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@Part_Mermaid in the bad place - love dogs, sunshine, the outside.

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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
“keepers have since developed breeding techniques” - It’s mood lighting and some Barry White, isn’t it? First hatch of tiny rare frogs at London Zoo www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Critically endangered frogs bred for first time at London Zoo
The Afia Birago’s puddle frogs are a recently identified species from a single Ghanaian forest.
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
I’m off to the ping pong again in a bit. I’m still shit but it is what it is.
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Woke up feeling a bit guilty this morning. Poor Ben had the fright of his life last night because I dropped a phone off the bed in the night onto the hard floor. I’ve now put a rug down the side of the bed to ensure no more late night crashes. Poor love was terrified and did the Scooby Doo run!
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Scooby Doo Running
Alt: Scooby Doo Running - just like poor Ben in the night
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Also not sure about Kevin’s double denim!
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Is that an actual Damien Hirst on the wall in the Grand Designs house?? 👀
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
We moved energy companies. The new one flatly refuses to accept the evidence and plumps for higher predicted bills than is ever likely. I’ll wait a bit longer and challenge their £115 DD amount.
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Morning! It was our first morning this week without the pup, much calmer! Ben’s been able to get up and have his nap before his walk today. I can’t tell if he’s happy or sad she went home!
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Poor Ben. Hearing a ring doorbell on tv woke him and made him run to check the door. We’ve not had a ring doorbell for almost 2 years 😭 Poor baby. He thought the kids were knocking for him.
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Piper is sleeping over. Now she’s 18 months old, she’s decided she’s going free range here! Kept her crate available and open in case she wants a place of her own. Pray she doesn’t wake me with excited kisses at 6:00!
2 sleeping Golden Retrievers bathed in red light from the TV
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Today we went to the Golden Retriever Cafe & had a lovely time. The photo that was taken with me in the background caught me off guard and my expression wasn’t amazing, so here’s an AI version of how I was feeling, if not looking at the time 😂 Ben looks himself though!
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
If I found a magic lamp, I would choose to be permanently ready - hair and makeup always amazing (no need to remove makeup or wash hair), always beautifully styled. Yes. I’d choose that as one of my 3 things.
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Dalton Park is the windiest place in the world! They should run kiting events here. Back at the car now and it’s being blown about.
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Dog decided to have a ritual mud bath while out this morning, so that’s nice…🫠
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Made the executive decision that the heating was going on yesterday. Life’s too short to be miserable and cold for half the year. Upstairs it’s not really needed but downstairs in the mornings it’s quite chilly now. Anyone else caved?
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
My poor doggy is terrified of the neighbours Halloween decorations. It’s barely begun and will get significantly bigger as the month goes on. With random toads out back, it’s going to be a fun month for bedtime toilet trips! Poor little chicken.
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Tired today. Making it a day of many naps. Needed to go pick up a click & collect order, but tomorrow will have to do!
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The thermostats are on 18.1 and 18.7 this morning. Brrrr. Have gone to find a jumper but thinking if this continues we might have to put some heating on.
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
I’m off to the table tennis again in a minute!
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Tabby Cat Intrigued by Blue Balloon
ALT: Tabby Cat Intrigued by Blue Balloon
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I’ve recently purchased a soft shell jacket. I’m a bit in love with it! It’s flattering, warm without stifling, wind and apparently water resistant, and best of all, doesn’t seem to hold dog hair! 🙌🏻 I’ve popped it on in advance of needing to leave because I’m a bit chilly!
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I’m off running the medical family taxi again this morning. Taking the pooch along for the ride! He’ll be happier if I do that than leave him with his nana!
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I’m doing an awful lot of tossing and turning at night lately, and helpfully, as I do this my brain chimes in with “like a rotisserie chicken” at least 5 times a night 🫠 Yeah, so that’s fun.
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
@porschespider.bsky.social Sooo…how did new school go so far and did you have a lovely time being alone?!
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I’ve been to sort the soundbar bracket that “absolutely won’t work with the tv bracket”. Spoiler: it’s fine. 😅 Every day a new problem that isn’t really a problem.
