2026-07-11T06:09:28Z https://yabu.me Mike In The Garden 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇮🇪 https://yabu.me/npub15h4j78wdu4sp4uvmhrmanzur3cmqqp5ujn908fvzmcutfxp2nz2syp7lya https://toot.wales/system/accounts/avatars/109/338/043/595/050/777/original/0b3cac6056709ae6.jpg https://toot.wales/system/accounts/avatars/109/338/043/595/050/777/original/0b3cac6056709ae6.jpg https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszrtv4f7smlrr54pzrg3e6tt2u4lg2d8ey7z03k47lct4ptluy8dszyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2q3ruv8 Good morning! It is our final day in the south West and we have a frw ideas of where to go and have some adventures today. <br/><br/>All adventures will involve tea and cake at some point. 😁 2026-05-31T09:44:54Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswe765xahp6ghs9xk9zt8jvunuhyglcqy70n22akwuesmdue9e34gzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2akxmzl Me in a very hot glass house. 😓😓😓<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/116/636/605/622/427/653/original/cd22bf999ad5eca6.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-25T18:23:12Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsg8uu2dz57xdphwvckqm732xcjy2d0wgjyu9jfavy8v5nlffe5rmqzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2m62ss0 I hereby declare it to be #mememonday ☺️<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/116/595/065/659/933/475/original/520f43f5044eb341.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-18T10:19:07Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxyjv9zj8u70gm4a7kujhd9lsk9u3xzq8evps4jhmwx23vfnzplvgzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf25danzz Trillium grandiflorum Snowbunting is just the most beautiful flower you could have to stop you in your tracks. <br/><br/>This photo was taken at Bodnant gardens a few years ago, and I have managed to get one this spring from Rare Plants nurseries near Wrexham. <br/><br/>I&#39;m hiping that ours will flower next year.<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/116/510/917/598/803/195/original/a683cb5f3b350607.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-03T13:44:13Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsx3cp7aau3kssjqdfxtalufeny0nhnqmmd7q4rkw0fq8t49x3g5sgzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2usyvmu I&#39;ve been looking back over old photos and came across this one from my university days back in the late 1980&#39;s. <br/><br/>This may have been the photo I used for my student union card.<br/><br/>That would be around 37 years ago now. <br/><br/>I can&#39;t remember having such dark hair. And I have never been that serious since. 😁<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/116/467/325/622/365/235/original/6be705e430e2beca.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-25T21:04:57Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyzlwpvqg2h5tqfqnfdh8hyhadessg7vf6gj5z5nrvyce37srdgjqzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2z67pke In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2n2w5dz2xkheneefxtyuu734klk5xn9ft4f522hfnnzwmhakzrtslawf88'>nevent1q…wf88</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>ooh, that looks chilly. Well done. 😊 2026-04-23T13:52:33Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsw64lftxp3mcamyt7agwdctae7f82w7tte6hp679dlyc35y7s8s7szyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2cq0thv Good evening.<br/>I have spent the day in our offices on an exhausting and overwhelming training course, and my brain is now fried. <br/><br/>And I have to do the same thing again tomorrow...<br/><br/>A few years ago, I was lucky enough to buy some bulbs of a #daffodil called Teal that really glows in the evening light.<br/><br/>This photo is from a few years back but illustrates the point nicely.<br/><br/>☺️<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/116/415/847/198/301/807/original/9c13372345154560.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-16T18:41:54Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsp0z7el2czkeekwkqfy9e7u7cd6e6s28nqz4ep7v8kyxzam3mh3qszyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf24me2t8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgjqraz0cudkhcm48tlh0usuqsr7uy7wrjycgdq98sxqcvxm79dhqjw95m8'>nevent1q…95m8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>it&#39;s the closeness to the other people that is a little unsettling. 😊 2026-04-11T22:34:43Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsv6lpsrh3h42uxx8tvakmskymfu3x2ql6phzdvytkceyhprp9086gzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf25slxtj We are crammed on the train like fish in a very confined compartment. 😀<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/116/386/118/629/398/625/original/0b6fcbf46b360ee0.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-11T12:43:11Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyl05ewlz6jnxdn5hj8l5v45q72mfh8gvw5d35hhks400y60le2nqzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2nkg3m4 Good afternoon children, we have decided to take the train to Cardiff today. <br/><br/>It has been a while since we boarded such a mechanised contraption.<br/><br/>I hope there is an edequate waiter service and the finest linen table cloths? <br/><br/>Life can be such a disappointment sometimes when everything is merely wipe-downable, don&#39;t you think..?<br/><br/>I wonder if they still have those nice bone china cups? <br/><br/>Reconstituted alternatives are just vulgar in one&#39;s humble opinion.<br/><br/>Let the adventures begin. <br/>Such fun! 😊<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/116/385/796/012/314/235/original/290ce1993b4d30e8.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-04-11T11:19:13Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdnpydjxhhaedrgxs83v9vf5zvy67vxhavsqzdknnjx859xkr7qpczyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2dfgyzl Happy Monday, y&#39;all. 😊<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/116/357/643/224/780/118/original/28aa8d1f1bb38bd7.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-06T12:03:36Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsy6pucytqesu3u2gw5aqp2d9evtk2zmgs8fj9xf3hge3c4fy4rveqzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2rrqax0 We have just discovered #AberconwyNurseries. OMG! What a gorgeous little place. <br/><br/>I have a new interest in #erythroniums and they have the best selection I have ever seen.🌟🌟🌟 <br/><br/>Lots of other beauties including ferns, saxifrage, paeonia, iris, sedum and much more.<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/116/267/614/006/413/404/original/f403da366dc30cf0.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-21T14:28:50Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2d6etnxf58nsqyykzzxnk4cus2fyjnrydueyz6nfagnhkdukryqqzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2gqgx92 Come rain or shine, Bob the #badger always appears for his treat of #peanuts. <br/><br/>He is becoming very comfortable with us two as we watch him through the patio doors.