Ally
@ally-wallace.bsky.social
If you're struggling with your mental health and in the UK you can call the Samaritans on 116 123, and you don't need to be suicidal to do so.
Left-leaning Non-Binary Cumbrian.
Be nice or be blocked.
I also block to protect my mental health.
Left-leaning Non-Binary Cumbrian.
Be nice or be blocked.
I also block to protect my mental health.
Retro setup progressing towards beta version, HiFi still to wire in and only injury sustained so far is a pinched little finger on left hand resulting in the most inconsequential blood loss.
December 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Retro setup progressing towards beta version, HiFi still to wire in and only injury sustained so far is a pinched little finger on left hand resulting in the most inconsequential blood loss.
As is often the case I keep changing my mind with my retro desk setup layout - but one thing for certain, I need more desk, hence the additional bit.
Further iterations should eventually provide a happy compromise.
Further iterations should eventually provide a happy compromise.
December 1, 2025 at 1:12 AM
As is often the case I keep changing my mind with my retro desk setup layout - but one thing for certain, I need more desk, hence the additional bit.
Further iterations should eventually provide a happy compromise.
Further iterations should eventually provide a happy compromise.
One set of Ernie Ball Super Slinky later and this Westfield strat-copy guitar thing plays surprisingly well.
It's definitely growing on me.
It's definitely growing on me.
November 29, 2025 at 11:43 PM
One set of Ernie Ball Super Slinky later and this Westfield strat-copy guitar thing plays surprisingly well.
It's definitely growing on me.
It's definitely growing on me.
As retro gaming setups go this is incomplete and not perfect, but definitely usable.
November 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM
As retro gaming setups go this is incomplete and not perfect, but definitely usable.
On this day two years ago:
I started ripping out the manky old moldy ceilings from the kitchen/diner
- a messy job.
Have to recommend that you don't do this while wearing a V-neck dress, the grime gets everywhere...
I started ripping out the manky old moldy ceilings from the kitchen/diner
- a messy job.
Have to recommend that you don't do this while wearing a V-neck dress, the grime gets everywhere...
November 29, 2025 at 10:55 AM
On this day two years ago:
I started ripping out the manky old moldy ceilings from the kitchen/diner
- a messy job.
Have to recommend that you don't do this while wearing a V-neck dress, the grime gets everywhere...
I started ripping out the manky old moldy ceilings from the kitchen/diner
- a messy job.
Have to recommend that you don't do this while wearing a V-neck dress, the grime gets everywhere...
No Aurora yet, a few stars and a little haze / mist? in the air, 2°C and 90% humidity according to a nearby weather station.
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
No Aurora yet, a few stars and a little haze / mist? in the air, 2°C and 90% humidity according to a nearby weather station.
I heard that when eating processed meats its wise to be mindful of the number of sausages you have,
so decided on just one with my two eggs - in this case a Cumberland sausage from Hamblings in Whitehaven.
NOM!
Thoroughly recommended.
so decided on just one with my two eggs - in this case a Cumberland sausage from Hamblings in Whitehaven.
NOM!
Thoroughly recommended.
November 15, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I heard that when eating processed meats its wise to be mindful of the number of sausages you have,
so decided on just one with my two eggs - in this case a Cumberland sausage from Hamblings in Whitehaven.
NOM!
Thoroughly recommended.
so decided on just one with my two eggs - in this case a Cumberland sausage from Hamblings in Whitehaven.
NOM!
Thoroughly recommended.
More Aurora Borealis, and some moonlight.
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 AM
More Aurora Borealis, and some moonlight.
This phone is so much better than my old Nokia at capturing what I actually see, and now the cloud is here this looks tripp AF!
November 12, 2025 at 3:34 AM
This phone is so much better than my old Nokia at capturing what I actually see, and now the cloud is here this looks tripp AF!
Thankyou for your post, gave me a heads-up, and can confirm also visible here in Cumbria, England, UK.
November 12, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Thankyou for your post, gave me a heads-up, and can confirm also visible here in Cumbria, England, UK.
