ahead of the dr predictions! We are all amazed!

Fantastic news - Well done Jess !

 

[Lyn W]

Good evening all.
I've been in need of some cheering up and you've certainly all done that.

I got my wish for some blue sky and sun - a short respite from more rain which is on its way - but a mixture of being fed up with covid, stress caused by the neighbours and having to sort out some problems for my nephew really dragged me down in the dumps today. Your pics have made me smile and your positivity has rubbed off on me though and I'm feeling better already so thank you.
Hope you are all having a good Monday.

 

[Lyn W]

I have two questions that I feel stupid asking as I’m a seven year owner
1. My tortoise always hibernated correctly for 5yrs but has not hibernated the last 2yrs should I be worried and if yes what should I do to help
2. My tortoise broke its beak awhile back it was a descent size so I had it checked out they told me the basic stuff like it will heal on its own the problem is has not seemed to fix its self at all really the beak seems not to even acknowledge it it just grows along with the beak my worries are that she gets food stuck in between it and the rest of her beak sometimes she can get it out but she recently has been rubbing her head is it right to worry.

Hi and welcome.
I see Yvonne has replied and she would know better than all of us what to do, so you're best bet would be to follow her advice.
It's never too late to learn or ask for help from very experienced keepers and rectify past mistakes.
I've been a member for almost 7 years and I still learn something new most times I visit the forum so it's great you found us.
There are threads that cover all areas of tort keeping which I'm sure you'll find your way around but please pop back in to our CDR even if its just to say hello.

 

[Lyn W]

That's encouraging to hear Heather, thank you.
Jess has a lot more to contend than with me and I hope she continues to make good progress

Very festive!!!!

Apologies Heather and Ray.
I don't know how I did a double reply - maybe hadn't sent Heather's before replying to Ray?

 

[Cathie G]

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I’m so impressed by the perception that he captures on canvas!!!

I think he communicates best that way. I wish that people and him could understand that yes he is developmentally disabled and a deaf person that can't talk but...he has this wonderful talent. We actually got blessed.?