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Lady SG @ladysg.bsky.social · 11h

That's the essence of it. Nature, untamed by man

It's why my favourite season, is, and always has been, Spring
All the rebirth despite however harsh winter's been. Mother Nature always rises to the challenge

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Lady SG @ladysg.bsky.social · 11h

Haha. November is gift central for all the men in our family - yet it's always the women who convene and decide/arrange gifts. One man in particular is always absolutely amazed how he gets exactly the things he would like, it's so sweet

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Lady SG @ladysg.bsky.social · 12h

I can get on board with that!

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Lady SG @ladysg.bsky.social · 13h

of course I want to know how you're doing

Always something coming, whether we see them or not

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Lady SG @ladysg.bsky.social · 13h

It just can't be under estimated though, the toll it takes on a parent. I honestly felt I was losing my mind for years and years

You keep on trucking though, lean on whoever you need to, so you can keep on helping others like your GD x

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Lady SG @ladysg.bsky.social · 13h

I can't tell you how much I feel for you. 17-20 years ago we were on pins every day. Younger Ms SG was a nightmare from about the age of 12-13 and got progressively more challenging. But she's turned her life around - she's the one with two little ones now and is the bread winner for her family

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Lady SG @ladysg.bsky.social · 13h

we're having salmon tonight

I tell you what, it's gone dark really quickly here, absolutely black. Lord SG just went to put out the waste food we leave for the foxes and badgers and the blackbirds were really kicking up an awful racket - something must be disturbing them

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Lady SG @ladysg.bsky.social · 13h

it's a good idea for a gift 😊

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Lady SG @ladysg.bsky.social · 13h

I enjoyed that. Look forward to series two #Liverpool

Explore Liverpool @exploreliverpool.bsky.social · 13h

🎬 | Filming is now underway in and around Liverpool, with additional filming in Spain on the much-anticipated second series of the BBC’s critically lauded breakout hit drama This City is Ours.

READ MORE 👉 tinyurl.com/mpmd8wem

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Lady SG @ladysg.bsky.social · 13h

We always have a bulb of garlic ready roasted in the fridge. I much prefer to add it to recipes than raw garlic. Don't have a special pot, just a ramekin and some tinfoil

It tastes so good though

Also have roasted red peppers all the time as well - makes a lot of cooking really quick and easy

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Lady SG @ladysg.bsky.social · 13h

When I read your posts I always worry about the impact of the things you see, same for fire crews, police, A & E workers, but thank goodness you're there for people in dire need.

How's your granddaughter, is she settling ok?

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Lady SG @ladysg.bsky.social · 13h

that's some winter night's viewing for you

What did you have to eat?

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Lady SG @ladysg.bsky.social · 13h

@paddington64.bsky.social are you around? what kind of day have you had today?

Ours has been quiet, just resting really and a few chores

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Lady SG @ladysg.bsky.social · 13h

through our gardens 🤣

I also withdrew our offer at one stage because they were messing us about so much. They went back to next door, who said they weren't interested and so they came back tail between their legs

Was a right result, but also we've done a good thing for the future as well as now

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Lady SG @ladysg.bsky.social · 13h

to liquidation and the surveyors working for the liquidator had to sell off the woods. They only approached next door, but next door told us and I took over our negotiations. We decided to combine forces and got the land for a tenth of what they were asking - because there's zero access except

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Lady SG @ladysg.bsky.social · 13h

Thank you, it's nice to hear that, really nice

I don't mean it all to sound very grand. It's quite ramshackle

The builders who built our house and next door had had to purchase the woods as our drainage goes down to the stream (small discharge only of regulated water) Years later they went in

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Lady SG @ladysg.bsky.social · 13h

it was the silver lining in Covid times for us. We missed seeing our family dreadfully, but it was so, so quiet and that really heightened all the birds around us and it was great to walk down the lane every day with so little traffic. I swear everything felt so much cleaner too

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Lady SG @ladysg.bsky.social · 13h

Absolutely sickening

How are you doing yourself?

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Lady SG @ladysg.bsky.social · 13h

occasionally and I've planted some daffodils in there in little pockets

I love the idea that it's been there for all time really and didn't want anything to happen to it. We share it with our neighbours so that no one house can ever sell it off

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Lady SG @ladysg.bsky.social · 13h

lots of little ponds where they used to cool their iron workings

Years back we had the opportunity to buy the wood behind our house, which we jumped at. It's what brings all the wildlife to our garden. We don't do anything with it, just preserve it for nature. I do go and just wander in it

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Lady SG @ladysg.bsky.social · 13h

I do recommend the series I've seen

We have lots of small woods around here and then one really big bluebell wood down the lane. They're all classed as ancient woodland. I absolutely love them

The village we live in was a Roman settlement and they used to mine iron ore here so you still see

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Lady SG @ladysg.bsky.social · 14h

Horrendous Tris and I'm sorry for anyone who has to try and pick up the pieces

Is it mainly violent incidents injuring women, or general brawling?

I'm so lucky to have lived all my life in calm homes and with Lord SG who is kind and considerate. It doesn't bear thinking about

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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 17h

Also, if you're "in bed with flu", it's almost certainly Covid.

Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 17h

After a long pause, I've just done another England Covid & NHS update as we head into the autumn/winter season.

TLDR: we're in a significant Covid wave now, the NHS is stretched, get boosted if you're eligible.

christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...

England is now experiencing a significant Covid wave, after 10 months of relative quiet

The latest Covid situation in England and a look at where NHS services are as we head into winter

christinapagel.substack.com

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 1d

Nature lovers and photographers! 🍂

The leaves are turning, the nights are growing longer… and it’s time for seasons to change on our profile.

Share your best autumn snaps in the replies, and we’ll pick a favourite to feature as our cover photo! 😍

A Crested Tit, with its bold spiky crest, stands on a lichen-covered branch. Its soft brown and white feathers blend into the natural tones of the landscape, while its bright red eye adds a pop of colour. Delicate cobwebs cling to the branch, creating a peaceful and autumnal scene.

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Lady SG @ladysg.bsky.social · 14h

Good grief - and they won as well!

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