<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/116/235/349/498/960/828/original/13b187620684c5a2.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-15T21:40:08Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqst89vs0qvaehkwl5zfvjf9j6h2af2l3y57kr4qdwqptjs6mk9wfhczyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2jee74c #SilentSunday 😊<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/116/114/098/045/744/493/original/e0e678f6634425da.jpg"> <br/> 2026-02-22T11:48:20Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqp60lx2lzpwyavfcx0nd4e87w62g97d5mdnsxammgw3w7m8ud78szyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2c6lpcd Here&#39;s something you can do with a few #glowsticks and plentiful amounts of #snow. <br/><br/>I want to see your creations. 😊<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/116/092/926/720/808/303/original/40b0a698109dff34.jpg"> <br/> 2026-02-18T17:59:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs06t080z9rkpe9707w3vmv2hcfugxp9e6jrrjcf3kmjedzxvkyrdszyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf28f7d49 Raindrops on snowdrops...😊<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/116/091/736/070/609/543/original/6ee0404a21e2e43f.jpg"> <br/> 2026-02-18T12:56:12Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8jspv6elvw63nds6ajjl3h6hmx07mws3uufkd286jxkvz9narvuczyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2qrmsys #SilentSunday 😊<br/>#nationalsnowdropday2026<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/116/034/655/204/796/542/original/650619d593b39999.jpg"> <br/> 2026-02-08T10:59:18Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqst9rg7d77jt3p09asvsel8dhm8hacfzcand26u23h4df4en0valsgzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2x63ufw Blessings to you all on the longest night and shortest day. 🌟<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/756/888/788/784/481/original/4de6423bf7dafef7.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-21T09:39:53Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfsn7jud02ca88zn0c494vtt4fderpdaqrxpy9ensc3uztrptth3czyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2vjw6w2 Happy #fenesterfrietag<br/>#penrhyncastle<br/>#NationalTrustWales<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/628/011/611/845/221/original/84c0c26802a057ac.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-28T15:26:57Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvynracuwhs5jypt4zn7u0pkjmsw9w983su98s84rhz80vr2g7u6gzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2tt53v0 Nighty night...<br/>Waterfall slo-mo from Bodnant gardens yesterday.<br/><br/>🌛<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/618/350/306/846/892/original/5e1ff8907c63ed59.mp4"></video><br/> 2025-11-26T22:28:00Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxhcy2y6g0zn8qxafff3u87nfxmdu8tedl70j7wf4yv2vwwrjhlkgzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2lw5kqw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsd8w92ua6j3kdth0pkdf23ytxfczx9wqd7ehmygaar2sf7cd04kvsndpxmj'>nevent1q…pxmj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>ooh, I would love to make that. Do you follow a particular recipe? 😊 2025-11-24T17:27:30Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvq4kfz0mf5pel994sxkyv2sgz6n2ghdpf00308vdzupuksnecn2qzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2m74a9g Hello, this was me when I was about 3 or 4 years old. Hair and make up was care of my mother, whilst wardrobe was care of my aunt who was a prolific knitter. <br/><br/>And, yes, I used to be ginger. 🧡<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/571/654/927/098/353/original/c4334d3b17bd6aa4.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-18T16:35:08Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8my7k3htx652qrkd8vzdlqvm3c48wkke4t0ev2wj8dtv54y2kruczyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2qdd24t We have a number of different #trees which provide great #autumncolour in the garden. <br/><br/>I manage many of them by cutting back most of their growth every two years in around late April. <br/><br/>This is partly due to lack of space in our garden &amp; also that rejuvinated growth produces better #autumn leaf colour . <br/><br/>This is #Prunus #Pandora, which has palest pink single flowers in abundance each spring, followed by tiny purple cherries &amp; then firey red &amp; orange leaves every October &amp; November.<br/><br/>Get one! 🍁<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/555/223/808/199/708/original/e59f283367dd32e0.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/555/301/715/689/354/original/156299a5671e33e6.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-15T19:14:22Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgx6zw88e7d6mfu5uz6v3jx7anrf9kgytwtw2cr5ph0pf959y7y6gzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf26r6e7p We have been to #YFenni today and were saddened to see that the lower town has been flooded due to excessive water run-off from nearby roads and streets.<br/><br/>Whether the drains or culverts were blocked or whether it was just the immense volume of rain, it was awful to see that 2 local towns had fallen victim to #stormclaudia this weekend.<br/><br/>One of the local café staff team told us that staff in the shops opposite had been up through the night, moving stock and then clearing up after the floods. <br/><br/>😒 2025-11-15T17:51:26Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsg207hkl6v5yc7jtyj2vpwl49wkezykf83r8eswfcxgxcddu2qwwqzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2a7w3vu Happy #Friday, y&#39;all. 😄<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/548/365/808/021/642/original/18b66e3bd90f73a4.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-14T13:49:21Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8grft58xueq4gnfds7n9ts3w90hk5sjnjs9evzwn46r6rgz2d5dszyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2v6gaxm Not quite the full super moon, but still quite nice. 😊<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/504/971/616/666/223/original/5a666fcbacf0b942.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-06T21:54:21Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxtspjhpgm84r5aq8emc7eqn05t2v4dpxrwq6d2h2jft87ea7xxmczyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf29d5fx2 Not the most pleasant of days, here in the valley, so I thought I&#39;d share a photo of something interesting that we saw over the weekend. <br/><br/>An unusual take on a bird box but I dont think it&#39;s worth £119 though!<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/491/692/345/402/690/original/44cb60f4235fbc2c.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-04T13:38:34Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszfpkkf8c6k08s084pjrgys5xrvwne5k7udcwxkt3ceg409qjfd9szyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2kf2juf Happy Saturday y&#39;all. 