COLD DARK ROOM

[Pastel Tortie]

This is a difficult one, I always struggle with this as well. The trick is to say what you feel in the heart.

Something along the lines of:

I have just heard about (your sisters name) and the cancer coming back. Please know that we are all thinking of you both and if there is anything that you need, please do not hesitate to let me know. I will be keeping you in my prayers and sincerely believe that (your sisters name) can beat this like she did the first time. Stay strong and Love you guys lots.

@Momof4 I like Carol's wording, too. I think a slightly modified version (appropriate for both of them) would go really well in a card mailed to your brother and his wife. Getting a card in the mail would be sweet because it's unexpected.

 

[Momof4]

Thanks for the ideas. I’ll put something together today.
I just can’t believe they have to go thuggish crap again!
They’ve been together about 8 yrs and married for one!
I think they are still paying off medical bills from the first time.
They froze some of her eggs so they could try to start a family and now a set back.

 

[Momof4]

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.

I agree! Cancer sucks!

Let’s not talk about it during Christmas. I want to keep it cheery.

 

[Momof4]

I took a few pics this morning.
The morning ritual with 3 begging dogs, sunrise and the view from my seat while watching tv and drinking my coffee.

 

[JoesMum]

I took a few pics this morning.
The morning ritual with 3 begging dogs, sunrise and the view from my seat while watching tv and drinking my coffee.
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The sky is amazing!

 

[Pastel Tortie]

My box turtle pleasantly surprised me last night. She has been sleeping lately, for the most part. I occasionally see debris in the turtle pool in her enclosure and other signs indicating that she emerges at least briefly, every few days.

Well, last night I walked into the large master bathroom (where her enclosure is) and saw this.

I haven't seen her bask openly since she was a baby. Best thing is, she was on top of the resin log hide. This is a first. I usually purchase hides with dual use in mind, but this is the first time I've seen her get on top of one. Especially out in the open. I thought she would disappear quickly, like she normally does when someone glimpses her. But this time she stayed out, content under the basking light and (I think) listening to the heavy rain outside.

 

[Yvonne G]

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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I like that can colander idea. I wouldn't mind having one of those.

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.

Aw. . . I want one of those too!!! For my Kindle.

 

[Yvonne G]

My box turtle pleasantly surprised me last night. She has been sleeping lately, for the most part. I occasionally see debris in the turtle pool in her enclosure and other signs indicating that she emerges at least briefly, every few days.

Well, last night I walked into the large master bathroom (where her enclosure is) and saw this.
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I haven't seen her bask openly since she was a baby. Best thing is, she was on top of the resin log hide. This is a first. I usually purchase hides with dual use in mind, but this is the first time I've seen her get on top of one. Especially out in the open. I thought she would disappear quickly, like she normally does when someone glimpses her. But this time she stayed out, content under the basking light and (I think) listening to the heavy rain outside.

That's interesting, because in the 'real world' they do come out in the rain, I think to look for worms.

 

[Maro2Bear]

I took a few pics this morning.
The morning ritual with 3 begging dogs, sunrise and the view from my seat while watching tv and drinking my coffee.
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Wow..what a sunrise!

 

[Momof4]

The sky is amazing!

We have had some beautiful ones lately! It’s all over our news channels too.

 

[Pastel Tortie]

I like that can colander idea. I wouldn't mind having one of those.



Aw. . . I want one of those too!!! For my Kindle.

Actually, I found the can colander at Walmart, in the kitchen gadgets section. I saw it and immediately thought it would be great to separate superworms from their bedding. Then it occurred to me it could have plenty of other uses, too.

 

[Pastel Tortie]

This is a picture from many months ago (maybe a year or so, because she didn't fit on those 2 inch square tiles for long). It was during one of my Gulf Coast box turtle's soaks. Here Junior is demonstrating the famous "Superman" basking pose favored by many aquatic turtles.

 

[Yvonne G]

This is a picture from many months ago (maybe a year or so, because she didn't fit on those 2 inch square tiles for long). It was during one of my Gulf Coast box turtle's soaks. Here Junior is demonstrating the famous "Superman" basking pose favored by many aquatic turtles.
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I love little box turtles!

 

[CarolM]

Crazy Winter weather....yes, lots of rain, but the storms sweeping up here from the South brought lots of moist, humid hot air too. It’s 62F outside this morning....25 degrees warmer than yesterday! Crazy!

That is crazy.

 

[CarolM]

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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Oh is that one of our arnadalillo's?

 

[CarolM]

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

Of course we are. We love pointing out all the spots missed. Now if I had to clean them for you too that would be extra!!

 

[CarolM]

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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Oohh what lovely stuff. That cooling gel should come in handy for you, in the summer time.

 

[CarolM]

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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That is lovely. And so sorry that last night was so problematic for you. At least you got home all safe and sound eventually.

 

[CarolM]

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.

Perfect for Sabine. She can use it for her phone when she records her songs.

 

[CarolM]

Thanks for the ideas. I’ll put something together today.
I just can’t believe they have to go thuggish crap again!
They’ve been together about 8 yrs and married for one!
I think they are still paying off medical bills from the first time.
They froze some of her eggs so they could try to start a family and now a set back.

It is such a hard thing to go through not only for the person with the cancer but for the family as well. I really feel for you guys and am thinking of you. Big Hugs from me to you and your sister and her husband.