COLD DARK ROOM

[JoesMum]

Good morning all.

So today, I am driving the "removal van" (aka my car) back to Hertfordshire with Son and the remainder of his things. He starts work on Monday.

That's it then. Both children will have fledged. I threatened to change the locks so we can enjoy our freedom [emoji14] They took it as the joke intended

Daughter is doing a course on Otter Ecology and Surveying today ... wading in a river in this heat seems a good move!

 

[Kristoff]

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He’s hooked!!! And I’m not talking about the fish)
Jayden is my “special” child. I was not supposed to be able to have anymore and my daughter was 11 when I became pregnant with him.. I see all of y’alls proud pictures and it just makes me think how fast time is playing it’s hand .. I’m grateful & God is good!

Wow, it’s almost as big as him! [emoji23] Here’s a boy who’ll never go hungry.

 

[Kristoff]

Lola my leopard walked outside on his own today - had a quick look around, turned and came straight back in but that's progress for him!!

Outside is overrated [emoji85] Still, well done, Lola!

 

[Kristoff]

Good morning all.

So today, I am driving the "removal van" (aka my car) back to Hertfordshire with Son and the remainder of his things. He starts work on Monday.

That's it then. Both children will have fledged. I threatened to change the locks so we can enjoy our freedom [emoji14] They took it as the joke intended

Daughter is doing a course on Otter Ecology and Surveying today ... wading in a river in this heat seems a good move!

Good morning, Linda! Your kids are lucky to have you. Hope it’s not a very long drive - do take care of your shoulder and back.

 

[JoesMum]

I have a ME day tomorrow. I am going to meet up with some friends from my moderator forum for a picnic lunch

 

[CarolM]

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He’s hooked!!! And I’m not talking about the fish)
Jayden is my “special” child. I was not supposed to be able to have anymore and my daughter was 11 when I became pregnant with him.. I see all of y’alls proud pictures and it just makes me think how fast time is playing it’s hand .. I’m grateful & God is good!

Congratulations on a good catch. Your son looks so sweet.

 

[CarolM]

Lola my leopard walked outside on his own today - had a quick look around, turned and came straight back in but that's progress for him!!

Lol. Well done Lola.

 

[CarolM]

Hey all just popping in to say hey. Been extremely busy lately with my job and things with my dad. Hope everyone is doing well and had a great day. Happy belated birthday @Yvonne G

Here is a video I took a little while ago of me scratching Champs ears. He shows his appreciation in funny way. This dog literally thinks he can talk, but most of the time I have no idea what he saying?

Your Majesty are sure your dog is not telling you to scratch the other side as well? He is adorable btw.

 

[CarolM]

Good morning all.

So today, I am driving the "removal van" (aka my car) back to Hertfordshire with Son and the remainder of his things. He starts work on Monday.

That's it then. Both children will have fledged. I threatened to change the locks so we can enjoy our freedom [emoji14] They took it as the joke intended

Daughter is doing a course on Otter Ecology and Surveying today ... wading in a river in this heat seems a good move!

What are you going to do with yourself now?[emoji6]

 

[CarolM]

I have a ME day tomorrow. I am going to meet up with some friends from my moderator forum for a picnic lunch

Sounds perfect.

 

[CarolM]

Well good Afternoon All. Hope everyone is having a good Wednesday wish it were Friday day. Nothing much to report from my side. It has been pretty boring so far. [emoji22] Anyway have a good one.

Before I go....does anyone watch Love Island? A british reality TV show. I have started watching season 4 here and love watching it. Hubby moans at me and wonders why I am watching nonsense....just can't help myself though. I started watching one evening while waiting to fall asleep, now I can't wait to see the next episode.[emoji16][emoji16]

 

[Kristoff]

Your Majesty are sure your dog is not telling you to scratch the other side as well? He is adorable btw.

Reminds me, I haven't watched it yet. Off to redress this wrong.

 

[Kristoff]

Hey all just popping in to say hey. Been extremely busy lately with my job and things with my dad. Hope everyone is doing well and had a great day. Happy belated birthday @Yvonne G

Here is a video I took a little while ago of me scratching Champs ears. He shows his appreciation in funny way. This dog literally thinks he can talk, but most of the time I have no idea what he saying?

First, I freaked out... Then I thought maybe he thinks he's a cat? Sounds a lot like an attempt an purring... Hope you and yours are (relatively) well, Your Majesty.

 

[CarolM]

First, I freaked out... Then I thought maybe he thinks he's a cat? Sounds a lot like an attempt an purring... Hope you and yours are (relatively) well, Your Majesty.

Lol

 

[Kristoff]

Well good Afternoon All. Hope everyone is having a good Wednesday wish it were Friday day. Nothing much to report from my side. It has been pretty boring so far. [emoji22] Anyway have a good one.

Before I go....does anyone watch Love Island? A british reality TV show. I have started watching season 4 here and love watching it. Hubby moans at me and wonders why I am watching nonsense....just can't help myself though. I started watching one evening while waiting to fall asleep, now I can't wait to see the next episode.[emoji16][emoji16]

They claim no man is an island... but I'm not shore.

Sorry. Never watched it. But couldn't let a pun opportunity go by... if you catch my drift

 

[CarolM]

Whahaha, I'll wave it this time around. It is fun to watch as there are lots of ups and downs. I find it a good way to switch off.

 

[Bee62]

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He’s hooked!!! And I’m not talking about the fish)
Jayden is my “special” child. I was not supposed to be able to have anymore and my daughter was 11 when I became pregnant with him.. I see all of y’alls proud pictures and it just makes me think how fast time is playing it’s hand .. I’m grateful & God is good!

Proud boy with his fish. A lovely picture.
Btw: My brother was ( he is dead ) 9 years older than me. After his birth my mother was told she will never get another child, but then she got me ! 9 years later.

 

[Bee62]

Lola my leopard walked outside on his own today - had a quick look around, turned and came straight back in but that's progress for him!!

Seems Lola needs a shot that contains a big portion of courage.... LOL !

 

[Bee62]

Hey all just popping in to say hey. Been extremely busy lately with my job and things with my dad. Hope everyone is doing well and had a great day. Happy belated birthday @Yvonne G

Here is a video I took a little while ago of me scratching Champs ears. He shows his appreciation in funny way. This dog literally thinks he can talk, but most of the time I have no idea what he saying?

I never heard a dog growling when his ears are scratched ...

 

[Bee62]

While I’m still waiting for the team to finish installing the AC, let me share some more postcards with you.
Here’s an interesting monument in Ottawa to aboriginal war veterans and those who have fallen:
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Next, some examples from a MosaiCulture installation across the bridge from Ottawa, in Gatineau, Quebec:
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(The creation myth and the World Turtle)
Mother Earth:
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All these are made of steel structures covered by moss and bedding plants. As such, they need to be watered regularly.
Now, back across the bridge, a view of Parliament Hill:
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And one of the area’s celebrated animals — drumroll — Blanding’s turtle (alas, not in person):
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It’s a medium-sized freshwater turtle native to southern Ontario and western Quebec.
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Unfortunately, they’re endangered.
Finally, another famous animal, fortunately not in person:
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Wow ! Stunning pictures. I love these living sculptures.