COLD DARK ROOM

[CarolM]

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 gorgeous colours.

 

[CarolM]

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.

What a beautiful pic of your little one.

 

[CarolM]

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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Junior is gorgeous.

 

[AZtortMom]

Morning everyone [emoji217][emoji851]

 

[CarolM]

And I am all caught up. The next few days are going to be hectic. Have to go into work tomorrow to finish some work and the vessel which is coming in. Then sunday is the last few gifts for xmas. Monday is christmas eve which we are spending with the in laws. Xmas day is quiet at home and then boxing day is with my family. Sjoe I am going to need a holiday just to recover. [emoji6]

 

[CarolM]

Morning everyone [emoji217][emoji851]

Good Morning Noel.
Hope you have a fantastic Friday.

 

[EllieMay]

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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Gorgeous!! I love a good sunrise.. landscapes pull to my heart anyway but that’s amazing.

 

[EllieMay]

Morning everyone [emoji217][emoji851]

Good afternoon Noel!

 

[JoesMum]

Good evenooning all! Son has just arrived home. We are off to see the in-laws tomorrow. Hopefully they'll behave. We are all going to watch the football in Luton

 

[Momof4]

Happy Friday!!

 

[Maro2Bear]

Mr Snowman update....painting done including his bright big carrot nose, mouth and eye brows carved in....the big addition are two googly eyes! Now, a little bit of waxing for that “finished” look...

For now, on the mantel drying.

 

[Momof4]

Mr Snowman update....painting done including his bright big carrot nose, mouth and eye brows carved in....the big addition are two googly eyes! Now, a little bit of waxing for that “finished” look...

For now, on the mantel drying.

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Just love love them!!!

 

[EllieMay]

Oh is that one of our arnadalillo's?

Possibly.. it’s hard to tell because they are so plentiful in Texas and it’s always too dark in the cdr to recognize distinguishing features:-(

 

[Momof4]

Happy Friday!!

 

[Yvonne G]

Happy Friday!!
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Really, Kathy? Twice? You have no faith in me!

 

[Yvonne G]

Last time I was at my friendly, neighborhood grocery store I asked the produce manager if he would order a case of escarole for me weekly. He was glad to oblige. So, starting next Thursday I will have a case of escarole at the store every week! This works out well because ever since the e. Coli scare my Smart and Final hasn't had any Santa Barbara Mix (endive, escarole and radicchio).

 

[Lyn W]

Well hello there everyone!
I haven't popped in lately as life has been hectic between school, Xmas get togethers, family visits and shopping etc so hope everyone is well.
I will try to catch up from where I left off but think there'll be quite a bit of reading to do so it may take me awhile.
Hope all your Xmas preparations are going well.

 

[Lyn W]

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.

That is really touching and so kind of her. She obviously loved them and I'm sure she would love to see one of her babies. It's very kind of you to do that for her too Yvonne.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Last time I was at my friendly, neighborhood grocery store I asked the produce manager if he would order a case of escarole for me weekly. He was glad to oblige. So, starting next Thursday I will have a case of escarole at the store every week! This works out well because ever since the e. Coli scare my Smart and Final hasn't had any Santa Barbara Mix (endive, escarole and radicchio).

Do you get a discount? Our local “Grand Mart” just got a really nice shipment in of dandelion and cactus pads. We buy a few bundles of dandelion every few days, but it goes off after a few days so we csnt bulk purchase :-(. Cactus pads, a few every other week or so. This recent bunch was fresh, plump and Sully enjoyed.

 

[Lyn W]

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:

Both beautiful songs Bee, glad you are in fine voice to sing for us for Xmas.