COLD DARK ROOM

[Tidgy's Dad]

My name is Dipa
It means light or Lamp in english
Good to see you too here

Hello, Dipa, I like to fly around lamps.
When they're lit, anyway.

 

[Bee62]

I understand that completely.. it is very difficult for me to leave as well.. luckily, I usually don’t want too

I love my home really much and I am satisfied with what I have, only sometimes I want a short break on a sunny beach.
Maybe in a few years when I have less cats I can do short trips in Germany to the beach.
When I was a child my parents drove every summer for holidays to the Baltic Sea. That`s why I miss this way to do holidays now.

 

[Bee62]

Here’s a friend’s video. She snorkels here about 2x a week. Now all 3 of her kids go too.

a wonderful example that wild animals and people can live near together. I thinkk the sea lions love human watching too !!!!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Our TV is not connected so I’m very much out of the loop. I used to follow the World Cup pretty closely as a teenager. Then life happened.

My TV is also not connected.
This is a good thing.

 

[Bee62]

Hi roommates! We found our last two of the “six forgotten giants” today. It involved an 11-km hike and of course I did a bit of geocaching along the way. Amazing, after hiking in Canada, how few insects are trying to eat you and few plants are trying to poison you in Denmark!
“Hill Top Trine”, a geocache, and some art work nearby.
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“Sleeping Louis”, “Hill Top Trine”, and more local art work:
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For those who may not know/remember, the Six Forgotten Giants were created by a Danish artist out of scrap wood and placed in woods or nature parks around Copenhagen for people to explore the outdoors.

You have funny sculptures in Denmark !

 

[Bee62]

I've just popped in to see how everyone is.
Still no Carol today? Does anyone know if she is OK or maybe gone away for the weekend?
It's not like her to not check in.
I had a lovely lunch with my sister's family and enjoyed watching the rain.
What a pity it can't rain every night and be dry in the day.
Looking forward to a cooler week.
Anyway I will bid you all goodnight now
So take care and have a Happy Monday!
Nos Da

I don`t know where Carol is. It is very unnusual that she isn`t online for a longer period. I hope she is fine.
@CarolM where are you ? Are you okay ?

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I wish I could hit "like" more than once.

You can.
It takes the first like away, so then you can like the post again!
As many times as you like!

 

[Bee62]

We’ve had two that were about 20 minutes from us. One was behind the SD Safari Park and they were getting crates ready to evacuate! Can you image?!?!

We almost lost our old house in 07 so I get very anxious and start planning my exit just in case. I have a few apps that I watch.

I swear my husband is always on a business trip when we have fires around here. We are lucky that we have a DC10 that drops fire retardant.

The huge one is up north and it is scary!!

Fires are very scary ! Stay safe.

 

[JoesMum]

Yeah, me to, I didn't want to have to send a prize to anyone else.

Adam!!!!! About flipping time too!!!!

I hope you have managed to get all your work out of the way and that all is well with you, wifey, Tidgy and SPLAT

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Adam will have a lot of catching up to do, but we all know about his prodigious ability!

Only 12,800 posts to go!

 

[JoesMum]

I like sulking.

Don’t you just? [emoji849][emoji23]

 

[Bee62]

I have a huge problem with moles! They are so many that a good rain collapses their tunnels and leaves huge crevices & washouts all over my land

Good morning all & happy Monday!

Are the moles there where the horses graze ? I always experienced that moles don`t like the trampling sound of horses on their heads.... and disappear where no horses graze.

 

[JoesMum]

Greetings All, lots going on (as usual)

Quick trip report from exploring Maryland’s Patuxent River.

We started off Sunday morning on the river from an area called Selby’s Landing, headed south and east a few miles and then cut up into Mataponi Creek (named after local native Indians). Lots of flowering plants, including water lillies and water hibiscus - also known here as Marsh Mallow. The best thing in full “bloom” was the wild rice that has taken over these marshy areas. The rice was planted many years ago by Fish and Game authorities to encourage birdlife and water fowl.

