COLD DARK ROOM

[Kristoff]

Thrice is very old English. It just hasn’t made it through in many locations

A lot of the English pronunciation and words used in the USA is also derived from old English. Here in England, the words have gone out of use, developed a mew meaning or a different pronunciation... but the language lives on elsewhere

I find it interesting how language develops

Today I have been developing mine.

A French test... phone a French vineyard and pay for some wine that JoesDad has ordered for us to pick up while we are on holiday this summer. I am pleased to say that I passed!

Then an English call to book a birdwatching trip at the end of the month. We are heading to Dungeness on the Kent Coast for a trip to hear, and hopefully see, bitterns. They make a distinctive booming call.

Exciting plans!!

 

[Lyn W]

Let me lay this confusion to rest (sorry, couldn’t help it! [emoji33]) : There are a lot of graves, but also spaces just to walk or sit on a bench. There was also a Muslim section, a cremation burial section (where you bury the urn — there must be a special word for it), and a lawn dotted with random flower pots and candles, which confused me at first, but then Google Translate told me it’s a place for scattering ashes.

I think they just say interment of ashes.
The crematoriums here usually have a garden of remembrance for the scattering or interment of ashes if people don't take them away elsewhere, but they don't usually let you leave flowers or plants etc as it would stop them mowing the grass.

 

[Lyn W]

Thrice is very old English. It just hasn’t made it through in many locations

A lot of the English pronunciation and words used in the USA is also derived from old English. Here in England, the words have gone out of use, developed a mew meaning or a different pronunciation... but the language lives on elsewhere

I find it interesting how language develops

Today I have been developing mine.

A French test... phone a French vineyard and pay for some wine that JoesDad has ordered for us to pick up while we are on holiday this summer. I am pleased to say that I passed!

Then an English call to book a birdwatching trip at the end of the month. We are heading to Dungeness on the Kent Coast for a trip to hear, and hopefully see, bitterns. They make a distinctive booming call.

That sounds like something good to look forward to, and congratulations on passing the French test!

 

[EllieMay]

Sadly not but it has all been relatively quiet over the winter.
It's the spring and summer months when they are at their worst - effing and blinding in the garden at full volume!
I'm not sure, but I think the gobby daughter and her family have moved out so that would be a bonus if she has

Thank the lord for small favors!! [emoji57]

 

[EllieMay]

Are you sure?..

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Like any native creature, we just don’t tolerate abnormal conditions well [emoji16].

 

[EllieMay]

Can't sleep. Went to bed at 10p and finally got up at 12:30a to sit at the computer. I don't usually have trouble falling asleep, and can sleep anywhere, but for some reason my mind is wide awake tonight.

I hate nights like that!! Maybe you can get a nice nap in the favorite recliner today to make up for it...

 

[EllieMay]

Good mornooning, roommates!

Sunny and cold in Denmark. We also moved the clock one hour forward, for what it's worth. Some postcards from Saturday, a walk in the cemetery called Vestre Kirkegård. A lot of people go for walks in the cemeteries, which are pretty much large, beautiful parks with some graves. Many even sunbathe or have a picnic there.

(No postcards from Sunday, as I had to stay home in bed with migraine)

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Wow... beautiful... a little weird to me, but beautiful [emoji57]. Hate to hear about the migraines. I get one or two a year and they are just all-consuming.. hope your feeling much improved today!

 

[CarolM]

Thrice is very old English. It just hasn’t made it through in many locations

A lot of the English pronunciation and words used in the USA is also derived from old English. Here in England, the words have gone out of use, developed a mew meaning or a different pronunciation... but the language lives on elsewhere

I find it interesting how language develops

Today I have been developing mine.

A French test... phone a French vineyard and pay for some wine that JoesDad has ordered for us to pick up while we are on holiday this summer. I am pleased to say that I passed!

Then an English call to book a birdwatching trip at the end of the month. We are heading to Dungeness on the Kent Coast for a trip to hear, and hopefully see, bitterns. They make a distinctive booming call.

You are going to have to do a video of their call so that we can all hear it as well.

 

[Bee62]

Now that was beautiful!

Thank you Cheryl.

