COLD DARK ROOM

[CarolM]

Good evening all. It has been very hot (circa 34C) today in Uzès, but luckily we were up in the mountains where it was cooler. Even tonight, it is still 28C at 10pm!

The scenery was spectacular - I just love the Causses which are plateaus at 1000m (over 3300ft) which are farmed with arable crops.

We head to this area to see vultures (we don’t get them in the UK) and we weren’t disappointed. Gryphon vultures were particularly numerous.

A few mountainous photos
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And a gecko caught by Daughter this evening... she catches lizards for a living Tonight’s count of 46 was a record for the walk from town
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Beautiful.

 

[CarolM]

Here all schools, govt. depts, banks companies and so on shut down. Therefore, if one thinks of moving from home, where would one go? A drive/walk? Beware if you do that! A penalty would be in store.

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See the pic above? If those guys get caught they'd get into real trouble, unlike Europe and the USA.

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Why? Unless some kind of monster comes out during snow time?

 

[CarolM]

Lol!!! I know that sucked...
I shipped it 2 day air... so hopefully!! I will be so excited if you get those cuttings to root & grow!

I think I’ve got all my supplies done... the new addition had me scrambling! I got him enrolled this morning and everyone starts Monday . Smile & breathe!!

How has it gone so far? Is he adjusting?

 

[CarolM]

I made Ratatouille for lunch today. First time either of use have had it. My husband took a bite out of it and then looked at me with this puzzled expression. Him- "You didn't use cheese?"
Me- "did I need to? Do you not like it?"
Him- "It's really good but I'm just surprised you didn't use cheese. You put cheese on just about everything."
Me- "So you think I use to much cheese in my cooking.. so therefore you have an issue with my cooking?"
Him- "I didn't say that! I love your cooking! Your the greatest cook! ..... O... I just got baited, didn't I?"
Me- (with a big satisfied grin) "Yep."

Whahaha. Well done. [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23]

 

[CarolM]

“Mrs” Sully? I thought Sully was a boy, Sultan, or is that some old news that I missed?

I thought it was a typo.

 

[CarolM]

It’s 4 am here and my daughter woke up me up extremely upset.. one of the squirrels didn’t make it. Yesterday was a week in her care being fed every 2 hours & I was shocked that they made it this far. She has done an excellent job and beat some unbeatable odds. Now I’m angry at the little rodent for living long enough to give her hope & then dying!!

Oh shame. Poor thing. And so sorry for your daughter. But you can tell her that at least it had a good week of TLC from her.

 

[CarolM]

The BIG babies wanted to say Hello!!

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Love this pic.

 

[CarolM]

LOVE that picture!

Snap

 

[CarolM]

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everyone at CDR.​

Hi There.
But I will say Good Morning instead.

 

[CarolM]

Good evening roomies how is everyone

Goid Morning Laura. All good this side and on your side?

 

[CarolM]

Good evening all. Power back on, just in time fir bed, after a major thunderstorm. We had an excellent view from the big windows in our house.

So I am just popping in to say bonsoir! Nos da and goodnight

Good Morning Linda.

 

[CarolM]

Same old stubborn tort!
He is active but won't feed himself unless I put down weeds and romaine.
So he can do it, but likes me to sit on his floor and feed any other food.
if only I could read his mind and find out what he is thinking!!!

I can. He is thinking: muahahaha I have her wrapped around my claws. Now just to get her too feed me faster......

 

[CarolM]

Citronella candles for light and cheese salad for dinner accompanied by a bottle of wine with a sound and light show for entertainment. It was a very pleasant evening actually

Sounds like the perfect evening.

 

[CarolM]

Good morning, roommates!
I had a tapas night with a friend last night, the first night out in forever. It was great!
If anyone has watched the Danish post-apocalyptic series “Rain”, the second season is being filmed now in front of our cathedral. Husband and I didn’t finish the first season because we’re quite spoiled by good series, so this filming, albeit interesting as a process, is more relevant for the road blocks it’s creating.
Happy Eid to everyone who celebrates!
Adam reminded me about it, as promised, via email. Which was sweet of him, bless him, but I’m not sure I have it in me to respond. I’m too disappointed — and, yes, angry — over his Second Departure.

