#TurtleWatching

[microsuedemouse]

hey? hi? I am unexpectedly emotional about TMNT 2003 season 1 episode 9 Garbageman?

the boys are shown to be good friends with their local unhoused population, and they bring them supplies (an effort often repaid with interesting or useful things these folks have found on the streets and think the brothers might like) as well as watch out for their safety

so of course when unhoused people start going missing, the boys begin investigating

also, and this feels significant: there's a sort of leader figure amongst the unhoused population refered to only as 'Professor.' he's a very intelligent and well-spoken older black man, and his outfit includes a colourful kufi cap. he and Donnie talk about science and Donnie offers to lend him an interesting book; he's also later shown teaching his peers about the big bang around a fire

the Professor is also, notably, the character who responds to being kidnapped and told by the Weird Villain that they're all here to Do Labour with the firm proclamation: "I'd rather be a free man, living on the streets, than a slave in your stinking empire."

additionally, the aforementioned villain tells these people that they're "human garbage - no home, no purpose, no value." he claims to have given them new purpose (Doing Labour). the moral of the episode isn't stated outright, but very much argues that these people absolutely do have value and are completely deserving of dignity and respect, like the brothers have been showing them without question from the beginning

after the villain is defeated, the Professor and the other unhoused folks actually decide (by vote!) to stay where they are, because there's shelter and food freely available to them here now, with the Bad Guys out of the way. the 'here' in question is a large waste disposal site, and these folks are accustomed to making do with what others have thrown away, so they feel they can find everything they need right there. it's not perfect but it does reward them the dignity of a safe place to call home!

this is all couched in the corniness and the goofiness you would of course expect from a 2003 TMNT cartoon, but... I feel like there was some very genuine thought, and compassion, that went into writing this episode. I'm feeling Emotions I didn't expect

[missedmilemarkers]

[ahlam-musandam-tours]

Scuba Diving in Musandam

Khasab Musandam is one of the world's better locations for diving, a unique place, and is famous for its dynamic underwater topography and rich aquatic life, you can have encounters with a wide range of creatures. We offer daily dive trips to interesting dive sites all year round. Once the registration and fitting rental equipment process is completed, we will go to the certified diver and you'll either group up with somebody as a buddy or join our dive guide to explore the place. The dive time is around 45-60 minutes, depending on the site structure. All dives are drift dives, meaning the boat follows us while diving with the current along the reef.

The corals between 2-10 meters in depth are absolutely beautiful and nothing to compare to. Thus, as those large rocks fell off the cliff gathering vibrant sponges and soft corals. This condition is appreciated not only by divers but also by nudibranchs and reef fish such as school of snappers and batfish, leopard shark, angelfish, etc, and of course the current around boulders pelagic fish. The sizes of blackfin barracudas around Salama, yellow tail barracudas around Musandam Island, and schools of jackfish in Abu Rashid are impressive.

[teachersunnybunny0729]

MOALBOAL, CEBU June 21, 2023

Turtle watching Sardine run

[cupids-stimboards]

day 10; turtlewatcher (moonwatcher x prince turtle)

🐢 🥇 ✨ / x ⛰ x / 🌊 💎 📗

[some-pers0n]

The fact that Turtlewatcher isn't that popular baffles me. They're literally the autism4autism pairing. They give me the vibes that they would do parallel play (Moon with reading and Turtle with writing). They would give each other gifts and say stuff like: "I found this cool stick and it reminded me of you." They could sit and gaze at the stars while their tails are intertwined. Turtle could infodump about his own projects and Moon would happily listen. If either are overestimated they help ground the other and comfort them how they'd like. If they were in a modern day AU they'd send each other memes constantly and have long conversations whilst sitting right next to ewch other. Do you understand my vision. This is literally them.

[quartzthedragon]

wanted to make fanart of one of my favorite ships! ^^

[wings-of-fire-confessions]

turtlewatcher fans rise

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[mythos321]

Moon x Turtle is one of those ships I don’t think about a lot but whenever I do I’m like “Yeah…that’s one of my faves”

There’s just something about it for me that I really like idk what exactly, I feel they just match each other very well?

[dazesanddoodles]

thinking about how turtle canonically seeks out physical comfort and how moon’s telepathy is strengthened with physical touch so with his skyfire protected mind he would be a safe lifeboat to cling to

[microsuedemouse]

one reason I love Michaelangelo is that, honestly, I'm a sucker for the 'annoy your enemies into submission' trope. and one reason I love Leonardo is that he knows exactly how and when to get Mikey to annoy their enemies into submission

[missedmilemarkers]

[ahlam-musandam-tours]

Khasab Musandam Fjords

Dolphins in the Musandam fjords (Khor Sham)

Dolphins are one of the most fun, loving and unique mammals blessed on this earth for people to interact with. They are smart, agile and active in their natural habitat.

A dolphin-watching trip is one of the main highlights of the half day dhow cruise at Khasab Musandam. It isn't every day you get a chance to interact and see them in their natural habitat. Dolphins are intelligent animals with complex social structures and are friendly sea mammals who enjoy following traditional boats. Once the captain finds them, he reaches close to them and shifts gear to pick up speed thereby attracting them to race. Their fascination with boats is adorable and is a lovely sight to witness. The travellers journeying with us can enjoy the rare moments of watching the exciting and active dolphins closing in. Hence, through the half day dhow cruise, the dolphin trip is going to be one of the highlights of your whole trip to Oman.

Here's a fun fact we want to let you in on. Did you know that there is only a specific type of Dolphin that you can see in Khor Sham? Well, the one type of Dolphin seen in Khor Sham Fjord is the "Humpback Dolphin", and they always travel in groups. While cruising through Musandam Fjord, you can witness the mystery and wonder of watching baby dolphins alongside their families. There is no better sight than that. So, choose from one of our best Khasab Musandam boat tour deals and experience the voyage of a lifetime.

[siriusdiamant]

Stunning Turtle Women Watch, Acrylic Painted Animal Wristwatch, Silver Stainless Still Quartz Watch, Handmade Analog Watch, Birthday Gift

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[stitchwraith-stingers]

Fop or wof =●)

favorite male character - turtle! or hailstorm

favorite female character - MOONWATCHER!!! anemone close second!!! big fan of queen scarlet n this random background one called tortoise OH OH AND JERBOA III TOO

least favorite character - I could say whirlpool but that's a boring answer, I'll go w deathbringer he's just not for me lok

favorite ship - TURTLEWATCHER YAYAYAYAY!!!! Moonjou too! Tauhopper for background nobodies

favorite friendship - jade winglet or the dod in general

favorite quote - But then what would I be? Animus dragons are rare and special. I like knowing that I'm powerful. I want to be that powerful. Who would give away their own magic like that? I'm just ... scared of it, too.

the last 3 I cannot . think of anything sorry

[falling-skyzz]

Could I request a Turtlewatcher or Orchidgrove banner, please? And are we allowed to use these on Discord w/ credit?

im totally fine with them being used on discord!! twt (same user) or tumblr credit is fine

orchidgrove is going on the list <3