COLD DARK ROOM

[Cathie G]

Thank you Sabine. [emoji3]

I agree. Just beautiful.

 

[Lyn W]

These pictures were put on Facebook today by the manager of the wildlife rescue, so I thought I’d share some of my charges today

One of my favourites... the baby crow
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Hungry goldfinches
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Great T-it
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Yellow wagtail
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Swift
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Aw I hope they all thrive.

 

[Lyn W]

And I did get to feed the cuckoo... every 20 minutes for about 6 hours. To be fair, I tried him on some mealworms and he started trying to feed himself with those

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What beautiful markings, I thought I heard a cuckoo the other day, they used to be quite common around here but sadly rarely heard these days.

 

[Lyn W]

But....Artichokes are pretty expensive compared to cactus tuna...

But, Tort Table says yes -

• Common Name: Globe Artichoke (Cardoon)
• Latin Name: Cynara scolymus; Cynara cardunculus
• Family Name: Asteraceae/Compositae

There are no known hazards with either the Globe Artichoke or its close relative, the Cardoon, and tortoises can safely eat all parts of the plant.

N.B. Do not confuse with Jerusalem Artichoke, which is closely related to the Sunflower.

I tried Lola with some globe artichoke but he turned his nose up at that.

 

[Lyn W]

It’s been a while since I’ve been on. Been busy with the move and getting the house and yard in order. Right now we are preparing for TS or Hurricane Barry. He is arriving here in just a few hours. We’ve enjoyed the wind today but nervous about the coming rain. Right now I’m sitting on the back porch listening to the frogs. They are predicting close to 20” of rain d. for our area. We’ve already boxed up the torts and put them in the house. I had a lot of picking up to do around the yard to make sure we don’t have anything dangerously flying around. I hope everyone in his path stays safe.

Louisiana has been on our news and looks like you are having a real battering there, Tricia, hope you your family and torts all stay safe!

 

[Lyn W]

Good morning everyone. We are in Marathon Key.
Make sure you read Rule #5.
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You would hope that common sense would prevail!

 

[Lyn W]

I love how they have there legs splayed out, just like mine do

Like your legs do or your torts?

 

[Lyn W]

Good afternoon/evening all.
Good to see everyone seems to be OK but hope Tricia and anyone else in Louisiana is coping with the hurricane.
Isn't Bea (Moozillion) down that way too?

Going back to work certainly interferes with my TFO time!
A full week next week but then 6 weeks holiday so normal service will be resumed for a while.
It's not too bad at this time of year as we have a lot of time for fun things going on as we wind down to the summer.
I'm still waiting to see an orthopedic specialist about my left knee but hopefully I'll be fitter by the time we go back in September.

I still have some pages to read from the beginning of the week so I'll take a peep at them now.

 

[Lyn W]

I want to start growing hibiscus but I’ve got no idea where to start, what type to get and how much space I’d need.

I bought 2 in Aldi a few years ago, they are in large pots and have survived the winters, not had big blooms on them yet though.

 

[Ben02]

I bought 2 in Aldi a few years ago, they are in large pots and have survived the winters, not had big blooms on them yet though.

Do they put chemicals on them?

 

[Lyn W]

Do they put chemicals on them?

I expect so but I cleaned roots and repotted them in bigger pots with chemical free soil, you can't feed them for at least a year then. but as they weren't that big when bought they needed that time to grow anyway. I bought them with the future in mind, I don't think any you buy now will be ready for a good couple of years.

Globe artichokes £1 in Morrisons last time I was in there - if your babies are big enough to try that and won't choke on them.

 

[Cathie G]

He is gorgeous.

Aren't they all. Bettas are so pretty. I'm glad I tried an aquarium. Here's hoping I can keep him for many years.

 

[Cathie G]

I expect so but I cleaned roots and repotted them in bigger pots with chemical free soil, you can't feed them for at least a year then. but as they weren't that big when bought they needed that time to grow anyway. I bought them with the future in mind, I don't think any you buy now will be ready for a good couple of years.

Globe artichokes £1 in Morrisons last time I was in there - if your babies are big enough to try that and won't choke on them.

I'm going to buy one artichoke and try grating one of the "leaves" on top of Saphire's salad. He might like it. I like the veggies that I can buy 1 or 2 of so they can be fresh. I may even try my little food chopper that's electric and make a mash to mix into some of his salad.

 

[Cathie G]

Globe artichoke (Cardoon) is the flower of a thistle and is safe to feed.
https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=128&c=8#.XSmLK7LTWf0

Jerusalem artichoke is a potato-like tuber that may not be fed. The leaves and flowers may be fed in moderation.
https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=562&c=8#.XSmK6bLTWf0

This is getting even more interesting. I've always loved the purple wild thistle for drying the flowers then using them in arrangement.

 

[Ben02]

I expect so but I cleaned roots and repotted them in bigger pots with chemical free soil, you can't feed them for at least a year then. but as they weren't that big when bought they needed that time to grow anyway. I bought them with the future in mind, I don't think any you buy now will be ready for a good couple of years.

Globe artichokes £1 in Morrisons last time I was in there - if your babies are big enough to try that and won't choke on them.

I might give artichokes a try, thanks Lyn

 

[Cathie G]

I am not looking to get the pup. I just thought it was so adorable I needed to share LOL. One thing in their benefit though is the day before she had posted the same pictures and a couple more saying she had two and now she just says she has one available.

Scam or not...that was a really cute puppy. I wish I could do a dog but I can't. I do enjoy looking at their pictures though. I also like playing with or petting all my family members dogs. They are like my grandchildren...I can spoil them for a little bit then send them home.

 

[CarolM]

A belated happy Birthday to you Carol.
So sorry I missed the day but hope you had a lovely time!!

Thank you Lyn. [emoji3]

 

[CarolM]

A bit like a tortoise enclose with a camera in it !

Lol. Very true. But you try getting a tortoise to do what you tell it too.

 

[CarolM]

I agree. Just beautiful.

Thank you Cathie. [emoji3]

 

[CarolM]

Like your legs do or your torts?

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