COLD DARK ROOM

[Maggie3fan]

lol I may have to go back to silently observing for awhile and mute myself till I can behave and find that darned filter. When people ask what I do at my job, my response is - make inappropriate comments ???

Really? I have no filter...if I think it...it comes out my mouth...lol
however...I don't think that you make inappropriate comments so that must mean that you and I are both in the same boat with this lack of filter thing. too funny don't you think???

 

[Maro2Bear]

Here we are on 26 December and the sun is shining brightly, blue sky, no wind & it’s low 60’s! It’s just so “Spring like” outside. I think we‘re going to go for a quick walk & get some fresh air. My hip is keeping more house bound……but I need to get out & get some sun, air, blue sky. ?

 

[Maggie3fan]

Here we are on 26 December and the sun is shining brightly, blue sky, no wind & it’s low 60’s! It’s just so “Spring like” outside. I think we‘re going to go for a quick walk & get some fresh air. My hip is keeping more house bound……but I need to get out & get some sun, air, blue sky. ?

I got up at 2am

 

[Maro2Bear]

I got up at 2amView attachment 338042

Nice…. Actually spotted a dandelion in full bloom right in our garden. December blooming dandelions. ?‍?‍♂

 

[Cathie G]

Well...it's been raining all day, it snowed like hell for about 2 hours...at 38 degrees...lol it's raining again... I just checked on my guys in the shed...warm and toasty

I had a pond in the back yard yesterday. It's the fifth day on record of warm weather on Christmas. It came a couple of degrees of breaking the record. But lots of rain ?️?️?️??

 

[Cathie G]

I blame it on the Baby Boomers Notice those type of ads started broadcasting when that generation started aging? Erectile dysfunction, bladder leaks, heartburn, thinning hair?! The generation before that suffered in silence lol???

Hahahaha ??

 

[Cathie G]

Hey Yvonne
Sorry this is late but I had a crappy Christmas too! All alone I was fine.
But when a friend of mine showed up it was like I was a caterer! I cooked then cleaned and after we ate a small LASAGNA together that very same “friend” FELL ASLEEP!!!!! from 6pm till 10pm!!!
So I went up to my room and watched
The Wizard of Oz AND do you know what!??????
THIS PERSON HAD THE AUDACITY TO COME UP AND ASK ME TO WALK THEM OUT TO THEIR CAR SO I MISSED THE ENDING OF THE MOVIE!!!!
—ANNNNDDDD…..
TOOK THE OTHER HALF OF THE LASAGNA TOO!!!!——

I don’t know what I did in a past life to deserve such mistreatment by people!
They ruin my day—
They take and take—
Then they leave without so much as to wish me a merry Christmas!!!
PLUS!!——
I was UNINVITED to my moms house by my sister because SHE didn’t want me to bring “THAT THING”! (Which she called my tortoise).
Says I am a bother and my mom doesn’t need any stress!???
My mom called and said where are you?
I have gifts for you and Sally and even Gary!!
My mom said it ruined her Christmas not to see MEEEE!
I’M THE GOD DARN FUN ONE!!!!
And my sister I guess doesn’t like that.
So in a nut shell…..
This will be my LAST ? Christmas that I celebrate. Next year I will treat it like any other day…?
Spent a lot of money on gifts too boot!
I am here for you my friend!!!!
Always will be! ?

My best advice is too listen to your mom ?

 

[Maggie3fan]

lol I may have to go back to silently observing for awhile and mute myself till I can behave and find that darned filter. When people ask what I do at my job, my response is - make inappropriate comments ???

don't you f'ing dare~!~!

 

[Cathie G]

Soooo fascinating!!!!! ?
I never knew that.

Ok Grasshopper…….
Now….
What about garden snails?

If you have one …
Does it want a mate?
Will they try to eat each other???
Do they like to be the only one? (Like Sulcata)??
Do they want friends?
Will they play hello kitty games together??
Whaaat???

Sorry for all of the questions
But I feel like YOU will give me the right answer. ?
My little booger Gary here is getting BORED!! He doesn’t seem to want to explore anymore??
I was hoping it was because of the winter temps and now I am wondering if he is older than I thought???
Or does he want a friend?
Just wondering your opinion.. ?
Off the topic at hand…..
Merry Christmas ??!!!!!!

Gary probably wouldn't have had a chance in heck anyway ? some bird or raccoon or turtle would have chomped him in a heartbeat anyway.

 

[MenagerieGrl]

Well, I was just thinking, being alone/living by yourself (w/fur/feather/shell babies) does have it's perk's. . . You can eat a whole can of black olives by yourself . . in one sitting w/o anyone making you feel self conscious .?

