COLD DARK ROOM

[Lyn W]

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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My leopard likes that position when he is in his soak too, he looks like he's doing front crawl!

 

[Lyn W]

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).

I wish I had a green grocers near me that did that.
I hate all the plastic waste from buying my mixes in bags.

 

[Lyn W]

I jus remembered something else about the first year (of three) I spent in the UK. It was the most surreal thing... There was a honky-tonk over there. Near Preston, I think. It had an Old West feel to it, like being in a large barn. Definitely more Old West, not Southern or Deep South.

There used to be a place in Preston called the Painted Wagon or something with wagon in the name.
I wonder if it was that?
My sister went to college in Preston and married a lad from Leyland where she lived for many years. She may know of it - I'll ask her.

 

[Momof4]

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

Of course I do!!

I figured everyone across the pond would be going to bed soon and you were busy. Sorry.

 

[Lyn W]

Thank you for the birthday wishes!!

I had a great day Christmas shopping, watched daughter’s first basketball game and had a last minute dinner at a friends.


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You look like sisters! Are you sure you have the right birth year? You look 10 years younger than 49!
A (very) belated happy birthday Kathy!!

 

[Pastel Tortie]

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:-(

If anybody needs more armadillos, we'll be happy to send some from Florida. I think their only natural predators are automobiles.

 

[Momof4]

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).

That is nice of him!

I asked the produce guy if he had old stuff he was throwing out that my tortoises could eat and I swear he acted like I asked him for his right arm!! He said it’s against policy.
Whatever!

 

[Pastel Tortie]

There used to be a place in Preston called the Painted Wagon or something with wagon in the name.
I wonder if it was that?
My sister went to college in Preston and married a lad from Leyland where she lived for many years. She may know of it - I'll ask her.

I don't remember the name for sure, but that very well could be it. I doubt there are too many places to mistake for it.

 

[Pastel Tortie]

What a beautiful pic of your little one.

Thank you! I'm hoping she'll pose for a few really good pictures between now and the next calendar contest.

 

[Lyn W]

Hi Lynn. How are you and how's Lola?

Hope you are both well.

We're very good thanks Gillian.
Lola has his lazy days when he won't come out of his hide, but he is eating if provided with breakfast in bed!!

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Junior is gorgeous.

Awwww... Junior is lovely, isn't she? I don't exaggerate when I sweet talk to her, either. I tell her she's the prettiest turtle I've ever seen, and the sweetest turtle I've ever met.

 

[Lyn W]

Yes Lyn. At last things are back to normal with my device as well as Oli and myself. But I unfortunately lost all pics.

Sorry to hear that Gillian.
Technology is wonderful when it is working properly, and it's a great space saver for out pics and documents but these days we rely on it too much.
I'm sure the world would end if all the computers and devices stopped working!

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Sorry to hear that Gillian.
Technology is wonderful when it is working properly, and it's a great space saver for out pics and documents but these days we rely on it too much.
I'm sure the world would end if all the computers and devices stopped working!

Call me old fashioned, but I'm still a fan of paper... Especially for the most important stuff. Paper doesn't panic, doesn't forget, and doesn't accidentally get deleted. I also like that it's still accessible when the power goes out.

 

[Lyn W]

Hi, Roomies.
I just wanted to update you on my situation, so you'll know why I may not be around much for a while.

My 95-year old father fell and broke his shoulder 2 weeks ago. He was in the hospital for rehab but had gotten so weak that he aspirated (this means accidentally inhaled) some food and developed pneumonia. My sister who has taken care of him for the past 15 years let me know late last week that he had taken a turn for the worse and was not expected to survive the weekend. i made a flying visit down to Fort Lauderdale Florida where she and he live. Happily, I was able to see him several times over the weekend and make my peace with him. I got home late yesterday evening and he passed away this afternoon.
Although i am sad, it's just an appropriate recognition of his passing, NOT anguished grief over someone who died too soon or who died wrongly. He was a WW ii veteran (in the navy) who saw action in North Africa and Sicily. He was married for 49 years to the love of his life, and was lost without her when she died 18 years before him. He had a large family, a long career that he loved, many hobbies and friends. His was a life well lived.
He developed dementia over the past 15 years of his life, and the dementia gradually destroyed his mind and took away any quality of life. We really "lost" the man we always knew several years ago because of what the dementia did to him. What was left was really just a shell of what he had once been.
His passing was actually a blessing: it was Time.
Sometimes Death is a friend, and this time it certainly was.

I am now navigating unexpected family conflicts following his death, and I seem to end up being the one in the middle. [[ SIGH ]]

But I am fine. My hubby is amazing and this will all get dealt with.
I may lurk on the forum from time to time, but my focus is elsewhere for now, as it should be.

i consider you all friends, even though we've never met face to face.
I love the CDR and I love the forum, but my presence is needed elsewhere right now.

Love to all,
Mooz (Beatrice)

My condolences Bea and I'm so glad you managed to see your Dad before his passing.
You know where we are if you need to let off steam or just talk about your Dad - he lived a full life.

 

[Lyn W]

Sounds nice. I have never eaten roasted chestnuts.

They are yummy!
My brother in law roasts them every year.
Not sure how he'll manage this year as they've changed from an open fire to a wood burning stove.
I suppose where there's a will there's a way!

 

[Momof4]

 

[Lyn W]

Thank you, Sabine! I love it!

Belated birthday wishes, Anne!
I hope you had a lovely day and did something special to celebrate.

 

[Lyn W]

I've managed to read up to page 6377 but rushed through many posts without stopping to like them - but I do like them all.
To be continued tomorrow after I've spent the day running around like a headless chicken for last minute pressies!
Nos Da for now!!

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Belated birthday wishes, Anne!
I hope you had a lovely day and did something special to celebrate.

It was a good birthday. Thanks, Lyn!

 

[EllieMay]

If anybody needs more armadillos, we'll be happy to send some from Florida. I think their only natural predators are automobiles.

So true!!! Lol!!