Adult tortoise collection, a rare opportunity indeed. - Page 4

brodi · 10-08-2009, 02:37 PM

Bit of a nightmare scenario all round really. But ur def doing right thing gettin good keeper for them.

TortMad · 10-08-2009, 07:55 PM

Oh wow Paul

all the best to you, I hope you find a home you deem suitable for your tortoises, good luck.

You are one hell of a keeper with tortoises that are a pure credit to your many years of hard work. I am very saddened to hear that you have no choice but to re-home them

**Eire_Ade** · 10-08-2009, 09:42 PM

Hi Paul,

You are an inspirational keeper and breeder and its so sad that your personal circumstances have dictated this decision to sell your fantastic collection of tortoises.

I know you havent been around much and obviously has some bearing on your current life situation, but your posts always put a smile on my face, maybe its just the way you have with words and smilies?

I know you will find the best homes for these very special tortoises. You certainly have plenty of offers to choose from especially from whats typed here anyway, even those who havent read your original conditions of Pm'ing!!!or not to bother as the case may be!!!!

I hope you get your life back on track soon, there is always light at the end of the tunnel, no matter what lifes tribbulations throw at us, even though sometimes it doesnt seem like there is.

What is meant for you in life certainly will not pass you by!!!

Good luck mate. Talk to you soon hopefully.

Kind regards.

linda · 11-08-2009, 01:25 AM

ade you have put into words words what i wanted to say

paul

remember our private pm chat

ive found my lost voice

you will understand this bit xxx
linda xx

noneedforspeed · 11-08-2009, 12:32 PM

hi there
i may have an idea ? if you live in kent not far from myself , do you really need to sell the tort or just want someone to look after them for a time 6-12 months .
i would love to buy them but if your looking for someone to help out maybe i can do that for you . that way i get the pleaseure and you stll have all your tortoises .
linda

my email is n1wfe@hotmail.co.uk

Jennie · 11-08-2009, 02:20 PM

They are beautiful - So sorry you have to rehome them

xx

MAGGIE · 11-08-2009, 11:01 PM

I am sorry to hear of your change of circumstances and hope you find suitable homes for them

shellshock · 15-08-2009, 11:51 AM

I just ehco all the above, I'm just gutted TT, I wish I could help you out but unfortunately I live too far away, It seems lately that we are loseing a lot of exprerienced and knowledge people on here and I miss them all , please dont forget us and keep posting .

very kindest regards Jane.

shafach · 15-08-2009, 12:14 PM

Only now reading this post... you must be gutted having to make this decision... really hope you find a good home for them all... Take care of yourself hun x

terrific tortoises · 15-08-2009, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dazza

Paul,

The tortoise world is about to loose yet another great, knowledgeable keeper its a sad day !

I don't envy the job ahead as i am sure for these animals no one will be good enough, but there are some great people out there its just picking off the good from the bad, but you always were very good at getting the measure of people.

And where will we be when it starts kicking off on another forum without your words of wisdom ?

Good luck....

Dazza

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eire_Ade

Hi Paul,

You are an inspirational keeper and breeder and its so sad that your personal circumstances have dictated this decision to sell your fantastic collection of tortoises.

I know you haven't been around much and obviously has some bearing on your current life situation, but your posts always put a smile on my face, maybe its just the way you have with words and smilies?

I know you will find the best homes for these very special tortoises. You certainly have plenty of offers to choose from especially from whats typed here anyway, even those who haven't read your original conditions of Pm'ing!!!or not to bother as the case may be!!!!

I hope you get your life back on track soon, there is always light at the end of the tunnel, no matter what lifes tribbulations throw at us, even though sometimes it doesnt seem like there is.

What is meant for you in life certainly will not pass you by!!!

Good luck mate. Talk to you soon hopefully.

Kind regards.

Whilst I have received many many great emails and pms about this situation (which was a bit overwhelming if I'm honest

)...Ive picked these 2 posts out above, because these posts are from a couple of old forum buddies of mine, who go back some years to the good old days when we where all just getting to know each other...These two posts say it all guys...thanks alot...

