COLD DARK ROOM

[Lyn W]

I got another pic and he liked the Mazuri!!
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He's lovely!
Have you named him yet?

 

[Lyn W]

Right, now I've caught up I'm going to say goodnight.
Have a peaceful night everyone and not see you soon
Nos Da!

 

[Momof4]

He's lovely!
Have you named him yet?

My sister named him buddy so we’ll go with that because every time I talk to him I say “hey Buddy.”

I feel bad because he paces all day and tries to escape.

I know he’ll settle. I’m also going camping Thursday so I can’t spy on him all day. My pet sitter works but does come on her lunch and sleeps over.

He’s starting to nibble on food.

 

[Momof4]

@Kristoff

How’s your daughter doing?

 

[Yvonne G]

Sabine with all those personalities in you, you must the only person I know that can go to group therapy on their own!

. . . and the queen of puns is back!

 

[CarolM]

There are a few ways and methods to “trotline” - but here in Maryland, used to catch Md Blue Crabs

• As used for crabbing, a trotline is nothing more than a long line, resting on the bottom and anchored at both ends, to which a series of baits are attached at intervals of two to six feet. The baits are attached to the main line by simple slipknots or by shorter lines called dropper lines (known as trots or snoods.) Crab trotlines are usually baited with chicken necks, chicken livers, bull lips, eels or other inexpensive baits. Maryland blue crabs are harvested by waterman on small workboats using trotlines and crab pots. When caught by trotlines, the line is set and the workboat moves slowly end to end, bringing the line to the surface where the waterman catches the crab

Thanks Mark. Good to know.

 

[CarolM]

Ya it does happen I've caught a few myself.

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[CarolM]

Didn't they make that film on location at your house Yvonne?
You know 'The Great Cats' Pee?'

Lol. Here we go again ( Says me with a huge smile on my face).

 

[CarolM]

It makes me want to. I used to do loads - my Dad was an instructor - and I even spent a summer coaching youngsters in the South of France when I was a student. My back won’t take it now - in fact it may be that it’s part of the problem with my back

Hhhmmmfff. Naughty back!!

 

[CarolM]

Good evening all. JoesDad and I are just back from the cinema.

They were screening a live performance of Swan Lake by the Royal Ballet. It was absolutely stunning! (And much cheaper than going to the Royal Opera House in London!)

You have such fun all the time. When do you just vegitate at home?

 

[CarolM]

I must say the title of this room is quite deceiving. I've found most everyone here so far to be rather bright, and warm.

Except that dang leprechaun, geez that guy is annoying....

What is he doing. Maybe we can ask the wool spider( if she exists) to scare him right again.

 

[CarolM]

Good evening all I've been a bit busy with reports the last couple of days but almost finished now so can relax a bit.
Lola's results were better than the last in that the white blood count is up, which was the main concern the last time and testosterone levels are normal. He has gained some weight too. So the scan is on hold at the moment.
He has been eating better the last few days, but still only if hand fed.
He will feed himself but ignores most of the food I put down until I get home and sit with him.
I am trying to just leave him to it as I don't want to make him dependent on me but because he's been poorly I feel I need to build him up so its whatever it takes at the moment.
He has completely gone off weeds too and will sniff and walk away if presented with my freshly picked and prepared offerings.
He really is being fussy!
It will be time for some tough love as soon as I think he is strong enough.
Look out Lola!!

o-O Lola! Watch out Mama is going to be coming out with the big guns.

 

[CarolM]

We don't kayak but I love the canoeing we do with the kids. Only usually on the local canal but on a bright sunny day there's nothing better!

Do you know why you should never cook in a canoe?


Because you can't have your kayak and heat it!

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[CarolM]

Right, now I've caught up I'm going to say goodnight.
Have a peaceful night everyone and not see you soon
Nos Da!

Hope you had a good sleep and all is right as rain this morning.

 

[CarolM]

My sister named him buddy so we’ll go with that because every time I talk to him I say “hey Buddy.”

I feel bad because he paces all day and tries to escape.

I know he’ll settle. I’m also going camping Thursday so I can’t spy on him all day. My pet sitter works but does come on her lunch and sleeps over.

He’s starting to nibble on food.

Hopefully he settles nicely and soon. And yay on the nibbling on food and I hope that it soon turns into give me more. Give me more food. Enjoy your camping and don't forget our postcards please.

 

[CarolM]

@Kristoff

How’s your daughter doing?

Ditto!!

 

[CarolM]

Well now that I have caught up. How is everybody doing.

Linda glad you are home again and enjoying the night life.

Lyn missed you and very glad Lola's results were positive ones. Hang in there and don't forget we are hanging in there right beside you.

Lena is your daughter much better now. And does that mean you get to go walkies again [emoji3]

@DE42 Dan how are you doing this morning. Still in pain and what has doc said? Can they help make you start feeling better?

Mark love your adventures on the kayak. I would love to do that. But will more than likely have to live it through you.

Todd thank you for the compliments and we will have a talk to the Leprechaun. Who I think was supposed to be fired as Adam cannot afford to pay both him and the one legged pirate. Hmm maybe that is why he is being annoying - he wants back in.

Bambam how is your garden growing? All in a row with cockle shells and silver bells and are you the pretty maid?

Kathy how is your back doing? I asked my osteopath the other day about the cold and heat thing and he said that cold is not good but then neither is too much heat either. It would be better if I did it in short bursts rather. It is funny how there are so many different ways to achieve the same result or not. [emoji6]

Sabine and CCLBee and...And...And.. (sorry I forget all your personalities names). How are our favorite torts doing and what song is next and for whom?

Carol did you sleep well last night? And how is operation relieve boredom going? Wait....What...thats me!!! Tut tut tut WHAT is the CDR coming too.

I am having so much fun lately with Rue she is really coming out of her shell[emoji6] And I love her new nightly ritual it is so cute. Anyway not chat again later as I better go find something to do so I can look busy. [emoji3]

 

[Kristoff]

I see i have some catching up to do. I spent the morning kayaking out on a large reservoir - and there were TONS of turtles out basking. I was able to sneak up on many....got a few good snaps.

The start..

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Just around the first bend

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And a bit further on..

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We like to work our tongue (or finger) muscles whenever you go out kayaking [emoji85]
Lovely postcards—thank you, Mark!

 

[JoesMum]

Good evening all I've been a bit busy with reports the last couple of days but almost finished now so can relax a bit.
Lola's results were better than the last in that the white blood count is up, which was the main concern the last time and testosterone levels are normal. He has gained some weight too. So the scan is on hold at the moment.
He has been eating better the last few days, but still only if hand fed.
He will feed himself but ignores most of the food I put down until I get home and sit with him.
I am trying to just leave him to it as I don't want to make him dependent on me but because he's been poorly I feel I need to build him up so its whatever it takes at the moment.
He has completely gone off weeds too and will sniff and walk away if presented with my freshly picked and prepared offerings.
He really is being fussy!
It will be time for some tough love as soon as I think he is strong enough.
Look out Lola!!

Oh Lola! You are really pushing your luck! Have you been taking lessons from @Gillian Moore ‘s Oli?!

 

[Kristoff]

For fun, i thought I would count the number of turtles I saw this morning....that quickly died out after the third log or so.... way too many to spot today.

A bit burry, but check out the hind legs on Turtle in the middle.

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She must have seen Jacques’ performance!!