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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

There is nothing sadder than hearing a Canada goose fly by crying for its missing mate. #migration #canadagoose

patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Outside my window on this rainy Saturday, a young buck eats the freshly sprouted mushrooms growing from the rotting roots of the old tree, encouraged by the fresh moisture. #wildlife #whitetail

A young buck with four point antlers shows down on mushrooms in the front yard that grew overnight in the rain. He doesnt mind the rain at all.

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Jimothy The Raccoon @jimothytharaccoon.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Jimothy’s Got Moves! Flips, Fun & Pure Raccoon Magic!🦝🔥 #jimothy #seattle #jimothyraccoon

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I just finished Snow Falling on Cedars. I don't know why I waited so long to read this book. The writing is beautiful. The story is thought inducing. I love how the snowstorm becomes a character, as well developed as all the others. It is so good. #booksky #literaryfiction

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I sewed a binding onto a quilt this morning, ready for hand stitching to the front. Summer's over, time to get back to work! Shadow is very happy with the idea. #quiltsky #catsandquilts #blackcats #slowstitching

A black cat tried to tunnel under a multi coloured patchwork quilt on the floor.

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The US has launched weapons into space to "protect its interests". We should all be very afraid. #dumptrump #warisnotcool #canadastrong

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I had a home based business through Etsy and more than half of my business was with US customers. I am happy I closed my shop before this idiotic trade war started. Costs were already high. Go Canada, I'm behind you no matter what it takes. #tradewar #dumptrump #canadastrong #elbowsup #buycanadian

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

There's been a lot of Monarch butterflies feeding on my zinnias the last few days. They're gearing up to fly south! #monarchs #migration #butterfly #manitobamonarchs

A large male Monarch feeds on zinnia flowers.

Two Monarch butterflies feeding on orange zinnia blooms.

Two Monarch butterflies feeding on brightly coloured zinnia blooms.

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Who's watching the Labour Day Classic? Go Bombers!!! #labourdayclassic #bluebombers #cfl

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Dr. Heather Hinam 🍁 🇨🇦 @secondnaturemb.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Trumpeter swan family at sunset taken from the kayak. I wasn't sure this was going to work, but I'm in love with this light. #birds 🌿

Two, large white trumpeter swans swim away from the photographer in a tight cluster with 7 grey cygnets. The water around them is a gauzy silver-grey in the last night of day.

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Old timey happiness. Our window is open and in the late twilight over the sounds of the TV, a cricket rubs its legs together and brings back the melody of my childhood. #memory #cricket #insects #childhood

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Finished 'The Poppy War'. Very good book although I am not into fantasy. The beginning was better than the ending. I'm reading the second in the series now and 20% in it is still very dark and kinda hopeless. Hoping it gets better as it is not comfortable nighttime reading. 😲😶 #booksky #fantasy

Cover of the book 'The Popy War" by R.F. Kuang.

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I missed Caturday but here's Shadow appreciating a squirrel outside the window. #caturday #blackcat

A black cat crouches on his bench in front of a window while a tiny red squirrel mocks him from the bannister outside.

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Anyone ever have an angiogram? They want to do one on my husband and the cardiologist had some fairly dire warnings. Give me the scoop! #angiogram #hearthealth #scaryshit #healthcare #family

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

No cheating. Share the last photo of the sky from your camera roll.

Silver Springs Botanical Garden. Calgary, Alberta. One of the many spectacular garden beds topped by a clear blue sky.

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Steffani Cameron 🇨🇦 @snarkysteff.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Hey Canadians — honey farmers are really getting hit hard by the tariff news. The US is the market for 60% of Canada’s honey. Honey doesn’t expire. They literally ate 3,000-year-old Egyptian honey & it was fine. Stock up on honey. Give it as gifts! Someone got 50 jars as wedding guest gifts.

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Canada Honey Producers Face 50% U.S. Tariff: What It Could Mean For Prices And Beekeepers

A 50% U.S. tariff on Canadian honey is set to take effect August 19, 2026, and beekeepers across the Prairies are watching the deadline with growing concern.

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Just a warning for my friends following mutual friends. Had a bad experience with a scammer that several of us follow. If you need to know who it is, message me. Sorry to all.

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I'm not home right now but our yard camera caught this sweet sight overnight. ❤️ #whitetaileddeer #manitobawildlife #fawn #fawnlife

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Shadow is seriously doing his best to be a cat today. He's chasing a big ugly fly in the window. You go, mighty hunter! #catsofbluesky #blackcats

A large and lazy black cat crouched at the bottom of a window looking at a fly above him.

A large black cat jumps up into a window chasing a fly that is buzzing above him.

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

There you go all you cunks that think sports are fixed. Yay Spain! #worldcup #goal #Spain

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

1/3 This is going to be a long story... Several years ago I bought some seeds, Tickled Pink, touted to be a climbing petunia. And climb they did! While magenta is not my fave flower colour, these plants made a stunning display in the garden and in pots. I rationed the seeds over several years.

