France passed a single law & instantly unlocked 11 gigawatts of solar energy – without using any new land. French govt mandated solar canopies over all car parks larger than 80 spaces. There are 400,000 parking areas across France to cover. Panels also keep vehicles parked below them cool.

Saw a blackbird in the garden & his beak looked a lot brighter than normal, looks like the brighter it is the better his immune system is. Can anyone confirm please ? 🪶 #Birds

Time to shake things up a bit Charlie #Bluesmusic youtu.be/9pJVr2rdeHs?...

We'll be having a few of the first French beans from the polly tunnel tonight in the chicken and black bean sauce. 🌱 🍜

Nice to see the wisteria having it's second bloom of the year. #Gardening 🌱

I feel like posting a track from a 1968 album I had "The Huge World of Emily Small" Be warned it will get stuck in your head. 😆 🎶 youtu.be/fMOKyFJbjY8?...

Moved the kitchen table & forgot we had this tucked behind it. Brought it with us when we left the UK as it was something we had when we first started living together, you put coins in & got something nice when it was full. It was fun finding it again. ❤️ Did you ever do this ?

Seen a lot of authors and songwriters saying similar things, this is growing at a speedy rate and not good for real people.

What a difference a few months make, I decided to finally get the 2nd kitchen light up which was on hold after Mrs Fred broke a vertebra & had a replacement hip last September. I asked if she could climb the ladder and help, she was on the counter like a ferret up a drainpipe. Slow down girl.

Justice is swift in France if you chuck a sausage...

Remember when pubs called last orders and closed at 11 pm, it was so unfair as I needed another hour before heading off to grab some chips and curry sauce for the walk home. Now by 11 I'm getting prodded whilst being told to go to bed, that would have been nice many years ago, but now zzzz 😆

Oops just got caught by the wife bopping around whilst loading the dishwasher singing the lyrics my socks need mending. Ever got caught singing a song ? youtu.be/vy_3PSYiGfM?...

I'm sometimes not a huge fan of covers but Otis Taylor can do a great "Hey Joe" #Bluesmusic youtu.be/1ghxckWVzkI?...

Would love to help but because of "Mad Cow" we can't donate, and I can't also because of my treatment being an "Immunosuppressant" but I'll happily repost. 🩸

Have an appointment at the VG site early next month. Parking being as bad as it is (have heard of people missing appointments because of it), We will take either an Uber or a taxi back and forth. Any opinions about which is the most effective and cheapest?

40 years ago today, the European Communities, which would later become the EU, officially raised the European flag for the first time.   The 12 stars have since become a symbol recognised far beyond Brussels.   Here’s to unity, solidarity and harmony among the peoples of Europe.

Soon be time for Cucumber & Spring Cabbage, don't you love seeing your efforts paying off. Sometimes these days we find it hard, but fresh vegetables from garden to plate makes it all worthwhile. #Gardening 🌱 🥒 🥬

Today, we have imposed a €200 million fine on Temu under the Digital Services Act, for failing to identify, analyse, and assess the systemic risks of illegal products being offered on its platform. 🔗 link.europa.eu/YFcf6y

On this day: 28 May 1907 Saw the first Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) motor cycle race. The winner was Charlie Collier on his pedal assisted Matchless, at an average speed of 38.22 mph (61.50 kph). Today they are reaching speeds well over 130 mph (209 kph) even without pedals. 😆 🏍️

Bugger off .................. not welcome here 👎

Come on people you know what to do, treat it like it's August. Follow the governments advice and keep safe. 🌞

Pheeeeeeeeeeeew had to stop work in the garden at 11:00 when we reached 30c Got the courgettes in, but now it's time to stay inside. 🌱 #Gardening

Uncovering why inflammatory bowel disease patients face higher psoriasis risks and the role of epidermal growth factor receptor, body mass index and air quality. #Psoriasis psoriasisclub.org/thread-8490....

This trial to evaluate Bimzelx (bimekizumab) in Chinese patients with psoriasis, represents the largest clinical trial of bimekizumab conducted in an Asian population to date. #Psoriasis psoriasisclub.org/thread-8491....

