Debs with cats
@debswithcats.bsky.social
Loves cats. Now also a proud dog owner. M.E. (Towards the milder end - although that’s a total misnomer). Autistic. Experience of mental health services. Will talk mostly about the above. She/Her.
I left the car unlocked again earlier today. Yep my Forgetfulness is not a problem at all.
I think that was the second time this week.
I think that was the second time this week.
November 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I left the car unlocked again earlier today. Yep my Forgetfulness is not a problem at all.
I think that was the second time this week.
I think that was the second time this week.
New knitting project cast on and ribbing completed for the back of the jumper. I’ll be using moss stitch for the first time which in itself isn’t that hard but needs more concentration. I hope I’ll be able to focus enough for that.
November 15, 2025 at 1:33 PM
New knitting project cast on and ribbing completed for the back of the jumper. I’ll be using moss stitch for the first time which in itself isn’t that hard but needs more concentration. I hope I’ll be able to focus enough for that.
Puppy was awake for 2hrs in the night because she was sleeping all day yesterday (it was gloomy & pouring it down). We just took her for 25 min walk in the woods. hopefully that will help get her back into her normal rhythm.
November 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Puppy was awake for 2hrs in the night because she was sleeping all day yesterday (it was gloomy & pouring it down). We just took her for 25 min walk in the woods. hopefully that will help get her back into her normal rhythm.
Im trying to go to sleep early but Stella is barking loudly at Rosie downstairs because Rosie is refusing to play. And Stella is at peak puppy witching hour time.
November 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Im trying to go to sleep early but Stella is barking loudly at Rosie downstairs because Rosie is refusing to play. And Stella is at peak puppy witching hour time.
In bed already. Yay. This has been a hard week because of doing the autism social thing Tuesday night and being on my own after work last night.
Haribo, don’t lie to me about this being a share size.
Haribo, don’t lie to me about this being a share size.
November 14, 2025 at 7:28 PM
In bed already. Yay. This has been a hard week because of doing the autism social thing Tuesday night and being on my own after work last night.
Haribo, don’t lie to me about this being a share size.
Haribo, don’t lie to me about this being a share size.
I’m so exhausted again. Can’t wait to go to bed!
November 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I’m so exhausted again. Can’t wait to go to bed!
Weather is shite today and I let myself get too cold while being to focused on work. Trying to warm up during my lunch break. Heating is on and I’m under the blanket.
November 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Weather is shite today and I let myself get too cold while being to focused on work. Trying to warm up during my lunch break. Heating is on and I’m under the blanket.
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1) 🇩🇪 Some really good news! Germany plans to invest half a billion euros in research on diseases such as ME/CFS and Long Covid.
They are calling it "The National Decade Against Post-Infectious Diseases"
They are calling it "The National Decade Against Post-Infectious Diseases"
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
1) 🇩🇪 Some really good news! Germany plans to invest half a billion euros in research on diseases such as ME/CFS and Long Covid.
They are calling it "The National Decade Against Post-Infectious Diseases"
They are calling it "The National Decade Against Post-Infectious Diseases"
I’ve managed to give myself a blister by wearing the heat plasters against instructions underneath by bra strap. Even non medicated pain management can have dangerous side effects. Oops.
November 14, 2025 at 9:15 AM
I’ve managed to give myself a blister by wearing the heat plasters against instructions underneath by bra strap. Even non medicated pain management can have dangerous side effects. Oops.
I’m in bed and puppy has settled down next to me. Half the stuff that should have been done tonight didn’t get done but all the animals incl me have been fed and watered and Stella and I have cleaned our teeth.
November 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I’m in bed and puppy has settled down next to me. Half the stuff that should have been done tonight didn’t get done but all the animals incl me have been fed and watered and Stella and I have cleaned our teeth.
I’m so tired. Waiting for Stella to settle. She had a fab time with her dog friend. Bless. All very exciting so she’s not that settled. She’s busy chewing her big chew treat bone I saved for emergencies (I.e. extreme exhaustion on my part). She’s been showing some signs of teething this week again.
November 13, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I’m so tired. Waiting for Stella to settle. She had a fab time with her dog friend. Bless. All very exciting so she’s not that settled. She’s busy chewing her big chew treat bone I saved for emergencies (I.e. extreme exhaustion on my part). She’s been showing some signs of teething this week again.
Stella is a sweet dog and my two eldest cats who are BSH cats have relatively quickly figured that if they don’t run, dog doesn’t chase. They also just ignore her play overtures to her frustration. The big problem is Luna. Because puppy gets extremely exited to see her & barks loudly /1
November 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Stella is a sweet dog and my two eldest cats who are BSH cats have relatively quickly figured that if they don’t run, dog doesn’t chase. They also just ignore her play overtures to her frustration. The big problem is Luna. Because puppy gets extremely exited to see her & barks loudly /1
I’m on train back waiting for it to leave. Positive passenger assist service today - very smooth and helpful.
Looking forward to seeing the pets. It will just be us. Hopefully Stella will gets tired after running around with a dog friend for a few hours.
Looking forward to seeing the pets. It will just be us. Hopefully Stella will gets tired after running around with a dog friend for a few hours.
November 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I’m on train back waiting for it to leave. Positive passenger assist service today - very smooth and helpful.
Looking forward to seeing the pets. It will just be us. Hopefully Stella will gets tired after running around with a dog friend for a few hours.
Looking forward to seeing the pets. It will just be us. Hopefully Stella will gets tired after running around with a dog friend for a few hours.
knitters. German patterns don’t count the row on the needle as completed. So if pattern says complete 7 rows. I have to count 7 Vs. But people in UK think the row on the needle needs to be counted. This has confused me as if I were to cast off that last row I wouldn’t get another complete V.
