Lee Martin - The HouseMartin's
@highkeylee.bsky.social
A Father first! Foster Carer for nearly a decade. Husband, passionate about keeping siblings together, dreamer and sufferer of long-term FOMO (Fear of Missing Out!)
Radio Amateur - M7APO
Radio Amateur - M7APO
After sharing my reflections on 2025 and laying everything out openly, I came across a post from last January where I wrote about wanting to be the kind of person the kids remember with a smile. That hope still guides me, and I’m doing my best to live up to it!
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Unwrapping emotions
Post-Christmas reflections and a look at 2025
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January 10, 2026 at 11:44 AM
After sharing my reflections on 2025 and laying everything out openly, I came across a post from last January where I wrote about wanting to be the kind of person the kids remember with a smile. That hope still guides me, and I’m doing my best to live up to it!
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I wrote about menopause — something I once thought I had no right to talk about, but now realise men absolutely need to understand if we want to support the women we love.
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Lee Martin (@highkeylee)
I wrote about menopause — something I once thought I had no right to talk about, but now realise men absolutely need to understand if we want to support the women we love.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:14 AM
I wrote about menopause — something I once thought I had no right to talk about, but now realise men absolutely need to understand if we want to support the women we love.
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Thank you
January 4, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Thank you
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Here's the big government announcement on how they plan to waste money tempting more people into a broken system.
December 31, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Here's the big government announcement on how they plan to waste money tempting more people into a broken system.
Kids have enjoyed a bit of sunshine, Lego in the garden and a homemade sweet potato curry! #delicious. I'm now sat scanning some #hamradio repeaters for an opportunity to chat
September 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Kids have enjoyed a bit of sunshine, Lego in the garden and a homemade sweet potato curry! #delicious. I'm now sat scanning some #hamradio repeaters for an opportunity to chat
The promise of a reasonable day ahead. Happy Monday all. (Yes, I do need to paint the fence!)
September 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The promise of a reasonable day ahead. Happy Monday all. (Yes, I do need to paint the fence!)
Phone a Friend
Is anyone available to step into that role
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June 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Nick Ferrari discussing @lbc.co.uk this morning, the controversial policy around suspending police officers when allegations are made. Without any evidence to suggest guilt. Sounds familiar to foster carers! #fostering #fostercare #thefosteringnetwork
April 23, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Nick Ferrari discussing @lbc.co.uk this morning, the controversial policy around suspending police officers when allegations are made. Without any evidence to suggest guilt. Sounds familiar to foster carers! #fostering #fostercare #thefosteringnetwork
Heart and Home: The Fostering Chronicles
The New Podcast
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April 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This news, albeit welcomed should never even be news. The fund should be permanent and not be used as a means to frighten and worry carers every year!
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Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund to continue with £50m for 2025-26 - Community Care
Minister reveals Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund is safe for at least one more year in response to urgent parliamentary question
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April 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This news, albeit welcomed should never even be news. The fund should be permanent and not be used as a means to frighten and worry carers every year!
www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/04/01/a...
www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/04/01/a...
Guilt, can often overshadow even the noblest of intentions.
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Strides, Stories and a Spurious Saga
One step, One rant, One dream
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March 23, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Guilt, can often overshadow even the noblest of intentions.
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Who is Mr Fredrickson anyway?
Here is my latest ramblings to amuse, intruge and surprise..
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Here is my latest ramblings to amuse, intruge and surprise..
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Through Mr. Fredrickson's Lens: Italian dreams, SGO's, and the Art of Aging
Connecting the dots
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March 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Who is Mr Fredrickson anyway?
Here is my latest ramblings to amuse, intruge and surprise..
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Here is my latest ramblings to amuse, intruge and surprise..
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From the #menopause to turning 12 years old! There is everything in this latest post.
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Transitions and Traditions
From Perimenopause, Turning 12, and the top menu items from my worst critics!
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March 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
From the #menopause to turning 12 years old! There is everything in this latest post.
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Met up with Lee from Goggle box in Stratford on Avon. Nice guy.
March 5, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Met up with Lee from Goggle box in Stratford on Avon. Nice guy.
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At 14:15 today Drama on 4 (Radio 4) will be playing the radio drama ‘Morgate’ about the tragedy that happened on the London underground in 1975. I’ll be listening.
February 26, 2025 at 1:48 PM
At 14:15 today Drama on 4 (Radio 4) will be playing the radio drama ‘Morgate’ about the tragedy that happened on the London underground in 1975. I’ll be listening.
My latest Newsletter
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Life is like a Zoo
Each 'exhibit' represents different aspects of Life
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February 23, 2025 at 9:39 PM
My latest Newsletter
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Here is my latest rambling. Which includes a mention for @g0ylm.bsky.social @g0vgs.bsky.social
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Bugs & Blessings: Embracing Nature and Off-Grid Dreams.
Plus retiring in Mauritius
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February 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Here is my latest rambling. Which includes a mention for @g0ylm.bsky.social @g0vgs.bsky.social
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