COLD DARK ROOM

[CarolM]

My names Sarah (though a few long term members already know me) I’m from central Massachusetts and my work sends me all over the state to take care of plants, which I may or may not spend my entire day talking to, and have full conversations with my cat when I get home each day. I’m pretty much 2 left turns from the entrance to the nut house.

Then you will fit in perfectly over here. Welcome to the CDR, I am Carolyn but everybody calls me Carol and I live in Cape Town South Africa.
Whatever you do, don't lend money to the leprechaun, you won't see it again. Watch out for the hedgehogs they are painful if you step on them in the dark. And if you poke a Jellyfish or two they will light the way for a second or two. Remember to wear a jersey or jacket as it gets cold in here and the hats, scarves and mittens are in one of the corners somewhere (I forget which one) and they were knitted by the Woolspider (if She exists).

 

[CarolM]

I just made this Thai soup and it is so good!!
I can’t wait for dinner!!
https://cleancuisine.com/slow-cooker-thai-chicken/#tasty-recipes-58391

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That looks really yummy.

 

[Yvonne G]

Hello everyone, haven't been feeling well. Trying to shake this infection. New antibiotics are not agreeing with me.
Tried yesterday and today to upload a photo of Opo but it won't upload. I will try later

I've been wondering what happened to you.

 

[CarolM]

You hope there aren’t more than three or four pages to go through and that Carol posts one of her amazing summaries when you get behind!

Are you on Facebook Karen? And Sarah and Cathie? We now have a private Facebook group for CDR communication when TFO is down
https://www.facebook.com/groups/785037581863143/

It’s closed so nobody will see discussion outside the group

Speaking of Summaries, I better do some homework for the summary on Monday. There will be two weeks worth that i will need to summarize.

 

[CarolM]

Aw, my betta died about 3 weeks ago. He was bloated and pineconed.

Here is our new one, called a "Platinum Dragon". We haven't named him yet either.
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He is also gorgeous. What about Snow White?

 

[Yvonne G]

Whew! All caught up.

"Hi!" to all.

 

[CarolM]

Same to you... I haven't found CarolM's summary yet though. So I have to keep reading.

Hides my head in shame. Haven't gotten there yet.

 

[CarolM]

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[CarolM]

So I’m taking the plunge and getting my house painted.
Here are the colors I have decided on
The blue is going to be the body of the house and the white will be the trim
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Nice!!

 

[Momof4]

So I’m taking the plunge and getting my house painted.
Here are the colors I have decided on
The blue is going to be the body of the house and the white will be the trim
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I like the colors and know the SW well.
We’ll need before & after pics!!

 

[CarolM]

What nuisance.......
......but looking on the bright side your bills should be lower!

Very true.

 

[Momof4]

I've been using black sand in all my tanks. But I'm down to just 2 from 4.View attachment 267867View attachment 267868

Your tanks are beautiful!!

I just put in the red sword and I think our ghost shrimp is eating it!! Little stinker!! Unless it’s the snail?

 

[CarolM]

Thank you, Carol and Linda it did - eventually.
The fire alarm in the hospital went off, just after I arrived.
I couldn't use the lift so had to hobble down two flights of stairs!
Good job there wasn't a real fire, I was holding everyone up, but they were very patient and kept an eye on me to make sure I didn't fall.
I have exercises to do to improve mobility of my foot they told me that with the plate in my leg they don't expect me to regain full mobility - not what I wanted to hear
But who knows? Determination can overcome a lot!
Thanks for the tip @JoesMum!

Glad it went well. Tell the hospital next time not to run a fire drill when you have your appointment. and Yes the mind can overcome a lot of things.

 

[CarolM]

My what beautiful eyes you have..... Hi & Welcome!

All the better to see you with .....my dear!

 

[Yvonne G]

Well, I'm off to fight the wars. After I've taken care of the animals I'm going to run the weed wacker. I was able to run the mower through the tortoise yards a couple days ago, but never got around to trimming the long grass/weeds along the edges. It kills my back to operate the weed wacker. I haven't been able to figure out where to slide the handle to so that it doesn't hurt my back so much. I'm thinking I'm leaning over and need to stand up straighter. So that means the handle needs to slide up more towards the operator, right? so I don't have to lean forward to grab it? Well I'll try that today.

 

[Momof4]

[emoji33] More suggestions of this kind and we will definitely flush out the name Kathy’s boy might actually have in mind.

He chose Fish Stick.

I hope his wife doesn’t let him chose baby names!!!

 

[CarolM]

Daughter built a saddle rack for her FFA project.. she won 1st place and sold it for $150 at the silent auction at our city arena for Farm city week . [emoji16]
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Wow. I am very impressed. Well done daughter.

 

[CarolM]

So Hubby built Toms 4 x 8 night box while he was home this time. I had a complete hysterectomy last week so I was very limited to what I could contribute. (No, I didn’t tell anyone) He had to go back to work Tuesday and the main construction was complete. I just had to seal the outside and build the door, attach the lid, put all the heat, lighting, shelving in. We went with the big one to accommodate numerous tortoises down the road and offset the door so we could make it a double if needed. Son has been helping me. This thing is HEAVY! Yesterday, I asked my yard guys if they could move it this weekend for me and today I worked like crazy to get as much done as I could. They came just before dark ahead of schedule, and luckily I had finished all the sealing and leveled the spot for it. So it’s in place. I still have to finish a couple small things and run it to stabilize temps. I’m so excited though. I will be showing off in a couple days

OMW, You are working like crazy after having an hysterectomy, shouldn't you be taking it easy for at least 6 weeks? I mean you don't want to tear any internal stitches or anything. Well done on almost being finished with the night box. I cannot wait for the big reveal.

 

[Momof4]

That's quite a climb!
I would have headed for the bar until the lifts were back in action, but I bet your daughter slept well after all that exercise.

Yes the insurance company of the driver has been in touch and told me they would be happy to settle any claim and expenses.
I have to see a solicitor to get the ball rolling and hope to do that next week sometime. I wasn't going to claim anything as it was an accident, but it has had ,and will continue to have, a big impact on my life (no pun intended) so going to go for it.

That’s what insurance is for. It won’t effect him at all except maybe an increase on his annual fee.
Don’t forget pain and suffering. These injuries could effect you for the rest of your life.

 

[Yvonne G]

OMW, You are working like crazy after having an hysterectomy, shouldn't you be taking it easy for at least 6 weeks? I mean you don't want to tear any internal stitches or anything. Well done on almost being finished with the night box. I cannot wait for the big reveal.

Those were my thoughts exactly. I can't imagine even getting out of bed for at least two or three weeks after such a major surgery.