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Isla Catrìona @islascribbles.bsky.social · 1d

Me at Jamie:

a woman with long black hair and earrings is making a funny face while sitting at a table .

ALT: a woman with long black hair and earrings is making a funny face while sitting at a table .

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Isla Catrìona @islascribbles.bsky.social · 1d

Grey cat (Skye) was on my lap first. Black cat (Jamie) managed to muscle his way in to the tiny sliver of remaining space and this is the look she’s been giving him since. He is purring blissfully, completely unaware. I am slightly concerned my thighs are about to be the staging ground of WW3.

An awkwardly framed shot of two cats just about sharing one lap. The black one nearest to the camera seems content, the grey one in the background is staring daggers at him.

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Stephen Collins @stephencollins.bsky.social · 5d

If you're a National Trust member, it's that time of year again: Midnight tonight is the deadline. It's a shame people have to keep doing this to keep a toehold on historical truth in this country, but here we are. Voting link: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...

[Scene is the entrance cabin to a NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTY AND GARDENS]

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NATIONAL TRUST EMPLOYEE [inside cabin]:

Hello there

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[A young family - two parents two kids - have arrived at the front desk].

DAD:

Hi - do you have an activity trail, for the kids?

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NT EMPLOYEE:

Of course – you’re just in time for the Autumn Gammon Trail!

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MUM:
That sounds fun, doesn’t it kids?

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NT EMPLOYEE [handing an activity sheet and pencils to the kids]:

Every autumn, the Reform Trust gammons flock back to the National Trust for the AGM. Just follow the trail round the grounds, and see how many you can spot!

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NT EMPLOYEE [hearing something in the gardens]:

Listen - that's their call

[Calls emanating from the landscape]:

tut-tut
woke-woke

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NT EMPLOYEE [showing the family an apparently empty fenced enclosure with some bushes in]:

They are extremely sensitive and fragile...
But you can bring them out of hiding if you put a little sign down mentioning slavery.

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KIDS [pointing]:
There they are!

[Some little red faced PEOPLE wearing Barbour jackets and gilets emerge cautiously from the bushes. They are creeping towards a TINY SIGN in the middle of the enclosure].

[Little people noises]:
woke-woke
tut-tut
woke-woke

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[Close-up of the TINY SIGN - we can read that it says]:

Slavery had a bit to do with building this massive house.

[Noises from the little people again as they inspect the tiny sign]:

tut-tut
woke-woke

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MUM [pointing]:
What's that one doing there?

NT EMPLOYEE:
Oh, that's so sweet…

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[We see that one of the people is sat on a rock, with a little laptop open on a tree stump, and they are furiously typing away].

NT EMPLOYEE:
I think he's writing a column for the Daily Telegraph…

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[We see close up to the little person’s screen, it is a word document reading]:

Are National Trust scones secretly WOKE?

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Menotti Minutillo @menotti.bsky.social · 6d

ladies and gentlemen...we got him

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Jenny Haines @snarkylamassu.bsky.social · 6d

Prints of this and my previous paintings are currently 25% off at www.inprnt.com/gallery/jenn...

Art Prints by Jenny Haines

Shop gallery quality Art Prints by Jenny Haines.

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Jenny Haines @snarkylamassu.bsky.social · 6d

Chrono Trigger: Waiting

Fiona dreams of growing a forest to save the land laid waste, but it'll take centuries, so Robo stays behind to help tend to the trees long after her lifetime. 400yrs later you find him, rusted and broken down amid a lush forest, Fiona's dream accomplished🌳

#ChronoTrigger

Deep in a lush forest, a deactivated robot crouches beneath a tree, cradling a magical sapling. Nearby is the tombstone of the woman who grew the forest from seed, whose work the robot continued long after she passed.

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Isla Catrìona @islascribbles.bsky.social · 6d

Oh my GOD Jenny this is so lush?????? I don’t have any connection to the source story and it still immediately got the emotional point across

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Jenny Haines @snarkylamassu.bsky.social · 6d

I've just finished my next Chrono Trigger 30th Anniversary painting and I think I'm gonna post it today!

Jenny Haines @snarkylamassu.bsky.social · May 29

New painting alert!!

Painted to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Chrono Trigger, the imagery always stuck with me of the Mountain of Woe, lashed with heavy chains to tie it to the ground, and what the magical Kingdom of Zeal might look like from there.

#ChronoTrigger #ChronoTrigger30th

Crono, Marle and Frog stand on a colossal chain across the Mountain of Woe, looking to the Kingdom of Zeal in the distance.

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Isla Catrìona @islascribbles.bsky.social · 6d

The Pope Leo XIV wing of the Vatican museum is going to be, uh, let’s say ‘striking in comparison to its surroundings’

Nick Veronica @nickveronica.bsky.social · 7d

This is a real: Pope Leo XIV was gifted a Buffalo Bills jersey.

The Diocese of Buffalo said Bishop Fisher met with the Pope on Monday to discuss the ongoing bankruptcy filing, among other issues.