🍁🍁🍁<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/394/413/636/804/301/original/0be54acddac3ebdb.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-18T09:19:12Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2re5vlcmvzvpc3vm4vsv2ggces5rjhfsxffpgt65qt0wp58tj4jgzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2l8624v Whenever we go to Avebury, I always find even more faces in the stones. <br/><br/>I have always seemed to have had a way of finding faces in practically anything. Some good, some scary and some quite sad. <br/><br/>Here are a few from today that I hope you may also be able to see.<br/><br/>And if not, then here are a few stones from today. <br/><br/>🪨😊🪨😊🪨<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/357/664/215/809/875/original/3bd7a53ff9f24241.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/357/664/282/852/013/original/c3f49c01709674d2.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/357/664/340/144/126/original/780aa25270dbf50e.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/357/664/402/831/553/original/10f250f2845df79d.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-11T21:33:08Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfs6mna249wfyluq4u8w6at0j8tuv345jzsysjnnv2hg4atgudlpczyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2mmnm8h Snowdrop. 😊🍁<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/292/579/844/960/992/original/8c0c54855d752dde.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-30T09:39:35Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsg962h9u2as7ssrpevz4af6u9n46fvp2xcw60f0kjkxjhvgha2j4czyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf22q484u Maple seeds at sun down.<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/288/548/437/895/945/original/0c3a1cb0a40847cb.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-29T16:34:29Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyfdcnreu0ny4f374qluunpl0swzv0tzrhzstq47h2ztqefks8fpgzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2fcx755 Evening, I have just spent the last 15 minutes reading some of the utter balderdash emanating from the Colonies...<br/><br/>Thank the God&#39;s that we are moving away at a rate of roughly an inch per year. <br/><br/>This means that, during my short yet fabulous life so far, we are now 56 inches further away from all the nonsense.<br/><br/>#platetechtonics <br/><br/>😊 2025-09-27T18:22:04Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsg687ayx5dx2x67nhg4rfgtrw9n3mvy9j5hytp0j95jexy38fjgegzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2hy7h94 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrja9skezclkxrhmh3dna2675r6rxs7pf0wymtlm6xjhulrf9ddvcx7lfeq'>nevent1q…lfeq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>ooh, that looks lovely. How did you make that? I feel some kitchen discombobulation coming on. 😊😄🌟 2025-09-27T13:56:51Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsg364hp5gfn82ee02740u339dqcqzanxu0ag446xtw3e4kt976fpgzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2msujc6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9yl48a6wnkxt3q8elvf54f5he3fz5k3av60jjkhv80qdzcs8k7fqmg8385'>nevent1q…8385</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>cheers mister. Hope your dad is feeling better. 🌟😊🌟 2025-09-14T13:59:46Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs06l88xpz7zhe9fqwqn75kwaxc3c7hxeg83n4yfnat5584gudqysqzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2qk4c52 Greetings moistlings.<br/><br/>Well, the heavens have opened over most of South Wales, so we are sheltering in a rather busy garden centre just outside Cardiff. <br/><br/>With an atmosphere reminiscent of a large school canteen, we are eagerly awaiting our food. <br/><br/>The atmosphere is very nice. <br/>And, lo - the food has just arrived.<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/202/935/884/992/824/original/6e798280b6a3a560.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-14T13:41:55Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqshqaxr72uhpc9mgqzrqx27qgcpka0t42degwlwtegfr7plxx66szyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2snmpg0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswl4zpms2qufcel06rs0j2yfkuhxqdztmzpq7xqk4lgmu7nh895ks52g6tx'>nevent1q…g6tx</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>❤️❤️ 2025-09-11T20:12:58Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqst092agq5h2a0hpvjvpth3thpsu9ls9u28hw9mn785auzkjnprtkszyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2pd87ej In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8693zutfmqsc9udcqkkt5d8sszsu50s8cglddc9y54993488avwqkf6czp'>nevent1q…6czp</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>a sensible and clearly well thought out decision. You can always keep monitoring how you feel and make a different decision in the future. 😊 2025-09-07T21:22:17Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszsv0f2t8zpcj2xs9hrkt35y2p2hjzvcey8x4ccf2ygseq8qmmpmqzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2ecncua #SilentSunday<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/163/893/007/893/375/original/42aaa641183ba130.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-07T16:14:05Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsghpl20kfrrrte85xaqdlajujc4rgpwweg8dy428p349kx9zjmj5szyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2e497dc In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0w37qwzn7xvp4v4p0geyam20k9gdv2y3ntxve2kvpx2y5v0ajy0cvwtjur'>nevent1q…tjur</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>thanks. Did you buy yourself some new shoes??? 😊 2025-09-05T15:00:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrd6m48u64g4wjp0h9mmc4klygjglldy3f7cqmn34ge3d7c23h5eszyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2nnxfmq Happy Friday, y&#39;all.<br/>So, after a bitter day of being generally fabulous, it&#39;s time to think about the weekend festivities...<br/><br/>I know it&#39;s my age, but I remember charring sometime this week with the ever amazing <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1z9njzke94yml43lg2uvr3h6dndsjdfl3pskz6tn02gsj4fz7vujqahr70m" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Druid 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿</span> (<span class="italic">npub1z9n…r70m</span>)</a></span> about going somewhere and doing stuff this week, but I cannot remember one bit of the conversation. 😊<br/><br/>I&#39;m sure it&#39;ll come back to me eventually. <br/><br/>So, what jolly things are you all getting up to this weekend then? <br/><br/>Perhaps I&#39;ll do some housework<br/><br/>Such fun!