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Chemist/computer nerd/author. Reader, rambler, nature & tech lover. #ProChoice. MH #LivedExperience πŸ’šπŸŒ» Ally πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈβœŠπŸΏπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸ‰βœ‘οΈπŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Blame the people in boardrooms, not lifeboats. chemistrycupboard.com

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Happy #InternationalWomensDay

Here’s to the women who lift others up, speak truth, show kindness, and keep moving forward, even on the difficult days.

The world is better because of you

08.03.2026 09:57 πŸ‘ 793 πŸ” 117 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 3

If you ever need support/help with the theory revision you're always welcome to message. The questions are stupid and feel like tricks to the ND mind, so we have to learn both the content and the patterns to spot what they're asking for. Is it still 50 questions + 14 hazard perception videos?

20.02.2026 17:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Best of luck, you've got this!

20.02.2026 10:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Sunshine between big black clouds, shining through winter trees

Sunshine between big black clouds, shining through winter trees

Slight hint of big yellow thing in the sky, shock 🌞 #SmallBeauties

07.02.2026 15:52 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Saw a Glossy Ibis today

The photos I got weren't great but the video isn't too bad

Enjoy. X x.

07.02.2026 15:20 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1
Photo of light show inside McEwan Hall in Edinburgh, showing the organ and ceiling lit up in shades of pink and green.

Photo of light show inside McEwan Hall in Edinburgh, showing the organ and ceiling lit up in shades of pink and green.

Beautiful place to spend a Saturday evening 🎻

07.02.2026 20:58 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Evening Bluesky peeps. The first bud on my bulbs appeared just in time for Imbolc yesterday πŸŒ±πŸ’š #SmallBeautiesHour #BecauseofClem #ThreadofGold

02.02.2026 20:26 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Delivery receipt for 2 flat whites and 2 pastries. Note reads 'It's for my parents, they are not expecting this delivery so they might be surprised
 Tell it was from [blanked out] please :)

Delivery receipt for 2 flat whites and 2 pastries. Note reads 'It's for my parents, they are not expecting this delivery so they might be surprised Tell it was from [blanked out] please :)

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#SmallBeautiesHour seeing family at the weekend, some very good value daffodils, curlews for #RubbishBirdPics, remembering that it is 5 years since my son sent us surprise coffee and pastries, bringing us joy in deep miserable lockdown

02.02.2026 20:21 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

#smallbeautieshour #becauseofClem #threadofgold

26.01.2026 21:51 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We had the pleasure of taking this big lad out for a couple of walks over the weekend (the sausage dogs weren’t overly impressed) #BecauseOfClem #ThreadOfGold #smallbeautieshour

26.01.2026 21:13 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Woodpigeon sitting on a fence with his feathers all fluffed up looking like he's trying to keep warm.

Woodpigeon sitting on a fence with his feathers all fluffed up looking like he's trying to keep warm.

Evening Bluesky peeps. Chief Inspector Woodpigeon is hunkering down and waiting for Spring here at #RubbishBirdPics HQ 🩡 #SmallBeautiesHour #BecauseofClem #ThreadofGold

26.01.2026 20:31 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The River Nidd in the mist, earlier today… #smallbeautieshour #BecauseOfClem
#ThreadOfGoldπŸ’›

19.01.2026 21:27 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
a pond in the foreground then a wall of phragmites the left half catching the low sun, behind leafless trees a taller birch with reddish twigs in the centre, grey and white clouds with a bit of blue

a pond in the foreground then a wall of phragmites the left half catching the low sun, behind leafless trees a taller birch with reddish twigs in the centre, grey and white clouds with a bit of blue

Eating pears poached in cider and spices...
Seeing a flock of, now rare here, lapwings and hearing their peewit call...or is that a big beauty? More than 24 hours later still full of the joy. And so many reed buntings. Sun on reeds.
#SmallBeautieshour #smallbeauties
#BecauseofClem #ThreadofGold

19.01.2026 21:11 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Evening Bluesky peeps. For #SmallBeautieshour a walk in the January mist, skeletal trees and hedgerows and an iced-over puddle slowly thawing out. Very atmospheric πŸ’™ #BecauseofClem #ThreadofGold

19.01.2026 20:15 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#smallbeautieshour

Despite a polar freeze over most of Canada, my little corner is mild. And the hellebore likes it. We may get snow later this week but this little hellebore has survived that two years in a row now.

