COLD DARK ROOM

[Cathie G]

I've had a trip to the tip?????

I think I'll try to start a new name for going to the city dump here in the US to see how long it takes for us to call it the tip ? also. I'll use my grandkids ? to spread the word.

 

[Lyn W]

I think I'll try to start a new name for going to the city dump here in the US to see how long it takes for us to call it the tip ? also. I'll use my grandkids ? to spread the word.

It's usually the UK that copies the US so that would be a turn up for the books if the US adopted 'the tip'.

 

[Cathie G]

It's usually the UK that copies the US so that would be a turn up for the books if the US adopted 'the tip'.

I wonder about that. We ended up loving the Beatles. I think we borrow from each other ? I can't wait to see if I can. The Tip is a little more exotic then the dump? I always love the UK slant on slang.

 

[Lyn W]

Good morning/afternoon all. We have a typical autumn day here, wet with sunny spells. We'll have a chance to dry out towards the end of next week.
I weighed Lola tis morning and he's not far off 5 kg now. With all that he eats I'm surprised he's not double that!!!
I'm popping out to see visit my sister so will see you all later. Hope you have a peaceful Sunday (my neighbours went away on Friday so mine will be!!! )

 

[Lyn W]

It's been a quiet day in the CDR. ?

 

[Cathie G]

It's been a quiet day in the CDR. ?

Yes it is. I have some visitors so I am blessed. Sometimes it's nice when your young people have to check social media and leave you alone for a few minutes ????

 

[Alecks]

He often does long disappearing acts but maybe he lurks in the darkness to keep an eye on us.
How have you been?

I've been great! I started high school (almost through my first midterm already), rode my horse a lot (until he got in a trailer accident and screwed up his leg), currently playing nurse to my horse, and taking care of my 4 roosters, 1 duck, 2 dogs, 1 peacock, 20 something tame farm cats, my betta, leopard gecko, and Tonka my RT. (I don't think I forgot any pets this time)

 

[Cathie G]

I've been great! I started high school (almost through my first midterm already), rode my horse a lot (until he got in a trailer accident and screwed up his leg), currently playing nurse to my horse, and taking care of my 4 roosters, 1 duck, 2 dogs, 1 peacock, 20 something tame farm cats, my betta, leopard gecko, and Tonka my RT. (I don't think I forgot any pets this time)

Oh I hope your horse didn't hurt the leg too much and it's just a minor injury that heals with time and care. Looks like you have a menagerie and are having fun. I would be.??????????

 

[Maro2Bear]

I've been great! I started high school (almost through my first midterm already), rode my horse a lot (until he got in a trailer accident and screwed up his leg), currently playing nurse to my horse, and taking care of my 4 roosters, 1 duck, 2 dogs, 1 peacock, 20 something tame farm cats, my betta, leopard gecko, and Tonka my RT. (I don't think I forgot any pets this time)

Quite the ark of animals you are caring for. It’s a lot of work & money for food & vets if/when needed. When i was growing up I had a ton of things too….until my parents showed me that we were spending upward of $30~40 per week on animal food…. We reduced my flock.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Hot & sunny yesterday. Good tortoise weather. Today, however, muggy sticky overcast & humid with a chance of rain all week.

This morning I've been making some logs into bowl blanks.

 

[Ray--Opo]

Quite the ark of animals you are caring for. It’s a lot of work & money for food & vets if/when needed. When i was growing up I had a ton of things too….until my parents showed me that we were spending upward of $30~40 per week on animal food…. We reduced my flock.

Back then 30 to 40 dollars was a considerable amount. Not saying you are old just saying. ?

 

[Ray--Opo]

Well got the ok to get some estimates on a pool. Called 3 installers and there is a 4 to 5 month wait on having someone just come and give me a estimate. There is a shortage of materials because of the covid. ?????

