Elaine Mary Davies
@emdavies7.bsky.social
Reader, gardener, (multiple) islander, dog-worshiper, Hill Walker, Victoria Maritime Museum and ElderDog supporter and trying to learn Latin in my usual unfocused way.
@victoriags.org Has anyone, local to Victoria or otherwise, researched Dutch genealogical records? I have an adopted sibling who has the merest amount of information but definitely his biological grandmother was Dutch. I would appreciate some pointers to get me started 😊 Many thanks.
September 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM
@victoriags.org Has anyone, local to Victoria or otherwise, researched Dutch genealogical records? I have an adopted sibling who has the merest amount of information but definitely his biological grandmother was Dutch. I would appreciate some pointers to get me started 😊 Many thanks.
@loneysuej.bsky.social Ahoy there Irish lady! Hopefully you can check out this podcast - different twist to Irish and Vikings! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
In Our Time - The Battle of Clontarf - BBC Sounds
Brian Boru's celebrated defeat of Hiberno-Norse forces and allies outside Dublin in 1014.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 13, 2025 at 3:31 AM
@loneysuej.bsky.social Ahoy there Irish lady! Hopefully you can check out this podcast - different twist to Irish and Vikings! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Lovely visit with my niece and her beau Wednesday evening ❤️
March 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Lovely visit with my niece and her beau Wednesday evening ❤️
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David Crombie is an old-line Progressive Conservative. A conservative, not a fascist. Because conservatism and fascism are not the same, and we can count on conservatives--as opposed to Conservatives--to join in the fight against fascism.
There was a special moment at the recent Elbows Up meeting at Metropolitan United Church.
After his speech, the Honourable David Crombie came over to me and gave me a warm embrace.
Thank you Donald Trump for bringing so many people from such diverse views together.
We are team Canada.
#elbowsup
After his speech, the Honourable David Crombie came over to me and gave me a warm embrace.
Thank you Donald Trump for bringing so many people from such diverse views together.
We are team Canada.
#elbowsup
March 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
David Crombie is an old-line Progressive Conservative. A conservative, not a fascist. Because conservatism and fascism are not the same, and we can count on conservatives--as opposed to Conservatives--to join in the fight against fascism.
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With prices rising and uncertainty in the market, we get it—it’s frustrating. But one thing we can control? Where we spend our money.
Choosing Canadian-made means supporting our neighbours, local businesses, and our economy.
#MadeInCanada #SupportLocal #BuyCanadian #CanadianEconomy #ProudCanadian
Choosing Canadian-made means supporting our neighbours, local businesses, and our economy.
#MadeInCanada #SupportLocal #BuyCanadian #CanadianEconomy #ProudCanadian
March 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
With prices rising and uncertainty in the market, we get it—it’s frustrating. But one thing we can control? Where we spend our money.
Choosing Canadian-made means supporting our neighbours, local businesses, and our economy.
#MadeInCanada #SupportLocal #BuyCanadian #CanadianEconomy #ProudCanadian
Choosing Canadian-made means supporting our neighbours, local businesses, and our economy.
#MadeInCanada #SupportLocal #BuyCanadian #CanadianEconomy #ProudCanadian
Beautiful sane day on the Sunshine Coast! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️
March 14, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Beautiful sane day on the Sunshine Coast! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️
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Everyone on Bluesky needs to hear this…
In White Male/White Christian America cruelty is the point.
Trump is a Putin puppet determined to harass and target the victims of Russia's murderous war.
If Trump takes this step Canada must work with Europe to give safe shelter.
www.esquire.com/news-politic...
Trump is a Putin puppet determined to harass and target the victims of Russia's murderous war.
If Trump takes this step Canada must work with Europe to give safe shelter.
www.esquire.com/news-politic...
Trump Considers Revoking the Legal Status of Ukrainian Refugees. You're Welcome, Mr. Putin.
Should it happen, the move could lead to the deportation of people who came to the U.S. after Russia invaded Ukraine.
www.esquire.com
March 7, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Everyone on Bluesky needs to hear this…
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Find fresh, local food & support Canadian farmers! Buying from local farms means fresher produce, a stronger economy & a greener planet.
🔗 Explore farms here: buff.ly/fsEtXfm
🔗 Discover more Canadian brands: madeinca.ca
#SupportLocal #EatLocal #MadeInCanada #BuyCanadian #ShopLocal
🔗 Explore farms here: buff.ly/fsEtXfm
🔗 Discover more Canadian brands: madeinca.ca
#SupportLocal #EatLocal #MadeInCanada #BuyCanadian #ShopLocal
March 7, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Find fresh, local food & support Canadian farmers! Buying from local farms means fresher produce, a stronger economy & a greener planet.
🔗 Explore farms here: buff.ly/fsEtXfm
🔗 Discover more Canadian brands: madeinca.ca
#SupportLocal #EatLocal #MadeInCanada #BuyCanadian #ShopLocal
🔗 Explore farms here: buff.ly/fsEtXfm
🔗 Discover more Canadian brands: madeinca.ca
#SupportLocal #EatLocal #MadeInCanada #BuyCanadian #ShopLocal
This is fantastic! youtu.be/ZnYhbrxHcOY
Elbows Up Canada!
