COLD DARK ROOM

[Yvonne G]

Moms! [emoji85][emoji8]

They flew from Texas to San Francisco, rented two cars ( there are seven of them plus two babies in car seats), and you know how tedious it is to keep your eyes on the road plus keep track of the "other" car, and it's a six hour drive from there to Oregon. Yup. . . I was concerned.

 

[Yvonne G]

I did not know Florida had wild monkeys!

Me neither. Maybe released pets??

 

[Yvonne G]

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She's a quick worker. Perhaps moss from your lawn?
Maybe it's the other's first attempt at nest building.
You'll have to show her your other nest boxes as a possible 'des res' !

It's sad that the first occupant was ousted. . . any chance the second bird was really the first ?

 

[Lyn W]

It's sad that the first occupant was ousted. . . any chance the second bird was really the first ?

From what Linda has said there is still some bickering between the 2 birds going on, so who knows who will win in the end!

 

[Reptilony]

[emoji33][emoji33] You’ll have to buy me a drink before I can start answering that torrent of questions. How about a rendezvous at the Rideau Canal next winter? [emoji6]

Hoho sorry im being intrusive!! « rendez-vous »!! It always makes me laugh when english people say french words! I got a friend James he’s from california and he got married to a Canadian and got two kids anyway the point is he had a so funny accent! A common thing USA people like to say is « Déjà-vu » I guess there’s no word for that in english? They say, « deja vous » which means something else and when anything is about France they say something like « I would like a « croissant » please » lol . And we here in Qc are way worse, people use anglisicm ALL the time in conversations...BUT we are WAY better at speaking english than actual Frenchs from France, we cringe badly when we hear them speak english and what’s weird is we protect the French language way more than they do they think speaking english is THE coolest thing and use even more anglisicm than us!! Btw I tried speaking a little spanish when I went to rep.dominicaine and it’s so hard!! The only thing I learned Is « quatro huevos por favor » which means four eggs please...I think cali people tend to learn spanish as a second language because of all the mexicans? Maybe @Yvonne knows a little?

 

[JoesMum]

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She's a quick worker. Perhaps moss from your lawn?
Maybe it's the other's first attempt at nest building.
You'll have to show her your other nest boxes as a possible 'des res' !

Almost certainly from our lawn. After the grass died in last summer’s heat wave, it is all moss!

 

[Lyn W]

Well I finally caught up but it has been really hard work tonight .
Between the ads jumping around and having to log in about 5 times it has taken much longer than before the changes.
So I am going to sign out before my laptop goes flying through the window!
So Nos Da and see you tomorrow
Take care,

 

[JoesMum]

Well I just got accepted lol! Uqar at Rimouski Qc [emoji16]

Yay! Well done! [emoji322]

 

[Lyn W]

Hoho sorry im being intrusive!! « rendez-vous »!! It always makes me laugh when english people say french words! I got a friend James he’s from california and he got married to a Canadian and got two kids anyway the point is he had a so funny accent! A common thing USA people like to say is « Déjà-vu » I guess there’s no word for that in english? They say, « deja vous » which means something else and when anything is about France they say something like « I would like a « croissant » please » lol . And we here in Qc are way worse, people use anglisicm ALL the time in conversations...BUT we are WAY better at speaking english than actual Frenchs from France, we cringe badly when we hear them speak english and what’s weird is we protect the French language way more than they do they think speaking english is THE coolest thing and use even more anglisicm than us!! Btw I tried speaking a little spanish when I went to rep.dominicaine and it’s so hard!! The only thing I learned Is « quatro huevos por favor » which means four eggs please...I think cali people tend to learn spanish as a second language because of all the mexicans? Maybe @Yvonne knows a little?

Other nationalities are far better at embracing other languages than us Brits.
French is taught in our schools, as is German, Spanish, sometime Japanese or Mandarin; Welsh is compulsory in all Welsh schools, and I did Latin in my old school too, but we are lazy and expect everyone else to speak English. Very few kids take languages beyond the compulsory examinations.

