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Tracy

@tracyhow.bsky.social

Cat mum. Long Covid. Here for cats, photography, art, gardening, wildlife and joy

created October 5, 2023

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Thanks. Yes thanks, having a lovely holiday. It was my birthday yesterday so I had lots of treats. More restful today. Nursing swollen bites though 😟

4/9/2025, 12:09:46 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Oh no. Hope you make it through

4/9/2025, 11:17:42 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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We’ve had one 😲

3/9/2025, 2:33:21 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Such a lovely photo

3/9/2025, 1:46:52 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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😲😉😊

3/9/2025, 1:15:13 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Definite sass - especially if she knows you moved it for her

3/9/2025, 1:04:50 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thanks. It took some getting ☺️

2/9/2025, 8:37:37 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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What a relief for you and your family. Hope she has a speedy recovery

2/9/2025, 4:40:51 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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@eddiephotos.bsky.social not the best photo but spent an age trying to get a shot of this butterfly. Adonis blue? In France on holiday btw so not a UK spot

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2/9/2025, 4:03:54 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I am so so sorry Tim. Moo Moo loved you and he told you so at the end. That is such a special thing to happen and in the future that may comfort you. Sending loving thoughts to you and Milo xx

2/9/2025, 3:23:09 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Heartbreaking Tim 💔

2/9/2025, 2:55:45 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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This is so great. Thank you

2/9/2025, 5:44:58 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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They get on so well ❤️

1/9/2025, 8:12:52 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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You are doing so well on your weight loss journey. Love the way you’re finding stuff that you’ve kept squirrelled away ‘just in case’

1/9/2025, 8:11:24 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Oh no Tim!!! I am so sorry. Moo Moo was your boy and he loved you so much - he knew you loved him. It’s awful when you lose your friend and it’ll take time to come to terms with your loss. We are all thinking of you and we are here for you. Moo Moo, keep jumping 💔

1/9/2025, 1:28:26 PM | 16 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Oh he is 😻

31/8/2025, 3:33:31 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I thought the same!

30/8/2025, 1:45:30 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Hi Dex ❤️ Stop growling and start catting. Your new place looks lovely - really cute and perfect. Hope you’re relaxing into it x

30/8/2025, 1:43:41 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Not sure our two would FaceTime but I’ll try 😂

29/8/2025, 5:45:44 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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My parents are house and cat sitting and having a holiday in the city

29/8/2025, 3:26:43 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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So, we are going on holiday today for 3 weeks. I am not complaining as I know how fortunate I am, but I’m going to miss the boys sooo much. We have the catcam but is it a good idea to watch them? Any ideas to help me get through? 🥹😢 @crandall917.com @restless1125.bsky.social @jenrobey.bsky.social

Our two tabby boys; Charlie on the left showing off his ears and his long tail, and Darnell on the right with his chest shield slightly showing. This photo caught them mid chase up the stairs and they stopped quickly with a ‘what? us?’ look
29/8/2025, 1:53:58 PM | 6 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thanks x

29/8/2025, 1:43:01 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I think that’s why we’ve not done it - it outfaces you

29/8/2025, 12:51:51 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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We haven’t got wills 😲

29/8/2025, 8:22:32 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Beautiful

29/8/2025, 8:08:37 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gail Myerscough (@gailmyerscough.co.uk) reposted

New! Needle Drop print and t-shirts Find them here www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/record-colle...

Prints and T-shirts featuring a stylus and records illustration
28/8/2025, 7:13:25 PM | 67 36 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Tracy (@tracyhow.bsky.social) reply parent

It’s such a shame. I know he’s passed but I feel sorry for your dad; he did his best to get everything in order but there’s always something missed and some miserable b**ch to screw it all up. Makes you think about your own life and what needs doing just in case. My thoughts remain with you xx

29/8/2025, 8:07:17 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I came down this morning to find havoc and these two mid discussion about their next tussle and chase routine

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29/8/2025, 6:09:38 AM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Mid zoomies?

29/8/2025, 5:47:39 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Oh gawd. We’re all behind you

28/8/2025, 7:24:55 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Good luck x

28/8/2025, 6:17:08 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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❤️❤️

28/8/2025, 3:19:22 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Oh flamin’ hell

28/8/2025, 10:32:16 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Lisa Holdsworth (@lisaholdsworth.bsky.social) reposted

A free creative writing opportunity for 18–25 year olds in Yorkshire ✍ Applications are now open for Life in a Northern Town, a playwriting course led by Northern Broadsides. 1/3

28/8/2025, 10:17:06 AM | 14 29 | View on Bluesky | view

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Ha! After marauding around the house and leaving total chaos in his wake, Charlie is spark out in the den - on top of Darnell 😂😹 #Minterland @jenrobey.bsky.social @crandall917.com @restless1125.bsky.social

