COLD DARK ROOM

[CarolM]

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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Those are stunning pictures. And you must be up before the crack of dawn. [emoji33]

 

[CarolM]

Now it's time to say: "good evening." It's 10.20pm here in Jordan.

Good Mornoonevening Gillian. I hope it is not so hot today for you.

 

[CarolM]

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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Nice smile Murphy. Sorry that things are not progressing much with your father, but from my experience Rome wasn't built in a day. It will take time and besides you most probably just can't see the progress yet but it is more than likely there. Hi ya Todd glad you were able to pop in for a little while at least.

 

[CarolM]

Oh yes I do know what you mean.

When I take Oli out for a "walk" you should see the way people crowd around us, particularly children. Here in the Middle East VERY FEW are those who have pets.This is mainly due to the fact that buying a pet and keeping it costs a real lot. This, only the filthy rich can afford, here. Moreover they buy dogs only so as to guard their villas luxurious cars and property. In this case the dog is not a pet any more.

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[CarolM]

Oh yes I do know what you mean.

When I take Oli out for a "walk" you should see the way people crowd around us, particularly children. Here in the Middle East VERY FEW are those who have pets.This is mainly due to the fact that buying a pet and keeping it costs a real lot. This, only the filthy rich can afford, here. Moreover they buy dogs only so as to guard their villas luxurious cars and property. In this case the dog is not a pet any more.

Does that mean that you are filthy rich?[emoji6]

 

[CarolM]

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.

Collage students prank maybe? And now they are panicking about returning them?

 

[CarolM]

Meet my sulcata, his(or her) name is Clunker. Soon to be 1 year old.
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Love love the second pic. You take such gorgeous pics all the time.

 

[CarolM]

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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That is an awesome beach for a stop over.

 

[CarolM]

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!

Whahaha.

 

[CarolM]

Good night, Roomies! Not see you all tomorrow!

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Love love love this pic.

 

[CarolM]

Thank you everyone for the lovely warm and slightly strange welcome !!!

It’s 3am here and I’m having a good giggle at some of your replies! Which is very much needed right now!!

Thank you to @EllieMay @JoesMum @Bee62 @Tidgy's Dad @CarolM @Lyn W

The holiday house sounds amazing Linda! I have lovely fine views of a clinical blue wall and the end of a hospital bed haha!! Although on a positive note I do love the electric beds...can get comfy...ish with the push of a button (not the best mattresses but hey you can’t have everything can you, especially when you’re also being provided with 3 meals a day)

So I guess I will pulling up and armadillo!!!
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Oh no. May I ask why you are in hospital?

 

[CarolM]

The school meeting was fine. We have a surprisingly cohesive class. It will be difficult to move.

Oh dear. That is always the problem. My parents moved towns practically every 5 years when I was growing up.

 

[CarolM]

I hadn’t thought about it. That’s the other side of having a big boy like that.

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[CarolM]

Heading to Favorite Secluded Beach (yesterday morning)

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Do you ever take some of your pictures and frame them for your wall. Some of them would look stunning blown up, framed and mounted on a wall.

 

[CarolM]

For those interested in those Osage Oranges spotted on my list trip report.....i took a few more better pix and picked a few to cut into.

First - “Oranges” on Their Trees

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Wheres the pic of it cut?

 

[CarolM]

They have a steam rain?
You must have been chuffed to discover that!
Have a lovely day, Linda.

Between you and Lena i am always laughing at your punalascious posts.

 

[CarolM]

Good afternoon CDRers.
Hope everyone's Friday is going well so far.
Not great weather here today - blustery and showery with temps down to single figures at night now, but no complaints from me.
I love to see the green returning after the dry, yellow fields and fire blackened hills we've had all summer.
Will be back later after I've caught up with some chores.
TTFN

Good Mornoonevening Lyn.

 

[CarolM]

I could probably fill up a dozen calendars with his "tongue" pics alone... I seriously take to many pictures.View attachment 249297View attachment 249299

I also love his tongue pics.

 

[CarolM]

Probably the beetle that keeps trying to "snuggle" with him in his outdoor hide. Went to pick Clunker up and the darn bug ran up my arm yesterday. Such an unpleasant sensation.

Bbrrrrrrr

 

[CarolM]

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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Ooohh. Gorgeous.