Suzanna
@suzannacrampton.bsky.social
Ireland, blanket designing shepherd, farms with nature, writes, farm tours, soil health, biodiversity of flora & fauna, dung beetles, regenerative farmer, gardener
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I got up for just a minute and my seat warmers were activated into position
December 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I got up for just a minute and my seat warmers were activated into position
Patiently waiting for me to finish a job before we go for our morning walk
December 7, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Patiently waiting for me to finish a job before we go for our morning walk
Someone is feeling very sorry for themselves. He just got the snip. Crumbs…. By golly by gosh it’s now a very expensive procedure. I shall now have a lean December🤨
I envisage a puppy boom of unwanted dogs just due to how prohibitively expensive vets have become for so many
I envisage a puppy boom of unwanted dogs just due to how prohibitively expensive vets have become for so many
December 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Someone is feeling very sorry for themselves. He just got the snip. Crumbs…. By golly by gosh it’s now a very expensive procedure. I shall now have a lean December🤨
I envisage a puppy boom of unwanted dogs just due to how prohibitively expensive vets have become for so many
I envisage a puppy boom of unwanted dogs just due to how prohibitively expensive vets have become for so many
A song thrush sings from a top the highest larch tree to welcome this morning’s sun
December 3, 2025 at 10:28 AM
A song thrush sings from a top the highest larch tree to welcome this morning’s sun
The moon is that bright tonight, just before midnight, it’s almost as bright as day
December 3, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The moon is that bright tonight, just before midnight, it’s almost as bright as day
This is Inca and I enjoying my sister’s useful cozy black waistcoat Christmas present early. She said I could put it to good use before the actual day.
December 2, 2025 at 11:34 AM
This is Inca and I enjoying my sister’s useful cozy black waistcoat Christmas present early. She said I could put it to good use before the actual day.
Sometimes it’s not about the size but who’s the boss.
Tiny dog gets big bed.
Huge dog get small bed.
Tiny dog gets big bed.
Huge dog get small bed.
December 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Sometimes it’s not about the size but who’s the boss.
Tiny dog gets big bed.
Huge dog get small bed.
Tiny dog gets big bed.
Huge dog get small bed.
I found this worm laboriously crossing our drive. I decided to help him get to the other side.
I’ve no idea why he felt the need to travel cross such an exposed area. Plenty of birds would’ve delighted in eating him. He might’ve crossed uphill because there’s been so much rain
I’ve no idea why he felt the need to travel cross such an exposed area. Plenty of birds would’ve delighted in eating him. He might’ve crossed uphill because there’s been so much rain
December 1, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I found this worm laboriously crossing our drive. I decided to help him get to the other side.
I’ve no idea why he felt the need to travel cross such an exposed area. Plenty of birds would’ve delighted in eating him. He might’ve crossed uphill because there’s been so much rain
I’ve no idea why he felt the need to travel cross such an exposed area. Plenty of birds would’ve delighted in eating him. He might’ve crossed uphill because there’s been so much rain
It’s nearly the end of November and I’ve large and very small micro moths looking through my window
November 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
It’s nearly the end of November and I’ve large and very small micro moths looking through my window
Ovenmitt overseeing our woodland work
November 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Ovenmitt overseeing our woodland work
This 6am morning’s night sky was crystal clear.Not even slight scrim of cloud wisped across bright stars. I was struck by the continuous stream of satellites,none stop consistently spaced line that crossed the big dipper/plough constellation. I counted 15 as I walked&dogs romped
November 25, 2025 at 6:48 AM
This 6am morning’s night sky was crystal clear.Not even slight scrim of cloud wisped across bright stars. I was struck by the continuous stream of satellites,none stop consistently spaced line that crossed the big dipper/plough constellation. I counted 15 as I walked&dogs romped
Working away quietly on my vine house walkway when the heavens open, rain & hail pummel the roof. All dogs want to come inside, even a most reluctant Java seeks shelter.
November 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Working away quietly on my vine house walkway when the heavens open, rain & hail pummel the roof. All dogs want to come inside, even a most reluctant Java seeks shelter.
Cat Ovenmitt gives pupper Java a bath. Cozy next to Aga as chilly November rain starts to fall.
This is not AI but real farm life, a cat and dog’s companionable relationship
This is not AI but real farm life, a cat and dog’s companionable relationship
November 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Cat Ovenmitt gives pupper Java a bath. Cozy next to Aga as chilly November rain starts to fall.