<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/152/267/978/905/849/original/c12b2f87f208c52f.mp4"></video><br/> 2025-09-05T14:56:35Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsths8q9qszwufpxcm6kphxzd5t76zhenykcwp7lvwhmkfd34mwgwszyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2f3t86c In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs275s9eu3x9ac9yh4kuc5e9qf7ycd3k4h0axm6w4dfce0w43fdhtqngex6z'>nevent1q…ex6z</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>China and India are calling him everything under the sun. However, most EU news outlets are still on the fence and won&#39;t dare to criticise him... yet. But I think the table is beginning to turn. <br/><br/>I don&#39;t know about you guys, but we don&#39;t hear much about the Democrats over in Blighty anymore, just the odd rogue state governor going out an a limb and calling out all the lunacy that is currently going on. 2025-09-03T17:55:05Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdgkkdrjwgvgcsjmgnkk9jwvcefeak7rl7z5sg80vewtr4d6usuaczyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2dum59y Well, Duw, Duw! as we do say in Wales.<br/><br/>The orange testicle has been generally telling the assembled world media how ungodly and unsafe the USA is, except for those parts that he has &#39;personally saved&#39;...<br/><br/>I think I have given up trying to see much sense in a sub-culture that applauds its own impending doom...<br/><br/>Never mind, at least China will save us from all that democratic nonsense. <br/><br/>In other news, we are looking forward to watching the second part of #Wednesday later. <br/><br/>Marvellous! 😊<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/141/580/277/744/069/original/9adf8a3fd7009ac7.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-03T17:38:59Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsytymjd7laelhgf23d4guwuzsh6qmmy46zs4kstdy7mxnttsdhhlqzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2as7g2h In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8mg60kyap690eef5aah0jd6pd2qx6neauvf33akqrep00uv82pfq8rlwlw'>nevent1q…lwlw</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>glad to hear. 😄 We have spent the last 19 years having holidays on #YnysMôn and #Cemaes has really grown into a gorgeous place over the years. 😊🌟 2025-08-23T17:05:20Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsw2hvpqktawnh72fdt4hck7jtwx92pvpzkmhl0p6exzs4n5a00xeczyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2ppgwva Happy #Thursday from a very #sunny and #gorgeous #Cemaes. Yet another hidden jewel on #YnysMôn. <br/><br/>I am a sparkling vision of lemon blancmange today.<br/><br/>Such fun!<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/066/359/461/927/465/original/db8ebc442d6c24a8.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/066/365/968/324/604/original/7d4e2c8f3a565164.jpg"> <br/> 2025-08-21T10:50:20Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvugcnfhwkguce9uhq73qcuqc48ynxx2g97hjctqp0ug7egn3ydrszyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2cuyr3h In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs954a0gez3tnqr6afzcalmkx927l0fmhq3twtc0aw26pfxtgk2n3s0r3gnu'>nevent1q…3gnu</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>happy birthday to your dad. 🍷🌟 2025-08-20T16:16:16Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2kshrq8r0jwu7hsh9pyzwltm2rk8wmujj9hrr8cfspdc3zdcrxmgzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2mud0g2 I do love a good erection... you can even see the balls on this one. 😄<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/056/108/447/337/366/original/ab3b6011d588380a.jpg"> <br/> 2025-08-19T15:22:19Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsq0j4gy6t9yuq2s9amp6ta7wdda47y5e9v4nqm0trhvvd4phmayyqzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf20dq8td Good morning, peasants. 😊 It&#39;s a tad moist on the blessed isle, but that&#39;s OK.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, himself and myself have been less than thrilled to have to listen to the dischordant cacophony of the Von Clapp Singers from the apartment below us. <br/><br/>Oh, the joys of shared living. <br/><br/>In other news, we are off to haunt a castle or two today, in between munching on some savoury snacks and essential bargain hunting.<br/><br/>And it&#39;s open season for confusing US tourists<br/><br/>Life is tough, but someone has to do it. 😄<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/026/250/325/900/694/original/a33e1a08fd5e80b0.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/026/303/913/167/514/original/831a7396da35b7d6.jpg"> <br/> 2025-08-14T08:58:57Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfvkxa9wd2hkcujmre7kydqrnnnnfuuydezwkpr4celggj9xgwgeqzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2l4smpw Happy #FullMoon. <br/><br/>Having consulted the bones of my ancestors, I have hereby decided that I shall name it crunchy nut cereal moon. <br/><br/>😊🌟😊<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/115/001/334/630/493/852/original/e77755e0b45a842c.jpg"> <br/> 2025-08-09T23:24:55Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswr40q0svd9dkmta4wcrh34dy3ahp7lafcg6qt3nzfedeta7f6jnczyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2fkktqc In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8sm7y98t9rvwswqn254zjjne7q5qqhdtrxs3aghsnexex4m5qd2qj0zmj9'>nevent1q…zmj9</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>no cake? 😊 2025-07-23T20:31:56Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0zan3hh57pjzynry86mrkhsv7vqtzfjmqf7cc4kn8ksqcq28r44qzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2kdwmwm #SilentSunday <br/>#pinkandgold <br/>#BloomScrolling<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/884/973/196/638/194/original/b8a511d5177a0b3a.jpg"> <br/> 2025-07-20T10:00:22Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgtzghtnza9wp6pqccx2r47vzggwqw7hlp7vetltrmcukwdpzzc4szyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2dnsn6z In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsw6vql8w7hqzgzacuczmwng2nm5k7ledxyy63y7r3uaz3jzqer4qqe8ptp6'>nevent1q…ptp6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I have fountain pen envy now. 😆 2025-07-19T12:12:09Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvcjkeye28fgee7uhcmvwwxty75z3cdvjclsp9plmqst0h56xgujqzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf23camms And, talking of lilies, bere is lilium lancifolium &#39;superbum&#39;. <br/><br/>Wonderful orange reflex petals are scattered with 80% coco, chocolate spots. All very fancy.<br/><br/>This is a taller and more robust version of the default version.<br/><br/>An added extra are the myriad of mini bulbils that are growing where the leaves meet the stem.<br/><br/>If planted over the next month or two, then these will grow to form flowering sized bulbs in around 3 years. <br/><br/>It doesn&#39;t seem to be all that bothered by the scarlet lily beetle.<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/874/401/454/154/884/original/bd814572a9903343.jpg"> <br/> 2025-07-18T13:25:22Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsz2qfv5j9hu32ll52q4rt5xx950muy35t48y3z256c70dnr9gmacgzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2cujmds In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0eqwz6l955u5krttsxr8062tjgaznw68auaxd0cl4qkn66h2rekc0zgrzq'>nevent1q…grzq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>pretty in pink, as ever. 