Jacky And Daisy

[MaNaAk]

No heating!

Natrah

 

[MaNaAk]

I may need a new boiler. I have decided to leave orchestra tonight as that hall has heating either whereas at least I have a small heater. I need to try and wash my hair as I was unable to do it this morning.

Natrah

 

[zolasmum]

I may need a new boiler. I have decided to leave orchestra tonight as that hall has heating either whereas at least I have a small heater. I need to try and wash my hair as I was unable to do it this morning.

Natrah

I do sympathise- I don't think I shall ever forget what it was like having our 3-day power cut , and how difficult it made everything. Zola has had a couple of days walking along the breakwater -it was damaged by some extremely strong waves recently, and there was a man with a digger sorting it out. He had a long chat with Richard, and of course Zola was very keen to drive the digger himself, but the man thought he was a bit too small - one day, maybe !
Zola and his dad were out walking one day recently, when a middle-aged couple came up to talk to them - they were very interested to hear details about Zola's life, and stood chatting for a while. Eventually, Richard asked the lady if she would like to hold Zola - she was delighted, and held him for some time- of course, he didn't mind, as he knows a friend when he meets one ! She had never held ,or even touched a tortoise before. When they were finally moving away, Richard heard her say to her husband "That was really wonderful !" I don't suppose she will ever forget it, and it is lovely to feel that our little boy can give people so much happiness.
I hope you will get your heating sorted soon.
Love to you, Jacky and Angel Daisy, and all our forum friends from Angie and Zola xxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[MaNaAk]

I do sympathise- I don't think I shall ever forget what it was like having our 3-day power cut , and how difficult it made everything. Zola has had a couple of days walking along the breakwater -it was damaged by some extremely strong waves recently, and there was a man with a digger sorting it out. He had a long chat with Richard, and of course Zola was very keen to drive the digger himself, but the man thought he was a bit too small - one day, maybe !
Zola and his dad were out walking one day recently, when a middle-aged couple came up to talk to them - they were very interested to hear details about Zola's life, and stood chatting for a while. Eventually, Richard asked the lady if she would like to hold Zola - she was delighted, and held him for some time- of course, he didn't mind, as he knows a friend when he meets one ! She had never held ,or even touched a tortoise before. When they were finally moving away, Richard heard her say to her husband "That was really wonderful !" I don't suppose she will ever forget it, and it is lovely to feel that our little boy can give people so much happiness.
I hope you will get your heating sorted soon.
Love to you, Jacky and Angel Daisy, and all our forum friends from Angie and Zola xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Good evening everyone!

I decided not to go to orchestra because the rehearsal venue has no heating so I thought I would be better off trying to get this flat warm plus my morning was out of sorts because I normally like to wash my hair after breakfast but I was too busy seeing to the boiler so I am going to wash it this evening.

Zola has made that lady's day and she will never forget him. Richard and Zola might run into them again you never know.

Goodnight everyone

Natrah, Sleeping Beauty and Angel Daisy

 

[MaNaAk]

Dear Angie,

I forgot to that the engineer who works for the landlords asked after Jacky and they were amazed to learn about fridge hibernation. The landlord also came to look at the boiler and learnt about as well. I felt like hibernating today as well!

Natrah

 

[MoggyMad]

Dear Angie,

I forgot to that the engineer who works for the landlords asked after Jacky and they were amazed to learn about fridge hibernation. The landlord also came to look at the boiler and learnt about as well. I felt like hibernating today as well!

Natrah

I hope it’s soon repaired or replaced. It’s always a massive inconvenience but at least we are not in the middle of winter

 

[MaNaAk]

I hope it’s soon repaired or replaced. It’s always a massive inconvenience but at least we are not in the middle of winter

Thankyou everyone!

The new heater has arrived and my friend has given me one as well.

Natrah

 

[zolasmum]

Hello Natrah - I hope you have managed to keep warm. It has been quite cold today, and rather grey most of the time, so Zola didn't have his walk today, and was in a frantic mood in his conservatory. He was ok, though, and we had a lovely long stroke by the fire. Some months ago, we got a new washing machine and a tumble dryer which were supposed to be much more energy efficient - well, the washer is fine, though pretty slow, as we expected, but the dryer is extremely slow - 3 or 4 hours for a load, and even then some things feel damp. So we decided to also get a mini dryer, to finish off the damp things, and to dry things we might want done quickly. It arrived yesterday, and Richard has been setting it up on top of the other dryer - we will be testing it tomorrow. Have you used such a thing?
I think they are intended for small flats and camper vans etc, but it seemed a potentially good solution.
Love from Angie and the Exquisite Zola to you and all our forum friends xxxxxxxxxx

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

Hello Natrah - I hope you have managed to keep warm. It has been quite cold today, and rather grey most of the time, so Zola didn't have his walk today, and was in a frantic mood in his conservatory. He was ok, though, and we had a lovely long stroke by the fire. Some months ago, we got a new washing machine and a tumble dryer which were supposed to be much more energy efficient - well, the washer is fine, though pretty slow, as we expected, but the dryer is extremely slow - 3 or 4 hours for a load, and even then some things feel damp. So we decided to also get a mini dryer, to finish off the damp things, and to dry things we might want done quickly. It arrived yesterday, and Richard has been setting it up on top of the other dryer - we will be testing it tomorrow. Have you used such a thing?
I think they are intended for small flats and camper vans etc, but it seemed a potentially good solution.
Love from Angie and the Exquisite Zola to you and all our forum friends xxxxxxxxxx

Dryers are actually quite rare here in Finland! Probably one reason is that we have really low humidity indoors most of the year, like in 20 to 40%. I have never used a dryer.