Im sorry if i haven't answered all the other messages that were sent to me, I will try to get them answered, but if I don't answer you directly, then I will say it here collectively...thanks for all the offers of help to try to keep my breeding groups for me...but a few of you will know, that that was just not possible...

Both the groups of Ibera and Hermanns, have now been re homed...Once again...cheers folks...All the best...Paul.

10-08-2009, 07:55 PM	#32
TortMad Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,639	Oh wow Paul all the best to you, I hope you find a home you deem suitable for your tortoises, good luck. You are one hell of a keeper with tortoises that are a pure credit to your many years of hard work. I am very saddened to hear that you have no choice but to re-home them __________________ Lea 2.1.0 testudo horsfeldii 0.2.0 testudo graeca ibera 2.0.0 geochelone pardalis babcocki http://www.thehenshouse.co.uk/

10-08-2009, 09:42 PM	#33
Eire_Ade Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 8,422	Hi Paul, You are an inspirational keeper and breeder and its so sad that your personal circumstances have dictated this decision to sell your fantastic collection of tortoises. I know you havent been around much and obviously has some bearing on your current life situation, but your posts always put a smile on my face, maybe its just the way you have with words and smilies? I know you will find the best homes for these very special tortoises. You certainly have plenty of offers to choose from especially from whats typed here anyway, even those who havent read your original conditions of Pm'ing!!!or not to bother as the case may be!!!! I hope you get your life back on track soon, there is always light at the end of the tunnel, no matter what lifes tribbulations throw at us, even though sometimes it doesnt seem like there is. What is meant for you in life certainly will not pass you by!!! Good luck mate. Talk to you soon hopefully. Kind regards. __________________ Ade ----------------------------------------------- Y.O.B 1971 (40 years young! ) My Tortoises :- Dug (Testudo Graeca Ibera Terrestris (Syrian), Penny, JJ (JennyJack), Buttons and Gem (Testudo Graeca Ibera)

11-08-2009, 02:20 PM	#36
Jennie Member Incubating Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK Posts: 100	They are beautiful - So sorry you have to rehome them xx __________________ Wife to Scouse (29 going on 16), Step Mammy to Joel (8) and Mammy to Meghan (4), Blake (7months) and Phoebe the Horsefield Torty (5)

11-08-2009, 11:01 PM	#37
MAGGIE Junior Member Egg Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 43	Tortoise collection I am sorry to hear of your change of circumstances and hope you find suitable homes for them __________________ Hobbiest breeder and exhibitor of rare breed poultry and ducks (chicks, birds, hatching eggs sometimes for sale). New keeper of Mediterranean Spur Thighed Tortoises. Website www.brbpoultry.co.uk

15-08-2009, 12:14 PM	#39
shafach Member Juvenile Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 795	Only now reading this post... you must be gutted having to make this decision... really hope you find a good home for them all... Take care of yourself hun x __________________ Shafach two hermanns - Mikey and Ralph two moggies -Kenny and Roisin one hamster -Trev

10-08-2009, 02:37 PM	#31
brodi Member Egg Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Antrim in the wilds of Ireland Posts: 78	Bit of a nightmare scenario all round really. But ur def doing right thing gettin good keeper for them.

11-08-2009, 01:25 AM	#34
linda Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: west midlands Posts: 17,134	ade you have put into words words what i wanted to say paul remember our private pm chat ive found my lost voice you will understand this bit xxx linda xx

11-08-2009, 12:32 PM	#35
noneedforspeed Member Incubating Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 149	hi there i may have an idea ? if you live in kent not far from myself , do you really need to sell the tort or just want someone to look after them for a time 6-12 months . i would love to buy them but if your looking for someone to help out maybe i can do that for you . that way i get the pleaseure and you stll have all your tortoises . linda my email is n1wfe@hotmail.co.uk

15-08-2009, 11:51 AM	#38
shellshock Member Incubating Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 235	I just ehco all the above, I'm just gutted TT, I wish I could help you out but unfortunately I live too far away, It seems lately that we are loseing a lot of exprerienced and knowledge people on here and I miss them all , please dont forget us and keep posting . very kindest regards Jane.

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