Barnaclebum
@barnaclebum.bsky.social
Here to speak to real people about real life. MECFS. Campaigner for people with long-term health conditions & disability rights.
Carer for Partner who has Cancer. Likes Gardening, Art, Music & Politics.
I'm one of those awful Leftie things....apparently!
Carer for Partner who has Cancer. Likes Gardening, Art, Music & Politics.
I'm one of those awful Leftie things....apparently!
A one eyed Cat having a one eyed nap....
How many sleeping cats can you fit into a bird house? #Garden #Pets #MentalHealth
How many sleeping cats can you fit into a bird house? #Garden #Pets #MentalHealth
August 5, 2026 at 9:39 AM
A one eyed Cat having a one eyed nap....
How many sleeping cats can you fit into a bird house? #Garden #Pets #MentalHealth
How many sleeping cats can you fit into a bird house? #Garden #Pets #MentalHealth
Who would believe these are all Dahlias? They all look so different from each other! #Flowers #Nature #Gardening #MentalHealth
August 5, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Who would believe these are all Dahlias? They all look so different from each other! #Flowers #Nature #Gardening #MentalHealth
August 5, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Such a simple flower yet looks so great. Add a few rain drops for that wow factor! #Flowers #Nature #Gardening #MentalHealth
July 30, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Such a simple flower yet looks so great. Add a few rain drops for that wow factor! #Flowers #Nature #Gardening #MentalHealth
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A thick-legged hoverfly on my 'Pink Halo' dahlia 🌱
#InsectThursday #BugSky #Bloomscrolling #DahliaLove #FlowerPhotography #UKWildlife #UKGardening
#InsectThursday #BugSky #Bloomscrolling #DahliaLove #FlowerPhotography #UKWildlife #UKGardening
July 30, 2026 at 12:19 PM
A thick-legged hoverfly on my 'Pink Halo' dahlia 🌱
#InsectThursday #BugSky #Bloomscrolling #DahliaLove #FlowerPhotography #UKWildlife #UKGardening
#InsectThursday #BugSky #Bloomscrolling #DahliaLove #FlowerPhotography #UKWildlife #UKGardening
The first time I've had Two different colour Tiger Lily's bloom on the same day. One photo in the sunshine. One enjoying the rain #Flowers #Gardening #Nature #MentalHealth
July 30, 2026 at 1:05 PM
The first time I've had Two different colour Tiger Lily's bloom on the same day. One photo in the sunshine. One enjoying the rain #Flowers #Gardening #Nature #MentalHealth
The flowers haven't let me down so far this year. We certainly have a great collection for such a small garden #Flowers #MentalHealth
July 24, 2026 at 12:17 PM
The flowers haven't let me down so far this year. We certainly have a great collection for such a small garden #Flowers #MentalHealth
We have quite a variety of flowers all blooming bright and beautiful. The garden is truly my happy place at the moment. #Flowers #MentalHealth
July 24, 2026 at 12:12 PM
We have quite a variety of flowers all blooming bright and beautiful. The garden is truly my happy place at the moment. #Flowers #MentalHealth
July 15, 2026 at 10:13 AM
July 13, 2026 at 10:43 AM
How to make a statement in the summer sunshine. Flowers don't need to be big to be beautiful.
#Flowers #Garden #MentalHealth
#Flowers #Garden #MentalHealth
July 12, 2026 at 11:56 AM
How to make a statement in the summer sunshine. Flowers don't need to be big to be beautiful.
#Flowers #Garden #MentalHealth
#Flowers #Garden #MentalHealth
The hot weather has worked miracles in the garden. It is full of colour & beauty. My happy place #Gardens #Flowers #Nature #MentalHealth
July 12, 2026 at 11:51 AM
The hot weather has worked miracles in the garden. It is full of colour & beauty. My happy place #Gardens #Flowers #Nature #MentalHealth
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Benefits too easy to claim?
Stephen Smith was found fit to work by the DWP assessors when he looked like this.
Stephen Smith was found fit to work by the DWP assessors when he looked like this.
