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Accountant, book worm and dog lover. In North Devon 🏳️‍🌈 I'm dyslexic, so spellings and phrases i use may at times look rather odd.

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shortrb.bsky.social @shortrb.bsky.social · Feb 1

Mum twisted my arm to get Max. At first I wasn't keen. Looking after her was a full time job and I couldn't see I'd have time to train him.
She insisted and that's how Max came into my life.
Sadly, mum passed away a year later. He's been such a good companion
#dogs
#dogsofbluesky
#bordercollie

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shortrb.bsky.social @shortrb.bsky.social · 46m

Good morning Bluesky

I'm a huge fan of Christmas. But it's too early to be selling mince pies and Christmas puddings in October.

Have a great Thursday everyone.
#flower #gardening #bloomscrolling

shortrb.bsky.social @shortrb.bsky.social · 1d

Good morning Bluesky

It's a dull morning of misty rain so far today. The sort that clings to you and will get you wet. Yet won't do a lot for the garden.

Have a great day everyone
#flower #gardening #bloomscrolling

A pale pink and yellow cactus dahlia. Covered in small raindrops

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shortrb.bsky.social @shortrb.bsky.social · 1d

He might act all rough and tough. But Max is a real softy and enjoys cuddling into me
#dog #dogsofbluesky

A border collie. Cuddled into his owner and sleeping soundly. Just a pity he snores so loudly

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shortrb.bsky.social @shortrb.bsky.social · 2d

Good morning Bluesky

Dull mornings only make the vibrant Dahlias stand out more.

Have a great day everybody
#flower #gardening #bloomscrolling

A partly open orange and yellow dahlia. The still curled petals appear a dark pink.

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shortrb.bsky.social @shortrb.bsky.social · 3d

Good morning Bluesky

Have a great Monday everybody
#flower #gardening #nature

A dew covered pink rose. In front of a red leafed Acer. A rose bud can been to one side of the flower

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shortrb.bsky.social @shortrb.bsky.social · 3d

After a dull day. It's nice to see some colour in the sky
#devon #sunset

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shortrb.bsky.social @shortrb.bsky.social · 4d

Good morning Bluesky

A calm morning after yesterday's storm. Looks like a stray apple smashed a pane on the greenhouse. Otherwise there's no damage.

Have a great Sunday everyone.
#flower #gardening #nature

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shortrb.bsky.social @shortrb.bsky.social · 4d

Pink seems to be the main colour in the garden this week
#flower #gardening #nature #bloomscrolling #sixonsaturday

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shortrb.bsky.social @shortrb.bsky.social · 5d

Good morning Bluesky

It's a wind swept overcast morning. I didn't get a lot of sleep. Due to the sound of the wind roaring through the trees along the lane and Max needing to go out at 3am.

Have a great Saturday everyone.
#flower #gardening #nature

Close up of a pale pink and yellow dahlia.

shortrb.bsky.social @shortrb.bsky.social · 6d

Good morning Bluesky

Overcast and light misty rain. Though stronger winds are forecast for later. Good luck to everyone facing the full force of storm Amy.

Have a great day everyone
#flower #gardening #nature

shortrb.bsky.social @shortrb.bsky.social · 6d

Max says it's playtime
#dog #dogsofbluesky

A border collie with a throw toy in his mouth. Close up to the camera

shortrb.bsky.social @shortrb.bsky.social · 6d

I'm glad that's over for another 6 months. Three nurses, five attempts at getting blood!
In the end they gave up trying to get blood from my arms and used my hand instead.
Having small, hard to find veins and a needle phobia. You can see why I dread days like this

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shortrb.bsky.social @shortrb.bsky.social · 7d

Good morning Bluesky

Up early on a dull looking morning. I'm off to the hospital in a bit. For my six monthly scan and tests. Wish me luck. As I'm already dreading the needles.

I hope everyone has a good day
#flower #gardening #nature

Close up of a pale yellow dahlia thats partly opened.

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shortrb.bsky.social @shortrb.bsky.social · 7d

Reminds me of the the Tinker, Tailor nursery rhyme.

This year, next year, sometime, never.

shortrb.bsky.social @shortrb.bsky.social · 8d

Good morning Bluesky

It's an overcast morning. But the dahlias are still looking amazing.

Have a great day everybody.
#flower #gardening #nature

A partly opened pink dahlia. The inner parts of the petals have a flash of yellow on them

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shortrb.bsky.social @shortrb.bsky.social · 8d

You have my sympathies.

I hope it's nothing like my South West water bill. Where water charges went up by 31% and standing charges by 33%

shortrb.bsky.social @shortrb.bsky.social · 9d

Good morning Bluesky

Another fresh but sunny start to the day. Fingers crossed today will be a better day than yesterday.

Have a good day everyone.
#flower #gardening #nature

Two pink and yellow dahlia flowers in the early morning sun. A couple of dark pink cosmo flowers can also be seen

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shortrb.bsky.social @shortrb.bsky.social · 9d

On a day when everything feels crap. I really miss mum's hugs.

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shortrb.bsky.social @shortrb.bsky.social · 10d

Good morning Bluesky

Another crisp and misty morning. This is the sort of Autumn weather I enjoy the most.

Have a great day everone.
#flower #gardning #nature

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shortrb.bsky.social @shortrb.bsky.social · 10d

Age yourself with a film you saw in the cinema as a kid

A promo poster for Walt Disney's Robin Hood

Reposted

Sherri Mabe @starlitwaltz.bsky.social · 10d

Scotland for #stunday!

#eastcoastkin
#autumn
#landscape
#color

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shortrb.bsky.social @shortrb.bsky.social · 11d

Good morning Bluesky

It started out foggy, but the sun soon burnt that off

Have a great Sunday everyone.
#flower #gardning#nature

A pale pink and yellow dahlia. Spotted with morning dew

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shortrb.bsky.social @shortrb.bsky.social · 11d

In the garden this week
#flower #gardening #bloomscrolling

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shortrb.bsky.social @shortrb.bsky.social · 12d

Good morning Bluesky

I woke just in time this morning. To catch this part of sunrise.

Have a great Saturday everybody
#nature #sunrise #devon

This morning's sunrise. A band of bight orange lights to low horizon. Which in turn, illuminates the higher cloud with various shades of orange and peach

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shortrb.bsky.social @shortrb.bsky.social · 12d

I was prescribed an Atorvastatin called Lipitor three years ago. Like many other medicines, it does have a long list of recorded side effects.
But I can honestly say, I've not experienced any of them.