{"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":"97369632","content_html":"<p>Big cloud weather this morning in West Kirby. Coffee and carbs at Tanskeys. Easy to miss the plaque on Cubbins Green.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017821-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A calm pond is surrounded by lush green trees and vegetation under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017842-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sailboat floats on a calm body of water with a grassy shoreline in the foreground and wind turbines visible in the distant background under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017885-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"An informational sign about birds and wildlife is situated on a grassy area overlooking a large body of water under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017887-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A seaside view through a window decorated with framed fish artwork and a model sailboat on the windowsill, framed by beige curtains.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/09/11/big-cloud-weather-this-morning.html","date_published":"2026-09-11T17:04:46+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":"17:04","date_timestamp":1789146286,"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/117253492796628389","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mvb2fmwg6b2b"]}},{"id":"97289299","content_html":"<p>Liking the cool and cloudy weather of late in #Royden but had to dodge a sharp shower in Benty’s which is closed Sunday morning (Scone Queen’s 70th so many happy returns to her).</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017800-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow dirt path winds through dense shrubs and trees under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017791-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A faint rainbow arches over a landscape of dense green trees with wind turbines visible in the distance under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017793-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path winds through dense shrubs and bushes under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017799-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A grassy field with fences features blue signs decorated with sunflowers, with a backdrop of trees and a line of blooming sunflowers.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/09/10/liking-the-cool-and-cloudy.html","date_published":"2026-09-10T11:43:44+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":"2026-09-10 11:43","date_timestamp":1789040624,"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/117246570737871838","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mv5xzt5aym2k"]}},{"id":"97223960","content_html":"<p>Cool and cloudy this morning in #Royden but thankfully dry. Found a little Acer in the walled garden I’d forgotten about. Also nearby the first cluster of fungi I’ve seen this year. Coffee and carbs at Benty’s which has its Halloween events schedule posted. Time flies.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017748-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt and stone path winds through a grassy, shrub-filled landscape under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017728-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A tall stone tower partially covered by lush green foliage stands amidst dense vegetation and tall ornamental grasses under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017732-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A small tree with pink and green leaves is surrounded by various green plants and enclosed by short wooden logs in a garden setting.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017738-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A cluster of white mushrooms is growing at the base of tree trunks surrounded by moss, ferns, and fallen leaves.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/09/09/cool-and-cloudy-this-morning.html","date_published":"2026-09-09T12:30:59+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":"2026-09-09 12:30","date_timestamp":1788957059,"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/117241092535451008","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mv3k73uka324"]}},{"id":"97168894","content_html":"<p>Morning in Liverpool. Bit of an exhibition interlude but recent rehang at Walker meant some novelty as well as old friends. Coffee and carbs at the museum, then a quick visit to Dale Street. The KJT street art was new to me. Facade of former Grecian Hotel dates back in part to 1830.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017599-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A historic building with large columns, colorful banners, and a statue of a person on horseback is set against a partly cloudy sky and an open paved walkway.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017605-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A white marble bust of a Josephine Butler with parted hair and a detailed, pleated dress is displayed against a dark background.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/a64cc4777e-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A large mural of KJT in mid-jump wearing a blue outfit with the words POWERING POSITIVITY is painted on the side of a building, accompanied by motivational phrases about belief, progress, and not running alone.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017675-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A multi-story historic building with classical columns houses a barber shop at street level and is situated on a city street corner with traffic lights.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/09/08/morning-in-liverpool-bit-of.html","date_published":"2026-09-08T15:03:02+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":"2026-09-08 15:03","date_timestamp":1788879782,"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/117236026930229442","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3muzc72c7ca2r"]}},{"id":"97108503","content_html":"<p>Pleasant morning for a quick plod round #Royden. An hour well spent.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017597-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A large tree with spreading branches stands on a leaf-covered forest floor surrounded by dense greenery.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017578-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A scenic view of a hillside covered in autumnal foliage with a distant body of water and hills under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017582-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow, leaf-covered trail winds through a forest with tall trees and brown ferns.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017591-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A winding garden path is surrounded by lush greenery, including tall pampas grass and various shrubs.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/09/07/pleasant-morning-for-a-quick.html","date_published":"2026-09-07T12:41:19+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":"2026-09-07 12:41","date_timestamp":1788784879,"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/117229808050658949","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3muwjticocj2e"]}},{"id":"97057942","content_html":"<p>Occasional light shower and fairly busy in #Royden this morning but nobody sitting on the benches so there you go.