 

[EllieMay]

Good morning. I’m hopefully headed to work today. Yesterday was the first day that I started seeing improvement in my sons eye. I feel like he will be even more improved this morning which would allow me to get a few important things done. I’ll know in about an hour I suppose... we have a follow up appointment with his pediatrician on Tuesday and and his eye specialist on Friday. I’m very lucky that my boss is so understanding. Hubby will be home Wednesday so that will help a little. Although I tend to be the mom that does not let anyone else help with my children. [emoji848] our annual crawfish boil is scheduled for this Saturday and I have lots of preparation work for that as well..
guess I better get off my butt and get moving. Happy Monday Roomies...

 

[TriciaStringer]

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The first one this year... laid up against the house entirely too close to the French doors off my bedroom... I am too nervous for my children to let them live.

Yuck!

 

[Lyn W]

Good morning. I’m hopefully headed to work today. Yesterday was the first day that I started seeing improvement in my sons eye. I feel like he will be even more improved this morning which would allow me to get a few important things done. I’ll know in about an hour I suppose... we have a follow up appointment with his pediatrician on Tuesday and and his eye specialist on Friday. I’m very lucky that my boss is so understanding. Hubby will be home Wednesday so that will help a little. Although I tend to be the mom that does not let anyone else help with my children. [emoji848] our annual crawfish boil is scheduled for this Saturday and I have lots of preparation work for that as well..
guess I better get off my butt and get moving. Happy Monday Roomies...

Same to you Heather . Good to hear there's been some improvement and hopefully easier for him.
Sounds like a busy week and weekend in store for you!

 

[Maro2Bear]

There are some really easy plants to grow, like anubias and java fern. And your betta will appreciate them, because they are soft.

Betta fins tear very easily when dragged over a sharp edge. It is said "drag a pair of pantyhose across the decoration...if they do not snag, it's OK for the tank".

Please keep this in mind when decorating your tank. Carefully feel all edges, and watch the size of holes in decor. Fish, like torts, will get themselves stuck.

Yep, great info. We have lots of strands of anubias in our tank thst float nicely and send down roots. Alpha loves to hang out among them. Nice, bright green plants, soft as silk. Adds some realism to the tank.

Good luck - go for a 10 gallon!

 

[Maro2Bear]

Good morning. I’m hopefully headed to work today. Yesterday was the first day that I started seeing improvement in my sons eye. I feel like he will be even more improved this morning which would allow me to get a few important things done. I’ll know in about an hour I suppose... we have a follow up appointment with his pediatrician on Tuesday and and his eye specialist on Friday. I’m very lucky that my boss is so understanding. Hubby will be home Wednesday so that will help a little. Although I tend to be the mom that does not let anyone else help with my children. [emoji848] our annual crawfish boil is scheduled for this Saturday and I have lots of preparation work for that as well..
guess I better get off my butt and get moving. Happy Monday Roomies...

Annual CRAWFISH boil this Saturday!? Hhhm....i better check the mail box, didnt see the invitation (yet)! Love those boils! Sausage and corn with all the fixins too!?

 

[Bee62]

It was lovely hearing you again, Bee!

Thank you Lena. It was a pleasure for me to sing. I often sing at evenings when I am sitting at my computer. To train the voice is important.

 

[CarolM]

Good morning. I’m hopefully headed to work today. Yesterday was the first day that I started seeing improvement in my sons eye. I feel like he will be even more improved this morning which would allow me to get a few important things done. I’ll know in about an hour I suppose... we have a follow up appointment with his pediatrician on Tuesday and and his eye specialist on Friday. I’m very lucky that my boss is so understanding. Hubby will be home Wednesday so that will help a little. Although I tend to be the mom that does not let anyone else help with my children. [emoji848] our annual crawfish boil is scheduled for this Saturday and I have lots of preparation work for that as well..
guess I better get off my butt and get moving. Happy Monday Roomies...

Happy Monday Heather. And I really hope that your sons eye is much better.

 

[Bee62]

Happy Monday all me precious roommates !

 

[Maro2Bear]

Happy Monday all..

Temps dropped back down again, but at least it’s sunny and bright.... speaking of bright and sunny. Our cute miniature daffodils are in full bloom, perfect size for the new bud vase...

 

[Lyn W]

Perfect and the daffs are a good choice!
Makes me feel at home - oh wait - I am at home

 

[Lyn W]

Does anyone here have a Russian tort?
If so please can you pop over to the Russian tort thread and advise a young lady in Paris, France about what lighting and heating will be needed in a cooler European climate for a baby she found.
I assume it will be different to my Lola's.
Many thanks
Ps Her thread is 'What is this tortoise?'