Dr Darcey Gillie
@dfgillie.bsky.social
Careers consultant. Still loves mountains, knitting, bumblebees, agus Gàidhlig cuideachd. #Archbiscuit of #TheBiscuitAppreciationSociety Inbhir Nis. #BeeKind
You just died.
The sixth picture in your gallery is what killed you.
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Long time friends and followers, and admirers of the Empress of Unimpressèdness. This is absolutely true. My sister sent it to me yesterday.
The sixth picture in your gallery is what killed you.
...
Long time friends and followers, and admirers of the Empress of Unimpressèdness. This is absolutely true. My sister sent it to me yesterday.
November 27, 2025 at 8:13 PM
You just died.
The sixth picture in your gallery is what killed you.
...
Long time friends and followers, and admirers of the Empress of Unimpressèdness. This is absolutely true. My sister sent it to me yesterday.
The sixth picture in your gallery is what killed you.
...
Long time friends and followers, and admirers of the Empress of Unimpressèdness. This is absolutely true. My sister sent it to me yesterday.
My screen is starting to go and I keep accidentally hitting reply before I intend to...anyway, he is/was certainly mo political scientist. This reddit comment kind of encapsulates the Chomsky phenomenon.
November 21, 2025 at 9:49 PM
My screen is starting to go and I keep accidentally hitting reply before I intend to...anyway, he is/was certainly mo political scientist. This reddit comment kind of encapsulates the Chomsky phenomenon.
Using this as an excuse to share a photo of the ash ladle - made from an offcut of the boat construction- we acquired when we visited the ship in Woodbridge last Spring. Wonderful endeavour and such a special visit.
November 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Using this as an excuse to share a photo of the ash ladle - made from an offcut of the boat construction- we acquired when we visited the ship in Woodbridge last Spring. Wonderful endeavour and such a special visit.
My first thought was: poor turtles. Followed immediately by: the phrase 'stampede of turtles' is objectively hilarious.
November 21, 2025 at 8:57 PM
My first thought was: poor turtles. Followed immediately by: the phrase 'stampede of turtles' is objectively hilarious.
I was already convinced of the value of wasps but @waspwoman.bsky.social 's SUPERB talk @naturerecovery.bsky.social has inspired me to think of ways to share and promote the beauty, science, culture - and love of wasps #WaspAppreciationSociety
November 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I was already convinced of the value of wasps but @waspwoman.bsky.social 's SUPERB talk @naturerecovery.bsky.social has inspired me to think of ways to share and promote the beauty, science, culture - and love of wasps #WaspAppreciationSociety
I love the etymology online dictionary
November 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I love the etymology online dictionary
Cuir sneachd(!) sa mhadainn
November 14, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Cuir sneachd(!) sa mhadainn
Surprise snow this morning. It hardly ever snows here!
November 14, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Surprise snow this morning. It hardly ever snows here!
Said no one ever.
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Said no one ever.
If you see this post an album cover with a,motor vehicle on it.
November 8, 2025 at 6:55 PM
If you see this post an album cover with a,motor vehicle on it.
A European lady came into the bookshop wanting a map of Maine "with all the roads on it". I showed her several road maps of Maine. "No the one with ALL the roads." I tried a topographical atlas. She got annoyed. "All I want is a MAP WITH ALL OF THE ROADS." Lady, those are ALL the roads.
November 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A European lady came into the bookshop wanting a map of Maine "with all the roads on it". I showed her several road maps of Maine. "No the one with ALL the roads." I tried a topographical atlas. She got annoyed. "All I want is a MAP WITH ALL OF THE ROADS." Lady, those are ALL the roads.
Irresponsibly posting my location on social media.
October 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Irresponsibly posting my location on social media.
Thank you so much! 🙏🏼I used to manage this bookshop, which started out as Ticknor & Fields, who published many of them. The other photo I took last year-Emily lived across the street from me when I was at uni. And then lived nr Walden Pond as well. Fruitlands is wonderful. I hope you get to visit.
October 27, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Thank you so much! 🙏🏼I used to manage this bookshop, which started out as Ticknor & Fields, who published many of them. The other photo I took last year-Emily lived across the street from me when I was at uni. And then lived nr Walden Pond as well. Fruitlands is wonderful. I hope you get to visit.
Some nice fungi today 🤩 and a harebell. You must go back for the cages, Brenda. You must.
October 27, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Some nice fungi today 🤩 and a harebell. You must go back for the cages, Brenda. You must.
I didn't go up to the Cats Back today - but @martingillie.bsky.social and I did a winter 'ascent' a couple of years ago. Also visited the maze. And a cafe...
October 27, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I didn't go up to the Cats Back today - but @martingillie.bsky.social and I did a winter 'ascent' a couple of years ago. Also visited the maze. And a cafe...
A silent wheeee for @brendar.bsky.social #WheeeeeeClub
Strathpeffer and beyond from the vitrified fort of Knock Farrel.
Strathpeffer and beyond from the vitrified fort of Knock Farrel.
October 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
A silent wheeee for @brendar.bsky.social #WheeeeeeClub
Strathpeffer and beyond from the vitrified fort of Knock Farrel.
Strathpeffer and beyond from the vitrified fort of Knock Farrel.
Reminds me of the newest tourist attraction here in Inverness and the Black Isle.
October 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Reminds me of the newest tourist attraction here in Inverness and the Black Isle.
Update: light and bright - very tasty drinkable but will be braver next time and wait for the 'second crack'.
October 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Update: light and bright - very tasty drinkable but will be braver next time and wait for the 'second crack'.
When it rains, teach yourself to roast coffee.
October 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
When it rains, teach yourself to roast coffee.