😊 2025-07-13T21:23:53Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsteej73c0ntf982cvy5w78kc3ql2jfasjx5vthra46n43t4u8va0qzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2f5q2k5 Gentle reminder... 😊<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/846/428/534/083/005/original/4a09f304b03efab3.jpg"> <br/> 2025-07-13T14:37:25Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsp8cn9h5yge73pwjmzhcn036jshzlcvw67stl8ezg4z9tmxrxlp5qzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2xsxupk I&#39;ve been clearing through old stuff from our other house and came across a sketch that I have never completed of a #greenman. I coped it from an original picture from some book, somewhere.<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/840/006/008/061/258/original/a7477cc4a74f565c.jpg"> <br/> 2025-07-12T11:27:16Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfzlr2m30pa436fkfh8xulll8dhe4zlflhpm2akjyyhqnvc4g9myczyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2ydah9u Happy Thursday. 😊<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/828/342/552/353/845/original/6d143533bb290445.jpg"> <br/> 2025-07-10T10:02:06Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0ft7me9ht0kgzrch0re8gpap29ssp3mkpt75pjyge9s0may9tz3szyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2cj77lx And on a more pleasant note, I had onwards of the cutest examples of #latteart today. #snail 😁<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/813/229/046/644/357/original/31e38da1f741a0be.jpg"> <br/> 2025-07-07T17:55:33Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsp9t095wjz7aqlcwzxp7kc0kkglfx32pknhj3j8k7d0zq4sckdewgzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2av7auf #SilentSunday 🧡<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/805/728/905/722/560/original/c9299877f755765b.jpg"> <br/> 2025-07-06T10:11:53Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8egfxqngp4nxj6r5829h67xcz065njfv2q35cw78dhhftv4t3d4qzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf27hmykz In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdj4vhuu4krvvcnk6ks0e70a5kpmf5z7qyhvz43ht9yydnlpatp8g3sxwa5'>nevent1q…xwa5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>do you when dogs have doggy treats, you have joggy treats. 😊🌟 2025-07-05T10:52:34Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdmv2p0hxy32g2mhvcwtlklehj90psue26v6yd53dyp0hzc2x64qqzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2gd7hfw Happy #Thursday, folks. <br/>I have a nostalgic affection for the old-fashioned phlox paniculata cultivars that were very popular in the middle of the last century. <br/><br/>Not only are they practically bomb proof, but some are nicely scented towards the evening time, and they are a great source of food for those gorgeous night flying moths. <br/><br/>They are also available in a wide array of shades from this amazing pale blue violet (Blue Paradise), to brightest magenta and a whole lot more besides.<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/788/260/603/715/589/original/4c62c28b3648e9be.jpg"> <br/> 2025-07-03T08:12:32Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxrjwarw50894wn57aatlsrm8vsv66qzjeyse9uk2g903zzr8a5tgzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2sy7v9p Good evening, what a day! Having just watered the essential bits of the garden, I have just rediscovered this wonderful #daylily that I had forgotten about. <br/><br/>May I present to you Topguns Aztec Vision (Scott B). Not a very tall one but very pretty markings and unusual colours. <br/><br/>😀<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/779/547/788/814/416/original/f6c3bb284d2fd8a2.jpg"> <br/> 2025-07-01T19:12:11Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsf8xyaepz76celnjm9z2lxyeepd4ky5lssxg5azhe2u7nw94wxggqzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2kt32v0 A #happy @Tuesday to y&#39;all.<br/>Our #swifts have been up and screeching for hours, which is always lovely. 😊<br/><br/>Meanwhile, in the moist undergrowth, more monstrous #daylilies are flowering. <br/><br/>Here we have:<br/>Hold the Matches (Selman) a truly enormous flowers with that wow factor! <br/><br/>JP Moneybags (Davisson) showing how blue the markings can get in hit weather.<br/><br/>I Luv Lucy (Wilkerson) an odd dayliliy that takes 2 full days to open properly, but the result is a spidery and twisted bloom.<br/><br/>Gloria (mine). 😊❤️<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/777/201/083/671/039/original/17bf9a846794d3be.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/777/201/171/464/721/original/5efaca1ae62cf15a.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/777/201/252/622/940/original/7cab6e9f8bd620a1.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/777/201/329/312/952/original/b582e1ac6d34f7f4.jpg"> <br/> 2025-07-01T09:17:07Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs28qc40kk0f8u98zu66us04fj38k9d34cgws0kzkje4nv7x7kqvjczyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf293hsd7 Happy Sunday, y&#39;all.<br/>A few more daylilies for you this morning. 😊.<br/><br/>Here we have:<br/>High Water Mark (Davisson) with amazing chalky eye zone and colour contrast.<br/><br/>Head Hunter (Gossard), which is my tallest hem at over 6 feet. Ruby red flowers with darker markings.<br/><br/>Mystical Elf (Gossard) glorious golden yellow flowers on tall stems.<br/><br/>Super Girl (Gossard) fabulous Barby pink flowers looking like a spiral galaxy.<br/><br/>😊<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/765/786/628/904/383/original/85dd551d9b910efb.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/765/786/712/192/670/original/efd199f0afedd2a4.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/765/786/794/980/528/original/d954c4b63b89dd8e.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/765/786/872/199/866/original/52cd2b2ddae6723c.jpg"> <br/> 2025-06-29T08:51:40Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9pm2lnk48q5usx62x7kxkequp8zwvx0fssqxxlfyqytav4nd439szyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2swwemp It&#39;s my birthday today. 😊<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/737/133/050/342/134/original/9240524aa3227bac.mp4"></video><br/> 2025-06-24T07:23:15Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszxanmlxeawrsz26hha2mymse228pka7cma8whfqh8nqwgjwagk5qzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2m6h8al Greetings from Lytes Cary Manor a bit earlier, before the rain came. 😊<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/727/752/596/489/998/original/9ff913f1a91baf93.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/727/758/971/441/906/original/349993c1528e3cbf.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/727/760/095/744/529/original/86bd990f99168540.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/727/761/144/630/207/original/7ba6cdfc5061a86a.jpg"> <br/> 2025-06-22T15:39:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqchukgmf38scvs2pma73ahv0ceyv3ck82efh49zw4rzm7fd9aznqzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2ce62wn Lyme Regis was great today. Lots to see and buy! 