Sandy F.
@baystaterinnc.bsky.social
Originally from MA, now in NC. She/her, cis/het. Owned by 3 standard poodles. #foodie, eternal tourist with a bad sense of direction, photography, progressive, LGBTQIA ally, Gen X. No DMs!
Last night, I was able to get a few pictures from an auroral substorm that hit around 11:30 pm. Although not as strong as Tuesday night, it’s still pretty. Franklin County, NC. #photography #franklincountync #aurora #nature #NorthernLights
November 13, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Last night, I was able to get a few pictures from an auroral substorm that hit around 11:30 pm. Although not as strong as Tuesday night, it’s still pretty. Franklin County, NC. #photography #franklincountync #aurora #nature #NorthernLights
November 12, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Jim Jordan’s Congressional map bears a striking resemblance to my district’s map, just in reverse - #nc13 #gerrymander #ncpol
October 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Jim Jordan’s Congressional map bears a striking resemblance to my district’s map, just in reverse - #nc13 #gerrymander #ncpol
#dogsofbluesky #nature #naturephotography Some fun photos from yesterday, featuring Dylan, a pointing Ellie awaiting a tennis ball throw, and a bumblebee gathering pollen from frost asters.
October 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
#dogsofbluesky #nature #naturephotography Some fun photos from yesterday, featuring Dylan, a pointing Ellie awaiting a tennis ball throw, and a bumblebee gathering pollen from frost asters.
Some pretty things in my backyard - taken this afternoon post lawn mowing. #nature #naturephotography #butterflies #franklincountync
October 19, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Some pretty things in my backyard - taken this afternoon post lawn mowing. #nature #naturephotography #butterflies #franklincountync
1/x Last weekend, Ellie and her buddy First (my sister’s dog) participated in rally. AKC does non-sanctioned rally pairs, where the handler guides 2 dogs on a novice course on-leash. This was literally Mutt & Jeff, as they were the only 2 that weren’t the same height. #dogsofbluesky #photography
October 18, 2025 at 1:42 PM
1/x Last weekend, Ellie and her buddy First (my sister’s dog) participated in rally. AKC does non-sanctioned rally pairs, where the handler guides 2 dogs on a novice course on-leash. This was literally Mutt & Jeff, as they were the only 2 that weren’t the same height. #dogsofbluesky #photography
Here’s a screenshot of the post in question. Nothing like admitting you’re corrupt AF and willing to cheat to seize control/uniparty state rule.
October 17, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Here’s a screenshot of the post in question. Nothing like admitting you’re corrupt AF and willing to cheat to seize control/uniparty state rule.
Spotted a cardinal jumper spider underneath the garage door opener. #nature #naturephotography #franklincountync #spiders
October 15, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Spotted a cardinal jumper spider underneath the garage door opener. #nature #naturephotography #franklincountync #spiders
A couple of photos of a honeybee gathering some pollen from one of the white heath asters in my yard. #nature #naturephotography #honeybees #franklincountync #photography
October 5, 2025 at 12:49 AM
A couple of photos of a honeybee gathering some pollen from one of the white heath asters in my yard. #nature #naturephotography #honeybees #franklincountync #photography
Ellie and her best buddy Justice enjoying a walk at Horseshoe Farm Park tonight. Justice is my sister’s dog. #nature #dogsky #photography #dogs #GSD #naturephotography
September 21, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Ellie and her best buddy Justice enjoying a walk at Horseshoe Farm Park tonight. Justice is my sister’s dog. #nature #dogsky #photography #dogs #GSD #naturephotography
As an #ally, and somebody who frequents the businesses in this town on a regular basis, backtracking like this shows how nefarious "Christian values" are. From what I understand a group called NC Values started a rigorous campaign (the town commish is a member) and the mayor backtracked as a result.
September 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
As an #ally, and somebody who frequents the businesses in this town on a regular basis, backtracking like this shows how nefarious "Christian values" are. From what I understand a group called NC Values started a rigorous campaign (the town commish is a member) and the mayor backtracked as a result.
