COLD DARK ROOM

[CarolM]

Good evening all. We had a very good drive up here in the sunshine. There’s still a little snow on the tops, but I don’t think that will be around long.

We stopped in a little village called Sudbury for a pub lunch. I had an excellent fish and chips with mushy peas.

The pub was very old and faces a big old house, now belonging to the National Trust, called Sudbury Hall. It was largely built around 1660 and modified regularly over the years.
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It has the most amazing ceilings including this one on the main staircase
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Wow. Really beautiful. You guys have such nice old buildings.

 

[CarolM]

Great excitement in the UK.

Not only have we won a gold medal at the Winter Olympics- Ladies Luge ... we got bronze too! - but we have had an earthquake! Not very big - magnitude 4.4 at a depth of about 5 miles.

Our friend @Lyn W undoubtedly felt it as the epicentre was in Cwmllynfell a village North East of Swansea in South Wales.

Son felt it in his flat in Bristol
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And daughter much further away in Southampton


I very much doubt there’s any serious damage anywhere. The last time the UK had an earthquake of this size was 8 years ago when it was M5.2.

We are very fortunate compared with most countries. Nothing like the current problems in Mexico following their much bigger quake.

Glad it wasn't too bad. We are extremely lucky as we don't get them at all.

 

[CarolM]

Got back from the vet.
They will keep Cricket at least til Monday. She is on fluids and they will continue to run tests.
So far they know that her white blood cell count is high. She is clear of parasites.
I should get a call later today with an update. I don't know if I like this vet but it was the only one that would accept her on a Saturday without a ridiculously high emergency fee.

Oh no. Please keep us updated. Poor Cricket. I really hope that the Vet is able to help her get better. I am very interested to know what explanation they come up with. Does the vet also think that it might be poison?

 

[CarolM]

The loss if income's nothing to worry about, they pay next to nothing.
And he gets charged for today at least.
There'll be someone else who wants a Saturday slot, soon enough.

Oh that is good to know.

 

[Bambam1989]

Oh no. Please keep us updated. Poor Cricket. I really hope that the Vet is able to help her get better. I am very interested to know what explanation they come up with. Does the vet also think that it might be poison?

They agree that it is likely but they have to figure out what it is before they know if it's something that they can combat, or if it has to work out of her system on its own.

 

[Raqib Farid]

A new avatar too ! Nice to see you !!!!!

Thanks. Nice to talk with you too.

So it's Saturday night and its about 1:05 AM. I'm still awaken and watching movie with my cousin. [emoji23]

 

[Raqib Farid]

What lovely words.

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[CarolM]

All caught up. Wasn't too much to catch up on. My clients left today to go back to South Korea. Yay. It is exhausting hosting people. Although i did get the opportunity to do some sightseeing. Before I took my guests to the airport we visited the Lion Park. They take in and rescue captive bred lions and allow them to live out their lives in peace. They very emphatically tell you that they do not breed and or allow interaction with the Lions. We arrived at around noon so they were all sleeping.

 

[CarolM]

They agree that it is likely but they have to figure out what it is before they know if it's something that they can combat, or if it has to work out of her system on its own.

Shame poor Cricket. Hopefully it does not take too long for Cricket to get better. Big hugs to you and Cricket. Thinking of you both.[emoji8] [emoji8]

 

[Bambam1989]

Just learned that we may see some snow fall tonight and tomorrow..
Anyone else notice the rising tension outside the CDR in the forum?

 

[JoesMum]

Anyone else notice the rising tension outside the CDR in the forum?

Oh dear, not again. It happens from time to time. This forum is well moderated compared with others I’ve been on, so hopefully they will manage to contain it. (obviously the one where I am a moderator is perfect )

I’ve not been posting much on the rest of the forum recently as I needed a break, somI haven’t seen.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I was also thinking that he looks like Indiana Jones. [emoji1]

He's an archaeologist!
I've often been compared to him before, especially went out in remote areas of wild parts of the world!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I rather like the Indiana Jones look.

Hmmmm
Indiana Jones or Tommy Cooper?

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

All caught up. Wasn't too much to catch up on. My clients left today to go back to South Korea. Yay. It is exhausting hosting people. Although i did get the opportunity to do some sightseeing. Before I took my guests to the airport we visited the Lion Park. They take in and rescue captive bred lions and allow them to live out their lives in peace. They very emphatically tell you that they do not breed and or allow interaction with the Lions. We arrived at around noon so they were all sleeping.View attachment 230762View attachment 230764View attachment 230765View attachment 230766

Yes, lions spend a lot of time sleeping.
Like cats.
And Tidgy.
And wifey.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Just learned that we may see some snow fall tonight and tomorrow..
Anyone else notice the rising tension outside the CDR in the forum?

Happens every spring.
I've not been out of The Cold Dark Room much recently.
Anything worth seeing, or is it all too miserable and childish?

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Oh dear, not again. It happens from time to time. This forum is well moderated compared with others I’ve been on, so hopefully they will manage to contain it. (obviously the one where I am a moderator is perfect )

I’ve not been posting much on the rest of the forum recently as I needed a break, somI haven’t seen.

Yeah, it soon fizzles out or gets closed down here.
Sometimes someone leaves, but not often.

 

[CarolM]

Just learned that we may see some snow fall tonight and tomorrow..
Anyone else notice the rising tension outside the CDR in the forum?

Between Tortdude and Tom?

 

[CarolM]

He's an archaeologist!
I've often been compared to him before, especially went out in remote areas of wild parts of the world!

Lol. Yes but he was a good looking guy. Just like you.[emoji6]

 

[CarolM]

Hmmmm
Indiana Jones or Tommy Cooper?

Wellllllll indiana Jones. He was just sooooooooo good at getting out of situations.

 

[Bambam1989]

Between Tortdude and Tom?

Other members have stepped in too.
So far it has been fairly civil..
Yes I have seen some of the past arguments get pretty heated. Hopefully this one won't get that bad.