Kaz
@lottieplot9.bsky.social
Generally floundering. Yogi, knitter, walker, sci fi nerd, occasionally sweary, Scottish, retired engineer, frequent user of the block button, rehomed Elsie the German Shepherd. She/her
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Kaz
@lottieplot9.bsky.social
· Nov 25
Elsie's second gotcha anniversary. Very different dog from the one we picked up from Dog's Trust Shrewsbury two years ago, having put on 6kg, turned foxy red, learned to bark and hate squirrels, and perfected looking cute.
#GSD #AdoptDontShop
#GSD #AdoptDontShop
Went out round the back lane for this afternoon's walk to avoid getting tangled in the charity tractor run and had a good gander at this, 5 bed Victorian house that has just sold. Needs a complete do over, would love to have a wander round before they start.
December 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Went out round the back lane for this afternoon's walk to avoid getting tangled in the charity tractor run and had a good gander at this, 5 bed Victorian house that has just sold. Needs a complete do over, would love to have a wander round before they start.
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NEXT's range of dinner services has top 'Toast of London actor names' energy.
February 19, 2024 at 7:46 PM
NEXT's range of dinner services has top 'Toast of London actor names' energy.
It's Bunsen Honeydew, who I also believe to be the inspiration for the long haired scientist on The Fast Show.
You can learn a lot about a person based on who their favorite muppet is.
December 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
It's Bunsen Honeydew, who I also believe to be the inspiration for the long haired scientist on The Fast Show.
Random thoughts while out with Elsie this morning.
What is Chakotay's first name
What's the difference between evaporated milk and condensed milk.
Where does the apostrophe go in Sainsbury's and Morrisons.
What's different about a Whitworth thread.
I think I need to get Out Out a bit more
What is Chakotay's first name
What's the difference between evaporated milk and condensed milk.
Where does the apostrophe go in Sainsbury's and Morrisons.
What's different about a Whitworth thread.
I think I need to get Out Out a bit more
December 27, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Random thoughts while out with Elsie this morning.
What is Chakotay's first name
What's the difference between evaporated milk and condensed milk.
Where does the apostrophe go in Sainsbury's and Morrisons.
What's different about a Whitworth thread.
I think I need to get Out Out a bit more
What is Chakotay's first name
What's the difference between evaporated milk and condensed milk.
Where does the apostrophe go in Sainsbury's and Morrisons.
What's different about a Whitworth thread.
I think I need to get Out Out a bit more
We had a disagreement over acceptable behaviours on our walk this afternoon. This is Elsie's best hard done by look.
December 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
We had a disagreement over acceptable behaviours on our walk this afternoon. This is Elsie's best hard done by look.
A non traditional Christmas tree
aka what OH was up to while I was cooking lunch.
aka what OH was up to while I was cooking lunch.
December 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
A non traditional Christmas tree
aka what OH was up to while I was cooking lunch.
aka what OH was up to while I was cooking lunch.
I still miss my AGA, but am feeling much less bothered about the eye watering amount I spent on the replacement now that I can reliably turn out a full roast dinner with no stress. Duck, three roast veg, green veg, yorkshires and gravy with an apple crumble chucked in to make use of the heat. #smug
December 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I still miss my AGA, but am feeling much less bothered about the eye watering amount I spent on the replacement now that I can reliably turn out a full roast dinner with no stress. Duck, three roast veg, green veg, yorkshires and gravy with an apple crumble chucked in to make use of the heat. #smug
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Just a reminder: you are NOT unusual, weird, or unlovable if you have:
- no one to see on Christmas Day,
- no presents, or
- no contactable relatives.
Very few people live the idealised version on TV. Those of us who live differently—whether by choice or trauma—matter as much.
- no one to see on Christmas Day,
- no presents, or
- no contactable relatives.
Very few people live the idealised version on TV. Those of us who live differently—whether by choice or trauma—matter as much.
December 25, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Just a reminder: you are NOT unusual, weird, or unlovable if you have:
- no one to see on Christmas Day,
- no presents, or
- no contactable relatives.
Very few people live the idealised version on TV. Those of us who live differently—whether by choice or trauma—matter as much.
- no one to see on Christmas Day,
- no presents, or
- no contactable relatives.
Very few people live the idealised version on TV. Those of us who live differently—whether by choice or trauma—matter as much.
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George Michael died on Christmas Day in 2016.
He will be remembered for his incredible songwriting talent, his gorgeous vocals and for the greatest non-apology video of all time, following his arrest for cottaging.
He will be remembered for his incredible songwriting talent, his gorgeous vocals and for the greatest non-apology video of all time, following his arrest for cottaging.
December 25, 2025 at 9:35 AM
George Michael died on Christmas Day in 2016.
He will be remembered for his incredible songwriting talent, his gorgeous vocals and for the greatest non-apology video of all time, following his arrest for cottaging.
He will be remembered for his incredible songwriting talent, his gorgeous vocals and for the greatest non-apology video of all time, following his arrest for cottaging.
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Bertie bought me a Christmas present.
December 25, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Bertie bought me a Christmas present.
Dry, sunny, cold, windy, that's two big loads of washing on the line drying and if it's anything like this tomorrow, I don't care, there will be one out tomorrow as well.
December 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Dry, sunny, cold, windy, that's two big loads of washing on the line drying and if it's anything like this tomorrow, I don't care, there will be one out tomorrow as well.
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Antidote to the madness.
December 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Antidote to the madness.
