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Gothiron

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Graves, confusion, city wandering like a startled cow, complaining about work. A Noticer of Small Things. Can't be arsed about Ambridge or The Archers anymore. MDANT

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That's the one, definitely not the atomic war one at all.

09.03.2026 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Taking my mind off the general world gloom with a nice cheery classic film at the flicks...

...On The Beach

09.03.2026 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

I mean, it's a lot of skill and also nope..

09.03.2026 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As long as there is a huge cartwheel f-off feathery hat to go with it.

09.03.2026 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Enjoyed the walk a lot, despite the headache inducing cold and grey which was The City today.

08.03.2026 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today we have a double debunk:

1. A debunk of the idea that 67 dog breeds are being banned in Britain

2. A debunk of what the usual suspects are saying online (because they are so tediously predictable!πŸ™„)

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08.03.2026 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 216    πŸ” 87    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 16

Going on a Guided Walk in a bit and debating whether to dare suggest to Mum I drop in later; still a bit wary after the "You'll interrupt my Bible Study Group Prep" pushback.

08.03.2026 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

OH (and colleagues) got into work y'day to be told it was employee appreciation day, some bacon baps had been ordered for them later in the day. The baps arrived... but so did the bill, as no one had paid for them. So they had to pay for their own 🀣. Now that's appreciation for you. Not funny/funny.

08.03.2026 08:34 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Da Da Da - well that where a lump of Mr E's Beautiful Blues is from then #OneHitWondersAtTheBBC

07.03.2026 23:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Slow cooker soup success (sucess being remembering to turn it on earlier). Beetroot, lentil with carraway seeds and a bit of rosewater.

07.03.2026 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Brother and Sister born at Thorpe Combe Hospital.

07.03.2026 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

There should be a plaque! Have enjoyed the standard meander there, then around the Old Village and Vestry House in my time.

07.03.2026 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Isn't it so, I could wear something like that at the drop of a hat (and about 8 dress sizes)

07.03.2026 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hmm, I have never had an enjoyable visit to the Wetlands as trying navigate the endless buggies takes the shine off.

07.03.2026 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

See,I have never managed to venture there - but there was a film showing the workers there.

07.03.2026 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well got to have something to tickle yer lady's fancy.

07.03.2026 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Twas very good. Although a wiki rabbit hole did lead me to the excellence of Blue Jeans On.

07.03.2026 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
LONDON FASHION DESIGNERS

Norman Parkinson (1913-1990)

1963
Bromide fibre print on card mount

This photograph shows key members of the Swinging Sixties
London fashion scene, many of whom made regular use
of Liberty fabrics in their fashion designs. First row from left:
Mary Quant, Alexander Plunkett-Greene, Kenneth Sweet.
Second row from left: Jean Muir, Gerald McCarn, Kiki Byrne,
David Sassoon. Hanging from lamp-post: Sally Tuffin,
Marion Foale, James Wedge.

National Portrait Gallery

LONDON FASHION DESIGNERS Norman Parkinson (1913-1990) 1963 Bromide fibre print on card mount This photograph shows key members of the Swinging Sixties London fashion scene, many of whom made regular use of Liberty fabrics in their fashion designs. First row from left: Mary Quant, Alexander Plunkett-Greene, Kenneth Sweet. Second row from left: Jean Muir, Gerald McCarn, Kiki Byrne, David Sassoon. Hanging from lamp-post: Sally Tuffin, Marion Foale, James Wedge. National Portrait Gallery

Groovers indeed

07.03.2026 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
WEDDING DRESS IN 12 LIBERTY PRINTS
LIZZIE HOUGHTON PUDDIFOOT (b.1948)
1978 Printed cotton and lace
'In 1978 was working in Liberty's cottons department and planning my wedding dress. It was never going to be white or cream for me. Surrounded by allthose glorious prints that had grown to love, I decided to use many of my favourite ones together.I had some of the fabric pleated and heat set, for the frills and sleeves. made the dressin the three weeks before the wedding."

WEDDING DRESS IN 12 LIBERTY PRINTS LIZZIE HOUGHTON PUDDIFOOT (b.1948) 1978 Printed cotton and lace 'In 1978 was working in Liberty's cottons department and planning my wedding dress. It was never going to be white or cream for me. Surrounded by allthose glorious prints that had grown to love, I decided to use many of my favourite ones together.I had some of the fabric pleated and heat set, for the frills and sleeves. made the dressin the three weeks before the wedding."

Detail of a floral beflounced gown and fabric flowers

Detail of a floral beflounced gown and fabric flowers

The Material Girl's wedding dress. Made with 12 different prints. It's a look.

07.03.2026 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
A floor length overgown in brown and cream

A floor length overgown in brown and cream

1897 designed overgown in muted tones with frogging embroidery

1897 designed overgown in muted tones with frogging embroidery

Ideal for swishing around town in in the 1890s.

07.03.2026 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A board advertising a Women in Print exhibition

A board advertising a Women in Print exhibition

A Mary Quant designed outfit in a Butterfield designed print in flame ginger.

A Mary Quant designed outfit in a Butterfield designed print in flame ginger.

Don't often venture to the William Morris gallery due it being a bit of a trek on the buses but a very good exhibition on the Liberty Print Designers enticed me.

07.03.2026 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0
The edge of my clothes and the dianthus red and gren carpet.

The edge of my clothes and the dianthus red and gren carpet.

Accidental blending in.

07.03.2026 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Curlaargh

07.03.2026 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I've been to a couple of events of Ben's (library talks) and he is properly fascinating and funny to listen to.

07.03.2026 12:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Line drawing of a llama wearing a Shakespearean floppy hat and ruff, holding a skull.  A speech bubble contains the words β€œalas poor yorick”. A Drama Llama.

Line drawing of a llama wearing a Shakespearean floppy hat and ruff, holding a skull. A speech bubble contains the words β€œalas poor yorick”. A Drama Llama.

Drama Llama.
#art

07.03.2026 09:59 β€” πŸ‘ 149    πŸ” 41    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The bit on R4Xtra at the moment about Cook and Greenaway is a sheer bit of radio delight.

07.03.2026 10:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Four dog toy lobsters hanging upside down on a washing line.

Four dog toy lobsters hanging upside down on a washing line.

On Fridays we wash the lobsters.

06.03.2026 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

The British Board of Shadow Classification has passed the following indistinct shape in the darkness as suitable for ages twelve and over. Parental guidance advised.

06.03.2026 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
modern AU Sister Dot

modern AU Sister Dot

absentmindedly rolling another cig despite the two already behind her hear

07.03.2026 06:04 β€” πŸ‘ 538    πŸ” 124    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

😍

06.03.2026 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0