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Welcome to Techsurvivors => Community => Topic started by: Frances144 on January 01, 2026, 10:54:45 AM
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https://myshetland.co.uk/all-together-2/
Put all the horses and ponies in together for the day. They seemed to get along just fine.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/blizzard/
The weather has deteriorated. Everyone raced inside early.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/more-snow/
More snow overnight. We are all heartily bored of it. I have yet to find gloves that are actually waterproof.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/took-to-my-bed/
I gave myself the day off to try and sort out my back. Painkillers, acupressure mat, etc.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/more-snow-pictures/
I'm still in bed. Daughter went outside with camera for me.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/exercises-2/
Doing exercises to help my back. Not sure if they do, tbh. Life is very bad. I hurt.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/im-still-standing/
Things getting better now. Thanks for all the advice. Gentle exercise today.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/not-great/
Today has not been great. The sciatica has returned with a vengeance. Feeling very down.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/to-the-doctor/
Today I went to see my doctor to talk about this sciatica pain.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/lambies-not-right/
My dear little sheepie boy, Lambie, is not himself. Trying to work out how to help him best.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/opened-the-gates-and-shouted/
Weather is terrible. Everybody gratefully came inside.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/the-face-of-a-thief/
Is this the face of a thief?
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https://myshetland.co.uk/tunnocks-tea-and-tramadol/
My diet at the moment.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/a-different-approach/
Trying to find a new approach to my sciatica.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/in-my-world/
this is my world... currently.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/a-glorious-day-2/
It was beautiful today in Shetland. Finally calm.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/fresh-grazing/
Opened up new grazing for the older horses and ponies. They are very happy.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/rugs-on-today/
Managed to get rugs on all the old horses and ponies before the rain set in.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/a-morning-away/
I got away from my sick bed for the day.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/rugs-and-moving-fields/
I put thicker rugs on and moved the ponies.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/barrel-vs-bert/
Two of the sheep (Bert and Harrel the Barrel) are fighting. They are meant to be good friends. This will not do.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/sheep-fit-the-second/
I went and sat with the sheep this morning.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/always-fair/
Treats for the Shetland ponies.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/escape-for-the-day/
A day away. Bliss.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/not-talking-to/
The wee face of a murderer.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/bloomin-cold/
Walking the dogs, and went to find the sheep out in their field.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/bed-wars/
The dogs/cat get a new bed. And now I think I need to buy more......
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https://myshetland.co.uk/bed-wars-2/
The dogs and the cat are still arguing over the new bed.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/grot-day-with-hope/
Bad back (still) and wondering what to do about Shetland ponies - feed or move?
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https://myshetland.co.uk/next-one-arrives/
A short blog today - No 1 daughter comes home to look after me.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/haynets-at-night/
Poor quality photos - apologies (winter light). We decided to give the Shetland ponies haynets at night. Much enthusiasm.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/working-from-home/
It's not easy to work from home. There's always help.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/i-never-knew-this/
Cat wants bed.
Dog wants bed.
(they used to share, apparently).
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https://myshetland.co.uk/snow-here-again/
Snow again here in Shetland.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/duvet-day-inside/
Weather filthy so got everyone inside to rest.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/snow-gone-today/
The snow has just about gone now. Huzzah! (hate the ruddy stuff).
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https://myshetland.co.uk/a-certain-idiot/
I'm not naming names but it begins with I and ends in ACS and stands for I Am Completely Stupid.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/lady-of-the-bucket/
Some days I get a huge sense of Lord of the Rings. I even have my own Fellowship!
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https://myshetland.co.uk/playing-rugs/
Trying to get the right winter rugs on the old horses.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/the-rain-it-raineth-every-day/
Lambie does love a biscuit. His very own special one.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/another-bed-saga/
Some still fighting over the new dog bed.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/disappointed/
I've taken to my bed. Feeling utterly disheartened and miserable.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/gussies-new-friend/
Thank you for all your support - it means the world.
Gussie finds a new friend.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/tiny-little-signs/
I know we are in deepest darkest winter but....... I've seen snowdrops!
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https://myshetland.co.uk/best-be-prepared/
Always good to be prepared.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/the-family-photograph/
Finally, I took the family photograph.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/a-little-known-fact/
Apparently the ponies can all squish into the wee shed.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/ice-and-ponies/
Lots of ice today and the Shetland ponies are floofy.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/the-best-rugs/
You get what you pay for (horse rugs, that is).
