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Good governance, oblique strategies, music and cats. Alt text: Profile pictures are photos I took of a bendy modern bridge in Norway and a very orange lifebuoy on a wall in Iceland.

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Oh boy, saw them last night above a pub in Frome of all places. Absolutely melted the place. The support from TaliaBle was awesome too.

23.10.2025 11:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If 'Black Mountain Poets' is still on there give it a watch. It has Alice Lowe, Dolly Wells and Tom Cullen in a Mike Leigh-esque and enjoyable baggy festival.of awkwardness.

18.09.2025 10:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The outage strengthened community cohesion, with intergenerational provision of candles and torches and a shared, diverse group casserole made with everyone's 'at risk' freezer contents.

18.09.2025 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Polo mint already has the correct shape.

10.08.2025 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
An incomprehensible set of numbers on a scoreboard.

An incomprehensible set of numbers on a scoreboard.

That’s numberwang!

10.08.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0

This reminds me of why I love Simon Munnery "The show eventually led to the creation of Munnery's television series 'Attention Scum', which sadly remains unreleased."

09.08.2025 09:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A triangular grey and blue badge reading 'Level 1 Slightly Thick'. These are actually used to indicate nutrition needs in hospital, but I have used them for humorous, indeed hilarious purposes.

A triangular grey and blue badge reading 'Level 1 Slightly Thick'. These are actually used to indicate nutrition needs in hospital, but I have used them for humorous, indeed hilarious purposes.

A triangular purple and blue badge reading 'Level 2 Mildly Thick'. These are actually used to indicate nutrition needs in hospital, but I have used them for humorous, indeed hilarious purposes.

A triangular purple and blue badge reading 'Level 2 Mildly Thick'. These are actually used to indicate nutrition needs in hospital, but I have used them for humorous, indeed hilarious purposes.

A triangular green and otange badge reading 'Level 5 Minced and Moist'. These are actually used to indicate nutrition needs in hospital, but I have used them for humorous, indeed hilarious purposes.

A triangular green and otange badge reading 'Level 5 Minced and Moist'. These are actually used to indicate nutrition needs in hospital, but I have used them for humorous, indeed hilarious purposes.

Be aware. New UK threat levels have now come into effect.

03.08.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Cab window of a slightly old-fashioned electric train. Above it, the destination blind reads "Sorry".

(the one on the other side says "not in service" but it's not funny if you can see that as well)

Cab window of a slightly old-fashioned electric train. Above it, the destination blind reads "Sorry". (the one on the other side says "not in service" but it's not funny if you can see that as well)

It's OK mate.

03.08.2025 08:42 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A scene from 'Black Books' with Bernard Black being asked the question "oh, you didnt do Cobumbo did you?"

A scene from 'Black Books' with Bernard Black being asked the question "oh, you didnt do Cobumbo did you?"

Cobumbo?

02.08.2025 20:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A picture of the coliseum in Pula. Croatia on a rainy day. You can see the curve of the coliseum and a large gathering of green municipal bins.

A picture of the coliseum in Pula. Croatia on a rainy day. You can see the curve of the coliseum and a large gathering of green municipal bins.

BINS! ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED??!

02.08.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's the word for that very specific feeling you get when you realise you should be having fun but are actually just very hot, sticky and confused. For example: "I went to the seaside, but ended up feeling a bit Glastonbury".

27.06.2025 09:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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it’s no secret i am a weepy, sentimental girl. a feeler. a tremendous sap.

but i defy you to watch these beautiful kids vibing and just absolutely murdering β€œeverything in its right place” and not feel feelings.

21.06.2025 02:36 β€” πŸ‘ 320    πŸ” 74    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 12

The in-galaxy corners are *very* harshly lit. Just not dark enough.

26.06.2025 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's time for song wars!

06.06.2025 08:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A limestone sculpture of a lion from the temple of the God Min at Koptos Egypt. The lion appears to have a very big grin and looks rather sweet.

A limestone sculpture of a lion from the temple of the God Min at Koptos Egypt. The lion appears to have a very big grin and looks rather sweet.

I love this dorky limestone lion at the Ashmolean in Oxford. Such a happy big cat.

02.06.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hell of a gig!

17.04.2025 09:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

With the coleslaw, little gem lettuce and maybe a boiled new potato or two? Heaven.

13.04.2025 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It just gets better and better on each listen

04.04.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's glorious.

04.04.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A yellow street sign with a large exclamation mark and black text stating "beware open voids".

A yellow street sign with a large exclamation mark and black text stating "beware open voids".

Post a warning

23.03.2025 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Apparently the same dog was also in Succession (Mondale, owned by Tom and Shiv). It gets the best roles!

15.03.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's 🎢tough love 🎢. (Which should also be the name of Canada's first Eurovision song πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ )

03.03.2025 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

And backing dancers in hockey masks.

03.03.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This should absolutely be part of the plan.

03.03.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes. The sheer singability of those songs was really highlighted this morning!

03.03.2025 10:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There's a lot of those types of callers around on talk radio. Where on earth are they coming from?

03.03.2025 10:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I know this is serious stuff but...I hope this paves the way for Canada to join Eurovision.

03.03.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0

Actual, live, images of purgatory.

08.02.2025 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If anyone ever wants to know what England is really like, get them to throw away their Rough Guides and watch this.

08.02.2025 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Beer vs Brain

07.02.2025 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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