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Chubbs the tegu

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Wonderful Sabine, thank you so much!
There are 2 songs that brings a tear to my eyes.
Amazing Grace and the National Anthem.
You performed it great!
Hope you are staying safe.
Thanks again ?
2 songs that bring tears to my eyes .. “happy bday” and “aint nobody got time for that” lol
 

Cathie G

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Good evenooning all.

I am busy with school governor meetings this week. All held online of course.

Here in the UK, students sit public exams aged 16 which shape their future career choices. They are likely to sit more public exams aged 18 or may do a vocational qualification instead. However, with public exams cancelled this summer, each school has to submit projected grades to the exam boards with evidence to justify the grade. It’s a complete nightmare; we only have about 300 students across our schools affected which is relatively few compared to some. It’s so important that we do it right.

We ae also trying to plan for unknowns like when will the students be allowed back... and when they come back what will be the conditions surrounding distancing, cleaning, next year’s exams, etc. There are so many variables. And we have to try to ensure the young people aren’t affected for the rest of their lives by events beyond anyone’s control.

In other news, I have been asked if I am willing to go back to the wildlife rescue to volunteer again. They have come up with ways for a small number of us to work in isolation and have been choosey about who they have asked in as we will need to work unsupported and not need direction. So, from Monday, I shall be in weekly feeding baby birds. Apparently they’re inundated again. I am so looking forward to being back there, I have missed it, and will post pictures if I get chance to take them. :)
I really think that all of this pandemic thing might bring out some really really great young people. Their minds are so bright and it may wind up bringing out the best in them. Especially, if we can keep some sentimental fun in their lives. I can't wait to see your pictures from the baby birds also. I'm glad you get to do that but then you are JoesMum.?
 

EllieMay

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Good evenooning all.

I am busy with school governor meetings this week. All held online of course.

Here in the UK, students sit public exams aged 16 which shape their future career choices. They are likely to sit more public exams aged 18 or may do a vocational qualification instead. However, with public exams cancelled this summer, each school has to submit projected grades to the exam boards with evidence to justify the grade. It’s a complete nightmare; we only have about 300 students across our schools affected which is relatively few compared to some. It’s so important that we do it right.

We ae also trying to plan for unknowns like when will the students be allowed back... and when they come back what will be the conditions surrounding distancing, cleaning, next year’s exams, etc. There are so many variables. And we have to try to ensure the young people aren’t affected for the rest of their lives by events beyond anyone’s control.

In other news, I have been asked if I am willing to go back to the wildlife rescue to volunteer again. They have come up with ways for a small number of us to work in isolation and have been choosey about who they have asked in as we will need to work unsupported and not need direction. So, from Monday, I shall be in weekly feeding baby birds. Apparently they’re inundated again. I am so looking forward to being back there, I have missed it, and will post pictures if I get chance to take them. :)
That is great news about the rescue for you and the birds... & us too if we get to see pics ?

Good luck with the meetings!
 

Cathie G

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2 songs that bring tears to my eyes .. “happy bday” and “aint nobody got time for that” lol
Yea those songs mean a lot to me also...I ain't got time every year to do the math to remember. Unless you wanna bake me a bday cake jus shut up?
 

Ray--Opo

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Ok....

So it was a good gardening day yesterday with all kinds of things popping out of the ground. It’s been cool, but plants blooming.

Our first Knockout Rose of the Year - plenty more to open

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Last month we found a bleeding heart growing all by itself back in the woods. I dug it out and transplanted to our perennial bed in the front of our house. Bloomed yesterday morning.

Common bleeding heart plants (Lamprocapnos spectabilis, aka Dicentra spectabilis)

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Our nice large very pink peonies are so eager to bloom! They usually open right for US Mothers Day. I guess they are on schedule.

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Last but not least, I pretty much finished up Bee Lodge No 3 with a proper straw thatched roof. It took some figuring out how to get the straw to stay put while getting it all completed. Rubber bands to the rescue.

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Sorry for the over load of pictures. Enjoy the day, stay safe!
Great flowers! Bee lodge is cool.
Your imagination is fantastic.
 

Ray--Opo

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It's afternoon for me. I always feel like it's a good day when I wake up another day. Sorry you didn't get your 8 hours. Are we too addictive???
Sorry I forget that some of you all are on the other side of the pond.
8 hrs sleep is far and few between.
Addiction is a big subject!?
But I do have a addictive personality. In life it has been a curse and a blessing.
I live by a saying, the calamities in my life are my providence.
 

Cathie G

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Sorry I forget that some of you all are on the other side of the pond.
8 hrs sleep is far and few between.
Addiction is a big subject!?
But I do have a addictive personality. In life it has been a curse and a blessing.
I live by a saying, the calamities in my life are my providence.
Well...I'm not on the other side of the pond but I am on the other side of the hill. I feel like you about calamities though. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
 

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Well good evening.. I’ve just come in from weed eating the tortoise yards.. even the new yard needed a trim. I also put out some new seed to thicken things up a bit... hubbys gone back to work so supper for me was a salad and McDonald’s for the kids... I almost feel guilty... NOT! I broke something on my side x side this weekend so I’ve got to take it to the dealership tomorrow to get checked out.. it needs servicing anyway. I’m glad I bought the extra warranty though. I’m actually caught up on my chores now so I’m going to watch a VIN DIESAL movie.. Bloodshot... haven’t even watched the trailer.. lol
 

CarolM

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Hello friends. Not much news of my corner. I fed the penguins every other day and they got fat. Brought a bundle of carrots to the snow leopard and she was happy munching them away. Tried to polish some yellyfish but they escaped. Played with the hedgehogs and gave some of the armadillos a good long scratch. I`ve heard the one legged pirate talking to the leprechaun in the tank but didn`t understand what they were talking about.
Lately I found a little woolen heart that was knitted with red yarn but I think it wasn`t the woole spider ( if she exists ).
The heart reminds me of my friends here in the CDR. Promised to @Ray--Opo I`ve sung a song for you. A song that might give you hope, trust and a little bit joy in these hard times we are going through. I choose this special song because I know that this songs means a lot for many people in America. Hopefully my version is not too bad and you can enjoy it.
Wishing you all the best wishes I have, good vibrations and prayers that we all survive the virus and the scary time we`re living in.

Thank you Bee. Always love your singing.
 

CarolM

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Ok....

So it was a good gardening day yesterday with all kinds of things popping out of the ground. It’s been cool, but plants blooming.

Our first Knockout Rose of the Year - plenty more to open

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Last month we found a bleeding heart growing all by itself back in the woods. I dug it out and transplanted to our perennial bed in the front of our house. Bloomed yesterday morning.

Common bleeding heart plants (Lamprocapnos spectabilis, aka Dicentra spectabilis)

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Our nice large very pink peonies are so eager to bloom! They usually open right for US Mothers Day. I guess they are on schedule.

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Last but not least, I pretty much finished up Bee Lodge No 3 with a proper straw thatched roof. It took some figuring out how to get the straw to stay put while getting it all completed. Rubber bands to the rescue.

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Sorry for the over load of pictures. Enjoy the day, stay safe!
Absolutely love them all.
 
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