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SurrealSeal

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A granny of 2, living in SW UK. I’m a dog person, currently owned by 2 rescue cats. Interests include #Dogs #Cats #Wildlife #Photography, #Books #Science #Consciousness #UAPs #Orchids & anything that happens to catch my attention, esp if it’s weird or wonderful.

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GottaLaff, (edited ) to legal
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has been unable to get bond for $464 million judgment, his lawyers say

In a filing to an appeals court, Trump's attorneys said getting the bond needed to halt proceedings while they appeal is a "practical impossibility." https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-unable-get-bond-464-million-judgment-lawyers-say-rcna143860

SurrealSeal,
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@RazzleDK @GottaLaff

Oh, the humiliation!!!
Not only has he failed to get a bond, but he has had to admit that to a court.
🤣 🤣 🤣

catalinaa, to photography

Hi 🤗

I'm a twitter refugee and hope to have found a more peaceful and tolerant space.

Still not sure what I will do here. I will check out first. Maybe I start with some , and first?

Maybe more topics if the people are nice here 🙂

SurrealSeal,
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@si_irini @catalinaa
It’s mostly lovely here. I’ve been here just over a year & love it. People are so much kinder.

RichardJMurphy, to random
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As disasters go, the Rwanda Bill knows almost no limits. https://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2024/04/23/as-disasters-go-the-rwanda-bill-knows-almost-no-limits/. When all the politics is done, some poor refugees will suffer the most inhumane treatment by this government. It is my hope that lawyers will still be able to find ways to obstruct their evil desires.

SurrealSeal,
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@RichardJMurphy

I am ashamed of my country & government!
This gov't has no compassion, & is willing to break international law in order to deprive desperate people of their right to asylum. What an absolute disgrace.
I hope (but have no confidence) that Labour will repeal this when we finally get rid of these inhumane Tories later this year.

#GTTO #GeneralElectionNow #ToriesUnfitToGovern #Rwanda

JimsPhotos, to nature
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Today it was mainly ducks and geese, but also many Robins. Say hello to this little singer who was giving it the beans in a shrub I walked past today..🎵

SurrealSeal,
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@JimsPhotos
This lovely Robin was playing with me - it took me 3 weeks of trying to get this photo, as every time I pointed the camera at him, he flew around and perched behind me. Eventually, and after a lot of bribes, he co-operated, just for long enough to get this photo.

SurrealSeal, to animals
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It’s time to recover after the family visit today.
They brought this little sweetie with them. Reminded me how much I miss having a kitchen full of puppies.

SurrealSeal, to Black_cats
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Good morning & Happy everyone. Lots of Luv & Purrs from Meggie & Laurie, & hugs from me.
As usual, Meggie disapproved of having her photo taken - and it shows in her expression. Laurie is more co-operative - as long as it doesn't interfere with whatever he happens to be doing at the time. A very faint reflection of the garden can be seen in his eye.

Close up headshot of a black cat with yellow-amber eyes (Laurie). Behind him, & blurred, is the garden, seen through a window. A reflection of part of the garden can be seen in his eyes - he's watching what his auntie Meggie is up to in the garden.

SurrealSeal, to random
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Good morning everyone. I hope your day is kind to you.
Hugs all round, & don't forget there are extras available if you need them.

SurrealSeal, to animals
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Always keep your mini-panther on charge when not in use.

#Catstodon #CatsOfMastodon #BlackCats #Rescue #AdoptDontShop #Cats

SurrealSeal, to animals
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Good morning and Happy #Caturday everyone. Laurie & Meggie send lots of luv & purrs to you all. Meggie says it's been too cold this week for her to get up & strike a pose for the camera, but Laurie doesn't seem to mind the cold as much (although he's made sure that he's been coming in regularly to warm up on his heated pad).

This is 'take 2' as first attempt uploaded links instead of photos.

#Caturday #CatsOfMastodon #BlackCats #Rescue #AdoptDontShop

A black cat, Meggie, is asleep on a blue-covered sofa. Her front paws are cutely tucked up by her face, and she has an expression of bliss on her face.

SurrealSeal, to wildlife
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Good morning & Happy Sunday everyone.
Here's a little glimpse of the fun & games in our garden last night.
I wish the foxes & hedgehogs would come out & play in daylight. I would love to take 'proper' photos of them.
#Wildlife #Foxes

This is a video clip of foxes and a hedgehog in our garden last night. We are so privileged that the wildlife feels safe here, but I wish they would come in daylight.

SurrealSeal, to random
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Happy Sunday everyone.
Coffee is on & there's a cake in the oven!

SurrealSeal, to random
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Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone. Hugs all round, & extras are available if you need/want them.
I hope the day will be good to you.

SurrealSeal, to animals
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Good morning/afternoon/evening and Happy #Caturday everyone.
Laurie & Meggie send lots of luv & purrs to you all, and hope that you have a purrfect day.

The sun is shining here again this morning, so they will be out playing, & 'helping' us to dig holes for plants.

#CatsOfMastodon #Cats #Rescue #BlackCats

A black cat with yellow-amber eyes is crouching on the driveway, looking cross as her playtime was interrupted for the photoshoot. Behind her is a low stone wall with plants overhanging.

