COLD DARK ROOM

[Maro2Bear]

Good Saturday to all.

The hot hot sticky weather that we have had here for awhile now, with 7 days above 90, HAS BROKEN. A nice cool front with scatterred showers moved through the area yesterday afternoon and evening. This morning, NO humidity, nice breeze gusting to 20 mph, clear skies!

Perfect for kayaking...BUT today is paint the garden shed day. Sun, breeze, no humidity = perfect painting.

Tic toc ‘til World Cup games.... I’m so undecided.... i know England and Croatia are favored....but want to pick an upset...

 

[CarolM]

I have the door open for Lola to wander out when he feels like it but so far he's just peeped out and walked back in.
But I am going to put him out whether he likes it or not.
How do you explain that natural uvb is far better for him that a bulb?

Well you point to the bulb and shake your finger and head with disappointed look on your face. Then you go and point to the sun and nod your head with a huge smile on your face (while he is looking) . Do that all the time and he should get the idea. [emoji3] [emoji3]

 

[CarolM]

That looks like what I know as an amaryllis flower. I have one of those and they are beautiful but doesn't always flower.
As with all/most things grown from bulbs not safe for torts though.

Only saw this now. Definitely a hibiscus tree.

 

[Toddrickfl1]

This plant I have in my yard has grown buds several years but they never open. It's had buds a couple weeks again now and one is finally opened. Picture this app says it's Lilium brownii var. viridulum?

 

[CarolM]

Good Saturday to all.

The hot hot sticky weather that we have had here for awhile now, with 7 days above 90, HAS BROKEN. A nice cool front with scatterred showers moved through the area yesterday afternoon and evening. This morning, NO humidity, nice breeze gusting to 20 mph, clear skies!

Perfect for kayaking...BUT today is paint the garden shed day. Sun, breeze, no humidity = perfect painting.

Tic toc ‘til World Cup games.... I’m so undecided.... i know England and Croatia are favored....but want to pick an upset...

o-O you rebel you.[emoji23] Good luck with the painting.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Only saw this now. Definitely a hibiscus tree.View attachment 244277View attachment 244278View attachment 244279

That is one great looking hibiscus..

 

[CarolM]

That is one great looking hibiscus..

Thank you. It was in my garden when we bought the house and that was 15 years ago. And I cannot remember a time when it did not have flowers on it.[emoji3]

 

[Bee62]

Just a quick follow-up from Wednesday’s kayak outing on the Anacostia River, just outside of DC. We did paddle in and around the Kenilworth Water Gardens and Marsh area. Whats nice is thst the gardens are viewable by kayak and by park trails and footpaths and bridges. One of our paddlers takes some extra nice photos... here of a pink lotus

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NICE ! Nature provides so much colors and shapes for us to discover.

 

[Bee62]

Aaww thank you for the hugs. They are always welcome. Actually the no coffee is working. Yesterday i really wanted coffee so i went and bought decaffeinated which seemed to satisfy the craving. The osteopath on Wednesday night said that he could see a major shift in my body. By my upper back under my neck it has always had quite a forward curve and was very very tight. The osteopath said that curve has reduced considerably and softened. So now my lower back is being forced to work like it should be, but is protesting. So for the doc the pain is a good sign. Still far to go but it is being slowly corrected. One day at a time.[emoji3] Like your shingles it is a slow process. I am sorry to see that you are still struggling with your shingles but very glad that the homeopathic medicine is starting to take effect. Very big hugs from me to you too.

Thank you Carol. I hope your back is soon doing what it should do. Seems we both need to be patient.
I don`t miss the coffee. What I really would miss is milk ( when I should`nt drink milk any more ). I love milk and I am a milk junkie.
Your hugs I really appreciate.

 

[Bee62]

I saw a lovely elk strolling through my pasture this morning, of course I didn't have my phone with me to take a picture. He was so big, but I think he wasn't very old because his antlers weren't that big. I couldn't help but think how tasty he would be and how he would fill my freezer nicely- old habits I suppose.
Hubby is scheduled to work this weekend. He gets paid overtime which is nice but I would really prefer him to be home. He also got a call from a recruiter that is hiring for several different Power Plants. The recruiter is going to email him a list of locations and the job descriptions for each one . Hubby wants out of Washington, we will see if this is the opportunity he has been looking for.

Hmmm, yummy. A lot of fresh, smooth meat on 4 legs.....

 

[CarolM]

It seems that Lyn has the power to change the CDR cover pic as well. Congratulations Lyn on being one of a few who can. [emoji23] [emoji3]

 

[Bee62]

Sorry to hear that Sabine - hope you are feeling better soon.
That must be very painful you, yet you always remain so positive.
You are an inspiration Bee!

Thank you very much Lyn for your kind words.
I always try to be positive. I have to look after my pets every day. It is my daily routine, with or without pain. I don`t take any pain killers meds and I am sure that my problems will be better soon. Positive thinking is good for healing ....

 

[Bee62]

I am taking advantage of the sun and giving my babies some outside time. View attachment 244274View attachment 244275View attachment 244276

Your babies are beautiful and look so healthy ! They have had luck to come to your garden.

 

[CarolM]

Your babies are beautiful and look so healthy ! They have had luck to come to your garden.

I think it is more the other way round. I was brought all the luck from them. [emoji3]

 

[CarolM]

Your babies are beautiful and look so healthy ! They have had luck to come to your garden.

And thank you.

 

[Bee62]

Good morning/afternoon to all from a sunny and increasingly parched looking Wales!
That is a very unusual sight for us - we usually have lush green fields and hills everywhere you look.
I think I am going to have to go out and do my rain dance.
Hope everyone has made a good start to the weekend.

It seems to be hot and dry everywhere. In Germany too. The meadows are brown or yellow. Fields are dry. Yesterday I used the hose to water some plants in my garden. Maybe I should try a rain dance too....

 

[rjamesbeasley]

Hello all

 

[Bee62]

I think it is more the other way round. I was brought all the luck from them. [emoji3]

You are a wonderful person Carol.

 

[Bee62]

And thank you.

My pleasure.

 

[CarolM]

It seems to be hot and dry everywhere. In Germany too. The meadows are brown or yellow. Fields are dry. Yesterday I used the hose to water some plants in my garden. Maybe I should try a rain dance too....

Hmm. Same as i told Lyn. We will need pics as proof that you did it.[emoji23] [emoji23]