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@caffywaffy.bsky.social

Hi. I'm a wheelchair user into science, history, nature, books, cats and disability rights. I always win at musical chairs.

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1.1M views ยท 1.6K reactions | sorry to the big light people but weโ€™re not coming over. ๐Ÿ“บ: Downton Abbey | #MaggieSmith | CBC Gem sorry to the big light people but weโ€™re not coming over. ๐Ÿ“บ: Downton Abbey | #MaggieSmith.

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11.03.2025 20:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

She's adorable.

06.01.2025 12:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Surely one for @trouteyes.bsky.social

06.01.2025 12:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I have today ordered my very first floor lamp after having the use the big light on a daily basis. We were a big light family and now I feel so sophisticated.

31.12.2024 11:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks Joe. Sending hugs back to you.

26.12.2024 01:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

WANT!!!๐Ÿฅบ๐ŸŒฐ

19.12.2024 10:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No. Unless you were VERY stable while seated. But I think another question would be, what's with the wonky tiles?

05.12.2024 21:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

All of ours in the UK have given up and dropped off, so it's lovely to see these.๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‚

04.12.2024 11:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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As I have somehow surpassed 7k followers on here I thought it might be nice to do a giveaway: All 7 of my books to one lovely winner. Just share and like to be in with a chance! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ“š

28.11.2024 11:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16390    ๐Ÿ” 7677    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 855    ๐Ÿ“Œ 414
Kirkstall Abbey, a large gothic medieval building with a little dot of golden yellow in a surrounding field, showing the fallen autumn leaves of the ginkgo tree.

Kirkstall Abbey, a large gothic medieval building with a little dot of golden yellow in a surrounding field, showing the fallen autumn leaves of the ginkgo tree.

A closer photo as described on the left.

A closer photo as described on the left.

The golden ginkgo tree at Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds, Yorkshire.

04.12.2024 10:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy start of December to all of those who celebrate the internetโ€™s greatest video.

02.12.2024 16:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The UK must change for disabled people in 2025 โ€“ so we can live lives we deserve This year saw further decline of living standards for disabled people and a repeated government focus on cutting social security spending.

This International Day of Disabled People, DR UK's Mikey Erhardt wrote for @bigissue.com about life for Disabled people in the UK over the last year, as well as the successes of Disabled activism and our demands for the upcoming year.

www.bigissue.com/opinion/disa...

03.12.2024 10:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 19    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

"That there London".

03.12.2024 09:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Support Jasmine's Recovery

My cat is battling infectious peritonitis and has been hospitalized for over two months. We really need help

Any retweet or donation, no matter how small, would mean the world to us. Thank you for your kindness

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29.11.2024 18:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 218    ๐Ÿ” 258    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 13

Yes please. And can I have a maraschino cherry on a cocktail stick as well?

02.12.2024 22:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A person squeezing Poligrip onto dentures.

A person squeezing Poligrip onto dentures.

An absolute disaster.

30.11.2024 12:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"Well you, sir, do not have a yellow chair."

30.11.2024 12:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He needs to write a book. I'd read it.

30.11.2024 09:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A black and white cat is slumped asleep with it's head partly back and mouth hanging half open. It's eyes are firmly shut but it is fighting to stay awake in case it misses something.

A black and white cat is slumped asleep with it's head partly back and mouth hanging half open. It's eyes are firmly shut but it is fighting to stay awake in case it misses something.

Willow once again managing to look like I feel.

28.11.2024 11:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Every fashion trend repeats itself eventually. I'm still waiting for ra-ra skirts and fall-down socks.

28.11.2024 09:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

When I was little, we had an orange VW Beetle. Loved that car and how it buzzed when you sat in the back seat. Not enough orange cars imho.

24.11.2024 08:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Hancock: โ€˜Do not resuscitate ordersโ€™ were wrongly used
The Daily Telegraph - Saturday23 Nov 2024By Amy Gibbons
MATT HANCOCK has admitted โ€œdo not resuscitate ordersโ€ were โ€œwrongly appliedโ€ during the pandemic.

The former health secretary told the Covid Inquiry the practice had been used inappropriately, denying people access to potentially life-saving treatment. He also suggested the UK should lock down faster in the event of a future pandemic, despite concerns over the impact of the measures.

โ€œDo not resuscitateโ€ (DNR) orders, which instruct doctors not to attempt CPR if a patientโ€™s heart or breathing stops, are generally only supposed to be drawn up with the clear agreement of the person in question. But concerns were raised during the crisis that blanket DNRs had been imposed on vulnerable people without their consent.

Hancock: โ€˜Do not resuscitate ordersโ€™ were wrongly used The Daily Telegraph - Saturday23 Nov 2024By Amy Gibbons MATT HANCOCK has admitted โ€œdo not resuscitate ordersโ€ were โ€œwrongly appliedโ€ during the pandemic. The former health secretary told the Covid Inquiry the practice had been used inappropriately, denying people access to potentially life-saving treatment. He also suggested the UK should lock down faster in the event of a future pandemic, despite concerns over the impact of the measures. โ€œDo not resuscitateโ€ (DNR) orders, which instruct doctors not to attempt CPR if a patientโ€™s heart or breathing stops, are generally only supposed to be drawn up with the clear agreement of the person in question. But concerns were raised during the crisis that blanket DNRs had been imposed on vulnerable people without their consent.

Buried on page 14 of the Telegraph - Matt Hancock has admitted โ€œdo not resuscitate ordersโ€ were โ€œwrongly appliedโ€ during the pandemic.

23.11.2024 09:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 222    ๐Ÿ” 102    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12    ๐Ÿ“Œ 9

It looks strangely like the nape of a woman's neck.

23.11.2024 09:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Attached copy

22.11.2024 10:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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22.11.2024 10:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Off topic, but I had a District Nurse that coughed and sneezed directly into a pressure ulcer & I ended up in hospital with osteomyelitis including MRSA. I was on iv antibiotics for months & nearly lost my foot.

22.11.2024 10:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Are you in the US Kelly? Over here in the UK we can have a hospital passport which includes all of the information that medics need to know about your disability (Spina Bifida, vp shunt, lymphoedema etc). I also wear a medic alert bracelet. Of course, it doesn't mean they take any notice.

22.11.2024 09:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I feel seen...

21.11.2024 13:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
18.11.2024 23:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Smallpox vaccination in Japan has a long history, going back to before the collapse of the Shogunate. The awesome @riversidewings.bsky.social wrote about the Samurai Vaccinators for us here:

unseen-japan.com/kyushus-samu...

17.11.2024 23:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 270    ๐Ÿ” 83    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

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