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Well, despite the influencer claiming to have massive tatas herself, I can confirm that jelly uplifting bras do not fit the bigger chests which they claim to. Disappointing but not altogether surprising.
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Need to go out and organise some stuff today. My body isn’t interested. Mowed a lawn, weeded, did some deadheading etc and assembled a dining table yesterday. Maybe I don’t really have it to give?
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Getting ready to go out shortly. May need to look at toadproofing the garden a bit!
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Been outside to inspect and happy to report Mr Toad seems to be gone! We may need to do more to ensure he stays gone!
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Christ. The garden is so swampy that we’re now attracting toads! Check this lad out!
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
My boy cracks me up. He’s got his routine with nana down! Goes to her, sits, gives his paw and lowers his head ready for the kiss, then firmly plants his head between her knees to get his head stroked! 😂
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Not to be mean, but social media keeps showing me videos of Davina close up talking to camera and what did she do to her face?! Really bad, looks like a ventriloquist’s dummy.
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The family got double jabbed yesterday (I abstained), so far, at least 2 of them aren’t feeling great! No early dog walk today. We’ll go for an off lead adventure later I think!
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It’s not surprising I’m off sick still. Made a declaration of a new diagnosis and sent the new sick note, sent that Tuesday. Not even an acknowledgment so far. Duty of care? They’ve got the duty of couldn’t care less. Makes me feel less guilty about being off tbh.
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Have had a monster afternoon nap today. Was fab.
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A first happened today. Instead of shooting downstairs with grandad, my boy strolled back to his bed after being woken!! The trial at daycare yesterday has taken it out of him!
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This has made mum’s day! Our first sighting of a robin in the North East! As we’re so close to the beach, we get predominately seagulls, then pigeons, and some sort of burly crow type birds. So this was a nice surprise when we got home!
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
It’s that bad here the fog horn is going! 😂 It descended on our way back from Durham. I’d not expected it at all. Glad I did the lawn this morning.
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I’m not sure what the weather thinks it’s up to but just no. Dense moist fog isn’t welcome thank you kindly.
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I own 12 pairs of identical socks. I never pair socks up, I’ve no idea if the machine ate one, I never search for socks. What other life hacks do I need? Since doing this, I never give socks a second thought. I replace them all together at the same time once they get old.
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I’ve read that if I get the stimulant meds, I’ll be needing to give up caffeine! 😱 I don’t consume loads, but there’s a lot of coffee in the cupboard!
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Slipped in another sick note request this morning. Hoping the adhd people contact me soon about starting meds. Any one of these days, the pain will settle & I’ll feel more normal.
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Following an exhausting process- I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD today!
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I’ve taken the unusual step of ordering a bra on Amazon! Either it’ll be an amazing discovery or it’ll end badly and we’ll be back to the drawing board. I hate shopping.
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
She’s fewmin’ - Christmas still hasn’t arrived at B&Q (IYKYK). It’s becoming almost an obsession “are we near B&Q?” Every time we’re out.
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Ta-da, isn’t she pretty?!
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Well, we all know I’m silly/can’t help myself (delete as appropriate). But, I’ve just finished the bench and it’s so beautiful! Alas there’s all of the cardboard in the universe to remove before I can get a beautiful after photo!
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The ADHD assessment people have reminded me 6 times already (and I expect more) that I have an appointment tomorrow 😂😂😂 I’m actually grateful that they have!
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Ffs, the body pains are back. Legs & hips absolutely killing me tonight. 1 step forwards, 2 back
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Dad went to table tennis on his own today. He played all 8 of the others instead of me and said he lost against them all! So now we know my role there is chief underdog - there to make him feel that he’s doing well. I guess I’ll be back next week!
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
lol, we’re bed refugees waiting for the robovac to work its way around the upstairs because it refused to hoover while the mop pads were on while we were out! Oops! 🙊
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Jess @partmermaid.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Tomorrow I shall be building this. I hope the people who’ve reviewed it haven’t built anything in their lives! 😅 It’s not favourable. Looks gorgeous though, so I’ll bite the bullet!
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