Siobhan Simpson

Biologist, animal lover, OK musician

[Siobhan Simpson @_SiobhanS_]

@muddymuddymum doesn't help stop them biting, but to stop the bites being so bad take oral antihistamines. Prophylactic, not reactive. I react badly if I don't take them. Doesn't help for bites I already have, but stops any new ones becoming huge and lasting over a week.

[Siobhan Simpson @_SiobhanS_]

@BritishMoths is this a mint moth? It is on rosemary, but there is mint and other food plants close by (it was in my herb garden...). Only just got round to posting this, took this photo a month ago.

[Siobhan Simpson @_SiobhanS_]

This beauty was loving my oregano this morning 😀 @savebutterflies

[Siobhan Simpson @_SiobhanS_]

She has THREE water bowls (two outside, one inside), all with fresh water in. Yet this is the water she wants... Perfectly normal #BorderCollie @BCTGB

[Siobhan Simpson @_SiobhanS_]

@_mattsheridan_ @broxtowebc Sorry just realised they have taken the info about glass off the website... oh very helpful... it is still in the tweet: https://t.co/OUlqblL0u3 seriously @broxtowebc sort out your information provision at least! That takes one person only a few minutes.

[Broxtowe Borough Council @broxtowebc]

2/2 To concentrate on household waste, garden and recycling there will no glass bin collections this week (23-27 Aug). Glass will be collected on your next collection date.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

[Siobhan Simpson @_SiobhanS_]

@_mattsheridan_ @broxtowebc I am 100% with you. No glass collection for 3 months is not really acceptable. The info is also on their website though, but based on how many people still have their glass out today the vast majority clearly don't know.

[Siobhan Simpson @_SiobhanS_]

@broxtowebc Also this is a service we pay additionally for, on top of our council tax. When you DO turn up will you accept waste next to the bins? Gardens are still growing!

[Siobhan Simpson @_SiobhanS_]

@broxtowebc Who/where is rural? I could be classed as either. I'd rather not leave my garden bins out for 2weeks if you aren't collecting them, but don't want to bring them in if you might turn up. I get you have problems, but you really do need to be clearer about what is happening

[Siobhan Simpson @_SiobhanS_]

@broxtowebc I get it to a point, but this is the 2nd time in a row that glass recycling has been cancelled... Will it actually be collected next month?

[Siobhan Simpson @_SiobhanS_]

@BritishMoths @savebutterflies @Buzz_dont_tweet Did a load of googling and that was the conclusion I came to. Have seen them around so does make sense. Put it on some nettles, hopefully it is happy there, will be happier there than in the house anyway!

[Siobhan Simpson @_SiobhanS_]

Help needed. This was on the other half. What species is it and what does it eat so we can put it back on its food plant @BritishMoths @savebutterflies @Buzz_dont_tweet

[Siobhan Simpson @_SiobhanS_]

I'm @GiveBloodNHS tomorrow evening. I've always got the @NETTram. Just checked my options for parking and it will be cheaper for me to drive and pay to park, generally this is not OK! But right now I'll also be safer from covid. Longer term @NETTram sort this out!

[Siobhan Simpson @_SiobhanS_]

@rdemes @pmaden Good luck! My cousin did similar at an athletics competition (think he was already competing in one of the running races), did really well and ended up competing at a really high level aiming for the Olympics (didn't quite make it, but wasn't all that far off).

[Siobhan Simpson @_SiobhanS_]

@JamesOldrini @Jenny_Sturgeon @SaltHouseMusic @sunthievesmusic @RobGreenMusic Mine is fancy up front, still not the easiest, but definitely better than the boot! I also have a tape player!!! 😲 Its of an age and person type who would buy the car that they were clearly hedging their bets!

[Siobhan Simpson @_SiobhanS_]

Enjoying that I personally know someone playing on all 6 of the CDs in my car's CD changer (yes both me & my car are old) @Jenny_Sturgeon, @SaltHouseMusic, @sunthievesmusic, @RobGreenMusic, @JamesOldrini (I'm playing on that one!). I've actually made music with 3 of them!

[Siobhan Simpson @_SiobhanS_]

There is something quite lovely about pottering about the garden with a watering can, especially one as pretty as this. #gardening #Wellbeing

[Siobhan Simpson @_SiobhanS_]

@Jenny_Sturgeon @laffingdogmusic A few years ago we went to an excellent intimate gig at @AttenboroughNR it was a really cool venue for a gig and would especially fit The Living Mountain (well sort of, no hint of mountains, but plenty of nature!)

[Siobhan Simpson @_SiobhanS_]

People might think I'm crazy, but I'm proud of my super #rescue #GuineaPig for getting her Novice #TrickDog title. Watch her video here: https://t.co/63Pt7T0tr6

[Siobhan Simpson @_SiobhanS_]

@BritishMoths @savebutterflies Thank you!

[Siobhan Simpson @_SiobhanS_]

@BritishMoths @savebutterflies any chance someone can tell me what this caterpillar is please?