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Ann Macbeth for day twenty three of our #ArtistAdventCalendar.
🖼️ ‘Angels Garlanding the Infant Christ’, Ann Macbeth, watercolour heightened with gouache and gold paint.
Ann Macbeth was a British embroiderer, designer, teacher and author and a member of the Glasgow Movement.
🖼️ ‘Angels Garlanding the Infant Christ’, Ann Macbeth, watercolour heightened with gouache and gold paint.
Ann Macbeth was a British embroiderer, designer, teacher and author and a member of the Glasgow Movement.
December 23, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Ann Macbeth for day twenty three of our #ArtistAdventCalendar.
🖼️ ‘Angels Garlanding the Infant Christ’, Ann Macbeth, watercolour heightened with gouache and gold paint.
Ann Macbeth was a British embroiderer, designer, teacher and author and a member of the Glasgow Movement.
🖼️ ‘Angels Garlanding the Infant Christ’, Ann Macbeth, watercolour heightened with gouache and gold paint.
Ann Macbeth was a British embroiderer, designer, teacher and author and a member of the Glasgow Movement.
Having sort of agreed to be the merchandise coordinator for our fund raising group, I went to pick up the stuff from the current person & had half an hour being utterly adored by her labradoodle and retired guide dog that lives with her. It was lovely but I couldn't be doing with it all the time.
December 23, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Having sort of agreed to be the merchandise coordinator for our fund raising group, I went to pick up the stuff from the current person & had half an hour being utterly adored by her labradoodle and retired guide dog that lives with her. It was lovely but I couldn't be doing with it all the time.
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When do I start lighting candles on my Blue Peter coathanger Christmas death trap?
December 21, 2025 at 10:49 AM
When do I start lighting candles on my Blue Peter coathanger Christmas death trap?
Been and done the Big Shop for food. Car park was rammed but thankfully the supermarket was mostly full of very organised people with a list and no tolerance for indecisive people so it was fairly painless.
December 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Been and done the Big Shop for food. Car park was rammed but thankfully the supermarket was mostly full of very organised people with a list and no tolerance for indecisive people so it was fairly painless.
OH has a stinking cold so is WFH mostly on teams today. As I came out I gave him a kiss on the front of his bald pate. I wonder how many meetings he will do before discovering the bright lipstick imprint
December 22, 2025 at 9:22 AM
OH has a stinking cold so is WFH mostly on teams today. As I came out I gave him a kiss on the front of his bald pate. I wonder how many meetings he will do before discovering the bright lipstick imprint
Well that's just gone to the top of the Christmas holiday jobs. One birch coming down, it's been looking dodgy for the last year but this seals it's fate.
December 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Well that's just gone to the top of the Christmas holiday jobs. One birch coming down, it's been looking dodgy for the last year but this seals it's fate.
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Merry Midwinter and Solstice blessings to you all. May the longest night hold us safe and allow us rest and the lengthening days that follow light our hearts and minds with love and compassion. #Midwinter #WinterSolstice
December 21, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Merry Midwinter and Solstice blessings to you all. May the longest night hold us safe and allow us rest and the lengthening days that follow light our hearts and minds with love and compassion. #Midwinter #WinterSolstice
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Your usual reminder that the UCKG is an extraordinarily shady outfit. It is not clear what the money they collect is for or where it goes. They are collecting all over London today. Avoid.
December 20, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Your usual reminder that the UCKG is an extraordinarily shady outfit. It is not clear what the money they collect is for or where it goes. They are collecting all over London today. Avoid.
After only 40 minutes out on our walk, 10 of that chatting, Elsie gave me the big nope, so home we came. Definite tired pup today, sometimes she just needs a catch up duvet sort of day.
December 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
After only 40 minutes out on our walk, 10 of that chatting, Elsie gave me the big nope, so home we came. Definite tired pup today, sometimes she just needs a catch up duvet sort of day.
Haggis for tea. This is not a drill.
December 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Haggis for tea. This is not a drill.
About to take the dog out in the gloom so tested my new clip on safety light. Given myself arc eye. That'll do.
December 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
About to take the dog out in the gloom so tested my new clip on safety light. Given myself arc eye. That'll do.
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Very sadly, we share the passing of a member of the NFRSA family.
RPD Ted served with Greater Manchester Police for 7 years before retiring this summer.
Ted crossed over rainbow bridge after a short illness & our thoughts are with Paul & his family.
Sleep well Ted - and thank you. 💜
RPD Ted served with Greater Manchester Police for 7 years before retiring this summer.
Ted crossed over rainbow bridge after a short illness & our thoughts are with Paul & his family.
Sleep well Ted - and thank you. 💜
December 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Very sadly, we share the passing of a member of the NFRSA family.
RPD Ted served with Greater Manchester Police for 7 years before retiring this summer.
Ted crossed over rainbow bridge after a short illness & our thoughts are with Paul & his family.
Sleep well Ted - and thank you. 💜
RPD Ted served with Greater Manchester Police for 7 years before retiring this summer.
Ted crossed over rainbow bridge after a short illness & our thoughts are with Paul & his family.
Sleep well Ted - and thank you. 💜
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Christmastime at Jodrell Bank! 🎄
The Lovell Telescope in all its glory 🔭❄️
The Lovell Telescope in all its glory 🔭❄️
December 18, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Christmastime at Jodrell Bank! 🎄
The Lovell Telescope in all its glory 🔭❄️
The Lovell Telescope in all its glory 🔭❄️