 

[JoesMum]

It's sad that the first occupant was ousted. . . any chance the second bird was really the first ?

I am pretty sure the first occupant has been moved on... reluctantly.

The nest build was very slow and used the ‘wrong’ materials... grass rather than moss... I think this is an inexperienced female.

The new female has been so determined, and so quick, in sorting out the box. It’s like she has done it before and knows exactly what she’s doing.

The first occupant will be better prepared for her next nest.

 

[Reptilony]

Congratulations!!!
When will you start?

Early september!!! Thanks!!

 

[JoesMum]

Hoho sorry im being intrusive!! « rendez-vous »!! It always makes me laugh when english people say french words! I got a friend James he’s from california and he got married to a Canadian and got two kids anyway the point is he had a so funny accent! A common thing USA people like to say is « Déjà-vu » I guess there’s no word for that in english? They say, « deja vous » which means something else and when anything is about France they say something like « I would like a « croissant » please » lol . And we here in Qc are way worse, people use anglisicm ALL the time in conversations...BUT we are WAY better at speaking english than actual Frenchs from France, we cringe badly when we hear them speak english and what’s weird is we protect the French language way more than they do they think speaking english is THE coolest thing and use even more anglisicm than us!! Btw I tried speaking a little spanish when I went to rep.dominicaine and it’s so hard!! The only thing I learned Is « quatro huevos por favor » which means four eggs please...I think cali people tend to learn spanish as a second language because of all the mexicans? Maybe @Yvonne knows a little?

What you have to remember is that England was invaded by France in the year 1066. And French words entered the English language way back then and probably before. France is only 20 miles (30km) from England across the sea. The two countries have invaded, fought and traded with each other for many centuries. The English language in England is influenced by our many invaders... and then we turned tables and explored newer nations like the USA and Canada.

French phrases, Latin phrases and words with roots in many languages have been part of spoken English for many centuries.

 

[KarenSoCal]

Oh wow!!! The absolute first person besides my son who has ever had this!!! I wish I could take it from my son.. it’s just miserable for him and heartbreaking for me. I am surprised that they gave your hubby prednisone drops.. I have always been told that’s steroids could accelerate it??? Jayden is on the acyclovir and Zirgan drops.. the regular pediatrician always wants to say it’s pink eye and give mixers even though I tell them differently. It’s rare!

Yes, when we finally got to an opthalmologist who could figure out what it was, he immediately Rx'ed pred drops. It helps with the inflammation. Pete's eye looked like someone had stabbed it...so red, sore. With the very first drop he started to get some relief. He was on another drop also...can't remember it's name.

 

[Reptilony]

Yay! Well done! [emoji322]

Thank you!!

 

[EllieMay]

Well I just got accepted lol! Uqar at Rimouski Qc [emoji16]

CONGRATS!!!! I’m so glad we can all share in your celebration.

 

[EllieMay]

They are like “pleeeeeeeaaaase turn out the lights mom” [emoji23][emoji23]

 

[Cheryl Hills]

Ahhh...and in your weather it's hard. Heather's rods get cold if she's outside too long so I'm sure yours do also. Cold from the inside out can't be fun.

I don’t do well in the cold any more.

 

[EllieMay]

Yes, when we finally got to an opthalmologist who could figure out what it was, he immediately Rx'ed pred drops. It helps with the inflammation. Pete's eye looked like someone had stabbed it...so red, sore. With the very first drop he started to get some relief. He was on another drop also...can't remember it's name.

I’m going to ask his specialist about it when we go back... relief for a 5 year old is HUGE

 

[EllieMay]

I had to keep him on course a couple times but ultimately, he pushed through and went in! I think it’s excellent progress for just a few days.. eventually, he’ll get it. And the traction grips were a huge help @Cathie G

 

[KarenSoCal]

I’m going to ask his specialist about it when we go back... relief for a 5 year old is HUGE
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Ohhh...my heart is breaking for him! Please tell him Pete said "hang in there, buddy. It will get better, and try not to rub!"