YouTube video by Your Happy Birthday Song
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March 8, 2025 at 5:15 AM
This is fantastic! youtu.be/ZnYhbrxHcOY
“Ukraine will face drone attacks as it does every night, but tonight … drone and missile defense systems will have no intelligence warning of possible targets. Given Russia’s primary targets are often civilian… [DT] today signed the death warrants of innocent Ukrainian civilians.” Truth Matters
March 5, 2025 at 11:39 PM
“Ukraine will face drone attacks as it does every night, but tonight … drone and missile defense systems will have no intelligence warning of possible targets. Given Russia’s primary targets are often civilian… [DT] today signed the death warrants of innocent Ukrainian civilians.” Truth Matters
And let’s not forget local farmers’ markets - driving down Blenkinsop the other day, I noted a large number of market stands at end of driveways and Mitchells of course! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️❤️
March 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
And let’s not forget local farmers’ markets - driving down Blenkinsop the other day, I noted a large number of market stands at end of driveways and Mitchells of course! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️❤️
So DT’s efforts to destroy our independence stepped up this morning - We are strong and resilient and need to support each other. My very local take is that Save on Foods is making a greater effort to stock and identify Canadian products vs Country Grocer or Red Barn.
March 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
So DT’s efforts to destroy our independence stepped up this morning - We are strong and resilient and need to support each other. My very local take is that Save on Foods is making a greater effort to stock and identify Canadian products vs Country Grocer or Red Barn.
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A timeline cleanse for you: I took a photo of my dog, Monty (front left) and his friends, but it looks like they have just recorded their second studio album. 😂 🐕🦺
#dogsofbluesky #dog #cockapoo #love #mansbestfriend #life #walk #explore #photography
#dogsofbluesky #dog #cockapoo #love #mansbestfriend #life #walk #explore #photography
February 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A timeline cleanse for you: I took a photo of my dog, Monty (front left) and his friends, but it looks like they have just recorded their second studio album. 😂 🐕🦺
#dogsofbluesky #dog #cockapoo #love #mansbestfriend #life #walk #explore #photography
#dogsofbluesky #dog #cockapoo #love #mansbestfriend #life #walk #explore #photography
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In these terrible times we are going through, I wanted to share this beautiful crocus defiantly growing between cobblestones in our garden with you.
Take care! Stay strong!
Take care! Stay strong!
March 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
In these terrible times we are going through, I wanted to share this beautiful crocus defiantly growing between cobblestones in our garden with you.
Take care! Stay strong!
Take care! Stay strong!
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There’s nothing more adorable than a little round and irresistibly charming saw-whet owl.
maxime_lv photography📸
#littleowl #Nature
maxime_lv photography📸
#littleowl #Nature
March 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
There’s nothing more adorable than a little round and irresistibly charming saw-whet owl.
maxime_lv photography📸
#littleowl #Nature
maxime_lv photography📸
#littleowl #Nature
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Donated blood for the first time along with my bros and niece - finally able to with deletion of mad cow rules!
February 28, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Donated blood for the first time along with my bros and niece - finally able to with deletion of mad cow rules!
Charlie Angus is sponsoring a petition to strip Elon Musk of his Canadian Citizenship - see link and please sign! Unlikely to be successful BUT the point, in my humble opinion, is to make our displeasure known and this does that! 🇨🇦 www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Petition e-5353 - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
February 24, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Charlie Angus is sponsoring a petition to strip Elon Musk of his Canadian Citizenship - see link and please sign! Unlikely to be successful BUT the point, in my humble opinion, is to make our displeasure known and this does that! 🇨🇦 www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
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And who they didn't like
February 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
And who they didn't like
Happy 47th birthday to President Zelenskyy - he and all Ukrainians are Heroes! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
a cartoon cat is flying through the air with a red cape
ALT: a cartoon cat is flying through the air with a red cape
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February 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Happy 47th birthday to President Zelenskyy - he and all Ukrainians are Heroes! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
And then DT throws Ukraine 🇺🇦 under the bus - ‘maybe they’ll be Russian’ - why not just send a proper invitation to Putin just to walk back in anytime he wants? Oh and, “pay us back” with all your mineral wealth. Where are the Republicans who previously supported Ukraine? Please speak up! 🇨🇦
February 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
And then DT throws Ukraine 🇺🇦 under the bus - ‘maybe they’ll be Russian’ - why not just send a proper invitation to Putin just to walk back in anytime he wants? Oh and, “pay us back” with all your mineral wealth. Where are the Republicans who previously supported Ukraine? Please speak up! 🇨🇦
Hearing DT talk about Canada as simply a “51st state”, that we are a ‘nothing country’ - my mind goes to Hitler’s writings on the need for Germany to have “Lebensraum”. It’s likely people didn’t take him very seriously then; wrote it off as hyperbole. As a Canadian, I’m taking DT very seriously 😐
February 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Hearing DT talk about Canada as simply a “51st state”, that we are a ‘nothing country’ - my mind goes to Hitler’s writings on the need for Germany to have “Lebensraum”. It’s likely people didn’t take him very seriously then; wrote it off as hyperbole. As a Canadian, I’m taking DT very seriously 😐
What it should end up looking like 😓
February 5, 2025 at 11:13 PM
What it should end up looking like 😓
Beautiful puzzle from Indigenous Collection - this is one by Richard Shorty “Northern Tutchone”
February 5, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Beautiful puzzle from Indigenous Collection - this is one by Richard Shorty “Northern Tutchone”