COLD DARK ROOM

[Lyn W]

Hi Lyn,
I'm not an expert at all, but if this is of any help: neither of my Greeks ventured out of their hides today--again. On a nicer day they do get out for a bit, but even Elsa, who's normally a big eater and who was the more active one throughout the summer, likes to play a rock these days. They're both outside; the temps are relatively good (23C/12C today) and still some days they would sleep all day unless I wake them.
I hope it's just that about Lola - the time of the year, the shortness of daylight...

Thanks Kristoff.
Lola is indoors all year around unless it's warm enough for him to go out, and his temps are constant ( as my last gas bill shows!) so it could be the changing light. I don't remember him behaving so differently the last 2 winters, but hopefully it is just that and isn't anything health wise. I'm keeping a close eye on him!

 

[Lyn W]

I would be less concerned by torts kept in your home. It's those living in sheds like Lola that are more vulnerable to a failure. However, it's unlikely the mat would fail at the same time so both together should be fine.

Lola's not in a shed but has the luxury of a converted shower room with central heating on 24/7/365 until this week when I bought him a new Dimplex for night use, so I could reduce my gas bills. So I never just rely on the CHE at night. The trouble with the shower room is the lack of sockets and I don't entirely trust extension leads so I will leave the central heating on in the day when I'm in work, but I use the CHE as extra heat for winter days too, so I'll pick up a spare just in case.

 

[jaizei]

Speaking of food...

 

[jaizei]

Plus that should be like bonus double points for the compounded cheesing.

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

I eat something I like!
I also try to eat - most of the time
But we all have our weaknesses.

My all time regular food, I'm talking three,(3) times a day, 5-6 days a week is loose, pan fried breakfast sausage with a pile of brown rice added, followed by a pile of scrambled eggs dumped in topped off with home grated sharp cheddar cheese, (local,natural, Tillamook farmer owned since 1909) award-winning, even-aged over 9 months, not in this house! I find humor that there is a best by date of 7/2017 date on it. Who allows cheese to sit around for over 2 months? It's only a 2 lb.(907g) mini loaf for crying out loud slackers!!!

 

[Lyn W]

Speaking of food...

That is revolting!

 

[Lyn W]

My all time regular food, I'm talking three,(3) times a day, 5-6 days a week is loose, pan fried breakfast sausage with a pile of brown rice added, followed by a pile of scrambled eggs dumped in topped off with home grated sharp cheddar cheese, (local,natural, Tillamook farmer owned since 1909) award-winning, even-aged over 9 months, not in this house! I find humor that there is a best by date of 7/2017 date on it. Who allows cheese to sit around for over 2 months? It's only a 2 lb.(907g) mini loaf for crying out loud slackers!!!

That probably tastes a lot better than it sounds, Ken, but as I don't eat sausages or eggs or rice (I did say I'm a fussy eater) I won't be trying the recipe anyday soon.
Agree with you about the dates though. Why would anyone buy cheese that far in advance? Unless you were going to be snowed in and cut off and knew well before......I suppose there are places in the frozen north that are. Can you freeze cheese?

 

[Lyn W]

I'm going go hit the hay and hope that the noises in my head let me get some sleep.
So Nos Da anyone lurking, take care.

 

[johnandjade]

good mornooning one and all! the forum said good morning to me today (bottom of pic)

 

[johnandjade]

there we go, now the tartan spartan is awake only 2miles till bacon and coffee.

lets all go have an amazing day

 

[johnandjade]

guess i'll go fire up the coffee machine;

... walks aimlessly around... WOOOHHYAAHHH!!! (slips on the floor)

gosh mr ed done a great job cleaning up!

 

[JoesMum]

Good morning John.

Could I have my coffee black without please? * Passes mug *

Good morning CDR.

 

[johnandjade]

Good morning John.

Could I have my coffee black without please? * Passes mug *

Good morning CDR.

certainly mum . feeling any better today?

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

No joke here John, this was playing here when I read your post.


