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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

The ideal type of ice-cream lolly for me. Pineapple twister. Sour, with fruit juice and some milk. Throughly enjoyed.

A photo of the front of the Pineapple Twister packaging.

ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Small steps in my recovery. Very small steps, but I'll take them. The sooner I reach a certain stage, and we get the relevant care in place, the sooner I can get back home to my wee heart and soul, in other words my kitty cat. I'm missing her cuddles more than words can say.

A head shot of my tortoiseshell cat lying on me for a cuddle.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

The two nurses working on the ward today, and who came up with the diazepam idea earlier introduced me to another game changer. Behold, the Patient Lift, Transfer Chair. It didn't stop my pain, obviously, but it helped to not add to my current pain. I would recommend 💯.

A screenshot showing a representation of the type of Patient Lift, Transfer Chair, Stand Assist aid, I used this evening.

A screenshot of a representation of the type of Patient Lift, Transfer Chair, Stand Assist aid I used this evening.

This particular screenshot shows a woman sitting in position while a man is pulling the transfer chair through a door.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

@zackpolanski.bsky.social Good grief. I've seen some utter rubbish by the Labour Party over this by-election, but this is so outrageous I'm out of words strong enough. I'm sure you're going to made aware, but I thought I would let you know anyway because I'm amazed they actually went there.

A screenshot from Facebook showing a Labour Party post.

The wording on the post reads: 'Reform want to scrap rights for women. The Greens want to legalise date rape drugs. Only Labour will protect women and girls.'

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Simple, yet effective. Snazzy yellow socks to warn staff to not try to get me on my feet apart from people who are meant to do that job as part of my physiotherapy. Photo of said snazzy socks. 👀🤣

A photo of the bottom of a hospital bed, showing me wearing my bright yellow socks with non-slip grip on top and bottom of the socks for extra safety.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Ah, Shrewsbury Hospital, my old friend. From yesterday. Spot the appendage. It seems I'm battling an unknown infection that only showed up on blood tests. Therefore, IV antibiotics it is. No wonder I've been feeling so shite. I certainly didn't have 'unknown infection' on my 2026 1/3

A photo of an IV stand with the antibiotics for my use attached.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

It is #Caturday. I nominate Toni as my #CatOfTheWeek™️ because several times she sensed I needed a boat load of emotional support and was there for me. It's always extra special when cats decide you're worthy of their unconditional love.

A close up photo of my tortoiseshell cat lying on me, asleep.

A close up photo of my tortoiseshell cat lying on me, she was purring and using her paws to hug my arm when I needed it most.

A close up photo of my tortoiseshell cat lying on me, head resting over my shoulder so I knew she was there for me.

A close up photo of my tortoiseshell cat lying on me, asleep. Her head is about as close to my head and neck as she could comfortably get.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

We're currently a bit of a plague household at the moment. I'll be grateful if I get away without it buggering up my underlying health problems. It's hit all three of us in its own way, sadly. However, the cats are keeping us company when required.

A photo of my tortoiseshell cat lying on me, asleep.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Brother-in-law is at his brother's. They broke out the Monopoly Cat version of the game that brother-in-law was getting as part of his Christmas gifts. The cat has other ideas. 😹

A long haired calio or tortoiseshell cat, depending on what you call that colour, sitting right in the middle of the cats version of the monopoly board, glaring at the camera.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

I was just wondering how you were, and suddenly I see this post. Kitties doing what kitties do. Here are my two attacking the Christmas Tree my brother-in-law *tried* to install. They were both climbing and chewing on the tree. It hit the floor not long after. 👀😹

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Finally the BBC is reporting this news. Nearly twenty-four hours after the news broke.

A screenshot from the BBC News website.

It shows a photo of Nigel Farage with the words, 'Police assessment claims Reform overspent on Farage election campaign.

Politics. Forty minutes ago.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

I treated myself to a bread machine some time back. The entire household is now using it for various loaves, and today it's on the dough setting so @buddhaakame.bsky.social can make rolls later for dinner. It's the first time this setting has been used. Hopefully it works well. It should. 🍞

A photo showing the setting for the Panasonic bread machine. It's on basic dough setting, number twelve, with two hours and five minutes left on this particular programme.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Toni: Disappeared, I assume for morning kai, and possibly for a quick hello with my sis. Toni: Reappears, and has been moithering me for cuddles ever since. Me: Okay, I give in, but you'd better not disappear after only a few minutes after bugging me for so long! Toni: Laters... as she jumps down.🤦‍♀️

A photo of my tortoiseshell cat lying on me content after I gave in to her demand to focus all my attention on her.