😄<br/><br/>Highlights of the day were lush pasties and Italian gelato, and not from the same place. <br/><br/>The place was incredibly busy but overly packed.<br/><br/>Unfortunately, a new White Stuff and Weird Fish shop had recently opened up, so we felt it only fair to pay them both a visit and peruse their accoutrements. 😄<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/722/769/588/227/669/original/bf98c05e74a2b1fe.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/722/766/667/798/474/original/5acacaaa5322f675.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/722/761/126/453/118/original/e831290617f7e3dc.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/722/743/213/811/205/original/e7b304dc1c3896e0.jpg"> <br/> 2025-06-21T18:30:56Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8c7u4sz20gphrqf0e7y59u2tcdxst8pv4jg8gdk4zxvv2kxxyrrczyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2h6wqxn Happy #MidSummerEve, y&#39;all. ☺️🪨<br/>This beast is hemerocallis Megatron. <br/><br/>One from Jamie Gossard&#39;s older collections, but still one of the largest flowering daylilies we have.<br/><br/>Such a wow factor at this time of year. <br/><br/>I shall be dabbing that precious pollen later on this afternoon. <br/><br/>😊<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/715/452/855/050/576/original/31ce347a8ae374bd.jpg"> <br/> 2025-06-20T11:32:00Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyk48ng7usg3u5uxpy4s3p0zgnqfkdr3ur0cpwt3jp8g39nrytvuczyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2m7lw0m And talking of daylilies, this is always one of the first to flower. It&#39;s called Dicarded Beauty.<br/><br/>The story goes that it was found in full bloom on one of the piles of dayliliy seedlings that had been thrown away by a famous daylily breeder.<br/><br/>The colours absolutely glow. 🌟<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/680/839/208/597/036/original/8b5f8c91dd4e01e3.jpg"> <br/> 2025-06-14T08:48:14Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyjxed3kfgpwttz9zwwf4xy333tw4m5t6y0vu52wwc9j8xlp8zm2szyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf25cyf00 I was chatting to <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1z9njzke94yml43lg2uvr3h6dndsjdfl3pskz6tn02gsj4fz7vujqahr70m" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Druid 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿</span> (<span class="italic">npub1z9n…r70m</span>)</a></span> the other day about the distinct lack of #Pride endorsements we have seen this year. <br/><br/>We saw one shelf edge label in Tesco, which was actually on the floor, and a sticker on a bank window, but very little else. <br/><br/>We usually see a whole batch of #LGBT themed products, but absolutely nothing this year. <br/><br/>I fear we are becoming invisible again and too much of a risk for those who would seek to court favour from the new kings of power, the radical right. <br/><br/>Here we go. 😡<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/654/945/570/053/613/original/94dc0e6fea57898e.jpg"> <br/> 2025-06-09T19:02:28Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9d9m3rnz5zugjm56juvx50n5y99sxw9z9h9344njm04rfcqhu3jgzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2g7wdcq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdk7ew66z0r99qca5fcvvzv5gzpw7l3lx325xeq45cwwjk0x56hpqrlcnen'>nevent1q…cnen</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I love the pink evening primrose. Very pretty against the purple delphinium flowers. 😊🌸💜 2025-06-09T16:24:51Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8umxhecy7wpxs0fwa3j5s0wfsg9jhwn4uhvhwhaky3rzzhhhzktszyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2049km6 Happy #Wednesday y&#39;all. 🙂<br/>I have never understood the concept of &#34;Flaming June&#34; here in the UK. <br/><br/>At least the flowers are looking pretty. 😄<br/><br/>This glorious thing is peony White Cap. Classed as a Japanese or Imperial peony. These tend to have one or more layers of large &#34;guard petals&#34; and a frothy mass of petaloids heaped up in the centre. <br/><br/>This one always reminds me of a large dollop of raspberry rippled ice cream.<br/><br/>As with most peonies, it is scented but with more of a spicy flavour than some.<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/624/570/894/295/048/original/3c43a7fff071f869.jpg"> <br/> 2025-06-04T10:22:15Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfhkua5503lxesds58p4j78kk0cy339g9rrslh32crjqscjwky5lgzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2j4263h Tis the time or year for aquilegia to flower. Such gentle things but with deeply complex names. <br/><br/>Aquilegia is derived from the Roman Aquila who was the messenger of Jupiter and all things butch and manly. The backs of the petals form what looks like an eagle&#39;s head &amp; wings. <br/><br/>Then we have the common name of Columbine, thst comes from the Latin Columba - the bird of Venus. <br/><br/>So, we had daddy Jupiter &amp; daughter Venus sharing one single flower where strength transmutes to love, peace, joy &amp; calm.<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/568/329/060/154/195/original/eb0c9cd35b6b80d3.jpg"> <br/> 2025-05-25T12:05:59Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxwstvhesep9kx8aah7ex6g7k5slt74h9cdmse2s5hacet9qcxy0qzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2vtjwql It looks like Marjorie, our magnificent cock chafer is still in the garden. <br/><br/>Lovely. 😄<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/528/090/012/743/743/original/eaf9cf5e3cc7a64d.jpg"> <br/> 2025-05-18T09:20:50Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2j0cqd2eurxuhnwm7tkqpha9x3lep984drzfgh3fkxx7gsrtfz9gzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2hhhhyj Morning, the #wind is blowing up from the south today, rustling the leaves and small branches on the nearby trees. <br/><br/>In old money, I would say that it&#39;s a 3 on the Beaufort scale.<br/><br/>The weather goblins have forecast heavy and slow-moving #thunderstorms from early tomorrow morning and lasting into Monday. <br/><br/>I love #thunder and #lightening.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, here&#39;s some more flowers from yesterday.<br/><br/>Enjoy your day wherever you all are. 😊🌸👋<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/483/128/446/968/043/original/ae44702197c934bc.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/483/130/840/215/821/original/6740503751a07e89.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/483/138/974/566/863/original/a32df7a195a4d6d4.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/483/141/107/076/919/original/504e844c31faa1e5.jpg"> <br/> 2025-05-10T10:55:58Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9l6fknejrtqe6kn9ma634un7jvgy3c04gsa45jeth7cafzcd6cqgzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2qyh3qg In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs02ex3f4fmlymwmwlsqyuwdrdasshyjr4avfhf93e2u4grrfmnrks3kl492'>nevent1q…l492</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>first they came for the Americans, but I did not speak out because I was not an American... 