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TheMrsNatG

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In between the lines - here be dragons | Sometimes there is a cat | Often there are photos | Always there is me | Office worker, Dx with MS | loves London

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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#SundayPixSolitude Best time to get a photo, early morning when nobody else is around to spoil the shot.
The photo shows a person adjusting a camera on Westminster Bridge in London, looking south toward the Vauxhall skyline along the River Thames.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#SundayPixSolitude Early morning, wet weather, heading south... reasons there is nobody else on Westminster Bridge.
The image shows a person walking with a black umbrella along a green metal bridge in foggy or rainy weather.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#SundayPixSolitude Checking messages?
The image shows a person sitting on large stone steps next to a brick wall, wearing a dark long-sleeved dress and holding a mobile phone.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#SundayPixSolitude Our cat Casper didn't mind being by himself and watching the garden.
The image shows the silhouette of a cat looking out a window at a dramatic, fiery-red sky at sunset.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#SundayPixSolitude The statue is getting ready to dance in the rain.
The image shows a silhouette of Athena, a 12-meter (39-foot) bronze sculpture located on a roundabout near London City Airport in Silvertown, East London.  The sky behind is mostly cloudy and heading towards sunset.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#SundayPixSolitude An usually solitary parakeet. Usually they flock together and loudly squawk.
The silhouette in the image shows a Ring-necked parakeet, identifiable by its distinctive long, tapering tail and slender parrot-like posture perched in a tree.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#SundayPixSolitude Back when you could drive through Greenwich Park. It was a good shortcut in the early morning.
The image shows a long, symmetrical tree-lined avenue under an overcast sky with a car driving down the wet road.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#SundayPixSolitude This was our dog Joe, he loved a good run, but always stopped to check you were following.
This image shows a misty, atmospheric landscape with a small dog standing in a vast, muted field beneath a hazy sky at sunrise.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#SundayPixSolitude My mother wandering off whilst we were visiting some formal gardens. Wandering off is, apparently, a trait she inherits from her mother. Hey mother was the grandmother wandering off for a paddle.
The image shows a person walking outdoors on the grass near trees while holding a blue patterned umbrella.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#SundayPixSolitude My late grandmother wandering off for a paddle in the sea.
The image shows an older person standing on a sandy beach near the water under a partly cloudy sky.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#SundayPixSolitude A street artist waiting for an audience. They did a quite convincing Charlie Chaplin.
The image shows a person wearing a dark jacket, hat, and trousers, leaning against a cylindrical metal trash can on a paved waterfront promenade.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#SundayPixSolitude Depending on the level of skill, a lack of people may be required for bagpipe practice.
The image shows the silhouette of a street musician playing the bagpipes next to a wall with purple graffiti.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
#SundayPixAutumn Autumn leaves.
The image shows dried, golden-brown autumn leaves resting on a wet, reflective surface near a dark vertical post.The image shows a close-up of brown, shriveled, and curled leaves attached to thin, bare tree branches against a blurred brick background.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
#SundayPixAutumn My nail technician always has beautiful seasonal decorations
The image shows a decorative autumn wreath wrapped in burlap and accented with artificial pumpkins, gourds, and autumn foliage.The image shows decorative autumn-themed window clings shaped like fall leaves and berries adhered to a window against a cloudy sky.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
#SundayPixAutumn Autumn means Remembrance Sunday, and poppies everywhere. "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn."
