COLD DARK ROOM

[EllieMay]

@CarolM
That is so cool! I’m so glad that you finally received it and it looks like Kathy has done a wonderful job!! I LOVE that dish towel and the ornament is gorgeous ! Can’t beat good coasters either Congrats!

 

[EllieMay]

Good morning All. I have been lurking but not too active this week. Y’all might remember that I had to travel to Baton Rouge for work and had intentions on visiting Tricia Stringer and her family. That however did not work out. On Tuesday, the day before I left, I became slightly ill and had to make a trip to the DR... after a nice shot of Rocephin, a positive strep test and a prescription of antibiotics, I canceled the visit to Tricia’s because I didn’t want to infect her children.. I went ahead with my work trip but by the time I arrived in south La, it was very clear that I couldn’t take the antibiotics that the dr prescribed. So I just didn’t. Got through Thursday ok but by yesterday, a new plan was in order. I muddled through my work and headed to back home shortly after lunch. I stopped on the way and got a new prescription that I started last night and am tolerable this morning... believe it or not, this was the short version... lol...
I’m really glad to be home though. I don’t like traveling away from my children or pets. My son snuggled me lots last night. It seems Toretto was somehow traumatized by my absence.... if that’s possible. He had some diarrhea which has not ever happened in the past.. I left his food pre planned and daughter said she followed my routine to the letter... is it possible he really missed me?

 

[Maro2Bear]

Good morning All. I have been lurking but not too active this week. Y’all might remember that I had to travel to Baton Rouge for work and had intentions on visiting Tricia Stringer and her family. That however did not work out. On Tuesday, the day before I left, I became slightly ill and had to make a trip to the DR... after a nice shot of Rocephin, a positive strep test and a prescription of antibiotics, I canceled the visit to Tricia’s because I didn’t want to infect her children.. I went ahead with my work trip but by the time I arrived in south La, it was very clear that I couldn’t take the antibiotics that the dr prescribed. So I just didn’t. Got through Thursday ok but by yesterday, a new plan was in order. I muddled through my work and headed to back home shortly after lunch. I stopped on the way and got a new prescription that I started last night and am tolerable this morning... believe it or not, this was the short version... lol...
I’m really glad to be home though. I don’t like traveling away from my children or pets. My son snuggled me lots last night. It seems Toretto was somehow traumatized by my absence.... if that’s possible. He had some diarrhea which has not ever happened in the past.. I left his food pre planned and daughter said she followed my routine to the letter... is it possible he really missed me?

I thought you were missing in action. :-( Sorry to hear of the strep......but good to hear that you are on the mend!

 

[Yvonne G]

So many sick CDR'ers. Maybe it's because it's so dark, cold and gloomy in here. I hope you all get well soon. It's no fun being sick.

I started walking my 10 laps around the pasture again. I had quit because it was just too darned hot during the summer, then I had to work up my 'attitude' to get started again. Funny thing is, I didn't have to start with fewer laps, I started right back in with my usual 10 laps. And could have gone more if it weren't so darned boring! 10 laps is a mile. I think a mile is plenty. I walk briskly, so my heart is pumping pretty good when I'm finished.

Someone I used to know in the turtle club asked if I wanted his potted plants as he doesn't want to care for them any longer. So I made a special trip into town yesterday and picked them up. There were some jade, some pothos, some spider plants, a miniature rose bush and all the pots had ornamental strawberry growing in them. I used to have the ornamental strawberry in my box turtle enclosures, but over the years it slowly died out. So I'm glad to have that back again.

I'll leave you all with a picture of my favorite pup:




How cute. . . she took one of her toys to bed with her!

 

[Momof4]

@Momof4. Guess what I just picked up at the post office. Maybe if we had had our conversation from Thursday earlier, it would have arrived earlier.
I am out doing some things and will reveal my box later. Can't wait. View attachment 263839

OMG!!! I’m in shock and super happy!!!

 

[Momof4]

Nope just kidding there is still one more and it is the best, best one.

Thank you Kathy, I absolutely love my gifts. You are definitely good at picking out gifts.

This little gem I need to figure out how I can hang it on the outside of my enclosure, as that will be the best place for it. View attachment 263855

You are so welcome!! I just loved that tortoise ornament! Someone in Colorado hand painted it.

I thought I put a tiny turtle charm in the box. I have such a bad memory!

I am just so thankful it arrived!!!

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Sounds great on your bio-sphere. I kind of forget how large, so send a pix when you can. At the end of the day, u are creating a large humid terrarium complete with bugs, worms, water, light, plants, some fungus/mushrooms.......etc ogh, plus a tortoise as another reptile. One big happy humid moist growing environment. . Sometimes i see new peeps “cages” with nothing inside, dry substrate, no plants, dark, no hides (a flower pot thrown in hardly qualifies).

I know you and others here know this, but it's worth repeating periodically, especially for newer keepers who may get frustrated or discouraged in trying to make a well developed, well planted enclosure.

I think a well developed enclosure takes time. Plants grow or wither, or get eaten. It can be a near constant battle to keep hides available that are not too big, not too small, for a tortoise or turtle that's actively growing. For most of us, bugs are going to show up sooner or later. We just hope they are useful when they do, or that they at least play nice with everything else.

