Philippa
cumbrianflipper.bsky.social
Philippa
@cumbrianflipper.bsky.social
Greenfingered mender maker. Bibliophile briard mum. Marine Mammal Medic
Thank you to all those that made this happen
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Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody - 2025 BBC Proms - 50th Anniversary Premiere Performance
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September 14, 2025 at 7:38 AM
@nedboulting.bsky.social as we start to plan our #NSF adventures for next year... I wonder if an NSF bumper sticker might be a good edition to the shop? So we can spot each other on the roads of Europe.
August 30, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Thanks @nedboulting.bsky.social Your beautiful writing inspired me to make a purchase. Glasses on, let the adventure commence.
August 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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For the next three years I'll have the (additional) post of Frank Jackson Professor of the Environment at Gresham College, giving a series of free public lectures on Earth and how it works. All will be freely available online. You can see their whole programme here: www.gresham.ac.uk/whats-on?see...
July 31, 2025 at 8:34 AM
@nedboulting.bsky.social in response to the pod... please, please, please express sentiment tomorrow. We are feeling it with you. I am feeling it with you.
We've all got history with you. You have been the voice of my summer for years.
So please, don't hold back. Express that sentiment.
July 26, 2025 at 9:49 PM
For half my life, I've been part of 'us': half of we.
Growing old is a privilege. Growing old with my solemate by my side... well, that's a whole other story. As we sang at our wedding:
'If we ever leave a legacy
It's that we loved each other well'.
July 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Suited and booted for today's TdF.
#NSF merch is fantastic! Thanks @nedboulting.bsky.social
July 20, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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Dogs can’t get enough of ….
July 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Waiting for the pod to land and I find myself hoping they are all OK and not still trapped up a mountain!
Send us a sign @nedboulting.bsky.social #NeverStraysFar
July 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The grass is high, the sun is shining. Early morning dog walking in Cumbria
July 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This will be carrying my lunch to work tomorrow. #NeverStraysFar musette thank you very much @nedboulting.bsky.social
July 16, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Oh God Ned... you set me off again. I too am loving the tour, but a little stunned that that was the last ever stage 9 on the telly. @nedboulting
TDF STAGE NINE: PIGEON HOLED
NEVER STRAYS FAR · Episode
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July 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
'It's done! It's done!"
The end of every pod still brings tears of joy to my eyes. Thank you for unflinching, passionate and timeless commentary @nedboulting.bsky.social

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TDF STAGE SIX: JERRY MCGUARNIERI
NEVER STRAYS FAR · Episode
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July 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Fab news... now, do I use this as the excuse to tear myself away from the telly next year and actually get to the race live?
A massive thank you from Lizzie, David, Pete (who'll be there if he can be) and me.

The response to this new venture has been overwhelming.

Please sign up here (entirely for free) to make your support known. Let's get this up and running.

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July 8, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Bittersweet day... the map's up, but it's the last year of @nedboulting.bsky.social and David and the awesome team at ITV. Thank the gods for NSF. Not sure I can watch in 2026 without you Ned and David.
July 5, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Perfect!
Your friendly #TourdeFrance guide. You’re welcome!
July 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
These pair make my heart melt. Living rug! #briard mum x
February 26, 2025 at 7:48 AM
@evanhd.bsky.social yep, sock darning going on here!
February 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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"For more than 30 years, I have kept a half-finished quilt started by my grandmother but never finished. I was connected with a skilled finisher, Sue who completed the quilt over Christmas. As an added bonus, Evan visited us from NYC, and he received his quilt in person." — Amy
February 7, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Magnificent day in the company of @markshayler.bsky.social on Friday. Still ruminating on his wise words.
February 2, 2025 at 8:09 AM
That's one pile sorted. Resorted to Scottish darning - my new favourite stitch! #darning
January 29, 2025 at 7:29 AM
My happy place
January 20, 2025 at 8:11 AM
'Tis the season of darning and warm feet. #darning #scottishdarning
January 11, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Lunch date x
January 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM