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My daughter, Emogene, took her favorite turkey on an adventure today. Bobert was silent the whole ride to the pet store. For a turkey, silence is very unusual. She just watched out the window. She ran into the pet store to get her a halter and came back out to find Bobert in the front seat. She laid a towel in the seat and Bobert is cruising around town. The halter leash didn’t work. Bobert wouldn’t be still long enough to get it around both wings. I told her maybe if she had help putting it on her, we could get it to work. They are headed to our local feed store/co-op to find some leg bands for the turkeys. I told her to just carry her.
That's not something you see everyday :D I hope he enjoyed his trip out in the car.
 

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I have to share some extremely cute pictures from the rescue… neither of them mine, but they are so adorable!

This is one of 3 baby hedgehogs that came in extremely dehydrated. They’re being reared by a friend of mine and need feeding every 90 minutes day and night. They’re through the danger period now so hopefully they’ll be good to release before the winter.

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And this is one of a litter of dormice being reared by another friend. These tiny mouse lookalikes are even cuter as babies! They’re getting hourly feeds day and night.
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They are so beautiful!
Isn't nature wonderful!?
 

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With a very small amount of specialist milk and a small syringe… one drop at a time. It will soon be helping itself to seed, ?
That's so interesting. What kind of milk? Sorry, I'm being so nosey. I've fed babies and it's just an interesting subject to me. It's always encouraging when they start wanting to eat what they want when they want it.?
 

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Good evening/afternoon all.
It's almost bedtime here but thought I'd pop in.
It's been quite wet and windy here today so neither Lola or I ventured out.
I did a few jobs and had a lazy day watching some of the Olympics.
Anyway I'll bid you nos da and will see you tomorrow.
Enjoy the rest of your Saturday
 

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Good evening/afternoon all.
It's almost bedtime here but thought I'd pop in.
It's been quite wet and windy here today so neither Lola or I ventured out.
I did a few jobs and had a lazy day watching some of the Olympics.
Anyway I'll bid you nos da and will see you tomorrow.
Enjoy the rest of your Saturday
Nos da. Have a good night.?
 

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I have to share some extremely cute pictures from the rescue… neither of them mine, but they are so adorable!

This is one of 3 baby hedgehogs that came in extremely dehydrated. They’re being reared by a friend of mine and need feeding every 90 minutes day and night. They’re through the danger period now so hopefully they’ll be good to release before the winter.

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And this is one of a litter of dormice being reared by another friend. These tiny mouse lookalikes are even cuter as babies! They’re getting hourly feeds day and night.
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What cuties!!!!!
How can anyone hurt things so cute and not feel remorse????
 

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My daughter, Emogene, took her favorite turkey on an adventure today. Bobert was silent the whole ride to the pet store. For a turkey, silence is very unusual. She just watched out the window. She ran into the pet store to get her a halter and came back out to find Bobert in the front seat. She laid a towel in the seat and Bobert is cruising around town. The halter leash didn’t work. Bobert wouldn’t be still long enough to get it around both wings. I told her maybe if she had help putting it on her, we could get it to work. They are headed to our local feed store/co-op to find some leg bands for the turkeys. I told her to just carry her.

I wonder if the people in the car behind them see that turkey staring at them?? ???
 

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So, Linda (Joe's Mum) : I was watching Jamie's 15 minute meals and he was making mashed potatoes with brussel sprouts. All through the segment he kept saying, "bubble and squeak." I know this is Cockney rhyming, but for the life of me I can't rhyme it back to mashed potatoes. HELP!!
 

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That's so interesting. What kind of milk? Sorry, I'm being so nosey. I've fed babies and it's just an interesting subject to me. It's always encouraging when they start wanting to eat what they want when they want it.?
That I don’t know. My specialism is baby birds, not baby rodents. I know that puppy milk is used for a lot of things, including hedgehogs, but couldn’t swear they use it for dormice.
 

