Rachel Clarke
@rachelclarke.bsky.social
My ongoing challenge is to walk up big hills. Random thoughts. Old school, the banality of life. occasional breakfast tweets. rachelc at flickr blog.bibrik.com Works in British baseball/softball
Morning world. At the desk. Focused on doing all the month end bits.
December 2, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Morning world. At the desk. Focused on doing all the month end bits.
Ahh, to be back in own bed. The accommodation at the weekend only had a single, thin pillow. Not enough!
December 1, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Ahh, to be back in own bed. The accommodation at the weekend only had a single, thin pillow. Not enough!
Putting this.weeks Netflix xmas movie on.
December 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Putting this.weeks Netflix xmas movie on.
Arrived home. 2 days then off again!
December 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Arrived home. 2 days then off again!
Trying to stay awake. Train lulling me to sleep and I think snoring in the quiet coach is frowned upon
December 1, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Trying to stay awake. Train lulling me to sleep and I think snoring in the quiet coach is frowned upon
I really should not move keys from their usual spot. Went to find them, not there. Remembered where i'd moved them too, which was a pocket that was now open on suitcase. Found them on 3rd time of searching.
December 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
I really should not move keys from their usual spot. Went to find them, not there. Remembered where i'd moved them too, which was a pocket that was now open on suitcase. Found them on 3rd time of searching.
Morning world. Slow morning before catching train home.
December 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Morning world. Slow morning before catching train home.
Removing all my f1 muted words as I have now watched the race. And seriously mclaren?????
November 30, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Removing all my f1 muted words as I have now watched the race. And seriously mclaren?????
Landed. In Heathrow hotel tonight as getting home on a sunday is difficult at times
November 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Landed. In Heathrow hotel tonight as getting home on a sunday is difficult at times
In lounge and the guy next to me is blatantly filling his bag with snacks and drinks. (He's on my flight, he was ahead of me in the checkin queue)
November 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
In lounge and the guy next to me is blatantly filling his bag with snacks and drinks. (He's on my flight, he was ahead of me in the checkin queue)
We (the UK group at umpire clinic) got to airport early and had a great debrief about the weekend and how bad/good we thought it was. Mostly bad :-( I have now reached lounge for wine! :-)
November 30, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We (the UK group at umpire clinic) got to airport early and had a great debrief about the weekend and how bad/good we thought it was. Mostly bad :-( I have now reached lounge for wine! :-)
Morning world. Half day in umpire clinic then heading back to the UK
November 30, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Morning world. Half day in umpire clinic then heading back to the UK
Lots learnt today, could have been more with a bit more structure in the learning.
November 29, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Lots learnt today, could have been more with a bit more structure in the learning.
Morning world. Second full day of umpire clinic. Luckily weather staying dry and bright, but cold
November 29, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Morning world. Second full day of umpire clinic. Luckily weather staying dry and bright, but cold
Retired to read all my notes. (We do have an exam at some point)
November 28, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Retired to read all my notes. (We do have an exam at some point)
Long day outside, very cold but with a touch of sunburn feeling on lips due to bright sunshine. No late night class tonight, so dinner, chat and early rest. Feet hurt from running round all day.
November 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Long day outside, very cold but with a touch of sunburn feeling on lips due to bright sunshine. No late night class tonight, so dinner, chat and early rest. Feet hurt from running round all day.
Where we are staying does not do hot water for lunch. Our team lead organised some, i got a bowl for my tea!
November 28, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Where we are staying does not do hot water for lunch. Our team lead organised some, i got a bowl for my tea!
Morning world. We start classes today at 815 out on the filed. Going to be cold!
November 28, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Morning world. We start classes today at 815 out on the filed. Going to be cold!
At the Toulouse umpire course. There are more bald men than women 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
November 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
At the Toulouse umpire course. There are more bald men than women 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I have finally worked out how to flush the toilet. A hidden button down the side!!! Very weird.
November 27, 2025 at 6:19 AM
I have finally worked out how to flush the toilet. A hidden button down the side!!! Very weird.
Morning world. Museums and churches. That's my focus for today.
November 27, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Morning world. Museums and churches. That's my focus for today.
Good meal out tonight. Not done fine dining for a while. Now time to sleep!
November 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Good meal out tonight. Not done fine dining for a while. Now time to sleep!
I'm mid air over France and messaging just because I can
November 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I'm mid air over France and messaging just because I can
I'm on holiday. Obr and budget muted for a day.
November 26, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I'm on holiday. Obr and budget muted for a day.
Today will probably be a travel log of posts. Apologies in advance. But its been a while since i've travelled and i'm excited :-)
November 26, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Today will probably be a travel log of posts. Apologies in advance. But its been a while since i've travelled and i'm excited :-)