COLD DARK ROOM

[MenagerieGrl]

Merry Christmas to the CDR family!
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Yes, as Yvonne said, such a beautiful Picture. . .You all look so happy, Merry Christmas to you and your family...

 

[Maro2Bear]

Our normal eating plan is pretty much vegetarian & fish. That said, Wifey decided to cook up a big old 11 pound Butterball turkey for our Christmas meal which we’ll have later this evening.

She did a nice job of roasting it…. no smoke alarms rang.

 

[Chefdenoel10]

We have a Christmas guest with us this year. My neighbor is out of town so we are watching their bird.
I cant remember what kind it is. ?
What is bothering me is they said she will be fine. On the screen porch in low 50's temperatures at night. Last night I put a space heater blowing on the cage. It is covered with a heavy blanket. But that doesn't seem to be enough. I am thinking about bringing it in tonight.View attachment 337996

isnt that an “African Grey”?
or a “cockatoo”? ?
Gorgeous!!!!

 

[Chefdenoel10]

We have a Christmas guest with us this year. My neighbor is out of town so we are watching their bird.
I cant remember what kind it is. ?
What is bothering me is they said she will be fine. On the screen porch in low 50's temperatures at night. Last night I put a space heater blowing on the cage. It is covered with a heavy blanket. But that doesn't seem to be enough. I am thinking about bringing it in tonight.View attachment 337996

I would bring it in.
How would you feel if when you got home from a trip and your neighbor said Opo…
Got loose ? Or a cold..?

 

[Cathie G]

It is the only bird they have. She was really keeping a eye on Opo whenever he walked by.?

I've actually seen a dove do that to Sapphire. That dove walked circles around Sapphire checking him out. I think because of their patterns they wonder if it's a snake.

 

[Cathie G]

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas however you are spending it.

Here in the UK it is Christmas morning and I am drawing breath from an incredibly busy month. Following cancellation of social engagements over the last couple of weeks, and working from home for everyone except me (I had to go to the rescue), we have all managed to test negative and we have Daughter, Son and Son’s girlfriend here for the next couple of days
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Hello so glad to see you post and as usual you have a great photo to look at ?

 

[Cathie G]

Bore da. 8:40 am and a chilly 72F. Got sweat pants and socks on

You sound like me it's 79f in my house and I'm only comfortable because I'm wearing 2 pairs of socks, a long sleeve shirt and my leggings under my shorts. ??

 

[Cathie G]

Our normal eating plan is pretty much vegetarian & fish. That said, Wifey decided to cook up a big old 11 pound Butterball turkey for our Christmas meal which we’ll have later this evening.

She did a nice job of roasting it…. no smoke alarms rang.

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This year I did a leg of lamb but I did it yesterday. So it's leftover lamb but.... But today I cooked some fresh green beans with shallots. I did bake some butter thumb print cookies and gingerbread too. We'll see what gets eaten because it's a quiet day. I'm sure I'll have visitors in the next couple of days that will help me out.? Merry Christmas.

 

[Cathie G]

Well, I went over to my daughter's house at zero dark thirty (I'm home already at 6:30a), stayed about an hour. Her living room looked like santa's sleight erupted all over it. There wasn't a single space on the floor that wasn't covered with a toy, or parts of a toy or wrapping paper and boxes. Sheesh! Talk about going overboard. The boys each made me a present. From Cyrus I got a bird feeder and the artwork was personally done by him, and from Cody came a jewelry box also painted by him, along with a hand made card that wishes me a "Mere Krims" and the box is painted in the colors of a sea turtle and also has the message "I lov u grama" on it.
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I really was toying with the idea of not going, but my daughter called me to say that the boys had made me something, so I knew I had to go. It was a madhouse!

I really am ok being alone on these types of holidays, but it does make me feel a bit lonely when I come home from something like that. Thankfully I have you all to lift me out of the doldrums!! So, start lifting already!!

Merry Christmas Yavonne! Those are wonderful presents and so thoughtful.? Those are the best kind. I still have a cup that my son made me when he was in kindergarten for Christmas. He drew a picture of a superhero "type" theme and his teacher put it inside a tall cup. I actually still use it for my paint brushes. It's 36 years old. You've evidently made an impression on them for the best.

