Dotty
@fizzandnonsense.bsky.social
Scottish Borders. Deep as a puddle. Commander of lists. Juggler of tasks. Lives with hens; Henry, a cat; Leo, a dug and best of all, @alistaircoleman.bluesky.social.
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Dotty
@fizzandnonsense.bsky.social
· Apr 10
The future:
* Go and live with @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social forever
* Finish writing this book. And then another one and another one
* Relax
* Go and live with @fizzandnonsense.bsky.social forever
* Finish writing this book. And then another one and another one
* Relax
It's been a day of loveliness. And I've got this ⬇️ to look forward to as well. Without the 10 hour drives. And Leo, a dog.
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Dogs and cats living together. MASS HYSTERIA.
November 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Dogs and cats living together. MASS HYSTERIA.
We have been pottering, walking the dug, cleaning out the hens, planting window boxes and moving bookshelves to make room for moooore shelves AND I've had a bath & been brought a mug of tea AND a mince pie. Oh and TWO hens are now laying.
ALSO suprise book arrived for ME!
BEST DAY.
ALSO suprise book arrived for ME!
BEST DAY.
November 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM
We have been pottering, walking the dug, cleaning out the hens, planting window boxes and moving bookshelves to make room for moooore shelves AND I've had a bath & been brought a mug of tea AND a mince pie. Oh and TWO hens are now laying.
ALSO suprise book arrived for ME!
BEST DAY.
ALSO suprise book arrived for ME!
BEST DAY.
And no I am not making eel pie for tea. I have done my duty when in Sarfend eat jellied eels and that is quite enough thank you.
November 14, 2025 at 9:12 AM
And no I am not making eel pie for tea. I have done my duty when in Sarfend eat jellied eels and that is quite enough thank you.
Just an eel? In The Scottish Borders. Down a disused railway line. Never seen one before. But now I know I must have swum with plenty.
Aaaargh.
Aaaargh.
November 14, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Just an eel? In The Scottish Borders. Down a disused railway line. Never seen one before. But now I know I must have swum with plenty.
Aaaargh.
Aaaargh.
Leo, a dug, is in a huge sulk with me. He's had two walks in the rain today, accompanied by the cat who did not complain once, which he enjoyed at the time but has now decided he didn't ever want to and I'm a wicked, wicked woman.
And I've vacuumed the sofa which has messed it up for him.
And I've vacuumed the sofa which has messed it up for him.
November 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Leo, a dug, is in a huge sulk with me. He's had two walks in the rain today, accompanied by the cat who did not complain once, which he enjoyed at the time but has now decided he didn't ever want to and I'm a wicked, wicked woman.
And I've vacuumed the sofa which has messed it up for him.
And I've vacuumed the sofa which has messed it up for him.
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Yeah, when the night sky is glowing turquoise and purple, stop acting like you're too cool to coo at that like a Toy Story alien guys, *that's* some proper loser shit.
Saw someone post that they didn’t want to take any aurora photos because it was cliché, everyone’s doing it
The sky’s full of mystical dancing lights, from particles miles above us, excited by a burp from our local star. You’re allowed to be excited about cool shit, and this is especially cool shit
The sky’s full of mystical dancing lights, from particles miles above us, excited by a burp from our local star. You’re allowed to be excited about cool shit, and this is especially cool shit
November 13, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Yeah, when the night sky is glowing turquoise and purple, stop acting like you're too cool to coo at that like a Toy Story alien guys, *that's* some proper loser shit.
I've been making a toile of a new frock. Construction & fit are perfect. It's a wrap dress and I prefer a modest x-over, but this is FULL coverage. In my enthusiasm I forgot to check how I'd like it to look, rather than just slaving over perfect fit.
I was SO close to finishing it.
I was SO close to finishing it.
November 13, 2025 at 10:05 AM
I've been making a toile of a new frock. Construction & fit are perfect. It's a wrap dress and I prefer a modest x-over, but this is FULL coverage. In my enthusiasm I forgot to check how I'd like it to look, rather than just slaving over perfect fit.
I was SO close to finishing it.
I was SO close to finishing it.
