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I like green glass. We have some very small liqueur glasses because my OH does not take tiny sips of liqueur otherwise.

That glass was perfect for that drink.

It’s that time of the year again:
Have you decided whether to check you have enough wrapping paper and cards already, or will you just buy some more anyway?

He’s a destroyer not a builder of worlds. He hasn’t built a party behind him, his style is opposition.

Was his name George Grundy?

Feverfew flowers! Lovely x

Minnie a small tabby and white cat who prefers treats to wet food

Pics or it didn’t happen!
My cat tax:

• Distorted Reality: The ego's primary function is to deal with reality, but in hubris, the individual operates on a distorted self-image and believes they can manipulate destiny, leading to a break from objective reality. Therefore, hubris is not a separate structure like the id or superego, but rather a failure of the ego to properly mediate the personality structure, resulting in behavior driven by an inflated sense of self-importance and …

It’s pure hubris, unable to see outside the self. Pure superego and id, classic overblown ego.

You can’t really get these in the UK unless you buy a kit at make them at home - I’m just a a little jealous. 🌮🌮

Morrisons have a “call us and read out your shopping list” service!
My Great Aunt used it every week.

I wonder whether Alistair was still close by? #TheArchers

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Linked to Cidershed podcast episode:
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@thecidershedpod.bsky.social Just listening to last week’s podcast - thank you.
Dead John and Tony really did have a right ding dong! I wasn’t a listener back then. It was nice to hear the clip. #TheArchers

Generally, most people’s thigh bones (from hip to knee) are twice the length of their lower arm (inner elbow to wrist) and their lower arm is the same length as their foot*.

This is obviously an alien.

*Are you putting your right heel against your left inner elbow to check?

Ah the classic blue version! I bought a job lot of orange ones from eBay for working at home because #nostalgia

a penguin is going for a stupid walk for its stupid mental health . Alt: a penguin is going for a stupid walk for its stupid mental health .

Oh lovely photos, well done on getting out in the light today.

We paid £99 for Covid vaccinations at the pharmacy this year.
OH sent a manager of staff home sick yesterday, guess what - Covid.

On the basis of 2-14 days incubation, and then OH giving it to me, I think I’ve avoided having a Covid Christmas. 🎄

Great culture can save lives. Literally.

Amazing letter in today’s @thetimes.com about Tom Stoppard

Close up of a tabby and white small female cat

Beautiful Tiger lovely pic of you both. Here’s our Minnie who looks a bit similar to Tiger, only smaller.

My OH (born pre April 1970 national measles vaccine programme in UK) got measles in 2017 and has caught everything going since then... He’s ok but imagine the developmental concerns if he was a child!

I failed Wordle today, first time in ages. Unusual letter combinations so I didn’t pick it up after 6.

Hehe

Exactly! Maybe we’re a little ahead of the scriptwriters, maybe it’s just Ambridge logic. #TheArchers

Well done, I didn’t get it in 6 this morning.

Thanks. Bit weird his drone is just being forgotten by George, who has nothing else to do. #TheArchers

Can someone explain why George Grundy isn’t running his drone business? I think I have missed something. #TheArchers

Oh I love the way it’s ditsy (small patterns) AND Christmasy at the same time.

Love a fig roll though. My Nan loved them too.

Your chocolate Turkish delight treat sounds fab too.

Ah, there used to be 12 in a pack -shrinkflation affecting portion control!
Two packets is 22, but also almost £4, and quite a lot of chocolate to have at home!

We are not at home, otherwise I’d have a look for you! 🍫