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What a good evening we have had, celebrating my wife's 70th birthday at a local restaurant, with my son and daughter, their partners and our grandchildren!
My 75th and our 50th wedding anniversary next year, think we need to start saving three years ago!


NHS App problems?


has the way you logon to the NHS app changed?
My wife's hasn't, but mine has!
NHS app now tells me I should use Chrome browser (haven't used that for years) then asks me to prove I'm human by choosing set of pictures!
I don't update android apps from the Google playstore where the app won't upload, but from the Aurora app store, and I wonder if this is "The Do Evil Corp" trying to make everyone use them.

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Blind

You, who do not see
what is in my heart, misjudge
my isolation

© Simon J Ashcroft, 2025

#haiku #senryu #poem #poetry #PoetryCommunity

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Just watched a UFC fight and the fight was stopped due "accidental injury"the challenger poking his opponent in both eyes!
Looked at the slow mo playback and it was definitely not accidental!
Match to be rescheduled, not the offender penalised!

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When I was young, it was always a turnip lantern at this time of year.
Back then the UK wasn't so Americanised.
The wonderful smell as the candle flame catches the inside is lovely.

#halloween #Tradition

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@HarriettMB I remember my Mum filling a baby bath for us to 'bob for apples' also apples on a string suspended from a stick supported by two chairs

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Hey everyone,

@baraaelmoghrabi’s mom needs your help:

“My mother has been suffering from chronic diabetes, and some time ago, one of her toes had to be amputated. During the war, her condition has worsened, and she now relies on a walker to move. 💔
Today, she fell inside our tent, and her foot got injured again – it’s swollen and bruised badly. She urgently needs medication, hospital care, and proper attention.
Please, we need your support now more than ever. Every contribution helps me take care of her.”

This is her fundraiser:

chuffed.org/project/148804-hel…

Please help if you can and share so others can do the same.

Thank you!

💕

#Gaza #Palestine #fediAid #mutualAid #israel #genocide

in reply to Eslam Family🕊️❤️

@eslamradwan1_D_5 @MahmoudGaza It will be easier to read if you just put Gaza Verified in the first box but, yes, the link in the second box is correct and it is showing the checkmark :)
in reply to Aral Balkan

@MahmoudGaza Thank you dear Aral. I know that I bother you sometimes and I am embarrassed to ask for this repeatedly, but we really need the appeal. Please give us some of your attention. Do not let us down. You are our only hope after God.🙏🥺

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Update: Okay, that’s enough now. Thanks, all.

Good morning, #AskFedi

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good employment solicitor with experience in disability rights and the Equality Act? England only, please.

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Prince Andrew must face a proper, thorough investigation into his alleged involvement in the sexual abuse of young women and girls connected to Jeffrey Epstein, Losing titles or public shame is not enough, Any investigation should examine the full scope of his behaviour, whether it was limited to Epstein’s island or possibly involved other victims, and be guided by evidence, not just public opinion.
Trump may be doing everything possible to avoid justice, but his fall is coming, That cannot excuse inaction in the UK, We cannot allow politicians to cozy up to him or turn a blind eye because of privilege or fear,
UK law allows courts to prosecute certain sexual offences committed abroad by UK nationals or residents, especially where victims are underage, traffice and or groomed. No one should be above the law, royal or not, Justice for survivors matters everywhere.

#Epstein #Trump #PrinceAndrew #Abuse #mastodon #fediverse



Went for a quick walk this morning to the local small nature reserve, took a couple of photos that I would like to identify the plants/moss or whatever it is.
The second photo reminds me of Rod Hull's emu (for those in the UK of a certain age).
Any help appreciated!

#Plant #Moss #Identify


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Meet the Welsh Puppies Stopping Wildlife Poachers in Africa goodnewsnetwork.org/meet-the-w…


I've just been told by my grandson that an area of Preston, Ingol has been closed down due to explosives being found at a property.
My grandson has been told that there are at least 10 ambulances, lots of police vans and army explosives team in the vicinity.

blogpreston.co.uk/2025/10/ingo…


in reply to GrumpyDad 🇺🇦🇵🇸

@grumpydad

I think most analysts quote 1979 as the turning point.

Prior to this, it was the norm for a single wage earner's income to be able to support a wife and two kids, and a house, etc.

in reply to Mark Holtom (aka Kingbeard)

I remember that both my parents had to work to get ends to meet when I was 8 (this was almost 50 years back). I guess your mileage could vary between countries and so on.


I think I timed my afternoon walk badly, I got halfway around and it started chucking it down!
Now sheltering under a tree until the rain eases.
Rain rain go away
I want to stay dry
While on my way!

#Rain #Walk



The spiders are flying tonight!

No, that isn't a spies introductory code phrase!
We have just walked home from the local restaurant, and we had to keep stopping because we could feel spiders webs across our faces, when we brushed the thread off we could feel several more lifting off our hair!

#Spiders #Flying #Wind


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There was a 'womp' sound from the yard. I looked out the window.

Where the large pile of leaves had been, a dragon sat.

"Oi!" I called.

"The hoard was unguarded," the dragon said. "I claim it."

Every damn year. It'll leave once the leaves lose their golden hue. Meanwhile, I can't order takeaway.

#MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories

in reply to Micro SF/F by O. Westin

The other cool thing I like about this story is that so many of your readers knew what "takeaway" meant in conjunction with food delivery drivers. :D



Wow, I agree with a Tory Councillor!
He is a Blackpool councillor, and he is saying that Blackpool Illuminations have become too arty (Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen), and they should appeal to the 5 year old in us!


We are out tonight, to see ( and hear) our Granddaughter at an open mic night at The Ferret in Preston and this young lad came on to play the drums, excellent and he is just 9 years old!

#9YearOld #Drummer #OpenMic #TheFerret #Preston