Sue Halliday
@sueskimo.bsky.social
Living the life. History, wildlife, crafting, cookery, sewing and knitting. Science communicator by profession . Grandma by choice
I get so fed up at this time of year when almost all the recipes have some form of nuts in them. Ground almonds are a total pain
January 3, 2026 at 5:17 PM
I get so fed up at this time of year when almost all the recipes have some form of nuts in them. Ground almonds are a total pain
Nope. Watching my dad crumble away in his 90s there's no way i want to be around that long.
January 3, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Nope. Watching my dad crumble away in his 90s there's no way i want to be around that long.
Watch out for the almonds.
January 3, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Watch out for the almonds.
Hmmmm. Yet another recipe with almonds. Nut allergy in my household so nope to this one.
I really wish someone would come up with an alternative to ground almonds in recipes
I really wish someone would come up with an alternative to ground almonds in recipes
January 3, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Hmmmm. Yet another recipe with almonds. Nut allergy in my household so nope to this one.
I really wish someone would come up with an alternative to ground almonds in recipes
I really wish someone would come up with an alternative to ground almonds in recipes
Happy New Year Bluesky family
January 1, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Happy New Year Bluesky family
My grandson has finally managed to tell me he doesn't like knitted things anymore. He'd rather have hoodies. Ah well.
December 17, 2025 at 11:34 AM
My grandson has finally managed to tell me he doesn't like knitted things anymore. He'd rather have hoodies. Ah well.
Super day at Erddig. The Christmas display themed around the Nutcracker was quite magical
December 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Super day at Erddig. The Christmas display themed around the Nutcracker was quite magical
Almost 1000 graduates applying for 75 places on a postgraduate medical course. Something isn't working
December 7, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Almost 1000 graduates applying for 75 places on a postgraduate medical course. Something isn't working
Me too. I also semi dry for use straight away which is one of summer's joys
December 6, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Me too. I also semi dry for use straight away which is one of summer's joys
Ha ha I just bought some ear wipes for my elderly cat who has arthritis and can't scratch his ears anymore. Amazon drops a note...."based on your recent purchase we think you might like some tea" What????!
December 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Ha ha I just bought some ear wipes for my elderly cat who has arthritis and can't scratch his ears anymore. Amazon drops a note...."based on your recent purchase we think you might like some tea" What????!
Every year my road does a Christmas lights turn on. We all do it together then gather around a tree for mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies.
November 30, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Every year my road does a Christmas lights turn on. We all do it together then gather around a tree for mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies.
Even now if you are sewing something very firm ( like a stiff leather) you might use a bradawl to make the actual hole then the needle to pull the thread through. Maybe that's how fragile bone needles worked too
November 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Even now if you are sewing something very firm ( like a stiff leather) you might use a bradawl to make the actual hole then the needle to pull the thread through. Maybe that's how fragile bone needles worked too
My local park has quite a few flitting about in the conifers. I am often found standing there watching carefully. Easy to hear them, hard to see!
November 28, 2025 at 9:23 AM
My local park has quite a few flitting about in the conifers. I am often found standing there watching carefully. Easy to hear them, hard to see!
There are lots of them in my local park. I can hear them easily but I do get some funny looks standing under the trees trying to spot them
November 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
There are lots of them in my local park. I can hear them easily but I do get some funny looks standing under the trees trying to spot them
This is the price for all the new technology and most people are totally unaware of it. Creating a fun AI avatar, mini clip or tik tok story and so much more all requires energy. We are all merrily fiddling away on our phones while Rome burns
November 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
This is the price for all the new technology and most people are totally unaware of it. Creating a fun AI avatar, mini clip or tik tok story and so much more all requires energy. We are all merrily fiddling away on our phones while Rome burns
Going to TN on a teacher exchange with my staple gun for wall displays. Apparently they call them tackers....
November 12, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Going to TN on a teacher exchange with my staple gun for wall displays. Apparently they call them tackers....
I remember stranded colour work which we all called fairisle at the time was hugely popular in the late 70s/80s.
Usually 4 ply and although beautiful very time consuming. Plus if your tension wasn't great it became stiff and uncomfortable to wear.
Enter Icelandic jumpers...chunky, soft and easy.Joy!
Usually 4 ply and although beautiful very time consuming. Plus if your tension wasn't great it became stiff and uncomfortable to wear.
Enter Icelandic jumpers...chunky, soft and easy.Joy!
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
I remember stranded colour work which we all called fairisle at the time was hugely popular in the late 70s/80s.
Usually 4 ply and although beautiful very time consuming. Plus if your tension wasn't great it became stiff and uncomfortable to wear.
Enter Icelandic jumpers...chunky, soft and easy.Joy!
Usually 4 ply and although beautiful very time consuming. Plus if your tension wasn't great it became stiff and uncomfortable to wear.
Enter Icelandic jumpers...chunky, soft and easy.Joy!
After years of small town living i dislike being in cities. Noisy and full of people . I used to work in London
November 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM
After years of small town living i dislike being in cities. Noisy and full of people . I used to work in London
Traditionally in my family when I was growing up no decorations until after my father's birthday 12th December
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Traditionally in my family when I was growing up no decorations until after my father's birthday 12th December
We get our our Advent/Christmas mugs on the first Sunday in Advent , enjoy using them all through the season and then reluctantly put them away on 12th night.
November 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM
We get our our Advent/Christmas mugs on the first Sunday in Advent , enjoy using them all through the season and then reluctantly put them away on 12th night.
#showmeyourknits a hitch hikers scarf with beaded points
November 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
#showmeyourknits a hitch hikers scarf with beaded points
School trips from years ago spring to mind
October 30, 2025 at 9:51 AM
School trips from years ago spring to mind
This is where I need a Vomut emoji. Heinous
October 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
This is where I need a Vomut emoji. Heinous
I certainly did and I got a signed book!
October 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I certainly did and I got a signed book!
Brilliant evening at Chester Storyhouse
An evening with @wmarybeard.bsky.social
Hugely entertaining and full of fascinating insights into Roman life. Plus hubby surprised me with a signed book π
An evening with @wmarybeard.bsky.social
Hugely entertaining and full of fascinating insights into Roman life. Plus hubby surprised me with a signed book π
October 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Brilliant evening at Chester Storyhouse
An evening with @wmarybeard.bsky.social
Hugely entertaining and full of fascinating insights into Roman life. Plus hubby surprised me with a signed book π
An evening with @wmarybeard.bsky.social
Hugely entertaining and full of fascinating insights into Roman life. Plus hubby surprised me with a signed book π