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Family. Ex-teacher sport especially rugby union, (Scotland/Edinburgh/Hawick) and horse racing. Rock music, malt whisky, dodgy puns. Often found near cheese... Occasional political wafflings. Will follow back all non-spam accounts

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Exciting to see Freddy Douglas launched on an unsuspecting world!

05.03.2026 15:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"Trump admits there were no evacuation plans for Americans abroad due to his war with Iran "because it all happened very quickly.""

Just a year plus in office to make one but far too busy with ethnic cleansing at home to bother.

04.03.2026 18:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Absolutely!

04.03.2026 09:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Dave Rennie the new All Blacks coach!

Didn't see that coming!

03.03.2026 23:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That high ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ

03.03.2026 18:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Fair point! Such a delightful alliance ๐Ÿ˜†

03.03.2026 18:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"How many allies have you left, Mr Trump?"

One possible answer.

"Germany, Germany love us, I'm telling you Germany is a wonderful country with a great leader..."

Oh, The. Forever. Irony!

03.03.2026 18:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No friends left anywhere.

Sooner than you think.

03.03.2026 17:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We couldn't give a shit about what you think of us, Trump.

Special relationships are for countries we admire.

Pretty much all of us loathe you.

Regards,
The U.K.

03.03.2026 17:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 139    ๐Ÿ” 13    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

History has rightly exposed Jimmy Saville for the utterly contemptible individual he was and the truly sickening crimes he committed.

Imagine what it's going to make of Trump when the time comes. ๐Ÿ˜ฒ

03.03.2026 16:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Indeed not, Sloan, infac I rather fear they don't have a strong suit, full stop!

02.03.2026 22:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Given that many of them have closed their airspace, just how does the State Department advise them to travel? ๐Ÿคจ

02.03.2026 22:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

1. Perth?

02.03.2026 13:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Bottom left Worcester?

02.03.2026 13:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yep, was my thought too, it's aged every bit as well as expected.

02.03.2026 09:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

*at least hold

01.03.2026 23:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The First Casualty, in war, as per the maxim, is Truth.

Believe nothing and no-one.

But don't doubt, the growing number of nuclear capable countries involved means the risk of global catastrophe is higher than ever before.

We may feel powerless, but we must at least politicians to account.

01.03.2026 23:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

How many chances do you need! And then they get away with one.

Watkin was so low that was very fortunate for Ospreys.

28.02.2026 21:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Simon and Garfunkel

28.02.2026 05:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You're right. Lineout was shocking too. A real Scottish disease these days.

But for Harry's moment, making up for his yellow, which in a way was the result of other people's errors anyway, a game that wouldn't have been won.

27.02.2026 22:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Peak Edinburgh tonight. Finding ways to keep the scoreboard exciting.

Especially for Scarlets fans

27.02.2026 21:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Rare political ramble, if this win for Greens (who I won't vote for) shakes up this pitiful Parliament then it's worth it.

Hannah Spencer's acceptance speech is one of the best I've seen, I'm 68 - if it makes people stop and think even for a moment about the divisive path Reform pursue, it's a plus

27.02.2026 18:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

So what's ACTUALLY being said here is that any testifier is supposed to be chilled or looking happy during the Epstein enquiry?

GIVE US ALL A BREAK.

26.02.2026 18:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ˜ณ #rugby ๐Ÿ‰

25.02.2026 18:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Agree. For me Schoeman and George are their countries first picks in their positions, so just wondering if it is pre-planned.

24.02.2026 13:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Bayliss was early, you're right, maybe injury, but I was more thinking of the front row.

George is arguably a more logical number one choice than LCD and I'd have Schoeman starting every day ahead of McBeth unless it's tactical.

Our front rows have struggled late in games. Maybe a deliberate ploy?

24.02.2026 13:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Intrigued by possible new trend. Scotland pulled Macbeth, England LCD and France Gros, all before HT.

Wonder if some of this is pre-planned?

They were struggling but maybe aim to end with as strong a front row as starting with?

Eg; Toonie has been criticized for use of bench. Thoughts? #rugby ๐Ÿ‰

24.02.2026 11:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ˜‚

23.02.2026 16:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I embarrass myself most weeks! I know Merlyn would speak for himself, but I suspect guess away would be the reply!

23.02.2026 15:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

4. Towcester?

23.02.2026 14:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0