Andy Pearson

sometimes you look at a duck and you just know he's thinking "might do a quack in a minute"

Was really hoping that Pat would go too after hastily arranging for Joy to live in and look after the kids/torment Tom.
#TheArchers

While it may seem redundant to say “pump it up” after encouraging the listener to “pump up the jam,” the author is underscoring the urgency of pumping up said jam; leaving us to ponder the bleakness of living in a world devoid of it.

We used to call it board and everyone I knew who worked and lived with their parents (including me) paid it. #TheArchers

Boatman - the first 50 reportedly makes a great present or holiday read, exemplified by this image of the book opened to show the story behind the Shipping Forecast puzzle, on display on Brighton beach. Reviewing Boatman - the first 50, Alan Connor (The Guardian's crossword editor and the brains behind many of BBC2’s quiz programs) says: "This is one to savour. Boatman's puzzles are witty and ingenious. It is an extraordinary pleasure to read how his unique mind works. The first 50 is a book I never knew I needed in my life. Gift it to yourself and to the word-lovers in yours". Hugh Stephenson (Alan’s predecessor at The Guardian) says: "This is a unique book of crosswords" and Henry Morris: "a Boatman crossword is like a theme park. Each daunting line is a rollercoaster ... He scares you witless. But you can't wait to do it all over again".

Boatman - the second 50 contains another 50 puzzles from The Guardian, with five bonus puzzles previously only available online and including puzzles, solutions and the ideas and stories behind them, exemplified by this image of the book opened to show one of the stories, which is accompanied by a picture of a large cow. Reviewing Boatman - the second 50, Gyles Brandreth says: "If you want a fiendish crossword, you want the best - which means you want Boatman, because he is the best" and Brian Bilston: "Cracking crosswords - each puzzle a delightful daily workout for the brain and a welcome tonic for the soul".

It's the Seasonal Reposting Competition! Repost this over the weekend, and on Sunday one lucky person will win a signed copy of one of my books. For you or the #crossword addict in your life: 50 fiendish @theguardian.com #puzzles and all the stories behind them:
boatmancryptics.co.uk/crossword-bo...

A scarecrow who has just watched Monty Python's The Holy Grail for the first time

A scarecrow who is feeling pleased with himself after forming a 1950s sci-fi themed surf rock band, of which he is the sole member

A scarecrow who is dolled up and ready for a night out in the fanciest part of Newcastle

A very pleasant and well-meaning scarecrow who will paint your house for a competitive rate while rhapsodising about the beauty of the land

THREAD. A collection of photos I have taken of scarecrows I have stumbled across during walks in the British countryside over the last fifteen years.

These are beautiful and made my day better. Thank you so much.

May I suggest Midnight, the Stars and You by Al Bowley?
Full of melancholy yearning and just right for christmas.

And that's how we got Joy Division.

Turning up at someone's house because you overheard them say a couple of funny things in the pub so you've decided to follow them.

Picture of suit jacket and tie.

There's a Radio 4 series called Superhead and every time I see it in the listings I think it's by or about @quantlck.bsky.social

And if owt does go wrong the parents are all several hundred miles away. #TheArchers

Have I heard right? Pat and Tony (in their seventies) are looking after four grandchildren including two 3 year olds while the parents all bugger off on a jolly? #TheArchers

C Andy Man

Pearsonal Services

Save the Children of the Corn #turnacharityintoahorrormovie

All those who aren't Nazis raise your hands... No! not like that !

"I don't know. I always just called him dad,"
#thearchers

How is this woke please?

Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown

Just had to start a new tinfoil roll. Absolutely smashed it. #personalbest

I dunk garibaldis. It takes a bit (lot) longer and makes the tea taste funny and contain the odd floating currant but it's well worth the wait.
As an inveterate dunker I've also tried pink wafers (in, out and straight into the gob in less than a second) but thought it was too messy.

Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 AD film poster

We had to leave 10 minutes before the end cos of last bus.

Bookshop Gnome Invisible #bookshopforradio

I (mid 60s) dislike the CCTV, equating it with Big Brother watching us. Many of my younger friends like it, saying it makes them feel safer when out. Perhaps there'll be a similar generational split about ID?

Flaming Ada, gadzooks, boggeration. I'll go to the foot of our stairs!

Close Encounters of the Third Ear Band #sci=folk

Spaceport Convention #sci-folk

I’ve never felt so disheartened. My small business means everything to me and I want to keep going.
Please have a look at my website. Buy things, commission me or repost.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Thank you.

Snakes on a Paper Plane.
#StatusQuofilms

Oor Wullie and the Hand Jive.
#cliffscotland