COLD DARK ROOM

[Maro2Bear]

Pictures from the internet...
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Yep, unfortunately one guy was washed away as he attempted to assist a stranded lady. She made it, he was found way diwn in the Patuxent River the next day. Luckily, only 1 person died.

The exact same damage/storm happened just 2 years ago, some shops/homes were just getting fixed up and flooded again. This old mill village sits in a ravine that has a few small streams thst flow through and under. When storms hit with many inches of water in a short period of time the pipes, tunnels and river banks just can’t handle the volumes.

 

[Bambam1989]

*Nods Head* Yes please. What kind of cookies are we talking about by the way? NOT that I am fussy. They are all good. Except for some that were from Japan that I tried recently. They had the flavouring of that stinky (prickly Fruit). I just googled it because I could not remember the name, so I typed into google "Smelly prickly fruit: and it brought it up straight away. Let me tell you those biscuits were vile.

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I made snickerdoodles and peanut butter with chocolate chip cookies[emoji514]

 

[Bambam1989]

I must have missed it — are you building a railroad, Bambam?

Haha it's for the border of my rugosa rose beds. As well as some raised veggie beds.

 

[Kristoff]

So, I submitted a photo to a competition a month ago or so, and I’m a runner-up. The runner-up gets nothing. The winner gets good cash. I guess I should still be proud...

 

[JoesMum]

So, I submitted a photo to a competition a month ago or so, and I’m a runner-up. The runner-up gets nothing. The winner gets good cash. I guess I should still be proud...

Of course you should be proud! That’s definitely an achievement. Can we admire your photo please?

 

[Kristoff]

Of course you should be proud! That’s definitely an achievement. Can we admire your photo please?

Thank you, Linda. I may have shared it before. Here it is, followed by the winners in each of the two categories:

Winner 1 (storytelling):

Winner 2 (technique):

I’ve decided to be proud.
Time to go fetch daughter from the art school. Thank goodness I have three kids for short periods only.

 

[Bambam1989]

Thank you, Linda. I may have shared it before. Here it is, followed by the winners in each of the two categories:
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Winner 1 (storytelling):
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Winner 2 (technique):
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I’ve decided to be proud.
Time to go fetch daughter from the art school. Thank goodness I have three kids for short periods only.

They are all lovely. Im a sucker for dramatic lighting in photos.. if the subject of winner2 was a bit more interesting I would really like it.

 

[JoesMum]

Thank you, Linda. I may have shared it before. Here it is, followed by the winners in each of the two categories:
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Winner 1 (storytelling):
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Winner 2 (technique):
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I’ve decided to be proud.
Time to go fetch daughter from the art school. Thank goodness I have three kids for short periods only.

They are all good photos. Judging these things must be so difficult.

I love yours. It definitely tells a story to me.

 

[CarolM]

I made snickerdoodles and peanut butter with chocolate chip cookies[emoji514]

Oh yummy. I love peanut butter smoothies, cookies, cupcakes etc. Etc. So definitely going to take you up on some cookies. *licks lips*

 

[CarolM]

So, I submitted a photo to a competition a month ago or so, and I’m a runner-up. The runner-up gets nothing. The winner gets good cash. I guess I should still be proud...

Of course you should be proud. Well done. How many submitted a photo and did they give you the reason why you didn't win? I haven't seen your photo but I definitly think you should have won. [emoji1] [emoji1]

 

[CarolM]

Thank you, Linda. I may have shared it before. Here it is, followed by the winners in each of the two categories:
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Winner 1 (storytelling):
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Winner 2 (technique):
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I’ve decided to be proud.
Time to go fetch daughter from the art school. Thank goodness I have three kids for short periods only.

Nope. I think you won. I will give you first prize a big ol' high five.[emoji6]

 

[CarolM]

They are all good photos. Judging these things must be so difficult.

I love yours. It definitely tells a story to me.

Yes me too. Story - a little girl on her way home from school. Taking a shortcut across the field and walking past the dam.

 

[CarolM]

Of course you should be proud. Well done. How many submitted a photo and did they give you the reason why you didn't win? I haven't seen your photo but I definitly think you should have won. [emoji1] [emoji1]

Okay I have seen it now and still think you won. At least in my books you did.

 

[Kristoff]

Thank you, roommates! There were over 400 photos. So definitely a result.
I just happen to have run into Winner 1 a few times and think he’s a real snob.

 

[Kristoff]

Btw I ended up coming back home with two kids instead of one. One of the moms is stuck in traffic. [emoji85][emoji23]

 

[JoesMum]

Btw I ended up coming back home with two kids instead of one. One of the moms is stuck in traffic. [emoji85][emoji23]

Bonus child!

Earns you a favour another time

 

[Bee62]

Hi girls and boys.
I am back. Was I ever really away ? No.
Sorry, but I am unable to catch up with all posts but I was reading some of them.

@JoesMum
Sorry Linda that Fam. Blue -it didn`t make it. But it early in the year. I am not sure if the female bird wouldn`t try another breed when she is able to find a new partner.
Btw: Your pics of Norway and the Vikinger boots are beautiful and impressive !

@DE42 Are you still in Florida on holiday ? I read that you have bas weather. That`s mean ! I hope you are all right.

@CarolM Saw you posting as ever. I hope you are okay but I think you are.

@Kristoff Congrats winning a picture contest ! All okay in Denmark ?

 

[DE42]

I come home on Monday. But thank you

Hi girls and boys.
I am back. Was I ever really away ? No.
Sorry, but I am unable to catch up with all posts but I was reading some of them.

@JoesMum
Sorry Linda that Fam. Blue -it didn`t make it. But it early in the year. I am not sure if the female bird wouldn`t try another breed when she is able to find a new partner.
Btw: Your pics of Norway and the Vikinger boots are beautiful and impressive !

@DE42 Are you still in Florida on holiday ? I read that you have bas weather. That`s mean ! I hope you are all right.

@CarolM Saw you posting as ever. I hope you are okay but I think you are.

@Kristoff Congrats winning a picture contest ! All okay in Denmark ?

 

[Bee62]

In Germany we have an unusual and unexpected ( it is still spring ) heatwave !
My torts are happy. They are every day outside, walking in the sun and munching on gras. I think they got the full dose of UVB for the whole year right now !
Day temps reach 80,6 F ( 27 C ). I am a little bit slow and tired because of the heat but happy as my torts too. I can`t remember having such a warm spring. We got some rain and thunderstorm the last days and in some parts of Germany the heavy rain has destroyed houses and streets.
Luckily not where I live.
Activitys had to be done in the evening when it is slowly gettinge colder. All animals look for shade from the midday sun and heat. All animals ??? No, my torts love it and me too. I will send nothing back. I love the warm weather but I know it is unnormal.

 

[Kristoff]

Hi girls and boys.
I am back. Was I ever really away ? No.
Sorry, but I am unable to catch up with all posts but I was reading some of them.

@JoesMum
Sorry Linda that Fam. Blue -it didn`t make it. But it early in the year. I am not sure if the female bird wouldn`t try another breed when she is able to find a new partner.
Btw: Your pics of Norway and the Vikinger boots are beautiful and impressive !

@DE42 Are you still in Florida on holiday ? I read that you have bas weather. That`s mean ! I hope you are all right.

@CarolM Saw you posting as ever. I hope you are okay but I think you are.

@Kristoff Congrats winning a picture contest ! All okay in Denmark ?

Yay!!!! Thank you for stopping by, Sabine! Are you as busy as ever?
I’m going to Aarhus tomorrow, which is quite far from where I am.

Missed you lots!!!