NickiR.
@slipperboots.bsky.social
Former computer programmer, software tester, teacher. Current cat lady. Always a writer. She/her.
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NickiR.
@slipperboots.bsky.social
· May 13
Detective: do we know what they used to lure her into their trap?
CSI: looks like it was this sturdy cardboard box, perfect for storing knickknacks, guv.
CSI: looks like it was this sturdy cardboard box, perfect for storing knickknacks, guv.
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It happened to me
December 12, 2025 at 4:20 AM
It happened to me
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i like these home details designed for pets
IG meredithsterninteriors
IG meredithsterninteriors
December 11, 2025 at 7:31 AM
i like these home details designed for pets
IG meredithsterninteriors
IG meredithsterninteriors
Controversial…but they are Cornish. 🤔🤷♀️
December 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Controversial…but they are Cornish. 🤔🤷♀️
I’m 100+ images into a new animation and I’ve had to stop until my craft knife & cutting mat arrive.
Think I’ll use this time to make a list of frame numbers, having shot out of sequence so I’m not constantly resetting the “scenery”.
I fear I’ll still get muddled when I resequence. 😩
Think I’ll use this time to make a list of frame numbers, having shot out of sequence so I’m not constantly resetting the “scenery”.
I fear I’ll still get muddled when I resequence. 😩
December 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I’m 100+ images into a new animation and I’ve had to stop until my craft knife & cutting mat arrive.
Think I’ll use this time to make a list of frame numbers, having shot out of sequence so I’m not constantly resetting the “scenery”.
I fear I’ll still get muddled when I resequence. 😩
Think I’ll use this time to make a list of frame numbers, having shot out of sequence so I’m not constantly resetting the “scenery”.
I fear I’ll still get muddled when I resequence. 😩
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There was half a mouse at the bottom of the stairs this morning… I’m not sure if it’s the one my cat was chasing last week (not enough fingers/toes left to check prints 💀)… my cat is still in bed… hope he’s not sick again… I’ve not recovered from someone on FB suggesting mice were being poisoned.
December 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
There was half a mouse at the bottom of the stairs this morning… I’m not sure if it’s the one my cat was chasing last week (not enough fingers/toes left to check prints 💀)… my cat is still in bed… hope he’s not sick again… I’ve not recovered from someone on FB suggesting mice were being poisoned.
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When you’ve been prepping an animation and randomly find “expressive” eyebrows…then remember you already cut one pair out before realising they’d flip so didn’t need the second set.
December 6, 2025 at 9:08 AM
When you’ve been prepping an animation and randomly find “expressive” eyebrows…then remember you already cut one pair out before realising they’d flip so didn’t need the second set.
2:30am… I suspect my cat is trying to locate the creature he has let loose in my bedroom.
It’s nice to have him back, honest.
🙀
It’s nice to have him back, honest.
🙀
December 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
2:30am… I suspect my cat is trying to locate the creature he has let loose in my bedroom.
It’s nice to have him back, honest.
🙀
It’s nice to have him back, honest.
🙀
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Good morning Bluesky.
Time's running out for the elves at the post office so get your orders in fast!
There are gifts for the most awkward of people on here at stocking filler prices, says Willow. But no catnip.
It's an outrage.
#CatsOfBluesky
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Time's running out for the elves at the post office so get your orders in fast!
There are gifts for the most awkward of people on here at stocking filler prices, says Willow. But no catnip.
It's an outrage.
#CatsOfBluesky
merylinmoonuk.sumupstore.com/products?sor...
December 4, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Good morning Bluesky.
Time's running out for the elves at the post office so get your orders in fast!
There are gifts for the most awkward of people on here at stocking filler prices, says Willow. But no catnip.
It's an outrage.
#CatsOfBluesky
merylinmoonuk.sumupstore.com/products?sor...
Time's running out for the elves at the post office so get your orders in fast!
There are gifts for the most awkward of people on here at stocking filler prices, says Willow. But no catnip.
It's an outrage.
#CatsOfBluesky
merylinmoonuk.sumupstore.com/products?sor...
Omg he’s just got off my knee and is eating a bowl of food… first proper meal in days!
I’m still taking him for blood tests tomorrow
I’m still taking him for blood tests tomorrow
The wanderer returned… I got some more electrolytes in him… and on him (he’ll get that later when he washes). He’s extremely grumpy with me. I mean, pardon me for trying to save your life. 🤷♀️🙀
Does my cat have a strong will to live? 🤔
I mean, he is incredibly territorial and likes to terrorise the neighbourhood. Does that count? 🤷♀️🤦♀️
I mean, he is incredibly territorial and likes to terrorise the neighbourhood. Does that count? 🤷♀️🤦♀️
December 3, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Omg he’s just got off my knee and is eating a bowl of food… first proper meal in days!
