Dorian
@dreamingoforkney.bsky.social
Ancestral Orkney dweller. Loves gardens and pathways, walking and hiking, the sea, and wide skies. Admirer of crofters and wares and all things woolie 💙 🌊 🦭 🐚
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Call me old-fashioned, but I much prefer doing my research amidst the shimmering glow of lanterns in an old-fashioned library in Prague during a thunderstorm, so I therefore must politely decline your suggestion to “just Google it.”
November 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Call me old-fashioned, but I much prefer doing my research amidst the shimmering glow of lanterns in an old-fashioned library in Prague during a thunderstorm, so I therefore must politely decline your suggestion to “just Google it.”
What is this ...
A trio of snowflakes for the days beginning Saturday night?
Well goodbye November! Wondering if we'll wake up to a dusting.
We're a bit behind Orkney this year
#PacificNorthwest
A trio of snowflakes for the days beginning Saturday night?
Well goodbye November! Wondering if we'll wake up to a dusting.
We're a bit behind Orkney this year
#PacificNorthwest
November 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
What is this ...
A trio of snowflakes for the days beginning Saturday night?
Well goodbye November! Wondering if we'll wake up to a dusting.
We're a bit behind Orkney this year
#PacificNorthwest
A trio of snowflakes for the days beginning Saturday night?
Well goodbye November! Wondering if we'll wake up to a dusting.
We're a bit behind Orkney this year
#PacificNorthwest
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🌈🌈🌈....
A little rainbow to brighten up and color your day 🤩
#NewWeek #MondayMotivation #AutumnVibes #GoodVibesOnly #StormHour #rainbow #outerhebrides #scotland
A little rainbow to brighten up and color your day 🤩
#NewWeek #MondayMotivation #AutumnVibes #GoodVibesOnly #StormHour #rainbow #outerhebrides #scotland
November 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
🌈🌈🌈....
A little rainbow to brighten up and color your day 🤩
#NewWeek #MondayMotivation #AutumnVibes #GoodVibesOnly #StormHour #rainbow #outerhebrides #scotland
A little rainbow to brighten up and color your day 🤩
#NewWeek #MondayMotivation #AutumnVibes #GoodVibesOnly #StormHour #rainbow #outerhebrides #scotland
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Emillie Ferris, textile artist who creates embroideries inspired by flora and fauna #WomensArt
November 22, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Emillie Ferris, textile artist who creates embroideries inspired by flora and fauna #WomensArt
When I make a smashing toasty requiring a double fisted exercise to keep it together, I often think between bites, 'I could sell these!' But then I remember not everyone likes a sloppy dripping-on-the-plate sandwich. My husband looks at me like I'm a bit batty 😂 😋 #Dinner
November 21, 2025 at 1:11 AM
When I make a smashing toasty requiring a double fisted exercise to keep it together, I often think between bites, 'I could sell these!' But then I remember not everyone likes a sloppy dripping-on-the-plate sandwich. My husband looks at me like I'm a bit batty 😂 😋 #Dinner
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20th November. Half past 4.
A month until the winter solstice.
A month until the winter solstice.
November 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
20th November. Half past 4.
A month until the winter solstice.
A month until the winter solstice.
Absolutely missed #MushroomMonday if there is such a thing. Caught up with these slick beauties near Kennedy Creek while on a walk to see the incredible final journey of our Pacific Northwest chum salmon.
November 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Absolutely missed #MushroomMonday if there is such a thing. Caught up with these slick beauties near Kennedy Creek while on a walk to see the incredible final journey of our Pacific Northwest chum salmon.
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And now, live from Orkney for #StandingStoneSunday, the Stenness 360.
November 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
And now, live from Orkney for #StandingStoneSunday, the Stenness 360.
Way too much dye, ack, but my first experiment dying wool was fun nonetheless. And I'm hooked. I may have to build a room 😂
#Felting #FiberArts #Wool
#Felting #FiberArts #Wool
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Way too much dye, ack, but my first experiment dying wool was fun nonetheless. And I'm hooked. I may have to build a room 😂
#Felting #FiberArts #Wool
#Felting #FiberArts #Wool
It has been a very busy day for pup and dad, with me tagging along in the garden. Sometimes the head is just too heavy 😂
November 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
It has been a very busy day for pup and dad, with me tagging along in the garden. Sometimes the head is just too heavy 😂
November 8, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Concrete walkway stones are in place now with lots more to do by way of succulents and drought-friendly grasses, but I'm quite happy with how the path itself turned out. 😀 Weighing in at almost 30lbs a piece, my brawny husband did most of the heavy lifting, while I did digging and wiggling them in
November 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Concrete walkway stones are in place now with lots more to do by way of succulents and drought-friendly grasses, but I'm quite happy with how the path itself turned out. 😀 Weighing in at almost 30lbs a piece, my brawny husband did most of the heavy lifting, while I did digging and wiggling them in
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Glen Luss and Beinn Eich last week
November 3, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Glen Luss and Beinn Eich last week
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Today is #NationalSandwichDay so we've made a Jam and Cleese sandwich. 🥪
November 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Today is #NationalSandwichDay so we've made a Jam and Cleese sandwich. 🥪
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Goodbye October, hello November!
