Paul Spencer
@paulspencer1973.bsky.social
I make beer for a living and for fun. Middle aged ramblings on beer and domestic nonsense. I also grow stuff and keep chickens. Proud member of the Guardian-reading, tofu-eating Wokerati. With a side order of Huddersfield Town.
Mrs S has been successfully collected so I’m having a late cocktail evening. A Metropolitan.
November 22, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Mrs S has been successfully collected so I’m having a late cocktail evening. A Metropolitan.
Mrs S has her work Xmas do tonight and I’m on taxi duties. This means a drink-free Saturday evening. How ever will I cope 😕
November 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Mrs S has her work Xmas do tonight and I’m on taxi duties. This means a drink-free Saturday evening. How ever will I cope 😕
When we were negotiating our walk this morning, the compromise we reached was for a walk of “About six miles over two hours with a couple of hundred meters of elevation”. I think I did ok there.
November 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
When we were negotiating our walk this morning, the compromise we reached was for a walk of “About six miles over two hours with a couple of hundred meters of elevation”. I think I did ok there.
Longley Wood, Huddersfield. This is only about a mile from the town centre, but feels like the middle of nowhere.
November 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Longley Wood, Huddersfield. This is only about a mile from the town centre, but feels like the middle of nowhere.
A distant Emley Moor Mast disappearing into the cloud. From Castle Hill, Huddersfield.
November 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
A distant Emley Moor Mast disappearing into the cloud. From Castle Hill, Huddersfield.
And looking in the opposite direction…
November 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
And looking in the opposite direction…
The Hudd from Castle Hill #Huddersfield
November 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The Hudd from Castle Hill #Huddersfield
I really fancy a brisk twelve mile walk, but Mrs S says she’ll only come with me if I downgrade to a gentle four miler.
I’d appreciate her company though so a compromise has been reached.
I’d appreciate her company though so a compromise has been reached.
November 22, 2025 at 9:37 AM
I really fancy a brisk twelve mile walk, but Mrs S says she’ll only come with me if I downgrade to a gentle four miler.
I’d appreciate her company though so a compromise has been reached.
I’d appreciate her company though so a compromise has been reached.
After a rather hectic day in which nothing I’m aware of went too badly wrong*, beer is poured and my arse is finally plonked on the sofa.
*then again, there’s still four hours and six minutes of today left so I’d better keep my trap shut
*then again, there’s still four hours and six minutes of today left so I’d better keep my trap shut
November 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
After a rather hectic day in which nothing I’m aware of went too badly wrong*, beer is poured and my arse is finally plonked on the sofa.
*then again, there’s still four hours and six minutes of today left so I’d better keep my trap shut
*then again, there’s still four hours and six minutes of today left so I’d better keep my trap shut
Folk who requested soap last week…
All orders are now made up and ready to go to the Post Office on Monday.
I think everyone who requested one has got something, but if I forget anyone, please do shout.
Otherwise, all stock is now accounted for. Thanks.
All orders are now made up and ready to go to the Post Office on Monday.
I think everyone who requested one has got something, but if I forget anyone, please do shout.
Otherwise, all stock is now accounted for. Thanks.
November 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Folk who requested soap last week…
All orders are now made up and ready to go to the Post Office on Monday.
I think everyone who requested one has got something, but if I forget anyone, please do shout.
Otherwise, all stock is now accounted for. Thanks.
All orders are now made up and ready to go to the Post Office on Monday.
I think everyone who requested one has got something, but if I forget anyone, please do shout.
Otherwise, all stock is now accounted for. Thanks.
I had to go into an actual bank branch today for the first time in donkeys years, and my how things have changed!
No more queuing to stand at a window or pens on chains. Now they have a triage system and comfy chairs before you’re called to stand at a lectern type thing while you do business.
No more queuing to stand at a window or pens on chains. Now they have a triage system and comfy chairs before you’re called to stand at a lectern type thing while you do business.
November 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I had to go into an actual bank branch today for the first time in donkeys years, and my how things have changed!
No more queuing to stand at a window or pens on chains. Now they have a triage system and comfy chairs before you’re called to stand at a lectern type thing while you do business.
No more queuing to stand at a window or pens on chains. Now they have a triage system and comfy chairs before you’re called to stand at a lectern type thing while you do business.
Packaging cask beer and listening to the cricket, this is turning into an unexpectedly pleasant morning.