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https://myshetland.co.uk/were-not-talking-to-pepper/
Evil wee dog.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/one-arrives-one-about-to-leave/
One daughter going, and the other arrives - to help me in my hour(s) of need.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/rugs-off-rugs-on-2/
A lovely day. The rugs came off for a few hours.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/out-for-the-day/
A day away from the animals.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/to-infinity-and-beyond/
One of my sheep travels around NASA.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/back-in-my-shed/
I've been neglectful.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/my-obsession/
What to do? Any suggestions?
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https://myshetland.co.uk/just-rainy-day-stuff/
"I'm watching you, Wazowski. Always watching. Always."
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https://myshetland.co.uk/my-winter-horse-keeping-method/
This is my winter method of horsecare.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/a-weird-day/
Not the usual type of day.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/all-ready/
I am all in a dither.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/home-now/
Resting up.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/bedrest-for-me/
Resting all day.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/doing-nothing/
My current skill is lying in bed doing absolutely nothing.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/holding-the-fort/
Floss is doing a wonderful job.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/a-good-day/
The sun is out, the sky is blue....
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https://myshetland.co.uk/coming-too/
No is not a word Pepper wishes to understand.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/busy-doing-nothing-2/
Today, I was mostly doing nothing.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/a-dog-walk-on-the-beach/
A lovely walk with friends on the beach.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/super-duper-rugs-arrived/
Everyone happy and ready for the next storm.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/help-needed-please/
Any help gratefully received.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/so-how-old-is-he/
How old do you think Monster is?
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https://myshetland.co.uk/the-last-push/
I still need your help pretty please.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/back-to-the-vegetables/
Overdid things today. All my own fault.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/first-fluting/
Back to playing my flute.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/sorry-waffle/
Carrots for all, except Waffle.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/carrot-justice/
Waffle got his fair share.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/band-names-and-album-covers/
When in doubt, ask AI.... and then never do it again.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/new-fencing/
Bring it on. This is war! (electric fence not global)
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https://myshetland.co.uk/a-worrying-day/
I shouldn't have to worry like this.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/rugs-back-on-again-chaps/
Bad weather forecast. Rugs back on.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/pepperpot-update/
Pepper is feeling better, and slightly bemused at Monster's behaviour.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/fierce-weather/
Winter has returned. I am not impressed.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/a-failed-minimalist/
Old family things in my house - what to do with them?
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https://myshetland.co.uk/a-day-between-weathers-2/
A nice calm day - makes a change. Still failing on the minimalist lifestyle front but did some carrot distribution.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/not-well-again/
Pepper is ill again. *** sigh ***
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https://myshetland.co.uk/what-a-difference-a-day-makes-2/
Feeling better now and eating everything.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/goodbye-flossie/
Outside early, inside to hug sheep and goodbye to Flossie.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/comes-in-threes/
Having my share of bad luck today.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/awful-haviour/
Awful 'haviour at the vet (Pepper, not me!)
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https://myshetland.co.uk/ive-done-too-much/
I have to stay tough and not give in. No more variety of diet for Miss Pepperpot.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/first-visitors-of-the-year/
Always nice to have visitors - the first of 2026.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/beds-again/
The dog/cat bed saga continues (it will possibly never end).
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https://myshetland.co.uk/carrots-and-celery/
Getting ready for Storm Dave - by giving the Shetland Ponies celery and carrots!
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https://myshetland.co.uk/happy-easter-6/
A lovely peaceful day.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/everyone-bare-nekkid/
Rugs came off today.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/tricky/
Never work with children or animals.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/moved-the-oldies/
A new field for the old horses and ponies.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/more-beds/
Another dog/cat bed. Another potential failure.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/scorned/
Tonsillitis and unloved by Lambie.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/last-night/
Rugs on for tomorrow will be shitty weather.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/primroses-are-here/
Spring is finally coming. The wild primroses have arrived.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/channeling-his-inner-edna/
Lambie would like a second breakfast.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/the-grass-is-always-greener/
The track system calls.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/always-there-4/
They seek him here, they seek him there......
