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.
Thanks to kind friends on here, I’ve nominated someone else to be the ‘nearest relative’ for mother’s sectioning. I’m still upset at what I was put through by the hospital, who insisted I had a legal obligation to do it and didn’t tell me I could nominate someone else. But relieved to be rid of it.
November 13, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Thanks to kind friends on here, I’ve nominated someone else to be the ‘nearest relative’ for mother’s sectioning. I’m still upset at what I was put through by the hospital, who insisted I had a legal obligation to do it and didn’t tell me I could nominate someone else. But relieved to be rid of it.
An upsetting scene this morning. Hospital insisted on my being the ‘nearest relative’ and having the decision-making powers in law which that entails. I refused as unwell myself and insisting on an abused daughter being legally responsible for the abuser is unacceptable. Explaining was triggering.
November 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
An upsetting scene this morning. Hospital insisted on my being the ‘nearest relative’ and having the decision-making powers in law which that entails. I refused as unwell myself and insisting on an abused daughter being legally responsible for the abuser is unacceptable. Explaining was triggering.
Mother is being sectioned under the MH act.
So the hospital says. But going on past experience, they might change their minds and send her home tomorrow 😔
So the hospital says. But going on past experience, they might change their minds and send her home tomorrow 😔
November 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Mother is being sectioned under the MH act.
So the hospital says. But going on past experience, they might change their minds and send her home tomorrow 😔
So the hospital says. But going on past experience, they might change their minds and send her home tomorrow 😔
Mother back in hospital after 3rd fall at home since July.
Every time they discharge her, she cancels her ‘care package’ the moment she gets home, and a few weeks later repeats the cycle. My sister won’t hear of a court of protection application & blocks my attempts to get her into safer housing.😔
Every time they discharge her, she cancels her ‘care package’ the moment she gets home, and a few weeks later repeats the cycle. My sister won’t hear of a court of protection application & blocks my attempts to get her into safer housing.😔
a judge wearing a black robe and white collar is sitting in a chair .
ALT: a judge wearing a black robe and white collar is sitting in a chair .
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November 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Mother back in hospital after 3rd fall at home since July.
Every time they discharge her, she cancels her ‘care package’ the moment she gets home, and a few weeks later repeats the cycle. My sister won’t hear of a court of protection application & blocks my attempts to get her into safer housing.😔
Every time they discharge her, she cancels her ‘care package’ the moment she gets home, and a few weeks later repeats the cycle. My sister won’t hear of a court of protection application & blocks my attempts to get her into safer housing.😔
@angieandwesties.bsky.social Was wondering how you’re doing? Are you able to walk your westies now? xx
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
@angieandwesties.bsky.social Was wondering how you’re doing? Are you able to walk your westies now? xx
It’s only a year since we came to live in North East England, so I don’t know whether it’s unusual to have the late summer garden flowers still going in mid-November?
It’s nice to retain a bit of summer colour in the garden, but rather unexpected! xx #gardening
It’s nice to retain a bit of summer colour in the garden, but rather unexpected! xx #gardening
November 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
It’s only a year since we came to live in North East England, so I don’t know whether it’s unusual to have the late summer garden flowers still going in mid-November?
It’s nice to retain a bit of summer colour in the garden, but rather unexpected! xx #gardening
It’s nice to retain a bit of summer colour in the garden, but rather unexpected! xx #gardening
Yesterday went back to #FinchalePriory to show Mr M the autumn foliage before it is all blown off the trees.
November 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Yesterday went back to #FinchalePriory to show Mr M the autumn foliage before it is all blown off the trees.
Mr M is having his MRI scan for his hearing impairment tomorrow (well, later today). I’m lying awake worrying about it. I think we’re both quite anxious about what it might find.
November 7, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Mr M is having his MRI scan for his hearing impairment tomorrow (well, later today). I’m lying awake worrying about it. I think we’re both quite anxious about what it might find.
Today’s outing was into #Teesdale, to see the #waterfalls Low Force and Summerhill Force, near Newbiggin.
Another astonishingly mild day for November, with no winds to so much as rustle the leaves.
Another astonishingly mild day for November, with no winds to so much as rustle the leaves.
November 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Today’s outing was into #Teesdale, to see the #waterfalls Low Force and Summerhill Force, near Newbiggin.
Another astonishingly mild day for November, with no winds to so much as rustle the leaves.
Another astonishingly mild day for November, with no winds to so much as rustle the leaves.
Anyway, in other news we had a lovely dog walk earlier on the Croxdale Estate. Autumn leaves still putting on a marvellous display of colour. 😊
November 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Anyway, in other news we had a lovely dog walk earlier on the Croxdale Estate. Autumn leaves still putting on a marvellous display of colour. 😊
Thankfully it’s quietened down now and dog is no longer in a frenzy of panic - although still not his usual self.
I was shocked how loud these fireworks were and how close to the houses the neighbours had set them off!
Fireworks should be illegal except at organised professional displays.
I was shocked how loud these fireworks were and how close to the houses the neighbours had set them off!
Fireworks should be illegal except at organised professional displays.
Neighbours’ fireworks. Our dog is terrified and shaking. It’s like a war zone out there. 😢
November 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Thankfully it’s quietened down now and dog is no longer in a frenzy of panic - although still not his usual self.
I was shocked how loud these fireworks were and how close to the houses the neighbours had set them off!
Fireworks should be illegal except at organised professional displays.
I was shocked how loud these fireworks were and how close to the houses the neighbours had set them off!
Fireworks should be illegal except at organised professional displays.
