{"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":"88706027","content_html":"<p>Morning excursion to Liverpool for a mix of shopping and culture, not to mention coffee and carbs. The pair in the Walker cafe always make me wonder what he’s saying to her (wrong answers only).</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/604f96a0a5-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A historic brick building featuring arched windows and a clock is fronted by informational blue signs and outdoor seating in a courtyard.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/81cc6a6979-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A historic building facade features ornate architectural details and a Sports Direct sign.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/cc2b686626-m.jpg\" width=\"495\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A classical statue depicts a muscular figure holding a dagger while supporting another figure in a grand interior setting.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/0089cf202c-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A bronze statue of a woman wearing a hat and shawl is displayed in a gallery setting with architectural details and framed artwork in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/04/21/morning-excursion-to-liverpool-for.html","date_published":"2026-04-21T13:47:45+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":"13:47","date_timestamp":1776779265,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116443007485739668","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mjz4plgtj32o"]}},{"id":"88631617","content_html":"<p>I see there’s now a second potential location for the Peak Cluster AGI. Much larger than the first so presumably encompasses a range of inland sites. <a href=\"https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/c7291c20bddd45b9aa03052d49a6c6e7#data_s=id%3AdataSource_2-19ba35cc9ba-layer-21-19ba35b33dc-layer-11%3A1\">experience.arcgis.com/experienc…</a></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/04/20/i-see-theres-now-a.html","date_published":"2026-04-20T12:46:26+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":"2026-04-20 12:46","date_timestamp":1776689186,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116437115204841507","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mjwixtdrxd2r"]}},{"id":"88625079","content_html":"<p>Fresh first thing though not much of a breeze judging by the wind turbines. Silver birch leafing up nicely. Coffee at the courtyard.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/6b06334f2f-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow dirt path winds through a sunlit forest with trees and dry foliage on either side under a clear blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/050ae08237-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path winds through a lush, sun-dappled forest surrounded by dense greenery.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/3ecb3d07df-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path winds through a sunlit forest with tall, leafy trees on a clear day.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/43eb59002d-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A rural landscape features a plowed field, wind turbines in the distance, and trees under a clear blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/04/20/fresh-first-thing-though-not.html","date_published":"2026-04-20T10:23:24+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":"2026-04-20 10:23","date_timestamp":1776680604,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116436547765422777","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mjwawm4z2y25"]}},{"id":"88574313","content_html":"<p>Nice stroll around Birkenhead Park. Shame about the bridges, hopefully fixed soon. High point the seven cute coot chicks. Coffee and carbs at the visitors centre.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/ef01215c1d-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A wide, grassy park landscape is surrounded by trees under a partly cloudy blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/e76ba66372-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A tranquil park scene features pigeons foraging on the ground with a serene pond and a classical stone structure framed by large, bare trees.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/01c48010ba-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A bird is standing on a small nest in the middle of a pond surrounded by calm water and trees.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/c2023fda56-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A serene park scene features a pathway lined with trees and a lush, grassy area sprinkled with white flowers.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/04/19/nice-stroll-around-birkenhead-park.html","date_published":"2026-04-19T13:58:23+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":"2026-04-19 13:58","date_timestamp":1776607103,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116431730736490189","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mju4hs6zmh2h"]}},{"id":"88507072","content_html":"<p>Detour to see godwits during this morning’s circuit of #Royden. FP14 looking good but pretty much limbo dancers only at the moment. On the plus side bluebells always a feature at Caldy roundabout. Coffee and carbs at Benty’s.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/0c57e8a968-m.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"A grassy area with a flock of birds is set by a pond surrounded by trees and reeds.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/2aa220dd86-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow dirt path winds through a lush woodland scene bordered by vibrant purple wildflowers and dense green foliage.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/df3adb36d8-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow dirt path surrounded by lush greenery and partially obstructed by fallen branches winds through a dense forest area.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/6f521093ef-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A lush woodland scene features a carpet of blue and yellow wildflowers beneath tall trees.