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https://myshetland.co.uk/we-go-to-town/
Pepper and I go to town.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/glorious-spring-day/
A glorious spring day here in Shetland. Making the most of the weather.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/the-spectacular-shetland-scenery/
Driving to town and back. The scenery on a beautiful day was spectacular.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/i-have-no-dog/
One clean dog. Half an hour later, one filthy dog.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/11-today/
Lambie's 11th birthday! 🎂🎁🎉🎊
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https://myshetland.co.uk/capturing-our-inner-derp/
We're not beautiful all of the time. (Hard to believe, I know)
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https://myshetland.co.uk/spring-birds/
The birds in my Shetland Garden
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https://myshetland.co.uk/things-i-love/
I was given a lovely present today. Shelves.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/spring-day/
Someone is grounded, forever.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/new-farrier-day/
We had a new farrier visiting today.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/perhaps-it-will-miss-us/
Apparently snow is on its way here.....
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https://myshetland.co.uk/haakons-weight-loss/
I am worried about how thin Haakon has suddenly become.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/tidied-and-organised/
Rugs all put away into storage (but now coming out for the snow)
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https://myshetland.co.uk/twice-a-day-feeds/
Feeding the ancient horses and ponies twice a day now.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/hairstyles/
I may need to get out more!
(and this is what AI was made for imho)
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https://myshetland.co.uk/rug-indecision/
Rugs on? Rugs off? Rugs on? I just don't know and sleet this morning.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/this-and-that/
A funny old day.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/rugs-off/
Rugs off and a new field for the oldies.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/bloody-winter-again/
Winter - the gift that just keeps on giving (ffs).
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https://myshetland.co.uk/my-westside-tour/
I took a visitor on a tour of my favourite local places.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/to-town-hay-and-ponies/
A nice quiet day. My kind of day. I like quiet, I do.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/wall-of-primroses-2026/
Beautiful wall of wild primroses this year. Nature at her best.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/newt-sigh/
Newt is ostracised (entirely his own fault).
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https://myshetland.co.uk/sheds-and-hostages/
Rugs back on again. Tiddles holds Newt hostage. Shades of bullying now.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/thems-the-breaks/
A day of waiting to find out the fate of my van.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/gosh-they-were-fat/
Looking back at old photos of the Shetland ponies.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/different-from-my-usual-day/
Something out of the ordinary for me - went to see a film.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/a-lovely-present/
A superb present. I cried.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/no-electricity/
Power off all day.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/we-had-visitors-2/
We had visitors today and I introduced them to the family.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/a-bit-of-brushing/
Started my Spring brushing task. One and a half horses today (she walked off).
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https://myshetland.co.uk/next-in-the-queue/
More brushing in my pop-up hair salon.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/fivla-and-vitamin-are-brushed/
Fivla and Vitamin - brushed (ish).
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https://myshetland.co.uk/all-brushed/
So that's everyone brushed.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/meanwhile-in-shetland/
We are not having a heatwave.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/some-piccies-of-today/
Photos from today and lovely blue sky too.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/iacs-today/
Iacs had his annual check up with Ardene House Equine Vets.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/mostly-lambie/
Lots of ridiculous photos of the Shetland sheep.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/lambie-and-his-flower-and-his-biscuits/
Lambie came home with a flower attached.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/the-saga-continues-2/
Lambie is still wearing his flower.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/a-bit-of-colour/
Shetland's summer flowers are beginning to arrive. Lovely colours in the fields.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/need-a-rest/
A busy day so resting now.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/the-green-green-grass-of-home/
Everyone out to eat the grass around the house.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/something-special-today/
The horses and ponies around the house again.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/lots-of-lying-down/
Horses out again around the house. They lay down a lot today.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/interesting-experiment/
An interesting experiment with the vacuum and the horses.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/asleep-in-the-grass/
Everyone outside and fast a-bye-byes.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/flute-practice/
I practiced my flute (for once) and all the horses came to listen and went to sleep.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/dull-start-but-brightened/
Dull first, cleared later. A nice day.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/glorious-day/
It really was a glorious day here in Shetland.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/the-importance-of-apple-cake-and-deep-sleep/
Using up eggs (hence cake) and then staying late to make sheep because Haakon was fast asleep.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/asleep-and-sheep/
The horses were asleep so I spent time with the sheep.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/turning-goodish/
Little Pepper is 5!
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https://myshetland.co.uk/bumble-bee-fail/
I wanted to take photos of the Shetland bumble bee. I failed dismally. Sorry.
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https://myshetland.co.uk/happy-news-day/
Can you guess what they want?