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CatzzzUK 💙

@catzzzuk.bsky.social
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You might remember me from Creative Latitude, Designers Who Blog, NO!SPEC, or Women Learn Thai. These days I’m hanging out in Devon with The Man, three Maine Coons and a crazy Staffy. Unless noted, photos are my own.

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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Not too shabby :) They don't fuss about copyright? FB was a pain (always hiding my videos).
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Oh wow. We had Hummingbird Moths one year here (some zooming as if on speed, some way slower). It was magic.
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Excellent shots :)
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Yum. Mangoes were a discussion at dinner last night with guests. High votes all around.
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Drama trees. Nice.
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Sweet. I use wooden spoons (the man goes for plastic).
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Wow. 🩷
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Thailand is up against horrific pollution and climbing heat. It’s just one of the reasons why we left a few years ago. Running ac is unsustainable. Opening windows? So far they haven’t come up with a workable solution.
Today: Air Pollution in Thailand: Real-time Air Quality Index Visual Map
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Never had one but it does look good 💗
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
I’m finding it confusing… difficult to know where to start.
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Wonderful blooms to have. Now if I could just find it (UK).
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Can’t stop laughing 😅😅😅
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Magnificent Magnus. Just on time for Caturday. Woot.
Our brown and white tabby Maine Coon leaning into the camera lens.
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
I’m guessing the response ‘well, there’s AI and there’s AI’ won’t wash 😂 (Slowly backing away …)
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
I’m not a huge fan of AI … but I’m even less of a fan of the shocking mess instigated by the present US government (capable of zero compassion). Your point that AI is only as clever as the input is of course valid. I’m not disputing that. Between the two (whatever) I don’t see a positive outcome.
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
But I'm referring to AI Claude running the country ...
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
But could it get any worse than what's happening now?
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Too fun ... should have known there'd be something. claude2028.org
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Claude would do a much better job than they are doing ... just my opinion anyway.
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Scary. But another one to add to the list!
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
There's always tomorrow ... Scroll down to Air Quality Forecast: aqicn.org/city/bangkok/
Bangkok Air Quality Forecast - lots of reds (very bad) and oranges (bad enough).
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
It's Friday the 13th. What better time to share a photo of Tansy as a puppy. Total cuteness. She's still cute, just bigger (in so many ways).
Tansy falling asleep on my keyboard.
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Awful. I checked the pollution in Thailand just this morning (March is often crap).
NASA's FRIMS showing hotspots in Thailand.IQAir Earth focused on Thailand.Air Pollution in Thailand: Real-time Air Quality Index ...
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
We have three Maine Coons. Each evening we tempt them into the sunroom and shut the door ... problem (mostly) solved. 😊
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
As an American, I approve (American slang, that is).
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Cruise critics are helpful. Thank you :)
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
I just checked and they are tender perennials here. So basically pots and greenhouses and sunrooms. Tempting, regardless :)
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
I'm fairly sure that I would do the same as you. I can do people but only for a short while. Do they have cruises just for (real) people who don't people? (real = not filthy rich).
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Yes! Beautiful. I love Caladiums (so much colour) but haven't tried to grow them up here.
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Would you do it again? I've never cruised. As close as I've gotten is knowing people who cruise. The Man's Godfather cruises. They (= + wife) love it. Question he once asked: "Do we send our only son money, or cruise?" (adult son is always broke) "Cruise! Of course!" But what do I know...
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
I miss it as well. I miss the excitement of a new design project. I miss jumping into the possibilities of a new design. Plus, these days, when someone asks me how I fill my time, 'pottering around in the garden' doesn't compare to 'designer for x y z'. Yes, I do love gardening ... but.
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
At first I thought you were delusional ... but it was me. I'm not used to daylight savings time and for the UK (where I'm at now) it's the last Sunday in March (the 29th). Wish I could sleep until either. My regular wakeup time is around 4am (this week it's been before 4).
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Yeah …
Saxton (blue and white Maine Coon) sitting in a ‘who gives a crap’ box.
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Dmn ...
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Blue sky! Yay.
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Fingers crossed! Just this morning acquired Stan Miller's Watercolor Portraits course. Nervous (been awhile).
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Inspiring (I need to get going - get back to it).
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Well deserved 💗
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
"never been more disgusted to be an American" It never stops. I assumed leaving the US would help but there's no escaping it.
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
This came up on FB memories yesterday. From my time in Chiang mai. I survived. Not all do (apologies, I'm getting morbid!) (We need t-shirts: "I survived seasonal burning" ...)
Seasonal burning in Chiang mai. It's horrible.
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Stay safe ... that pollution can creep up on you and kick your butt.
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Perfection
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Looks good! Dinner tonight ... all I know so far is that he's preparing a brined whole chicken (started yesterday).
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Nice views :)
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Such a perfect colour they are too. Former owners (not sure which ones) planted miniature azaleas that can barely be seen unless I scramble up a steep incline to weed. A nice surprise the first time I discovered them.
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Such a lovely photo 💗
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
We are possibly looking at a drought this summer, so I added an old Belfast sink in the top field for the dog pack. I feel awful for restricting it but can’t take the risk. “Shared water can spread dangerous bacteria and parasites, including Giardia, Salmonella, leptospirosis, and kennel cough.”
Photo shows a beat up Belfast sink (only £35!) with wire mesh over top. On top of that will be a board cut to fit.
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Your photo draws me in ... nice.
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
He’s a mess 😊
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CatzzzUK 💙 @catzzzuk.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
It's created quite a mess. We had a friend stuck in Bangkok. Had to buy a second ticket direct to the UK instead of flying through Abu Dhabi. But at least he's safe (at first we were worried he was already in the region).
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