Five minutes later she was off again.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Nice to see The Greens getting some well-deserved attention on TV this morning. @zackpolanski.bsky.social wiped the floor with Trevor Phillips (yay). It's time the media started to ignore the lies and hate peddled by Frogmouth Frarage. Plus, Starmer = the biggest let-down in modern politics.

A screenshot from Sky News. It has a picture of Zack Polanski to the left, wording to the right and underneath the picture.

The wording to the right reads: Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips.

'GREENS ARE ACTUALLY OUTPOLLING LABOUR PARTY.'

Underneath it reads; 'Zack Polanski: Starmer 'not a man I would be willing to work with.''

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Ah, the happy moment of receiving a new autographed book from @drjaninaramirez.bsky.social and you had totally forgotten about the couple if extra goodies that it came with. In this case, a bookmark and tote bag. Thank you, @bertsbooks.bsky.social for this particular book offer. Always a pleasure.

A photo showing the new book by Janina Ramirez lying on its side across the tote bag, with the words, 'She was a woman, of self-reliant strength,' printed on the material of the tote bag.

A bookmark sits in the top left corner of the picture, with the title of the book printed vertically in gold, reading, 'LEGENDA.'

The book tagline reads, 'Legenda, The Real Women Behind The Myths That Shaped Europe.'

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

One of the more transphobic headlines I've seen. Plus, insulting to those who either have had a hysterectomy, or were born without a uterus, making it sexist on all fronts. 🤬 Do better, MSM!

From the Huffington Post. An article with the post saying: 'This is not a drill.'

The link then has the headline: 'Attention Everyone With A Uterus: Modibodi's fifty percent Off Black Friday Sale Is Here.'

'This is not a drill!'

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

The final three signed books we were able to score in October have arrived. They're: Malala Yousafzai - Finding My Way. Kathy Burke - A Mind of My Own. And last but not least: Tony Moyle - The Pursuit of Miracles (Ally Oldfield Series Book 3). I love it when we can support independent sellers.📚

A screenshot of the book cover by
Malala Yousafzai - Finding My Way.

A screenshot of the book cover by Kathy Burke - A Mind of My Own.

A screenshot of the book cover by Tony Moyle - The Pursuit of Miracles (The Ally Oldfield Series, Book 3).

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Councillor Alex Wagner addresses the horrific Station Gyratory scheme, which will have buses blocking the single lane at the bus stop. Passengers having to cross immediately over a cycle lane, and be a bottleneck for emergency vehicles. I'm also noting that Julia Buckley once again ignored concerns.

From Shrewsbury Councillor Alex Wagner.

Apologies for the long post on a Saturday evening, but I thought it was important to put out some information about the Station Gyratory.
This has been in the news a lot lately with the petition from The Buttermarket. I will be speaking to BBC Shropshire on Monday morning breakfast, but I know residents are looking for answers and so wanted to share what we know so far.

HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?
Back in 2023, Shropshire Council was awarded funding by Central Government for both the Riverside and a scheme around the Station. The Conservatives, who were then in charge of the Council, decided to spend the latter pot of money on the wider Station Gyratory scheme.
In March 2024, this was brought to Full Council after a public consultation. It was a very concerning paper. There were some good parts of it about the Riverside itself, but the Station Gyratory parts were sorely lacking in detail and had concerns raised by residents.
Liberal Democrat councillors argued against this and asked that the paper be voted on without the Station Gyratory part.
The Conservatives told us that we were 'putting the town into managed decline' for this. Labour councillors, including Julia Buckley MP personally, voted in favour of the scheme alongside them.
It is worth noting that the Labour’s excellent Broseley councillor, Caroline Bagnall, had the good sense to not vote it through and is due credit for that.

CAN'T YOU STOP THIS?
The funding from Central Government has come with lots of strings attached which makes significant amendments difficult. Council officers have been told to work on ways to mitigate the potential problems which have arisen.
This means Shropshire Council is in a very bad position whereby undoing work or cancelling it would mean handing both back the grant funding, which has already been spent, and incurring more costs in undoing the work. This could run into the hundreds of thousands or millions, money we don't have lying around.

We have already cancelled as much of the next stage as we can, which was going to be a two-way cycle lane all the way up to Pride Hill, downscaling it to only go up to Meadow Place. This will use easily removable street furniture (think Town Walls speed bumps) rather than permanent concrete.

WHAT CAN BE DONE, THEN?

Options are going to be assessed now with an eye to taking action as soon as the works which we are obliged to complete have been, which should be within the next few weeks. I'm always cautious of seemingly simple solutions to complex issues, and every action has a major knock-on here.

Similarly, we can't have major roadworks over Christmas, that would be even more damaging.

Cross-party scrutiny have been asked to look at both the history of the scheme itself and to monitor issues, which the Chair has agreed to bring to their November agenda. They will make recommendations about this and also about similar schemes

I'm not of the view that this will be black or white, but clearly this needs to be returned to and looked at again.

I'M STILL VERY ANNOYED AT THE COUNCIL

Fair enough. We know that this has caused a lot of perfectly reasonable criticism and loss of faith.

If there was a simple and affordable solution, we'd go for it right away, but that isn't the hand we have been dealt. All the same, we will do what we can to put this right, and try to report back as soon as we have a viable option.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

It's #Caturday. It's Toni cuddles. Sending love and hugs to you all. ❤️🫂❤️

A photo of my tortoiseshell (or calico, whichever term you use) cat lying on me earlier. She's asleep, and has one paw stretched out in front of her.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Apologies for the swearing, but this government are so bad sometimes a good swearing is the only thing to do. FFS, they're only now getting their panties in a wad. What a useless group of fucking cuntwombles.

A screenshot of the BBC news website.

It reads. LIVE.

Home Office was told last week about potential Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban, police football unit says.

Birmingham and Black Country.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

We love where we live, and recently we discovered a mature sweet chestnut tree amongst the other trees on the green in front of the houses. It's quite well hidden, and we suspected it might be a sweet chestnut. To our delight, it's proven to be exactly that. A wonderful winter (free) food treat.❤️🌰

A photo of a small collection of sweet chestnuts, the ones on top are still in their husks.

A photo of the first five sweet chestnuts we collected to confirm they were indeed the sweet variety. All out of their husks.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

So, no smoking gun still on the cause for my messed-up lungs. I'm not going to lie, I was hoping this test might throw up some answers. It's emotionally draining when you don't know the cause. 🥺 I'm incredibly thankful for such a great respiratory team behind me, though. ❤️

A photo of part of a letter from the respiratory team local to me. It reads.

Known patient allergies.
Information not available.

I now have the results of your echocardiogram. It does look very similar to your previous echocardigram. No further action is required at this time and I will reassess things when I next see you in clinic.

Yours sincerely.

Electronically checked and signed by Dr (name crossed out) 06/10/2025 at 06:35.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

@biggreenbooks.bsky.social It's #BuyAStrangerABookDay. I would love to offer someone the following signed copy from your site. 'Words For Life,' by Susie Dent.

Information on the book, Words For Life, by Susie Dent.

Product Information

A BIG GREEN BOOKS EXCLUSIVE!

PREORDER A SIGNED/DEDICATED COPY OF SUSIE'S NEW BOOK HERE!

ALL DEDICATIONS WILL BE PERSONALLY WRITTEN BY SUSIE.

PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 11th 2025
365 words you'll want to keep for life.

Did you know that the Scots have over 400 words for snow or what a binfluencer is?

What about the medieval invention of Lubberland as a place for lazy teenagers or how Mayday became a request for help?

Lexicographer extraordinaire and Queen of Dictionary Corner, Susie Dent does.

From wabbit to dust bunnies, from the strange history of arse to the best ways to describe moonlight, WORDS FOR LIFE offers a full year's supply of verbal vitamin shots guaranteed to entertain and enlighten, to brighten and boost every single day.

From a Mother-in-Law's Dream to a Yuleshard, in Susie Dent's hands these amazing expressions can fix (or at least nail) the problems of modern life, whether it's dealing with unrequited love or an unsatisfactory politician, eating a whole packet of biscuits or forgetting someone's name.

From starting January 1 with your best foot forward (qualtagh) to leaping happily into the unknown (with a drink in your hand) on 31 December, every year is a journey and now you have the perfect guide all the way through.
FOR DEDICATIONS PLEASE READ THE NEXT BIT

Once you buy the book, I will have your email address.

I will email you (not straight away, but I will definitely email you) from the bookshop email address biggreenbooks@gmail.com.

