COLD DARK ROOM

The_Four_Toed_Edward

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We rarely have snow these days in my area. When I was working I used to pray for snow so that the schools would close, but now I'm quite glad it's rare.

Our temps are above what they should be for the time of year at the moment so it's quite pleasant but worrying.
Snow doesn't close schools over here. Neither does extreme temperatures, but extreme cold might cancel outdoor recess or outdoor PE. It depends from school to school, but the limit is usually somewhere between -25 to -30 (-13 F to -22 F). These temperatures commonly won't be reached until January or February.
 

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Good evening everyone!

Jacky has been sleeping since and because I was concerned about her hibernating after just over a fortnight of fasting I emailed the vet. They replied saying that she is within the guidelines but they would have preferred her to have gone into hibernation more. They also said "it seems Jacky has other ideas and has brought hibernation forward"!😂😂😂😂😂🐢🐢🐢🐢. The vet says it is best to leave her as she is before commencing fridge hibernation. They also recommend weighing during hibernation which have never done unless she wakes up. Tom doesn't weigh his tortoises during hibernation and I am inclined to agree with this because I don't want to wake her up!

Jacky would say "I shall do as I please"🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢
 

Ray--Opo

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It's very easy to get confused here...LOL

A beautiful day here....really nice out! I finished my work and have electricity in both of my sheds now....light switches and all! No more extension cords! Yay Jeff.

Saw the couple that lives on the corner.. They came over for dinner with the other GAL a couple days ago. It was hilarious...their dog Teddy cries nonstop if they walk away from home so when they came over they got into the truck and parked across the street, NEXT DOOR to their own house so Teddy didn't whine all night! LMAO

I saw that Ray is getting a motorcycle lift....you will love it Ray. Pro tip...get the electric type, you won't like foot controls! Kerry got me one years ago, the cheap one because she was poor as heck and was already stretching her money to get her boyfriend something he would like. She will never know the truth....but mine is a pita to use and doesn't go very high.
Thanks for the info. I have been looking on Marketplace. Never came across a electric lift. Came across pneumatic lifts but it was more than I wanted to spend. Even the used lifts prices were crazy. I settled for the foot control. I have used them before and still have one good leg. But now you're making me to question myself.
 

jaizei

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Thanks for the info. I have been looking on Marketplace. Never came across a electric lift. Came across pneumatic lifts but it was more than I wanted to spend. Even the used lifts prices were crazy. I settled for the foot control. I have used them before and still have one good leg. But now you're making me to question myself.

did you look at Temu? lol

every time I see an ad for the little mini ex on there, I'm tempted to buy if just in case it works
 

Lyn W

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Snow doesn't close schools over here. Neither does extreme temperatures, but extreme cold might cancel outdoor recess or outdoor PE. It depends from school to school, but the limit is usually somewhere between -25 to -30 (-13 F to -22 F). These temperatures commonly won't be reached until January or February.
The UK is never prepared for snow. These days schools are worried about being sued by parents for any accidents their kiddies might have if they slip on ice or get hit by a snowball. They also could be short staffed if teachers haven't been able to get to work.

There was a time I'd be tempted to pile all the snow outside my door so that I could ring and 'truthfully' say I couldn't leave the house 😉😀
I loved my job most of the time but extra days off were always a bonus.
 

Lyn W

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Well another Halloween passed and no trick or treaters. We always buy a couple of bags of candy just in case. Well I guess I will have to eat them. Our neighborhood has really grown with new homes. I figured maybe this year.
I don't think any kids were trick or treating in my street. I bought treats for the the little ones and went out a few times to see if they were on the way around but no one was out not even the older kids.
I was going to go up into my attic to find my old broomstick to park on the doorstep so that they would know they were welcome, but I'm glad I didn't.
 

Cathie G

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Rose is a Temu addict. Actually some things are decent quality. But most is China made junk.
I love temu for beads. I can get large amounts for really cheap. I've seen the same ones in packages of maybe 6 beads at JoAnn's for way more than I paid to begin with. Temu is good for certain things.😊
 

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