BOB DYLAN
"One More Cup of Coffee"

Your breath is sweet
Your eyes are like two jewels in the sky
Your back is straight, your hair is smooth
On the pillow where you lie
But I don't sense affection
No gratitude or love
Your loyalty is not to me
But to the stars above

One more cup of coffee for the road
One more cup of coffee 'fore I go
To the valley below

Your daddy he's an outlaw
And a wanderer by trade
He'll teach you how to pick and choose
And how to throw the blade
He oversees his kingdom
So no stranger does intrude
His voice it trembles as he calls out
For another plate of food

One more cup of coffee for the road
One more cup of coffee 'fore I go
To the valley below

Your sister sees the future
Like your mama and yourself
You've never learned to read or write
There's no books upon your shelf
And your pleasure knows no limits
Your voice is like a meadowlark
But your heart is like an ocean
Mysterious and dark

One more cup of coffee for the road
One more cup of coffee 'fore I go
To the valley below

I sit with drink in hand preparing for bed…sigh…

 

[JoesMum]

certainly mum . feeling any better today?

Definitely turning a corner

My head is much clearer this morning. My throat is a bit sore and I still have bunged up ears, but hopefully that will clear soon.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

hee hee hee View attachment 190433

B Tittles.
It's a cheaply made show that made it over here. But I liked it very much.

 

[johnandjade]

No joke here John, this was playing here when I read your post.


BOB DYLAN
"One More Cup of Coffee"

Your breath is sweet
Your eyes are like two jewels in the sky
Your back is straight, your hair is smooth
On the pillow where you lie
But I don't sense affection
No gratitude or love
Your loyalty is not to me
But to the stars above

One more cup of coffee for the road
One more cup of coffee 'fore I go
To the valley below

Your daddy he's an outlaw
And a wanderer by trade
He'll teach you how to pick and choose
And how to throw the blade
He oversees his kingdom
So no stranger does intrude
His voice it trembles as he calls out
For another plate of food

One more cup of coffee for the road
One more cup of coffee 'fore I go
To the valley below

Your sister sees the future
Like your mama and yourself
You've never learned to read or write
There's no books upon your shelf
And your pleasure knows no limits
Your voice is like a meadowlark
But your heart is like an ocean
Mysterious and dark

One more cup of coffee for the road
One more cup of coffee 'fore I go
To the valley below

I sit with drink in hand preparing for bed…sigh…

wayhey, i love it when things like that happen .

hope you're continuing to heal up cowboy

 

[johnandjade]

B Tittles.
It's a cheaply made show that made it over here. But I liked it very much.

morning ed! how are we today?

its a show called 'the chase' here, it throws up a gem like that now and then

 

[ZEROPILOT]

morning ed! how are we today?

its a show called 'the chase' here, it throws up a gem like that now and then

It resembles "Who wants to be a Millionaire?" over here.
Before I got married for the first time and left for South Carolina for a year, I had another school board job where I worked nights. During my dinner break I was able to watch television. But the only channel I could get was P.B.S. (Public broadcast) And there are always horrible shows on there.
Anyway, as it happened, they started showing some British T.V. show called "Are you being served". I started watching it and liked it. Clearly many episodes weren't imported because the cast switched around quite a bit from show to show.
"One foot in the grave" was even better. But again....not many episodes. (They kept a pet tortoise)

 

[johnandjade]

It resembles "Who wants to be a Millionaire?" over here.
Before I got married for the first time and left for South Carolina for a year, I had another school board job where I worked nights. During my dinner break I was able to watch television. But the only channel I could get was P.B.S. (Public broadcast) And there are always horrible shows on there.
Anyway, as it happened, they started showing some British T.V. show called "Are you being served". I started watching it and liked it. Clearly many episodes weren't imported because the cast switched around quite a bit from show to show.
"One foot in the grave" was even better. But again....not many episodes. (They kept a pet tortoise)

one foot in the grave was brilliant