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017524-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A solitary wooden bench stands amidst a dense pine forest with a floor covered in dry pine needles.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017528-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A quiet forest path is surrounded by dense green trees with a simple wooden bench placed beside it.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017536-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A peaceful wooded area features a dirt path, scattered dry leaves, and a simple wooden bench amidst tall trees with green foliage.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017557-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A simple wooden bench is situated in a forest clearing surrounded by tall trees and scattered fallen leaves.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/09/06/occasional-light-shower-and-fairly.html","date_published":"2026-09-06T12:29:54+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":"2026-09-06 12:29","date_timestamp":1788697794,"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/117224101605614315","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mutyqggjiv2b"]}},{"id":"97011798","content_html":"<p>Cloudy with occasional mizzle for this morning’s circuit of #Royden. Grasses continuing to green up. Fairly quiet so ran and jogged a little because cardio. Undid all the good work with coffee and carbs at Benty’s who are now selling their own cut flowers.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017476-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow dirt path runs alongside a wooden fence bordering an open grassy field under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017511-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A forest path covered in fallen leaves winds through trees with a mix of green and brown foliage.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017491-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A natural landscape filled with a variety of green and purple vegetation under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017497-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow dirt path winds through dense green and brown foliage under an overcast sky.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/09/05/cloudy-with-occasional-mizzle-for.html","date_published":"2026-09-05T13:27:30+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":"2026-09-05 13:27","date_timestamp":1788614850,"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/117218664779493436","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3murlhz2tsl24"]}},{"id":"96952833","content_html":"<p>Enjoyable visit to the Williamson to see the Leonard McComb exhibition. Beautifully curated as always. The Wirral Open gallery was also a great show. So much art in such a small space!</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017469-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A spacious art gallery room with ornate architectural details features paintings on the walls and display cases in the center.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017471-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A well-lit art gallery features a collection of framed paintings displayed on white walls with a wooden bench positioned on the right side of the room.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/09/04/enjoyable-visit-to-the-williamson.html","date_published":"2026-09-04T12:48:17+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":"2026-09-04 12:48","date_timestamp":1788526097,"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/117212848071593227","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3muoyseuwsq2j"]}},{"id":"96887334","content_html":"<p>Good circuit of #Royden this morning, making the most of fine autumnal weather. New jetty nearly finished at the mere. Coffee and carbs at Benty’s. Nice fresh scone but the gourd was a bit chewy 😜🤔</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017417-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow dirt path winds through a grassy field toward a cluster of large, leafy trees under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017449-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A moss-covered fallen tree lies on the forest floor surrounded by trees and scattered leaves.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017445-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A metal tub filled with various colorful gourds is displayed on a wooden table next to a handwritten sign promoting homegrown gourds for £3.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017454-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A wooden platform or deck is situated by the edge of a calm, tree-lined body of water on a partly cloudy day.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/09/03/good-circuit-of-royden-this.html","date_published":"2026-09-03T12:17:14+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":"2026-09-03 12:17","date_timestamp":1788437834,"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/117207063841749085","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mumgmfsk5e2w"]}},{"id":"96831235","content_html":"<p>Just a brief sortie to #Royden this afternoon. Cloudy but dry and occasionally breezy. Fungi making the most of the dead silver birch. It’s getting to be that time of year, I guess .</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017369-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow dirt path runs alongside a wooden fence bordering a grassy field with trees under an overcast sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017383-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path covered with fallen leaves winds through a dense forest with tall trees and a large moss-covered rock.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017393-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A tree trunk with white fungi growing on it is surrounded by dense green and brown foliage in a forest.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017414-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path winds through a dense green forest with tall trees and scattered fallen branches.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/09/02/just-a-brief-sortie-to.html","date_published":"2026-09-02T14:50:14+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":"2026-09-02 14:50","date_timestamp":1788360614,"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/117202003269891122","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3muk6p5xqkz2b"]}},{"id":"96764598","content_html":"<p>Nice morning for a walk in #Royden. Fine weather, some autumn tints and not quite so parched. That said, they seem to be taking advantage of the low water level in the mere to replace the rather frail “jetty”.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017317-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sunlit forest path winds through tall pine trees and moss-covered rocks under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017367-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path winds through a natural landscape of shrubs, trees, and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds above.