Red sky at night,
It's Aurora alright!
It's Aurora alright!
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Red sky at night,
It's Aurora alright!
It's Aurora alright!
If you see this, post a record cover with a motor vehicle on it.
November 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
If you see this, post a record cover with a motor vehicle on it.
Trying to fix a number of issues with this bass, suggestions for crack in the headstock appreciated!
1. Too much forward relief (Fixed!)
2. Nut fitted badly with Hot-Glue
3. Some Saddle screws failing to tighten
4. Intonation
5. Electrics
6. Top strap-button Hot-Glued in
7. Crack in headstock
1. Too much forward relief (Fixed!)
2. Nut fitted badly with Hot-Glue
3. Some Saddle screws failing to tighten
4. Intonation
5. Electrics
6. Top strap-button Hot-Glued in
7. Crack in headstock
October 31, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Trying to fix a number of issues with this bass, suggestions for crack in the headstock appreciated!
1. Too much forward relief (Fixed!)
2. Nut fitted badly with Hot-Glue
3. Some Saddle screws failing to tighten
4. Intonation
5. Electrics
6. Top strap-button Hot-Glued in
7. Crack in headstock
1. Too much forward relief (Fixed!)
2. Nut fitted badly with Hot-Glue
3. Some Saddle screws failing to tighten
4. Intonation
5. Electrics
6. Top strap-button Hot-Glued in
7. Crack in headstock
Tonight's dish
- inspired by a Café in Kalo Chorio near Hersonissos in Crete
- is my first attempt at a Cheese & Chip Omelette, with Chips, & although it highlights my lack of Spatula (making impossible for me to easily flip and breaking it apart in the process),
I have to say it was absolute NOM!
- inspired by a Café in Kalo Chorio near Hersonissos in Crete
- is my first attempt at a Cheese & Chip Omelette, with Chips, & although it highlights my lack of Spatula (making impossible for me to easily flip and breaking it apart in the process),
I have to say it was absolute NOM!
October 30, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Tonight's dish
- inspired by a Café in Kalo Chorio near Hersonissos in Crete
- is my first attempt at a Cheese & Chip Omelette, with Chips, & although it highlights my lack of Spatula (making impossible for me to easily flip and breaking it apart in the process),
I have to say it was absolute NOM!
- inspired by a Café in Kalo Chorio near Hersonissos in Crete
- is my first attempt at a Cheese & Chip Omelette, with Chips, & although it highlights my lack of Spatula (making impossible for me to easily flip and breaking it apart in the process),
I have to say it was absolute NOM!
Well if you like fish sharing options are available!
October 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Well if you like fish sharing options are available!
Tonight I was sensible and let someone else cook fish and chips...
= Absolute NOM!!
= This is my current favourite Pub Restaurant Fish, Chips n Mushy Peas, and it's from:
The Waterford Arms,
Seaton Sluice (near Whitley Bay)
Northumberland
UK.
100% recommend.
= Absolute NOM!!
= This is my current favourite Pub Restaurant Fish, Chips n Mushy Peas, and it's from:
The Waterford Arms,
Seaton Sluice (near Whitley Bay)
Northumberland
UK.
100% recommend.
October 29, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Tonight I was sensible and let someone else cook fish and chips...
= Absolute NOM!!
= This is my current favourite Pub Restaurant Fish, Chips n Mushy Peas, and it's from:
The Waterford Arms,
Seaton Sluice (near Whitley Bay)
Northumberland
UK.
100% recommend.
= Absolute NOM!!
= This is my current favourite Pub Restaurant Fish, Chips n Mushy Peas, and it's from:
The Waterford Arms,
Seaton Sluice (near Whitley Bay)
Northumberland
UK.
100% recommend.
If you like books, 2nd-hand / antique / random books & are visiting the Lake District or Cumbria I strongly suggest adding in a detour to Michael Moon's Bookshop in Whitehaven - as it has over a mile of shelves with books on & piles of books AND is run by lovely people!
