COLD DARK ROOM

[Bambam1989]

[emoji33]EEEEK!!! I don’t mind handling a lot of things, but slugs are just TOO yucky!

Agreed, they make me think of a slithering dog turd.

 

[JoesMum]

Had a brilliant day today. The steam train runs from Anduze to St Jean du Gard at the base of the Cevennes mountains with a stop at the Bambouseraie (Bamboo park?) on the way.

Postcards from/of the train first

 

[Maro2Bear]

Had a brilliant day today. The steam train runs from Anduze to St Jean du Gard at the base of the Cevennes mountains with a stop at the Bambouseraie (Bamboo park?) on the way.

Postcards from/of the train first
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Nice!

 

[JoesMum]

And the Bambouseraie which is a large park/garden where youcan wander in the Bamboo forest with Chinese and Japanese inspired gardens dotted throughout. It was very peaceful and the bamboo forest was beautifully cool

 

[Momof4]

Happy Friday All

Went back out on the water again this morning - the weather just tooooo nice to not get out! Cool mornings (62), no humidity, no winds or thunderstorms and bright sunny skies.

Wifey and I paddled over to the area I was yesterday, hoping to enjoy calm waters and warm beaches and some wild life too.
We were lucky and spotted a few American Bald Eagles...

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So cool!!

 

[JoesMum]

And tomorrow Son arrives to join us He has drowned getting to his overnight airport hotel in Luton as he was caught by a storm, but he’ll soon dry out here!

 

[Momof4]

Sometimes I would pick up Joe and find my finger on a slug. It makes me squirm just thinking about it!

That is so gross!! I hate that!!!

 

[Momof4]

And the Bambouseraie which is a large park/garden where youcan wander in the Bamboo forest with Chinese and Japanese inspired gardens dotted throughout. It was very peaceful and the bamboo forest was beautifully cool

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That is so cool!! I love bamboo!!

 

[Bee62]

School shooting?
NOT HARDLY!
This morning, a John Deere recreational vehicle came in. Water pump locked up and hole in the radiator. Obviously driven for an extended period while overheating.
The operator said that he thinks someone shot a hole in the grille.

Who shoot old tractors ? That should be punished very hard !
Have you fixed it ? I am sure you have.

 

[Bee62]

Greetings allllllll just back from a great day on the water. Three of us paddled about 16 miles, give or take...

We started early.

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And headed East North East as the Sun Rose

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It must be beautiful to be on the water when the sun rises.

 

[Bee62]

Hey everybody how's things going here in this cold dark place? Haven't been on much I've been super busy with everything. Not much progress with my father so it's been kind of tough lately. Hope everythings going well for everyone and their torts are healthy and most importantly Happy! Here is a pic of Murphy smiling for the camera
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Hi Murphy, Hi Todd ! Hope you are all fine.

 

[Bee62]

Did you all see this!

https://news.sky.com/story/amp/four...e-in-devon-11480350?__twitter_impression=true

Three 11-year-old tortoises - Squirtle, Wartortle and Blastoise - were stolen along with a 24-year-old male tortoise called Jeffery.

They were taken on the night of Wednesday 22 August after thieves are believed to have gained entry into a shed at the rear entrance of Kingston Maurward College, near Dorchester.

That is sad. I hope the police can find the tortoises and the thiefs !

 

[Bee62]

Meet my sulcata, his(or her) name is Clunker. Soon to be 1 year old.
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Seek and hide ?
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh, what a big mouth. I am glad that I am no dandelion !
Clunker is cute and good looking ! Waht a perfect smooth shell.
Good job done ClunkersMom !

 

[Bee62]

And after a good three plus hours, we stopped for some snacks, drinks and leg stretching.

Not a Bad Beach for a Stop

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Oh Mark you make me sad with all these pics of beautiful sandy beaches and water. The summer is the best however and I can`t go swimming because of the wounds on my leg. And then you show me these wonderful pics.
That is cruel.

 

[Bee62]

When we lived in Texas my husband had an old massive tractor for cutting and hay bailing. He called it his "big ole Clunker".
When I was trying to think of names for my tort, I wanted a name that was different but made me think of power and strength.. his tractor came to mind.
Now, when Clunker gets big, I can say I have my own big ole Clunker for cutting hay- I just don't think anybody is going to want the "bales" that come out the other end!

That is a cool way to find a name for a tortoise. Clunker is a good name for a big tort.

 

[Bee62]

Nice selfies, Sabine! [emoji173]️[emoji23]

Shade selfies ! Yeah !

 

[Bee62]

The big one is a bit naughty!

The big one is a male I guess....

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I've ordered all of the parts. They should arrive a few days after I've retired.

Who shoot old tractors ? That should be punished very hard !
Have you fixed it ? I am sure

 

[Bee62]

Had a brilliant day today. The steam train runs from Anduze to St Jean du Gard at the base of the Cevennes mountains with a stop at the Bambouseraie (Bamboo park?) on the way.

Postcards from/of the train first
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Beautiful postcards as ever.

 

[Bee62]

And the Bambouseraie which is a large park/garden where youcan wander in the Bamboo forest with Chinese and Japanese inspired gardens dotted throughout. It was very peaceful and the bamboo forest was beautifully cool

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Wow, the Bamboo garden is impressive. Thank you for these pics.