Anyone out there had a "cogwheel rigidity" test ? So much info overload out there. My Dermatologist has referred me to neurology for tests after checking out my psoriatic arthritis (which is good thanks to my current treatment) but so far I'm seeing this is related to #Parkinsons ? 🫨

Icotyde (icotrokinra) demonstrated high rates of overall skin, scalp, genital and hand/foot psoriasis clearance, and improvements in nail psoriasis, through 1 year. #Psoriasis psoriasisclub.org/thread-8487....

Just get on with it and rejoin .................... Yawn. Well that's if we want you back 🤔

Initial study reports distinct improvement from "Ozone Sauna & Ozonated Olive Oil" in the treatment of psoriasis with minimal risk. #Psoriasis psoriasisclub.org/thread-8486....

Early, remarkable and long-lasting heat episode for this Pentecost weekend... while we are only in May! Temperatures reach values of 9 to 12 degrees above seasonal normals.

Can you see him ? 🦎

Been steeling a few potatoes we planted 17 Feb but the rest had to come out to make way for the peas. A mixed bag, some got caught with the fork but it's early food.

Oh no he's in my timeline again ................. Oh easy mistake. metro.co.uk/2026/05/21/l...

France may consider windfall tax on sectors buoyed by Iran crisis, finance minister says reut.rs/4dXcGDU

This review suggests macrophages might be the key to unlocking better psoriasis treatments. #Psoriasis psoriasisclub.org/thread-8484....

Saw this beautiful moth on the dog walk earlier today. Does anyone know what the white bobbles on its wing are? Could they be eggs? #Wildlife #Gardening #Moths

🌸 Hey, who knows their flowers? I’ve sown this tray of Zinnias, ~2 seeds to a cell because I didn’t know how successfully they’d germinate. A lot of cells have more than one plant growing. Should I thin down to a single plant, or just leave as is? 👨‍🌾 #Gardening #FlowerGrowing #GrowYourOwn 🌱

Nice to take a few minutes at the bottom of the garden to remind myself how lucky we are to live in a very small village. #France #Gardening 🇫🇷 🌱

No video for this official track, but you don't need one for this legend. Just sit back and listen. #Bluesmusic youtu.be/Mm-Y8H8NUVI?...

First signs of tomato and cucumber in one of the polly tunnels. 🌱 🍅 🥒 #Gardening

Found two little frogs today where I wanted to plant some potatoes, so we put them in the polly tunnel near the door that they can get out if they wanted to. Put a shallow bowl of water down for them, apparently they don't drink. I didn't know that but they absorb through their skin. 🌱 🐸

Psoriasis Club member Waine asks for footwear recommendations for psoriatic arthritis and plantar fasciitis. #Psoriaticarthritis See here: psoriasisclub.org/thread-8483....

Mrs Fred came in after checking one of the polly tunnels to show me a photo of a grasshopper on the leaf of a cucumber. It's not a great photo, but I told she may want to evict him before he gets fat. 😂 🌱

Checked in ........................ politics, the odd nice thing but then more politics, then more of the orange bloke. Think I will go and check the time. Logging-off Sleep well Bluesky.

Studies show the internet makes people selfish. (Please share so i get more followers)

Immigration make Britain brilliant

A question to people on Bluesky I saw one of my doctors today & she has advised me to try and cut back on my alcohol intake. I have in the past given up recreational drugs, tobacco, etc but I'm finding it so hard to cut back on alcohol intake which has increased over the years. Any tips ?

GOD. DAMN. This Louisiana man fucking COOKED like I’ve seen very few people cook before.

What is Psoriasis Club? Find out here: psoriasisclub.com/about.html #Psoriasis

Not my usual music but I do like to try other genres and artists, came across this band a while ago and I saved them. This track is relevant today, goodnight Bluesky youtu.be/jlcZMJggCd4?...

#WritersCommunity @lichenglen.bsky.social suggested I get test readers (I refuse to use AI) If any sci-fi writers or avid readers fancy going over the first 50 pages (which is what I'll submit) to see how it lands, do DM me. Happy to return the favour, natch x