Wooden Bridge Spanning Mataponi Creek with Glowing Wild Rice

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We kept paddling well past this wooden bridge into areas only reachable by kayak during high tide periods. Yes, even this far away from the Chesapeake Bay the navigable waters are influenced by the tides.

The waters at the distant end are slowed considerably by thick marsh grasses and blooming algae, rice fields as well as industrious beavers that find these remote areas perfect for damming.

Crossing Over a Small Beaver Dam in Progress

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With our exploration of Matoponi Creek complete, we circumnavigated a small island and headed back up the main Patuxent River channel for many miles. Along the way we spotted Snowy White Egrets, Ospreys still with their young, American Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, Kingfishers, and tons of Red Winged Blackbirds. Additionally, we were treated to schools of jumping fish and the occasional splashing carp, catfish and bass that were all jumping to devour bugs on the calm waters.

After what seemed like a long, hot paddle, our lunch destination - Mt. Calvert House - was in view.

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We soon landed to the right of the estate, enjoyed our sack lunches in the shade, then took some time to explore the Stately Home.

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• Mount Calvert is one of the most significant historical and archaeological sites in Prince George's County. Its rich archaeological and historical resources represent over 8000 years of human culture. Archaeological evidence shows that American Indians were present from the Archaic Period (7500-1000 BC) through the Woodland Period (1000 BC-1600 AD). Early Archaic hunters and gathers visited the Upper Patuxent River to harvest the river's natural resources. Later, Woodland Indians farmed the land and lived in permanent villages along the river until the 1600's when European settlers arrived. Info - Mount Calvert is one of the most significant historical and archaeological sites in Prince George's County. Its rich archaeological and historical resources represent over 8000 years of human culture. Archaeological evidence shows that American Indians were present from the Archaic Period (7500-1000 BC) through the Woodland Period (1000 BC-1600 AD). Early Archaic hunters and gathers visited the Upper Patuxent River to harvest the river's natural resources. Later, Woodland Indians farmed the land and lived in permanent villages along the river until the 1600's when European settlers arrived. Info: https://www.findyourchesapeake.com/places/mount-calvert-historical-and-archaeological-park

After lunch and our quick look of the house and grounds, we headed even further up the River to where it branches into smaller shaded waters called the West Branch.

We took some time to paddle further upstream until fallen trees and debris completely blocked our way.

Time to turn and head back home

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The End.

Wonderful once more, Mark

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Poor armadillo, I'm a big girl you know !! Do they squeak when flattened ? Is your pirate's name Peg ? Or Lefty ? Woody ? Not Speedy, tho, I'm sure. I'd be green with envy if a Leprechaun brought me a grasshopper with solid gold, crushed ice, liquid removed, please. And wouldn't that make me just a bit richer then ? I'm feeling better already. Do penguins still look drunk when they waddle if you're on a ship and the waters are wavy as you pass by ? Hmmm. Hello, Silly, Willy and the missing one. What's his name ? Oh, right, Nil-ly. Coffe and tea, ok with me. I've never seen a mustache of cheese, but plenty of cheesy mustaches. Wink. Hedgehogs are spiky guinea-pigs to me. Can never tell the difference. If your jellyfish lamp fails, I know a Kellyfish equally full of light !! Corners are simple creases that hurt when you hit them while walking in the dark but they also help you go in another direction, which in the dark is helpful, unless you like being in the corner, in the dark. You can stay there, ok, but carry this Kellyfish light, I promise you'll now love being in the corner !! Wool Spiders, I fear not !! Perhaps I'm itching to meet Her ? Have I been cautious enough ? I hate being censored. Hey Woody, where's my drink ?!?!

That's the ticket.
Welcome to the Cold Dark Room!

 

[JoesMum]

Wonder who will win? Any guesses?

[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Looks like you're going to fit right in with this group of nut jobs, Kelly.

Nut jobs ? ? ?
Us ? ? ?

