Tina Jack
@tinaj68.bsky.social
Hillwalker, enthusiastic photographer. Owner of dodgy spinal cord with attractive syrinx. Lucky enough to call the Cairngorms home. 171/282
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Tina Jack
@tinaj68.bsky.social
· Nov 26
Correcting a bulging brain (Chiari Malformation)
YouTube video by Viz Medical
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Weird to see/visualise my decompression surgery - 15 year anniversary is next week 😊
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youtube.com/shorts/jmGGW...
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Word of the Day is ‘catchfart’ (17th century): an obsequious individual who sucks up to the boss and always follows the political wind.
November 7, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Word of the Day is ‘catchfart’ (17th century): an obsequious individual who sucks up to the boss and always follows the political wind.
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Sleigh training has started here at the reindeer centre. 🔔
Mr. Whippy at the front and Magnum at the back are both learning the ropes alongside experienced boys Hemp and Aztec. 🤩
Mr. Whippy at the front and Magnum at the back are both learning the ropes alongside experienced boys Hemp and Aztec. 🤩
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Sleigh training has started here at the reindeer centre. 🔔
Mr. Whippy at the front and Magnum at the back are both learning the ropes alongside experienced boys Hemp and Aztec. 🤩
Mr. Whippy at the front and Magnum at the back are both learning the ropes alongside experienced boys Hemp and Aztec. 🤩
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Celebrate International Turd On A Mantelpiece Day by downloading Quite Ugly One Morning for only 99p, as it's today's Kindle Daily Deal.
November 7, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Celebrate International Turd On A Mantelpiece Day by downloading Quite Ugly One Morning for only 99p, as it's today's Kindle Daily Deal.
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Bloody foreigners coming over here and saving peoples lives.
November 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Bloody foreigners coming over here and saving peoples lives.
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There is a moment at this time of year when the word ‘apricity’ really comes into view. For those who don’t know it, it was recorded only once, in 1623, before slipping out of view. Apricity is the warmth of the sun on a chilly day.
October 24, 2025 at 11:35 AM
There is a moment at this time of year when the word ‘apricity’ really comes into view. For those who don’t know it, it was recorded only once, in 1623, before slipping out of view. Apricity is the warmth of the sun on a chilly day.
An interesting close encounter on my wander in the woods this morning 😳
October 24, 2025 at 9:08 AM
An interesting close encounter on my wander in the woods this morning 😳
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Ex-bothy at Culra to be demolished next week
The Mountain Bothy Association is planning for the replacement of the old bothy at Culra, which was closed some years ago due to the presence of asbestos. Next week contractors will commence demolition...
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/ex-both...
The Mountain Bothy Association is planning for the replacement of the old bothy at Culra, which was closed some years ago due to the presence of asbestos. Next week contractors will commence demolition...
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/ex-both...
Ex-bothy at Culra to be demolished next week
The Mountain Bothy Association is planning for the replacement of the old bothy at Culra, which was closed some years ago due to the presence of asbestos. Next week contractors will commence demolitio...
www.walkhighlands.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Ex-bothy at Culra to be demolished next week
The Mountain Bothy Association is planning for the replacement of the old bothy at Culra, which was closed some years ago due to the presence of asbestos. Next week contractors will commence demolition...
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/ex-both...
The Mountain Bothy Association is planning for the replacement of the old bothy at Culra, which was closed some years ago due to the presence of asbestos. Next week contractors will commence demolition...
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/news/ex-both...
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Many cloud-based internet services may be down today, but we're glad to say Walkhighlands is still up and running as normal!
However, we have some planned downtime from midnight tonight as we've a big batch of software updates we need to apply to our servers. We expect this to take around 2 hours..
However, we have some planned downtime from midnight tonight as we've a big batch of software updates we need to apply to our servers. We expect this to take around 2 hours..
October 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Many cloud-based internet services may be down today, but we're glad to say Walkhighlands is still up and running as normal!
However, we have some planned downtime from midnight tonight as we've a big batch of software updates we need to apply to our servers. We expect this to take around 2 hours..
However, we have some planned downtime from midnight tonight as we've a big batch of software updates we need to apply to our servers. We expect this to take around 2 hours..
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🌳Scotland needs Paths Into Nature!🚶
We’ve launched an ambitious joint manifesto ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election, backed by 7 partner orgs in Scottish Outdoor Recreation Alliance.
Our goal? ✅ Make Scotland’s world-class access rights an everyday reality for all!
ramblers.org.uk/scotmanifesto
We’ve launched an ambitious joint manifesto ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election, backed by 7 partner orgs in Scottish Outdoor Recreation Alliance.
Our goal? ✅ Make Scotland’s world-class access rights an everyday reality for all!
ramblers.org.uk/scotmanifesto
October 8, 2025 at 12:42 PM
🌳Scotland needs Paths Into Nature!🚶
We’ve launched an ambitious joint manifesto ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election, backed by 7 partner orgs in Scottish Outdoor Recreation Alliance.
Our goal? ✅ Make Scotland’s world-class access rights an everyday reality for all!
ramblers.org.uk/scotmanifesto
We’ve launched an ambitious joint manifesto ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election, backed by 7 partner orgs in Scottish Outdoor Recreation Alliance.
Our goal? ✅ Make Scotland’s world-class access rights an everyday reality for all!
ramblers.org.uk/scotmanifesto
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Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown
#amindofmyown
October 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown
#amindofmyown
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Word of the Day is ‘tandsmør’, from Danish. It describes bread that is buttered so thickly you can see tooth marks in it after every bite. Its literal translation? ‘Tooth butter’.
October 5, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Word of the Day is ‘tandsmør’, from Danish. It describes bread that is buttered so thickly you can see tooth marks in it after every bite. Its literal translation? ‘Tooth butter’.
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Met Office says there will be 122mph wind, gusting to 134mph on the Ben later on.
October 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Met Office says there will be 122mph wind, gusting to 134mph on the Ben later on.
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Do you believe all schools should have a library? 📚
It might surprise you, therefore, that there is no legal requirement for Scotland’s schools to have a school library or librarian.
We are calling on Scottish Government to change this story.
www.scottishbooktrust.com/our-research...
It might surprise you, therefore, that there is no legal requirement for Scotland’s schools to have a school library or librarian.
We are calling on Scottish Government to change this story.
www.scottishbooktrust.com/our-research...
September 30, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Do you believe all schools should have a library? 📚
It might surprise you, therefore, that there is no legal requirement for Scotland’s schools to have a school library or librarian.
We are calling on Scottish Government to change this story.
www.scottishbooktrust.com/our-research...
It might surprise you, therefore, that there is no legal requirement for Scotland’s schools to have a school library or librarian.
We are calling on Scottish Government to change this story.
www.scottishbooktrust.com/our-research...
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That's a wrap on series 7 of Big Scottish Book Club. Now the only books show on British tv. Produced by IWC, commissioned by BBC Scotland, available to all on BBC iPlayer. Please share with the readers in your life.
Feat Elif Shafak, Jackie Kay, Tash Aw & more.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Feat Elif Shafak, Jackie Kay, Tash Aw & more.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
The Big Scottish Book Club - Series 7: Episode 3
Fresh from the Edinburgh International Book Festival and Fringe, Paula Hawkins, Chris McQueer and Rachel Parris join Damian Barr to discuss their latest books and favourite reads.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 9:26 AM
That's a wrap on series 7 of Big Scottish Book Club. Now the only books show on British tv. Produced by IWC, commissioned by BBC Scotland, available to all on BBC iPlayer. Please share with the readers in your life.
Feat Elif Shafak, Jackie Kay, Tash Aw & more.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Feat Elif Shafak, Jackie Kay, Tash Aw & more.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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Today I offer a reminder of the word ‘forswunk’ (13th century): exhausted from too much work. To be ‘foreswunk’ (my own version) is to be exhausted before you even begin.
September 19, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Today I offer a reminder of the word ‘forswunk’ (13th century): exhausted from too much work. To be ‘foreswunk’ (my own version) is to be exhausted before you even begin.
Ben Lomond today, blustery but only one shower on way down.
