Mrs M
@mrsmhere.bsky.social
Yorkshire lass now living in County Durham, UK, who loves dog walks, nature, The Archers, roses and gardening. 😊 Not here to talk about politics.
Daylight doesn’t last long here at this time of year! I’m having a race against time (and weather) to get my tulips and the last of my other spring bulbs into the ground before the winter arrives. It’ll be worth it for mood-boosting early spring flowers. 😊
November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Daylight doesn’t last long here at this time of year! I’m having a race against time (and weather) to get my tulips and the last of my other spring bulbs into the ground before the winter arrives. It’ll be worth it for mood-boosting early spring flowers. 😊
It’s only November but I’m already dreaming of summer. Here’s a reminder of Heavenfield, Northumbria, last June. xx 😍
November 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
It’s only November but I’m already dreaming of summer. Here’s a reminder of Heavenfield, Northumbria, last June. xx 😍
Argos sell them. Here’s a clip of the sound mine makes - you might have to turn the volume up to hear it as it’s not very loud. Mr M can’t hear it at all, so I don’t know if you will, but it’s worth a try. We don’t have an open fire here, but I find this a good substitute for the sound. 😊 xx
November 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Argos sell them. Here’s a clip of the sound mine makes - you might have to turn the volume up to hear it as it’s not very loud. Mr M can’t hear it at all, so I don’t know if you will, but it’s worth a try. We don’t have an open fire here, but I find this a good substitute for the sound. 😊 xx
Cryptic text from my sister. I’ve no idea what she means and she’s refused to explain. I don’t think this is very kind when she knows I have an anxiety disorder. 😔
November 23, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Cryptic text from my sister. I’ve no idea what she means and she’s refused to explain. I don’t think this is very kind when she knows I have an anxiety disorder. 😔
Happy Stir-up Sunday everyone. xx
November 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Happy Stir-up Sunday everyone. xx
Long and much needed walk in Cassop Vale this afternoon. Peaceful countryside. A little snow lingering in the hollows.
Ideal de-stresser. 😊
Ideal de-stresser. 😊
November 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Long and much needed walk in Cassop Vale this afternoon. Peaceful countryside. A little snow lingering in the hollows.
Ideal de-stresser. 😊
Ideal de-stresser. 😊
Hoping to learn more about the long history of my adoptive city. 😊 A little surprised to find how few books cover the history of Co Durham as a whole.
November 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Hoping to learn more about the long history of my adoptive city. 😊 A little surprised to find how few books cover the history of Co Durham as a whole.
50 seconds of peaceful river Tees flowing through Forest-in-Teesdale below High Force waterfall. xx #natureclips
November 16, 2025 at 9:47 PM
50 seconds of peaceful river Tees flowing through Forest-in-Teesdale below High Force waterfall. xx #natureclips
And here’s a clip of High Force waterfall. The sound is pretty tremendous up close, especially as magnified by the rocky gorge. #Teesdale
November 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
And here’s a clip of High Force waterfall. The sound is pretty tremendous up close, especially as magnified by the rocky gorge. #Teesdale
Well, we did go for a 2nd wander round the Durham Lumière Festival tonight. This time we stuck to the quieter, non-ticketed areas. The city centre was much busier than on Thursday. Nice atmosphere though. Lots of families out enjoying themselves.
I so wish things were different with my own family.
I so wish things were different with my own family.
November 16, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Well, we did go for a 2nd wander round the Durham Lumière Festival tonight. This time we stuck to the quieter, non-ticketed areas. The city centre was much busier than on Thursday. Nice atmosphere though. Lots of families out enjoying themselves.
I so wish things were different with my own family.
I so wish things were different with my own family.
Thanks Jess. We saw only a small part, walked from the Marketplace up to the Cathedral and down to Prebends Bridge, that’s all. We stopped briefly on the Bridge to look at the river. I didn’t know it had actually flooded, but I’m not surprised to hear it, because it did look *very* full! xx
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Thanks Jess. We saw only a small part, walked from the Marketplace up to the Cathedral and down to Prebends Bridge, that’s all. We stopped briefly on the Bridge to look at the river. I didn’t know it had actually flooded, but I’m not surprised to hear it, because it did look *very* full! xx
After stress of past 48 hours, had decided against going to Lumière tonight. But Mr M persuaded me to change my mind. He said it would do me good to be distracted from the worry about mother. So we went & saw part of the festival.
