COLD DARK ROOM

[Kristoff]

Good mornooning, roommates! I got swamped with housework and missed a day in the life of the CDR. Glad most of us are fine or on the mend.
I don't remember which was the last photo I posted, so apologies if I repeat something.

Photo 4/12. "Nærhed" -- Proximity or Closeness. I submitted the second picture of this duck drama.



Photo 5/12. "Forgængelig" - Transient.



Photo 6/12. "Grænse" - Border. I submitted a similar imagine, but given a bit more time to review the outtakes, I prefer this one:



It took me the longest imaginable time to get to half of the photo-marathon. The six images that will follow were all shot in one hour.

 

[CarolM]

What is Summer?

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Brrr, No thank you.

 

[CarolM]

Like a bomb??

Yip, REALLY well.

 

[CarolM]

I had NHS treatment from the Physio and if I had been to my GP I could have been referred for more. They do, however, usually restrict it to a maximum of 6 appointments unless it is for exceptional reasons and the wait for appointments can be lengthy.

The one I see has a private practice. I was covered by private health insurance through work when I first saw her. Even the Health Insurance companies limit you to 6 appointments and they won’t pay for the “maintenance” visits I do to keep may back moving. They will only pay for treatment for a specific ailment.

Same applies to dermatology. My husband is a redhead and was referred to dermatology for a dodgy looking mole. He got that seen to privately through his employer’s health insurance and they paid for the treatment and subsequent follow-ups. The mole was fine, no cancer, but JoesDad now returns annually to get his many moles checked over as you cannot be too careful. Health insurance won’t pay out again unless he needs treatment again.

It costs me £50 for each physio appointment. (US$65, €58, SA Rand 950)

Wow, That is expensive. It costs me R590 for the osteopath and depending on how long the session is with the acupuncturist anything between R350 and R600.

 

[Kristoff]

Yip, REALLY well.

Hope you have a blast... or would that be wrong to say? [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji33]

 

[CarolM]

Good mornooning all. I shall be off to the gym shortly to do my exercises. I have started going for a swim straight after which helps me recover. It’s more a gentle wallow that serious swimming as my knee really isn’t working enough for that. It’s odd that I can walk pretty normally, if carefully, now but kicking for swimming is still quite difficult.

Same knee but different muscle movement. And you have the resistance of the water to contend with as well.

 

[CarolM]

Good mornooning, roommates! I got swamped with housework and missed a day in the life of the CDR. Glad most of us are fine or on the mend.
I don't remember which was the last photo I posted, so apologies if I repeat something.

Photo 4/12. "Nærhed" -- Proximity or Closeness. I submitted the second picture of this duck drama.

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Photo 5/12. "Forgængelig" - Transient.

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Photo 6/12. "Grænse" - Border. I submitted a similar imagine, but given a bit more time to review the outtakes, I prefer this one:

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It took me the longest imaginable time to get to half of the photo-marathon. The six images that will follow were all shot in one hour.

You really are very talented. I love your photo's.

 

[CarolM]

Hope you have a blast... or would that be wrong to say? [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji33]

Perfect.!!!

 

[Kristoff]

Photo 7/12. "Fråds" -- Wasteful Consumption.



If you know me, you probably also know I'm very uncomfortable about balloons because of the damage they inflict on the environment. Balloons aren't banned in our house, but they aren't encouraged. I don't buy them, and we're not using them at daughter's birthday parties. Every event for kids, however, seems to require a multitude of balloons, even in a generally green city of Roskilde. This photo was taken after a science event for kids, and of course many balloons have been left behind because they were simply too many.

 

[Reptilony]

Image of the day

 

[Reptilony]

Photo 7/12. "Fråds" -- Wasteful Consumption.

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If you know me, you probably also know I'm very uncomfortable about balloons because of the damage they inflict on the environment. Balloons aren't banned in our house, but they aren't encouraged. I don't buy them, and we're not using them at daughter's birthday parties. Every event for kids, however, seems to require a multitude of balloons, even in a generally green city of Roskilde. This photo was taken after a science event for kids, and of course many balloons have been left behind because they were simply too many.

Hey what camera setup do you use?

 

[Maro2Bear]

KARMA Chameleon ... not Coma

Darn spell checker!

 

[EllieMay]

In fact, two large houses. One on the Ocean side, one on the Bay Side. About 20 plus peeps paddling.

I think renting houses for groups is the best way to go. I use Airbnb & have had nothing but good experiences!

 

[EllieMay]

Yayyyy. How is Chomper doing?

Good morning Carol!!! I think he’s doing great. His appetite is good and he seems to like his environment)) I love watching him!!!

 

[EllieMay]

Going on that theory re the rain then am I supposed to wait for the third disaster? I don't think I can take anymore.

I hope not! Swear I wasn’t wishing anymore on you

 

[EllieMay]

I couldn't see what he was eating. What do you feed him?

That was a hornworm. He’s an insectivore so crickets, super worms, roaches, etc... he can have some fruit and salad but I haven’t seen him touch that yet...

 

[EllieMay]

I gotta say...I don't think you missed anything worthwhile.

Lol!!! [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

 

[EllieMay]

They didn't make it across the Atlantic?? It's interesting to discover how many European things I take for granted...

Apparently they did... and EVERYONE (besides me) knows them.. I must have been locked in my bubble again [emoji16]

 

[Maro2Bear]

I think renting houses for groups is the best way to go. I use Airbnb & have had nothing but good experiences!

Yes, these two are rented out with VRBO. Perfect houses for groups.

 

[EllieMay]

What is Summer?

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I’ve got an extra room that you can use until that horrible season passes