COLD DARK ROOM

[Maro2Bear]

Mark, your pictures and your kayaking are wonderful as ever!

Thank you. It’s always interesting to see if i capture any special glimpses..(i only check the pix once home) - some good, some normal.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Happy Sunday.... no fancy pub, cafe, or holiday cottage, but the water was warm for a nice long swim and the beach was only crowded by our group.

We had a long lunch/swim break....and burned up plenty of calories on our 13 mile paddle.

 

[EllieMay]

Another CDR member introduced to Blackadder [emoji23]

It’s a British comedy series - each series being set in a historical period and supposedly charting the history of generations of the Blackadder family. Wibble comes from “Blackadder goes forth” set in World War I when Edmund Blackadder was trying to prove himself insane.

I’m going to have to watch a series on utube! You can never have too much comedy.

 

[EllieMay]

Good morning! I’ve been a little on edge this past week so here’s the deal. I’m getting a new baby today... a two legged variety, 14 yrs old complete with a long history of not good stuff.. I am a last resort option but I guess God put me in The plan somewhere. I could use some prayers for this one I believe.. The boy is my Godson and my nephew by marriage. His parents took separate roads in life a long time ago and they were the type people who never should have been parents. I haven’t been around this child in 12 yrs. I did have his older brother living with me while he was in high school for a couple years and he is still close to us... working and making a decent start now. I’m just a bit nervous but I’m going to follow my own advice and believe that this is just what was meant to be... guess I just needed to share all that with someone not in the picture??? Sorry for rambling.. I do hope everyone has a great Sunday!!!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Hurray !
Hurray !
Good morning Adam.

Sorry, I got distracted in Corner 9.
Thought I smelled a meerkat.
(not smelled like a meerkat)

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Adam is gone, Heather is gone. All are gone. Nobody here...
I will be gone too.... in some minutes... when no one comes back...
I am bored .....

The minions scared me off.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I have had my one glass of wine to wind down... fought with my son over the last of the sharp cheddar cheese... sat peacefully for at least 5 minutes.,,..... it’s just not cutting it tonight....time for a Bloody Mary!!!

Fighting over cheese is perfectly acceptable.

 

[JoesMum]

Good morning! I’ve been a little on edge this past week so here’s the deal. I’m getting a new baby today... a two legged variety, 14 yrs old complete with a long history of not good stuff.. I am a last resort option but I guess God put me in The plan somewhere. I could use some prayers for this one I believe.. The boy is my Godson and my nephew by marriage. His parents took separate roads in life a long time ago and they were the type people who never should have been parents. I haven’t been around this child in 12 yrs. I did have his older brother living with me while he was in high school for a couple years and he is still close to us... working and making a decent start now. I’m just a bit nervous but I’m going to follow my own advice and believe that this is just what was meant to be... guess I just needed to share all that with someone not in the picture??? Sorry for rambling.. I do hope everyone has a great Sunday!!!

Oh wow! That is a major undertaking and I am full of admiration for you for trying to help this young man. Heather, I wish you all the luck in the world... and we are here whenever you need to scream and holler but not in his presence!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Good morning all. We woke up to a wonderful view towards the Cevennes mountains - it’s a little misty today so you can’t see them, but that doesn’t ruin the view
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Our house has an open plan kitchen/diner/living room at one end
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The pool in the middle and the two en suite bedrooms at the other end. Our bedroom has windows overlooking the pool as well as the view.
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The house is built into the hillside so there’s a garage underneath and a balcony running the full length of the view side. We have the binoculars out as it is proving a good spot for bird watching

I could live here forever!

We are off to buy bread before the weather gets too hot!

Good afternoon, Linda!
That looks absolutely amazing.
What a lovely place.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Talking of France, here are the new public toilets in Paris.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-45217575/icymi-oui-oui-paris-s-new-and-very-public-toilets

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I did thank you and caught up on all the news.
Then had a lovely, long walk along a canal - very pleasant!
We continued our natterjack as we made our way along the path where the horses once toad the barges!

Which must have spawned some pleasant conversation.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Well if you're Bracket who's Hinge?

