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Mike Leake
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Tizzy’s morning walker (weekdays) and general grump
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Much lighter this morning with clearer skies and a fullish creek #DailyBalcony
Clear sky with a band of cloud above the buildings across a water filled creek Broken cloud looking up the full creek with lights marking the boats and buildings
January 28, 2026 at 7:02 AM
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The beach comes to #TerrierTuesday Tizzy caught the train to Westgate, zoomed around the beach and the visited a cafe
A small black dog on the train A small black dog on the rippled sand of a beach A small black dog on the rippled sand of a beach A small black dog looking out to sea from an outdoor cafe table
January 27, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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Wet and dark #DailyBalcony
A slightly blurred picture of the lights and buildings across the creek The filling creek with lights illuminating the bordering boats and buildings
January 27, 2026 at 7:09 AM
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ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
All 10 shots were fired AFTER they removed the gun from Pretti’s waist. Every single shot was fired after he was disarmed.
January 25, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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Must be Monday… #DailyBalcony
Some electric lights illuminate the creek, boats and buildings Some electric lights illuminate the creek, boats and buildings
January 26, 2026 at 7:02 AM
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How is it that one of the most divisive individuals ever to occupy the Oval Office has somehow managed to unite the entire world against us?
January 25, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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Light grey #DailyBalcony
Grey cloud over the buildings and largely empty creek Grey cloud over the buildings and largely empty creek
January 25, 2026 at 9:05 AM
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Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.

"Please get the truth out about our son."
Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti “We are heartbroken but also very angry. Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact. I do not throw around the ‘hero’ term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed. Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.
January 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM
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musicologyduck.bsky.social
holy crap youtube.com/shorts/hyqtA...
ICE is full of COWARDS. They are all absolute, pathetic, untrained COWARDS. DEFUND AND PROSECUTE.
YouTube video by Seth Moulton
youtube.com
January 24, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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cargobikeben.bsky.social
Have you ever wondered why the car lobby is always happy to respond to environmental claims, but you never hear them talk about obesity or public health? That asymmetry isn’t accidental. It’s a strategic choice about which fights they can survive.
January 24, 2026 at 7:27 AM
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What a difference an hour makes! Sunrise for the #DailyBalcony
Red sky and broken cloud over the buildings across a creek at low tide Looking down a creek bordered by boats and buildings at low tide. Blue skies above but it isn’t as warm as the picture suggests!
January 24, 2026 at 8:08 AM
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Weekend tomorrow! #DailyBalcony
Some faint light behind the clouds and the electric lights cast some light on the buildings and creek Lines of electric lights border the dark creek
January 23, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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A few breaks in the cloud and the merest hint of pink to the east #DailyBalcony
Light and shade in the high clouds, a hint of pink on the horizon to the left and electric lights illuminate the creek and buildings opposite Lighter and darker clouds in the sky and the borders of the creek lit by electricity
January 22, 2026 at 7:19 AM
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Even darker this morning… #DailyBalcony
Electric lights and a few reflections off buildings and the creek Lines of electric lights along the side of the creek
January 21, 2026 at 7:24 AM
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cardonebrian.bsky.social
🚨🚨Check this out👇👇A French judge states that Trump sent people from the US Embassy to try to intimidate her during Le Pen’s trial for embezzlement. She says he’s done this to other judges around the world. What do you think he’s doing to judges in the US. This is madness‼️
January 20, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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Tizzy in her natural habitat for #TerrierTuesday
A small black dog asleep between a pair of denim clad legs
January 20, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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Obviously clicked to soon looking west! Very dark for the #DailyBalcony
Creekside buildings partially illuminated by artificial light A series of curved lines caused by moving camera!
January 20, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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Back to dark! At least a hint of red to the East
Broken cloud over the creekside buildings with a hint of red The sky shows pale light and the edges of the creek are lit by electricity
January 19, 2026 at 7:05 AM
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antonyillahiwarren.bsky.social
Has DeformUK bought the BBC as well?
January 18, 2026 at 8:03 AM
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awww Nigel got scared
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Farage is apparently 'under the weather' today and unable to talk about the US threats to the UK and Europe over Greenland.

Which is unfortunate.
January 18, 2026 at 9:17 AM
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A hint of mist #DailyBalcony
Broken cloud backlit by the sun across the creek and buildings A hint of mist along the almost empty creek
January 18, 2026 at 8:40 AM
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misheleneous.bsky.social
Winter Sale ❄️

Find original #Handmade Gifts for Home & Hound at misheleneous. Now with 5%-60% off selected items because people (& pets) have Birthdays & Celebrations in January and February 🎁

misheleneous.etsy.com

#DogsOfBlueSky #Etsy #Bsnm #Makers #SmallBiz #Gifts #Pets #Sale #Manchester #Dogs
A collage of 6 images showing a variety of handmade gifts for home and hound by misheleneous in Manchester. Including felt dog bag charms, keyrings & ornaments, plus fabric dog bandanas & squeaky toy bones and also breed specific motif bunting A collage of 6 images showing a variety of handmade gifts for home and hound by misheleneous in Manchester. Including felt dog brooches & christmas ornaments, plus fabric dog bandanas & squeaky toy bones and also rainbow flags bunting
January 17, 2026 at 3:38 PM
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🇬🇧 government needs to announce the immediate closure of all US facilities in the UK and its dependencies, which means Diego Garcia
January 17, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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Fox 🦊 not really bothered by Tizzy’s presence!
A fox appearing round a truck as a small black dog approaches A fox sitting calmly on some grass in front of a truck A small black dog diagonally across from a very relaxed fox A small black dog staring at a fox who is laid on the grass without a care in the world
January 17, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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john-abernathy.bsky.social
Photo by Pierre Lavie. Yes this is me. And I threw my Leica. It landed on the bass plate with hardly a scratch. Another Photographer grabbed it along with my phone and I was able to track him later. I was held face down tear gas deployed right in front of me and pepper sprayed directly into the eye.
January 17, 2026 at 2:57 PM