COLD DARK ROOM

[Yvonne G]

Hello! I’m in Northeast Ohio.
Marty

Hi Marty and welcome to the Cold Dark Room!!!! We usually have a lot of fun in here.

 

[aqualungs]

Hi Marty and welcome to the Cold Dark Room!!!! We usually have a lot of fun in here.

Awesome, fun is good!

 

[CarolM]

I’m prepping for a bit of an adventure, so you will hear less of me for a bit. Wrapping up the couple of wood projects (bowls, tool holder, candle sticks) today, soaking Sully, aquarium water changed out, some plant watering (including fig trees that are really budding out) and banana tree.

Spring is in the air. Birds singing, less active at the feeders, daffodils bursting to bloom, rose bushes with deep red new growth scratching to grow & bloom. Grass is greening. And, we could hear the Spring Peepers last night.

Oooh. Good luck. Where are you going?

 

[CarolM]

Whoops didn't think about that when I posted. Should have worded it better.

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[CarolM]

It worked when Opo started moving . My wife was there to make sure I didn't knock him off.

[emoji6] Thank goodness for wifey.

 

[CarolM]

The way I understand it. The conestoga wagon was used by the pioneers for travel because it could hold up to 6 tons. It was operated by 2 men. One man controlled the horses and the other was in the rear on the left side controlled the brakes. So it was adapted being on the left when automobiles were designed. That's what I read on the internet. It most be true.

If it was on the net, then you are right, it must be true.

 

[CarolM]

I don’t know but I just got over the flu, and snot was running out my nose. I was feeling like a dead duck.

Shame. I hope you are feeling much better now.

 

[Cathie G]

He's a bit big to shove up my jumper to keep him warm.
The only time I lay on the sofa and let him lie on my stomach he peed on me!! A river of it!!

I do, but it’s complicated. We have one lot that puts us in a subdivision on a private lake. We are not supposed to have poultry, live stock, etc.. but then we also own 8 acres that connects to the lot but is not part of the subdivision... that’s how I get away with having my horses and such. I really want to get some mallards and put them on the lake but I’m scared some of the snotty neighbors will complain. I have raised chicken, peacock, turkeys, etc before we moved here but my husband doesn’t care for all that too much so I downsized when we married I love fresh eggs but always had to buy them when I was cooking for him [emoji37]
On another note, I usually get warned by the Jays when a snake is lurking. My Tom cat is also Lethal to them!

I guess encourage all the wild birds that you can then with the right plants. If anyone tries to get snippity too bad. (Protective bird laws) I've even watched doves check out snakes or anything that might be one.

 

[CarolM]

Ok to clear up the confusion. Here is a pic of wifey .View attachment 267120

Wifey is very pretty. You are one lucky fellow.

 

[CarolM]

She didn't think of that.

Whahaha.

 

[CarolM]

Time for Lola's bath, he hasn't had a poop for a few weeks so trying to encourage him with nice long soaks.
See you all later.

Good luck.

 

[CarolM]

Here are a few pics of the Bald Eagles I’m watching.
It snowed over night.

Mom
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The cute eggs
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Dad came in for a shift change
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It amazes me how they survive in the snow. I mean we need walls, blankets, heaters, fires, etc. to survive snow.

 

[Cathie G]

Looks like he has a very cunning plan... [emoji4]

I bet when I buy a fresh one, they'll be fighting over that one too.

 

[Cathie G]

Everyone does pretty much. Only parts of the former British Empire drive on the left... Australia, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa and a few smaller nations. Canada did, but switched to the right to make things more manageable with the USA.

There are a couple of Arabic countries that drive on the left too... I vaguely remember one attempt to switch had to be abandoned as the camels refused to walk on the other side of the road!

Too funny.

 

[CarolM]

Hi! I don’t think we have met before.

I am London and I live in Kent in the South East of England

Don't you mean Linda?

 

[CarolM]

So do I. We have taken a battering here too! Torrential horizontal rain, sleet and hail!

Daughter normally says she has the best job in the world is out in Berkshire monitoring badgers and says she hates her job today.
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Her brother said she just needed a couple of ping balls to complete the Kermit impression [emoji23]
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[CarolM]

Hello! I’m in Northeast Ohio.
Marty

Hi Marty.

I am Carol and I am from Cape Town.

 

[JoesMum]

Don't you mean Linda?

How did that happen? [emoji23]


Autocorrect doing its best autocurrupt!

@aqualungs Yes, I’m Linda ... and I do go to London a lot, but don’t live there

Do you dive Marty?

 

[Momof4]

It amazes me how they survive in the snow. I mean we need walls, blankets, heaters, fires, etc. to survive snow.

I read that they have about 2700 feathers and their body temp is 120 degrees.
It is amazing!!

 

[CarolM]

I read that they have about 2700 feathers and their body temp is 120 degrees.
It is amazing!!

Wow.