This is not AI but real farm life, a cat and dog’s companionable relationship
This is not AI but real farm life, a cat and dog’s companionable relationship
Some woodland photos from this morning
November 20, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Some woodland photos from this morning
Sorry it’s just so insane it was hard to miss.
A woodland photo for you
A woodland photo for you
November 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Sorry it’s just so insane it was hard to miss.
A woodland photo for you
A woodland photo for you
Fascinated by these strange mushrooms growing in this location. They’re actually very beautiful in a lacy sort of way.
November 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Fascinated by these strange mushrooms growing in this location. They’re actually very beautiful in a lacy sort of way.
Last walk before bed.
Dogs raced off barking after a lingering musky fox trail up the garden&into woods.
Cold north winds blow,rustling the last leaves that still cling to their trees.
Stars glitter in a moonless sky. A star falls then another the annual Leonids meteor shower
Dogs raced off barking after a lingering musky fox trail up the garden&into woods.
Cold north winds blow,rustling the last leaves that still cling to their trees.
Stars glitter in a moonless sky. A star falls then another the annual Leonids meteor shower
November 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Last walk before bed.
Dogs raced off barking after a lingering musky fox trail up the garden&into woods.
Cold north winds blow,rustling the last leaves that still cling to their trees.
Stars glitter in a moonless sky. A star falls then another the annual Leonids meteor shower
Dogs raced off barking after a lingering musky fox trail up the garden&into woods.
Cold north winds blow,rustling the last leaves that still cling to their trees.
Stars glitter in a moonless sky. A star falls then another the annual Leonids meteor shower
A stunningly beautiful Japanese maple autumnal colours glow in our woodland. I planted earlier this year but didn’t realise it had such amazing colour when its leaves dies back for winter
November 18, 2025 at 6:39 PM
A stunningly beautiful Japanese maple autumnal colours glow in our woodland. I planted earlier this year but didn’t realise it had such amazing colour when its leaves dies back for winter
Simple pleasures:
It’s 4:30 on a November Sunday afternoon, outside temperatures are dropping. This calls for a Bailey’s hot chocolate, a comfortable chair, cozying up to the Aga with a good book and a pile of dogs on my lap.
It’s 4:30 on a November Sunday afternoon, outside temperatures are dropping. This calls for a Bailey’s hot chocolate, a comfortable chair, cozying up to the Aga with a good book and a pile of dogs on my lap.
November 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Simple pleasures:
It’s 4:30 on a November Sunday afternoon, outside temperatures are dropping. This calls for a Bailey’s hot chocolate, a comfortable chair, cozying up to the Aga with a good book and a pile of dogs on my lap.
It’s 4:30 on a November Sunday afternoon, outside temperatures are dropping. This calls for a Bailey’s hot chocolate, a comfortable chair, cozying up to the Aga with a good book and a pile of dogs on my lap.
Yesterday was all about flooding and rainbows
November 14, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Yesterday was all about flooding and rainbows
Beech tree autumnal colours are so beautiful with Zwartbles sheep black fleeces.
Pupper Inca perfectly poses amongst her flock.
Pupper Inca perfectly poses amongst her flock.
November 11, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Beech tree autumnal colours are so beautiful with Zwartbles sheep black fleeces.
Pupper Inca perfectly poses amongst her flock.
Pupper Inca perfectly poses amongst her flock.
My dogs are very bored!!!
I’m sitting at the kitchen table stuffing lots of calendars into envelopes, addressing them to be posted all over the world.
I’m sitting at the kitchen table stuffing lots of calendars into envelopes, addressing them to be posted all over the world.
November 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
My dogs are very bored!!!
I’m sitting at the kitchen table stuffing lots of calendars into envelopes, addressing them to be posted all over the world.
I’m sitting at the kitchen table stuffing lots of calendars into envelopes, addressing them to be posted all over the world.
The moon looks toward dawn over trees and bamboo, it’s light soon to diminish in sunlight
November 10, 2025 at 6:54 AM
The moon looks toward dawn over trees and bamboo, it’s light soon to diminish in sunlight
I’m so enjoying this book.
Sadly nearly finished it.
“The Tale Teller” by Anne Hillerman
Sadly nearly finished it.
“The Tale Teller” by Anne Hillerman
November 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I’m so enjoying this book.
Sadly nearly finished it.
“The Tale Teller” by Anne Hillerman
Sadly nearly finished it.
“The Tale Teller” by Anne Hillerman
Caterday kitty Mustard blends in with autumn’s leaves
November 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Caterday kitty Mustard blends in with autumn’s leaves