November 21, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Packaging cask beer and listening to the cricket, this is turning into an unexpectedly pleasant morning.
Following Mrs S’ request for a festive brew of Belgian beer, the ingredients arrived today.
The problem is my motivation is at an all time low and I can’t be arsed dusting off the brewery. I’d rather just go for a long sad walk on Saturday.
The problem is my motivation is at an all time low and I can’t be arsed dusting off the brewery. I’d rather just go for a long sad walk on Saturday.
November 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Following Mrs S’ request for a festive brew of Belgian beer, the ingredients arrived today.
The problem is my motivation is at an all time low and I can’t be arsed dusting off the brewery. I’d rather just go for a long sad walk on Saturday.
The problem is my motivation is at an all time low and I can’t be arsed dusting off the brewery. I’d rather just go for a long sad walk on Saturday.
I’m usually quite happy in my own company, but it feels as if I’ve had rather too much of it lately. Sigh.
November 20, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I’m usually quite happy in my own company, but it feels as if I’ve had rather too much of it lately. Sigh.
In other news, I’m in Holmfirth and without wishing to stereotype anyone, it really IS just like being in The Last of the Summer Wine.
The only difference is that it is old people causing chaos by attempting to park at the Co-op instead of hurtling down a hill in a bathtub.
The only difference is that it is old people causing chaos by attempting to park at the Co-op instead of hurtling down a hill in a bathtub.
November 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
In other news, I’m in Holmfirth and without wishing to stereotype anyone, it really IS just like being in The Last of the Summer Wine.
The only difference is that it is old people causing chaos by attempting to park at the Co-op instead of hurtling down a hill in a bathtub.
The only difference is that it is old people causing chaos by attempting to park at the Co-op instead of hurtling down a hill in a bathtub.
I just went through an AI interrogation in an attempt to get a doctors appointment. What a palaver! I’ve given up and decided to just remain poorly and hope it gets better by itself. What a time to be alive!
November 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I just went through an AI interrogation in an attempt to get a doctors appointment. What a palaver! I’ve given up and decided to just remain poorly and hope it gets better by itself. What a time to be alive!
Normally I’m a pretty healthy kinda guy, but today lunch was a packet of Nik Naks (Nice n Spicy) and a Peperami (Hot) from the petrol station.
November 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Normally I’m a pretty healthy kinda guy, but today lunch was a packet of Nik Naks (Nice n Spicy) and a Peperami (Hot) from the petrol station.
Eeek! There is snow!
November 19, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Eeek! There is snow!
I’m not gonna lie, I’ve been in bed since 7pm. Bloody winter.
November 18, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I’m not gonna lie, I’ve been in bed since 7pm. Bloody winter.
Prawn dopiaza from the very last of our greenhouse tomatoes. Eight months of bland (and expensive) shop bought tomatoes ahead now 😢
November 16, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Prawn dopiaza from the very last of our greenhouse tomatoes. Eight months of bland (and expensive) shop bought tomatoes ahead now 😢
I’m sweating my onions.
November 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I’m sweating my onions.
I had some Walkers Lea and Perrins crisps yesterday. They were ok, but not in the same league as Seabrooks Worcester Sauce.
November 15, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I had some Walkers Lea and Perrins crisps yesterday. They were ok, but not in the same league as Seabrooks Worcester Sauce.
Much talk in the pub earlier about Belgian beers, and then when I got home Mrs S asked if we had any Belgian stuff for this evening. Apart from a few bottles I’m saving for special occasions the cupboard is sadly bare.
Undeterred, I’ve ordered some yeast to rectify the problem.
Undeterred, I’ve ordered some yeast to rectify the problem.
November 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Much talk in the pub earlier about Belgian beers, and then when I got home Mrs S asked if we had any Belgian stuff for this evening. Apart from a few bottles I’m saving for special occasions the cupboard is sadly bare.
Undeterred, I’ve ordered some yeast to rectify the problem.
Undeterred, I’ve ordered some yeast to rectify the problem.
Back in May I took The Boy on an urban exploration adventure to St Peter’s Seminary in Cardross. Today he has used some of the pictures he took there as part of his GCSE Art coursework. I’m very proud. #BrutalistArchitecture
November 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Back in May I took The Boy on an urban exploration adventure to St Peter’s Seminary in Cardross. Today he has used some of the pictures he took there as part of his GCSE Art coursework. I’m very proud. #BrutalistArchitecture