Emma
@hestiarising.bsky.social
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Well, we received an interesting poll by scout leaders prospectively taking a couple of hundred youth members abroad for 3 weeks - if the destination was the US would you still want to go?
A few years ago this would have been a pretty wild question...
A few years ago this would have been a pretty wild question...
September 25, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Well, we received an interesting poll by scout leaders prospectively taking a couple of hundred youth members abroad for 3 weeks - if the destination was the US would you still want to go?
A few years ago this would have been a pretty wild question...
A few years ago this would have been a pretty wild question...
At the mercy of the capricious public transport system today. 1 bus an hour, if it bothers to stop (usually only a problem for my kids, but tales of their experiences cause me a flutter of nervousness every time the bus approaches).
September 2, 2025 at 6:21 AM
At the mercy of the capricious public transport system today. 1 bus an hour, if it bothers to stop (usually only a problem for my kids, but tales of their experiences cause me a flutter of nervousness every time the bus approaches).
August 31, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I just love how cheerful the courgette flowers are, greeting the sun in the morning.
#bloomscrolling #ukgardening 🌱🇬🇧
#bloomscrolling #ukgardening 🌱🇬🇧
August 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I just love how cheerful the courgette flowers are, greeting the sun in the morning.
#bloomscrolling #ukgardening 🌱🇬🇧
#bloomscrolling #ukgardening 🌱🇬🇧
I was "drying the tent" before putting it away 🤦♀️😆
At least I don't think I need to water the plants today 🌧️🌾🪴
At least I don't think I need to water the plants today 🌧️🌾🪴
August 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I was "drying the tent" before putting it away 🤦♀️😆
At least I don't think I need to water the plants today 🌧️🌾🪴
At least I don't think I need to water the plants today 🌧️🌾🪴
Once again I've fallen into the trap of cleaning the house for visitors rather than myself...
July 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Once again I've fallen into the trap of cleaning the house for visitors rather than myself...
We've nearly finished our Expo Bingo - should have made it harder!
Only the geese to go...
@ukge.bsky.social #ukge
Only the geese to go...
@ukge.bsky.social #ukge
May 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM
We've nearly finished our Expo Bingo - should have made it harder!
Only the geese to go...
@ukge.bsky.social #ukge
Only the geese to go...
@ukge.bsky.social #ukge
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Fantastic ending to Baroness Kidron's speech in the House of Lords yesterday, which led to the government's defeat on AI & copyright.
Speaking the UK's creators: "Their property, their labour, is worthy of your protection - because apart from anything else, it is not ours to give away."
Speaking the UK's creators: "Their property, their labour, is worthy of your protection - because apart from anything else, it is not ours to give away."
May 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Fantastic ending to Baroness Kidron's speech in the House of Lords yesterday, which led to the government's defeat on AI & copyright.
Speaking the UK's creators: "Their property, their labour, is worthy of your protection - because apart from anything else, it is not ours to give away."
Speaking the UK's creators: "Their property, their labour, is worthy of your protection - because apart from anything else, it is not ours to give away."
The world is a bit shit at the moment, so currently inward focused survival mode is activated.
Beautiful rose in my garden (the rose bush has looked after itself this year so I'm surprised anything has sprouted). Its scent is gorgeous, and reminds me of my grandad's garden in my childhood.
Beautiful rose in my garden (the rose bush has looked after itself this year so I'm surprised anything has sprouted). Its scent is gorgeous, and reminds me of my grandad's garden in my childhood.
May 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The world is a bit shit at the moment, so currently inward focused survival mode is activated.
Beautiful rose in my garden (the rose bush has looked after itself this year so I'm surprised anything has sprouted). Its scent is gorgeous, and reminds me of my grandad's garden in my childhood.
Beautiful rose in my garden (the rose bush has looked after itself this year so I'm surprised anything has sprouted). Its scent is gorgeous, and reminds me of my grandad's garden in my childhood.
Why I can't do my homework (sorry).
May 1, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Why I can't do my homework (sorry).
No cheating. Post the last photo of your pet.
March 15, 2025 at 10:17 AM
No cheating. Post the last photo of your pet.
Campaign planning vs mowing the lawn....
March 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Campaign planning vs mowing the lawn....
I think it was actually easier to put eye drops in the guinea pigs than in myself - not the way round I was expecting.
February 23, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I think it was actually easier to put eye drops in the guinea pigs than in myself - not the way round I was expecting.
Today's writing prompt for your next post apocalyptic novel....
What could go wrong? www.npr.org/2025/02/13/n...
February 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Today's writing prompt for your next post apocalyptic novel....
A lovely morning at the community farm. Ice still on the cavalero nero leaves when we picked them. Trays of onion seeds planted up in the polytunnels. Hot tea to warm chilly fingers. Some unexpectedly solemn discussion that has lingered with me.
January 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
A lovely morning at the community farm. Ice still on the cavalero nero leaves when we picked them. Trays of onion seeds planted up in the polytunnels. Hot tea to warm chilly fingers. Some unexpectedly solemn discussion that has lingered with me.
Snuggling up as if he hadn't just been reported to me for sleeping in someone's else's garden and worrying them that he was homeless!
My teens cause fewer issues (but shh let's not tempt fate...)
#CatSky #CatParent
My teens cause fewer issues (but shh let's not tempt fate...)
#CatSky #CatParent
January 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Snuggling up as if he hadn't just been reported to me for sleeping in someone's else's garden and worrying them that he was homeless!
My teens cause fewer issues (but shh let's not tempt fate...)
#CatSky #CatParent
My teens cause fewer issues (but shh let's not tempt fate...)
#CatSky #CatParent
Which way is up? This photo I took on our walk this afternoon intrigued me, sky or water?
January 19, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Which way is up? This photo I took on our walk this afternoon intrigued me, sky or water?
January 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
"taking your bike for a walk?"
Yes, haha very funny. This very important bit sheared off this important bit, at the farthest most point of my journey.
My bike repair kit being about as useful as a plaster at a major trauma, bike totally kaputt for time being and an unexpected journey on foot.
Yes, haha very funny. This very important bit sheared off this important bit, at the farthest most point of my journey.
My bike repair kit being about as useful as a plaster at a major trauma, bike totally kaputt for time being and an unexpected journey on foot.
January 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
"taking your bike for a walk?"
Yes, haha very funny. This very important bit sheared off this important bit, at the farthest most point of my journey.
My bike repair kit being about as useful as a plaster at a major trauma, bike totally kaputt for time being and an unexpected journey on foot.
Yes, haha very funny. This very important bit sheared off this important bit, at the farthest most point of my journey.
My bike repair kit being about as useful as a plaster at a major trauma, bike totally kaputt for time being and an unexpected journey on foot.
INSET day so bonus #boardgames before returning to the work/school grind
January 6, 2025 at 8:48 PM
INSET day so bonus #boardgames before returning to the work/school grind
First book of 2025 - actually, it's a continuation from last year, but it's what I'm reading today.
#booksky 💙📚 #DailyBook Day1
#booksky 💙📚 #DailyBook Day1
January 1, 2025 at 10:42 PM
First book of 2025 - actually, it's a continuation from last year, but it's what I'm reading today.
#booksky 💙📚 #DailyBook Day1
#booksky 💙📚 #DailyBook Day1
Finally managed to impress someone at work. I mentioned I made my own Yorkshire puddings.
My job is nothing to do with cooking.
My job is nothing to do with cooking.
December 28, 2024 at 11:02 PM
Finally managed to impress someone at work. I mentioned I made my own Yorkshire puddings.
My job is nothing to do with cooking.
My job is nothing to do with cooking.