I used to think women got pregnant by sitting on a potato (don't ask - I have no idea). BUT each time I was pregnant I knew because I dreamt I had been sitting on a potato. So...
Under-the-weather TikTokers are slicing raw potatoes and placing them in their — and their children’s — socks before bed. The theory is that the potato draws out toxins.
However, experts warn against relying on folk remedies over medical care.
However, experts warn against relying on folk remedies over medical care.
No, putting a potato in your sock will not cure a cold
TikTokers are placing slices of raw potatoes in their — and their children’s socks — overnight to cure illnesses.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:49 AM
I used to think women got pregnant by sitting on a potato (don't ask - I have no idea). BUT each time I was pregnant I knew because I dreamt I had been sitting on a potato. So...
Went to see the Gaia exhibition with @alistaircoleman.bsky.social today at Hexham Abbey. I'm not convinced it was the best setting for it, but I'm very glad we saw it. The regret of not would have hurt more than the 3 hour round trip driving through ALL the rain that ever was.
November 11, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Went to see the Gaia exhibition with @alistaircoleman.bsky.social today at Hexham Abbey. I'm not convinced it was the best setting for it, but I'm very glad we saw it. The regret of not would have hurt more than the 3 hour round trip driving through ALL the rain that ever was.
Still fangirling from yesterday. You know when you have always thought "that's not for the likes of me", and then meeting that one person turns that thought right on its head? Well that's what happened.
November 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Still fangirling from yesterday. You know when you have always thought "that's not for the likes of me", and then meeting that one person turns that thought right on its head? Well that's what happened.
Went to see @profaliceroberts.bsky.social in Embra with @alistaircoleman.bsky.social which was fab. Popped into Blackwell's first: was surprised not only with "Economica - A Global of Women, Wealth & Power" but I got to actually meet @vnbateman.bsky.social. I can't put the book down. ACE day.
November 11, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Went to see @profaliceroberts.bsky.social in Embra with @alistaircoleman.bsky.social which was fab. Popped into Blackwell's first: was surprised not only with "Economica - A Global of Women, Wealth & Power" but I got to actually meet @vnbateman.bsky.social. I can't put the book down. ACE day.
As we! (not getting old any time soon) were getting in the car this morning I mentioned that I regretted giving away a particular tweed skirt in my massive declutter. Popped into the charity shop with a bag of stuff I'd missed, and what was on the £1 rail?!!! THE skirt!
Related: we still have a 1/2
Related: we still have a 1/2
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
As we! (not getting old any time soon) were getting in the car this morning I mentioned that I regretted giving away a particular tweed skirt in my massive declutter. Popped into the charity shop with a bag of stuff I'd missed, and what was on the £1 rail?!!! THE skirt!
Related: we still have a 1/2
Related: we still have a 1/2
I took Henry to the vet this afternoon for his booster jag & check-up. I got him one of those porthole backpacks and he LOVES it. He was so chill he didn't want to come out and then when he did he sprawled out on the table & purred so much the vet couldn't stethoscope him.
November 5, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I took Henry to the vet this afternoon for his booster jag & check-up. I got him one of those porthole backpacks and he LOVES it. He was so chill he didn't want to come out and then when he did he sprawled out on the table & purred so much the vet couldn't stethoscope him.
In I love where I work (well, love the people I work with), just got a Teams message from senior colleague "Are you going to be OK for 11:30?" Yes, on it. "Fab. Red lipstick - you'll be grand".
November 5, 2025 at 8:50 AM
In I love where I work (well, love the people I work with), just got a Teams message from senior colleague "Are you going to be OK for 11:30?" Yes, on it. "Fab. Red lipstick - you'll be grand".
I've also got to prep for a meeting later this morning with a high heidyin at Scot Gov. Not compatible with checking live location and "he's at Gloucester services!". (But he is!!!)
Gloucester services is my gateway to/from the South. Tebay to/from the North. West-side rules, innit.
Gloucester services is my gateway to/from the South. Tebay to/from the North. West-side rules, innit.
