Bobdbob
@bobdbob.bsky.social
Wife, mum, obsessive reader, English teacher
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Bobdbob
@bobdbob.bsky.social
· Jan 1
Decided to link my reading to savings this year. Every time I start a new book I put £5 in a savings account called Books 4 Christmas. I read about 70 books a year, so, £350 for Christmas. 🥳
It also means I get to tell people to go away, I'm reading. Don't they want a nice Christmas present? 😁
It also means I get to tell people to go away, I'm reading. Don't they want a nice Christmas present? 😁
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The resilience of trans people inspires us.
Women of all ages and backgrounds are standing up, some for the first time, to show trans people they are not alone. Some of us are parents, some lifelong feminists, some just beginning to speak up - but all of us are united.
#WhyWeSigned
Women of all ages and backgrounds are standing up, some for the first time, to show trans people they are not alone. Some of us are parents, some lifelong feminists, some just beginning to speak up - but all of us are united.
#WhyWeSigned
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The resilience of trans people inspires us.
Women of all ages and backgrounds are standing up, some for the first time, to show trans people they are not alone. Some of us are parents, some lifelong feminists, some just beginning to speak up - but all of us are united.
#WhyWeSigned
Women of all ages and backgrounds are standing up, some for the first time, to show trans people they are not alone. Some of us are parents, some lifelong feminists, some just beginning to speak up - but all of us are united.
#WhyWeSigned
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I am constantly so impressed with my local GP clinic. It is impossibly efficient. There is no relationship with an individual doctor - I don't want one - but the moment you have a concern about something they sort a call back that day or a walk-in appointment that week. They're just brilliant.
November 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I am constantly so impressed with my local GP clinic. It is impossibly efficient. There is no relationship with an individual doctor - I don't want one - but the moment you have a concern about something they sort a call back that day or a walk-in appointment that week. They're just brilliant.
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Holy shit. So Elon decides it would be nice to know what region of the world people are posting from. So they add that little feature.
2 hours later they figure out that many Trump supporters with millions of followers are posting from other countries. Surprise!
That "feature" is now gone.
2 hours later they figure out that many Trump supporters with millions of followers are posting from other countries. Surprise!
That "feature" is now gone.
November 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Holy shit. So Elon decides it would be nice to know what region of the world people are posting from. So they add that little feature.
2 hours later they figure out that many Trump supporters with millions of followers are posting from other countries. Surprise!
That "feature" is now gone.
2 hours later they figure out that many Trump supporters with millions of followers are posting from other countries. Surprise!
That "feature" is now gone.
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This is the best takedown of Musk I’ve ever read. From a beloved author around my age no less, Joyce Carol Oates.
November 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
This is the best takedown of Musk I’ve ever read. From a beloved author around my age no less, Joyce Carol Oates.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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It is cause for great joy… and relief!
November 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It is cause for great joy… and relief!
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Glad that someone has finally taken responsibility for the appalling assault on democracy that was the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
November 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Glad that someone has finally taken responsibility for the appalling assault on democracy that was the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?
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My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings. To look on my works, press 1. To despair, press 2. To speak to another Pharaoh, press the star key.
My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings. Look on my works and no worries if not.
My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings. Look on my works and don't forget to like and subscribe.
October 30, 2025 at 5:39 AM
My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings. To look on my works, press 1. To despair, press 2. To speak to another Pharaoh, press the star key.
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Yay. Priceless. The right column at the right time. And a gleefully English two fingers to the haters.
October 25, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Yay. Priceless. The right column at the right time. And a gleefully English two fingers to the haters.
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"I hear very few people are gonna be there" -Donald Trump, 10/15/25
October 19, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"I hear very few people are gonna be there" -Donald Trump, 10/15/25
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The ONLY reason the government is closed, is because it is more important to the GOP to protect Trump from the Epstein list petition, than it is for them to do their jobs.
October 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM
The ONLY reason the government is closed, is because it is more important to the GOP to protect Trump from the Epstein list petition, than it is for them to do their jobs.
