MaidenOver 🧙
@judeet44.bsky.social
Retired Nurse. Collector of rocks after studying with OU. Like to walk alone in remote places. Do knitting, sewing, embroidery, tapestry, watercolours. Read voraciously. Bit of a petrol head. My garden is my bit of paradise. Lived in France 15yrs, glorious
Went to bed early, woke with an awful coughing fit and have pulled a muscle now in the right armpit. I had thought it was all easing off, but it's still lingering and catching me out. Merde.
December 4, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Went to bed early, woke with an awful coughing fit and have pulled a muscle now in the right armpit. I had thought it was all easing off, but it's still lingering and catching me out. Merde.
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Great news, the petition:
Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
t.co/PyfQ4EY5ZH
Is at the Petition Committee stage, a date is being set.
Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
t.co/PyfQ4EY5ZH
Is at the Petition Committee stage, a date is being set.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/744215
t.co
December 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Great news, the petition:
Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
t.co/PyfQ4EY5ZH
Is at the Petition Committee stage, a date is being set.
Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
t.co/PyfQ4EY5ZH
Is at the Petition Committee stage, a date is being set.
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I've now opened a raffle for this embroidery landscape - direct link below! The listing has full details for the reason and how to enter, the process, etc. This is a vital moment for me so any post engagement/shares will be extremely helpful! victoriaroserichards.co.uk/collection/a... #art
December 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I've now opened a raffle for this embroidery landscape - direct link below! The listing has full details for the reason and how to enter, the process, etc. This is a vital moment for me so any post engagement/shares will be extremely helpful! victoriaroserichards.co.uk/collection/a... #art
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Ever the master of his craft, Rik Mayall switches effortlessly and hilariously from Alan B’Stard to Rick/Richie in this Comic Relief sketch. Brilliant.
December 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Ever the master of his craft, Rik Mayall switches effortlessly and hilariously from Alan B’Stard to Rick/Richie in this Comic Relief sketch. Brilliant.
Had a bit of a telling off from Nurse Practitioner at Eye Clinic...wouldn't do injections because of my suspected chest infection and risk to eyes. Told me I MUST see GP and get abx asap so's it's all clear for new appt 17th. Left eye mended tho! Right eye almost mended, so that's not super urgent.
December 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Had a bit of a telling off from Nurse Practitioner at Eye Clinic...wouldn't do injections because of my suspected chest infection and risk to eyes. Told me I MUST see GP and get abx asap so's it's all clear for new appt 17th. Left eye mended tho! Right eye almost mended, so that's not super urgent.
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“NHS England is rolling out software to run our health records from Palantir – a US spy-tech firm…We’ve set up a simple tool so you can find out if your local NHS trust has started using the software & send an email demanding they say no to Palantir.”
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-tar...
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-tar...
Say no to Palantir in the NHS - No to Palantir
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org
December 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
“NHS England is rolling out software to run our health records from Palantir – a US spy-tech firm…We’ve set up a simple tool so you can find out if your local NHS trust has started using the software & send an email demanding they say no to Palantir.”
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-tar...
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-tar...
I suspect a probable major stumbling block to UK moving more quickly towards EU is the failure over at least a decade to deal with the "Russian problem" inside politics and the press. If EU intend to tighten up on rules re members dealing with internal corruption, then UK has a big job to do.
December 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I suspect a probable major stumbling block to UK moving more quickly towards EU is the failure over at least a decade to deal with the "Russian problem" inside politics and the press. If EU intend to tighten up on rules re members dealing with internal corruption, then UK has a big job to do.
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Putin's Agent Orange.
December 3, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Putin's Agent Orange.
Another thing I've noticed is those cartoonists who do sci-fi/fantasy stuff have a strange/worrying tendency to depict females with overly large tits, extremely skimpy clothes, almost non-existent knickers, big thighs, very long hair. Not to mention making vast majority of them look like children.
December 3, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Another thing I've noticed is those cartoonists who do sci-fi/fantasy stuff have a strange/worrying tendency to depict females with overly large tits, extremely skimpy clothes, almost non-existent knickers, big thighs, very long hair. Not to mention making vast majority of them look like children.
What I've noticed this past few days is the sudden appearance of lots of people (mainly men) talking about and posting about their running, together with their stats. Has the whole cohort of male runners suddenly de-camped from elsewhere to here? It seems odd.
