COLD DARK ROOM

[Ray--Opo]

Back at you Ray n Opo.

Ive prepped Sullys breakfast - a pile of dandelion greens, some fresh Hibiscus flowers, corn husks, a cup of Mazuri, some grape leaves. She watches or listens for my activity and will mozzy out soon for brekkie.

Going to go mow some of the back garden and prep for a long weekend of kayaking. New location - New Adventure - New Island.

Nice have fun this weekend. Is the island near you?

 

[Ray--Opo]

Saw some interesting crabs at the local fish shop today. I’ve only seen pics of them on the internet. Unfortunately I didn’t take any pics so I’ll grab one of the internet. They are called vampire crabs. I might create a colony when the red claw colony dies out. However they are more expensive

Those are crazy looking. What is the price for a vampire crab?

 

[Ray--Opo]

Yeah, even though I catch up and read all the posts since last time, I really do enjoy it when someone gives us a synopsis (is that the right word?)

That's the right word. I learned it well in high school. Everytime I interrupted Western Civilization class. I had to write the synopsis at the end of the chapter. The more I talked the more I had to write it. I think 20 times of the same synopsis was my record.

 

[DE42]

Hey how is everyone today?

 

[Maro2Bear]

Nice have fun this weekend. Is the island near you?

Three hours by car, then an hour by ferry.

 

[Ben02]

Those are crazy looking. What is the price for a vampire crab?

Very alien looking aren’t they. Prices vary with these guys but they usually stay within the £20 $24 range.

 

[Ray--Opo]

Three hours by car, then an hour by ferry.

Ok looks like we have another......where is Mark going? I am going to eliminate west to begin with.

 

[Ray--Opo]

Very alien looking aren’t they. Prices vary with these guys but they usually stay within the £20 $24 range.

Is that a saltwater species or more of a brackish water?

 

[Maro2Bear]

I’m thinking @Ben02 might want to partake...

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[Yvonne G]

Hey how is everyone today?

I'm fine as frog hair!!! How 'bout you?

 

[DE42]

I'm fine as frog hair!!! How 'bout you?

That's good... I hope lol.
I'm doing well. Actually better then well. Witch worries me a little. Topically when I have a few days like this it's right before a bad depressive swing. Hoping not this time though.

 

[Tortoise Rescue Brenda]

Hey how is everyone today?

Tired. Rode 4 hours in the car, husband drove. Coming back home from a 2 day visit with his sweet mom in east Texas. I hate the drive. Glad to come back to a happy tortoise and blind old dog who love me so much. I do need some kind of mood pick me up over the next few days.
Don't expect a down fall. Expect to keep feeling good while you find something other than yourself to focus on. You can do it.

 

[Lyn W]

This time tomorrow morning we will be loading 15 kayaks onboard a small ferry enroute Smith Island for three days of kayaking.
Weather is looking pretty good. Scattered thundershowers, temps in mid-80’s.

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Have a good time, I'm sure you will if all your other trips are anything to go by.
Looking forward to the pics.

 

[Lyn W]

Oh wow, I’d didn’t even see the $90 dollar price. I think someone’s trying con there. They live 2-5 years. If they were £72 that would be a big no no

Would they live longer in the sea?

 

[Lyn W]

Good evenooning everyone. I have been bird feeding today.

Cute picture - a baby pied wagtail sheltering under a baby blackbird
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Drove home in sunshine, but the main toad was flooded and we had no water... water main burst [emoji849] I showered at the gym. Fortunately the water is back on now.

Meanwhile up north the weather is grim. Buxton, where Mum lives, is particularly badly affected. Whaley Bridge just down the valley has been evacuated as a reservoir dam is collapsing Fortunately mum’s flat is second floor so she is fine as long as she doesn’t want to go out.

Whaley Bridge dam collapse: Town evacuated over Toddbrook Reservoir fears
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-49189955

That reminds me of when I hatched quails and chickens. The quails were no bigger than bumble bees and used to charge under the bigger but younger chicks for cover, usually knocking them off their feet. They had to be separated to give the chicks some respite!


That is scary, I haven't seen the news today so hadn't heard about the reservoir. I hope it can be resolved without any casualties and too much disruption.
Glad you've got your water back on.

 

[Lyn W]

Yeah, even though I catch up and read all the posts since last time, I really do enjoy it when someone gives us a synopsis (is that the right word?)

Yes, Carol does a great job of that !

 

[Lyn W]

Tomorrow is JoesDad’s birthday and we are going away for a few days. Postcards when we get back as there’s no wifi and no mobile signal where we are going. Not see you all next week

Happy birthday to JoesDad!
Have a lovely time wherever you end up - I can't imagine where doesn't have signals these days.
Are you going underground??

 

[Lyn W]

Hey how is everyone today?

Hi Dan all good with me - just can't sleep which is why I'm up at 3.30 a.m.
I have been to bed but came down to see if a brandy will help me feel sleepy.....usually works!
Everyone else seems OK and busy.
How are you?

 

[Lyn W]

That's good... I hope lol.
I'm doing well. Actually better then well. Witch worries me a little. Topically when I have a few days like this it's right before a bad depressive swing. Hoping not this time though.

I bet little Takoda will help keep you smiling - she is such a beautiful and entertaining little thing.

 

[Ray--Opo]

Those are crazy looking. What is the price for a vampire crab?

Read back a little farther and found the answer