Vicki the cats' mother
@catsmother.bsky.social
Covid-aware cat parent. Former teacher, now working in Mental Health support. Mask wearer and ventilation fanatic. Long Covid since 2023. Motorbikes and MotoGP, skiing, baking, DIY, gardening and kitties of course. Love all kitties!
Morning Mushen and Beans, happy #Caturday to you!
After all that rain, got to get the shed/g-house downpipes connected to water butts and the main drain. Ground to level, plastic mesh and gravel to lay, so I'm having coffee in bed.
Hope you both have a relaxing and restful weekend!
After all that rain, got to get the shed/g-house downpipes connected to water butts and the main drain. Ground to level, plastic mesh and gravel to lay, so I'm having coffee in bed.
Hope you both have a relaxing and restful weekend!
November 15, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Morning Mushen and Beans, happy #Caturday to you!
After all that rain, got to get the shed/g-house downpipes connected to water butts and the main drain. Ground to level, plastic mesh and gravel to lay, so I'm having coffee in bed.
Hope you both have a relaxing and restful weekend!
After all that rain, got to get the shed/g-house downpipes connected to water butts and the main drain. Ground to level, plastic mesh and gravel to lay, so I'm having coffee in bed.
Hope you both have a relaxing and restful weekend!
Finally, the greenhouse is finished!
Lots to do now with the surrounding gravelled area, tidying up the fencing, planting the raised beds, and there's more sealant to apply to the roof panels...
But for now, just for now, I am satisfied. It will do.
Lots to do now with the surrounding gravelled area, tidying up the fencing, planting the raised beds, and there's more sealant to apply to the roof panels...
But for now, just for now, I am satisfied. It will do.
October 31, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Finally, the greenhouse is finished!
Lots to do now with the surrounding gravelled area, tidying up the fencing, planting the raised beds, and there's more sealant to apply to the roof panels...
But for now, just for now, I am satisfied. It will do.
Lots to do now with the surrounding gravelled area, tidying up the fencing, planting the raised beds, and there's more sealant to apply to the roof panels...
But for now, just for now, I am satisfied. It will do.
Work in progress: the weather is going to be poor tomorrow so I decided not to put the windows in- the silicone might not be fully cured before the forecast showers.
I've moved a load of concrete rubbish so I've now got a clear pathway around the front and sides.
I've moved a load of concrete rubbish so I've now got a clear pathway around the front and sides.
October 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Work in progress: the weather is going to be poor tomorrow so I decided not to put the windows in- the silicone might not be fully cured before the forecast showers.
I've moved a load of concrete rubbish so I've now got a clear pathway around the front and sides.
I've moved a load of concrete rubbish so I've now got a clear pathway around the front and sides.
Here's Eska: cat in a box classic photo.
October 8, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Here's Eska: cat in a box classic photo.
Adorable!
Here's my tabby boy J.J. chilling out.
Here's my tabby boy J.J. chilling out.
September 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Adorable!
Here's my tabby boy J.J. chilling out.
Here's my tabby boy J.J. chilling out.
Happy birthday to my late mum. My parents loved the Italian lakes and mountains.
Was this Lake Garda or Como?
Was this Lake Garda or Como?
September 28, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Happy birthday to my late mum. My parents loved the Italian lakes and mountains.
Was this Lake Garda or Como?
Was this Lake Garda or Como?
Eska thinks that everything is better when you're sitting in a cardboard box. I am inclined to agree with her.
September 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Eska thinks that everything is better when you're sitting in a cardboard box. I am inclined to agree with her.
You're welcome, Westcountrybird.
Here's JJ aka Jasper, on my handmade quilt.
Here's JJ aka Jasper, on my handmade quilt.
September 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
You're welcome, Westcountrybird.
Here's JJ aka Jasper, on my handmade quilt.
Here's JJ aka Jasper, on my handmade quilt.
#Caturday
Got up early to feed the cats and found JJ has disappeared. We've got a (supposedly) cat-proof garden to keep our kitties safe inside but somehow the little so-and-so has escaped.
Hoping he'll return soon, none the worse for his adventure.
Worried sick right now.
Got up early to feed the cats and found JJ has disappeared. We've got a (supposedly) cat-proof garden to keep our kitties safe inside but somehow the little so-and-so has escaped.
Hoping he'll return soon, none the worse for his adventure.
Worried sick right now.
August 23, 2025 at 6:29 AM
#Caturday
Got up early to feed the cats and found JJ has disappeared. We've got a (supposedly) cat-proof garden to keep our kitties safe inside but somehow the little so-and-so has escaped.
Hoping he'll return soon, none the worse for his adventure.
Worried sick right now.
Got up early to feed the cats and found JJ has disappeared. We've got a (supposedly) cat-proof garden to keep our kitties safe inside but somehow the little so-and-so has escaped.
Hoping he'll return soon, none the worse for his adventure.
Worried sick right now.
Sounds like a "sealioning" frenzy!
August 22, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Sounds like a "sealioning" frenzy!
Hello George! We're in south-west England. Here is Jasper (a.k.a. JJ) enjoying International Cat Day.
August 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Hello George! We're in south-west England. Here is Jasper (a.k.a. JJ) enjoying International Cat Day.
Morning David! Stay cool!
July 18, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Morning David! Stay cool!
Morning Mushen and Beans!
I am hoping and waiting for rain because we really really need it.
Do have a lovely day and relax if and when you can!
Eska supervising my quilting activities from the windowsill...
I am hoping and waiting for rain because we really really need it.
Do have a lovely day and relax if and when you can!
Eska supervising my quilting activities from the windowsill...
July 6, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Morning Mushen and Beans!
I am hoping and waiting for rain because we really really need it.
Do have a lovely day and relax if and when you can!
Eska supervising my quilting activities from the windowsill...
I am hoping and waiting for rain because we really really need it.
Do have a lovely day and relax if and when you can!
Eska supervising my quilting activities from the windowsill...
For those who are mystified by your reference:
June 20, 2025 at 8:50 AM
For those who are mystified by your reference:
Good morning Mushen and Beans and happy #Caturday to you!
Eska has just arrived and she's loafing (like me) whilst we decide what to do today.
A bit of gardening and some quilting, and watching the Le Mans 24 hour race? Sounds good.
Eska has just arrived and she's loafing (like me) whilst we decide what to do today.
A bit of gardening and some quilting, and watching the Le Mans 24 hour race? Sounds good.
June 14, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Good morning Mushen and Beans and happy #Caturday to you!
Eska has just arrived and she's loafing (like me) whilst we decide what to do today.
A bit of gardening and some quilting, and watching the Le Mans 24 hour race? Sounds good.
Eska has just arrived and she's loafing (like me) whilst we decide what to do today.
A bit of gardening and some quilting, and watching the Le Mans 24 hour race? Sounds good.
It's been a whole new world of sewing: the vocab, the techniques, the designs. Really gets me in the zone! Good to do as it stops me doom-scrolling or snacking.
Here's JJ being "helpful" and chilling out whilst I try to finish off some loose ends.
Here's JJ being "helpful" and chilling out whilst I try to finish off some loose ends.
May 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM
It's been a whole new world of sewing: the vocab, the techniques, the designs. Really gets me in the zone! Good to do as it stops me doom-scrolling or snacking.
Here's JJ being "helpful" and chilling out whilst I try to finish off some loose ends.
Here's JJ being "helpful" and chilling out whilst I try to finish off some loose ends.
Now I am very confused:
April 21, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Now I am very confused:
One of the best motorbike stunts ever!
March 18, 2025 at 7:10 AM
One of the best motorbike stunts ever!
It's the casual use of the "mass hysteria" phrase which gives the game away.
March 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
It's the casual use of the "mass hysteria" phrase which gives the game away.
Happy 46th Birthday to my motorcycle racing hero Valentino Rossi. He's now competing in the world rally endurance championship, on 4 wheels instead of 2. What a talent!
Photo: Valencia MotoGP, November 2021.
Photo: Valencia MotoGP, November 2021.
February 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Happy 46th Birthday to my motorcycle racing hero Valentino Rossi. He's now competing in the world rally endurance championship, on 4 wheels instead of 2. What a talent!
Photo: Valencia MotoGP, November 2021.
Photo: Valencia MotoGP, November 2021.
Morning Mushen and Beans!
I was up at 6 to feed Eska and JJ, then back to bed with insulated mug of coffee for another sleep.
JJ is keeping me company!
I was up at 6 to feed Eska and JJ, then back to bed with insulated mug of coffee for another sleep.
JJ is keeping me company!
February 16, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Morning Mushen and Beans!
I was up at 6 to feed Eska and JJ, then back to bed with insulated mug of coffee for another sleep.
JJ is keeping me company!
I was up at 6 to feed Eska and JJ, then back to bed with insulated mug of coffee for another sleep.
JJ is keeping me company!
Good morning Mushen and Beans! Here's Eska a moment ago, on top of the wardrobe - because she can... Hope you have a lovely Sunday.
February 2, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Good morning Mushen and Beans! Here's Eska a moment ago, on top of the wardrobe - because she can... Hope you have a lovely Sunday.
#Caturday #CatsOfBluesky
Jasper shows how to relax...
And you have to see my "party leopard" with his Hornsea Pottery buddies!
Jasper shows how to relax...
And you have to see my "party leopard" with his Hornsea Pottery buddies!
January 4, 2025 at 10:34 AM
#Caturday #CatsOfBluesky
Jasper shows how to relax...
And you have to see my "party leopard" with his Hornsea Pottery buddies!
Jasper shows how to relax...
And you have to see my "party leopard" with his Hornsea Pottery buddies!