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Welcome to our May Wonders of the World. This month we celebrate dogs, with a focus on a less-known breed of dog, the Borzoi. Join us as we find out more about dogs, celebrate dogs, do dog puzzles ... and find out about this amazing breed of courageous dog - the Borzoi.

April had gone by. But the laughter, mischief, and happiness brought by animals will still be with us. *nods* The following have earned their well-deserved diamonds. Congratulations! Adeline Morior - 180 Anne-Marie Gagne - 120 Dibyarup James Potter - 360 Harry Walles - 30 Hiya Debnath - 180 Janne Halla - 360 Lex Green - 30 Louis Walles - 30 Marcus Darkwood - 90 Prof. Felicia Hartwick - 240 Prof. Sirius Fudge - 30 Prof. Tarma Amelia Black - 360 Prof. Will Lestrange - 30 River Fenwick - 360 Rose Dove - 60

Q1) What happened when the lion ate the clown? Given Answer: He felt funny. My Answer: The lion's appetite turned into a clown show. Q2) How did the two chickens dance at Christmas? Given Answer: Chick to chick. My Answer: They did the "peck and shuffle". Q3) Why do giraffes have long necks? Given Answer: Because their feet stink. My Answer: Because they want to stand out in the crowd. Source: https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/best-animal-jokes-ever

1. What do you call an alligator in a vest? A: An investigator My Answer: A snappy fashionista 2. What's a dog's favorite city? A: New Yorkie My Answer: Boston terri(er)tory 3. What fish only swims at night? A: A Starfish My Answer: A Moonfish Source: https://www.thedodo.com/dodowell/animal-jokes

Q: Why didn't the chicken cross the road? A: Because there was a KFC on the other side! My answer: Because it saw there was a protest happening on the other side, and it didn't want to ruffle any feathers! Q: Why are dogs like phones? A: Because they have collar IDs. My answer: Because they always fetch your attention! Q: Where did the school kittens go for their field trip? A: To the mewseum. My answer: The Paw-tanical Garden! Jokes found here: https://www.ducksters.com/jokes/animals.php

Watching the Masters with the hubby. I have no clue about golf, but the scenery is beautiful (220 Pieces) unfinished - https://imgur.com/a/qcwxZOF finished - https://imgur.com/a/z3TOkhp

Trying to catch up on some things on this sunny day before the rains come in tomorrow! Awards for February are as follows: Bright Badger - Moo Berry - First Year with 789 points To Hiya Debnath, we present the Badger Sett-er from Ravenclaw, we noticed her presence wander the tunnels of Hufflepuff and were so glad she came for the fun!

Thank you Sirius, for coming up with those wonderful ideas for the tasks. They were so unique and really fun to work on. I really loved it!

Thank you, Sirius, for the humour and laughter and reminder of all the joy in the world. (too)

30 diamonds go to: Adeline Morior Anne-Marie Gagne Dibyarup James Potter Janne Halla Prof. Felicia Hartwick Prof. Tarma Amelia Black River Fenwick

30 diamonds go to the following listed below. Well deserved! Adeline Morior Anne-Marie Gagne Dibyarup James Potter Janne Halla Marcus Darkwood Prof. Felicia Hartwick Prof. Tarma Amelia Black River Fenwick

Do not worry guys. I, too, would have some difficulty coloring those small pixels and details. Still, great job! 30 diamonds to: Adeline Morior Dibyarup James Potter Hiya Debnath Janne Halla Marcus Darkwood Prof. Felicia Hartwick Prof. Tarma Amelia Black River Fenwick

Great job! 30 diamonds to: Adeline Morior Anne-Marie Gagne Dibyarup James Potter Hiya Debnath Janne Halla Marcus Darkwood Prof. Felicia Hartwick Prof. Tarma Amelia Black Prof. Will Lestrange River Fenwick Rose Dove

We are not the only animals laughing, right? 30 diamonds to: Adeline Morior Dibyarup James Potter Hiya Debnath Janne Halla Prof. Felicia Hartwick Prof. Tarma Amelia Black River Fenwick

Great job, everyone! 30 diamonds to: Adeline Morior Anne-Marie Gagne Dibyarup James Potter Harry Walles Hiya Debnath Janne Halla Lex Green Louis Walles Prof. Felicia Hartwick Prof. Tarma Amelia Black River Fenwick Rose Dove

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Hello, my dears. How are you? Humanity would like to tell you that we greatly enjoy when you seem to be living your best lives. When you thrive within your world, you bless all of us. Your curiosity shows us

