COLD DARK ROOM

[Maro2Bear]

Recent article out on how Britain is tracking their rare sand lizards

https://news.sky.com/story/britains...ld-by-radio-tags-11511722?dcmp=snt-sf-twitter

First paragraph or so:

A group of Britain's rarest lizards are to be tracked using tiny radio tags as they are re-released into the wild by a Hampshire zoo. A group of 24 sand lizards have been fitted with transmitters to track their movements and behaviour as they are reintroduced into the wild by Marwell Wildlife in Hampshire. The tiny radio tags, which weigh just 0.29 grams, will help experts understand the lizards' behaviour as they are put into the wild at Eelmoor Marsh, a site of special scientific interest in Farnborough.

 

[Lyn W]

So does it bother you guys when I share pics of my dog or my kids?

I miss Adam.

Doesn't bother me at all, Kathy - you have a lovely family with 2 and 4 legs!

 

[Maro2Bear]

Beautiful !( the eagle, not your tons of work in the garden )

Thanks....like in Europe, cool Autumn temps, coupled with pleasant days are really enjoable!

Mighty oak trees are now dropping their acorns..

 

[Lyn W]

Good afternoon all. Sorry for my absence. I have been working. Given that Adam, created the CDR and said that anything goes and encouraged our friendship, I really don't understand why he doesn't like the chat. We are friends and we share our news, act silly and dust off Montgomery when he gets to cobwebby.

Given that we don't appear to have him back for his birthday, it leaves me concerned for TORTOISE and the card exvhange.

@Yvonne G could you set up the message threads again please?. I will message you a list of last year's participants

Newbies, we will explain once we get started, but give us a couple of weeks to find out if Adam is going to lead as we would all prefer.

It's all very strange

 

[Yvonne G]

So does it bother you guys when I share pics of my dog or my kids?

I miss Adam.

Heck no!

 

[Lyn W]

Good day alll

A few things going on as we close out September and move into Autumn.. lots to do in the garden. Been trimming our massive hybrid poplars (started as mere twigs a few years ago and are now trees) and shredding the trimmings, cleaning out the perennial beds, cleaning water fountains, leaf trimming on banana trees.

Then there is perfect kayaking weather..cool morning temps just reaching low 80’s, some sunshine, big skies, but water still warm enough to swim..

Always tons of things in, on,around the house...gutter cleaning, mulching, trimming hedges, painting (if rain stops), cleaning out years of accumulated things...

And, working on a new fully insulated “night box” for our Sully and prepping indoor quarters. No small feat. Going to try and use a modified version of Tom’s Sulcata night box. Pix along the way hopefully.

Pix of the eagle I spotted the other day...

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No rest for the wicked!!
Beautiful eagle!

 

[Lyn W]

I just drop it at the dry cleaners and use his card to pay for it

Ah....so that's why, when people plan to get money off someone else, they say "I'm going to take you to the cleaners"!

 

[Momof4]

Good day alll

A few things going on as we close out September and move into Autumn.. lots to do in the garden. Been trimming our massive hybrid poplars (started as mere twigs a few years ago and are now trees) and shredding the trimmings, cleaning out the perennial beds, cleaning water fountains, leaf trimming on banana trees.

Then there is perfect kayaking weather..cool morning temps just reaching low 80’s, some sunshine, big skies, but water still warm enough to swim..

Always tons of things in, on,around the house...gutter cleaning, mulching, trimming hedges, painting (if rain stops), cleaning out years of accumulated things...

And, working on a new fully insulated “night box” for our Sully and prepping indoor quarters. No small feat. Going to try and use a modified version of Tom’s Sulcata night box. Pix along the way hopefully.

Pix of the eagle I spotted the other day...

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That is so cool!!

 

[Lyn W]

Recent article out on how Britain is tracking their rare sand lizards

https://news.sky.com/story/britains...ld-by-radio-tags-11511722?dcmp=snt-sf-twitter

First paragraph or so:

A group of Britain's rarest lizards are to be tracked using tiny radio tags as they are re-released into the wild by a Hampshire zoo. A group of 24 sand lizards have been fitted with transmitters to track their movements and behaviour as they are reintroduced into the wild by Marwell Wildlife in Hampshire. The tiny radio tags, which weigh just 0.29 grams, will help experts understand the lizards' behaviour as they are put into the wild at Eelmoor Marsh, a site of special scientific interest in Farnborough.

