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John M 🇬🇧🇺🇦

@john0109.bsky.social

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Dad, RAF Veteran and survivor of numerous Leeds United ups and downs. Lover of nature, history, books and making miniatures. 75% English, 15% Welsh, 10% Odds & Ends. Just looking for things to make me smile...or think...or think and smile.

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John M 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @john0109.bsky.social · 1d

Today we raise our drinks and declare it to be #d-day -

#delightful #daughters #dependable #dedicated #doting #dads #diversity #disability #DownsSyndrome #despair (sometimes!) #dancing (all the time!) ♥️🤗 😊

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John M 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @john0109.bsky.social · 6h

Thank you Claire. I'm much more positive today! Have a good one too.

John M 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @john0109.bsky.social · 11h

Yesterday was a tough day. Sometimes it can be pretty relentless being a carer. I'm feeling more positive today. Later I'm going to find somewhere for coffee and cake. ☕🍰👍

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John M 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @john0109.bsky.social · 1d

I've reached one of those days when everything feels ☁️

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Down's Syndrome Association @dsa-uk.bsky.social · 1d

New webinar: 'Universal Credit Migration and Common Issues'

Tuesday 18 November 2025 | 6 – 6.30pm | FREE

This will be a Q and A session with the DSA Benefit Advisor.

If you'd like to join, please click here: https://loom.ly/pn9iSxU

Image of a teenage boy who has Down's syndrome on the poster for our 'Universal Credit Migration and Common Issues' webinar.

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National Trust - Midlands & East @midsandeastnt.bsky.social · 2d

The collective term for ladybirds is a loveliness.

Have you noticed that ladybirds have been taking advantage of the dry, sunny conditions to find a sheltered spot to hide for winter? The summer's warm conditions are responsible for this autumn's ladybird explosion.

📸 Mike Selby, Anglesey Abbey

Statue in the grounds at Anglesey Abbey covered in ladybirds.

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John M 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @john0109.bsky.social · 1d

Me too! But who to invite round for a snack? 🤔🤣

(I think there's a whole new thread here!)

John M 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @john0109.bsky.social · 1d

Wow, awesome. Lucky you! 😯

John M 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @john0109.bsky.social · 1d

Looks idyllic! 😊

Unique Places to Save @uniqueplacestosave.org · 1d

🌊 This is what a healthy coastline looks like!

At Point Farm, we helped protect over 1,300 acres of pristine land, including 1,100 acres of vital tidal salt marshes.

These wetlands are powerhouses of biodiversity, acting as nurseries for fish and filtering our water.

#Wetlands #Conservation

John M 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @john0109.bsky.social · 1d

That's it. I was wondering what my house was missing...definitely a Mr Skellie!! 💀😄

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John M 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @john0109.bsky.social · 1d

Please, please, no more cute Red Pandas. I want one! 😍 #RedPandaLove

Red Panda World @redpanda--world.bsky.social · 6d

Cub update pics from

#RedPandaLove #CuteWildlife #ConservationHeroes

John M 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @john0109.bsky.social · 1d

...and #diet (after the strudel)!!

John M 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @john0109.bsky.social · 1d

Looks about as tropical with you as it is here! ☁️☁️☁️😕

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John M 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @john0109.bsky.social · 1d

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John M 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @john0109.bsky.social · 2d

I'd love to say I'm confident but I'm never that until the final whistle! 😟 #lufc

John M 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @john0109.bsky.social · 2d

You're so right...thank you for not being boring!! 🤣

John M 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @john0109.bsky.social · 2d

He's obviously an excellent judge of character! 🤣

John M 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @john0109.bsky.social · 2d

No doubt he can work miracles on small mammals.🐁

John M 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @john0109.bsky.social · 2d

Sad to see the end of the "No mow May" meadow. 😢
Never mind, I'm sure you'll be back again next year. 🦋🐝🪲 #NoMowMay #Meadow #Nature #Conservation

John M 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @john0109.bsky.social · 2d

My copy came from Helmsley but I have a feeling it will be on Amazon too.

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John M 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @john0109.bsky.social · 2d

I used to have a copy of Harry Pearson's book "Clash of Crowns: The Battle of Byland 1322: Robert the Bruce’s Forgotten Victory". I recall it being a pretty comprehensive account.

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John M 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @john0109.bsky.social · 2d

I think I'd want to see the cash first! But after that, maybe yes, that's a lot of white wine! 🥂

John M 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @john0109.bsky.social · 2d

Well, naturally. I'm just shocked by the sock fetish! 😯🧦

John M 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @john0109.bsky.social · 2d

He wanted to buy your socks? Was he quite mad?! 🤪

John M 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @john0109.bsky.social · 2d

Looks like an interesting day Robert. Nice pics.👍

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John M 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @john0109.bsky.social · 2d

I really don't see the need to exchange something that works for something that doesn't. But then I worked in IT a long time ago and maybe things have taken a different turn since then. 🤔