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2025 Bucket List

26th Mawrth 2025 by Rebecca 0 comments

Every year I start by thinking about the things I would like to do in that year. Gives me something to aim for and look forward to. I used to have two separate lists – one for railway stuff, and one for non railway stuff – but this year I’ve […]

View of Dolrhedyn and Nyth Y Gigfran on a sunny day

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2024 The Year That Was

11th Mawrth 2025 by Rebecca 0 comments

2024 The Year That Was Yes I know it’s now March and a whole two months of 2025 has now disappeared but it’s a busy month for me at work and honestly, I don’t know where it’s gone! And yes I am sorry that I’ve not kept the blog up […]

Six photos from March 2022. From top left to right: Rebecca at Tanygrisiau Dam, slow worm found on the Cob, sunset at Dinas Dinlle, Bottom left to right: sunset behind the Moelwyn as seen from the park at Oakley Square, the view from the far outlet of Tanygrisiau Dam (tadpole spotting) and Rebecca giving a thumbs up before a day of filming at the Ffestiniog Railway

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2022 Highlights

19th Chwefror 2023 by Rebecca 1 comment

Newsflash… I’m still alive! I will admit that I’ve been neglecting the blog of late…. so let me try and get things back on track (no pun intended) by reviewing 2022! Yes I know we’re half way through February already but January is always a blur with my job. Anyhoo… […]

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2021 – The Year That Was

24th Ionawr 2022 by Rebecca 0 comments

Considering we are now at the end of the first month of 2022 already, I am a bit late in sharing my 2021 year in review. However before I get into 2022 properly I feel like I need to look back – I don’t want 2021 to be lost into […]

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Rollerblading 6 Month Update

5th Gorffennaf 2019 by Rebecca 2 comments

At the beginning of the year I set myself a goal – to go rollerblading at least once a month. It’s now June and is my rollerblading challenge going to plan? In short, yes I believe it is. Here’s how I’ve got on: January First day of the year I […]

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The Kelpies At NightAmazing 30 meter horse-heads made from galvanised steel. They were created in 2013 by artist Andy Scott. They commemorate the heavy horses that used to work the canals and are based on two real Clydesdale horses - Duke (the one looking down) and Baron (the one looking up).They’re amazing to see but look at their best when lit up at night… I waited around for dusk to fall to take these pictures. #TheKelpies #Kelpies #VisitFalkirk #VisitScotland #Falkirk #ForthAndClydeCanal #ScottishCanals

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The Kelpies At Night Amazing 30 meter horse-heads made from galvanised steel. They were created in 2013 by artist Andy Scott. They commemorate the heavy horses that used to work the canals and are based on two real Clydesdale horses - Duke (the one looking down) and Baron (the one looking up). They’re amazing to see but look at their best when lit up at night… I waited around for dusk to fall to take these pictures. #TheKelpies #Kelpies #VisitFalkirk #VisitScotland #Falkirk #ForthAndClydeCanal #ScottishCanals

2 diwrnod ago

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1/18

It’s been over 3 years since this weekend. It was that incredibly hot one in July 2022. The kids and I had a wonderful weekend in Tanygrisiau. A big nostalgia hit for me as it was exactly what I used to do as a kid. I long for days like this again!We went swimming in Dolrhedyn, watched trains in the garden and lunch at Caffi Llyn. There’s honestly nothing better than these sorts of days. So lucky to have all of this pretty much on my doorstep!#eryri #snowdonia #blaenauffestiniog #northwales #heritagerailways #tanygrisiau #eryri360 #snowdonia360 #summerdays #throwback #adra #ymayrwyfiifod #hoganstiniog #letmegohome #countryroadstakemehome #thisiswhereibelong #thisiwhereicomefrom #dolrhedyn #nostalgia #tobeyoungagain

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It’s been over 3 years since this weekend. It was that incredibly hot one in July 2022. The kids and I had a wonderful weekend in Tanygrisiau. A big nostalgia hit for me as it was exactly what I used to do as a kid. I long for days like this again! We went swimming in Dolrhedyn, watched trains in the garden and lunch at Caffi Llyn. There’s honestly nothing better than these sorts of days. So lucky to have all of this pretty much on my doorstep! #eryri #snowdonia #blaenauffestiniog #northwales #heritagerailways #tanygrisiau #eryri360 #snowdonia360 #summerdays #throwback #adra #ymayrwyfiifod #hoganstiniog #letmegohome #countryroadstakemehome #thisiswhereibelong #thisiwhereicomefrom #dolrhedyn #nostalgia #tobeyoungagain