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017362-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sunlit dirt path winds through a dense forest with a wooden bench positioned to the side.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017355-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A tranquil forest scene features a small pond surrounded by lush green trees under a clear blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/09/01/nice-morning-for-a-walk.html","date_published":"2026-09-01T13:02:05+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":"2026-09-01 13:02","date_timestamp":1788267725,"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/117195915518520967","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3muhi72465v2v"]}},{"id":"96704408","content_html":"<p>Blustery but otherwise benign in #Royden this morning. Fairly busy, mostly dog-walkers in the woods but some joggers elsewhere as well. Grass greening up and surrounding maize fields all harvested, for silage if the interwebz are to be believed.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017296-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path winds through a dense forest with tall trees and underbrush.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017297-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path winds through a forest with tall trees and a ground covered in fallen leaves.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017287-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A natural landscape features dense shrubbery and heather in the foreground with a variety of trees under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1000017291-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A woodland path covered with fallen leaves leads to an open grassy area bordered by trees.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/08/31/blustery-but-otherwise-benign-in.html","date_published":"2026-08-31T12:32:30+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":"2026-08-31 12:32","date_timestamp":1788179550,"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/117190136396215639","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3muew2plgxv24"]}},{"id":"96673940","content_html":"<p>Needed to convert a fairly simple web page to Markdown. This did the job. <a href=\"https://www.firecrawl.dev/tools/website-to-markdown\">www.firecrawl.dev/tools/web…</a></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/08/30/needed-to-convert-a-fairly.html","date_published":"2026-08-30T20:57:11+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":"2026-08-30 20:57","date_timestamp":1788123431,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"96604364","content_html":"<p>Drizzle followed by light rain for this morning’s visit to #Royden. Fairly busy as befits a weekend. Greasby Brook back to the (very) occasional puddle.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/6f79a67a8b-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path winds through a dense forest with tall trees and abundant green and brown foliage.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/dcb3fe7a91-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path covered with fallen leaves winds through a dense forest with tall, green trees.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/4ce6a73dcc-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A peaceful forest path covered with fallen leaves winds through tall trees with green and brown foliage.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/1df8f8e442-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A forest path with scattered leaves and exposed tree roots runs alongside a dry, narrow stream bed surrounded by dense green foliage.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/08/29/drizzle-followed-by-light-rain.html","date_published":"2026-08-29T11:22:15+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":"2026-08-29 11:22","date_timestamp":1788002535,"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/117178535492412427","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mu7r7bpbhk2u"]}},{"id":"96547076","content_html":"<p>Enjoyable walk this morning in #Royden despite a heavy rain shower. Lots of puddles as a consequence (quite the novelty) and some accumulated flow in Greasby Brook, at least as far as the first (I assume) leaky barrier. Coffee and carbs at Benty’s which is closing at 2pm weekdays from 2nd Sept.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/6109f5de8a-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A gravel path winds through a dense forest with several puddles reflecting the surrounding trees.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/3fba6275a9-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A muddy dirt path leads to a wooden gate under a large tree with green foliage in a natural, wooded area.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/ae598970d0-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A forest path covered with fallen leaves has a large puddle of water reflecting the surrounding trees.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/92d662ead8-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A small muddy creek runs through a forested area with green trees and ferns surrounding it.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/08/28/enjoyable-walk-this-morning-in.html","date_published":"2026-08-28T11:37:30+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":"2026-08-28 11:37","date_timestamp":1787917050,"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/117172933534643051","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mu5blw73ir23"]}},{"id":"96505989","content_html":"<p>Skipped #Royden today so a few photos from yesterday.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/182bc9dffe-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow dirt path covered with fallen leaves winds through a dense forest of birch trees and green ferns.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/c0c7fe4b94-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow dirt path winds through dense vegetation of purple flowers and autumn-colored ferns under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/c8a7cd87ae-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path winds through a natural landscape filled with green trees, purple heather, and dry grass.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/81a931a238-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A natural landscape featuring a mix of green and brown ferns in the foreground, purple heather in the midground, and various trees in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/08/27/skipped-royden-today-so-a.html","date_published":"2026-08-27T18:40:07+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":"2026-08-27 18:40","date_timestamp":1787856007,"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/117168932847084707","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mu3iql7z3o22"]}},{"id":"96425221","content_html":"<p>Fairly quiet this morning in #Royden. Occasional light showers but dodged the worst in Benty’s which seems to be in sunflower mode.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/8cc4acc344-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A leaf-covered dirt path lined with a low stone wall runs through a densely wooded area with tall trees.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/f9b61e69d4-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A wooden fence borders a dry grassy field with a backdrop of green and autumn-colored trees, framed by branches and leaves.