Deborah Powell
@goathaijaffa.bsky.social
Originally from Worcestershire now a Spanish citizen living by the beach in Cadiz with Goa, Thai and Jaffa, my 3 labradors. Translator (ES/FR - EN). Photography.
Vet on @bbc5live.bsky.social trying to justify the high vet costs in the UK and why people are being forced to have their animals put to sleep when they can't afford the fees. Talking about first rate care, which we get in Spain for a fraction of the cost provided by excellent vets.
June 24, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Vet on @bbc5live.bsky.social trying to justify the high vet costs in the UK and why people are being forced to have their animals put to sleep when they can't afford the fees. Talking about first rate care, which we get in Spain for a fraction of the cost provided by excellent vets.
Just listened to a translator (sorry didn't get his name) talking about how AI and our industry with @rachelburden.bsky.social on @bbc5live.bsky.social. Nice to start the day without doom and gloom about AI and it seems niche work is the way to go and harnessing AI as a tool.
June 3, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Just listened to a translator (sorry didn't get his name) talking about how AI and our industry with @rachelburden.bsky.social on @bbc5live.bsky.social. Nice to start the day without doom and gloom about AI and it seems niche work is the way to go and harnessing AI as a tool.
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February 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM
A blustery day is perfect dog beach time
January 26, 2025 at 11:40 AM
A blustery day is perfect dog beach time
Last night's sunset in the Bay of Cadiz
January 25, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Last night's sunset in the Bay of Cadiz
First signs of spring on our early morning walk in El Puerto de Santa Maria
January 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
First signs of spring on our early morning walk in El Puerto de Santa Maria
Ian Hislop gets it right as usual youtu.be/diHcpZvBjT0?...
Ian Hislop’s unfiltered take on Elon Musk | LBC
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January 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Ian Hislop gets it right as usual youtu.be/diHcpZvBjT0?...
Wishful thinking when we were in the pet supermarket
December 21, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Wishful thinking when we were in the pet supermarket
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Festive fortified wines to cheer and warm us
Festive fortified wines to cheer and warm us
Something sweetly suitable to sip over Christmas
Tesco Finest LBV Port, Douro, Portugal 2017 (£13.50, Tesco) Such is the strength of its association with that most festive of cheeses, stilton, Port, I suspect, remains the Christmas fortified wine for a…
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December 8, 2024 at 6:21 AM
Festive fortified wines to cheer and warm us
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How do we learn about our legal rights & obligations? What if we're in a new place, in a different language?
These are some of the things I've been thinking about recently. Some initial thoughts in this post on @languageonthemove.bsky.social . Fascinating discussion in the comments!
#Langsky #Lawsky
These are some of the things I've been thinking about recently. Some initial thoughts in this post on @languageonthemove.bsky.social . Fascinating discussion in the comments!
#Langsky #Lawsky
Legal literacy in a linguistically diverse society
Moving to a new country involves a lot of learning. Not least important is developing an understanding of local laws. This is essential to avoid breaking the law but is also fundamental to full enj…
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December 8, 2024 at 6:22 AM
How do we learn about our legal rights & obligations? What if we're in a new place, in a different language?
These are some of the things I've been thinking about recently. Some initial thoughts in this post on @languageonthemove.bsky.social . Fascinating discussion in the comments!
#Langsky #Lawsky
These are some of the things I've been thinking about recently. Some initial thoughts in this post on @languageonthemove.bsky.social . Fascinating discussion in the comments!
#Langsky #Lawsky
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I wrote this today about Christmas food being full of ghosts. Is it ok with Aunt Beat (dead, 1991) to not buy Colmans Bread Sauce? Will my dead father want this Dairy Milk? Is it ok to give myself a break? OF COURSE NOT. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Grace Dent’s joyeux Noël: ‘It’s time I made some new Christmas memories – in small, French steps’
No amount of joining the Christmas supermarket scrum will recreate the sight of my mam’s hands on the trolley
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November 29, 2024 at 1:07 PM
I wrote this today about Christmas food being full of ghosts. Is it ok with Aunt Beat (dead, 1991) to not buy Colmans Bread Sauce? Will my dead father want this Dairy Milk? Is it ok to give myself a break? OF COURSE NOT. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
And surprisingly I have a raspberry crop in my garden. Seems Jaffa loves raspberries as much as she loves apples.
November 28, 2024 at 9:12 AM
And surprisingly I have a raspberry crop in my garden. Seems Jaffa loves raspberries as much as she loves apples.
Spent the afternoon in #Cadiz on a very blustery day. I really should go more often. There is so much going on and there are several good exhibitions that I need to see before they end.
November 16, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Spent the afternoon in #Cadiz on a very blustery day. I really should go more often. There is so much going on and there are several good exhibitions that I need to see before they end.
Monthly market in Los Toruños tomorrow
November 16, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Monthly market in Los Toruños tomorrow
The apple scrumper caught in the act. Getting the last of the apples.
November 15, 2024 at 12:57 PM
The apple scrumper caught in the act. Getting the last of the apples.
Some photos of last weekend's III Ruta Viñas en Jerez. Horses and carriages on a route through the vineyards in the Sherry triangle
November 13, 2024 at 11:47 AM
Some photos of last weekend's III Ruta Viñas en Jerez. Horses and carriages on a route through the vineyards in the Sherry triangle
Different view of Puerto Sherry on our way to the dog beach. Sailing federation and one of the beach clubs.
June 1, 2024 at 10:21 AM
Different view of Puerto Sherry on our way to the dog beach. Sailing federation and one of the beach clubs.
Some photos from this morning's walk in the countryside around El Puerto de Santa Maria. A hazy Saharan dusty morning.
May 26, 2024 at 9:27 AM
Some photos from this morning's walk in the countryside around El Puerto de Santa Maria. A hazy Saharan dusty morning.
Apple blossom on my patio tree after last week's rain
May 9, 2024 at 5:34 AM
Apple blossom on my patio tree after last week's rain
Finally uploaded the photos of last year's trip to the UK. I might even get the blog written up before we set off this year 😅 deborahpowell.smugmug.com/UK-Trip-2023
UK Trip 2023 - Deborah Powell
Our trip from Spain via France to the UK. 5 weeks in Worcestershire. Walks in the Wyre forest and on Burlish Top. Catch up with friends. Side trip to Gower. Blenheim horse trials. Afternoon tea in Arl...
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March 23, 2024 at 10:38 AM
Finally uploaded the photos of last year's trip to the UK. I might even get the blog written up before we set off this year 😅 deborahpowell.smugmug.com/UK-Trip-2023
Flamingos and their shadows this evening
February 5, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Flamingos and their shadows this evening