Diamond Count - March 2024 Listed will be first the Activities, with their different colors. Then will be the names of the persons, Diamonds to date, new Diamonds earned - New Diamond Total. Activities Wonders of the World - March DoHGaS March Challenge #1 - Nerdle DoHGaS March Challenge #2 - 2048 Choices DoHGaS March Challenge Master Diamonds DoHGaS March Challenge #3 - Hedges The Hundred Club - March The Huffle Kitchen - Discussion -March The Huffle Kitchen - March Jigsaws The Dorms - Prefects Monthly List - March The Fireplace - The Musical Wizards - March Creative Corner - March Diamond Earners Adeline Morior - 4,590 + 90 + 40 + 25 + 100 + 140 = 4,985 Aletheia Aves - 435 = 435 Alexa Cipher - 60 = 60 Alison Karbach - 60 = 60 Amy Darvill - 310 = 310 Amy Smith - 165 = 165 Annabelle Swiftshine - 60 = 60 Anne-Marie Gagne - 3,325 + 50 + 30 = 3,405 Apollo Dimitriadis - 30 = 30 Apollo Yearwood - 40 = 40 Aquaria Sandalwood - 20 = 20 Aria Kastro - 55 = 55 Artemis Perkins - 135 = 135 Artemisia Thorne - 2,070 = 2,070 Ash White - 30 = 30 Astor Arensin - 110 = 110 Bathilda McClaggen - 180 = 180 Bea Meadows - 30 = 30 Brooklin Nixon - 0 + 30 = 30 Byn Watson - 60 = 60 Camilla Darkwood - 90 + 30 = 120 Carmen Murphy - 30 = 30 Carolina Curtis - 60 = 60 Cassiopia Smith - 30 = 30 Copper Black - 90 = 90 Coral Jones - 30 = 30 Danielle Stern - 30 = 30 Dawn Diya - 50 = 50 Dawn Eileen - 90 = 90 Dibyarup James Potter - 2,880 + 90 + 45 + 20 + 20 + 30 + 100 + 70 = 3,255 Elena Galatas - 235 = 235 Ellie Vernez - 257 = 257 Emily Dawson - 50 = 50 Emily Spencer - 290 = 290 Estelle Pipsy - 30 = 30 Everly Whisper - 55 = 55 Evie Figg - 2,865 + 20 = 2,885 February Fortescue - 175 = 175 Freya Lombardi - 30 = 30 Harry Walles - 4,197 + 70 + 45 + 30 + 40 + 50 + 100 + 220 = 4,752 Hiya Debnath - 625 + 70 + 100 + 60 = 855 Iris Fey - 90 = 90 Jacq Clark - 60 = 60 Janne Halla - 6,865 + 90 +40 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 100 + 100 = 7,285 Jessica Barnes - 120 = 120 Kaitlyn Nightingale - 60 = 60 Kalgri Sicaria - 130 = 130 Katelin Ross - 95 = 95 Katie Ring - 30 = 30 Katzz Black - 30 = 30 Kazuha Fujiwara - 30 = 30 Kenz Eternal - 1,705 = 1,705 Kxyls Lou - 30 = 30 Lex Green - 4,215 + 70 + 40 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 50 = 4,465 Livi Minerva Weasley - 30 = 30 Lorainia Riverrider - 685 + 30 = 715 Lori Diggory - 30 = 30 Louis Walles - 3,582 + 40 + 45 + 30 + 100 + 220 = 4,017 Lyra Silvermantle - 30 = 30 Maeve Madden - 740 + 70 Marnie Lovewell - 90 = 90 Marta Delacour - 30 = 30 Maxine Riddle - 30 = 30 Mia Fountain - 45 = 45 Moo Berry - 30 + 30 = 60 Nephele Night - 30 = 30 Nieve Knox - 30 = 30 Nini Garcia - 60 = 60 Noelle Scamander - 55 = 55 Pandora Evergreen - 60 = 60 Pezzie Wolfe - 60 = 60 Phoebe Wanderer - 360 = 360 Professor Felicia Hartwick - 4,800 + 50 + 35 + 40 + 100 + 150 = 5,175 Professor Kendra Givens - 125 = 125 Professor Scarlet Leslie-Lewis - 130 = 130 Professor Sirius Fudge - 1,966 = 1,966 Professor Tarma Amelia Black - 5,367 + 90 + 10 + 40 + 40 + 100 + 220 = 5,867 Professor Will Lestrange - 1,600 + 40 + 30 + 30 + 30 = 1,730 River Fenwick - 2,615 + 90 + 45 + 20 + 20 + 30 + 100 + 220 = 3,140 Rose Dove - 1,435 + 30 = 1,465 Rosemary Sharpe - 30 = 30 Roxi Angellove - 150 = 150 Sara Kate Lovegood - 50 = 50 Scarlet Robloutain - 2,525 + 30 + 40 + 35 + 100 + 10 = 2,740 Selenophilia Moon - 90 + 30 = 120 Silvana Mandeville - 20 = 20 Skylar Peyton - 195 + 50 =245 Sophie Howell - 30 + 30 = 60 Viczoria Cicha - 30 = 30 Viviana Kingston - 340 = 340 Willow Bloodstone - 30 = 30 Zoe Yearwood - 30 = 30 How is your Diamond Count coming along? Note: Diamonds earned in previous months in activities of people who posted activities then but are having RL delays and/or computer difficulties and not able to post Diamonds earned yet, will be posted in another, maybe the 'next' count, saying when they were earned -- and counted 'now' (whenever 'now' is). In other words, you will receive your Diamonds. We're keeping track of them, and won't lose them. If you have a different count than what I have posted, please let me know and I'll check into it.

