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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Beautiful sunny day at @rspb.bsky.social Titchwell Marsh today. Lovely to hear a bittern booming and Son1 was very pleased to have seen his first water rail.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Good views of one of the Cromer Peregrines today. Not the greatest photos, but the best my little camera could manage at that distance.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Son1 has decided he wants to make a decorative signpost for the garden with his favourite places on. The first he is making - Bempton. He's really looking forward to visiting Bempton Cliffs @rspb.bsky.social again next month in search of puffins, as am I!

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Happy April Fools Day! Shouted for my boys to run & get towels because there was water running across the toilet floor. When they arrived at the scene one started belly laughing, the other rolled his eyes & walked away muttering. Only 6 & already far too cool for mum's jokes. 🤭

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Note to self - never try to make pompoms using fluffy wool again!! Someone bring me the vacuum. 🤦🏻‍♀️ On the positive side it's going to make a cute fluffy Easter lamb once the boys add some googly eyes and legs. 🐑

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Lovely sunny afternoon at Holkham with Mum and the boys. Heard the first singing chiffchaff of the year today too.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

#WorldBookDay Son2 becomes... Paddington 🐻🍊🏷️ #Paddintgon

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

#WorldBookDay Son1 becomes... James Herriot 🐖🐄🐐🐑🐎🩺🥼 #acgas

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Half term prep for #WorldBookDay #WBD26 underway today. Any guesses so far what my two are going to be this year?

Son2's WBD costume (next we are adding some paint...)

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

My Grandad gave me some money for Christmas with strict instructions that I should buy something for myself and not spend it on the children. It took me a while to decide but when I found this frame I knew it was perfect. Absolutely love it and well, IYKYK.

Black and white photo of bride and groom in a vintage photo frame.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Goldeneye at Pensthorpe today. 🪶

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

We're ready for @rspb.bsky.social #BigGardenBirdwatch hoping we get a few visitors. Sadly I don't think we will do as well as previous years, we've had much less activity in the garden and on our feeders since 4 new cats moved into the neighborhood in the last 6 months or so.

Toasted teacakes and mugs of tea/hot chocolate on a tray with the Big Garden Birdwatch checklist.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

A very chilly new year's day at Sheringham! Despite hanging around in the freezing cold for a couple of hours I wasn't able to track down the black redstart but I did see a handful of turnstones and a grey wagtail. Just about thawed out again back home with a cuppa!

Railings along the prom, shingle beach and very choppy sea with groynes and cliffs to the rear.

Backs of two children and one man looking out to sea.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

After an evening of games, laughter and more food than was strictly necessary with my little family I'm seeing the new year in with style! Well I'm doing it my way anyhow. 😂 Happy New Year to you all. May 2026 bring health, happiness and all you have been wishing for. ❤️

Orchid Lego set, part built on the coffee table along with a glass of sherry.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

A walk down by the river this afternoon certainly blew the cobwebs away. It was very fresh! Added redwing to the life list too. Nature heals the soul.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

The end of our Christmas Day, two very tired boys are sleeping soundly. Two very tired parents are almost ready to follow them to the land of nod. Tomorrow is one of my favourite days. PJ day at home, eating leftovers (including trifle!), playing games and watching films.

Large trifle in a glass bowl being held up in front of a Christmas tree.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

I'm stepping away from social media until after Christmas. Those who follow me over on the "other place" will know my reasons. In the meantime I wish you all a "Merry Bloody Christmas!" Hopefully see you on the flip side.

Glass of sherry in front of the Christmas tree.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Christmas cake on a glass cake stand, with red ribbon around and holly on top.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

1st day of advent, the candle is lit and the tree is glowing in the corner of the room. This bauble (one of my favourites) belonged to my great-grandmother and was passed to me by my grandmother shortly before she passed. I need to get out and gather some greenery to finish off the decorating.

Red advent candle in brass chamber stick.

Decorated christmas tree beside a fireplace. Wicker hamper beneath the tree and stockings hung "by the chimney with care".

Vintage Christmas bauble which belonged to my great-grandmother.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Another school holiday and the rewatch with Son1 continues. #ACGAS

Son1 holding shortbread and watching ACGAS (Siegfried Farnon) on TV. He has set the coffee table with tea set of his choosing and shortbread.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Here we go then, one last time before Christmas. I'm already feeling emotional and it hasn't even started yet! I just know this is going to be another brilliant episode, continuing the theme of this phenomenal series. #ACGAS

Tray set for tea and a tin of shortbread beside.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Great day at Billingford Lakes where we finally managed to add goldcrest to our life list after seeing not just one but three! Also spotted these fungi (if anyone knows what they are I'd be interested to know) and a few great crested grebe too.

Fungi growing on the side of a tree trunk overlooking a lake.

Great crested grebe and coot swimming on the lake.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Early start this morning as we headed over to #RSPBSnettisham, as requested, to celebrate this awesome 9yo's birthday. Always a wonderful place to be, especially on spectacular days when so many people gather for the mutual love of birds.

Son1 looking out over The Wash at the Knot murmuration.

Murmuration above The Wash at Snettisham.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

All set for #ACGAS with a cuppa and leftover shortbread. It's definitely been the theme of the day in our house as we've celebrated Son1's birthday. Now time to put my feet up and enjoy S6 E3!

Selection of photos capturing 9yo's ACGAS birthday.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Perfect autumn day for a walk. Son2 collected some autumnal bits along the way and brought home to draw a picture.

