COLD DARK ROOM

[Kristoff]

Hi, Carol!
Jacques is fine. I’ve been super busy with moving things for the work on our house. Not been on here much- lurking a bit. I hope you are well!

Good luck, Bea. That’s major work.
Glad Jacques is fine. Love to her and Elsa.

 

[Kristoff]

Oh yes. That was in reference to the test. My Bad! [emoji23] [emoji23]

!!!

 

[Kristoff]

[emoji23] [emoji23] note to self...don't ask Lena for selfies!

But... your chin might come out nicely...

 

[CarolM]

Well they have slowed the progression down. If I was not on them right now there is no way I could work. I could not even stand with that extreme pain. So even though the condition is progressing it's progressing slower than it would have with the meds.

Well at least that is some good news then. Still not nice though. A big Electronic Hug Dan.

 

[Kristoff]

She says he started the test while she was going over the review answers but he said he didn’t and only answered #1 while she was still talking.

I don’t quite understand what “review answers” are, but that doesn’t sound like cheating. Of course, in major tests like the SAT you’re not allowed to start early, but labeling this as “cheating” seems disproportionate, especially because this is still middle school!

 

[CarolM]

But... your chin might come out nicely...

My Chins you mean. I have a double one.

 

[Kristoff]

Good evening all.

Another good weather day. Mostly walking sea cliffs and bird-watching with an agility test to get in a neolithic burial mound to finish

Mull Head
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The Italian Chapel - a Nissen Hut converted by Italian WWII prisoners using salvaged materials
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Tomb of the Eagles - so named because they found eagle talons among the bones interred in this 5000 year old burial mound.

JoesDad going in:
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Me coming out:
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The interior
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And more sea cliffs and inlets
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JoesDad and you are very adventurous!

 

[CarolM]

I don’t quite understand what “review answers” are, but that doesn’t sound like cheating. Of course, in major tests like the SAT you’re not allowed to start early, but labeling this as “cheating” seems disproportionate, especially because this is still middle school!

I think so too. You are not supposed to start early, but I wouldn't classify it as cheating per se.

 

[JoesMum]

JoesDad and you are very adventurous!

It’s there... it doesn’t involve heights (I’m not great with sea cliffs!) ... so you have to do it!

 

[CarolM]

It’s there... it doesn’t involve heights (I’m not great with sea cliffs!) ... so you have to do it!

Lol. Great attitude to have.

 

[Kristoff]

Hi Linda, Lola still isn't right but he was out of his hide again this morrning and ate a good portion of weeds with Critical Care formula after his soak.
He didn't eat a lot during the day but this evening after a short bask in the sun and another soak he ate some more - but mainly hand fed.
Hopefully tomorrow's scan will throw more light on whats going on.
Thanks for asking.

Keeping fingers crossed!

 

[DE42]

Thanks. Hopefully when I go to the beach being able to relax and the salt water may help some too.

 

[JoesMum]

The places on my legs are getting worse too. They go all the way around and the tissue under are around the places is just hard. View attachment 239008

 

[CarolM]

Thanks. Hopefully when I go to the beach being able to relax and the salt water may help some too.

They say salt water from the sea is always good for wounds. So not a bad idea.

 

[Kristoff]

That should be 'plan' - unless she has to travel for treatment

Good planes have better cabin pressure control, which makes them more gentle on ailing ears.

 

[Kristoff]

Oh dear hope she's not suffering too much and they can come up with a good plane to help her.

Thank you, Lyn.

 

[Kristoff]

Oh for cryin' out loud! Another two desert tortoises rescued today. That brings my total quarantine pen occupancy to 7 pens/7 tortoises!! I'm going to have to get busy and find homes for these guys. I have no more room at the inn.

I’d be so happy to take some of your hands... Maybe some day!

 

[Kristoff]

All caught up.

Well done, Dan!

 

[JoesMum]

I don’t quite understand what “review answers” are, but that doesn’t sound like cheating. Of course, in major tests like the SAT you’re not allowed to start early, but labeling this as “cheating” seems disproportionate, especially because this is still middle school!

School governor hat on here:

In a public exam this would be a straight fail. No appeal. Kids have to understand that exam conditions are strict and by age 14 schools are starting to get tough.

Last year of a middle school is typical for these clampdowns as it helps to make transition to the final phase easier.

It’s easy for it to get blown out of proportion “they’ve never done it before” and keep on about it. It’s better to write it off as a lesson learned that will never happen again.

 

[Kristoff]

Do you know that you and Bambam had me going and buying Frosties (cornflakes coated with sugar - Yes I know SUGAR but they are my favorite) on Wednesday. It seems they are the favorite of everyone in the house as well, as by this morning the packet was finished already. Then I remembered why I stopped buying them before. They never lasted long.

How disappointing that Linda and I and - who started it? - didn’t inspire you to get haggis. It hurts my feelings!