This email will ask you who you'd like Susie to dedicate the book to.

I'll compile a list of all your requests, and will meet up with Susie after publication date to sort them all out.

Once the dedications have been done, I will post the books to you.

PLEASE WAIT PATIENTLY FOR THE EMAIL.

THANKS!

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

I'm sorry, this post will contain a lot of bad language. I'm not sorry about saying it, I'm warning people who don't like the use of swear words. I used to be far nicer, but when you get pissed off... 🤷‍♀️ No, You Really Fucking Haven't, you transphobic and bigoted piece of fucking shite! 🖕🖕🖕

A screenshot of the Sky News headline that has Starmer behind a podium with a notice that reads, 'Renew Britain.'

Underneath there are quoted words from his speech that end, 'We've built a Britain for all.'

Then the subheading reads, 'Cheers as Starmer says Labour has built a 'Britain for all''

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Mini-Me was the young 'un involved in Saturdays punch up with our old alpha cat. Mini-Me loves cuddles with his Dad, but the old cat is very much Dads' Cat, so Mini-Me has been keeping clear. Until this evening.

A photo of a black and white cat lying on his Dad's front, asleep, and with one arm wrapped around him.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

#Caturday erupted with a massive fight between two of our cats. Yes, there is at least one war wound. Thankfully we're very used to dealing with animal war wounds in this household, and have a small animal Vet as a friend we can call upon. Wound cleaned and treated. Cone of shame on standby. 🙄🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️

One of the miscreants is trying to claim his innocence. He ended up the loser in that fight.

A photo of our one black and white cat lying down, playing with a fluffy cat toy.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Change the word president to Hitler to see how stupid and ignorant you're all being in the 'modern' Labour party! 🤬🤮🤬 Oh, and equally, the media needs to start challenging this rhetoric. 🤬

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Toni's just heard something to go and investigate. 😹 Knocking off a pile from my bedside table in the process. I'm not sure how she managed it, but she did. 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️ I think she dropped a hind paw into the gap between table and the extension lead on said table. Four faults (in showjumping parlance.)🐎

A photo of Toni having a fuss with me before she heard whatever it was she felt warranted her investigation.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

I'm home after a bit of a wait for hospital transport. Not a surprise, they were very busy today. However, stick a fork in me and call me done! Although, like she normally does, the first thing Toni wanted when I got back home was cuddles. Lots and lots of cuddles. 😻❤️

A photo showing Toni lying in my arms while I cuddle her. My face is erased in the colour blue. I like to keep my privacy.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Plus, that wet stuff being forecast? What is that mystical being? It's sorcery. There's no other explanation. 👀 😳 🌦

A screenshot of the BBC weather app shows today's temperature of thirty degrees Celsius, and tonight's at fifteen degrees Celsius.

A screenshot of the BBC weather app shows the weather forecast for Wednesday to Sunday, with rain showers possible every day, and the temperature reading twenty-one degrees Celsius on Wednesday. Twenty degrees Celsius for Thursday and Friday. Nineteen degrees Celsius on Saturday, and finally eighteen degrees Celsius on Sunday.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

I've just realised how fluffy Toni's ears are. I'm also not sure who is more relaxed during this #Caturday cuddle time, her or me.

A close-up photo of my tortoiseshell cat lying on me, with her fluffy outer ear showing.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

I see it's time to educate TERFs once more. Yet again. Not a man pretending to be a woman. He didn't require that, he had trust through his work. Trans people are more likely to be victims themselves. 🫂🏳️‍⚧️ This campaigning for a 'biological woman' can go in the bin. 🤬 #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Screenshot of the BBC news website.

Headline reads, 'Ex-priest found guilty of 17 indecent assaults.'

Lesser headline reads, 'Chris Brain abused nine women while head of the Nine O'clock Service in Sheffield in the 80s and 90s.'

Screenshot of the Sky News website.

The headline reads, 'Rape Crisis Scotland urged to abide with UK Supreme Court ruling amid vacancy for 'woman-only' role.

Lesser heading reads, 'Campaigners are calling on the charity to ensure that the advocacy worker hired is a 'biological woman', as defined by the UK Supreme Court in a judgement this year.'