Early moonrise, Franklin County, NC. Pictures taken from my backyard via my iPhone 16 Pro. #nature #naturephotography #moonrise
September 5, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Early moonrise, Franklin County, NC. Pictures taken from my backyard via my iPhone 16 Pro. #nature #naturephotography #moonrise
Managed to catch some of the final bits of sunset this fine Tuesday evening. #nature #photography #sunsets #franklincountync #naturephotography
August 27, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Managed to catch some of the final bits of sunset this fine Tuesday evening. #nature #photography #sunsets #franklincountync #naturephotography
While out with the dogs last night, I noticed something at the honeysuckle vine. Upon closer inspection, I managed to get a picture of a hummingbird getting some nectar before it flew away. #nature #naturephotography #hummingbirds
August 19, 2025 at 11:08 AM
While out with the dogs last night, I noticed something at the honeysuckle vine. Upon closer inspection, I managed to get a picture of a hummingbird getting some nectar before it flew away. #nature #naturephotography #hummingbirds
Got a follow from the below account. Anybody who posts videos from the FLCCC is an insta-block for me. The guy in the screenshot extols the virtues of ivermectin for COVID. More here: www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
August 16, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Got a follow from the below account. Anybody who posts videos from the FLCCC is an insta-block for me. The guy in the screenshot extols the virtues of ivermectin for COVID. More here: www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
As we sigh at the Alaska shitshow, a timeline cleanser is in order. Although this is the invasive honeysuckle I’ve been battling, I didn’t want to take it down until the birds that were nesting in there left. So, here’s an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail having a snack. #nature #photography #butterfly
August 15, 2025 at 10:46 PM
As we sigh at the Alaska shitshow, a timeline cleanser is in order. Although this is the invasive honeysuckle I’ve been battling, I didn’t want to take it down until the birds that were nesting in there left. So, here’s an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail having a snack. #nature #photography #butterfly
After a day and a half of soaking rain, it’s great to see the sun out. While taking the dogs on a break, I managed to get a couple of photos of a sleepy orange butterfly with wings fully extended & closed. #nature #photography #butterflies #naturephotography #franklincountync
August 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
After a day and a half of soaking rain, it’s great to see the sun out. While taking the dogs on a break, I managed to get a couple of photos of a sleepy orange butterfly with wings fully extended & closed. #nature #photography #butterflies #naturephotography #franklincountync
A close up of my shining sumac tree, and Ellie, her little sister Pixie (white poodle, same mom, different sire) and their niece Dylan playing ball in the backyard. #naturephotography #Dogsky #nature #dogs #standardpoodles
August 5, 2025 at 1:18 AM
A close up of my shining sumac tree, and Ellie, her little sister Pixie (white poodle, same mom, different sire) and their niece Dylan playing ball in the backyard. #naturephotography #Dogsky #nature #dogs #standardpoodles
Blueberry picking in Cedar Grove this morning. #photography #nature
July 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Blueberry picking in Cedar Grove this morning. #photography #nature
Ellie in her freshly completed summer cut! In this NC heat, a number 7 blade, short ears, and a cool bath makes the day. #Dogsky #standardpoodles #photography #franklincountync
July 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Ellie in her freshly completed summer cut! In this NC heat, a number 7 blade, short ears, and a cool bath makes the day. #Dogsky #standardpoodles #photography #franklincountync
Storm clouds coming in! The wind is coming up too. #franklincountync #photography #nature #thunderclouds
July 18, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Storm clouds coming in! The wind is coming up too. #franklincountync #photography #nature #thunderclouds
A couple of pictures from tonight’s sunset before the clouds start thickening here for whatever we get from Chantal. #photography #franklincountync #sunsets
July 6, 2025 at 12:57 AM
A couple of pictures from tonight’s sunset before the clouds start thickening here for whatever we get from Chantal. #photography #franklincountync #sunsets
People forget that standard poodles can be super prey-driven. I’ve had to clean up at least a couple of rabbit carcasses in the yard. Ellie, like her mom Teagan, is very much so. Brilliant, confident, and loves the chase. #poodles #dogs #photography
July 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
People forget that standard poodles can be super prey-driven. I’ve had to clean up at least a couple of rabbit carcasses in the yard. Ellie, like her mom Teagan, is very much so. Brilliant, confident, and loves the chase. #poodles #dogs #photography
A little bit of backyard nature, including a beautiful pink dinner plate hibiscus and an incoming thundercloud. Unfortunately, I did not get the bolt that came from it. #nature #franklincountync #clouds #flowers
June 30, 2025 at 12:18 AM
A little bit of backyard nature, including a beautiful pink dinner plate hibiscus and an incoming thundercloud. Unfortunately, I did not get the bolt that came from it. #nature #franklincountync #clouds #flowers