CatzzzUK 💙
@catzzzuk.bsky.social
You might remember me from Creative Latitude, Designers Who Blog, NO!SPEC, or Women Learn Thai. These days I’m hanging out in Devon with The Man, three Maine Coons and a crazy Staffy.
Unless noted, photos are my own.
Unless noted, photos are my own.
Valentine’s Day drive to Buckland-in-the-Moor. There was ONE sunny day this week and today (this morning anyway) was it. I expected more cars on the tiny country lanes but it wasn't awful. And we managed to get behind a ginormous farm vehicle, which meant everyone coming towards us had to give way.
February 14, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Valentine’s Day drive to Buckland-in-the-Moor. There was ONE sunny day this week and today (this morning anyway) was it. I expected more cars on the tiny country lanes but it wasn't awful. And we managed to get behind a ginormous farm vehicle, which meant everyone coming towards us had to give way.
Well this sucks. Thursday night the vacuum does its thing. Friday morning I take over, hitting the stairs plus the upstairs, the kitchen and the sunroom.
During, it was sunny. Now that I'm ready to garden it's raining.
And that's why Brits drop everything to run outside when there's sun? Ugh.
During, it was sunny. Now that I'm ready to garden it's raining.
And that's why Brits drop everything to run outside when there's sun? Ugh.
February 13, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Well this sucks. Thursday night the vacuum does its thing. Friday morning I take over, hitting the stairs plus the upstairs, the kitchen and the sunroom.
During, it was sunny. Now that I'm ready to garden it's raining.
And that's why Brits drop everything to run outside when there's sun? Ugh.
During, it was sunny. Now that I'm ready to garden it's raining.
And that's why Brits drop everything to run outside when there's sun? Ugh.
No Colin Cotterill on bluesky? Pooh. I'd love to share his recent ICE/Chihuahua cartoon (posted on FB) but cannot?
"Sharing a cartoon on social media, even if you give proper credit, is not legal in most circumstances without the express permission of the copyright owner"
"Sharing a cartoon on social media, even if you give proper credit, is not legal in most circumstances without the express permission of the copyright owner"
February 12, 2026 at 12:17 PM
No Colin Cotterill on bluesky? Pooh. I'd love to share his recent ICE/Chihuahua cartoon (posted on FB) but cannot?
"Sharing a cartoon on social media, even if you give proper credit, is not legal in most circumstances without the express permission of the copyright owner"
"Sharing a cartoon on social media, even if you give proper credit, is not legal in most circumstances without the express permission of the copyright owner"
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I get to post a mushroom pic! Anyone know what it is please?
September 23, 2024 at 4:48 PM
I get to post a mushroom pic! Anyone know what it is please?
The UK is wet wet wet. Relentlessly wet. And things are happening. Hellebores (earlier). Cherry blossoms (now). Frogs (uncovered prematurely).
February 11, 2026 at 7:51 PM
The UK is wet wet wet. Relentlessly wet. And things are happening. Hellebores (earlier). Cherry blossoms (now). Frogs (uncovered prematurely).
Nearly a decade later ... "Thanks to significant research efforts during the past decade ... the WHO now estimates the number of “premature deaths” caused by air pollution is over 6 million people worldwide every year."
www.bumrungrad.com/en/health-bl...
www.bumrungrad.com/en/health-bl...
Air Pollution: What you should know about the particle pollution threat | Bumrungrad
Eleven months after Bangkok’s last major air pollution episode, the city is under threat again. The culprit is particulate matter (PM) pollution, an especially hazardous type of air pollution that is ...
www.bumrungrad.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Nearly a decade later ... "Thanks to significant research efforts during the past decade ... the WHO now estimates the number of “premature deaths” caused by air pollution is over 6 million people worldwide every year."
www.bumrungrad.com/en/health-bl...
www.bumrungrad.com/en/health-bl...
Monica Lennon MSP, introducing the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill:
“By advancing the Ecocide Bill, we are making it clear that eco-criminals will not be tolerated here ... It’s a powerful deterrent that puts polluters on notice to clean up their act.
www.stopecocide.earth/bn-2025/scot...
“By advancing the Ecocide Bill, we are making it clear that eco-criminals will not be tolerated here ... It’s a powerful deterrent that puts polluters on notice to clean up their act.
www.stopecocide.earth/bn-2025/scot...
