Mark & Gem
@gemark1605.bsky.social
Mark posting on behalf of our little YouTube channel covering zoos, holidays, craft beers and weekly vlogs about not tidying the kitchen in Liverpool. https://www.youtube.com/markgem
Got the crooners on
December 25, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Got the crooners on
So sad to wake up to the news about Adam the Woo. It feels like he's been part of our daily lives for years now with his daily updates. We'll miss not being able to catch up with his adventures.
December 23, 2025 at 7:39 AM
So sad to wake up to the news about Adam the Woo. It feels like he's been part of our daily lives for years now with his daily updates. We'll miss not being able to catch up with his adventures.
Staying at the Reserve at Chester Zoo tonight. Got to make some enrichment for the giraffes.
November 16, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Staying at the Reserve at Chester Zoo tonight. Got to make some enrichment for the giraffes.
Used to love picking out a card from Etsy for Gem's Christmas... Now I'm neck deep in AI trash trying to find something hand drawn.
November 12, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Used to love picking out a card from Etsy for Gem's Christmas... Now I'm neck deep in AI trash trying to find something hand drawn.
Today my niece referred to Tom Sawyer's Island as Tom Slayer Island and that sounds like a great replacement
October 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Today my niece referred to Tom Sawyer's Island as Tom Slayer Island and that sounds like a great replacement
Maybe not much appetite for Florida travel days these days, but we like to document our holidays... So here's our latest one.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q_Z...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q_Z...
DISNEY WORLD 2025 - Travel Day ✈️ Virgin Atlantic Manchester to Coronado Springs
YouTube video by Mark & Gem
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October 5, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Maybe not much appetite for Florida travel days these days, but we like to document our holidays... So here's our latest one.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q_Z...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q_Z...
I had over ten years of photos of this carpet in the other place. Lost when I deleted the account...
September 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I had over ten years of photos of this carpet in the other place. Lost when I deleted the account...
We're using MCO WiFi to research more Disney World trips
September 30, 2025 at 9:40 PM
We're using MCO WiFi to research more Disney World trips
Two weeks in Disney World done, back to overcast weather, complaining about everything and 960 steps a day
September 30, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Two weeks in Disney World done, back to overcast weather, complaining about everything and 960 steps a day
Wailulu bar at the new Polynesian tower is a new favourite bar on Disney World property for us
September 28, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Wailulu bar at the new Polynesian tower is a new favourite bar on Disney World property for us
Heat exhaustion is rough. Ugh
September 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Heat exhaustion is rough. Ugh
Definitely getting too old to 'all day' parks now
September 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Definitely getting too old to 'all day' parks now
First experience of Epic Universe today. It's a beautiful park.
September 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
First experience of Epic Universe today. It's a beautiful park.
Afternoon in Dahlia Lounge
September 22, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Afternoon in Dahlia Lounge
I'm trying to thank as many cast members as I can on this trip and it's been a fun little side quest. I guess it shouldn't really be a side quest, but it's easy to forget to say thanks in the moment. They really do make the trip special
September 22, 2025 at 4:55 AM
I'm trying to thank as many cast members as I can on this trip and it's been a fun little side quest. I guess it shouldn't really be a side quest, but it's easy to forget to say thanks in the moment. They really do make the trip special
Good day at Magic Kingdom yesterday, we loved the new night time parade. Watched Happily Ever After from a seat in Tomorrowland. Had a Dis Springs day today and now in HS for the evening. Enjoying the pace this year.
September 21, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Good day at Magic Kingdom yesterday, we loved the new night time parade. Watched Happily Ever After from a seat in Tomorrowland. Had a Dis Springs day today and now in HS for the evening. Enjoying the pace this year.
Perhaps an Epcot day is in order
September 19, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Perhaps an Epcot day is in order
Over at Hollywood Studios we got on Rise as a walk on
September 17, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Over at Hollywood Studios we got on Rise as a walk on
What a Magic Kingdom morning. Peoplemover, Small World, Haunted Mansion, Tianas, Pirates and Tron with the fantastic new overlay
September 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
What a Magic Kingdom morning. Peoplemover, Small World, Haunted Mansion, Tianas, Pirates and Tron with the fantastic new overlay
Arrived in Coronado Springs. First shower of the trip already but we're in the Mercado
September 16, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Arrived in Coronado Springs. First shower of the trip already but we're in the Mercado
Yes! Our third stay in this resort.
September 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Yes! Our third stay in this resort.
Busy day ahead. Cats to the cattery, packing 9000 bits of camera... That's about it actually
September 14, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Busy day ahead. Cats to the cattery, packing 9000 bits of camera... That's about it actually
Set an out of office today with a return in October. Good times.
September 12, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Set an out of office today with a return in October. Good times.
Ten days until we head back to Coronado Springs in Disney World and I walk around at 5am looking for frogs
September 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Ten days until we head back to Coronado Springs in Disney World and I walk around at 5am looking for frogs