Mrs M
@mrsmhere.bsky.social
Yorkshire lass now living in County Durham, UK, who loves dog walks, nature, The Archers, roses and gardening. 😊 Not here to talk about politics.
Have a lovely weekend everyone. xx
January 17, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Have a lovely weekend everyone. xx
Excited to obtain tickets for RSC’s Hamlet in Newcastle later this year - expensive, more than I could afford really, but I so wanted to go! (Mr M will probably nod off in the middle, knowing him. He was kept awake during Macbeth at the Leeds Playhouse only by means of nudges in the ribs!! 😆)
January 17, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Excited to obtain tickets for RSC’s Hamlet in Newcastle later this year - expensive, more than I could afford really, but I so wanted to go! (Mr M will probably nod off in the middle, knowing him. He was kept awake during Macbeth at the Leeds Playhouse only by means of nudges in the ribs!! 😆)
Oh dear. I heard a crow hopping about on the roof with what sounded like an apple rolling about and I feared the worst.
With good reason!
First job of the weekend will be to cover the tops of the pots with netting.
Not sure what to do about the border though if bird scarers aren’t enough.
With good reason!
First job of the weekend will be to cover the tops of the pots with netting.
Not sure what to do about the border though if bird scarers aren’t enough.
January 16, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Oh dear. I heard a crow hopping about on the roof with what sounded like an apple rolling about and I feared the worst.
With good reason!
First job of the weekend will be to cover the tops of the pots with netting.
Not sure what to do about the border though if bird scarers aren’t enough.
With good reason!
First job of the weekend will be to cover the tops of the pots with netting.
Not sure what to do about the border though if bird scarers aren’t enough.
Oooh I’m cross!
*Somebody* has not only extracted my pricey tulip bulbs with almost surgical precision. They have not only *eaten* the bulbs and left crumbs. But they have also left a *poo* behind!!
Disgraceful! 😂🐦⬛🐦🐧🐓
#gardening
*Somebody* has not only extracted my pricey tulip bulbs with almost surgical precision. They have not only *eaten* the bulbs and left crumbs. But they have also left a *poo* behind!!
Disgraceful! 😂🐦⬛🐦🐧🐓
#gardening
January 14, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Oooh I’m cross!
*Somebody* has not only extracted my pricey tulip bulbs with almost surgical precision. They have not only *eaten* the bulbs and left crumbs. But they have also left a *poo* behind!!
Disgraceful! 😂🐦⬛🐦🐧🐓
#gardening
*Somebody* has not only extracted my pricey tulip bulbs with almost surgical precision. They have not only *eaten* the bulbs and left crumbs. But they have also left a *poo* behind!!
Disgraceful! 😂🐦⬛🐦🐧🐓
#gardening
Very breathless and wheezy again after merely doing some cleaning and hoovering! Mr M came upon me gasping for breath and insisted on taking over vacuuming the stairs, bless him. I feel absurdly weak and it hurts to breathe again.
This chest infection business is really *incredibly* irritating.
This chest infection business is really *incredibly* irritating.
January 11, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Very breathless and wheezy again after merely doing some cleaning and hoovering! Mr M came upon me gasping for breath and insisted on taking over vacuuming the stairs, bless him. I feel absurdly weak and it hurts to breathe again.
This chest infection business is really *incredibly* irritating.
This chest infection business is really *incredibly* irritating.
A half-hour of seaglass collecting on the beach was more than enough for me today. Very wheezy and coughy since coming home. But glad I ventured out for a little while. Tide was a long way out and beach almost empty. 😊
January 11, 2026 at 5:54 PM
A half-hour of seaglass collecting on the beach was more than enough for me today. Very wheezy and coughy since coming home. But glad I ventured out for a little while. Tide was a long way out and beach almost empty. 😊
Have been reading ‘Giving Thanks’ by Philip Plyming. I don’t give thanks enough; it might help my anxiety disorder to focus more on thankfulness, or so I hope.
This is an interesting passage. Human restlessness has a positive, striving side as well as an acquisitive negative one I think, don’t you?
This is an interesting passage. Human restlessness has a positive, striving side as well as an acquisitive negative one I think, don’t you?
January 11, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Have been reading ‘Giving Thanks’ by Philip Plyming. I don’t give thanks enough; it might help my anxiety disorder to focus more on thankfulness, or so I hope.
This is an interesting passage. Human restlessness has a positive, striving side as well as an acquisitive negative one I think, don’t you?
This is an interesting passage. Human restlessness has a positive, striving side as well as an acquisitive negative one I think, don’t you?
Thanks all for your kind wishes. I’m very breathless today.
It’s been a sunny afternoon, so I ventured into the garden for a little while, to fill some pots with my remaining stash of bulbs.
Normally I’d plant the tulips deeper, but this is a short stemmed variety.
Good to get outside. xx
It’s been a sunny afternoon, so I ventured into the garden for a little while, to fill some pots with my remaining stash of bulbs.
Normally I’d plant the tulips deeper, but this is a short stemmed variety.
Good to get outside. xx
January 10, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Thanks all for your kind wishes. I’m very breathless today.
It’s been a sunny afternoon, so I ventured into the garden for a little while, to fill some pots with my remaining stash of bulbs.
Normally I’d plant the tulips deeper, but this is a short stemmed variety.
Good to get outside. xx
It’s been a sunny afternoon, so I ventured into the garden for a little while, to fill some pots with my remaining stash of bulbs.
Normally I’d plant the tulips deeper, but this is a short stemmed variety.
Good to get outside. xx
Sorry for the lack of posts. I’ve caught a cold which has turned into chest infection. I sound like a crow when I talk and it hurts to breathe. Normal service will be resumed when feeling better. xx
January 8, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Sorry for the lack of posts. I’ve caught a cold which has turned into chest infection. I sound like a crow when I talk and it hurts to breathe. Normal service will be resumed when feeling better. xx
V scared about attending funeral & wake tomorrow.
January 1, 2026 at 11:39 PM
V scared about attending funeral & wake tomorrow.
Zero sleep all night. Just couldn’t drop off. 😔
December 28, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Zero sleep all night. Just couldn’t drop off. 😔
Pondering what to wear to stepgrandma’s funeral on January 2nd. I’ve got a black, long-sleeved dress, but no suitable footwear. Unless… Is it acceptable to wear Doc Marten boots to a funeral? 🤔
December 27, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Pondering what to wear to stepgrandma’s funeral on January 2nd. I’ve got a black, long-sleeved dress, but no suitable footwear. Unless… Is it acceptable to wear Doc Marten boots to a funeral? 🤔
How is everyone’s ’Twixtmas going so far? Making good progress through the leftovers? 😉🍗
I’ve spent a very happy afternoon in the garden, mulching our terrible heavy clay soil and planting up pots of bulbs (rather late to be doing so, but end-of-season bulb bargains irresistible!).
Hurry up Spring!
I’ve spent a very happy afternoon in the garden, mulching our terrible heavy clay soil and planting up pots of bulbs (rather late to be doing so, but end-of-season bulb bargains irresistible!).
Hurry up Spring!
December 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM
How is everyone’s ’Twixtmas going so far? Making good progress through the leftovers? 😉🍗
I’ve spent a very happy afternoon in the garden, mulching our terrible heavy clay soil and planting up pots of bulbs (rather late to be doing so, but end-of-season bulb bargains irresistible!).
Hurry up Spring!
I’ve spent a very happy afternoon in the garden, mulching our terrible heavy clay soil and planting up pots of bulbs (rather late to be doing so, but end-of-season bulb bargains irresistible!).
Hurry up Spring!
@angieandwesties.bsky.social Happy Christmas! 😊
December 25, 2025 at 1:56 AM
@angieandwesties.bsky.social Happy Christmas! 😊
Have a v happy Christmas Day, lovely BlueSky people. 🥰
Don’t make the mistake I did, of wearing Santa hat during church! I thought it would spread festive cheer. But instead, lots of disapproving stares including from clergy at Communion time. *Very* much not the done thing, seemingly! 🧑🎄🙃
Don’t make the mistake I did, of wearing Santa hat during church! I thought it would spread festive cheer. But instead, lots of disapproving stares including from clergy at Communion time. *Very* much not the done thing, seemingly! 🧑🎄🙃
December 25, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Have a v happy Christmas Day, lovely BlueSky people. 🥰
Don’t make the mistake I did, of wearing Santa hat during church! I thought it would spread festive cheer. But instead, lots of disapproving stares including from clergy at Communion time. *Very* much not the done thing, seemingly! 🧑🎄🙃
Don’t make the mistake I did, of wearing Santa hat during church! I thought it would spread festive cheer. But instead, lots of disapproving stares including from clergy at Communion time. *Very* much not the done thing, seemingly! 🧑🎄🙃
A little Christmas present to myself - a Pride & Prejudice colouring book! I seem to have given poor Mrs Bennet a worry-frown and an orange skin disease. 🫣😉
December 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM
A little Christmas present to myself - a Pride & Prejudice colouring book! I seem to have given poor Mrs Bennet a worry-frown and an orange skin disease. 🫣😉
I had a short but surprisingly drama-free telephone conversation with Difficult Parent from her MH hospital ward this evening. First time she’s been willing to communicate with me since July. Wished her a pleasant Christmas and evaded her repeated requests to move north. 😔
December 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I had a short but surprisingly drama-free telephone conversation with Difficult Parent from her MH hospital ward this evening. First time she’s been willing to communicate with me since July. Wished her a pleasant Christmas and evaded her repeated requests to move north. 😔
Durham Cathedral yesterday evening, before the service of 9 lessons & carols. (Photo courtesy of Mr M) We were seated in the south transept, next to the largest Christmas tree I’ve ever seen. 😊
For anyone local, there’s another 9 lessons & carols service tomorrow at 3pm. (Advised to arrive early) xx
For anyone local, there’s another 9 lessons & carols service tomorrow at 3pm. (Advised to arrive early) xx
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Durham Cathedral yesterday evening, before the service of 9 lessons & carols. (Photo courtesy of Mr M) We were seated in the south transept, next to the largest Christmas tree I’ve ever seen. 😊
For anyone local, there’s another 9 lessons & carols service tomorrow at 3pm. (Advised to arrive early) xx
For anyone local, there’s another 9 lessons & carols service tomorrow at 3pm. (Advised to arrive early) xx
Rang the hospital to ask how difficult parent is doing. Apparently she’s decided to withdraw consent for family to be informed about her condition. She’s also apparently still refusing to set up a POA for my sister to manage her house, bills and financial matters for her.