 

[Cathie G]

still soggy...lol...Mary K is all settled in for the winter I guess... she stays the whole day in the sleeping box... she comes out and eats a pile of weeds I've picked for her, poops then goes back in the box to sleep the day away. it's still not cold enough to freeze...so everything is soggy and got moss growing on it real big and I don't care... happy Christmas to everybody and I think I'm going to go clean bird cages for Christmas.... woohoo

I actually wanted to clean my bird cage but spent the day baking goodies and sitting on my butt between batches? it's raining and pouring but got to 62f. But I really did want to just clean my bird cage. Joe kinda needs traditional stuff so I did. He opened his presents but since he thinks he's the paper and junk saviour of the world it took a while ? then I have to hide the paper so he won't pull it out of the trashcan.?

 

[Lyn W]

BTW...I tested negative...

Excellent news - now just look after yourself - especially when doing donuts on ice!!!!

 

[Lyn W]

Merry christmas! Geseënde Kersfees! I would like to thank you all, all of you have given me the greatest gift of all, the knowledge to care for my torts, I can never repay you all. Once more thanks, and Merry christmas!View attachment 338002

Two if the grumpiest santas I've ever seen - but don't you just love those little faces!!!!
Merry Christmas to you and all your family- 2 and 4 legged

 

[Lyn W]

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas however you are spending it.

Here in the UK it is Christmas morning and I am drawing breath from an incredibly busy month. Following cancellation of social engagements over the last couple of weeks, and working from home for everyone except me (I had to go to the rescue), we have all managed to test negative and we have Daughter, Son and Son’s girlfriend here for the next couple of days
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Lovely to see old Joe and not see you Linda.
He looks like he's having the morning after the night before
Merry Christmas to you and all the family - I hope you have a lovely day and that it's drier in your part of the UK than here in Wales

 

[Lyn W]

Well, I went over to my daughter's house at zero dark thirty (I'm home already at 6:30a), stayed about an hour. Her living room looked like santa's sleight erupted all over it. There wasn't a single space on the floor that wasn't covered with a toy, or parts of a toy or wrapping paper and boxes. Sheesh! Talk about going overboard. The boys each made me a present. From Cyrus I got a bird feeder and the artwork was personally done by him, and from Cody came a jewelry box also painted by him, along with a hand made card that wishes me a "Mere Krims" and the box is painted in the colors of a sea turtle and also has the message "I lov u grama" on it.
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I really was toying with the idea of not going, but my daughter called me to say that the boys had made me something, so I knew I had to go. It was a madhouse!

I really am ok being alone on these types of holidays, but it does make me feel a bit lonely when I come home from something like that. Thankfully I have you all to lift me out of the doldrums!! So, start lifting already!!

What lovely pressies and messages. There's a lot of work and love gone into those.

 

[Lyn W]

Merry Christmas all. It was a dark overcast morning, but the sun popped out. It’s just about 60 F already. Hey, if it’s not going to Snow I would just as soon have it sunny & bright.

Yesterday evening our Christmas cactus decided it was time to open!
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Very well timed and a lovely gift of a beautiful display.

 

[Lyn W]

still soggy...lol...Mary K is all settled in for the winter I guess... she stays the whole day in the sleeping box... she comes out and eats a pile of weeds I've picked for her, poops then goes back in the box to sleep the day away. it's still not cold enough to freeze...so everything is soggy and got moss growing on it real big and I don't care... happy Christmas to everybody and I think I'm going to go clean bird cages for Christmas.... woohoo

Merry Christmas to you too Maggie, Mary, any other torts and all your birds

 

[Lyn W]

Merry Christmas to the CDR family!
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Merry Christmas to you, Rose your mother- in law and of course Opo.
I hope you're having a lovely day

 

[Lyn W]

Bore da. 8:40 am and a chilly 72F. Got sweat pants and socks on

Bore da i chi!
It's 47F - you'd need your thermal underwear!!

 

[Lyn W]

Our normal eating plan is pretty much vegetarian & fish. That said, Wifey decided to cook up a big old 11 pound Butterball turkey for our Christmas meal which we’ll have later this evening.

She did a nice job of roasting it…. no smoke alarms rang.

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I set my smoke alarm off cooking toast this morning!
Your turkey looks delicious.
After the threat of their being a turkey shortage for Xmas a few months ago in the UK many shops were over stocked and haven't been able to give them away.
My sister bought a Waitrose (posh shop) £75 turkey for £15 yesterday and had several left. I've no idea what made it so expensive to start with - maybe it used to lay golden eggs.

 

[Lyn W]

I would bring it in.
How would you feel if when you got home from a trip and your neighbor said Opo…
Got loose ? Or a cold..?

The doves and pigeons vising my garden last summer would have a good look at Lola if he was out basking. It was quite funny to watch them and wonder what they must have been thinking.