A glorious November day with beautiful autumn sunshine. Have a wonderful Sunday everyone! 🍁🌱
#Autumn #AutumnColours
#NatureWalks #NaturePhotography
#November #NovemberSunshine
A glorious November day with beautiful autumn sunshine. Have a wonderful Sunday everyone! 🍁🌱
#Autumn #AutumnColours
#NatureWalks #NaturePhotography
#November #NovemberSunshine
November 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Goodbye October, hello November!
A glorious November day with beautiful autumn sunshine. Have a wonderful Sunday everyone! 🍁🌱
#Autumn #AutumnColours
#NatureWalks #NaturePhotography
#November #NovemberSunshine
A glorious November day with beautiful autumn sunshine. Have a wonderful Sunday everyone! 🍁🌱
#Autumn #AutumnColours
#NatureWalks #NaturePhotography
#November #NovemberSunshine
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Crofting…
#WeekendVibes #Sundayfeeling #autumn #farming #crofting #GoodVibesOnly #StormHour #jefinuist #outerhebrides #scotland #Stunday
#WeekendVibes #Sundayfeeling #autumn #farming #crofting #GoodVibesOnly #StormHour #jefinuist #outerhebrides #scotland #Stunday
November 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
A neighborhood walk this afternoon. Just the right amout of *chilly*
#WalkAbout
#WalkAbout
November 2, 2025 at 12:45 AM
A neighborhood walk this afternoon. Just the right amout of *chilly*
#WalkAbout
#WalkAbout
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Neepie lantern. Happy Halloween.
October 31, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Neepie lantern. Happy Halloween.
October 28, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Haystacks at Giverny - 1893
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/10593
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/10593
October 27, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Haystacks at Giverny - 1893
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/10593
https://botfrens.com/collections/41/contents/10593
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Montalto Estate. Nestled beautifully in the heart of Co. Down, Montalto offers heritage and natural beauty for visitors to relax and reconnect with nature.
#Photography #landscape #NorthernIreland #BlueSkyMonday
#Photography #landscape #NorthernIreland #BlueSkyMonday
October 27, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Montalto Estate. Nestled beautifully in the heart of Co. Down, Montalto offers heritage and natural beauty for visitors to relax and reconnect with nature.
#Photography #landscape #NorthernIreland #BlueSkyMonday
#Photography #landscape #NorthernIreland #BlueSkyMonday
We've gotten rid a of a couple areas of grass, in the front and back gardens, and replaced these portions with both rock and bark. With the pineapple express coming in shortly, we'll soon see if our topography changes prevent the pond forming out front 🤞 pics later
October 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
We've gotten rid a of a couple areas of grass, in the front and back gardens, and replaced these portions with both rock and bark. With the pineapple express coming in shortly, we'll soon see if our topography changes prevent the pond forming out front 🤞 pics later
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The Isle of May Grey Seal season has (at last) kicked off and we had a count of 80 pups today as the blog explains: isleofmaynnr.wordpress.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The Isle of May Grey Seal season has (at last) kicked off and we had a count of 80 pups today as the blog explains: isleofmaynnr.wordpress.com
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🍂 Homestead harvests - late September 🥙
Some of the fruit, veg & herbs growing here on my plot on a hill in west Wales. Some outside, others such as the watermelon and aubergines in polytunnels. Sloes foraged down my lane.
Food for dinners this week & preserving for meals throughout the winter
🌱
Some of the fruit, veg & herbs growing here on my plot on a hill in west Wales. Some outside, others such as the watermelon and aubergines in polytunnels. Sloes foraged down my lane.
Food for dinners this week & preserving for meals throughout the winter
🌱
September 29, 2025 at 12:41 PM
🍂 Homestead harvests - late September 🥙
Some of the fruit, veg & herbs growing here on my plot on a hill in west Wales. Some outside, others such as the watermelon and aubergines in polytunnels. Sloes foraged down my lane.
Food for dinners this week & preserving for meals throughout the winter
🌱
Some of the fruit, veg & herbs growing here on my plot on a hill in west Wales. Some outside, others such as the watermelon and aubergines in polytunnels. Sloes foraged down my lane.
Food for dinners this week & preserving for meals throughout the winter
🌱
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🚴♂️ #TheFens #Norfolk
#Reflections on the Middle Level Drain, flowing towards the River #GreatOuse & out to the sea at #KingsLynn.
#BlueSkyMonday & Blue water
#Reflections on the Middle Level Drain, flowing towards the River #GreatOuse & out to the sea at #KingsLynn.
#BlueSkyMonday & Blue water
September 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🚴♂️ #TheFens #Norfolk
#Reflections on the Middle Level Drain, flowing towards the River #GreatOuse & out to the sea at #KingsLynn.
#BlueSkyMonday & Blue water
#Reflections on the Middle Level Drain, flowing towards the River #GreatOuse & out to the sea at #KingsLynn.
#BlueSkyMonday & Blue water