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

We were away for a bit and it rained all the time we were gone. The weeds!!! in my gardens. I pulled some today. Those thistles have to be dug out, there is no just pulling them. I got a full bin of weeds from two beds! It looks better now but I'm sure I didn't get them all. #garden #weedcity

The full packed down bin of weeds from two flower beds. Many more to go!

A view of a flower garden, relatively weed free, with lilies and a rosebush in bloom.

Two gnomes stand guard enjoying a weeded garden of creeping jenny, swamp milkweed, lilies amd a pink rosebush.

War wounds from saving my rowebush from the thistles that were taller than it was and nestled in amongst its roots. Two bleeding stab wounds from rose thorns and well worth it.

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

A front view of my girl, Luna, showing her sweet little face. We are babysitting the granddog while mom and dad are travelling in Iceland. #beagle #goodmorning #toronto

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

My granddog humphing it down the stairs. The little tippy taps! #beagle #socute #goodmorning

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

I was in the garden a couple days ago and smashed several no see ums that were biting me on various body parts. This is what I have today on my legs and arms, incredibly itchy, burning, blistering spots. Apparently I am allergic to something I can't avoid and can't really see! #allergies #noseeums

A red raised area with a blister in the centre on an arm. What is not visible but can be imagined is the itchy itchiness involved.

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Happy #caturday! It's a hide your face in the blanket kind of day. #safetyfirst #blanketfort

A black cat sleeps eith his face stuck into a blanket. Pretty sure he is still alive, just ignoring everything and everyone.

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I finally got the binding finished on this quilt. It took a long time because there was always a cat cuddled up in it! This one is destined for a cancer patient according to the wishes of the fabric provider. ❤️ #quiltsky #cancerquilt

Finished quilt in blue and cream tones. Asian themed fabrics with metallic accents.

Quilt back pieced from remnants of Asian themed fabrics used for the quilt front. Blue amd cream tones with metallic accents. Absolutely scrumptious fabrics!

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Just finished The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. It took me a bit to get into the author's rhythm of present and past but once I did I could not stop reading. The writing is just so beautiful and simple, the descriptions make so much sense but are fresh and touching. Great read! 📚🖋 #booksky

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

We had the weather last night! My rain guage said five inches. FIVE INCHES in twelve hours! Took a walk to the park to see what's up. There's some trees down and lots of leaves on the ground, but the frogs are okay. Grateful for no water in the basement! #thunderstorm #prairiestorm #assiniboinepark

A tree leans at an angle out of the ground in Assiniboine Park while an arborist scales another tree close by. Storm damage.

A single frog sits on a plaque in the lily pond at Assiniboine Park.

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Constant thunder in a nice big storm! We are enjoying the show in our screenroom. #thunderstorm #weather

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

First Monarch of the year! She flew around for awhile and LAID SOME EGGS!!!! #manitobamonarchs #monarchbutterfly

Monarch female on a garden milkweed plant.

Monarch female on a garden milkweed plant. First of the season!

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

My alpine clematis is almost finished blooming. One of my all time favourite plants. 😪 #alpineclematis #prairiegarden #garden #clematis

A withering alpine clematis bloom is lavender and white.

Many alpine clematis blooms in lavender and white, showing their centres.

Closeup view of one alpine clematis bloom, lavender with white and yellow centre.

Two alpine clematis blooms showing their final beauty as they get ready to drop their petals.

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Why do manufacturers think that because you choose sugar free in an effort to avoid the ridiculous amounts of sugar in your mix with your rye whisky, that you would rather have such a disgustingly sweet alternative that it makes your taste buds curl up and die? Why?? #sugarfreetoosweet #sugarfree

A can of Coke Zero on a counter. What cannot be shown is the tongue curdling over sweetness of the product within.

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Knits With Cats @knitswithcats.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Love is Love. Pass it on. 💞

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

YOU are touching me! You ARE touching me! You are TOUCHING me! You are touching ME! #catsofbluesky #blackcats #meanface #backoff

A black cat gives the evil eye to a person that dares to touch their body.

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

The spring garden is my favourite. Although its not really spring anymore with temps in the 30 degrees Celsius this week. #spring #garden #shadegarden

A wide shot of a shade speckled garden with anemone, bleeding hearts, ferns, trollius and various ground covers.

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

A bunch of years ago when I started the back garden I planted around 100 tulip bulbs in peach, orange and yellow. This is one of the only ones left, still blooming after all this time. I'm not sure why they just gave up over time. 💔 #tulip #prairiegarden

Inside view of an orange tulip with a yellow centre.

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patriceskov @patriceskov.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

This is a nice surprise! Are these not Cosmo seedlings amongst the Creeping Jenny and various weeds? I grew some last year and made the rookie mistake of fertilizing them. They were taller than me and out of control. Annuals don't often self seed here, this is lovely! #cosmos #gardening #plantgift

Small seedlings of what i believe is a Cosmo. Wonder what cokoyr it will be?

Two small seedlings of what may be self seeded Cosmo.

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