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/04/18/detour-to-see-godwits-during.html","date_published":"2026-04-18T10:25:06+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":"2026-04-18 10:25","date_timestamp":1776507906,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116425229745186754","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mjra3fdw4w2t"]}},{"id":"88454831","content_html":"<p>Afternoon stroll around #Royden, including visits to the walled garden and Irby Quarry. Visual impact of latter rock face diminished by trees and (rather intrepid) graffiti. Coffee and carbs at Benty’s.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/971adc818e-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A lush garden with blooming flowers, a small pond, and a brick wall in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/2fba8bff34-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A lush green woodland path is lined with wildflowers and trees, featuring a prominent tree stump on the left.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/9213f472fd-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A winding wooden track snakes through a lush, green forest setting.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/63b6a61d6d-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A grassy landscape features a dense cluster of trees with patches of yellow flowers under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/04/17/afternoon-stroll-around-royden-including.html","date_published":"2026-04-17T16:42:47+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":"2026-04-17 16:42","date_timestamp":1776444167,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116421051876035107","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mjpepjsmc52s"]}},{"id":"88433282","content_html":"<p>The xx at Coachella playing intro is the best way to start the day (flashing lights) 🎵\n<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvRxaZH7DUY\">www.youtube.com/watch</a></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/04/17/the-xx-at-coachella-playing.html","date_published":"2026-04-17T08:44:56+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":"2026-04-17 08:44","date_timestamp":1776415496,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116419166277468559","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mjojvktti52j"]}},{"id":"88372675","content_html":"<p>Sunny for today’s circuit of #Royden. “Highlight”  was a (mercifully small) bird cr*pping on the phone while at Benty’s. Seems like everyone’s a critic these days. 😅</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/53d2480cdd-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A rocky path winds through a scenic landscape with trees and shrubs under a blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/aff3d551a3-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Red sandstone rocks are surrounded by trees under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/81480f4f22-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Blue flowers and green foliage grow next to a rustic stone wall.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/6f3942d1f9-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A tree stands prominently on a dirt path surrounded by greenery under a blue sky with clouds.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/04/16/sunny-for-todays-circuit-of.html","date_published":"2026-04-16T12:56:24+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":"2026-04-16 12:56","date_timestamp":1776344184,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116414499658378076","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mjmhltkus42o"]}},{"id":"88297187","content_html":"<p>Quiet and thankfully no showers in #Royden this morning so Met Office 1, BBC app 0 (based on Met Office rainfall map). Coffee and carbs at Benty’s.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/7fad0c4f21-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A natural landscape featuring sparse trees, dry grass, and a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/4b66621985-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A serene landscape features a mix of grassland and lush, leafy trees under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/2ad6cd214f-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow dirt path winds through a lush, green forest with sparse trees and dense underbrush under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/a0506a30d6-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A wooden bench sits along a dirt path in a forest with tall trees and scattered leaf litter.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/04/15/quiet-and-thankfully-no-showers.html","date_published":"2026-04-15T11:51:39+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":"2026-04-15 11:51","date_timestamp":1776253899,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116408577468410927","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mjjtgszoxy2n"]}},{"id":"88223541","content_html":"<p>Light rain showers this morning in #Royden. Early signs of a few rhodo buds coming into flower and lilly pads on the mere. Coffee and carbs at the courtyard.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/d684b9d838-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path winds through a lush park area with leafless trees, yellow flowers, and a wooden bridge.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1da11efd35-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A serene pond is surrounded by trees with partially overcast skies reflecting on the water.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/8a12c58678-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow dirt path winds through a forest with tall trees and dense foliage.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1aea2de152-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A tranquil meadow surrounded by trees and brush, with a grassy clearing in the center under an overcast sky.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/04/14/light-rain-showers-this-morning.html","date_published":"2026-04-14T10:28:08+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":"2026-04-14 10:28","date_timestamp":1776162488,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116402592895176747","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mjh6gcvr5c2j"]}},{"id":"88158958","content_html":"<p>Bluebells in and around #Royden walled garden this morning. Coffee and carbs at the courtyard.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/7cedcb3cba-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A lush garden with vibrant purple flowers is surrounded by tall trees and a terminus for a miniature railway.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/3c835836ac-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A garden path is surrounded by a variety of lush green plants and trees, with patches of sunlight filtering through the foliage.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/0becb57022-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A lush woodland scene features a carpet of purple-blue flowers under the dappled sunlight shining through the trees.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/d0fea44336-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A lush garden with a rustic wooden fence features blooming purple flowers and greenery.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/04/13/bluebells-in-and-around-royden.html","date_published":"2026-04-13T12:36:55+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":"2026-04-13 12:36","date_timestamp":1776083815,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116397435743835852","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mjev42md7r2h"]}},{"id":"88095345","content_html":"<p>Poor sartorial choices for today’s circuit of #Royden. Firstly much warmer than expected, then much wetter. Sheltered under a handy holly. Coffee and carbs at Benty’s.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/6f282918fb-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sunlit forest path is flanked by lush green trees and a moss-covered stone wall.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/3c31a2166e-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A pot with blooming pink tulips is placed on a wooden picnic table inside a yellow tent.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/70e3a51ad7-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A lush, green field is framed by overhanging branches in the rain.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/f72bd008ed-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow, winding path is surrounded by lush greenery and dense foliage in a forested area.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/04/12/poor-sartorial-choices-for-todays.html","date_published":"2026-04-12T10:34:31+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":"2026-04-12 10:34","date_timestamp":1775990071,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116391293270898877","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mjc5ssj4pv2l"]}},{"id":"88041846","content_html":"<p>Bright if chilly meander around #Royden and Sandy Lane. Little island of bluebells in latter, also Walled Garden. Coffee and carbs at Benty’s.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/8fe28bb392-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A forest path winds through a sunlit woodland with leafy trees and a lush ground cover of plants and flowers.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/84a0e76bf9-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A forest scene with numerous bluebell flowers among trees and foliage.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/37e15ac30f-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A lush carpet of bluebells blooms beneath tall trees in a sunlit garden.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/a1d7cf1eb4-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A tranquil lake surrounded by trees is reflected on a clear, sunny day with a wooden pier in the foreground.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/04/11/bright-if-chilly-meander-around.html","date_published":"2026-04-11T11:11:27+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":"2026-04-11 11:11","date_timestamp":1775905887,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116385775703968406","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mj7pfs7wly2l"]}},{"id":"87971703","content_html":"<p>Longer #Royden circuit today taking in the blossom at the cemetery. Later into Benty’s so quite busy. Also, tulip time. Finally saw some evidence of storm damage on what is not my normal route.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/9e08e01543-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/c94de82ebd-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/5f8fb067e2-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/09b2fad5d8-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/04/10/longer-royden-circuit-today-taking.html","date_published":"2026-04-10T10:54:20+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":"2026-04-10 10:54","date_timestamp":1775818460,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116380046492689893","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mj55yj7tyg2q"]}},{"id":"87913254","content_html":"<p>Quiet in #Royden this afternoon, possibly because people checked the weather forecast first. Bit of a downpour but fortunately I was undercover at the time. 👀 Ferns making an appearance.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/284942a72d-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Purple flowers and green foliage grow on a mossy hillside, with a wooden fence and grassy field in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/6f5d0a02af-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A tree trunk is surrounded by green ferns and moss on the forest floor.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/0b3e2ff0fc-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path winds through a forest area with tall trees and sparse undergrowth.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/d1869e6f24-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A serene pond surrounded by trees with a pathway and a tree stump in the foreground.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/04/09/quiet-in-royden-this-afternoon.html","date_published":"2026-04-09T14:59:29+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":"2026-04-09 14:59","date_timestamp":1775746769,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116375344514826664","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mj3364t4gd2r"]}},{"id":"87903179","content_html":"<p>Hanging out at the Floral in New Brighton. Coffee and carbs may be involved.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/168f3a35de-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A modern building with large glass windows and a sign that reads Floral Pavilion on its facade.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/b29d2a2d4c-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A spacious, retro-style café features patterned carpet, mid-century modern furniture, and pendant lighting with a view of a partially enclosed mezzanine.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/32140a620b-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A large passenger ferry labeled Stena Line is passing near a wharf with cranes visible in the background and a sandy beach in the foreground.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/77b23fb95d-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sandy beach with a Lifeguards sign and a distant ferry near a stone fortification and lighthouse by the sea.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/04/09/hanging-out-at-the-floral.html","date_published":"2026-04-09T11:58:07+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":"2026-04-09 11:58","date_timestamp":1775735887,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116374637427274939","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mj2r4wxj5o2d"]}},{"id":"87831605","content_html":"<p>Sunny day, quiet initially but getting busier at #Royden. Coffee and carbs at Benty’s 🌞</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/d90c6850f4-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sandy path winds through a sunlit forested area with trees and bushes.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/d061a39893-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow dirt path winds its way through a natural landscape of shrubs and young trees under a clear blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/adf5b6c81e-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Sunlight filters through a forest with tall trees, casting shadows on the leafy ground.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/0c7ca4bc8b-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A lush, sunlit garden with tall trees and vibrant greenery creating a peaceful scene.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/04/08/sunny-day-quiet-initially-but.html","date_published":"2026-04-08T11:09:28+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":"2026-04-08 11:09","date_timestamp":1775646568,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116368783400593375","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3miy5wuvtc62q"]}},{"id":"87767031","content_html":"<p>Nice weather for a spot of (very amateur) twitching at RSPB Burton. Walked up to Burton Point to see the marshes (pretty damp still). Coffee and carbs at the Manor cafe.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/006d9439c2-m.jpg\" width=\"404\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A woodland scene features a carpet of bluebell flowers amidst green foliage and tree branches.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/ecfd7c59e1-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A serene wetland landscape features tall reeds, a reflective waterway, and a clear blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/3a40816970-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A serene landscape features a river with sandbanks, birds gathering by the water, and a backdrop of trees under a clear blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/40ee902612-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A landscape features expansive fields with patches of water, set against a backdrop of distant hills and a blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/04/07/nice-weather-for-a-spot.html","date_published":"2026-04-07T14:23:53+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":"2026-04-07 14:23","date_timestamp":1775571833,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116363882770398952","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mivybvd6lt2r"]}},{"id":"87689142","content_html":"<p>Out early before #Royden gets busy. Sun overhead and fairly dry underfoot so what’s not to like. Coffee and carbs at Benty’s.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/983d037446-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sunlit path winds through a green, open field with trees silhouetted against a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/f119e3f0fc-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A serene marshland scene features sparse trees, tall grasses, and a reflective waterway under a blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/56aee82506-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A large, weathered rock formation is surrounded by bare trees and under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/52ecbc3de1-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path winds through a forest with bare trees and some greenery.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/04/06/out-early-before-royden-gets.html","date_published":"2026-04-06T10:37:31+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":"2026-04-06 10:37","date_timestamp":1775471851,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116357330836324127","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mit36hcefm2f"]}},{"id":"87637625","content_html":"<p>Brief shower but otherwise bright during this morning’s circuit of #Royden. Only minor debris on the paths despite a fairly vicious storm last night. Last day of the egg hunt at Benty’s. Signage very much on point. Keep hopping! 👉🐇☝️</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/6804214169-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A muddy path with a small puddle leads through a landscape of trees and shrubs under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/89d7f3c3a2-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A scenic view features a rocky surface with carvings in the foreground, surrounded by a wooded area under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/5596a61ae7-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Colorful directional signs are mounted on a wooden post in a grassy area, with various instructions like KEEP ON HOPPING, Turn Right, and KEEP GOING!\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/4d7d3e9791-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/04/05/brief-shower-but-otherwise-bright.html","date_published":"2026-04-05T11:08:03+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":"2026-04-05 11:08","date_timestamp":1775387283,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116351790229621435","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3miqmgzb2ha2c"]}},{"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":"87583677","content_html":"<p>Goldilocks weather for this morning’s plod round #Royden. Time to spare so up to the top to get the view. Coffee and carbs at Benty’s (managed to miss peak egg hunt).</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/f7426688cc-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A path winds through a forest with stacked logs and tall trees.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/12c336eb0f-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sandy path winds through a wooded area with bare trees and patches of greenery.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/5827752a14-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A stone monument stands on a rocky hill overlooking a coastal landscape with water and distant landforms under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/c1a0bfe6ed-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Wooden picnic tables are arranged on a grassy area surrounded by trees and hedges.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/04/04/goldilocks-weather-for-this-mornings.html","date_published":"2026-04-04T10:28:51+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":"2026-04-04 10:28","date_timestamp":1775298531,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116345966450456910","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3minzojja3a2r"]}},{"id":"87523932","content_html":"<p>Understandably busy at #Royden and good to see it being enjoyed by so many with the weather thus far better than expected. Coffee and carbs at Benty’s.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/f0b7801ea4-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A large, moss-covered tree with twisted branches stands in a forest with scattered leaf litter on the ground.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/886d289418-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A fallen tree lies amidst a grassy and bushy landscape under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/fb64fe3aaa-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path winds through a forested area with leafless trees and scattered greenery under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/a9aaf86138-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sunlit forest path winds through tall trees, surrounded by dense foliage.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/04/03/understandably-busy-at-royden-and.html","date_published":"2026-04-03T10:51:44+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":"2026-04-03 10:51","date_timestamp":1775213504,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116340394010537524","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3milkijv7ng2u"]}},{"id":"87461146","content_html":"<p>Lovely day for a walk from Thurstaston to Heswall and back. Much less muddy than last week. Coffee at YOT then back via Heswall Fields and adjacent cliffs where this year the crop is beans (?). Egg trail underway at the visitors centre.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/9f7dc502df-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path framed by lush, green foliage leads to a white fence under a vibrant blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/5a287bf5e8-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sailboat rests on calm waters under a blue sky with scattered clouds, surrounded by a tranquil landscape.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/01e51a42d9-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A wooden bench sits in front of blooming white shrubs, overlooking a calm body of water with hills in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/b4cd5ad885-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path runs alongside a lush green field with a calm body of water and clear blue sky in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/04/02/lovely-day-for-a-walk.html","date_published":"2026-04-02T12:19:16+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":"2026-04-02 12:19","date_timestamp":1775132356,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116335076591192878","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mij6whah7u2c"]}},{"id":"87386031","content_html":"<p>Feeling a bit meh so v gentle poddle around #Royden. Coffee and carbs at Benty’s (where indeed they do know my name), then across the mighty Greasby for a quick explore of Irby Heath. Elsewhere, horse chestnut in leaf and bluebells blooming.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/ae23f77105-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A small wooden bridge crosses a narrow stream surrounded by lush greenery and tree-lined paths.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/cc55533ed5-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow dirt path surrounded by dense greenery leads into the woods with a sign reading National Trust Irby Heath.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/8579b74144-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A forest scene features tall trees with rough bark and sparse undergrowth on a cloudy day.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/ba285e97e0-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A tranquil pond surrounded by leafless trees reflects the overcast sky and bare branches.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/04/01/feeling-a-bit-meh-so.html","date_published":"2026-04-01T11:11:56+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":"2026-04-01 11:11","date_timestamp":1775041916,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116329155231483719","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3migkrop5zn2r"]}},{"id":"87316673","content_html":"<p>“Highlight” of today’s circuit of #Royden was thing stuck up tree at Hillbark. Knee much improved though not quite 100%. Coffee and carbs at the courtyard.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/51715d8a53-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/6241406bcc-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/ade2f09177-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/782b7f1509-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/03/31/highlight-of-todays-circuit-of.html","date_published":"2026-03-31T11:52:41+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":"2026-03-31 11:52","date_timestamp":1774957961,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://toot.io/@vrsimility/116323649453122651","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mie4k2ppfu2k"]}},{"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}},{"id":"80299471","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/KimberlyHirsh\">@KimberlyHirsh</a> 1.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/80299471","date_published":"2025-12-18T18:18:29+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":"2025-12-18 18:18","date_timestamp":1766081909,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"79721932","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/thisness\">@thisness</a> forehead on lintel. Not recommended.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/79721932","date_published":"2025-12-10T13:41:21+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":"2025-12-10 13:41","date_timestamp":1765374081,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"79164302","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/MitchWagner\">@MitchWagner</a> episode 5 was promising.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/79164302","date_published":"2025-12-02T13:58:31+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":"2025-12-02 13:58","date_timestamp":1764683911,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"79122574","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/mitch@hachyderm.io\" class=\"u-url mention\">@mitch</a></span> Same. I think there’s a degree of FOMO keeping me engaged.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/79122574","date_published":"2025-12-01T21:34:24+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":"2025-12-01 21:34","date_timestamp":1764624864,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"78505457","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/mitch@hachyderm.io\" class=\"u-url mention\">@mitch</a></span> reminiscent of an early Dr Who episode where the daleks were doing a casual bit of brainwashing. I guess we have social media for that now.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/78505457","date_published":"2025-11-22T13:08:59+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":"2025-11-22 13:08","date_timestamp":1763816939,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"77906845","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/jarrod\">@jarrod</a> I’m one of the few for whom Severance didn’t click and the same may be true of Pluribus albeit that I’m just one episode in. Will likely stick with it a while longer.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/77906845","date_published":"2025-11-13T17:10:03+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":"2025-11-13 17:10","date_timestamp":1763053803,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"76759451","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/thisness\">@thisness</a> David’s wisdom is greatly missed.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/76759451","date_published":"2025-10-27T18:28:58+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":"2025-10-27 18:28","date_timestamp":1761589738,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"75771889","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/markstoneman\">@markstoneman</a> I did see a guy foraging for mushrooms yesterday which I guess is the closest we get albeit he wasn’t consuming them on the fly.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/75771889","date_published":"2025-10-14T18:01:23+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":"2025-10-14 18:01","date_timestamp":1760464883,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"73658623","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/thisness\">@thisness</a> very interesting, thanks for sharing!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/73658623","date_published":"2025-09-16T09:04:22+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":"2025-09-16 09:04","date_timestamp":1758013462,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"73056405","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/mitch@hachyderm.io\" class=\"u-url mention\">@mitch</a></span> well, I cross-post there so not entirely.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/73056405","date_published":"2025-09-08T10:59:36+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":"2025-09-08 10:59","date_timestamp":1757329176,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"72322375","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/news\">@news</a> Thanks!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/72322375","date_published":"2025-08-29T17:35:45+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":"2025-08-29 17:35","date_timestamp":1756488945,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"70999828","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/mitch@hachyderm.io\" class=\"u-url mention\">@mitch</a></span> it’s also a very popular tourist destination steeped in history and culture. Depends what you’re looking for. I should add that scousers, while undeniably proud of their city and its football teams, have a remarkably acute sense of humour as well as a famous antipathy towards all things Manchester.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/70999828","date_published":"2025-08-11T15:28:39+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":"2025-08-11 15:28","date_timestamp":1754926119,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"70796465","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/manton\">@manton</a> I like it! Kudos to the author!</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/70796465","date_published":"2025-08-08T16:06:34+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":"2025-08-08 16:06","date_timestamp":1754669194,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"70711766","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/thisness\">@thisness</a> I blame the weather</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/70711766","date_published":"2025-08-07T14:37:01+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":"2025-08-07 14:37","date_timestamp":1754577421,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}}]}