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CattleBat

@cattlebat.bsky.social
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Cats, Animals, Nature, Life, Music (Alt, EBM, Electro, Industrial, Punk, 80s, Darkwave, Goth). West Midlands, UK. Previously worked in Law. Retired = Enjoying the freedom and time to walk in nature. Unable to receive direct messages.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 2h
Hoping you are finally out of pain and at peace. Sleep well, Esther Rantzen.
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Rosemary Mosco @rosemarymosco.com · 18/09/2026
Humaning.
A four-panel comic. In panel 1, a Northern Cardinal and American Goldfinch perch above a busy crowd in a city, looking down. The cardinal says "It's a nice day to go humaning." The goldfinch says "Just look at them. Majestic." In panel 2, a close-up of the two birds. The cardinal says "Nobody tells you that you'll reach a certain age and suddenly get into humaning. I hit 3 years old, and then bam."The birds are looking out over the crowd scene. In panel 3, the cardinal says "Their calls sound funny to us, but each one has a unique meaning." Below, people are saying various things: "I'm tired." "Where's my phone?" "I'd murder a burrito." In panel 4, the birds look down excitedly at a man walking by. The cardinal says "Wait, is that a guy who got dressed in the dark and put his shirt on inside out and backwards?" And the goldfinch exclaims, "Holy... that's a lifer!"
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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Pop Bands in the News, day two: The time actual OMD took a detour in their tour bus just to pick up a copy of this headline. Elite level snacking.
Andy McCluskey out off of OMD in a convenience store holding up a packet of Mini Eggs, a multipack of Tunnock’s wafers and the Cumberland News and Star with a story about an overnight robbery at a music store in November 2017, while on their way to a gig in Sheffield. The headline is ORCHESTRAL REMOVERS IN THE DARK. 

They had seen a post on this very account and made the detour off the M6 specially, and that makes us smug.
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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
About 3 months before 9/11 I had flown over New York. I was cross that the Twin Towers were getting in my way of viewing the other parts of NY, like the Statue of Liberty, etc. It was a poignant moment and a wake-up call when I watched on TV as the second tower came down. 😢
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Anna Stesia @onlychyld.blacksky.app · 06/09/2026
Where did they even find some of these?
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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
All those vicious old bastards, standing by, watching and laughing whilst a young woman, who dared to speak out, is assaulted by a group of men. Mob mentality is the Reform Party way. Never let Farage et al all crow about 'freedom of speech' without reminding them of these attacks.
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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Farewell, Dolly x
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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Well, my physiotherapist has instructed me to limit walking to no more than a mile every other day. Ooops, I danced more than a mile to the Utah Saints set at Infest in Manchester last night. Such a joyous and uplifting party atmosphere. Not great for my body, but did wonders for my soul. 😊😎
Utah Saints on stage2 band members on stage on the decks2 band members on stage thanking the audience.
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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
In Manchester for my favourite music festival, INFEST. Still very angry I couldn't make it last year, especially as my favourite band were playing. And the 2024 festival was ruined as I was so ill I couldn't watch the bands on the final night...turns out I had COVID. So this year I. AM. PARTYING!
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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
My sleep's been pretty poor recently. I did get a few hours of deep, dreamy sleep last night. The one thing I remember about the dream: I was in Germany (I wish) and everything was in German, including conversations. I've no idea if my German was correct, but I woke feeling like I'd had a holiday 😁
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The Blogging Goth @theblogginggoth.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
ok cheers guys
A screen grab of the emergency alert, but in the middle instead of the warning about fires, it just says "Goths to apply SPF 666 immediately"
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Jules @jules111985.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Poorly timed notification from the range there 🤦🏻‍♀️
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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
We appear to have some new fluffy neighbours (yay!!). Parker was less impressed and sang a rendition of the war song of his people, followed by a chase. Anyway, I will happily say "hello" to the cute tuxie cat and the big fluffy grey puss, who are out exploring their new territory. 😻
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Paul Bassett Davies @thewritertype.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore. When your SpaceX rocket hits the moon like a big piece of junk and you don't give a shit, you're a moron.
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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
We've just had about 10 minutes of rain here. The birds seem happy. The cat, less so. The first rain I've seen for at least a month. Hopefully, it's topped up our water butts.
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Rain Day Raining
Alt: Rain falling on small black cat.
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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
That moment, when driving home from a night out and two blocks away from the house I spot my cat, on a main road verge looking for snacks in bushes 😱. He recognises my car engine sound and looks startled as he sees me🙀. Cue a 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' style race to get back home before I do. I won.
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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
RIP Bill Oddie. You will never know how much this delighted me as a 3 or 4 year old. I hope you are now resting, surrounded by the nature and birds you loved so much.
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The Goodies: Kitten Kong in London
Alt: The Goodies: Kitten Kong in London. Giant white kitten climbing up the Post Office Tower in London and clinging on as the Tower topples over. Clip taken from an episode of the Goodies in the 1970s.
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film-authority.com @film-authority.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
One of the things I'm trying to do with my blog is not just write about movies but everything I watch; I've spent six weeks with the World Cup Finals, and rather than have my seething vitriol seep into my film reviews, I'm getting all my anger out in an editorial. film-authority.com/2026/07/21/t...
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The 2026 World Cup - film-authority.com
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rogue-ace.bsky.social @rogue-ace.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
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Muppet Show: Frog and Little Girl
Alt: Muppet Show: Frog and Little Girl. The girl is suddenly yanked offstage by a large hook.
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Schooley @schooley.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Trump in the Star Wars medal scene.
