Hattie the Otter
@hattieotter.bsky.social
Small otter looking after a big human. She/Her. Keen on travel, music and scones.
In a world that has decided that it's going to lose it's mind: be more kind my friends, try to be more kind. #FTHC
In a world that has decided that it's going to lose it's mind: be more kind my friends, try to be more kind. #FTHC
We even got a mention in the @nationaltrust.org.uk magazine for this trip, with a picture of Her and Sconepal in chief (and me, kindly edited in by @moleymole.bsky.social !)
April 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
We even got a mention in the @nationaltrust.org.uk magazine for this trip, with a picture of Her and Sconepal in chief (and me, kindly edited in by @moleymole.bsky.social !)
Thank you! And She says thank you for the lovely card. Beans on toast were indeed eaten (for lunch) which was a very nice treat - I got some, even if I didn't get in the picture!
March 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Thank you! And She says thank you for the lovely card. Beans on toast were indeed eaten (for lunch) which was a very nice treat - I got some, even if I didn't get in the picture!
I was *slightly* concerned by this sign, but turned out it was just to protect human cubs in a very muddy area just beyond, and I was welcome along the river where the big snacks usually hang out. Phew!
February 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I was *slightly* concerned by this sign, but turned out it was just to protect human cubs in a very muddy area just beyond, and I was welcome along the river where the big snacks usually hang out. Phew!
The winter garden is always my favourite, and today was no different. I surveyed the landscape from my favourite tibetan cherry tree, inspected the dogwood (Annys winter orange was in full colour - the midwinters fire was a bit muted at the point we visited) and generally had a lovely time.
February 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The winter garden is always my favourite, and today was no different. I surveyed the landscape from my favourite tibetan cherry tree, inspected the dogwood (Annys winter orange was in full colour - the midwinters fire was a bit muted at the point we visited) and generally had a lovely time.
We also saw lots of hellebores, also called Christmas roses, and had a good look in all the streams but the snacks were all hiding from me. It was still very pretty though!
February 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
We also saw lots of hellebores, also called Christmas roses, and had a good look in all the streams but the snacks were all hiding from me. It was still very pretty though!
We went with the grandhumans for a little potter round Mottisfont, our very favourite @nationaltrust.bsky.social property. It was very cold but bright sun, which was lovely, and we found lots of snowdrops. Did you know they create their own heat which is what allows them to melt the snow and pop up?
February 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
We went with the grandhumans for a little potter round Mottisfont, our very favourite @nationaltrust.bsky.social property. It was very cold but bright sun, which was lovely, and we found lots of snowdrops. Did you know they create their own heat which is what allows them to melt the snow and pop up?
And now we are settled on a plane - and in my favourite way to travel too!
September 14, 2024 at 12:23 PM
And now we are settled on a plane - and in my favourite way to travel too!
Oooooh! I got in the bag with Little Ted, which is always a good sign as he doesn't get out of bed for just anything, and when I came out look where we are! Adventure awaits!
September 14, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Oooooh! I got in the bag with Little Ted, which is always a good sign as he doesn't get out of bed for just anything, and when I came out look where we are! Adventure awaits!
We then saw The Vaccines (representing @lozziepop89) who were absolutely brilliant, some prog funk noodling from a band called Khruangbin that was just a bit beyond us. Pretty sky though, and we had a very yummy wrap thing for tea with brownies for afters!
January 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
We then saw The Vaccines (representing @lozziepop89) who were absolutely brilliant, some prog funk noodling from a band called Khruangbin that was just a bit beyond us. Pretty sky though, and we had a very yummy wrap thing for tea with brownies for afters!
There's no real evidence that we were that close and I was very busy working in tandem with Him to make sure She was OK, but suffice to say it was the best thing ever and She was so happy She cried.
Undefeated, indeed!
Undefeated, indeed!
January 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
There's no real evidence that we were that close and I was very busy working in tandem with Him to make sure She was OK, but suffice to say it was the best thing ever and She was so happy She cried.
Undefeated, indeed!
Undefeated, indeed!
Yesterday, we then made our way to @LatitudeFest - got ourselves all settled in to our fancy yurt pretty early in the day. She's was very excited about the door. So much so She fell asleep for several hours 🙄😂
January 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Yesterday, we then made our way to @LatitudeFest - got ourselves all settled in to our fancy yurt pretty early in the day. She's was very excited about the door. So much so She fell asleep for several hours 🙄😂
Whilst She had a little sleep I worked out who we were going to try and see. So much choice!
January 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Whilst She had a little sleep I worked out who we were going to try and see. So much choice!
The absolute pinnacle of our day exploring the North Norfolk coast though was that we tracked down some @Brays_Cottage pork pies in Cley. We devoured them in a hotel bed picnic and I thought She (and Little Ted - and I!) might explode with happiness.
January 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The absolute pinnacle of our day exploring the North Norfolk coast though was that we tracked down some @Brays_Cottage pork pies in Cley. We devoured them in a hotel bed picnic and I thought She (and Little Ted - and I!) might explode with happiness.