I’m still taking him for blood tests tomorrow
I’m still taking him for blood tests tomorrow
The wanderer returned… I got some more electrolytes in him… and on him (he’ll get that later when he washes). He’s extremely grumpy with me. I mean, pardon me for trying to save your life. 🤷♀️🙀
Does my cat have a strong will to live? 🤔
I mean, he is incredibly territorial and likes to terrorise the neighbourhood. Does that count? 🤷♀️🤦♀️
I mean, he is incredibly territorial and likes to terrorise the neighbourhood. Does that count? 🤷♀️🤦♀️
December 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The wanderer returned… I got some more electrolytes in him… and on him (he’ll get that later when he washes). He’s extremely grumpy with me. I mean, pardon me for trying to save your life. 🤷♀️🙀
Does my cat have a strong will to live? 🤔
I mean, he is incredibly territorial and likes to terrorise the neighbourhood. Does that count? 🤷♀️🤦♀️
I mean, he is incredibly territorial and likes to terrorise the neighbourhood. Does that count? 🤷♀️🤦♀️
December 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Does my cat have a strong will to live? 🤔
I mean, he is incredibly territorial and likes to terrorise the neighbourhood. Does that count? 🤷♀️🤦♀️
I mean, he is incredibly territorial and likes to terrorise the neighbourhood. Does that count? 🤷♀️🤦♀️
I managed to get a few millilitres of electrolytes down him (and one or two down me - I smell like chicken dinner). My parents have offered to help with vet costs. 🫶
Meanwhile the little git has absconded. I put the bin out and he got past my “blocker” on the way back in. 🤦♀️
Meanwhile the little git has absconded. I put the bin out and he got past my “blocker” on the way back in. 🤦♀️
Call me dramatic but if I need to take my cat to the vet again today the choice will be hospitalise or 💀 and I fear that will come down to the insurance.
December 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I managed to get a few millilitres of electrolytes down him (and one or two down me - I smell like chicken dinner). My parents have offered to help with vet costs. 🫶
Meanwhile the little git has absconded. I put the bin out and he got past my “blocker” on the way back in. 🤦♀️
Meanwhile the little git has absconded. I put the bin out and he got past my “blocker” on the way back in. 🤦♀️
Call me dramatic but if I need to take my cat to the vet again today the choice will be hospitalise or 💀 and I fear that will come down to the insurance.
December 3, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Call me dramatic but if I need to take my cat to the vet again today the choice will be hospitalise or 💀 and I fear that will come down to the insurance.
Booked a hair appointment ages ago. I’d get charged if I cancel last minute and I can’t afford that… so I’ll probably spend the whole appointment trauma-dumping on the stylist about my sick cat.
Probably another vet visit this afternoon… he wasn’t best pleased yesterday. 😿
Probably another vet visit this afternoon… he wasn’t best pleased yesterday. 😿
December 2, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Booked a hair appointment ages ago. I’d get charged if I cancel last minute and I can’t afford that… so I’ll probably spend the whole appointment trauma-dumping on the stylist about my sick cat.
Probably another vet visit this afternoon… he wasn’t best pleased yesterday. 😿
Probably another vet visit this afternoon… he wasn’t best pleased yesterday. 😿
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Friends! Happy 1st December! We were all up early to open our Advent Calendars - sent to us by our gorgeous friend Jasper @suzdavies13 It’s so exciting! I am the absolute pro at opening Advent Calendars (and even knew which one was mine) so Mum has to keep them out of my reach during the day! 🎅🏻
December 1, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Friends! Happy 1st December! We were all up early to open our Advent Calendars - sent to us by our gorgeous friend Jasper @suzdavies13 It’s so exciting! I am the absolute pro at opening Advent Calendars (and even knew which one was mine) so Mum has to keep them out of my reach during the day! 🎅🏻
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Friends! It’s Phase Two of Operation Christmas Tree. Mum has put the lights on the Tree but no decorations yet. HOWEVER, she has hung some Oranges and some Bags of Cloves on the Tree, as cats aren’t supposed to like the scent of those. Will it work? 🍊🎄
November 30, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Friends! It’s Phase Two of Operation Christmas Tree. Mum has put the lights on the Tree but no decorations yet. HOWEVER, she has hung some Oranges and some Bags of Cloves on the Tree, as cats aren’t supposed to like the scent of those. Will it work? 🍊🎄
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This made me laugh.
Shop in Milton Keynes 😊
Shop in Milton Keynes 😊
November 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
This made me laugh.
Shop in Milton Keynes 😊
Shop in Milton Keynes 😊
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Friends! It’s officially 🛷 SLEIGHGATE! 🛷
Percy wasn’t budging so Baby Dog started to consider making his first Percy Sandwich. Mum couldn’t bear the look of longing on my face so she stepped in - watch to the end!! ❤️
Percy wasn’t budging so Baby Dog started to consider making his first Percy Sandwich. Mum couldn’t bear the look of longing on my face so she stepped in - watch to the end!! ❤️
November 28, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Friends! It’s officially 🛷 SLEIGHGATE! 🛷
Percy wasn’t budging so Baby Dog started to consider making his first Percy Sandwich. Mum couldn’t bear the look of longing on my face so she stepped in - watch to the end!! ❤️
Percy wasn’t budging so Baby Dog started to consider making his first Percy Sandwich. Mum couldn’t bear the look of longing on my face so she stepped in - watch to the end!! ❤️
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Friends! Mum is still trying out ideas for things to distract the Triplets once the Christmas Tree goes up - so she put on Cat TV for the first time 📺 Percy was the only one who was intrigued by it. Cleo and Ron took no notice of it at all. I marvel at how different their personalities are!
November 25, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Friends! Mum is still trying out ideas for things to distract the Triplets once the Christmas Tree goes up - so she put on Cat TV for the first time 📺 Percy was the only one who was intrigued by it. Cleo and Ron took no notice of it at all. I marvel at how different their personalities are!
Honestly, he would be warmer upstairs…
November 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Honestly, he would be warmer upstairs…