There are a few her who could be Unhinged.
Good afternoon, Lyn.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

That looks so peaceful!
I bet you don't suffer from stress or hypertension Mark.

Just Kayaker's Elbow.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Happy Sunday.... no fancy pub, cafe, or holiday cottage, but the water was warm for a nice long swim and the beach was only crowded by our group.

We had a long lunch/swim break....and burned up plenty of calories on our 13 mile paddle.

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Happy Sunday, Mark!
Looks lots of fun.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Good morning! I’ve been a little on edge this past week so here’s the deal. I’m getting a new baby today... a two legged variety, 14 yrs old complete with a long history of not good stuff.. I am a last resort option but I guess God put me in The plan somewhere. I could use some prayers for this one I believe.. The boy is my Godson and my nephew by marriage. His parents took separate roads in life a long time ago and they were the type people who never should have been parents. I haven’t been around this child in 12 yrs. I did have his older brother living with me while he was in high school for a couple years and he is still close to us... working and making a decent start now. I’m just a bit nervous but I’m going to follow my own advice and believe that this is just what was meant to be... guess I just needed to share all that with someone not in the picture??? Sorry for rambling.. I do hope everyone has a great Sunday!!!

It's great when people share their lives in the Cold Dark Room.
You are more than welcome to share with us here and if it helps you cope or unwind, that's a bonus.
Good luck with that, it could go either way, I guess.
But what you're doing is a brave thing and the right thing to do if you are able.
Good morning, Heather!

 

[Maro2Bear]

Good morning! I’ve been a little on edge this past week so here’s the deal. I’m getting a new baby today... a two legged variety, 14 yrs old complete with a long history of not good stuff.. I am a last resort option but I guess God put me in The plan somewhere. I could use some prayers for this one I believe.. The boy is my Godson and my nephew by marriage. His parents took separate roads in life a long time ago and they were the type people who never should have been parents. I haven’t been around this child in 12 yrs. I did have his older brother living with me while he was in high school for a couple years and he is still close to us... working and making a decent start now. I’m just a bit nervous but I’m going to follow my own advice and believe that this is just what was meant to be... guess I just needed to share all that with someone not in the picture??? Sorry for rambling.. I do hope everyone has a great Sunday!!!

Good luck with this new/next phase. Is the plan for short-term stay....or for long-term? Good luck...

 

[Maro2Bear]

Yucky, muggy day here in Maryland (so far). Overcast, high 70’s AND 84% HUMIDITY. - wet brow from just watering the banana plantation. A few ripe figs picked, watered snapdragons that are now looking sad here in late Summer. Removed Japanese beetle traps, looked at getting some Milky Spore powder to spread to control these darn beetles and grubs, watched a few hummers checking out the feeder for breakfast, checked on a sleepy Sully who gave me a few eye blinks.

• Watched an interesting short TV program on a Vermont cheddar cheese producer, who uses innoculations from both British and American cheddar spores... he also has his own special herd of Guernseys thst he uses for his very fresh milk.

Here is a pix of the finished up/cut baklava thst wifey served up to her lost relatives..

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Hello.
I just attempted to tag John Sellers on a post
@johnandjade
But the name doesn't come up.
Has he completely left the forum?
I'm getting so out of touch with ya'll.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Well.
Now it did come up....

 

[Yvonne G]

Good morning! I’ve been a little on edge this past week so here’s the deal. I’m getting a new baby today... a two legged variety, 14 yrs old complete with a long history of not good stuff.. I am a last resort option but I guess God put me in The plan somewhere. I could use some prayers for this one I believe.. The boy is my Godson and my nephew by marriage. His parents took separate roads in life a long time ago and they were the type people who never should have been parents. I haven’t been around this child in 12 yrs. I did have his older brother living with me while he was in high school for a couple years and he is still close to us... working and making a decent start now. I’m just a bit nervous but I’m going to follow my own advice and believe that this is just what was meant to be... guess I just needed to share all that with someone not in the picture??? Sorry for rambling.. I do hope everyone has a great Sunday!!!

He's a lucky boy to have you in his life. Let's hope he's mature enough to appreciate it.