More adventures have been afoot! We left our little Norfolk cottage and went exploring the north Norfolk coast - including a visit to Sheringham, where I saw the sea and got to eat a crab sandwich. Yum!
January 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
More adventures have been afoot! We left our little Norfolk cottage and went exploring the north Norfolk coast - including a visit to Sheringham, where I saw the sea and got to eat a crab sandwich. Yum!
We've now moved to a gorgeous little bolt hole in Norfolk. Having a few days for Her to recoup before the next thing. There is a lovely garden - Even Little Ted came out to sit in the evening sun last night. I think the Good Wine coming out might have been the incentive though!
January 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
We've now moved to a gorgeous little bolt hole in Norfolk. Having a few days for Her to recoup before the next thing. There is a lovely garden - Even Little Ted came out to sit in the evening sun last night. I think the Good Wine coming out might have been the incentive though!
I finally had to say Goodbye to Clive - I do wish we lived a bit nearer. I miss him.
We then travelled to Lincoln where She met some friends from Uni (a v. long time ago) & the thought of that much nattering was too much for Little Ted so we sunbathed in the hotel instead!
We then travelled to Lincoln where She met some friends from Uni (a v. long time ago) & the thought of that much nattering was too much for Little Ted so we sunbathed in the hotel instead!
January 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I finally had to say Goodbye to Clive - I do wish we lived a bit nearer. I miss him.
We then travelled to Lincoln where She met some friends from Uni (a v. long time ago) & the thought of that much nattering was too much for Little Ted so we sunbathed in the hotel instead!
We then travelled to Lincoln where She met some friends from Uni (a v. long time ago) & the thought of that much nattering was too much for Little Ted so we sunbathed in the hotel instead!
I did manage to pop out to see a couple of family friends at York Marina though. They had lovely ice cream and cool drinks whilst I waited. It was very nice here, and nicer to know She was being safely kept an eye on by Clive!
January 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I did manage to pop out to see a couple of family friends at York Marina though. They had lovely ice cream and cool drinks whilst I waited. It was very nice here, and nicer to know She was being safely kept an eye on by Clive!
It was, however, quite hot, so we mostly kept the humans indoors where we could keep them cool. We did manage lunch at a nice pub with a secret garden door one day though!
January 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
It was, however, quite hot, so we mostly kept the humans indoors where we could keep them cool. We did manage lunch at a nice pub with a secret garden door one day though!
I have had a couple of very lovely days with my beloved Clive. She's been having a marvellous time catching up with @theowlgirl too - they do a lot of talking and a lot of flopping, so I can take my eye off Her for five minutes!
January 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I have had a couple of very lovely days with my beloved Clive. She's been having a marvellous time catching up with @theowlgirl too - they do a lot of talking and a lot of flopping, so I can take my eye off Her for five minutes!
We are off on an adventure! I have been quite busy keeping an eye on Her so far, but I finally have Her settled with a coffee and a book so I can watch the world out of the window of the train. It is surprising to us how very flat so much of the country is. Hills gallore by us!
January 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
We are off on an adventure! I have been quite busy keeping an eye on Her so far, but I finally have Her settled with a coffee and a book so I can watch the world out of the window of the train. It is surprising to us how very flat so much of the country is. Hills gallore by us!
I have been absent from twitter for a bit because politics was too loud, and I reserve the right to vanish again for a little bit, but I needed to pop on to represent #OttersAtPollingStations. Or #MustelidsAtPollingStations? I understand my weasel brethren have been joining in!
January 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I have been absent from twitter for a bit because politics was too loud, and I reserve the right to vanish again for a little bit, but I needed to pop on to represent #OttersAtPollingStations. Or #MustelidsAtPollingStations? I understand my weasel brethren have been joining in!
This morning we said goodbye to our ovine neighbours who had been very companionable, and packed ourselves up into the car. She is quite overtired and achy so we decided to skip the visit to Lytes Cary we had planned and head straight home. It's been a fabulous few days!
January 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This morning we said goodbye to our ovine neighbours who had been very companionable, and packed ourselves up into the car. She is quite overtired and achy so we decided to skip the visit to Lytes Cary we had planned and head straight home. It's been a fabulous few days!
It even had a hot tub outside - which was quite chilly on the bits that weren't submerged if you didn't have fur, apparently! Good fun though.
January 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
It even had a hot tub outside - which was quite chilly on the bits that weren't submerged if you didn't have fur, apparently! Good fun though.
Last bundle of holiday spam 😊This is our little railway carriage that we stayed in last night. It was small but perfectly formed, and very cosy, especially with the fire on!
January 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Last bundle of holiday spam 😊This is our little railway carriage that we stayed in last night. It was small but perfectly formed, and very cosy, especially with the fire on!
Eventually we left as we had more driving to do before arriving at our next home for the night - a refurbished railway goods carriage! I will share some pictures tomorrow, but we have some noisy neighbours.... And a nightcap!
January 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Eventually we left as we had more driving to do before arriving at our next home for the night - a refurbished railway goods carriage! I will share some pictures tomorrow, but we have some noisy neighbours.... And a nightcap!