COLD DARK ROOM

[Kristoff]

Booooo. It`s me and I finally caught up with all posts.
For T.O.R.T.O.I.S.E, likes and dislikes ???
The only thing I dislike are scratchy knitted socks. Just as an information for the wool spider ( if she exist ) when she is a secret participant of the game.
I dislike cigarettes and cigars but I think no one would send me a cigar ?
If my secret Santa would gift me something of his corner of the world I will be very happy. Just like Carol mentioned that too.
Means I will be happy with everything I get. ( but no scratchy things and tocacco )

Just to recap, roommates, please don’t send Sabine scratchy socks knitted into a cigar. Send her a corner of your world instead. Just make sure the rest of the structure doesn’t collapse. Not exactly Top 5, but I think we can work with that.

 

[Kristoff]

I don't have any dislikes and or special likes. The only thing that I request would be for it to maybe be something from your area of the world which would make it extra special for me. Oh and because we are in summer ( today is already 37c) maybe nothing that will melt.

Carol would like a bit of cold from your corner of the world (icebergs, anyone?), but only for the summer. Of course it should be large enough not to melt too quickly.

 

[Kristoff]

Sooo, I won't repeat my last year's line about being a woman of simple tastes, so let me just list expensive jewelry, fashion, and fine dining as my Top 3... Kidding. Again.

Top Likes, in no particular order:
1. Animals -- cuddly, reptilian, or edible. I have a place in my heart for them all.
2. My daughter. As you know.
3. Good coffee, good wine, dark chocolate. But maybe don't try to send me any -- the customs here may or may not let it through...
4. Travel. First-class, please.
5. Photography, writing, art.

Top Dislikes:
1. Birds, most of the time. If I might change my mind about that someday, I'll be happy to tweet about it.
2. Driving. Which I don't do here.
3. Language barriers and Danish healthcare system... Just ranting.
4. Anything big and bulky -- we have no permanent home right now.
5. Lego, puzzles -- anything that triggers my OCD and keeps me into the night trying to FINISH THAT THING!

Lena doesn’t want a puzzle of birds or a LEGO model of a car large enough to drive. A nice piece of lamb would be ideal, provided it makes it through the tough Danish customs.

 

[Kristoff]

Top 5 likes ( this is hard!)
Animals, Nature, Cheese, Coffee, Romance (books, movies, art)!!
Dislikes ( not much)
Politics, war, pastel colors?? ( I really like vivid and Anne, don’t take offense to this
I don’t think you could send me something I wouldnt like unless it was a bucket of bugs [emoji33]

Heather would appreciate a romance book about animals in the nature, or a romantic Discovery Channel documentary, but nothing that comes with a bucket of bugs!

 

[Kristoff]

My likes are:
1) Animals of all kinds
2) Tea (DE-caf only and NOT HERBAL )
3) Pretty or fun coffee/tea mugs
4) dark chocolate
5) cookies
6) soft ankle socks to keep my toes warm at night!

Bea thinks a Top 5 list should include 6 items, so a book of algebra may be an idea... A reservation at an English tea room and a pair of socks is another idea.

 

[Kristoff]

@Pastel Tortie, we need your list of 5 likes and dislikes, and we’re all set for this year’s TORTOISE!

 

[Moozillion]

Hi! Welcome to the CDR! Just pull up an armadillo to sit on, and let me tell you a little about this place.

This is an international room of friends, where we enjoy silliness and personal stories over tea/coffee/something stronger brought to you by our coffee table, Montgomery, or the One-legged Pirate when he's not too busy at the Drunken Penguin bar around the corner. The bar takes its name from an unfortunate incident involving our resident penguins, Silly and Willy, but I won't go into details or @Bee62 might get upset: She's very protective of her penguins.

If you need a little more light, just prod a jellyfish, but try not to tickle them or they'll turn into yellyfish. It's not easy on anyone's ears.

Also watch out for those pesky hedgehogs. They're not easy to see in the dark, but stepping on them hurts A LOT.

No need to panic if by any chance you run into the snow leopard -- she's strictly vegetarian. Unless you're a carrot, of course. Actually, the only scary thing in the CDR is the Wool Spider (if she exists).

A moderator roommate once called us "nutjobs", but I'm not sure what she meant. She's still with us when she doesn't have to absquatulate elsewhere. I'm Lena, currently living in Denmark.

Nicely done, Lena! [emoji255]

 

[Moozillion]

Bea thinks a Top 5 list should include 6 items, so a book of algebra may be an idea... A reservation at an English tea room and a pair of socks is another idea.

[emoji38][emoji38][emoji38]HAHAHAHA!!!!!
Yes, maths was ALWAYS my worst subject in school! I never fully memorized my multiplication tables, and is still keep count with my fingers...[emoji38][emoji38][emoji38][emoji38][emoji106]

 

[Moozillion]

@Pastel Tortie, we need your list of 5 likes and dislikes, and we’re all set for this year’s TORTOISE!

We also need Momof4 (Kathy’s) list!

 

[Kristoff]

We also need Momof4 (Kathy’s) list!

Oops, I thought I saw hers. No?

 

[Kristoff]

Sorry, Kathy! We also need your list. Even though we all know that it should be something that goes into that empty walk-in closet of yours.

 

[CarolM]

I think @Bee62 has more cats than I do... Maybe we need a Giant's Causeway across the pond so we can swap houses and move all the cats.

@Maro2Bear I think you're going to need to take down a few more trees...

Hmm. Mark had better get cracking then.

 

[CarolM]

Carol would like a bit of cold from your corner of the world (icebergs, anyone?), but only for the summer. Of course it should be large enough not to melt too quickly.

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[CarolM]

Nicely done, Lena! [emoji255]

I agree. Awesome summaries Lena.

 

[EllieMay]

OK, you do the house swap with @Pastel Tortie. Looks like a little sunshine might do you good.

I watched a hallmark movie one time (my not-so-secret addiction) about a house swap and it looked like a totally amazing idea. I could never actually do this because of all my critters.... but in a different life, I’d be all about it!!!

 

[EllieMay]

I will ask you then - should I ever need your guy.

He’s really great about doing work for other people.... seems to take a lot of motivation to get him going at home sometimes... in his defense, he’s gone a lot so I understand

 

[EllieMay]

I’m definitely a Lark rather than an owl. I do mornings not late nights

Amen!!!

 

[Pastel Tortie]

@Pastel Tortie, we need your list of 5 likes and dislikes, and we’re all set for this year’s TORTOISE!

Likes:

• Animals... FYI, my current household residents include eight cats, one bearded dragon, one Gulf Coast box turtle, and two hatchling three-striped mud turtles... one of which climbs SO much better than I ever imagined.
• Travel-related or from your corner of the world... I like maps, local artwork, refrigerator magnets, tea towels, postcards, calendars. I'll send Bea a list of specific locations that tug at my heartstrings.
• Accessories(?)... Scarves, slippers, gloves, socks...
• Miniature gardening
• Locally sourced stuff and items from craft fairs

 

[EllieMay]

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I am out enjoying the sunshine. This is the gatehouse of our town’s castle

I love that Linda!! Gorgeous picture... I’d really like to explore that one day. I’m fascinated by medieval time period.

 

[EllieMay]

No, we call that efficient... or conservation of energy... or something else that sounds effective.

Fabulous use of the English language. “More than one way to skin a cat”