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@robbiehg.bsky.social
Retired in Essex UK
Love nature & food with provenance.
Allotment diarist.
American Labrador Barney
90%+ into writing a book
Occasional writer for
https://eastangliabylines.co.uk
27yrs amateur musical theatre and choral singing.
Love nature & food with provenance.
Allotment diarist.
American Labrador Barney
90%+ into writing a book
Occasional writer for
https://eastangliabylines.co.uk
27yrs amateur musical theatre and choral singing.
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Lads I have listed some Acro props and a coal purdonium on eBay be a dear and tell some one who might buy them!!!
November 23, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Lads I have listed some Acro props and a coal purdonium on eBay be a dear and tell some one who might buy them!!!
This afternoon I actually finished my book & I’m so chuffed with myself.
With some severe checking & editing ahead it currently stands at just over 100k words.
The real test will be when the proof reading etc starts.
In the mean time, I’m enjoying the moment. 😁🥂
With some severe checking & editing ahead it currently stands at just over 100k words.
The real test will be when the proof reading etc starts.
In the mean time, I’m enjoying the moment. 😁🥂
November 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
This afternoon I actually finished my book & I’m so chuffed with myself.
With some severe checking & editing ahead it currently stands at just over 100k words.
The real test will be when the proof reading etc starts.
In the mean time, I’m enjoying the moment. 😁🥂
With some severe checking & editing ahead it currently stands at just over 100k words.
The real test will be when the proof reading etc starts.
In the mean time, I’m enjoying the moment. 😁🥂
So much natural mulch on the plot this morning. It’s great having a line of trees near by. Do your stuff leafies.
November 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
So much natural mulch on the plot this morning. It’s great having a line of trees near by. Do your stuff leafies.
Delighted to see how well my autumn onion & garlic plantings are doing. My brassica cage is in various stages of development. We’ll see what happens over winter.
My new strawberry plants are also flourishing.
My new strawberry plants are also flourishing.
November 23, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Delighted to see how well my autumn onion & garlic plantings are doing. My brassica cage is in various stages of development. We’ll see what happens over winter.
My new strawberry plants are also flourishing.
My new strawberry plants are also flourishing.
Called into the plot this morning after recent frosts, torrential rain & winds. When the sun came through it was like an early spring day.
The track is muddy but my plot has drained. Yet there’s only 2” in my drainage pond. The ground is obviously still soaking it up.
The track is muddy but my plot has drained. Yet there’s only 2” in my drainage pond. The ground is obviously still soaking it up.
November 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Called into the plot this morning after recent frosts, torrential rain & winds. When the sun came through it was like an early spring day.
The track is muddy but my plot has drained. Yet there’s only 2” in my drainage pond. The ground is obviously still soaking it up.
The track is muddy but my plot has drained. Yet there’s only 2” in my drainage pond. The ground is obviously still soaking it up.
What a wet miserable day. Even Barney turned his nose up at a run out. We’ll make up for it tomorrow.
Spent the day writing. I’m so close to finishing my book. Then the editing & proof reading starts, not to mention seeing how best to get it published.
I’m a first timer. Any advice will be welcome.
Spent the day writing. I’m so close to finishing my book. Then the editing & proof reading starts, not to mention seeing how best to get it published.
I’m a first timer. Any advice will be welcome.
November 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
What a wet miserable day. Even Barney turned his nose up at a run out. We’ll make up for it tomorrow.
Spent the day writing. I’m so close to finishing my book. Then the editing & proof reading starts, not to mention seeing how best to get it published.
I’m a first timer. Any advice will be welcome.
Spent the day writing. I’m so close to finishing my book. Then the editing & proof reading starts, not to mention seeing how best to get it published.
I’m a first timer. Any advice will be welcome.
We have slightly milder, lashing rain interspersed with large, clearly visible snow flakes this morning. 🌧️❄️ I will be delaying Barney’s run til later. 🐾
November 19, 2025 at 9:12 AM
We have slightly milder, lashing rain interspersed with large, clearly visible snow flakes this morning. 🌧️❄️ I will be delaying Barney’s run til later. 🐾
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Calling men, especially those over 50.... have you had an ailment for 3 weeks or more?
Symptoms for prostate cancer may be dribbles, or they may be hidden.
International Men's Day is the perfect day to arrange a PSA test...
Symptoms for prostate cancer may be dribbles, or they may be hidden.
International Men's Day is the perfect day to arrange a PSA test...
The trouble with dribbles – a revealing prostate cancer journey
Prostate cancer can develop silently. Some have no classic prostate cancer symptoms. Early checks are vital – sometimes, the signs are hidden
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Calling men, especially those over 50.... have you had an ailment for 3 weeks or more?
Symptoms for prostate cancer may be dribbles, or they may be hidden.
International Men's Day is the perfect day to arrange a PSA test...