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Note to self... At some point, I should make a thread of Things My Box Turtle Has Gotten Stuck In. Mostly from when her carapace started to get about 2 inches wide.

 

[Pastel Tortie]

And the bag is empty.

Look and see.View attachment 263854

Carol, you have cats, right? That bag won't be empty for long!

 

[CarolM]

Good morning All. I have been lurking but not too active this week. Y’all might remember that I had to travel to Baton Rouge for work and had intentions on visiting Tricia Stringer and her family. That however did not work out. On Tuesday, the day before I left, I became slightly ill and had to make a trip to the DR... after a nice shot of Rocephin, a positive strep test and a prescription of antibiotics, I canceled the visit to Tricia’s because I didn’t want to infect her children.. I went ahead with my work trip but by the time I arrived in south La, it was very clear that I couldn’t take the antibiotics that the dr prescribed. So I just didn’t. Got through Thursday ok but by yesterday, a new plan was in order. I muddled through my work and headed to back home shortly after lunch. I stopped on the way and got a new prescription that I started last night and am tolerable this morning... believe it or not, this was the short version... lol...
I’m really glad to be home though. I don’t like traveling away from my children or pets. My son snuggled me lots last night. It seems Toretto was somehow traumatized by my absence.... if that’s possible. He had some diarrhea which has not ever happened in the past.. I left his food pre planned and daughter said she followed my routine to the letter... is it possible he really missed me?

Oh no. Shame Heather, I am sorry things did not work out like planned. Glad you are home safe and sound now. Interesting about Toretto though. Hopefully he gets better now that you are home.

 

[CarolM]

So many sick CDR'ers. Maybe it's because it's so dark, cold and gloomy in here. I hope you all get well soon. It's no fun being sick.

I started walking my 10 laps around the pasture again. I had quit because it was just too darned hot during the summer, then I had to work up my 'attitude' to get started again. Funny thing is, I didn't have to start with fewer laps, I started right back in with my usual 10 laps. And could have gone more if it weren't so darned boring! 10 laps is a mile. I think a mile is plenty. I walk briskly, so my heart is pumping pretty good when I'm finished.

Someone I used to know in the turtle club asked if I wanted his potted plants as he doesn't want to care for them any longer. So I made a special trip into town yesterday and picked them up. There were some jade, some pothos, some spider plants, a miniature rose bush and all the pots had ornamental strawberry growing in them. I used to have the ornamental strawberry in my box turtle enclosures, but over the years it slowly died out. So I'm glad to have that back again.

I'll leave you all with a picture of my favorite pup:

View attachment 263876


How cute. . . she took one of her toys to bed with her!

You sure are one fit and energetic lady. Misty looks so good. Although not a pup anymore. I love the way her coat shines.

 

[CarolM]

You are so welcome!! I just loved that tortoise ornament! Someone in Colorado hand painted it.

I thought I put a tiny turtle charm in the box. I have such a bad memory!

I am just so thankful it arrived!!!

Oh my word. Your gift just keeps on giving. I went back and looked again. And I am not sure how I missed this. But I love it. Thank you very much for a really awesome gift parcel.

I am going to call him Bold because he seems to take after Anne's Bold and is an accomplished escape artist. [emoji6]

 

[CarolM]

You are so welcome!! I just loved that tortoise ornament! Someone in Colorado hand painted it.

I thought I put a tiny turtle charm in the box. I have such a bad memory!

I am just so thankful it arrived!!!

The nail file is really lovely. We only get either the metal ones or emery boards. I think this one will be nicer to use.

 

[CarolM]

Carol, you have cats, right? That bag won't be empty for long!

Lol. This bag is far too small for Bella. She will never fit in it.

 

[CarolM]

Lena says she will be AWOL for a while but that I must pass on a Hi from her to all of you. I hope she does not stay away too long. I miss her quirky puns and sense of humor.

 

[AZtortMom]

Happy Saturday [emoji851]

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Oh my word. Your gift just keeps on giving. I went back and looked again. And I am not sure how I missed this. But I love it. Thank you very much for a really awesome gift parcel.

I am going to call him Bold because he seems to take after Anne's Bold and is an accomplished escape artist. [emoji6] View attachment 263884

Oh, that's fantastic! Bold will be very honored to have a pin named after him! I would say we have to try to keep him (or her?) from getting a big head, but the head is growing just as fast as the rest of the turtle!

And thankfully, your pin isn't likely to leave little mud dropping souvenirs on your hand!

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Lol. This bag is far too small for Bella. She will never fit in it. View attachment 263885

Yes, but does Bella know that the bag is far too small for her?

 

[Cheryl Hills]

Good Friday All.

I am in desperate need of a nap. Just waiting for lunch time to come so that I can disappear for a mid afternoon nap. I worked

Lol. This bag is far too small for Bella. She will never fit in it.
Happy Saturday [emoji851]

that is cute

 

[Cheryl Hills]

View attachment 263891
Happy Saturday [emoji851]

That is so cute.