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Yes.🀣

17.11.2025 07:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of a sticker that says "Our enemies don't arrive by boat, they arrive by private jet" accompanied by a photo of Elon Musk.

Photo of a sticker that says "Our enemies don't arrive by boat, they arrive by private jet" accompanied by a photo of Elon Musk.

16.11.2025 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Imagine if they put this out as the headline of the six o’clock news πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’«

16.11.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Per tre giorni Venezia capitale internazionale della letteratura di genere con "Venice Noir" Tavole rotonde, presentazioni in location prestigiose, partner internazionali e tanti eventi collaterali per una manifestazione unica che racconta una cittΓ  lontana dagli stereotipi

And here we are on RAI tv share.google/tD0onQTsN5XD...

16.11.2025 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Been quite a busy few days. Thanks everyone.

16.11.2025 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Cin-cin!

16.11.2025 22:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of yet another Negroni cocktail!

Photo of yet another Negroni cocktail!

Negroni diaries pt.4. An absolute belter from Ozio using Fusetti instead of Campari & wonderful Contratto vermouth. A deffo 9.5/10!

16.11.2025 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of an alter in the flooded crypt of San Zaccaria in Venice.

Photo of an alter in the flooded crypt of San Zaccaria in Venice.

Fimally got around to going into San Zacc after 8 visits to Venice. Restoration still ongoing, but worth a visit to the flooded crypt.

16.11.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Group photo at the Venice Noir presentations.

Group photo at the Venice Noir presentations.

Priveleged to have been invited to the inaugural Venice Noir awards to see @ianrankin1.bsky.social win the magnificent glass dagger. Also great to meet up with @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social & @caroline-venezia.bsky.social overa Select spritz (or two!). Cannot wait for '26!

16.11.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of a misty, rainy  island of St Georgio Magiori in Venice

Photo of a misty, rainy island of St Georgio Magiori in Venice

Even in the rain Venice traps you in its beauty.

16.11.2025 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A few more photos from the first day of Venice Noir (thanks to Birgit Salzmann).

16.11.2025 08:45 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
View across the rooftops of Venice.

View across the rooftops of Venice.

This may not be everyones ideal view of Venice but to us it encapsulates everything we love about this bonkers place.

16.11.2025 08:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thoughts & prayers...

15.11.2025 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pecksniff: Coup shock as Starmer bids to become prime minister In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life

Briefers brief. Boss baffled. * BBC unbowed. * Streeting startled. * Davey speaks sense. *Framlingham sings. * Farage plays victim.

Cryptic? Yes! Read all the latest stories and analysis in this week's Pecksniff's Diary ‡️

@eastangliabylines.co.uk @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social

15.11.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Inshalla we can all get together next year.

15.11.2025 21:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Get. In.

15.11.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Quick in-&-out visit for us so havn't managed to catch any of the sessions, but hopefully will see Philip, Caroline & David H at the presentation event tomorrow.

15.11.2025 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Screen shot of a step-counter showing 19883 steps.

Screen shot of a step-counter showing 19883 steps.

Blimey, stacked them in today.

15.11.2025 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Back at the hotel about to have a cheeky Prosecco (or two).

15.11.2025 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I know! Never disapoints.

15.11.2025 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of a bowl of spiced, smoked mutton & cabage soup called Castradina.

Photo of a bowl of spiced, smoked mutton & cabage soup called Castradina.

Followed @davidhewson.com recomendation to try Castradina at Trattoria al Ponte del Magio & flippin' glad we did! Lovely place with very friendly people & the Castradina was wonderful.

15.11.2025 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of a Negroni cocktail.

Photo of a Negroni cocktail.

Negron Diaries pt 3. A very nice classic from Cafe Rosso. A solid 7.5/10.

15.11.2025 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of a cup of coffee.

Photo of a cup of coffee.

Macc. Diaries pt3. Nice one from Majer, good quality Milano beans so no harshness & a mere splash of hot milk before adding foam makes it the perfect pre-lunch coffee.

15.11.2025 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of a house that looks like Adolf Hitler.

Photo of a house that looks like Adolf Hitler.

Found the housr where Nigel Farage lives. (Credit to memeztimes)

15.11.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘

15.11.2025 09:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good looking fried eggs there.

15.11.2025 08:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of a cheesy cocktail bar in Venice.

Photo of a cheesy cocktail bar in Venice.

Not exactly Harrys...

15.11.2025 07:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of a Negroni cocktail.

Photo of a Negroni cocktail.

Negroni diaries pt.2. Not as substantial as Mondo di Vino & no bitters but a good classic from a bar whos name escapes me, but quite close to Bras.

14.11.2025 22:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of a cup of coffee.

Photo of a cup of coffee.

Macchiato diaries pt. 2. This is from Osteria da Alberto & very good it is too. Just enough hot water to soften the coffee & a generous foam. 8/10.

14.11.2025 22:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of a butchers shop showing beef & a tray of smoked, spiced mutton.

Photo of a butchers shop showing beef & a tray of smoked, spiced mutton.

<Adopts David Attenborough voice> "and here we catch a glimpse of the wild untamed castranida"

14.11.2025 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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