July 5, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Benefits too easy to claim?
Stephen Smith was found fit to work by the DWP assessors when he looked like this.
Stephen Smith was found fit to work by the DWP assessors when he looked like this.
July 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Orange & Yellow ....hot hot hot Lily's enjoying the morning sunshine. #Gardening #Flowers #Nature #MentalHealth
July 3, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Orange & Yellow ....hot hot hot Lily's enjoying the morning sunshine. #Gardening #Flowers #Nature #MentalHealth
My first Calla has arrived. Finally amongst the fabulous foliage the blooms have started to grow. #Flowers #Gardening #Nature #MentalHealth
July 2, 2026 at 2:52 PM
My first Calla has arrived. Finally amongst the fabulous foliage the blooms have started to grow. #Flowers #Gardening #Nature #MentalHealth
This rag can take anything and turn it into a moral Political outrage on 'Lefties'.... If only they spent as much time, effort or money exposing the real issues and outrage going on amongst our 'Political Elite'. #DailyFail.
So it turns out the massive scandal here is that Bridget Phillipson's mum bought a council house for £9k in 1990 and then sold it *33 years* later for £99k.
That's the entire story
That's the entire story
June 29, 2026 at 12:26 PM
This rag can take anything and turn it into a moral Political outrage on 'Lefties'.... If only they spent as much time, effort or money exposing the real issues and outrage going on amongst our 'Political Elite'. #DailyFail.
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DNS is looking for examples from the last few months of broadcasters, particularly BBC News and Sky News, that have failed to challenge claims that spending on 'welfare' is spiralling out of control and needs to be cut. Examples with links to video would be most useful. Thank you!
June 28, 2026 at 3:45 PM
DNS is looking for examples from the last few months of broadcasters, particularly BBC News and Sky News, that have failed to challenge claims that spending on 'welfare' is spiralling out of control and needs to be cut. Examples with links to video would be most useful. Thank you!
My little garden is finally starting to show off ....it's been a slow start compared to last couple of years. Think it's catching up now #Gardening #Flowers #MentalHealth
June 28, 2026 at 5:03 PM
My little garden is finally starting to show off ....it's been a slow start compared to last couple of years. Think it's catching up now #Gardening #Flowers #MentalHealth
More Passion Flowers.....this year they have taken over the garden. Great coverage. #Flowers #garden #MentalHealth
June 28, 2026 at 4:54 PM
More Passion Flowers.....this year they have taken over the garden. Great coverage. #Flowers #garden #MentalHealth
Every year the Passion Flowers never fail to stun & surprise me. They don't look like they belong from this planet at all. #Flowers #Gardening #MentalHealth #Aliens
June 28, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Every year the Passion Flowers never fail to stun & surprise me. They don't look like they belong from this planet at all. #Flowers #Gardening #MentalHealth #Aliens
My two new Rose bushes have finally produced a few beautiful buds. I really hope I don't destroy these two like I have my other Rose Bushes. I just don't have the knack with them if seems! #Flowers #Gardening #MentalHealth
June 28, 2026 at 4:37 PM
My two new Rose bushes have finally produced a few beautiful buds. I really hope I don't destroy these two like I have my other Rose Bushes. I just don't have the knack with them if seems! #Flowers #Gardening #MentalHealth
Hot Orange Lily's ....The heatwave has encouraged the final bloom stage. The plants have suffered almost as much as we have throughout the past week. #Flowers #Gardening #MentalHealth #Heatwave
June 28, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Hot Orange Lily's ....The heatwave has encouraged the final bloom stage. The plants have suffered almost as much as we have throughout the past week. #Flowers #Gardening #MentalHealth #Heatwave
First bloom of the season. These flowers never fail to let me down with the abundance of colour & shape. They are quite magnificent. #Flowers #Gardening #Nature #MentalHealth
June 20, 2026 at 12:51 PM
First bloom of the season. These flowers never fail to let me down with the abundance of colour & shape. They are quite magnificent. #Flowers #Gardening #Nature #MentalHealth
June 1, 2026 at 2:03 PM