Dementia? 🤔🤷♀️
Dementia? 🤔🤷♀️
December 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Rang the hospital to ask how difficult parent is doing. Apparently she’s decided to withdraw consent for family to be informed about her condition. She’s also apparently still refusing to set up a POA for my sister to manage her house, bills and financial matters for her.
Dementia? 🤔🤷♀️
Dementia? 🤔🤷♀️
Went to a Christmas Carol service in Durham this evening. City centre very quiet indeed without the students. The fog made the streets rather eerie! But the large Christmas tree, with all its twinkling lights inside the cathedral, was splendidly welcoming. 😊
December 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Went to a Christmas Carol service in Durham this evening. City centre very quiet indeed without the students. The fog made the streets rather eerie! But the large Christmas tree, with all its twinkling lights inside the cathedral, was splendidly welcoming. 😊
Home made moussaka. Hmm. Looks a bit dull, doesn’t it? What could I have used as a garnish? 🤔
December 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Home made moussaka. Hmm. Looks a bit dull, doesn’t it? What could I have used as a garnish? 🤔
Continuous rain here and I’m quite uneasy about the area of lawn by our back door - which has standing water in parts and is *squelching* despite my best efforts. 😖
Perhaps I should contact the builder and complain that there’s a drainage issue? Or is this only to be expected? I’m not sure. 🤔
Perhaps I should contact the builder and complain that there’s a drainage issue? Or is this only to be expected? I’m not sure. 🤔
December 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Continuous rain here and I’m quite uneasy about the area of lawn by our back door - which has standing water in parts and is *squelching* despite my best efforts. 😖
Perhaps I should contact the builder and complain that there’s a drainage issue? Or is this only to be expected? I’m not sure. 🤔
Perhaps I should contact the builder and complain that there’s a drainage issue? Or is this only to be expected? I’m not sure. 🤔
Durham beautifully calm and quiet this morning. I think many of the students may have left for their Christmas vacation.
Went to Matins at the cathedral and lit a candle in St Cuthbert’s shrine for my stepmum’s mum, who died yesterday evening.
She was a lovely person and will be much missed.
Went to Matins at the cathedral and lit a candle in St Cuthbert’s shrine for my stepmum’s mum, who died yesterday evening.
She was a lovely person and will be much missed.
December 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Durham beautifully calm and quiet this morning. I think many of the students may have left for their Christmas vacation.
Went to Matins at the cathedral and lit a candle in St Cuthbert’s shrine for my stepmum’s mum, who died yesterday evening.
She was a lovely person and will be much missed.
Went to Matins at the cathedral and lit a candle in St Cuthbert’s shrine for my stepmum’s mum, who died yesterday evening.
She was a lovely person and will be much missed.
T&M have been selling off their end of season spring bulbs for £1 a pack. It would be rude not to partake, wouldn’t it? 😉
The weather’s still mild enough here to plant them, as the ground isn’t frozen. They’ll flower a little later than usual, that’s all. 😊 #gardening
The weather’s still mild enough here to plant them, as the ground isn’t frozen. They’ll flower a little later than usual, that’s all. 😊 #gardening
December 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
T&M have been selling off their end of season spring bulbs for £1 a pack. It would be rude not to partake, wouldn’t it? 😉
The weather’s still mild enough here to plant them, as the ground isn’t frozen. They’ll flower a little later than usual, that’s all. 😊 #gardening
The weather’s still mild enough here to plant them, as the ground isn’t frozen. They’ll flower a little later than usual, that’s all. 😊 #gardening