Bob the turtle, once a regular feature of this blog, died on Saturday 22nd April 2017. She had lunch in the warm spring sunshine of Mexico City and then quietly passed away. Cause of death? Life. Turtles are simple like that. Autopsies aren't really their thing. Bob and the gang had many turtlesque adventures which … Continue reading R.I.P. Bob
This blog has been knocking around a few years now. The last five years it's been maintained more out of habit that anything else. And it's a habit that is becoming less frequent with time. But it's been going more than ten years. So the title is not about the blog. If you were loitering in … Continue reading I Am Ten
I've just passed the ten month mark since my departure from Mexico. I'm hoping, even with a worst case scenario, that I'm beyond the half way point. There's less time to go till my return to Mexico since my leaving the place. The UK has had its ups and downs for us. But truth be … Continue reading Three Turtles Less
Had you thought you'd seen the last of them here on my little virtual corner of the world? Well, there's more to come. My ten turtles all found new homes. Angus, Rosita, Mr Patel, Angel, Homer and Florecita were all adopted by one of Paola's friends. They're having a fine time, apparently. Bob, Baby, Itchy … Continue reading The Gang
Do I have a favourite turtle, of the ten living in my yard? It's tough to choose. Bob has always had the most character. Florecita took an awful lot of TLC and cash to save her from an early grave when we rescued her. Paola's favourite is Angus. And then there is Baby, the turtle … Continue reading The Favourite
Angus could still grow a bit bigger. But he's already a bit of a giant for a five year old turtle. He's the biggest of the bunch, although Bob isn't far behind. Offers of adoption won't be accepted for the big 'uns. They really need the space of a lake now. Fortunately, I've found a … Continue reading Shelled Giant
Thirty five full days left and counting. It's not just me who will be departing from Chez Denness, although the others will travel a lesser distance. The ten terror-pins are also to be cast into the wilderness, abandoned to their fate. Four of the little ones are to be adopted and will continue to be waited … Continue reading The Wilderness Awaits
The Mexile 