Cat den up high on top of the fridge. A cat leg and tail are poking out belonging to tabby boy Charlie. Charlie has been very busy causing chaos and is now so tired he’s flat out asleep - on top of his brother Darnell. Shhhh, don’t tell anyone about Charlie’s secret spot on his peets 🤫
28/8/2025, 8:41:27 AM | 113 6 | View on Bluesky | view

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Beautiful shiny coat

28/8/2025, 5:06:19 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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What a lovely thing to say ☺️ Thank you x

28/8/2025, 5:05:02 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I was just saying this to a friend. It’s time that we all need to stand up for what’s right. One problem is that news broadcasters are focussing on the anti immigrant protests and only paying lip service to the fact that there are counter protesters there, never mind in greater numbers. Country wide

27/8/2025, 9:54:49 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Aw I am so sorry. You’re doing everything for the right reason and that shows with your heartfelt reaction. Thanks for all that you do to help

27/8/2025, 9:48:56 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Such a relief that you’ve got more time. Hope things work out for you

27/8/2025, 9:24:31 PM | 5 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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They are funny souls aren’t they? Darnell licks it from the wrapper with me but wants to lick it off my OHs finger

27/8/2025, 7:35:20 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I love Esme; think that she’s had a terrific life. Love to be her friend. Patrick is delightful ☺️. That machine looks good - let me know how you get on. The main thing holding me back is that my ‘crafting room’ is now the upstairs cat room and other than a bit of storage it’s just got cat stuff in

27/8/2025, 7:03:52 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Tracy (@tracyhow.bsky.social) reply parent

I’ve toyed with the idea of getting a sewing machine but have the same worry. Do you watch the Great British Sewing Bee?

27/8/2025, 5:14:34 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Two boys hiding behind the sofa pretending that they aren’t up to no good. They are probably having a meeting to decide what marauding they are going to get up to next 😹 #Minterland

Tabby brothers Darnell and Charlie having just been caught in the act of planning naughtiness pretending that they are actually innocent. I pretty much know that a game of chase around the house is about to begin
27/8/2025, 4:29:24 PM | 7 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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Really love this. Was the material from something that was yours that you cut up, or new pieces? Might that help you to choose what it will become? If it has any sentimental value you might want it to say, be a comforter for you? Brilliant job for a first time 👍

27/8/2025, 4:00:45 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Happy Whiskers Wednesday #Minterland Darnell loves him a Lickelix but he still usually shares with his brother Charlie @jenrobey.bsky.social @robin43.bsky.social @crandall917.com @diannelittle.bsky.social

Tabby boy Darnell enjoying his share of a Lickelix whilst showing off his mighty fine whiskers
27/8/2025, 12:27:39 PM | 9 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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Absolutely love that song ❤️. Great stretching Missy x

27/8/2025, 12:21:34 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Oh my! How lovely. Maybe Bill knew you needed a lift?

27/8/2025, 12:19:58 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Night night sweet Bobcat. Hope your tummy is full of Churu to see you through the night x

Two tabby boys sit on their scratch beds looking very sleepy
27/8/2025, 5:49:25 AM | 6 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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It’ll soon feel like home. Sure we all have too much stuff that we can do without. Great to hear that Dex is slowly settling in ❤️

26/8/2025, 9:02:12 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thank you. How are you? Have you found a place for everything yet?

26/8/2025, 8:38:30 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Wow! Look at the colour. Great shot

26/8/2025, 1:52:03 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Crits For Cats, Inc. Cat Rescue (@crits4cats.bsky.social) reposted reply parent

If you’ve ever wanted to foster a mom and babies, now would be a great time to ask me how you can help this new family. If you live within 1hr of Elkton, MD, we can set you up with everything you need.

26/8/2025, 6:38:54 AM | 81 22 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Tracy (@tracyhow.bsky.social) reply parent

That is brilliant! He’s just taken a while but now he’s made his mind up. Go Buddy!

26/8/2025, 5:54:20 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thank you x

25/8/2025, 7:48:09 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Look who comes and joins us in the front room now 😻 Never dared to dream that this would happen. On Saturday he stopped for over an hour snoozing. So happy ☺️ @jenrobey.bsky.social @crandall917.com @chateauminette.com @caroleeena.bsky.social @diannelittle.bsky.social #Minterland

Charlie being brave sat in the front room. We are watching TV on the other sofa
25/8/2025, 7:45:03 PM | 19 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Clare - Little Conkers (@littleconkers.bsky.social) reposted

Do please visit me over on Facebook for more photos and updates: www.facebook.com/littleconkers #LittleConkers #socialbusiness

25/8/2025, 4:10:02 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Tracy (@tracyhow.bsky.social) reply parent

That’s great. Good work holding onto those clothes

25/8/2025, 1:12:40 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I love the Fibonacci sequence. Not really great at maths but some of it is a marvel. Fibonacci in nature is a wonder. Thanks for the pictures

24/8/2025, 2:25:37 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Hey Miss Beauty!

