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Carol Kubicki

@carolkubicki.bsky.social

Campervan owner & travel writer in northwest England and beyond. Hiker & cyclist. Reading more books than might be healthy! Long-time environmentalist. Support ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ. Blog at https://backontheroadagainblog.com/

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Hi Jim. Hope you're having a good day.

24.11.2025 15:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Fabulous! I always enjoy the sound of starlings singing and whistling ๐Ÿ˜Š Thank you for this.

24.11.2025 15:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hi Yaroslava from northwest England. All these words. It is hard not to be cynical but I can only wait and see. I've been at book group today, a lovely discussion. I'm home now and outside a breeze is blowing the garden plants. These โฌ๏ธ weren't killed by last week's frost and are still flowering.

24.11.2025 15:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My first bird of my day. Three pigeons peering from the garage roof through the kitchen window. They couldn't have said, 'feed me' more clearly if they could speak! #FirstBirdOfMyDay

24.11.2025 08:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

On your marks, get ready ... ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿˆ

24.11.2025 08:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hello Jim. Pigeons were my first bird, not so glamorous ๐Ÿ˜Š

23.11.2025 17:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hi Yaroslava from northwest England. I think most of us deserve joy in our lives (there are some evil exceptions!) It is grey and damp here too, so a photo of the stone circle from our recent sunny walk. A perfect place to run around or stop and think.

23.11.2025 14:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Going bionic in Eryri: can AI exoskeletons open up the mountains for disabled hikers? Rosee Woodland strapped into a Hypershell exoskeleton for hiking - but would this new tech live up to all the hype?

An honest review of using an AI exoskeleton to assist mountain hikers with mobility issues. Interesting, a bit hopeful but with limitations. #hiking www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/news/hypersh...

23.11.2025 14:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿฅฐ they must entertain you all the time๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿˆ

23.11.2025 11:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A piece of art to get lost in, firstly focusing on the sun but then noticing the other details and colours. Glorious.

23.11.2025 08:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A story of human supermarket life ...

22.11.2025 18:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi Jim ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘‹. Thank you. I always love to see stained glass windows.

22.11.2025 18:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Lighting a candle is so simple but means so much. Thank you for sharing this tradition Yaroslava ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

22.11.2025 18:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Morning Xenta. Enjoy your Saturday. I will continue to support Ukraine ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

22.11.2025 11:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Good morning Clare ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿ˜Š

22.11.2025 11:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Morning Yaroslava from northwest England. I'm sharing #warcoffee and remembering all the people who have died due to russian actions. On this week's winter walk I stopped into a church I passed along the way. The sunlight sang through the stained glass windows.

22.11.2025 11:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

How fabulous! Jackdaws are such gorgeous birds.

22.11.2025 09:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

First bird of my day. The sparrowhawk was blatantly sitting on the bird feeder, daring the sparrows to come and find food. We won't tell about the secret stash we've put in the bushes for the small birds but we might just be feeding them up for the sparrowhawk! #FirstBirdOfMyDay

22.11.2025 09:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi Yaroslava from northwest England. Such a difficult time for Ukraine. Trying to balance what is right for Ukraine and what a mad president and a russian tyrant are pushing. I feel on edge.

21.11.2025 20:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Two important things for every nation. Dignity and freedom ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

21.11.2025 20:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi Yaroslava. Thank you so much for that time in your city ๐Ÿฅฐ

21.11.2025 20:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

First bird of my day. Around a dozen herring gulls flying across the blue sky to the south and back again north and then back. A group warm-up exercise session on a chilly morning or just indecision? #FirstBirdOfMyDay

21.11.2025 08:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#Ukraine still needs your support and Florence is caring out fantastic work to help. This will be money well spent.

21.11.2025 07:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes! All day but it was chilly โ„๏ธ

20.11.2025 18:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Another amazing photograph from @monicapelger.bsky.social that reveals the character of the wagtail.

20.11.2025 17:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A moment of life and love. Thank you so much.

20.11.2025 17:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Good day Jim. Sorry for not replying earlier my phone was running on empty!

20.11.2025 17:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi Clare. Just put my feet up after a long walk! Hope you've had a good day ๐Ÿฅฐ

20.11.2025 17:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hi Yaroslava from northwest England. Lovely to hear from you again. The attacks in Ternopil was a dark day in this dark war. I'm walking off my anger! These stone circles are magical places from the past.

20.11.2025 12:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I envy you the common gulls. They aren't common here! We have herring, black headed and lesser black backed gulls mostly in the northwest of England.

20.11.2025 11:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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