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Half-fly half-man, I guess that makes me a flan. Astro/space, history, Whippet wrangler, vegetarian, ex-RAF, severe tinnitus sufferer. Fav dino = Pachycephalosaurus
Some great books this week. Enjoyed all three. Small Boat though is not just for the 'Guardian reading, tofu-eating wokearati' - very thought provoking
December 14, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Some great books this week. Enjoyed all three. Small Boat though is not just for the 'Guardian reading, tofu-eating wokearati' - very thought provoking
Rage Against the Machine was named after a middle-aged man trying to set up a new mobile phone
December 14, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Rage Against the Machine was named after a middle-aged man trying to set up a new mobile phone
Knocked some tiles off and put some filler/plaster in the holes in the wall. I feel so manly that masculinity is oozing out of me. Wait, that sounds a bit wrong.
December 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Knocked some tiles off and put some filler/plaster in the holes in the wall. I feel so manly that masculinity is oozing out of me. Wait, that sounds a bit wrong.
Mrs C has come back from her allotment in tears as someone has stolen all her brussels sprouts she has been growing. Secretly, I'm delighted, I'd torch the green balls of death off the face of the planet for all the evil repugnance they deliver
December 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Mrs C has come back from her allotment in tears as someone has stolen all her brussels sprouts she has been growing. Secretly, I'm delighted, I'd torch the green balls of death off the face of the planet for all the evil repugnance they deliver
I thinks she means 'too many people in her'
December 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I thinks she means 'too many people in her'
Secret Santa at work got me good with a flask and dinosaur 🦖 mug.
December 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Secret Santa at work got me good with a flask and dinosaur 🦖 mug.
Day 11 on Mrs C's fragrance advent calendar is god only knows what 'cos I'm so full of cold that my nose can only be cleared with an Exocet missile
December 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Day 11 on Mrs C's fragrance advent calendar is god only knows what 'cos I'm so full of cold that my nose can only be cleared with an Exocet missile
Blood has been drawn but the tree is up and looks deader than Twitter. Can't find the 🦖 topper so spaceman Stanley stars at the top
December 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Blood has been drawn but the tree is up and looks deader than Twitter. Can't find the 🦖 topper so spaceman Stanley stars at the top
Big shout out to all those who have smashed their way through an advent calendar like a tramp on chips. Actually smashed it last week but didn't want to sound like a pig...
December 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Big shout out to all those who have smashed their way through an advent calendar like a tramp on chips. Actually smashed it last week but didn't want to sound like a pig...
The only acceptable drink when you are poorly is Lucozade with the orange wrapper. You must only refer to it as 'poorly pop' and everyone will know what you mean.
December 7, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The only acceptable drink when you are poorly is Lucozade with the orange wrapper. You must only refer to it as 'poorly pop' and everyone will know what you mean.
Me waking up this morning after yesterday's Christmas do
December 6, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Me waking up this morning after yesterday's Christmas do
I've tried watching #StrangerThings but I've got no idea what's going on. I don't think the script knows either. Some kid with a shit haircut that looks like he's going to be a virgin the rest of his life and a villain that looks like he's made of plasticine.
December 4, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I've tried watching #StrangerThings but I've got no idea what's going on. I don't think the script knows either. Some kid with a shit haircut that looks like he's going to be a virgin the rest of his life and a villain that looks like he's made of plasticine.
Christmas do tomorrow and I need to start drinking early: Who Dares Gins
December 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Christmas do tomorrow and I need to start drinking early: Who Dares Gins
Full mental fucknuttery from the dogs tonight after getting home from work. Dogs are bloody ace.
December 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Full mental fucknuttery from the dogs tonight after getting home from work. Dogs are bloody ace.
Reached peak middle-age by declaring that I will only be shopping at M&S for Christmas shopping. Fuck my life and my elasticated comfy-fit jeans.
December 3, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Reached peak middle-age by declaring that I will only be shopping at M&S for Christmas shopping. Fuck my life and my elasticated comfy-fit jeans.
Train dreams on Netflix. Beautiful, moving, intimate. I've got a lump in my throat.
December 1, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Train dreams on Netflix. Beautiful, moving, intimate. I've got a lump in my throat.
My hands have cryogenically frozen during this evening's dog walk to the shape of my palm holding the leads and now when I put my hand up to wave at someone it looks like I'm calling them a wanker. They probably are though.
November 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
My hands have cryogenically frozen during this evening's dog walk to the shape of my palm holding the leads and now when I put my hand up to wave at someone it looks like I'm calling them a wanker. They probably are though.
Anyone else feel furious on behalf of Ukraine with the great American betrayal?
November 22, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Anyone else feel furious on behalf of Ukraine with the great American betrayal?
Back to work tomorrow after a week off with an alarm call that'll be as joyful as the Protect and Survive ditty and you have to put on your social face and be nice to colleagues
November 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Back to work tomorrow after a week off with an alarm call that'll be as joyful as the Protect and Survive ditty and you have to put on your social face and be nice to colleagues
Better weather today. Pity about the small walk to the pub that took 84 years to get there. Nearly had to go Bear Grylls style and filter my own urine through one of my wife's sock to get a drink.
November 12, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Better weather today. Pity about the small walk to the pub that took 84 years to get there. Nearly had to go Bear Grylls style and filter my own urine through one of my wife's sock to get a drink.
Hammered the charity shops. Going to hammer Porno now. In a Scottish accent though
November 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Hammered the charity shops. Going to hammer Porno now. In a Scottish accent though
We are in the Lake District. Pissed wet through, cold, miserable and the dogs aren't speaking to us. It stopped raining heavily for 10 minutes and has made us rethink having a short holiday break in November. At least we're not at work though, sod that.
November 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
We are in the Lake District. Pissed wet through, cold, miserable and the dogs aren't speaking to us. It stopped raining heavily for 10 minutes and has made us rethink having a short holiday break in November. At least we're not at work though, sod that.
Why when you ask your wife if she wants anything ironing will she immediately bring out the most ridiculously perma-creased, frilly, crushed velvet, multi-pleated blouse that looks like it's been sat at the bottom of Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's wash basket for the past 7 years?
November 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Why when you ask your wife if she wants anything ironing will she immediately bring out the most ridiculously perma-creased, frilly, crushed velvet, multi-pleated blouse that looks like it's been sat at the bottom of Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's wash basket for the past 7 years?
Monday mornings are much easier when you have the week off. I'm currently wrapped up like a burrito on my 6 inches of space on the bed with two whippets under the quilt who radiate thermo-nuclear bomb levels of heat while I sizzle away afraid to move in case I wake my wife up.
November 10, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Monday mornings are much easier when you have the week off. I'm currently wrapped up like a burrito on my 6 inches of space on the bed with two whippets under the quilt who radiate thermo-nuclear bomb levels of heat while I sizzle away afraid to move in case I wake my wife up.