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So, Linda (Joe's Mum) : I was watching Jamie's 15 minute meals and he was making mashed potatoes with brussel sprouts. All through the segment he kept saying, "bubble and squeak." I know this is Cockney rhyming, but for the life of me I can't rhyme it back to mashed potatoes. HELP!!
Bubble and squeak is the name of a dish… leftovers fried up in a pan with bacon. It’s not rhyming slang; it’s descriptive. Squeak is the bacon and it’s all thrown in a pan and bubbled up together.
 

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I moved to Oregon from California almost 16 years ago. I brought cactus with me to grow for the tortoises.So I have all these pots of cactus...
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however, not 1 tortoise that passed thru these door ate the damn things.
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and I swear there must be little tiny men hiding in the pot, and throwing cactus spines at me...ouch!
so they have been a pain in my fingers (lol) but look at what happened for the first time...
so pretty..
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Bubble and squeak is the name of a dish… leftovers fried up in a pan with bacon. It’s not rhyming slang; it’s descriptive. Squeak is the bacon and it’s all thrown in a pan and bubbled up together.
Ah, I see. He put uncooked brussel sprouts and uncooked potatoes in a food processor with the slicer attachment and sliced 'em all up then tossed them into boiling water. Only took a few minutes to cook, then mashed 'em up, seasoned, buttered and milk and crisped bits of bacon and - bubble and squeak!! I never thought to combine brussel sprouts in mashed potatoes, but I'm going to try this.
 

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Ah, I see. He put uncooked brussel sprouts and uncooked potatoes in a food processor with the slicer attachment and sliced 'em all up then tossed them into boiling water. Only took a few minutes to cook, then mashed 'em up, seasoned, buttered and milk and crisped bits of bacon and - bubble and squeak!! I never thought to combine brussel sprouts in mashed potatoes, but I'm going to try this.
Here, bubble and squeak is very popular on Boxing Day when all the left over veg are thrown into a frying pan and mixed up with bacon or often served with the left over Turkey (sorry Bobert :() or other cold meats etc.
Also made with any leftovers from other roast meals too.
 

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Good afternoon/evening all.
We've had more rain but with long enough in between showers and a strong wind to dry the washing on the line. Lola popped out and basked in a sheltered spot for a while but he didn't stay long.
I watched the closing ceremony for the Olympics; it's been so strange without spectators in the various venues. I do feel sorry for the competitors but they've all done themselves and their countries proud. Lets hope by 2024 covid will have been well and truly tamed.
I'm looking forward to the Paralympics now and more amazing performances from amazing people in all sports.
Hope you're all having a good Sunday.
 

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I moved to Oregon from California almost 16 years ago. I brought cactus with me to grow for the tortoises.So I have all these pots of cactus...
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however, not 1 tortoise that passed thru these door ate the damn things.
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and I swear there must be little tiny men hiding in the pot, and throwing cactus spines at me...ouch!
so they have been a pain in my fingers (lol) but look at what happened for the first time...
so pretty..
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My tortoise won't eat it either. But it always makes my day when a flower blooms. It's really special if it's from a plant that doesn't normally do it. It's like a little gift from God.?
 

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Just imagine if she can get it to walk with a leash ? and I'll bet she can ?

I wonder if the people in the car behind them see that turkey staring at them?? ???
She said a lot of people did a double take when passing her. Some people in the parking lot stopped to ask about her and asked her name. A little girl at the feed store kept petting her. I was waiting for someone to snap a picture and put it on our local FB page talking about how country some people are.
 

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Ah, I see. He put uncooked brussel sprouts and uncooked potatoes in a food processor with the slicer attachment and sliced 'em all up then tossed them into boiling water. Only took a few minutes to cook, then mashed 'em up, seasoned, buttered and milk and crisped bits of bacon and - bubble and squeak!! I never thought to combine brussel sprouts in mashed potatoes, but I'm going to try this.
Traditionally it’s leftover cooked cabbage and mashed potato with bacon. Jamie’s version is a posh cheffy version. It’s even better topped with a fried egg :D
 

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