COLD DARK ROOM

[JoesMum]

You’re joking, right?

I wish I was. It says a lot for JoesDad really. He stands by me and up for me and knows his Dad’s behaviour is unacceptable. It used to upset me. After 32 years, I can shrug it off and we can even laugh about it sometimes. I find it most difficult when I get verbally attacked in front of my children... they were horrified the first time it happened. They’re still horrified, but they’re old enough to be part of the conversation at home now and deal with it.

I’m off to see a friend for coffee. It’s her birthday today and she had the most brilliant idea of meeting without the kids for a change. I’d forgotten there was that possibility.

Happy birthday friend! My good friend has her birthday today too, but she is too far away to meet today

Have a lovely child-free time

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Good morning all. I woke early for reasons I’m not sure of. I need coffee!

On my second coffee already, slowly waking up.
Good morning, Linda.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

You’re joking, right?

I’m off to see a friend for coffee. It’s her birthday today and she had the most brilliant idea of meeting without the kids for a change. I’d forgotten there was that possibility.

Good morning, Lena.
Have a coffee on me!
Enjoy.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

First student due now.
But this one is always late and often has to pray before we start.
I'm not that bad as a teacher!

 

[Bee62]

Hi Adam!
It has
I am back from the dead
It’s great to see everyone

Hello Noel, glad that you are back !
Would you tell us what happend that you have been so long "away". Only if you will, naturally !

 

[Bee62]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You're SEVEN ! ! !
That's one more than we had last year!
The magnificent seven!
What part of the present do you use for coffee? I don't remember now.

Mayby it is me, the one more than last year ? Last year I was in the Christmas Card exchange but not in Tortoise.

 

[Bee62]

The nautiloid Trilacinoceras hunanense from China,, Middle Ordovician about 460 million years old.
View attachment 222269
A nautilus, a creature rather like a squid or octopus lived in the end and added chambers as it grew.
When it was young it had a coiled shell and swam as an active predator, but as it got older the shell becomes straight and it became a bottom dweller and an ambush predator.

This fossil pleases me. It is beautiful !

 

[Bee62]

Good evening all.

I hope you aren't being dazzled by the shine from my halo in the gloom of the CDR

I went, alone, to see the in-laws today to attempt to resolve problems with a printer that my FiL has owned for 5 years, but never previously admitted that he hasn't been able to set up. As you're probably aware, I have been working in IT since I graduated in 1985, but FiL has his own views on whether or not I am able to undertake such complex tasks given that I am a mere woman. Let's just say that, had JoesDad not been such a huge support over the last 30 years, I would probably be in jail for murder.

Anyway, FiL let me get on with it without watching my every move and, while it wasn't straightforward, I got it working... Samsung needs reporting for the "easy printer setup" lies! FiL is delighted and I am currently in his good books. It won't last, but I'll enjoy it while it happens

The glow of your halow is fine ! Brighter than the yellyfishs. Can you leave the halo here in the dark to brighten it a little bit ?

 

[Bee62]

Golly, it's quiet in here at night at the moment.

I was very, very busy yesterday !
Creating and preparing individual Christmas Cards ! A lot of time I spend with this "hard work".

 

[JoesMum]

I’m adjusting the caffeine level in my bloodstream again. I really can’t get going today. And my back is being grumbly so I think I might need to return to the physiotherapist next week.

Now I must find a birthday present for my friend. It needs posting very soon!

 

[Bee62]

Oh, and if anyone wants to join the Whatsapp set up to talk to Pearly (Ewa) who is having a tough time with son Konrad's as yet undiagnosed sickness then PM me your cellphone number.

Pleased to see you Noel @AZtortMom

Sorry, but I have no I-phone or something like that.
I live without any apps. But when Ewa would tell me ( or us ) her postal adress, I would like to send Konrad and his brother a Christmas gift.

 

[Bee62]

I’m adjusting the caffeine level in my bloodstream again. I really can’t get going today. And my back is being grumbly so I think I might need to return to the physiotherapist next week.

Now I must find a birthday present for my friend. It needs posting very soon!

Good afternoon Linda. Sorry to hear that your back is bad today again.
Coffee is always fine. I like it too.
For the present of your friend you might ask amazon ? Have you any clue what you are searching for as a present ?

 

[JoesMum]

Good afternoon Linda. Sorry to hear that your back is bad today again.
Coffee is always fine. I like it too.
For the present of your friend you might ask amazon ? Have you any clue what you are searching for as a present ?

She’s very musical and I have known her since I was 10. We have bought presents every birthday and Christmas for over 40 years! I am struggling with finding something I haven’t already bought!

 

[Bee62]

She’s very musical and I have known her since I was 10. We have bought presents every birthday and Christmas for over 40 years! I am struggling with finding something I haven’t already bought!

Yes, I see. That will be a problem.
Hmmm ..... Mayby you can buy her tickets for a musical or something similar she would like to see.
You also could create an individual and personal coupon for a musical show she likes to see.
Good idea ???

 

[Kristoff]

The nautiloid Trilacinoceras hunanense from China,, Middle Ordovician about 460 million years old.
View attachment 222269
A nautilus, a creature rather like a squid or octopus lived in the end and added chambers as it grew.
When it was young it had a coiled shell and swam as an active predator, but as it got older the shell becomes straight and it became a bottom dweller and an ambush predator.

Do you own this beauty? Gorgeous either way!

 

[Bee62]

Good afternoon Lena. How are you ?

 

[Kristoff]

Mayby it is me, the one more than last year ? Last year I was in the Christmas Card exchange but not in Tortoise.

Hope @ZEROPILOT will join too. TORTOISE was great fun.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Mayby it is me, the one more than last year ? Last year I was in the Christmas Card exchange but not in Tortoise.

No, Jane is new to the TORTOISE this year, too.
Ed has not been around, he participated last year, but I'm not sure about this year.
I must contact him.
Good morning, Sabine.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I was very, very busy yesterday !
Creating and preparing individual Christmas Cards ! A lot of time I spend with this "hard work".

I won't be sending out the Christmas cards til a bit later.
But don't worry, I use express donkeys.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

She’s very musical and I have known her since I was 10. We have bought presents every birthday and Christmas for over 40 years! I am struggling with finding something I haven’t already bought!

A didgeridoo?
I have one and used to play it a lot when i had lungs.