Rachel H
@rachelape.bsky.social
Writer, walker, storyteller, anecdoter, guinea pig scruffler, nature lover. Works with rescued primates. Loves wildlife, music, languages and books. Dorset, UK.
Sadly, I have to let you know that Eliza Guinea Pig, featured in my cover photo on here, has passed away.
We loved her so much.
Adopted with her sister four years ago, she has brought so much joy and fun to our household.
She leaves behind young Norman, doting GP husband.
Goodnight my girl x
We loved her so much.
Adopted with her sister four years ago, she has brought so much joy and fun to our household.
She leaves behind young Norman, doting GP husband.
Goodnight my girl x
December 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Sadly, I have to let you know that Eliza Guinea Pig, featured in my cover photo on here, has passed away.
We loved her so much.
Adopted with her sister four years ago, she has brought so much joy and fun to our household.
She leaves behind young Norman, doting GP husband.
Goodnight my girl x
We loved her so much.
Adopted with her sister four years ago, she has brought so much joy and fun to our household.
She leaves behind young Norman, doting GP husband.
Goodnight my girl x
Old To Do list for a trip to town. No idea if I achieved those things, but I hope so. Probably needed to tick off the first one in order to see the rest of the list though...
November 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Old To Do list for a trip to town. No idea if I achieved those things, but I hope so. Probably needed to tick off the first one in order to see the rest of the list though...
You can't tell me there's a better place to write. I won't have it. This is it.
#writingcommunity #writing #dorset
#writingcommunity #writing #dorset
November 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
You can't tell me there's a better place to write. I won't have it. This is it.
#writingcommunity #writing #dorset
#writingcommunity #writing #dorset
Saw a shooting stall down the local fireworks. A swagger of lads dressed in flat caps and attitude handed over their money to (not) win a bottle of vodka. Swapped my pint of Old Rosie for a rifle and knocked down the little tin men. Walked off with a fluffy pink shrimp.
#girlpower #writing #dorset
#girlpower #writing #dorset
November 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Saw a shooting stall down the local fireworks. A swagger of lads dressed in flat caps and attitude handed over their money to (not) win a bottle of vodka. Swapped my pint of Old Rosie for a rifle and knocked down the little tin men. Walked off with a fluffy pink shrimp.
#girlpower #writing #dorset
#girlpower #writing #dorset
Having bounced around Discworld in the wrong order, and having been thoroughly told off for it by a bookworm colleague, I'm now working through them as nature intended. Book 3: Equal Rites.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Having bounced around Discworld in the wrong order, and having been thoroughly told off for it by a bookworm colleague, I'm now working through them as nature intended. Book 3: Equal Rites.
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Hiding in the heather. I particularly like the cap's jaunty angle. I suspect this toadstool is a fun guy.
#nature #naturewriting #comedygold
#nature #naturewriting #comedygold
October 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Hiding in the heather. I particularly like the cap's jaunty angle. I suspect this toadstool is a fun guy.
#nature #naturewriting #comedygold
#nature #naturewriting #comedygold
Ooh I have 999 followers, that's fun. Wonder who'll be the one to tip it over to a thousand...
Disclaimer: if it's you, I'm afraid you don't win anything other than seeing some more posts about wildlife, guinea pigs and interesting places on your feed. No exchanges or refunds.
#bluesky #bemyfriend
Disclaimer: if it's you, I'm afraid you don't win anything other than seeing some more posts about wildlife, guinea pigs and interesting places on your feed. No exchanges or refunds.
#bluesky #bemyfriend
October 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Ooh I have 999 followers, that's fun. Wonder who'll be the one to tip it over to a thousand...
Disclaimer: if it's you, I'm afraid you don't win anything other than seeing some more posts about wildlife, guinea pigs and interesting places on your feed. No exchanges or refunds.
#bluesky #bemyfriend
Disclaimer: if it's you, I'm afraid you don't win anything other than seeing some more posts about wildlife, guinea pigs and interesting places on your feed. No exchanges or refunds.
#bluesky #bemyfriend
There is nothing better than watching these two fuzzy herbivores having an absolute feast in the garden. I've told them I need the grass cut by bedtime.
#guineapigs #pets #garden
#guineapigs #pets #garden
October 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
There is nothing better than watching these two fuzzy herbivores having an absolute feast in the garden. I've told them I need the grass cut by bedtime.
#guineapigs #pets #garden
#guineapigs #pets #garden
Thank you for everything Jane. You led a life well lived and inspired generations of people not to give up on looking after our planet and all those we share it with.
#Primates #Janegoodall #conservation #hope
#Primates #Janegoodall #conservation #hope
October 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Thank you for everything Jane. You led a life well lived and inspired generations of people not to give up on looking after our planet and all those we share it with.
#Primates #Janegoodall #conservation #hope
#Primates #Janegoodall #conservation #hope
Singapore's Rainforest Wild Asia park is a fascinating way to lay out a zoo. 'log' crossings, stepping stones and aerial walkways make it fun before you even start looking for animals. The nice thing is sightings aren't guaranteed, you have to put some effort into spot them.
#animals #travel #asia
#animals #travel #asia
September 30, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Windsor Nature Reserve in Singapore. An opportunity to see things from the other side of the canopy. Just don't look down.
