COLD DARK ROOM

[Kristoff]

Good morning, roommates!
Husband is back from the UK. Says there’re lots of Union Jacks flying in the streets of London ahead of the royal wedding, and lots of discounts on British memorabilia.
Taking daughter to the ear doctor today. He saw her two months ago and wanted to drain her ears, take out her adenoids, and reduce her tonsils. We went for a second opinion in Turkey and the doctor there said it’s not necessary given that she sleeps well, with a closed mouth, isn’t sick all the time, and her hearing is fine. We’ll see what the Danish doctor will say today.

 

[JoesMum]

Good morning, roommates!
Husband is back from the UK. Says there’re lots of Union Jacks flying in the streets of London ahead of the royal wedding, and lots of discounts on British memorabilia.
Taking daughter to the ear doctor today. He saw her two months ago and wanted to drain her ears, take out her adenoids, and reduce her tonsils. We went for a second opinion in Turkey and the doctor there said it’s not necessary given that she sleeps well, with a closed mouth, isn’t sick all the time, and her hearing is fine. We’ll see what the Danish doctor will say today.

Our daughter had her ears and adenoids done. She was constantly having ear infections and it made a huge difference

 

[CarolM]

Do you like those colouring books for adults - mindfulness exercises?

Hmmm, I have a few, but find them far too busy. But I should bring them out again and do one or two again. I bought myself a beautiful fairy colouring book a couple of years back and love colouring that in (has anyone noticed that I like fairies??!!! LOL). Another one I should find. But don't really have the time. Between the family, torts, work, and CDR it does not leave much time for anything else. Every now and then I get a bee in my bonnet and bring them out for a while.

 

[CarolM]

Goodnight Carol
Now get into that bed and stay there!!!

I did, I did!! No naughty step for me today.

 

[CarolM]

Thanks. Maybe a little better than yesterday.

We will take a little bit everyday, as there will then be that day when you will feel right as rain.

 

[CarolM]

No unfortunately but to be honest I may not be able to work here at all soon. The meds they are putting me on are pretty strong and make me prone to life threatening infections. I don't know what I will do if I lose my job and insurance. I'm just hoping I can avoid disability.

Oh no. That sounds really stressful. You will need to invent a special suit that will ahdere to your skin like a second skin but will look like your skin. This suit will then keep all bacteria, viruses etc out of your body and you will be able to carry on as normal. Nobody will even be able to see that you have it on. It will also have a special filter that will filter all air going into your body as well to make sure that nothing gets in that way either.

 

[CarolM]

Hubby and I both love lamb chops: the first meal he fixed for me when we were dating was lamb chops!

Several years after we were married, we had cooked up some lamb chops and they were "resting" on the stovetop. I was setting the table in the dining room and heard my husband shout "NO!" to our cat Monty who had jumped up on the counter, drawn by the aroma of the lamb chops. Then I heard my husband shouting and cursing (he NEVER curses) as he apparently chased Monty through the house!!! I was a bit surprised at his temper until I heard him shout "HE'S GOT A LAMB CHOP!!!!" At that point I joined the fray and we finally succeed in cornering him- with him hissing as we retrieved our lamb chop! Hubby rinsed off the chop and ate that one. We don't take lamb chops lightly in this house!!!!

Whahahaha. That is a sight I would have liked to see.

 

[CarolM]

Don't you hate it when your night gets ruined by small minded egotists..

Are we refering to a certain expert? if it is I refrained from commenting especially when he started spouting certain things (which by the way I have no clue where anybody mentioned anything relating to that ) and I am from South Africa. If we just look at them wrong we are being racist here. If you were not refering to that person then sorry for my rant.

 

[CarolM]

Good morning, roommates!
Husband is back from the UK. Says there’re lots of Union Jacks flying in the streets of London ahead of the royal wedding, and lots of discounts on British memorabilia.
Taking daughter to the ear doctor today. He saw her two months ago and wanted to drain her ears, take out her adenoids, and reduce her tonsils. We went for a second opinion in Turkey and the doctor there said it’s not necessary given that she sleeps well, with a closed mouth, isn’t sick all the time, and her hearing is fine. We’ll see what the Danish doctor will say today.

Yayy Hubby is back. Oh no - which doctor are you going to follow?

 

[CarolM]

Our daughter had her ears and adenoids done. She was constantly having ear infections and it made a huge difference

I generally only get ear infections when I have the flu or a cold. Never a pleasant experience. And I really feel for children when they have to go through that.

 

[CarolM]

Good morning all. Sorry I couldn’t get back to you yesterday. The need for sleep was too great.

We have walked well over 10km (7 miles) every day so far and, given my loss of fitness due to back problems, it has been very hard work. My back is doing well though

So, a quick roundup of yesterday... weather: sunny, wind chilly

First off some stone circles for @Moozillion, both 4-5000 year old neolithic. To put these dates in place, Stonehenge is only 2500 years old!

Stones of Stenness
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The neolithic village at Stenness
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Half a mile up the road the huge Ring of Brodgar
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And some equally old burial chambers nearby

Unstan requires you to get on your hands and knees to enter
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Maeshow is much bigger. You’re not allowed to take photos inside, but the Vikings found it and covered it in rune graffiti! You still have to bend right over and shuffle down a 30ft/10 metre passage to get in!
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What amazes me, is that these were built in a time when machinery etc was not available, and they are still standing today. Where you build houses today, and in a couple of years time you need to do repairs etc. Amazing sites and so jealous of you. BUT it is probably the only way I will ever visit Scotland (on my bucket list) , so thank you for that. I am really enjoying your postcards.

