Smudgy was being an absolute thug so I had to put him in air jail! Obviously it was an excellent opportunity for cuddles. He’s such a cuddle bug!

Caturday snoozing.

Smudgy is having a rest after waking me up at 4am for fuss, purrs and to dribble all over me.

Our back garden is a hedgehog highway!

Happy to see two hedgehogs on the wildlife camera the other night. It must really be Spring!

Our local magnolia tree is out in full effect today! Beautiful blooms!

Just switched on the live from Trump. He was talking about curtains..... So that's good.

Waking up to more horrible news in the world. But I have Smudge for comfort.

Had a glorious day out at RHS Wisley yesterday. It felt like it was properly Spring!

Smudge cat was not happy that Walter Waffles was wandering through his garden!

Had a lovely trip to Painshill Park today. I want to retire so that I can do nice things like this every day.

Very much enjoying the endless loop on BBC news of Peter Madelson’s arrest. It’s quite soothing in its way.

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Lots of hedgehog activity last night.

Shattered this morning. Smudge is on hand (paw?) to offer support though.

Started watching “How to get to Heaven from Belfast” this evening. Really fantastic so far. And very much enjoyed a cameo from @scottygb.bsky.social as well!

I’m determined to get some Spring colour into this garden!

Smudge is enjoying a rare burst of sunshine!

Smudge knows I was looking at weighted blankets the other day. He thinks he is a better substitute.

Met a dog called Ozzy today. He was a massive softy!

Moguls now. This is making my knees hurt just watching.

We’ve now moved onto something called Nordic combined skiing. I had no idea it was possible to ski uphill! I have yet to find a winter sport which I think I would be able to try! 😂

Watching the women’s half pipe at the winter Olympics. “Stale fish!” “Giant backside!” I have no idea what’s going on but they should all get medals. Amazing skills!

Caught up with episode one of Small Prophets last night. What an absolute joy. I can tell it’s going to break my heart at some point though. Lovely to see a Ford Capri front and centre as well. A worthy successor to the TR7 in Detectorists!

Abstract hedgehog shot. Pleasingly round.

Whiskers for days.

Lovely write up of Cat Man in the Guardian. So happy to see @hollyqueenofspayeds.com getting a mention - especially Bertles! www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

Just goes to show you can’t believe the old adverts! Looks like the red car won this race. And it won’t ruin his appetite!

Just when I think Smudge cat can’t get any cuter…. He crosses his paws.

Helping.

Even when I have to get up at 5am, Smudge still makes time to come sit on my lap and make eating breakfast tricky.

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1: I think I am stuck. 2: I am definitely stuck. Assistance please, human.

Archaeology in 1000 years time. The Gü ramekin and a hedgehog bowl which didn’t survive the cold. Hoping that Digging for Britain is still going in 2126. Preferably with @profaliceroberts.bsky.social still presenting!

Someone is starting the day with some zoomies!

Icy cold day today.

Found all these drawing pins in the park today. Picked them up as I was worried about paws! No idea how they got there.

No cheating, repost with the most recent photo of your pet

Smudge is preparing for 2026. It can’t be as bad as 2025. He’s hoping there aren’t too many fireworks.

@thereisnocat01.bsky.social Probably quite an easy one, but enjoy!

Waiting for Santa paws.

I was having a ridiculously busy evening working. Smudge decided to help by playing with the ribbon on my notebook. He decided to take it away in the end.

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A Christmas story in two parts. They will taste nice at least!

I thought 2025 couldn’t possibly get any worse, but then the elastic went in my scrunchie this morning. I feel like I’m reliving the 90s.

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