November 13, 2025 at 8:50 AM
knitters. German patterns don’t count the row on the needle as completed. So if pattern says complete 7 rows. I have to count 7 Vs. But people in UK think the row on the needle needs to be counted. This has confused me as if I were to cast off that last row I wouldn’t get another complete V.
Dat in the office for me. B is off for 2 days but is travelling to a gig this afternoon.
Stella is going to be at a friend’s for the first time this afternoon. The friend who also has a cavachon, that Stella loves. Bit weird leaving our “baby” with someone else for more than a 30 min puppy groom.
Stella is going to be at a friend’s for the first time this afternoon. The friend who also has a cavachon, that Stella loves. Bit weird leaving our “baby” with someone else for more than a 30 min puppy groom.
November 13, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Dat in the office for me. B is off for 2 days but is travelling to a gig this afternoon.
Stella is going to be at a friend’s for the first time this afternoon. The friend who also has a cavachon, that Stella loves. Bit weird leaving our “baby” with someone else for more than a 30 min puppy groom.
Stella is going to be at a friend’s for the first time this afternoon. The friend who also has a cavachon, that Stella loves. Bit weird leaving our “baby” with someone else for more than a 30 min puppy groom.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Thanks for joining in tonight with #MadSkyChat
I hope you all have an easy night.
Back next Wednesday at 8pm GMT as usual.
I hope you all have an easy night.
Back next Wednesday at 8pm GMT as usual.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Hi everyone. I’m back and it’s #MadSkyChat. We chat for an hour.
All mad and/or Neurodivergent people welcome.
Just use the hashtag to join in every response.
How are you all today?
All mad and/or Neurodivergent people welcome.
Just use the hashtag to join in every response.
How are you all today?
Rowan are selling knitting kits for some of the knitted tank tops seen on Game of Wool. And the prices are shocking £80-£130 per kits. Partly because they are using pure merino wool and it includes so many colours. But you can’t just buy a pattern. You have to buy the whole kit! Wow.
November 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Rowan are selling knitting kits for some of the knitted tank tops seen on Game of Wool. And the prices are shocking £80-£130 per kits. Partly because they are using pure merino wool and it includes so many colours. But you can’t just buy a pattern. You have to buy the whole kit! Wow.
After finished the last knitting project early afternoon I’ve cast on for the new project. Not done much else today as I’m tired from the swim and a long day yesterday where I had an autism thing after work.
November 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
After finished the last knitting project early afternoon I’ve cast on for the new project. Not done much else today as I’m tired from the swim and a long day yesterday where I had an autism thing after work.
Hi everyone. It’s Wednesday, #MadSkyChat day. We chat tonight at 8pm GMT for an hour.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Hi everyone. It’s Wednesday, #MadSkyChat day. We chat tonight at 8pm GMT for an hour.
All mad and/or Neurodivergent people welcome.
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Yay. The slipover is finished. This is the first adult sized garment other than a scarf that I’ve ever knitted. Next project is a moss stitch jumper in the same yarn but a different shade.
Stella is asleep on my lap and says no more crafts.
Stella is asleep on my lap and says no more crafts.
November 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Yay. The slipover is finished. This is the first adult sized garment other than a scarf that I’ve ever knitted. Next project is a moss stitch jumper in the same yarn but a different shade.
Stella is asleep on my lap and says no more crafts.
Stella is asleep on my lap and says no more crafts.
Time for a swim. Definitely not a 2kn one. Horrible outside just wanted to stay in watch crap tv & finish sewing up my slipover but I need the movement for my back pain and my stress levels.
November 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Time for a swim. Definitely not a 2kn one. Horrible outside just wanted to stay in watch crap tv & finish sewing up my slipover but I need the movement for my back pain and my stress levels.
I’m super exhausted after a long day and the puppy is currently running around the bedroom floor and chewing my slippers. Taken the slippers away from her now which meant getting back up. Le sigh.
How’s everyone’s day been ?
How’s everyone’s day been ?
November 11, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I’m super exhausted after a long day and the puppy is currently running around the bedroom floor and chewing my slippers. Taken the slippers away from her now which meant getting back up. Le sigh.
How’s everyone’s day been ?
How’s everyone’s day been ?
Luna is still living upstairs and especially in the spare room due to puppies being very scary.
She’s delighted I’m back at work this week because it means I’m working upstairs and spending more time with her. At least someone is happy I’m working. 🤣
She’s delighted I’m back at work this week because it means I’m working upstairs and spending more time with her. At least someone is happy I’m working. 🤣
November 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Luna is still living upstairs and especially in the spare room due to puppies being very scary.
She’s delighted I’m back at work this week because it means I’m working upstairs and spending more time with her. At least someone is happy I’m working. 🤣
She’s delighted I’m back at work this week because it means I’m working upstairs and spending more time with her. At least someone is happy I’m working. 🤣
I will be swimming for the charity Movember for Men's Health on the 29th November at a swimathon. I can choose my own distance so it's what I can manage. My is aim 2km, which is "only" 40 length in a 50m pool. That will probable exhaust me for several days though.
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Deborah's Motivation: I'm raising funds and awareness this Movember for all the dads, brothers, sons and mates in our lives. I need your help. Please donate to support men's health.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:54 AM
I will be swimming for the charity Movember for Men's Health on the 29th November at a swimathon. I can choose my own distance so it's what I can manage. My is aim 2km, which is "only" 40 length in a 50m pool. That will probable exhaust me for several days though.
movember.com/m/15511369?m...
movember.com/m/15511369?m...