December 3, 2025 at 11:26 AM
What I've noticed this past few days is the sudden appearance of lots of people (mainly men) talking about and posting about their running, together with their stats. Has the whole cohort of male runners suddenly de-camped from elsewhere to here? It seems odd.
Another snot-filled night coughing but not being able to get rid of clags. About 3hrs sleep so a nap this afternoon. Eye clinic later, doubtless injections to endure, more misery. I have to believe that soon I'll at least be able to walk around the house without becoming panicky with breathlessness.
December 3, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Another snot-filled night coughing but not being able to get rid of clags. About 3hrs sleep so a nap this afternoon. Eye clinic later, doubtless injections to endure, more misery. I have to believe that soon I'll at least be able to walk around the house without becoming panicky with breathlessness.
I like sneezing...I let rip full bore no holds barred. It's gratifying and dramatic. It definately helps clearing resistant clag.
December 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I like sneezing...I let rip full bore no holds barred. It's gratifying and dramatic. It definately helps clearing resistant clag.
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pohjois-savo 4.0 🌲
one of my favourite patterns, made to order for an old coworker 🤎
[ #knit #knitwork #art #crafts #woolsocks ]
one of my favourite patterns, made to order for an old coworker 🤎
[ #knit #knitwork #art #crafts #woolsocks ]
December 2, 2025 at 9:37 AM
pohjois-savo 4.0 🌲
one of my favourite patterns, made to order for an old coworker 🤎
[ #knit #knitwork #art #crafts #woolsocks ]
one of my favourite patterns, made to order for an old coworker 🤎
[ #knit #knitwork #art #crafts #woolsocks ]
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Crochet a Nordic Gingerbread House Designed By Ilaria Caliri: 👉 tidd.ly/febea29f #crochet #handmade #etsy #affiliate #christmas 🌲
December 2, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Crochet a Nordic Gingerbread House Designed By Ilaria Caliri: 👉 tidd.ly/febea29f #crochet #handmade #etsy #affiliate #christmas 🌲
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Pinched this video from @cjsnowdon.bsky.social on Twitter because Bluesky has to see it.
Nothing can prepare you for the punchline here.
Nothing can prepare you for the punchline here.
December 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Pinched this video from @cjsnowdon.bsky.social on Twitter because Bluesky has to see it.
Nothing can prepare you for the punchline here.
Nothing can prepare you for the punchline here.
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One lesson in life. If you've dropped a bollock, in your private or professional life, apologise and try not to repeat it.
A lesson seemingly not shared by the media pundits and commentators regarding Rachel Reeves.
A lesson seemingly not shared by the media pundits and commentators regarding Rachel Reeves.
December 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
One lesson in life. If you've dropped a bollock, in your private or professional life, apologise and try not to repeat it.
A lesson seemingly not shared by the media pundits and commentators regarding Rachel Reeves.
A lesson seemingly not shared by the media pundits and commentators regarding Rachel Reeves.
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Actually a fan of this change to the justice system now.
Magistrates already handle 90% of criminal cases and only 3% go before a jury.
This is essentially a doubling of the sentencing powers for magistrates from 1 year to 2 years.
Given the emergency, this seems reasonable.
#UKPolitics
Magistrates already handle 90% of criminal cases and only 3% go before a jury.
This is essentially a doubling of the sentencing powers for magistrates from 1 year to 2 years.
Given the emergency, this seems reasonable.
#UKPolitics
Jury trials scrapped for crimes with sentences of less than three years
The reforms are being brought in to tackle unprecedented delays in the Crown Court.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Actually a fan of this change to the justice system now.
Magistrates already handle 90% of criminal cases and only 3% go before a jury.
This is essentially a doubling of the sentencing powers for magistrates from 1 year to 2 years.
Given the emergency, this seems reasonable.
#UKPolitics
Magistrates already handle 90% of criminal cases and only 3% go before a jury.
This is essentially a doubling of the sentencing powers for magistrates from 1 year to 2 years.
Given the emergency, this seems reasonable.
#UKPolitics
Success! 2hr nap completed. Didn't really know what time nor day it was when I woke up but barky dog was, yes, barking. Not much else is going to be accomplished off the list today except maybe write some cards and short notes.
December 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Success! 2hr nap completed. Didn't really know what time nor day it was when I woke up but barky dog was, yes, barking. Not much else is going to be accomplished off the list today except maybe write some cards and short notes.