2 wythnos ago

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2/18

Last weekend we had a trip on the Great Central Railway. No gala weekend but there were two steam locos out as well as the diesel railcar. Had a great day! @gcrailwayofficial #heritagerailwaypeople #steamtrainlife #got #greatcentralrailway #gcrailway #leicesternorth #loughborough #rail200 #trainspotters #trainspottersunite

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Last weekend we had a trip on the Great Central Railway. No gala weekend but there were two steam locos out as well as the diesel railcar. Had a great day! @gcrailwayofficial #heritagerailwaypeople #steamtrainlife #got #greatcentralrailway #gcrailway #leicesternorth #loughborough #rail200 #trainspotters #trainspottersunite

3 wythnos ago

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3/18

On Saturday we escaped from North Wales and headed over the border to Liverpool (whilst everyone else headed our way to the beaches and mountains). Ended up having a good day - there was a breeze so it wasn’t too bad to be in the city. We didn’t have enough time to visit loads as kiddos wanted to hit the shops. So we had a quick mooch around the docks before having a peek at the Liverpool Museum. So here’s just some of the sights… the Pumphouse between Canning Dock and Albert Dock, (now an Inn), the old GWR warehouse, the infamous Liver Building and a zoomed in picture of one of the Liver birds at the top, and finally a big massive cruise ship! It was HUGE!(And seeing as we were in the Beatles’ hometown and it was sunny this song was appropriate)#Liverpool #AlbertDock #CanningDock #GWRWarehouse #PumpHouse #VisitLiverpool #VisitEngland #LiverBuilding #LiverBirds #TheBeatles

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On Saturday we escaped from North Wales and headed over the border to Liverpool (whilst everyone else headed our way to the beaches and mountains). Ended up having a good day - there was a breeze so it wasn’t too bad to be in the city. We didn’t have enough time to visit loads as kiddos wanted to hit the shops. So we had a quick mooch around the docks before having a peek at the Liverpool Museum. So here’s just some of the sights… the Pumphouse between Canning Dock and Albert Dock, (now an Inn), the old GWR warehouse, the infamous Liver Building and a zoomed in picture of one of the Liver birds at the top, and finally a big massive cruise ship! It was HUGE! (And seeing as we were in the Beatles’ hometown and it was sunny this song was appropriate) #Liverpool #AlbertDock #CanningDock #GWRWarehouse #PumpHouse #VisitLiverpool #VisitEngland #LiverBuilding #LiverBirds #TheBeatles

4 wythnos ago

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4/18

Black 5 45212 crossing Llanddulas viaduct. #SteamTrains #Black5 #trainspotters #railwayenthusiast #trainspottersunite #steamtrainlife #trainspotter #45212 #westcoastrailwaycompany #westcoastrailways #railwaytouringcompany

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Black 5 45212 crossing Llanddulas viaduct. #SteamTrains #Black5 #trainspotters #railwayenthusiast #trainspottersunite #steamtrainlife #trainspotter #45212 #westcoastrailwaycompany #westcoastrailways #railwaytouringcompany

1 mis ago

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5/18

Just out here living my best life! The best thing I ever did was volunteer on the Ffestiniog Railway. I get to do these incredible things like travelling in an empty slate waggon passed my childhood home.Awesome times! Truly AWESOME!!#Eryri #Snowdonia #SteamEngines #industrialheritage#festiniogandwelshhighlandrailways#trainspottersunite #WelshSlate #LlechiCymru #Tanygrisiau #blaenauffestiniog#UNESCOWorldHeritageSite

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Just out here living my best life! The best thing I ever did was volunteer on the Ffestiniog Railway. I get to do these incredible things like travelling in an empty slate waggon passed my childhood home. Awesome times! Truly AWESOME!! #Eryri #Snowdonia #SteamEngines #industrialheritage #festiniogandwelshhighlandrailways #trainspottersunite #WelshSlate #LlechiCymru #Tanygrisiau #blaenauffestiniog #UNESCOWorldHeritageSite

