Hello!

[KateW]

Hello!

My name is Kate. I work as a BPA. I love travelling, mainly to see animals. I took a year off and went to Borneo, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Cook Islands, America and Canada. The best year of my life so far. I was lucky enough to go to Galapagos Islands this year which was just breathtakingly amazing.
I live on the Essex/Suffolk border with my partner who is making my tortoise table. I have owned a huge African land snail aptly named Sid Snot ( I was 15 then, 25 now) and stick insects as well as rescuing various wildlife. I volunteered at my local animal sanctuary for 4 years before moving. I am hoping to get a hermanns tortoise from a captive uk breeder very soon as have been researching non stop on this website. Its great. I can't wait to get my little fellow but want everything perfect before he/she arrives. Nice to meet you all!

Kate
Below is a galapagos tortoise in the wild I fell in love with, hours of video footage!!!

http://upload5.postimage.org/91829/IMGP0963.jpg (http://upload5.postimage.org/91829/photo_hosting.html)

[Henry-flash]

It sounds like you have done some fantastic things. I would love to see more pictures if you have any :D A big welcome to the forum from me :D

[nina]

Hi Kate, and welcome to the forum. You're already the envy of us all with your Galapagos trip!
What is a BPA? I'm sure everyone else will know what this is and I'll look a right idiot. I googled BPA and got an amazing variety of websites, from British Parachute Association to British Pig Association <g>.

[KateW]

There are 1000's of photos :) Hurray for digital cameras!!! This is the same tortoise. He was so great.
http://upload5.postimage.org/92167/IMGP0960.jpg (http://upload5.postimage.org/92167/photo_hosting.html)

And this is a little friend below the water :)
http://upload5.postimage.org/92196/305900689_e9b91794f0.jpg (http://upload5.postimage.org/92196/photo_hosting.html)

And the little Aussie one, I think he is a long necked one. He was on the road so I moved him off.
http://upload5.postimage.org/92257/5_Biloela_to_Sydney0007.jpg (http://upload5.postimage.org/92257/photo_hosting.html)

I will add a couple more!!! I have loads. Thank you for the warm welcome. Its a great site. I have looked at a ot of your posts and will be using your pallet idea for the outside enclosure in summer :)


And just for fun!!! A roo!!!! I was lying on my back for this one. Luckily he was friendly!
http://upload5.postimage.org/92290/5_Australia_Zoo0041.jpg (http://upload5.postimage.org/92290/photo_hosting.html)

[KateW]

Hi Nina!!!

I wish I did deal with pigs it would be much more fun. Unfortunately its quite dull in reality. A Business Processes Analyser, I think they make up these titles sometimes :) I think I should change it to the pig one!!!

Nice to meet you. You should all go to the Galapagos, its the best place in the world. The wildlife just aren't scared of humans as they have no need to. We went with galakiwi. IT was expensive but so worth it, except for the seasickness on the boats :(

Lovely to meet you!!

[yam yam]

hello and welcome from me wooooooow you have been busy :D :D :D

[ChristyJade]

Hello!

Good luck with your tort when you get it :) So jealous of your travels! I have yet to go on mine...

Enjoy the forum! :D x

[nina]

Brilliant pictures, Kate! When you click on that first one, the detail is amazing (so very nice camera too). And now I know what a BPA is (but am none the wiser <g>).

[KateW]

Hello YamYam and Vince's Owner!!! I have seen you both all over the forum, so its great to hear from you. Vince is adorable. I can't wait to get my own. Any help you want with travels to places I have been to feel free to bombard me. Theres lots of little ways around to make it cheaper. Our trip in total only cost £6500. Which for a year is not a lot! That includes everything you can think of, sky diving, equiv of bungee jumping, scuba diving, kayaking, going to turtle island off of Borneo and see them lay eggs. Volunteering with dolphins and guide dogs and countless other things. It is possible and great. As long as I can keep bombarding you with questions on the shelled warriors!!! :D :D :D

[yam yam]

bombarding away if we cant help then i am sure the more experienced ones can as for traveling i would love to but got two children that keep me on my toes so just have to stick to hoildays when we can :) :) :)

[ChristyJade]

£6500!! Thats amazing! wow...I hope I can manage that...!

I am on here occasionally but I don't know too much about tortoises , but the people on here have taught me loads! hehe I am constantly asking questions! But everyone is so nice :)

Are you going to get a hatchling? When are you planning on getting your tort? Theyre so adorable... ^_^

[KateW]

Nina I am lucky my boyfriend has a great camera. I have that picture on my fridge :) My job is flitting around making sure the computer system the company uses is working as it should and also help intergrate new business. I do quite enjoy it really, but working for Lonely Planet would be better!!!!
Ok so I can't resist putting a couple more on :( They are just oo cute though!!! This is a new hatchling at the Darwin Centre:
http://upload5.postimage.org/92928/IMGP0851.jpg (http://upload5.postimage.org/92928/photo_hosting.html)

This is the Famous Lonesome George, poor wee fellow.
http://upload5.postimage.org/93045/IMGP0975.jpg (http://upload5.postimage.org/93045/photo_hosting.html)
and just a handsome fellow:
http://upload5.postimage.org/93108/IMGP1009.jpg (http://upload5.postimage.org/93108/photo_hosting.html)

[KateW]

I'm hoping to speak to T.T tonight regarding one of his baby Hermanns. He's going to give me advice first, I have been looking all over this forum and trying to take in as much as possible. it is great isn't it. I have ordered weed seeds off of The shop for when winter hits properly and will hopefully have the table set up the middle of next week. Fingers crossed!!!
I can't wait. I have already asked people if they will look after him/her when I go on holiday . Have you got your insured? Wheres best to go? Any suggestions?

Thanks :)

[aprillinda]

hi kate :D

a big warm welcome from me

when your next of on your travels would you like me to come and help carry your cases :lol: :lol:

[ChristyJade]

I'm hoping to speak to T.T tonight regarding one of his baby Hermanns. He's going to give me advice first, I have been looking all over this forum and trying to take in as much as possible. it is great isn't it. I have ordered weed seeds off of The shop for when winter hits properly and will hopefully have the table set up the middle of next week. Fingers crossed!!!

Aww thats brilliant! Good luck with it all then, and see you about the forum :) x

I havent got Vince insured yet, but I will be very soon, not sure where, but there is a thread somewhere about it...

[aprillinda]

hi :D :D

with regards to insurance

have you noticed the search button just under the sw banner :D :D

[KateW]

Thank you Aprillinda!!! Thats really great, just had a look.
Everyone is so friendly here. I want to be here for the 7pm challenge but I have to go out : (
happy Birthday though to the son!!!!

[aprillinda]

kate you could cheat a bit

log on to the forum leave it running whilst you go out

then catch up when you come back home :lol: :lol:

[KateW]

Sounds a good idea!!! Ok I will! We leave about 6.55, my comp times out but hopefully it takes longer than that. Has he had a good birthday so far?

[Becks]

hello and welcome :D

[aprillinda]

yes thanks kevins having a typical lads 18th a few crates of beer

but he says he wont have to much he has college tomorrow

[KateW]

Thank you!!! Its a pleasure/honour to be here :)

Love your logo, its very funny.

[veebee]

Great to 'meet' you! You should start your own company organizing these hols, think a few of us will put our names down!!!

Vivienne

[tamsintd]

hello kate, and welcome... :D

[Eire_Ade]

Hello and welcome Kate, really love your pictures of your travels around the world.

Ade :wink: