Today is the #funeral of my brother, Pete. He was my eldest brother and a man of much wisdom. He worked for 40 years as a social worker. This photo was taken in his final year at school. We will miss him and celebrate his life today. #R.I.P #RestInPeace #RIP #Brother #Sibling #Family #family

A gorgeous #Sunset over my little corner of the world this evening #Sun #Dusk #Manchester #Sky #Colour #Color #Summertime #Summer

Lily spent ages indoors grooming herself, not one hair unlicked...then she went straight outdoors and slept here. (probably the coolest place) #Catsofbluesky #catsofbluesky #Blackcats #Catsky #Cats

I know I'm lowering the tone here, but I'm seeking those with a similar twisted #SOH as me 😄😆. #Lionsofbluesky #Parody #parody #Bigcatsofbluesky #BigCats #Humour #Humor #Booksofbluesky

The eyes have it this afternoon #Catsofbluesky #Blueskycats #BlackCats #Catlovers #Cats #cats #Cat #cat

I've been following #GrumpyCat for many, many years and never fails to make me smile/laugh. #Catsofbluesky #BlueskyCats #Cats #Cat #Catlovers

Ooohh, who's that under the Acer Tree? Could it be a shiny black #Pussycat ? #Catsofbluesky #BlackCats #Cats #BlueskyCats #Cat

Lily was out ALL night and is now nursing a hangover. Too much cat wine and dancing 'til she dropped #Party #Partying #catsofbluesky #blueskycats #Cats #Blackcats #Cat

Hot off the press on this #Caturday evening, a close up of the legend that is Lily just prior to her hair and make-up, then out on CatTown for a night of revelry #Caturday #caturday #Catsofbluesky #Blackcats #Catlovers

You MUST NOT tell Lily I have posted a photo of this handsome individual, who I crossed paths with while out walking this afternoon #caturday #Caturday #Catsofbluesky #GingerCat Thank you.

This was my official primary #school photo. In my defence it was the #1970s and my gingerness became a brown shade in my teens. #SchoolDays #School #SchoolBoy #Ginger #GingerHair #Education #Manchester

Lily, the cat on a Hot Tin Roof. #Catsofbluesky #Cats #Cat #Blueskycats #BlackCats #Catsky

Yes, this photo of Lily today raises her level of beauty off the feline scale. I'd consider it impossible if I were not the one taking it. #catsofbluesky #Catsofbluesky #Blueskycats #Cat #Cats #Catlovers #Catlife

Lily has fallen asleep in this position. She clearly does not want anyone taking the footstool away. #Catsofbluesky #Blueskycats #BlackCats #Catsky #Cats

This is a VERY rare photo. It's the only known pic ever taken of my #Mother in her early years in #Ireland. She's about 16yo. The fella lived in the same village and was "sweet" on her, but you can tell from her body language she isn't sweet on him! #Teenager #Irish #1950s

My mother and me a few years ago. She is now 93yo and, although frail, her mind is as sharp as ever. She left Ireland when just 16yo and settled in Manchester, which has always had a large #Irish Diaspora #Family #Mother #Ireland #family #Mum #Mom #Mammy

Lily taking shade under the apple tree this morning, she has been complaining that she came to #Manchester as she was told it was a cool, rainy city and it has turned into #LosAngeles ! (without the movie stars etc) She wants the #rain back! #Catsofbluesky #Catsky #BlackCats #Cats #Cat

You have to say, Lily has a stylish swagger about her. #Catsofbluesky #catsky #Catsky #Blueskycats #BlackCats #Cats

Lily "Pulling tongues" at the birds in the trees above the garden. #Blueskycats #CatLovers #Catsofbluesky #BlackCats #Cats #Cat #catsofbluesky

I think Lily's attempt at hiding in the grass is a fail this morning 😃🐈‍⬛🐾 #Catsofbluesky #BlueskyCats #BlackCats #Catsky

#ASongOrMovieForAboutPants I Don't Like Undies

This made me laugh, long and loud! #DumbAndDumberTrump #DumbTrump #DogPissTrump #DumbAssTrump #OrangeMoron #MagaMorons #DumbMaga #BrainlessTrump #BrainlessMaga #Trump #AssholeTrump #OrangeMadman

A bonus Lily pic before bedtime. Just look at those eyes! 🐈‍⬛🐾❤️ #catsky #catsofbluesky #CatsOfBluesky #Cats #BlackCats

Lily woke me up at 4.30am this morning to tell me it was raining heavily outside for the first time in ages, she was NOT going out in that, and what the heck was I going to do about it?! #Catsofbluesky #Catsky #Cats #BlackCats #cat #blackcat #catsofbluesky

I took this pic a few days ago at the local #reservoir The #Geese all in a row. #Birds #Ducks #Summer #Summertime #Sunshine

Lily invades the kitchen, due to the design of the bungalow, she is not allowed in here but as we know, #cats think they have NO boundaries. #Caturday #caturday #catsofbluesky #blackcats #BlackCats #Cats

For a couple of years I have struggled with my #MentalHealth with some challenging symptoms. My coping mechanism had been to become mostly reclusive and avoid all social situations. There is always help out there. Please use it if/when needed #Health #Friends #Family #Talk #Love

It is #Caturday so time to show you when Lily befriended a mouse in the garden, look closely in the grass underneath her. #catsofbluesky #Catsofbluesky #blueskycats #BlackCats #Catsky

Beautiful Lily is taking it easy on this #FurryFriday evening. #Catsky #Cats #BlackCats #Catsofbluesky #CatsOfBlueSky

This is going back quite a bit! I used to be a good #footballer as a youngster and played for a works teams etc. This is from #1992 wearing my replica #MCFC. kit when City were NOT the massive corporate monstrosity they are now. #Football #Soccer #Sport #1990s #Fitness