The image shows an outdoor remembrance display of you knitted red poppy flowers staked into the ground near a stone wall, with fallen autumn leaves scattered in the foregroundThe image shows a light-colored wooden park bench featuring two large plastic red-and-black Remembrance poppies attached to its backrest, positioned in front of a stone war memorial base with traditional floral wreaths placed upon it.The image shows a section of the historic stone wall at the Tower of London decorated with cascading red ceramic poppies from the famous 2014 installation titled Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red.The image shows the "Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red" ceramic poppy installation at the Tower of London, created in 2014 to commemorate the centenary of the outbreak of World War I.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
#SundayPixAutumn Remember when conkers were a thing? Now I see them all over the ground, left only for the squirrels. When I was going we went on a class trip to the dinner lady's house to forage for spoils from the huge Horse Chestnut tree in her garden.
The image shows a glossy, brown horse chestnut, commonly known as a conker, resting on the ground with a pale attachment scar visible on top.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
#SundayPixAutumn If it's Autumn it must be Hallowe'en
This image shows a lit, carved jack-o'-lantern with triangular eyes, a triangular nose, and a smiling mouth. It is in darkness and light is cast on the floor
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
#SundayPixAutumn This was at the edge of the village where I grew up, you always knew autumn had arrived when the tree turned golden.
The tree in the image is a European hornbeam with a dense, ovoid-to-columnar shape and early golden-yellow autumn foliage.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
#SundayPixAutumn 🎶 Autumn leaves fall and are swept out of sight The words that you said have gone too 🎶
The image shows a close-up pile of dry, fallen autumn leaves in various shades of brown, tan, and gold.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
#SundayPixSilver 30 years ago my colleague and I started work, the company didn't have space, so we were sat on 'the annexe'. Just two newbies without any oversight. We sometimes played table football with bits of lunch wrappers. We forged a friendship that lasted beyond us working together.
This image shows a small, crumpled ball made of silver aluminium foil resting on a light-colored surface.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
#SundayPixSilver Wine bottle holder.
This item is a vintage silver-plated wine bottle holder or coaster featuring an embossed grapevine and leaf design.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
#SundayPixSilver This sprig of lavender was such on the rail look a lift. A moment of nature in a very metallic setting.
The image shows a small sprig of lavender (Lavandula) resting against a textured, metallic-look surface.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
#SundayPixSilver Tea at the Ritz
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
#SundayPixSilver I think this was at The Dorchester hotel in London
This is a set of custom cherry blossom bas-relief panels featuring a raised floral branch design
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
#SundayPixSilver City Dragon, they mark the boundary of the City of London in pairs.
The image shows one of the metallic City of London Dragon Boundary Marks that outline the official "Square Mile" of London's financial district.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
#SundayPixSilver Ex coke can
The image shows a crushed Diet Coke can lying on the pavement next to a drain grate and some cigarette butts.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
#SundayPixSilver St George at a celebration years ago in Trafalgar Square
The image shows a silver-painted living statue or street performer dressed as a medieval knight with a sword and chainmail, posing on a pedestal.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
#SundayPixSilver If I must age gracefully, at least it's soft silver rather than wiry grey
The image shows hair with a mix of silver, grey, and darker strands of hair
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
#SundayPixToday I miss giving motivational moments on the blackboard.
The image shows a dark chalkboard with hand-drawn chalk illustrations of fish and the motivational phrase "Keep on swimming" written in the center.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
#SundayPixToday Inspiration from Starbucks
The image shows a chalkboard sign with handwritten chalk lettering and drawings.