 

[Yvonne G]

We've had a couple of pretty smokey years here in the Central Valley of California, what with all the forest fires up north. Haven't had nice, clear sunny days for quite a while. Other than being sort of depressing, the overcast days haven't really affected me. But today I sure could have used an oxygen mask. I cleaned out the SA leopard shed and got it all set up for winter then got out the chain saw to cut up a eucalyptus branch that fell in my yard off my neighbor's tree. I worked on it for about ten minutes when it suddenly dawned on me I was having a hard time catching my breath. Felt like I had been running. So I came in the house and sat down for a few minutes. That few minutes turned into almost a half hour. I've learned my lesson. No more working outside until we get some wind to blow the smoke away! I know, I know. . . any old excuse!!

 

[Maro2Bear]

Back then 30 to 40 dollars was a considerable amount. Not saying you are old just saying. ?

Yes. We had a large flock of pigeons, 6 ducks, a few pens of rabbits, later on 30 pheasant chicks, and two large dogs. Plus in Winter, we fed the birds..

 

[Maro2Bear]

We've had a couple of pretty smokey years here in the Central Valley of California, what with all the forest fires up north. Haven't had nice, clear sunny days for quite a while. Other than being sort of depressing, the overcast days haven't really affected me. But today I sure could have used an oxygen mask. I cleaned out the SA leopard shed and got it all set up for winter then got out the chain saw to cut up a eucalyptus branch that fell in my yard off my neighbor's tree. I worked on it for about ten minutes when it suddenly dawned on me I was having a hard time catching my breath. Felt like I had been running. So I came in the house and sat down for a few minutes. That few minutes turned into almost a half hour. I've learned my lesson. No more working outside until we get some wind to blow the smoke away! I know, I know. . . any old excuse!!

When I lived in Monterey, I used to love hiking/walking/exploring areas with big old Eucalyptus trees all about. Used to collect their little acorn/seeds.

 

[Yvonne G]

When I lived in Monterey, I used to love hiking/walking/exploring areas with big old Eucalyptus trees all about. Used to collect their little acorn/seeds.

Sounds like you've been pretty well-travelled.

 

[Maro2Bear]

I spoke too soon. Sun popped out about noon - soooo hot, muggy & humid. 4 October and muggy. ??‍♂️

 

[Cathie G]

We've had a couple of pretty smokey years here in the Central Valley of California, what with all the forest fires up north. Haven't had nice, clear sunny days for quite a while. Other than being sort of depressing, the overcast days haven't really affected me. But today I sure could have used an oxygen mask. I cleaned out the SA leopard shed and got it all set up for winter then got out the chain saw to cut up a eucalyptus branch that fell in my yard off my neighbor's tree. I worked on it for about ten minutes when it suddenly dawned on me I was having a hard time catching my breath. Felt like I had been running. So I came in the house and sat down for a few minutes. That few minutes turned into almost a half hour. I've learned my lesson. No more working outside until we get some wind to blow the smoke away! I know, I know. . . any old excuse!!

I'm just glad you recognized it and decided to play it safe. I think a lot of people are probably having that problem in your area. Especially people with allergies, asthma, and older people etc. Take care of yourself ?

 

[Lyn W]

I've been great! I started high school (almost through my first midterm already), rode my horse a lot (until he got in a trailer accident and screwed up his leg), currently playing nurse to my horse, and taking care of my 4 roosters, 1 duck, 2 dogs, 1 peacock, 20 something tame farm cats, my betta, leopard gecko, and Tonka my RT. (I don't think I forgot any pets this time)

Pleased to hear that you're well but I'm sorry about your horse's leg and hopes he makes a good recovery. Sounds like all your animals keep you very busy indeed!!

 

[Lyn W]

We've had a couple of pretty smokey years here in the Central Valley of California, what with all the forest fires up north. Haven't had nice, clear sunny days for quite a while. Other than being sort of depressing, the overcast days haven't really affected me. But today I sure could have used an oxygen mask. I cleaned out the SA leopard shed and got it all set up for winter then got out the chain saw to cut up a eucalyptus branch that fell in my yard off my neighbor's tree. I worked on it for about ten minutes when it suddenly dawned on me I was having a hard time catching my breath. Felt like I had been running. So I came in the house and sat down for a few minutes. That few minutes turned into almost a half hour. I've learned my lesson. No more working outside until we get some wind to blow the smoke away! I know, I know. . . any old excuse!!

Go carefully Yvonne - maybe you need an inhaler but you should definitely have a health check.