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Stares are in corner 6. If you go take plenty of lights maybe a jellyfish or two. The also like a maze down there so I recomend marking your trail. I got lost when I went and ended back up here with a new pair of wool underwear I did not have on before. [emoji33]

Ha!
Oh, I've missed you guys.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

What does daylight savings actually do?

Annoy people, mostly.

 

[Bee62]

Greetings All, lots going on (as usual)

Quick trip report from exploring Maryland’s Patuxent River.

We started off Sunday morning on the river from an area called Selby’s Landing, headed south and east a few miles and then cut up into Mataponi Creek (named after local native Indians). Lots of flowering plants, including water lillies and water hibiscus - also known here as Marsh Mallow. The best thing in full “bloom” was the wild rice that has taken over these marshy areas. The rice was planted many years ago by Fish and Game authorities to encourage birdlife and water fowl.

Wooden Bridge Spanning Mataponi Creek with Glowing Wild Rice

View attachment 246636

We kept paddling well past this wooden bridge into areas only reachable by kayak during high tide periods. Yes, even this far away from the Chesapeake Bay the navigable waters are influenced by the tides.

The waters at the distant end are slowed considerably by thick marsh grasses and blooming algae, rice fields as well as industrious beavers that find these remote areas perfect for damming.

Crossing Over a Small Beaver Dam in Progress

View attachment 246637


With our exploration of Matoponi Creek complete, we circumnavigated a small island and headed back up the main Patuxent River channel for many miles. Along the way we spotted Snowy White Egrets, Ospreys still with their young, American Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, Kingfishers, and tons of Red Winged Blackbirds. Additionally, we were treated to schools of jumping fish and the occasional splashing carp, catfish and bass that were all jumping to devour bugs on the calm waters.

After what seemed like a long, hot paddle, our lunch destination - Mt. Calvert House - was in view.

View attachment 246638

We soon landed to the right of the estate, enjoyed our sack lunches in the shade, then took some time to explore the Stately Home.

View attachment 246639

• Mount Calvert is one of the most significant historical and archaeological sites in Prince George's County. Its rich archaeological and historical resources represent over 8000 years of human culture. Archaeological evidence shows that American Indians were present from the Archaic Period (7500-1000 BC) through the Woodland Period (1000 BC-1600 AD). Early Archaic hunters and gathers visited the Upper Patuxent River to harvest the river's natural resources. Later, Woodland Indians farmed the land and lived in permanent villages along the river until the 1600's when European settlers arrived. Info - Mount Calvert is one of the most significant historical and archaeological sites in Prince George's County. Its rich archaeological and historical resources represent over 8000 years of human culture. Archaeological evidence shows that American Indians were present from the Archaic Period (7500-1000 BC) through the Woodland Period (1000 BC-1600 AD). Early Archaic hunters and gathers visited the Upper Patuxent River to harvest the river's natural resources. Later, Woodland Indians farmed the land and lived in permanent villages along the river until the 1600's when European settlers arrived. Info: https://www.findyourchesapeake.com/places/mount-calvert-historical-and-archaeological-park

After lunch and our quick look of the house and grounds, we headed even further up the River to where it branches into smaller shaded waters called the West Branch.

We took some time to paddle further upstream until fallen trees and debris completely blocked our way.

Time to turn and head back home

View attachment 246640

The End.

Looks like a wonderful and interesting tour. Mount Calvert looks very British to me.
Have you seen beavers on your trip ?

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Moves the clocks back an hour in the autumn and forward and hour in spring.

It was supposed to make the mornings lighter for workers in the winter months. The practicality in most places is that

- the country/time zone is so big that it makes little difference to those in the extreme north ,(Northern Hemisphere) or South (Southern Hemisphere) as the days are too short anyway

- the whole thing was decided before electric lighting was common and when people worked in more manual (often outdoor jobs)

- farmers hate it. To quote a farmer my parents knew who flatly refused to change his clocks "The cows don't understand"

- half the country can't remember which way the clocks go (spring forward, fall back)

And we get it four times a year, here.
Madness!