24/8/2025, 2:21:16 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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And Milo loves you too 🐈‍⬛❤️

23/8/2025, 8:49:40 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Not sure what that is but it looks yummy. Is it like churros?

23/8/2025, 8:43:20 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Good to see that you’re getting all of your things sorted; you’ve found a home and all your things need a home in there. It must be exhausting and overwhelming for you. Take your time and remember to look after yourself. It’s heartwarming to hear that you found a family - beautiful x

23/8/2025, 6:00:37 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He wants a smooch 😻

23/8/2025, 5:12:59 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Cutest girl 😻

23/8/2025, 2:37:48 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Looks like you had a great time. Love the t-shirt x

23/8/2025, 10:37:12 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Hope you’re doing ok. You got your taste and sense of smell back yet? Best wishes that you’re feeling better. Lovely photo x

22/8/2025, 12:16:30 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Adorable 😻

22/8/2025, 9:21:46 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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…other than treats

21/8/2025, 8:59:10 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Who knows what goes on in their minds 🤷‍♀️

21/8/2025, 8:58:46 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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‘In the spirit of’ doesn’t really mean doing it does it?

21/8/2025, 1:49:19 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thank you x

20/8/2025, 6:16:30 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Oh no! That’s lousy at any time but to have it now is cruelty. Rest up and take the US version of paracetamol. Drink lots of fluids. Hope you’re on the mend soon xx

20/8/2025, 4:17:24 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Ha! It looks like she’s balancing a plate on her back 😂

20/8/2025, 3:09:25 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gail Myerscough (@gailmyerscough.co.uk) reposted

Here are my bestselling T-shirts. Which one would you wear? www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/t-shirts

Four T-shirts featuring illustrations of Forton Services, a turntable, a cassette recorder and cassette tapes.
20/8/2025, 8:21:37 AM | 26 11 | View on Bluesky | view

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It looks like a sky of lava. Incredible

19/8/2025, 9:19:59 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Ooh Sasha is a real beauty. Very confident to be out investigating a new space so soon

19/8/2025, 6:08:11 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Tracy (@tracyhow.bsky.social) reply parent

I was just talking about this. Governments are trying to reduce energy use / use more green energy (here in the UK somewhat) then they announce the building of more huge data centres

18/8/2025, 8:43:15 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Oh that’s good. I am really pleased for you

18/8/2025, 7:22:23 PM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Great news that Dex is venturing out to investigate his new surroundings. How are you doing? Are you feeling that it’s ’home’ yet? Thanks for the update x

18/8/2025, 6:42:48 PM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I’m in 👍

18/8/2025, 6:04:12 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Such a love ❤️

18/8/2025, 4:07:40 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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These are soooo expensive here. I’m not telling my two about them

18/8/2025, 3:21:02 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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This is just awful. So sorry that you’re having to go through this as well as grieving for your dad. There certainly seems to be something ‘wrong’ with her. Brace yourself for when you go into your dad’s house x

18/8/2025, 1:46:16 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Oh I bet he would ☺️

18/8/2025, 10:32:11 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Great clip of Sophie and her shadow; two cats to give treats to ☺️

17/8/2025, 5:07:10 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I just can’t watch him strut without singing ‘stayin’ alive’ 😂

17/8/2025, 8:42:59 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Rest up and I hope you’re feeling better soon

17/8/2025, 7:42:33 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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OMG OMG I am so pleased for you. This is amazing. You have been through the wringer but you’ve come out the other side. Congrats. Dex will soon be king of the house and will find all the best places to sleep/ hide/ sunbathe xx ❤️

16/8/2025, 7:49:20 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Love you Furby ❤️

16/8/2025, 7:41:08 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Holy sh*t 😲

16/8/2025, 1:26:50 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Ditto x

16/8/2025, 1:24:28 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Lovely photo of you and your grand. Beautiful

16/8/2025, 12:11:10 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I think she’s doing this to control the situation; to prove that she’s the most important. She’s forgetting that it’s really about your dad. Shame 😳

16/8/2025, 11:39:09 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Oh I am so sorry. This is dreadful. Don’t let this woman and her actions spoil the memories of your dad. Are his wishes for a cremation in his will? You really don’t need this. ❤️

16/8/2025, 11:27:27 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Tracy (@tracyhow.bsky.social) reply parent

We have a catcam and it’s great. Really well priced too

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16/8/2025, 11:20:08 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Oh no I hope your friend is ok and well enough to be out of ICU soon. Poor darling Furiosa too 😿. You’re right, sometimes it feels like life turns to shit but you’re strong enough to weather the storm. Thinking of you x

15/8/2025, 8:55:30 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Let’s hope it’s 10 days not 14

15/8/2025, 8:46:34 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view