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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Today I've had two encounters with people using Copilot or Chatgpt and all I can say is I'm embarrassed for these individuals.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I can't say I necessarily miss the American pizza eating style, but I certainly embrace the opportunities I am given.

Slice of pepperoni pizza with shakers of parmesan and chilli flakes

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

There's not enough people in downtown Detroit.

Long view down a pedestrian tunnel in Detroit.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Up early for a run in Detroit today. Pretty great city so far. Ready to start doing ISA stuff tomorrow.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Being hungover for your first visit to a Getranksmarkt in almost two years is just the worst. Maybe a cold, crispy lager will heal me.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

I need more strawberry vending machines in my life.

A vending machine full of punnets of strawberries.

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Ancient Tree Forum @ancienttreeforum.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Just three weeks to go until the ATF and Arboricultural Association's Summer Forum in Scotland. There's still time to book your space for 2 days of fascinating talks and field visits to explore the conservation of ancient and veteran trees. www.ancienttreeforum.org.uk/events/atf-a...

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ATF and Arboricultural Association Scotland Branch – Summer Forum 2026 | Ancient Tree Forum

Join ATF / AA Scotland Summer Forum 2026

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Great pub in south London that doesn't allow geese.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Great signage in Lausanne, Switzerland qabout felling this yew with a tight union at the base, which has recently split apart more.

Cracked yew tree with a sign telling about it's upcoming felling.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Unless you are an arborist who is assessing their risks and defects.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Spotted a couple months ago that this bottle of ranch went off in April having mistakenly _just_ opened a later dated bottle. I knew I needed to put some work in. And here we are at the end of April, lads. I'm pretty smug rn ngl.

Pile of nugs and curly fries in front of an upside down bottle of ranch dressing.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Great pollen article! Going to send it to my tree colleagues.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Leaving Cyprus today. Will miss the beautiful scenery and architecture, but will mostly miss the cat friends we made.

Church in the small village of Neo Chorio.

Orange and white cat friends at our campsite.

Small fluffy cat at our house entrance in the cute village of Kathikas.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

I like abbreviations IRL, but at work, they are like nails on a chalkboard. COB, BAU etc can do one. #JustSayNoToCorporateSpeak

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Wonderful first trip to Hatfield Forest with @ancienttreeforum.bsky.social today. Veteran oaks, field maples and hornbeams galore. Thanks to Jim and the team.

Veteran oak with ATF walkers underneath in the sun.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Looking forward to a special forest visit tomorrow. But first, we practice some good biosecurity measures tonight.

Wellies in the shower, washed clean of mud and debris.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Ordered from my local pizza place. It's worth the price of admission to see the goings on in the pizzeria.

Woman stacking pizza boxes in a pizzeria.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Lately I've been putting chopped up cooking ingredients into bowls before I start to cook. I feel like I'm doing a cooking show and it's brought me some joy.

Cooking ingredients in bowls on a kitchen counter.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

I just remembered I'm eating homemade pizza the next two nights. Need to get started on the dough soon.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Had a blow-out-the-finances trip to Australia. The next few months will be tight. What will I remember? The blow out, amazing trip to Australia, not the skint months.

A sunset behind Sydney Harbour seen from the Manly ferry.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Outrageous bloom on the plums and blackthorns in Tooting Common. It's 13 February. Go back to bed, kids.

Interspersed flower blooms on plum trees and blackthorn bushes.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Our Pinus wallichiana continue to thrive in Tavistock Square. There are three in total, all planted in the last 12 years or so. Would recommend for tough, urban areas.

A couple pine trees next to a fence in Tavistock Square. Plus a lovely, big plane tree.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Today I'm going adventure. Rules? I'm getting on a train to wherever I feel like stopping and going to a pub I've never been to. Let's see what happens.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

I have a new postcard pen pal with a very old family friend from Indiana after finding out they are also avid postcard senders. I couldn't be more excited. We've already done our first exchange.

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ianVisits @ianvisits.co.uk · 08/01/2026

The government is going to let councils outside London ban pavement parking by motorists. www.gov.uk/government/s... It's been banned in London since 1974, and promoted in this memorable GLC advert.

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Arboricultural Association @arbassociation.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Subsidence Investigation Workshop 📍Online via Zoom 📆Starting 19th January 2026 Building on the one-day Getting to Grips with Subsidence course, this workshop tackles some of the more technical areas. View the full course details: buff.ly/L8kHkfu

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Do travel influencers subsist on cakes and coffee? Where are the influencers eating hearty meals and drinking booze, while walking 30k steps a day?

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Really lucky to have spent a bit of time in Catlins forest park on the south island of New Zealand last week in between the rain and wind. Felt properly other worldly.

River running through Catlins Forest park.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Having done a bit of notable tree removal in my time, I'm looking forward to this session.

Screen at conference showing talk title "Notable tree removal: how and why is it done?"

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Christchurch NZ really does look like England.

Tall oaks, cow parsley and bluebells with a path running in the foreground.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

The glamour of cider making in full swing today: racking.

A pump handle in a tank, racking over cider.

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Forest Research @forestresearchuk.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

🌳 Cities are setting targets for urban tree cover, but how effective are they? A new study finds targets range from 4% to 50%, with timelines from 3 to 51 years. Researchers recommend using the SMART framework to make these goals realistic and impactful. www.forestresearch.gov.uk/news/thinkin...

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Thinking SMART when setting targets for urban tree cover - Forest Research

Urban tree cover should be SMART (Specific; Measurable; Achievable; Resourced; Time-bound), say researchers

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Another request: can someone do research on below ground anchoring systems? I really don't like them. I think they end up damaging the trunk/root flare/roots a lot and not great for grinding the stump out.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

When someone forwards you an email that was originally addressed to you. 🫨 "Dear Colleen FYI" Got it the first time m8, but thanks for sending it a second time.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

I've been sick and by myself the last 6 days. It's led to me going to the supermarket several times, buying items I will eventually use, but definitely don't need right now. Someone please stop me from stockpiling.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Can someone please do some research into summer branch drop? Thank you in advance.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

So lucky to have the beautiful River Graveney near our house. A mighty tributary to the River Wandle.

A view down the lush, channelised river Graveney.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

I am going to start writing again in earnest. If I say it here, I'll do it, right?

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The Onion @theonion.com · 14/07/2025

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

And today in the category of Questions I Never Thought I'd Be Asked: "Do you know if there's an apostrophe in O'Sullivan?" Actually...I do know.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

I got asked if something I wrote was written by AI. No, actually. I can write paragraphs and misspell words just fine myself thank you.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Our "curly elm". There are two others nearby, but Dutch elm disease has claimed one and the other is showing symptoms. May not have long to enjoy this one.

Camperdown elm who's branches were twisted in young age.

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

I had a great time in June, but please can the partying tone down in July? 😮‍💨

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

I went to buy some wine in a shop in Vienna. I actually spoke German the whole conversation with the sales person, but now I am sweaty and need a lie down. I did manage to purchase two bottles of Austrian wine though. #SocialAnxietyIsReal

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Gonna be a real soggy #FyneFest25. Not sure I'll be in flip flops this year. 😬

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Colleen O'Sullivan @ldnphile.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Fraxinus ornus in full bloom at the moment. We only have a few in the borough, but I don't remember them looking so splendid previously. Very fragrant too.

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