 

[CarolM]

Oh my! Can’t believe he ate it... I’d fry it a bit more first I’m sure Monty had learned that day who is the biggest cat in the house
I once left some chicken thighs thawing in the kitchen. When I returned, their number looked small to me and I started beating myself for not having taken out enough for the dinner. Then I saw our cat happily munching on something — he had stolen one and was clever enough to take it to his dish to eat.

Whahaha Clever cat. I can just see it. Scooby takes it outside and hides in the bushes. Or he looks to see who is around and then sneaks in and whaps! it's gone. His latest is to steal the cat food. I have had to move Bella's food bowl onto the kitchen counter so that he cannot get to it, problem is Bella is very upset with me about it. LOL

 

[CarolM]

After lunch we headed for the sea cliffs at Yesnaby and a spot of bird watching. To be honest, we haven’t been without binoculars the entire trip. There are so many birds about!
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And then wound our way over to the Broch of Gurness.

A broch is a circular tower like structure built for defence. They were built about 2500 years ago by the Picts (same time as Stonehenge) This one has 3 defensive ditches. The walls are very thick with a passageway in the wall.

There are many buildings crammed between the broch and the ditches... built by the Vikings needless to say!
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(Dreamy face!!)

 

[CarolM]

Well, All caught up again. Good Mornooning Everyone. By the sounds of it, some are or had good days and some not so much. Big Electronic hugs to those of you not, and Big Electronic smile for those of you who are. So this week I have visited Turkey and Scotland. Next week it will be Dan's vacation spot (Don't forget to take postcard pics please) Yay slowly I am getting to visit all over the world. So much fun. A little tired today as the CDR was just pulling me back all the time last night, so there is a lunch time snooze hopefully. Plans today is to go to the field next to me and see what weeds I can find for my torts. As we need to give them a variety. Pick up Jarrod from school, survive the work day without falling asleep (not including lunch time snooze) and get supper for the family. MMM Oh and check into the CDR every now and then of course. (goes without saying).

 

[Kristoff]

Our daughter had her ears and adenoids done. She was constantly having ear infections and it made a huge difference

Mine had it just once...

 

[CarolM]

Mine had it just once...

Once is enough. But isn't it normally after repeated episodes, that it becomes a concern?

 

[CarolM]

Since it seems so lonely in here, I thought that I would occupy myself for a while.

And does this mean that we need to add it to the list of what we feed our torts (along with the bean substrate of course) that is if there ever is enough left over after I have had my taste test - because I believe that for this one you have to make sure that there is no poison in there before you feed it. Obviously!! DUH.

This one we need to add to our self defense moves.



This one is for you @YvonnG - (with reference to your motivation yesterday )


I have this one on my fridge door.


This one reminds me of someone - I forget who!


This one is just funny.


Was this you Lyn and Bambam when you had your cornflakes the other night/day. I need to know - Just in case - you know, I make you angry or something.


Okay last one ( I am having so much fun, but I better stop before I make you all have to catch up too much)
Looks around to see if anybody is seeing me post this (Plausible deniability (can't remember how to spell this) if you did not see me. Hee Hee Hee)

 

[Bee62]

What’s with all those questions? I feel like I’m in a hot spot here

No, you are not in a hot spot, but I know that you take much better pics !
Too shy to lurk in the camera ? Come on, you don`t have no reason to be shy....

 

[Bee62]

Since it seems so lonely in here, I thought that I would occupy myself for a while.
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And does this mean that we need to add it to the list of what we feed our torts (along with the bean substrate of course) that is if there ever is enough left over after I have had my taste test - because I believe that for this one you have to make sure that there is no poison in there before you feed it. Obviously!! DUH.
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This one we need to add to our self defense moves.

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This one is for you @YvonnG - (with reference to your motivation yesterday )
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I have this one on my fridge door.
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This one reminds me of someone - I forget who!
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This one is just funny.
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Was this you Lyn and Bambam when you had your cornflakes the other night/day. I need to know - Just in case - you know, I make you angry or something.
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Okay last one ( I am having so much fun, but I better stop before I make you all have to catch up too much)
Looks around to see if anybody is seeing me post this (Plausible deniability (can't remember how to spell this) if you did not see me. Hee Hee Hee)

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MORE ! I love it when you are bored and feeling alone here ! Hi Carol.

 

[Bee62]

Thanks for the warm welcome! A coffee does sound nice. My neighbors just brought over a couple of little samples of a gingered lemon ale. I advised them to go with the one with more snap.

Hi Allen. Nice to have you here. I am Sabine or Bee. I am the crazy cat lady, cclbee.
You are now in the Cold Dark Room, living together with different roommates, a one legged pirate and a substitute leprechaun and some animals like the carrot eating snow leopard, some nice prickly hedgehogs, armadillos to sit on, yellyfish that lighten up the dark a little bit and Silly & Willy the penguins.
Be aware of the wool spider ( if she exist ). Maybe she is knitting woolen underwear for you too but we don`t know exactly.