COLD DARK ROOM
- Thread starter Tidgy's Dad
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"trying to find my way inside with you?"
I think the dry weather this year has suited the insects. I've had a lot of butterflies and moths in my garden. Also seen many more ladybirds on my bay/laurel tree and found another species of caterpillar on a small willow.
I think it will be a poplar hawk moth.
They are very hard to spot as the look exactly like leaves.
So while a lot of wildlife is suffering from drought conditions it's benefitting others.
Because I know that you're a member of Butterfly Conservation and I want to see Jacky.
The small tree that I found the buff tipped moth caterpillars eating blew over a few days ago, so after rescuing the dislodged caterpillars I moved the pot nearer a bigger willow which is also in a pot. Then they all stopped moving and I was worried they were all going to die, but after 2 days they all started shedding their skins! So I've been mesmerised and wasted a lot of time watching them. It's fascinating how they were all synchronised. I wish I had a time lapse camera.
They are all happily eating the willow now. Hopefully the birds won't spot them.
I had a lovely evening with my family yesterday, when we had a get together with my nephew and his family from LV. It's the first chance I've had to see them since they arrived as they also had time in Cornwall with friends. Their little girl is beautiful and now 3 and a half - she was only 9 months when we last saw her.
Sadly they return to LV on Tuesday and goodness knows when we'll see them again. It's harder for my sister who even with trips to the US only gets to see her granddaughter once a year. They enjoy LV life though and very happy so that's all we can hope for.
Sadly they return to LV on Tuesday and goodness knows when we'll see them again. It's harder for my sister who even with trips to the US only gets to see her granddaughter once a year. They enjoy LV life though and very happy so that's all we can hope for.
There's a photo of the poplar hawk moth caterpillar above and these are the buff tipped moths
Anastasia 22
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I would call it "Latest drama on TFO"Joe's been painting lately. He's on a wizard of Oz kick right now. They are hilarious. Here's one.
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please, don't report me 
Yeah man, that's some demented Oz stuff there!
Careful, Joe's going to end up on a fed list somewhere!
N, I have developed a new game thanks to your wonderful desert pics. I show them to Kerry while saying; na na nana na and i run. She chases me, I get caught...
Great fun!
Oh geez, I just looked up...i just have refilled the wrong coffee cup!
I do this stuff all the time now....forgetfulness, it's not just a dream, it's a lifestyle!
It could be a lot different. We got word last night that Kerry's cousin Tim has stage 4 liver cancer that has already spread to his lymph system. He will be lucky if he sees Christmas and he's only 61. So terrible to have to make those decisions. He's elected to begin chemo but I suspect he will gain acceptance and stop treatment.
Kerry and I talked about it. If rather 6 mos of "fun and hijinks at the Nook" than a year of dashed hopes & hospitals. We seem to agree on that. So say a short prayer for Tim.
Beautiful out this morning...really nice. Going up to shower and drive to Marks side of the Bay to go see Dr Chiro.
Enjoy the day guys!
Careful, Joe's going to end up on a fed list somewhere!
N, I have developed a new game thanks to your wonderful desert pics. I show them to Kerry while saying; na na nana na and i run. She chases me, I get caught...
Great fun!
Oh geez, I just looked up...i just have refilled the wrong coffee cup!
I do this stuff all the time now....forgetfulness, it's not just a dream, it's a lifestyle!
It could be a lot different. We got word last night that Kerry's cousin Tim has stage 4 liver cancer that has already spread to his lymph system. He will be lucky if he sees Christmas and he's only 61. So terrible to have to make those decisions. He's elected to begin chemo but I suspect he will gain acceptance and stop treatment.
Kerry and I talked about it. If rather 6 mos of "fun and hijinks at the Nook" than a year of dashed hopes & hospitals. We seem to agree on that. So say a short prayer for Tim.
Beautiful out this morning...really nice. Going up to shower and drive to Marks side of the Bay to go see Dr Chiro.
Enjoy the day guys!
So sorry to hear of Kerry's cousin Tim's diagnosis. I have a close neighbor a couple of doors down that was diagnosed with liver cancer about a year ago, he has been through all the treatments, and it's still there. From what I understand, he has run out of options, and is just doing what he can. He has slowed down tremendously, and I pray for him and his wife frequently, as I pray
for your Tim....
Just one question:
Is anyone else having slow operation of TFO? I just Posted above and had to look at the blinking bars for 60 sec. Plus.. I'm on several other forums and have not experienced the same operation there.
Same happens occasionally when I try to hit an emoji in remarks to a post...it take a while for the forum to think....I guess
Is anyone else having slow operation of TFO? I just Posted above and had to look at the blinking bars for 60 sec. Plus.. I'm on several other forums and have not experienced the same operation there.
Same happens occasionally when I try to hit an emoji in remarks to a post...it take a while for the forum to think....I guess
The_Four_Toed_Edward
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I haven't, but you may want to post about it in the site help and feedback.
Anastasia 22
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So sorry about it
You and Kerry are right about chemo. Unfortunately it won't really help at this stage but will bring more suffering. Prayers for Tim
