COLD DARK ROOM

[CarolM]

One of these monsters

The kraken is a legendary cephalopod-like sea monster of giant size in Scandinavian folklore. According to the Norse sagas, the kraken dwells off the coasts of Norway and Greenland and terrorizes nearby sailors.

I always thought it was part of the greek methology.

 

[CarolM]

View attachment 275653 Look at these clouds billowing in

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Those are really nice photos.

 

[CarolM]

Very little. We had our picnic lunch under some trees at the edge of the site. Having been there before, we made a beeline for it when we arrived and had a good perching spot on the wall.

In the court we were sat in the west stand, so at least we got shade as the sun started to get lower (about half way through the men’s final)

All the regular tennis fans are easily identified by their broad brim hat, long sleeved lightweight shirt with a collar to turn up and trousers/skirt long enough to keep their knees covered.

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[CarolM]

And now it’s pouring down rain!

[emoji85] [emoji85] In other words a normal day for you weather wise. [emoji23]

 

[CarolM]

From a British wood carver, some of his works... I can see @JoesMum getting a few of these for No. 1 daughter..

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Forget Linda's daughter. I love them.

 

[CarolM]

That "kracken" has the same body shape as a black widow spider, and they BITE!!!

I don't know if my wasps have evolved to be not as lethal or if I've developed an immunity. I received another wasp sting today and it was only mildly burning for about ten minutes then nothing. Now it's a bit itchy. This nest was on the underside of the 2x4 across the bottom of the gate from the backyard. I had opened the gate to allow visitors (two really cute little girls 4 and 6, and their grandparents to go through and I was standing there waiting to close the gate when I heard the tell tale buzzing near my ear. I was so engrossed in waving my hand by my ear that I didn't realize there was one getting me on my other side.

Thursday when I went shopping I bought four cans of wasp killer spray. I was able to treat eight nests, but I missed the one on the gate. After I spray them I knock them down and step on them to squish the larvae.

Wow. You sure don't have any luck with them at all.

 

[CarolM]

Oh my gosh ! This is no cat. It`s a ghost cat ! ...and it will burn and melt in hot sun...

Lol. That particular one in the picture I think is very cute. [emoji23] [emoji23]

 

[CarolM]

No, I'm pretty sure they wouldn't with our climate
Maybe in places of prolonged heat it's done to save energy when food and water are limited which I suppose is only problem a wild tort may have.

Like here in SA.

 

[CarolM]

Time for me to go to bed after my early morning bird watch and I may do it again tomorrow, so I'll say Nos Da now.
See you tomorrow sometime.

Sleep tight.

 

[CarolM]

Hi friends, in Germany it is Sunday. So I am wishing you a very Happy Sunday.View attachment 275663

Well then I was completely legal this morning. Ha ha ha.

 

[CarolM]

My days are too short, 24 h are not enough.
14 hours to sleep, 2 hours to awake, 2 hours to eat, 2 hours on the computer, 2 hours to prepare for the work and ...... Only 2 hours for working left ...

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[CarolM]

I know ! Here is a picture of my sullies last year:
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and this year:
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They look happy.

 

[CarolM]

Good Morning All.
I had a nice lie in this morning, which means it was my favorite morning. I hope you all have a good Sunday. [emoji3] [emoji274]

 

[CarolM]

@EllieMay are you okay? I haven't seen you posting for a while.
@Kristoff how is everything going before the big move?

 

[Michael231]

I’m new to the forum, but I just wanted to say I love this Cold Dark Room[emoji23]

 

[Lyn W]

I’m new to the forum, but I just wanted to say I love this Cold Dark Room[emoji23]

Hi Michael, you'll find all sorts going on in here, feel free to join in everyone's welcome!!

 

[Lyn W]

@EllieMay are you okay? I haven't seen you posting for a while.
@Kristoff how is everything going before the big move?

Good morning Carol, I was wondering about Heather too.
I can't remember when Lena's big move across the pond is - must be pretty soon now.
I hope she hasn't packed herself - although that could save money on a flight!!

 

[Lyn W]

I know ! Here is a picture of my sullies last year:
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and this year:
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Wow - what a difference a year makes!!!
Well done Bee!

 

[Lyn W]

You mean there is a spider actually called a Kraken? Wow.... who knew!!

I can't find one called that on Google.

 

[Lyn W]

Good morning and Happy Sunday everyone.
Have a lovely day.