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/9789b18390-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path winds through a forested area with tall trees and ferns on either side, along with some cut logs lying by the trail.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/c23fcd8c00-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A forest path covered with fallen autumn leaves winds through trees with green and brown foliage.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/08/26/fairly-quiet-this-morning-in.html","date_published":"2026-08-26T12:28:38+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":"2026-08-26 12:28","date_timestamp":1787747318,"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/117161810217066051","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mtydjsqog22u"]}},{"id":"96370351","content_html":"<p>Cloudy but reasonably warm this morning in #Royden. Just a brief visit. Forecast for the rest of the week not great so will have to see how much I get out.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/0183ad14b6-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path winds through a forest with tall trees and dry, brown foliage on the ground.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/27dcfb2479-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow dirt path winds through a dry grassy field towards a dense forest under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/235db66ba4-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path winds through a forested area with tall trees and scattered green and autumn-colored foliage.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/8897ac2b5b-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A large Tudor-style house with distinctive black and white timber framing is set behind a hedge with dry grass in the foreground.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/08/25/cloudy-but-reasonably-warm-this.html","date_published":"2026-08-25T15:02:34+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":"2026-08-25 15:02","date_timestamp":1787670154,"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/117156758579157237","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mtw3qgj4462f"]}},{"id":"96306501","content_html":"<p>Sunny and fairly quiet first thing in #Royden this morning. Welsh coast a little hazy in the sun. Still a little colour courtesy of late blooming heather.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/cf59ed9e46-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A rocky cliff edge overlooks a landscape of trees, fields, and distant hills under a clear blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/0a2d6c19f8-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path winds through a forested area with trees displaying a mix of green and autumn-colored leaves under a clear sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/cba0fe319b-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sunlit clearing filled with flowering heather and various shrubs lies in front of a dense forest under a clear blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/8824e824c0-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A tall brick tower rises above a lush garden area with a wooden bench and various green plants under a clear blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/08/24/sunny-and-fairly-quiet-first.html","date_published":"2026-08-24T13:17:30+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":"2026-08-24 13:17","date_timestamp":1787577450,"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/117150677651185040","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mttfcux4ms2x"]}},{"id":"96257720","content_html":"<p>Meols to Leasowe lighthouse and back this morning. Tide out but good show of waders, notably large numbers of egrets fairly close up. Moving much better. Coffee and carbs at the Green Hut.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/3a12e19fe4-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A tall, weathered lighthouse stands in the distance behind bushes and tall grass beside a winding gravel path under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/959cf93861-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dense bush is filled with numerous clusters of small red berries surrounded by green leaves.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/68228cd3ca-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Two white birds are standing in shallow water while another bird rests on the muddy shore.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/e2344e0941-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A calm beach landscape with shallow water pools, a marker post, and wind turbines visible on the horizon under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/08/23/meols-to-leasowe-lighthouse-and.html","date_published":"2026-08-23T13:11:13+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":"2026-08-23 13:11","date_timestamp":1787490673,"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/117144990165128502","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mtquicae572m"]}},{"id":"96207842","content_html":"<p>Just the occasional drop of rain this morning in #Royden. Still feeling a bit creaky. Coffee and carbs at a busy Benty’s.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/260ebb3fcf-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sunlit forest path with exposed tree roots leads to a small, upright stone marker surrounded by dense trees and greenery.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/66dd0a8d24-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow dirt path winds through dense green and autumn-colored foliage under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/0c33dd0df6-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A winding dirt path runs through a scenic landscape of trees and shrubs under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/020737c350-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A scenic landscape features a dirt path winding through a field of autumnal ferns and shrubs under a partly cloudy blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/08/22/just-the-occasional-drop-of.html","date_published":"2026-08-22T12:31:24+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":"2026-08-22 12:31","date_timestamp":1787401884,"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/117139171482106790","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mtobsjvqp522"]}},{"id":"96158166","content_html":"<p>Enjoyable morning wandering around RSPB Burton. Good weather, nice change of scene and a pleasant place to walk. Coffee and carbs at the cafe.</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/c6961217c8-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A grassy field with a body of water and a flock of birds flying under a partly cloudy sky stretches out toward the horizon.