Edwards servant

 

[zolasmum]

So do you just hang up your washing somewhere and it dries on its own ? What about big things like sheets, or thick towels etc?
Angie

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

So do you just hang up your washing somewhere and it dries on its own ? What about big things like sheets, or thick towels etc?
Angie

Yes, it dries on it's own due to the low humidity. Only on rare occasions in the summer it might be too humid indoors for drying. There are a bunch of different drying rack and clothesline solutions for indoors, but the most common ones are these metal fold up ones.

In the summer people often dry larger things outdoors and almost all housing cooperatives have this drying room you can reserve to hang up bigger things. Some drying rooms are sometimes equipped with a heater to make the process go faster. Thick towels will also dry on their own most of the time.

Edwards servant

 

[MoggyMad]

So do you just hang up your washing somewhere and it dries on its own ? What about big things like sheets, or thick towels etc?
Angie

I couldn’t be without my tumble dryer. They also help reduce the ironing

 

[MaNaAk]

Good morning everyone!

I have been reading this thread and Zola's outings he is bringing joy to everyone who meets him. I am keeping track of the plumber but at least I get to play in a warm hall tomorrow.

Concert programme:

Finlandia by Sibelius

Peer Gynt Suite by Grieg

Scottish Fantasy by Bruch

Edward I love Sibelius's music but what type of music do you all listen to Sue, Angie and Chef? Jacky and Daisy have heard Tortoises from Saint-Saens Carnival Of The Animals.

Natrah

PS: I know @Chefdenoel10 is missing Gary. We miss him as well.

 

[zolasmum]

Hello Natrah - I hope your concert goes really well tomorrow.
Zola has been in a very cross mood today - it was too cold to go on his breakwater, so he took it out on me by having what we call a "poo-storm" in his room, while I was sitting with him - it was horrible ! He races about
and climbs on things, to spread it everywhere!
He did calm down for his stroke by the fire, though, and has forgiven us for not taking him out, I think !
Love to you, Jacky ,Angel Daisy, and all our tortoise friends from Angie, and smelly little Zola xxxxxxxxx

 

[MaNaAk]

Hello Natrah - I hope your concert goes really well tomorrow.
Zola has been in a very cross mood today - it was too cold to go on his breakwater, so he took it out on me by having what we call a "poo-storm" in his room, while I was sitting with him - it was horrible ! He races about
and climbs on things, to spread it everywhere!
He did calm down for his stroke by the fire, though, and has forgiven us for not taking him out, I think !
Love to you, Jacky ,Angel Daisy, and all our tortoise friends from Angie, and smelly little Zola xxxxxxxxx

Dear Zola,

Behave yourself !

Goodnight everyone

Natrah, Sleeping Beauty and Angel Daisy

PS: Looks like I need a new boiler but at least they're doing something about it and also I remember Daisy getting into the kitchen and making a mess on the new white lino !

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

Hello Natrah - I hope your concert goes really well tomorrow.
Zola has been in a very cross mood today - it was too cold to go on his breakwater, so he took it out on me by having what we call a "poo-storm" in his room, while I was sitting with him - it was horrible ! He races about
and climbs on things, to spread it everywhere!
He did calm down for his stroke by the fire, though, and has forgiven us for not taking him out, I think !
Love to you, Jacky ,Angel Daisy, and all our tortoise friends from Angie, and smelly little Zola xxxxxxxxx

Edward was really smelly the other day. He had somehow managed to get poop in the front part of his plastron!

Edwards servant

 

[zolasmum]

Hello Natrah - I hope all went well at your concert and that you enjoyed it. I really envy you being able to be part of a group like that - it must be a wonderful and uplifting feeling.
Zola has been out on his breakwater today- it was quite cold - and exhausted, too. We sat by the fire, and I concentrated on warming him up -making a tent of my fleece round him, and breathing on him, as well as the stroking - and I think he really appreciated it. It is going to be sunny tomorrow, I think, so maybe we shall have another look for lambs.
We have lots of daffodils out in our garden, and also primroses, which are cheering when one opens the front door, but I would like to see some dandelions!
Love to you, Jacky, Angel Daisy, and all our forum friends from Angie and an exhausted Zola xxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

We have lots of daffodils out in our garden, and also primroses, which are cheering when one opens the front door, but I would like to see some dandelions!

We usually get our first flowers in the end of April or the beginning of May. The first flower is usually coltsfoot.

Edwards servant

 

[MaNaAk]

Good morning everyone!

The concert went well but Edward are you able to send pictures of Coltsfoot so that we can see what it looks like. Anyway I just wanted to let you all that there was a former neighbour and childhood friend of mum's in the audience. They were neighbours in the late forties to early sixties. I asked whether he remembers the tortoises and he said "Yes!" He was stunned when I said that Jacky is now 89 and Daisy lived to 80!

Natrah

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

Good morning everyone!

The concert went well but Edward are you able to send pictures of Coltsfoot so that we can see what it looks like. Anyway I just wanted to let you all that there was a former neighbour and childhood friend of mum's in the audience. They were neighbours in the late forties to early sixties. I asked whether he remembers the tortoises and he said "Yes!" He was stunned when I said that Jacky is now 89 and Daisy lived to 80!

Natrah

I will have to look if I have any, as I said, no flowers here yet! If not, i will look up on the internet for one.

Edwards servant