My thumb was so painful this evening I had to take paracetamol and ibuprofen. When I googled it said that it can be very painful for a couple of days after this injection and then settles down. Fell asleep and didn't notice until it was too late that there were Risso's Dolphins in Scalloway Harbour this evening. The good weather run has ended, raining today and over the next few days. Took a while to type this.
Thursday, 23 July 2026
SHETLAND BIRD NEWS & NEWS!
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Insanely busy at work and feel burnt out. Its taken over three months to be seen and treated for my painful right thumb which occurred after my long driving trip to Norfolk. Today I had a specialist appointment with a very senior Physiotherapist (Band 8a), a very nice lady and was assessed and given a steriod anesthetic injection between joints at the base of my thumb – I didn't look, as didn't want to see the needle. The extreme pain made me gasp and brought instant tears, but glad its been done. The physio told me to rest it for two days and she would ring me in four weeks to see how it was going. It maybe that I have to have a second injection for the tendon, but initially she thought it was mainly a joint pain issue rather than the tendon after she did a full assessment.
After a few grey and colder days, the sun was out again today. Lots of House Sparrows, Starlings and Collared Doves in my garden – they are currently stripping through all the fat balls and feeders in a day. All my plants and flowers are now looking their best and just realised that I have not taken any pictures of the garden yet this year.
On a visit to a patient's house with an OT this week I met the most gorgeous house cat – I so much want another cat, well actually two so they keep each other company when I'm not in – two short-haired tabby cats would be my dream. My last cats were colour point persians and even though they were totally adorable, I don't want to go back to grooming long haired cats – its hard work, has to be done very regularly and the majority of cats do not like being groomed. Has anyone got two tabby kittens needing homes in Shetland? 😊 😻
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Monday, 20 July 2026
SHETLAND BIRD NEWS & MORE!
Sunday, 19 July 2026
Spain Beat Argentina 1-0 in Extra Time to Win World Cup!


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Third-placed Finish is England Men's Best World Cup Result Since 1966 Triumph!
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Friday, 17 July 2026
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Thursday, 16 July 2026
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Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Monday, 13 July 2026
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Sunday, 12 July 2026
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Saturday, 11 July 2026
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Friday, 10 July 2026
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Thursday, 9 July 2026
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Wednesday, 8 July 2026
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Tuesday, 7 July 2026
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Monday, 6 July 2026
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England 3, Mexico 2!!!!!!!!
The most exhilarating match I've ever watched!!!
England's game was phenomenal!
MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS TO ENGLAND!
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Through to the quarter finals against Norway!
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Sunday, 5 July 2026
SHETLAND BIRD NEWS & MORE!
Saturday, 4 July 2026
SHETLAND BIRD NEWS & MORE!
The match last night between Argentina and Cape Verde was the most exciting match of the tournament. I really wanted Cape Verde to win – they played like their life depended on it. Raining here all day until the evening, when the sun came out. I have two wash loads of clothes dripping on the washing line, hopefully my uniforms will dry by Monday morning!
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Thursday, 2 July 2026
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Tuesday, 30 June 2026
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Monday, 29 June 2026
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Sunday, 28 June 2026
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Luke Marriner – see pictures HERE.










