COLD DARK ROOM

[KarenSoCal]

Thrift shops are called charity shops here and they seem to be taking over the high street in most of our towns these days.
So many shops have closed either because of internet shopping or they can't afford the rates, so the council let charities take them over. They would rather they are used than stand empty, and I don't think charity shops have to pay business rates either.
It's all good for recycling though.

We were living in our bus conversion 6 years ago, when we bought our house, so had no furniture.

We completely furnished our house from thrift shops!

Most folks not living in this area have trouble believing that. But we are close to Palm Springs, where a lot of very wealthy people live. You should see what they donate! I don't care if everything matches..I think we did a pretty good job! Did the whole house for $5000.

 

[KarenSoCal]

I love that they don't seem to be afraid of humans.

We have many of them here.

Once my husband was in surgery, a bad time for us. I went outside and sat in a pretty spot surrounded by flowers. To my astonishment, a hummer landed on my head! I only knew he was there because my hair moved a bit.

It was like a kiss from God!

Happily, my husband made a good recovery.

 

[CarolM]

Two little beaks on show
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It’s really hard to work out how many have hatched so far. At least 3, possibly 4.

Aawww cute

 

[CarolM]

Yeah maybe, they were quite well developed and had quite a lot of feathers which is a shame. Getting them out was not a pleasant experience and I won’t go into any gruesome details.

So on Monday I’ve got my computer science exam and my religious studies exam which are both written. Then after half term I have my history exam (I love history!!!) and sciences. Also maths and English exams which I’m dreading and you have to retake them if you fail. Even if I fail maths or English, I can still get in to my college and do animal management but less sessions which is fine but I’ll try my hardest to pass. Starting an hour before each exam there is a study session where the teacher does a bit of last minute cramming knowledge.

Wow that’s along post for me

Good luck.

 

[CarolM]

View attachment 271834The photo credit goes to my wife. She was out with the babies last weekend while I worked. 3 yr old Shiloh Shepherd, 5 month old Chow Chow and a 2.5 yr old Newfie. The chow is a female and the other two are boys needless to say she runs the house!

What beautiful dogs.

 

[CarolM]

We had one here at 9:15 yesterday morning. It turned out to be only a 3.4, but felt much bigger. It was a loud boom! then cracking sounds, then a gentle wave motion. First one we've felt here in a couple years.

I will admit, I hate hearing my house cracking.

[emoji33] [emoji33] Now that I would find very scary. I hope your house was not damaged.

 

[KarenSoCal]

[emoji33] [emoji33] Now that I would find very scary. I hope your house was not damaged.

I haven't found any new cracks. [emoji57]

 

[CarolM]

We have many of them here.

Once my husband was in surgery, a bad time for us. I went outside and sat in a pretty spot surrounded by flowers. To my astonishment, a hummer landed on my head! I only knew he was there because my hair moved a bit.

It was like a kiss from God!

Happily, my husband made a good recovery.

Glad you husband made a good recovery. And that experience with the hummer bird must have been awesome.

 

[CarolM]

Good Friday All.
The sun is out. And it is going to be a gooooood day.

 

[CarolM]

I haven't found any new cracks. [emoji57]

Thank goodness.

 

[CarolM]

Don't Tell anybody!!

 

[CarolM]

Yip!!! I am doing it again:

 

[Lyn W]

View attachment 271834The photo credit goes to my wife. She was out with the babies last weekend while I worked. 3 yr old Shiloh Shepherd, 5 month old Chow Chow and a 2.5 yr old Newfie. The chow is a female and the other two are boys needless to say she runs the house!

What beautiful dogs - a lot of grooming needed there!!

 

[Lyn W]

We had one here at 9:15 yesterday morning. It turned out to be only a 3.4, but felt much bigger. It was a loud boom! then cracking sounds, then a gentle wave motion. First one we've felt here in a couple years.

I will admit, I hate hearing my house cracking.

That would really freak me out!!!

 

[Lyn W]

We were living in our bus conversion 6 years ago, when we bought our house, so had no furniture.

We completely furnished our house from thrift shops!

Most folks not living in this area have trouble believing that. But we are close to Palm Springs, where a lot of very wealthy people live. You should see what they donate! I don't care if everything matches..I think we did a pretty good job! Did the whole house for $5000.

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That's lovely!
Apart from buying a new bed, my first house was furnished with hand me downs from the family in fact my sister who donated a lot used to say it was like walking
back into her own house when she visited me!
Many of my nephews and nieces wouldn't dream of having second hand stuff and want all new even of it means getting into debt for it which doesn't make sense to me when they could be saving a lot of money.

 

[Lyn W]

Don't Tell anybody!!
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[Lyn W]

Good morning all.
It's a bright and sunny day here with a promise of high pressure bringing dry and sunny weather for the next week.
Temps still only a max of about 15C until midweek, but at least it's not cold and wet.
I have to go find myself an outfit for my nephews wedding, but I'm starting online for ideas before I go hobbling around the shops.
Hope everyone has a good day!
TTFN

 

[Bee62]

My high school sweetheart/ ex wife had one. I restored the body and painted it Porsche orange. I had a blast in that car.

Oh, another Opel GT fan ! Fine !

 

[Bee62]

View attachment 271834The photo credit goes to my wife. She was out with the babies last weekend while I worked. 3 yr old Shiloh Shepherd, 5 month old Chow Chow and a 2.5 yr old Newfie. The chow is a female and the other two are boys needless to say she runs the house!

Wow, what an impressive group of beautiful dogs. Thank you for the picture. I would like to read more about your dogs.

 

[Bee62]

We were living in our bus conversion 6 years ago, when we bought our house, so had no furniture.

We completely furnished our house from thrift shops!

Most folks not living in this area have trouble believing that. But we are close to Palm Springs, where a lot of very wealthy people live. You should see what they donate! I don't care if everything matches..I think we did a pretty good job! Did the whole house for $5000.

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I love your furniture and the way you`ve decorated your house. It looks cozy.