Ben Lomond means finishing possibly (probably) the smallest subset of Munros - the Cardinal Munros - most Northerly (Ben Hope), Easterly (Mount Keen), Westerly (Sgurr na Banachdich) & finally most Southerly (Ben Lomond).
Ben Lomond means finishing possibly (probably) the smallest subset of Munros - the Cardinal Munros - most Northerly (Ben Hope), Easterly (Mount Keen), Westerly (Sgurr na Banachdich) & finally most Southerly (Ben Lomond).
September 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Ben Lomond today, blustery but only one shower on way down.
Ben Lomond means finishing possibly (probably) the smallest subset of Munros - the Cardinal Munros - most Northerly (Ben Hope), Easterly (Mount Keen), Westerly (Sgurr na Banachdich) & finally most Southerly (Ben Lomond).
Ben Lomond means finishing possibly (probably) the smallest subset of Munros - the Cardinal Munros - most Northerly (Ben Hope), Easterly (Mount Keen), Westerly (Sgurr na Banachdich) & finally most Southerly (Ben Lomond).
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The one Downing Street resident you can always count on
(Photo @imageplotter.bsky.social)
(Photo @imageplotter.bsky.social)
September 15, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The one Downing Street resident you can always count on
(Photo @imageplotter.bsky.social)
(Photo @imageplotter.bsky.social)
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A tenet of Fascism is keep repeating lies and people will become so confused about what is the truth that they’ll start to believe them. We all have a responsibility to keep repeating the truth in the face of politically-motivated lying. Don’t just roll your eyes, speak up.
September 6, 2025 at 7:32 PM
A tenet of Fascism is keep repeating lies and people will become so confused about what is the truth that they’ll start to believe them. We all have a responsibility to keep repeating the truth in the face of politically-motivated lying. Don’t just roll your eyes, speak up.
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The most important news from today's reshuffle:
September 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The most important news from today's reshuffle:
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Word of the day is ‘tamalou’: a French name for an older person who no longer greets their friends with ‘how was your holiday?, but with ‘t’as mal où ?’, ‘where does it hurt?’. There follows an enthusiastic account of aches and pains and doctor’s appointments.
September 4, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Word of the day is ‘tamalou’: a French name for an older person who no longer greets their friends with ‘how was your holiday?, but with ‘t’as mal où ?’, ‘where does it hurt?’. There follows an enthusiastic account of aches and pains and doctor’s appointments.
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An ‘ultracrepidarian’ (19th century) is one who loves to give their opinion, at length, on matters they know nothing about.
September 2, 2025 at 7:31 AM
An ‘ultracrepidarian’ (19th century) is one who loves to give their opinion, at length, on matters they know nothing about.
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Charlotte's story reinforces the recommendations from our report (Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Hope) of the critical need for co-ordination of care, better system awareness of neurological conditions and investment in neurology services to reduce diagnostic delays.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Eating disorder misdiagnosis left me with PTSD'
Charlotte Chapman-Hart tells of her experience of a lack of coordinated and informed care.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 19, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Charlotte's story reinforces the recommendations from our report (Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Hope) of the critical need for co-ordination of care, better system awareness of neurological conditions and investment in neurology services to reduce diagnostic delays.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Our initial DNA results! DecodeME have discovered that people with an ME/CFS diagnosis have significant genetic differences compared to the general population.
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Summary of our results: shorturl.at/pgsjk
Check out our full preprint paper: shorturl.at/VwN3s
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Summary of our results: shorturl.at/pgsjk
Check out our full preprint paper: shorturl.at/VwN3s
August 6, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Our initial DNA results! DecodeME have discovered that people with an ME/CFS diagnosis have significant genetic differences compared to the general population.
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Summary of our results: shorturl.at/pgsjk
Check out our full preprint paper: shorturl.at/VwN3s
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Summary of our results: shorturl.at/pgsjk
Check out our full preprint paper: shorturl.at/VwN3s
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Want to know how Jimmy Perez came to be in Orkney? Find out here. Offer ends August 17th.
Read a thrilling short story by Ann Cleeves
www.panmacmillan.com
July 30, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Want to know how Jimmy Perez came to be in Orkney? Find out here. Offer ends August 17th.