COLD DARK ROOM

[JoesMum]

Yep... lots of traffic coupled with nasty weather is a good combination for a good big old mess.

Meanwhile....now that the CDR are all hung over from present openings, I thought I’d update you all with a pix of Mr Snowman complete with his new long carrot nose.

Time to paint up and finish him off.

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I love it!

 

[EllieMay]

Good morning! Happy Friday Y’all!
Last day of work for 2 wks for me.. YAYYY ! Today is Hubbys bday. December is really breaking my poor piggy bank. We did a light tour in Tyler last night (Santa land). It was gorgeous but I couldn’t get photos because I was driving:-(. I did run into this guy though...

 

[JoesMum]

I took in a pair of ornate box turtles and a male and two female Texas tortoises a couple years ago. The lady had to give them up because she was getting to be too infirm to go out into the back yard to tend to them. Because of the species, I told her I was going to keep them in my collection.

Every month since then I've received a $25 Walmart gift card in the mail to handle the food and supplies for the animals. I've told her many times she doesn't need to do this, but she insists. She was very committed to the animals and cried very hard when I came to get them.

Today there was a card from her in my P.O. box, and inside the card it says, "I hope this money makes it. I'm so blessed to have found you for my "babys". I will be 87 this 26th and my time is running out. The day will come when you won't hear from me.

Please, since the familys are sleeping, I want you to buy yourself something from me to you.

Thank you again!"

And there were three $10 bills in the envelope.

It's sad to think that she's feeling she's near the end. I think, in the Spring, when the tortoises wake up, I'll take one of them over to her house so she can see it.

How lovely and how sad as well. It will be good of she can see her tort again

 

[JoesMum]

Okay I'll pull up an armadillo and watch. I will let you know if there are any spots you have left out! View attachment 260118

It is good to know that Roomies can be relied on to be so helpful [emoji849][emoji23]

 

[JoesMum]

I need help guys!!

My sister in law who had breast cancer at 26 was free and clear for a few years just found out that it has moved to her bones!
They said it’s not an “aggressive” type and will pump her full of drugs.

Well, I heard that she is keeping to herself for now.
I want to send my brother an encouraging text. We don’t ever talk on the phone.

I just don’t know what to say. Can you help me?
I’m not good with words.

I don't think you need to be good with words. Just knowing your there to support him come what may will be a comfort. Massive electronic hug from me.

 

[JoesMum]

Good morning! Happy Friday Y’all!
Last day of work for 2 wks for me.. YAYYY ! Today is Hubbys bday. December is really breaking my poor piggy bank. We did a light tour in Tyler last night (Santa land). It was gorgeous but I couldn’t get photos because I was driving:-(. I did run into this guy though...
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So cute!

 

[Bee62]

I know!! I miss her singing and her!!!

Sorry for being late but I must work unplanned. I thought the T.O.R.T.O.I.S.E. parcel opening was canceled because two of us haven`t got their parcels but then I saw that it was already over.
Now I opend my parcel. It is from Florida, from Anne. @Pastel Tortie , The parcel contains a bag and in this bag there are these useful things. Thank you !
Btw. Are you working for the Department of agriculture ?

 

[JoesMum]

Good mornooning all.

I have had a rather frantic 24 hours.

Daughter drove home yesterday and we went straight up to London to watch Mathew Bourne's Swan Lake at the Sadler's Wells theatre. It was brilliant! The swans are all male rather than the traditional female so the story is not the traditional one, although the music is as expected. It's actually quite funny in places and I would recommend this version to those who have never seen a ballet before.

Our journey home was problematic. A lineside fire meant all trains were suspended. "Please use an alternative route" There is no alternative route! A taxi home, yes we did look, would have cost £180! Fortunately a train to Sevenoaks appeared which would at least get us into Kent so we caught that. The train limped down the line and got held at Orpington. Daughter spotted a train for Tonbridge was leaving from another platform so we sprinted over the bridge and caught that finally getting home after 1am!!

This morning's madness has been my swim, a hasty breakfast, my Governor school end of term carol service, a hellish trip to the supermarket to buy the last of the groceries this side of Christmas, making a large pan of soup which is currently simmering on the hob, submitting claims for refunds on the train tickets for yesterday... and finally sitting down with a cuppa and catching up with the CDR!

Here are a couple of pictures of the interior of the church where the carol service is held. It is so pretty!

 

[Bee62]

@Bee62 Sabine
Vielen Dank für mein Lieblingslied. Fröhliche Weihnachten x

Sorry that you have to search on Youtube for this video. I wanted to post it here today. But I have another one to post:

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Sorry for being late but I must work unplanned. I thought the T.O.R.T.O.I.S.E. parcel opening was canceled because two of us haven`t got their parcels but then I saw that it was already over.
Now I opend my parcel. It is from Florida, from Anne. @Pastel Tortie , The parcel contains a bag and in this bag there are these useful things. Thank you !
Btw. Are you working for the Department of agriculture ?
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Guilty as charged. I didn't do a fancy job wrapping everything, as I wanted to make sure the package would clear Customs smoothly. (I hope that's okay.)

 

[Bee62]

Guilty as charged. I didn't do a fancy job wrapping everything, as I wanted to make sure the package would clear Customs smoothly. (I hope that's okay.)

It is !

 

[EllieMay]

Good mornooning all.

I have had a rather frantic 24 hours.

Daughter drove home yesterday and we went straight up to London to watch Mathew Bourne's Swan Lake at the Sadler's Wells theatre. It was brilliant! The swans are all male rather than the traditional female so the story is not the traditional one, although the music is as expected. It's actually quite funny in places and I would recommend this version to those who have never seen a ballet before.