Your evening with your friend sounds perfect. So happy you got some 'you' time.

Regarding Adam I am just very confused and still don't understand what is going on? Should we be worried about Adam ( is there something going on behind the scenes which instigated that post?)

 

[CarolM]

Good morning to the early birds and those that should be in bed but aren't.

It is fascinating watching film crews at work!

Happy Eid to those who celebrate from me too

I am annoyed too, but not entirely surprised. He once told me he was cross with John for just disappearing "I thought he was my friend"... and yet he does the same to us at regular intervals. There is no point wasting energy being annoyed with him. If he doesn't want to be here then that's his choice. We are more than capable of organising the Christmas Cards and TORTOISE without him if necessary; it needs to be drawn by the end of September; I'd suggest we warn him first though! Jacques might have to do the draw in place of Tidgy

None of us is perfect and Adam has his own imperfections and demons too. The manner in which he walked out was at best bizarre, but we can't see what is going on in his head; I'm not sure he can either.

A Happy Eid from me too.

 

[CarolM]

I agree. Ed, you are doing the right thing and you do know you are.

None of us wants to get to the stage where we have to make decisions for our parents. It's a role reversal that is probably harder for our parents than it is for us. Having your child decide what's best for you, especially when your mind doesn't see how incapable you have become, must be very hard. My 'cousin' (she is actually my godmother's daughter, but the lack of a blood tie makes no odds) has this problem with my godmother. Her mum has dementia and it is probably more cruel to my cousin than my godmother who really cannot see why she cannot live alone or why my cousin has control of everything. Not that she recognises my cousin half the time; my godmother definitely doesn't recognise me now

So so sad. But this is life and something that cannot be ignored. You can only do the best that you can.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Morning all. Up and out early for some water time. Cool and clear, but a bit windy. Good thing is full sun and no humidity.... so, off soon for the day. Ciao....and have a great day alles.

 

[CarolM]

Morning all. Up and out early for some water time. Cool and clear, but a bit windy. Good thing is full sun and no humidity.... so, off soon for the day. Ciao....and have a great day alles.

Good Morning Mark.
Have fun.

 

[Lyn W]

Good morning, roommates!
I had a tapas night with a friend last night, the first night out in forever. It was great!
If anyone has watched the Danish post-apocalyptic series “Rain”, the second season is being filmed now in front of our cathedral. Husband and I didn’t finish the first season because we’re quite spoiled by good series, so this filming, albeit interesting as a process, is more relevant for the road blocks it’s creating.
Happy Eid to everyone who celebrates!
Adam reminded me about it, as promised, via email. Which was sweet of him, bless him, but I’m not sure I have it in me to respond. I’m too disappointed — and, yes, angry — over his Second Departure.

Good morning Lena, glad you enjoyed your night out.
Did Adam say why he felt he doesn't belong here anymore?
I'm just baffled by it
I was one of the last to speak to him before he went and I've re - read my last few posts to him but I don't think there was anything in them that could have upset him.
Maybe he'll be back once he's cooled off.

 

[CarolM]

Hmm i started writing a post then had to do something and then lost it.
So lets try again. Good Morning Everyone.
I hope you all are having a fantastic Thursday. My week has been very busy which is a good thing as i hate being bored and having to twiddle my thumbs.
The Torts are all doing well and growing big. Our weather has been very cold in the mornings and evenings this week. But hey it is supposed to still be winter. Spring is only supposed to come in September. So I suppose that winter is just trying to hold on just a little bit longer.
Anyway not much else to report for now. So not chat later everyone. And have a fantastic Thursday almost Friday which means that weekend is almost here day.[emoji6]