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The British government has lost its attempt to stop Palestine Action fighting against the decision to ban it as a terrorist organisation by way of a full High Court judicial review
The Court of Appeal also granted permission for Palestine Action to bring its challenge on wider legal grounds
The Court of Appeal also granted permission for Palestine Action to bring its challenge on wider legal grounds
October 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The British government has lost its attempt to stop Palestine Action fighting against the decision to ban it as a terrorist organisation by way of a full High Court judicial review
The Court of Appeal also granted permission for Palestine Action to bring its challenge on wider legal grounds
The Court of Appeal also granted permission for Palestine Action to bring its challenge on wider legal grounds
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We expect to hit 55k signatures in support of our open letter this week, perhaps even today. Thank you to everyone who has signed or shared. Let’s keep this going:
notinourname.org.uk
notinourname.org.uk
Home - Not in our name
As women we reject the narrative that trans+ people are a threat.
notinourname.org.uk
October 2, 2025 at 7:43 AM
We expect to hit 55k signatures in support of our open letter this week, perhaps even today. Thank you to everyone who has signed or shared. Let’s keep this going:
notinourname.org.uk
notinourname.org.uk
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It's not inconceivable that Elizabeth from #ThursdayMurderClub would have at some point in her past potentially worked with Jackson Lamb from #SlowHorses.
+1 vote for a #SlowMurderClub collab.
+1 vote for a #SlowMurderClub collab.
October 2, 2025 at 12:42 PM
It's not inconceivable that Elizabeth from #ThursdayMurderClub would have at some point in her past potentially worked with Jackson Lamb from #SlowHorses.
+1 vote for a #SlowMurderClub collab.
+1 vote for a #SlowMurderClub collab.
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Exactly the right language and tone from Starmer here -no nonsense about "legitimate concerns" or weasel words about cost/practicality.
Now government needs to put his money where the PM's mouth is (in policy terms)
Now government needs to put his money where the PM's mouth is (in policy terms)
"That would tear our country apart" the PM says about Farage's proposals to deport legal migrants, including those with permanent status.
September 28, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Exactly the right language and tone from Starmer here -no nonsense about "legitimate concerns" or weasel words about cost/practicality.
Now government needs to put his money where the PM's mouth is (in policy terms)
Now government needs to put his money where the PM's mouth is (in policy terms)
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Today I offer a reminder of the word ‘forswunk’ (13th century): exhausted from too much work. To be ‘foreswunk’ (my own version) is to be exhausted before you even begin.
September 19, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Today I offer a reminder of the word ‘forswunk’ (13th century): exhausted from too much work. To be ‘foreswunk’ (my own version) is to be exhausted before you even begin.
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FWIW: We can condemn political violence and simultaneously have no sympathy whatsoever when someone who stoked political violence also fell victim to it. These aren't contradictory thoughts.
September 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
FWIW: We can condemn political violence and simultaneously have no sympathy whatsoever when someone who stoked political violence also fell victim to it. These aren't contradictory thoughts.
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"History has proven that truth cannot be suppressed. The fears once dismissed as a joke are now unfolding as reality."
August 26, 2025 at 4:08 AM
"History has proven that truth cannot be suppressed. The fears once dismissed as a joke are now unfolding as reality."
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I will take "Blame Obama" and if that fails, "Start a War"
July 23, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I will take "Blame Obama" and if that fails, "Start a War"
A beautiful moth in our garden in Shropshire. I think it's a hummingbird hawkmoth. Wonderful 😊
July 18, 2025 at 5:51 AM
A beautiful moth in our garden in Shropshire. I think it's a hummingbird hawkmoth. Wonderful 😊
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just had to tell my relatives that wild mushroom curry night is cancelled due to legal precedent
July 7, 2025 at 10:25 AM
just had to tell my relatives that wild mushroom curry night is cancelled due to legal precedent
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fair play, that’s a decent signing
May 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
fair play, that’s a decent signing
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Young man, there's no need to feel down, I said
Young man, pick yourself off the ground, I said
Young man, 'cause you're in a new town
There's no need to be unhappy
It's fun to shout at the
Young man, pick yourself off the ground, I said
Young man, 'cause you're in a new town
There's no need to be unhappy
It's fun to shout at the
May 8, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Young man, there's no need to feel down, I said
Young man, pick yourself off the ground, I said
Young man, 'cause you're in a new town
There's no need to be unhappy
It's fun to shout at the
Young man, pick yourself off the ground, I said
Young man, 'cause you're in a new town
There's no need to be unhappy
It's fun to shout at the
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Saw #TheAmateur last night. Enjoyable nonsense. You know exactly what is going to happen, and it’s a fun ride!
April 27, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Saw #TheAmateur last night. Enjoyable nonsense. You know exactly what is going to happen, and it’s a fun ride!