🤔 2025-05-04T15:41:36Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstu04j4js380u0vr25ng9euz3de0sxgqv20ltgavdwmuq7946mhcczyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2ezpm8q #SilentSunday #2<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/448/745/436/024/563/original/68964669dc65fe03.jpg"> <br/> 2025-05-04T09:05:08Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsq0uu7wmmfqw59662e28h6fd7s85khfcld5d3605xzrrvt5uphangzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2lmag09 I have always loved Japanese maples and their cousins. We have a rather alot of them in the garden and mostly in pots.<br/><br/>More recently, I have been collecting members of the &#34;ghost&#34; series which are particularly unique because of their reticulated leaf pattern.<br/><br/>This one is called Sister Ghost. <br/>The colours and patterns are amazing but this one needs alot of semi shade to prevent leaf scorch. <br/><br/>We have a number of other unusual maples which I will eventually get round to sharing on here soon.<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/443/073/053/366/930/original/2cc2a1d7914339b1.jpg"> <br/> 2025-05-03T12:37:05Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9w3nwugrpjt884pntr4r8uldxl6j85yey9w6x28hcnukc7mvrykgzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2lqpkan Happy Tuesday. 😊<br/><br/>I met up with one of my coaching clients today in sunny Caerphilly. The castle looked amazing. <br/><br/>A masterpiece in medieval design, yet practically unheard of by most folk sadly.<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/421/168/963/274/510/original/6d6aac464415bda1.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/421/269/042/732/910/original/4538ad1238580c1e.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/421/269/125/426/583/original/42d948ea087b5d7f.jpg"> <br/> 2025-04-29T12:25:04Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsw4p2qtket97rcgqqh6kzgvq9h324gmv69salx208uw3cldcg4q9czyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2t0jk7c Happy Wednesday, y&#39;all. <br/>Our aspidistra is looking rather funky this morning. <br/><br/>Have a great day wherever you all are. 😊<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/386/052/947/453/773/original/ea50759a7df3aea9.jpg"> <br/> 2025-04-23T07:19:32Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrhunsk5eafxl7fu3egztgewhhfp6asq6dekpmk5few5utux3eqlqzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf22tze65 And talking of magnolias, here&#39;s another one. 😊🌸<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/358/125/804/426/612/original/d29522574bac6b69.jpg"> <br/> 2025-04-18T08:55:41Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsz6m7mmuuqr3nj5xchzkzzxe3cwgzp9epkua9mmv8dzfxdtmlthqczyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2qmg03d Happy Monday. 😄<br/>May all your dreams come true this week. <br/><br/>And, if not, then there&#39;s always next week, so don&#39;t lose hope.<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/295/582/125/985/058/original/bb6b665a24b9c4ab.jpg"> <br/> 2025-04-07T07:51:21Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstlsedgtvurwktuws7ncq8wgdct7lp3ns5vjuff8h90pvaywlll0szyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2mrmd5p Second #SilentSunday for you. 😊🌸<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/290/427/131/376/101/original/51f18d7369de6bb1.jpg"> <br/> 2025-04-06T09:59:54Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsp3ygl3tsnsqyt55fn9lcd6t6k9w8e0tqa8elv28wwvj0kp5wffzczyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2h2e2rt Happy #Dandelion appreciation day! 🐝🐝🐝<br/><br/>Did you know that the name comes from the French &#39;dent du lion&#39;, which means tooth of the lion. This refers to the jagged and pointy leaf and not the flower.<br/><br/>I&#39;ve shown you mine, now go out and find one and show me yours.<br/><br/>#dandelionappreciationday<br/>#wildflowers<br/>#DantYLlew<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/284/602/479/372/938/original/bf868579750d8fe4.jpg"> <br/> 2025-04-05T09:25:13Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsz5jzunz8mwv0me42lddyjscxfnl0twh46zm65mzehufv84we8jvszyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2hdu6e9 Happy #Friday y&#39;all. 🌸🌸🌸<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/280/653/812/311/575/original/ad181d0b74664f21.jpg"> <br/> 2025-04-04T16:35:45Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswnc4a3cj3f3zs47lccan8ay8e3hr8w37zcjx223pvkr36fphc5uqzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2wdsuwy Narcissus Lucifer is probably my favourite tall narcissus. Such graceful poise and colour combination. And, being more than 1/3 🇨🇮, it has all the colours, too. Marvelous.<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/258/223/414/649/720/original/6f510c63f8a36eda.jpg"> <br/> 2025-03-31T17:32:26Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsx5nw2rd4zwl67ngevpp6j43gkhrza92k9dwak23af6c423g9hmpszyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2c9u9w3 And finally, some random photos.<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/242/303/437/876/040/original/6a519528ef3fa41f.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/242/304/806/780/304/original/bd76c1400cb6a3b5.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/242/305/863/136/854/original/14f4d908d8aeb9e1.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/242/307/128/890/222/original/c7037743d941346b.jpg"> <br/> 2025-03-28T22:02:26Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs25l3nlk3mkqayvgzupmsvmcr8h93uappmc7tl67tzfl345vfya3czyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2vnkrzd We have just eaten at the Rajpoot in Sr Ives. I had a chicken tikka Tawa, and the <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1z9njzke94yml43lg2uvr3h6dndsjdfl3pskz6tn02gsj4fz7vujqahr70m" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Druid 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿</span> (<span class="italic">npub1z9n…r70m</span>)</a></span> had chicken biriani with a rather gorgeous vegetable curry. <br/><br/>Mine was absolutely amazing! <br/>The meal had a thick onion based sauce with a jammy consistency, with roasted peppers and onion segments. The chicken tikka was nicely spiced, as was the sauce. I had some mushroom rice to complement.<br/><br/>The <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1z9njzke94yml43lg2uvr3h6dndsjdfl3pskz6tn02gsj4fz7vujqahr70m" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Druid 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿</span> (<span class="italic">npub1z9n…r70m</span>)</a></span> said that his meal was very nice too. 😊<br/><br/>And, yes, we are going on a diet when we get home. 