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Good Morning, beautiful people. In today's bingo game of 'Welcome to Satan's Domain,' we have temperatures below 30º... Halle-Fecking-lujah. However, overnight the humidity has come screaming out of the woodwork to play, shouting, 'Hi, remember me?' like the demented Minion of Hell that it is. 😩 🥵

A screenshot of the BBC weather app showing temperatures last night ranging from fifteen degrees Celsius at four this morning, rising to seventeen degrees Celsius at eight this morning.

A screenshot of the BBC weather app showing humidity last night ranging from ninety-three percent at four this morning, rising to ninety-four percent before dropping slightly to eighty-five percent at eight this morning.

A screenshot of the BBC weather app showing temperatures today ranging from twenty-one degrees Celsius at ten this morning, rising to twenty-six degrees Celsius at two this afternoon. A maximum of twenty-seven degrees Celsius is forecast.

A screenshot of the BBC weather app showing humidity this morning ranging from sixty-five percent at ten this morning, before dropping to forty percent at two this afternoon

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

I think this one wins the most bizarre reply for today. Is it a question? Is it a statement? Is it a factual truth? Whatever it is, I especially enjoyed telling them to go and take a walk.

A screenshot of the reply to my comment. At robopali8041 said, ask arabs

My response to at robipalo8041.

'Well, what do you know., I have done that, and indeed knew someone from Palestine back in the 1980s. Am I an expert on Middle East politics? No. Am I open to learning about other cultures and beliefs? Yes. Do I believe that the civilians being bombed out of their homes is wrong? Why, yes. Yes, I do. Regardless of where they live in the world.

Kindly move along. Shoo.'

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

You put a reply to a post, and boy, the morons, bigots, and half-wits come out to play. I'm quite enjoying the interaction just to see who can come up with the most ridiculous answer. I had hoped for some originality, but alas, I'm disappointed. Usual RW bile. Three of the most moronic so far. 🙄

Screenshot of the replies I got, and the one response I made. See other the screenshot for my other responses.

At I_hunt_idiots said. Palestine is nothing to do with us... but Ukraine is

At timotheous5250 says. Palestine isn't even a real country.😂

Then, my response to at I_hunt_idiots. Any chance you could leave your bigoted view at the door and pretend to have some compassion for fellow human beings?

No? Then jog along. 🙄

Then, at Steve-j8d6t said. Look at all these healthy adults in Gaza refusing to feed their children so you can see pictures of healthy parents holding skinny kids.

A screenshot of the interaction.

My reply to at Steve-j8d6t. Any chance you could leave your bigoted view at the door and pretend to have some compassion for fellow human beings? That's one of the most moronic views I've seen today.

No? Then jog along and troll someone who cares about what you're saying.

My reply to at timotheous5250. Oh for goodness sake. Go and educate yourself on the history of Palestine. Palestine was among the earliest regions to see human habitation, agricultural communities and civilization.

Palestine can, depending on context, be referred to as a country or a state.

Learn something? Good, now jog along and troll someone who gives a damn about your petty views. 🙄

The comment I made that has got these idiots frothing at the mouth.

It was in regard to European leaders saying robust sanctions need to be in place to help Ukraine.

I said, 'It's time for them, and others, to be equally robust in protecting civilians in Palestine. I say this as a white European.'

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Handy tip number whatever for being on home oxygen. Heat. It loosens the tubing. It's science that I can't be bothered to get into, but cold and heat affect tubing, not just this tubing, but a lot of types of plastic or PVC tubing. Serious heat or cold can even have 1/🧵

A photo showing the oxygen tube pulled away from the swivel connector in my home oxygen set-up.

A photo showing the oxygen tubing put back together, and underneath that is a very battered box of Micropore tape.

A photo showing the oxygen tube connections wrapped with some Micropore tape, with the grotty roll sitting next to the tubing. It's not the prettiest job I've ever done, but it will work for now.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

That's okay. These things happen. After some consideration, I would love a copy of Cloud Atlas. ❤️

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Looking at the weather forecast for Monday & Tuesday. Us:Talking about getting everything in place so I can fully set up my AC unit. 🤔 Me: Hmm, maybe I should first remove the piece of pasta that Toni dropped in there. 👀🤣 That, Dear Readers, is one reason she got the nickname Little Miss Chaos.

Screenshot of the BBC weather app forecast for our area from today until next Wednesday. The temperature read a high of 23 degrees for today. 25 degrees tomorrow. 29 degrees on Monday. 32 degrees on Tuesday. 26 degrees on Wednesday.

A photo of Toni lying on my arm, face looking at the camera.

