Sue Robinson

Congratulations!

I’ve been told that regardless of the results, that minor procedure should be all that’s necessary. It’s all been dealt with extremely quickly by the #NHS and I’m so very thankful for that. And yes, my ex-nurse partner is always vigilant!

Sable-coloured English Show Cocker Spaniel, head resting on red blanket as she looks with a touch of side-eye towards the camera.

Something that always warmed our hearts was that Kinsey didn’t once cry after leaving her parents and siblings. Not one apparent moment of homesickness of loneliness. From the moment we set off home with her in our car, she just settled with us.
#KinseytheCockerSpaniel

Head shot of English Show Cocker Spaniel as she gazes into the distance. She has brown eyes, long eyelashes and a dark nose. Her colour has lightened to Sable with little black in her coat.

Sable-coloured English Show Cocker Spaniel curled up asleep on a settee. View looking down.

Here she is today…🥰.
#KinseytheCockerSpaniel

Kinsey’s 9 years old today! Where have the years gone? We’ve had a few weeks under those 9 years with her in our lives and she’s changed from a tiny, mischievous puppy on the day we brought her home into a loving companion who currently is lying next to me on the settee.
#KinseytheCockerSpaniel

It looked a lot worse than it felt! Not sure if it was skin cancer or a wart, so am awaiting biopsy result.
My lip was quite swollen for a few days but there was very little discomfort.
Now I can just about eat and drink normally again, just two stitches to go. Almost healed now. Thanks for asking!☺️

Taking Flight paperback A signed copy of the paperback edition of Taking Flight. Fill in the ‘dedication’ box if you would like a special message as well as a signature. Format: paperback

Taking Flight is the history of flight in the animal kingdom. Insects, pterosaurs, birds, bats. Shortlisted – to the bemused astonishment of anyone who ever taught me science – for the Royal Society Science Book Prize.

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It was stunning, wasn’t it? And gone in moments. #Sussex

Daybreak with rich pink clouds behind bare Winter trees.

Phone snap just now.
Reminder: bare feet outside in Winter? Not a good idea.
#Sussex

Exploding with sound on fences or scurrying busily in the undergrowth…

Result! 🤣

It’s snowing. In Sussex.
Aargh. 🌨️❄️⛄️

😳 Stay warm AND safe.

Burdock species seed heads, richly brown and with hooked seeds clearly showing against out of focus yellow and green foliage on a dull day.

Two little toadstool fungi growing through moss on old tree limb. There’s deep shade with old leaves all around and just the toadstools bright in a tiny patch of light.

Fallen leaves in Autumn, yellow, brown, green, and red. It’s wet, so the leaves seem brighter in the shade under a tree.

Cow Parsley flowering late in the Autumn. It’s been raining, so there are raindrops scattered on the flowers and leaves. The leaves are fresh and green and the flowers are creamy-white, bright on a dull day.

I did! Due to using walking sticks and having to look down I didn’t see many birds but certainly heard a few - including the Water Rail! But looking down means I see more by my feet!

We’re all getting older, but it’s particularly cruel seeing our dogs aging so quickly, compared with our own lives. Blaze has had such a full life, though. I bet his dreams are full of wonderful memories. Such a lucky dog, to have been so loved, and to be loved still, in his old age. ❤️

Thanks for the warning! Glad I visited yesterday!

Reminder - TOILETS AT WOODS MILL - TEMPORARY CLOSURE! Due to essential drain repair work, we need to close the public toilets at Woods Mill from tomorrow, Monday 11 November, for a few days. They should be re-opened by the end of the week, if the work goes according to plan. Thanks everyone

Close-up view of older woman’s mouth with five surgical stitches in vertical row in centre of lower lip, through the vermilion border and down into skin below lip. The lower lip is red and swollen from the minor NHS Outpatient procedure. And the local anaesthetic is just beginning to wear off. Ouch. 😢 But immense gratitude to our wonderful NHS here in the U.K..

Had minor surgery done at my local hospital this AM. Odd little blemish after dry, cracked lips during hot August.
Anyway, 5 stitches and 2 hours later the local anaesthetic is just starting to wear off. Only cool food and drink for 48 hours. Rest. Sorted.
Free at point of care.
Love the #NHS .

I didn’t know I travel along a Roman road every time I go along the A27 near Glynde, so that’s at least once a week. So much history beneath our feet.

But WHY? It makes no sense. What an incredible opportunity missed. 😢

This postcard I wrote to a young reader, Sasha Stephenson, was returned to me, as she no longer lives at the address she gave me. Please help me to get it to her if you can!

Yes, I saw that. Hopefully it’ll become a permanent fixture 🤞🏼.

Drat, only just seen your post. Missed the Aurora but have saved your webcam for future viewing. ☺️

View of part of Lewes Castle in East Sussex, England, during Autumn when the trees have lost many leaves. The different textures and colours of remaining foliage and evergreens give a sense of richness with the grey castle walls rising above them, against a sky with some cloud, and patches of clear blue.

A view anyone living in Lewes will know very well. Quick snap on my phone. Next time I’ll take my camera, on a sunny evening in Summer, when the castle walls glow in the golden hour.

Such a pity that Dairy Milk can no longer be called chocolate, as the cocoa mass is below the level that allows it to be called chocolate. And it now tastes pretty awful, too.

Have watched Riot Women over the last two evenings.
Wow.
Sally Wainwright has done it again. And what incredible acting.
When’s Season 2 coming out?
#RiotWomen

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Belated Happy Birthday!
It’s beautiful around Lochinver - hope the weather allows you to enjoy it.

🙄 Will it never end?

Belated Happy Birthday. Do hope the virus goes soon.