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Yvonne G

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Hello everyone! Took a break from TFO because I was getting discouraged by people posting for help. They want help because there tort is in bad shape or just bought a tort with no idea what they have gotten themselves into.
Then the suggestions you give them. They seem to balk at the suggestions. I think most of the time it is a financial situation. Have even taken some under my wing but soon get no response. I wish people would get knowledge about the tort they want and plan ahead.
So I stepped back for awhile. Today the first 2 posts I read. One sully was in bad shape because of supposedly fall. Looking for advice if we thought it would be worth taking to a vet. REALLY!!!!!! I offered to pay but I think I was to late.
The next post was a 17 year old rescue. I figured this would be a happy story. It wasn't the tort didn't make it. So I am going to step back for awhile again. I will try to stop in the CDR now and then.
I know it's discouraging, but when you "save" just one person's tortoise, it makes it all worth it. If you step back you won't give that one person the help they're looking for. Besides that, we miss you when you're not here and we worry something bad may have happened.
 

Yvonne G

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I'm still working on getting my tortoises ready for the big road widening project. It's scheduled to begin around the 20th of September, and they're starting at my end of the project. I have the troughs for the pond turtles and fish, and I think my partner is going to put in some sort of drain hole and plug (bulk head fitting?) on them. I've staked out the leopard tortoise yard so I can put up the dog exercise panels to shorten their yard away from the new property line. I've started to clean out the area on the car port where I'll keep the desert tortoises, Texas tortoises and Russians for the duration of the project. I figure if I work a little at each thing every day I just MAY be ready in time.

In the meantime, time marches on and there's all the regular upkeep that needs taken care of. . . the mulberry tree branches are scraping the roof and need trimmed away, the tortoise yards need to be mowed, the spiders need to be blown off the house, plants watered, etc. Just so much to do and so little time and energy. Anyone want to take a little vacation to Central California and come stay with me for a week or two?
 

Maggie3fan

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@Ray--Opo
I'm still working on getting my tortoises ready for the big road widening project. It's scheduled to begin around the 20th of September, and they're starting at my end of the project. I have the troughs for the pond turtles and fish, and I think my partner is going to put in some sort of drain hole and plug (bulk head fitting?) on them. I've staked out the leopard tortoise yard so I can put up the dog exercise panels to shorten their yard away from the new property line. I've started to clean out the area on the car port where I'll keep the desert tortoises, Texas tortoises and Russians for the duration of the project. I figure if I work a little at each thing every day I just MAY be ready in time.

In the meantime, time marches on and there's all the regular upkeep that needs taken care of. . . the mulberry tree branches are scraping the roof and need trimmed away, the tortoise yards need to be mowed, the spiders need to be blown off the house, plants watered, etc. Just so much to do and so little time and energy. Anyone want to take a little vacation to Central California and come stay with me for a week or two?
You are so full of bs!!! From someone who loves you big time...you want the work done, but you sure DON'T want to have someone in your house that you just might have to be nice to and actually talk to...lol I'd say I'd come and help you...but that would just ruin your day...
 

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Hey good morning all...how would you like to be me this morning...at 0600 this was the sun...
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I have this thing for Morning Glories and the birds eat the seeds and the MG really become invasive...this is a volunteer at the edge of my driveway, but in my neighbors manicured yard...(oh no!!!) sweet, lol
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and this little MG that is a totally different color than any before it...check it out, so beautiful...
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EllieMay

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Speaking of legs. . . I watched an old Tom Selleck Magnum P.I. and man o man! Did he ever have great legs!!!
I just had a conversation with a friend about handsome men of the day.. Tom Selleck and Sam Elliot were on there.. along with Richard Gere.. naturally Clint Eastwood has a certain draw as well :))
 

Yvonne G

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I just had a conversation with a friend about handsome men of the day.. Tom Selleck and Sam Elliot were on there.. along with Richard Gere.. naturally Clint Eastwood has a certain draw as well :))
Sam Elliot still has a certain animal magnetism as an old man.
 

Maggie3fan

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I just had a conversation with a friend about handsome men of the day.. Tom Selleck and Sam Elliot were on there.. along with Richard Gere.. naturally Clint Eastwood has a certain draw as well :))
Oh crap what a shock! Seriously, I read Sam Elliot and my heart rate sped up, my palms and other stuff got sweaty and I am dizzy...oh Sam Elliot I'm breathing heavy...gotta go....
 

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Does no one care or worry that it's Fri. the 13th?
Well it sucks for me as I have to drive into town in the freakin heat in a car whose air conditioner is disconnected, without a set belt to be poked on by some damn Doctor in full hazmat gear. I can't even see his face and he talks thru a respirator, his voice sounds like David Bowie, then to the store and hopefully home without a snap it ticket...
I'm so self absorbed...the 13th ain't nothin...I recently walked under a ladder and about 2 hrs later I was on the top step of an 11 foot ladder trimming branches when Mary Knobbins decided to walk between the ladder and the fence it was straddling...I started rocking way up there...No Mary no!!! Help laughing...she always seems to point out things that I do around her that are just stupid. Good thing I hadn't cut the branch yet so I could hold onto that until she stopped the rocking....
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Ray--Opo

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Wow! That all sounds soooo GREAT!!!!
I agree, covid can go… suck an egg!
(70s slang) ?
The other day I was talking to someone on the phone and realized …. I MISS PEOPLE!
I mean… ANYBODY!
I am hoping for a great response to your back problem and WHEN it goes well…
We want pictures with you and your trainer!?
That boat sounds wonderful!!!
I would be outta my mind with excitement and push to get that project sooner than later.
Nothing like the wind blowing through your hair….☺️
Best wishes, and I am TELLING you all will work out with your back. ?
It’s on my prayer list tonight sooo….
That’s how I KNOW you’ll be on that boat sooner than you think! ??❤️??
Thanks for the prayers. There are e few more options for my back if this doesn't work.
I am looking at boats at the moment. Hoping someone will drop their price when fall and winter arrives. Since I am looking for a boat in or near Michigan. The seasons do affect the price.
 

Ray--Opo

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I know it's discouraging, but when you "save" just one person's tortoise, it makes it all worth it. If you step back you won't give that one person the help they're looking for. Besides that, we miss you when you're not here and we worry something bad may have happened.
You are right in what you said Yvonne. It has given me a whole new outlook. Thank you!
Rose knows how to get here on TFO. So she would notify you all of any mishaps.
 

Ray--Opo

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I'm still working on getting my tortoises ready for the big road widening project. It's scheduled to begin around the 20th of September, and they're starting at my end of the project. I have the troughs for the pond turtles and fish, and I think my partner is going to put in some sort of drain hole and plug (bulk head fitting?) on them. I've staked out the leopard tortoise yard so I can put up the dog exercise panels to shorten their yard away from the new property line. I've started to clean out the area on the car port where I'll keep the desert tortoises, Texas tortoises and Russians for the duration of the project. I figure if I work a little at each thing every day I just MAY be ready in time.

In the meantime, time marches on and there's all the regular upkeep that needs taken care of. . . the mulberry tree branches are scraping the roof and need trimmed away, the tortoise yards need to be mowed, the spiders need to be blown off the house, plants watered, etc. Just so much to do and so little time and energy. Anyone want to take a little vacation to Central California and come stay with me for a week or two?
Wish I was physically able. I would be there in a heartbeat.
I am going to have to find someone to give me a hand( no pun intended) around here. I would like to find a young man, that I could teach him all the tricks of the trades.
 
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