PJ Kirby

Whatever your views about her politics Erika Kirk spoke the Christian message of love and forgiveness whereas Trump continues to preach hatred, division and lies.

Mad dogs and Englishmen …

Have I got this right - because we care so much for the mother we will remove any criminal liability for killing a full term baby. And because we care about someone’s right to die we will introduce legislation pursuant to which many who may not want to die may die. This is compassion?

On a train from Krakow to Wroclaw to watch Chelsea in Conference League final - “on our way, on our way”

Some tulips to brighten up your day (first time I’ve made an effort to grow them - by effort I mean plant them!)

Lovely celebratory dinner for Andrew Gordon-Saker in his retirement as senior costs judge - great and the good and also rans like me of the world of costs were there. And @lincolnsinn.bsky.social looking mighty fine

Trump and Vance are nothing but disgraceful bullies.
Zelensky is a hero but pushed the narcissist’s wrong buttons

Good to join the demonstration in support of Ukraine today … and good to be on a demo where the placards were not produced by Socialist Worker!

This decision is a further example of what I have historically referred to as the Billy Joel guide to costs law “get it right the first time” - track 4 side 2 The Stranger

If anyone on here I know wants to be my guest at Stamford Bridge tonight for Chelsea v West Ham ko 8pm let me know asap. Chelsea end. Meet at ground. 1 Ticket unexpectedly available hence v short notice!

Just to make me feel really old

Congratulations to all the new silks - you know who you are even if the rest of us don’t for another hour or so. Exciting

Such sad news. I first met him on the other place but then on a number of occasions in real life, the last time 8 months ago with his son. We both went to Hull Uni. A lovely man. RIP

Yes it’s been an interesting 36hours. Worrying how many think the way to respond is to simply insult

… hang on it was 25 years ago we were celebrating the new millennium- no way!

Just felt very old - top selling 3 songs of 2024 -Noah Kahan’s Stick Season,
Benson Boone's Beautiful, Sabrina Carpenter's Espresso - just listened and had not consciously heard any before.

Today’s skiing earworm “another day of sun” from La La Land

We are - are you out this way?

Makes yesterday’s slow journey worthwhile - view from kitchen sink (v similar to other photos taken on day of arrival over the years!)

Do join us this evening for our carols by candlelight- St Thomas church is in Balham/Streatham Hill

Whatever perverted ideology lies behind one’s decision to attack a Christmas market what there must be in common is a hatred of Christians and the celebration of Christmas. Immanuel God with us. RIP

90s I had High Court prof neg trial re valuation of a property in Barry (hence Gavin & Stacey prompt) - expert was cross examined re importance of location and different locations within Barry. Exasperated & not accepting location within Barry mattered “Barry, this is Barry for goodness sake”

Could be a busy day - sent out WhatsApp invitations to local friends for Christmas drinks and nibbles this afternoon/evening - 65 say they’re coming - we’re gonna need a bigger house!

Hirachand decision today in Supreme Court - Success fee under a CFA not recoverable under Inheritance Act 1975 - congratulations to @gatehouse.bsky.social Brie Stevens-Hoare and Cameron Stocks who appeared for the successful appellant
@briekc.bsky.social

Helped at local youth club again this evening- 2 things I loved:
1. Towards end of evening they nearly all decided they wanted to abandon their mad skating and make gingerbread houses
2. This old man ain’t bad at table tennis

Friends round for dinner tonight- a school night but nearly Christmas- charred tender stem broccoli with sweet tahini dressing, sea bass with rice n peas and avocado & white nectarine salsa, individual raspberry cheesecakes, selection of Spanish cheeses

If you happen to live in Balham/Streatham/Clapham and have kids you’d be very welcome to join is this afternoon at 2:15 @STwSS for Christmas Cracker - lots of activities - I’ll be there though somewhat disguised. You’d be v welcome even if don’t have kids but it’ll be noisy!

Tonight (and tomorrow!) Matthew I’m going to be …

It’s the @gatehouse.bsky.social costs team Merry Costmas dinner tonight thanks to the punmeister @charlottewilk.bsky.social - now need to sort costs playlist - obviously start with Bills, Bills, Bills by Destiny’s Child

I don’t remember in previous years being aware of Snowman by Sia but hear it so often this year … and I love it. Knew you’d want to know