COLD DARK ROOM

[Kristoff]

Good morning, roommates!
Will be catching up on the weekend’s posts in a moment. Or so. What kept me away, apart from the usual, were two more lovely giants made of scrap wood.

This is Little Tilde, watching over a shallow fjord made by a river and a tunnel valley dating back to the Ice Age.

And this is Thomas on the Mountain, who is not on a mountain but on a hill slope, but any hill is considered a mountain in Denmark. The photo is in black-and-white because the sculpture had been vandalized.
Wishing everyone a great week ahead!

 

[Kristoff]

The two of you are terrible. I am surprised Lena hasn't jumped on the bandwagon. And you better hide if Sabine sees this.[emoji33] [emoji15] [emoji33] [emoji15] [emoji33]

If I can still remember, I was quite sleepy by the time we got to the rabbit stew. I wouldn’t refuse some, otherwise.

 

[Kristoff]

You know I have actually eat Turtle before. Common snapping turtle it was interesting. Not something that I plan on eating again but not bad.

Oh dear.
I’ve eaten dog, so I guess it’s as horrible as that. Not something I would eat again either.

 

[Kristoff]

O boy! Let me talk your ear off about rabbits!
The larger breeds can be tricky in comparison to the small ones. They are prone to getting soars on the bottoms of their feet. I used a pvc coated wire for the pen bottoms from that website, 1/4" x 1/2" let the poop fall through but was more supportive.
They also need alot more space for breeding. I had a circular 4ft diameter pen just for breeding the giants.
The nest boxes need to be much longer too. If the doe jumps into the box and there isn't enough room she could crush the babies. I made mine twice the length of the rabbit and one rabbit body length wide.

Good to know we have an expert on board!

 

[Kristoff]

We want to see you spreading your wings and hissing...

No chance! Shush!

 

[Kristoff]

Sleep tight and sweet dreams. Don't let the giants bite.

Thank you for trying to put the idea in my mind just before bed!

 

[Kristoff]

Don't go saying that on any other threads.

LOL. Sound advice! [emoji85]

 

[Kristoff]

Yeah.... i wasnt sure about all the US hype on the naming event... then again, i couldnt understand the Brits who lined up outside the hospital days in advance of the “birth”... must be a better way to spend ones time than sat on a pavement...

Anyhow... “can’t wait now for the big wedding”

May 19. Save the date.
(Wish Adam was here as our live commentator...)

 

[Kristoff]

That giant is SOOO COOL!!!!![emoji2]
(And your daughter is adorable!)[emoji173]️
I think it’s GREAT that you “spoke” to the swan in his own language and it worked!!!!! [emoji2] Very creative idea!

Thank you, Bea! [emoji173]️

 

[Kristoff]

I saw this, but: I love bunny meat ! Have had bunnys to eat in the past.
I was the one who raised them and I was the one who slaughtered them ! I have a lot of experience with bunnys.
Surprise, surprise ! ?
I sometimes slaughter a rooster too, but I don`t like it.

Now, that’s my girl!

 

[JoesMum]

Good morning, roommates!
Will be catching up on the weekend’s posts in a moment. Or so. What kept me away, apart from the usual, were two more lovely giants made of scrap wood.
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This is Little Tilde, watching over a shallow fjord made by a river and a tunnel valley dating back to the Ice Age.
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And this is Thomas on the Mountain, who is not on a mountain but on a hill slope, but any hill is considered a mountain in Denmark. The photo is in black-and-white because the sculpture had been vandalized.
Wishing everyone a great week ahead!

Those are fabulous!

 

[Kristoff]

O they would make wonderful pets if neutered or spayed! Just wanna snuggle all day.
Some people keep them like cats even.
Had a Flemish giant doe that I walked on a leash and harness.

A rabbit on a leash - lol!

 

[Kristoff]

I've got 4 other places but not as bad.

Oh, that looks extremely painful. Do they heal over time?

 

[Kristoff]

Not me. I'm totally happy with what I have now. If I were to luck out with the lottery, I'd just hire someone to be my groundskeeper and have better fences put up.

But you already own a zoo! The rest of us are just dreaming about it.

 

[Kristoff]

Good morning all.

There is some progress with my back. I still woke in the night, but at 5am not 3am. And this time it was about a quick trip to the bathroom, rearranging my position in bed and dozing rather than having to get up, use muscle rub, take painkillers and spend an hour walking round downstairs.

It’s not fixed by any means, but compared with a couple of days ago I am improved.

It’s cold, grey and dreary outside and due to get wetter later. Some plants I ordered before I did my back in have been delivered so I have 4 lavenders and 3 sedums (for Joe) that need planting. I am hoping daughter or JoesDad can be coerced into a little digging this morning!

Sounds like progress, Linda!
Even the sedums can wait if no one is around to help you.

 

[Kristoff]

Spent all day kayaking on Nanjemoy Creek in southern Maryland and followed it until it reaches the mighty Potomac River.

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Heading into a little marshy area as we explore for Eagles, Turtles, Snakes and all kinds of Fowl

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Early Morning Launch for our Group into a very still Nanjemoy Creek


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This last pix is looking west at the Potomac River where the Nanjemoy joins and continues flowing south.

You’re so active. Most of my recent hikes involved trains and buses. [emoji85]

 

[Kristoff]

Hi gang.
I just found THIS in my Redfoot pen.
Looks like I missed an egg or two!

Oh Ed. This is fate! You were born to be a tortoise trainer, no matter what!
Julio Jr.? Please say you’re going to keep this cutie...

 

[Kristoff]

Looks like some sort of finch maybe? It’s hard to see. Fascinating to see the nest though.

We have warfare in our garden with the birds. The robins in the cotoneaster have been joined by a pair of dunnocks (aka hedge sparrow). The cotoneaster is just over a metre from our bird feeders.

I feared the robins had been scared off by a mean ginger cat, but they’re still there. The male robin has become very territorial and is trying to fight off everything. To be fair, everything else is trying to avoid him and just go about their business. But he’s not prepared to be tolerant right now [emoji849]

Has the ginger cat been about? The robin might just change his mind about fighting off everything... I hope.

 

[Kristoff]

Oh Ed, that is wonderful ! A baby ! You must keep that baby ! Congrats for the cute torty.

SNAP!!!

 

[Kristoff]

Today my husband put in a 2nd door for my redfoots heated house. My two are separated and the house is divided but I always have to put my female away in the evenings so we added the door for her. Now if I can train her to go in at night all I need to do is lock her door. I think my pet sitter will appreciate it too.

She dug another nest and laid again. I just them in the ground. I’m not sure if my male as actually fertilize them but he has snuck in her pen.

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You’re another Tortoise Trainer, Kathy!