Cleaning out the garage tomorrow... there's no way it's going to look like this picture, but it will be a start (143 pieces) unfinished - https://imgur.com/a/qmEKdlj finished - https://imgur.com/a/9UbKte0

Butterflies serve as a symbol of happiness across the globe. These delicate creatures flutter gracefully through life, growing from a caterpillar to a completely different-looking flying inset bearing gorgeous colours and patterns, symbolising transformation, beauty, and joy across various cultures and beliefs. In many cultures, butterflies are seen as messengers of good news and positive change. In my country, if a butterfly (if it’s a yellow one, then even better) sits on an unmarried person, it is a sign that they might soon find the love of their life or even get married. Also, butterflies are often linked with the concept of freedom. Their ability to soar through the air, unrestricted by boundaries or limitations, embodies the freedom to pursue happiness and live life to the fullest.

I delved deeper into the symbolism of bats and happiness. As mentioned, bats are viewed as representing good fortune in Chinese culture. One reason for such symbolism of these creatures is that the Chinese word for bat sounds very similar to the word for good fortune. This culture believes that seeing one of these creatures will bring good news or luck, hence the symbolism of happiness associated with them. In China, bats are often shown as pairs, which means double blessings and joy. They even use five bats (five also being a symbol of good fortune) in a design to represent five blessings: longevity, health, wealth, virtue, and natural death. Source: https://www.houseofgoodfortune.org/bonheur-blog/lucky-peaches-and-bats

I was so surprised to see just how many animals it's said that they represent happiness. I've found way more than 9. However, I agree with the sentiment I've found while researching this that said that any animal represents joy or happiness to someone. I liked that. One such animal is a duck! Apparently, it's because of their gentle and endearing (to humans) nature, that they sometimes represent laughter and happiness. It also serves as a reminder to people of laughter's ability to heal some types of wounds. If a duck crosses your path, or otherwise unusually catches your attention, it means that you need to see whether you've got enough happiness or fun in your life. In some other cultures, such as in China and Nigeria, they specifically symbolize marital happiness and fidelity. Source: https://www.uniguide.com/duck-meaning-symbolism-spirit-animal

OK, the shock of the cutting of the "Jessica tree" is over and now I came up with an idea. I found someone who does woodworking who can make a bowl out of the wood. I have to season it first and that takes a year, but I'm happy to do it. So I plan to have a bowl (something like the one in the picture) made from the wood! unfinished - https://imgur.com/a/07QTwG7 finished - https://imgur.com/a/yWEn6aw

Meow! Here are a few cats from a postcard I sent a while ago. Starting: Finished:

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Here's one of my greatest music heroes ever. (154 pieces). Does anyone recognise him? Just started: https://i.imgur.com/w47LJhz.png Finished.

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Yummy juices 143p: Unfinished Finished Some more 143p: Unfinished Finished

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Gallery of 10 300 Piece puzzles finished and unfinished: https://postimg.cc/gallery/y7T7pR2

Astro Space 144p: Unfinished Finished Spring Wolf 144p: Unfinished Finished

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Here is a puzzle from one of my favourite cities. I love Prague, and I love trams... and this puzzle has both, so what's not to love? Starting: https://i.imgur.com/pdltNTm.png Finished, 221 pieces, 127 min, 45 sec: https://i.imgur.com/4Czs76R.png

Maltese wooden balconies 144p: Unfinished Finished Old Canada Restaurant 144p: Unfinished Finished

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He was in Dark Shadows?! At the end, he had a cameo as the musician who sang "No More Mr. Nice Guy" and "Ballad of Dwight Fry".

Badgers, and lions, Eagles, and snakes, are all, United spring to fall.

Badgers come and go On their way to do great things But then comes back home

I'll start: Black cloaks, yellow hats Classmates, Professors and friends Welcome to The Sett

We are headed into Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere 144p: Unfinished Finished Colourful Textiles 143p: Unfinished Finished

Sunset 143p: Unfinished Finished Another sunset 144p: Unfinished Finished

Colourful Tradition 300p: Unfinished Finished Floral Cake Party 144p: Unfinished Finished

Old Street 180p: Unfinished Finished Winter 144p: Unfinished Finished