Pope Leo was said to have "expressed his gratitude for this symbol of hometown pride." #billsmafia

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Isla Catrìona @islascribbles.bsky.social · 6d

- and I could see on the watch that it was them calling instead of trying to subtly check my phone. And then I realised what an absolute treasure peace is, expanded the ‘allowed’ list to family and close friends, and have been blissfully unaware of spam calls and push notifications ever since.

Isla Catrìona @islascribbles.bsky.social · 6d

Initially this was because I work a job where I can’t be on my phone while I’m on the floor, but I need it on my person in case mum’s carehome calls with an emergency - so I set up an elaborate system with phone + ancient garmin watch where the only calls I could get while at work were from them -

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Isla Catrìona @islascribbles.bsky.social · 6d

My phone is perpetually set to Do Not Disturb, no push notifications, with about six highly specific people on the list that lets calls/texts through. I cannot describe how much this has improved my life.

Joseph Galbo (turkeywolf) @josephgalbo.bsky.social · 7d

Microdosing retirement by living a no push notification life.

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Joseph Galbo (turkeywolf) @josephgalbo.bsky.social · 7d

Microdosing retirement by living a no push notification life.

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Jill Murray @jillmurray.bsky.social · 9d

People who aren’t writers think writer’s block is at least as big and real a problem as I thought quicksand would be, as a child.

AI can help authors beat writer’s block, says Bloomsbury chief

Publisher last week reported jump in revenue in academic and professional arm thanks to AI licensing deal

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Isla Catrìona @islascribbles.bsky.social · 8d

That is the most delightful reaction to a cat very literally dropping in to visit 🙈😂

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Isla Catrìona @islascribbles.bsky.social · 18d

The voice of bitter and repeated experience is very loud 😂

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Isla Catrìona @islascribbles.bsky.social · 18d

With the greatest respect and admiration in the world: step away from the scissors

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Isla Catrìona @islascribbles.bsky.social · 20d

I have a visceral memory of listening to the first one while hoovering at my old cleaning job and going ‘man I wish this wasn’t a short-run, it’s great’, and I would like to apologise for that 🙈

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Isla Catrìona @islascribbles.bsky.social · 28d

Turns out ‘fresh air’ and ‘exercise’ is good for mental blocks, what an absolute scam.

Also, puppy tax:

Flora, a five month old Aussie shepherd puppy with fluffy white and light tan fur, lies on cobblestones in the sunshine like a lil croissant, looking up at the viewer

Flora, a five month old Aussie shepherd puppy with fluffy white and light tan fur, lies on cobblestones in the sunshine like a lil croissant, watching something out of view. She has her highland cow teddy between her front paws.

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Isla Catrìona @islascribbles.bsky.social · 28d

After something of an unexpected crunch at work the last four days or so, I decided to make today a day of absolute rest, stole my brother’s five month old puppy, and spent the day wandering around in the sunshine with her - and in the process thought of several things I want to draw!

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Scary Gorgon @scarygorgon.bsky.social · 28d

I think I'm going to start my habit of asking "what you doing?" on Wednesdays again.

Have you got a fun project you're working on that you can talk about (for work, for fun, for love, for revenge?) tell me about it here! I am nosy and want to indulge in some vicarious excitement.

Thank you.

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Isla Catrìona @islascribbles.bsky.social · 28d

And a beautiful sculpture! Very proud to share a name with it 😌💚

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Rewilding Britain @rewildingbritain.org.uk · 28d

Last chance to secure £100,000 to scale up rewilding 💪

Expressions of interest for this year's Rewilding Challenge Fund close Friday 10 October.

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Photo taken half over and half under the surface of the sea, showing rocky cliffs above and kelp beneath. Text on the image reads: £100,000 for rewilding. Last chance to apply. Photo credit: Alexander Mustard / 2020VISION / Scotlandbigpicture.com

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Isla Catrìona @islascribbles.bsky.social · 29d

‘Isla was the impetus behind reposting this stunningly beautiful sculpture the fact that it shares your name’ YES WHAT OF IT

SAHASA 🐙 @sculptedreef.com · 29d

🐙 ISLA the Caribbean Reef Octopus 🐙 Jand sculpted from clay 🎨

#ArtYear #Art #ArtGallery #BlueSkyArtShow #Octopus #Sculpture #MarineLife #BlueSkyNightMarket #OnlyBeautifulThings #Invertebrates 🦑🐡

A bluish teal octopus sculpture sits in a shell and holds a genuine pearl. Its entire body is covered in a fine pattern of maroon, pearl and neon green brush marks.

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SAHASA 🐙 @sculptedreef.com · 29d

🐙 ISLA the Caribbean Reef Octopus 🐙 Jand sculpted from clay 🎨

#ArtYear #Art #ArtGallery #BlueSkyArtShow #Octopus #Sculpture #MarineLife #BlueSkyNightMarket #OnlyBeautifulThings #Invertebrates 🦑🐡

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