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Belfast Child in the land of my boyo. Time traveller, Tractor Girl, tree hugger, squirrel whisperer, Doctor Who fam & rescuer of dogs.She/her. Woke. https://beacons.ai/carolynarnold

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The covers of LAIKA and My Beloved Other, published by Macmillan. Art (c) Nick Abadzis

The covers of LAIKA and My Beloved Other, published by Macmillan. Art (c) Nick Abadzis

If you liked Laika…

03.11.2025 10:13 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
My father was a Conservative, and my mother voted Labour, so I suppose by rights I should be a Liberal Decmocrat. But in actual fact I'm a Nazi.

My father was a Conservative, and my mother voted Labour, so I suppose by rights I should be a Liberal Decmocrat. But in actual fact I'm a Nazi.

But in actual fact I'm a Nazi.

But in actual fact I'm a Nazi.

By popular request (two versions).

03.11.2025 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
You want me to arse the parlour maid?

You want me to arse the parlour maid?

You want me to fart the hit parade?

You want me to fart the hit parade?

Stephen Fry from the Pass the Marmalade sketch

Stephen Fry from the Pass the Marmalade sketch

Stephen Fry from the Pass the Marmalade sketch

Stephen Fry from the Pass the Marmalade sketch

For all your meme needs.

03.11.2025 12:26 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Got it for 50p second hand off my school mate who decided she was too cool for New Romantics.

First full price purchase from a record shop was Parallel Line, probably in Connswater Shopping Centre.

Up until that point, I got albums for Xmas presents or from the library to copy to cassette.

03.11.2025 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Penderyn Icons of Wales #13 - Bad Wolf This is a 10-year-old whisky fully matured in Tawny Port pipes, which are very old and have held port for around 60 years. "Tell them stories. They need the truth. You must tell them true stories, & e...

I’m a sucker for the packaging, even though I don’t drink the stuff

www.penderyn.wales/product/pend...

03.11.2025 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a close up of a man 's face with the words `` well , that 's all right then '' written on it . Alt: a close up of a man 's face with the words `` well , that 's all right then '' written on it .
03.11.2025 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Also hadn’t heard of these, but now also angry about them having a self destruct button - and glad it didn’t work. So many emotions πŸ˜­πŸ˜±πŸ˜€

03.11.2025 11:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If they had them in Belfast, we never saw them 🀣 Our village shops were cobbler, bakery, butcher, greengrocer, chemist, chippy & newsagent. And a petrol station.

03.11.2025 10:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
This firecracker of charisma has been a joy to watch. Golden Goldstein got on famously with pro partner Vito Coppola and translated that bond on to the dancefloor. She loved the glamour and glitter, had great musicality and is a natural born performer who sold routines hard. Her highlights were her sensational Barbie samba, joyous K-pop Couple’s Choice and sassy Spice Girls samba. Slower dance styles and technically tricky ballroom numbers were always likely to be more challenging. So it proved, with Ellie bowing out on a tango. I’d feared she might be fatigued and overwhelmed by the dance-off but once again, she defied all expectations.

This firecracker of charisma has been a joy to watch. Golden Goldstein got on famously with pro partner Vito Coppola and translated that bond on to the dancefloor. She loved the glamour and glitter, had great musicality and is a natural born performer who sold routines hard. Her highlights were her sensational Barbie samba, joyous K-pop Couple’s Choice and sassy Spice Girls samba. Slower dance styles and technically tricky ballroom numbers were always likely to be more challenging. So it proved, with Ellie bowing out on a tango. I’d feared she might be fatigued and overwhelmed by the dance-off but once again, she defied all expectations.

She’s already made history by becoming the first model with Down’s syndrome to grace the cover of Vogue and partnering with Mattel to produce the first Barbie doll with Down’s. Now the mould-breaking 23-year-old notched up another milestone by becoming Strictly’s first contestant with Down’s. Another step forward for inclusivity, it made for the feelgood story of the series.

The irrepressible force of nature brought sparkle and happiness to our TV screens, just when it was what viewers needed. Ellie’s positive impact as a role model and myth-buster shouldn’t be underestimated. We’ll miss you, Cheeky Team.

She’s already made history by becoming the first model with Down’s syndrome to grace the cover of Vogue and partnering with Mattel to produce the first Barbie doll with Down’s. Now the mould-breaking 23-year-old notched up another milestone by becoming Strictly’s first contestant with Down’s. Another step forward for inclusivity, it made for the feelgood story of the series. The irrepressible force of nature brought sparkle and happiness to our TV screens, just when it was what viewers needed. Ellie’s positive impact as a role model and myth-buster shouldn’t be underestimated. We’ll miss you, Cheeky Team.

Love this assessment of Ellie's time on #Strictly by @michaelhogan100.bsky.social in the Guardian πŸ’•

02.11.2025 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Seconded

03.11.2025 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’d never heard of pumpkin in 1977, we were still using turnips in the mid 80s 🀣

03.11.2025 09:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Never have I been more confident that a routine was designed with Jojo's outfit first. #scd #strictly

01.11.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 65    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 0

Amber doing the biz as usual, but after last week, not sure how many more weeks she’ll last.
#scd #strictly

01.11.2025 20:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That was the Jo Jo show, Alex came along for the ride πŸ˜‰ #strictly #scd

01.11.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Loved that #scd #strictly

01.11.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Love that she gets to A Tango in flat heels #scd #strictly

01.11.2025 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Really judges? Lower score than Ellie & Vito? #scd #strictly

01.11.2025 19:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Harry’s rockin’ that hairstyle, enjoyed that #scd #strictly

01.11.2025 19:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Not the French & Saunders version, shame 🀣 #scd #strictly

01.11.2025 19:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Well deserved score for Lewis & Katya πŸ‘ #scd #strictly

01.11.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I had to rewind that to watch again without being put off by the music #scd #strictly

01.11.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

OMG 😨 #creep #scd #strictly

01.11.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Let’s see how the fuck they dance to Creep without ruining it completely #scd #strictly
Bonus bingo for the β€˜family’ roll out

01.11.2025 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I love La Voix πŸ‘‘ ❀️ #scd #scd

01.11.2025 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Motsi’s contact lenses are freaking me out #scd #strictly

01.11.2025 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

George, too much faffing abaht and a wobble kneeling down.
#strictly #scd

01.11.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I think she’ll be near the bottom of the leaderboard tonight

01.11.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I thought she did really well with this one, had a load of proper steps rather than just bouncing

01.11.2025 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Forgot to kick off the #scd #strictly thread

Vicky - ok
Ellie - wow!

01.11.2025 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Rather fetching photo of my Cookie Monster Oodie - with the hood up, you can barely distinguish me & my chins from the real Cookie Monster.

Rather fetching photo of my Cookie Monster Oodie - with the hood up, you can barely distinguish me & my chins from the real Cookie Monster.

7:25 and no trick or treaters yet.
Has the weather defeated them?
Or @jonarnold.bsky.social β€˜s sneaky trick of locking the front door & pulling over the curtain so it’s too dark to see the steps?
I’m in my monster costume & want to scare someone!

31.10.2025 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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