COLD DARK ROOM

[Maro2Bear]

Well, I think we must be in the 40 days and 40 nights of rain...my Sulcata pens are flooded, the box turtle pond that is normally dry now, has overfilled itself and flooded Mary's pen. It was in the low 50's so I could have let the tortoises out...but I was afraid they'd drown... lol... the water in 2 of my pens is calf high to me.
Heck...maybe my varmints will drown...whoo whoo
that goose in the middle there is 2.5 ft of cement...
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Well, your rhododendron look great, shiny & happy with the ??

 

[Maro2Bear]

It’s no better here in Kent. Worse probably because the channel ports are closed due to France not letting anyone in from the UK and our roads have turned into a lorry park.

I have all my food bought for the next fortnight - I always try to avoid shopping over Christmas and the New Year - so I am not panicking about food shortages.

Always “Be Prepared” & plan ahead.

 

[Blackdog1714]

Always “Be Prepared” & plan ahead.

My wife laughed at me over the years until COVID hit and now she gets it!

 

[Lyn W]

OK...I'm gonna get reamed for this, maybe. I try to be an active knowledgeable TFO member. So generally I scan a couple of times a day, so maybe I can help if needed.
I have noticed an increase in detailed, done by the numbers, maybe just might be, possibly just a tiny bit obsessive...intensive tortoise keeping. As an example, a SLIGHT example, different kinds of water leave stain marks on a carapace!??? Really? My tortoises live in outside pens with a heated and insulated tort shed, in Oregon, so they are mostly covered in mud, rain or poop. Personally, I wouldn't notice a 'stain' on my outside torts. Maybe what I'm trying to say is, tortoise and turtle used to be a lot more fun and not so expensive or intensive. Gonna close now as I do see to post some examples of what I mean might hurt feelings so insulted.

Not something I've ever noticed or would think about!

 

[Lyn W]

Always “Be Prepared” & plan ahead.

Something I've always failed dismally at......I would never have made the Girl Guides. ( I did join but only went once)
I'm no domestic goddess either - I only have a kitchen because it came with the house.

Some supermarkets are open till midnight, but I have tins and some stuff in my freezer so, as long as my microwave doesn't break down, I won't starve.

 

[Yvonne G]

That's the good thing about being a recluse (or, in my case, a troll living under a bridge). I shop online and have my groceries delivered. It takes about 4 or 5 years to put 3000 miles on my truck for an oil change. Crowds mean nothing to me!

 

[Yvonne G]

We are finally having winter weather. The last few nights have been down to about 32F degrees, with frost on the ground and frozen water hoses. So this a.m. before I pulled up my sweat pants, I pulled on a pair of thermal bottoms, nice thick socks. I have a good, warm, ranch jacket and a scarf wrapped around my neck. I think I'll see if I can find my knitted cap. I cut my hair last week, and don't want my poor little head to get cold! I just have two more piles of leaves to pick up and toss over the box turtles and then my front/side yards are cleaned up. It's taken me two months to get it done. My hand and leg are pretty much back to normal. I still can't make a fist due to slightly swollen fingers, but it doesn't hurt, and is getting stronger day by day. I'm up to 10 laps around the pasture, trying to increase it until I reach 20.

So now that I've caught you up. it's time for me to leave the warmth of the wood stove and brave the cold, cruel world. Later. . .

 

[EllieMay]

We are finally having winter weather. The last few nights have been down to about 32F degrees, with frost on the ground and frozen water hoses. So this a.m. before I pulled up my sweat pants, I pulled on a pair of thermal bottoms, nice thick socks. I have a good, warm, ranch jacket and a scarf wrapped around my neck. I think I'll see if I can find my knitted cap. I cut my hair last week, and don't want my poor little head to get cold! I just have two more piles of leaves to pick up and toss over the box turtles and then my front/side yards are cleaned up. It's taken me two months to get it done. My hand and leg are pretty much back to normal. I still can't make a fist due to slightly swollen fingers, but it doesn't hurt, and is getting stronger day by day. I'm up to 10 laps around the pasture, trying to increase it until I reach 20.

So now that I've caught you up. it's time for me to leave the warmth of the wood stove and brave the cold, cruel world. Later. . .

Very good.. stay warm and be careful!

 

[Blackdog1714]

That's the good thing about being a recluse (or, in my case, a troll living under a bridge). I shop online and have my groceries delivered. It takes about 4 or 5 years to put 3000 miles on my truck for an oil change. Crowds mean nothing to me!

I love---- Being a hermit is so Chique!

 

[CarolM]

Just got back from the doctors and there is no progression of the scarring in my lung!???
Will go back next month for another breathing test to see if my lung function of 48% is any worse. So pulamary fibrosis is pretty much out of the picture at this time.???????
One less thing to worry about!

Yayyyy. That is awesome news.

