Emma Manchester

@benedictallen Wow fantastic!

Bat beast...👍🏼🌏

@benedictallen Good old back up team! Phew! 😅

Your sandwich wrapper sketch-of-the-day to help you on your way... This one (from the archives, as I'm away travelling!) to remind you that we ALL need a little support, from time to time!👍🏼😃 Have a great weekend of exploration, back on Monday.

@benedictallen YES! That’s the ticket Mr Croc!

THE MAKING OF A RENOWNED EXPLORER: Mr. Croc recalls his early years: "Finally, the day came when I revealed that no bully in the world is a match to a determined young crocodile, if they set their mind to it." (Cheery sandwich wrapper of the day, to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)

@benedictallen We have been hearing our first spring curlews just today! Such a fantastic call!

On the marsh...👍🏼🌏

@benedictallen 😂 that’ll teach him! I will admit we do also get slobbery wake up calls from our precious four legged friend!

THE MAKING OF A RENOWNED EXPLORER: Mr. Croc recalls his early years: "So, early the next morning, I provided Dodgy David with my special, All Included, breakfast-in-bed service. (To be repeated, as necessary!) (Cheery sandwich wrapper of the day, to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)

@benedictallen That is no less than I would expect!

@Emmaash3 What an excellent idea!! Hmmm, let's see. No one gets the better of Mr Croc in the long term🐊✌️

THE MAKING OF A RENOWNED EXPLORER: Mr. Croc recalls his early years: "True, being the plaything of Dodgy David was trying at times but here was a FREE lesson in resilience! Besides, I'd soon get my own back." (Cheery sandwich wrapper of the day, to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)

@PeteUK7 I have no doubt she was immensely proud of both of you. She must have also been an amazing woman because you have become such a compassionate, kind and wise man. Be gentle with yourself, it is a lot. Sending the warmest thoughts from here to you.

@Emmaash3 That's a lovely thought, thanks Emma. I feel somewhat emotionally drained though and in many respects, I'm a bit relieved today is over with. For the most part, the service was very beautiful and fitting and my mum would have been proud of what my me and brother arranged for her.

Tough day today. My Mum's funeral. Lots of people I've not seen in a long time and the inevitable questions about why I am wearing a respirator. My, my wife and daughter wore them throughout the service & reception. People seem to demand us to justify our decision. 1/

@broadwaybabyto I love your work Kelly and really respect you. Please do be gentle with yourself and do what you need to while you are flaring. Really hope it passes quickly and you can be back doing what you love.

Writing is what keeps me going It’s the reason I get up in the morning I’ve been mostly bedbound for years. Dependent on others for activities of daily living Writing is how I connect My latest flare is challenging my ability to write & breaking my heart Good vibes needed!

@PeteUK7 So sorry you had to go through this @PeteUK7 if you wanted to hold an online honouring of your mum I’m sure those of us that appreciate and respect you would attend to honour her and support you without any of that nonsense. Keeping you in my thoughts.

Unlike them, I don't need to feel like I fit in. I don't allow people with very little knowledge or understanding dictate try to make me feel like I don't belong. Solidarity with all the maskers out there. We stand out because we are outstanding people. 5/end

@pargaien @benedictallen Absolutely love this!

He is Antoine Moses, a 23-year-old marathoner from Quebec 🇨🇦, who set a new world record by planting 23,060 saplings in 24 hrs (2022), shattering records! 💪 Let's be a REAL actor in the field! Join a planting drive this year & grow our green future. x.com/JamesMelville/…

@benedictallen I’m sure he will - he’s made of the good stuff!

@Emmaash3 He'll triumph in the end, have no fear! 🐊✌️😃

THE MAKING OF A RENOWNED EXPLORER: Mr. Croc recalls his early years: "As if things hadn't been bad enough, Betty's big brother Dodgy David then turned up. Still, I was sure he too could be made to see reason." (Cheery sandwich wrapper of the day, to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)

@benedictallen Ooh!

Stunning... 👍🏼🌏

@benedictallen 🤣

@Emmaash3 Er... maybe!!

THE MAKING OF A RENOWNED EXPLORER: Mr. Croc recalls his early years: "And then the day came when we brought home a more-or-less harmless snake..." (Cheery sandwich wrapper of the day, to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)

@benedictallen 😍 fantastic - she is teaching him a thing or two! Life is for living after all!

THE MAKING OF A RENOWNED EXPLORER: Mr. Croc recalls his early years: "I suppose some people are just born to grab life with both hands - and she was one of those..." (Cheery sandwich wrapper of the day, to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)

@benedictallen Yes exactly! We loved that show as kids!

@Emmaash3 Haha yes, the Flintstones! I remember the dino pet jumping back in through the window! 🐊✌️

THE MAKING OF A RENOWNED EXPLORER: Mr. Croc recalls his early years: "Like anyone, of course, I was subject to the usual trials and tribulations of everyday life..." (Cheery sandwich wrapper of the day, to help you on your way.👍🏼😃)

@benedictallen Just like the Flintstones end credits! He has already proved his resourcefulness and I fully expect him to be back curled up on her bed before midnight!

@Emmaash3 Yes, like many cats that find themselves shoved out at night, he'll surely find a way back in - sooner or later!✌️😃