😊<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/224/807/270/562/162/original/4a66feaff8723860.jpg"> <br/> 2025-03-25T19:56:30Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0lczl5zd6tfe3jgfl6z4035qtelxaaz3tk8dsf8k5lph3mf867fszyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf23lxxfd We made a friend at Trebah. 😊<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/218/155/852/388/953/original/4ceeeba47adca4fb.jpg"> <br/> 2025-03-24T15:39:39Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgedu47ha73u4kd4thpnac8c5j3x90jc323yt9yjp9q49sjdmemrgzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2m4kxrn I am particularly pleased with my new seedling double #hellebore flower. 😊<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/160/342/657/022/905/original/9d40d9a27d45e04a.jpg"> <br/> 2025-03-14T10:37:45Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9jrf20ardvcym9pxx4j96j9ck0j6gtl5xtay6axzxfe03d73kfwgzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2576gdv Sometimes, if you are lucky, you may find a unique green striped snowdrop inside a pot of otherwise standard ones.<br/><br/>We found this one sitting on a shelf in a garden centre on the weekend.<br/><br/>Noticing things pays off. 😊<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/099/250/700/582/933/original/bbb960567c902f4a.jpg"> <br/> 2025-03-03T15:42:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqgqmrqtgq3dd78u807tyq9hhpufks5jxmw7nhs73jhhfkc88jclgzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2k50dk7 Happy Thursday y&#39;all.<br/>It&#39;s a tad #moist today.<br/><br/>Our #crocus flowers are beginning to erupt everywhere across the #garden now. <br/><br/>I have always loved the golden #yellow ones as they are joyous to behold on a dull day.<br/><br/>#bloomscrolling <br/>#februarygarden <br/>#FlowersOfMastodon <br/>#Cymru <br/>#Wales<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/036/017/161/380/174/original/32d55ec35b3cf81f.jpg"> <br/> 2025-02-20T11:42:41Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsv7wzqaepchwpyulhlyd0eh5ajr2sh50jzq0ym5prfayn4q8gudtqzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf240raqw #SilentSunday<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/013/200/755/770/359/original/0d0114904a0de64a.jpg"> <br/> 2025-02-16T10:58:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs080d9rhe97nxfy2xdm0gg793z6tpdl0k5uzuvnt9n838qg7ewe0szyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2ecw0ru Morning, and a #happy #Saturday to y&#39;all.<br/><br/>We are venturing into the midlands today (not far from Stourbridge), heading to one of our favourite garden centres called Ashwood Nurseries. <br/><br/>The weather is a tad moist, but it will be an adventure, nonetheless. <br/><br/>What gloriously exciting things are you all getting up to today, then? <br/><br/>Form an orderly line and answers on a postcard, please. 😄<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/114/007/513/840/789/242/original/2d8f5d2cbde35228.jpg"> <br/> 2025-02-15T10:56:26Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs270p29wchqt7dg54xw2v7qdcl0s8dlqrua7hv7y077htr2d4ktaszyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2uxzqhz #Jellycat has created this wonderful billygoat, which has a certain #soundofmusic vibe. <br/><br/>😊<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/113/975/522/539/589/206/original/a05291ac6056e2ec.jpg"> <br/> 2025-02-09T19:16:28Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdsyhwmck9hp7z7vju8hhpp0um0hsaymeyc9h3p2kdz85jyydjvqgzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2c3qxzk Judith, our #Imbolc house #fairy wanted to wish you all a beautiful and #sparkly day. <br/><br/>In Wales, today is known as Gwyl Forwyn or the Feast of the Maidens.<br/><br/>This reminds me of a passage in Cad Goddeu (technically battle of the shrubs, but it is mostly translated as trees).<br/><br/>Arthur sails into #Annwn on his ship Prydwen (fair of face) with his pal #Taliesin and others<br/><br/>A great cauldron there is warmed by the breath of 9 maidens, but it won&#39;t boil the food of a coward.<br/><br/>So, be very bold today! 😊<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/113/928/565/998/328/026/original/1d1495e6b712d29d.jpg"> <br/> 2025-02-01T12:23:37Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvdxky6487gyrqa3jsa8uzn0ef7hyuypmjuke6vpcw272am26aqlszyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2ahjxmc February is the month of firey sunsets and frost and snowing and thawing. <br/><br/>The first stirrings of the green shoots and a carpet of bright and dazzling jewels.<br/><br/>Life slowly returns in the greens of the stems and in the song of the birds.<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/113/928/176/898/120/422/original/58a59116463d0b36.jpg"> <br/> 2025-02-01T10:41:11Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswvqwqnf66lfezmft0zrj87w0nrscqnwx2cs04x9msyhjesp58caczyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2zudxdd Four more from today. 😊<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/113/923/715/673/585/041/original/59e808c7f41b6f3f.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/113/923/715/750/037/258/original/775d5944e6b2f64f.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/113/923/715/816/323/397/original/9493e5a1fd3c9cf0.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/113/923/715/896/043/439/original/339d8321a1d43af9.jpg"> <br/> 2025-01-31T15:42:43Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrm0c58jr7zetd972tf8w64wvfuw2fcm2s8jgy2n852t6w932ndqqzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2hf9xg4 One of our rarer #snowdrops is this one called Margaret Biddulph. 😊<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/113/923/536/513/642/143/original/394125d287acb0d0.jpg"> <br/> 2025-01-31T14:54:36Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszs6c4gsk8ehvppwxm87s275upcgstacczkwwgvn54mqkmldax7jszyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2mqdq34 We have snowdrops everywhere at the moment. And there are plenty more to come up too. I love them. 😊<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/113/918/173/094/259/443/original/3af601839ef5010c.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/113/918/173/160/550/912/original/b422d680f28f4e96.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/113/918/173/237/007/022/original/907a7e6d7b8acd31.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/113/918/173/319/571/888/original/dcc508166f1f4a13.jpg"> <br/> 2025-01-30T16:12:11Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqukd88rz9337j37spqpn6k9xlrczkueeqj7xpvg5c39nyyyrketqzyzj7ktcaehjkqxh3nwu00kvtsw8rvqqxnj2v4ua9st0r3dyc92vf2klt7g6 Sunrise was 07.54, and sunset will be at 16.58. <br/><br/>We will have 9 hours, 4 minutes, and 12 glorious seconds of daylight today.<br/><br/>Marvelous. 😊<br/> <img src="https://toot.wales/system/media_attachments/files/113/916/954/831/338/592/original/eb33776263b35e5f.jpg"> <br/> 2025-01-30T11:00:51Z