A photo showing the back filter of my air conditioning unit with a piece of pasta sticking up from the bottom part, wedged in the downward-style slots.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Toni, a cat unto herself, so... 👀) and I noticed just now when I took a photo she's dropped it into the side of the AC unit. 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️

A photo showing the back of an Eco-Flow Air Conditioner unit sitting on a large shelf, with black curtains behind. There is a piece of pasta stuck between the slots and at the bottom of the side housing.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

And to complete my current sticker collection, the Ally worded round stickers with the Trans colours background have arrived. Both my daily water bottles, plus my phone case, and even my wallet, are festooned. Even Toni wanted one to show her support. #CatsForTransRights #TransRightsAreHumanRights

A photo showing one side of my black water bottle, showing a round sticker in the Trans colours, with the words ALLY printed across the centre.

A photo showing some of the round stickers in the Trans colours with the wording ALLY printed across the centre. They're still on the backing paper, ready to use.

A photo of my tortoiseshell cat lying down on her side, with a round sticker on her shoulder in the Trans colours with the word ALLY printed across the centre.

She was rolling around asking for a fuss as I was using the stickers, and it happened to stick to her. Toni wasn't at all bothered by it.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Finally, the last lot of stickers on my water bottles. For now. Those Ally stickers will be added as soon as possible.

Four stickers on my black water bottle. The top sticker reads, 'Gender affirming care saves lives.' With trans colours.

The second sticker reads, 'All Genders Are Valid.' Again, with trans colours.

The third sticker is a cartoon-style polar bear in white, touching noses with a baby polar bear in the trans colours, and the wording above the adult bear reads, 'Mama Bear.'

The fourth sticker is in the trans colours and reads, 'Trans Rights Are Human Rights.'

A single sticker on the side of my black water bottle. It is of an Anime-style Red Panda in the trans colours.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

It seems appropriate that on London Trans Pride day some new stickers I ordered have arrived. They've been distributed amongst the three of us in the household, and @buddhaakame.bsky.social and I are just waiting on the stickers that show us as allies to arrive. My water bottles are now festooned. 🏳️‍⚧️

The side of one water bottle with a stylised heart in trans colours with the wording, 'Trans hearts matter,' underneath.

A second sticker shows an anime-style dragon in the trans colours.

Three stickers on a water bottle. A comet on top in the trans colours. A stylised heart in the middle in trans colours, with the wording, 'Trans rights are human rights,' in the centre of the heart.

A cartoon style cat face, in the trans colours.

A 1970's stylised sticker on a water bottle with the words, 'Love is Love.'

Two stickers on a water bottle. One shows a stylised dragon, similar to the Welsh Dragon, holding a trans flag in its mouth, itself in the trans colours.

The bottom sticker is simply a trans flag with the words written into it, 'Love is Love.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

On that note, I also bought an enamel pin badge with various Pride colours, in the shape of a book that reads, 'You are safe with me', across the front.

An enamel pin in the shape of a book. The spine is in Trans colours, and the bottom page leaf is in the Pride colours. The wording on the white front of the pin reads, 'You Are Safe With Me.'

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

I require a second water bottle that takes 1.5 litres of fluids for my daily intake. I'm pleased with one I got last year, but unfortunately I can't get a different colour in that size. Therefore I bought some stickers to distinguish it from the original bottle. I went with Trans support stuff.

A screenshot of the Trans stickers I have purchased. They include sayings like, 'Love is Love,' and 'Trans Rights Are Human Rights.' Plus, various cartoon characters in the Trans colours of light blue, pink, and white.

A screenshot of the Trans stickers I have bought. They're round, have the Trans colours in the background, with the words 'Ally,' printed across the centre of the stickers.

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ShropsFidgetPie 🇭🇰🇪🇺♿️Trans ally. @shropsfidgetpie.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Currently, the stress levels in our household are quite high due to benefit changes for two of us living here. It's the migration from ESA to UC, but it's still stressful because it means all the supplemental benefit claims need to be updated now.

A post in a family thread dealing with the benefit changeover from ESA to UC.

It reads: 'So many are claiming benefits, they bleat. It's far too easy, they bleat. Have to stop those who aren't entitled from claiming, they bleat.

You haven't got a fucking clue, we reply.

But we know these things because Toryland and Deform tell us the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, they bleat on, and on, and on...

Oh, do fuck off! We reply as we rock in our little stress-filled corner.'

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