{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Micro.blog - Ball of Confusion","home_page_url":"https://micro.blog","feed_url":"https://micro.blog/posts/vrsimility","_microblog":{"about":"https://micro.blog/about/api","id":"1562011","username":"vrsimility","bio":"An OpenSim avatar interested in historical builds. Just getting started here.","pronouns":"he/him","is_following":false,"is_you":false,"following_count":8,"discover_count":0},"author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://avatars.micro.blog/avatars/2024/51/1562011.jpg"},"items":[{"id":"93825799","content_html":"<p>Cloudless sky at #Royden this morning. Going to be hot later. Clockwise route for a change. Walled garden closed with explanatory posters. This is why we cannot have nice things.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/33e3c70932-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A calm pond surrounded by lush green trees reflects the clear blue sky, with ducks swimming peacefully on the water.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/b446beefe7-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A winding dirt path bordered by a stone wall and surrounded by tall, leafy trees stretches into a wooded area.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/e36bea6eda-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sunlit forest area with sparse trees and a rocky hill in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/4fb60f7c81-m.jpg\" width=\"402\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Two laminated signs on a black iron gate inform visitors about recent closures of a walled garden due to thefts and request respect for the work of vulnerable adults who maintain the garden.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/07/11/cloudless-sky-at-royden-this.html","date_published":"2026-07-11T12:39:47+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-11 12:39","date_timestamp":1783773587,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116901389300323378","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mqeopscxrz2g"]}},{"id":"93795191","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/news\">@news</a> thanks for this 👍</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/93795191","date_published":"2026-07-10T21:11:25+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-10 21:11","date_timestamp":1783717885,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"93778088","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/mitch@hachyderm.io\" class=\"u-url mention\">@mitch</a></span> I’ll be in the chilled foods aisle choosing my purchases with extra care.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/93778088","date_published":"2026-07-10T15:46:57+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-10 15:46","date_timestamp":1783698417,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"93771609","content_html":"<p>Out early in #Royden while it wasn’t too warm. Lots of other people with the same idea. Robin enjoying the shade and crumbs at Benty’s.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/ebfd54004b-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sunlit forest path with a rocky and uneven surface winds through trees with dense green foliage.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/6cf92c9eaf-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A small bird with a red breast and brownish-grey feathers is standing on a bed of wood chips.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/bab6031253-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow dirt path winds through a dense area of green trees and bushes, dappled with sunlight.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/41e125c05f-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path runs alongside a grassy field bordered by trees under a clear blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/07/10/out-early-in-royden-while.html","date_published":"2026-07-10T13:47:51+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-10 13:47","date_timestamp":1783691271,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116895992547032400","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mqcbzlbk4j26"]}},{"id":"93756653","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/mitch@hachyderm.io\" class=\"u-url mention\">@mitch</a></span> good to hear.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/93756653","date_published":"2026-07-10T08:18:49+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-10 08:18","date_timestamp":1783671529,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"93714742","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/manton\">@manton</a> thanks 👍</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/93714742","date_published":"2026-07-09T15:35:12+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-09 15:35","date_timestamp":1783611312,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"93707872","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/manton\">@manton</a> adding photos via toolbar somewhat erratic for me in new version (pixel 7a, android 16). Often takes 3 or more presses to pull up image menu. Rather frustrating. Post button also unresponsive sometimes. Just me?</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/93707872","date_published":"2026-07-09T13:13:42+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-09 13:13","date_timestamp":1783602822,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"93707581","content_html":"<p>Purple vista at #Royden this morning.\n<a href=\"https://loops.video/v/gMvlvNYnBq\">loops.video/v/gMvlvNY…</a></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/07/09/purple-vista-at-royden-this.html","date_published":"2026-07-09T13:06:35+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-09 13:06","date_timestamp":1783602395,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116890167616861145","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mq7pa6xltl2m"]}},{"id":"93707446","content_html":"<p>Pleasantly mild this morning in #Royden. Parched grass and peak heather in places. Coffee and carbs at Benty’s.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/75a0f65ca3-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A winding dirt path leads through a dense forest with large, twisted trees and lush green foliage.