2 mis ago

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6/18

What a weekend! Marking 70 years of the Ffestiniog Railway with fantastic people. Here’s to the next 70!1 - Merddin Emrys at Tan y Bwlch in the evening sun.2 - Just two overly enthusiastic millennials having fun at TYB3 - A Penrhyn lady sat in the evening sun at Tan Y Bwlch 4 - Always filming5 - early morning gravity train through Tanygrisiau 6 - amazing experience getting into Blaenau on a slate wagon7 - more gravity train action - running through Penrhyn8 - made it to Port!9 - Palmerston in Dduallt sidings for a photo shoot10 - the Earl of Meirioneth in the cavalcade for the 200 Wheels on the Cob11 - all the toys out on the Cob#Railway200 #PlatinumJubilee #FfestiniogRailway #GreatLittleTrainsofWales #NarrowGauge #TrainspottersUnite

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What a weekend! Marking 70 years of the Ffestiniog Railway with fantastic people. Here’s to the next 70! 1 - Merddin Emrys at Tan y Bwlch in the evening sun. 2 - Just two overly enthusiastic millennials having fun at TYB 3 - A Penrhyn lady sat in the evening sun at Tan Y Bwlch 4 - Always filming 5 - early morning gravity train through Tanygrisiau 6 - amazing experience getting into Blaenau on a slate wagon 7 - more gravity train action - running through Penrhyn 8 - made it to Port! 9 - Palmerston in Dduallt sidings for a photo shoot 10 - the Earl of Meirioneth in the cavalcade for the 200 Wheels on the Cob 11 - all the toys out on the Cob #Railway200 #PlatinumJubilee #FfestiniogRailway #GreatLittleTrainsofWales #NarrowGauge #TrainspottersUnite

2 mis ago

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7/18

📍El Galeón Andalucía, Landerne Pier, CaernarfonIt’s a historical accurate replica of a 16th century Spanish galleon. Built in 2009 it has sailed around the world and ended up here for a week. Who’d have thought it would visit Caernarfon! Tickets are £12 per adult, £6 per child or £30 for a family of 5.We went to visit it last night and it’s amazing! Well worth the money and a something you don’t see everyday. #ElGaleonAndalucia #SpanishGalleon #TallShips #ReplicaTallShip #Caernarfon #MenaiStrait

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📍El Galeón Andalucía, Landerne Pier, Caernarfon It’s a historical accurate replica of a 16th century Spanish galleon. Built in 2009 it has sailed around the world and ended up here for a week. Who’d have thought it would visit Caernarfon! Tickets are £12 per adult, £6 per child or £30 for a family of 5. We went to visit it last night and it’s amazing! Well worth the money and a something you don’t see everyday. #ElGaleonAndalucia #SpanishGalleon #TallShips #ReplicaTallShip #Caernarfon #MenaiStrait

2 mis ago

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8/18

My darling Megs. Today we had to make the difficult decision to put her to sleep. She’d had her niggles for a while but yesterday evening her back legs gave way. A trip to the vet last night for emergency painkillers and as there was no improvement today we had to do what was necessary. Had she been a younger pup then maybe something could’ve been done. But my beautiful girl was 15 and had a long and happy life. We’d had so many adventures together - my little railway pup!She’s now reunited with Gemma. Nos da my little sausage!

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My darling Megs. Today we had to make the difficult decision to put her to sleep. She’d had her niggles for a while but yesterday evening her back legs gave way. A trip to the vet last night for emergency painkillers and as there was no improvement today we had to do what was necessary. Had she been a younger pup then maybe something could’ve been done. But my beautiful girl was 15 and had a long and happy life. We’d had so many adventures together - my little railway pup! She’s now reunited with Gemma. Nos da my little sausage!

3 mis ago

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9/18

Newest video is now live on YouTube - our trip on Peak Rail. Just me and Megs (my little railway pup). It was a lovely morning out even though the weather was a bit drab. I’d like to thank the lovely friendly people at Peak Rail!#PeakRail #VisitDerbyshire #Matlock #Derbyshire #DerbyDales #DarleyDale #HeritageRailways #HeritageRailwayPeople #steamtrains

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Newest video is now live on YouTube - our trip on Peak Rail. Just me and Megs (my little railway pup). It was a lovely morning out even though the weather was a bit drab. I’d like to thank the lovely friendly people at Peak Rail! #PeakRail #VisitDerbyshire #Matlock #Derbyshire #DerbyDales #DarleyDale #HeritageRailways #HeritageRailwayPeople #steamtrains

3 mis ago

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10/18

Gwyl Fwyd Caernarfon 2025 you were beautiful! Sun was shining, loads of food consumed and everyone was in good spirits - what’s not to love!#Caernarfon #GwylFwyd #FoodFestival #eryri #train #snowdonia #NorthWales