Neighbours’ fireworks. Our dog is terrified and shaking. It’s like a war zone out there. 😢
November 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Neighbours’ fireworks. Our dog is terrified and shaking. It’s like a war zone out there. 😢
Mr M has been in Felixstowe today, visiting his 90 yr old aunt (possibly a farewell visit, sadly). His return train was delayed by an hour & a half, so I couldn’t pick him up from the station until gone midnight. But as the delay was so severe, he’s allowed a full refund of the train ticket!
November 5, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Mr M has been in Felixstowe today, visiting his 90 yr old aunt (possibly a farewell visit, sadly). His return train was delayed by an hour & a half, so I couldn’t pick him up from the station until gone midnight. But as the delay was so severe, he’s allowed a full refund of the train ticket!
Maiden Castle circular for today’s dog walk. (Yes, there is a Maiden Castle prehistoric settlement in Durham; the Dorset one isn’t the only one). The autumn colours are glorious, but one strong winter gale will see them off. So pop out if you can and enjoy them while they last! #Durham 😊
November 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Maiden Castle circular for today’s dog walk. (Yes, there is a Maiden Castle prehistoric settlement in Durham; the Dorset one isn’t the only one). The autumn colours are glorious, but one strong winter gale will see them off. So pop out if you can and enjoy them while they last! #Durham 😊
A few days off work, so went with Mr M to the Durham University Botanic Garden today. Very grey day and raining on and off. But the tree foliage colours are spectacular this year, even in dull weather. 😊
November 4, 2025 at 12:19 AM
A few days off work, so went with Mr M to the Durham University Botanic Garden today. Very grey day and raining on and off. But the tree foliage colours are spectacular this year, even in dull weather. 😊
Grateful for the opportunity for reflection on those loved and missed at All Souls requiem Mass tonight at D. Cathedral. It never ceases to amaze me how the little ones in the Choir sing such complex music (in Latin too) so perfectly. There must be a lot of dedication & practice behind the scenes.
November 3, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Grateful for the opportunity for reflection on those loved and missed at All Souls requiem Mass tonight at D. Cathedral. It never ceases to amaze me how the little ones in the Choir sing such complex music (in Latin too) so perfectly. There must be a lot of dedication & practice behind the scenes.
We attended Evensong & the community meeting, so it was dark when we left the Cathedral. Rather chilly tbh but we stopped on the Bailey & Prebends Bridge for a few snaps. 😊
November 2, 2025 at 10:50 PM
We attended Evensong & the community meeting, so it was dark when we left the Cathedral. Rather chilly tbh but we stopped on the Bailey & Prebends Bridge for a few snaps. 😊
Cathedral bell peal from The College, Durham this afternoon. 😊 #DurhamCathedral
November 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Cathedral bell peal from The College, Durham this afternoon. 😊 #DurhamCathedral
Another lovely autumnal walk today. Spoilt for choice here, so many footpaths in every direction.
I’d be interested to know what was being grown in the farmer’s field in the first photo (the one with the cottage) if anyone has any idea? @auntiejean1.bsky.social & @goldilevels.bsky.social?
I’d be interested to know what was being grown in the farmer’s field in the first photo (the one with the cottage) if anyone has any idea? @auntiejean1.bsky.social & @goldilevels.bsky.social?
November 1, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Another lovely autumnal walk today. Spoilt for choice here, so many footpaths in every direction.
I’d be interested to know what was being grown in the farmer’s field in the first photo (the one with the cottage) if anyone has any idea? @auntiejean1.bsky.social & @goldilevels.bsky.social?
I’d be interested to know what was being grown in the farmer’s field in the first photo (the one with the cottage) if anyone has any idea? @auntiejean1.bsky.social & @goldilevels.bsky.social?
Because of my anxiety disorder, I get very nervous of unknown callers to the door, which we still get despite putting a big bowl of sweets out for the kids to help themselves.
#Halloween isn’t fun for everyone!
Going through the rigmarole of sitting indoors in the dark and pretending to be out. 😖
#Halloween isn’t fun for everyone!
Going through the rigmarole of sitting indoors in the dark and pretending to be out. 😖
October 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Because of my anxiety disorder, I get very nervous of unknown callers to the door, which we still get despite putting a big bowl of sweets out for the kids to help themselves.
#Halloween isn’t fun for everyone!
Going through the rigmarole of sitting indoors in the dark and pretending to be out. 😖
#Halloween isn’t fun for everyone!
Going through the rigmarole of sitting indoors in the dark and pretending to be out. 😖
Went for a wander around the village of Hett at dusk today. It’s up on the top of a hill and must be pretty windy & exposed in the winter. 🥶 The village hall is a former WW2 Nissen hut! And they have one of the largest village greens I’ve ever seen.
October 26, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Went for a wander around the village of Hett at dusk today. It’s up on the top of a hill and must be pretty windy & exposed in the winter. 🥶 The village hall is a former WW2 Nissen hut! And they have one of the largest village greens I’ve ever seen.
First frothy coffee in new mug. 🥰☕️ Enjoy your Sunday everyone. xx 😊
October 26, 2025 at 2:52 PM
First frothy coffee in new mug. 🥰☕️ Enjoy your Sunday everyone. xx 😊
Visited the ruins of #EgglestoneAbbey near #BarnardCastle earlier and had a stroll by the river Tees. Golden autumn weather again. Photos can’t begin to do the area justice. The foliage colours so beautiful this year. #CountyDurham
October 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Visited the ruins of #EgglestoneAbbey near #BarnardCastle earlier and had a stroll by the river Tees. Golden autumn weather again. Photos can’t begin to do the area justice. The foliage colours so beautiful this year. #CountyDurham
My new Emma Bridgewater mug. I love it! Mr M thinks it’s hideous. 😆
October 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
My new Emma Bridgewater mug. I love it! Mr M thinks it’s hideous. 😆