Category Archives: Tortoise

A video of Myrtle

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Barbara

Following on from my photo of Myrtle eating a strawberry for Michelle’s weekly pet challenge a few weeks ago, a few of you asked for a video of Myrtle!  Here is a short video I took today of Myrtle in … Continue reading →

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Myrtle and a Strawberry

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Barbara

I’m running a bit late with my challenges this week, I’ve been busy, and so has Myrtle!  She even spent a few days in the garden, although we had to take her in again as it has been colder and … Continue reading →

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Weekly Pet Challenge

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Barbara

This week Myrtle wanted to feature in Michelle’s weekly pet challenge so she started with her party trick… Stealing Wilson’s food!

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Shoes – The perfect antidote to a rainy Wednesday

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Barbara

This is my second post about shoes If you have read my first post : Shoes – The perfect antidote to a rainy Monday, you will probably not believe what I am about to write… My other favourite shoes are … Continue reading →

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I don’t want to hibernate said the little tortoise

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Barbara

Well… she’s not exactly little! My Tortoise (Myrtle) A Greek spur thighed tortoise does NOT want to hibernate! She is about 5½ years old 23cm long and 2.386kg !  When I got her she weighed 112g and was just over … Continue reading →

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