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Lyn W

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I just figured out I started 2 threads in 2018? now I kinda know how and still don't wanna run my mouth.?
On my laptop there are 2 green tabs in the top right corner of the Forums page one says 'new posts' the other 'post thread' so I guess you'd go for the second.
I know you said not to say it but you are one of the nicest people on the forum, Cathie. You're very caring, kind and patient when you reply to posts - so there!!
 

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Good morning/afternoon all,
The winds have dropped considerably thank goodness - and left us with a grey, but dry, day.
I feel a bit sniffly so I may have to postpone my covid jab and hospital appointments - both in the coming week :(
I feel fine otherwise so I'll see how I am later, but if it is a cold I don't think the medical staff will appreciate me going to either.
I hope you all have a restful Sunday.
 

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I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. Mine was chaotic, I had 12 family members or step members or just others...I cooked way too much food and this was my apple pie.View attachment 336706
My son and his family rescue dachshunds. This is Franklin...he's not yet 3 years old, he was abused and his back got broken and his back legs are paralyzed. He was going to be euthanized, so because he is so young my son took him in. This dog does not know he is handicapped, he wears a diaper and you can pick up his butt using the diaper, and then he runs so damn fast with his front legs I cannot keep up with him. He gets around pretty good. There is something wrong with his voice box so his bark is very strange... He's cute and personable...and I like him. We did have a bit of drama, another of the dogs, Loki, he's a piebald looking thing, and he went in and poked the bear. He probably weighs 8 to 10 pounds, and my Main Coon cat is 30 pounds. Simon was under my bed and Loki decided he hadda go and say hello to Simon, Simon does not like dogs... especially in his house so Simon was all over Loki like a lion on a wildebeest...lol. Simon had the dog by the throat, but he's declawed so he couldn't hold on to him...Simon bites pretty hard but we were all laughing and grabbing at them...this is the kind of family I have...Thanksgiving in my house with 12 people, and my son brings 5 dogs with complete with beds, blankets, CBD calming tincture in case one dog gets anxious. Ha ha it didn't work on me...View attachment 336707
I almost miss those kinda holiday dinners! Almost ?
 

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On my laptop there are 2 green tabs in the top right corner of the Forums page one says 'new posts' the other 'post thread' so I guess you'd go for the second.
I know you said not to say it but you are one of the nicest people on the forum, Cathie. You're very caring, kind and patient when you reply to posts - so there!!
My problem is I want new members to understand that I would prefer them to pay attention to the more experienced members here. I have had 1 tortoise that I do daily and they have had 1000sands. I feel like I am interfering with that. I only answer because I know how much it helped me to have a person answer right away. Their post is hours old and stuff like that. From now on I'm going to make sure I say that some way, like a disclaimer.?
 

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Here‘s another update pix - look at that grain in a simple pine 2x4.
Next step is to put it on the lathe & spin away.

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I love pine, the smell, and the grain of it. I probably shouldn't but I especially love it when it has the blue streaks through it. I try to preserve that if I manage to find some with it. It's usually what I work with because it's so easy to work with with hand tools.
 

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My problem is I want new members to understand that I would prefer them to pay attention to the more experienced members here. I have had 1 tortoise that I do daily and they have had 1000sands. I feel like I am interfering with that. I only answer because I know how much it helped me to have a person answer right away. Their post is hours old and stuff like that. From now on I'm going to make sure I say that some way, like a disclaimer.?
@Cathie G , Hey, I'm really nobody here, But for all it's worth, Your alright by/with me?
 

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Me too and I enjoy being just a little nobody here on TFO. I'm gettin' my ed u ca tion here. The more I get the safer my little tortoise is.?at least I'll know what I'm dealing with if he has a problem.
 

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My problem is I want new members to understand that I would prefer them to pay attention to the more experienced members here. I have had 1 tortoise that I do daily and they have had 1000sands. I feel like I am interfering with that. I only answer because I know how much it helped me to have a person answer right away. Their post is hours old and stuff like that. From now on I'm going to make sure I say that some way, like a disclaimer.?
That's what I do if I'm not entirely sure. Sometimes I just want to reply so they know someone's seen their post and I may post the caresheet they need and tag someone experienced, saying that hopefully someone who knows the answer will be along soon.
 

Lyn W

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Me too and I enjoy being just a little nobody here on TFO. I'm gettin' my ed u ca tion here. The more I get the safer my little tortoise is.?at least I'll know what I'm dealing with if he has a problem.
Exactly - I learn something new everyday!!!
 

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Brrr!!! It's cold here tonight - some parts of the UK are supposed to reach down to -10C /14F and many areas in the North are snowed under ?
Thankfully not in my part of Wales.
 

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Brrr!!! It's cold here tonight - some parts of the UK are supposed to reach down to -10C /14F and many areas in the North are snowed under ?
Thankfully not in my part of Wales.

Yes, ive seen some nice pix of Yorkshire. Snow, sheep, stonewalls, etc. It was close to 60F here today.
 

Lyn W

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Yes, ive seen some nice pix of Yorkshire. Snow, sheep, stonewalls, etc. It was close to 60F here today.
Your temps are up and down like a yo-yo !
I have to be up and out early tomorrow, so I'm glad my Ford has heated front and back windscreens to defrost them. Snow has closed so many roads in England and Scotland today.
 

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Your temps are up and down like a yo-yo !
I have to be up and out early tomorrow, so I'm glad my Ford has heated front and back windscreens to defrost them. Snow has closed so many roads in England and Scotland today.
Ohio had snow yesterday I think but not very much where I am. It's 39°f here now but by the weekend it's supposed to be winter again. We have a saying here in Ohio.... wait 5 minutes and the weather will change ?? for the next few days it's warm and sunny supposedly ?
 

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That's what I do if I'm not entirely sure. Sometimes I just want to reply so they know someone's seen their post and I may post the caresheet they need and tag someone experienced, saying that hopefully someone who knows the answer will be along soon.
I wish I knew how to post the care sheets and tag. I would but I'm blessed to be able to somewhat work this phone. I learn just about as much reading through the threads though. I'm really not computer savvy at all. I've learned a bit here on TFO and more than I would have because I wasn't interested until I found this site ??
 

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I wish I knew how to post the care sheets and tag. I would but I'm blessed to be able to somewhat work this phone. I learn just about as much reading through the threads though. I'm really not computer savvy at all. I've learned a bit here on TFO and more than I would have because I wasn't interested until I found this site ??
Hum, MY phone, is ONLY for calling & Texting, and a lil browsing. I do NOT, do any purchases, or view Financial stuff on my phone. BTW, the screen is just too small to see much detail. I use my laptop for all that stuff, much more secure. I can easily see the whole TFO post, and the keys are so much easier to type on
 

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I wish I knew how to post the care sheets and tag. I would but I'm blessed to be able to somewhat work this phone. I learn just about as much reading through the threads though. I'm really not computer savvy at all. I've learned a bit here on TFO and more than I would have because I wasn't interested until I found this site ??
I don't know if it's the same on a phone, but on my laptop if I want a caresheet e.g. for the most common UK species I go to.............
  • the forum page then
  • Species Specific to find
  • Mediterranean then
  • Russian Tortoises
  • Tom's caresheet 'The best way to raise any Temperate species'
  • click in the address bar to highlight the address link at the very top of the page.
  • right click to 'copy' it
  • go back to post I was reading and 'paste' address in my post.
I haven't found an easier way but then I haven't really looked.
 

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