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Dotty

Dotty

@fizzandnonsense.bsky.social

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Scottish Borders. Deep as a puddle. Commander of lists. Juggler of tasks. Lives with hens; Henry, a cat; Leo, a dug and SOON @alistaircoleman.bluesky.social.

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Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · Apr 10

It's been a day of loveliness. And I've got this ⬇️ to look forward to as well. Without the 10 hour drives. And Leo, a dog.

Alistair Coleman only spooky @alistaircoleman.bsky.social · Apr 10

The future:
* Go and live with @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social forever
* Finish writing this book. And then another one and another one
* Relax

Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · 2h

I've seen this and it's astonishing.

Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · 2h

My three go-tos: duct tape; WD40; bash it.

Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · 2h

Oh yes!! Maybe don't always ask Dotty first!!!!

Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · 2h

Me TOO!! Also giving the screw a head-on bash with the screwdriver handle can sometimes help dislodge any rust/gunk that's holding it in.

Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · 3h

Also twist to tighten first - then go left to unscrew. It really does help loosen.

Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · 3h

Don't go lighting it straight after!!!

Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · 6h

Did you give the screws a good dousing with WD40?

Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · 1d

This is definitely worth getting out of bed for.

A dark grey pony cantering towards the camera, backlit by the sunrise, underneath an autumnal canopy of beech trees.

Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · 1d

YES.

Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · 1d

Anyhoo - onsite QI training this morning and there's chickens/cat/dog/coffee to be done before the drive & fight for parking.

Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · 1d

I believe that this is the law. I mean, we MAY be wrong, but I'm from Yorkshire so very doubtful.

Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · 1d

ONE WEEK until "am I doing the chickens/dog/cat/coffee this morning?.

That's proper romance that is.

Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · 1d

That's a very generous compliment. Thank you. Don't downplay calm and grounding though - I search for that more x

Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · 1d

Home is absolutely best place. Glad you are back where you should be. Wishing you a very peaceful & comfortable tomorrow.

Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · 1d

Yup. I follow a small group of barristers, for example. I love their wit & critical thinking. I don't imagine for a second they are interested in my menagerie and life in the sticks.

Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · 1d

Oh SMART!!

Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · 2d

OBVS. Esp IT infrastructure and clinical applications types - a rare and wonderful breed ;)

Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · 2d

Project management not financial!

Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · 2d

Another vote here for a financial planner. You still keep busy with what needs doing, but the responsibility of 'have I remembered all the things' is offloaded. Like having your own personal project manager. And we are LOVELY.

Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · 3d

I am just about to place one in a virtual basket in the hope my favourite turns up. I know it's somewhere - I remember putting it in a Much Better Place. No idea where that is.

Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · 4d

Oh yes. And very affectionate. He adored Beryl so I think he's just been waiting.

Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · 4d

Leo, a dug and Henry, a cat are now inseperable. I'm having my Sunday evening bath and they keep wandering in and out together.

Now we just need @alistaircoleman.bsky.social to join us and we'll be complete.

My heart is FULL.

Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · 4d

I'd be a gardener on a private or protected estate, with a walled garden where I could grow fancy heritage vegetables. Like skirret (going to try this next year anyhoo) incrediblevegetables.co.uk/shop/skirret....

Basically Caroline Quentin. With fancy chickens and ducks too.

Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · 5d

No - it was pretty underwhelming for that!

Dotty @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social · 5d

I have done it many times. In many pockets. This is unlikely to be the last time.