Reposts Appreciated!
Reposts Appreciated!
October 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
If you like books, 2nd-hand / antique / random books & are visiting the Lake District or Cumbria I strongly suggest adding in a detour to Michael Moon's Bookshop in Whitehaven - as it has over a mile of shelves with books on & piles of books AND is run by lovely people!
Reposts Appreciated!
Reposts Appreciated!
I decided to try a new take on that classic, Fish n Chips with Mushy Peas (and Cheese & Gravy).
The Chips Cheese n Gravy was absolute NOM!
The Fish & Mushy Peas was the absolute opposite...
The Chips Cheese n Gravy was absolute NOM!
The Fish & Mushy Peas was the absolute opposite...
October 27, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I decided to try a new take on that classic, Fish n Chips with Mushy Peas (and Cheese & Gravy).
The Chips Cheese n Gravy was absolute NOM!
The Fish & Mushy Peas was the absolute opposite...
The Chips Cheese n Gravy was absolute NOM!
The Fish & Mushy Peas was the absolute opposite...
I like a beer,
but I love the prices in my local in my hometown.
Guinness is £4.20.
but I love the prices in my local in my hometown.
Guinness is £4.20.
October 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I like a beer,
but I love the prices in my local in my hometown.
Guinness is £4.20.
but I love the prices in my local in my hometown.
Guinness is £4.20.
I think it's fair to say my Avocado has grown some this last 12 months!
October 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I think it's fair to say my Avocado has grown some this last 12 months!
Without doubt Takis Fuego are the hottest crispy snack I have ever had.
And my migraine has stopped.
You ever tried these @chrisshadowens.bsky.social ?
And my migraine has stopped.
You ever tried these @chrisshadowens.bsky.social ?
October 17, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Without doubt Takis Fuego are the hottest crispy snack I have ever had.
And my migraine has stopped.
You ever tried these @chrisshadowens.bsky.social ?
And my migraine has stopped.
You ever tried these @chrisshadowens.bsky.social ?
Found it!
Bay Traders, Whitley Bay!
Bay Traders, Whitley Bay!
October 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Found it!
Bay Traders, Whitley Bay!
Bay Traders, Whitley Bay!
October 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
For those in the UK that may worry about international travel:
I got back last night from Lanzarote via Newcastle International Airport, travelling on my passport that mismatches my identity & presentation yet no problems at all & everyone lovely.
Recommend Puerto Del Carmen, Lanzarote, especially
I got back last night from Lanzarote via Newcastle International Airport, travelling on my passport that mismatches my identity & presentation yet no problems at all & everyone lovely.
Recommend Puerto Del Carmen, Lanzarote, especially
October 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
For those in the UK that may worry about international travel:
I got back last night from Lanzarote via Newcastle International Airport, travelling on my passport that mismatches my identity & presentation yet no problems at all & everyone lovely.
Recommend Puerto Del Carmen, Lanzarote, especially
I got back last night from Lanzarote via Newcastle International Airport, travelling on my passport that mismatches my identity & presentation yet no problems at all & everyone lovely.
Recommend Puerto Del Carmen, Lanzarote, especially
Alas the end of my holiday to Spain
- or more accurately, Lanzarote
- is atan end, now sat on plane.
Photo of last beer, Estrella Damm, at the Cruz Campo Bar's smoking terrace at Lanzarote César Manrique Airport.
- or more accurately, Lanzarote
- is atan end, now sat on plane.
Photo of last beer, Estrella Damm, at the Cruz Campo Bar's smoking terrace at Lanzarote César Manrique Airport.
October 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Alas the end of my holiday to Spain
- or more accurately, Lanzarote
- is atan end, now sat on plane.
Photo of last beer, Estrella Damm, at the Cruz Campo Bar's smoking terrace at Lanzarote César Manrique Airport.
- or more accurately, Lanzarote
- is atan end, now sat on plane.
Photo of last beer, Estrella Damm, at the Cruz Campo Bar's smoking terrace at Lanzarote César Manrique Airport.