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Jan @jdlloyd.bsky.social · Sep 26

Thank you. My partner has RA and gets aching hands from the cold, so will put my crochet skills to the test and make her some.

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Jan @jdlloyd.bsky.social · Sep 26

Do you mind me asking for the pattern for your lovely handwarmers please?

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Jan @jdlloyd.bsky.social · Sep 13

That would make me sad too. Little things like that can bring so much joy. Hope you feel better soon.

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Jan @jdlloyd.bsky.social · Aug 3

I know what you mean. As I've got older, I've taken the approach of it's better than the alternative!

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Jan @jdlloyd.bsky.social · Jul 19

Swifts are high on the list, but I love the sound of the ravens kronking as they fly over being chased and harried by crows.

Jan @jdlloyd.bsky.social · Jul 17

#FirstBirdOfMyDay a very scruffy looking magpie, looked embarrassed to be out in that state!

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Jan @jdlloyd.bsky.social · Jul 13

Dunnock, searching the patio for food. Just put some seed out to make it easier in the heat.

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Jan @jdlloyd.bsky.social · Jul 11

A wood pigeon. Been away for a few days staying in a house where I could hear no birds. Grateful to come home to the screaming swifts last night and the early wood pigeon this morning.

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Jan @jdlloyd.bsky.social · Jul 7

Is it - Alphonse a récemment passé deux semaines en Norvège?

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Jan @jdlloyd.bsky.social · May 30

Done

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Jan @jdlloyd.bsky.social · May 8

Fantastic news and well deserved. Congratulations!

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Jan @jdlloyd.bsky.social · May 1

There they are. Blows my mind every year to think how far they've flown to get here. "Our swifts", like returning friends. Please use our nest box this year.

Jan @jdlloyd.bsky.social · May 1

Yesssss! The swifts are back. Not seen them yet but just heard that familiar scream whizzing past the house as I'm sat working.

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Jan @jdlloyd.bsky.social · Apr 27

I love your writing Kate. It's hard not to feel hopeless sometimes, I'm trying to focus on the things I can influence like the support I can give to wildlife. Your book has given me new ideas. Starting tomorrow with finding out who owns a big building down the road with scaffolding up! Thank you.

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Jan @jdlloyd.bsky.social · Apr 26

Peregrines and now your swifts are back - what a joyful time. It's the tripping over my own feet time off year! Nothing in north worcs yet, can't wait for them to arrive back on our street.

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Jan @jdlloyd.bsky.social · Apr 18

Just starting to read the wonderful @katebradbury.bsky.social book www.bloomsbury.com/uk/one-garde... I've been saving it up as an Easter reading treat. The writing is beautiful, the message so urgent, I'm sure there will be tears soon.

One Garden Against the World

FINALIST IN THE GARDEN MEDIA GUILD AWARDS 2024 FOR THE BETH CHATTO ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD'If you ever doubted that you can help change the world, READ THIS BOOK.'…

www.bloomsbury.com

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Jan @jdlloyd.bsky.social · Apr 13

Me too, on a different day. Looking forward to it.

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Jan @jdlloyd.bsky.social · Apr 11

We love our allotment but saddened by how many people use weedkiller and slug pellets. Ours is a little wildlife haven with a pond, can only keep doing our bit. Am sure other allotmenteers were laughing at our abysmal slug-eaten produce last year!

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Jan @jdlloyd.bsky.social · Apr 5

Does anyone else use birdsong as their alarm call to help them learn? The birds are so loud outside in the mornings now that it's taking me ages to realise my alarm is going off 😃

Jan @jdlloyd.bsky.social · Mar 29

That's cute. What did you choose?

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Jan @jdlloyd.bsky.social · Mar 27

Look at those colours!

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Jan @jdlloyd.bsky.social · Mar 23

A grin on my face for the last 50m of my morning walk - the chiffchaffs opposite the house are back. Spring has officially begun!

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Jan @jdlloyd.bsky.social · Mar 22

Very loud and beautiful blackbird at about 6am keeping me awake, but no complaints 😃

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Sarah Robinson @sarahdesigns.bsky.social · Feb 8

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Jan @jdlloyd.bsky.social · Feb 13

Loved this book. I've always felt lacking for being more introverted. This book made me realise there will be many like me who pretend to be different to fit in in a world made for extroverts. Hope you enjoy it.

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