Husband, Son1 & Son2 out for a walk under a horse chestnut tree.

Rams, one looks like it is waving 🤭 it was actually having a good scratch.

Wild mushroom (no idea what type - I'm always happy to learn if anyone knows!)

Selection of autumn leaves, conkers and berries on a table alongside coloured pencils and Son2 drawing a picture.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

#ACGAS S6 E2 here we go! Happy Birthday Tricki Woo! (Posh teapot in Tricki's honour this week). Everyone sitting comfortably? ☕ Let the chaos begin. 👞

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Back to my cosy autumn Thursday evenings. I'm set for the return of #acgas with a pot of Yorkshire Tea and the all important shortbread as usual. Who's with me? All aboard the Darrowby Express! Next stop - Skeldale. 🚂

Tray holding teapot, teacups & saucers, milk jug and tin of shortbread on a table under a small shelf.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Ok #ACGAS folk, I need your help! My eldest has become completely obsessed with the new ACGAS series (my fault of course!) and has asked for an All Creatures themed birthday! He will be 9. Any ideas for things I could put in his lunchbox? Obviously a shortbread is essential!

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

#DowntonAbbeyTheGrandFinale really was the perfect farewell to all the characters. The right blend of humour and reminiscing. Loved seeing how each character had developed. If you're a Downton fan get yourself down to the cinema, it looked and sounded amazing on the big screen.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

And they're off! What a start to the school year, absolutely pouring with rain! Thankfully the boys both got into school reasonably dry but I, on the other hand, got half drowned on the way back!

Son1 and Son2 walking to school for the first day of the new term in the rain!

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Mandarin, a rather cross looking Tufted Duck and Red-Crested Pochard all seen today at Pensthorpe. A wonderful relaxing day, always something for everyone of all ages to enjoy.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

My boy really is a chip off the old block. He found this lovely artwork in the charity shop yesterday for a fiver and bought it with his pocket money. It wasn't until I lifted it into the car that I noticed the sticker on the back, originally £165.

Back of frame with sticker - L Perry man "Red Kite" £165

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Been extra quiet lately as we are currently away from home with VERY patchy signal. Finally made it to somewhere I've wanted to go for a long time today and saw gorgeous gannets! 🪶

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Can't beat a good rummage around in the charity/secondhand shops for treasures. Recently found this and just couldn't leave it behind. Needs cleaning up and the frame could do with a wax but I know exactly where I want to hang it.

Framed needlework depicting flora for each month.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Summer camp out in the garden. BBQ and toasted marshmallows, card games, stories, stargazing, watching for owls (we didn't see any this time but heard both male and female tawny calling) and we had a bat visit the garden.

BBQ with giant marshmallow on a stick - my yummy marshmallow!

RSVP trivia card help up inside a tent in front of child. The first of many card games in the tent.

James Herriot children's book on my lap, three pairs of feet, lantern and teddy bears all inside our tent.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Tickets booked for #DowntonAbbey: The Grand Finale - Friday 12th September. Just over 5 weeks to go!

Promotional posters for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

The things you find when the Lego gets tipped out... 🤣

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Full of cold and feeling absolutely rubbish but my little family have been out and got me Sudafed and bought chocolate muffins too so we can curl up and watch #ACGAS together. 🥰

Chocolate chip muffin on a plate balanced on my lap.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Early trip to the play park this morning, perfect spot for the boys to burn off some energy whilst I watch the swallows. Lots of cute little bunnies in the distance too.

Play equipment, benches in front of common and a row of cottages in the far distance.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

BIG NEWS: For the first time in six years, Britain's rarest breeding bird has successfully nested in the UK! A pair of Montagu's Harriers have raised four healthy chicks, all of which have taken their first flights.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

It was a beautiful morning for a walk down by the river and through the old railway cutting. Added treecreeper to my life list, also heard but couldn't get a very good view of spotted flycatcher. May have to wander back again later when we don't have a fidgety 6yo with us.

View of the River Wensum, reeds, countryside and fluffy white clouds against a blue sky.

Old railway bridge over the river, viewed through tree branches.

Woodland, pathway through the middle following the old railway trackbed.

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The Pink Un @thepinkun.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

🏆 Women’s Euro 2025 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Congratulations, Lauren Hemp 💛💚 #NCFC

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Son1: Mummy, as it's the holidays, can I stay up late and watch All Creatures Great and Small with you? Well of course I said yes, and if we're going to do this then we're doing it properly. Shortbread anyone? Two episodes down and he's very disappointed he has to go to bed now! #ACGAS

Tray holding vintage teacups, teapot, milk jug and plate with shortbread.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

My bargain from the local yard sales last weekend. £2 and a bit of elbow grease this afternoon. I'll probably work on the chain a bit more when I don't have two small people begging me to play battleships but I'm happy with how it's looking now.

Guarantee attached to the mirror from 1959.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

For the sake of my mental wellbeing I'm taking a social media break. I know I won't really be missed but I didn't want to just vanish. I'm not sure how long I will be gone, maybe a week, maybe more. In the meantime I leave you with this and hope I can soon return...

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

This sign made me chuckle when I went to "spend a penny" today.

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KathleenLou @k8leenlou.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Tidying away some toys the boys had left out, this one always catches my eye. I'm so tempted to try painting it green!

Old toy car on wooden shelf in front of a red book.

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