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Rael571

@rael571.bsky.social

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Librarian & introvert LOCATION: Gogledd Cymru LIKES: Books, silence, serenity, trees, cats, the smell of frankincense DISLIKES: Noise, crowds, being the centre of attention or being nominated/tagged

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Rael571 @rael571.bsky.social · 7d

Hello BlueSky people & TwitX survivors! I’m trying to leave TwitX for all kinds of reasons (I wish I could leave altogether). I’ve unfollowed the accounts I followed on TwitX only if they’re over here, so what’s left over there are only those that aren’t on BlueSky. Onwards and upwards, friends.

Rael571 @rael571.bsky.social · 17h

He looks so contented doesn't he, in his happy place - momma's lap.

Rael571 @rael571.bsky.social · 22h

I had a quick (but not that quick) look at the preview. For heaven’s sake, the armchairs! The slippers! The collection baskets! Wandering Badger’s satchel! Countless magical treasures! 😍

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Rael571 @rael571.bsky.social · 1d

Me and my little feline familiar Phoebs having fun with treats on a Saturday morning.
🖤🐈‍⬛🖤

Rael571 @rael571.bsky.social · 1d

Now Grandmother Badger is living with me, I’m starting to wonder if she might like a small friend to keep her company…. Hmm, will have to have a look. Perhaps a baby Weezus or a wee mouse. ❤️

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Rael571 @rael571.bsky.social · 1d

We’d always ask callers about any suicidal thoughts at Samaritans. Often they’d say it was a relief to be able to explore them after sometimes years of feeling they had to keep a lid on them so as not to upset their loved ones.

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Rael571 @rael571.bsky.social · 1d

I’ve seen a blackbird really giving the splashing some welly in a bird bath but never a wren, until now – beautiful!

Rael571 @rael571.bsky.social · 1d

Good point - things maybe aren't as bleak as we've been led to believe.

Rael571 @rael571.bsky.social · 2d

There’s certainly love present in the way the light falls on her hair and neck. Beautiful painting, including of the wondrous George.

Rael571 @rael571.bsky.social · 2d

60%! That’s actually incredible isn’t it - most of us don’t appreciate the benefits at all until someone (you, for example) who’s an expert tells us. Fantastic. The images are more than interesting and enjoyable to look at.

Rael571 @rael571.bsky.social · 2d

I love all these wondrous words but am voting B, book-bosomed. These are my people. 📚

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Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 2d

Hello to my new followers.

I post bits and bobs on Bluesky but this is where my real writing is: www.tom-cox.com

It's a door to many many things.

Some of it is free, but for a minimum of £2 a month/£20 a yr you can have access to everything new I write, plus an archive of 100s of 1000s of words.

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Rael571 @rael571.bsky.social · 2d

We all miss dear Barbs. 💗 🌈

Rael571 @rael571.bsky.social · 2d

Ah, a perfect outcome!

Rael571 @rael571.bsky.social · 2d

Really good photos. Caught a glimpse of the figures of similar stature to Grandmother Badger (a rather beautiful hare & the majestic polar bear) & wondered if perhaps they'd found a new home (not that I could justify another considered purchase, but it'd make me very happy if they'd been homed). 💗

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Rael571 @rael571.bsky.social · 2d

That's a wow house/haus for sure isn't it. And all for a mere £800k. It's so spacious and the bedrooms look as if they're the size of a small town. Spectacular.

Rael571 @rael571.bsky.social · 2d

A pat on the back for you amid all the illness and shenanigans, and a wait for your readers for it to arrive in their hands. Fortunately, I still have half of EWSY to read (which I'm loving inhabiting it's wonderful world) followed by maybe Villager (for a second time). Happy days.

Rael571 @rael571.bsky.social · 2d

Really nice shirt!

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Rael571 @rael571.bsky.social · 3d

Well done, Mabel, I’m sure your assistance was much appreciated. #HelpfulMabel

Rael571 @rael571.bsky.social · 3d

It’s a lovely description isn’t it (para. 1, anyway) and I never say ‘no’ to a bit of Jeeves and Wooster.

Rael571 @rael571.bsky.social · 3d

Your mum (and your dad, for that matter) is so talented. I have several of her prints in my home and I absolutley love her work. Glad to hear she's recovered her motivation.

Rael571 @rael571.bsky.social · 3d

It absolutely is!

Jonathan Edward Durham @thisone0verhere.bsky.social · 3d

On the way home to do nothing is a top ten feeling for real

Rael571 @rael571.bsky.social · 3d

Hello, Maurine!
It’s good to meet you. I hope you decide to stay at the allotments and make friends with Amanda and Janet (although Janet’s very shy). The humans are very kind and you’d be well looked after. Do let us know how you get on!
😘

Rael571 @rael571.bsky.social · 3d

I sincerely hope you're proud of all the unusual and unique creative skillz you have and share with people. 👍

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Rael571 @rael571.bsky.social · 3d

Me too. I'd like to leave Twit completely except there were plenty of lovely accounts (more than I’d expected when I checked my following list) who I interact with &/or follow, who aren't on B/S. It’s a dilemma, as I'd hate to lose those accounts. On TwitX, the mute & block buttons are my friends.

Rael571 @rael571.bsky.social · 4d

What I'm wondering now is, are the sheep horizontal or are they standing there claiming to be something other than a sheep, or saying Trump’s a sane and balanced human being and the world is ticking along just wonderfully?