SurrealSeal, to animals
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Catnapping in the Catnip.

Laurie had been nibbling on 'his' catnip plant when the need for a little nap came upon him. He doesn't fit in the flowerpot with the plant, so he just rested his head on the plant & pot while he dozed a little.

This catnip plant is Nepeta Cats Pajamas. Laurie loves it. I hope he doesn't totally demolish it. Meggie is (so far) less impressed. She likes her catnip dried and in toys for her to play with.

SurrealSeal, to random
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Good morning & Happy Tuesday everyone.
Hugs all round, & extras are always available for anyone who wants/needs them. :blobcathug:

SurrealSeal, to random
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Good morning and Happy Monday everyone. May the week ahead be kind to you,
Hugs for all, & more hugs for anyone who wants/needs them.

SurrealSeal, to random
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Good morning everyone & Happy Monday. May the week ahead be kind to you. Hugs all round, & extras are always available to anyone who needs/wants them.
The two 'soggy moggies' send luv & purrs to you all. They have made their morning trip outside (to 'dig a hole') & now they both look as though they are settling indoors for the day.
Hubby is planning to go for his run this morning, regardless of wind & rain.

SurrealSeal, to nature
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Decorator at work.
No 2 nest box/nursery is definitely being decorated, hopefully in readiness for raising a family. It's not quite such a luxury apartment as Box 1, being on a slightly busier route through the garden, but Mrs Tiggy seems to approve.

#Nature #Wildlife #Hedgehog

Videoclip of a hedgehog taking leaves into the nesting box. She's very busy 'decorating' - hopefully that means she will be raising a family soon.

SurrealSeal, to nature
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Look who was a naughty stop-out last night /this morning.
We spotted him/her leaving the food box & on the way home to bed. He/she tried to be unobtrusive in the corner behind the garden bench, but decided that wasn't working...
He/she headed off to bed & made it into the undergrowth with no mishaps. Sweet dreams little hog.

#Nature #Willdlife #Hedgehogs

A little hedgehog, having stayed out past dawn (& having discovered that he/she was not well camouflaged behind the bench in the corner of the house) headed for home and bed. Sleep well, little hog.

SurrealSeal, to nature
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Good morning/afternoon/evening & Happy Tuesday everyone. I hope the day is kind to you.
Hugs all round, and extra hugs for anyone who wants/needs them.

This is getting to be a regular sight in the mornings. This little hedgehog is spending her days in a 'hedgehog box' nearby, hidden under low-hanging shrubs . The food & water are only a few feet away from her front door, so she has all the 'mod cons'. She has been busy decorating her box with leaves all night - it's thirsty work!

SurrealSeal, to random
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Meggie & Laurie send luv & purrs to everyone on this sunny springlike #Caturday, & they wish you the 'Cat's Pajamas'. They both keep passing by and sniffing the flowers. Laurie tasted them, too - but in general they are happy to just enjoy the scent.
They seem to prefer their catnip dried & in their toys.

SurrealSeal, to random
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I just went out in the garden to persuade Laurie that he wanted to come in for the night (he agreed that cheese would be a very acceptable bribe) & realised that my 2 favourite roses have burst into full flower recently, while I haven’t been paying attention. They are positively ‘dripping’ with blooms. They always catch me by surprise with a sudden display of flowers.
Both are strongly scented. One has a very sweet scent, & the other smells more of summer fruits. The combination is amazing. I love scented roses.

lednaBM, to random
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What this person did was totally disgusting. Any sane and sensible person understands putting down a suffering animal. We know some are incapable of even doing it. But to put down a young, untrained, and spirited animal for convenience and not cause is demented. I don't believe that Karma is a thing. That being said, this monster has earned a brush with whatever suffering may befall her!

https://crooksandliars.com/2024/04/internet-reacts-horror-noem-bragging-about

SurrealSeal,
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@lednaBM @kristen_d @FrankFrank @Badger_AF
I’ve suspected it for years.

TheSwiv, to UKpolitics
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The question has to be, "are the values held by Tories valuable for society? "

Government minister says some British Muslims do not support UK values

https://ground.news/article/government-minister-says-some-british-muslims-do-not-support-uk-values

SurrealSeal,
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@TheSwiv

Tories appear (once they gain a position in government) to value greed, dishonesty, corruption & cruelty.

Those are not the UK values I was brought up to value & respect.

We used to be, in the main, a tolerant and compassionate country. But the Tories have done their best to destroy that.
We are poorer in every sense for their 'contriibution' & I will be very glad to see them gone.

Geri, to random
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It was the Conservatives who launched PIP

and now

It is the Conservatives who are saying it is no good

OK then

SurrealSeal,
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@Geri

It didn't squeeze/hurt the most vulnerable enough to satisfy their lust for performative cruelty...
They are pretending that 'invisible disabilities' & mental health issues are nonexistent & therefore don't need help or funding.
Every recent 'overhaul' of benefits/migration policies has been to 'other', denigrate & clamp down on those who most need help & compassion.
This Tory government thinks it makes them look strong & 'tough', but instead it shows their inadequacies. They are nothing but bullies.

Compassion would show strength, but they are incapable of it.

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