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/ff334c4526-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A serene pond is surrounded by lush greenery, including a large weeping willow tree, under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/c994247583-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A vast dry grassy field extends toward a distant coastline with trees and hills under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/e279e26304-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A rural dirt path leads through dry grass and wildflowers toward a wooden gate with fields and trees under a partly cloudy sky in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/08/21/enjoyable-morning-wandering-around-rspb.html","date_published":"2026-08-21T14:59:39+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":"2026-08-21 14:59","date_timestamp":1787324379,"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/117134092022045016","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mtlzmh6on424"]}},{"id":"96106886","content_html":"<p>The passing of Terry Dyson reminds me that I used to have a book by his teammate Cliff Jones called How To Play Football. It was only a small thing, A6 I think, 34 pages apparently. Illustrated with photos of the author, arch exponent of the bullet header. Published 1963. Life was simpler then.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/08/20/the-passing-of-terry-dyson.html","date_published":"2026-08-20T17:44:13+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":"2026-08-20 17:44","date_timestamp":1787247853,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"96099511","content_html":"<p>Afternoon walk around #Royden following rain overnight and this morning. A little accelerated leaf fall perhaps, the remains of rivulets, a few puddles but not much in the drainage ditches and just a little in Greasby Brook. No C&amp;C (Benty’s closed).</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/c7040c644b-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow dirt path winds through a forested area with green and brown foliage on either side.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/953f0f5ef9-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dirt path winds through a wooded area past a moss-covered stone wall and a signpost.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/167e166f59-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A small, shallow creek winds through a wooded area with green foliage and patches of exposed soil.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/145457/2026/64ec90a78a-m.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A forest trail covered with fallen leaves winds through trees with green and autumn-colored foliage.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/08/20/afternoon-walk-around-royden-following.html","date_published":"2026-08-20T15:25:37+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":"2026-08-20 15:25","date_timestamp":1787239537,"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/117128533929893098","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cpinyyx3ra2l43wwnutfo52d/post/3mtjkndzinm2m"]}},{"id":"96082718","content_html":"<p>Thought this was good and worth noting. <a href=\"https://www.joanwestenberg.com/p/neo-etiquette-basics-the-new-rules\">www.joanwestenberg.com/p/neo-eti…</a></p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://vrsimility.micro.blog/2026/08/20/thought-this-was-good-and.html","date_published":"2026-08-20T08:43:17+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":"2026-08-20 08:43","date_timestamp":1787215397,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"95118767","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/mitch@hachyderm.io\" class=\"u-url mention\">@mitch</a></span> I think he’s right. I’m aiming to set aside 15-30 min each day to write something by hand. Evidence <a href=\"https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10853352/\">pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/…</a></p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/95118767","date_published":"2026-08-03T12:37:13+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":"2026-08-03 12:37","date_timestamp":1785760633,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"94971038","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/mitch@hachyderm.io\" class=\"u-url mention\">@mitch</a></span> off the top of my head, the only one I’d consider watching again is Oppenheimer. Often clever but not compelling.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/94971038","date_published":"2026-07-31T13:02:04+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":"2026-07-31 13:02","date_timestamp":1785502924,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"94682832","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/manton\">@manton</a> fyi one image out of four today.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/94682832","date_published":"2026-07-26T11:46:43+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":"2026-07-26 11:46","date_timestamp":1785066403,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"94653205","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/manton\">@manton</a> thanks 👍</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/94653205","date_published":"2026-07-25T19:11:48+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":"2026-07-25 19:11","date_timestamp":1785006708,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"94649573","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/manton\">@manton</a> cross-posts to Mastodon and Bluesky lack images. Tried twice.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/94649573","date_published":"2026-07-25T17:28:01+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":"2026-07-25 17:28","date_timestamp":1785000481,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"94282054","content_html":"<p><span class=\"h-card\"><a href=\"https://micro.blog/mitch@hachyderm.io\" class=\"u-url mention\">@mitch</a></span> not forgetting the 1934 version (or maybe we should)…<br>\n<a href=\"https://youtu.be/bq7DGvfnr3U?si=CmwBJMcRtoxpOaPY\">youtu.be/bq7DGvfnr…</a></p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/vrsimility/94282054","date_published":"2026-07-19T15:51:25+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":"2026-07-19 15:51","date_timestamp":1784476285,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"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,"edit_url":null,"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,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"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,"edit_url":null,"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,"edit_url":null,"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,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"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,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"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,"edit_url":null,"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,"edit_url":null,"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,"edit_url":null,"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,"edit_url":null,"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,"edit_url":null,"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,"edit_url":null,"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,"edit_url":null,"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,"edit_url":null,"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,"edit_url":null,"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,"edit_url":null,"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,"edit_url":null,"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,"edit_url":null,"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,"edit_url":null,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}}]}