A gentle walk around beautiful Durham was indeed a comfort. 😊
A gentle walk around beautiful Durham was indeed a comfort. 😊
November 13, 2025 at 10:56 PM
After stress of past 48 hours, had decided against going to Lumière tonight. But Mr M persuaded me to change my mind. He said it would do me good to be distracted from the worry about mother. So we went & saw part of the festival.
A gentle walk around beautiful Durham was indeed a comfort. 😊
A gentle walk around beautiful Durham was indeed a comfort. 😊
It’s only a year since we came to live in North East England, so I don’t know whether it’s unusual to have the late summer garden flowers still going in mid-November?
It’s nice to retain a bit of summer colour in the garden, but rather unexpected! xx #gardening
It’s nice to retain a bit of summer colour in the garden, but rather unexpected! xx #gardening
November 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
It’s only a year since we came to live in North East England, so I don’t know whether it’s unusual to have the late summer garden flowers still going in mid-November?
It’s nice to retain a bit of summer colour in the garden, but rather unexpected! xx #gardening
It’s nice to retain a bit of summer colour in the garden, but rather unexpected! xx #gardening
BTW do you know Egglestone Abbey ruins near Barnard Castle? When we were there a couple of weeks ago, I was thinking that’s another ruin your 9 yo would probably like exploring!
November 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
BTW do you know Egglestone Abbey ruins near Barnard Castle? When we were there a couple of weeks ago, I was thinking that’s another ruin your 9 yo would probably like exploring!
Yesterday went back to #FinchalePriory to show Mr M the autumn foliage before it is all blown off the trees.
November 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Yesterday went back to #FinchalePriory to show Mr M the autumn foliage before it is all blown off the trees.
Today’s outing was into #Teesdale, to see the #waterfalls Low Force and Summerhill Force, near Newbiggin.
Another astonishingly mild day for November, with no winds to so much as rustle the leaves.
Another astonishingly mild day for November, with no winds to so much as rustle the leaves.
November 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Today’s outing was into #Teesdale, to see the #waterfalls Low Force and Summerhill Force, near Newbiggin.
Another astonishingly mild day for November, with no winds to so much as rustle the leaves.
Another astonishingly mild day for November, with no winds to so much as rustle the leaves.
Anyway, in other news we had a lovely dog walk earlier on the Croxdale Estate. Autumn leaves still putting on a marvellous display of colour. 😊
November 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Anyway, in other news we had a lovely dog walk earlier on the Croxdale Estate. Autumn leaves still putting on a marvellous display of colour. 😊
Neighbours’ fireworks. Our dog is terrified and shaking. It’s like a war zone out there. 😢
November 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Neighbours’ fireworks. Our dog is terrified and shaking. It’s like a war zone out there. 😢
Maiden Castle circular for today’s dog walk. (Yes, there is a Maiden Castle prehistoric settlement in Durham; the Dorset one isn’t the only one). The autumn colours are glorious, but one strong winter gale will see them off. So pop out if you can and enjoy them while they last! #Durham 😊
November 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Maiden Castle circular for today’s dog walk. (Yes, there is a Maiden Castle prehistoric settlement in Durham; the Dorset one isn’t the only one). The autumn colours are glorious, but one strong winter gale will see them off. So pop out if you can and enjoy them while they last! #Durham 😊
A few days off work, so went with Mr M to the Durham University Botanic Garden today. Very grey day and raining on and off. But the tree foliage colours are spectacular this year, even in dull weather. 😊
November 4, 2025 at 12:19 AM
A few days off work, so went with Mr M to the Durham University Botanic Garden today. Very grey day and raining on and off. But the tree foliage colours are spectacular this year, even in dull weather. 😊
Grateful for the opportunity for reflection on those loved and missed at All Souls requiem Mass tonight at D. Cathedral. It never ceases to amaze me how the little ones in the Choir sing such complex music (in Latin too) so perfectly. There must be a lot of dedication & practice behind the scenes.
November 3, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Grateful for the opportunity for reflection on those loved and missed at All Souls requiem Mass tonight at D. Cathedral. It never ceases to amaze me how the little ones in the Choir sing such complex music (in Latin too) so perfectly. There must be a lot of dedication & practice behind the scenes.
We attended Evensong & the community meeting, so it was dark when we left the Cathedral. Rather chilly tbh but we stopped on the Bailey & Prebends Bridge for a few snaps. 😊
November 2, 2025 at 10:50 PM
We attended Evensong & the community meeting, so it was dark when we left the Cathedral. Rather chilly tbh but we stopped on the Bailey & Prebends Bridge for a few snaps. 😊
