COLD DARK ROOM

[Tidgy's Dad]

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i only painted a small area.

the other sock was not sacrificed for the grate good

got a job on tomorrow arranged from spain!! £100, 4hrs maximum

and let's all join in of chorus of 'happy birthday to, ewe '

Your toe is looking better.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Good day at Wimbledon (via the airwaves) for me...

Wins for Federer...

And in the Mixed Doubles, Jamie Murray/Martina Hingis and Henri Kontinen/Heather Watson.

This means a Brit will we win the Mixed Doubles, but which one? And who do I support?

Can't we get them to swap partners ?
Glad you had a good day.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Hey Adam, thanks again for my old lady's bday wishes lmbo No I have not got caught up on the CDR thread, be doing it as we go. The "traveling tort" thread is coming soon, it will be illustrated. At first I didn't think I'd share as to not encourage too many young keepers to emulate. Most of the folks are not ocd like i am about my pets and there were many potentials for disaster on the way and now, as well. I just take full advantage of my funny brain to work for my animals' benefit. Had really no choice, leaving for 6 wks for Florida and noone there to trust with the tortoises, who are still very young and still need daily work and attention. We were bringing our kitty boy Maxi anyway, so what's another couple of critters? I just decided to take my chances and so far- so wonderful! And Adam, hang- gliding??? I'd totally do that!!!! If i could ever overcome my fear of heights Unfortunately I have acquired couple of crazy phobias over those 51 yrs of my earthly existence. Not too bad! Nothing incapacitating or anything. But! Few days ago we went snorkeling with kids (Florida Keys coral reef) and oh man! Oh man! I could not rip that mask off my face and tube out of my mouth fast enough! That feeling of "impending doom" can be pretty powerful and overwhelming, making you forget all the rational and logical thinking and reasoning. It took the power of my entire being to look for the way to swim against the current back towards the boat line, and trying to take few breaths through my mouth while doing that. Once i grabbed the line, I my critical thinking was coming back and i was trying to figure out how to get to the ladder to get back aboard. Now, I should mention that everyone in my family swims very well. Everyone except for moi! I can not swim! I know! Crazy! I would have never put myself into the "situation" but my daughter (good swimmer) was scared to jump in and I guess I felt daring, telling myself that at my age there are still way too many things I haven't experienced and to try and hurry up getting some of those under my belt so to speak... and I wanted to lead my baby girl by example... so I jumped! And she followed! Only I was back out of water in probably less than 10 min all shaken up inside, and she ended up having a great experience overcoming her fear and anxiety. Funny thing though, no one aboard knew how panicked I was, they just thought I didn't like the barracuda down there (there was a big one, looked like 5-6' from little distance). Anyway, Adam, it's good to be alive and 51! Will be down here at Mom's till mid August. Now trying to plan for the Twins' 10th birthday. It's on 8/1/17. Those boys are very tough to entertain. They like their computers the best. They also love animals though so maybe i can find something where they get to handle some cool animals (any animals really, they love them all). Hang-gliding..... hm......

Oh, I would so like to get to Florida and i will, some day soon. you've caught me up, being 51 myself. next year you'll be overtaking me.
I can't swim, either, but i love the water and can snorkel, strangely, it's a different skill it seems.
You'll have to get the kids out to Morocco, sometime. Wild monkeys you can hand feed, the camels, as well as the beaches and unspoiled forests. And torts, of course. They'd love it!
It's great to be alive and 51! Life's good.

 

[Moozillion]

Still extremely scorchio on the terrace.
The tile temp was 60.8°C or 141.5 F
Most of the socks that weren't batted into the distance are severely scorched.
New socks, please!

GOOD HEAVENS!!!!!! 141.5 F???!?!?!

 

[Moozillion]

EEL SLIME!
http://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us...ull-of-eels-and-slime-overturns-on-us-highway

Actually, this is sensationalist reporting.
It's hagfish slime.
But that doesn't sound a s good.

Poor eels/ hagfish

 

[Bee62]

wifey's reading and feeling a bit hot. (temperature wise)
Tidgy's relaxing before our table tennis but is fine as ever.
And i'm just sorting out a couple of old video tapes.i'm very healthy and happy today.

I am glad your feeling good and happy today !

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

GOOD HEAVENS!!!!!! 141.5 F???!?!?!

It'll get hotter in August.
i love it.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I am glad your feeling good and happy today !

And i'm happy you're glad.