Our journey home was problematic. A lineside fire meant all trains were suspended. "Please use an alternative route" There is no alternative route! A taxi home, yes we did look, would have cost £180! Fortunately a train to Sevenoaks appeared which would at least get us into Kent so we caught that. The train limped down the line and got held at Orpington. Daughter spotted a train for Tonbridge was leaving from another platform so we sprinted over the bridge and caught that finally getting home after 1am!!

This morning's madness has been my swim, a hasty breakfast, my Governor school end of term carol service, a hellish trip to the supermarket to buy the last of the groceries this side of Christmas, making a large pan of soup which is currently simmering on the hob, submitting claims for refunds on the train tickets for yesterday... and finally sitting down with a cuppa and catching up with the CDR!

Here are a couple of pictures of the interior of the church where the carol service is held. It is so pretty!


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Wow!! You must be beat!!! And still made your swim.... good for you!!! At least you & daughter got some good time in even if it was stuck on trains..

Beautiful church!

 

[EllieMay]

Sorry that you have to search on Youtube for this video. I wanted to post it here today. But I have another one to post:

Beautiful again!! Have I told you yet that I ADORE that tortoise pendent you’re wearing? I do!!!

 

[JoesMum]

Sorry that you have to search on Youtube for this video. I wanted to post it here today. But I have another one to post:

I didn't have to search. I subscribe to your youtube and got a notification when it appeared

* Disappears to listen to the next one *

 

[Maro2Bear]

Good mornooning all.

I have had a rather frantic 24 hours.

Daughter drove home yesterday and we went straight up to London to watch Mathew Bourne's Swan Lake at the Sadler's Wells theatre. It was brilliant! The swans are all male rather than the traditional female so the story is not the traditional one, although the music is as expected. It's actually quite funny in places and I would recommend this version to those who have never seen a ballet before.

Our journey home was problematic. A lineside fire meant all trains were suspended. "Please use an alternative route" There is no alternative route! A taxi home, yes we did look, would have cost £180! Fortunately a train to Sevenoaks appeared which would at least get us into Kent so we caught that. The train limped down the line and got held at Orpington. Daughter spotted a train for Tonbridge was leaving from another platform so we sprinted over the bridge and caught that finally getting home after 1am!!

This morning's madness has been my swim, a hasty breakfast, my Governor school end of term carol service, a hellish trip to the supermarket to buy the last of the groceries this side of Christmas, making a large pan of soup which is currently simmering on the hob, submitting claims for refunds on the train tickets for yesterday... and finally sitting down with a cuppa and catching up with the CDR!

Here are a couple of pictures of the interior of the church where the carol service is held. It is so pretty!


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Drones by air and Gremlins by rail. Makes for terrible travel, now mix in some rain, slett and snow!

 

[Pastel Tortie]

I didn't have to search. I subscribe to your youtube and got a notification when it appeared

* Disappears to listen to the next one *

You realize it will probably be Sabine's singing that gets me to finally sign up on YouTube...

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Sorry for being late but I must work unplanned. I thought the T.O.R.T.O.I.S.E. parcel opening was canceled because two of us haven`t got their parcels but then I saw that it was already over.
Now I opend my parcel. It is from Florida, from Anne. @Pastel Tortie , The parcel contains a bag and in this bag there are these useful things. Thank you !
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By the way... I wanted to mention a couple things about the contents of the package I sent Sabine.

First, the green patterned insulated bag is from Publix (under their own brand). Publix is a grocery store chain that started out in Florida and continues to grow with their headquarters in Central Florida. I don't know if you remember me talking about Publix before, but it certainly makes the top ten list of what Florida residents associate with Florida (and one of the things they miss most when they move away from Florida).

Second is the blue and white plastic gadget. It isn't exactly intuitive as to what it is, and I needed instruction myself to realize what it was. Sabine, if you will flip it over to the back, you will see an open circle. Pull that circle down, and it turns into stand for your mobile phone (or possibly even a small tablet). The textured blue surface keeps it from sliding.

 

[Yvonne G]

I need help guys!!

My sister in law who had breast cancer at 26 was free and clear for a few years just found out that it has moved to her bones!
They said it’s not an “aggressive” type and will pump her full of drugs.

Well, I heard that she is keeping to herself for now.
I want to send my brother an encouraging text. We don’t ever talk on the phone.

I just don’t know what to say. Can you help me?
I’m not good with words.

That's hard to hear. I hate cancer. My daughter also has a "slow growing" type of cancer (some sort of lymphoma). She has a monthly infusion that makes her sick. We have chosen to not talk about it. When she first found out, I asked all kinds of questions so I would know what she's going through and what to expect. I told her I was sorry this is happening to her and that if she ever needs a shoulder to cry on or someone to talk to, I would listen and let her vent.

I don't think you can say much more than that.

 

[Momof4]

Sorry for being late but I must work unplanned. I thought the T.O.R.T.O.I.S.E. parcel opening was canceled because two of us haven`t got their parcels but then I saw that it was already over.
Now I opend my parcel. It is from Florida, from Anne. @Pastel Tortie , The parcel contains a bag and in this bag there are these useful things. Thank you !
Btw. Are you working for the Department of agriculture ?

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What cool gifts!!!
Sorry you missed the day!!

 

[Pastel Tortie]

I adhered fairly well to the TORTOISE gift guidelines. Gift giving season conveniently coincided with our office needing to clear out our inventory of certain items, so I was able to include some extra items in Sabine's package.