19.01.2026 20:44 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

#SmallBeautiesHour #BecauseOfClem #ThreadOfGold

19.01.2026 21:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Putting on comfy clothes and snacking on chocolate after a long drive #SmallBeautiesHour #BecauseOfClem #ThreadOfGold

19.01.2026 20:58 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#SmallBeauties

16.01.2026 19:52 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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With this beautiful flower I wish you a good day and that those who organize absurd wars disappear.
πŸ˜˜πŸ§‘πŸ’”

16.01.2026 10:36 πŸ‘ 85 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

#SmallBeauties

16.01.2026 19:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Eek, I hope you feel better in the morning!

16.01.2026 19:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#SmallBeauties

15.01.2026 23:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A European robin perched on a surface, displaying its vivid orange-red breast and face, with soft brown and grey plumage. The background is softly blurred with crumpled white and green materials, drawing focus to the bird’s delicate features and alert posture.

A European robin perched on a surface, displaying its vivid orange-red breast and face, with soft brown and grey plumage. The background is softly blurred with crumpled white and green materials, drawing focus to the bird’s delicate features and alert posture.

We spotted this little chap down near Tamworth Road Narrows. He was more than happy to pose for a photo, although he probably expected to be paid with a mealworm or two. πŸͺΆ

#WeDigCanals #Lichfield

14.01.2026 08:35 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Beauty of a maritime landscape. What a charm.πŸ’™πŸ€

14.01.2026 08:37 πŸ‘ 53 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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#SmallBeautiesHour #BecauseOfClem #ThreadOfGold cold but sparkly

12.01.2026 21:05 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Partially finished knitted tube sock in turquoise with DIY circular knitting needles.

Partially finished knitted tube sock in turquoise with DIY circular knitting needles.

Knit going out #SmallBeautiesHour #BecauseOfClem #ThreadOfGold

12.01.2026 20:32 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Very fluffy Robin with sweet little feet clinging on to a tree branch in a hedge

Very fluffy Robin with sweet little feet clinging on to a tree branch in a hedge

Very fluffy Robin, hiding in a hedge

Very fluffy Robin, hiding in a hedge

Blackbird eating fallen apples, sprinkling of snow on the ground

Blackbird eating fallen apples, sprinkling of snow on the ground

Various birds in the frost and snow for #SmallBeautiesHour- very fluffed up robin (same one I think) and blackbirds eating fallen apples. Back to cold and wet now for the rest of January so will be needing all the #SmallBeauties we can find.

12.01.2026 20:23 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Winter sunset over a grassy field lines with bare trees, under pale blue to orange skies with a few thin white clouds.

Winter sunset over a grassy field lines with bare trees, under pale blue to orange skies with a few thin white clouds.

Delightful winter walks followed by hot drinks, biscuits, and blankets #SmallBeautiesHour #BecauseOfClem #ThreadOfGold

12.01.2026 20:22 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Logs and seed heads covered in frost, frozen dewdrops on bare tree branches and the ground cover of dead leaves and green foliage covered in crisp white frost

Logs and seed heads covered in frost, frozen dewdrops on bare tree branches and the ground cover of dead leaves and green foliage covered in crisp white frost

Evening Bluesky peeps. Some frosty #SmallBeauties from this weekends walk β„οΈπŸ’™ #SmallBeautiesHour #BecauseofClem #ThreadofGold

12.01.2026 20:14 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Frost covered field with fence in foreground. Sheep in the distance and 4 peacocks near the fence (all with tail feathers down)

Frost covered field with fence in foreground. Sheep in the distance and 4 peacocks near the fence (all with tail feathers down)

Spotted on our frosty walk...a field of Sheep and Peacocks!!!! 😲 This is a first for #RubbishBirdPics πŸ˜‚
#SmallBeautiesHour #BecauseofClem #ThreadofGold

12.01.2026 20:19 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0