Lets hope they survive and thrive.
It annoys me how people still kill slow worms (which are actually legless lizards) if they see them in their garden, I would love to have them in mine.
My late sister had hundreds in hers, but then it was very neglected and overgrown - more like a mini savanna!

 

[Lyn W]

Well I just about made it here before midnight tonight - which is early for me.
I love Friday evenings with the thought of 2 whole days off work.
Hope everyone is well and looking forward to the weekend - but who wouldn't!!
September has flown by hasn't it? Only 88 days to Xmas!
Anyway, I am off to read my book for a while so will not see you all over the weekend.
Take care and Nos Da

 

[Maro2Bear]

Well I just about made it here before midnight tonight - which is early for me.
I love Friday evenings with the thought of 2 whole days off work.
Hope everyone is well and looking forward to the weekend - but who wouldn't!!
September has flown by hasn't it? Only 88 days to Xmas!
Anyway, I am off to read my book for a while so will not see you all over the weekend.
Take care and Nos Da

Enjoy your book! And your time off and the weekend!

 

[EllieMay]

Peaceful, relaxing and satisfying was for me when I took a long ride with my two horses and see wonderful nature together with two animals that are so strong but had been so relieable and calm. A life assurance on 8 legs. I saw a lot of wild animals from the back of my horses. It was a wonderful time and sometimes I miss it.
To be a part of nature is a strong feeling you get when you are roaming forests and meadows on a horseback. It is great !

Amen!!!

 

[EllieMay]

Recent article out on how Britain is tracking their rare sand lizards

https://news.sky.com/story/britains...ld-by-radio-tags-11511722?dcmp=snt-sf-twitter

First paragraph or so:

A group of Britain's rarest lizards are to be tracked using tiny radio tags as they are re-released into the wild by a Hampshire zoo. A group of 24 sand lizards have been fitted with transmitters to track their movements and behaviour as they are reintroduced into the wild by Marwell Wildlife in Hampshire. The tiny radio tags, which weigh just 0.29 grams, will help experts understand the lizards' behaviour as they are put into the wild at Eelmoor Marsh, a site of special scientific interest in Farnborough.

I really like that. So few actually try to understand reality and just assume instead.

 

[Yvonne G]

I've sent Adam a couple emails to the two email addresses that I know of, asking if he'll come back and get the Christmas Card Exchange started, with instructions for our newer members. After I'm finished here, I'll send the group email to all of those that participated last year. Haven't heard back from him yet.

 

[Kristoff]

Most likely a wet suit... [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

Oh, did I confuse the purpose with the name? [emoji85][emoji85][emoji85]

 

[Kristoff]

Hopefully I didn't miss anything and you guys are more than capable of doing it. But thank you. I do try. And I really hope I did not leave anybody out.

You were amazing!

 

[Kristoff]

Hi, Roomies!
I just wanted to check in to say I'm probably going to take a break from the Internet in general for a little while. We are all fine, just sometimes Life needs readjusting in some areas and priorities shift a bit.
This forum has been such a big part of my life that I will likely "lurk" from time to time, but will not be back on regularly for a bit.
Hugs to all!

Hugs, Bea! Would love to send you a Christmas card anyway if that’s OK. And please do lurk from time to time! And please don’t miss the calendar contest, if there’s one this year... [emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️ We’ll miss you!!!!

 

[Kristoff]

I totally understand, Bea. For a while a couple years ago I was so addicted to the Forum that I let my daily chores slide just so I could sit here and talk to you all and read about your lives. I had to totally turn off the computer and not use it at all for about a month. Now I limit myself to reading the new posts and answering a few, and taking care of my moderator duties, with a bit of dialog in the CDR, but that's it. We're still here any time you feel comfortable enough to come back. And we'll miss you.

It’s really great to have you around, Yvonne. What Carol said.
Just so you know

 

[Kristoff]

As for me. I totally understand

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[Kristoff]

Just iron the fronts and make him wear a jacket!
That will really cut your irroning time

It would be great to blow off some steam in the time I’d save! Thanks for the idea