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Servant to 2 cats, chicken herder, quilter, maker of various things, admirer of beautiful skies and lonnggg beaches. Never trust a Tory.

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A lovely morning here, back home.
A long but uneventful journey yesterday.
Need to unpack the car and get a wash on.
But first, a lie-in!

22.02.2026 08:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Morning all.
Still loaded with cold.
Still masking to hopefully not give it to my aunt.
Might dander up to the shops later. The fresh air should do me good
Tรณg go bรณg รฉ!

18.02.2026 07:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Good morning, all.
Gorgeous day here.
I fancy a walk later.
Downside: I have caught a cold, from my dad before I left I presume, so I am masking as I don't want my aunt to catch it.
I've set up my portable hepa filter for her.
Hey ho! Really bad timing

17.02.2026 09:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The M180 is featureless, even on a bright day. It would be horrendous in fog

16.02.2026 09:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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16.02.2026 07:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Maidin mhaith!
The rain on the A75 yesterday was some of the worst I've ever driven through, but the A66 was perfectly clear despite snow all around.
Sunny Scunny isn't sunny, but dry enough for a walk later.
Just nice spending time with my aunt

16.02.2026 07:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 19 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tnx!
Lots of blue scarves, so I assumed Rangers.
Calm in Belast Lough atm, but likely to be rough in the channel.
I'll be asleep, so don't care!

15.02.2026 07:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

On board. Boat is rammed. Must be a match on today. Rangers, maybe?
Glad I booked a private cabin. I will spend the crossing asleep.
A66 closed at the moment, but should be open by the time I reach it. I bet the Pennines are pretty today under a blanket of snow!

15.02.2026 07:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Off to England via Cairnryan. Could be snow on the Pennines

14.02.2026 10:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tnx! The A66 was closed yesterday. More snow due tomorrow night, so I may have to find another route tomorrow

14.02.2026 08:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Morning.
Up early. Lots to do. Clean dad's house this morning, then finish packing the car ready for the ferry tomorrow morning.
Looks like I picked a poor weekend to travel, weather-wise.

14.02.2026 07:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 16 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My prescription was so extreme, the Consultant couldn't quite fully correct my vision with my new IOLs.
So still wearing glasses.
But!
My choice as I missed the protection.
And I can now read, snorkel, find my glasses, etc, without my glasses.
I hope yours goes well.

13.02.2026 22:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a sun with a baby 's face on it in a grassy field ALT: a sun with a baby 's face on it in a grassy field

Apparently it looks like this.
Hoping to confirm later

13.02.2026 08:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I once mentioned poets day in a Friday meeting.
A colleague proceeded to quote The Rime of the Ancient Mariner....

13.02.2026 07:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

An unexpected WFH day, courtesy of a lovely boss.
The wind is howling out there, but the rain seems to have eased. The garden is flooded and squelching. Apparently we should see something called "the sun" later today. Excited!

13.02.2026 07:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 15 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Been there.
I hope it goes well
โค๏ธ

12.02.2026 22:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That's hard today.
All B&W.
All facing right.

๐Ÿ˜ƒ!
Bottom left doesn't have those whirly things?
๐Ÿค”๐Ÿคญ๐Ÿ˜

12.02.2026 18:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Good morning, Maidin mhaith
Wet and windy. Again
Found the cats building an ark. They might let me on board if I bring Dreamies. Lots of Dreamies

12.02.2026 07:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Her face!
Looks like she was sucking lemons as she listened to Zack's response

08.02.2026 18:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 18 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's dark outside...so...

Dang! It's bloody dark at both 0640 and 1840 here, so just ignore me ๐Ÿ™„

07.02.2026 19:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Whatever you choose, stay safe โค๏ธ

07.02.2026 19:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Is that a gestetner?

06.02.2026 17:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You all have my sympathies. I hope memories of good times will some comfort today

06.02.2026 09:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Loins girded for the drive to work in the rain and wind.
I'll be avoiding the outer Peninsula road due the damage done to the sea walls yesterday.

06.02.2026 07:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 17 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You have my sympathies for your aunt.
I hope your prep goes well โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’”โค๏ธ

05.02.2026 07:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Good morning.
Winds are approaching gale force. Another day of horrible weather.
And our rare training day tomorrow may have to be delayed due to the weather forecast.
WFH today, so that's good.
Tรณg go bรณg รฉ, all!

05.02.2026 07:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 21 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Always trust the silva.

04.02.2026 21:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Silvas for me. Degrees or mils, whatever!
As long as the DEET doesn't get on them.

04.02.2026 21:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm currently considering solar/battery but it's complicated.
Old ROCs panels ground mounted, solar water heating on roof, no batteries.
Getting advice, though

02.02.2026 19:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Stay safe, whatever you choose โค๏ธ

02.02.2026 18:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0