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Gwyl Fwyd Caernarfon 2025 you were beautiful! Sun was shining, loads of food consumed and everyone was in good spirits - what’s not to love! #Caernarfon #GwylFwyd #FoodFestival #eryri #train #snowdonia #NorthWales

3 mis ago

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11/18

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Fidio newydd at YouTube - i gyd am y “Snowdonian” ar Rheilffyrdd Ffestiniog ac Eryri. Cynnwys clipiau o’r injan newydd yr NG15 ac wrth gwrs Taliesin nol allan.🇬🇧 New video on YouTube - all about the Snowdonian on The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways. Includes clips from the latest addition to the fleet the NG15 and of course Taliesin back in service. #NG15 #Narrowgauge #narrowgaugerailway #ffestiniogandwelshhighlandrailways #ffestiniograilway #welshhighlandrailway #eryri #snowdonia #snowdonian #taliesin #singlefairie #doublefairlie #heritagerailways #steamtrainlife #trainenthusiast #trainspotter

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Fidio newydd at YouTube - i gyd am y “Snowdonian” ar Rheilffyrdd Ffestiniog ac Eryri. Cynnwys clipiau o’r injan newydd yr NG15 ac wrth gwrs Taliesin nol allan. 🇬🇧 New video on YouTube - all about the Snowdonian on The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways. Includes clips from the latest addition to the fleet the NG15 and of course Taliesin back in service. #NG15 #Narrowgauge #narrowgaugerailway #ffestiniogandwelshhighlandrailways #ffestiniograilway #welshhighlandrailway #eryri #snowdonia #snowdonian #taliesin #singlefairie #doublefairlie #heritagerailways #steamtrainlife #trainenthusiast #trainspotter

3 mis ago

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12/18

Walked along the old Bangor-Caernarfon Line yesterday. Stopped at the old Ferodo factory to take some pictures. This factory employed over 1500 people and was a major employer in the town. In 2001 it became the site of one of the longest industrial actions in the UK. Workers went on strike for almost 3 years after the company (known as Friction Dynamics by then). The industrial action started December 2000 and only ending in 2008 after the case went to the Court of Appeal.Action arose after the company changed working conditions and worker rights without any form of consultation. Google “friction dynamics strike” and read the article that comes up from Institute of Employment Rights. It’s a fascinating read.There have been various plans to redevelop the site but nothing has happened and it remains derelict. Whilst it’s an eyesore it serves as a reminder of an industry that once was. #Caernarfon #FrictionDynamics #FrictionDynamicsStrike #FerodoFactory #IndustrialHeritage #AbandonedPlaces #urbanexplorers #urbexphotography #abandonedrailways #eryri #snowdonia #northwales

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Walked along the old Bangor-Caernarfon Line yesterday. Stopped at the old Ferodo factory to take some pictures. This factory employed over 1500 people and was a major employer in the town. In 2001 it became the site of one of the longest industrial actions in the UK. Workers went on strike for almost 3 years after the company (known as Friction Dynamics by then). The industrial action started December 2000 and only ending in 2008 after the case went to the Court of Appeal. Action arose after the company changed working conditions and worker rights without any form of consultation. Google “friction dynamics strike” and read the article that comes up from Institute of Employment Rights. It’s a fascinating read. There have been various plans to redevelop the site but nothing has happened and it remains derelict. Whilst it’s an eyesore it serves as a reminder of an industry that once was. #Caernarfon #FrictionDynamics #FrictionDynamicsStrike #FerodoFactory #IndustrialHeritage #AbandonedPlaces #urbanexplorers #urbexphotography #abandonedrailways #eryri #snowdonia #northwales

3 mis ago

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13/18

Russell’s “Last Run” part one! Russell is due for a refurbishment so it’s running along the WHR for the coming three weekends. Here’s some clips of it along Aberglaslyn pass… with bonus footage of our little railway pup having a dip#Russell #WHHR #FfestiniogAndWelshHighlandRailways #SteamTrains #Aberglaslyn #Beddgelert #Eryri #Snowdonia #Eryri360 #Snowdonia360 #jackrussell #jrtlove #jrtofinstagram

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Russell’s “Last Run” part one! Russell is due for a refurbishment so it’s running along the WHR for the coming three weekends. Here’s some clips of it along Aberglaslyn pass… with bonus footage of our little railway pup having a dip #Russell #WHHR #FfestiniogAndWelshHighlandRailways #SteamTrains #Aberglaslyn #Beddgelert #Eryri #Snowdonia #Eryri360 #Snowdonia360 #jackrussell #jrtlove #jrtofinstagram