 

[Moozillion]

Hey Adam, thanks again for my old lady's bday wishes lmbo No I have not got caught up on the CDR thread, be doing it as we go. The "traveling tort" thread is coming soon, it will be illustrated. At first I didn't think I'd share as to not encourage too many young keepers to emulate. Most of the folks are not ocd like i am about my pets and there were many potentials for disaster on the way and now, as well. I just take full advantage of my funny brain to work for my animals' benefit. Had really no choice, leaving for 6 wks for Florida and noone there to trust with the tortoises, who are still very young and still need daily work and attention. We were bringing our kitty boy Maxi anyway, so what's another couple of critters? I just decided to take my chances and so far- so wonderful! And Adam, hang- gliding??? I'd totally do that!!!! If i could ever overcome my fear of heights Unfortunately I have acquired couple of crazy phobias over those 51 yrs of my earthly existence. Not too bad! Nothing incapacitating or anything. But! Few days ago we went snorkeling with kids (Florida Keys coral reef) and oh man! Oh man! I could not rip that mask off my face and tube out of my mouth fast enough! That feeling of "impending doom" can be pretty powerful and overwhelming, making you forget all the rational and logical thinking and reasoning. It took the power of my entire being to look for the way to swim against the current back towards the boat line, and trying to take few breaths through my mouth while doing that. Once i grabbed the line, I my critical thinking was coming back and i was trying to figure out how to get to the ladder to get back aboard. Now, I should mention that everyone in my family swims very well. Everyone except for moi! I can not swim! I know! Crazy! I would have never put myself into the "situation" but my daughter (good swimmer) was scared to jump in and I guess I felt daring, telling myself that at my age there are still way too many things I haven't experienced and to try and hurry up getting some of those under my belt so to speak... and I wanted to lead my baby girl by example... so I jumped! And she followed! Only I was back out of water in probably less than 10 min all shaken up inside, and she ended up having a great experience overcoming her fear and anxiety. Funny thing though, no one aboard knew how panicked I was, they just thought I didn't like the barracuda down there (there was a big one, looked like 5-6' from little distance). Anyway, Adam, it's good to be alive and 51! Will be down here at Mom's till mid August. Now trying to plan for the Twins' 10th birthday. It's on 8/1/17. Those boys are very tough to entertain. They like their computers the best. They also love animals though so maybe i can find something where they get to handle some cool animals (any animals really, they love them all). Hang-gliding..... hm......

Hmmmm... If you're near Ed, then you are in the general vicinity of Ft. Lauderdale. When we visited my sister down there a few years ago, she took us to the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center just north of Ft. Lauderdale, in Boca Raton. They have big aquariums where you can watch them feed the manta rays, they rehabilitate injure sea turtles etc. Their biggest aquarium is 2 stories tall, and has barracuda, a sea turtle that cannot be released, Rays, a moray eel, a big octopus and a bunch of fish. I loved being there for feeding time for the Rays!!!! Gorgeous fish! Do you think your boys might enjoy that?

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Hmmmm... If you're near Ed, then you are in the general vicinity of Ft. Lauderdale. When we visited my sister down there a few years ago, she took us to the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center just north of Ft. Lauderdale, in Boca Raton. They have big aquariums where you can watch them feed the manta rays, they rehabilitate injure sea turtles etc. Their biggest aquarium is 2 stories tall, and has barracuda, a sea turtle that cannot be released, Rays, a moray eel, a big octopus and a bunch of fish. I loved being there for feeding time for the Rays!!!! Gorgeous fish! Do you think your boys might enjoy that?

Sounds great.
Weston Super Mare Sea Life centre had an huge open pool with various rays in.
There was a stingray i called Malcolm whom I used to visit every Saturday. he used to poke out of the water and let me stroke him and follow me around the tank. wifey was amazed the first time i took her to see him and fell in love with a Blond ray she called .....errrrr....Blondie. They built up quite a rapport over time. i was allowed to feed the fish sometimes.
I was very friendly with an octopus there, too.

 

[Bee62]

I'm off to play table tennis with The Tidge.
Or maybe sock tennis.
Back in an hour or two.

I hope Tidgy was`nt the ball .....

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I hope Tidgy was`nt the ball .....

Goodness, no !
She'd damage my racket!

 

[Bee62]

Goodness, no !
She'd damage my racket!

She is too heavy..... You should feed her less sausages.
Good evening Adam.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

She is too heavy..... You should feed her less sausages.
Good evening Adam.

Good evening, Bee!
She's currently eating lots of prickly pear fruit, the season has just started, so i get the sausages to myself.
But, considering her size, the Tidgyisaurus is very heavy.

 

[Bee62]

@Pearly
Happy birthday to you !

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

@Pearly
Happy birthday to you !

They look a bit like bees............

 

[Bee62]

Hi Adam,

Tidgysaurus is a nice word creation ! Love it !

 

[Bee62]

They look a bit like bees............

Do you not know the minions ? I love this bad, nasty little yellow guys ! They always make nonsens and annoy each other.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Hi Adam,

Tidgysaurus is a nice word creation ! Love it !

I meant to type Tidgisaurus, but got it slightly wrong.
Yes, it's nearly as good as The Tidgidaire and better than the Tidginator.

 

[Bee62]

Tidgyrannosaurus ......