Short foray into town on the bus to collect 2 lovely prints I've had framed. They wouldn't fit in my wheelie bag so had to get a taxi back. Nearly overcome with breathlessness walking short distance to get in taxi. Feeling a bit shocked and concerned for appt at eye clinic tomorrow. Feel debilitated
December 2, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Short foray into town on the bus to collect 2 lovely prints I've had framed. They wouldn't fit in my wheelie bag so had to get a taxi back. Nearly overcome with breathlessness walking short distance to get in taxi. Feeling a bit shocked and concerned for appt at eye clinic tomorrow. Feel debilitated
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#artadventcalendar 2025 day 1
For a dull December day here is Light at the End. A view through Gregory Tunnel on the Cromford Canal, Derbyshire.
More information on this work, including detail, inspiration and a work in progress animation, can be found here […]
[Original post on mastoart.social]
For a dull December day here is Light at the End. A view through Gregory Tunnel on the Cromford Canal, Derbyshire.
More information on this work, including detail, inspiration and a work in progress animation, can be found here […]
[Original post on mastoart.social]
December 1, 2025 at 9:06 AM
#artadventcalendar 2025 day 1
For a dull December day here is Light at the End. A view through Gregory Tunnel on the Cromford Canal, Derbyshire.
More information on this work, including detail, inspiration and a work in progress animation, can be found here […]
[Original post on mastoart.social]
For a dull December day here is Light at the End. A view through Gregory Tunnel on the Cromford Canal, Derbyshire.
More information on this work, including detail, inspiration and a work in progress animation, can be found here […]
[Original post on mastoart.social]
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Linus Torvalds (an actual genius) unknowingly drags Musk on the LTT podcast. 🤣
He created two major pillars of modern computing: Linux and Git. Every tech company relies on them. All the servers in the world run #linux. He’s the kind genius Musk has spent years trying to be without ever matching.
He created two major pillars of modern computing: Linux and Git. Every tech company relies on them. All the servers in the world run #linux. He’s the kind genius Musk has spent years trying to be without ever matching.
December 2, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Linus Torvalds (an actual genius) unknowingly drags Musk on the LTT podcast. 🤣
He created two major pillars of modern computing: Linux and Git. Every tech company relies on them. All the servers in the world run #linux. He’s the kind genius Musk has spent years trying to be without ever matching.
He created two major pillars of modern computing: Linux and Git. Every tech company relies on them. All the servers in the world run #linux. He’s the kind genius Musk has spent years trying to be without ever matching.
Contemplating the quantities of gunk I've coughed up off my chest (as you do if you're a retired nurse), I'm both shocked, amazed and concerned for my future. Amazed that I've managed to cough it all up and concerned that in my very old age I may no longer be able to do that, and what'll happen then
December 2, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Contemplating the quantities of gunk I've coughed up off my chest (as you do if you're a retired nurse), I'm both shocked, amazed and concerned for my future. Amazed that I've managed to cough it all up and concerned that in my very old age I may no longer be able to do that, and what'll happen then
Awoke coughing but at least I did have 3hrs uninterrupted sleep and hopefully will get some more in a bit. Psychological relief of a productive cough can't be underestimated...at least stuff's not just sitting there festering.
December 2, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Awoke coughing but at least I did have 3hrs uninterrupted sleep and hopefully will get some more in a bit. Psychological relief of a productive cough can't be underestimated...at least stuff's not just sitting there festering.
Ignorance of the law is no excuse, neither is 'just following orders'. There are lots of precedents for this.
December 2, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Ignorance of the law is no excuse, neither is 'just following orders'. There are lots of precedents for this.
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BREAKING: “The idea that leaving the EU was the answer to all our cares and concerns has clearly been proved wrong."
Keir Starmer says that "wild promises were made" about Brexit.
He adds: "The same argument is now being made about the European Convention on Human Rights"
Keir Starmer says that "wild promises were made" about Brexit.
He adds: "The same argument is now being made about the European Convention on Human Rights"
December 1, 2025 at 9:58 PM
BREAKING: “The idea that leaving the EU was the answer to all our cares and concerns has clearly been proved wrong."
Keir Starmer says that "wild promises were made" about Brexit.
He adds: "The same argument is now being made about the European Convention on Human Rights"
Keir Starmer says that "wild promises were made" about Brexit.
He adds: "The same argument is now being made about the European Convention on Human Rights"