COLD DARK ROOM

[Chubbs the tegu]

Lol!!! No .. I did buy a hardy red hibiscus to plant and then I came home and mixed champagne & orange juice so I could enjoy a “mimosa”...

U wish u had a mimosa tree ?

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

i planted my sorry *ss cactus pads today lmao its to cold outside right now.. so ill take them out on sunny days to poop and get some sun

 

[EllieMay]

I always thought about doing the craft fairs at Christmas. I was thinking about wood trucks and cars. Also for toddlers, wooden puzzles. Maybe it's time to think seriously about it. I do need a hobby.

I think it’s a great idea.. would love to see some “trials”

 

[EllieMay]

Good morning and Happy Friday (especially @CarolM because I know she still has a weekday schedule somewhat too.) Two webinars for work, one school lesson and some tortoise box cleaning.... yay...
I’ve got a new puzzle on working on also... hope everyone had an awesome day!

 

[Maro2Bear]

i planted my sorry *ss cactus pads today lmao its to cold outside right now.. so ill take them out on sunny days to poop and get some sun
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ok.....i think mine is bigger than yours! ?

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

ok.....i think mine is bigger than yours! ?

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Id have to agree with ur observation ?

 

[Maggie3fan]

i planted my sorry *ss cactus pads today lmao its to cold outside right now.. so ill take them out on sunny days to poop and get some sun
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That's just really sad....I'd put them in a sunny window....

 

[Maro2Bear]

Cold, dark & rainy again! Yuck. Yesterday, I put down some MilOrganite on our front grass/lawn to provide some Springtime enrichment. Pruned some bushes. Planted some sunflower seedlings that i started back on 1 April as part of a TWITTER #SunFlower challenge. Made a mini “hot house” for some Luffa seedlings that are now sprouting. Went to our local grocery store for some fruit/veggies.

Then the rains moved in.

I grabbed a piece of wood in an attempt to turn another wee bee/bird house. Started on that....then we discovered our refrigerator is “dripping” water....aaaaargh. Always something. Must be the auto-defrost line clogged...& we can’t very easily move our fridge.

Must say though, the rains keep the flowers blooming & grass green!

Some pix of our plants

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

That's just really sad....I'd put them in a sunny window....

No sun right now. Just rain

 

[Maro2Bear]

That's just really sad....I'd put them in a sunny window....

Sunny windows would be good, No sun on the East Coast this week.

 

[CarolM]

Hey @Ray--Opo , here’s an up-to-date video of our Sully chowing down on fresh Florida cactus pads & blossoms, along with dandelion, grass, weeds, Mazuri & a few cabbage leaves.

Enjoy.

Wow, that was a snack? It was almost the same size as Sully and he sure did eat through that big pile in no time at all.!!

 

[CarolM]

Thanks Carol, I will be back on it tomorrow. I over did it that 1st day. Took me 2 days to recover.

Oh dear. Well one step and one day at a time.

 

[CarolM]

Happy Tuesday all.

Large storm blowing in. Got some lawn edging & outside trimming done & then the rains & winds arrived. Sooooo, time to head downstairs & goof off a bit.

I still have plenty of Cherry limbs left in my shed from my by the road find a few weeks back. Ive made a few things, but how many little objects & tea lights does one need! Ive been taking the limbs and shaping on the lathe into little “blanks” (think rolling pin size) for some future fun.

Yesterday decided to find a larger piece & turn a little bee/bird house. Didnt have a real plan, but just went with the flow.

It’s not quite done yet, but it kind of represents a lil thatched cottage. I’ll permanently attach the roof, attach a hanger, give it a light coat of stain to help weatherize it. Drill a few drainage holes. We have plenty of bees, maybe a solitary bee will take up residence.

On the lathe being turned. Entrance Hole drilled. Roof Fitted
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Off the Lathe
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Roof is still loosely fitted. Once I squeeze it in to the body, that’s it.

I can definitely see a bird moving in.

 

[CarolM]

76

Aiyeee, I was only born in 73! ?

 

[CarolM]

Ok....the final collection of the bee/bird house project.

The Sketch
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The Wood
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The End
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Really really nice. And there are my new projects pot muses.

 

[Maggie3fan]

Sunny windows would be good, No sun on the East Coast this week.

last Sunday it was 74 degrees...I put out a bunch of my house plants for the Summer...then it started raining, and has rained all week....but for you and Chubbs, I ran out into the rain barefoot and in my robe to take pictures of my crappy (now) cactus...

 

[CarolM]

Good

its storming here again.. I went out in the rain to check on Pickles yard. I have redone it once already and it has grass but it’s still in the baby stage.. as soon as I stepped into the yard, Pickles lumbered out of the box to come play in the rain.. anyway, I put up some rain blocks to divert the flow and I think it will be ok...hope it will anyway

if not at least you have a natural made water pool for pickles to wallow in.

 

[CarolM]

I am confusion

Hi There,
I am not sure if anyone has already welcomed you properly to the Cold Dark Rooms. (they most probably have) But this is a set of many corners which is hidden away in complete darkness. But don't worry there is some relief every now and then, just poke a jellyfish and they will shed some light for you. Please don't step on the hedgehogs, it will be rather painfull for you and they are quite dear to our hearts. If you see a snow leapard don't worry just feed it some carrots and it will be your firend. Watch out for the penguins they are special to @Bee62 's heart and you will get into trouble if you hurt them.

Pull up an armidello and Montgomery will be around with some coffe or tea depending your beverage of choice.

I am Carol and I am from Cape Town South Africa. And We are all a bunch of fun lovin, pun making, crazy internationals who get to gether here and try to plot taking over the world.

 

[CarolM]

Good morning guys and gals! Dunkins is calling my name.. whats everyone want? Lol

Lemon meringue please.

 

[CarolM]

Woo hooo! Warm up the grill.. ill bring the beers

You still have beers?