Symptoms for prostate cancer may be dribbles, or they may be hidden.
International Men's Day is the perfect day to arrange a PSA test...
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PhD scholarship alert! Are you interested in cognitive evolution? Do you want to know how development influences cognitive traits? Do you love hanging out with birds in the forest? If the answer to these questions is yes, please apply to work with us! 1/2 🧪
www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships...
www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships...
November 17, 2025 at 9:47 PM
PhD scholarship alert! Are you interested in cognitive evolution? Do you want to know how development influences cognitive traits? Do you love hanging out with birds in the forest? If the answer to these questions is yes, please apply to work with us! 1/2 🧪
www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships...
www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships...
Well the journey into the heart of #stormclaudia late yesterday was horrendous & took twice as long as usual. B&SinL had a lovely dinner ready & we had a great evening.
Saw the new fishpond for the first time today, built by BinL not long after recovering from 5hrs of abdominal surgery. Impressive!
Saw the new fishpond for the first time today, built by BinL not long after recovering from 5hrs of abdominal surgery. Impressive!
November 15, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Well the journey into the heart of #stormclaudia late yesterday was horrendous & took twice as long as usual. B&SinL had a lovely dinner ready & we had a great evening.
Saw the new fishpond for the first time today, built by BinL not long after recovering from 5hrs of abdominal surgery. Impressive!
Saw the new fishpond for the first time today, built by BinL not long after recovering from 5hrs of abdominal surgery. Impressive!
It was only a few weeks ago that we headed to Cumbria for a few days & got a close up of #stormamy.
Today we’re off to Rutland for the weekend, into the heart of amber #stormclaudia weather warning area.
Despite what you may think, we’re not storm chasers. These are just coincidences. 🤷🏼♂️🌧️
Today we’re off to Rutland for the weekend, into the heart of amber #stormclaudia weather warning area.
Despite what you may think, we’re not storm chasers. These are just coincidences. 🤷🏼♂️🌧️
November 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
It was only a few weeks ago that we headed to Cumbria for a few days & got a close up of #stormamy.
Today we’re off to Rutland for the weekend, into the heart of amber #stormclaudia weather warning area.
Despite what you may think, we’re not storm chasers. These are just coincidences. 🤷🏼♂️🌧️
Today we’re off to Rutland for the weekend, into the heart of amber #stormclaudia weather warning area.
Despite what you may think, we’re not storm chasers. These are just coincidences. 🤷🏼♂️🌧️
Emptied the rest of my bin of Allotment John’s elixir of life & spread it in Tunnel 2. Get to work wormies.
November 13, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Emptied the rest of my bin of Allotment John’s elixir of life & spread it in Tunnel 2. Get to work wormies.
Spent the morning on the plot in my shirtsleeves! Tidied the brassica cage, dumped the bolting caulis & planted out the remaining PSB seedlings.
Weeded the long flower bed, planted a mass of bulbs that I lifted from home then covered it in grass cuttings as I used up a battery of strimmer juice.
Weeded the long flower bed, planted a mass of bulbs that I lifted from home then covered it in grass cuttings as I used up a battery of strimmer juice.
November 13, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Spent the morning on the plot in my shirtsleeves! Tidied the brassica cage, dumped the bolting caulis & planted out the remaining PSB seedlings.
Weeded the long flower bed, planted a mass of bulbs that I lifted from home then covered it in grass cuttings as I used up a battery of strimmer juice.
Weeded the long flower bed, planted a mass of bulbs that I lifted from home then covered it in grass cuttings as I used up a battery of strimmer juice.
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Prostate cancer mainly affects men over 50, symptoms may vary. In Ben's case it was a urinary tract infection.
This is his journey & shows early checks are vital for a cancer affecting 1 in 8 men.
This is his journey & shows early checks are vital for a cancer affecting 1 in 8 men.
The trouble with dribbles – a revealing prostate cancer journey
Prostate cancer can develop silently. Some have no classic prostate cancer symptoms. Early checks are vital – sometimes, the signs are hidden
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Prostate cancer mainly affects men over 50, symptoms may vary. In Ben's case it was a urinary tract infection.
This is his journey & shows early checks are vital for a cancer affecting 1 in 8 men.
This is his journey & shows early checks are vital for a cancer affecting 1 in 8 men.
I’ve now brought my bag of seed packets & my allotment planning charts into the house.
It’s going to take some sorting out before I get to the point of deciding which seeds etc to order for next year. But I’m not in a rush.
It’s going to take some sorting out before I get to the point of deciding which seeds etc to order for next year. But I’m not in a rush.
November 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I’ve now brought my bag of seed packets & my allotment planning charts into the house.
It’s going to take some sorting out before I get to the point of deciding which seeds etc to order for next year. But I’m not in a rush.
It’s going to take some sorting out before I get to the point of deciding which seeds etc to order for next year. But I’m not in a rush.
