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[Lyn W]

Ok....Update: after some internet research, then some checking to see what is available locally, we made a trek over to our local Lowes and bought a brandy new Craftsman self-propelled front wheel drive 21 inch cut “push” mower complete with a Honda 160cc engine. Our previous two mowers were Troy Built with Briggs & Strstton engines. I’m now convinced they are meant to have engine failure at the 2-3 yesr period. Second B&S mower/motor to fail at the three year mark.

Anyhow, new mower is home, out of the box, assembled, filled with both oil and gas/petrol and started on the very first 1/2 pull. Runs like a champ.

Final cost $315.00 - wifey had a 10% coupon in her back pocket for such an (unscheduled) expense.

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So a cut price mower - well done wifey!!

 

[Ben02]

I always knew when Joe had escaped his bit of the garden because he just had to ram the wheelie bin. I would be walking home from work and could hear it from the end of the road... a steady rhythmic thunk of tortoise hitting bin [emoji23]

That is hilarious! I wonder if your neighbors ever wondered what the sound was

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

Thirsty Thursday!! And football tonight! Cheers friends

 

[Lyn W]

Friends. As many of you know I am a moderator on an IT forum. General discussion including political debate is allowed there.

Take a look at the news and you will understand why I am going to be busy for a while.

Not see you sometime!

We are in trouble!! It's a good job politics is banned on TFO.
Put your foot down Linda!!

 

[Lyn W]

This may be farewell from me. I can’t see me struggling with the browser on my phone.

It will be a shame to lose you Linda, couldn't you use the PC. That's all I ever use as my phone doesn't do apps - or even photos!

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

It will be a shame to lose you Linda, couldn't you use the PC. That's all I ever use as my phone doesn't do apps - or even photos!

No photos or apps??? How do you get through a day?? Lol

 

[Lyn W]

Don’t get me started on the torts, they are troublemakers

This week Lola has decided he is only going to eat off one particular 'plate' in one particular place.
He has a variety of 'plates' and I like to spread them around his room so that he has to move around for it , but he has been ignoring all of it except for the pile I leave on what is an old chopping board.
When I move food to his current favourite spot he heads for it straight away and eats as if he is starving, but he will walk past all the other stuff.
Strange tort!!

 

[Lyn W]

I missed this. ( The pic that @Grandpa Turtle 144 shared was created by me one of the previous times Josh wanted to get rid of the app. It’ll be difficult for me to visit often.

Oh no - we can't lose you and Linda!!
I hope there is a way around this problem for everyone.

 

[Lyn W]

Whahaha. I used to like cooking when I did not have to do it everyday. Now it is just a chore. Sometimes I get a bee in my bonnet and feel like cooking, but most of the time I do it because no-one else will and we all have to eat. The worst part that I find, is thinking of what to eat everyday. I sometimes wish I still had my Mom making supper and then I could just come home and food would be ready on the table.

Ahhhh - those were the days!
And no microwave rubbish either!

 

[Lyn W]

So lucky. We pay right from creche all the way through their schooling years.

Really? I didn't know that.
What happens with poorer families who can't afford school?

 

[Lyn W]

Hi everyone. I think I am back for a while. Been a lot going on here. Well, here I my newest, Mocha. He is a big boy around 55 lbs.




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Welcome back Cheryl.
He is a very handsome boy!!!

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

Ahhhh - those were the days!
And no microwave rubbish either!

Heyyy! I like some microwave rubbish

 

[Lyn W]

Good morning!!

I wanted to share my new love!! Grandson #2, Julian Gray.

It’s been very emotionally draining around here.
We’ve attended 3 funerals in the past 3 weeks and I’m done!!
My husband is recovering from his back surgery and just started back to work this week.

My kids are back in school and my oldest has his driving permit and had his first driving lesson with a really nice lady.
I remember grumpy old men teaching us!

Both my kids are taller than me and I’m 5’7.

Trying to read here but haven’t participated [emoji20]

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He is a very handsome boy too!
Congratulations!
Sorry about the funerals were 2 of those for the young men you told us about?
Glad to hear hubby is well enough to be up and about and now the kids are in school hopefully you'll get some R&R time.

 

[Lyn W]

Hello everyone haven't been on for a few days. It's bad when my painkillers don't give me relief. Now I need to get a few things ready for the hurricane. As of now one of the tracks take it right over us.
Not sure if I will leave and go to Georgia or stay and ride it out.
What ever I do Opo will be stressed because he will be out of his element.

I do hope the hurricane doesn't affect you too badly Ray, I would be terrified!
Hope you, Rose and her mum, and Opo all stay safe.

 

[Ben02]

This week Lola has decided he is only going to eat off one particular 'plate' in one particular place.
He has a variety of 'plates' and I like to spread them around his room so that he has to move around for it , but he has been ignoring all of it except for the pile I leave on what is an old chopping board.
When I move food to his current favourite spot he heads for it straight away and eats as if he is starving, but he will walk past all the other stuff.
Strange tort!!

Perhaps the chopping board has a scent that he likes perhaps, like his favourite food?

 

[Lyn W]

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Looks like we have another little boy in the tort gang. Patricia flashed me after his bath today!

There must be love in the air

Boys and their toys
Patricia will have to be Patrick!

 

[Lyn W]

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Sounds like Patrick now!

Snap!!

 

[Lyn W]

Good evenooning all.

I have been at the Rescue feeding birds today. The number of wood pigeons and collared doves has increased dramatically - they breed year round. The number of other baby birds is much smaller because their breeding season is coming to an end.

We have to new adult bird admissions... this Tawny Owl who goes fierce like this every time you approach and then turns into a softy as soon as she realises you have food
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And this Common Buzzard who isn’t feeling too good at the moment, but now we have treated for a heavy parasite load he’s started eating too and will hopefully pick up quickly.
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Beautiful!

 

[Lyn W]

I’m certain Marge is a girl, her tail is very short and has a puckered cloaca unlike Patty and Selma who have a longer slit instead. Margo is a confirmed female.

Selma ermm .... seems to be in a romantic relationship with a certain rock in his enclosure..... my sister called the rock “Judy”

Now when I’m out I get text messages from my mum saying “ Selma is on a date with Judy” and you can guess what Selma is doing to that poor poor rock

Here’s a pic of Judy the rock. I personally don’t know what Selma sees in her. I’m going to wash my hands now

Especially for Selma and Judy

 

[Lyn W]

Speaking of which, I want to adopt this little guy just to rename him!

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OK, OK, back to my naughty step. Selma and Patrick would join me if torts were allowed in the CDR.

Umm......very unfortunate!