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/d767bf48c4-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A worn dirt path winds through dry grassy terrain bordered by dense green trees under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/8cb1bec639-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow dirt path winds through lush greenery and vibrant purple wildflowers under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/b86a476b55-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A vibrant field of purple heather blooms under a partly cloudy blue sky with trees in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/07/09/pleasantly-mild-this-morning-in.html","date_published":"2026-07-09T13:03:07+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-09 13:03","date_timestamp":1783602187,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116890154430513651","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mq7p2pncja2o"]}},{"id":"93642753","content_html":"<p>Cloudless sky and not much by way of a breeze this morning in #Royden. New floor show at Benty’s.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/2eff9d43b6-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sunlit dirt path winds through a dense forest filled with tall trees and lush green ferns.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/cc7f697736-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A scenic landscape features vibrant purple heather, dense green trees, open fields, and a distant view of water under a clear blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/9e5e2b6881-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A small bird with a yellow beak is standing on a ground covered with brown mulch under a wooden plank.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/a1431c6285-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sunlit forest path splits into two separate trails surrounded by lush green trees.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/07/08/cloudless-sky-and-not-much.html","date_published":"2026-07-08T11:49:49+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-08 11:49","date_timestamp":1783511389,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116884203838398459","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mq52isxqnv2m"]}},{"id":"93590005","content_html":"<p>Brief visit to #Royden this morning. Heron striking a pose on the mere. Ducklings all present and correct. Coffee and carbs at the courtyard.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/25751d3c2e-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A wooden fence runs alongside a narrow dirt path bordered by tall grass and trees under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/ee5efe04b2-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A family of ducks is resting on a floating nest made of hay in a calm body of water surrounded by green leaves.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/ca8402b939-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A heron is standing on a partially submerged hay bale in a calm, tree-framed body of water.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/cfdf2f6965-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A heron stands on a hay bale in a calm, tree-lined body of water with a duck swimming nearby.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/07/07/brief-visit-to-royden-this.html","date_published":"2026-07-07T15:07:43+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-07 15:07","date_timestamp":1783436863,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116879319849070695","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mq2v3ivjoc2o"]}},{"id":"93521755","content_html":"<p>Warm, borderline hot, in #Royden this morning. That said, cooling breeze up top and lots of welcome shade under the trees. The meadows have been a visual delight this year. Heron on the mere.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/ece6befee5-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/6bd5c5e9c2-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/7fc66648fe-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/a164fdbfe3-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/07/06/warm-borderline-hot-in-royden.html","date_published":"2026-07-06T11:32:02+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-06 11:32","date_timestamp":1783337522,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116872810483436652","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mpxylhd7yy22"]}},{"id":"93475506","content_html":"<p>Pleasantly warm for a walk to Benty’s and back. It being Sunday afternoon, railway in full swing for kids and parents.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/c58888819c-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path lined with a wooden fence on one side winds through a forest with tall trees and dense green foliage under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/43a4f39956-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A winding dirt path cuts through a field of purple heather with dense trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/a8830b9230-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A calm lake reflecting the cloudy sky and surrounding dense trees with patches of lily pads on the water surface.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/91e12862cb-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A small red train is traveling on narrow tracks through a densely wooded area.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/07/05/pleasantly-warm-for-a-walk.html","date_published":"2026-07-05T13:44:54+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-05 13:44","date_timestamp":1783259094,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116867669709106222","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mpvpjx2hnd2s"]}},{"id":"93421499","content_html":"<p>Breezy and a little humid this morning in #Royden so not feeling particularly sprightly. Tayberry scone at Benty’s which I’m pretty sure is named for the river, not you-know-who. Walled garden quiet but busy elsewhere.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/6af6dcdb89-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path winds through a forested area with tall trees and dense green ferns on either side.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/30b435436e-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow dirt path winds through dense greenery and tall trees in a forested area.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/0bba617691-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A partially eaten slice of tayberry scone is placed on a white plate with branded paper, accompanied by a butter knife, on a rustic wooden outdoor table.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/b9c6bae58f-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A lush garden scene features vibrant pink flowers in the foreground, dense greenery, and a glimpse of a rustic wooden bench and house partially hidden by trees.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/07/04/breezy-and-a-little-humid.html","date_published":"2026-07-04T11:09:17+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-04 11:09","date_timestamp":1783163357,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116861395526450490","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mpswengu5d2i"]}},{"id":"93375345","content_html":"<p>Red admiral butterfly hard at work this morning in the walled garden at #Royden. 🦋</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://loops.video/v/gEIBiXLdoO\">loops.video/v/gEIBiXL…</a></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/07/03/red-admiral-butterfly-hard-at.html","date_published":"2026-07-03T15:08:13+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-03 15:08","date_timestamp":1783091293,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116856671406206952","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mpqt7uuyyo2l"]}},{"id":"93366066","content_html":"<p>Bit of a leisurely stroll this morning down to Paton Field then back up through the heather. Coffee and a v nice raspberry scone at Benty’s before moving on to #Royden to see the ducklings.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/f0760893b5-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A serene landscape features a gently rolling hill covered in blooming purple heather under a cloudy sky with a few trees scattered around.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/dd1db4630d-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A rocky landscape featuring scattered green shrubs and purple flowers under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1771f48e68-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A rocky trail winds through a hillside covered with green and purple shrubs under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/e034b4acdf-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A mother duck is swimming with her ducklings in a calm body of water near a sandy shore, surrounded by greenery.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/07/03/bit-of-a-leisurely-stroll.html","date_published":"2026-07-03T11:21:21+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-03 11:21","date_timestamp":1783077681,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116855781857825071","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mpqglwrdyj2f"]}},{"id":"93307700","content_html":"<p>Nearly chinstrap weather in places this morning in #Royden. Coffee in a very pretty paper cup at Benty’s (dishwasher kaput). Ducklings also out for their morning circuit.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/4cfc296db3-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A hillside covered in green and purple vegetation, including heather, with trees in the background under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/193c83fce7-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Green plants with numerous dark, elongated seed pods growing along a dirt path in a natural outdoor setting.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/8e7aef5ced-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A paper cup with a farm-themed design sits on a weathered wooden picnic table in an outdoor setting with grass, trees, and picnic benches in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/b6df48a8e5-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A family of ducks, including ducklings, is swimming in the water near a pink flower blooming on a branch.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/07/02/nearly-chinstrap-weather-in-places.html","date_published":"2026-07-02T12:26:21+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-02 12:26","date_timestamp":1782995181,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116850373560136443","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mpnzqgpko32s"]}},{"id":"93297181","content_html":"<p>Not sure I’m using it for its intended purpose but Loops video is very nice.\nCheck out this video on Loops!</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://loops.video/v/gDgMZvjta-\">loops.video/v/gDgMZvj…</a></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/07/02/not-sure-im-using-it.html","date_published":"2026-07-02T08:25:59+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-02 08:25","date_timestamp":1782980759,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116849427568603606","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mpnmbrbcna2k"]}},{"id":"93243538","content_html":"<p>Overcast sky for slightly lethargic tour de #Royden this morning. Modified route to view heather. Ducklings in split locations, some dozing on bale. Benty’s onto pyo raspberries.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/40686ebf1f-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A winding dirt path runs through a field of purple heather with dense green trees in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/8a90429bc5-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A landscape featuring dense purple heather bushes in the foreground with various green trees under a cloudy sky in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/60793311a2-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow dirt path winds through a field of purple heather with a backdrop of green trees under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/55bd186dcf-m.jpg\" width=\"337\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A duck is resting on a small floating island in a pond surrounded by trees in the first photo, while a group of ducklings swim near blooming flowers in the second photo.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/07/01/overcast-sky-for-slightly-lethargic.html","date_published":"2026-07-01T11:23:36+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-01 11:23","date_timestamp":1782905016,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116844465122674441","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mplfrxd2gb2e"]}},{"id":"93209275","content_html":"<p>Take your inflatable ac clothing with you 😎</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.yankodesign.com/2026/06/30/rick-owens-and-adidas-are-back-and-they-brought-air-conditioning/\">www.yankodesign.com/2026/06/3…</a></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/06/30/take-your-inflatable-ac-clothing.html","date_published":"2026-06-30T20:39:38+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-30 20:39","date_timestamp":1782851978,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116840987795566257","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mpjudrl2ek2x"]}},{"id":"93188288","content_html":"<p>Cloudy this morning in #Royden. Gardeners busy in walled garden so view from gate without going in and photos of adjacent v small Garden of Tranquility (lovely seats, never seen them used) and back gate. Charlie Landsborough new to me.