 

[CarolM]

Don't think I have watched Grim. I will check it out.
This yr Rose took her time. A few yrs back when our schedule was busier. We were having a Christmas party and Rose wore herself out decorating and got sick. So I was glad to see her take her time.

I am glad she took her time too. Sometimes putting so much pressure on ourselves is just not worth it. Taking your time is the best way to go.

 

[Maro2Bear]

We are finally having winter weather. The last few nights have been down to about 32F degrees, with frost on the ground and frozen water hoses. So this a.m. before I pulled up my sweat pants, I pulled on a pair of thermal bottoms, nice thick socks. I have a good, warm, ranch jacket and a scarf wrapped around my neck. I think I'll see if I can find my knitted cap. I cut my hair last week, and don't want my poor little head to get cold! I just have two more piles of leaves to pick up and toss over the box turtles and then my front/side yards are cleaned up. It's taken me two months to get it done. My hand and leg are pretty much back to normal. I still can't make a fist due to slightly swollen fingers, but it doesn't hurt, and is getting stronger day by day. I'm up to 10 laps around the pasture, trying to increase it until I reach 20.

So now that I've caught you up. it's time for me to leave the warmth of the wood stove and brave the cold, cruel world. Later. . .

It’s always hard to get moving when it’s comfy inside but frosty outside. Sunny here today so easier to get going on some outdoor projects. I finally turned off the outside water & drained the pipes. Filled up the bird feeders & watering bowls. Brought a bunch of vegetable peelings to the composting worm bin - pretty amazing how active they all are on worm days. ?. My garlic is up & growing - a project in progress.

 

[JoesMum]

My sister in law just rang, she was supposed to be in Maidenhead over Xmas with her daughter but can't go now so she went to Asda at 6 a.m and it was already chaotic!!!!
Lots of people trying to do Xmas food shopping they hadn't expected to do and no doubt many panic buying because of the ports too. I haven't ventured near the shops yet, I'm more worried about feeding Lola if the salad sources dry up!!

I just popped out to my local Co-op to get some more icing sugar and it was an ocean of calm. Plenty of veg.

Go to a convenience store rather than a big supermarket if you can

 

[JoesMum]

That's the good thing about being a recluse (or, in my case, a troll living under a bridge). I shop online and have my groceries delivered. It takes about 4 or 5 years to put 3000 miles on my truck for an oil change. Crowds mean nothing to me!

Normally I shop online, but since covid arrived everyone else has too and it’s impossible to get a delivery slot

 

[CarolM]

Happy Birthday Maro2bear!!!!!
It is fitting that you go to (what I call exotic places)...these new trails and sanctuaries today. Spread your joy!!!
May all your adventures bring you much joy today!!!!!!??????

A very belated Happy Birthday Mark. I hope it was an awesome day.

 

[Cathie G]

I think it is the whole clean up the environment thing working right finally. I mean everyone has to admit a river catching fire is really F'ed Up!

Yes. I live near the little river that runs through our city. It used to stink to high heaven because it was so polluted with industrial runoff and possibly even sewage. Now there's unusual birds and a lot of wildlife. They've built a bike path along it and that's a great way to enjoy it all.?

 

[Cathie G]

Hey Ray on that photo, the “snowmen” on the left and all the characters, angels, santas, in the back I carved (by hand). The “fancy” snowmen on the right hand side were first done on the lathe, then painted & decorated.

Your hobbies and desires mirror mine in some ways. But your skill is so very good that I always love to see what you're up to. It inspires me.

 

[CarolM]

Good even all. We, like the rest of the UK, are somewhat stunned at the rapidity with which are covid situation has deteriorated.

We have a new and very infectious strain spreading rapidly, they have invented a new Tier 4 in England and we are in it.

Christmas is cancelled. The intended 5 day respite is off. Those in Tiers 1 to 3 may meet with one other household only on Christmas day. Us Tier 4s aren’t allowed to mix with anyone else and have to stay home... it’s basically lockdown again.

The positives:

Son is recovered, tested negative and comes out of quarantine at midnight.

I have done all my food shopping except fresh veg.

I got my hair cut last Tuesday and JoesDad had his done yesterday so everything being shut from midnight tonight (except food stores) won’t be too drastic.

Oh no Linda. I am so sorry. I am glad that your son is better. But it is very sad that you are in lockdown again. I got your Christmas card today. My very first one. Thank you

 

[JoesMum]

Oh no Linda. I am so sorry. I am glad that your son is better. But it is very sad that you are in lockdown again. I got your Christmas card today. My very first one. Thank you

Posted 18 November... that must be some sort of record for getting a card to you

 

[Blackdog1714]

Oh no Linda. I am so sorry. I am glad that your son is better. But it is very sad that you are in lockdown again. I got your Christmas card today. My very first one. Thank you

What has mine got there yet? I mailed that bugger in October