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WirrAleRob

@wirraledrinker.bsky.social

Likes good beer, gin, cheese, wood-fired-pizza and cats. Rarely goes out. Occasionally temperamental. Wears odd socks. Only drinks at weekends and on special occasions. My opinions are my own.

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Over-70s face driving ban for failing eye tests The proposed changes in England and Wales come after a coroner calls the UK's licensing system the

I find this hugely ageist. I question why it isn't extended to all driving (and motor) licences; i.e. to have a valid eye test as part of the renewal process

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

11.08.2025 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

potentially even allowing festival visitors to priority book certain seats/tables in advance, and have it reserved for the duration of that session. Okay, its <probably> paying more for that privilege, but does allow people or groups to pick preferred seats in advance, and remove some stress.

10.08.2025 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I've started to wonder whether the amount of tickets should be restricted to the amount of <Actual> seats, given crowds/crowding appears to at least be part of the problem?.. It would also afford opening a dialog with festivals to provide a better/broader range of seats for all guests?

10.08.2025 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

is there still 'peak' craft beer?

09.08.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

right. best clean the cooker

I feel dirty saying that...

06.08.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Last of the (old) coffee consumed. Now, time to get on with some cleaning and tidying

06.08.2025 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aalborg Zoo asks for unwanted pets to feed its predators Aalborg Zoo says the unique scheme is aimed at mimicking what its predators would eat in the wild.

I think that they should expand this, to use influencers. Well at least it 'would' finally make them useful... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

04.08.2025 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a cartoon character walking down a sidewalk with a book in his hand ALT: a cartoon character walking down a sidewalk with a book in his hand

just channel your inner homer...

04.08.2025 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It also ignores the massive damage down to places like the Amazon Rain Forrest in the first place, where it was obliterated for them to mine that aluminium. And do they ever mention the 'thin' plastic lining?!?

Honestly, its a bad as companies claiming AI's are Ethical and/or Environmental

04.08.2025 07:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Disco Steve wood casks he heaves...

03.08.2025 08:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

next, you'll be telling us you're "looking for your lost shaker of salt"...

02.08.2025 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

BBC: "Why did 1000 people watch this person fold a sheet?"

Me: "Probably the same reason thousands are cancelling their TV licenses. Its more enjoyable to watch than most of your programming..."

01.08.2025 21:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just saw 2 hedge hogs humping outside.

I didn't even have to verify my age...

24.07.2025 23:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

oh wow. Bluesky have disabled my messages until I age verify, I'm not sure why the 'chat' function requires this?!?

24.07.2025 11:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

you should invent a new game of 'spin the bottle' where the empty spinning bottle points to its next victim...

22.07.2025 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Who'd have thought that a beer business propped up by annual donations of 'free' money in the guise as equity, would ever have financial problems?!?

22.07.2025 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

kinda thought rum would have been the logical next step...

22.07.2025 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

you can't fight the <smooth> flow of time...

18.07.2025 17:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

i'd rather be sa-bro than sab-no...

18.07.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

or fusion. key-lime-thai...

18.07.2025 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

but what goes with hazy pales? I can't help wonder whether there is a slightly salted lemon curd could work...

18.07.2025 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@beernouveau.co.uk joking aside. how will you deal with the overall sweetness of doughnuts? are there more savoury options you could use?

18.07.2025 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I can see a few holes there...

18.07.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

So, you're going to 'fight the power'???

15.07.2025 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a cartoon of a man talking on a phone ALT: a cartoon of a man talking on a phone
14.07.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I assume you've long ran out vimto?

12.07.2025 09:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Likewise. always the few ruining it for the many

10.07.2025 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a cartoon of a man walking a lion on a leash with the word coughs below it ALT: a cartoon of a man walking a lion on a leash with the word coughs below it

Whenever I hear militant veganism, I immediately jump to:

"we taught a lion to eat tofu!"

10.07.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

"Play it, Sam. Play 'As time goes by."

"No, not today. We Can't. Not on Rex Manning day..."

08.07.2025 11:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looks like somebody's being shellfish...

#sorrynotsorry

06.07.2025 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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