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Steve Ryles (allegedly)

@grumpytoad.bsky.social

Stoke. Trade Unionist. Pedant. Runny fried eggs. Fan of Mrs Slocombe

194 Followers  |  205 Following  |  350 Posts  |  Joined: 18.10.2024  |  1.9136

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Unusual commute for family behind Darts Farm after roads flood It comes after a night of very heavy rain

Meanwhile in Devon, the β€˜Venice Experience β€˜ theme park opens.

Unusual commute for family behind Darts Farm after roads flood www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...

27.01.2026 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s a bit wet in Exeter. River Exe highest I’ve seen it in nearly 30 years. Even the ducks have wellies on.

27.01.2026 16:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump plots six-figure offers to Greenlanders to convince them to join the US: report Trump and his allies have argued that the U.S. should acquire Greenland for national security purposes

Trump plots six-figure offers to Greenlanders to convince them to join the US: report www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

08.01.2026 23:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yep. It’s like a mad version of Dr Strangelove.

08.01.2026 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

And to you mate. Let’s hope we can have a laugh as the world goes mad.

08.01.2026 21:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mayhem in Popeyes after woman downs 12 triple vodkas Chairs were thrown in the Exeter fast food joint

Meanwhile in Devon, Olive Oyl gets stroppy

Mayhem in Popeyes after woman downs 12 triple vodkas www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...

08.01.2026 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Lena Zavaroni Sings "Mama" on Tonight Show
YouTube video by LenaZavaroniFAN Lena Zavaroni Sings "Mama" on Tonight Show

There are limits. Coldplay for one. Ed Sheeran. Cilla Black. Arctic Whatever’s. Anything/one from a reality show in the last 50 odd years.

youtu.be/J09IeN-ONbk?...

03.12.2025 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Dr. Hook - Freakin' at the Freaker's Ball
YouTube video by Evil Otto Dr. Hook - Freakin' at the Freaker's Ball

I’ve posted this before ( maybe on Twatter) but it’s just come on (missus) my playlist.

youtu.be/uo9bKdIG_Yw?...

03.12.2025 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Down with the Sickness
YouTube video by Richard Cheese - Topic Down with the Sickness

Btw does this count ? Used in 2003/4 version of β€˜Day of the Dead’. Wilburys on now.

youtu.be/qntBBbvgBxM?...

03.12.2025 20:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Non sarky answer - no. You sent me a link and that was quite very fine. Tbh I am a bit stuck in my ways - like to think my musical taste fills a broad church.
I like Bucks Fizz too. Saw them in Malvern 40 odd years ago.
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03.12.2025 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes. The Chase.

03.12.2025 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Quelle Surprise. I’ve now got Otway on β€˜singing’ Delilah. Now it’s Black Betty. Bam a lam.

03.12.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Iron Butterfly followed by Peter,Paul and Mary.

03.12.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My Spotify year thing. I have heard in the last hour Slade, The Wurzels, Kiss, Altered Images, The Grateful Dead, Sinatra, Motorhead, Perry Como, Thin Lizzy, Tina Charles, Queen and Janis Joplin. That is all.

03.12.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

That one took me a minute to get. Smartsrse🀣

03.12.2025 01:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve nipped into β€˜spoons for a swift half. I am at a table next to four people eating curry and fish and chips. The woman eating fish and chips is the spit of Hilda Baker complete with shiny red wig that isn’t on straight. She’s drinking Guinness but sadly not a pickled onion in sight. .

02.12.2025 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I was at that game.

02.12.2025 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I genuinely had the date in my head for weeks - then yesterday arrived and …….
What can I say? I do remember going with you and a few others to The Alhambra to see Dad’s Army as a birthday treat. I think your Mum took us.

02.12.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@glennairey.bsky.social Belated birthday greetings and welcome to β€˜The Forgetful Club’ - a version of The Breakfast Club for those of a certain age. Been a pleasure to call you my mate for over 50 years - hope you had a spiffing day πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‚πŸΊπŸΊπŸΊ

02.12.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Pants’ Christmas lights return to Devon town A triumphant comeback!

Meanwhile in Devon, Christmas Lights are pants.

β€˜Pants’ Christmas lights return to Devon town www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...

27.11.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wetherspoon to open first ever pub in Spain at popular Brit holiday destination The pub, to be called Castell de Santa BΓ rbera, will open in January next year and trade seven days a week, from 6am to 9pm

Meanwhile in Devon, a story about a Spanish β€˜spoons. 🀷

Wetherspoon to open first ever pub in Spain - and it's at a holiday destination popular with Brits www.devonlive.com/news/uk-worl...

21.11.2025 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Devon school closures as snow and ice sweep county A snow and ice warning has been put in place by the Met Office

Meanwhile in Devon, Dow devastated the county leaving one school closed.

Devon school closures live as snow and ice sweep county www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...

20.11.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As always after a trip to Broadwoodwidger.

18.11.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tesco over from me has tags on coffee and some meats. It’s sad really.

18.11.2025 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I went to the Longton one years ago. Not an MOT in the car park.

18.11.2025 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Every day’s a school day as the young people say.

18.11.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not long until you can take advantage πŸ‘

18.11.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You forgot Iceland - 10% off on Tuesdays for those of us of a certain age.

18.11.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Burglar traced by DNA match to his own poo "What a waste of a life," said the judge, jailing him for 30 months

Meanwhile in Devon, splendid use of the word β€˜dumpage’.

Exeter burglar traced by DNA match to his own poo www.devonlive.com/news/devon-n...

18.11.2025 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No but Daddyshole Road is.

15.11.2025 13:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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