There is something relaxing

[stephiiberrybean]

about having a tortoise on your lap.

So after a sleepless night and my brain in a complete mess (Read my thread in the other pets section) this morning I decided to get Squirt out for a cuddle.

Now she's sat on my lap poking her little head out and pondering exploring my bed! (Yes we are sat on my big double bed)

I finally feel all relaxed after a restless night and frantic day. I feel I can go down to the yard and see the horses and be strong for Jimbo.

Oh the power of a tortoise.

 

[tyler0912]

Nawh'

 

[Claireabbo]

power to the tortoises!

 

[Isa]

I agree with you, they have amazing relaxing powers

 

[lynnedit]

Yep, don't know what it is. I like just sitting in the yard and watching them. Good luck with Jimbo!

 

[Terry Allan Hall]

Sorry to hear about your horse, and hope he's back to optimum health very soon.

 

[stephiiberrybean]

Thank you Everyone

lynnedit - Yep. Watching them is just great too I was watching Squirt explore her cage today. So relaxing.

 

[LaTortue]

What's relaxing is that typically the Tortoises themselves are so relaxed and their pacing in life is so wonderful. Their eyes and awareness and how they go by their daily lifes is cute and refreshing in the sense that you yourself become relaxed because there is no worry or rush. Step by Step.

 

[FranklinTturtle]

I am sorry that Jimbo is not well. I hope every thing works out ok. I feel your pain.

 

[Jacqui]

I lose track of time, just sitting and watch them sometimes.

 

[stephiiberrybean]

I lose track of time, just sitting and watch them sometimes.

Tell me about it. I just sat there for about 20 minutes watching Squirt eat and wander around her enclosure.
Could have sat there a hell of a lot longer but she eventually got fed up and went into her hide - she's still not 100% confident about other people. I can stroke her head and she is fine with me being around but anyone is still quite scary. She's slowly getting use to my OH, Mum and Dad.