COLD DARK ROOM

[Lyn W]

Dorset! About three hours from here. We are staying in a landmark trust property called Clavell Tower
https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/search-and-book/properties/clavell-tower-6222#Overview
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How lovely!
I hope you have a good time and will look forward to the pics.

 

[Lyn W]

These ones are actually fresh water crabs. They also need access to land aswell as they are semi-aquatic.

They wouldn't live longer in the sea then!!

 

[Lyn W]

Backpacks packed and loaded into the car... yes, we have to hike there. And we’re off shortly [emoji4]

Have a safe journey and enjoy your break from civilization (if you can call the way we live that these days!)

 

[Lyn W]

Those capsules are bad for the environment.

Mark, we have made “Café Kleenex” a few times over the years too.

Some of them can be recycled these days, at the tip - it just depends on the brand and the council, but generally people just toss them in the bin

 

[Lyn W]

Never fear Linda, they make perfect small reptile/insect bowls. I clean them out and my dad sells them on eBay. We’ve sold 283.

Really? That's very good - what do the people who buy them do with them?

 

[Ben02]

Really? That's very good - what do the people who buy them do with them?

I don’t really know, one guy uses them for his miniature models, another for her Gecko. Each to their own I guess

 

[Ben02]

They wouldn't live longer in the sea then!!

They are from Indonesia, they live in freshwater rivers where they have access to land. Many don’t make it passed the Fry stage as they often get eaten by other animals or even their parents.

 

[Lyn W]

They are from Indonesia, they live in freshwater rivers where they have access to land. Many don’t make it passed the Fry stage as they often get eaten by other animals or even their parents.

Nature is wonderful but sometimes very cruel - do they end up on menus too?

 

[Ben02]

Nature is wonderful but sometimes very cruel - do they end up on menus too?

I’m not sure about this species but red claw crabs which own are eaten a lot in parts of Asia

 

[Pastel Tortie]

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 know what you mean. Do you have a creative streak? Nurture it. I had chronic bouts of major depression for most of the past 25 years or more... Until I discovered quilting and indulged my creative streak. I've had the same therapist (the only one I put up with!) for 20+ years. After I really started nurturing my creative side, a couple years ago she said she'd never actually seen me HAPPY until then.

 

[Pastel Tortie]

I found your answer farther back in the CDR. I need to try and keep up.

Don't feel bad if you don't keep up. We have conversations that move at warp speed, slow motion, and go around in circles. I think it makes the world go 'round, at least for the CDR...

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Most wouldn’t live that long in the wild as there are a lot more dangers such as predators. There typical life span is about 5 years. It depends on the species, Japanese spider crabs can live for 100+ years

Have you seen the electric blue "lobsters"? They're actually crayfish, and they're sometimes seen in the aquarium hobby. I was surprised to find out this is another critter that's actually NATIVE to Florida!

http://www.caringforyourcrayfishbuddies.com/electric-blue-crayfish-care/

http://www.aquariumfiltersetup.com/aquarium-invertebrates/freshwater-invertebrates/blue-lobster/

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Never fear Linda, they make perfect small reptile/insect bowls. I clean them out and my dad sells them on eBay. We’ve sold 283.

That's awesome!

 

[Ben02]

Have you seen the electric blue "lobsters"? They're actually crayfish, and they're sometimes seen in the aquarium hobby. I was surprised to find out this is another critter that's actually NATIVE to Florida!

http://www.caringforyourcrayfishbuddies.com/electric-blue-crayfish-care/

http://www.aquariumfiltersetup.com/aquarium-invertebrates/freshwater-invertebrates/blue-lobster/

I’ve seen them before, they are beautiful!

 

[Ray--Opo]

I always make it a point to answer at least one post AFTER I've read all the posts and gotten caught up. Then the next time I open the Forum and CDR I go back to my last post and start reading the posts from there. That last post is my place marker, if you will.

I like that idea. Thanks

 

[Ray--Opo]

Goodmorning everyone, Opo is being lazy today. He hasn't come out yet.
Opo got a gift from Vladimir yesterday in the mail!

(Beware of tortoise sign)

 

[Yvonne G]

We have a state of the art Coffee machine

I've never developed a taste for coffee. . . as a matter of fact, I don't understand the concept of drinking a hot beverage at all.

 

[Ben02]

I've never developed a taste for coffee. . . as a matter of fact, I don't understand the concept of drinking a hot beverage at all.

Neither do I to be honest. My dad and sister are big coffee drinkers but I hate the taste. I might have a cup of tea every now and then but I prefer water, juice etc....

 

[Ben02]

Goodmorning everyone, Opo is being lazy today. He hasn't come out yet.
Opo got a gift from Vladimir yesterday in the mail!View attachment 277773

I like the rusty affect, or is it just rusty?

 

[Yvonne G]

Neither do I to be honest. My dad and sister are big coffee drinkers but I hate the taste. I might have a cup of tea every now and then but I prefer water, juice etc....

I never even think about having a drink of something. I open a bottle of tea/lemonade or water to have with lunch, but other than that, I just never think of drinking something. I know one is supposed to drink x number of ounces of something to stay hydrated, but I'm just not thirsty, and I can't drink unless I'm thirsty.