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Lyn W

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Good Morning all.

Never did get the energy yesterday to move the last few logs to our wood pile. Just tooo muggy, hot and humid. But, I did move some wood around in a different sense, As old time CDR members recall, i picked up some Virginia Cedar trees that fell during a big storm. Sawed them up, and they have been nicely drying. Soooooo, decided to pick a piece and fool around. This piece here we are hoping turns into a vase of some shape.

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But first things first. This morning, we are up early to go try and catch some Chesapeake Bay Blue Crabs. The waters are warming, which means the crabs are coming into the Bay. Not sure how successful we’ll be. A good chance to get over to the Bay.

Happy Wednesday
Same to you Mark.
 

Lyn W

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Good morning and Happy Hump Day to you all.
I have 2 lovely big bruises across both my arms from a heavy rubber lid of a paper recycling bin which fell on them yesterday.
An employee of the tip came to my rescue immediately and at first I thought the wind had blown it shut.
However when I thought about it, it wasn't that windy so I think maybe the man who was behind it had pushed the lid to shut it and didn't see me.
My sister thinks I should start to wear hi-viz clothing and flashing lights because not being seen seems to be a regular problem I have!:(
I must stop wearing my invisibility cloak that Harry Potter sent me:D

Hope everyone has a good day!!
 

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It's not illegal to gather russians from the wild. Wholesalers here buy them legally. The tortoises in that link were being smuggled, I assume to avoid having to pay any kind of tariff or tax on them. They won't be able to sell them here legally. I think it's China that's the bad guy here. Just look at the rare species Chinese keepers are able to get their hands on as opposed to here.

My guess is they’re not selling direct into any country. These tortoises are turning up anywhere it is legal to sell wild caught tortoises because it is impossible to trace the supply chain.

These tortoises will be sold in the USA and other countries.

It is on the pet trade itself to establish ethical sourcing... and they don’t and won’t because it is expensive to do. Their staff say these torts are captive bred, when they clearly aren’t, and unless and until their is demand from consumers for ethical sourcing they won’t change their business model until forced to by law makers.

And the law makers in most countries don’t care about the environmental impact of their inaction. The planet wouldn’t be in the state it is if they did care.

I’ll get off my soap box and drop the subject now.
 

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Good morning and Happy Hump Day to you all.
I have 2 lovely big bruises across both my arms from a heavy rubber lid of a paper recycling bin which fell on them yesterday.
An employee of the tip came to my rescue immediately and at first I thought the wind had blown it shut.
However when I thought about it, it wasn't that windy so I think maybe the man who was behind it had pushed the lid to shut it and didn't see me.
My sister thinks I should start to wear hi-viz clothing and flashing lights because not being seen seems to be a regular problem I have!:(
I must stop wearing my invisibility cloak that Harry Potter sent me:D

Hope everyone has a good day!!

I agree with your sister... high vis, hard hat with flashing light mounted on it and steel toe cap boots for you Lyn!!!

Hope the bruises fade quickly!
 

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Good morning and Happy Hump Day to you all.
I have 2 lovely big bruises across both my arms from a heavy rubber lid of a paper recycling bin which fell on them yesterday.
An employee of the tip came to my rescue immediately and at first I thought the wind had blown it shut.
However when I thought about it, it wasn't that windy so I think maybe the man who was behind it had pushed the lid to shut it and didn't see me.
My sister thinks I should start to wear hi-viz clothing and flashing lights because not being seen seems to be a regular problem I have!:(
I must stop wearing my invisibility cloak that Harry Potter sent me:D

Hope everyone has a good day!!
Oh Lyn ! I am sorry to hear that. Hopefully the bruises healing quickly.
Seems to me that you need an alarm light on your head. I am sending you this today:

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just a check in to say im no deid!!! still on that emational/mental rolllercoaster . still not even tryin to fight my deamons BUT , just about made peice with myself and fighin to keep on tortin! all in i still have some life in me!


wibble
Good to not see you in the dark, John. :) Keep on wibbeling and come back to us whenever you can ! Love you my friend !:)
 

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Hi friends I am very busy these days. My new fence and gate is finished. My dogs like it. With the new fence they can be together with me in the frontyard of my house too.
Actually I am working on the new enclosure for my sullies in my stable. Yesterday I`ve got the substrate to cover the concrete floor. The walls of the enclosure and the night house are ready too. Today I have to put the substrate in the enclosure and install the lights / heating lamps / che. Hopefully this evening or tomorrow I can put the torts in their new home.:tort::tort::tort::tort: Pictures following soon.:rolleyes:

Happy humpday to everyone and keep on torting. :D
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just a check in to say im no deid!!! still on that emational/mental rolllercoaster . still not even tryin to fight my deamons BUT , just about made peice with myself and fighin to keep on tortin! all in i still have some life in me!


wibble

Wibble my friend
Good to not see you and your demons [emoji851][emoji106]
 

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Happy Wednesday everyone [emoji851]
Good to not see everyone up and about. Tomorrow I’m going to head back to work. I also go see the eye surgeon for my 1 week post op appointment.
 

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Hi friends I am very busy these days. My new fence and gate is finished. My dogs like it. With the new fence they can be together with me in the frontyard of my house too.
Actually I am working on the new enclosure for my sullies in my stable. Yesterday I`ve got the substrate to cover the concrete floor. The walls of the enclosure and the night house are ready too. Today I have to put the substrate in the enclosure and install the lights / heating lamps / che. Hopefully this evening or tomorrow I can put the torts in their new home.:tort::tort::tort::tort: Pictures following soon.:rolleyes:

Happy humpday to everyone and keep on torting. :D
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I am looking forward to pictures of all your hard work :)
 

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I've got the lazies today. Does anyone care if I pretend to be a Father and just sit around and take advantage of the special day? No football on TV, though. I hate TV sports!!! No beer either. I don't like the taste. I won't be smoking a pipe either. I don't smoke. But slippers? Yes! Bring me my slippers!!!
I am with you on the slippers!!
 

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Thank you all for the Birthday wishes. It was nice. Hubby went out of his way to make it special even though it was his day too. Dad came over and we fried some fish and fries. It was a bit rainy but still enjoyable. He brought me a very thoughtful and cute gift!
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It’s been super busy this week so I’m headed for an early night!
Sooooo, where are you going to put them?
 

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just a check in to say im no deid!!! still on that emational/mental rolllercoaster . still not even tryin to fight my deamons BUT , just about made peice with myself and fighin to keep on tortin! all in i still have some life in me!


wibble
Wibble Wibble back at ya John.;)
 

CarolM

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Good Morning all.

Never did get the energy yesterday to move the last few logs to our wood pile. Just tooo muggy, hot and humid. But, I did move some wood around in a different sense, As old time CDR members recall, i picked up some Virginia Cedar trees that fell during a big storm. Sawed them up, and they have been nicely drying. Soooooo, decided to pick a piece and fool around. This piece here we are hoping turns into a vase of some shape.

View attachment 274970


But first things first. This morning, we are up early to go try and catch some Chesapeake Bay Blue Crabs. The waters are warming, which means the crabs are coming into the Bay. Not sure how successful we’ll be. A good chance to get over to the Bay.

Happy Wednesday
Oohh, That is going to look gorgeous!!
 

CarolM

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Good morning and Happy Hump Day to you all.
I have 2 lovely big bruises across both my arms from a heavy rubber lid of a paper recycling bin which fell on them yesterday.
An employee of the tip came to my rescue immediately and at first I thought the wind had blown it shut.
However when I thought about it, it wasn't that windy so I think maybe the man who was behind it had pushed the lid to shut it and didn't see me.
My sister thinks I should start to wear hi-viz clothing and flashing lights because not being seen seems to be a regular problem I have!:(
I must stop wearing my invisibility cloak that Harry Potter sent me:D

Hope everyone has a good day!!
Oh No Linda, You really do need put that invisibility cloak away then. And wear an brig neon sign on your head that says "Here I am!!!
 

CarolM

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Hi friends I am very busy these days. My new fence and gate is finished. My dogs like it. With the new fence they can be together with me in the frontyard of my house too.
Actually I am working on the new enclosure for my sullies in my stable. Yesterday I`ve got the substrate to cover the concrete floor. The walls of the enclosure and the night house are ready too. Today I have to put the substrate in the enclosure and install the lights / heating lamps / che. Hopefully this evening or tomorrow I can put the torts in their new home.:tort::tort::tort::tort: Pictures following soon.:rolleyes:

Happy humpday to everyone and keep on torting. :D
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Can't wait for the pictures.
 
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