Scottish Parliament Votes to Advance Ecocide Bill — Stop Ecocide International
The Scottish Parliament has voted to advance the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill, placing Scotland on track to become the first UK nation to criminalise severe environmental destruction.
www.stopecocide.earth
February 7, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Monica Lennon MSP, introducing the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill:
“By advancing the Ecocide Bill, we are making it clear that eco-criminals will not be tolerated here ... It’s a powerful deterrent that puts polluters on notice to clean up their act.
www.stopecocide.earth/bn-2025/scot...
“By advancing the Ecocide Bill, we are making it clear that eco-criminals will not be tolerated here ... It’s a powerful deterrent that puts polluters on notice to clean up their act.
www.stopecocide.earth/bn-2025/scot...
My gardening schedule says it’s time to cut back decorative grasses. I was late last year and regretted it (blinked and new shoots were coming up through dead stems).
But either way, taking special care is critical. Isn’t he sweet? Especially all in one piece 😊
But either way, taking special care is critical. Isn’t he sweet? Especially all in one piece 😊
February 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
My gardening schedule says it’s time to cut back decorative grasses. I was late last year and regretted it (blinked and new shoots were coming up through dead stems).
But either way, taking special care is critical. Isn’t he sweet? Especially all in one piece 😊
But either way, taking special care is critical. Isn’t he sweet? Especially all in one piece 😊
OTD 2020: Clean Air for Everyone?
"Unfortunately, today the government is telling growers in central Thailand to switch from corn to sugarcane. This will increase the smoke by returning us to when sugarcane was the largest source of smoke in Thailand."
www.chiangmaicitylife.com/citylife-art...
"Unfortunately, today the government is telling growers in central Thailand to switch from corn to sugarcane. This will increase the smoke by returning us to when sugarcane was the largest source of smoke in Thailand."
www.chiangmaicitylife.com/citylife-art...
Clean Air for Everyone? - Chiang Mai Citylife
Please see part one of this article here. Where’s the smoke from? First, most smoke around here comes from burning corn waste. This is hard
www.chiangmaicitylife.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:03 AM
OTD 2020: Clean Air for Everyone?
"Unfortunately, today the government is telling growers in central Thailand to switch from corn to sugarcane. This will increase the smoke by returning us to when sugarcane was the largest source of smoke in Thailand."
www.chiangmaicitylife.com/citylife-art...
"Unfortunately, today the government is telling growers in central Thailand to switch from corn to sugarcane. This will increase the smoke by returning us to when sugarcane was the largest source of smoke in Thailand."
www.chiangmaicitylife.com/citylife-art...
Saxton has Monday vibes.
February 2, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Saxton has Monday vibes.
The man drove to Brighton (it was hopping!) and back. His aim? Lanes Armoury, known for antique weapons (militaria). He also stopped at the Royal Pavilion. I’d pass on the Armoury but I’d love to see the Pavilion at some point!
February 1, 2026 at 8:54 AM
The man drove to Brighton (it was hopping!) and back. His aim? Lanes Armoury, known for antique weapons (militaria). He also stopped at the Royal Pavilion. I’d pass on the Armoury but I’d love to see the Pavilion at some point!
Powerful wind last night… yet another chore to add to my never ending to-do list. Do we repurpose or build something new? Decisions … decisions …
January 31, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Powerful wind last night… yet another chore to add to my never ending to-do list. Do we repurpose or build something new? Decisions … decisions …
Stoke Gabriel, where the man stayed on holiday as a kid.
Memories (his, obviously) … the uncle they’d visit would drive around the village in an old Volkswagen, yelling ‘ice cream lickers’ at any invading tourists.
Memories (his, obviously) … the uncle they’d visit would drive around the village in an old Volkswagen, yelling ‘ice cream lickers’ at any invading tourists.
January 30, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Stoke Gabriel, where the man stayed on holiday as a kid.
Memories (his, obviously) … the uncle they’d visit would drive around the village in an old Volkswagen, yelling ‘ice cream lickers’ at any invading tourists.
Memories (his, obviously) … the uncle they’d visit would drive around the village in an old Volkswagen, yelling ‘ice cream lickers’ at any invading tourists.
The plan was to head for Plymouth but we went to the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark instead (it was a weather thing).
January 30, 2026 at 12:36 PM
The plan was to head for Plymouth but we went to the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark instead (it was a weather thing).
My solution. Create a place of calm.
It's working ...
It's working ...
January 29, 2026 at 5:01 PM
My solution. Create a place of calm.
