The Random Jottings of Gildersleeve
@gildy65.bsky.social
Male. Interested in Music. Comedy. Radio. TV. Film. History. Nostalgia. Food. Kindness. Politics. Nature. News. Now a pensioner. Single. How did that happen? Many years of health issues. Live in North East England. Near Darlington and Bishop Auckland.
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Assuming I wanted to visit the US (a big assumption under the current regime) I can’t imagine how I would even start giving them a past 5 year social media history. I suppose telling them why I’d left Twitter would shorten the process? Incidentally will Gary Lineker’s feed get past the goons?
December 11, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Assuming I wanted to visit the US (a big assumption under the current regime) I can’t imagine how I would even start giving them a past 5 year social media history. I suppose telling them why I’d left Twitter would shorten the process? Incidentally will Gary Lineker’s feed get past the goons?
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New research from Crisis reveals that some social housing associations in England are turning away those on the lowest incomes, including benefit claimants.
English social housing providers are refusing benefits claimants
New research shows social housing providers in England are turning away people on benefits—excuse me, but isn't that your target demographic?
www.thecanary.co
December 11, 2025 at 7:32 AM
New research from Crisis reveals that some social housing associations in England are turning away those on the lowest incomes, including benefit claimants.
Here's a funny one...I renewed my insurance on my electric cooker. Its only £36 annually. I said I will pay it in full. They said...pay in three monthly installments beginning in January and we will reduce your bill by £6. Rather than because you paid in full.
December 11, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Here's a funny one...I renewed my insurance on my electric cooker. Its only £36 annually. I said I will pay it in full. They said...pay in three monthly installments beginning in January and we will reduce your bill by £6. Rather than because you paid in full.
December 11, 2025 at 4:21 AM
December 11, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Unless it is a quick walk to our local shops. I can see no reason to go out for days ahead. The next look out is Sunday night. For a little community bingo night. Previous winnings means it is a free night. Tomorrow's has been cancelled. It saves money.
December 10, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Unless it is a quick walk to our local shops. I can see no reason to go out for days ahead. The next look out is Sunday night. For a little community bingo night. Previous winnings means it is a free night. Tomorrow's has been cancelled. It saves money.
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Talking? You mean rambling, from 1 topic to the other and back & inside out, his brain & body are rotting before our eyes. I honestly don't think he has much time left.
December 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Talking? You mean rambling, from 1 topic to the other and back & inside out, his brain & body are rotting before our eyes. I honestly don't think he has much time left.
What a strange way Trump has of talking... "We have seised a large tanker. A very large tanker. The largest you've ever seen"
December 10, 2025 at 11:10 PM
What a strange way Trump has of talking... "We have seised a large tanker. A very large tanker. The largest you've ever seen"
🧵I have a phone issue. Landline. I did not know. I cannot phone out. And calls are incoming. But you cannot hear a ringtone but the caller hears my message. My ISP did a check on my line. Being classed as a priority they are going fix it quicker for me. 1/
December 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM
🧵I have a phone issue. Landline. I did not know. I cannot phone out. And calls are incoming. But you cannot hear a ringtone but the caller hears my message. My ISP did a check on my line. Being classed as a priority they are going fix it quicker for me. 1/
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🧵I'm late. Made to fold almost 500 raffle tickets for our music club's Christmas raffle. Still approx 100 minutes remain of #backtosixties on
@zetlandfm.bsky.social
serving Redcar and Cleveland FM and DAB+ hosted by
Jhn Watson
7pm-10pm in the UK later available on Mixcloud via 1/
@zetlandfm.bsky.social
serving Redcar and Cleveland FM and DAB+ hosted by
Jhn Watson
7pm-10pm in the UK later available on Mixcloud via 1/
December 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
🧵I'm late. Made to fold almost 500 raffle tickets for our music club's Christmas raffle. Still approx 100 minutes remain of #backtosixties on
@zetlandfm.bsky.social
serving Redcar and Cleveland FM and DAB+ hosted by
Jhn Watson
7pm-10pm in the UK later available on Mixcloud via 1/
@zetlandfm.bsky.social
serving Redcar and Cleveland FM and DAB+ hosted by
Jhn Watson
7pm-10pm in the UK later available on Mixcloud via 1/
🧵I'm late. Made to fold almost 500 raffle tickets for our music club's Christmas raffle. Still approx 100 minutes remain of #backtosixties on
@zetlandfm.bsky.social
serving Redcar and Cleveland FM and DAB+ hosted by
Jhn Watson
7pm-10pm in the UK later available on Mixcloud via 1/
@zetlandfm.bsky.social
serving Redcar and Cleveland FM and DAB+ hosted by
Jhn Watson
7pm-10pm in the UK later available on Mixcloud via 1/
December 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
🧵I'm late. Made to fold almost 500 raffle tickets for our music club's Christmas raffle. Still approx 100 minutes remain of #backtosixties on
@zetlandfm.bsky.social
serving Redcar and Cleveland FM and DAB+ hosted by
Jhn Watson
7pm-10pm in the UK later available on Mixcloud via 1/
@zetlandfm.bsky.social
serving Redcar and Cleveland FM and DAB+ hosted by
Jhn Watson
7pm-10pm in the UK later available on Mixcloud via 1/
I am told that the weather is still wet and windy. I have food. I am on top of my tasks. Our little bingo club is cancelled tomorrow. So after the music club tonight. There is nothing until Sunday.