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William Shakespeare @shakespeare.lol · 19/07/2026
Be gone.
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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Booo louder please.
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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Argentina, You're not cheating any more. Taraaaaaa, bye, etc.. Can't always rely on the 'Hand of god'.
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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
I am not watching the England v Argentina football game for many different reasons. However, it is deathly quiet outside. No cars have come down my road for about 20 minutes and the usual hum from the nearby dual carriageway is non-existent. It reminds me of the first week of lockdown.
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David Hearn @daveyph.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Parker, trying to catch up on his sleep in a shaded part of the garden this morning. 37°C recorded on the temperature guage in the garden earlier.
Black cat asleep on a green cushion .
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
New Bayeux discovery ... !!! "Look! Nigel Farage is being attacked by a man with a cistern on his head." via Terry Haines
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Public Sector Lawyer @publicsectorlawyer.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
A nice coda to all this. www.sportbible.com/football/foo...
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Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia details conversation he had with Folarin Balogun after USA game
Garcia spoke to Balogun after Belgium's 4-1 win over the USA.
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Joe @joefe17.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
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lucy2121.bsky.social @lucy2121.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
The legal professional I (unfortunately) met on a training course, who made me feel really uncomfortable with very unwanted creepy advances, even though I told him to get lost, who then sent letters to me at my place of work... Tonight, I found out he was jailed for various sexual offences. 🤢🤮
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Simon Pegg @simonpegg.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Doctor Trivago
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Achub Penrhos Save Penrhos @save-achubpenrhos.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
🤝 CALL FOR EXPERT HELP If there is anyone reading this who works as a planning consultant, has professional knowledge of planning law, or experience reviewing planning applications, please get in touch with us as We would value your advice and support to understand these plans fully.Please Dm us
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Achub Penrhos Save Penrhos @save-achubpenrhos.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
📣IMPORTANT📣 PENRHOS COASTAL PARK-PLANS NOW AVAILABLE TO VIEW The Reserved Matters application RM/2026/2 for Penrhos Coastal Park is now live & open for public inspection. ✅ VIEW ONLINE: Go to the Isle of Anglesey Council planning portal 🔗 anglesey.gov.wales/planning Use this reference: RM/2026/2
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AFP News Agency @en.afp.com · 18/06/2026
Cuba's historic homes teeter on brink as economy collapses. In Havana's old town, to walk on the pavement is to take your life into your hands. The ornate stone balconies of the decaying colonial townhouses jutting above your head are liable to collapse at any moment u.afp.com/SzWo
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Charles Fourier @charlesfourier.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Scarborough, yesterday. *credit Fred Brown.
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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Feeling the love in Brighton from the anti-fascist march. Fat Boy Slim tells it as it is. I just wish I was there too.
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凡ᥲx̷íí⳽⳽եσᥕ@ᥲƙíí ~ ( Axistowaki ) @axiisstowaakii.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Running Tomatos 🍅 🏃🍅
Zwei reife Tomaten an einem grünen Stiel auf einem Holzbrett in einer Küche.
Netzfund
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Alan Stedman @alanjstedman.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
🤭 😂😂😂
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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
It would have been this little lady's 14th birthday today. Here are some early sweet pea flowers next to a picture of Mollie, who went for her long sleep in 2024. Now I'm just waiting for Mollie's brother to grace us with his presence, so he can open his birthday treats........ *yawn*......😸
Photo of black kitten next to black vase with purple and lilac sweet pea flowers.
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Stansaid Airport @stansaidairport.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
We have some amazing England World Cup merchandise in our Duty Free. #Official
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Colin Baldy 🇪🇺 🇮🇹 🇬🇧 🌈 🔶#FBPE @maestroc.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
How many of us feel in a cold rage today? Mine is directed at Farage & this comment on yesterday's Guardian piece by John Crace is spot on. The writer uses a pseudonym or I would credit them but, to whomever he or she is, I say bravo.
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Jonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Keep this in your heart today. Good morning Blue Sky
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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
There is always one who likes to hog the pool and ruin it for everyone else. 😉 Pigeon cooling down in our make-shift bird bath.
Pigeon with eyes closed, sitting in a shallow tray of water on a hot and sunny morning.
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Ian Jackson 🗿😷🇪🇺 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🩺🚲 @drianjackson.eurosky.social · 21/05/2026
😁
FUNNY SIGN
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LindyWilliams3 @lindywilliams3.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Anyone remember this? I apologise to whoever posted it long ago, as I have no idea who you are. It is brilliant.
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RaggaMog (Morri-Arty) @raggamog.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Occasionally I have to do a sales post. I have a few original pieces looking for homes in the little shop - please take a look, and send a message if you want more information. Take care and have a good day. #OriginalArt #Birds #Nature #TraditionalArt ko-fi.com/thewitchandt...
A one of a kind original artwork of a wren perched on a branch. Created using coloured pencils and watercolour washes on A4 paper.A one of a kind original artwork of a wren, created using coloured pencils and watercolour washes. It comes complete with a mount and frame, and measures 11x14" in total.
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Alex Mace @alexmace.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
@andrewsparrowgdn.bsky.social while all that shenanigans is going on in Westminster, here in Worcestershire we have seen a change in leader, after infighting in the Reform group has seen them dumped out of office, after Tory-Labour-Independent-Tory-Reform councillor Alan Amos tried to take over.
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Glum Rock @jimblower.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Trump announcing a new peace deal.
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Vicky Pollard: Yeah But No But
ALT: Vicky Pollard: Yeah But No But
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