COLD DARK ROOM

[Tidgy's Dad]

Meeeeee!

Patience, Grasshopper.
I don't officially know of your existence, yet.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Oh Shame, That is very sad. We need some happy news in the CDR, as there is too much sad news coming in. And as a side note: I would happily take the water / rain off their hands if they want. I won't even charge them.

HAPPY NEWS ! ! ! !
I'm back! (well, nearly)
Kirsty's Twins
It's a beautiful Day.
I have cheese.
Lena's daughter.
We have a quite new Roommate.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I need to work now, then will try to drag daughter geocaching in the afternoon. [emoji23]

Here’s her red carpet moment:
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She got a diploma as the “Best Comedy Actress”. (All kids got “Best” something or other, including “Most Charming”, “Most Photogenic”, “Most Talented”.)
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It was a sweet event. The Russian moms were much less so — telling husband and I that we were “embarrassing” ourselves because we were holding a bag of popcorn in a photo or that daughter would suffer “childhood trauma” if we don’t run out and buy her flowers...

This is what I meant by the Lena's daughter bit.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Let’s just say it’s the tennis season and I like watching tennis

Andy Murray's house?

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I think that Adam better come back soon as it is getting awfully quiet in here more often lately. [emoji22] [emoji22] Or is it because you all are enjoying your summers[emoji17] [emoji17] while I am left on my little lonesome. Enjoying my winter in a warm bed with hot chocolate and watching Jurassic Park iii?

It doesn't seem particularly quiet to me!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Between thunderstorms and unblocking downpipes from the gutters, I investigated the nestbox this afternoon

Here’s what it looks like without the front on the box
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And here’s the damage Mrs Bluet-it did to the top of the box with her woodpecking!
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The nest extracted contained Baby B who was partly feathered and emaciated and 3 tiny eggs that didn’t hatch. There was no sign of his siblings; I can only assume that they were so small that Mrs B was able to remove their bodies
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We have a nature tv programme called Springwatch that started this week, they have a camera in a nestbox with chicks about the same age which are much better developed. I think Baby B had not been getting enough food for a while.

So the box is cleared out and available for roosting now. I doubt another bird will nest in it this summer.

 

[Moozillion]

Ooh Little Jacques has competition. Looks the understudy is working hard to take the lime light away from our Jacques. Speaking of which @Moozillion We need some photo's of Jacques and Elsa to satisfy our Jacques and Elsa fix!!!

Coming soon![emoji6]

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I am the same. I still can’t go for a walk without thinking “Ooh that’s a good dandelion”

All the way to Spain and back, wifey and I see flowers and say, 'Ooooooh, Tidgy would love this."

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Good morning/afternoon.
A drizzly Weds afternoon here, it's rained but only a trickle compared to some parts of the country.
I have just returned from lunch in a local pub with my nephew - a chance to catch up with him and see what he's up to.
I had gammon with chips and salad and now I could do with a lie down!

Lola continues to be active but eating little unless I sit in his room and hand feed him and even then he's being fussy.
The food I left for him has been walked over several times and is now spread around his room!
I think he is taking advantage of my concern!!

Anyway time for a coffee now so I'll speak to you later
TTFN

I have run out of coffee! ! ! !
Just sent wifey out to buy some.
She better be quick!

 

[Momof4]

Good morninoonening all!
Off to buy a potato later, but some catching up for a bit!
But first, for @Lyn W and Linda and anyone else who remembers our old friend and Roommate Kirsty Johnson, now Kirsty Honeyman (remember the Scottish wedding?) I have some news to reveal.
She was very worried for a while about skin cancer but finally got the all clear and then became pregnant.
With twins.
About 6 weeks ago they arrived! Notice the tortoise outfits, she still has Beastie, of course.
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This one is Ailsa.
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And this is Isla.
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I don't know much about babies and am not particularly fond of them, but I think they're gorgeous.
Here they are grown somewhat, 6 weeks later which was yesterday!
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They are so cute!!!

 

[Lyn W]

Good morninoonening all!
Off to buy a potato later, but some catching up for a bit!
But first, for @Lyn W and Linda and anyone else who remembers our old friend and Roommate Kirsty Johnson, now Kirsty Honeyman (remember the Scottish wedding?) I have some news to reveal.
She was very worried for a while about skin cancer but finally got the all clear and then became pregnant.
With twins.
About 6 weeks ago they arrived! Notice the tortoise outfits, she still has Beastie, of course.
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This one is Ailsa.
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And this is Isla.
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I don't know much about babies and am not particularly fond of them, but I think they're gorgeous.
Here they are grown somewhat, 6 weeks later which was yesterday!
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Oh Wow!
How beautiful are they??
I think Kirsty had just married when I last saw her in the CDR.
I'm sure I remember her posting some wedding pics!
Congratulations @kirsty Johnston and hubby on the arrival of your twins, - they are gorgeous!!!
Sorry to hear about your cancer scare, Kirsty, hope that is all OK now,
but how wonderful for you to have twins - 2 for the price of 1!!!
Thank you @Tidgy's Dad for posting that news!!!

 

[Bee62]

[emoji23] [emoji23] Where do you get those awesome emoji's from?

Google free animated smileys, like here:

https://www.smilies.4-user.de/

 

[Momof4]

Coffee with my pal George.. we meet every morning early and start the day before the rest of the house wakes

George is adorable and a cute coffee date!

 

[Yvonne G]

NO!!!!! Even for a million bucks! Not dead, please! (Adam's new avatar)

 

[Bee62]

Okay pulling you up now.

Good that you are strong and not too thin, I am a "heavy girl".... LOL !
PLEASE PULL NOW !

 

[Toddrickfl1]

NOT that any of us are counting right? @Toddrickfl1 Your Majesty how has the infiltration and spying of Pretend Chat going? Any useful information we can use?

They've got nothing worth plundering over there

 

[Momof4]

I have run out of coffee! ! ! !
Just sent wifey out to buy some.
She better be quick!

How is wifey??
Do you still have students?

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Well that is me over and out for the night. So sleep tight and sweet dreams. And just to remember Adam.. Nos Da everyone.

 

[Bee62]

He was! And maybe a little offended.. but it was a proud mom moment for me!

Don`t care about a offended zoo keeper. You really can be proud of your son. I think he is ready for a big sulcata tortoise....

 

[Lyn W]

Phew - it's hard work catching up - Adam must be exhausted.
Good morning/afternoon everyone.
I have a lodger - Simba the Pomeranian - my sister is trying to persuade me to have.
He's been very excited at the sight of Lola but not been allowed anywhere near him.
He really is a lovely little pooch - house trained and listens to commands etc., but I am worried about putting Lola at risk when he does venture out into the garden. So I don't think I can keep him.
Hope everyone is having a good Thursday.
Simba and I are off for a walk and hopefully will find some dandies sprouting after our recent rain.
See you all later
TTFN