4 mis ago

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14/18

This little scruff is getting on a bit (the dog not me… although it’s accurate to apply that statement to me as well!).She’s 15 and is starting to have some problems. On Saturday she had a fit - this is the third one in the space of 12 months. She recovers fine so we’re trying not to worry about it. Long story!Anyway here she is, our little Megs! She walked 1.5milea around Llanberis yesterday and wanted to go for a dip at Ceunant Mawr. Had to stop her though as the current would’ve carried her off!#Llanberis #LlechiCymru #WelshSlate #NorthWales #DarganfodCymru #GogleddCymru #VisitWales #Snowdonia #Eryri #Cymru #jrtlove #jrtofinstagram #jackrusselllove❤️ #megsypoo

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This little scruff is getting on a bit (the dog not me… although it’s accurate to apply that statement to me as well!). She’s 15 and is starting to have some problems. On Saturday she had a fit - this is the third one in the space of 12 months. She recovers fine so we’re trying not to worry about it. Long story! Anyway here she is, our little Megs! She walked 1.5milea around Llanberis yesterday and wanted to go for a dip at Ceunant Mawr. Had to stop her though as the current would’ve carried her off! #Llanberis #LlechiCymru #WelshSlate #NorthWales #DarganfodCymru #GogleddCymru #VisitWales #Snowdonia #Eryri #Cymru #jrtlove #jrtofinstagram #jackrusselllove❤️ #megsypoo

4 mis ago

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15/18

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Diwrnod cyntaf trênau RhFfE ar gyfer 2025. Tywydd yn sal ond mi ddaru ni ddilyn Merddin Emrys fyny i Flaenau Ffestiniog. Mi ddaru hi hefyd ffilmio ychydig o’r Garratts ar y ffordd i Gaernarfon ond oedd hi’n bwrw cyn gymaint mae’r lluniau yn warthus!Ond yei mae’r trênau yn ôl!🇬🇧 First day of trains on the FWHR for 2025! Weather was rubbish but we chased Merddin Emrys up to Blaenau Ffestiniog. We also filmed some Garratts on their way to Caernarfon but the photos are hopeless!But yay the trains are back!!#ffestiniogandwelshhighlandrailways #bestrailwayintheworld #rheilfforddffestiniog #ffestiniograilway #MerddinEmrys #DoubleFairlie #SteamTrainLife #HeritageRailwayPeople #NarrowGauge #trainenthusiast #trainspotter

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Diwrnod cyntaf trênau RhFfE ar gyfer 2025. Tywydd yn sal ond mi ddaru ni ddilyn Merddin Emrys fyny i Flaenau Ffestiniog. Mi ddaru hi hefyd ffilmio ychydig o’r Garratts ar y ffordd i Gaernarfon ond oedd hi’n bwrw cyn gymaint mae’r lluniau yn warthus! Ond yei mae’r trênau yn ôl! 🇬🇧 First day of trains on the FWHR for 2025! Weather was rubbish but we chased Merddin Emrys up to Blaenau Ffestiniog. We also filmed some Garratts on their way to Caernarfon but the photos are hopeless! But yay the trains are back!! #ffestiniogandwelshhighlandrailways #bestrailwayintheworld #rheilfforddffestiniog #ffestiniograilway #MerddinEmrys #DoubleFairlie #SteamTrainLife #HeritageRailwayPeople #NarrowGauge #trainenthusiast #trainspotter

5 mis ago

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16/18

It's been a year since we lost this little squish. Oh my Gemma you were a beautiful dog... yes annoying but so snuggly! She was so loved and we really do miss her. Her cuddles were just the best!She had a tough couple of years at the end with her diabetes. We tried our best with her but it went wrong at the end. I'm still ever so grateful to the folks at @cibynvetclinic for looking after her.We miss you baby Gemma!

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It's been a year since we lost this little squish. Oh my Gemma you were a beautiful dog... yes annoying but so snuggly! She was so loved and we really do miss her. Her cuddles were just the best! She had a tough couple of years at the end with her diabetes. We tried our best with her but it went wrong at the end. I'm still ever so grateful to the folks at @cibynvetclinic for looking after her. We miss you baby Gemma!

5 mis ago

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17/18

Traffic jam on the way to the office this morning… #swans #swansofinstagram #trafficjam

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Traffic jam on the way to the office this morning… #swans #swansofinstagram #trafficjam

5 mis ago

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18/18

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