November 5, 2025 at 7:55 AM
I've also got to prep for a meeting later this morning with a high heidyin at Scot Gov. Not compatible with checking live location and "he's at Gloucester services!". (But he is!!!)
Gloucester services is my gateway to/from the South. Tebay to/from the North. West-side rules, innit.
Gloucester services is my gateway to/from the South. Tebay to/from the North. West-side rules, innit.
Last solo duvet wrangle done. It's like the best ever Christmas eve. Ever.
November 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Last solo duvet wrangle done. It's like the best ever Christmas eve. Ever.
This account smells of wet dog; soft as cashmere cat fur; chicken shit; warm eggs; hot porridge; scones just out of the oven with homemade butter; books; washing off the line and freshly dug loamy soil. And red lipstick.
This account smells like: a gentle perfume; candles; newly mown grass; roast potatoes; soft kitty fur; freshly baked bread; books; oil paints and coffee beans.
November 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
This account smells of wet dog; soft as cashmere cat fur; chicken shit; warm eggs; hot porridge; scones just out of the oven with homemade butter; books; washing off the line and freshly dug loamy soil. And red lipstick.
This is extraordinary
Happy Birthday to Luul! I guarantee you will not see anything as bonkers as this today. Lulu, Bernie Clifton, Margaret Thatcher, Idi Amin and Clement Freud - Smile, Darn You, Smile!
November 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
This is extraordinary
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There’s no screening for ovarian cancer and it’s really difficult to spot: you can’t squidge your ovaries in the shower to check for lumps. Also it’s very good at masquerading at other things, like IBS and diverticulitis.
Please take a look at this list of symptoms - and share if you can.
Please take a look at this list of symptoms - and share if you can.
November 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
There’s no screening for ovarian cancer and it’s really difficult to spot: you can’t squidge your ovaries in the shower to check for lumps. Also it’s very good at masquerading at other things, like IBS and diverticulitis.
Please take a look at this list of symptoms - and share if you can.
Please take a look at this list of symptoms - and share if you can.
Did my last all by my own Bins Day today.
Real romance, this.
Real romance, this.
November 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Did my last all by my own Bins Day today.
Real romance, this.
Real romance, this.
This is definitely worth getting out of bed for.
October 30, 2025 at 7:51 AM
This is definitely worth getting out of bed for.
Anyhoo - onsite QI training this morning and there's chickens/cat/dog/coffee to be done before the drive & fight for parking.
October 30, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Anyhoo - onsite QI training this morning and there's chickens/cat/dog/coffee to be done before the drive & fight for parking.
ONE WEEK until "am I doing the chickens/dog/cat/coffee this morning?.
That's proper romance that is.
That's proper romance that is.
October 30, 2025 at 5:56 AM
ONE WEEK until "am I doing the chickens/dog/cat/coffee this morning?.
That's proper romance that is.
That's proper romance that is.
Leo, a dug and Henry, a cat are now inseperable. I'm having my Sunday evening bath and they keep wandering in and out together.
Now we just need @alistaircoleman.bsky.social to join us and we'll be complete.
My heart is FULL.
Now we just need @alistaircoleman.bsky.social to join us and we'll be complete.
My heart is FULL.
October 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Leo, a dug and Henry, a cat are now inseperable. I'm having my Sunday evening bath and they keep wandering in and out together.
Now we just need @alistaircoleman.bsky.social to join us and we'll be complete.
My heart is FULL.
Now we just need @alistaircoleman.bsky.social to join us and we'll be complete.
My heart is FULL.
I'd be a gardener on a private or protected estate, with a walled garden where I could grow fancy heritage vegetables. Like skirret (going to try this next year anyhoo) incrediblevegetables.co.uk/shop/skirret....
Basically Caroline Quentin. With fancy chickens and ducks too.
Basically Caroline Quentin. With fancy chickens and ducks too.
October 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I'd be a gardener on a private or protected estate, with a walled garden where I could grow fancy heritage vegetables. Like skirret (going to try this next year anyhoo) incrediblevegetables.co.uk/shop/skirret....
Basically Caroline Quentin. With fancy chickens and ducks too.
Basically Caroline Quentin. With fancy chickens and ducks too.