#nature #travel #singapore
#nature #travel #singapore
September 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Windsor Nature Reserve in Singapore. An opportunity to see things from the other side of the canopy. Just don't look down.
#nature #travel #singapore
#nature #travel #singapore
Good evening from the Klias River. If I tune out the humans I'm almost able to hear the soul of the world. Spending time in the tropics completes me. It speaks to the part of me that suburbia can't placate.
#river #nature #naturewriting #travel
#river #nature #naturewriting #travel
September 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Good evening from the Klias River. If I tune out the humans I'm almost able to hear the soul of the world. Spending time in the tropics completes me. It speaks to the part of me that suburbia can't placate.
#river #nature #naturewriting #travel
#river #nature #naturewriting #travel
Good morning from Sabah, Bluesky pals. After an intense period of rain causing flooding and landslides here, I think everyone is relieved to have a few days of this kind of weather. I'm grateful to be here again visiting friends.
#place #travel #sea #kotakinabalu
#place #travel #sea #kotakinabalu
September 19, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Good morning from Sabah, Bluesky pals. After an intense period of rain causing flooding and landslides here, I think everyone is relieved to have a few days of this kind of weather. I'm grateful to be here again visiting friends.
#place #travel #sea #kotakinabalu
#place #travel #sea #kotakinabalu
Even the M3 has its moments. Mostly when it sulks forgotten in the shadows beneath a soul-soothing sunrise.
#dailynature #naturewriting #travelwriting #travel
#dailynature #naturewriting #travelwriting #travel
September 14, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Even the M3 has its moments. Mostly when it sulks forgotten in the shadows beneath a soul-soothing sunrise.
#dailynature #naturewriting #travelwriting #travel
#dailynature #naturewriting #travelwriting #travel
Brilliant afternoon usual watching the Women's Rugby World Cup in Bristol. They played a good game and we were lucky enough to get a good view of the action. Nicely done, Canada.
#womenssport #sport #rugby
#womenssport #sport #rugby
September 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Brilliant afternoon usual watching the Women's Rugby World Cup in Bristol. They played a good game and we were lucky enough to get a good view of the action. Nicely done, Canada.
#womenssport #sport #rugby
#womenssport #sport #rugby
She knows I'm going somewhere. The question is which bag to stowaway in?
#guineapigs #travel #pets #fluffyfaces
#guineapigs #travel #pets #fluffyfaces
September 13, 2025 at 1:41 PM
She knows I'm going somewhere. The question is which bag to stowaway in?
#guineapigs #travel #pets #fluffyfaces
#guineapigs #travel #pets #fluffyfaces
Norman loves the evening sun on his nose. He'll even put up with a cuddle for a little bit longer sitting out.
#guineapigs #pets #fluffy
#guineapigs #pets #fluffy
September 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Norman loves the evening sun on his nose. He'll even put up with a cuddle for a little bit longer sitting out.
#guineapigs #pets #fluffy
#guineapigs #pets #fluffy
I grew a carrot! Just one but, hey, I'm still chuffed with that. Banana for scale. Disclaimer: I did not grow the banana.
#gardening #homegrown #tinycarrot #growingthings #garden
#gardening #homegrown #tinycarrot #growingthings #garden
August 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I grew a carrot! Just one but, hey, I'm still chuffed with that. Banana for scale. Disclaimer: I did not grow the banana.
#gardening #homegrown #tinycarrot #growingthings #garden
#gardening #homegrown #tinycarrot #growingthings #garden
I mean I can preorder one, but 1.65 million would scupper my own chances of saving up for this...
August 13, 2025 at 1:23 PM
I mean I can preorder one, but 1.65 million would scupper my own chances of saving up for this...
The courgettes are massive! I repeat, the courgettes are massive! Or possibly now marrows...
First time vegetable gardener.
#gardening #homegrown #vegetables
First time vegetable gardener.
#gardening #homegrown #vegetables
July 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The courgettes are massive! I repeat, the courgettes are massive! Or possibly now marrows...
First time vegetable gardener.
#gardening #homegrown #vegetables
First time vegetable gardener.
#gardening #homegrown #vegetables
July 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
France and Germany still have an abundance of magazines on the shelves. What's so different? Why can't we still see this in the UK? Excited to see it but, sad we've lost this at home.
#magazines #reading #writing #travel
#magazines #reading #writing #travel
July 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
France and Germany still have an abundance of magazines on the shelves. What's so different? Why can't we still see this in the UK? Excited to see it but, sad we've lost this at home.
#magazines #reading #writing #travel
#magazines #reading #writing #travel
Just want to take a mo to appreciate what an amazing venue the Royal Albert Hall is, and what a fab time I had at KT Tunstall's celebration gig (to mark 20 years of Eye to the Telescope and her 50th birthday). Guests included Mel C, Jools Holland, Roger Daltrey & Rick Astley
#music #gigs #livemusic
#music #gigs #livemusic
July 2, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Just want to take a mo to appreciate what an amazing venue the Royal Albert Hall is, and what a fab time I had at KT Tunstall's celebration gig (to mark 20 years of Eye to the Telescope and her 50th birthday). Guests included Mel C, Jools Holland, Roger Daltrey & Rick Astley
#music #gigs #livemusic
#music #gigs #livemusic