First time working in the garden for a while. I’ve had a debilitating bug & we’ve been dog sitting Jasper.
Cut the weather & dog ravaged lawn yet again. Surely that’s the last time this year? Will give it some TLC in the spring.
Also filled & put out more bird feeders as colder weather is forecast.
Cut the weather & dog ravaged lawn yet again. Surely that’s the last time this year? Will give it some TLC in the spring.
Also filled & put out more bird feeders as colder weather is forecast.
November 12, 2025 at 2:20 PM
First time working in the garden for a while. I’ve had a debilitating bug & we’ve been dog sitting Jasper.
Cut the weather & dog ravaged lawn yet again. Surely that’s the last time this year? Will give it some TLC in the spring.
Also filled & put out more bird feeders as colder weather is forecast.
Cut the weather & dog ravaged lawn yet again. Surely that’s the last time this year? Will give it some TLC in the spring.
Also filled & put out more bird feeders as colder weather is forecast.
More November blooms.
November 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
More November blooms.
Haven’t posted for a while as I’ve had a bug of some sort & we’ve been dog sitting Jasper.
Finally got out in the garden again today.
Finally got out in the garden again today.
November 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Haven’t posted for a while as I’ve had a bug of some sort & we’ve been dog sitting Jasper.
Finally got out in the garden again today.
Finally got out in the garden again today.
Have not posted for a while. Life keeps getting in the way.
Spotted this late bloomer in the garden yesterday.
Wishing you a wonderful day peeps.🍁
Spotted this late bloomer in the garden yesterday.
Wishing you a wonderful day peeps.🍁
November 5, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Have not posted for a while. Life keeps getting in the way.
Spotted this late bloomer in the garden yesterday.
Wishing you a wonderful day peeps.🍁
Spotted this late bloomer in the garden yesterday.
Wishing you a wonderful day peeps.🍁
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Gardens make up 4.6% of UK land area according to the RHS, let’s make the most of them to save wildlife. Here’s how - please share and spread the word. www.wildway.info/p/21-ideas-s...
21 projects for starting a wildlife garden
How to make a wildlife garden to help nature
www.wildway.info
November 2, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Gardens make up 4.6% of UK land area according to the RHS, let’s make the most of them to save wildlife. Here’s how - please share and spread the word. www.wildway.info/p/21-ideas-s...
I had a cacti collection years ago but apart from that, I’m not really a houseplant person. My wife even boasts of the number she has killed through neglect.
Friends gave us this beaut several weeks ago when they came to dinner. Not only has it survived, it seems to be flourishing.
Friends gave us this beaut several weeks ago when they came to dinner. Not only has it survived, it seems to be flourishing.
November 1, 2025 at 10:20 AM
I had a cacti collection years ago but apart from that, I’m not really a houseplant person. My wife even boasts of the number she has killed through neglect.
Friends gave us this beaut several weeks ago when they came to dinner. Not only has it survived, it seems to be flourishing.
Friends gave us this beaut several weeks ago when they came to dinner. Not only has it survived, it seems to be flourishing.
Delighted at how well the spreading Thyme has developed under my cherry bushes. I also planted them in the garden at home but those plants have been disturbed by my purge on the Chinese lanterns.
First walk down the site for a while. Just one plot in poor condition awaiting a new tenant.
First walk down the site for a while. Just one plot in poor condition awaiting a new tenant.
October 31, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Delighted at how well the spreading Thyme has developed under my cherry bushes. I also planted them in the garden at home but those plants have been disturbed by my purge on the Chinese lanterns.
First walk down the site for a while. Just one plot in poor condition awaiting a new tenant.
First walk down the site for a while. Just one plot in poor condition awaiting a new tenant.
I’ve not been to the plot for several days. It’s pretty well shut down for winter now.
Good to see my autumn garlic & onion sets are pushing on & looking healthy.
My plot is covered in leaves from the trees lining the track. Not a bad thing to add to the horse manure dressing.
Good to see my autumn garlic & onion sets are pushing on & looking healthy.
My plot is covered in leaves from the trees lining the track. Not a bad thing to add to the horse manure dressing.
October 31, 2025 at 11:38 AM
I’ve not been to the plot for several days. It’s pretty well shut down for winter now.
Good to see my autumn garlic & onion sets are pushing on & looking healthy.
My plot is covered in leaves from the trees lining the track. Not a bad thing to add to the horse manure dressing.
Good to see my autumn garlic & onion sets are pushing on & looking healthy.
My plot is covered in leaves from the trees lining the track. Not a bad thing to add to the horse manure dressing.
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Excellent: part of a landscape scale change for nature in this area
October 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Excellent: part of a landscape scale change for nature in this area
Sometimes they are like this…… and sometimes they’re not.
October 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Sometimes they are like this…… and sometimes they’re not.