It's working ...
It's working ...
There’s a scenic walk that goes up and over the top of our property, then down and around to our front door. Handy for pushing away from the phone, for starters. And starting tomorrow, I'm going to be doing more of that (getting out) and less of what I've been doing (scrolling through tragedies).
January 25, 2026 at 5:20 PM
There’s a scenic walk that goes up and over the top of our property, then down and around to our front door. Handy for pushing away from the phone, for starters. And starting tomorrow, I'm going to be doing more of that (getting out) and less of what I've been doing (scrolling through tragedies).
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Here's a practical guide for planning your garden, with links to goal setting advice and seed starting advice. It's been difficult for me to stay focused on anything lately, reading about new horrors every day. I'm trying to remain hopeful and help people garden.
open.substack.com/pub/gardenin...
open.substack.com/pub/gardenin...
Planning to Meet My Gardening Goals
I Know It's Boring, but the Spreadsheet Helps
open.substack.com
January 25, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Here's a practical guide for planning your garden, with links to goal setting advice and seed starting advice. It's been difficult for me to stay focused on anything lately, reading about new horrors every day. I'm trying to remain hopeful and help people garden.
open.substack.com/pub/gardenin...
open.substack.com/pub/gardenin...
Fun times. But not for long ...
OTD 2024: USAinUK (@U.S. Embassy London) posted: An important statement on the latest tea controversy.
OTD 2024: USAinUK (@U.S. Embassy London) posted: An important statement on the latest tea controversy.
January 25, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Fun times. But not for long ...
OTD 2024: USAinUK (@U.S. Embassy London) posted: An important statement on the latest tea controversy.
OTD 2024: USAinUK (@U.S. Embassy London) posted: An important statement on the latest tea controversy.
That look. I know it, I do.
January 24, 2026 at 8:33 PM
That look. I know it, I do.
OTD 2020: A ball of confusion @Arthuristheboy
"As of September 2014, all ten ASEAN countries have ratified the haze agreement.:."
Translation: Something, something, we, the ASEAN community, don't give a toss, something, something...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASEAN_A...
"As of September 2014, all ten ASEAN countries have ratified the haze agreement.:."
Translation: Something, something, we, the ASEAN community, don't give a toss, something, something...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASEAN_A...
January 24, 2026 at 5:10 AM
OTD 2020: A ball of confusion @Arthuristheboy
"As of September 2014, all ten ASEAN countries have ratified the haze agreement.:."
Translation: Something, something, we, the ASEAN community, don't give a toss, something, something...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASEAN_A...
"As of September 2014, all ten ASEAN countries have ratified the haze agreement.:."
Translation: Something, something, we, the ASEAN community, don't give a toss, something, something...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASEAN_A...
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Maybe tomorrow it won't be too emotionally painful to breathe. Goodnight heathens. I love you and wish us peace.
January 23, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Maybe tomorrow it won't be too emotionally painful to breathe. Goodnight heathens. I love you and wish us peace.
OTD 2022: Helmut Duerrast @HelmutDuerrast
PM10 Smog over Thailand a seasonal phenomena
>>> always during winter
OTD: PM2.5 on my balcony in Bangkok - 7 years ago, 6 years ago, 5 years ago, 4 years ago (smog chart shared by Helmut).
PM10 Smog over Thailand a seasonal phenomena
>>> always during winter
OTD: PM2.5 on my balcony in Bangkok - 7 years ago, 6 years ago, 5 years ago, 4 years ago (smog chart shared by Helmut).
January 23, 2026 at 5:42 AM
OTD 2022: Helmut Duerrast @HelmutDuerrast
PM10 Smog over Thailand a seasonal phenomena
>>> always during winter
OTD: PM2.5 on my balcony in Bangkok - 7 years ago, 6 years ago, 5 years ago, 4 years ago (smog chart shared by Helmut).
PM10 Smog over Thailand a seasonal phenomena
>>> always during winter
OTD: PM2.5 on my balcony in Bangkok - 7 years ago, 6 years ago, 5 years ago, 4 years ago (smog chart shared by Helmut).
Judging me (I’m petting Saxton instead of him).
January 22, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Judging me (I’m petting Saxton instead of him).
Wouldn’t that be something? If only …
January 19, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Wouldn’t that be something? If only …
Saxton (doing his best to avoid looking at the camera).
January 18, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Saxton (doing his best to avoid looking at the camera).