COLD DARK ROOM

[JoesMum]

All out for 311. Now what can South Africa do?

 

[CarolM]

Nah it’s fine now, I could whack it against the wall and it should be fine....... I won’t actually do that

Good to know, otherwise we would think that your exams were getting to you.

 

[CarolM]

My Twitter tweet about the sea turtles we found.

View attachment 273300

Oh Shame!!

 

[CarolM]

GUESS WHAT?

4 out of 5 eggs have pipped! There is not enough movement yet to trigger a video but I’ll get one as we progress!
YAYYYYY..,
View attachment 273302View attachment 273303

Yayyyyy. That is awesome!!

 

[CarolM]

I am celebrating a run of good news tonight

1. Son has received a substantial pay rise as recognition for his work

2. My sister has news that her job is safe. Her employer has been trying to sell the business and was intending to shut down completely in September if they hadn’t managed to sell up. The new owner wants to retain her.

3. The little girl I babysat for * cough * thirtyish * mumble* * splutter * years ago has just announced her engagement.

I am going to bed with a smile on my face. Good night all

The CDR is full of good news tonight. Well Done Linda, I now have a smile on my face for you too!!

 

[CarolM]

View attachment 273353
Bad start with one of the opening batsmen out with only 1 run scored.

However we are now looking a bit better at 100/1 (that’s 100 runs scored for the loss of only 1 batsman )

The South African fielder right in front of us is Van der Bussen. These aren’t even top category seats, but we got front row!

I know, I am sure that I saw you walk past the camera!! You are wearing a blue top with a bit of white!! LOL getting watch a little bit at work, but going home soon, so will miss the rest.

 

[CarolM]

All out for 311. Now what can South Africa do?

MMMM, it remains to be seen. But I am sure we will give you a good run for your money!!

 

[CarolM]

Good Thursday Everyone,
Almost home time. Then it is a few days away. I am so looking forward to it. Don't worry I will take photos for you all, I just am not very good at the history stuff that Lena, Mark and Linda seem to manage with ease. But at least you will get photo's of the countryside.

 

[Yvonne G]

Hey, everybody! How the heck are you all? Today is shopping day. The sun is shining and all is right with the world!!!

What's happening with the turkey eggs? I'm dying to see if it really is turkeys.

 

[Momof4]

I’m so behind on chat[emoji17]. I’ve been so busy with the new tort yard and kid stuff.

 

[Yvonne G]

I’m so behind on chat[emoji17]. I’ve been so busy with the new tort yard and kid stuff.

I know what you mean. These folks are very chatty. If you don't keep up with it several times a day there are too many pages!!! I always try to make at least one post at the end of where I left off so it's easier to find the new stuff.

How is the new yard coming along?

 

[Momof4]

I know what you mean. These folks are very chatty. If you don't keep up with it several times a day there are too many pages!!! I always try to make at least one post at the end of where I left off so it's easier to find the new stuff.

How is the new yard coming along?

Really good!! We bought 200’ of Pvc pipe so I can have 3 hose bibs. I’m going to update in my enclosure thread today.

 

[Momof4]

Just wanted to share this.

 

[JoesMum]

I know, I am sure that I saw you walk past the camera!! You are wearing a blue top with a bit of white!! LOL getting watch a little bit at work, but going home soon, so will miss the rest.

I am right in front of the camera And you’re correct - blue and white

 

[Momof4]

I am right in front of the camera And you’re correct - blue and white
View attachment 273356

Very stylish!!!

 

[EllieMay]

We must have tapas together when I’m a little closer to you! It’s a platter of, usually, cold cuts, sausages, possibly cheese, nuts, fruit — something small and easy to eat that goes well with the wine.

The word and the tradition come from Spain; there are several legends about how it started but when we were there, we were told this one (exact text taken from Wikipedia):

A final possibility surrounds Felipe III, who passed a law in an effort to curb rowdy drunken behavior, particularly among soldiers and sailors. The law stated that when one purchased a drink, the bartender was to place over the mouth of the mug or goblet a cover or lid containing some small quantity of food as part of the purchase of the beverage, the hope being that the food would slow the effects of the alcohol, and fill the stomach to prevent overimbibing.

There were plenty of tapas bars in Madrid and we were able to bar-hop from one to another without eventually needing any dinner (but badly needing an Aspirin and a bed).

Sounds wonderful!!

 

[EllieMay]

Lots of expats and immigrants, including from India, around here.

I had just recently learned one plays cricket with a bat — the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy was the extent of my “knowledge” about cricket! (And before that I only knew the insect... )

Daughter will be playing for her school (?!) because an Indian classmate convinced her to sign up.

I’m sure she will excel... nationality not being a factor of course!

 

[EllieMay]

Ok! Didn’t mean to keep everyone In Suspense but the little buggers kept me going all night and I had to jump strait up and run this morning. Outcome...... 3 adorable little turkeys the one that pipped on the wrong end of the egg didn’t make it out. And the last one that never pipped must have passed a week or so ago.

 

[JoesMum]

Very stylish!!!

When you’re sat outside for hours with no shelter, practicality takes over from style. The sun burn risk was high!

Anyway we won comfortably

 

[JoesMum]

Ok! Didn’t mean to keep everyone In Suspense but the little buggers kept me going all night and I had to jump strait up and run this morning. Outcome...... 3 adorable little turkeys the one that pipped on the wrong end of the egg didn’t make it out. And the last one that never pipped must have passed a week or so ago.

View attachment 273401View attachment 273402View attachment 273403

Awww! Congratulations! [emoji7]