On the left side, the sign displays an inspirational message:"Maybe this day is not one of your favourites, but never forget that every day you wake up is an amazing gift and it's up to you to make it count!"

On the right side, the sign lists menu options for tea drinks, including a "Peach Citrus Green Tea" and a "Pineapple Green Tea" with sizing options (Tall, Grande, Venti).
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
#SundayPixToday I'm always taken by imaginative store fronts
The image shows a storefront window display with white block lettering that reads "SEIZE THE DOG DAYS!" over a mannequin setup and a small white toy dog figurine.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
#SundayPixToday The chalk board in our old office being very philosophical.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
#SundayPixToday "When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrows these gave their today." Royal Air Force Bomber Command Memorial. My grandfather was in Bomber Command, he was one that did come home. He never spoke about his war.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
#SundayPixToday Start the day as you mean to go on
This is a "So Much Time" desk clock in light blue with a humorous quote and a little frog accent.

Above the clock face says "SO MUCH TIME, SO LITTLE TO DO" and below "WAIT! REVERSE THAT!"
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
#SundayPixToday The gnome dresses for the season, the penguins on the postcards are holding signs. Left says: Don't go out, people are out there. The other says: Live long and prosper. 🖖🏻
The image shows a round, wooden interchangeable welcome sign featuring a seasonal gnome graphic hanging on a white door.  There are two postcards either side.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
#SundayPixToday An excellent start to the day, a good coffee. I wonder what happened to this mug... I hope I took it home from our old office.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
#SundayPixToday This was taken at my friend's wedding, several years ago. Sadly she and her husband recently died in a tragic accident. This reminds me to make the most of today, as you never know what tomorrow brings.
The image shows a shallow, calm pool of water with scattered rocks along the edge and distinct reflections of tree trunks on the surface.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
#SundayPixStretch On the lookout for fish! Don't stretch too far, you might fall in!
The image shows a white cat investigating beneath a black pond mesh netting. The pond is framed closely through the crisscrossed netting. The cat's reflection is visible in the water.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
#SundayPixStretch I can feel the stretch
The image shows a black cat with medium-to-long fur doing a long stretch forward on a green rug next to a cardboard box.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
#SundayPixStretch Ready for takeoff?!
The image shows an adult European herring gull spreading its wings near a body of water. It has white head and body feathers, soft gray upper wings, and black wingtips with white spots. Its bill is yellow with a small red spot near the lower tip, which is typical for mature gulls of this species.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
#SundayPixStretch Baseball doesn't have half time, it does however have the seventh inning stretch between the top and bottom of the inning everything stops (full disclosure, I don't remember when during the game this photo was taken, odds are it wasn't actually the seventh).
The image displays London Stadium in Stratford, London, during the inaugural Major League Baseball (MLB) London Series in June 2019.

There is a baseball field, dappled in sunshine with the words 'London Series' partially visible.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
#SundayPixStretch Time for lunch?
The image shows a brown dairy goat, peering over a wooden fence. It has large, backward-curving horns and a distinctive chin beard.Its coat is a light brown or fawn color with lighter markings around the face and ears.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
#SundayPixStretch Time to stretch your imagination. “Whenever a child says 'I don't believe in fairies,' there's a little fairy somewhere that falls right down dead."
This image shows a green silhouette of a fairy printed on a white ceramic surface, appearing to blow sparkling fairy dust or little stars from her hands. The artwork is rendered in a dark green monochrome tone against a smooth, glazed ceramic background.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
#SundayPixStretch Being very casual!
The image shows a fluffy black-and-white long-haired cat relaxing on a pet bed with a cooling mat.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
#SundayPixStretch A busy stretch of the Thames
The image shows an aerial view of the River Thames in London, featuring the Millennium Bridge stretching across the water and Southwark Bridge in the foreground.River Traffic: Several vessels are visible, including commuter river buses (Uber Boat by Thames Clippers) and traditional tourist pleasure boats.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
#SundayPixStretch Stretching his legs.
The bird in the image is a black- headed gull walking along a wall on the embankment by the River Thames in London. There are two boats in the background.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
#SundayPixHappy I love The Raven. If you aren't at the Tower of London probability is that it is just a crow (which this is). Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”
The image shows a carrion crow, an intelligent, all-black bird belonging to the corvid family. It features glossy black plumage and a heavy, blunt black beak.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
#SundayPixHappy This dog is so joyous.
The image shows a black and tan English Cocker Spaniel running dynamically across a wet sandy beach near the shoreline with gentle waves in the background.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
#SundayPixHappy I like listening to music and playing music. My electric piano is much more reliable than the upright that I grew up with that needed tuning so often.
The image shows a close-up of alternating white and black piano keys.
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TheMrsNatG @themrsnatg.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
#SundayPixHappy Tea. Refreshing, soothing, tasty. Nothing like a good cup of tea! I love my little London tins (regardless of how good the tea actually is!). Sadly the China Rose tea was discontinued.
This image features a collection of British-themed souvenir tea containers and a Christmas ornament.  Red Post Office Pillar Box Tin: On the far left is an embossed red metal tea caddy shaped like a traditional British postbox, produced by New English Teas. It typically contains individually wrapped tea bags.Red Double-Decker London Bus Tin: In the middle is a miniature rectangular tin depicting a London bus passenger window scene with the route name "Tower of London, Big Ben, LONDON BY BUS".Black London Taxi Tin: On the right is a black tea tin designed like a classic London hackney carriage cab, specifically containing Earl Grey tea.London Bus Hanging Ornament: In the foreground sits a small, red ceramic or resin Christmas tree hanging ornament molded into the shape of a double-decker bus with "LONDON" painted across the side.The image features an individual envelope of Twinings China Rose tea, which is a black tea blend featuring a sweet and subtle taste of rose petals. It is placed directly in front of an Emma Bridgewater Old Rose pottery mug that mirrors the floral theme.
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