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/8d071314fb-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A lush garden with abundant greenery and blooming flowers is visible through an open wrought iron gate.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/69b5087e7d-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Two wooden benches are situated on a stone-paved area surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall covered in vines.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/72e00d53d1-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A plaque on a stone wall commemorates the opening of Royden Park Garden of Tranquility by Charlie Landsborough on 9th April 2018, created by the loving friends of Royden Park Barking Mad Cafe.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/2fdbdbfbdc-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A stone pathway leads to an iron gate adorned with sun and moon designs, set in a brick wall partially covered by lush green foliage.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/06/30/cloudy-this-morning-in-royden.html","date_published":"2026-06-30T13:57:06+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-30 13:57","date_timestamp":1782827826,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116839406017585023","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mpj5uyyjbp2r"]}},{"id":"93185688","content_html":"<p>Gulls doing a grand job defending the castle this morning.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/35d0514904-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/3d0babf5b8-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/74fa0d74ba-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/06/30/gulls-doing-a-grand-job.html","date_published":"2026-06-30T12:58:38+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-30 12:58","date_timestamp":1782824318,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116839175520742603","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mpj2lsaw7n26"]}},{"id":"93117904","content_html":"<p>Cloudy this morning in #Royden, relatively cool after recent excesses. Just a brief visit. Coffee and carbs at the courtyard.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/4ff4dc8249-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/2059926201-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/14de51dd6e-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/138ec0dd33-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/06/29/cloudy-this-morning-in-royden.html","date_published":"2026-06-29T11:16:08+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-29 11:16","date_timestamp":1782731768,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116833111108673708","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mpgegkdm4k2t"]}},{"id":"93082783","content_html":"<p>Interesting article on the perils of using AI in product design and promotion.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.yankodesign.com/2026/06/28/ai-generates-thousands-of-product-renders-a-day-almost-none-ship/\">www.yankodesign.com/2026/06/2…</a></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/06/28/interesting-article-on-the-perils.html","date_published":"2026-06-28T18:07:25+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-28 18:07","date_timestamp":1782670045,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116829072627314842","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mpekzf5c5q24"]}},{"id":"93067520","content_html":"<p>More temperate weather so a slow return to business as usual, 5 miles, mostly fast walking. #Royden predictably busy on the main routes, fairly quiet elsewhere.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/a79edc57a5-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path winds through a scenic landscape of green bushes, purple heather, and tall pine trees under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/7e17bd498f-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow dirt path winds through a lush, green forest with dense clusters of tall grass and leafy trees.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/9a2a0497bf-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Green leaves with small, unripe red berries can be seen densely growing in a natural outdoor setting.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/d72e3e7b8d-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A wooden bench sits empty beside a patch of purple wildflowers in a lush, green forest clearing.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/06/28/more-temperate-weather-so-a.html","date_published":"2026-06-28T11:45:30+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-28 11:45","date_timestamp":1782647130,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116827564049486179","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mpdvlskmvw2m"]}},{"id":"93036025","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/vrsimility\">@vrsimility</a> more to the point, it cross-posts nicely to Mastodon and Bluesky.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/93036025","date_published":"2026-06-27T18:44:58+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-27 18:44","date_timestamp":1782585898,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"93032575","content_html":"<p>Just seeing how loops.video plays with micro.blog.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://loops.video/v/gxgDFKFt3m\">loops.video/v/gxgDFKF…</a></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/06/27/just-seeing-how-loopsvideo-plays.html","date_published":"2026-06-27T17:34:48+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-27 17:34","date_timestamp":1782581688,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116823273861907880","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mpbymgoya62h"]}},{"id":"93016148","content_html":"<p>Pleasant early morning walk in #Royden as temperatures drop closer to summer norms. Up to Thor’s Stone and adjacent Thor’s Pebble (?) Shaggy cows in the shade and some cute ducklings on the mere. Raspberry scone at Benty’s v nice and surely 1 of my 5 a day?</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/82599a3398-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A peaceful meadow bordered by a wooden fence is viewed through a frame of dense green foliage and tree branches.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/aa32a5fa03-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path winds through a lush green forest with large reddish rocks and a slender birch tree beside the trail.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/abde7ad0ea-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Three white cows are standing and grazing among the trees in a forested area.