 

[Maggie3fan]

That Yvonne G is such a wimp...When I saw it was snowing I grabbed my camera and ran out into the tort pens to take pictures...forgetting I was barefoot ...

and in my bathrobe...lol
hey Y...remember your kitty???

 

[Maggie3fan]

Well, I was just thinking, being alone/living by yourself (w/fur/feather/shell babies) does have it's perk's. . . You can eat a whole can of black olives by yourself . . in one sitting w/o anyone making you feel self conscious .?

With me it's Peeps...my record is 30 in a sitting...

 

[Maro2Bear]

Lots of folks have security systems in their homes, but no cameras to monitor their porches or rooms or doors or critters. We picked up two of these BLINK hard-wired cameras and they work so easily & well. Easy to “install” & hook up to your internet network. Takes about 5 minutes.

https://www.bjs.com/product/amazon-blink-mini-camera-2-ct/3000000000003349255

I have one looking out the front window & one on the back porch too.

If you are apprehensive about the difficulty of setting cameras up, fear not. It’s really 1. Download the BLINK app 2. Plug your camera in 3. Follow the basic install instructions. (Just like adding a printer to your network).

 

[Cathie G]

That Yvonne G is such a wimp...When I saw it was snowing I grabbed my camera and ran out into the tort pens to take pictures...forgetting I was barefoot ...
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and in my bathrobe...lol
hey Y...remember your kitty???View attachment 338057

You look like a couple of daughter in laws of mine and their kids... my crazy grandkids. They insist on wearing flip flops in an Ohio winter. I guess it would be kinda like surfing ? on ice if you're lucky ?or are good at ice skating?

 

[Cathie G]

Lots of folks have security systems in their homes, but no cameras to monitor their porches or rooms or doors or critters. We picked up two of these BLINK hard-wired cameras and they work so easily & well. Easy to “install” & hook up to your internet network. Takes about 5 minutes.

https://www.bjs.com/product/amazon-blink-mini-camera-2-ct/3000000000003349255

I have one looking out the front window & one on the back porch too.

If you are apprehensive about the difficulty of setting cameras up, fear not. It’s really 1. Download the BLINK app 2. Plug your camera in 3. Follow the basic install instructions. (Just like adding a printer to your network).

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I have a feit. It's not hard wired though so I bring it in. It's wifi . I love it and it was really easy also. But if someone tries to steal it I could have set the camera to automatically save their mug shot on my phone. It's not hard even for me and I'm on duh the dumb list for tech stuff ?

 

[JoesMum]

It's drier and mild here but still dark and gloomy.
There are blizzards and snow from the Midlands up to Scotland, so some parts of the UK have had a white Xmas.
Is your Mum Ok in Derbyshire @JoesMum ?

Foggy and damp. Friend in Yorkshire had (very wet) snow that settled and drove to relatives in Lancashire. She said it was like someone had flipped a switch. Lancashire had no snow and was bright.

 

[Cathie G]

I have had 3 children...I gave my daughter to her father when she was 2 yrs. She's now almost 50 she lives in Virginia and I have no relationship with her. My oldest son is 58 yrs lives about 4 miles away from me and he wouldn't spit on me if I was on fire...my youngest son is 54, and he hates me because I know he gay. My grandkids love me. I guess what I'm trying to say is having family is no guarantee they will love you. I probably deserve what they feel, but they are adult now...so get over it. I don't get lonely very often...I have friends, who unlike my family, don't cause any drama. I'm ok with my life now...it is what it is...and most of the time it's pretty good...I kinda would like a car with a heater...but oh well...lol
I got a billiard table...View attachment 338027

Some of my family are friends of mine. Some call me an oddball. Those visit Joe on holidays and drop off a present. It only takes about 10 minutes.... all I can say is phew when the door closes behind them. ?

 

[JoesMum]

A few very short videos for you involving the hedgehogs that visit my garden.

a wood mouse discovering that hedgehogs are prickly

Next door but one’s cat being very afraid to walk past the prickly creature..l sorry this is in 2 parts due to me lacking the technology to join the clips

And the biggest hedgehog in my garden, known as Chunk, roused from his hibernation last night to check the food was still available. He was pretty groggy to be honest and barely sniffed the food before heading back to bed

 

[Cathie G]

My best advice is too listen to your mom ?

The two of you are connected. Don't let those silly morons rob you of one more special day with your mom.

 

[Cathie G]

Well, I was just thinking, being alone/living by yourself (w/fur/feather/shell babies) does have it's perk's. . . You can eat a whole can of black olives by yourself . . in one sitting w/o anyone making you feel self conscious .?

Yep. ?.....?????‍?