December 10, 2025 at 9:46 AM
I am told that the weather is still wet and windy. I have food. I am on top of my tasks. Our little bingo club is cancelled tomorrow. So after the music club tonight. There is nothing until Sunday.
I am not on TikTok so far but the media is telling us what songs are trending for 2025. I own 1,000's of tracks in my music collection and I listen to a lot of music radio.
Yet I only know the first two on this chart.
Yet I only know the first two on this chart.
December 10, 2025 at 9:43 AM
I am not on TikTok so far but the media is telling us what songs are trending for 2025. I own 1,000's of tracks in my music collection and I listen to a lot of music radio.
Yet I only know the first two on this chart.
Yet I only know the first two on this chart.
Came across this...😬🙄
December 10, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Came across this...😬🙄
Morning...slept longer/deeper. Perhaps the colder, darker mornings help. My body knows it is Autumn and Winter. I could hear the weather overnight. Yesterday was so bad I did not venture out. Today seems better.
a picture of a cup of coffee with a smiley face and the words stay warm
ALT: a picture of a cup of coffee with a smiley face and the words stay warm
media.tenor.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Morning...slept longer/deeper. Perhaps the colder, darker mornings help. My body knows it is Autumn and Winter. I could hear the weather overnight. Yesterday was so bad I did not venture out. Today seems better.
I woke up to an interview with Lisa Nandy on #r4today 😬🙄 I cannot stand her. In the same interview she finally mentioned when moving into another area she was quizzed on she is working with Liz Kendall. Another just as infuriating.
December 10, 2025 at 8:26 AM
I woke up to an interview with Lisa Nandy on #r4today 😬🙄 I cannot stand her. In the same interview she finally mentioned when moving into another area she was quizzed on she is working with Liz Kendall. Another just as infuriating.
December 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
December 10, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Quote from TRUMP today: "I'm supposed to be a very smart person. I have eyes, I have ears, I have knowledge, I have vast knowledge, I see what's happening. I get reports that you'll never see."
He does everything possible to dispell any idea that he is smart.
He does everything possible to dispell any idea that he is smart.
December 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Quote from TRUMP today: "I'm supposed to be a very smart person. I have eyes, I have ears, I have knowledge, I have vast knowledge, I see what's happening. I get reports that you'll never see."
He does everything possible to dispell any idea that he is smart.
He does everything possible to dispell any idea that he is smart.
I am so relaxed. I slept a lot earlier with such drench day. I can see me listening to the 📻 and my 💿 into the early hours as long as we avoid power outages.
December 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I am so relaxed. I slept a lot earlier with such drench day. I can see me listening to the 📻 and my 💿 into the early hours as long as we avoid power outages.
I refuse to dip my mood. I think that I am OK. I have a roof over my head. I have food. Radio listening and music. More than many have. This new storm is terrible. Stay safe.
December 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I refuse to dip my mood. I think that I am OK. I have a roof over my head. I have food. Radio listening and music. More than many have. This new storm is terrible. Stay safe.
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Channel 5 UK weekdays new schedule in 2026.
Not impressed. You know when they suggest about lazy people. People on benefits etc...will they say that these kind of programmes are aimed at the people they like to aim negative comments at? As Australia tells people under 16 get off the internet...1/
Not impressed. You know when they suggest about lazy people. People on benefits etc...will they say that these kind of programmes are aimed at the people they like to aim negative comments at? As Australia tells people under 16 get off the internet...1/
December 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Channel 5 UK weekdays new schedule in 2026.
Not impressed. You know when they suggest about lazy people. People on benefits etc...will they say that these kind of programmes are aimed at the people they like to aim negative comments at? As Australia tells people under 16 get off the internet...1/
Not impressed. You know when they suggest about lazy people. People on benefits etc...will they say that these kind of programmes are aimed at the people they like to aim negative comments at? As Australia tells people under 16 get off the internet...1/