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/4cf8cab6fc-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A pond covered with lily pads is surrounded by lush greenery, with a wooden structure visible on the opposite side. Ducklings in the foreground. \" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/06/27/pleasant-early-morning-walk-in.html","date_published":"2026-06-27T11:48:25+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-27 11:48","date_timestamp":1782560905,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116821912671291351","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mpbfc4z46a2h"]}},{"id":"92956011","content_html":"<p>Not exactly the best night’s sleep ever but off to #Royden before the midday heat for a quick plod. Spotted some hairy cattle and an actual fish in the mere. All also feeling the heat, I expect. Cooling off a bit after today (hopefully).</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/9410ee7d82-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sunlit forest path is surrounded by tall trees and dense green foliage.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/fe75005e23-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sunlit forest path surrounded by tall trees with a wooden bench on the left side.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/3b9b9745dd-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Several cows are standing and grazing among trees and ferns in a wooded area.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/dedaaa809e-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Green leafy plants are growing near the edge of a calm body of water with trees reflecting on its surface.  There is a fish near the surface. \" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/06/26/not-exactly-the-best-nights.html","date_published":"2026-06-26T13:55:22+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-26 13:55","date_timestamp":1782482122,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116816750226479948","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mp73wenris2g"]}},{"id":"92874913","content_html":"<p>Gentle plod round #Royden, sticking to shade as much as possible. Heather starting to show more prominently. Greasby brook exposing its sandy bottom. Distant view of lavender growing at Benty’s (used for wax melts apparently). Moorhen chicks growing fast.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/3d5dd71abd-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow dirt path winds through a field of purple heather surrounded by green trees under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/755a5e8b22-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A grassy area with wooden picnic tables is bordered by a fence, with a greenhouse on the left, a plot of flowering lavender and trees in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/b679bc5a66-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow, dry stream bed runs through a lush, green forest area with visible tree roots and fallen branches.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/c6491592fe-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A small bird is walking on a sandy area near a body of water with other birds resting on a grassy patch in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/06/25/gentle-plod-round-royden-sticking.html","date_published":"2026-06-25T12:03:05+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-25 12:03","date_timestamp":1782388985,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116810646305870491","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mp4f6jwcel2d"]}},{"id":"92826026","content_html":"<p>Gentle meander around a warm and fairly quiet #Royden. Heard a couple of nuthatches and spotted a few more fungi whose appearance is apparently more to do with humidity than temperature.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/3cf94f6bee-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A large, Tudor-style manor house with black and white timber framing and multiple chimneys is set behind a green field under a clear blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/173b96ae4c-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sunlit dirt path winds through a dense, green forest with shadows cast by overhanging tree branches.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/d391772720-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sunlit forest path winds through tall trees with dense, green foliage on either side.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/e41f8d0acb-m.jpg\" width=\"337\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A collage of four photos shows different mushrooms growing among fallen leaves and forest floor debris in a wooded area.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/06/24/gentle-meander-around-a-warm.html","date_published":"2026-06-24T18:26:05+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-24 18:26","date_timestamp":1782325565,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116806490652245388","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mp2k5m5vdm2h"]}},{"id":"92682826","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/mitch@hachyderm.io\" class=\"u-url mention\">@mitch</a></span> good to hear she’s making the most of her good days. Hopefully the diet changes are helping.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/92682826","date_published":"2026-06-22T19:15:12+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-22 19:15","date_timestamp":1782155712,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"92438024","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/help\">@help</a> what happens if you also cross-post to Mastodon? Ignore surplus images?</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/92438024","date_published":"2026-06-18T17:03:35+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-18 17:03","date_timestamp":1781802215,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91928680","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/Tiris\">@Tiris</a> thanks🙏</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/91928680","date_published":"2026-06-10T20:33:36+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-10 20:33","date_timestamp":1781123616,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91317632","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/mitch@hachyderm.io\" class=\"u-url mention\">@mitch</a></span> probably 75%. The rest is local news, landscape photography and history.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/91317632","date_published":"2026-06-01T11:02:59+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-01 11:02","date_timestamp":1780311779,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"90817362","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/mitch@hachyderm.io\" class=\"u-url mention\">@mitch</a></span> yup, the only thing I remember is Tim Curry hamming it up as if his life depended on it. Madcap.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/90817362","date_published":"2026-05-24T11:08:39+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-24 11:08","date_timestamp":1779620919,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"90637578","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/news\">@news</a> Not the case with my post thus far. Two of four images got through to Mastodon, nothing at all to BlueSky. Not a big deal as far as I’m concerned, just for the record.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/90637578","date_published":"2026-05-21T14:51:06+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-21 14:51","date_timestamp":1779375066,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"90623961","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/mitch@hachyderm.io\" class=\"u-url mention\">@mitch</a></span> haha, love that place. Central Library is a beautiful space all around. Picton was an architect and historian of Liverpool so entirely fitting to remember him this way.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/90623961","date_published":"2026-05-21T10:19:20+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-21 10:19","date_timestamp":1779358760,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"89668982","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/scattershot\">@scattershot</a> it’s a lovely time of year and a joy to be able to be out in (mostly) fine weather for a change.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/89668982","date_published":"2026-05-05T21:11:56+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-05 21:11","date_timestamp":1778015516,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"87600545","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/vrsimility\">@vrsimility</a> maybe try <a href=\"https://111.nhs.uk/\">111.nhs.uk</a></p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/87600545","date_published":"2026-04-04T17:47:23+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-04 17:47","date_timestamp":1775324843,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"87599659","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/thisness\">@thisness</a> any chance it might be a blood clot? Worth getting it seen asap if so.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/87599659","date_published":"2026-04-04T17:28:46+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-04 17:28","date_timestamp":1775323726,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"87138666","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/manton\">@manton</a> Welcome to Europe and enjoy your trip!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/87138666","date_published":"2026-03-28T13:28:54+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-28 13:28","date_timestamp":1774704534,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"86934412","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/thisness\">@thisness</a> they are a delight. Hope they’re surviving the current high winds hereabouts.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/86934412","date_published":"2026-03-25T15:13:05+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-25 15:13","date_timestamp":1774451585,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"86122084","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/MitchWagner\">@MitchWagner</a> could’ve sworn that was a young Robert Mitchum. Not that I’ve seen either lately.🤔</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/86122084","date_published":"2026-03-13T13:22:32+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-13 13:22","date_timestamp":1773408152,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"83801731","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/rscottjones\">@rscottjones</a> thanks. Let’s hope I can keep it off long-term. Certainly makes a difference.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/83801731","date_published":"2026-02-07T20:19:11+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-07 20:19","date_timestamp":1770495551,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"83777943","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/mitch@hachyderm.io\" class=\"u-url mention\">@mitch</a></span> bit obvious perhaps but one need not exclude the other</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/83777943","date_published":"2026-02-07T12:43:31+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-07 12:43","date_timestamp":1770468211,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"81608135","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/timapple\">@timapple</a> it is a very popular spot, especially at weekends. Quite a range of terrain though I don’t tend to vary my route overly. I find posting photos is motivational. Interesting to look back at them over the seasons as well.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/81608135","date_published":"2026-01-08T11:27:07+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-08 11:27","date_timestamp":1767871627,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"81276936","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/manton\">@manton</a> kind of stands out!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/81276936","date_published":"2026-01-03T18:11:05+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-03 18:11","date_timestamp":1767463865,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"81264894","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/vrsimility\">@vrsimility</a> Of course, calorie restriction may not be enough even with additional exercise. Worth a try though. <a href=\"https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/the-biggest-hidden-rule-of-weight-loss\">www.sciencefocus.com/news/the-…</a></p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/81264894","date_published":"2026-01-03T15:01:29+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-03 15:01","date_timestamp":1767452489,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"81190167","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/manton\">@manton</a> if you mean Pluribus, I empathize though I did stick with it.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/81190167","date_published":"2026-01-02T11:37:22+00:00","author":{"name":"Ball of Confusion","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F51%2F1562011.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"vrsimility"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-02 11:37","date_timestamp":1767353842,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}}]}