COLD DARK ROOM

[JoesMum]

I quite like eating oysters, but it makes me slightly uneasy that we eat them alive.
That doesn't seem right, somehow.

I have no such qualms and sitting on the sea wall eating them so fresh is excellent. And so is the fish and chips. The gulls are a bit of a nuisance but they didn't get any.

The tide was out when we arrived so we could see some of the oyster beds


The discarded shells are gathered in huge heaps to return to the sea to start new oyster beds and maintain existing ones

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

VALUE FOR MONEY.
When you travel on a double-decker bus, get more for your money by sitting on the top deck.
Due to the circumference and curvature of the Earth, you will travel 0.0000000013% further than your fellow passengers downstairs who have paid the same fare.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I have no such qualms and sitting on the sea wall eating them so fresh is excellent. And so is the fish and chips. The gulls are a bit of a nuisance but they didn't get any.

The tide was out when we arrived so we could see some of the oyster beds
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The discarded shells are gathered in huge heaps to return to the sea to start new oyster beds and maintain existing ones
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Oysters and fish and chips ?
You were hungry.
You really are jolly good at taking photos.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Now, I expect many of you are familiar with the book, "Esio Trot" by the inimitable Roald Dahl and superbly illustrated by Quentin Blake.
I had a copy but before I moved to Morocco I sold it, along with thousands of other books, as it was simply too expensive to transport them all here.
We brought several hundred books and have been buying new ones and replacing old favourites ever since.
In Spain last week, I purchased a copy of "Esio Trot".
Huuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And read it again and then read it to wifey in a bar one evening.
It's a lovely little read, truly adorable.

However, I have noticed, now with my up to date Tortoise Forum acquired knowledge, that some of the tortoise care in the book is incorrect and possibly dangerous.
So, I have decided to write an updated version.
This will be appearing on the pages of the Cold Dark Room over the next few weeks and also in the "Books,......" section in "Off Topic Chit Chat".
I think I may have too much time on my hands.
Watch this space.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

 

[maplewood]

Will you miss Alaska ?
The organization you work for sounds like a great thing.

I sure will, it has become home...our daughter was born, it will always be a special place in our hearts.

 

[maplewood]

Good morning,Stuart.
Those fish look glorious.
Ans so does your little lass.

Good morning from Alaska now and thank dearly!

 

[maplewood]

Looks like you`re going to have a yummy dinner !
I love salmon, and as fresh as yours is, it will be delicious !
Good appetite.

We love salmon and it's great for babies too

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Good morning from Alaska now and thank dearly!

I must visit Alaska one day.
It's a bit cold for me in winter but a little visit in the summer would be great.
Texas is more my weather.

 

[maplewood]

I shall listen more carefully when the next one is broadcast tonight

According to this they're mostly in Tongass National Forest and Katmai National Park.

I must admit, I hadn't realised how much of Alaska is down the West coast of Canada. It extends further south than I realised

It is an incredibly massive piece of land for sure!

 

[maplewood]

I must visit Alaska one day.
It's a bit cold for me in winter but a little visit in the summer would be great.
Texas is more my weather.

Summers are absolutely beautiful!!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Summers are absolutely beautiful!!

I can well believe it, from what i have seen and heard.

 

[JoesMum]

Oysters and fish and chips ?
You were hungry.
You really are jolly good at taking photos.

I forgot to mention that Whistable is very proud that Peter Cushing lived in Whistable. They have a little section on him, including Dr Who exhibits, in their museum. No photos because they weren't allowed.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I forgot to mention that Whistable is very proud that Peter Cushing lived in Whistable. They have a little section on him, including Dr Who exhibits, in their museum. No photos because they weren't allowed.

He was a lovely man, I loved so many of his films, but he was sadly all wrong as Doctor Who.
Good evening, Linda.
It's very quiet in here these days .

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I just went out to buy milk and pop and found a young Spanish couple being hassled by touts. (not torts).
Rescued them and took them to a safe B&B I know that was withing their price range.
They were very grateful.
Good deed for the day done!
But took me an hour and a half rather than just 10 minutes!

 

[Bee62]

I quite like eating oysters, but it makes me slightly uneasy that we eat them alive.
That doesn't seem right, somehow.

No, it isn`t right to eat them alive.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

This morning, a member from Tampa Florida came and purchased my two male Redfoot.
I'm out of the breeding business.
I'm going to invite them into the CDR.

 

[JoesMum]

He was a lovely man, I loved so many of his films, but he was sadly all wrong as Doctor Who.
Good evening, Linda.
It's very quiet in here these days .

The CDR is quieter than it was, but it's the vacation season as those in the US call it. Children out of school and people off with their families. The tumbleweed is rolling through my Moderator forum too.

The seasons will change and people will return

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

No, it isn`t right to eat them alive.

Good evening, ccl Bee.
I would quite like to eat a camel alive , I think.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

This morning, a member from Tampa Florida came and purchased my two male Redfoot.
I'm out of the breeding business.
I'm going to invite them into the CDR.

Well played!
Hello, Ed.
I could do with some more people to whom to talk.