COLD DARK ROOM

[Kristoff]

This evening I am watching the movie "Esio Trot" with Dustin Hoffman. It is so funny !
Mr. Hoppy with all the different tortoises around him. Saw one Sulcata, many Russian and Greek, some Redfoots and one or two Leopard tortoises.
This movie ist a "must see" for every tortoise fan !
Great recommendation.

Glad you watched it. The near-death of a tortoise was terrifying. Really enjoyed the movie.

 

[Kristoff]

Yes, it was me.

But I watched it first!

 

[Kristoff]

Good morning, Linda.
Beautiful day here, too!
Good luck castle hunting.

“Castle hunting” must be a British term! Or German. Never heard of it.

 

[JoesMum]

Gosh, I’m spoiled for views today. The castle is, naturally, at the top of a hill with glorious views in all directions.

It’s 14th Century and you can see a mason’s mark on every block. Stonemasons were paid by the piece, so they put their mark on each piece so the number they’d done could easily be counted.


It’s built on a circular plan with a lovely courtyard in the centre

 

[JoesMum]

The views. I forgot the views!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

“Castle hunting” must be a British term! Or German. Never heard of it.

Tis Cold Dark Roomish.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Gosh, I’m spoiled for views today. The castle is, naturally, at the top of a hill with glorious views in all directions.

It’s 14th Century and you can see a mason’s mark on every block. Stonemasons were paid by the piece, so they put their mark on each piece so the number they’d done could easily be counted.
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It’s built on a circular plan with a lovely courtyard in the centre
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Nice.
And an unusual mixture of styles.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

The views. I forgot the views!
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Very beautiful!

 

[Bee62]

Oh ! Me Me Me !!

Hello Grandpa, sorry I missed you !
Want to fly with me another night ? Drinking a Bud together before ? I would be glad.

 

[Bee62]

Good morning all! It’s a beautiful day here and I shall be venturing out shortly to find the castle. I need to apply sunscreen first.

Apply sunscreen first ? You make me envy again.
When you post such things again and again I have to set you on my ignore list .

 

[Bee62]

Glad you watched it. The near-death of a tortoise was terrifying. Really enjoyed the movie.

Hello Lena. Glad to see you.
At the end of the movie it was said "no tortoises had been hurt".

 

[Bee62]

But I watched it first!

Okay.

 

[Bee62]

The views. I forgot the views!
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Beautiful ! Overwhelming ! Great !

 

[Kristoff]

The views. I forgot the views!
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Sunscreens, and castles, and gorgeous views... what is this decadence??
Great postcards, Linda. Thank you!

 

[JoesMum]

Parkland

Flowers

And bazillions of boats varying in size from bijou to obscene!

 

[Bee62]

Parkland
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And bazillions of boats varying in size from bijou to obscene!
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I can feel the warmth of the sun by viewing your pictures.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Parkland
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Flowers
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And bazillions of boats varying in size from bijou to obscene!
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Bet there's at least fifty quid's worth there.
Pretty flowers.

 

[JoesMum]

Bet there's at least fifty quid's worth there.
Pretty flowers.

I had a look at satellite view on Google maps and I’d guess there’s something in the region of 5-10,000 boats moored. The total value probably exceeds the wealth of many nations!

 

[144 Grandpa Turtle]

Hello Grandpa, sorry I missed you !
Want to fly with me another night ? Drinking a Bud together before ? I would be glad.

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[Tidgy's Dad]

It is time to start thinking about this year's TORTOISE ! ! ! ! !
It all went pretty smoothly last year, considering, so who wants a pressie from far away?
I'm in.
That's ONE!